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Re:MSS apples pies
Areminder,if you purchased applepies from a MSS grad and have not pickedthem up, you have another opportunity todo so on Wed. Jan. 18,at MSS betweennoon & 4pm.
Drop in lacrosse
Thursday nights at CMS, 7-9pm.
Fundraisers for Luke
Some fundraisers are being held for7-year old Luke, who has just been diag-nosed with cancer.There will be a steak dinner fundrais-er on Jan. 21, at the Grand Pub and Grill,5pm & 7:15pm. Tickets are $15 ea. andcan be purchased by calling 280-6180, orthe Grand at 378-4618.An account has also been set up at theRoyal Bank, if anyone wishes to make adonation directly to Luke’s family of Luke. Details to follow.An indoor garage/bake sale will beheld at the Legion on Saturday January21, 10am-4pm. For anyone wishing todrop off items, they can do so Friday January 20th in the afternoon or evening.
Famous federal Liberals in the region
On Saturday, Jan. 21, the Honourable
Justin Trudeau
(son of Prime MinisterPierre Trudeau) will be at the Best WesternHotel in West Kelowna, 4:30-5:15pm, as aMember of Parliament and the Liberalcritic for Youth, Post-SecondaryEducation & Amateur Sport.TheHonourable
Marc Garneau
(Canada’sfirst man in space) will be at PentictonLakeside Resort on Sunday, Jan. 22, 5:30-7pm. Admission to both these events isfree and open to Liberal members, sup-porters, friends and the general public.
Call for garlic vendors
Pete & Becky Ratzlaff are looking forvendors who grow and produce prod-ucts or fresh garlic, to participate in theirgarlic festival & antique tractor show atSmith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola, lastweekend in September. FMI call Beckyor Pete, 378-4199.
Nordic Ski Club’s Chilli Sunday
During the annual Chilli Sundayevent, Jan. 29, 11am-2pm, NNSC mem- bers will dedicate the main shelter to thefounding members at 12noon. Everyoneis welcome, the perfect opportunity tocelebrate the Kane Valley Ski Trails.Group lessons will begin at 1pm. Bringenough chilli for your group and add itto the communal pot over the fire pit atParking Lot 3 (approx. 4 km up the KaneValley Rd on the right), bring your owndishes, and the club will supply the buns, cookies and hot drinks. FMI,including updates on trail conditions,check www.nicolanordic.ca
Community Art Show call for art
The Community Art Show runs Feb 3-25, deadline to submit work is 6pmThursday, Feb. 1. Submit projects that youhave created & feel is art — and is worthsharing. They are limited by the space atthe gallery, but they’ll attempt to find aspot for all submitted and accepted work.FMI 1840 Nicola Ave., 378-6515 or 378-5718, Kathi.courthouse.gallery@gmail.com
20th annual Volleyfest
The Merritt Volleyball Assoc. is lookingforward to their biggest tournament ever!Mixed Apr. 13, 14 & 15; Ladies Apr 27, 28, &29. www.merrittvolleyballassociation.com
Winter on the Coq
Though this week’s travel advisoryon the Coquihalla was lifted by lastevening, Environment Canada’s weath-er forecast for high winds & blowingsnow is on through Thursday. Whileroad conditions are listed as ‘normal’ —compact snow with slippery sections —officials are asking drivers not to set outunless absolutely necessary. And com-mercial drivers bound for theCoquihalla must chain up.VSAis advising motorists not toexpect the weather to settle down untilApril, and to remain vigilant at all times.Driving at 110 km/hr is
unacceptable
given the snow and ice, but it’s up toindividual drivers to decide what speedis comfortable for them.The next couple of days, the forecastis for blowing snow, winds northeast 50-70 km/hr, some flurries, and temps -14to -17, with the wind chill putting itdown to -30 & -31.By Friday temps will be on the rise,going from -15 to +3, with snow or rain.Then Saturday will see rain, with tempswell above 0: low 6, high 7. And thattransition time is as dangerous on theCoquihalla as any winter weather!
Learn to paint
Local painter Jean Kiegerl has paint-ing classes coming up for new and expe-rienced painters. It starts this Saturdaywith a one-day course in acrylic paintingfor beginners. Info and registration are atCountry Bug Books and Gifts. FMI con-tact Jean 378-2833 or painter@telus.net
Cadets celebrate 90years with new crest
The Merritt Rocky Mountain ArmyCadets Corps has celebrated its 90thyear as a non-profit youth organization.Brian Hawkins, a big supporter of the corps, wanted to do something tohelp the group celebrate, and came upwith a crest that could be displayed inthe hall. But Brian doubted his ‘stick men’ style art would do justice to thecrest, and asked Susan Thompson, anartist friend, to help on this project.Merritt Army Cadets is free to joinfor boys & girls between the ages of 12 &18. It provides exciting outdoor activi-ties, skills & leaders; as well as ceremo-nial military events and citizenshipactivities. FMI contact Captain AngeleGrenier 378-5679 or CO Lynn Henville372-3775.
