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The nomination packages are available at the city for the upcoming by-election. the nomination period is the first 10 days in August. then followed by a with drawl period. Then your stuck on the ballot come what may.

The by-election is costing the city 15 thousand dollars the same as a general election held every three years. Some are upset at Norm Brigden for resigning to take a job on Vancouver island. This because of the cost and upset.

Today in history, July 26 1951

Walt Disney’s thirteenth animated film Alice in Wonderland is launched.

The TNRD has published a flyer on bird feeders in respect to being Bear aware.

They recommend bring the feeders in at night so as not to ber  an attractant to bear.

Black bears when they have lost their fear of people can become dangerous to people. ” a feed bear is a dead bear” as well .

Govern your self accordingly!

Today in history, July 25, 1609

The English Ship Sea Venture is grounded to prevent a sinking , the passengers found a colony at the site in Bermuda.

The art show at the Court House Gallery for August is Faces,Graces, and Friends. Drawings by the local director of the gallery are the centering ,however there are also pieces from others including a Merritt Herald Reporter,Phil Woolgar .

The show runs from July 21 through August 25th, it is open Thursday’s from 4 to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday noon to 6:00. Please sign the guest book and make a comment.

Today in history, July 23 1632

Three hundred French colonists depart from Dieppe France.

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Harvey Keys

Have a great weekend

The street mall is being set up again for a city sponsored shop with the stars event in place of the Merritt Mountain Music Festival that was canceled due to poor ticket sales.

A cloud burst at 1:am may have put a damper on the activities for today but you can expect to see them at it tomorrow. The Canadian Country Music Hall of fame is open and being manned by a summer student till September,so expect to see them promoting the the venue for the walk of stars as well as any stars the drop in to the shopping event.

Today in history: July 20 1903

The Ford Motor Company ships its first car.

There is a report that 5 inches of hail fell in 10 minutes on the highway Tuesday. A maintenance worker said they were plowing the hail on 97c by the Elkhart Lodge on the way from Merritt to West bank or Kelowna. The hail was moderate size not really big stones that could damage property.

Hot summer weather is noted by people today.

Today in history: July 19 64 CE

The great fire of  Rome burns without any control as  the myth of Nero fiddling as it occurs is developed.

Watering restrictions have been changed at the city,here in Merritt. The regulations in effect since April 8-10 morning and evening have been modified to 6 to 8 AM and 7 to 10 PM.

 The city was privileged to have a goodly effort in the stimulus program spent on publics works in the last few years  a lot of signage for senior levels of government proclaimed opening to make jobs count. Including water and waterline infrastructure.

Today in history: July 18 1968

The Intel Corporation is founded.

The hall of fame  on the 2000 block of Quilchena Avenue is open and maned by a full-time person till September after which  a source says it will be open for events and special days. The admission is by donation and at this time they are working on getting personal effects of stars to go with the plaques of the inductees.

The hall is connected to the Walk of Stars which has many hand prints up on display about the town. as well as the designation of Merritt being The Country Music Capital of Canada.

Today in history: July 16 622

The beginning of the Islāmic calendar.

have a great weekend

The local CIBC Branch is having a booth out the back of the shop this weekend; as well an employee said this our charity Run for the Cure, and we are using the opportunity of the bike rally to present it. She also had a couple of Manx type kittens in a cage looking for a home.

Today in History July 13 1793

Jean- Paul Marat , French journalist is assassinated in his bathtub.