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Merritt Morning Market 3681 - Apr 29
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MIDWEEK EDITION - APRIL 27, 2022 #3680
News, opinion, community events since 1996! Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Tel: (250) 378-5717 Fax: (250) 378-2025 Email: market@uniserve.com
Effective May 1st, Merritt Library is
open regular hours. Thank you, volunteers West Coast Seeds SPACE FOR YOUR AD
We are pleased to THIS
On specialWEEK
this week
welcome everyone back!
100% Canadian aa/aaa
A million thanks to the 2 crews of
donates to Merritt TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
Pork chops $4.99/lb
Team Rubicon volunteers who scoured
Merritt
BarOn Of Library
Beef rOasts
the rest of my (quite large) yard of riv- West Coast Seeds has graciously do-
nated to Merritt 4 large boxes, filled to
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
Cooper Country
Thursday 10:00 - 5:00
www.westcoastseeds.com/
We are pleased to welcome everyone back!
Merritt
Sunday Library is CLOSED
Community
Merritt Library Friday 10:00 - 5:00 Merritt RCMP want to warn Merritt
open
Mondayregular hours.
CLOSED Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 residents of online puppy scams. Double
We are pleased
Tuesday to
10:00 - 8:00 Sunday CLOSED
and triple check before you buy.
Wednesday
welcome
10:00 - 8:00
everyone Centennials spring flower fundraiser Cory Cooper
Thursday 10:00 - 5:00 On April 28, Merritt Front Line Of- For pictures, prices and online
Friday back!10:00 - 5:00 ficers were alerted to an online puppy
Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 ordering go to merrittcentennials.
Sunday CLOSED tnrl.ca scam where a Facebook marketplace growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
user posted pictures of French bulldog
tnrl.ca puppies for sale. A local resident unfor-
Order forms available at Skalula, or-
der deadline May 10, pick up May 26.
tnrl.ca tunately sent $1,600 through e-transfer FMI contact Betty Doberstein bettydo-
Gary Cooper Ernie Pawliuk
to the seller and then never heard from berstein@gmail.com or Rusty Brewer
them again & never received the puppy. rustybrewer1943@gmail.com
along with
"These puppies may look cute, but
I'M
you won't actually get them if you send
your money to a scammer." says Sgt.
B.P.O. Elks Bingo
Elks bingo will start again on Wednes- Bobby
BACK! Josh Roda. "Please double and triple
check the validity of the sellers before
day, May 4 at 1pm. Doors open at 11am,
1702 Coldwater Avenue.
Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale
NO
COVER
Garcia Bobby Garcia
- Read reviews about the seller and 444 Seymour St., May 4-6, 10am-2pm.
ask lots of questions;
- Visit the breeder/seller in person or Cemetery clean-up
set up a live video call to meet the breed-
er and puppy;
Yearly cleanup for the Pine Ridge
Cemetery is scheduled for May 9-13. If
you have any memorabilia on-site please
BEV VEALE
Reminiscences
- Don't pay for a puppy sight unseen,
2 unless you know the person, or know collect them before this date. Items re- r
2
if the seller is pushing you to make one. tery guidelines, visit merritt.ca/cemetery. • CARVINGS
SPACE FOR YOUR AD
Literacy Merritt's Quilchena Street markets
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 The Quilchena Street markets are
Active Stories
April 13-May 1, 2022
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM back for another season, hosted by the
Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration MEET AND GREET FRIDAY
Active Stories is a FREE Physical Lit- with the Farmer’s Market, Community April 22, 4-6pm
eracy Program for children ages 4 to 6. Futures & City of Merritt. The markets
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
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
Each session is centered around a chil- will take place Saturdays, 9:30am-2pm, HOURS: Wed to Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm
dren’s story book followed by physical May 21, June 18, July 9, July 30 & Aug 20.
