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ALL YEAR
‘ROUND! FightHST update Community
for adults The final FightHST progress report CF Nicola Valley AGM
and numbers will be delivered to Community Futures Nicola Valley
& kids
WILLOW
Elections BC today. After their 12-week would like to invite the public and all BEYOND THE
Everybody needs long anti-HST campaign, they tallied up a interested parties to their annual gener-
whopping 705,643 signatures on their
a SUNBODY
sometime… al meeting on Wed., June 30, 12 noon in
petition — well in excess of their initial their boardroom, 2099 Quilchena Ave. CUSTOM FRAMING
QUILCHENA STORE goal. In our Fraser-Nicola riding, a total of
9404 people signed, that’s 46% of the reg-
Canada Day celebrations
Thursday, July 1, celebrations kick off 100-2840 Voght St. (next to Century 21)
Hwy 5A, 20km N. of Merritt • store@quilchena.com istered voters! This pushes the local tally
(250)378-2753 • beside the quilchena hotel
with breakfast at the Civic Centre, Tel: (250)378-5900 • Email: beyondthewillow@yahoo.ca
over the initial goal of 3087, more than 3 7:30am, sponsored by the Knights of
times the signatures they'd hoped for; and Columbus, and a flag raising 10:00am
puts us 2nd for the highest percentage of with the, anthem. There are celebrations
constituents who signed the petition. & entertainment 11am-1pm at Rotary
Despite the effort, the HST comes into
July 1, 3-5pm
Park followed with "Games in the Park"
effect tomorrow, 705,643 votes against or
Rotary Park Bandshell
Merritt Real Estate Services
by Q101. Roaming magician w/ magic
not! But the fall-out from this exercise in show to follow, watermelon-eating con-
Featuring BC's
FOR RENT democracy has yet to be fully revealed… test for kids. Cake cutting @ 1pm.
ROB HESS &
Fireworks starting at 10:30pm. FMI call
New sterilization equipt. the Civic Centre 315-1050.
DANCE GROUPS
The Province is providing an immedi-
2 BDRM house with big yard ......................$700/month
from Linda's Dance
ate $750,000 for Interior Health to pur-
3 BDRM modular in Sunshine Valley – F/S W/D furnace
Summer Reading Club at the Library Studio
The Merritt Library will hold a cou-
Sponsored by
chase new sterilization equipment and
& wood heat – avail. immed. .....................$800/month
ple free events to kick off the summer:
Sunrise Rotary, Rotary Club of Merritt, Merritt & District Chamber of
a portion of the $750,000 to address cur- Club opening party will be held Friday
July 2, 10-11am for ages 3-5; 11:30am-
2 BDRM. Sandpiper unit 5 appl. Avail. Aug. ...$750/mo.
rent conditions in light of recent equip-
ment failure. A new sterilization machine 12:30pm for ages 6-9; and 1-2pm for ages
3 BDRM good quality upper suite incl H&L, N/P N/S
is expected to arrive in early July, that has 10-12 years. There will also be a visit
ref. req. .......................................................Call for info
double the capacity of the old one. from illustrator & author Chris Tougas
Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
4 BDRM home. Full references required....... $1500/mo.
on Saturday July 10, 11am-12pm. All
INC.
ages welcome! For more info on either of Specialists
4-5 BDRM. House. Avail June 30 ..........$1300 incl. util.
Music in the City these events, call Tonya 378-4737.
Music in the City kicks off this
UPPER SUITE – 2 bdrm. Home all new.......$1000/mo.
The shows on Jul. 1 & Aug. 26 will be at gation from St. Michael's Anglican •Automotive •Industrial
Church will worship at Trinity United
3 BDRM. Up 2 down- 2 baths avail. immed ..$1200/mo.
Rotary Park, otherwise, all other shows 2663 Granite Ave. (next to Fountain Tire)
will be held Thursday evenings, 6-8pm Church. In August, the congregation
378-4531
1 BDRM. Apt. close to town........................$550/month
at Spirit Square. There’s all sorts of musi- from Trinity will worship at St. Michael's.
