English bull dog is glad for the off leash park. File Photo KDG
Daffodils make it through snow.
Wind breaks tree.
Wind damage tree
30 years an arts council gala!
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It’s good that it is friday….
Lets make Merritt a beautiful town, May 11, The olde court-house gallery is having a garden day. Starting at 9:am they are looking for volunteers to spruce up and do planting and gardening in the 1800 Nicola avenue site.
enquire: 250-378-9898
May is Palitive care month , we have an organisation here called the Merritt and District Hospice Society. A registered organization with an office open 9 am till noon Tuesdays. The office is located at 12″ 2025 Granite Avenue with a phone for the co-ordinator : 250-280-4040, mail 3451 Voght ,Street,Merritt V1K1C6.A table with helpful literature is set out in the public library today and from time to time. As a part of the month they are asking for volunteers, training in May. Call District office at 250-280-4040.
Today in History: May 1, 1931
The Empire State building is dedicated in New York City USA.
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The weekend saw a lot of wind here probably gale force. At least one large tree was ripped up and half of it on the ground. Cold weather and snow was right behind it. Last night snow fell again and is still on the ground of this 600 meter above sea level community.
Some lighting and thunder claps proceeded a power outage over most the city of circa 8000 here. Causing intersections to be under person direction instead of street lights.
Calm and clearing at mid morning.
Editors note: powerful weather can put in play a series of events that can bring people into danger. Think ahead.
Today in History: April 30th 1492
Spain gives Christopher Columbus a charter to explore for a new world.
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Jack Cross brought this back from a show in Pentiction ,The sunshine valley rural resident has ” a dozen “
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Earth day saw students picking up garbage on a school day File Photo KDG
Parking lot paving of purity feed store after renovation
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Save the dog adoption out side local pet store
up for adoption
Sunday snow at 2500 feet
Not up for adoption
First drum made at local school.
Its good that it is friday….
Next meeting of the Nicola naturalists Thursday, May 23 7 pm at the Merritt Civic Center , Downtown. The meeting is a joint meeting with the Nicola Valley Explorers. “The Majestic Thompson River” with Bernie Fandrich. (Kumsheen Raft Adventures )
Today in history: April 19th 1927
Mae west is given 10 days in jail for your part in the play SEX.
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Its good that it is friday….
Today in History: April, 12 1606
The Union flag is adopted in the UK.
Our editoral view on the need to break winter and sympathy to those in England that have not survived it. ( old and sick)
This morning there was heavy frost on the ground, after snow on the weekend that did not stick.
Crocus , tulips and daffodils are seen in yards that have sheltered areas and warmth of soil conditions.
A consultation with Henry a participant at the farmers market and a serious friend of the with in a hundred miles thought said that he planted 80 odd romaine lettuce in side this week in anticipation of planting outside. He said they are frost hardy and lots of green vegetables are, common wisdom for less frost hardy plants is the end of May. Henry intends to have produce at the farmers market when it opens May 18th.
Today in History: April 10th, 1710
The statute of Anne, the first law regulating copyright in the UK is made.
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