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TGIF- postal rate increase

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January 11, 2013

A source at the post office says that the first class rate for a letter is going up within a week , to 66 cents.

The stamps you buy for first class do not have a price on them so stamps purchased before are honored as at the rate applyed no matter when purchaced.

This may be a sales technique however it does work.

Another source at a private Canada post retail outlet says the increase will be on Monday but isn’t sure of the amount.

have a great weekend

have a great weekend

Today in history: January 11,630

Mohammed leads and army of ten thousand to conquer Meca

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Pocket value

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January 10, 2013

At the public library they have a number of pocket books for sale by the friends of the library society. They are 1 or 2 dollars for some good value book books  that were in the 15 dollar range. The books are used but seem to have sorted as to quality.

The public library is at 1691 Garcia Street in downtown Merritt

Today in history: January,10 236

Pope Fabian becomes the twentieth pope.

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January 9, 2013
English: Avro Lancaster B I PA474 (Battle of B...

English: Avro Lancaster B I PA474 (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) Français : Un Avro Lancaster de la Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, ou « Patrouille commémorative de la bataille d’angleterre ». (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The local Toastmasters club boasts Jon Peachey as getting his competent communicator certificate. Jon is a member of the club for two years and is currently VP membership.

A Competent Communicator, completes 10 speech projects on their own schedule and personal development goals. The accomplishment gives the club a point in the distinguished club program.

Today in history: January 9. 1941

The first flight of the Avro Lancaster bomber.

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Monsier Lazhar

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January 8, 2013

Monsier Lazhar.

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Monsier Lazhar

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Monday, January 21,2013  the Nicola Valley Film Society presents Monsieur Lazhar Canada. Film starts at 7:30 at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, lecture theater. NO food or drinks allowed. admission 5 dollars with a two dollar season membership.

Winner best Canadian film feature. rated PG

Today in history: January 8 , 1964

The United States declares a war on poverty.

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Under new ownership

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January 7, 2013

The downtown Econo lodge has a new sign and a confirmed source says they are under new ownership. the motel was owned and operated by Saug Shekon who lives in Kelowna now and has been operating the motel as an absentee.

The man who was introduced to me by the desk clerk as the new owner says he is not a franchise ( In town rooms and suites). He says there is only one but possibly more will come from him.The asian looking man with reasonable english says he may even move his home here.

 

Today in History: January 7, 1999

The US Senate put Bill Clinton on trial for lying.

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The week in pictures 1/5/13

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January 5, 2013

Today in history: January 4th:http://wp.me/PAoul-8D

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TGIF

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January 4, 2013
Merit of Merritt

Its good that it is friday….

Today in History: January 4th 1878
Sofia is emancipated from Ottoman rule.

1903:Topsy a man killing elephant is eletrocuted on film by Thomas Edison

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Natural Gas Safety

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January 3, 2013

Some plumbers from Copper Valley Mechanical are under the foyer gas fireplace this afternoon,at the local community college.. They are in agreement to the need of awareness for natural gas safety, including the knowledge that the gas is made to smell like rotten eggs to help detect when a leak occurs.  They say that all main lines are tested with air under pressure when service is provided and that connections on later installed furnaces and appliances need to be soap tested by installers.

Editors : natural gas is not toxic however it will asphyxiate when it displaces enough oxygen. It is however explosive and new pilot lights that are electronic will set off of a very dangerous force of explosion.

Today in history: January 3 1431
Joan of Arc is handed over to Bishop Pierre Gauchon.

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2012 in review

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January 2, 2013
Mount Everest from Kalapatthar.

Mount Everest from Kalapatthar. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,500 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 4 years to get that many views.

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TGIF

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December 28, 2012
Merit of Merritt

It’s good that it is friday….

Today in History: December 28,1065

Westminster Abbey is consecrated.

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The weekin pictures 12/22/12

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December 23, 2012
Have a great Christmas

Have a great Christmas

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