Cathy - property manager cate, and after some time teaching in Malaysia, he returned to Singapore
to continue his studies at the University of Singapore, graduating with a Bachelor of Social
Sciences degree in 1971. He followed with a Diploma in Curriculum Studies in Art and
•Pole Gates Design from Birmingham, UK. Then he taught art in Singapore and was one of the first
•120 Hitachi Excavator art lecturers when the SIA-LaSalle College of Art and Design opened in 1984.
In 1978, Fahcheong left full-time teaching to become a professional artist. In these
Baillie House
30 years, he has participated in numerous art exhibitions and held several one-man
Jerryl McKenzie
shows. He uses his medium to its fullest potential, often making a commentary on
Ph/Fax (250) 378-9451
Cell (250)378-1566 society and social issues. Many of his works comment upon the pursuit of position,
wealth and power. He also has a whimsical side. His works portray a sense of
humour that appeals to adults and children alike. As a self-taught artist, Fahcheong
SPACE FOR YOUR AD has created an individual style all his own.
In 1989, Fahcheong moved to Merritt with his wife Anne and their two children. SUMMER HRS: 10AM-6PM, 7 DAYS
Tel 378-5717 • fax 378-4700 Being in Canada made it possible for him to explore the different kinds of local Corner of Voght & Mammette
market@uniserve.com woods, and Canadian jade, marble, granite and other stones. He has taught as a vis- (250) 378-0349 • www.bailliehouse.com
iting lecturer at NVIT, and participated at the Art Institute at Capilano College, in
North Vancouver, a one-year post-graduate certificate programme offering advanced
studies to artists with several years of experience in sculpture or printmaking.
Fahcheong is regarded as a pioneer sculptor on the Singapore art scene. In recog-
nition of this, the National Museum of Singapore invited him in 1991 to show his
work at a national sculpture exhibition.
The museum, now known as the http://merrittmorningmarket.wordpress.com
Singapore Art Museum, has a strong
collection of his works.
“Get us online!”
Several of his public marble sculp-
A RETROSPECTIVE OF THE ARTWORK OF tures are in Singapore, and he has con-
tributed many bronze sculptures to its
artscape. While he is based in Canada,
Fahcheong travels frequently to work in
Italy, Australia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
THURSDAY NIGHTS!
Visual Artists of the Nicola Valley is a fundrais-
er book for the NV Community Arts Council,
available at historic Baillie House, Country Bug First Generation, 5 life-size children, bronze Karaoke Dance
Books & the Courthouse Art Gallery, $40. Collection of the Fullerton Hotel, Singapore
Party with Allison Productions
D.J. - ALLISON
God the Father
After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing he said •Karaoke Tuesdays
was "DON'T!" "Don't what?" Adam replied. "Don't eat the forbidden fruit." God said. FRI & SAT, 9PM-1:30AM •Texas Hold’em
PRODUCTIONS
EXHIBITION
NV community "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey Eve..we have forbidden fruit!" " No Way Wed 7pm
RECEPTION
nvcac@ocis.net phants. A few minutes later, God saw His children having an apple break and He was BARON OF BEEF
ticked! "Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit?" God asked. "Uh huh," Adam replied. "Then
July 9, 6-8pm
12-2pm in the pub
BRITISH COLUMBIA
why did you?" said the Father. "I don't know," said Eve. "She started it!" Adam said. "Did
ARTS COUNCIL not" "Did too" "DID NOT" Having had it with the two of them, God's punishment was • OFFICE 378-2821 • PUB 378-5711
•RESTAURANT 378-4543 • BEER/WINE 378-8859
that Adam and Eve should have children of their own. Thus the pattern was set.
