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Come check us out! nizer Jacqueline Whitecross is looking
during their wildfire emergency. Because for parade entries & volunteers to help
of limited resources, people should only make a great comeback. To get involved,
come to Merritt if they are under evac- contact her at 250-936-8585.
uation order and have been directed to
come here by their local ESS centres. Author talk with Nicola I. Campbell
Read! Move! Learn! Mayor Goetz said: “We are very grate- Friends of the Library will bring, with
ful for the assistance provided to the City the help of United Way Love Fund, for-
FREE ACTIVE of Merritt during our 2021 flood evacua- mer Nicola Valley resident and author
Nicola I. Campbell. Nicola will discuss
tion and we would love to return the fa-
STORIES vour. We have limited resources, but we her work as an author and her most re-
cent published book Spíləxm: A Weaving
Ages 4 to 6 have been in contact with all impacted
communities, and we will do what we can of Recovery, Resilience ̣ and Resurgence—
Try it Out! to support our neighbouring regions.” Tues, Aug 29 6-7:30pm, Merritt Library.
The City of Merritt is not accepting do- Basic photo course at Creative Co.
nations at this time. If you wish to support Learn the tricks of the trade from
SATURDAYS - 10 to 11AM - Love to Dance Studio,
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HOURS:
Wed to Sat 10am-5pm
Sunday 12-4pm
2051 VOGHT ST.,
ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE of concrete, 30+ yrs exper. Free quotes age. Looking to start your very own
315-7604 Lawnmowers for pastures? These guys
dy yet light golf bag, black, $25. Thule
lockable ski racks & bars (fit Sonata)
SPACE FOR YOUR AD
DJ FLOORING for all interior flooring and gals are looking for new pastures, 6
needs 315-7604 in all: 2 wethers ,3 females & 1buck. All
$250 378-2410 TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
CAMPING gear: sleeping bags, small
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping, respectable of fences. Would like all to tent, air mattress $20/all. Outboard MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
lawn care, pruning, hedging, gardening.  go together. Babies born Jan 2023. Clean motor, British Seagull, rns well $250
2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | curator@nicolavalleyarts.com | 250-378-6515
Lic'd, equipped.  On Facebook. 280-7077 heard. Also c/w rest of hay bale & 2 280-4565
ELECTRICAL, plumbing, renovations, 700LB round bales, also feeder 11'Long
x1'10" wide x3'5" Tall. Located in Mer- BIKE RACK $75. Porta tote $50.
nw to twn 604-819-8948
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ritt and open to offers to only caring Broom for back of truck $75. 5th Wheel
RUDY WORKS - Home & Office Main- home. $2000 obo 378-4887 king pin tripod $75. New propane por-

Nicola I.
tenance & Repair - home & office tech, Tourism Nicola Valley presents...

MERRITT SUMMER
An evening with carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete. BOUGHT 2 MYSTERY snails not
knowing they would lay eggs. Now have
table camp fire  $75. New mat for out-
side trailer $20. Special collapsible step
315-6689 or contact@rudyworks.co
lots of snails to get rid of. Free for out- ladder for RV $50. New 100 watt solar

Campbell
SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you. panel complete $125. leparker1751@

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door ponds or fish tanks 936-8533   ann-
Batteries, brass copper, aluminum, stain-
boy100@gmail.com gmail.com 778-834-3148
less, wire. Call or msg 604-618-8710, or
the middleman@shaw.ca Fast service, DOWNSIZING FLOCK. 1 purebred 8 FT. MERCURY inflatable boat and
barrock rooster, 1 heritage cross rooster, electric motor, like new. $1500 378-9849
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight
and a handful of heritage hens 2-4yrs, 1980 RINELLE 18' boat, Merc cruiser
loss support group. Meet Tuesday morn-
on her latest book,
a memoir ings. FMI Iris (250)378-8182
laying daily still. roosters 10$, hens 20$ 188, w/ trlr, cheap, offrs. Don 315-7820 www.ExperienceMerritt.com
obo 378-4990
WOODY'S tree service & more: lnd- 2008 SIDE-by-side Kawasaki 410 4x4,
MINI SCHNAUZER puppies born May dump, 5' blade, trailer $8000 315-7182
scaping, fncng, handyman wrk, etc.