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February 5thstarting at 3pm
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Photo
When my husband visited our son, Michael, at boot camp, he found himmarching smartly with his unit. Michael's father proudly approached the soldiersand began to snap photo after photo. Embarrassed and worried about getting intotrouble, Michael looked straight ahead and didn't change his expression. Suddenlyhis drill sergeant barked, "Henderson, give me 25 push-ups. And the next timeyour daddy wants your picture, you smile!"
Piano Tuner
The doorbell rang and the lady of the house discovered a workman,complete with tool chest, on the front porch. "Madam," he announced, "I'm thepiano tuner." The lady exclaimed, "Why, I didn't send for a piano tuner."The manreplied, "I know you didn't, but your neighbours did."
MERRITT AND DISTRICT HOSPICE
T
he Hospice lending library isopened on Tuesday morningsfrom 9 am to Noon. We have anextensive library of information toassist you in understanding the role of a care-giver, and the grief process for a broad range of circumstances. You are most welcome to viewor borrow the literature.
c/o 3451 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1C6Contact 250-280-4040
Fresh breads & bakingHome-made soups & sandwichesSpecialty coffees & teas
2151 Quilchena Ave.(250) 378-6655
WHAT YOU NEED!
Inkjet & toner cartridges for most printers
and we recycle them, too!
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Read online, or download to your computer.You’ll find every issue archived since May 2009
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Reception Jan.6,6-8pm
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Merritt Real Estate Services
FOR RENT
1 BDRM.
Apt......
$500 + hydro-$50 move-in bonusPINEAPTS
. Available for rent -1 & 2 bdrm.Totally reno ed.....................................
Call forinfo2 BDRM.
Close to town..........................
$650/month2 BDRM.
Duplex + rec room.................
$750/month1 BDRM.
Apartments....................
$550-$600/month3 LEVEL
townhouse- 3 bdrm................
$700/month4 BDRM.
House, 2 baths......................
$1400/month2 BDRM.
Duplex-garage.
$750-$200 move-in bonus1.5 BDRM
. In Lower Nicola..................
$500/month3 BDRM
. House in Lower Nicola........
$1000/month2 BDRM.
House close to Town.....
$700-$750/monthCUTE
studio...........................................
$525/month1 BDRM.
Bsmt. Suite + laundry.............
$675/month3 BDRM.
Rural property......................
$1500/month2 BDRM.
Up 2 bdrm. Down 1/2 duplex.....
$800/mo.3 BDRM.
Up, full bsmt. On the bench......
$1000/mo.2 BDRM.
Apt. incl. heat ........................
$600/month3 BDRM.
Up 2 down on the bench......
$1000/month3 BDRM.
Rancher , new reno ..............
$850/month2 BDRM.
Bsmt. Suite.............
$750/month incl. util.STUDIO
apt.................................
$385/month + util.SANDPIPER
unit, avail end of Feb
$750/mo. + util.LARGE
3 bdrm. In 4-plex.....
$800/month incl. heat
Call formore info on these units, and others!378-1996 Direct line to the Property Mgt Dept
COMMERCIAL& OFFICESPACE DOWNTOWN
Several units to choose from: 240 sq. ft-$250/mo.1200 sq. ft-$1100/mo.
and more!
Month-to-month or lease
Call for allyour residential or commercialproperty management needs!
1988 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC
Cathy & Connie & Lynda - property managers
• Up to $750 dollars ingrants available• New wood stoves areenergy efficient burning90% cleaner and using athird less wood
Air quality isa concern inthe Nicola Valley, dirty old wood stoves arepart of theproblem.
LET’S CLEAR THE AIR.
For more information on the
Nicola Valley WoodStove Exchange Program
, contact Coordinator
Tim Larsen , 250-378-8216 or tlars@merrittbc.net
Merritt Rocky Mountain Cadets Corps’new crest, designed & produced by BrianHawkins & Susan Thompson.
Winners of our Christmas raffle:
1st prize: Elota Olson2nd prize: Brandon Fandrey3rd prize: Georgie Rea
We wish to thank these businesses for their generousdonations toward the prize packages:Grand Pub & Grill, Jack & Rosemary McNeil, BramblesBakery & Cafe Ltd, Mandolin’s Coffee & Bagel House,Subway, Panago Pizza, Extra Foods, Home Restaurant,Garden Sushi, Coopers Foods, M&M Meatshops, CanadaCafe, Petit Cafe Diane
Baillie Property
2202 Voght St. • (250) 378-0349
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