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WEEKEND EDITION - MAY 24, 2024 #3964 Thrift Shop
News, opinion, community events since 1996! Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Tel: (250) 378-5717 Fax: (250) 378-2025 Email: market@uniserve.com
We’re celebrating
100
of a structure fire.
The Merritt Fire Department and teers for Canada Day
Emergency Health Services were already The City as put out a call for vol-
Five-Star Reviews on scene, tending to two victims who had unteers for Canada Day — Conces-
suffered significant injuries from the fire. sion Stand Attendant (1) and Inflatable
Both were stabilized and remain in hos- Game Supervisors (3). Festivities will
pital. A suspect was arrested at the scene. take place Monday, July 1, with Merritt Meet Party Leader John Rustad
Later that day Lynn Johnny was Civic Centre Breakfast 7:30am-10:30am
charged with Arson Causing Bodily $5; Rotary Park Main Event 11:00am- BRINGING COMMON SENSE FOR A BETTER BRITISH COLUMBIA
Harm and remains in custody. She is set 2:00pm; and Rotary Park Music Show
to appear in Court virtually today, May 1:00pm-3:00pm. Volunteers can contact hn Rustad
Jo
Topics for Discussion
24, for a bail hearing. recreation@merritt.ca
Community
Thanks to our amazing town, we’ve hit 100 five-star HEALTHCARE
reviews! To show our gratitude, enjoy unprecedented If anyone has information pertaining
AGRICULTURE
promotions all of May. Some up to 80% OFF!!! to the fire and has not yet spoken to po-
Visit us daily on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and our lice, please contact the Merritt RCMP at Edison Motors' EV rodeo FORESTRY, EDUCATION
AFFORDABLITY & MORE
website for exclusive pop-up deals! 250-378-4262. The Edison Motors Inc EV rodoe will
SUNDAY
110th anniversary
Lea
BC
be held Saturday, May 25 at the Nicola
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Valley Rodeo Grounds. 17 teams from ty
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To book 250-936-9200 across western Canada will bring their
www.desertdivasanddonsspa.com electric vehicles to participate is compe-
1751 Granite Ave., Merritt ~ by appointment only “On this day 110 years ago, the titions of speed, off road agility and pull- Hosted by your Candidate, Tony Luck
Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver ing power. Starts 11am, free admission Merritt Civic Centre
carrying 376 prospective immigrants
from India, including among them stu-
Living with grief & loss 1950 Mamette Ave
The Merritt & District Hospice Soci- Merritt, BC
dents, labourers and former soldiers. The
ety will host a Living with Grief & Loss 6 - 8pm
passengers, who were Sikhs, Muslims
Group. The dates are May 15, 22, 29, June
and Hindus, sought to build a new life
5, 12 & 19, 1:30-3pm in the basement of
here. Instead, they were met with hostil-
AUTHORIZED BY THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR TONY LUCK 250-280-5450
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board, conditions deteriorated as sup- The Opie Show
plies of food and drinking water were The NVCAC, in cooperation with
la
limited. After two months, the Komagata David Oppenheim, present a new art
Maru was forced from the harbour under exhibit, The Opie Show: A Tribute to Opie
c
their own juice (no sugar begun so British Columbians can share their vision for a Canadians of South Asian
or water added) Heritages B.C. museum. This museum will be the first of its kind in Canada and will
preserve the rich history of the diverse South Asian communities in this province for N I C O L A VA L L E Y A R T G A L L E R Y S H O W
By the pail: 30-lb pail $11000 generations to come. The Opie Show:
Pre-pay by June 9 “It is important to share and preserve the stories of all who call B.C. home. We all
benefit from living in a more inclusive province that is safer and more equitable for A Tribute to Artist Opie Oppenheim
at the BAILLIE HOUSE everyone.” — Premier David Eby Born 1945 -
250-378-0349, 2202 Voght St. Red Skelton Quotes
Passed May 15, 2021
All men make mistakes, but married men find out about them sooner. May 2 - June 2, 2024
Old age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places.
Television: The device that brings into your living room characters you would never allow in
your living room.
GARAGE SALES - MAY 25 & 26 My doctor said I look like a million dollars
- green and wrinkled.
