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Merritt Morning Market 3601 - August 20
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1951 Garcia St., Merritt, BC 2037 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC 250-378-2155
Stain Glass
have helped put out fires, including multiple vehicle fires. Recently, approx. 80 work-
SENIORS’ DAY Thursday 1-7pm ers from an Expansion Project crew jumped in to help when a fire broke out in the
Hope area. Employees, contractors and general construction contractors continue to
Food & drink specials be available when BC Wildfire Service or Emergency Mgt BC needs assistance.
by Almerina Rizzardo
2350 Voght St., Merritt • 250 378-2254
COVID outbreak at Quilchena street • STAIN GLASS
Community
Yesterday, as of 12noon, the evacua-
tion order for Logan Lake was rescinded,
2052B Quilchena Ave. (250) 378-5575
250-378-5575 downgraded to an evacuation alert, al- Baptist Church services cancelled WE WILL NOT BE PUBLISHING
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lowing residents to return to their homes.
The municipality said “the treat of wild-
The Merritt Baptist Church will be
cancelling services on Sunday, until the
MAKE YOUR PLACE FIRE SAFE fire still exists in the District of Logan fire danger has passed. The congregation
AUG. 27, 30 & SEPT. 1
Don't wait for the fire to be coming over the hill, do it now! Lake area. You are still in a high-risk area will be notified when services resume. DEADLINE FOR THAT WEEKEND GARAGE
Clean up all the fine fuels NOW. For advise as to what to with a very active wildfire.” Dancely! SALES IS TUES AUG 24 FOR PUBLICATION
do, call Ed Hendricks 250-378-9553 for free advice. Thoughts from outside the box: Love To Dance Academy is launch- ON WED AUG 25
Bread and circuses
ing a brand new dance program called
Dancely, dedicated to young dancers,
NVCAC
NVCAC The Ancient Roman rulers, so to main- aged 5-8 yrs old, to get them moving,
tain power and control over the Roman shaking, and most importantly, having
DiscoverYour
Discover Your PassionPassion people, employed a strategy known
as“bread and circuses”.
fun! Program features original music
from the award-winning songwriters at
SummerArts
Summer Arts Programming
Programming at the at the
Nicola Valley Arts Centre
The term “bread” refers to the tactic Disney, Netflix and Marvel. FMI: 250 936 Merritt Real Estate Services
Nicola Valley Arts Centre
of deprivation. If a person is constantly 9011 or Ltdadance@gmail.com.
thinking about or working toward se- Grasslands Homesteaders 4-H club
Paper Quilling for Adult Beginners
FOR RENT
Paperthe
Learn Quilling for Adult
fundamentals of this Beginners
intricate art form to create stunning designs. Participants will be guided step by step to learn how to coil, glue, and shape
nature
Learn step by step the process of making bath bombs
Adventures in Paper Quilling for Ages 7-11
needs, he or she will not have the men- club of Merritt is looking for new lead-
Using only a few supplies and imagination, participants will learn the basics of paper quilling to create and fill playful shapes and images. No
tal energy or desire to challenge those ers to volunteer in helping this great
experience needed for this fun craft that definitely has that “wow” factor-so let’s get rolling! (Paper-rolling, that is !)
Macrame for Ages 10-15
Maximum 6 participants | Instructed by Amanda Pryzner-Dunn | When? Saturday, July 10th, 10:30 AM-noon | Cost? $25 (includes supplies)
Want to make your own Macrame wall hanging ? We will demonstrate the basic knots to create your very own macrame masterpiece.
will be doing art and science in this workshop and taking who rule, thus making he or she easier to little club move forward into their new
2 BDROOM ground floor suite.. $1000 + util.
Macrame
Maximum for Ages 10-15
6 participants | Instructed by Madeleine Barnes | When? Wednesday, July 14, 10:30 AM-noon | Cost? $25 (includes supplies)
Want to make
Mandalas your10-15
for Ages own Macrame wall hanging ? We will demonstrate the basic knots to create your very own macrame masterpiece.
control. Under this hardship, a person is season. There are several opportunities
2 BEDROOM house . . . . . . . $1100 + utilities
Maximum 6 participants | Instructed by Kathleen Kinasewich | When? Wednesday, July 21, 10:30 AM-noon | Cost? $25 (includes supplies)
Mandalas for Ages 10-15
Just Jeans
Explore forart
the Ages 10-15
of the Mandala, a geometric design that holds symbolic and meditative meaning in a vibrant colourful style.
