To the seasons of life
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.
English: Avro Lancaster B I PA474 (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) Français : Un Avro Lancaster de la Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, ou « Patrouille commémorative de la bataille d’angleterre ». (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The local Toastmasters club boasts Jon Peachey as getting his competent communicator certificate. Jon is a member of the club for two years and is currently VP membership.
A Competent Communicator, completes 10 speech projects on their own schedule and personal development goals. The accomplishment gives the club a point in the distinguished club program.
Today in history: January 9. 1941
The first flight of the Avro Lancaster bomber.
Monday, January 21,2013 the Nicola Valley Film Society presents Monsieur Lazhar Canada. Film starts at 7:30 at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, lecture theater. NO food or drinks allowed. admission 5 dollars with a two dollar season membership.
Winner best Canadian film feature. rated PG
Today in history: January 8 , 1964
The United States declares a war on poverty.
The downtown Econo lodge has a new sign and a confirmed source says they are under new ownership. the motel was owned and operated by Saug Shekon who lives in Kelowna now and has been operating the motel as an absentee.
The man who was introduced to me by the desk clerk as the new owner says he is not a franchise ( In town rooms and suites). He says there is only one but possibly more will come from him.The asian looking man with reasonable english says he may even move his home here.
Today in History: January 7, 1999
The US Senate put Bill Clinton on trial for lying.
There is a consultant giving forklift training for the Flatiron Contractor today at the local community college. He says he is recommended by WCB as ” being on their list”. The one day course is includes lunch and discussion at lunch included ” who trains the trainer”.
The private consultant goes by JLS training and is unincorporated.
Checking with a local mill forklift drivers are determined by seniority and they will also but on a one day course.
Today in History: December 17,1969
The salt 1 talks begin.
The forest fighter training facility at Saunders field, is reported to have been vandalised and construction equipment stolen.
The fire fighting school was at Nicola Lake for many years and last year was in Chilliwack. the announcement of a multi million dollar facility at the local airport . was followed by immediate construction activity this fall.
The airport has a live in watchman.
Today in History: December,13,2000
Al Gore concedes the 2000 election in the United States
A Competent Communicator, ten projects in the Toastmasters Communication Course was achieved by Jon Peachey last evening at the regular scheduled weekly meeting. Jon has been a member of the local club for two years, Is a rancher and small airplane pilot.
Merritt Toastmasters club meets weekly at 1691 Garcia Street, in Merritt.
Today in History: December 12,1911
Delhi replaces Calcutta as the capital of India.
In 1992 I joined the local toastmaster club. It will be 20 years this month.
The organization is in over 80 countries and this year they had the youngest world champion of public speaking.After after going through the Club, Area, Division, District ,and Region contest a 25-year-old male contestant won at the International convention. Kudos to him and the 60,000 other people involved in the process that saw a speech delivered that was original , well presented and a win for a generation.
Today in history December 5,1945
Flight 19 is l0st in the Bermuda Triangle.
Yesterday morning I saw a dead eagle in the back of a pick up. It looked frozen but imagistic even in its fallen spread eagle position. By the time I got up to the conservation office to inquire the owner of the truck had already surrendered the bird. A confirmed source said there was no crime suspected or breach of any regulation. “it starved to death” ,” this time of the year is hard on them” on examination “muscle had been consumed”.
There is a right to sustenance and ceremonial use for eagles by first nations.And its been about 7 years since non FN have been able to get permits to harvest. A confirmed source says about its remains “it will probably go to a local first nations person.”
Editors note: Solders fighting in winter with little food have been autopsied and found to have had shrunken organs consumed to keep all warm blooded creatures at body temperature.
Today in History: November 29,1963
The Warren Commission is begun to investigate the assassination of JFK.
A rider can have a trip around Merritt and out to Lower Nicola for $1.50.
Cake and coffee were served to about 30 people.
Today in History: November 28,1925
The Grand Old Opry begins broadcasting as WSM Barn Dance
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