From the Archives - 22nd May 2025

Today, May 22nd, is National Solitaire Day. Solitaire refers to  a card game played by one person. The word solitaire comes from the Latin word “solitarius,” meaning “alone” or “isolated”. There are many variations of this one-player game.

This deck of cards is one of the many in the Museum collection.

Sims Implement Company was founded by Ray Sims in 1950. He was later joined in the business by his two sons Harold and John. The company served the community for forty-eight years, employing many local residents. Sims Implement operated on the principles set forth by founder Ray Sims: ” Give Good Service – Treat People Fairly – Support the Local Community and Projects”.

Grab your deck of cards and play a game of solitaire.

Ray Sims’ Implement Company

(as written for Bonners Ferry Herald - From the Archives)


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