Court Times & Dates
2051 Voght St., Enter Beside Kekuli Cafe
May sessions begin the week of May Ave businesses. FMI and to register visit:
2nd, running after school 3:30-4:15 Mon, HELP WANTED:
www.merrittchamber.com/blog
Wed and Thurs. Flood silt & debris pick up extended Bookkeeper/Office Administrator
The program itself is a fun way to Our office administrator/bookkeeper is retiring and we
The curbside removal of silt & debris
approach learning. The kids will read, are searching for the next great person to join our team at
will now continue until May 23, as well
move and learn. Pre-registration for each Nicola LogWorks.
as free tipping fees at the local landfill
session is required as there are a limited Hours are flexible with basic duties taking about 2 days a
until May 31. After that, residents will be
number of spaces available. The program week. Want more hours? Ideally the successful candidate
responsible for all soil and debris remov- has a keen interest in database, reports generation and
runs May through June. FMI & and to al from their homes, and charges at the systems development as well as solid computer skills. They
register literacymerritt@gmail.com landfill. have an eye for procedure improvements and the drive to
What do you get when you cross a dyslexic, an insomniac, and an agnostic? Someone who implement them.
lays awake at night wondering if there’s a dog. Like to work outside as well? There may be an opportuni-
ty for occasional hands on light work with the log building
I look more like my mother than my father. He doesn't look like her at all. team if that is an area of interest.
A gossip is someone... With a great sense of rumour. Got other skills or interests you'd like to use? There may
be an opportunity to use them at Nicola LogWorks.
Two guys walk into a bar.. The third guy ducks Send us your resume... tell us what your dream job looks
1 Baillie House This week 10:30am to 3:30
GARAGE SALES - APR 30-MAY 1 like and let's find out if you are a fit for us... and us for you.
Primary duties
pm. Bag week, everything in the house and
Bookkeeping (QuickBooks Desktop)
barn is $2.00/bag. Bring a bag and fill it up!
AR/AP
2 2131 Taylor Pl., SAT & SUN 8:30-1:00. Final garage sale, moving.
Compliance
3 2713 Granite Ave., SAT & SUN. Moving Shipping/receiving
4 2249 Granite Ave., SAT & SUN 9am to 4pm. Records, movies, collector plates , Inventory
Updating and maintaining databases
household items and so much more Submit applications with cover letter and resume to:
5 Parking lot behind the Love To Dance studio, Quilchena Ave, SAT 9am-1pm. Nicola LogWorks, Box 1027, Merritt BC V1K 1B8
Love To Dance students will sell their own products, also lots of yard sale stuff Or to: logworks@logworks.ca
MERRITT MORNING MARKET
CUSTOM MUGS
FRIDAY EDITION — APRIL 29, 2022 #3681
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: market@uniserve.com
Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
ALUM. DRY BOX for back of truck 2’ x SCRAP METAL, free 378-2047 Specialists INC.
5 MONTHS LATER
RENO'S 25% Senior Discounts , 100% for sale - pets / livestock downsizing. $300.378-1553
Quality and Service.FOR Fast, Friendly, BLK faux leather recliner $75 280-0779
Affordable, Services please call Dennis ECOFLEX Columbia Bunny Hutch, up- METAL patio diningrm table, lk nw $50.
639-318-3572 Refs, photos and letters per (den) level & lower (grass). Cd use
BEV VEALE
4 metal chairs to match w/ cushions $60.
of recommendations avail. upon request. for broody hen/chicks. $350. 378-2410 John 378-6138
SUPPORTING OUR RESIDENTS SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you. PET TRANSPORT CARRIERS: FREE: brown leather recliner, elect. You
Batteries, brass copper, alum., stainless, Large 33Lx21Wx26H $70. Medium 29 L
Reminiscences
pick up 378-6112
The Merritt Support Centre provided assistance
wire. Call/msg 604-618-8710, or email the x20Wx23H $50. Small 16Lx10Wx10H NEW SINGLE mattress & bx spring w/
to over 700 individuals
middleman@shaw.ca Fast service $20. 378-6787
r
1783 in-person interactions
HOUSEKEEPING 378-4022 FREE kittens 280-4130 Ikea hardwood frame $100 315-1776
Part of ou
alley
Nicola V
FREE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS: very
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. WHITE male guinea pig free 936-9208
4683 telephone calls
2850+ supplies, such as shovels, wheelbarrows, strong hide-a-bed chesterfield, must have • OILS
mops, and gloves donated and distributed Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 PUREBRED Ayam Cemani rooster, 6 transportation 378-9782 history! • WATERCOLOURS
CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd months old $75 604-839-8383 WINGBACK chair & chesterfield $300. • DRAWINGS
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- ADORABLE Doodle Puppies! $3500 Nr new wood bunkbed, w/ matt., gd • CARVINGS
