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On special this week Supports of

Murderer expanded
Monica Jack Community
appeals conviction invites members of the community to join us for our

for Handlen’s
flood-affected
2021 Annual General Meeting
THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL Family Literacy
The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) strongly Week opposes Garry
and vehemently
100% Canadian aa/aaa Taylor appeal of his conviction for the
It's 1978 rape and murder of twelve-
Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00pm via Zoom
LEAN GROUND BEEF
a fun-filled week of family litera-

BarOn Of Beef rOasts residents

year old Monica Jack of the Lower Nicola Indian
Supporters of Monica’s family and Missing
Band in this
cy activities,
andUnplug
Savings
Merritt,
Murdered
BC.The 2022 Interior
week.
and Indigenous
Play Family Women
Literacy
A link will be available on the 16th via

$6.14/LB Starting Feb. 1, 2022, people affect- https://www.merrittchamber.com/blog

Come check us out! and Girl advocates watched Handlen’s appeal overruns
Week Zoom on January
January 22-29 18th, condemn-
and encourages Guest Speaker: Fiona Famulak, BC Chamber of
ed by the flooding in fall 2021 receiving
ing his appeal and uniting in solidarity against his release.
families to spend This
time case pointswhile
together to a dis-
par- Commerce. Several Bylaws up for review and
Emergency Support Services will see this
turbing reality: convictions for crimes committed ticipatingagainstin a wideIndigenous
variety women,of literacy girls
ac-
support evolve to personalized wrap- voting by members of the Board.
and Two-Spirit+ individuals are a lengthy, traumatizing tivities. Visitprocess,Interior and attempts
Savings, to ex-
the Merritt
around services delivered by the Canadi-
onerate the guilty only undermine justice and re-traumatize
Library and the Nicola the victim’s
Valley Arts family and
Centre
an Red Cross.
loved ones. UBCIC calls for action and implementation Gallery & GiftofShop the Calls
throughoutfor Justice and
the week We would like to invite
Through the Red Cross, the provincial
the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
to pick to fullyofprotect
up a variety Literacy women and
Loot bags. you to a place at our table
Visit us in our and federal governments will provide
children in the wake of ongoing and increasing Checkviolence.
out all the activities at literacymer-
new location! personalized recovery support, includ-
“Today I see seemingly endless disappearances of females on the news who were
ing interim housing and basic needs as- ritt.com or facebook.com/LMNVS
innocently doing their own thing, but they don’t come home. What has happened to
sistance. These personalized supports AA meetings
them? Some girls are found, and some are not, much like Monica
AA meeting are held who eachhasMonday
been gone 12
will be funded by donations to the 2021
1974 from us for over 40 years… my children were all a young age and vulnerable and
Canadian Red Cross British Columbia noon at United Church, 1899 Quilchena.
totally unprepared for such an awful thing to have come upon us…Now their life is
Quilchena Floods and Extreme Weather Appeal. AGM for NV Minor Lacrosse Assoc.
set on a different direction due to all of the hurt that’s been inflicted on all of us…”
Avenue This is expanding on the initial sup- The Nicola Valley Minor Lacross As-
stated Madeline Lanaro, mother of Monica Jack. “My youngest daughter said in court
port that evacuees have received through soc. is looking for volunteers to step up
to Handlen, ‘you have taken away my sister’s life, she was never able to enjoy her life
Emergency Support Services since Nov. to fill executive positions, in order to
anymore because you took it from her; she was never able to graduate, to have fun
(250) 250-378-5575
378-5575 15, 2021. Personalized recovery support keep the society going. All the current
while she was young, never able to get married, to have her own children to enjoy
will include assessments to identify executive members' kids have either
Interested individuals should submit their
application to Fran Delaney, General Manager
missvickispetalsandplants@gmail.com
Family Literacy Week
and raise’. In my mind I think he is a monster. Today we have too many of our young
needs and will complement local govern- aged out or moved on. The last 2 seasons
daughters gone because of someone like Handlen…
fran@cfdcnv.com

