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Our little Sister

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March 9, 2017

A sign displayed at a new local pre owned businees in the down town of Merritt.
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The Nicola Valley Film society is presenting its March film on the 13th. The film is entitled Our Little Sister, the start time is 7:PM at the NVIT lecture theater, admission is 5 dollars with a 2 dollar season membership. No food or drink in the theater.

NVIT is the local community college and is at the top of the hill on Belshaw avenue in Merritt, British Columbia, Canada.
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On this Day: March 9th 1959
Barbie débuts at a toy fair.

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Still a long way to the Darling buds of May

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March 7, 2017
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On this Day: March 7th 1985
People and birds are weary of winter here in the south central part of BC. Even though its the shortest winter since the thirteenth century ending on March 20th.

We are the World is released.

 

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TGIF-Well maintenance

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February 24, 2017

 

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The government is blowing out the monitoring well next to the library. The well is used to see what solids are in the aquifer  “every thing except biological  ” source. The well also has a n aluminum box with instruments  .

Merritt is currently having a UV microbe killing system installed at all its producing water wells.

On this Day: February 24th 1955
Steve Jobs, founder of Apple and Pixar is Born.

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TGIF- Subtle Eclipse

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February 10, 2017
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Moon at three quarter August Merritt BC
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There will be a subtle eclipse of the moon this weekend . The event should be visible if there is no cloud cover at moon rise tonight here on the west coast.

A light shadow will be visible for two days as the penumbral event sees the moon pass through the earths shadow. There is comet activity as well this evening.

On this Day: February 10th 1870

The YMCA is founded.

 

 

 

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Snow and driving rain…

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February 9, 2017
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The temperature in Merritt ( 700 meters above sea level) is -7 Celsius. However there must be some warm upper level trough as freezing rain is spitting on the ground. A traveler at Starbucks said that the freeway to Hope is closed till at least 2PM this afternoon. Unconfirmed: he saw a half dozen vehicles in the ditch after having difficulty with freezing rain.
The freeways have video cams at the summit, and once again we recommend that you do not do unnecessary driving when winter conditions are in effect. The Coquihalla highway to the Okanagan was designated as a road way subject to quick on set of unfavorable conditions.

That said it is about an hour under best conditions from Hope to Merritt.

There is public weather alerts at:

https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=bc  and Drive BC has highway cams for your safety and convenience.

On this Day: February 9th 1971
Apollo 14 returns from the moon. from their 9 day trip.

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Full Spectrum Light

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February 8, 2017
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Nicola Avenue Merritt lit up for after pavement and traffic island redo.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a condition that is like what its anachronism implies SAD . A low feeling of mood contributed by less light in winter or more in summer. It is believed to be a treatable condition with full spectrum artificial lighting. The term full spectrum lighting is a marketing term and high spectrum lighting may refer to blue light boxes that filter out other colors.

“Full-spectrum” is not a technical term when applied to an electrical light bulb but rather a marketing term implying that the product emulates natural light.[1]

Products marketed as “full-spectrum” may produce light throughout the entire spectrum, but actually do not produce an even spectral distribution, and may not even differ substantially from lights not marketed as “full-spectrum”.[

Sleep time is a matter of biological clock and can be effected by less light in winter this can be addressed by numbers of disciplines including dark therapy, (sleep mask)and behaviour therapy ( don’t be in bed except for sleep and relations.)

If you feel better after spending money then there are many ways to do that but understanding that your bio-clock may be out from a differentschedule is a key to making adjustments.

On this Day: February 9th 1922

Brazil joins the Berne Convention, treaty for copyright.

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Fish and Game Potluck and Awards, March 4rth, 2017

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February 7, 2017
This hawk seems relaxed around electrical fixtures. Photo KDG

This hawk seems relaxed around electrical fixtures.
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The local club is having their annual get together in March. The potluck and trophy night on the  Saturday the 4rth will have a number of awards.

