To the seasons of life
The Coquihalla is closed by a multiple vehicle accident at the moment. A source says they are rerouting traffic to highway 8 Spence’s bridge and the Fraser Canyon to Vancouver. Exit 286 at the interchange is closed.
Today in history :August 11 1972
The last US ground forces leave Viet Nam
The local GM dealer is having a golf tournament on the weekend. Local links are 9 holes with a back 9 for 18. The club house has room for about 250 people. The course includes the Nicola River and is a pleasant venue that sometimes has a blue heron, fox, and a deer with two fawns to add to the experience.
Today in History, August 5 ,1861
The United States Army abolishes flogging.
Off to Newfound land, west coast to east coast and an Island beyond. A pair of brothers Romanian expatriates are on their way to the other side of the country today and have accomplished the first 400 miles stopping in Merritt at a local sub shop to eat. It’s a long way from the cor debois or Alexander Mackenzie and they say its 8000 miles. As the crow flys it is more like 5000,they may thinking about all the side roads and touring spots coming in to opportunity. Their motor cycle and sidecar is decked out with equipment and clothing and they are exited about the trip. N and K look about mid twentys and in great shape.They will be following many others that come through Merritt with like touring goals.
Today in history, August 3, 1958
The nuclear powered submarine USS Nautilus travels under the Arctic ice cap.
The hall was open this week to be involved in the local Centenary. Michelle Pierce was a volunteer hosting interested people there today. And said there is as yet no paid staff all volunteers.
The hall will open officially in 2012 and we expect it will be open for viewing at city events before then.
Today in history, July 29, 238
A new Roman Emperor is proclaimed at 13 years of age…..
The centenary committee had a cultural day at Baillie house starting at 1 Pm and still some last dogs at 6:00 PM . There was highland dancing , Indo Canadian music, BC hunter with his black powder match locks and flint-lock rifles. and a good progression of social interactions. One Austrian leather shorts wearing soul also added flavour to the gathering.
Today in history, July 29, 1836
– Inauguration of the Arc de Tromphe in Paris France.
Welsh settlers arrive in Argentina.
Happy one Hundred Merritt premiered this evening. Dinner theater featuring roast beef. The performance of characters from 1913 as they determine their life and style in the South Central BC town of the surname of William Hamilton Merritt, railroad and mining magnate. GB Armstrong the business man that centers a play by Jim Bruce a local college librarian. Mattinee performance are on for Saturday and Sunday.
Today in history, July 28, 1987
The Titanic goes under salvage operations.
Art Pruce entertained in spirit square here last evening. The music sponsored by 16 local business and organizations goes from 6PM to 8PM Thursdays during the summer. Some at the square some at the band shell in Rotary park. Admission is free.
Art produced an album in 2005 and committed last evening to start another next fall. He has had a number of nominations by peers for music excellence. Comments on last nights performance were in the mellow , mood range part of his repertoire include the Beetles.
He didn’t look that old and he makes his home in Kamloops, and originally from Ontario Canada.
Today in history,July 22, 1954
Pierre LeBeau Canadian Actor is born
Sixteen degrees here in Merritt at this time. A very temperate and enjoyable summer with weather that is just really good for us.
A neighbour of mine took his all terrian buggy /boat into cabin lake yesterday said there is still snow there. Cabin lake is on Styoma mountain and close to were we can see visible snow a from a vantage point here in town. The lake is very beautiful and accessible by rugged four-wheel drive vehicle. grizzly bears are reported in the area.
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There are the remains of a crashed water bomber that took a pilots life a few decades ago.
Today in history,July 21 356
The temple of Artimetis at Ephesus one of the seven wonders of the world is destroyed by arson.
A business that helps market sales of real estate has a background and set up to take Bike Rally people’s picture and photo shop it into some selected backgrounds.
The downtown is taken over by Harley Davidson fans and music lovers, this weekend.
Today in history, July 15, 1934
Continental airlines starts its operations.
A Harley motorcycle owner from Saskatchewan was displaying a plate that had a “continuous” expiration date on its plate. When asked he said it is new and if you register for direct payment with your bank account you can display that on your plate. He was happy with that and speculated that they would look you up if there was NSF at renewal time.
Today in history, July 13, 1977
A blackout lasts 24 hrs in New York City demonstrating an administration that is corrupt and declineing.
Lots of class entertainers, and for those that were there a good experience. A consensus of those polled saw a favorable enjoyable weekend with some big stars. Local bars did well thursday and friday, but fewer people were in town because of the fact there were no shuttle buses running.
Was it was profitable? That will come to be told ; you would think they would have a plan to rebuild over a multi-year term.
Today in History : July 11 1971
Copper mines in Chile are nationalised.
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