Maximum 6 participants | Instructed by Sarah Desrosiers also less likely to think about ideas and in several animal husbandry categories
Have fun painting,
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6 participants and embellishing
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by Kathleen fave pair of jeans, skirt or
| When? jacket into a one
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Maximum 6 participants | Instructed by Mischelle Pierce and Kelly Reid | When? Wednesday, July 28, 10:30 AM-noon | Cost? $25
| Art.
Cost? $25 (includes supplies)
actions able to improve their existence as and more. FMI 250-378-0242. 1 BEDROOM upper floor suite. . . $975 + util.
Just Jeans for Ages 10-15
| When? Friday, August 20, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM | Cost? $25
Puppet Building for Ages 7-11
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Wednesday, July 28, 10:30 AM-noon | Cost? $25
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The term “circuses” denotes amuse- The Council meeting on August 24th
Bring a white or light coloured t-shirt. You’ll twist and tie it, and dye it in a variety of colours. We’ll supply the dyes, elastics, and fabric squares to test.
create a unique puppet using imagination and common, everyday items. Let the show begin!
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Negotiable
Maximum 6 participants | Instructed by Jano Howarth | When? Wednesday, August 11, 10:30 AM-noon | Cost? $25
ments and entertainment. If a person’s has been cancelled due to the Evacuation
Chalk Pastel Art for Children
Tie-Dye for Ages 7-11
Messy but wonderful chalk pastels are so effective at creating eye-catching works of art. Participants will have fun while learning the fundamentals
nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com
Please feel free to stay in touch as
Bring a white or light coloured t-shirt. You’ll twist and tie it, and dye it in a variety of colours. We’ll supply the dyes, elastics, and fabric squares to test.
associated with creating texture, blending and shadowing and will complete a design ready for framing.
downtime, when he or she isn’t thinking Alert. The Mayor will be calling a special
Maximum6 6
Maximum participants
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by Amanda Howarth || When?
Pryzner-Dunn Wednesday,
When? Friday, August 13,August
10:30 11, 10:30 |AM-noon
AM-noon Cost? $25 | Cost? $25
ChalkArt
Street Pastel ArtAges
for Kids
Tel. 250-378-6515
for Children
9-13
about or working toward securing their meeting for Tuesday August 31st which inventory CHANGES very quickly.
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associated with creating texture, blending and shadowing and will complete a design ready for framing.
Maximum 6 participants | Instructed by tba | When? Wednesday, August 18, 10:30 AM-noon | Cost? $25
financial and physiological needs, is pre- will cover the planned August topics.
Maximum 6 participants | Instructed by Amanda Pryzner-Dunn | When? Friday, August 13, 10:30 AM-noon | Cost? $25
Fragrant Bath Bomb Making for Ages 12-15
Street
Learn Art
step byfor
stepKids Ages 9-13
the process of making bath bombs and discover what makes them smell soooo good. You will be doing art and science in this 3499 Voght St. Merritt
love to dance academy occupied by “circuses,” an individual is Drop-in ice hockey
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for an PM painting
outdoor | Cost? $25
project.
less likely to realize their exploitative ex- (250) 378-1996 direct line to the
Maximum 6 participants | Instructed by tba | When? Wednesday, August 18, 10:30 AM-noon | Cost? $25
istence. Equally, a person will not have an 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31, Sept 1 & 2 at the Property management department
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Maximum 6 participants | Instructed by Susan from Twin Willows| When? Saturday, September 4, 1:15 PM-2:30 PM | Cost? $45
from 11am REGISTERto 12 noon at the Nicola Valley Arts Centre
for the month of August.
A Kids' Art Party
Thursdays 6pm at Rotary Park Band-
to distract an individual from conceptu-
Sign upIN PERSON at 2051 Voght Street, next to
artthe Kekuli Cafe,
partyWednesdays - Saturdays
Art Studio11am-6pm,
of the NicolaSundays 12-4pm.
your
BY TELEPHONEDance studio doors open at 10:30am
child and their friends for a private
at 250-378-6515 (call during
class or Art
Arts COVID
in the program
Centre protocol
hours, Wednesdays
Valley Art Centre! All mandated safety
- Saturdays 11am-6pm, Sundays 12-4pm)
Art of Clothing
WHERE: Love ToREGISTER Dance at Studio, 1976 Quilchena Ave. kets & bug spray. Next show Aug. 26,
the Nicola Valley Arts Centre
Deprivation and distraction were
nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com
with Ryan7.