1 319 Lindley Creek Rd. SAT 9am-2pm, RECEPTION
Winter Art
Friday, May 3,
SUN 10am-2pm. Fall Fair Giant Yard 4-7pm
Sale. Donations gratefully accepted on
Show isan Kekuli refreshments
& Sae
& live flute music
yard sale dates & Thursday mornings
9am-12pm. TAKE DOWN
OPEN HOUSE
2 2011 Birch Ave. SAT 9am-1 Sunday, June 2,
pm. Housewares, tools, bed- 1 - 4pm
Dance yard sale & 3 2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | curator@nicolavalleyarts.com | 250-378-6515
bottle drive
4 2202 Merritt Ave.,
SAT & SUN 10am-3pm SPACE FOR YOUR AD
5 441 Bailey Ave., Lower TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
2
Nicola. SUN 10am-2pm. MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
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Moving: golf clubs, tools,
end tables, electronics
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FRIDAY EDITION — MAY 24, 2024 #3964
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: market@uniserve.com Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
2005 FORD Taurus, v6, 230k, p/wndws/ CONCRETE PATIO TABLE. One of Specialists INC.
personal
Winter Art
USED WINDOWS 62.5" x 41.125", $200. June 280-5225 Friday, May 3,
CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Repairs, 62.5" x 29.125". Offers 378-4572 CLIPPER CANOE 16’8” Cascade 4-7pm
isan
new construction, lots of experience 705-
679-3054 IRONING BOARD with adjustable model, 3 seats & molded yolk for car- Kekuli refreshments
RUDY WORKS - Home & Office Main-
tenance & Repair - home & office tech,
hight, teflon pad $15. 378-6027
BLOOD PRESSURE monitor, nw $50. Show & Sae
rying solo. Well-worn but no leaks $500
280-9758
& live flute music
carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete. Fold-up cot $75 378-4333 SCHWINN exercise bike $125 280-0543
TAKE DOWN
PLANTS - Tomato varieties (Beefsteak, OPEN HOUSE
315-6689 or contact@rudyworks.co CAMPER TRLR, doors/wndws, water
Roma, Manitoba, Sweet 100, Cherry plus Sunday, June 2,
SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you. tnk w/ pumps, stove w/ ovn, sink, radio
Batteries, brass copper, aluminum, stain- more) $1.50 each or $15/dozen. Some 1 - 4pm
w/ cass. player, furnace, matt., etc, etc. all
less, wire. Call or msg 604-618-8710, or vegees and herbs - $1.00+ each 280-0779
gd shape 604-991-0242 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
the middleman@shaw.ca Fast service, NEW reclining soft leather seat with
headrest and armrest,rear carry pouch for STAND-UP scooter, gd wrkng cond $75 HOURS: 2051 VOGHT ST.,
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight 280-0543
Wed to Sat 10am-5pm ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE
loss support group. Meet Tuesday morn- 3 and 4 wheel scooters and some power Sunday 12-4pm
frames, 3 ft x 4 ft x 8 in. hinged, stack- view mirrors, low kms $1200 ($2800
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck
able, portable, can be made larger $10 ea new). Lrge Can-Tire 2 wheel trailer for
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries,
378-4619 bike to carry groceries, pets etc. $150
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, BUCKSKIN wrap-around, approx. sz (cost $350) 250-378-8802 MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
7-8, made by Shannon Kilroy $150. Baby 6 PERSON hot tub, gd cond. but has
courteous service
christening gowns $15 ea. 378-9645 slow leaks, cover like new. Free! Come
For court times & dates
employment opportunity
USED FOLDNG lightweight black and get it! 378-5928 or lizg01@telus.net call Dave 250-280-9985 or
