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Another chargeing station

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June 26, 2013

Some electric vehicle buffs were at the Voght street charge station and told us that there is another recent addition to the grid here in Merritt BC, Ca. This one is up the hill in the new area of highway development and about the big box stores.

Sun country sells chargers and accessories from home to commercial. They range from 25 amp to 90 amp. A source says that the 10 minute chargers in Texas can hurt the battery in your car if used regularly.

There seems to be a preference for the 90 amp charger on Voght street here in Merritt.

An adapter to the proprietary Sun country charger was in use here this week at the Vought street charger by a Sun Country rep ” its proprietary like apple” he said.

Today in History: June 26th 1974

The first UPC code is scanned on a package of Wrigleys Gum

Tesla to install first N.C. charging station in Burlington (bizjournals.com)
First Navy Solar EV Charging Station Opens, Last Coal Power Plant Closes (logistikadanas.wordpress.com)
Saving UPC codes to phone (forums.crackberry.com)
Study: EV Charging Stations Should Drop Membership Model (gas2.org)

Tags: Business, Charging station, Coulomb Technologies, Electric car, Electric vehicle, Energy, Merritt, Technology, Texas, Transportation

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Read between the sheets

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June 25, 2013

There is an adult summer reading program at the local library this summer. Read up to 9 books and submit a review online at www.tnrdlib.ca and each review will be an entry to win a Kobo Aura reader.

Today in history: June 25th 1982

Greece stops headshaving of military recruits.

Summer Reading (trainupamom.wordpress.com)
Summer Reading Activities Continue at Shaw Library (gantdaily.com)
Summer Reading Program Kickoff! (buenaparklibrary.wordpress.com)

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Fundraiser

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June 24, 2013

Some of the locals like to show support for those that suffer misfortune. the Grand a local pub and restaurant has steak fundraisers when money is needed for local popular causes.

A fund-raiser for a local women Sam Latremouille is on for the 25th of June at the Grand starting at 5PM.A jam session of a music group is also scheduled.It goes for $15.00.

Sam is a single mom and she will have a 7 week recovery period after the removal of her kidney to cancer.

The Grand hotel is on the corner of Nicola and Garcia in Merritt BC. Ca

Today in history: June 24,1918

The first Airmail service in Canada between Montreal and Toronto

Not Your Mom’s Fundraiser: Crowdfunding Is Nothing Like Fundraising (projecteve.com)
Man throws fundraiser to pay for school (wishtv.com)
Tips on fundraising for a charity trip (adventuremummy.com)
Montreal voted the second worst airport in Canada (globalnews.ca)
Montreal and Toronto to host 2015 and 2017 world juniors (globalnews.ca)

Tags: Canada, Fundraiser, Fundraising, History, June, Montreal, Toronto, United States

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The week in pictures 6/22/13

Gallery

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June 22, 2013

Can a birds nest fall to the ground without making a sound.

new parking policy at hall Photo KDG

Roadster lots of traffic after the weekend. Gas at $111.9 File photo

Photo of bike park upgrade File photo KDG

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IBEW

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June 20, 2013

There were some members of the international union IBEW at a local watering hole last night . They are here to do the 500 KV line to the lower mainland.

Doug Giles the job Stuart and representative for the BC local 258 and his entourage said there is 4 yrs of construction work in the line Merritt to the lower mainland.

One of the party said they were looking for common sence in their operations.

CLAC The Christian labours of Canada is the other union involved in the line construction.

Today in history: June 20th 1837

Queen Victoria succeeds to the throne of Great Britain.

Tags: Edwin D. Hill, Great Britain, History, IBEW, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Labor, Queen Victoria, United States

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Security

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June 19, 2013

A few local non construction jobs here for the hydro 3rd 500 KV line. A local security firm has the job of security for the new substation site west of the local hydro yard. A person who said that she got a job with Robin Hood security and that she got certification online and is awaiting a certificate. She said she must also take the hydro security program as well as a condition of hire.

Another source says that there will be road construction as well. He says a one way road will connect Spring-bank road, a subdivison to the south of Extra foods with Vought street by passing the hill west of the RCMP station.

The substation is said to be planned for completion in two years.

June 19, 1970

The Patent Cooperation treaty is signed.

