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Kon-Tiki

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February 3, 2014

The Nicola Valley Film Society is putting on Kon Tiki on February 17th at 7:30 PM in the Lecture Theater of the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology.

This is a Norway /Denmark/ UK “2012” . The film has a G rating.

The film is about travel by raft by Thor Heyerdahl. The voyage was used to document ability of migration of Polynesian people from South America in antiquity. The film will be with out violence and intrigue and should be a pleasant departure from some of the programing we are used to seeing.

The raft traveled an average of 42.5 miles a day and the voyage took 101 days. The navigation was not aided by modern navigation and relied on currents such as the Humboldt current and winds. This film is based on a true story of naturalist endeavor.

The film starts at 7:30 and season ticket holders need to be there before 7:15 to make sure of seating. No food or drink in the lecture theater. There is free parking at the college. NVIT is at 4155 Belshaw Avenue Merritt BC Canada.

http://www.kontikidefilm.com/#expeditie

Today in history: February 3rd 1967

Ronald Ryan is hanged, being the last execution in Australia .

Tags: adventure, Exploration, navigation, polynesian, rafts

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Spade foot

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April 11, 2013

The local naturalists are having a presentation on the Spade foot on the 18th of April.

The northern limit of the great basin Spadefoot is the subject of the evening.

The naturalists also enjoy a presentation of members wildlife pictures before the main presentation as well. Gerry Sanford and freelance published author Murphy Shewchuck are some of the members that regularly share unique captures at the pre presentation.

The event begins at 7:00 at the local community college lecture theater NVIT, 4155 Belshaw Avenue in Merritt.

Today in History: April 11,1976

The apple 1 is created.

Apple Pop-Up Museum preview posted (tuaw.com)
The Sad Tale of a Forgotten Apple Co-Founder and His Lost Billions (dailyfinance.com)

Tags: Deadliest Catch, Dorothy Parker, History, Mark Twain, Robert Frost, United States, William Shakespear

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22-wmr

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October 1, 2012

A spent casing for this weapon was found on the walk path on Voght . The casing was in the middle of the path and was in an area where vehicles don”t often pull over. Baring some child playing with it we remind you readers that discharging a fire arm in City limits is illegal and a wounded bear can be more dangerous then a healthy one with a clear path of escape.

Today in history: October 1st 331 BC

King Darius the third is defeated by the Macedonians in the battle of Gaugamela.

Top 10 Reasons Alexander The Great Was A Great Commander (roixcroix.wordpress.com)
New Statue Complex Honours Macedonian Heroes (eurasiareview.com)
Macedonian Lustration Again Disputed Before Court (eurasiareview.com)
doing what we say: exposition #123 (brucefong.wordpress.com)
Fight Like a Greek. Lead Like Alexander. Part 1 (michaellemme.wordpress.com)

Tags: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, 331 BC, Alexander, Barack Obama, Battle of Gaugamela, Gaugamela, History, Macedonians

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TGIF-AGM Nicola Naturalists

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September 21, 2012

Have a great weekend, and visit merit and malice and rate them

Alan Burger and the Naturalists presented their AGM. Last evening at the local college room 001,financial statements ,and newsletters as well as reports all clear and concise.:Opinion

The society bought two Kyac boots last year and acquired 3 GPS mapping units. They accounted for the work and cost of their amphibian mapping count and after adjourning the business meeting went to a members picture contest, where 29 blind slides were shown as each member in the voting bar had three votes to pick a winner. And the winner was Jack Madrigas with a capture of a Great Grey Owl.Jack is the secretary and his wife the treasurer.

The society added two directors to bring the count to 7 and they will decide the executive roles at the first directors meeting. The group have a website.

http://www.nicolanaturalists.ca/

The next event is October the 10th at NVIT. The provincial naturalist president will be showing at the lecture theater.

Today in history: September 21 1991

Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the United States first Female Supreme Court Justice

Preparing for your AGM- a checklist (zzeem.com)
Another year…another AGM… (mandyevebarnett.com)
AGMs could be scrapped (news.smh.com.au)
10 ways to make your local party AGM better (libdemvoice.org)
Week ahead in business and economics: Sep 17-Sep 21 (telegraph.co.uk)
Sandra Day O’Connor Confirmed By U.S.Senate Becomes First Female Supreme Court Justice (shafiqah1.wordpress.com)
Thirty-One Years Ago Today, The First Woman Joined The Supreme Court (thinkprogress.org)
Sandra Day O’Connor defends Roberts’ ruling (cbsnews.com)
Sandra Day O’Connor: Conservatives show ‘lack of understanding’ of court system (rawstory.com)
Sandra Day O’Connor Wants You To Be Educated Before You Speak (webpronews.com)

Tags: Barack Obama, Government, Judicial Branch, Nicola Naturalists, Sandra Day O'Connor, Supreme Court, United States, United States Supreme Court

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Xeriscape interest

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May 7, 2012

There is interest in the dynamic of Xeriscape landscaping here. with water restrictions and some metering and a sence that more may be coming people are looking for less maintenance of yards. Using rocks and natural plants and ground cover is taking hold.