Powered by the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
~ at the Arts Centre ~ 2051 Voght St at Nicola www.nicolavalleyarts.com
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4 GDYEAR tires 265-70 R17 $100 FREE: Nice tv stand, worth $250, small Specialists
Art of Clothing
P-t/ f-t/ casual, Mon-Fri, frnt dsk recep- $35 378-5140 cle, real gd shape 378-6180
tion/Medical Office Assistant. Interested OLD STYLE portable electric sewing BASKETBALL Lifetime power hoop
applicants should apply in person w/ re- machine. $ 40 w/ book 378-9009 Nw $600, used but lk nw $150 378-6787
sume. Job Types: F-t, P-t, casual, perm. 2 8-FT floor to ceiling vertical support 2 PEDAL bikes: 24” wheels & 26”
CREATIVE FASHION
salary: $17.50-$18.50/hr. Benefits: den- poles $100/pair 315-7737 wheels $20 & $30 315-7771
tal care, disability insurance, extended 4 BOXES of 1/2 quart canning jars, 12X24 POOL w/ filter syst. $50 378-
health care, vision care. Drop resume off mostly wide mouth and smaller ones for 5140
in prsn. 2035 Charters St. jam $30obo/all 378-4177 BIKE RACK $40, made by Swagman
WANTED: f-t diningrm server at Nicola DOZENS OF canning jars. Quarts & fits 1.25” trlr htch rcvr 936-8484 aft 5pm
Meadows 378-4254 pints $10/dozen. 6 large glass wine car-
LEO'S TAXI looking for drvrs 315- 2019 YAMAHA Grizzly 700, 750km, as
boys $60. Corker $10. Wood wine rack nw $12,500 280-3950
2366 holds 96 bottles $40 315-5677
for sale - appliances PORTABLE Buddy propane heater
LADIES black leather vest size medi- 4000/9000 BTU new $100. 315-7737
FOOD DEHYDRATOR, nvr-used, still um $70. 3 camping chairs in bags lk nw 2015 KEYSTONE Hideout trailer,
in bx. 5 trays, 48-hr timer $75 378-2410 $15ea 280-0569
August 4 - 9 CF freezer 315-4583, 315-4579 RANDOM lengths, widths 1" boards.
slideout, winter pkg, outdoor kitchen &
shower. No off road use, gd rubber. View
September 5, 2021 HOTEL/MOTEL combination a/c heat- Beams Joe 378-6540 at 2352 Coutlee Ave, Merritt. Call first
er unit, incl thermostat to operate, 40”w CANNING EQUIPT: press. cooker, 604-206-0108, 778-661-0926.
Opening Reception x 12” h $250 378-8823 canners & burners. 378-3496 WEIDER free weights & dumbbells(2)
Friday, Aug 6, 4-7pm WASHER, dryer, fridge, stove 525-0240 CERAMIC tile 6”x6” big bundle 525-1250 6 FT bar w/ knurled sleeve, collars &
TOASTER OVEN works great $15 WOOD BURL clocks & exotic wood end caps. 200+ pounds. Steel & plastic
Musical Guest: for plaques, etc., offers 378-4904 coated weights incl. dumbbells have
RICHARD LEPINSKY
378-5140
2 ELECTROLUX vacuum cleaners, 'PRIDE' Victory twin scooter, exc cond, outer collars (4) red Weider sleeves (2) Check us out on
older $25obo/both. Digital Chicken mskt lk nw $800. Joeis 378-4757 Sell complete $1/pound or less. Wally
egg incubator & brooder, used once LRG ROLL fibreglass weight 80lbs, 36” 525-2024
Join us for clothing $35obo/both 378-4177 long $150 778-661-0987 4 CANOES, refurbished $475 each, diff.
