This call was a chlorine spill at the local pool, the responders seem to take every call serious as seen that they are in full gear to check out the spill.
Today in History, May 17 1775:
US bans trade with Canada for the Revolutionary War.
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Plant sale and exchange at the Baillie house today, good luck
gold fish
Fish ponds are becoming popular here and with plants and other rock work attractive. No word on whether it adds to the resale value of homes. Its common for swimming pools to take away from the resale value of homes. However a cooling fish pond, with mosquito larve eating gold-fish/koi make for a pleasant yard. If you build one you can place a pump with a waterfall that muffels traffic noise especially if you plan it to a back bedroom window , some say the sound of running water is soothing .
Today in History, May 14 1973
Sky Lab US Space Station launched.
We all cast a long shadow.
We all cast a long shadow when involved with community and each other.
Go Habs go!
Today in History, May 13th 1984:
Johnny Carson’s last tonite show….
- Local rodeo grounds Merritt BC, and fall fair building image.
International rodeo coming here May long weekend ,a publicly advertised event exclusive to First Nations, an official says up about to three thousand spectators a day.The four-day event for perhaps 700 competitors (600 confirmed) for the “Richest Indian Rodeo” purses.
Today in History, May 12 1965:
West Germany and Israel establish diplomatic relations.
The cat in the hat stopped by to help with literacy concerns in Merritt.
Today in History, May 11 2005:
170 nations unconditionally extend nuclear non proliferation treaty.
May 7 th 2010, apple blossum
This tree as of yesterday in full bloom. The day of the Vancouver Sun Run,bears a small tight fruit the Robins are sometimes in masses late in the year eating them from the ground. Picture May 7th, 2010
Today in history, May 10th 70 AD
Titus son of Vespasian starts a siege of Jerusalem
Happy Mothers Day……
This picture from last year shows the pleasant summer time downtown we seem to be getting this 2 days a week now.
Today in history May 7 2008:
Dimitry Medvedev sworn in as Russian Federation President.
The Victoria Day, before WW 1 must have been something !
Today in History, May 6th 1816
The American Bible Society founded. New York
The tea sold out both sittings, however chicks and hens in shoes and boots available in the booth.
Today in History, May 5 1961:
Alan Shepard first American in space , 15 minutes.
more preowned
Quilchena Avenue sports a couple of preowned stores. Some good stuff from the owners network in Vancouver…
Today in history, May 4 1998:
Unibomber gets 30 years Federal time.
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