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East coast bound

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.

Beard contest

 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.

Holiday

HAPPY BC DAY

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The week in pictures 30/7/11

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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…..

Cultural Day

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.

Live theater

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.

Pioneer families to Merritt

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.

Happy One Hundred Merritt

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.

Swim master

Along with your regular admission to the public pool, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, an instructor is there to help with strokes and style . A source at the pool says that the adult admission is $4.48 with tax included. The pool is on Mamette Ave , next to the arena.

Today in history, July 25 1978

Louise Brown worlds first test tube baby born,

The week in pictures 23/7/11

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Music in the City

Art Pruce entertained in spirit square here last evening. The music sponsored by 16 local business and organizations goes from 6PM to 8PM Thursdays during the summer. Some at the square some at the band shell in Rotary park. Admission is free.

Art produced an album in 2005 and committed last evening to start another next fall. He has had a number of nominations by peers for music excellence. Comments on last nights performance were in the mellow , mood range part of his repertoire include the Beetles.

He didn’t look that old and he makes his home in Kamloops, and originally from Ontario Canada.

Today in history,July 22, 1954

Pierre LeBeau Canadian Actor is born