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TAX TIME MERRITT MORNING Please
recycle $ 99
120’s caps
Office Supplies (250)378-6882
Printing & Engraving (250)378-6808 FREE Delivery for Seniors & Those with Restricted Mobility
1951 Garcia St., Merritt, BC 2037 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC 250-378-2155
MARINATEDBeef & NATURAL between our 2 Merritt exits were closed winning Magician Leif David, a.k.a. Ali
BarOn
BarOn OfOf Beef rOastsrOasts about 8am yesterday morning due to K. Zam will perform a free show at the
Civic Centre, doors at 6:15pm, show’s
CHICKEN DRUMETTES
a semi-truck fire. One lane re-opened If you have tax-related questions, here is your chance to get them answered!
Come check us out! about 12:30pm, but the road had not at 6:30pm. It features clean comedy and
Come check us out!
been fully cleared by midnight last night. tons of audience participation - part of Facilitated by: Judi Head,
FREE SESSION
Wine Press wraps up Interior Savings Unplug & Play Family Canada Revenue Agency
Literacy Week.. You will learn about:
After 22 years, the Wine Press will be Book drive donation bins will be in Business tax deductions; Monday, February 10, 2020
closing its doors. As a hobby wine-mak- Common tax errors; Helpful 6:00 - 8:00 pm • Mtg Rm #1
the lobby and attendees are encouraged
Family Literacy ing side business for Robert Hack, those to bring new or gently used books to do-
tools and services offered Merritt Civic Centre
by the CRA; General book-
Week years have zoomed by with repeat cus- nate to the Bright Red Bookshelves. You keeping concepts and best
Please reserve your spot at:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-tax-
January 25-31, 2020 tomers becoming old friends. can also donate books anytime at Interi- practices; and How to help-for-your-small-business-regis-
“I tried to wrap it up 5 years ago, but request an in-person visit tration-90087952491
or Savings Credit Union, or the Commu- from a CRA Liasion Officer. Refreshments provided
City grant-in-aid,
Check out all the details merritt@yahoo.com. All are welcome.
www.literacymerritt.com “Be a Unicorn in a field of horses” 2350 Voght St., Merritt • 250 378-2254
In 2018, the Canadian Country Music Ukulele Circle
Heritage Society received a $1575 grant- The new Merritt Ukulele Circle is
in-aid from the City to put together a lead by Richard Lepinsky. The group English
Free Drop-in Conversation
English Practice
travelling kiosk to highlight the Hall of meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of
Fame, handprints & murals. Since that the month 7-9pm, at the Arts Council Practice Groups
Starts: January 21, 2020
time, their activities, goals & require- Offices, 1840 Nicola Ave. in Merritt. Join now Tuesday
When: Every in Merritt!
and Wednesdays fro
ments have changed. At this week’s the group for the next meeting on Thurs- Improve
9:00am your English,
to 10:00am
Where: Merri= Civic Centre, 1950 Mame=e Ave
Council meeting, the society’s treasurer day Feb. 6th at 7 pm. All ages and play- meetinformaDon:
new people and
For More Contact Liza or Min at
Susan Roline handed back a cheque for ing experience are welcome. Bring your have fun together!
1-866-672-0855
the amount of the grant. “We thank the ukulele, a 3-ring binder for music, and a
City for their support. And we may ap- music stand if you have one. FMI, email When? Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9am to 10am
ply for it again in the future,” said Susan. Richard at percman54@gmail.com Where? Room #1, Merritt Civic Ctre, 1950 Mamette Ave.