1st. Ready for adoption June 26. Vet
315-8087 WEST MARINE inflatable boat,
check, first immunization & deworming
ONE WOMAN AND A BRUSH. Paint- upon adoption. $1500. Text/call 525- 5-prsn capacity, 4hp elect mtr $850obo
er, available, only diff. is the price. 15 1189 For pictures or viewing. 378-3496
years experience. Ann 378-5377 10' FLAT-bottom boat w/ elect. mtr
10 BABY piglets, born May 9 378-1961
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. $1000 315-7182
…a deeply-moving Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 7 WEEK OLD kittens. One male one STATIONARY exercise bike $20.
storybasket of memories female. Adorable and cuddly. Free and
that is rooted within
the British Columbia
landscape. With an almost
CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd Ready to go to new home. 315-8259
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi-
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 WTD: good watch dog. Mike 525-0471
378-6787
2011 U-BILT tent trlr, as is, nds roof $1000
Cash
tactile representation of crank installed, part incl., nr nw tires, sol-
being on the land and EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck LITTER-TRAINED dwarf rabbits $20 id frame, camping supplies incl - dishes,
water, Spíləxm explores & trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, ea obo, to gd homes. Too young to be ex- bedding, road insurable, my losss is your
resilience, reconnection,
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares act on sex: brown poss. male, black poss.
and narrative memory
through stories. Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, male, tuxedo poss. female 378-4887
courteous service for sale - miscellaneous
gain $750obo 378-5528
3 HP JOHNSON  Seahorse outboard Prizes
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
HOSTED BY
motor $500. 378-6027
Friends of the Library employment opportunity ASSORTED ladies clothing, many nw 09/10 POLARIS Ranger, gd cond./well-
6-7:30 pm &
SHORT ORDER COOK full/ part time $5-$25 315-1655 maint'd $6800 315-2334
wanted in Merritt, Canadian/Malaysian FREE: 3 - Clean bed pillows 378-2874
at the Merritt Library types of foods . api788@gmail.com OUTSIDE yard light mounts on post
BROWNING AB3 Rifle 243 with Nikon
BDC scope, lk nw cond./in box $1200
Thompson-Nicola Regional Library SPONSORED BY
WTD: YARD MAINT.: 1 day/week, $30. Joe 378-5100 525-0109
1691 Garcia St, across the street from Save On Foods riding lawnmower, weed eating, yard VOLCANIC rocks for sale, ready for
SUPPORTED BY work. April to September. Resume tumbler, crystals, jasper, etc 280-3917 for sale - tools/equipment
MERRITT to info@nicolavalleyhoney.com or SUMMER APPLES, not sprayed, wind- CRAFTSMAN table saw, still in box
378-5208 fall, great for juice, cider, applesauce. 378-2832
FULL-TIME CLERK/CASHIER req'd Not for storage. Bring a box or bags. $1/
for new home brew business, downtown. lb you pick. 378-2410 ICE auger, lk nw $10. Three 1/2 bags
Wage dependent on experience. Drop off OAK wood $150/all: 3 12'x2"x6", 1 mortar/cement, u haul away. 2 axes, gd
resume in person at Nicola Valley Wine 11'x3"x4", 1 6'x2"x6", various smaller
and Beer Supplies, unit 1-2152 Quilche- pieces. 1 sheet plywood 4x8x3/4 $15. 1
cond $15/pr. 3+ boxes assorted handy-
man tools $40/all. 280-4565 MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
na Ave., Mon-Fri 10-11am.
