To the seasons of life
KIm of the VVA
Some of Bev Veale’s art work is on silent auction at the Court house Gallery to 4:30 on Saturday, according to Yano the gallery supervisor.
Ekphrastic (The Fiber Art Network) the October show runs from September 28th to October 28th, with a reception Thursday September 28th,
The Valley Visual Artists VVA has also been a passion for Bev Veale.
On this Day: September 22 1990
The Dead Sea Scrolls are made public.
Hay bale: File Photo KDG
Merritt BC has a huge impact on the province because of grasslands. It is the biggest part of the Southern Interior Uplands region (185 thousand hectors of grasslands in The British Columbia Grasslands Conservation Councils operations.
The Southern Thompson Upland is the rolling plateau area south of the Thompson River and bounded by the Fraser River valley in the west, the Okanagan valley in the east and the Similkameen River valley in the south. Almost 75% of the grasslands occur in the Interior Douglas-fir zone and 20% in the Bunchgrass zone. Over 85% of all the grasslands are found in the Nicola Valley with smaller areas around Princeton, at Tunkwa Lake and in the Mamit valley. Variations in the grassland species throughout the plateau reflect influences from the surrounding large valleys.
Douglas lake cattle company is a major operation with cattle in the grasslands and is positioned n the watershed above Merritt. The Douglas through Nicola lakes by the Nicola river drains a major highland plateau. The area also supplys a history back to european contact and province building under BCs first British Governor James Douglas.
The largest area of grasslands is located in the Nicola Basin area east of Merritt and extending north towards Kamloops. This area matches the extent of the Glacial Lake Merritt that drained north towards the Thompson River. A smaller area of grasslands around Princeton covers another former glacial lake that occupied the Similkameen valley. source GCCofBC
The local Nicola Naturalists have had a serious concern for the grasslands of the Valley. since 2010 they have had fall and winter meeting, spring outings, Christmas bird counts, Frog surveys and many other activities in respect to the land and creatures. They usually meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month starting in September. Alan Burger contact UVic.
On this Day: September 19th 1970
The first Glastonbury festival is held.
Farmers market on. Saturday 9-2pm
The local Farmers Market is into its after this Saturdays regular offering. The expression of home grown or farm to table produce is still under the leadership of Lucus Handly the proprietor of three bar farms.
The operation runs May to October at the corner of Voght and Merritt avenue in Merritt BC.
The lot is the parking for the curling rink and has two EV chargers in the corner.
The time is 9am to 2pm Saturdays. The Market is often used by local government with info booths as well.
On this Day: September 14th 1982
Born Soshy.
The Nicola Valley Film Society is having a film called Lion on Monday the 18th at the local community college NVIT lecture theater. The showing starts at 7:00 free parking and no food or drink in the theater. Five dollar admission with a two dollar season membership.
This is the first film of the 2017/18 season. Season tickets are available at the event.
The trailer is available at: Film
On this Day: September 13th 1898
Hannibal Goodwin patents photographic celluloid film.
Al Horne at discussion of Alexander with a fan. File photo KDG
The local public library is having their Alexander the Great Illustrated Lectures again this fall. Wednesday, October 4 to the 25th at 6PM.
Al Horne a retired high school teacher is presenting the lectures captioned The Man and the Myth.
Registration required. The public library is at 1691 Garcia Street in Merritt.
On this Day: September 7th 2011
A plane crash results in the deaths of the entire Russian hockey team Locomotiv Yaroslavi Kontinental.
Regrets
File Photo KDG
Schools back today watch for speed zones, a moment of inattention can be a lifetime of regret.
On this Day September 5th 1836
Sam Houston becomes the first elected President of Texas.
Rodeo weekend in Merritt
File Photo KDG
The local rodeo is on this weekend, Labour Day. There are a few back widow signs saying in essence “live like the 25 year old star Ty Pozzobon. Ty died last year from issues coming from head injuries according to accounts.
The family of a 25-year-old Canadian bull riding champion, who died suddenly Monday, is warning about the dangers of concussions in the wake of his death. … Close friends and Canadians in the rodeo and bull-riding community are mourning the loss of the young bull rider.
Accounts also say he took his own life, something that should never be considered as good advise.
The truth is yes you may take risks to enhance your life . The law says not recklessly. This goes beyond most of us that may consider roller coaster rides as risk. The reality is many jobs and situations may cause additional risk for gain or to prevent loss and so long as reasonable efforts are made it is legal to take those risks.
We all lost something with the untimely loss of Ty Pozzabon last January. However it is complicated to enjoy life so yes live like Ty is a view to be balance, some it to be outright rejected.
You be the judge in your trade offs but never take that non reversible (taking your own life) step to preserve a persona at the cost of never making a personal decision again.
On this Day: September 1st 1905
Alberta and Saskatchewan join the become part of Canada.
A sign displayed at a new local pre owned businees in the down town of Merritt.
Photo KDG
The Tiff film schedule for the 2017/18 Nicola Valley film society is out. The six films and the AGM date. Are published at the Public library. Admission is 5 dollars on a two dollar membership and a seasons ticket will be available to purchase on September 18th at the first film.
On this Day: August 29th 1831
Electro Magnetic induction is discovered .
Still waters are great..
Photo KDG
World War 1 Hill 70 battle is over today in 1917, dead included soldiers from the interior of BC, For Sale.
On this Day: August 25th 2012
Voyager 1 goes interstellar, the first man-made object to do that.
Pig catcher for pipeline, File photo KDG
The Trans Mountain expansion is scheduled to begin its twinning of its existing line between Edmonton and Burnaby this September. The company has an enhanced website and are proclaiming that safety is its number one priority “every meter of the way. ” We live here and invite the many to watch and hold them to what they say. KDG
Getting ready for construction:
Trans Mountain is engaging with local communities and businesses to ensure non-local workers have a place to live while they’re working — either temporary camps or dispersed in hub communities through a mix of commercial and rental accommodation.
Trans Mountain will balance the positive impact of economic benefits for local accommodation, retail and service providers with the need to satisfy local concerns about increasing demand on accommodation and housing. source Trans Mountain newsletter.Editor note, the expansion will involve over 5ooo workers.
On this Day: August 23d 1904
A patent is won for snow chains on autos.
Cooking hamburgers
for hockey
File photo KDG
Music fest back
Photo KDG
Jerry a retired artisan and Cat operator has another reason to be at the river he collects drift wood to make art. The favorite is roots from cottonwood it “has interesting rocks and debris that adds to the interpretation of the form” says Jerry. A lampshade is overdone to Jerry but he enjoys the outings on the river, Val his beau says Jerry is a dare devil, however he is experienced in the use of the river and is responsible in all ways.
The music festival is on this weekend and river use is not an exclusive right to anyone. Enjoy your neighbour as well as the experience.
Have a great weekend KDG
On this Day: August 4th 1790
The revenue cutter service ( pre-runner to the US Coast Guard) is established.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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