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5 million dollars

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December 2, 2013

There is a meeting coming up for a society that plans on raising a lot of money for a movie house. Five million dollars is the top of the thermometer that is posted on the sold sign at the site. With the red marker now covering from zero dollars to 300 thousand.

The not for profit society is not required to have a business plan that shows a profit but needs to have its articles of purpose prove a social good that they intent to fill as a group.

The contacts for the meeting are listed as Dorothy Molnar and Dana Egan, both are downtown business people one the proprietor of The Grand hotel the other a principle with the Brambles bakery on Quilchena avenue.

The plans show pictures of vintage movie houses with multiple showing venues something that may be considered archaic but in the realm of historical interest. The cost of architects is about 150 thousand and is displayed in the in the red raised marker on the fundraising thermometer at the site.

The group has the support of two city councilors, Clara Norgaard and Kurt Christopherson.

The meeting is December 3rd at 5 PM at Brambles bakery, the group is called Merritt Community Cinema Society

Today in History: December 2nd 2001

Enron corporation files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Today In Enron History (enron-online.com)
The Smartest Guy in the Room (pusbq.wordpress.com)
Fisker Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy (thetruthaboutcars.com)
BrightSource Names Former Enron Exec as New CEO (kcet.org)

Tags: Allegedly Unethical Firms, Aviation, Bankruptcy, Business, Chapter 11 Title 11 United States Code, EAA, Enron, Houston, Kenneth Lay, Organization, Recreation, U.S Securities and Exchange Commission, United States

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1000 dollars

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November 26, 2013

Craft swap Merritt Public library 1691 Garcia in Merritt BC CA

Today is the last day to enter the Merritt public libraries Christmas draw. The contest is a draw for a 1000 dollars and a 100 dollar secondary prize based on the quality of the submission. To enter just document a positive experience you had with the library system in 5 lines or more and submit it by email to the contest sponsor the Merritt Friends of the Library at their email address FOLmerritt@shaw.ca.

You must include your name, phone, and library card number in the email. Do not send attachments. contest closes at midnight tonight pst.

The public libray is also putting out contact cards on “Have your say on digital services in BC , they have a website www.gov.bc.ca/digitalservices.

Today in history: November 26th 2003

The Concord makes its last flight.

Computers, Technology and Relaxation Available at West Palm Beach Public Library (therickiereport.com)
Maywood Library closing after 140 years (cltv.com)
Libraries in Modern GCSE and A Level Education- Part One (oxfordhomeschooling.co.uk)

Tags: Christmas, Email address, Libraries, Library, Library and Information Science, Library District, Merritt, Merritt British Columbia, Public, Public library, United States

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Tota

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November 14, 2013

There was a presentation of the Thompson Okanogan Tourist Association at the civic center, this week. About twenty people took the session in including Merritt’s Mayor Susan Roline, Councilor Clara Norguard, Councilor Kurt Christopherson.

The presentation outlines “what might happen here in Merritt in tourism” Merritt Councilor Kurt Christopherson”

Sandy Curnew the manager of the Downtown Tourist Info center was also in attendance.

The presenter outlined a need that tourism needs to have a continuity province to province.

The local Tourist association has their AGM Thursday..

Today in history: November 14th 1770

James Bruce discovers what he believes to be the source of the Nile river.

Tags: Ancient Egypt, Annual general meeting, Auckland, Ben Ross, British Columbia, James Bruce, Management, Merritt, Merritt British Columbia, Nile, Papakura, Political science

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Country Christmas

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November 13, 2013

Christmas in the post-War United States (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Merritt is a very active place here after November 27th the countdown to Christmas starts then and a parade and midnight madness event starts it off. The local FM station has contests for home town shopping, and merchants try to establish their business success for the next year around the season. The local library is offering a 1000 dollars in a contest that ends on November 26th. The efforts that go into Christmas here are exceptional and sometimes quite heart warming.

