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Live play, Urban Campus

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May 15, 2014

Live play, the local grad committee at the high school is having a live theater event. On june 6th 9th and 10th at the Merritt Secondary School starting at 6:30 PM, The play Urban Campus will be presented.

Tickets are at  the door and by donation to the Grad committee , or the ask wellness society.

There is a warning about mature theme and discretion is required. The title on the handbills shows a dripping red characterisation to the lettering.

Today in history: May 16th 1929

The Academy  Awards is established in Hollywood California.

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Art show by the artists, VVA

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May 1, 2014

The Valley Visual Artists have the court house gallery this month in Merritt. Gallery Director Meriel Barber says that the local group has the facility and will be showing in May  for the 20th annual art show and sale.

The VVA is hosting an opening reception on May 2nd from 5-7 PM, and an open house May 3 and 4th 2-4 PM:

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The show runs May 2nd to 31st at the Court House Gallery,  at the old court-house 1800 block of Nicola avenue in Merritt.

Today in history: May 1st all

Begins the month of music in New Zealand

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Country run

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March 28, 2014

The 5th annual Merritt Country Run is on Sunday June 8th 2014 starting a Voght Park, on Canford avenue. The sunday event is billed as  having certified Routes , Walk or run, for individuals, or teams. You can register online at  http://www.merrittcountryrun.ca

Events run from 5km,10km,and a half marathon.

Follow the run at twitter@merrittrun or mcrun@facebook.com

 

Today in History: March 28th 1959

The communist government of China declares the government of Tibet as being no more.

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Brand Change

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March 26, 2014

 

Sources say the city already spent 8 thousand dollars on this new brand.... photo: kdg

Sources say the city already spent 8 thousand dollars on this new brand….
photo: kdg

We have it on authority that a public meeting last night reversed the brand change that the city department adopted earlier this year. The attitude brand is gone and with it the image of a couple under a blanket in a field of produce. The caption Farm Fresh that went with the attitude brand may be gone.

The city had spent 8000 dollars on the change and graphics. A source says that a number of new ideas to replace the Country Music Capital were gleaned last evening for a public consultation process to begin.

Farm Fresh

Today in History: March 26th 1934

The driving test is introduced in England.

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Farm Fresh

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March 6, 2014

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The local city council is wanting to re brand Merritt.the city has had the protected brand of “The Country Music Capital of Canada for a several years, this includes the walk of stars and the Canadian Country music hall of fame on Quilchena Avenue. The city hosted the Merritt Mountain Music Festival for more than a decade. and now the local council is putting forward  a rebranding program “farm fresh”. The City has a good farmers market  in the summer months on Voght street and the branding directed to re-enforce that would seem to have been  a fait to complete. However when the press reported it this week the backlash was considerable. So a public meeting for the 12th has been called.

Farm Fresh is depicted by a couple under a blanket standing with their heads covered  in a field.

The meeting is from 6-8 Pm at  the Merritt Civic Center, it is under the auspices of Tota an anachronism for the new tourism plan.

http://www.merritt.ca/news/tourism-plan-update-and-destination-brand-presentation-march-12-2014

Today in history: March 6th 1899

The Bayer company registers the trademark “Aspirin”

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Friends of the 60’s

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February 25, 2014

There is a class reunion in Merritt this summer with two days of events and a concluding Pancake breakfast on the third day. The 2014 reunion is organized in part by Larry Gamache  and Leslie Armstrong who are contacts for information. Contact lgamache@telus.net.

Registration is required and is limited to 500 people.

100 year old , onetime hide away of Train Robber Bill Minor

100 year old  hotel , “onetime hide away of train robber” Bill Miner Photo KDG

Venues are July 18th  at The Coldwater Hotel, July 19th at The Merritt Civic Center, July 20th at  Rotary Park

The pancake breakfast at Rotary park requires no registration but has a 6 dollar attendance fee payable on that day. Pre registration for the other days are required.

Today in history: February 28th 1991

The First Gulf War ends.

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TGIF- by elections

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February 7, 2014

Merritt’s second by-election of the current term is heating up no issues are broadly discussed.

Two more councilors are campaigning for the February 22 by election.  Ginny Prowel and Julie  Vankoll are putting out signs or advertising no signs are clearly out for Linda Baird as yet. Advanced polls open on February 12th.

Below is a list of the candidates for election.

