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Happy Building Code Staff Appreciation Day, 2020.

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September 1, 2020
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Today September 1st is observed ass Building Code staff day.

he Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day is celebrated every 1st of September each year. This day focuses on showing love and appreciation to people who dedicate their time in making buildings secure and up to code. They work hard to make sure that all of us are safe in our respective buildings, regardless of how high they are. They also make a lot of sacrifices to keep us safe. Hence, to pay them forward to all these sacrifices that they do, we celebrate the Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day each year.

https://dayfinders.com/building-and-code-staff-appreciation-day/.

On this Day: September 1st 1982

The United States forms the Space Command.

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TGIF- Last weekend of August, Labour Day Holiday September 7th,School in Merritt BC start September 10th…

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August 28, 2020

Have a peaceful weekend!

Summer is passing …

On this Day: August 29th 1997

Netflix starts its DVD rental service.

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Trans mountain interactive map…

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August 27, 2020
Pipe for oil field
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The Expansion line to the coast and the US has an interactive map that shows activity along the route of the TMX expansion.

There are a number of BC communities that you can sign up for updates from TMX The updates are subject to change.

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On this Day: August 27th 410

The sacking of Rome ends.

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Happy make your own luck day…

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August 26, 2020
To win you to make your own luck.
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Today is make your own luck day, enjoy and make it perpetual!

How to make your own luck…

Stay focused, distractions cause mistakes , mistakes take time to correct so keep your eye on the proverbial ball.

Be optimistic ” its an ill wind that blows no one some good “! Look for the good in trouble and be on the right end of the good part.

There is no end to your work , no arrival, it all begins again in some way so don’t waste time on giving up.

See your self as a success! If you don’t , who will? …

Be kind ,every where, harsh works come back at some time ” every dog gets its day”!

On this Day: August 26th 2011

Boeing gets certification on its new Dreamliner.

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Memorial art show…

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August 25, 2020
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There is a call for submissions for an art show at the Merritt Olde Courthouse Gallery for memorial art.

Calling NVCAC Artists for September Show

 “MEMORIES and MANDALAS”
For those that have passed.
Commemorating our Nicola Valley Artists Who Have Passed
I lost my partner of over 30 years,Gordon Cockle, in January of this year. Although he was very well known in the community for his writings in the 90’s for the Merritt Herald and his own coffee paper, The Merritt Morning Mirror, there are lots of people who aren’t aware that he passed away. And many people who don’t know his creative work. 
Gordon Cockle passed reporter for the local paper….

A legacy of art is being requested… Show is September 4th to 26th 2020/.

On this Day: August 25th 1991

Belarus gets Independence from the Soviet Union.

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TGIF- Bee show last day Saturday…

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August 21, 2020
Olde Court House Gallery Merritt BC File Photo KDG

Circa 1913

The building at 1840 Nicola avenue in Merritt is circa 1913.

BC Government services

Before the internet brought Merritt its access center the old court house had the government agent, probations, mining recorder and county court services.

Magistrates court

The 1840 location had county court services under a magistrate. Frank Dodding from the pioneer Lower Nicola Family held court in the upper chambers of the building for many years . Frank also ran the local Purity Feed outlet .

Veterans Day

The building had a front balcony on the second floor where last post was sounded on November 11th yearly.

Art Gallery

The 1840 location is currently used by the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council as the OLDe Court House Gallery.

On this Day: August 21st 1852

Fort Selkirk Yukon destroyed by Hostiles.

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Virus smelling dogs…

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August 20, 2020
Be kind and smart about public health

Earth sky news is reporting that there are dogs able to scent out the recent 19 bug.

Should be rejected as over kill.

Editors note: even talking about this seems counter productive to public health. PP

Susan Hazel from Adelaide University says that dogs can identify A symptomatic carriers. making use if sweat samples tracking can be made on people.

On this Day: August 20th 1926

Japan opens a public broadcast service.

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World Photography Day…

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August 19, 2020
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Wednesday August 19th world photography day, all day , gift to the world!

World Photography Day is an annual, worldwide celebration of the art, craft, science and history of photography. The next World Photography Day will take place on Wednesday, August 19th, 2020. Be sure to share your best photos on social media and tag using #WorldPhotographyDay.

Face book photography day…
An old box Kodak camera File Photo KDG
Click for creative ideas by 50 Creative ideas

We hope you see the contrast from yesterdays post…

Good luck feel good about your creativity!

On this Day: August 19th 1839

The French government ” Photographic Process” gift to the world.

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Happy no major observances Day, August 18th!

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August 18, 2020

Take the day off or better still make your one observances day. May I dare suggest that “I am ok day ” be yours, no I can’t you have to come up with your own.

On this Day: August 18th 1868

Helium is found by Pierre Jannsen.

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TGIF- Few faces big places and economic issue…

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August 14, 2020

The BC government has a group meeting to deal with economic issues of restart in BC. The mandate has , transit public works, and social issues rising from Covid 21.

 Infrastructure stimulus funding, local government financial recovery, public transit, broadband connectivity and the societal impacts of COVID-19 on communities.

In addition to identifying the above issues, UBCM noted the importance of all orders of government working collaboratively to respond to the impacts of the pandemic. To that end, UBCM has established a Special Committee on Economic Recovery, comprising members of the Presidents Committee, that would serve as the contact point for federal and provincial governments in the recovery effort.

Hay bale , Agriculture a big part of the economy. Click for a letter to BC premier.
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Building BC’s Recovery, Together Consultation Process

The province is in consultations to get this right. It’s all a matter of point of view Get t o your MLA with yours. And stay safe…

On this Day: August 14th 1935

The Social Security act becomes law in the US.

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Three point one million local works, Clearwater BC…

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August 13, 2020
Pig catcher for an instrument that Xrays internal pipe. File photo KDG

Trans Mountain expansion signed deals to provide l improvements to Clearwater BC. The pipeline company began its expansion work in Bc over a month ago. There is a history of support and presence by the company that is now tax payer owned.

Trans Mountain and the District of Clearwater have entered into a funding agreement that will see Trans Mountain contribute $3.1 million into upgrades to Clearwater’s drinking water, wastewater management and sewer treatment systems. This contribution will be used for the construction, operation and maintenance of the infrastructure upgrades necessary to service the Trans Mountain Expansion Project’s worker accommodation camp. The initiative ensures the camp minimizes impacts on the community and provides a lasting benefit for the region.

Trans mountain today.

This is as on August 1srst 2020 and community support is not limited to this agreement.

On this Day: August 13th 1967

Montana suffers two deaths of young women by Grizzly Bear attacks in its national park.

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Meteor shower conclusion…

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August 12, 2020
October 1st 1958 NASA open for business...
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The regular Perseid meteor shower that runs from the end of July through August yearly is up on top again. The event is perfect for distancing as dark sky is the thing you want to view the event.

Good luck and may you wish on a shooting star!

On this Day: August 12th 1977

Space Shuttle Enterprise flies free for the first time.

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