Letters to the editor Music performers club •Practices are free of charge & drop-ins are welcome
Coronavirus
—Nadine Collins hosting a Fundraising Event in support of
the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, for
I understand the concern re: the virus the 8th year. The tournament runs Feb. 21-
spreading worldwide. 23 at the NV Memorial Arena. Their goal
If contact with China is closed off this year is to break the $25,000.00 donation
what about their products? mark! If anyone would like to contribute
So much of what we buy today is from to support the fundraising efforts, contact
China as they’re able to produce items at fundraising coordinator Vida Ferris 378-
a cheaper rate. 8685 or vferris@hotmail.ca
We also export to China what hap- Town hall meeting
pens there? A Town Hall meeting has been sched-
The Lobster industry on the East coast uled for February 24, 6pm, Merritt Civic
has lost their main consumer and search- Centre. City Council & staff lsay they are
ing for others. Just wondering? ooking forward to community input.
—Ginny Prowal
Heroes & Villains Rotary has teamed
up with the Merritt Fire Assoc. to bring this year’s indoor golf classic, Sat. Mar 14, tee
times available between 5 & 8pm. The event is at the Civic Centre, as usual. Dinner,
mini-golf, dancing, costumes & prizes. Tickets at City Furniture, or from Rotary and
Fire Assoc. members. FMI 280-2525.
Playing Through Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks,
it was called witchcraft... Today, it’s called golf.
My landlord says he needs to come talk to me about how high my heating bill is.
I told him, ‘My door is always open!’
Somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note
on the windscreen that said ‘Parking Fine’.
MERRITT MORNING MARKET
CUSTOM MUGS
FRIDAY EDITION — JANUARY 31, 2020 #3379 Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: market@uniserve.com
Specialists INC.
5 NEW steel rims to fit ¾ - 1ton Chev GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat
mower blade sharpening & balancing. FORD 5.8 v8 eng. w/ auto trans. & aux. d over $470 sell for $325 378-5004
936-8083 trans., from 94 F150 4x4, all exc cond, IPHONE 5S, 32G, Koodo, power button
HANDYMAN w/ small trailer available offers 378-4904 sticky, crack in corner of screen, works
for rubbish removal. Doug 378-7600 CANOPY $125 378-3496 good. $100 378-4177
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. 4 18570R14 studded snows, over 50% 2 RC drone & helicopter Black Hawk
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 tread, studs still gd 778-639-0099 $150obo edition for teen or adults, hardly used $50
NW HOME BUILDER offering serv. as 4 BRIDGESTONE blizzak winter tires, ea 315-1988, cell 250-305-4928
prjct mgr + nw renovation projects. Spe- near new, 215/70R15 $400obo 315-9436 HOME SECURITY System Still in
cialize in finish carpentry, flooring tiling WHITE canopy, mint condition, nw box pd $289, reduced to $100. 378-6027
& laminate. free est. Call/text Ken 315- struts on window lift 8’x73”w fits Dodge LK NW, Panasonic model No: KX-TG-
6105, thomsonfamilydk@hotmail.com pick-up. Black tailgate cover still in box F37OC 5 handset cordless phone w/ an-
NEED HOME RENOS? Skilled handy- $70 brand new. 936-8474 swering machine, Bluetooth, App Alerts.
man with 20+yrs experience in light 04 PONT. Grand Am, red/blk inter. Nw All handsets c/w a belt cliff. Don’t need it
SAT., FEBRUARY 8, 2020 framing,plumbing,drywall,finishing,tap-
ing,textured ceilings, flooring, custom
batt./brks/whl bearings/wipers, elect dr
locks, a/c, p/b, recent eng. updates, no
any more, got rid of the landline.$75obo
378-5004
woodwork such as shelving etc. For free dents, dependable, easy on gas v6, ev- for sale - recreational
DOORS 5:00PM • DINNER 6:30PM estimate please call 250-315-8679. Mul- erything works, $4950 firm Joe 378-2676
MERRITT CIVIC CENTRE tiple references available upon request 4 HONDA car 15” wheels, incl hub caps SOLOMON 150cm with Morrow boots
$50 Joe 378-2676 and JL bndngs, exc cond.$150obo 280-3478
NICOLA VALLEY PAINTING, All in-
terior painting services 10 percent off this 99 FORD F250 super cab, 357k, 2 sets 2HP Mariner motor $300 280-0493
Casino Games winter, call Eric 250-315-5194
HANDYMAN for hire. Renos, win-
tires, air bags on back end of trck, 5th-
whl slider and hitch. Hwy miles, no rust,
2 SNWMBL helmets $25 ea 378-2883
TREADMILL Pro-Form 520i exl. cnd.
