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The local college is adding a mechanical lift for bed ridden patients that need to be moved to chairs. This is for instruction to make care aids for local and distant old age homes. Not that long ago it was done by people and it resulted in back strain to nurses.

Today in History,June 29, 1613

The Globe Theater in London burns down.

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Snow cap

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June 28, 2011

Water levels are dropping rapidly on the local rivers , however the western mountains still have visible snow on them.

About the second week in august the dew point goes low enough to give much comfort to the fire situation here. that is a mater of less than seven weeks from now , meaning to the casual observer that fire season may be moderate this year .

Today in history, June 28 1969

Stone wall riots, in New York, mark the beginning of the gay rights movement.

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Royal Tour

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June 27, 2011

Royal Visit

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Kevin Griffiths

The 2nd in line to the throne of Great Britain is touring the country with his new bride.

I was involved in a royal tour in 1971, our regiment was not a Duke or royal sponsored one.The Rocky Mountain Rangers. However about a decade later in a return visit the Prince Philip bestowed some world war one battle honours on it in Kamloops.

The crown has a very complex way of ensuring loyalty among regiments and was their stock and trade in chauvinistic times.We are glad the world moved on from that but still enjoy its residue in a historical sence.

Today in History, June 27th, 1974

U.S. President Richard Nixon Visits the Soviet Union.

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The week in pictures 25/6/11

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June 25, 2011

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Repairs to boulevard

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June 24, 2011

Wayne Fulcher was cleaning up the shrub bed ruined in a high-speed chase last month. The police chased some wanted young people from another province to a roll over next to the evangelical church yard. The roll over resulted in much damage to the roses, juniper and ground cover in maintained by the church.

He says that the Church insurance will pay first and then recover money form the out of province insurer.

No one was critically injured in the roll over.

Today in History: June 24,2004

In new york state Capital punishment is declared unconstitional.

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Theater

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June 23, 2011

Happy Hundredth Merritt.

A live theater presentation by the local society written by Jim Bruce are coming up to speed with parts and practice. The play is scheduled for 4 shows July 28-31, at the Merritt Civic center.

The characterization is:

GB Armstrong, Business man,Lorne Parker ,Reporter, Police constable, Charlie the native cowman, Lee Chinese character, Lester coal miner, Will ,telegram deliverer, Puffer CPR station master, JJ Gillis railway doctor, Dennis McCoy wild logger. the play is 4 scenes and is in flux for some changes as yet.

The setting is the Nicola valley just before the first wold war and presents, an affluent time, with some of its challenges .

The part of GB Armstrong is being read by local business person Jeff Bloom in practice at this time.

City funding of 12 hundred dollars for costume has been procured recently a source says.

FMI: jimbruce@gmail.com

Today in History June 23,1958

The dutch reformed church accepts women ministers.

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Canada post

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June 21, 2011

The local PO was locked out as of yesterday. Two workers one with a flag were walking the sidewalk in front of Canada posts building here.

When asked they said that the issue was safety and pensions in particular pensions for workers in the union that are not full-time employees. They worry that leverage is used with them to gain concessions amongst the full timers.

The government has now tabled legislation to order them back today.

Today in History: June 21 2006

Pluto’s newly discovered moons are named Nix and Hydra

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Texas Rednose Pitbull

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June 20, 2011

I saw a beautiful dog on sunday. The dog , a Texas Rednose Pit bull named Kilo.The animalis pure breed with no papers and at 8 months weighs 64 lbs . A sleek, toned and attractive dog. The owner says that it is a one person dog , and very faithful.

The snout is longer than a regular pit bull , the one with a bad reputation. And this owner says it is not an aggressive breed.

Lots of people love animals here and as of this morning the Angels Animal Rescue Society is on top of the Pepsi funding contest that would help see a pet sanctuary here. According to local radio

Today in History, June 20, 1990

Asteriod Eureka found.