To the seasons of life
Its good that it is friday….
A local used car sales business has at least one union supporting tagged vehicle displayed on its lot:. “Proudly made in Kentucky” is an orginal tag in its window.
Today in History: January 25.1946
The United Mine Workers rejoin the American Federation of Labour.
Editors note : parts to vehicles are made world-wide where access to labour , property and resources have the best logistical support.
A source at one of the tow companies in Merritt says that the impound fee is 18 dollars a day and that tows in the city are $65.00. He says that they are called directly by the police for impounding road side driving suspensions. A source at another tow company here says that their impound fee is $26.00 a day. The first source says it also depends on the offence.
The City has a new bylaw officer and has done some parking regulation changes including a 2 minute drop off at the local arena. One of the sources said that they have actually towed illegal parkers in the little city of Merritt.
Merritt BC is a semi rural city of under 8000 people in the South central part of BC.
Today in History: January 24,1984
The first apple computer goes on the market.
The Merritt Library is having a wheel of fortune game on Saturday Jan 26th 1:00PM.The event is multigenerational , and offers prizes to Mark literacy week.
The library is at 1691 Garcia Street
Today in History: January 23,2003
The last communication between earth and the Pioneer spacecraft is received.
About 130 people watched the Quebec made film Monsieur Lazhar in the NVIT , Merritt Campus Lecture Theater. The film was hosted by the Nicola Valley Film Society.
Charm over dread gives this film a sanction to view. The character development of main player sees a bond formed between the viewer and a person whom is both a survivor and a hard-nosed believer in life over difficulties.
Humanity finds itself preserved over system and policy and then pays a price that is often demanded :moving on. However the belief that the life force will go with the character and persevere again becomes impressed on the viewer leaving a hope that is both drawing and tenuous.
The acting is joyous especially the children students inflicted with a virus of life in the person of their fill in teacher Monsieur Lazhar.
The view of this film is worth considering and it rates **** Good.
Today in History: January 22,2002
K mart files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US
A traffic count for heavy transports Sunday morning showed about a 100 an hour on the local 5 and about 35 on 5A, going both directions.
About half the trucks on the highway are hauling new pipe for pipe line or five and a half inch drill stem.
Today in history: January 21 ,1789
The first American novel is published , The Power of Sympathy or The Triumph of Nature Founded in Truth is printed in Boston.
January 21, 1915
The Kiwanis organization is formed.
It’s good that it is friday….
The Nicola naturalists had their presentation last night and DR Kerridge told all about bats. He dispelled some beliefs in particular, bats are not blind but prefer sonar for hunting. He kept bats and said they were expensive to keep as he had to buy expensive meal worms and toss them up toward the ceiling.
Some species of bats have been clocked at 90 km an hour.
About 60 people enjoyed the presentations including the local preamble, of slides and stats. the christmas bird count was related of interest were the 13 Great Blue Herons counted.
Some cormets and humming birds were also of interest.
Today in history: January 18,1778
The Sandwich islands are found and named by European Sea Captain James Cook
The local dance group is having a dance and art contest with numbers of age categories . Captioned as “win with art” the art will be shown at the Old Court House Gallery . The contest entries end February 7th. the art work will be on display from Jan 15 to Feb 28 when winners are announced.
Three judges.
For more info :250 280-4674
Today in history: January 17,1977
Gary Gilmore is shot by a Utah firing squad bringing to an end 10 years of no capital punishment in the United States.
The local arts council is having a membership drive. In its 29th year in the Nicola Valley its offering memberships at 20 dollars for and person, 40 dollars for a group and 100 for a corporate.
Forms can be downloaded from its website http://nvartscouncil.com/
The arts council sponsors concerts and arts in the community of Merritt.
Today in history: January 16,1412
The Medici family is appointed official banker to the Papacy
The Nicola Naturalists are having a presentation on bats on thursday the 17th. At the lecture theater at the local community college, NVIT at 7:00 PM. Dr. David Kerridge a retired professor and founder of the biology department at Vancouver Island University will be presenting.
The society usually says all welcome and donations requested. NO food or drinks in the lecture theater.
Today in history:January 15,2001
Wikipedia’s free online encyclopedia begins.
The shelve as it were is a network of 13 locations about the community of Merritt British Columbia .The locations have a book shelve of free honor books (used ) that are available for the taking. The locations include a downtown community policing office as well as a bakery.
Today in history: January 14,1514:
Pope Leo X issues a papal bull against slavery
Today in history: January 12,1932
The United States elects its first female Senator, Hattie Caraway.
January 12, 1962
The first combat mission of the Vietnam war takes place, Operation Chopper.
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