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Week in pictures, 16/04/11

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April 16, 2011

Merritt, British Columbia Canada.

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Jail

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April 15, 2011

The city has an RCMP detachment here and a source  who works there says that there were 7 cells for detention when built ,6 now. They can hold up to 15 people each and the drunk tank has nothing in it no bed or table nothing to accommodate rage or demonstration..

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Today in History, April 15th 1999

Human genome project completed  99  percent of genes catalogued.

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Vancouver Aquarium Vehicles

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April 14, 2011

A great attraction to the lower mainland is the Vancouver Aquarium. A noble cause and an expensive one it has the support of the corporate community. A Van stopping here shows a great Public relations value to its BC Hydro sponsor.We are with in a few hours of the facility and it is often used for field trips and an interest point when visiting outside this small community. We also get a great collage of vehicle traffic stopping here on their way to major centers.

Today in History, April 14th 1999

Hailstorm in Australia causes 2.3 billion in insured damage.

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Spring tree pruning.

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April 13, 2011

Pruning of trees common knowledge says that they should be done in the fall after losing leaves or in the spring before the sap starts to run.

Crews are out and about doing their duty to trees trying to make them attractive and kept as far as appearance. The white hated supervisor of the  has a 6 year experience level with the city and a university degree in horticulture. Lots of confidence in their track record about here. we look forward to the beautification of Granite and Garcia in the down town.

Line painting is also going on on local streets  the contractor has three trucks and crews and estimates 6 days , the Crew whats to be back in Cranbrook for a tier one hockey game.

Today in History, April 13th 1792

Thomas Percy  magazine editor and Bishop,born.

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Volunteer Income Tax preparation

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April 12, 2011

People leaving a church on Voght street tell me that they can have their tax s prepared by volunteers for 10 dollars.

No word on any kind of absolution that goes with it however a church does enjoy a legal privilege. Not sure if that’s for confession or filing….

Tax deadline for 2010 is 18 days away.

Today in History, April, 12,1980

Terry Fox launches his “Marathon of hope runs”

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Power pole replacement

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April 11, 2011

The local power utility yard has  been busy replacing power poles in the last few years. When asked, a person on the crew said that sometimes they replace poles completely in a particular area. However most of the replacement comes from the results of  drilling and testing poles. The poles have plastic plugs put in them and numbers of them can be seen in some poles.

The telephone company also has lines on some hydro poles  lower then the power lines and they must coöperate in maintenance..

About twenty years ago  the utility drove galvanised steel beams by some  poles and bolted them to the beams.They are not apparently doing that now. And when asked about scheduling  the source said he was not aware of any schedule and that  it was ad hoc as far as replacement was concerned.

Today in History, April,11,1976

Apple personal computer created.

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The week in pictures 9/4/11

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April 9, 2011

Merritt British Columbia Canada.

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Photo show

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April 8, 2011

Photography showing at the Courthouse gallery tonight .Artist reception 6-8 PM.

Heidi Koehler and Helmut Kanduth are the artists whose work will occupy the Gallery this month.

The gallery is open Thursday,Friday and Saturdays with limited hours.

Today in History, April 8, 1993

The republic of Macedonia joins the United Nations

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Social networking

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April 7, 2011

Social networking is good for everyone?

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Day pass

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Child killer, Allan Schoenborn not criminally responsible  because of mental disorder is being reported as being able to get supervised day passes.

The roofer /construction worker after one year in detention will get out with a shrink for day outings.( suitable outings) Schoenborn killed his three children in Merritt and led the police on a manhunt that lasted some time.  He was in poor condition when found by a local hunter Kim Robinson.

Kim is reported as being disappointed with the news of a day pass.

Today in History, April 7,2001

Mars Odyssey launched , a space craft to orbit the red planet and send back data.

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Grissly Bears

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April 6, 2011

There are these great beasts in the proximity of Merritt Styoma Mountain near the coast range supports bears as well the Petite Creek area  toward Spence’s bridge also have reported bears from time to time. There is a presentation by the Nicola Naturalist Society  on Thursday the 7th at the NVIT room 0001 . Dr Sue Senger from conservation northwest is presenting; 7PM . Membership and donations requested.

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Picture of Styoma Mountain , source  Coquihalla middle school.

Today in History, April 6,1998

Pakistan tests medium range missiles capable of reaching India

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Dentist

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April 5, 2011

There are 2 dentist offices here,some people like the ones in other communities, a fellow here prefers the one in Logan Lake, a small mining town in the Highland Valley about 90 kilometers away. Mark enjoys to take a bicycle ride to the dentist there as there is lots of scenery and nature to enjoy on the way. Its about 5 hrs for him.

Highland Valley Copper operates up there the open pit that can be seen from space. Also scenic mine tours can be arranged starting in May.

Today in History, April 4,1973

The world trade center in New York is dedicated.

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