The digital money company swag bucks are offering a Christmas preview sale for online shopping that ends on November 26th 20% off and 8 swag bucks ( 8 cents or eight percent) for every dollar spent on-line at Macy’s. The good will of the season is out there and is a significant value even for those involved in Christmas selling.

Q 101 is offering a draw for 1500 dollars in a home town shopping spree, ending December 9th..

The scenery can be very homey with snow-covered hills and a hush of the past looking to a new year.

http://www.venturevancouver.com/merritt-country-music-capital-of-canada

Peace on earth good will to mankind; without argument.

For those needing hope the season is quite under girding and lasting.

Today in history: November 13th 1901

The 1901 Caister lifeboat disaster.

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A Taste of Christmas… (caprichristianchurch.org)
Tis the season. Already? (amylwestdavidson.wordpress.com)
Christmas Countdown (andshelaughs.wordpress.com)
The Countdown Is On! (theadventuresofcharbar.wordpress.com)
Is it time to put up our Christmas decorations yet? (creative90blog.wordpress.com)
Christmas Planning – Christmas Menu (timemanagementhelpfulhints.wordpress.com)
What ever happened to the Christmas No.1? (earpeace.com)

Tags: Christian, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, Christmas music, December, Health, Holiday, Macy, New Year, November, Online shopping, Opinions, Religious, Thanksgiving

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Ocean Wise Super Saturday

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November 6, 2013

Delphinapterus leucas at Vancouver Aquarium (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

November 9th is a super Saturday for the Vancouver Aquarium, the facility will be open an hour early for its members. BC hydro is endorsing ocean awareness and the Vancouver aquarium. The power smart people from hydro will be there also to give out winter power conservation tips. http://www.bchydro.com/news/conservation/2013/ocean-wise-month.html?WT.mc_id=c-13-11_oceanwise

editors Note:

There is a great concern about the ocean and its endangered species, over fishing cruelty to sharks and bait. The Vancouver aquarium will give an appreciation for its beauty and value past commercial interests.

Today in History: November 6 1991

The last oil well fire in Kuwait is put out.

Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown (torontofoodie.net)
Vancouver Aquarium ‘alarmed’ at mass die-off of starfish on ocean floor (570news.com)
Two sea lions tangled in marine debris rescued by vets from Vancouver Aquarium (globalnews.ca)
Vancouver Aquarium ‘alarmed’ at mass die-off of starfish on ocean floor (thestar.com)
Photos: Vancouver Aquarium team rescues choking sea lion (metronews.ca)

Tags: Canada, Howe Sound, Kuwait, Middle East, Saturday, Starfish, Vancouver, Vancouver Aquarium

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Road block: reporting from last year 2012

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November 1, 2013

The local police had a road block on Voght Street last evening we were taking pictures and a constable asked if ” we could help you sir” . After a reply we both went about our business which included more pictures and demands to see drivers licences.

The corner on Voght street is a traditional spot for the local police to have road blocks . A well advertised campaign at Holiday time called counter attack checked for drinking drivers at about the same location. The bend in the road afforded a surprise effect for cars coming down from a hotel on the hill. The hotel is gone in a fire some years ago but there was a good response to the Halloween activities by locals this year, with many people dressing up and having fun.

The road block was not around the bend and was visible coming down the hill. The RCMP remind people to be visible after dark on this social occasion.

Editors note: On examination of the photos the police where around the corner from the long hill that used to accommodate the Largest hotel in Merritt’s patrons returning to the center of town.

Today in history: November 1,1765

The British Government makes the Stamp act to fund military operations in North America by the 13 Colonies.

