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Merritt Morning Market 3406 - April 6
Merritt Morning Market 3406 - April 6
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1951 Garcia St., Merritt, BC 2037 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC 250-378-2155
INT’L DAY OF SPORT FOR DEV’T & PEACE — APRIL 6, 2020 #3406
News, opinion, community events since 1996! Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Tel: (250) 378-5717 Fax: (250) 378-2025 Email: market@uniserve.com
ACCEPTING PREthis
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On special ORDERS
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week FOR Winter tires required Dog park relocation SPACE FOR YOUR AD
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Drivers are reminded that winter tire Staff has found records from 1960
AND HAMS
regulations remain in place until April showing that the City purchased 25 par-
Come check us out! 30, 2020, on many highways to account cels for $4000 tagged for “sewage disposal
Come check us out! for early spring snowfall — such as the purposes”. While the ‘dog park relocation’
travel advisory late last week. continues to be the headline, along with
The ministry is following the advice its $140,000 price tag, perhaps it would be
and orders of the provincial health offi- better to talk about the real issue: ‘Public
cer and the federal government to keep Works yard expansion’ and the associated
British Columbians as safe as possible need/lack of need & the price tag for that.
painting Bathroom Bathroom & to use. It provides some detailed infor- Conayt Friendship Centre
CRISIS ABOUT COVID-19
gers on planes to &
2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC
Windows fixtures kitchen tile mation on the role of the City and other 250-378-5015 or
agencies within a pandemic and is com- 250-378-0071 Bring your family tree...
Newspapers going
Text/call Ken 604-679-1827 The BC Centre of Disease Control re- Let’s see how we are all related!
How to protect
flying out of Kelowna, Penticton, and
Kamloops airports were carrying pas- ‘online only’
sengers infected with COVID-19. The Merritt Herald, which announced
yourself BC is no longer responsible for direct- last week that it will go online-only as of
We encourage you to ly contacting passengers from domestic April 9, is not the only newspaper to stop
follow the same procedures as what is recommended flights who were seated near a confirmed printing their papers. The Oliver Chron-
during cold and flu season: case. Instead, that information is now icle and Osoyoos Times both suspended
• Stay home if you get sick and limit contact with others posted on the BCCDC website. their print versions. For now, says owner ➢ Carpentry ➢ Kitchen/Bathroom Tiling
➢ Laminate ➢ Painting/Staining
to keep from infecting them. Passengers in the ‘affected seats’ Aberdeen Publishing. ➢ Flooring ➢ Complete Yard Maintenance/
listed on the site have been exposed to Kamloops This Week will go down to one Clean up
• Wash hands regularly with soap and water. This is the
COVID-19 and should self-isolate and issue per week, from two. Other weekly/
single most effective way of reducing infection spread.
monitor for symptoms for 14 days fol- community newspapers around the prov-
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs lowing the flight. Other passengers are ince have issued requests for donations.
CUSTOM MUGS
MONDAY EDITION — APRIL 6, 2020 #3406 Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: market@uniserve.com
Specialists INC.
TRUCK util box, alum, 16”hx20”dx 59” 1940’S stl queen bd w/ headboard 378-2136
hse-sitting, exc refs, RCMP appr’d. Also offers. Rodney 315-2257 or text
avail. For housecleaning 378-7435 5 NEW steel rims to fit ¾ - 1ton Chev 99 YAMAHA WR400 dirt bike, grt
SPACE FOR RENT for small get to- 18x8. Text or call 315-3367 shape, runs lk new $2200obo 315-7525
gethers/birthday parties. $20 to $25 per 235/75RX15 m&s tire, for lt truck, very 16’ NASH travel trailer, exc cond., ev-
hour. Conayt Friendship Soc. 378-5107 gd tread $75 Joe 378-2676 erythng wrks $11,300 378-6915
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets 04 HONDA Pilot, 110k, grey. 94 Mazda 79 WILDERNESS travel trailer
Mondays at noon, Trinity United Church truck, 225k 378-4478 $600obo 315-0197
06 BLUE Nissan Titan SE 4 door pick 98 SKIDOO Bombardier 925cc triple, as
SPACE FOR YOUR AD
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
services
