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August 27, 2012

There are number of  tandem dump trucks here, with drivers staying at the local Econo Lodge. One of the drivers says they are hauling asphalt to Savona  from a plant to the west of Merritt.

The motel is has rooms booked for them through  thursday. So visitors may be under pressure  for the higher rate motels to the north end of town. 

Savona is on the West end of Kamloops lake a small town of less than a thousand people.

Savona Italy was the home of Christopher Columbus according to  a driver who grew up in Venice Alberta.

Today in history,   August 28,1913

Queen Wilhelmina opens the peace palace in the Haque.

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The week in pictures 8/25/12

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August 25, 2012

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TGIF

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August 24, 2012

Have a great weekend

Health and Wellness fair: on September 15th there is a fair at the Baillie house on Voght Street. The fair will have energy, healers artisan producers of health and wellness products, and a table from the British Columbia program for gambling addictions.

Today in History, August 24,1814

The British invade Washington and burn several buildings including the Whitehouse.

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Coopers closed

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August 23, 2012

The Cooper’s grocery store in the  was closed last night  and a sign says untill further notice as they have no power. At 6:30 a hydro crew had  the underground service bared and looking for a reason for electrical failure. This morning the same crew says it’s the transformer and it is not one of theirs. so its the stores problem, or the building owner.

No word on the condition of frozen and cooled produce and when it will reopen at this writing.

At 11:am a official said that there is a generator truck coming from Vancouver and refrigerated trucks for produce as well. Joan Nan is saying it is a matter of hours before reopening.

Today in History, August 23,1948

The world council of churches is formed.

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New restaurant

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August 22, 2012

The Travel Lodge on Voght street is under renovation. The area that housed Lads restaurant untill a mildew problem in the basement forced them out is now being made into a combination Japanese and Western cuisine dinning facility.

The young Japanese proprietor says he expects to be running in a month. and its style is Fusion.

On Garcia street there is another pair of young Asian men renovating  a portion of a building  for a Mongolian restaurant. No Building permits are readily seen in the demolition phase of both projects.

Today in History, August 22,1848

The United States annexes New Mexico.

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By-election

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August 21, 2012

Jack Polmans and Noreen Cross have election signs out as of today. Four other candidates have yet to put out signs.

The election 1s September 15th and is fast approaching.

Today in History, August 21,1911

The Mona Lisa is stolen by gallery employees.

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British Columbia Youth Ambassador

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August 20, 2012

The Ambassador Society had its contest on the weekend. Mike Hume , president had 13 candidates for 3 positions as provincial ambassadors.

The positions were filled by young people from Trail;Carley Henniger,

 Kamloops; Acacia Schmietenknop,and Castlegar; Mariah Morris.

Twenty thousand dollars worth of bursaries and tuition were also given out for excelling in a number of categories including public speaking, fund raising , talent , knowledge and friendship.

One of the retiring youth ambassadors was Sarah Simon from Merritt , after enjoying a year the 3 outgoing  had an escorted walk about the Civic Center as a recorded farewell speech was played to an attentive audience. The darkened walk  with formal evening wear created a mood of style and grace. Then the women placed crowns on the heads of those succeeding them and took a seat  with all the competitors.

This year there were no young men in the contest something  not the usual practice for the Society.

Tables displaying produce and pictures from the communities represented were about the Merritt Civic center and enjoyed at intermission time. the event ended with a late social supper, at the Civic Center.

Today in History, August 20, 1988

Peru becomes a member of the Berne Copyright Treaty.

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The week in pictures: 8/17/12

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August 18, 2012

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TGIF

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August 17, 2012

Summer thoughts to You!

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BCJHL , the local Junior hockey club is starting camp this weekend. A volunteer parent cleaning up the dressing room in preparation said she wasn”t sure how many but the camp is beginning.

there is usually double and some the amount of players needed invited to camp from minor hockey and other teams. After cuts a team for the season remains.

The camp this weekend is a conditioning camp  for about 25 people next weekend full camp of about 50 hopefuls.

Today in history: August 17,1982

The first compact discs were released to the people of Germany: source Wikipedia.

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Bill Heyworth Bar

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August 16, 2012

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.

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Language preservation

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August 15, 2012

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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No public posting

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August 14, 2012

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

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