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New Sign

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.

Nissan developing a 10-minute car charger (report) (reviews.cnet.com)

Tags: 2009 in Ireland, BC Hydro, Charging station, Denmark, Government, History, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, Rebate (marketing), Skagen, Suffrage, Travel and Tourism, United States, Women, Women's suffrage

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Lumber for plainning

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June 4, 2013

The Ardew mill site has some activity on it this week .Lumber cut at its new owners Aspen Planners Ltd is being piled for planning at the site. A source says that although the Ardew milling operation was not automated they had a good planner.

Aspen planners cut lumber for their mill on Quilchena Avenue and plane it at the old Weyerhaeuser mill site which they also own and use exclusively for planning.

modernization and consolidation of operations have dramatically reduced the amount of workers employed here at local mills.

The old Ardew site remains bare of logs. ardew wood products was a family operation that employed about 60 people.

Today in History: June 4, 1975

California gives farm workers collective bargaining rights.

Where To Sell Your Recycled Lumber Pallets (mydiyhometips.com)
Schutt Log Homes Donates Specialty Lumber to Local School (schuttloghomes.wordpress.com)
The Lumber Chronicles: Margin Up, Limit Down (zerohedge.com)
“The enormous multiplication of books in every branch of knowledge is one of the greatest evils of…” (b.elezea.com)
Supreme Court urged to take unions’ collective bargaining law challenge (host.madison.com)
[Statement] Reclaim Workers Dignity: Justice to DEU Workers (hronlineph.com)
Judge allows Patriot to reject contract, benefits (blogs.wvgazette.com)
Patriot Coal to Cut Employee Benefits (wbko.com)

Tags: Ardew, Board foot, Business, California, Construction and Maintenance, Lumber, Materials and Supplies, Pacific Northwest, Weyerhaeuser, Wood and Plastics, Woodworking

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The week in pictures 6/1/13

Gallery

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June 1, 2013

wind blew some caps about this week.

Powwow

pow wow at 1915 drill hall

Jingle dancers

Kayaker fell into the water and pulled himself to shore

not sponsered by arts council ( Mcleod productions)

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Stop line

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May 31, 2013

A source at the ministry says that there are sensors in the pavement at the street lights on highway 8 Nicola Avenue here in Merritt. The sensors will change the red light to green but you must be behind the painted stop line stopped to activate it, and not past it waiting to turn. He said that some lights have cameras that do the same thing but you can also be out of the field of view for them to work.

Some old street lights are on arbitrary timers as well.

Today in history: May 31, 1927

The first of 15 million Ford Model T‘s comes off the assembly line.

Its good that it is Friday….

Tags: Assembly line, Autos, Business, Field of view, Ford, Ford Model T, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, History, Light, Makes and Models, Merritt British Columbia, Recreation, Sensor, Street light, Traffic light, United States, Virginia

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24 haulage jobs

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May 28, 2013

A source says that there are 24 haulage jobs posted at the Highland Valley copper mine. The multiple hundred ton trucks are driven off road in the mining pits and the source says that they are an entry level position.

In the past

haulage jobs were posted for bid by seniority by mill labourers the source that works there said they are both entry level jobs. This is not confirmed.

The website shows one haulage job advertised the source may not be current or the jobs are posted internally.

http://www.infomine.com/careers/jobs/job914836/pit.utility.haul.truck.driver.aspx

Highland Valley copper is undergoing a major upgrade two buses are currently picking up iron workers from the parking lot behind the Merritt Desert Inn on Voght street daily.

Today in History: May 28th 1937

The German auto manufacturer Volkswagen is established.

Tags: Business, Business and Economy, Canada, Employment, German, Job Search, Justice ministry, Transportation and Logistics, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Jetta

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The week in pictures 5/26/13

Gallery

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May 25, 2013

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The week in pictures 5/18/13

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May 18, 2013

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Today in History: May 18, 1995

Shawn Nelson 35, goes on a tank rampage in San Diego.

Madonna Goes “Vogue” And More From This Week In ’90s History (mix1041.cbslocal.com)
BATC Members, Shawn Nelson and Frank Kottschade, Recognized by… (prweb.com)
Calif. hikers won’t have to pay $160K rescue costs (kvue.com)
Calif. hikers won’t have to pay $160K rescue costs (heraldonline.com)

Tags: California, Cleveland National Forest, Counties, May 18 1995, Orange County Register, San Diego, Shawn Nelson, United States

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June 21

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May 15, 2013

Aboriginal Day is coming next month and the posters and preparations are under way. June 21st at Rotary Park, here in Merritt will see dancers and traditional dress for 5 hours; 11 am to $ PM .The day is a national observance but not a statutory holiday.

A source say’s that Aboriginals in Australia were once under the Flora and Fauna act. If you wish to enquire call about supporting the aboriginal people and healing by attending in Merritt and acknowledging their contributions to Canada and the world. Call Amy @ 250 -378- 5107

Today in History: May 15th 1960

The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 4