up, automatic, all wheel drive, gasoline is/nds tune-up $450 378-2646
WTD: reliable lawn maintenance, must fueled, complete with paint matched BREAK CONTROL for trailer or rv
have ride-on mower & weekwacker for canopy. US Speedo, alloy wheels, cruise $85 378-8140
a lrgr site 1-800-361-8111, 378-6331 w/ control, trailer hitch, a/c, gd cond $7500 17’ CEDAR strip canoe, very good cond MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
exper. & refs. Call Al 250-212-9868 to view . $900obo brand new oars. 14’ alum boat
PAINTING, fencing, roofing, looking 80 GMC 1/2-tn 4x4 shrtbx, grt shape, offers, w/ trailer $1200obo Harry 315-6109
for jobs 450-231-1611 89 1-tn dual tire, 454 gas, grt shape, 250 FULL-FACE motorbike helmet w/ blue-
JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscap- diesl wldr in bx, open to offrs. 06 Chrysler tooth, 1 beanie for motorbike w/ visor
ing(lawn care, hedging, pruning, garden- 300, exc shape, 216k, offerss 280-1250 $40ea 378-8823
ing), general labour. Licensed, equipped. for sale - pets / livestock SPRING SPECIAL 20 ft cedar strip
On Facebook. 250 280 7077 canoe with tandem trailer and 8hp ob
TC PAINTING inter. only, licensed & WTD: Female guppies 378-6289 value $4000 offers, 14 ft frontier fg ca-
insured 315-1644 LOOKING FOR cage for cockatiel noe square back refurbished $410 looks
DYNAMO DEB offering houseclean- 778-207-0334 sharp, Harvey 250-319-2101 Kamloops MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
Keep your sanity Playing M/W/F CMS gym 8:30-11:00am; Tues. 6:30-
LED
ing, yard work, dog-walking 280-9650 EASY TRAINER dog collar, used 02 24FT WESTWIND travel trailer,
CANCEL
SPRING CLEANING, & reg. house- twice, pd $160, sell $85 378-6027 exc. cond. $10,000. 315-9592
and perhaps even cleaning 378-4022 SIMCO roping saddle, gd cond, Front OLDER PSE Elite compound bow with 8:00pm Civic Center; and Thurs. 6:30-8:00pm CMS
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. & back cinches $550 Ron Summerfelt sights/quiver $130 378-5038 gym. Come for fun and exercise, drop-ins welcome.
enjoy your time in relative isolation. Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 250-755-6817 2WD 250cc quad, less then 200km driv-
CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd AWESOME CKC black lab for stud 378-5038 en. Except for some paint fade, exc cond. Demo paddles and instruction available.
• Maintain a routine: We all feel better, and function bet- chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- 55-GAL. Tank for reptiles w/ light & rns lk nw. $1000 firm. 936-9356
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 cover. 280-9433 RECUMBENT exercise bike $75. Jean
FMI call Gary (250) 280-0105 or Ayton (250) 378-5691
ter, when we follow a routine. End your workday at the DYNAMO DEB is back to do house- for sale - miscellaneous 378-2733
same time as usual and try to go to bed at your usual cleaning, cooking & personal shopping. JAYCO 19.8’ trvl trlr, qun bd, nw mat-
PLUM TREES for sale $10 & $15. 1502 tress, 3brnr range & ovn, pntry, micrwv,
280-9650
time as well. NICOLA VALLEY PAINTING, All Orme St. 378-4471 full bthrm, 100w solar panel on roof w/ SPACE FOR YOUR AD
interior painting services 10% off this CEMENT mixer $150 used 1x. Elect. regulator inside. LED lights through-
• Exercise: Exercise is a treatment for depression and winter, call Eric 250-315-5194 wheelchair lk nw $1000. 5 bundles grey out, power tongue, power awning. Cus- TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
anxiety. It doesn’t take much exercise to help your BUDGET BROS PAINTING + ashphalt shingles $100. Viles maple tom-mounted dry box. Reduced price to
coff. tbl $150 378-3488
Renos. Fully insured & family-owned. Se- $13,500. Call 315-9491 & come have a MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
brain stay mentally fit: 30 minutes of mild- to moder- nior discounts 25% off, 15 years experience, POLY PRO car cover, full size sedan look anytime.
ate-intensity exercise five days a week is enough. 100% customer satisfaction! Free estimate $25. Hamilton Beach slo cooker $20. HEALTHCARE Exer-Glide plus $25
call Dennis 378-6866 & Louis 778-877-5505 Black photo stand $15. Halemary65@ 378-2460
• Go outside: So long as you can keep your social dis- telus.net 378-6678
tance (at least 1m, although 2m is ideal), get outside to
SMALL ENGINE repair, tune-up, lawn-
mower blade sharpening & balancing. BLOW OUT on take home wine mak- 280-0493
2HP Mariner outboard motor, exc cond.