The group has a particular relevance at this time as the Conservation Officer is looking into the death of 5 serious birds of prey, and ongoing access to the public issues are at decision stages here.

The event is held at the Merritt Senior Center and a 10 dollar admission is required.

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On this Day: February 7th 1935

The game of Monopoly is introduced.

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TGIF- Hockey player burger

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January 28, 2017

 

Cooking hamburgers for hockey File photo KDG

Cooking hamburgers
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The local Albert and Walter on Voght street has a new dedicated hamburger for local stops. The burger is named after a member of the local junior hockey team.
The restaurant is also having theme nights for the team on nights when they are playing in town.
No its not made out of junior hockey players, stop by and find out the distinction. It is called the Jacob and its a Berger.

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On this Day: January 27th 1824

Born:  Urbain Johnson Canadian farmer and legislator, in New Brunswick.

 

 

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Show your stuff…

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January 19, 2017
The old court house on Nicola avenue , in Merritt. File Photo Photo KDG

The old court house on Nicola avenue , in Merritt.
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Fran Mcmurchy and others are having a combined showing in the local Old Court House Gallery. The show begins with an artists reception on Friday, the 20th from 4 to 7.

The local artist community has a couple of venues in this small British Columbia town including the Secret Door showing that is becoming a monthly event in Merritt. The Secret Door shows at Brambles Bakery across from the Q101 FM station on the historic Quilchena Avenue in the cities downtown.

The Secret Door Show begins on February 3rd and is a single presenter.
Merritt’s history compresses into a short time after serious european contact in the last half of the 18 hundreds. Seven hundred locals strived to keep up with world events into the 20th century and were successful in integrating cultures into the fray.

First Nations culture is also rich and can be seen in many attractions and showings as well.
The Old Court House Gallery is open to new members to drive content. Jackie the director can be found at the gallery most weekends Thursday through Saturday 12 to 6 PM.
The Court House Gallery showing is called Elements, other presenters include Helmut Kanduth and Gale Simpson.

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On this Day: January 19th 1915

Georges Claude patents his neon tubes for use in advertising.

 

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Film Schedule 2016/17 NVFS

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January 14, 2017

Monday the Local Film Society are back at it with, Captain America …

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The Nicola Valley Film Society presents six international films from September- March

( none in December) at the NVIT Lecture Theater Belshaw Avenue in Merritt. The film nights are 3rd Mondays at 7PM, no food or drinks in the lecture hall. Membership is two dollars 30 dollar seasons pass available.


Monday September 19th 2016


Monday, October 17th 2016


Monday, November 21, 2016


Monday, January 16th 2017


Monday,February 20th, 2017


Monday, March 13, 2017

The Annual General Meeting of the Nicola Valley Film Society is on Oct 4th 2016 6:30 PM at Library 1691 Garcia Street Merritt, BC.

Tickets advance at Blacks Pharmacy….

Editors note tickets at the door….

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TGIF-Health

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January 13, 2017
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Wheel of knowledge
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Guard your health it has nothing to do with luck or fortune, it has to do with diligence and attitude.

If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor will review your pathology report and results of any imaging tests to understand the specifics of your tumor.

Using a tissue sample from your breast biopsy or using your tumor if you’ve already undergone surgery, your medical team determines your breast cancer type. This information helps your doctor decide which treatment options are most appropriate for you. Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer/in-depth/breast-cancer/ART-20045654

On this Day: January 13th

Born: Paul Higgins Canadian Ice Hockey Player.

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Raw Hide

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January 5, 2017
First drum made at local school.

First drum made at local school.

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The tradition is that the first raw hide drum a first nations person makes  is a gift to someone.

Traditional drum making at NVIT Photo KDG

Traditional drum making at NVIT
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Drumming and rattles are used in First Nations ceremony, as well as singing for  prayers for events.

Rattles for traditional functions also raw hide File Photo KDG

Rattles for traditional functions also raw hide
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On this Day: January 5th 1944

The Daily Mail goes into trans continental publication.

 

 

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