Two of the four buildings on the Baillie property got new paint this week. the building that houses the tourist information booth and the storage and workshop were both painted again with white paint and dark green trim. Khameleon Painters from Mission did the work as a husband and wife team. They are expected to come and do the house and barn at a later date.

The Baillie house is a City property operated under contract to the Nicola Valley Heritage Society. It offers a public garden for sitting and free coffee and iced tea. It sells hard ice cream as a fundraiser. It is located on 2200Voght Street, in Merritt British Columbia.

Today in history: July 30th 762

Bagdad becomes a city,  founded by Caliph Al-Mansur