Coldest Night ment and provincial efforts to assist peo- were very trying with COVID-19, fires
For all the people who chose to work on my daughter’s case I am grateful. For
ple as they navigate the recovery process. and floods, and organizers are hoping A Board of Directors Recruitment package
January 22-29, 2022 those of you whose loved ones are still missing or murdered, it’s true that there is no
A Red Cross case manager will help there are people who want to keep Cana-
can be requested by email at admin@cfdcnv.com

Of The Year
Visit literacymerritt.com
remedy for the loss, but I encourage you to dig deep in yourself and your community
households access assistance from ex- da’s national summer sport going in the
and draw on your courage to fight for the justice they deserve. It’s the least I could
isting government programs where el- Nicola Valley. It started in 2004 with just
Visit our Website www.cfdcnv.com,
do for my Monica”. or pick one up at our office 2181 Quilchena Ave.
igible, such as Disaster Financial Assis- 3 teams, and in an effort to not lose the
for the calendar of events “The outrage and sorrow at losing a child is unbearable, made worse when it is at
tance, and develop a plan for recovery momentum, they are willing to look at
Please call 250-378-3923 for more information.
the hands of unspeakable violence. This grief is known too intimately by Indigenous
that can access additional funds to repair some significant changes. The positions With submission, please include a letter of interest
people across Canada”, concluded Chief Don Tom, Vice-President of the UBCIC. “We
or rebuild their primary residences or re- that need to be filled are: President, Vice Tell us why you would like to be on our
stand with all First Nations and with Monica’s relatives and we call for actionable
locate to a new community. President, Treasurer, Secretary, Registrar. Board of Directors, including Board position of
change that will see women and children safe and respected once and for all.”

Air pollution
The Red Cross is reaching out to peo- The next AGM will be held via Zoom interest

Community
ple who are currently receiving Emer- on February 2, at 7pm. FMI or to get the

