To the seasons of life
Jack Polmans and Noreen Cross have election signs out as of today. Four other candidates have yet to put out signs.
The election 1s September 15th and is fast approaching.
Today in History, August 21,1911
The Mona Lisa is stolen by gallery employees.
Summer thoughts to You!
BCJHL , the local Junior hockey club is starting camp this weekend. A volunteer parent cleaning up the dressing room in preparation said she wasn”t sure how many but the camp is beginning.
there is usually double and some the amount of players needed invited to camp from minor hockey and other teams. After cuts a team for the season remains.
The camp this weekend is a conditioning camp for about 25 people next weekend full camp of about 50 hopefuls.
Today in history: August 17,1982
The first compact discs were released to the people of Germany: source Wikipedia.
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.
The local First Nations have a feast going in the back lot of the Indian Administration building on Garcia street. The occasion is the presentation of a schedule for hunting and gathering that works with seasons. The English is preceded by the Thompson Indian Dialect words for the season and flora and fauna.
A source says that a field copy valued at 100 dollars is being given to each member.
There are tepees and display tents as well as drummers playing and singing.
During World War II ,North American Indian language dialects were used in place of code to keep short wave radio messages secure from enemy use.
Today in history: August 15,1945
Japan surrenders to end WW II
The City has not posted the list of nominated candidates for the September election and a source says they will not untill the withdrawal period ends on Friday. The same source says there are six people running.
The by-election is to replace councillor Norm Brigden , who resigned to take a job.
Today in history: August 14,1935
The Social Security Act creates pension income for the old in the US.
Today in history: August 14th 1950
Garry Larson (farside cartoonist) born
Condolences for the Texas shooting victims.
Today in history: August 13 1969
Ticker tape parade for Apollo 11 astronauts.
English: Artist depiction of Magellan at Venus. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Today in History: August 10,1990
Have a great weekend
The Magellan space probe reachs Venus.
Three names are on the ballot for a local by-election in September. The nomination period ends tomorrow followed by a withdrawal period.BoB Baird a former mayor, Harvey Keys and A. Polmans have filled papers already.
Today in history: August 9, 1483
The opening of the Sistine chapel in Rome.
The local Macdonald’s is having a free coffee week at the restaurant . A small regular McCafe is gratis from August 6 through the 12th.
The receipt says discounted to zero dollars even without any purchase.
opinion: the regular coffee is smooth and wet a good choice for busy people.
Today in history: August 8,1929
The German airship Graf Zeppelin begins its flight around the world.
The long weekend, for labour day, here will see the Merritt Pro Rodeo come. The annual event is held in the Rodeo and Fall Fair grounds to the south- west of the town.
The motto of the organization is ” get her done” which includes work on the stock , as well as clowns and other entertainment.
This year will be the 53rd edition on September 1st and 2nd, it is CPRA approved with 6 major events. Prizes are up to 2500 dollars. Membership due.
Today in history: Aug 7 ,1789
The United States Department of War is established.
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