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Starbucks, Canadian hey

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January 30, 2013

The local Starbucks outlet is having a name the coffee brand Canadian contest. You can give ideas to change the name of one of their brands to a Canadian identifiable name.

The winner will get a trip anywhere in Canada for two to have Coffee.

Check out WWW.Starbucks for details eh!

Today in history: January 30,1018

The Peace of Bautzen gets signed by Germany and Poland.

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Ardew wood products, closure

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January 29, 2013

Ardew wood products is a small family owned milling business. It has been operated by members of the Lief Norgaard family for two generations.  The current aNorgaard , Eric has about 80 employees including loggers and they have a relationship with Pine Ideas a value added manufacturer whom has supplied pine 1 inch lumberflogged by Ardew to customers such as Ikea.

A source that is close to the dynamics of timber supply said that their licences are up a that there was not enough effort into renewing them. He a former also said that its not a completely done event. ( The closure because of lack of timber supply.)

there has been a consolidation atmosphere here is recent years that saw milling automated and logging timber allotments bundled.

Today in history: January 29, 1979

Brenda Spenser kills two and wounds 8 in an elementary school shooting in Grover Cleveland.

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Jean Kiegerl

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January 28, 2013

Jean a retired teacher  that now is branded as an artist has published a book. Jeans Secret Art Talent Exposed is available at the local public library under her copyright.

The book self published is said to be available to her select friends.

Today in History: January 28,1915

The US Congress creates the United States Coast Guard.

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The week in Pictures 1/26/13

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January 26, 2013

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Today in History: January 26, 1808

The only successful armed take over of the Australian government occurs ( Rum Rebellion)

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The week in pictures 1/19/13

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Inversions make a homey sence to the valley
Dr Kerridge gives a talk on bats at local college File photo KDG
Model train set in local library had a car stuck in a tunnel! Trains are a big part of our heritage! File photo KDG
Nicola river ice
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TGIF

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January 25, 2013
Merit of Merritt

Its good that it is friday….

A local used car sales business has at least one union supporting tagged  vehicle displayed on its lot:. “Proudly made in Kentucky”  is an orginal tag  in its window.DSC_2885

Today in History: January 25.1946

The United Mine Workers rejoin the American Federation of Labour.

Editors note : parts to vehicles are made world-wide where access to labour , property and resources have the best logistical support.

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Tow job

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January 24, 2013

A source at one of the tow companies in Merritt says that the impound fee is 18 dollars a day and that tows in the city are $65.00. He says that they are called directly by the police for impounding road side driving suspensions. A source at another tow company here says that their impound fee is $26.00 a day. The first source says it also depends on the offence.

The City has a new bylaw officer  and has done some parking regulation changes including a 2 minute drop off at the local arena. One of the sources said that they have actually towed illegal parkers in the little city of Merritt.

Merritt BC is a semi rural city of under 8000 people in the South central part of BC.

Today in History: January 24,1984

The first apple computer goes on the market.

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Play Wheel of Fortune

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January 23, 2013

The Merritt Library is having a wheel of fortune game on Saturday Jan 26th 1:00PM.The event is multigenerational , and offers prizes to Mark literacy week.

The library is at 1691 Garcia Street

Today in History: January 23,2003

The last communication between earth and the Pioneer spacecraft is received.

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Monsieur Lazhar ,Phillippe Falardeau

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January 22, 2013

About 130 people watched the Quebec made film Monsieur Lazhar in the NVIT , Merritt Campus Lecture Theater. The film was hosted by the Nicola Valley Film Society.
Charm over dread gives this film a sanction to view. The character development of main player sees a bond formed between  the viewer and a person whom is both a survivor and a hard-nosed believer in life over difficulties.

Humanity finds itself preserved over system  and policy and then pays a price that is often demanded :moving on. However the belief that the life force will go with the character and persevere again becomes impressed on the viewer leaving a hope that is both drawing and tenuous.
The acting is joyous especially the children students  inflicted with a virus of life in the person of their fill in teacher Monsieur Lazhar.
The view of this film is worth considering and it rates **** Good.

Today in History: January 22,2002

K mart files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US

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Pipe

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January 21, 2013

A traffic count for heavy transports Sunday morning showed about a 100 an hour on the local 5 and about 35 on 5A, going both directions.

About half the trucks on the highway are hauling new pipe for pipe line or five and a half inch drill stem.

Today in history: January 21 ,1789

The first American novel is published , The Power of Sympathy or The Triumph of Nature Founded in Truth is printed in Boston.

January 21, 1915

The Kiwanis organization is formed.

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TGIF

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January 18, 2013
Merit of Merritt

It’s good that it is friday….

The Nicola naturalists had their presentation last night and  DR Kerridge told all about bats. He dispelled some beliefs in particular, bats are not blind but prefer sonar for hunting. He kept bats and said they were expensive to keep as he had to buy expensive meal worms and toss them up toward the ceiling.

Some species of bats have been clocked at 90 km an hour.

About 60 people enjoyed the presentations including the local preamble, of slides and stats. the christmas bird count was related of interest were the 13 Great Blue Herons counted.

Some cormets and humming birds were also of interest.

Today in history: January 18,1778

The Sandwich islands are found and named by European Sea Captain James Cook

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Dance and Art Competition

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January 17, 2013

The local dance group is having a dance and art contest with numbers of age categories . Captioned as “win with art”  the art will  be shown at the Old Court House Gallery . The contest entries end February 7th. the art work will be on display from Jan 15 to Feb 28 when winners are announced.

Three judges.

For more info :250 280-4674

Today in history: January 17,1977

Gary Gilmore is shot by a Utah firing squad bringing to an end 10 years of no capital punishment in the United States.

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