To the seasons of life
Not even your happiness belongs to new years, because you are in control of your feelings, reactions and future! So do not worry about the appostrophie . Make it so in all meekness ,assertiveness and wisdom.
The world counts its days in the 2020 year.
The opera Hansel and Gretel is performed for the first time.
It was good to see this change of heart demonstrated some years back. It could be said that the Community Policing office locating near this shop had a something to do with it and a change of attitude.
There still is a CPO in Merritt it is now at 2026 Granite avenue. It is more inviting then a police station and likes community involvement. The office has information on programs and often offers ways to be pro active about trouble.
Editors Note: Trouble is the addiction of the unwise…PP
Cardiff becomes the capital of Wales.
The Trans Mountain Expansion put its first pipe in the ground in Alberta this week.
Last Rolls Silver Ghost is sold in London.
Hey those things that protect buildings from run away vehicles have a double life , this one has a let down from the sidewalk giving slope to a miscreant car tire. Be car aware when driving. Watch for idiot traps.
UAE have elections for the first time.
December 17th is national Maple Syrup day. The sweet sap from the Canadian maple tree is a favorite on hotcakes. ( you can have hotcakes at supper on this day) . Maple syrup can be a good gift at this time of year. Syrup comes from Xylem sap has no fat or cholesterol. Eleven percent calcium. 0ne percent iron…
Saturn’s day is celebrated by Rome for the first time.
This weekend the Geminid meteor shower is peaking and on through the 19th of December. Mostly cloudy skies are for the weekend in the BC south central interior.
Relay 1 is launched.
File photo KDG
Coordinated with the Audubon’s annual count the Nicola Naturalists will be out this coming Sunday.
You don’t have to be an expert birder to participate in Christmas Bird Counts. Participants spend all or part of the day in a group covering a specific section of the 22-km diameter count circle. It is a great way to get to know the local winter birds and contribute to the world’s longest-running citizen science project. For more details on the Merritt CBC keep checking this website or contact nicolanaturalists@gmail.com
Source NNS
Last criminal execution in Canada.
The local arts council has a presentation of artisan work at the Olde Court House gallery in Merritt. The show is at 1840 Nicola avenue hours are Thursday through Saturday noon to 6 PM.
France starts the use of the metre as a unit of measurement.
The local Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce has moved from its city hall location to a building in the core of Merritt’s 2100 block. The group had shared the front of the Merritt city hall with Community Future’s and the transit group. The move sees transit moving to the back of city hall under the upstairs city offices with their one office.
The block has the offices of Q 101 radio as well as, an optometrist, a bakery and a department of highways admin office. The 2181 Quilchena avenue location is open for people to drop in to say hi.
The Chamber remains under the stairs off the main foyer at City Hall, 2185 Voght. Books are at the Quilchena location.
The old location is empty and displaying a building permit for renovation.
Eighteen year old Meredith Hunter is stabbed to death at a free Rolling Stones concert.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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