To the seasons of life
A fellowship of history and wonder.
Railways are celebrated all around the world! Today is national railway day in Azerbaijan. You knew that!
The book Spy catcher survives UK government attempt to squash.
Its good that it is friday….
The winner of the Merritt Library 1000 dollar draw was a child; Ms Latremouille won the draw and an adult Louise Brown won the 100 dollar prize based on content.
Today in History: December 6th 2008
The Greek riots break out resulting in the police killing of a 15 year old boy.
A patrol car used by the RCMP
Photo KDG
Dean Morrison has been unaccounted for since October 22. Dean in his forties , a father of 3 was involved in the campaign leading to the defeat of incumbent MLA Harry Lali in the last provincial election as a campaign worker. Was a former editor of the local newspaper and recently employed at the Stump Lake Ranch. A source says that the RCMP have finished the investigation without leads to where or what state he is in.
His family has a history of going missing and his mother is reported by the Kamloops daily news as feeling that he is still alive.
Today in history: November 15th 1889
Brazil becomes a republic.
Have a great weekend.
Halloween came and went last evening we had a
bout 20 people in the center of town and we noticed lots of cars taking kids to homes of people they knew and trusted.
Fire works seemed briefer then other years . KDG
Today in history: November 1 1956
A coal mine disaster in Spring Hills Nova Scotia kills 39 miners, 88 are rescued.
Its good that it is friday….
The Merritt Desert Inn was charging $2.09 for a cup of coffee during the short lived HST regime in BC. There was a backlash as restaurants were on a level playing field with the value added tax. The tax is gone and the PST took its place and is not charged on restaurant meals. This morning a coffee cost $2:15 with 10 cents in for the federal value added tax the GST,
Today in history: July 26, 2005
Mumbai India gets 40 inchs of rain in 24 hours stopping the city for 2 days.
Its good that it is friday….
Car show the local classic car bunch are having a show Sunday June 28th at central park, ( next to the ball parks and police station on Voght Street. There is a strong club here for the size of the community including the local building inspector who was involved in the Mission raceway project years ago.
Today in History: June 14,1967
The Peoples Republic of China tests its first Hydrogen Bomb.
Its good that it is friday….
Today in History: April 26 ,1994
South Africa holds its first multi racial elections.
yes
A weekend workshop for Yoga is going on this weekend. A Chakra Yoga workshop says that it involves personal discovery. The work shop is 30 kilometers west of Merritt off hyway 8 ,5320 Mannning Creek road.
Info: scottandcarol@ymail.com
Today in History: April 5, 1975
The Peoples Republic of China has its April 5th movement start that leads to the Tiananmen incident.
Jean a retired teacher that now is branded as an artist has published a book. Jeans Secret Art Talent Exposed is available at the local public library under her copyright.
The book self published is said to be available to her select friends.
Today in History: January 28,1915
The US Congress creates the United States Coast Guard.
Its good that it is friday….
Today in History: January 4th 1878
Sofia is emancipated from Ottoman rule.
1903:Topsy a man killing elephant is eletrocuted on film by Thomas Edison
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
percypaschal
The Proprietor Review 