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Merritt Morning Market 3509 - December 21
Merritt Morning Market 3509 - December 21
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The 5th Christmas story by Covid Christmas party parade SENIORS’ DAY
Saturday, a grassroots Christmas parade drove all around town, organized by Deb
Merritt author Tancsa — the Christmas version of the birthday parades she organized this covid Thursday 1-7pm
Bon nie Cowan
BONNIE COWAN summer. Forty-one decorated cars left CMS at 6pm — including an ambulance & po- Food & drink specials
lice car — and drove an extensive route to try to hit each neighbourhood as well as the
For children & adults. seniors care homes. Thanks to everyone who participated & to Deb for organizing. 2350 Voght St., Merritt • 250 378-2254
Available now at “I loved the Christmas parade. It was a brilliant plan to drive around, make a lot
Vicki’s Petals & Plants, of noise and bring some cheer to what has been a year of isolation and loss. So here’s
TWICE UPON
AS Black’s Pharmacy, to a brighter and kinder 2021,” wrote Ginny Prowal. new book release
Available
A CHRISTM
and Pet Value Photos from facebook: Left - Amanda Lamothe, Centre & Right - Diane Clark
Winter/snow warning
• Fresh orange cranberry sauce (Jan 1st, Fri) regular service.
• Christmas trifle for dessert ‘Indian Road Trip’
$17.95 Winter is on its way, again (though this The Whistler Film Festival is stream- Written by Scarlett Bloom
and Jeff Bloom
is what we expect in December!) The fore- ing Indian Road Trip, and it will be avail- Illustrations by
Lakeshore Creations (Jill Fitzer & Lori Desy)
Photography by Kerry Bloom
cast for today is for 10-20cm of snow. The able until the end of the month.
next couple weeks it’s seasonal temps at The film was shot last year in and
night (-5 to -9°C) and hovering around 0 around Glimpse Lake, Merritt, Low- Local orders, free delivery or curb side pick
& below during the day. White Christmas? er Nicola and Quilchena. It is a “com-
Solstice conjunction
up, phone 250-378-9170
ic tall-tale about two Indigenous con
artists, forced to drive a cranky elder Online orders www.jeffbloombooks.com
Today, Jupiter and Saturn will meet across the reserve so she can make peace
in a “great conjunction,” the closest they with her dying sister”, in the genre of
could be seen in the sky together for Dance Me Outside and Smoke Signals.
nearly 800 years. https://whistlerfilmfestival.com/films/ MMMARKET
From downtown Merritt, the 2 plan- film/?id=5f8b79456ff05700233d9bea”
dunlopdelivery@gmail.com
ets have been seen for the past week or HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Murray Church fundraising challenge
Dispatch: so in the southern sky, until they set be- A donor has issued a challenge to
250.280.3902 hind the Coutlee Plateau. raise the remaining $15,000 with a
An astronomical conjunction occurs matching donation for the historic Mur- Last issue before Christmas:
when it appears on Earth that 2 heaven- ray Church re-building project. The
ly bodies pass or meet each other. This timeline is January 11, the 2nd anniver- Monday, December 21
one is considered “great,” because it is an sary of the loss of the historic church by
encounter between our solar system’s 2 First issue after the New Year:
arson. Donations can be made by mail-
largest planets. Of course, the planets are
SPACE FOR YOUR AD never actually close at all. During their
ing a cheque, payable to Murray Church Wednesday, January 6
Project, box 175, Merritt BC V1K 1B8. Or
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 encounter today, they will still be sepa- make a deposit in the Murray Church
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM rated by more than 730 million kms. Project account at any branch of CIBC. MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
I told my daughter, “Did you know that humans eat more bananas than monkeys?” She New Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30-11:00am
rolled her eyes at me, but I persevered. “It’s true!” “When was the last time you ate a mon- Hours Merritt Civic Center
CUSTOM MUGS
MONDAY EDITION — DECEMBER 21, 2020 #3509 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.