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 To excellent homes only. One male / one quality $900 378-9782
CLEANING UP EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck female. 378-3748 6' CIRCUMFERENCE patio umbrella
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, WTD: Good-natured, attractive, prefera- w/ stand $20 378-6886
8000 tons/600 gravel trucks of silt plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares bly long-haired intact male cat for one or QU SIZE mattress. 378-2047 April 13-May 1, 2022
and mud removed Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, two brief visits with calico female cat in
4150 tons/7000 truckloads of debris courteous service need of male companionship. Please text for sale - electronics/software
photo to 250-315-5856 MEET AND GREET FRIDAY
and garbage taken to landfill employment opportunity 32" SANYO Flatscreen TV $50. 50" April 22, 4-6pm
180 yards cleaned by volunteers LRG chicken house nds finishing porta- Flatscreen TV $75 280-0779
WANTED: worker for landscape main- ble 7’x8’ 7' high, can house 30 chickens
tenance, incl. mowing grass, weedeating, $500obo. Small chicken house was from a 500W amp & 4 100w speakers, with 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
garden care, etc. 10am-4:30pm on Satur- kit can house 5 chickens $250obo. 378-3748 100ft high-end speaker wire. Offers 378- HOURS: Wed to Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm
days (6 hrs), May to August. Please send AWESOME CKC Black Lab for stud 7169 2051 Voght St., Enter Beside Kekuli Cafe
HOUSING OPTIONS EXPLORED resume to info@nicolavalleyhoney.com 378-5038 42” SAMSUNG LED tv, like new con-
KRUSE N’ STYLE is looking for an dition. With original receipt! $150 comes
12 different options on 27 potential sites investigated experienced hairstylist to join our team. for sale - miscellaneous with stand 378-8838
20 3D Printed Homes in the works The position is part time, leading to full IN-SUITE SALE… qu matt., glass patio NAKAMICHI RE-2 am/fm stereo re- Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
40 new mobile homes spread over 3 parks on the way time for the right candidate. Kruse N’ table w/ umbrella, fisherman’s pontoon ceiver $220 incl. manual/rem. control. Na-
RVs & Campers providing temporary housing as Style has been in business for 34 years brand new, top of the line videos $2ea, kamichi MV-4 cd player $175 7-disc mu- 2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | curator@nicolavalleyarts.com | 250-378-6515
residents rebuild and is Merritt’s longest running, original- washer & dryer stacker, mint cond. Come sic bank system. Both high-end 315-5264
ly owned hair salon. The salon is a fun see what I have ongoing until May 20 ev- FREE: sirius radio for car, gps system
loving, bright, and laid-back atmosphere eryday, 1502 Nicola Ave., old Double D 378-5668
that prides itself with its friendliness and Motel, 936-8474 UNIDEN bearcat scanner $250, new in
REPAIRING INFRASTRUCTURE customer service. If this sounds like the FREE: seed potatoes 378-1336 box. Paul 280-9951
place for you, please come in and drop COMPL. sound system for vehicle:
WALKER with wheels 280-0543
off a resume at 1990 Quilchena Ave. head unit, amp, 4 speakers, cross-over,
6200 cubic metres/620 dump truck loads of
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ROYAL ALBERT 4 by 5 piece place
sub box, w/ all wires $300obo 378-8823
WANTED: Cook & diningrm server. setting Lavender Rose $550. Royal Al-
rock placed for bank stabilization and dike repair
3 days to remove collapsed bridge span in
Drop off resume at Nicola Meadows, bert tea pot Old Country Roses $70. No STUDIOLOGIC keyboard for sale 88 MMM telephone line is BACK UP!
preparation for rebuild delivery 378-0870 keys, many piano sounds and lots of oth-
ease
popular dog park repaired and re-opened
Hallmark Cards
2620 Garcia St., Merritt
LOOKING FOR A CASUAL LABOR- PATIO BRICKS $0.80 ea.Assortment er sounds. lightweight USB brand new
$700 315-8127
250-378-5717
ER to help hang drywall. Contact Jere- of double pane vinyl windows. 378-7333
cycle To leave a message, community event listing,
now FUNDING
in stock
OBTAINED
mie 280-0279
SHACKAN Indian Band is hiring $25 280-0779
105-L hot water tank $25. Toilet with lid for sale - recreational
FUEL TANK approx 240L, $550 250- or classified ad, connect with us::
Office Administrative Assistant & Fi- SINGER sewing machine model 8280,
24+ million in funding for infrastructure repair nance Clerk. Plse submit resume to hr@ used 2x $50 315-0074
639-0271 •Email: market@uniserve.com
shackan.ca BRAND NEW Vision Fitness, recum-
and housing
Free delivery - Call for info DAIRY KEFIR grains for sale @ $10. bent exercise machine $140. 378-6915 •fb messenger: merrittmorningmarket
350+ purchase orders issued to contractors for sale - appliances Also tansy and daylilies for sale or trade.
