The Proprietor Review

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A film production crew occupied the center of town last evening here in Merritt. The production company with leased equipment shot a scene with a runner crossing the finish line in a race sources say that it was a Nestle Water commercial.The production company hired some locals for extras paid the city for crowd control and paid property rights to buildings in the shoot. The extras included  most of the  editorial staff  of the two local papers. They pay minimum wage  10 dph, and they were said to be needed from about 10 pm to two AM. All they crews and equipment were gone this morning.At least three production company names were involved in the shoot. Today in history: August 3, 1900

The Firestone Tire and Rubber company is founded.

There has been a facelift on the 3 business mall on Voght Street.Central Park Plaza,2840 Voght Street.  It now looks like a western shop with batten board and covered sidewalk entrance.

The 10×10 timbers come from a portable sawmill owned by Joey Starr’s in Mammet Lake a unincorporated rural area west of town on 97c off highway 8 .

Joey Stars was a principle in an auto body shop yard and building that became the office for the new pellet plant that was idled.

The Plaza is occupied by Century 21, Real Estate ,Beyond the Willow,an artisan art and picture framing business, and Paul Lesage Construction, the general contractor that did the facelift. There is also a law practice in the building in the realtors.

Today in history: August 2, 1932

The positron an anti-partical to the electron is discovered. by Carl Anderson

The local college Nicola Valley of Technology has  67 people in their catalogue under staff. Making them a significant employer in the small community of Merritt British Columbia.

Today a person is applying for an administrative job that was published on the school website for some time. Admissions and Registration Officer in the salary range of  37k to 47 K

There are also 10 other positions of employment advertised.

Today in history: August 1st 1800

The union of Great Britain and Ireland.

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

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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.