‘everybody’s problem'
gency Support Services, or those that zoom invite, please email Rose rmgflow-
Coldest Night Of The Year have indicated they would like to discuss Coldest ers@gmail.comNight oforthe Terra Yearrtfox4@telus.net
recovery
Stop wood supports.
burning stoves: I recently The NV Food Bank is hosting a 2- or
Creature Comforts: We Love Our Pets
- signature wrote to Env Minister Heyman, MP Dan 5-km walk to raise awareness for those
and Animals The NV Community Arts Council
Albas, Mayor Linda Brown asking where struggling with homelessness, hurt and
community show theme is our pets
and animals. This past year has challenged hunger. our Nicola Valley community
Check in will be in person in soat many
the
the air quality monitor for Merritt is, it
ways. And one of the recurring challenges has beenValley
Nicola the care Food of our
Bank creatures-
at 4pm the pets
and the
was spoken of last year. I was told then
and animals we care for.
that Merritt was on the list to get one this 2k walk will be to Century 21 & back to
February
Feb 26th,26,
2022 2022 During the forest fires and during the river
year, but have heard nothing lately.
move, losses, lost, found, rescues, and the be
the flooding
Food Bank,
stories
the and
of comfort and
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animals
our animals
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In the last few years there has been to McDonald's down tohave the
walk / donate
The Nicola/Valley
volunteer
Food Bank is / share brought to us…all the stories are touching. And they show how our animals are very
hosting the Coldest Night of a pull-back and reduction in air quality Nicola Valley Food Bank, with snacks
cnoy.org/nicolavalley present in our lives, as livelihood, as companions, as family.
the Year, a 2 or 5 km walk to
monitoring throughout BC & Canada. and drinks along the way!
raise awareness for those We invited the community to submit their stories, To register photos, your andteam,art thatgo to show cnoy/the
Fundraising benefits Nicola Valley Food Bank Merritt used to have an ozone air quality
struggling with homelessness,
challenges and comfort that our animals bring to us. AndThe
nicolavalley. we hope local to share the stories
fundraising goal
hurt, and hunger. For more monitor and a Purple Air monitor in on
of our creatures during our challenging year of forest fires and floods. Come and
info visit Cnoy.org/nicolavalley
of the schools but they were taken out. is $20,000.
share your stories of your pets and animals with our volunteers and workers at the
There should be an increase of real time Merritt Seniors' Association
SPACE FOR YOUR AD Arts Centre. Open 6 days a week with all pro-
air quality monitoring not a pull back.
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 No Reception planned, but check posts on our Facebook pages for a Meet and
In the recent UK London Clean Air grams on the go, except Bingo. There are
Greet if we can make it happen. Kids Program! Animal Art!… Amanda Pryzner-Dunn
and Health Summit, Sir Chris Whitty indoor sports, cards and crafts available
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM is holding a kids art workshop on Saturday, February 26, 10-11:45am. The children
said that “Air Pollution Is Everyone’s for members. Office phone 250-378-3763.
will take a tour of the Creature Comfort show. Then they’ll have a chance to share
Problem But Is Solvable” There are 30 MYSA soccer
stories of their own pets during a related art activity. Go to nicolavalleyarts.com or
million children in the UK living with Registration for the 2022 MYSA Soc-
When toVALLEY
get a COVID-19 test: the Arts Centre to register.
NICOLA early childhood asthma so that should cer Season is now open. Go to the regis-
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FOUND: a man’s watch in mid Decem-
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Office Supplies (250)378-6882
at 12 noon at the United Church, 1899
Quilchena Ave.
Printing & Engraving (250)378-6808 I COLLECT pop bottles, cans, & now
1951 Garcia St., Merritt, BC milk cartons, if you have empties to get
rid of, Mike 525-0471
LOOKING FOR Thai language lessons.
778-255-0675 (text)
Job Posting: BARTENDER IF ANYONE IS IN NEED of a dog
The Royal Canadian Legion facilities located in Merritt, walker in early mornings any day of the
