You are presumed to be honest and responsible without evidence to the contrary beyond a reasonable doubt… on the balance of probablilties you are justified by 51 % likelyhood.
The local Public Library is having a fifteen minutes of fame day on January 27th 2017. Read anything for 15 minutes and tell the library about it and you will be famous for your fifteen minutes here.
The library is at 1691 Garcia street in Merritt and you can report your read at the desk or by calling at 250-378-4737.
Library self checker File photo KDG
Read and report anything anywhere and anything to qualify. There is an entry in a draw for a prize included in your report.
A prize package for a library program. File Photo KDG
This post was constructed from published material and conversations at the local library. Literacy is a concern at all times, usage and interest is a public interest.
On this Day: January 11th 1908
The Grand Canyon is made a public monument.
January 10th, 7pm shows snow accumulated, Merritt BC Photo KDG
We have had snow on the ground here in South Central British Columbia, at 700 meters elevation, for about a month. The fist time in decades that snow lasted more then a week. The accumulation is forcast for clear skies and at this writing there are heavy skies with moderately low ceiling.
This gives a feeling of normal to local long timers.
On this day: January 10th 49 BC
Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon River with his legions.
The Nicola Naturalists are starting their winter program that includes an eagle count.The group is a member of the BC Naturalists and information is shared, it is also a registered non profit and has a track record.
Sunday 15th January – Nicola Valley Swan/Eagle count with Wayne Weber
Meeting place & time: Merritt Civic Centre at 08:30 to car-pool.
Each year there is a mid-winter count of swans and eagles in the Southern Interior of B.C., with participants from many areas. A few members of the Nicola Naturalists have participated in past years.
Because of increasing interest by birders, in 2017 and future years, Wayne is organizing a special outing with all NNS members welcome to join in.
Duration: About 8:30 AM to 4 PM. (The count should take all or most of the day). Please bring a lunch and a hot drink! Leader: Wayne Weber
Area covered: Nicola River from Merritt to Nicola Lake; entire shoreline of Nicola Lake; Nicola River from Nicola Lake to Spahomin (Douglas Lake); Nicola River up to Douglas Lake P.O. (NOTE: The Nicola River from Merritt west to Spences Bridge will be covered by a separate group, and will not be part of the main field trip.)
The Society will also start its winter presentation program on Thursday January 19th at 7 pm and are hosting the Nicola Tribal association in a presentation on salmon.
Thursday January 19th 2017, 7 PM at NVIT Lecture Theatre: Tracy Wimbush (Nicola Tribal Association) – Salmon and salmon habitat in the Nicola Valley
The Nicola River system is the breeding site of important stocks of salmon, some of which are seriously depleted and threatened. Salmon are an important focus for local First Nations in the Nicola Valley. Tracy Wimbush is the program manager for the Nicola Tribal Association. She also works closely with the Nicola Lake Steering Committee, BC First Nations Fisheries Council, Esk’kn’am Management Committee, and is the Mandated Representative for two bands on the Fraser Salmon Management Council. She has been actively working to conserve and rebuild the local Early Chinook Stock that return to the Nicola System. Her talk will be about the Chinook and the work around them.
The local tribal council had a Salmon Count on the Cold water river, in Merritt that ended before Christmas. The study involved a ” unique trap, first in North America” according to the operator. The study was for Coho according to the operator and the the postings by the tribal council. The presentation on the 19th is on Chinook and the Fraser as well as the Nicola River system.
There is free parking at NVIT no food or beverages in the lecture theater. Admission is open to the public a membership or donation is requested.
Quiz: What left this track?
On this Day: January 4rth 1998
An ice storm in eastern Canada gives severe damage.
An Arctic front has moved in to BC again after a week break we are back to near dangerous cold. For those that are not acclimatized be careful especially with exposed flesh. When traveling there are still some non freeway roads that are with out cell phone service in the province.
Coverage areas are approximate. Actual coverage, network services and technology can vary and are subject to change. Source: http://www.comparecellular.ca/telus-coverage-maps/
A ditched car situation can start going bad fast… a safety package with warmers and survival supplies is a good investment. A grey wool blanket or facsimile can make a lot of shelter.
Monitor the weather forecast before setting out, especially in rural areas. The website TransCanada.com has advice on supplies for safety.
Editors Note: It is said that TELUS has coverage for 97 percent of the population of BC, that may mean that there is a reasonable expectation of service in proximity to populated areas.KDG
This home in a well off area and high above the City had a different view of the season then lots. It is good to no he can have his own view and publish it in his window.
On this Day: December 29th 1998
The Khmer Rough apologize for the 1970s Cambodia genocide.
The sun is setting on 2016 what will 2017 bring?
Since the winter season started last week we have been gaining daylight at a slow rate but we have gained 3 minutes ( well two and a half), giving us 8 hrs of light. The gain was 1 second on the 21st to a staggering 42 seconds today.
It is the shortest day of the year ( solstice) in terms of daylight, but it does not have the latest sunrise nor the earliest sunset of the year. This is because of a discrepancy between our modern-day timekeeping methods and how time is measured using the Sun. Astronomers call this difference the equation of time. Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/canada/Kamloops
From a low point of 7:57 minutes hrs. of daylight to a bright and shiny 8:extra 3 minutes today.
So; happy end to the calendar year, and an optimistic rise to spring and summer.
On this Day: December 28th 1944
Maurice Richard is the first NHL player to score 8 points in a single game.
The November and December super moon brought the earth close twice in a little over a month increasing the pull of gravity and the wobble of the earths orbit around the sun.
On this Day: December 27th 2001
China gets permanent normal trade relations from the US.
Mitts by artists
Photo KDG
The local Arts Council Christmas show ends on the 23rd. The show features many items done by a collaboration of local artists. Mitts are one of the items presented in interesting and attractive format.
Jackie the Old Courthouse Gallery Director says that the council elected a new executive recently and a new president.
The Nicola Valley Community Theater Society expressed that part of their rational for a new 5 million dollar theater complex is to source a stable funding plan for the Arts Council.
The Christmas sale continues Thursday and Friday noon-6PM
On this Day: December 21st 1913
The first crossword puzzle is published in the New York World.
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