Mrs. Ingrid Rüütel this morning visited the Boarding House of Merivälja and the Church of Jõelähtme. The President and the First Lady further visited the Visitors' Centre and Museum of the Rebala Heritage Reserve.
The President of the Republic next travelled to the Village of Valkla, where he attended a ceremony on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the reopening of the local monument to the War of Independence, laid a wreath at the memorial stone and talked with local people.
In the morning, President Rüütel also visited the Joint Stock Company Balti Spoon, which is the biggest employer in the Rural Municipality of Kuusalu. Mrs. Rüütel visited the Village Hall of Kuusalu, where she met with representatives of local cultural societies.
Thereafter, the President of the Republic and the First Lady at the Kolga Manor met with the Board of Harjumaa's Association of Local Governments. The meeting addressed the administrative and educational reforms, and noted that the state should have more trust in local governments. President Rüütel said that he had been glad to see in Harjumaa so beautiful villages and competitive enterprises using modern technologies.
In conclusion of their visit to Harjumaa, the President and Mrs. Ingrid Rüütel will visit the Kruusimäe Farm, the farm of painter Ave Nahkur and the Kivi Tourist Farm.
Public Relations Unit of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, August 11, 2004