week in the Coldwater/downtown/Col-
B.C., includes a recently renovated beautiful lettville area. I am very experienced also
lounge downstairs, serving 240 members, as well as a rental love all animals. Debbie 315-7587
hall upstairs. The Legion is a not for profit NEEDED: student to clear snow on
driveway, Bench area 378-6886
organization serving our community and veterans. We host
LOOKING FOR carpenter to do bath-
many events and operate year around. room renovation, Low. Nic 378-2221
The Royal Canadian Legion is seeking a highly motivated FOUND: fishing gear near Missezula Lk
Call 378-6893 to identify & claim
individual to attend bar.
services
Job Summary:
'KEEP EM SHARP' ...knife & tool
• Be able to communicate effectively with the membership, sharpening. Make your tasks easier by
public and co-workers keeping your tools sharp. Ross 315-8550
• Willing to learn Legion Policies, procedures, and standards BUDGET BRO'S PAINTING AND
RENO'S 25% Senior Discounts , 100%
• Willing to learn Lounge operations and services Quality and Service.FOR Fast, Friendly,
• Ability to run a cash register Affordable, Services please call Dennis
639-318-3572 References, photos and
• Balance daily cash sheets
• Keeping track of inventory and reporting to the Bar Chair
letters of recommendations available
upon request.
• Detail oriented SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you.
Batteries, brass copper, aluminum, stain-
• Promote Legion Events
less, wire. Call or msg 604-618-8710,
• Perform daily light cleaning or email the middleman@shaw.ca Fast
servuce,
• Perform other duties as requested
HOUSEKEEPING 378-4022
Qualifications/Skills: JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping
• Must be 19 years of age or older (lawn care, hedging, pruning, gardening),
general labour.  Licensed, equipped.  On
• Must have a clear criminal record check
• Must be willing to acquire Serving it Right and become
Facebook. 250 280 7077
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting.
Lotto Certified Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066
• Willing to become Food Safe Certified CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi-
• Have strong customer service and interpersonal commu- dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431
nication skills EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck
• Wage to be negotiated depending on experience & trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries,
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast,
Please submit your resume with references and cover courteous service
letter to: The Royal Canadian Legion 096.
WOODY’S TREE services, pruning, re-
moval, hedges, anything to do with trees
By Email: legion096@outlook.com or in person at 315-8087
1940 Quilchena Ave. Merritt, B.C. or by mail at Box 527, employment opportunity
Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 LOOKING FOR A CASUAL LABOR-
ER to help hang drywall. Contact Jere-
mie 280-0279
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT, The
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB Medical Clinic, Merritt, BC. Our office
is seeking an energetic, motivated indi-
Court Times & Dates vidual to join our team. Qualifications:
-Completion of Medical Office Assistant
call Gary 250-280-0105 Course/Or similar, related education,
-MOA/Clerical experience, -Experi-
or Ayton 250-378-5691 ence with Electronic Medical Records,
-Knowledge/Experience with Med Ac-
cess Medical software program would be
an asset, -Medical Terminology would be
an asset. These qualifications would be
an asset but are not required. Position:
-Full-time, -Monday through Friday,
-Front desk reception/Medical Office
Assistant, Job Types: Full-time, Salary:
$18.00-$18.50 per hour, Benefits: -Den-
tal care, Disability insurance, Extended
health care, Vision care. Interested appli-
cants should apply in person with resume
ease Hallmark Cards at 2035 Charters St, Merritt, BC
WANTED: FRAMERS.  Please submit
cycle
now in stock resume to travis@casmandevelopments.
ca  FMI Travis @ 250 618 6619
SHACKAN Indian Band is hiring
Office Administrative Assistant & Fi-
nance Clerk. Plse submit resume to hr@
Free delivery - Call for info shackan.ca
NICOLA POST & RAIL is hiring la-