12V 100,000 candle power Lucas driving FRENCH prov. end table $35. Victorian
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 PIANO LESSONS/ violin lessons $20 250-641-7241
per half hour. Music Maestro Club also 26” ENGLISH girth for mini/pony, LIKE NEW Panasonic answering ma-
avail. for ages 8-12. Cecilia phone/text $30 Mini headstall with snaffle, $50. chine with bluetooth, includes 5 handsets
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM 315-0022 with a belt clips. batteries are excellent
Draft-size English saddle w/ stirrups &
EXPER’D dog sitter avail. w/ lrge, fncd leathers, $250, and nw bridle w/ snaffle condition. $70obo 378-5004
yard and lots of TLC. Text 604-817-8670 & plaited reins, $150. Nylon horse hal- TECHNICS electric keyboard -$200
PAINTING SERVICES, drywall repair, ters, $10 ea. Lrge, sturdy dog harness, - paid $5,000 originally - for more info
interior and exterior painting, 315-5194 $20 378-2410 call 525-1166
DR1VEWAY ASHPHALT paving, low for sale - recreational
for sale - miscellaneous
pricing now! Spring & summer. 315- YAMAHA V-Max 600 snowmobile
6105 for free driveway quote BETTY BOOP purse & matching wallet $1600obo 378-6915
HOUSEKEEPING 378-4022 $40, great shape 525-0447
O/B motor, 4hp, Yamaha Mariner, hrdly
WTD: reliable lawn maintenance, must 2 DRUMS $45ea 280-3944 used, 2-cycle, w/ operating manual $360
Complete renovation services have ride-on mower & weekwacker for ELECTRIC Blanket ,Queen Size w/ 378-4572
a lrgr site 1-800-361-8111, 378-6331 w/ dual controls. $80obo 378-7041 8” ESKIMO ice auger, 43cc $300.
gift certificate
exper. & refs. FULL SIZE foozball table $100obo. 315-9221
Local contractor/carpenter available for any PAINTING, fencing, roofing, looking Huge collection Natl. Geographic, pris- PRECOR 225 Elliptical $2020 or best
renovation work you need done: for jobs 450-231-1611 tine condition, all in cases, best offer. offer. like new 378-2801
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. 378-6915 95 POLARIS XLT 600 snowmobile,
Flooring Kitchen Doors Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 4’ Christmas tree. Have several strings of 136x2 track, gd cold $700obo 378-1358
CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd indoor lights to decorate it Some decora- INVERSION table (gym) in A1 condi-
Drywall & cabinets Trim work chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- tions included. $30 250-572-3329 tion. Pd $448, asking $320obo 378-6651
painting Bathroom Bathroom & dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 TV WALL MOUNT for large tv, lk
FREE: Coleman sport-lite gas lantern.
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck brand new $95obo 378-4691 Call 250-378-9009
Windows fixtures kitchen tile & trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, LARGE LOT of Lionel electric trains. HEAD skis (with bindings no poles) size
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares $1600 250-808-3579 or totallytuned@ 149, used condition. $40obo. 378-4177
All work guaranteed, reasonable rates, reliable Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, shaw.ca
courteous service NEW carpets/rugs. Many household 08 SKIDOO TUNDRA 300, in good
References available upon request WOODY’S TREE services, pruning, re- items. 778-639-0052
shape $2500obo 378-5379
moval, hedges, anything to do with trees RUBBERMAID trunk full of denim NORDICTRACK C990 treadmill. gd
Text/call Ken 250-315-6105 strips for quilting, horse blankets, etc. cond. incl. manual. $1000. 378-5790
(250) 378-5575
315-8087
THULE boat rack for full size truck
thomsonfamilydk@hotmail.com
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GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat $20 for denim 378-2889 2052B Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5575
has fabric and sewing notions. 378-3734 HAVE 10’X15’ LOCKER of household $725obo 378-4691
employment opportunity furniture. What am I offered, or will sell LOCKING roof rack by Thule, for skis,
individual pieces 315-4566 fit Sonata, $150. 378-2410
WHITE BEAR DAYCARE requires a 7’ XMAS tree, exc cond., pd $300, sell 22 SHORT ammunition 2850 rounds
missvickispetalsandplants@gmail.com
full time fun, energetic, reliable ECE/As- $50 315-1776 $200. Tasco 3-9 power rifle scope with
sistant Criminal record check and first weaver rings, exc. shape $135. avail. in
aid required. Class 4 license is an asset FREE iris tubulars. Jo 315-4511 U dig Ashcroft, can text pis. Bob 250-689-7217
required please send resume to white- WOOL & multicolor looms. Bernat mess/txt
Baby Blanket Wool (6) 10.5 oz diff. col- ORIG. 1960s 5-spd bike w/ whitewall
This certificate entitles
beardaycare@shaw.ca
5-TON DRIVERwanted, night work, ors $5ea. Bernat Happy wool (1) $2. 1 tires, chrome wheels recently serviced,
class 5 req, based in Merritt. Call John Offray tulle blue $2. 1 set of (5) knitting ready to ride. $200 378-3721
250-570-2988 looms $12. 1 set # 10 knitting needle $2.
