Category: Social Activism


A former local resident and now a member of the Lytton Town ship a small community about an hour from here in the Fraser Canyon Mike Hume, was at the local toastmaster club last Tuesday Mike, the president of the Provincial Ambassador Society has put on the competition here at the local civic center for several years . The local toastmaster club has put on speech craft for local ambassador hopefuls and Mike was encouraging two more competitors to become short-term members of the local club to gain some experience in public speaking. Mike’s father Keith still lives just out-of-town in Lower Nicola and has a great bird hobby that includes  some exotic species. Both Mike and his dad were one time proprietors of a local pet store and a going concern before taking up a social work postilion with the Lytton First Nations.

Today in History, February 18,1929

The first Academy awards are  awarded.

Red Cross

There was a red cross presence here several years ago when a conservative government was elected on a privatization campaign. It is not a big presence now,I know a volunteer that arranges crutches  for people was the last I heard of them.  I am not sure they still do that. Crutches can be rented from drug stores and purchased out right. The organization is known as a NGO Non Government Organization in the United States and as a relief organization. Something that the government does most of here. An American  Red Cross Ambulance showed up in a used car lot recently we think reflecting a better purchasing position of the Canadian dollar across the line.

A source says that Wall Mart sells crutches and the lowest price is the law.

Today in History, February 16, 2005:

The Kyoto protocol come in to effect after being ratified by the Russian legislature.

Chamber awards

The business community(106 people) came out for their annual awards gala Saturday the 12 th. Merritt at one time talked of 500 plus Business licenses over time by the local govt B DC, that would be  about one for every bakers dozen of men, women, and children.

The winners are:

Harry Sanders Memorial Award: Posts Meat Market

Community Booster: Dr. Don McLeod

Tourism: Baillie House Tourist Information Center.

Employee of the year: Penny Blain, BC Visitors Center.

Non-Profit business of the year: Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary.

Home Based Business Excellence: Second Avenue Signs:

Business of the year: Best Value Glass.

Today in History, February 14, 1998

The first of 24 satellites for GPS are put in place.

Mine town

This home is on the bench in here. The Bench was a new development when the mine opened in the early 60’s. My Dads Uncle built the second home as a contractor and others after. The bench had a color divide until this home was purchased by an Asian. Now owned by another Asian who has two subway franchises here, it’s a different world now. We think that it was not on purpose but reflected the economic divide and a the minority status of Asians immigrating here that worked agriculture and sawmilling, the richness of the mine brought people with more expectations than those from overseas.

Today in History, January 20, 1920

American Civil Liberties Union founded.

Alternate school

Another diver son program and alternate school that has emphasis on positives with a less than positive client base, peers able to find positives without the competition of the elites. There are a number of these things about here; all small-scale and without the  distraction of large numbers.

Today in History, January, 19,1983

Nazi hunters arrest Klaus Barbie in  South America.

Seed bell

I guess that this is for the people that put it up  rather then the birds, kinda like asking who the sign that says no dog except see and eye dogs allowed is for…

Nice thought means nice people some where here.

Today in History, January 17, 38 BC

Octavian marries Livia Drusilla

Freedom of association….

Associations:

Content restrictions on email no not apply to political and religious messages , it apply s to email that is pornographic  and commercial in nature. Generated in large volumes by banks of computers ,still legal with address and unsubscribe message in the content….

Some pornography may be criminal depending on the exploitation of the subjects….

Today in History, December 16,2003

Can -Spam law comes into effect as President G. Bush signs law that makes  the Federal Trade Commission enforce commercial email standards.

Red Dress,

An unincorporated group of people are having casino nights to raise money to help underprivileged grads at the high school to afford a memorable night by making formal wear available. One of the persons is the school guidance councilor….

We are thankful for occupiers insurance that covers people for liability when renting a meeting room.

The following are some of the criteria used to determine whether or not the appropriate standard of care was applied:

Key PointKey Point
Keeping your premises safe and free from hazards by carefully inspecting and maintaining them is one of the best ways to prevent losses.
  • Whether the danger was foreseeable.
  • Whether the occupier’s conduct was in accordance with acceptable standards of practice.
  • Whether there was an adequate system of inspection (considering the risks involved) in place and carried out.
  • Whether the danger was allowed to exist for an unreasonable amount of time.
  • The ease with which the danger could have been prevented. ( source the Insurance Bureau of Canada website)

Here also is a list of hazards you should also keep records and all necessary supply to accommodate them.( and a first aid kit):

Here is a list of some common hazardous conditions:
• ice or snow that has not been cleared
• unexpected elevation changes
• uneven surfaces (e.g., cracks, gaps, potholes)
• slippery surfaces (e.g., wet or tiled floors)
• missing or loose handrails on stairs
• debris or obstructions on walking paths (e.g., boxes in aisles)
• inadequate lighting
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Today in History, Dec 2 1954

US Senate condemns member Joe McCarthy for the ” RED SCARE”

Medals for cadets.


This young man is a proud member of the Rocky Mountain Rangers 950 Merritt Cadet corps it has 23 young people of this community of 7080 souls including five Sargents as he is, The cadet is 17 years of age. When I was one the range was 13 before Jan 1 of the enrollment year to 18. I doubt if its changed. When I spoke to him he was agreeable that the goal was to make better citizens of people not soldiers. When I said I had two honorable release certificates form the primary reserves he agreed that they were different roles for cadets than from the sponsoring regiments.
The real public interest in this interview is the three medals he wears all for excellence and service including one remembering Lord Strathcona, the said driver of the last spike making the country whole from sea to sea, as our motto goes.That by a promised rail link to British Columbia. The medal maybe a little much for a 13-year-old,and perhaps not for a 17-year-old however its hard to argue the sentiment.
If a person said that it is too much for an infant ( a person under majority age) would he be also saying that being assertive in the economy is only for tokens as well. Would it limit those who dream of a better life by economy to wait for it to come from the top down and not pursue free associations and free markets to thrive. The easy answer is probably the one that those that would cook this want. Tell him he’s to young and then he will resent you and be more dependant on them. It always comes around again.
Lots of third year apprentices out there that never make journymen and no simple answers in life.
Today in History, November 18 1961

US sends 18000 advisers to the military in Vietnam.

Sober

dry week
The first nations community is having an emphasis on sobriety this week some demonstrations were observed on Saturday.

Today in History November 16, 1885

Louis Riel hanged for treason.

Private charity

 

Some of the local stores are supportive of good causes .

Today in History, November 4th 1994

San Fransisco: First conference that focuses exclusively on the subject of the commercial potential of the world-wide web.

Youth project

 Youth Mural Project , Merritt BC  OCT, 2010

This project is working toward urban renewal. World acclaimed “Muralist Michelle Loughery” is part of the non-profit that runs this program.The youth project while not on the scale of the Very succesful “peace corp” of the US 1960’s era and is more local, however the scope of the artist is out and about the world so its effect goes beyond our doors.  This particular work is off the parking lot and Garcia Street side of the local  First Nations administration building  many of the participants and the  person in the picture is a member of the  First Nations, Michelle has authored numbers of country music star’s murals and an inclusive mosaic at the local museum.

 Good luck to those that are involved.

Today in History, October 28 th 2009

NASA starts its later canceled constellation program.