bourers at the mill. No experience nec-
2037 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC 250-378-2155
essary, but must have good work ethic!
Please call Tony @ 250-319-9891
for sale - appliances
DEEP FREEZE, med. $125 378-3488
FREE dishwasher, wrks well 315-2249
APARTMENT-size freezer $30. Air
conditioner. $20, Both wrking cond.
280-0857
invites members of the community to join us for our
FREE: Norge gas range, wrks well
2021 Annual General Meeting 378-4904
Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00pm via Zoom WORKING COND. washer/dryer set
era- $75. Very clean black fridge, fairly
new $120. $ will be donated to charity
rior A link will be available on the 16th via 525-0392
racy https://www.merrittchamber.com/blog HEAVY DUTY juicer. 6-bottle canner
ges Guest Speaker: Fiona Famulak, BC Chamber of
378-2047
FRIDGE, gd working cond. $100. B-i
par- Commerce. Several Bylaws up for review and dishwasher $50. Annie 378-2605
ac- voting by members of the Board.
HOOVER Wind Tunnel, new/used only
a few times, does low carpet, high carpet
rritt and hard floors.  378-6588
ntre TOASTER oven. Noma oil filled heat-
eek We would like to invite er. Heat dish. Fan. 778-639-0052
7 CU. FT. freezer $100 378-3496
ags. you to a place at our table WASHER and dryer set 778-639-0052
mer- STAINLESS steel BBQ with 2 tanks
$100 280-0779
UPRIGHT vaccum Wind Tunnel high
capacity, used only few times. asking
$90, nw $129, reas. offers will be consid-
y 12 ered 378-6588
na. for sale - automotive
. TIRES & RIMS for Grand Prix, winter
tires on winter rims P225/60R16 Lorna
As- 936-8107
up 05 CADILLAC STS, very gd cond, low
km 936-8297
to 95 FORD Crown Victoria, gd shape, gd
rent Interested individuals should submit their tires 378-6420
her application to Fran Delaney, General Manager 96 FORD Taurus $1000obo 315-7379
99 MAZDA truck, nw windshield, good
ons fran@cfdcnv.com Winter tires, 5 speed manual, grey in
fires colour. 260,000 km. Some rust, g truck!
$1500obo. wyndburr@outlook.com
A Board of Directors Recruitment package
ing DODGE drivers side manual mirror, all
can be requested by email at admin@cfdcnv.com
na- parts. Bob 378-9782
1 205/60RX15 snow tire, 1 slightly
the Visit our Website www.cfdcnv.com, used 205/65x15 m&s, 1 slightly used
just or pick one up at our office 2181 Quilchena Ave.
205/70Rx15 all seas. tire. Joe 378-2676
SET winter tires on rims for 2005 Hyun-
the Please call 250-378-3923 for more information. dai Elantra $200 378-2370
k at 2011 TOYOTA, Interior - blue, nds new
tires 130,150 kms. Nothing wrong with
ons With submission, please include a letter of interest it, hoping to sell for $75,000 378-1335
Vice Tell us why you would like to be on our
rar. Board of Directors, including Board position of
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TRUCK toolbox 378-2832
4 TRUCK tires 20” $100/all 378-8883
1 FIRESTONE Steeltex radial tire.  245-
75-R16 M&S, unused $75. 378-7105
TIRE CHAINS , new, “Shur Grip” by
SCC # SZ329;  $70; 378-9899
4 CHEV rims, 5-bolt 378-2832
1958 EDSEL Ranger 4 dr sedan. AT rns
gd, brks done w/ DOT 5 fluid. vintage
plates. $2500obo 378-4195
4 GOOD YEAR m&s 256/60R18 tires
brand new, $700 378-2837
4 GOODYEAR Ultragrip ice 205/55/r16
on steel rims, fit Toyota Matrix or Corol-
la, gd tread.  $300.  Rae 378-6112
4 HANKOOK Tires, new, P225/60R
off 2022 Buick Encore $400/all. Cyril
315-3340
4 MICHELIN X ice winter tires hard-
ly used, 245/65/R17 $550. 4 aluminum
rims 17 inch 5 hole 114.3 bolt pattern
$200. 378-5272.
2010 CHRYSLER Sebring 4 dr touring
sedan, V6, power everything, 247K kms,
could add winter tires, asking $3,500.
call and leave message 250-378-4564.
2 FRONT fender, hood, front rail for 86
Ranger XL $150/all 280-0543
8 TIRES 205/55R16 m&s $175/all, gd
shape 315-7771
NEW frnt & bck weather protection floor
mats for Jeep Grand Cherokee $150. Frnt
Weathertek floor mats for Jeep Cherokee
$60 315-5198
PACKER lockable stor. bx for pickup
trucks. 52 in. x19 ¼ in.  x20 in.  $70
315-7737
for sale - pets / livestock
PUREBRED Ayam Cemani rooster, 6
months old $75  604-839-8383
ADORABLE Doodle Puppies! $3500
To excellent homes only. One male / one
female. 378-3748
WTD: Good-natured, attractive, prefera-
bly long-haired intact male cat for one or
two brief visits with calico female cat in