childcare 1 set crochet needles $4. 250-572-3329 for sale - tools/equipment
PARACORD bracelets, keychain, lan-
AVAILABLE for childcare $20/hr 378- yards etc. All handmade in Merritt. 280- 20LB sledge hammer, new $25. Joe
2254, rm 208 378-2676
4004 or instagram at grewolf _designs
BABYSITTING COURSE certified 2 BAGS Extra Foods composted manure FORCE 12 x 36 metal lathe $2000
babysitting services avail. evenings & $2.50 ea. Or both for $5 250-572-3329 378-5140
To recieve
wkends. Genuine, attentive, caring, help- 10 FT. satellite dish, dismantled and GRINDING wheels $10ea. Compound
ful, hardworking. Plenty of experience ready for hauling, excellent for advertis- mitre saw $75. Utility trailer made from
with babies. Electra 280-3237 truck box. $200 378-5140
ing or paint a mural on it. Good for ranch DEWALT elect. 3/8” drill hardly used.
for sale - appliances advertising. 250. 250-319-2101 Mikita 7.25” elect. circular saw, hardly
MAGIC BULLET 17 piece set, never LARGE Russian red garlic $10/lb 280- used $75 378-3721
used in original box $40 378-2801 1251, 2509 Aberdeen Rd 709 BACKHOE attach. for Bobcat.
MICROWAVE $25 280-0779 HOSPITAL bed, adjustable, gd cond must sell. 2 buckets, barely used though
WHITE fridge 32”, black flat-top stove, $300 378-7595 significant surface rust. Orig. user SPACE FOR YOUR AD
GC both gd cond $150/both 587-340-5322
NEW Microwave. Toaster oven. Noma 378-2275 Authorized by - signature
JANOME sewing mach. $1000 banged it up a few times & decided to
sell (cosmetic damage will not affect
oil filled heater. Heat dish. Fan. 778- GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat operation). Current owner used it oc-
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
639-0052 has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric casionally w/o any problems. All orig. MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
SMALL Danby deep freeze, exc. work- from Katja’s Quilt Shoppe 378-3734 hoses & fittings still in place, gears
ing cond. $150. avail. in Ashcroft, can UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for & cylinders in pristine cond. due to
text pictures. Bob 250-689-7217 mess/txt 8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 vry limited use. Bucket seat nds some
wrk, easy to fix. Pd $3500 US$. Ben
VITA MACHINE in good condition for 1 cup. Locally grown organic garlic, 378-0500
$400 378-5140 $10/lb. 378-4947
20X25 used green tarp $200. 280-0569
for sale - automotive
4 LT245/75R16 m&s Michelins, 80%
for sale - furniture
COMFORTABLE reclining chair. Pink
HVY duty Campbell Hausfeld pneumat-
ic nailer/stapler. barely used. mint cond.
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tread $350obo 280-0543 pattern. $100obo. 378-9663 1-1/4” brad nailer; 2-1/2” finish nailer;
CANOPY for shrtbx $300 Don 378-8104 WHITE cabinet with 4 shelves – 5’1” x Narrow crown stapler; Framing nailer.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
30” wide 378-5225 Ben 378-0500
4 14” SNOW TIRES 280-3944
ANTIQUE buffet & hutch $80. Multi-
REDUCED TO SELL $9,500 12 Mer- ple dressers $25 each. Shelving $10ea KUBOTA tractor w/ tiller 280-9433
cedes GLK 350 SUV, exc. running cond.. 280-0543 BELL & GOSSETT 1/4 hp 115 volt air
compressor, $70. for tires, tools, paint
no mechanical issues. Dble moon roof.
Blk exterior. Duel climate cntrl, fully COSTCO table with folding legs 72” x etc. 280-0569 Last issue before Christmas:
loaded w/ tan heated power leather seats, 30”. Asking $20 378-9663 INDOOR Infrared Heater with remote &
A/C, PW Windows /Locks, lift gate. COUCH 6’10”x3’ wide, lt brown/tan instructions $25 280-0779
Spent over $3500 on nw all seas. tires & w/ blk accents, full cushion top & bot- wanted/wanted to buy
Monday, December 21
wheels, Alternater, tune up, oil and filter, tom, very comfortable, mint condition
wipers.136000 miles. To view drive by $600obo 936-8474 grt Xmas gift CARD TABLE folding 315-7875 First issue after the New Year:
2202 Garcia St across from arena. 604- FREE: Clean Lazy Boy recliner, nds 3 LITTLE GIRLS on a farm looking for
704-4445 a little repair otherwise exc cond. a rabbit, to be a companion for another,
ALL alum. tool box, running boards (1 378-8140 gd home 378-7435 Wednesday, January 6
damaged) & boat rack, were on F150 su- FREE: 1 leather recliner sofa, 1 leath- 24” ELECT. Stove. Shop tools, a vari-
per cab 2010 $450 378-4572 er fold-down sofa, 1 double size spring ety. Don 315-7820 RANCHER in Merritt, 1400sf, 1-BDRM bsmt ste, shared kitch./
4 16” RIMS & tires, m&s w/ snowflake mattress, 1 queen size foam mat- PICK UP truck load of cow or horse ma- updated 3-bed/1-bath home, large bth,, util/cbl incl 778-869-3141
rating, from 00 Dodge Ram 1500 Pick-up tress.378-2874 nure Paul 378-2337 wired shop, tons of parking. Nr
$725, brand new cond. 378-4691 WING BACK recliner exc cond $179. SMALL insulated shed or rabbit hutch WTD: 2-bdrm, cat friendly rental
Wing back chair (forest green) exc. stores/parks/schools. Covered pa- for Sept. harleymumm@gmail.com
98 FORD WINDSTAR mini van, seats 378-2410 tio, 8x10 garden shed. See kijiji
7, gd cond. gd all-seas.tires, runs well cond. $125. avail. in Ashcroft, can text ORIG. rims for 81 Chev truck Tom 778- RM to rnt, shared, everything incl.
