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One cent a liter

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July 8, 2013

The gasoline prices are a cent better this week then last. One dollar and 40 .9 cents as different from $1.41 last week. The change happened on the weekend .

Many RV and trucks pulling trailers were seen to be fueling up for the weekend.

Today in history: July 8 1898

Soapy Smith killed in a gun battle on Juno Wharf releasing Skagway Alaska from his grip.

Soapy Smith (euzicasa.wordpress.com)
July 2 … back to Alaska, Skagway this time (patriciagaines.wordpress.com)
1898-“Soapy” Smith’s Last Con-Almanac of Absurdities for 7.8.2013 (timemarcheson.wordpress.com)
Day 33: Another fun day in Skagway (wanderingdawgs.com)
Gold Rush! (elementw.wordpress.com)
Flight to Skagway (southeastalaskahumpbacks.wordpress.com)

Tags: Alaska, Cruise ship, Denver, Klondike Gold Rush, Skagway Alaska, Smith, Soapy Smith, United States

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The week in pictures 7/5/13

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July 6, 2013

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Randy Friskie

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July 4, 2013

On July 19/20th there is a music event here in Merritt. Billed as Merritt The City of Music one of the features is an entertainer named Randy Friskie. Friskie a Elvis tribute artist has been an often contributor to the entertainment genre about this town. He will be joined in the weekend event by other stalwarts such as Kenny Hess.

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Today in history: July 4th 1827

Slavery is outlawed in New York State

Tags: Business and Economy, Friskies, Genealogy, Independence Day, July, New York, United States, YouTube

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Art walk

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July 3, 2013

The local art community is having an art walk through July with over 20 stations art is positioned about this small community and available for enjoyment or buy. One of the locations is at the Merritt Desert Inn and a very attractive guide was produced showing the walk. You may also join the tour by a foot print in the window and an Art Walk number. The number of the down town tourist info center in their window is 22.

Artists include Bev Veale, Dianne Kernan and twenty others.

Today in history: July 3rd 1994

Forty six people are killed in traffic accidents in Texas making it the worst day in its history.

Texas Joins Cultural Data Project, Adding Important Voice to National Dialogue and Bringing Valuable Resources to Local Arts and Cultural Organizations (prweb.com)

Tags: Art, Art history, Desert Inn, History, Independence Day (United States), July, Merritt Desert Inn, Texas

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A thousand dollars

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July 2, 2013

” It pays to use your library” You may win a 1000 dollars if you email the local public library with a 5 sentence snippet about a positive experience that you had with the local Merritt Library.

The promotion is being facilitated by the “Friends of the library society” FOLmerritt@shaw.ca

You will need to give your name and phone number and current library card and agree to publication to qualify.

The entries must be at least lines and multiple entries are allowed, they need to be received by November 26th 2013 and an additional entry will win a hundred dollars on content.

Today in history: July 2nd 2002

Steve Fossett fly’s around the world in a balloon.

Library Now Offers Streaming Movies (arlnow.com)
Thieves Stole Library Cards to Support Drug Habit (stlouis.cbslocal.com)
The Big Library Read and Its Initial Success (goodereader.com)
Libraries Are For Knowing That You’re Not Alone (libraryjoy.com)
Photographer Joe Sarcone’s Negatives And Photographs Donated To Columbus-Lowndes Public Library (thisisrealmedia.com)
Rockford Public Library Seeing More Digital Bookworms (wifr.com)
Library Mobile Apps Company, Boopsie for Libraries, Focuses on Growth with Appointment of New CEO (prweb.com)

Tags: Arts and Entertainment, Friends, Illinois, Iowa, Libraries, Library, Public library, United States

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TGIF

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June 28, 2013

Today in History: June 28th 1894

Labour day becomes and official United States holiday.

The TGIF page – how to podcast or join in live. (blogs.abc.net.au)

Tags: Friday, History, On This Day in History, Recreation, Sacred Heart, tgif, thank god its friday, United States

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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