upcycling in our STN STL fridge & stove, exc cond $500. 2 TURBINE wind fans 12” $20 each, colours, 17’ & 18’ gd cond. 250-376-
Program Space! 778-661-0987 brand new. 2 black metal curtain rods, 7826, 250-319-2101
NORGE gas range, works well $100obo 300 cm $10 each.white outside door w/ TRAVEL TRAILER, 2016 Surveyor
378-4904 small half circle window. 34x81 $40 264 RKS by Forest River. Equalizer
C O M E V I S I T T H E G A L L E R Y AT T H E N I C O L A VA L L E Y A R T S C E N T R E - D O W N T O W N M E R R I T T
wood. 378-3484 hitch, arctic pkg, tv, microwave, fridge/
2051 VOGHT ST., ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE for sale - automotive freezer, 3 burner stove & oven. Full size
2013 SAGA scooter, less than 200km.
REGULAR HOURS: Wed-Sat 11am - 6pm, Sunday 12-4pm
HOUSECLEANING - 2 PT CRUIS- $1200 firm, runs fine. Dave 778-661-0926 queen bed, dinette, sofa bed. Lots of stor-
ERS: 2006 black sedan, leather interior, PARACORD survival bracelets, stylish age. Excellent condition. Asking $30,000
heated seats, 165,577 km, lovely car to bracelets, keychains, lanyards, and more. obo. 250-851-5804
drive $1000. 2005 vanilla convertible/w Email 460stead@telus.net phone 280- for sale - tools/equipment
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council tan top (works great), good tires, leather 4004. Instagram Grewolf_designs. Also
interior, uses only key, no fob. 244,177km. at NV Farmers Market on Saturdays WORKMATE fold-up work bench, lk
2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyartscouncil.com | nicolavalleyartsgallery@gmail.com
Pretty car, zippy! $1000 Both in Merritt. nw $45obo 378-4904
UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for
e-mail wyndburr@outlook.com 8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 GREEN works 17” elect. lawnmower,
00 TOYOTA Tundra $4500. 280-0543 for 1 cup. Locally grown organic garlic, used 2x w/ bag. Stihl MM56 weedeater
on wheels, lk nw 378-6180 ARCADE/PINBALL machine, gd HANDYMAN SPECIAL 3-bdrm
JEEP PARTS: Back bumper $300. 5 $10/lb. 378-4947 cement mixer 378-8156 2-bth orig. price $145,000, spec.
tires & rims $1000. Spare tire carrier $75 GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat UTIL. trlr/boat trailer, 15" wheels, spare
tire, fim ride $650obo 378-4572 LOOKING FOR handy parking handyman, nds repair for $49,900,
Kim 315-7024, 378-2646 has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric must be pd in full or have own fin.
HEADACHE rack w/ alum side rails from Katja’s Quilt Shoppe 378-3734 KING 10" mitre compound saw $75. spot for 16’ travel trailer 378-5038
Select. of elect. motors. 2 ride em lwn JOHNNY CASH memorabilia, deer Green Mtn Holdings 1-800-361-8111
$250 280-0543 for sale - furniture
2018 CHEV Sonic LT, 1.4 L turbo, RS, tractor $300 & $550. Scaffolding, old antlers. records, sports cards, hntng for rent
red, 6 speed auto, only 34,000 km, heat- LARGE black table w/ lazy Susan, 4 style, $20. Gas lwnmower $30 378-5140 knives, guitars, Tom 778-288-4095
chairs, exc cond $350 315-4686 Lynn WEEDWACKER /trimmer w/ gas /oil 4-BDRM RENTAL 250-852-8282,
ed cloth seats, camera, hands free calling. FAMILY OF 4 w/ 2 cats looking business property with poss. of util
Reduced $16,900 $16,000 315-5215 ROUND oak table w/ 6 chairs 378-4619 type engine $65 firm, works great but to move bfr Sept. House /apt/twn-
fussy, very easy pull start gas engine for & furn'd. Rnt depends on services.