BAIRD Linda City of Merritt
CROSS Noreen Thompson-Nicola Regional   District
JOLLY Mike City of Merritt
MENARD Neil City of Merritt
PROWAL Ginny City of Merritt
VANKOLL Julie City of Merritt

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the City of Merritt on Saturday, February 22, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Lower portion of City Hall – 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C.

Today in history: February 7th 1962

The United States bans all imports and exports from Cuba.

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Community Art Show ” things that make you smile”

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January 29, 2014

February 6th the arts council is hosting a community art show at the court-house gallery. The artist reception is on February 7th 4-6 PM.
Three levels of small cash prizes come from a grant by the Provincial Arts Council who endorse the show.

A work displayed at a Community Art show in Merritt. By Andrea Rogers.: Photo KDG

A work displayed at a Community art show in Merritt. By Andrea Rogers:
Photo KDG

This is the 8th annual for the local council.

This show features an array of art mediums on display by creative Nicola Valley residents and it is open to all local artists and artisans.  In the past this show has included modelling, needlework, weaving, carving, fly-tying, woodworking, sculpting, drawing, and paintings.  There will be prizes awarded to Best of Show $100.00, Viewers’ Choice $150.00, and Youth Under 16 $50.00. Bring your artwork to the Gallery on Feb. 5 from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information contact the Gallery at 378-6515 or artgallerynv@gmail.com.

Today in history: January 29th 1900

The American league is organized with eight founding teams.

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TGIF – Christmas parade

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November 29, 2013
Coat of arms of City of Merritt

Coat of arms of City of Merritt (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The people of Merritt are having their kick off parade for the Christmas season to-night. all the merchants will be open for the parade with specials and advertised incentives in the local weekly newspaper.

The small community of Merritt puts a lot of effort into the evening and it shows a lot of coöperation and commitment as it generally very succesful.

The construction company Sanders and Company provided a 30 foot pine tree for the center of Spirit square and it was decorated and ready last evening . Overnight vandals tore the lights off and attempted to remove the tree from spirit square. At 8:AM this morning to city workers were well on with the task of repairing the damage. The tree was up and lights were being restored. The pair was confident about it being ready for the after dark parade and open house of the downtown core of Merritt.

Today in history: November 29th 1919

Joe Welder ,Canadian American bodybuilder born.

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1000 dollars

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November 26, 2013
Craft swap Merritt Public library 1691 Garcia in Merritt BC CA

Craft swap Merritt Public library 1691 Garcia in Merritt BC CA

Today is the last day to enter the Merritt public libraries Christmas draw.  The contest is a draw for a 1000 dollars and a 100 dollar secondary prize based on the quality of the submission. To enter just document a positive experience you had with the library system in 5 lines or more and submit it by email to the contest sponsor the Merritt Friends of the Library at their email address FOLmerritt@shaw.ca.

You must include your name, phone, and library card number in the email. Do not send attachments. contest closes at midnight tonight pst.

The public libray is also putting out contact cards on  “Have your say on digital services in BC , they have a website www.gov.bc.ca/digitalservices.

Today in history: November 26th 2003

The Concord makes its last flight.

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UFC Boxing Fitness training

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November 25, 2013
Personal Training at a Gym - Boxing Category:F...

Personal Training at a Gym – Boxing Category:Fitness_training Category:Personal_training (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

There is a UFC boxing and fitness training offered  at the Lower Nicola band school some evenings.

A source says that a relative takes it up and it is a martial art.

Lower Nicola is a small unincorporated satellite community west of  Merritt BC.

There is a call number:  Vancouver, Pauline 604 355 5960

There are some decent videos on the Swagbucks website for health and fitness including Tai chi. You can earn swag bucks while watching Michelle at Apex fitness, and others. A swagbuck is digital currency about a cent each .

Today in history: November 25th 1963

JFK is buried in Arlington National cemetery

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Winter

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November 20, 2013

The temperature is dropping to about -11 c today with serious snow on the ground here in Merritt at our 600 odd meter home. It feels homey and there is less traffic.

When we quipped to Everett Spahan that he was dressed like he had just come out of the Mongolian Step he affirmed the metaphor and posed for this picture.

Everett Spahan in the empty lot that borders coopers in Merritt BC. First cold day of winter.

Everett Spahan in the empty lot that borders Coopers in Merritt BC. First cold day of winter.

Up date: at 7:30 this morning the temperature was -18 with the windchill.

Today in history: November 20th 1917

The Ukraine is declared a republic.

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