Britain goes to trial for colonial crimes (macleans.ca)
British government accused of supplying loyalists with arms during the Troubles (aloistmartinsirishcrossroads.wordpress.com)
How Benjamin Franklin Made New England Prosperous (21stcenturycicero.wordpress.com)
Stamp Act divides Southern Colonies & Caribbean in 1760s (chasvoice.blogspot.com)
Police Bust Alleged Teen Vandals In Area Known For Halloween Antics (losangeles.cbslocal.com)
On This Day in 1765, Parliament Enacts The Stamp Act (rememberinghistory.wordpress.com)

Tags: British Empire, British Government, Government of the United Kingdom, Halloween, History, Holiday, Kenya, Military operation, Opinions, police, Religious, Stamp Act, Thirteen Colonies, United States, Voght Street

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$30.000.00 licence

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October 30, 2013

This morning we talked to a local wood cutter KIm Robinson. We said Archie **** is looking to have a tree fallen in his front yard on Parker drive. ” Archie said that he thought it would be thousands of dollars and was concerned that the pitch wood would be hard to dispose of from the Ponderosa pine that dominates his front yard in front of his house.

Kim showed us his fellers licence and said that it was needed to fall trees for money. He estimated that it cost 30 k to acquire a licence and that inspections are strict and frequent when he uses it to fall snags on the perimeters of cut blocks. “WCB have a real program to check your competence I know of fellers sited for doing some back cuts and it was on their record for some time.

The estimate is from Kim an experienced woodsman and he says that you can no longer be grandfathered.

Archie also though there may be a minister around that does that.

Here is the site of the org that gives the credentials The BC forest safety council: http://www.bcforestsafe.org/training/faller_certification.html

Editors note: Any one including a minister that does any kind of work for you and is not an employee of a corporation no matter how small is a sole proprietor and if they do not have Workers Compensation Proprietors optional coverage they can recover damages for anything that happens from your assets were you are negligent of diligence.Some house insurance packages will cover you for 3rd party workers but you better know before hand.

Today in history: October 30 1929

The Stuttgart cable car is constructed in Stuttgart Germany

Langford scrapping annual business licence fees (timescolonist.com)
Heavy winds topple trees, cut power to thousands in Flathead (ravallirepublic.com)

Tags: Belgium, Driver's license, Germany, Ivory Coast, Law, Newcastle United F.C., Pinus ponderosa, Stuttgart, Television licence, Tony Hawks, Workers' compensation

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Sculls ?

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October 28, 2013

Sculls

There was a trailer in Merritt this morning filled with rowing boats the trailer was marked Edmonton rowing club.

Not of lot of water around Edmonton it must be a challenge to find rowing venues there?

Today in History: October 28th 1017

Henry III Holy Roman emperor is born.

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12&Under Sculls (theonlinesynchrocoach.wordpress.com)
How to stop slumping at the catch in rowing (rowperfect.co.uk)

Tags: 2007 World Rowing Championships, Ancient, Edmonton, Facebook, Head race, History, Holy Roman, Holy Roman Emperor, Holy Roman Empire, People, Roman Emperor, Rome, Rowing, scull, Tom Aggar

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The Sapphires

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October 16, 2013

English: “PG” rating of Motion Picture Association of America film rating system (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Monday, October 21, 2013 the Nicola Valley naturalist Society presents The Sapphires Australia 2012 ,rated PG the non profit offers the film to members for 5 :00 dollars and a two dollar membership.Sapphires are one of 6 films that the group arranges for in a season that runs from September through March.

Films start at 7:30 PM at the NVIT lecture theater, free parking and no food or drinks in the theater.

Today in history: October 16th 1998

The Chilean dictator Pinochet is arrested on a warrant from Spain to face murder charges

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Wildlife photography

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October 15, 2013

The Nicola Naturalists are having a photography presentation on thursday October 17th. The evening begins at 7:PM at the nvit lecture theater on Belshaw avenue at the top of the hill.

Dr. Ian Routly ” photographing nature in BC” a family doctor and longtime resident of Lillooet . He is claimed to be an an amazing birder”

Today in history: October 15th 1878

The Edison Electric Company begins production.