Guest Speaker $500. Free Spirit Compact Home Gym
Gino Odjick dows, doors, floors, etc (236)512-3317 nvr been in accident $3000obo 315-8762
03 CHEV Malibu 240k, winter & sum- $100. AB Lounge 2 $25. Vata Health Vi-
Former Canuck INTERIOR house painting, licensed,
fast & efficient 315-1644 mer tires on rims. $1750obo 378-4177 bration Machine $500. 378-5691
Music by Bobby
Garcia & INDIAN CUISINE/TIFFIN SERVICE YOKOHAMA summer tire 235/55R17 25 FT. 50 amp. RV extension cord, hard-
in Merritt. $250 per month, 6 days a $75 378-6217 ly used. $100 378-9009
week. Call Harpreet Singh 604-720-1021 07 KIA LX 150k, seats 5, winter tires, TC 300Win mag pro hunter w/ muzzle
Coquihalla Coyotes DULL/DIRTY leather dress shoes boots.
Do your leather shoes or boots need pol-
new struts/timing belts, auto, smoke free
$6500 315-3891
brk, 3x9 Burris scope, ammo brass dies,
etc. $1250 378-4904
ishing or water proofed? Call 280-4004 2 185/70R14 winter tires 90% tread $75/ TASCO 3-9x40 Pronghorn scope
Individual Table of 8 VIP Table of 8 PIANO Lessons all ages welcome. pr 280-0543 $40 Near new. Used on .22 for short
FMI 250-315-7314 $22/half hour 2017 WHT Dodge canopy short box. No time. hlangeloo46@gmail.com
$
40 00 $
400 00 $
50000 PIANO lessons, violin lessons, theory side windows for security purpose. $850. PORT. ice fishing fire pits, no mess on
exams, $18/half hour. Cecilia 315-0022 378-4778 the ice, grt Xmas gift 378-4904
Tables of 8 come with drink tickets ONLINE marketing for local business- 98 HONDA Accord, exc run. cond., TEETER Inversion table exercise unit
VIP Tables of 8 come with wine and drink tickets for the table. es now available. Social media, website snow tires, offers 378-7995, 378-5806 $200 250-408-4016
management, search engine optimiza- for sale - pets / livestock 2HP Mariner motor 280-0493
tion. 936-8981 MANUAL treadmill, gd cond. $50obo
HOUSEKEEPING $15/hr 378-4022 WTD: Female guppies 378-6289 378-2632 C O M M U N I T Y A R T S H O W at the C O U R T H O U S E A R T S G A L L E R Y
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck LOOKING FOR cage for cockatiel EXCALIBUR Equinox hunting cross-
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, 778-207-0334 bow. 350 fps. Mutiplex scope, custom
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares 4 LAYER hens. 2 - 4 yrs old. presently strings, 2 dozen+ arrows, c/w arrow
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, not laying due to winter, but good layers. fletcher + target. Too many goodies to
courteous service all 4 for $30. 378-6699 list. Mint cond. $600OTF top of the line
FREE scrap rcar removal. Chad 280-9599 EASY TRAINER dog collar, used metal detector 936-9356
SPACE FOR YOUR AD WOODY’S TREE services, pruning, re- twice, pd $160, sell $85 378-6027
SIMCO roping saddle, gd cond, Front
