Bill Heyworth was a Diamond driller that was a favorite at the local legion branch. after a long life that included a lot of his favorite brand of beer “lucky” he passed a few months ago. A memorial bar was part of his legacy, meaning that the serving booth upstairs in the hall is to bear his name.

Today new counters and cupboards are being delivered to accommodate the new bar status.

The Local Legion is in the 1900 block of Quilchena , in Merritt.

Today in history: August 16,1954

The first Pina Calada.