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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

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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.

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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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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