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Labyrinth

 There is Labyrinth at the Anglican Church here it has a number of concrete walking stones laid out in circles and a center pillar stone to use as a destination goal. the walk is therapeutic and there is a suggested process to follow to get best use from it.

First they recommend that you create an environment for the way including removing watches.

then when you walk on entering you should release all current concerns and cars. Then go to the Illumination stage that includes receiving those we think would be new thoughts and revelations.

Then comes the union stage were you would think about who or what you will need to have to complete the happiness of the revelation.

Last the implementation stage when you might set a time frame or plan.

You may also use the walk for intercessions and intentions.

Today in history: August 9,1988

The great one traded to Los Angeles from Edmonton.

A week of pictures 6/8/11

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TGIF

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.

Referendum

Friday is the last day to get your HST question down to a Government  access center to vote in the mail in query. The day was changed because of the postal strike and the date had been July 22. They made that the last day to register and The August 5th day the last to vote. The envelope says- received by dates that’s different then the posted by date that was legal for business mail. The government has its own bag service between ministry’s that involves a courier. So get that ballot to them by quiting time tomorrow if you want your opinion considered for the referendum.

Voting yes means that you do not want the HST at 10 percent, you want the old GST and PST at 12. No means you want the HST and they will change the rate to 10 percent.

Today in history, August 4,1892

The parents of Lizzie Borden are found murdered in their  home.

Beard contest

 The Centennial Committee had a beard growing contest on the weekend,8 entry’s in three categories.

500 dollars in prizes some say the city some say that Rob Mac Donald the event sponsor was the contributor of the prize.

 Contributions were taken for donations to local charities about 200 dollars was collected for the benefit of the poor.

Today in history, August 2, 2011

The United States Government extents borrowing cap to over 15 trillion dollars. And promises to cut 2 trillion in spending over time.

Holiday

HAPPY BC DAY

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The week in pictures 30/7/11

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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…..

Cultural Day

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.

Live theater

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.

Pioneer families to Merritt

About 100 people attended and many received a certificate from the city for a self assessed pioneer status. the certificate acknowledges that the bearers had a contribution to the working of the city before and during its 100 years of incorporation. Some but not all included , Tessier, Norgaurd, Griffiths, Baird, Steffens, Hogg ( John  lost his life to a coal mine accident in 1912),Logan and many more . light refreshments were served to digest what three levels of government legislatures had spoke about and the demeanour of the people getting certificates.

Today in History, July 27, 1964

Five thousand military advisors go to Viet nam adding to the 16000 already deployed.

Happy One Hundred Merritt

Thursday starts the live theater performance of happy 100 years in Merritt as an incorporated city. The play runs for four days, the last day ,Saturday is a matinée. Dinner Theater,except Saturday and tickets are available from Country bugs books downtown.

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Today in history,July 26 1951

Walt Disney’s 13th animated film Alice in wonderland is premiered.