MOTORHOME 32’, 1985 Pace Arrow
$6500obo 378-1957 Rob
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
moval, hedges, anything to do with trees
315-8087 & back cinches $550 Ron Summerfelt HIJACKER double point 5th wheel
CERTIFIED tree faller w/ small wood 250-755-6817 hitch $100 378-5513
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM chipper, truck & trlr w/ all the gear. or AWESOME CKC black lab for stud SET Yukon youth snowshoes with poles,
just hauling debris to the dump. 378-6431 378-5038 brand new/never used, up to 100lbs $20
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat 55-GAL. Tank for reptiles w/ light & (new $80) 378-2460
cover. 280-9433 CUSTOM BUILT 338 win mag left
has fabric and sewing notions. 378-3734
employment opportunity FREE kitten, 506-321-9152 in Merritt handed rifle by Corlanes Sporting Goods February 7 - March 14, 2020
HAPPY PUPPY DOG GROOMING. muzzle brake screw on type fluted barrel
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Dogs up to 10 lbs. Flexible hrs 378-6289 and bolt McMillan stock timney trigger RECEPTION Friday, Feb 7, 4-7pm
– EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Conayt Wilson barrel leopold 4.5-14 cds scope
Friendship Society – for a copy of job re- for sale - miscellaneous
quirements/duties please email to: recep-
less than a box of shells fired, costs
$7000+ sell $5500. Ron 250-755-6817
FAMILY FUN WORKSHOP
ASHFORD traditional spinning wheel,
tion@conayt.com or call 250-378-5107 gd condition, w/ bobbin, knitting knob- DERYA 12 Gauge Shotgun $875, PAL Feb 16, 1-4pm • $20 Per Family
DENNY’S NOW HIRING All Posi- by, fleece $200. Large antique pitcher & req’d 315-8065
tions for FT & PT. Plse send resume basin, blue $60. Bernice 378-9678 04 29’ CHEROKEE 5th-whl, exc cond
to merrittdennys@gmail.com or come by FREE organ 936-8271 $9000obo 280-0543
to 3999 Airport Ave on Oct 24 or 25 for FREE: 2 garbage cans full of rabbit ma-
an on-the-spot interview for sale - tools/equipment
nure for garden. Dan 378-2136
List your garage sale &/or get our listing mail-out
Email: market@uniserve.com
GAME ON SPORTS BAR is looking
for a line cook, great wages and benefits
Call Jim at 250-280-1300
NICOLA MEADOWS is looking for a
71/2’ ARTIFICIAL Christmas tree. Very
realistic looking; some lights missing.
$20obo 378-2801
COLLECTOR SERIES 74 Ford
LGT, 145 hydrostatic tractor 4hp, snow
blade, pto chairns, original ‘needs spark’
$1500obo 250-319-2101
Children in Art,
Art for Children
FREE: Leftover Ostomy supplies
f-t care aid, must have valid BC Registry 378-6289 27” WIDE Craftsman snowblower, lk
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB care # & criminal record chck, able to
wrk mornings, evenings, nights, wknds. 24” TALL illuminated Santa Claus $30.
nw, used only 3-4 times $1225, elect.
