To the seasons of life
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.
The Old Courthouse Gallery and the Chamber Art walk program is having a wind up for the summer activities this week.
The Old Court House Gallery is at 1840 Nicola avenue in Merritt. Gallery times are noon to 6 pm Thursday through Saturday.
On this Day: August 24th 1991
Ukraine leaves the Soviet Union.
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.
The solar eclipse saw the opportunity for many different photo or optical testing. We set up a screen in the parking lot of the local arena and got camera obscura pictures of the solar eclipse. As well as unfiltered photos of images in the sky ahead of the moon and clouds. The next eclipse is in south America in 2019, 2024 in eastern Canada, 2044 on the west coast here.
On this Day: August 22nd 1953
The Devils Island penal colony is closed.
Moon over Bass coast festival in Merritt
File Photo KDG
Night skies have preoccupied people since they first looked up.
On this Day: August 18th 1783
A huge fireball meteor pases over England.
Merritt BC incorporation
File :Photo KDG
Tuesdays is archery night in the Nicola Valley. the local club Nicola Archers have a goal:
We are all things archery in the Nicola Valley. A place to meet like minded people, share info on upcoming events & learn about Archery while having fun. Archers
On this Day: August 17th 1907
Pike place market opens in Seattle Washington
Cooking hamburgers
for hockey
File photo KDG
Moon rising
File photo KDG
A lot has been made of the fact that the moon is just the right size and at just the right distance from the sun to completely shadow and block the sun out in a full solar eclipse. This rare even will be taking place again on August 21st. Vancouver start time is 9:10 AM ,ending at 11:37 AM giving about 90 percent eclipse.
The eclipse will be seen from North America however there is only a strip from the west coast of Salem Oregon to Charleston South Carolina on the east coast of the US where complete blackout will be seen. Nasa
Never look directly at the sun serious damage can occur to eyes. A pin hole in a piece of card board into a viewing cardboard box is the safest method, or wait for the TV broadcast.
NASA will cover the eclipse coast to coast starting at noon EDT
On this Day: August 16th 1930
The first colour sound cartoon is produced, Fiddlesticks.
A move to the right shows level of water tables.
On this Day: August 11th 2003
Nato takes on Afganistan its first operation outside Europe in its 54 years.
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Grass lands producing grass for cattle are in demand for feed lots and dairy cows They feed for winter as well. for meat producers.
Photo KDG ( some believe that protein from soya is a better alternative to grass going through meat.)
Head,Heart, Health ,Hands are having a summer fundraiser at the Purity feed store on Voght street in Merritt BC.
They invite you to come and have a hotdog between the hours of 11 and 3 PM Saturday the 12th of August.
Hotdogs provided by blue sky ranch. Raffle tickets available.
Parking lot paving of Purity Feed store after renovation. File Photo KDG
Cattle on the ranch at Merritt BC; free range
On this Day: August 10th 1990
The Magellan space probe reaches Venus.
The day after a fire on Quilchena avenue sees a fire watch.
File Photo KDG
The City is hosting another Fire Smart seminar on the 16th at the Merritt Library. Don the Wildfire expert and retired firefighter will once again present the seminar which includes video, pictures and a seminar manual out line. ” If your Home won’t ignite it will not burn”.
The session is free they take registrations at the library desk and it runs from 4:30 to 8 PM.
On this Day: August 9th 1999
The Russian cabinet is fired in whole for the fourth time by the elected president Boris Yeltsin.
Rodeo weekend in Merritt
Photo KDG
The next cultural event in Merritt is the annual pro rodeo. Sept 2nd and 3rd.
The Merritt Pro rodeo celebrates and perpetuates the agriculture and lifestyle of the ranching community in Merritt and is approaching its 7th decade of operation. Merritt Rodeo Grounds 300 Lindley Road.
Rodeo clowns (some locals) are employed for rider safety.
This will be the an occasion to remember a local pro that lost his life to concussions and the link between football and hockey and other severe contact sports.
Ty Pozzebon never got the privilege of old age however his light burned bright for a time. He won hearts of many competitors. KDG
Ty Pozzebon gone at 25 January 2017.
The local fall fair building brings the farming community together at the end of summer every year.
KDG file photo.
On this Day: August 8th 1929
The airship Graf Zeppelin begins its round the world trip.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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