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Veterans Day is a significant occasion to honor and recognize the sacrifices made by military veterans. Here are several ways you can observe Veterans Day:
Attend a Ceremony: Participate in local memorial services or ceremonies held in honor of veterans. Many communities organize events at local veterans’ memorials, schools, or government buildings.
Volunteer: Offer your time to support veterans. You can volunteer at local VA hospitals, shelters for homeless veterans, or organizations dedicated to assisting veterans and their families.
Thank a Veteran: Take the time to personally thank veterans in your life or community. Express your gratitude for their service and sacrifice, which can make a meaningful impact.
Educate Yourself and Others: Learn about the history of Veterans Day, as well as the experiences of veterans and their families. Share this knowledge with others, particularly young people, to foster appreciation and understanding.
Fly the Flag: Display the American flag at your home. It is a symbol of respect for those who have served in the military.
Participate in a Moment of Silence: Observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. on November 11th, as a tribute to all veterans.
Support Veteran-Owned Businesses: Consider shopping at or using services from veteran-owned businesses as a way to support the community.
Make a Donation: Contribute to organizations that support veterans, such as the Wounded Warrior Project, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), or local veteran charities.
Share Veteran Stories: If you know veterans, encourage them to share their stories and experiences. Documenting these narratives can honor their service and educate others.
Host a Community Event: Organize a gathering or event that brings people together to celebrate veterans, such as a barbecue, potluck, or community clean-up.
By engaging in these activities, you can help honor and show appreciation for the sacrifices that veterans have made for their country.
There are about 97,000 serving members of the regular army and reserves from the 2021 census.
Veterans
The 2021 census also counted nearly half a million veterans of which 75,000 are women, that’s about 16 per cent of the counted vets. Fully 1/3 are from 25 years to 54 years, and 4 of 10 are over 65.
Minorities
There are about 5 percent of now serving CAF members that are indigenous and 2.8 percent black,2.5 percent Chinese,2.3 Asian 1.4 Filipino,1.2 Latin American, making minorities more then a token of the serving force in 2021.
James a Veteran NCO of the British air force, spoke of losing a son to possible Covid-19. James is concerned about staffing in the local Hospital, in particular the lack of an Ultrasound. James resides in Lower Nicola an unincorporated area west of Merritt BC, Ca, with a different postal code.
The net income in the second quarter increased by 33.3 million to 63,1 million, over doubling from the second quarter last year. The quarter generated a 10 million dollar tax liability due to increased income.
Two consistent quarters
Net income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 increased by $59.4 million to $114.4 million, as compared to $55.0 million in the same period of the prior year. The increase is mainly due to the $81.3 million increase in equity AFUDC, due to spending on the Expansion Project, partially offset by the $19.3 million increase in income tax expense, due to higher pre-tax income, the $2.2 million increase in interest expense, and the $2.0 million decrease in Adjusted EBITDA.
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EBITDA
A company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (commonly abbreviated EBITDA, pronounced) is an accounting measure calculated using a company’s earnings, before interest expenses, taxes, depreciation, and amortization are subtracted, as a proxy for a company’s current operating profitability (i.e., how much profit it makes with its present assets and its operations on the products it produces and sells, as well as providing a proxy for cash flow).
Two quarter increase due to customer funded equity.
Customer Income toward construction, is not moved to inventory or assets, and will eventually go to capitalization.
Who is the customer.
Trans Mountain moves oil by tariff, The 12 billion dollar (funding) cost of construction of the expansion should end up as capitalized expenses and will be written off against taxable income on a scaled annual basis and rate. Meaning that if it is ever sold the deprecated rate will be subject to recapture at a selling price that morally, should shadow fair market value or better, a profit for the Canadian taxpayer when they sell..
On this Day: August 7th 2021
The first post Afghanistan war, American purple heart day is observed.
On February 11th 2019 the local international film buffs will present Transit at the NVIT lecture theater here in Merritt BC. The film is for members, a 2 dollar membership available) and admission is 5 dollars. Free parking no food or drinks in the theater. NVIT is at the top of the hill Belshaw avenue turn off Voght ( 5A, 5) north end of town.
The local Chamber and Merritt Country Christmas is supplying artificial trees to business in town. They would like to coordinate a decoration program, especially along the Christmas parade route. Front window displays will attract prizes when trees are along the parade route or around town.Contact Megan Preston at the Chamber. mpreston@merrittchamber.com
On this Day: November 15th, 1806
The Future Colorado mountain Pikes Peak is sited by Zebulon Pike.
A prize package for a library program. File Photo KDG
1691 Garcia: Local library
The Merritt BC library is at 1691 Garcia street in Merritt BC. A pride of numbers of second war vets it stands on the iconic CPR station site and has model trains to remember that pioneer history.
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