pics. Bob 250-689-7217 mess/txt #1540391125 for photos & details some meals 280-2211 must like cats
$500obo 378-6460 288-4095 250-299-9892 Garcia/Clapptn area.
2012 FORD F150 5l, quad cab, v8, tow ANTIQUES: c. 1920s walnut corner RECORDS, hockey cards, hunting 2-BDRM bsmt 315-5592, 315-2366,
pckg, short box, low mil. 162k, 13k/ltr, cabinet, exc cond $299. Antigue school knives Tom 778-288-4095 DBL BUILDING LOT Collett- nr Save On Foods, Central Schl
gd cold $17,500 250-488-3006 desk c. 1900 $45. 1920’s 4-drawer chest ville, not in subdivision. Prop. Guys ROOMMATE WTD: Wrkng male
OLD LANDSCAPE paintings, free or #10822 $99,900 280-1017
ONE ONLY 205/60 X 15 new summer w/ mirror $225. Pair of antique side cheap for craft projects. 280-1017 in 3 bdrm mbl home, nice priv. yrd,
tire $60. Joe 378-2676 chairs both refinished $45ea. Antique for rent $600 util incl. text 280-9799
double drop-leaf kitchen table $175. ROAD-WRTHY util. trlr for dumps 30’X60’ building metal cladding.
97 CHEV Tahoe 4x4 $1500, nds exhaust Antique coffee table single pedestal $75. runs 378-0993, text 604-302-6232 EXECUTIVE, furnished bachelor
work Jesse 378-8883 200 amp service. Nat. gas ht,
avail. in Ashcroft, can text pics. Bob 250- for sale house/property suite. Single, mature adult. n/p, n/s, incl. office & wshrm. 604-364-3410
98 DODGE Ram 4x4 $3000. 99 Chrys- 689-7217 mess/txt util. incl. $1000. Jan 1 378-5580
ler Intrepid, runs gd $500 315-3739 GLASS round coffee table with metal YOU NEED A HOME? Manufac- BARN BLDG. 45’x90’. 4050sq
ROOM FOR RENT Diamond Vale ft. Drs 20’x14’h. & 14’x14’ h. 30’
SET OF 4 P195/70R14 4-bolt tires base. Brand nw twin size smart foam tured home, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, Call $630 incl hydro. 778-539-6575
$300. 778-838-3114, 604-655-6301 mattress. 3 solid wood dining chairs. to view 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000 clng. + man dr. Water & elect 604-
ROOM FOR RENT Dec 1, kitchen, 364-3410
07 MERCEDES 350ML, wht/beige in- 4 brnd new full upholstered dining www.buyandsellmobilehomes. com
terior, snow tires w/ rims, v6 auto, offers. chairs. King size mattress in great TOP QUAL. Moduline modular home, laundry prove. Incl. tv/wifi/netflix, ROOM FOR RNT for adult student
378-7995 util, parking, linen & kitch. Utensils going to NVIT. Adult student, n/s, n/
cond. Beautiful branded fabric sofa exc cond. 2008, 2x6 walls, thermal wn- supplied, n/s, 315-5767
4 GD WinterQuest Winter Tires, 205/55 with custom built queen size bed in it. dws, super nice! 315-6105 drnkng, n/p Colleen 936-8763
R 16, Approx: 60% tread. Fit 2016 Toyo- White wardrobe dresser. Solid wood TO BE MOVED: small 10x40 1986 mbl 2-BDRM apt $1000 + util. 315-2366 2-BDRM fully furnished, util incl,
ta Corolla, Toyota rims included $50/tire TV stand on wheels. Computer desk. home, 2 bdrms, gas htr, w/d, f/s. 1986 RM for rent, refs a must 315-3290 free prkng, out-of-town wrkrs only,
John 250-320-5149 778-639-0052 CSA approved $2000 315-7611 3-BDRM, n/p, n/s, 778-639-0244 rnt reduct. for wrk 778-679-2044
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