Start. Joe 378-2676
Playing Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-11:00 am Apply in prsn to 2670 Garcia St. 378-2676
RIGID 6” joiner, new condition, seldom Regular Hours: Thurs to Sat, 12-6pm
STAINLESS bathtub assist bar to help
CMS Gym Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm Merritt Civic Centre 2 F/T ECE & 1 p/t ECE assistant & 1 p/t
resp. adult positions. Group daycare ctr. get in/out of tub, clamps onto side of
used. $250 280-3478
24 FOOT aluminum extension ladder
and Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm CMS Gym Nd current certificate, 1st aid, food safe, tub $25. Match. pr used nice cond van-
ity sinks w. all hrdware, taps drains etc $100 378-5668
Demo paddles and instructions available. class 5, send resume to myfrsed@telus. Nicola Valley
$100. Joe 378-8802 HELIUM cart & tank $140 378-1337 Community Arts Council
net or call 378-4878 for more info. LIKE NEW Craftsman 16” throat, scroll
FMI call Gary 250-280-0105 or Ayton 250-378-5691 childcare
BRND NW, nvr opened 4 bxes of 25
C-9 100+ ft of clear outdoor light set $10 saw$125. Joe 378-8802 1840 Nicola Ave., Merritt, BC | (250)378-6515 | www.nicolavalleyartscouncil.com | nicolavalleyartsgallery@gmail.com
BABYSITTING COURSE certified 315-1988 4000LB rv winch, for quad, etc., nw/
never used $125 525-0043 HUB CAPS for 81 Chev Scottsdale 1-BDRM furn apt, nr NVIT & hos-
babysitting services avail. evenings & GRANDFATHER clock $200 525-0043 C-10 truck 778-288-4095 pital incl util. $900 n/p, n/s 378-3488
wkends. Genuine, attentive, caring, help- ANTIQUE ironing board ready for YARDWORKS electric leaf blower/
ful, hardworking. Plenty of experience painting Santa or Snowman $20. Antique mulcher. $50 378-6699 CANOPY for 02 Toyota Tacoma BRAND nw 2-bdrm suite, avail.
with babies. Electra 280-3237 1930’s small glass working lanterns 6’6” X 9’ util trlr w/ 4’ sides, gd for ski- 57”w x 60” l. 280-0543 ASAP, 2724 Eagle Cresc. $1250
WILL MIND your children all day or $40/pair. 2 small heaters $15 ea. or $25/ doo $900obo 378-2577 for sale house/property incl util. 315-3613, 315-0220
after school 378-0870 pair. Tire rack $30. 2 Navaho throw rugs 2 RIGID longneck sump pumps, gd 2-BDRM bsmt ste $800, gas/hydro/
5x7, dark grn bckgrnd $20ea. 315-1626 MOBILE home, Kijiji 1420321806 cable/intrnt incl., n/p, n/s 378-2591
for sale - appliances wrkng cnd $990b0. Alumn. dry bx 5’x 315-2249
20” 2-WHL Rubbermaid wheelbarrow 2’x 2’, gd cond $250obo 604-825-1942 FURNISHED 1-bdrm incl lndry, ca-
STACKING Frigidaire washer/dryer $100 king size. 315-2249 BRAKE control for trlr or rv $85 378-8140 MANUF’D HOMES. Lrg manuf’d ble/util./internet. Unfurn’d 1-bdrm
$400obo 280-0543 home, 3-bdrm, 1-bth w/ 2 shds, crprt bsmt incl lndry/cable/util./internet,
FIREWOOD $225 split, $180 unspilt. JOINER PLANER, 1hp motor. 42”x7” for 1 car $52,900 w/ financing avail.
SMALL powerhead for Electrolux vacu- Shelley 936-8368, 778-661-0344 table $375 gd cond. Router table w/ cab- 778-869-3141
um cleaner378-2136 w/ dwnpmt. Call to view 315-1000, 1-BDRM bach. ste, nr dwntwn $700
MOTORIZED wheelchair - Jazzy Se- inet w/ locking whls $275 gd cond. Pellet 1-800-361-8111, wwwbuyandsell-
18 CF upright freezer $250 frost-free lect Elite. Lightly used, vry gd cond. w/ stove: Meridian by ENVIRO freestand- + all util. 378-2337
525-0043 mobilehomes.com FURN’D SUITES: posturepedic
newer batt. Right handed control. ing pellet stove, adjustable output, zero FOR SALE by ownr. 3-bdrm 2 full +
PORT. dshwshr GE, A1 cond. $500. $2000obo 378-9452 clearance, chimney pipes included, exc Sealy luxury bes, nw reno. Wkly
Louis 604-825-1942 cond, pd almost $5000 sell for a reason- 2 1/2 bth hse. 3100 sq ft Uppr Bnch, stay rntls: Cheaper than most hous-
WALKER 3’h x 1’2”w, nr new, gd overlookng glf course. Lrg bck dck,
COMFORT Zone infrared heater brakes 936-8474 able offer. 378-2632 ing rntls. Nov-Mar 2020. 4 1-bdrm &
prog daily time, temp, infra on/off lndscpd. Randi (250) 819-7727 bach. suites. free util./wifi/long dist./
WINE-MAKING - barrels, carboys. OSGOOD wood burning stove or fire-
reduced to $50. 378-6027 place insert, incl eco-fan, manual $500 08 WINFIELD 16’x80’ mbl home pest arrest/prking/ col. cbl TV/air-
280-1798 or painter@telus.net set up in MHP. Vry spacious, lk nw
PORTABLE Infrared Heater with remote firm 378-8289, 378-7789 cond., movie/sports channels/water.
