To the seasons of life
The big bike was in Merritt this week raising awareness to the Heart health.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, Big Bike drive. File Photo KDG
On this Day: June 1st 1988
The intermediate range nuclear weapons limitation treaty signed in
1987 comes into effect.
Alan Burger and a speaker discuss a presentation, Nicola Naturalists, Merritt BC ,Ca File Photo KDG
The last presentation meeting of the season is on June 6th for the local naturalist society.Dave Manning a long time observer and natural fan will present on Vulture populations in BC will do the program.
Dave, a senior from Pender Island who’s been birding for 60 years, became hooked on vultures when he stumbled upon a white fuzz ball of a chick peeking from its nest cave. His program on the three vulture species of North America, particularly follows one Turkey Vulture nest from mating to migration. His recently published Turkey Vulture book, same title as this program, will be available for purchase.
Free parking, NVIT top of hill Belshaw avenue in Merritt, start time 7PM, all welcome, membership or donation requested.
On this Day: May 24th 1958
The United Press International is formed.
So they build great sidewalks for the use of many people to walk to destinations. We know of people that lost legs to walking with the oncoming traffic coming in the lane right at their back. Never mind death wish crazed drivers there are heart attacks, mechanical failures, weather bursts any number of reasons to be one lane away from traffic when walking close to the curb or even on the sidewalk.
Walking in a group maybe talking about the game all the more reason to see the oncoming traffic in the closest lane.
Simple but people are not thinking of being hurt they are relaxed and mostly in attentive. The consequences are terrible to lose a leg or your life causes distress to everyone involved.
Stay safe, pay attention, keep alert. Walk with the oncoming traffic in full view!
On this Day: May 1st 1869
The follies open in Paris France.
The Highway 8 entrance to Merritt BC has a nesting platform on a hydro pole for the use of Osprey. ( to keep them off the power lines) There were 4 of these birds back two asserted preference to the platform over looking the river and an old CPR rail bridge, after circling over the area on Sunday, Tuesday fishing ,Wednesday they were collecting sticks to rebuild the nest.
Two Canada Geese had also been looking over the nest site and the species had raised a brood before in the nest however the nest had been cleared and the geese were not interested and don’t build nests.
The area has the joining of two small rivers and has many birds and creatures including domestic Lamas behind private property fencing.
On this Day: April 19th 1927
Mae West, movie star , gets 10 days in jail for obscenity.
There can be up to 3 Fridays the 13th in a calendar year, 2018 has two one in April (today) and one in July.
Moon has sharp lower crescent, File Photo KDG ,March 13th 2013
Friday the 13th is selected once a year as Accident Awareness Day in Finland.
Some studies show that about 20 million North Americans have mild fear enough to change behavior over moon and Friday the thirteenth events.
On this Day: April 13th 1742
Handles Messiah makes its world debut in Dublin Ireland.
The province of British Columbia is making available a forum to understand new regulations for responding to hazards spills that came out in October 2017.
The B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy will present a one hour online meeting on May 4th, 2018 from 9:00am to 10:00am outlining proposed regulations to enhance spill preparedness and response with respect to land transportation of hazardous materials.
Ben Vander Steen, Manager of Planning and Preparedness, will facilitate the presentation. It will focus on four topics the Ministry is exploring: geographic response plans, response times, maximizing the marine application of environmental emergency regulatory powers and addressing loss of public use from spills. An overview of the phase one regulations which came into force in October 2017, will also be provided. source UBCM
On this Day: April 11th 1976
The Apple I computer is put on the market.
Animals can host ticks in the early spring
File Photo KDG
On this Day: April 6th 1909
Robert Peary expedition reach’s the north pole.
The 1st week pf spring was calm and quiet in this small community in south BC. The burning up of the Chinese space station and the one in ten thousand chance of being struck by something had little effect here.
Spring has its strength building here with a tough sled ride to the Darling Buds of May.
On this Day: April 3rd 2007
A record speed of 574.18 KM per hour is recorded by a conventional train in France.
Look for answers to water in nature is the theme for the UN based World Water Day.
World Water Day is celebrated around the world with a variety of events. These can be educational, theatrical, musical or lobbying in nature. The day can also include campaigns to raise money for water projects.
The day has been observed with themes since 1993.
Local river 27/1/11 Photo KDG
On this Day: March 22nd 1894
The first Stanley Cup Canadian hockey game is played.
Gary Taylor Handlen December 1 2014 Charged for murder of a local child in 1978. Handlen processed early December 2014 at the end of an election cycle that saw a new mayor elected. Pressure on officials is apparent.
The March for awareness seems to have been coordinated with the provincial budget. In the group is former Merritt Mayor Clara Norgaard , and her Daughter City Councilor Diana Norgaard. Me
On this Day: February 22 1959
Lee Petty wins the Daytona 500 for the first time.
Wheel of knowledge
File Photo KDG
There is a health and wellness show at the Merritt Civic center on February 3rd 2018.
The booths include Planet Fitness, 3 Bar Farms, Dr. SK Saint and more, there is a 3 hr Cause for the Fitness Challenge with a 1:30 PM start 15 years old an over 30 dollars. Some proceeds to Body Love Scholarship. Register at the Civic Center 250-315-1050 .
Free admission to the public, the show runs from 9 am to 12 pm. Merritt Civic Center, 195
On this Day: January 30th 1969
The Beatles last public performance.
Yesterday a fully loaded logging truck clipped a 2500 series GM Pick up in the intersection of Nicola and Voght in Merritt. Both drivers left the vehicles to inquire as to the well being of the other. Thankfully no seemed hurt.
Thank your lucky stars for your good condition and health you never no when it might change.
Drive safe keep accounts with people short…
On this Day: January 26th 1911 The Curtis seaplane flies for the first time.
Hey Merit what do you say?
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