PART-TIME BARTENDER. drop wheelchair w/ brakes, gd cond $125. CHAMPION 4500lb ATV winch, brnd
off resumes at the Legion Lounge in 250-378-8802 nw/still in bx $300 firm 778-227-0652
Stephen 778-709-0363
person or email them to legion096@
outlook.com
ANTIQUE drawer pulls, set of 10 $35. LOADING RAMP for ATV or snowmo- merrittpickleballclub@gmail.com
378-9645 bile $125. Joe 378-5100
IF YOU WANT an extra income check
out this site. www.theoneminutebusiness. WALKER 378-4619 12-FT HARBOURCRAFT aluminum
com/486182 GREENHOUSE, 4-tier, 27" x 19" x 61", boat, 1 seat, 2 anchor locks & Shoreland-
for sale - appliances each shelf holds 10kg, total holding weight er trailer. No leaks! $1250 936-8082
40kg. Material: steel, polyvinyl chloride for sale - tools/equipment
LK NW Samsung (white) front-loading polypropylene. Still in box, sealed/not
washer & dryer $500 ea or $900/pair opened $80. 936-8247 6-7pm only NEW CHAINSAW mdl 440. 50-1 mix
280-0005 sell $395, paid $499 378-4572
DISHES, set of 10 "Casa Verona" stone-
Check it out: www.merritt.ca/watering/ 2-YR OLD stainless stl fridge 378-4619 ware, dinner plates, salad plates, bowls,
POWER jack $200 280-0543
NEVER USED Kingston BBQ $125 mugs, lk nw, fine quality, microwave/ ROCK SAW 15" diamond blade. 8"
280-0005 dshwshr safe $100. 250-485-2151 band saw w/ 6" surface planer. 8" ta-
24" ELECTRIC stove, Danby $350, 6 BATHROOM toilet, gd cond, free for ble saw on stand w/ longer extension
mos. old. GE old-style refrigerator, im- pkck-up 378-9169 378-0423
mac. cond $700 280-0543 BEANIE HELMET old school $20. GOODYEAR lawnmower, gas $25 378-
6-L Hamilton Beach slow cooker, nw/ Doll, crib, cradle, buggy, highchair, an-
7789, 378-8289
nvr used, too big for my family 378-2047 tiques $20-$95. Antique cream can, smll
NEW Kingston BBQ $125 280-0005 FREE: fencing panels + posts 378-4043
$45. Chandelier, candleholder & crys-
ROCKET upright stick vacuum cleaner tals $25. 378-9645 HEAVY DUTY 10 inch radial arm saw
with accessories $95, call /text 280-5332 on moveable table $350obo. Industrial
FOLDING wheelchair, new $200.
ELECT. stove, LG, 5 brnrs, flat glass HCL 4" Vaccum $200. 378-6027
Shoprite scooter $500 280-4263 BOWFLEX or home gym system. RV PARKING SPOT. PWS in-
top, convection oven, self-clean, black SHOP 5-gal. floor washing pail w/ metal
WALKER, near nw/nvr used out of the Call/text 315-9789 cluded. Private area. Lots of park-
$425 378-1680 house 378-5004 strainer & brnd nw mop. $75. Joe 378-5100
WHITE fencing paint, leftovers great, ing. On priv. property, 15 min west
TOASTER oven. Vacuum machine. 18 OLD metal tobacco tins. 6 alum. can- PRESSURE washer $100obo. Elect. of Merritt. 5 mi to Canco conve-
reas. price, will pck-up 378-5528
Coleman barbeque 778-639-0052 opy hold-downs. Offers 378-4904 fireplace $100obo. Elect. rototiller nience store. Easy river access. Suit
$125. 378-6915 1-BDRM OR 2-BDRM home to quiet working individual. Weekly
NOMA Oil filled Heater, Heat Dish, Fan G SCALE TRAIN: 3 engines & misc. rent for 1 adult, employed, 1 small or monthly rental. $250/week. Refs
778-639-0052 WTD: 18" Quick Grid bar clamp. Ron
cars, 260 ft. of track &large water tower, dog, mobile ok, prefer out of twn, req'd for monthly. 315-9000
26 CU. FT. chest freezer, grt shape/ wall mounting brackets $1500 378-6787 378-2353
have refs. 378-7435 1-BDRM grnd lvl unfurn’d full suite
works exc. $75. 280-0543 GRANNY’S House Quilting & WOODSPLITTER 378-2832
for sale house/property condo, Seyom Cresc. Wshr/dryer incl.