Talking to Kids
ing kits. $20/ $30 each. Come take a
walkg or bike, an effective way to aid stress reduction.
936-8083
look. 2865C Pooley Ave 250-378-6622
SOLOMON SNOWBOARD 150cm
HANDYMAN w/ small trailer available SOCLEAN CPAP machine, with 3 new with Morrow boots and JL bndngs, exc about COVID-19
• Schedule fun time in your day: Make sure you do for rubbish removal. Doug 378-7600 filters $150. 378-2458 cond.$150obo 280-3478 • Don’t be afraid to talk about it. Convey the facts and
NW HOME BUILDER offering serv. TONE TABLE organ, offers. Old Can- 10’ FIBREGLASS boat $150 315-8087 set an emotionally reassuring tone.
something you enjoy every single day. It will help your as prjct mgr + nw renovation projects. non elect. typewriter, offers. 378-3484 2HP Mariner motor $300 280-0493
brain to really relax and reset. Specialize in finish carpentry, flooring TREADMILL Pro-Form 520i exl. cnd. • Be age appropriate. Older kids can generally handle
tiling & laminate. free est. Call/text Ken 15-PC SET of heavy duty Stainless Steel $500. Free Spirit Compact Home Gym more detail than younger kids. Focus on answering their
• Learn how to be more mindful: Mindfulness is a life 604-679-1827, thomsonfamilydk@hot- pots & pans in great cond. $75 378-2458 $100. AB Lounge 2 $25. Vata Health Vi-
mail.com ACORN stairlift 378-6505 bration Machine $500. 378-5691 questions. Do your best to answer honestly and clearly,
skill and can be learned. INDIAN CUISINE/TIFFIN SERVICE LILAC HEDGE 7x20 feet. You need 25 FT. 50 amp. RV extension cord, hard-
in Merritt. $250 per month, 6 days a a bobcat to dig it, & must take all. 1st ly used. $100 378-9009
and it’s okay if you can’t answer everything. Encourage
• If in doubt, check it out: Be very careful where you get week. Call Harpreet Singh 604-720-1021 come, 1st gets. 250-378-2410 them to ask questions and share their perspective.
TC 300Win mag pro hunter w/ muzzle
your health information regarding COVID-19. Go to PIANO Lessons all ages welcome. MOBILITY scooter $250, gd cond., brk, 3x9 Burris scope, ammo brass dies, • Invite them to tell you anything they are hearing about
FMI 250-315-7314 $22/half hour smaller size, grt for women & inside
reputable sources, such as the Public Health Agency of PIANO lessons, violin lessons, theory house, turns easily, Shop-rider brand.
etc. $1250 378-4904
COVID-19 and express how they feel. Do limit expo-
Canada, your provincial medical officer or the World exams, $18/half hour. Cecilia 315-0022 Don 378-0934 for sale - tools/equipment
sure to social media and the news.
Health Organization. EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck & 2 SCOTTY 24” manual downriggers POULAN Wild Thing power saw, 40cc,
trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, plywood, with cables $150. 3000 watt Moiomas- 18” bar, new in carry case w/ all access. • Check yourself. Feeling anxious? Take some time to
sand, gravel, appl., housewares Greg 315- ter inverter (in box) $170. King Kooler $275 378-4904 calm down before trying to have a conversation or
7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, courteous service insulated tote 42”x34”x24” $50. Briggs JACK HAMMER, worth $3000, selling
Stratton Pacer fire pump with 50 ft hose
WOODY’S TREE services, pruning, re- with strainer (0 hrs) $360. 7’6”older $1000obo 450-231-1611 answer a child’s questions.
moval, hedges, anything to do with trees Achilles inflatable $295. Winchester TRUCK BOX util trlr $250 936-8271 • Focus on actions you can take. Emphasize safety
315-8087 Model 12 3” mag (ex shape). Parker PRESSURE washer pump $25 315-1447
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat Hale 243. offrs on all. 378-5038
precautions everyone can take to help keep themselves
2 NEVER-USED turban fans 12” w/
has fabric and sewing notions. 378-3734 6 NEW filters for Roomba 6e (Costco) base, pd $50ea. 9’4” white PVC pipe and others healthy: good hand hygiene, cough and
employment opportunity $15 378-2458 new $20. 2 12’4” ASB cell core pipe sneeze etiquette, social distancing and staying home if
$60/both 378-3484
MERRITT LEGION looking for p-t 4 WALKING plows $75 ea obo 378-1880 you aren’t feeling well.