sheet OSB 4x8x1/2 $10. 280-4565
TORO lawnmower, rear whl drv, 3-spd, For court times & dates
DR. SAINI’S DENTAL OFFICE (2199 rns gd $50 378-7995
Quilchena  Ave) is seeking a friendly, FLUEVOG "Paul" boots unisex, as new MONARCH machine pump model call Dave 250-280-9985 or
outgoing, motivated F/T chairside dental sz 7, $150 378-2410
assistant.  Experience an asset but will GYROCOPTERS Flash 3.0 Portable
6ME-3  type  A $200. Gorman Rupp Stephen 778-709-0363
pump model 02f1-gr $100. 378-6787
train the right individual for our team. Electric Scooter with Seat (350W Mo-
12 IN. tilting band saw w/ many blades merrittpickleballclub@gmail.com
LABOURERS WANTED- Nicola Post tor / 28km Range / 25km/h Top Speed),
som new $125, Merritt. leparker1751@
& Rail.  Positions available -full time Like new. Seat makes easy scootering.
(mon - fri),  part time, evening shifts, Walmart sale price $449, asking $300obo gmail.com 778 834 3148
weekend shifts, and seasonal.  Wage $22 778-242-4823 TANKS: 20x12x10 small $40. Tank
per hour. Please apply if you are willing UNOPENED BOTTLE of Armstrong 24.5x16x18 $50. L tank 30.5x24x12.5.
to work in an outside environment and Shinekeeper, plus some in another bottle. $50. Txt 250-936-9380
have strong work ethic. No mill experi- $ 15 378-2458 CRAFTSMAN 10 in radial arm saw
ence necessary. Call Tony 250-319-9891 PAIR OF vintage snowshoes w/ sinew, with stand , dust collection system $300
for sale - appliances leather harness $150 378-3554 obo 378 6027
26 CU. FT. chest freezer, grt shape/ LOG ROCKING HORSE, 39” Long' 2 ALUMINUM extension ladders $175.
works exc. $150. 280-0543 top of head 31”, top of riding seat 21” Mastercraft 7" wet tile saw used 1x $130
DISHWASHER & elect. stove, both width on floor  14” $200  378-6787 378-5038
work gd/we just upgraded, both white 6’ SLIDING patio door, 6’x4’ sealed CEMENT mixer $200. Hvy duty trck bx
280-4531 wndw, two 3’x4’ sealed wndws 378-2832 $300. Hvy duty brick saw $200 378-5087
LG TOP LOAD washer, 5.8 cu.ft., HE, 19 ELVIS plates w/ rngs & boxes, of- wanted/wanted to buy
wifi. $450. Older Maytag dryer $50. fers. 2 leather jckts: Boulevard Club
936-8424 men's sz 40, lk nw worn 3x, sequence w/ 45-GAL. barrel, plastic or steel 378-6421
10,000 BTU A/C ,24” wide X 20” deep, hood women's sz L, lk nw $50/both obo. SECTIONAL couch, gd cond, reas.
