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October 25, 2012

The flakes are wafting down , around  and temperatures require winter ware. The season is pronounced in changing here in Merritt.

This week  the crews were about with compressors blowing out water lines till spring , V formations of geese seem normal in the air, more normal than in past years when they were under scrutiny for changing weather/ migration habits.

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And the US election is set for a pause of reflection in both countries to evaluate  who should be in the chair for the super power that has been responsible for so much in the last century and looking for footing in this.

Today in history: October 25,2004

Cuba bans transactions in the US dollar.

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Visit

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October 24, 2012

The Area Governor and delegation visited Merritt Toastmasters club last evening.Shirley Boxrud is area 35 district 21 of Toastmasters International. It was her official fall visit.

The delegation participated in the meeting and gave the general evaluation.

After completing a report on the distinguished club program goals the delegation left for home in Kamloops with a recommendation for a good restaurant.

Today in history: October 24, 1929

The stock market crashes on Black Thursday

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New facility

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October 23, 2012

At Saunders Field today a delegation turned the sod on a new forest fire fighters facility at the municipal airport . A source says a three and a half million dollar building is going to be in operation for next fire season. “the same source says that the sie has been recently upgraded for sewer and water as well as new pavement to the airport.”

The weather station is now working again.

The fire fighting school was at Nicola Lake till recently and a source says that the lease was up.

On inspection the airstrip is looking good with the flying club building and a new hanger with a handful of small single engine planes tied down.

The 4000 foot paved strip has accommodated dash 7, Hercules, corporate jets and multi-engine search and rescue aircraft.

It remains visual and without night landing lights , however a source says they are again being discussed.

There is a Mr.Cunningham that lives on the airstrip and watches it he says he does”nt work for the city but they give him the land for his mobile home in lieu of …..

The forestry facility is a close neighbour to the airstrip and will complement it.

Today in history: October 23,2001

Apple announces the I pad.

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Arts council

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October 22, 2012

The local arts council has  a concert series a seasons ticket is 80 dollars 60 for seniors. All of their concerts are held at the Merritt Civic Center  on Mamette avenue of Voght street.

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is a not for profit society and a registered charity to support arts and artists in Merritt and the Nicola Valley.

The remaining concerts for the season are:

  • December 10th 2012- John Lee Sanders
  • February 28, 2013-  Carli &Julie Kennedy
  • April 6, 2013 Vancouver piano ensemble

Tickets are also available at the door.

The society also has the Courthouse Art Gallery, and produced the Visual Artists of  the Nicola Valley Art Book.

The Merritt Live Theater Society is a member group.

The Old Court House Gallery is having the show: Earth, Fire, and Fibre II  from November 1st to December 7th. The gallery is open three days a week Thursday, Friday , and Saturday.

Today in history: October 22,1964

Canada chooses a new flag to replace the Union Jack

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The week in pictures 10/20/12

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October 20, 2012

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TGIF

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October 19, 2012
Merit of Merritt

Its good that it is friday….

Today in history: October 19, 1914

The Battle of Ypres begins in the First World War.

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Al Horne

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October 18, 2012

Al Horne is presenting the last of 3 lectures at the Merritt Public library tonight 6-8 PM. Al presents on Alexander the Great and the conquest of the Persian Empire.The Macedonians united Greece except for Sparta into nation   to drive the  Persian threat out of the world and give western culture peace and security.  The peace lasted 40 years after Alexanders death before breaking up his empire into smaller ruling sections.

Al Horne is a retired history teacher with first hand travelers knowledge of the locations of the significant events in Greece’s world conquest.

 

Today in history: October 18 320

Pappus of Alexandria observes an eclipse of the sun and writes a commentary in the Great Astronomer Almagest

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Debate

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The United States will have its final debate for the office of president in the 2012 election, this evening.

Today in history: October, 18 1781

George Washington captures York Town

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Crib day

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October 17, 2012

October 30 the TNRD regional district library is hosting crib providing goodies and coffee.  Drop in. 1-3 PM

Today in history: October 17 1994

A Russian journalist is assassinated while investigating corruption in the military.

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Highland Valley Copper

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October 15, 2012

The huge copper mine about 1 hr from Merritt is still expanding. Lyle Forsyth 31 years an employee and a journey man says his base pay rate is 42.50 an hr. They have had construction recently even giving him some overtime opportunities. The mine some years ago applied to the labour board for a variance so crews could work more then 8 hrs a day with out getting overtime this made for a 4 day work week and one less day of driving as well.

Highland Valley Copper took over the Bethlehem,  Highmont and Lornex operations making for one mining concern under the Teck Corporation banner. The mine produces copper and molybdenum

Today in history: October 15,1970

An Aeroflot domestic flight is hijacked and diverted to Turkey

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The week that was 10/13/12

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October 13, 2012

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TGIF

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October 12, 2012
Merit of Merritt

Its good that it is friday….

Phil Smith a retired supervisor at the local Ministry of Forests was chatting about the Enbridge project today. 700 creeks to cross in his estimation makes for an environmentally challenging project if it is ever approved.

Today in history: October 12,1962

The Russian premier has a shoe pounding incident at the UN General Assembly.

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