To the seasons of life
This is a empty lot that used to have a theater on it ,I watched films like the longest day a special release that saw it here about the same time as New York. there is talk of a new theater now on the radio highly unlikley I believe.
Today in History November 23 1980
Nearly 5000 people die in an earthquake in southern Italy.
Bulletin boards placed in places that opened for public business to accommodate people to do their business. When you open and advertise a business to the public you may not discriminate against who may try to do business with you ( sellers) so a bulletin board accommodates the seller, and fulfills the legal condition of public business.
Today in History, November 22 2002
Nigeria a hundred people killed in an attack aimed at the Miss World Contest.
Survey pins
The hotel that burned over three years ago is having its survey pins located. That three years must have been a drag on income for the principles, we hope that the site is resolved soon.
Today in History, November 19th 1998
Impeachment hearings begin against President Clinton over a sexual scandal and lying about it.
This pickup owed by a family business in Princeton and used to transport crews and equipment to mineral exploration sites where continuous core samples are produced , layed out in boxes that read like a book. The samples then can be split, logged, and assayed for mineral content. According to the mining association 95 percent of the province is explored, and when talking to a man from the UK about it he says that leaves 5%; to us that’s huge. Copper mines in South America that had lower labor costs and shipping concerns dampened the industry for more than a decade, here however, in BC, the industry is enjoying a bit of a come back. The industry at its zenith employed about 30,000 people in good high paying jobs. That was about the size of the civil service and they purchased a lot of expensive supplies. Safety standards where high and corporate involvement in the community mirrored democratic ideals.
Today in History, Nov 10th 1954
Kevin Griffiths Born
Used car fellow gets lots of different cars this Italian sports car seems luxurious and attractive as a used prestige car.
Today in history November 9 1994
The element Darmstadtium discovered. ( Wikipedia)
These cups made in the German Democratic Republic(East Germany) before the change the gold leaf was not in line with the ideal of Communism and may have been for export to get hard currency maybe to buy wheat. All sorts of things worked for the end of that era including a West German landing his Piper Cub in Red Square and surviving. Kudos to all those that have courage to try things; many are never accoladed but when they attempt things in a non reckless way they are just as deserving as those that succeed .
Today in History, November 5 ,1895
George B. Selden the first U.S. patent for an automobile .
This is the VIP stop for the press at one of the entrances of the Merritt Mountain Music festival, it has been announced that they will be selling tickets starting next month for another festival. The event next summer will have to overcome a number of negatives including 8 percent unemployment, as it’s not like Walt Disney in the 30s with a new and hopeful media. Lots of luck and its all up to the consumer and where they trust their hard-earned bucks…….
Today in History October 22 1836
Sam Huston is the first President of the Republic of Texas.
LONG ROVER
Lots of vintage vehicles show up here,this 60’s model Land Rover is the long version of the all aluminium adventure lorry.
Today in History, October 19th 2005
Saddam Hussein of Iraq goes on trial for crimes against humanity.
coming fest, Merritt BC
This poster is advertising, a coming fest for Germanic ,Canadians and all comers. October 22 looks like the right time for a festival as harvest will be done.
Today in history, October 6 1997:
Fiji becomes a republic.
This de-humidifier is as one source at the site says is for the electronics in the pool office to take moisture out of the air. the pool upgrade is a stimulus program by the federal and provincial governments.
” every job counts”
Today in History, September 28 1962
Fire destroys 65 tram cars at a station in Brisbane Australia.
geo thermal
These drillers stopped for a sub in Merritt today and are on their way to Prince George ( a community in the center of the province) to drill two hole geo heat exchange systems to heat commercial buildings. The holes have pvc pipe inserted into them and are welded together 4 feet( below winter frost) in the ground the warm ground water is then exchanged after heating the building.
Today in history, September 27 1777
Lancaster Pennsylvania is the US capital for one day.
First Nations enterprise
This business run by native citizens, once not, now successful. Good luck to them.
Today in History,
September 16th 1991
The trial of deposed captured dictator from Panama Noriega, begins.
Hey Merit what do you say?
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