WEDNESDAY EDITION — JUNE 30, 2010 #2032
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Tel: (250)378-5717 Fax 378-4700 Email market@uniserve.com
personal 00 SATURN 3-dr coupe, a/c, p/w, exc LRG drssr w/ mirr. $100obo Fern 378-1311
cnd, 90k $4000 378-9472
2049 Nicola Ave, Merritt
CAPT. bd, twn, 6 drwrs, hdbrd $90 378-5347
LST: 1-yr old calico cat, Collettville 378-3996 88 HONDA Prelude $1000obo. 96 Grnd SOLID oak din. tbl $100, 5 ant. oak chairs
Phone (250)378-9255
FND: male gldn retrvr-type dog, Angel’s Am GT v6 for prts $300obo 378-9440 $100, X-lng twn sleigh bd w/ matt. & bx
Tropico Spice
378-2145 16” tires on mags fit Honda $650 378-5679 $45 378-4128
LICENSED
ANGIE’S Tea Leaf Reading. All your 4 TRCK tires 235/75-17, 90% tread 378-6585 SILVR-col. mtl loft bd, Idea $150.
psychic nds & readngs, money, love, rela- Matt. $50 315-0223, 315-3937
Restaurant
•Full breakfast menu
tionships, bus., etc. Accurate 378-8326 98 CHEV Lumina, exc cnd, lw km,
loaded, must sell $1650obo 378-4190 MOVING: 3-pc sofa set, blk $750obo.
help wanted
•From 7am-11am •Seniors’ menu
93 2-DR full-sz Blazer, 350 auto 4x4, wht 2 drssrs 378-4392
w/ trlr pkg, vry gd cnd $3500obo 378-8156 CHINA cab., solid oak, 500 315-1002
Seniors $1 off
for mat., resp., hrdwrkng indvdual to wrk wntrs on own rims. 133k, vry cln, n/s, n/p,1 EXC cnd, off. dsk, 3 drwrs, lrg file drwr
with
garb., or WHY. Vry reas. rate, John 315-5591 games $50obo. Yugio - The Sacred Cards
Roger Kamp
alloys on frnt, 19" alloys on rear,300w
Appaloosa
PIPE IT PLUMBNG for all your plmb- Jensen amp/2 10" subs, 4 Alpine spkrs, Gameboy Advance $20 315-6647
Mary Longman
ng nds: commer., nw const., renos, drain JVC cd w/ ipod input, 4 summrs/4 wntrs, 2 X 27" tvs, 1 w/ rem. $200. DVD player
Opie Oppenheim
cleaning, competitive rates. Brian 378- fact. hubcaps $1500 firm 280-0718 $20. Tyler, Jamara 315-0266
4892, 315-99970 95 CHEV 3/4-tn ext cab 4x4, lngbx 2 BELL receivers, mdl 2700 & 4700 (has
Pius Chong
A keepsake
90 CHEV 4x4 $1300obo. 00 Dodge
Ellen Norgaard
Service. Repairs, add's, nw cnstrction. No Neon $800obo 280-6615 BELL 3100 sat. rcvr $50, Casio answ.
mach. $25, Virgin mbl pay-as-u-go cam-
Evelyn Armstrong
book
job too sml, lic'd & ins'd. Jim 378-7200 YAMAHA 1970 vintage, 175cc. always gar.-
childcare/babysitting kpt, nds TLC have all parts to restore $500. Blue era cellphone $40, Panasonic mini video
Bev Veale
featuring
Ox Base plate, mdl BX1666 fits 06-07 Chev camera $75 378-4227
for sale - recreational
Georgina Beatty
WILL babysit 1-10 yr olds, anytime, Malibu, hrdly used/exc cond, 1/2 price $250.
27 local
my home or yours 378-1354
John Taylor
Car bra fits Pontiac G6, exc cond $60. Alum.
