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August 6, 2011

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TGIF

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August 5, 2011

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.

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Referendum

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August 4, 2011

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.

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East coast bound

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August 3, 2011

Off to Newfound land, west coast to east coast and an Island beyond. A pair of brothers Romanian expatriates are on their way to the other side of the country today and have accomplished the first 400 miles stopping in Merritt at a local sub shop to eat. It’s a long way from the cor debois or Alexander Mackenzie and they say its 8000 miles.  As the crow flys it is more like 5000,they may thinking about all the side roads and touring spots coming in to opportunity.  Their motor cycle and sidecar is decked out with equipment and clothing and they are exited about the trip. N and K  look about mid twentys and in  great shape.They will be following many others that come through Merritt with like  touring goals.

Today in history, August  3, 1958

The nuclear powered submarine USS Nautilus travels under the Arctic ice cap.

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Beard contest

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August 2, 2011

 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.

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Holiday

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August 1, 2011

HAPPY BC DAY

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The week in pictures 30/7/11

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July 30, 2011

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Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

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July 29, 2011

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…..

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Cultural Day

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July 28, 2011

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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Live theater

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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.

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Pioneer families to Merritt

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July 27, 2011

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.

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Happy One Hundred Merritt

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July 26, 2011

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.

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