The naturalists had a recent presenter on natural plants for British Columbia and eastern Washing ton .Something she referred to as the the great basin desert. The natural plants or those from this area take less water then the ones from the coast.And beyond. as well a yard looks good in ground cover whether its plants such as Bear Berry plants or rocks and crush.

On Saturday the 12th there is another workshop one by Gwen Steele, a Director of the Okanagan Xeriscape Org. It is endorsed by the city but cost 35 dollars you can register by calling the City of Merritt at 250-378-1050

The session is 6 hrs 10 am-4 pm.

Today in history, May 7 1915

A passenger liner is sunk by a German submarine to bring the US into WW 1

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Mid week activities

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October 20, 2011

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There are some significant activities this week in Merritt, tonite the Alexander the Great Seminar continues at the library, presenter al Horne and his wife coördinate the slides and the talk.An Academic venture,in progress as the credits for photos of antiquity are yet to be published.

The Nicola Naturalists also have and AGM tonight at 7 o’clock at NVIT about 3 kilometers from the 6-8 presentation at the library.

There is also a member picture presentation after the expected brief business meeting.

Last evening there was an eco health forum that featured such speakers ad Scotty Holmes the chief o the Upper Nicola Indian band and others including representation from the Community round table at evening it was sparsely attended and coming to a conclusion in its second day of presentations and discussions.

Today in history, October 20th 1973

The Sydney Opera House opens.

Tags: AGM, Alexander the Great, Annual general meeting, History, Merritt, Merritt British Columbia, People, Sydney Opera House

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Iron mountain

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July 8, 2011

The big beautiful dormant volcano that we live beside is striking in its presence today. Its lines are resilient with strength and its demeanor is stable. What is noticeable is that it is all green. A few short years ago it was creeping with red, as bug kill advanced down its easterly slope now it is not seen and the image is once again great .

The collapse of the mountain pines beetle predicted must have come in the night without fanfare.

Today in History July 8 1874

The Mounties begin their march to the West.

Tags: Mountian pine beetle

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Week in pictures, 16/04/11

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April 16, 2011

Merritt, British Columbia Canada.

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Tags: RCMP

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Invasive weeds

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March 7, 2011

The north east slope of the Nicola Valley in Merritt is getting some warm sun in the afternoons and snow is absent in large patches , at the middle foot about 2400 ft above sea level . Green invasive weeds are seen today getting the jump on the natural grasses still dead. Bear Berry and Dalmatian ,Toad flax both seem to be asserting themselves for spring.

Bear berry also called Kinnikinnick it is native to Oregon and when here is somewhat invasive.The plant is gathered in summer for teas ecetera and has many folklore type uses and remedial properties.

Linaria dalmatica or Toad Flax is native to South Eastern Europe and western Asia and is considered a weed here. However they are hard at it this week in being green before others are green.

Today in History, March 7th,1986

Divers find the crew cabin of the Challenger space craft.

Tags: Invasive plants, Weeds

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Greeting to all that celebrate weddings.

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December 9, 2010

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Fall in the air

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October 4, 2010

Fall colours

Fall is here with temperatures going close to freezing at night. The colour is rich and the mood sublime as the earth prepares for a bit of a sleep . Still some time off as yet, the change for now is right on cue for the Thanks Giving time that many share.

Yesterday in the UK the 10,000 odd druids became an official religion, that means they can marry and bury.

Happy harvest time!

Today in History, October 4 1997:

The second largest cash robbery in U.S. history occurs at the Charlotte, North Carolina office of Loomis, Fargo and Company. A FBI investigation eventually results in 24 convictions and the recovery of about 95% of the $17.3 million in cash.

Tags: City hall, Fall colours, Trees

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Crime Magazines

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September 29, 2010

The downtown community police office had covers from 50’s era crime magazines, they all depicted a pretty women as a victim and protected by detective and police work.

The city hosted a number of events of the 1950 era but no Elvis was seen. BC rivers day was part of the weekend including a rubber duck race on the river , wooded fish painted by grade school students and secured on the back fence of the lawn bowling green that borders the Nicola River.

Today in History, September 29 522 BC:

Darius the First of Persia, Kills a Magian usurper Gaumata, securing his hold on the Persian Empire