DIAMOND Vale mom has 2 in-home rimsfit CJ5 Jeep 15" $100. Trlr hitchfit Pontiac 09 HARO shft R1 full-susp. mtn bike,
artists — a
Leonard A. George Jr.
care spots avail., grt indr & outdr space G6 GT & GTP 3500lbs max gross weight, hrdly riddn w/ warr. $800 378-6637
Available at
Growing communities one idea at a time. allows children to explore imagination, 92 MALLARD sprntr mtrhome, all nw
Cindy Trent
fundraiser
300lbs max tongue weight, lk nw on car/only 6
crfts, stories & more. Misty 378-5046 tires, 27’, mnt cnd 315-0197
THE Honest,GENERAL
WSHR & dryer, nw dryer, wshr 1 ownr TRLR 16’ $6000obo. 280-4559
$300obo 280-4559 aft 6pm CHASING TAILS Dog Grooming, Sml CONTRACTOR
07 EZ Load boat trlr, 700kg/1500 lbs.
CANNER $20 378-6795 & lrg dogs. Janine 315-5896 $1400 nw, sell $800, hrdly used 378-6372 sincere gent. Home, yard,
ODD garage
ST. STL fridge, lk nw $150 378-4704 2 LOVEBIRDS male & fem., cage & EASY SET pool 9'x26"dp, nw fltr pmp. & auto; forestry. Will take on any
access. $75. 2 male rabbits, 1 lop eared, lrg
to be held in
cute, litter-trained $450ea 936-8048
humidity cntrl $300obo 378-4187 08 FORCE 200 quad, brn nw
ADOR. kittens, trained, free 378-6605 cnd/10hrs, immac. $3500obo 378-6915
8,000BTU Simplicity a/c w/ rem., only
1 yr ol,d pd $360, sell $250 378-6566 FAM.-raised pugs, vacc., vet-chckd 315-8716 ELECT. boat mtr, 46lb thrust, Motor Guide,
EXC. stove, hrdly used $35 378-9070 MARIMA/rott. x puppies, 2 fem., 3 exc wrkng cnd $175. 5.5hp Ted Williams air-
male $100ea 315-4976
Baillie House
weekend garage sales each Friday
Accord, gutted, was going to race/racing 55-GAL. aq, lts, lid & stnd $250 378-6312 84 HONDA XR100, nw tires, gd shape
seat installed, batt./switch 75% compl., 2 BIRD cages: 1 lrg, 1 med., both vry gd $650obo 315-6400
for sale - tools/equipment
$500obo OTF gas compressor 315-5591
(You must confirm your address for the new season, or email us to get
cond 378-6787
for sale - miscellaneous
93/94 MERC. Villager van, rns/has top
on the weekly mailing list. Sorry can’t respond to individual requests)
2.Get your Friday issue from our website
end noise, body exc cond., for parts or HVY duty auto air-lft hoise $350 378-2676
whole. Brian 378-2165, cell 280-1457 FIREWOOD sale, $120/cord 378-5379 2 WEED eaters. 5 lwnmwrs 378-4135
93 JEEP Cheroke 315-0197 RALEIGH 3-whl elect. bike, oldr, bst UTIL. trlr, 4’x8’ bx, 24”h, hvy duty
…or every issue!
84 CHEV 4x4 pck-up, 3” lft, 350, rns gd offr 378-8156 frame, gd tires, 14” whls $400 378-2341
$900. 81 Olds Cutlass Supreme, 2-dr hrd- NWBRN baby carseat, lk nw $25 378-3996 ELECT. lwnmr, 18”. 6.25hp 4wd slf-
Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm
LTD. ed. numbered prnts: John Lennon OLDR bott. kitchen cabinet w/ counter
$12,000obo Kamloops 315-3058 33/64, Beatles 22/64 378-8326 snk, drs, drwrs 378-8326 immed., unfurn’d, priv. bth 525-0135 2-BDRM bsmt ste, Jul 1 $800 378-6295