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One cent a liter

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July 8, 2013

The gasoline prices are a cent better this week then last. One dollar and 40 .9 cents as different from $1.41 last week. The change happened on the weekend .

Many RV and trucks pulling trailers were seen to be fueling up for the weekend.

Today in history: July 8 1898

Soapy Smith killed in a gun battle on Juno Wharf releasing Skagway Alaska from his grip.

Soapy Smith (euzicasa.wordpress.com)
July 2 … back to Alaska, Skagway this time (patriciagaines.wordpress.com)
1898-“Soapy” Smith’s Last Con-Almanac of Absurdities for 7.8.2013 (timemarcheson.wordpress.com)
Day 33: Another fun day in Skagway (wanderingdawgs.com)
Gold Rush! (elementw.wordpress.com)
Flight to Skagway (southeastalaskahumpbacks.wordpress.com)

Tags: Alaska, Cruise ship, Denver, Klondike Gold Rush, Skagway Alaska, Smith, Soapy Smith, United States

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The week in pictures 7/5/13

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July 6, 2013

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TGIF

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June 28, 2013

Today in History: June 28th 1894

Labour day becomes and official United States holiday.

The TGIF page – how to podcast or join in live. (blogs.abc.net.au)

Tags: Friday, History, On This Day in History, Recreation, Sacred Heart, tgif, thank god its friday, United States

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Read between the sheets

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June 25, 2013

There is an adult summer reading program at the local library this summer. Read up to 9 books and submit a review online at www.tnrdlib.ca and each review will be an entry to win a Kobo Aura reader.

Today in history: June 25th 1982

Greece stops headshaving of military recruits.

Summer Reading (trainupamom.wordpress.com)
Summer Reading Activities Continue at Shaw Library (gantdaily.com)
Summer Reading Program Kickoff! (buenaparklibrary.wordpress.com)

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The week in pictures 6/22/13

Gallery

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June 22, 2013

Roadster lots of traffic after the weekend. Gas at $111.9 File photo

Photo of bike park upgrade File photo KDG

Can a birds nest fall to the ground without making a sound.

new parking policy at hall Photo KDG

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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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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.