4 VERY GOOD summer tires FAUX LEATHER futon $100. Pa- home /dplx/mbl home that allows
heavy weeding jobs. Wally 525-2024 1-BDRM bsmt ste. 3-bdrm house
215x70rx15 $200/all. 378-2676 tio dining set, glass inlaid table with 6 2 cats. Our longterm rntl is for sale
chairs $75 280-0779 7 FT heavy duty step ladder 125 obo & upstairs 525-0240
4 TIRES 205/55R16. Car ramps $10. & we are hard-pressed to find a nw
NEBULIZER compressor $100 315-3891 a 5 FT lite weight aluminum step ladder home. Non drnkrs/smkrs/ no drugs, 3-BDRM hse, n/p, n/s 778 639-0244
Quad ramps heavy duty $40 315-7771
ANT. jewelry armoire $150. Antique roll 65 obo. Plse no silly offers or price will on longterm disability, quiet. 2-bdrm 1 SUITE avail. end of July, 1501
4 M/S TIRES 265/60R18 only used 600 go higher 525-2024 Nicola Ave. Manager 936-8474
km, $700 378-2837 top writing desk $150 525-1189 or 3-bdrm, 1700/mo. max. Can help
9-DRWR dresser. China cabinet 378-6180 3 LAWNMOWERS: electric w/ bag w/ maint., will pay dam. deposit & COMMERCIAL space: small
CAR-TOP pod, Thule Sidekick catcher pd $229.95 @ Home Depot in
$150obo. 4 GMC rims w/sensors, 17 in. QU SIZE mattress, very gd cond. 2 1st mo. rent immed. Steven lou- area semi-private room in Kruse
2016 sell $60. 1 gas mower 19", brnd nw dred1971@gmail.com n Style 180 sq. ft, rent negotiable
$400obo. 378-7041 kitchen chairs 378-2047 Sept 2020, pd $150, sell $75 firm. 1 man- INEXPENSIVE chandelier; it does 378-6664
JEEP WRANGLER 2017 LED Fog BURG. loveseat, upholstered chair, burg. ual push mower $65 firm, lk nw/hardly
Lights Mopar Myotek for factory JK frnt Queen Anne chair 378-4619 not need to work (for an art project) ROOM FOR RENT, prefer female,
used. Wally 525-2024,604-256-6794 working or student, n/s, n/p n/drink-
bumper $75. Lk nw, five P255-70R18 SMALL 6-drawer dresser, solid wood Shelley 378- 5513
ROOF wind turbines $30ea. Wht galva- ing, n/drugs 280-2211
M&S Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires $30obo. Queen box spring mattress, lk nized wire fence 3ftx50ft $75. Steel Gal- WTD left-over sock yarn, knitting
& stock rims for Jeep Wrangler $600. nw $25obo. 378-4177 will be donated 378-5587 ROOM FOR RENT Diamond Vale
vanized fence 5ftx20ft $75. 280-0569 $630 incl hydro. 778-539-6575
Bushwhacker front pocket style Jeep JK FREE: dark blue leather couch. Linda for sale house/property
fender flares, nw in bx. $350. 378-5790 "ALL power indust." model B2432 In- 1-BDRM bsmt ste, shared kitch./
604-417-6053 dust. 2400 PSI gas powered press. wshr,
98 TIATSU gd shape, needs timing belt SHELVING HD 6' high x 9’ wide x 28” 1993 60x14 mbl home. 3 bdrms,
lk nw, 4 jet opt., incl. hose & wnd. Also bth,, util/cbl incl 778-869-3141
$5000 378-5379 deep. Metal support frame (could be 3 1 bth, nw wshr/hot wtr tnk. AC,
brnd nw pckg hndle & trigger hndle $325 2-BDRM fully furn'd, util incl,
07 DURAMAX diesel 4x4 2500 HD separate units or bolted together) holds metal roof. Eldorado TP $110,000
firm or $350 w/ nw hndle wallyebare@ free prkng, out-of-town wrkrs
350k, vry gd shape $10,500 280-3950 1000 lbs. Half price at $109.65 525-2024 telus.net, 525-2024 378-4947 only, rnt reduct. for wrk 778-
PAIR OF Super Hoop truck steps $150. FORMAL dining rm table 64x42 w/ 2 YOU NEED A HOME? Manufac- 679-2044
wanted/wanted to buy
315-7737 18" leaves, 6 chairs incl 2 armchairs, buf- tured home, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, Call to ROOMMATE WTD: Wrkng male
LEFT SIDE 2014 Dodge truck mirror fet & hutch $500. Square solid oak cof- WHEELCHAIR, badly needed, can’t view 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000 in 3 bdrm mbl home, priv. yrd, $600
$20. Tire chains 15” $25. 280-0569 fee table & 2 end tables $100. 378-9009 get around. 250-499-1976 www.buyandsellmobilehomes. com util incl. text 280-9799
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