bartender/serrver 378-5631 MOVING SALE: Twin Star elegant SML older 24” rototiller $50 378-2458
List your garage sale &/or get our listing mail-out MERRITT DESERT INN: Bartend- electric classic flame fireplace. gives a JOHN DEER lawn tractor dump cart • Stick to routine. Structured days with regular meal-
Email: market@uniserve.com ers, barmaids & servers for pub, cafe & wonderful ambience with real flame ap- $150. Porter Cable reciprocating saw times and bedtimes are an essential part of keeping
liquor store, etc. Job application & refer- pearance.!! Too large for my apt. 13.5” $75. Used roofing metal 25 pieces, 16’
ences req’d. Must have Serving It Right! deep, 42”wide, 37”high. Can deliver in long, snow guard & caps, $250 315-9984 kids happy and healthy. Ensure children have time for
SPACE FOR YOUR AD Apply in person, or make appt by calling Merritt area. $400obo. 250-674-3282
378-2254
SMALL TRAILER 8’6” from back to
COSTCO CARPET beautiful 8x10 hitch, box 5’10” long, gd for small car
exercise and fresh air as part of their routines.
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY soft shag in warm brown tones. Used $400 378-2370
– EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Conayt very little. $100 250-674-3282 SHOPMATE 1/2” reversible elect. Drill
• Keep talking. Let them know the lines of communica-
tion are going to be open and, as you learn more, you
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM Friendship Society – for a copy of job re- NW ELECT. acoustic handmade classic $10 378-1336
quirements/duties please email to: recep- Stagg guitar with built in tuner, comes TRAILER 9ft x 6ft, loading tailgate, nw will share the information with them
tion@conayt.com or call 250-378-5107 with Profile premium bag. $400. 250- pnt/spare tire, gd for quads & skidoos
childcare 674-3282 Can deliver in Merritt area. 378-4904 WINTER TIRES 235/75R/15 for and utility not included reference
4 GALLONS Restore Ddeck Start $5ea. 34’ COMBINATION ext. Cord/trouble Mazda 4X4 light truck. A Plus for required great location washer dryer
BABYSITTING COURSE certified 378-5165 light $25 378-1336 me if on Rims. I am in Merritt area. on site call or text 2936-8612
babysitting services avail. evenings & 4 WHL scooter $300 w/ chrgr 378-2275 27” WIDE Craftsman snowblower, lk 250-674-3282
wkends. Genuine, attentive, caring, help- LOOKNG for roommate, female, in
PARACORD bracelets, keychains, etc. nw, used only 3-4 times $1225, elect. for sale house/property country, bring your horse. 378-7435
ful, hardworking. Plenty of experience
with babies. Electra 280-3237 Various styles, colours, sizes. Check out Start. Joe 378-2676 2-BDRM Clapperton Manor apt $950
instagram account: grewolf _designs to RIGID 6” joiner, new condition, seldom MANUF’D home 14’x66’ 2-bdrm, incl ht/hot wtr, lndry in bsmt, no dogs,t
WILL MIND your children all day or see some examples. Or call 250 280 4004 used. $250 280-3478 1-bth w/ nw lam’d flrs, ready to
after school 378-0870 cats ok w/ refs. Randy 525-0144
ASHFORD traditional spinning wheel, LIKE NEW Craftsman 16” throat, scroll move in, fin. avail w/ dwnpayment 2-BDRM bsmnt, n/p, n/s, Mar 1
for sale - appliances gd condition, w/ bobbin, knitting knob- saw$125. Joe 378-8802 OAC #32 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000 378-6038, 778-639-0244
KIMCHI fridge, mdl Dimchae Depa by, fleece $200. Large antique pitcher & www.buyandsellmobilehomes. com
wanted/wanted to buy 2-BDRM house 1 block from down-
189D, nw cond. w/ manual in Eng. & basin, blue $60. Bernice 378-9678 FOR SALE by ownr. 3-bdrm 2 full + town Mar 1. 3-bdrm duplex nr
Korean, nw $2200 sell $800obo Harry FREE: 2 garbage cans full of rabbit ma- USED galvanized cladding or tin roofing 2 1/2 bth hse. 3100 sq ft Uppr Bnch, Bob’s Mini Mart Mar 1. 525-0240
315-6109 nure for garden. Dan 378-2136 sheets. 378-4191 or msg 315-7438 overlookng glf course. Lrg bck dck,
lndscpd. Randi (250) 819-7727 2-BDRM 1-bth bsmt ste, n/p, n/s no
LRG commercial coffee urns $50ea GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat 4 SUMMER tires P235x55x18. Archie parties, no laundry, util./internet incl
315-9984 has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric 378-6369 MBL w/ add. 4-bdrms & dn, 1 bth 2 $850 378-8188
5-ELEMENT smooth top elect range, gd from Katja’s Quilt Shoppe 378-3734 TRUCK PARTS for 96 F150 4x4 1/2- sndcks OAC 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000
www.buyandsellmobilehomes. com 1-BDRM Bsmt Suite, Mar 1, incl.