220 volt 20 amp w/ wifi remote, gd work- 315-0074 price 280-0543
ing cond. $150 obo 378-8802 ASHTRAY collection for 50 years, of- RECORDS, hockey cards, hunting
AREOPOD w/ pump $10. 280-4565 fers 315-0074 knives, Johnny Cash memorabilia. Tom
LITTLE CHIEF fish smoker with chips WALKER, 125lb capacity $125 Dawn 778-288-4095
for rent comfort deluxe beds is offered. Full
$45 378-6915 378-6576 WTD TO RENT:semi-retired carpenter bedroom kitchenettes. $350/wk for
TRUENORTH electric smoker $25. MEN’S  black leather  jacket sz L  $50. looing for shared accommodation. Don 2-BDRM, lrg lvngrm/diningrm, n/p, one 1-bed. 378-4201
leparker1751@gmail.com 778-834-3148 Ironing board $15. Sewing bench or 315-7820 immed, util incl. 2337 Coutlee Ave. BACH. STE w/ kitchenette $1150
stool $10. Tall plant stand $15. Large 378-2047
WHIRLPOOL french door fridge, 30", 12 INCH TILTING Band Saw with per month incl util/wifi. 378-2207
size camp cot  $75 378-6027
1 yr old/as new, everything cln/works lk Many blades som new $125.00. Merritt AVAILABLE 2 beds at $450 per 1-BDRM unfurnished. 1-bdrm fur-
nw, pd $2200 + tax, sell $1200. 378-2458 PLANTS: 75 cents and up. Tomato WHEELBARROW, ride-on lawnmow- week  - four rooms full bedroom, nished. 1 bachelor ste. Immed. Mgr
plants $1.50 each or 6/$7. Zucchini,
PORTABLE SPIN washer, newer mod- er, gd shape 315-5115 living room, kitchenette, full bath.  936-8474
squash,  cucumber, basil 280-0779
el $80obo 280-0857 TUNING FORK, older 378-2832 Four 1 bedroom kitchenettes for 4
FRIDGE $100 378-5087 GARDEN boxes, var. sizes 378-4619 STUDIO SUITE, all inclusive, ful-
BASS guitar, 4-string, 24-fret 315-1350 families. Road Runner Motel
THE LANDING ZONE for sale - automotive
WALKER, Evolution, 275lb capaci-
ty, exc shape $150. Portable infrared TEAK OR MAHOGANY wood scraps
ly furnished. Single working person
1 BED $400 per week - 2 rooms only. Top floor, private. 315-8079
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 096 for marine trim. Don 315-7820 with 1 bed. 378-4201, 778-639-0323
FIRESTONE Champiro Fuel Fight- PTC heater, Classic, gd work. cnd. $25 DV furn'd lrg spare room $920 incl
1940 Quilchena Ave. Merritt ers 205/55R16, 4-6mm tread $200/4 378-6576 USED computer to play older sim games 3-BDRM upstairs, fully reno'd lrg
util, sngl prsn 778-539-6575
250-378-5631 Legion096@outlook.com 315-2241 BROWN, UPRIGHT PIANO to good 936-9208 house, 1-1/2 baths, full laundry
Facebook: The Landing Zone Royal Canadian Legion 96 006 NISSAN Sentra, back to school home, tuned 6 years ago, kids played but incl, 2337 Coutlee Ave, 1 block to FURNISHED room, shared kitchen
for sale house/property & bath. Hydro & internet incl. Suit.
car, 1.8L automatic, low miles 150190, have now gone to university. Good shape dwntwn, n/p, immed. 378-2047
Merritt British Columbia MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, call for Senior, student or sngl wrkng
super cheap on gas snow tires and sum- 280-8264 FULL BEDROOM bath kitchen-
OPEN Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday mer spares on rims, winterized $5000. UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for to view 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000 buyand- ettes. $400/wk for 2 beds. Free wifi, prsn (female only). 280-0779
12:00pm until closing, offering weekly food specials 378-8802 8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 sellmobilehomes. com free in front parking, free cable, 2-BDRM bsmt suite, n/s, n/p, nr
2004 MERCURY Grand Marquis, 4-dr, for 1 cup. 378-4947 DRIVE BY 441  Bailey Ave., Lower Nic- free water, free gas, free hydro, free Save On $1400 378-0490, 525-0350
TOONIE TUESDAYS Try our Bartenders Special Cocktails. 2nd owner $15000. 11 trim lights $100 GRANNY’S House Quilting & ola, updated, below market value. Then all-nation long distance, Posture- 2-BDRM grnd lvl ste, nr Diamond-
WEDNESDAY shuffleboard tournament 3-5pm Joe 378-5100 Retreat has sewing notions from call 315-5424  Denis pedic beds, chiropractic beds, and vale School 525-0350
THURSDAYS jam, Afternoon 4 – 6:30
MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY watch for posters. POST YOUR CLASSIFIEDS… VOICE MAIL (250) 378-5717 , EMAIL MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
MEAT DRAWS EVERY SATURDAY 2:30 pm
We also have a hall to rent, along with bar and kitchen
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