for sale - automotive Retreat has sewing notions from CHAINSAW 461 Husqvarna, nw last
Pat's Patches 378-3734 year, pd $800, sell $500 280-3950 DRIVE BY 2596 ABERDEEN RD. $1200. leonam_ash@yahoo.com
1 TIRE, Goodrich all-terr. LT265/70R16 2-BDRM, lrg kitch, lrg livingrm,
UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for 3 20-VOLT Dewalt drills, no batteries 3 bdrm, 2 bath, house on 1.79 acres.
exc shape $45. 778-227-0652 fully reno'd bsmt, n/p, wshr hk-up
8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5
$70 ea. obo. 1 charger $20 378-3496 378-1504 for an appt to view
HEAVY DUTY hidden trailer hitch 2337 Coutlee Ave. 378-2047
$200. 378-6027 for 1 cup. 378-4947 CABINET-style sandblaster, 36x24x24 MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1
for sale - furniture $750. Joe 378-5100 bath, call to view 1-800-361-8111, 2-BDRM legal ste, fully reno'd,
SOFT TOP & rear back seat for JT 315-1000 buyandsellmobilehomes. appl., nw wshr hk-up, sep. entr. n/p
$675obo. 378-6915 QUEEN size bed, in new condition 4800 W construction heater with built in com 2337 Coutlee Ave., May 1 378-2047
SET OF 4 orig. wire spoke hubcaps for frame, box spring, mattress $800 phone thermostat $55 378-8802 BC FIREFIGHTERS: furnished rm
2126 PRIEST AVE. 378-7412
70s Firebird $200. 280-0543 or text 378-7938 wanted/wanted to buy & part. furnished rm, shared kitchn/
DRIVE BY 441 Bailey Ave., Lower
97 FORD F250, 7.3 diesel, ext. cab, 8' LAZYBOY loveseat recliner, grt cond. bth, util/wifi/cbl incl 778-869-3141
GOOD WORKING metal detector to- Nicola, updated, below market val-
box, 2nd ownr, 350k, vry nice shape Jack $200. Barco rocker-recliner 315-3017 RM & BRD $750 Shared bth.
tallytuned@icloud.com ue. Then call 315-5424 Denis
604-991-0242 MOVING: recliner rocks/swivels $50. Kitch. & lndry privileges. Off street
6 MOS FREE pad rent. 4-bdrm mobile
4 CHEV 15 inch alum, 5 hole rims. $80 Cedar chest $50. Patio set: glass top WHLBARROW, gd shape 315-5115 prkng. Grt cook, refs req'd 315-9803
home, Low. Nicola MHP. Julie 280-9666
378-6692 round table, 2 chairs, umbrella $275. 2 ANY OLD TOYS broken or not pre 3 SUITES AVAIL.: 1 furn'd, all util
dark green leather loveseats $250 ea or 1980, Electric racing car sets for kids to- for rent
1 SNOW tire 205x60Rx15, nw $75. Joe incl $1250. 2 unfurn'd, util incl.,
378-5100 $450/both. All exc cond 378-6576 tallytuned@icloud.com 3-BDRM townhouse, 1800 blk $1100 & $1200 Manager 936-8474
07 EQUINOX awd, low. mil., vry gd ANTIQUE metal dbl bed $60 378-9645 18" QUICK GRID bar clamp. Ron 378- Menzies St., 1.5 bths 280-5020 S 2-BDRM grnd lvl ste, nr Diamond
shape $8500 378-0423 CLASSIC DISPLAY cabinet 24x14x74 2353 1-BDRM STE, Prince Motel, avail. Vale Schl 525-0350
2004 MERCURY Marquis 4-dr, high, antique look $100obo 378-0838 TILTED steering column for 1990 Ford immed 378-6899 STUDIO STE, all incl., fully furn'd.
2nd owner, well-equipped, nice cond LOVESEAT & CHAIR, gd cond, free F250, stndrd trans.378-6475 ROOMS for rent in 2-bdrm house, Single wrkig prsn only. Top floor,
SPACE FOR YOUR AD $10,500. Joe 378-5100 to anyone who needs it 315-9597 MANNEQUINS & heads 378-9645 Hwy 8, util. incl. 315-5641 private. 315-8079
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