cond $300 280-0857 UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for ton 315-6641, 250-852-8302 heat, hydro/optic TV/cable/insuite
CHARCOAL Broil Master lame bbq w/ 8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 RIM TO FIT 10 Ford Ranger, bonus if MOBILE home, Kijiji 1420321806 laundry. $800/month suit. for 1 prsn
full prop. tank $75 378-4022 for 1 cup. Locally grown organic garlic, has a tire on it, needed for full size spare 315-2249 wrkng, student or senior. No parties,
PORT. a/c $125, used 1 season 378-5546 $10/lb. 378-4947 315-7365 08 WINFIELD 16’x80’ mbl home set Absolutley no smoking of any kind
for sale - furniture MOBILE HOME, rent to own 378-2275 up in MHP. Vry spacious, lk nw inside. ciagrettes, marijuana, or vaping in
OLDER washer, works gd 280-0857 3 bdrms,d 2 full bths, pntry, walk-in
NR NEW Maytag washer motor (single ROUND, oak kitchen table w/ 4 match- ATV, 4wd, automatic, decent shape, must home. 315-8253 for inquiries.
closet, SS appl., (only 7 mos old) from
built model $40 315-1447 ing chairs. 1 extra leaf. Opens up to sit 12 have papers 315-7771 City Furniture, w/ extended 5-yr warr.. 2-BDRM bsmt ste $800, gas/hydro/
SMALL powerhead for Electrolux vacu- people. $150obo 378-3988 FREE Used fence boards, unpainted or $149,900, neg 604-814-1060. cable/intrnt incl., n/p, n/s 378-2591
um cleaner378-2136 DINNER table w/leaf $50obo 2 wood unstained 6’ tall x 5 to 6 inches wide by DOUBLE CITY LOT in rural-type 1-BDRM bsmt ste, shared kitch./
18 CF upright freezer $250 frost-free chairs $25ea, great shape 378-3990 1 inch thick. We are on the highway just bth,, util/cbl incl 778-869-3141
before the land fill. 378-3748 neighbrhd, nr school, parks & Cold-
525-0043 QU SIZE mattress $50 280-0857 water River walk. Ready to build on. ROOM for rent immed., kitchen
PORT. dshwshr GE, A1 cond. $500. ROUND OAK table on pedestal, 2 leafs UPPER kitchen cupboards, reas .as pos- Prop. Guys #10822 280-1017 privilegeslaundry/wifi, n/s, n/p, n/
Louis 604-825-1942 sible 378-0064 alcohol, n/drugs $600 315-5951
incl. 4 chairs $125 378-6683 350 OR 400 motor to fit 78 Firebird, for rent 3-BDRM house upstairs, nr Cntrl
for sale - automotive SECTIONAL couch, ends recline, de- must be running cond 280-0543 2-BDRM grnd lvl ste, nw pnt/ crpt, School, immed. $1500 525-0240
SET 4 16” rims 7-bolt for Ford $100 cent con., green. $65 Trish 315-5373 ROOF TRUSSES: 24’ with 4:12 pitch, hot wtr ht, util incl., n/p, priv. prkng, FURN’D RM, priv. bth, ht/lt/cbl
280-0543 2 SINGLE bed rails with casters $20 need 12 or 13 378-7505 immed. 378-2047 1601 Bann St. incl., shared ktchn, n/s, n/parties,
4 ALUM rims, hubcaps & new brk rotor 96- each 315-9491 HUB CAPS for 81 Chev Scottsdale C-10 RM for rent, refs a must 315-3290 must be wrkng 378-9607 refs req’d
97 Lincoln Twncar $125/all Judy 378-2879 HIGHBOY dresser $25 936-8271 truck 778-288-4095 3-BDRM main level $1400 cable 1-BDRM ste, furn’d, util incl 378-6899