Spear Head (kevingriffiths.wordpress.com)

Tags: Folklore, Intellectual property, Law, Legends, Literature, Patent, Patent Cooperation Treaty, Patent Services, Robin Hood, Services, Sheriff of Nottingham, Sherwood Forest, Tales, United States, United States Patent and Trademark Office

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Spear Head

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June 18, 2013

There is a report that a spearhead was found at the site of the new Hydro substation work West of the BC hydro yard off Voght street. The source said that there were also campfires with animal bones found in some of the gulleys leading down to the Nicola River. He said they were carbon dated and cane from antiquity.

There are historical pithouse remains at Monck Provincial park a few kilometers up the Nicola river on Nicola lake. the park system maintains them as an interest point.

Work was still in progress yesterday at the site. The new substation will increase the capacity and availability of power to business in Merritt. It is said to be a two-year project.

Today in history: June 18,1935

Police in Vancouver British Columbia clash with Striking longshoremen with 60 injuries and 24 arrests.

Tags: Merritt, Merritt British Columbia, Nicola lake, Nicola River, Vancouver

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New Sign

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June 17, 2013

Today there is a new sign at the bike park to the west of the RCMP station on Voght street here in Merritt BC ,CA. The sign calls the park ” Rotary Bike Park” and there is a partnering organization with it on the sign: Merritt Mountain Bike association is in black and white with a descriptive logo.City crews are at work cutting grass and neatning the small park with its bike jumps and challenge circuit.

Rotary International is a organization that was started by an American, Paul Harris. They rotated meeting places from house to house. There are two clubs in Merritt.

Today in history: June 17.1885

The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbour.

Rare Photos of the Statue of Liberty Being Built in 1883 (twistedsifter.com)
Statue of Liberty Safely Ensconced in Security Perimeter (gawker.com)

Tags: June, Liberty Island, New York City, New York Harbor, RCMP, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Statue of Liberty, United States

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The week in pictures 6/15/13

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June 15, 2013

Voght park good for model flying

Show and shine coming File photo KDG

Voght street Office of a local mine benifiting from new Hydro infrastructure. File Photo KDG

Bev Veale

KIm of the VVA

Hobbies are a good way to relax from pressure ,good landings as well. File photo KDG

Today in History: June 15,2008

The Lehman brothers file for bankruptcy triggering the 2008 financial crisis.

Lehman Reaches Beyond Grave to Grab Millions From Nonprofits (bloomberg.com)

Tags: Bankruptcy, Barclays, Citigroup, Financial services, Lehman, Lehman Brothers, United States bankruptcy court, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

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TGIF

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June 14, 2013

Its good that it is friday….

Car show the local classic car bunch are having a show Sunday June 28th at central park, ( next to the ball parks and police station on Voght Street. There is a strong club here for the size of the community including the local building inspector who was involved in the Mission raceway project years ago.

Today in History: June 14,1967

The Peoples Republic of China tests its first Hydrogen Bomb.

Tags: Asia, Autos, China, Classic car, Embassies and Consulates, Enthusiasts, Government, History, Joyce Banda, June, On This Day in History, Peoples Republic of China, Recreation, Technology

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TGIF

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June 7, 2013

Its good that it is friday….

The Valley visual artists are having an exhibition at the courthouse gallery this month. The show runs from June 1st to the 29th. The Non profit has 15 members and the showing is limited to members. The artist reception is tonight June 7th from 6-8 PM

The Old Court House Gallery is on Nicola Avenue in the center of the 1800 block.

Today in History: June 7,1995

The Boeing 777 long-range passenger jet enters service.

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5000 dollar advantage

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June 5, 2013

According to the BC Hydro newsletter the program that rebates 5000 dollars on the purchase of a clean energy vehicle is extended. As well a rebate to install a quicker charger at your home then the 120 volt charger that is readily available is extended as well. the news letter is available at the link below.

http://www.bchydro.com/news/unplug_this_blog/2013/clean-energy-vehicle-rebates.html?WT.mc_id=c-13-06_ev

There are plans for up to 600 public charging stations across BC by 2016 with 41 in place or planned now.

Editors note; it’s not clear whether 30 minute quick chargers at commercial operations are subject to rebates, we would think that those operations would start to feel a demand for them and since publicly advertised operations are subject to more scrutiny for safety that they may come under a regulation regime.

There are 4/ 2 hour quick chargers here in Merritt BC at unadvertised locations however they can be on smart phone apps.

Today in History: June 5th 1915

Denmark amends its constitution giving women’s suffrage.