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Camping in the central interior of BC

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May 3, 2011

This area in the south central part of British Columbia has a lot to offer campers one of the local chamber themes still regarded was a lake a day as long as you stay. There are two RV parks in town one accommodates 44 RVs and some tenting.Fully serviced with showers and services, including golf discounts.. The other is competitive.

The manager of the one on Voght street says that the May long-weekend they are not full usually as people go to local lakes and are free of traffic and enjoy space with fewer people. The forestry maintains campsites at some lakes and there are commercial parks at some as well. The province keeps one public access road into all lakes for public enjoyment. Fishing is regulated and licenses required however there is a holiday on Fathers day from licensing each year to this point.

Close all gates that you find closed and you should not come into trouble with the ranching community.Watch for infectious weed warnings and the price of your big mac is safe.Take all garbage out or use provided cans and you will be a class one responsible camper….

Camp fires have been regulated down to smaller sizes and some preparation required. Here is another source:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2010/06/24/bc-smaller-campfire-rules.html

The tourist information center at the highway connector exchange has a forestry maintained hiking trail directly behind the site , I tried it, it is enjoyable as well as a good photo-op for the Nicola Valley. Wood tick season is now over according to sources. There is also an info center downtown on Voght with as free picnic area.

Today in History, May 3 1921

West Virgina imposes first state sales tax.

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Federal Election

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May 2, 2011

Polls a were open this morning and people exercising their franchise as well as their legs.No campaigning is allowed 24 hours before polling and no signs allowed to be left up within 1000 feet of a poll. Do not try to wear buttons or other partisan stuff to the poll you will be challenged.

Today in History, May 21 ,1933

The Nazi Government bans trade unions in Germany.

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The week in pictures 30/4/11

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April 30, 2011

Bird drama number1 event in Merritt this week!

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New Osprey Pole

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April 29, 2011

A new 45  foot hydro pole was placed about 100 meters from the pole that housed two productive Osprey last year. The returning preditorial birds were upstaged by   Canada Geese that took over their nest.No hostility was observed and the Osprey were seen flying with two mature Bald Eagles as well.

The birds make a sharp snapping sound as they fly by the top of cottonwood trees and take branches for nesting. They are one again at work building a nest on the new diversion pole a provided the nest they were building on the power poles has been removed and it seems wisely they are allowing the birds to make a new nest  at their convience and plan.

Today in History:April 29,2004

Oldsmobile ends 107 years of production building its final car.

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Fire Camp

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April 28, 2011

The annual fire camp in the Nicola Valley is under way.Hose rolling and pump carrying exercises are an annual start to more training for the fire season, about 200 young and not so young, fit people are involved in forest fire fighting readiness. They were boarding a bus to the Nicola lake camp yesterday early evening.

A source says of the 200 about half are post secondary students.  He says that there has been some restucturing this year with 3 pronounced locations.

Jonas Archachan a long time fire boss says that they carry 3 million dollars of liability insurance on their pickup trucks which are made and reenforced for tough service. He has been involved in the process for 5 decades and is again this year, He is a member of the Upper Nicola Indian Band who’s reserve is near the Nicola Fire Camp.His family operates Nicola Bay Resort.

Today in History,April 28,2001

First space tourist millionaire:  Dennis Tito.

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Traffic delay

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There is a traffic delay with the police controlling traffic on Voght Street, now ,this AM .
A single vehicle accident ,that a confirmed source didn’t deny as stolen involving speed and is being investigated and wreckage dealt with.
Defensive driving is recommended by us this am as always. Not all drivers on the road are responsible.
Don’t let a random input such as a criminal driver interfere with your enjoyment of the Canucks tonite.

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The week in pictures , 23,4,11

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April 23, 2011

Merritt British Columbia Canada

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Holiday

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April 22, 2011

Happy Easter!

Today in History, April 22,1998

Disney s Animal Kingdom opens in Florida.

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All candidates forum

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April 21, 2011

Five federal candidates spoke to an interested crowd of about 110 people last evening. Conservative , Green , New democratic, Liberal and an independent conservative. had an opening statement, responded to questions and a closing statement. The forum was moderated by a journalist from the local radio station.

Five  minute openings and 2 minute questions were the right  mix to get a feel for the hopefuls.

If a winner could be chosen I would say subjectively that John Kidder came off as the most confident and demonstrating knowledge and insight, representing the  Liberal Party he has a lot of experience and tends toward nationalism in arts and culture.

The conservative incumbent seat, and new candidate  Albas also had  a confident view point  and party line., all the candidates seemed qualified for Parliament and word that means talking place….

A source says that the official ballet include another independent.

The ballet is

  1. John Kidder-Liberal
  2. Dan Albas Conservative
  3. Green,Dan Bouchard
  4. NDP,David Finnis
  5. Conservative independent, Sean Upshaw
  6. Independent, Dietrich Wittel

Note , Kidders sister Margo is supporting him  on the hustings Margo played Lois Lane in superman in the film series in the 1970s

Today in History, April 21,1994

First extra solar planets discovered.

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Bus shelters

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April 20, 2011

Transit shelters, the city is putting out tenders for installing bus shelters 4 of them in locations chosen by the Nicola Transportation Society are being planned .Tender date deadline early May. Locations according to a confirmed source are:

  1. Intersection of Merritt Avenue and Garcia Street.
  2. Menzies Street near Subway.
  3. Voght Street Near Subway.
  4. Coldwater avenue near Garcia Street.

 

Today in History, April 20th, 1303

The University of Rome,La Spanienza is begun  by the Pope.

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West Coast Amusements

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April 19, 2011

West Coast Amusements, the carnival is in town . Didn’t see who sponsored it maybe its not required any more as a source says they are subject to surprise inspections from the same people that inspect elevators And they bill the show 3000 dollars for the inspection. Two years ago it was 1500.

The show is not allowed to run when school is in….by Provincial law.

They are usually here three days and the proprietor is said to be ideological driven as well as economic a grand pa still presides over this family business.

Update the show is only here for a day…. thats today. according to Q101…

Today in History, April 19th ,1961

The Bay of pigs invasion fails for the United States in Cuba.

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Court

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April 18, 2011

Family court a restricted court  a place to come for orders for interim support and separation agreements. Mondays are the circuit court day for these hearings. No provincial court registry here to perfect an agreement one must file it in the Kamloops registry.

Remember an agreement once in place preserves the interest  of both parties, there can be no claim for desertion or lack of spousal support advisarys  know this and you must declare that you know that your best interest may be to independent legal advice.

 If you have been badly wronged in a family matter go straight for a divorce they are only heard in the Supreme Court and unlike family court they are a public record something that the tort feasor wishes to avoid.

Today in  History, April 18th 1909

Joan of Arc made a saint in Rome by the Church

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