400+ invoices processed by City of Merritt staff 378-2410 WILSON ball glove & bag, incl ball • Fax: 250-378-2025
2037 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC 250-378-2155 FREE: kitchen range. 378-2832 shoes size 10. 1 ball face mask & shin
MAYTAG washer, commerc. technoogy, OPAL 2000 walker w/ wheels, brakes, pads $25. 378-6217 or drop off a note at Merritt Printing, 1951 Garcia
4 yrs od wrks vry gd $575. Maytag dryer, seat, great shape $20 280-0543 LIFECYCLE recumbent exercise bike
WE HAVE COME FAR, WITH MUCH TO BE oversize cap. plus/quit pus/hvy duty, In- ABOVE GROUND flower or garden $125. 378-2458
PROUD OF, AND HAVE A STRONG VISION FOR tellidry control, wrks vry gd $325. Ken- boxes 378-4615 COMPACT folding rowing machine.
THE FUTURE more dryer, hvty duty, xtra lrg cap., wrks ALL metal safe, ever used $100 John $180 brnd nw/nvr used. Erika 315-9842
vry gd $250 Therese 936-8247 between 378-6138
6-7pm 73 17’ 65hp motor $1200 315-7820
2 4X4 STEEL POSTS 7”x10" x.5” bott.
BBQ $25, Stainless steel, 4 burners + plate, 10’-11” to top saddle $500 378-6421 78 VANGUARD 5th whl travel trlr, show-
RETURNING HOME | BUILD BACK BETTER er, toilet, qun bed. $1000 250-573-7663
invites members of the community to join us for our side burner, 3 cooking grates, 3 utensils BOULEVARD Club leather jckt, men's
BLADES treadmill, 6 diff. Programs, SPACE FOR YOUR AD
(new). Gd cond. - just downsizing 936- sz 40, worn 3x, lk nw $50. Sequence
home.merritt.ca
2021 Annual General Meeting auto incline, top Spd 10 mil., per hour,
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
8484 aft 5pm leather coat w/ hood, women's sz L, lk
exc shape $400. 315-3071
Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00pm via Zoom STAINLESS STL BBQ with 2 tanks $75 nw $50 315-0074
era- 280-0779 MANY high quality restaurant dish- INCLINE BOARD $350 280-3624
rior SPACE FOR
A link will be YOUR
available AD
on the 16th via 3-PCE Reverse Osmosis Membrane es, plain wht plates, oval plates, pat-
5600 Econominder Model. Wrkng cond. terned rims, 33 wht Corel plates, best
90 SUZUKI King Quad Runner: 1500
orig km, 300cc, absolutely mint, runs
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TEL comes w/ salt container $500. From Wa- offer, you may choose. 1422 Collett St. excellent, 1500 orig km, w/winch & rear
holder box. 378-7287
ges GuestMARKET@UNISERVE.COM
Speaker: Fiona Famulak, BC Chamber of
ter Canada. Harvey 250-319-2101 378-5179
LARGE PROP. Bbq, lk nw, gd girl, KOKANEE Gold Creston BC Col- FULL SET golf clubs, incl wheeled bag/
par- Commerce. Several Bylaws up for review and on wheels, outside & inside burners bia Brewing neon sign, 25-30 yrs old retreiver & men’s golf shoes sz 9.5 $95
378-6217
ac- voting by members of the Board.
$250obo Lewis 778-661-0986 $125obo. Budweiser on tap neon sign
08 YAMAHA phazer after-market skid
KENMORE port. air conditioner on 25-30 yrs old $100obo. 315-0074
rritt wheels $250 firm 315-3155 SWEATER/COAT. Size XL. Genesis. plate $75obo. 378-8823
ntre 3.3 CU FT Mini Fridge $100 280-0779 Made in Ecuador. $25.00. Jim 280-4688 OXFORD motorcycle tank bag, magnet-