To the seasons of life
Power pole replaced on Merritt Ave
Photo KDG
Last week saw a marked power pole replaced
Photo KDG
The core sampling by rebel contracting saw a pole replaced on Merritt Avenue at the parking lot of the Lawn Bowling club. the pole had once been braced by a steel beam and recent core sampling saw it condemned.
On this Day: August 24th 1936
The Antarctic Australian treaty is created.
Watch for signs similar for these in construction zones.
File photo KDG
Construction started on Monday on the Nicola Avenue upgrade. The million dollar project starts over the Nicola River Bridge coming into town from the west on Highway 8, and continues to the ICBC auto body shop through the lights on Voght and up about three blocks. The work consists of two local gravel trucks and an digging machine taking out the traffic island in preparation for a machine to tear up the old pavement at this juncture the island removal has progressed to the junction of highway 8 and 5A south.
Two local small gravel business were at work, Macdonald and AE James, registering equipment with general contractors is a way for locals to get work..
Some cars may be able to avoid delays coming into town from the west on 8 by turning left by Norgaard Ready Mix and scooting up the hill past the golf course and taking the residential streets across the bench area coming out on Parker where a left turn would put you in the direction of 5 and 5A north on Voght ST.
Watch construction speed limits, heavy equipment can be upset in an in-calm and hectic climate, so head flag people and signs don’t be part of something like what happened to the cement truck in the file photo.
Merritt transit is not expected to be greatly effected by the construction; source
Damage in a truck accident
File photo KDG
On this Day: August 23rd 1904
The snow tire chain is patented.
Hand watering at any time or day.
File Photo KDG
Watering restrictions remain as last year despite drought conditions from last summer. A debate earlier this year saw further restrictions deemed not necessary. Restrictions are published at Merritt.ca and remain in effect through September.
Basic Sprinklers
6 am to 8 am & 7 pm to 10 pmEven addresses: Monday, Wednesday & FridayOdd addresses: Tuesday, Thursday & SaturdayAutomatic SprinklersMidnight to 4 amEven addresses: Monday, Wednesday & FridayOdd addresses: Tuesday, Thursday & SaturdayPlease note there is no sprinkling on Sunday.Violations may result in a $50 fine for each offence.For further information please call (250) 378-8628 source Merritt.ca
Voluntary conservation is always welcome and a sign showing conditions is on the right going up the hill North leaving Merritt.
Water table level as of end of July/16
File photo KDG
On this Day: August 19th 1932
The first all American soap box derby is run.
Moon rising
File photo KDG
The Moon will be full again on the 18th of August at 11:26:36 AM Central European Time, or 2:26;36 AM Pacific Standard Time. here is a thought from our moon source if you are out standing watching the sky.
We humans have mostly a distorted perception of large numbers. Let’s create a little scenario: imagine, one would take the entire Earth’s population of 7.4 billion people and bring them to Japan, to distribute them evenly. All people in the world in this one country! How many people would be standing on 1 square meter (approx. 11 square feet) in Japan? Take a guess … you immediately would think of masses of people, of the confinement, of people standing shoulder to shoulder … far from it! Every single person would have around 51 square meters (approx. 549 square feet) of space for themselves and the rest of the globe would be deserted …Source Full Moon Info.
A small apartment still possible for everyone to move to Japan. I guess the story that nation started the second world war for fill from artillery shells is exaggerated as well.
Any way there is a chance on the 18th for lovers in all places to enjoy a moment in the moon light on the 18th.
On this Day: August 18th 1920
Suffrage comes to US women by a constitutional amendment.
Grinding stone abandoned
but still working in a river dike
File photo KDG
On this Day: August 17th 1907
Pikes Place Market opens in Seattle.
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The British Columbia Youth Ambassadors had their event on the weekend giving title to three new youth for a year. The 2016/17 Ambassadors came from Lake Cowichan, Ladysmith and Quesnel.
More info is available at their website bcambassador.com
On this Day: August 16th 2008
The Trump international hotel and residence is topped at 423 meters in Chicago.
A moment of announcement. BC Ambassadors, 2013
The annual youth ambassador scholarship program is on in Merritt again this weekend. Thursday, Friday and Saturday candidates will gracefully and thoughtfully present to come up with three young people to represent the province as youth ambassadors.
On this Day: August 12th 1851
Isaac Singer gets his patent for a sewing machine.
Where would ranch’s be without horses
File photo KDG
Corn grown in the Nicola Valley Photo KDG
A little home on the range went to feedlots….
The Nicola Valley Ranch Rodeo, the other rodeo is being advertised for the 27th of August at the Rodeo grounds south of Merritt. Merritt has had a labour day weekend rodeo for 58 years including the one coming up on the 3rd and 4th of September.
Merritt area has had many small rodeos at ranch’s and reserves over time. there was once a suicide run on a very step hill at the Upper Nicola Bands Douglas Lake reserve. It was discontinued because of injury and the possibility of cruelty to horses.
The rodeo bunch are civilized here now however an event can still become tragic if not properly managed. Merritt has produced clowns to manage bulls in riding events.
People like Bob Barker from the price is right have been instrumental in making change to attitudes that may effect stock and the way people perceive responsibility to them. Hollywood has also softened toward the use of livestock in movies. We invite the public to take an interest in the Nicola Valleys animals husbandry and attitudes that actions generate.
Local horses up for weather
File Photo KDG
The ranch rodeo is advertised as free admission and an 8:30 AM start on the 27th. The pro rodeo on the long weekend is a prize granting event; info is available at: http://nicolavalleyprorodeo.com/
On this Day: August 11th 1968
The final steam powered train operates on British rail.
This person was in the restaurant or the pub, was the seat removed for theft prevention…
Bicycle theft is a common crime committed commonly in cities, areas with high population, as well as on college campuses. According to the Police Department at the University of Colorado Boulder, it was found that most of the bicycle thefts that occurred were due to bikes being unlocked, improperly locked, or locked with devices such as a lightweight cable or low-quality U-lock devices.
One can prevent bicycle theft by avoiding using bicycles with quick release wheels, as these are easy for anyone to take off without the use of any tools. Furthermore, one should use a strong U-lock to secure their bike. One should only lock their bike to sturdy structures and should not leave the bike in one place for too long.
The way in which the bike is locked to the structure is also important. It is important that a wheel and the frame of the bike is locked to a structure so that one’s wheel isn’t stolen and left with only the bike. Source Wikipedia
On this Day: August 10th 1948
Candid Camera premieres on Television.
has needs
File photo KDG
There are walking trails near the river here in Merritt. King your friend from to being hot in cars!
Hyperthermia is elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation that occurs when a body produces or absorbs more heat than it dissipates. Extreme temperature elevation then becomes a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to prevent disability or death.
On this day: August 10th 1899
The Norwegian football team Viking FK is formed.
Have a great day, we are on holidays, for a week, please enjoy the day in history untill we return.
On this Day: August 5th 1926
Harry Houdini spends an hour and a half in a sealed case underwater and escapes.
Have a great day, we are on holidays, for a week, please enjoy the day in history until we return.
On this Day: August 4th 1902
The Greenwich foot tunnel under the Thames River opens.
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