ELECTRIC Scooters (2) $500 each, inside. 3 bdrms,d 2 full bths, pntry, Wlkng dist. to dwntwn, lndry serv.
& instructions $75. 280-0779 good condition. 378-5511 TRUCK cargo util box, alum. 16’h, 20’ d walk-in closet, SS appl., (only 7 avail. 525-0323, scparekh@shaw.ca
SMALL bar fridge $25 exc cond. GOLF & T shirts – sz XL 378-5691 59”l $100 378-8140 mos old) from City Furniture, w/
378-1860 PORT. fire pump w/ strainer & 50’ 1-BDRM bsmt ste, shared kitch./
WALL-mount tire rack as seen in C. Tire extended 5-yr warr.. $149,900, neg bth,, util/cbl incl 778-869-3141
SML RCA microwave $50obo 378-5511 flyer for $69.99, sell $35. Military ham- strainer hose $400 378-5038 604-814-1060.
STEAM distill water syst. $200 378-4773 mock - has roof and mosquito netting YARD MAINTENANCE ride-on lawn- RM for rent, refs a must 315-3290
DOUBLE CITY LOT in rural-type
BBQ master charcoal flame, like new, w/ $50. Asphalt felt, full roll and partial mower $650. Delta vacuum for shop neighbrhd, nr school, parks & Cold- ROOM for rent immed., kitchen
full tank propane $100 378-4022 $25/both. 315-1626 $250. 315-3891 water River walk. Ready to build on. privilegeslaundry/wifi, n/s, n/p, n/
LOOKING FOR great Xmas gifts? Prop. Guys #10822 280-1017 alcohol, n/drugs $600 315-5951
for sale - automotive wanted/wanted to buy
Why not paracord bracelets in various 3-BDRM house upstairs, nr Cntrl
02 CHEV Grand Am, needs motor work ROOF TRUSSES: 24’ with 4:12 pitch, for rent School, immed. $1500 525-0240
styles and sizes. Monkey fist keychains,
or good parts car. New coil pack. Fix or lighter holders, flashlight holders, etc. need 12 or 13 378-7505 2-BDRM bsmt ste, n/s, n/p, Feb 1 FURN’D RM, priv. bth, ht/lt/cbl
use for parts $500 378-2370 Jon 280-4004 LOOKING FOR inside storage for a 35 378-6038, 778-639-0244 incl., shared ktchn, n/s, n/parties,
99 FORD F350 ext cab, 4x4, dually, flat UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for foot motorhome in the Merritt area. Don 2-BDRM 1-bth bsmt ste, n/p, n/s no must be wrkng 378-9607 refs req’d
deck, diesl. 271k, bush bumper & winch, 8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 315-7820 parties, no laundry, util./internet incl 1-BDRM ste, furn’d, util incl 378-6899
reas. new tires $8000 378-2370 for 1 cup. Locally grown organic garlic, RECORDS, hunting knives, sports $850 378-8188 RM to rnt, shared, everything incl.
P235/75Rx15” LTD m&s tire $75 378-2676 $10/lb. 378-4947 cards, deer antlers. Tom 778-288-4095 2-BDRM bsmt n/p, n/s 378-6038 some meals 280-2211 must like cats