To the seasons of life
There were 117 in their party for lunch at the Baillie House on Saturday and 3 young people were given a shared title of youth ambassador, later that evening. One local person included; Sarah Simon from Merritt has a year of duties to perform with Paris Sanesh from Kamloops and Freda Zhang from Whiterock.
Today in history: August 15th 1971
The gold standard is ended in the US financial system.
Last evening the local toastmasters club had a contest to give themes for the coming year.Eighteen themes were put forward and a ballot taken for best theme. The winner of the best theme was Felice Lucchi who won a framed Fire devils patch . The fire devils are an emergency response forest fire crew and have been organized since 1991.Felice is a volunteer firefighter with the City of Merritt and has been one for 14 years.
Today in history: August 10, 1993
An earth quake measures in 7 .0 on the Richter scale hits New Zealand’s south island.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…..
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.
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