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Randy Friskie

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.

https://kevingriffiths.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/7685/

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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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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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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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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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

Aboriginal rate of dementia higher (bigpondnews.com)
Nearly half of Canada’s children in foster care are Aboriginal, new census-replacement shows (news.nationalpost.com)
Aboriginal populations gaining ground, but language being lost: survey (ctvnews.ca)
Aboriginal populations surging in Canada, census finds (cbc.ca)
UN to review Canada’s human rights record (trunewsmedia.wordpress.com)

Tags: History, June, Korabl-Sputnik 1, Russia, Sotheby, Soviet Union, Sputnik 4, United States

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The week in pictures 5/11/13

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May 11, 2013

Buds of May Need nutrients Photo KDG

Growth, Coldwater hotel dome and flag Photo KDG

Today in history: May 11, 1997

A computer, Deep Blue defeats a champion chess player Garry Kasparov!

Norway’s chess superstar has cross-over appeal (miamiherald.com)
Norway’s chess genius Magnus Carlsen, 22, becoming crossover superstar (mercurynews.com)
Norway’s Chess Superstar Has Cross-Over Appeal (abcnews.go.com)
Who is the Greatest Chess Player in the World? (vintagezen.com)
Norway’s chess superstar has cross-over appeal (seattletimes.com)
When will computers out think You? (workingthewebtowin.blogspot.com)
Video: All That Mattered: IBM computer defeats chess champ (cbsnews.com)

Tags: Chess, Deep Blue, Games, Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen, United States, Viswanathan Anand, World Chess Championship

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TGIF- free disposal day

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May 10, 2013

There will be a free disposal day on May 11th at the Merritt Civic Center Parking lot . Hours are from 9 am till 3 pm, 2250 Voght street.”hazardous household waste” Items could include Car Batteries, Paint,propane bottles, fluorescent light bulbs, PCI ballasts,Antifreeze, Mercury and mercury containing items ie thermometers,Pesticides, Herbicides,CFL compact flourescent bulbs, Motor oil, Oil filters,and plastic containers, Adhesives, Aerosol,Gasoline,Kerosene,Corrosive toxic liquids,Grease and Tar.

Unsure call The Regional district at 1-877-377-8673

Today in history: May 10, 2005

A hand grenade is tossed at US President George Bush in Georgia but fails to explode.

‘Bulb Eater’ safe way to dispose fluorescent lights (ledparlight.wordpress.com)
The LED Light Bulb Has Arrived (getleducated.com)

Tags: Compact fluorescent lamp, Fluorescent lamp, Georgia, Incandescent light bulb, Light, Light-emitting diode, Mercury, United States

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GM dealer donates

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May 9, 2013

The local Chevy dealer has given all their parts books to the local public library. On Wednesday two of the GM staff were piling up parts and repair manuals for the GM products. A source at the library said ” I am not official but I think that there is a constituency here for these” and ” you need to be intelligent to be mechanical”

A full pick up truck load of manuals were delivered , the GM staff members willing posed for a picture. A source in the parts department said “all our service manuals are on computer and we have a whole room full of books we want to clean up”

Today in history: May 9, 1927

The Australian Parliament convenes in Canberra.

Chevy Volt battery to have eight-year/100,000 mile warranty (reviews.cnet.com)
GM planning to pilot next-gen EN-V in megacities (reviews.cnet.com)
First Drive: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado (autoblog.com)
Less Than 1/3 of Chevy Dealers Will Get the New Corvette (complex.com)
GM’s other Corvettes (steveprestegard.com)

Tags: Canberra, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvette, Chevy, General Motors, Pickup truck, Shopping, Vehicle

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Teen center

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April 24, 2013

There is a renovation going on at the former office of the local mural project that saw murals of country singer put on many buildings about town by famed muralist Michelle Loughry.
A source says that Ask wellness is moving into the building they now have their office the BC government 55+ disabled housing project.
A renovator says it may be a teen drop in as fridge and stove is going in.
The building once part of the Armstrong Department store belonging to a principle in the incorporation of Merritt as a city in 1911. The store proper is now the home of The Country Music Hall of Fame and is across the alley from the building that is being renovated.It was once the stores warehouse.
Spirit Square, a legacy project for the last winter Olympics is attached as well. Voght Street and Granite avenue across from the Post Office in downtown Merritt.
Today in History April 24, 1913

The Woolworth skyscraper is opened in New York