need of male companionship. Please text
photo to 250-315-5856
LRG chicken house nds finishing porta-
ble 7’x8’ 7' high, can house 30 chickens
$500obo. Small chicken house was from a
kit can house 5 chickens $250obo. 378-3748
AWESOME CKC Black Lab for stud
378-5038
2-OSTER a5 hair trimmers & 1- phillips
mini trim w/6 - 7 to 15 size blades &
lube. $ 100 315-2249
BORDER COLLIE/Husky/Wolf pup-
pies born Sept. 19, 2 weeks old ready to
go mid to late Nov. 1 male, 3 females.
Deposit on any holds. Serious inquiries
only 604-343-6402
CHICKENS, roosters & ducks 250-
458-2314
50-GAL aquarium, incl. couple fish, ac-
cessories, stand 280-9433
9 BABY piglets for sale 378-1961
18 YR OLD Morgan mare, sound, shod,
experienced rider $2500. 378-9710
for sale - miscellaneous
PROBIOTIC water kefir grains, $10
378-2410
MEN’S black leather Frye boots, sz 10.5,
lk nw $200obo 378-8823
GARBAGE CAN full of rabbit manure,
bring your own can to transfer into. Dan
or Steve 378-2136
MEN'S steel toe boots, worn only a few
times, size 9 $50 378-0870
PORT. sewing machine, like new.$160.
Singer sew. mach. in cabinet $180. Oak
kitchen island on wheels $75. 3 new
towing mirrors GM$35 ea. 378-3488
BEAUTIFUL hand-made slippers w/
pompom $10, socks $7. Avail. at Baillie
House or call Maddy 315-0097
TOILET, $40 378-4097
7” HUNTING knife, brand new, w/
hand-made sheath $75. 315-5473
NW white french door- exterior  (w/
grids)  79 1/2" x 6 feet. Nw 4x8 styrofoam
insulation panels 2 " thick  was $37.98
now $25obo. Nw galvanized roofing
3’x8’ sheets was $29.27 now $20obo. Nw
windows various sizes. 378-3748
3 PIECE sofa set (2 love seat and a
chair), coffee table, 32” plasma TV with
solid oak stand, pinewood headboard
with four matching night tables and
Sealy mattress. Microwave. Hanging
ceiling light. $800 for everything. Call/
text 378-6054
WOOD burl clocks & exotic wood for
plaques, etc. offrs. 378-4904
14 BOXES pecan col. laminate 20 sq. ft
each box, incl underlay $300. 378-3488
SURVIVAL BRACELETS, stylish
bracelets, keychains, golf tee holders,
etc. All handcrafted right here in Merritt.
280-4004 email 460stead@telus.net  Ins-
tagram grewolf_designs
BOX FULL of shopping cart wheels, for
go carts, etc. 4/$20 936-8474
SINGER sewing machine. 2 cabinets,
white, brown. Heavy duty garden hose.
Gazelle exercise machine. Standing bbq
w/ briquets, elect. starter. Wood kitchen
table w/ 1 chair. Elect weedwacker.
Baby stuff: high chair, stroller, jogging
stroller, toys, rocking chair 378-8383
2 DANIERS mens’ leathers coats, s & m
$50ea. Don 315-5430
VERY OLD jade foo dogs $1200 firm.
Pillow lava rock $450 378-3496
MEN OR LADIES High Arctic Black
winter jacket, medium size,  great condi-
tion. $40 firm 280-0569
FREE: Lilac hedge 7x20 feet. Easy ac-
cess in town. You need a bobcat to dig &
must take all. 1st come... 378-2410
HEAVY DUTY garden hose. Exercise
machine. Standing briquettes bbq, 3/4
bag briquettes & starter. Elect. weed
whacker 378-8383
SCRAP METAL, free 378-2047
METAL shutters for 14x66 mobile
home, painted white, gd cond. $100/ all.
315-7611
PEDESTAL sink 378-2832
SLIDING patio door & assorted win-
dows 378-2832
UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for
8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5
for 1 cup. 378-4947
Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat Specialists INC.
has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric
from Katja’s Quilt Shoppe 378-3734 ICBC Claims
for sale - furniture
FREE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS: very
•Commercial •Residential
strong hide-a-bed chesterfield, must have
transportation 378-9782
•Automotive •Industrial
SMALL DRESSER $10 378-3488 2663 Granite Ave. (next to Fountain Tire)
4-FT ROUND hardwood table w/
2-ft ext. leaf & 6 chairs $350. Murray 378-4531
604-319-4777
WINGBACK chair & chesterfield $300.
Nr new wood bunkbed, w/ matt., gd
quality $900 378-9782
6' CIRCUMFERENCE patio umbrella
w/ stand $20 378-6886
QU SIZE mattress. 378-2047
3 PC sofa (2 love seat and chair), cof-
MMM telephone line is BACK UP!
fee table, 32” plasma TV with solid oak
stand, pinewood headboard with four
matching night tables and Sealy mattress. 250-378-5717
Microwave. Hanging ceiling light. $800 To leave a message, community event listing,
for everything. Call/text 378-6054
TWO 4-drwr filing cabinets $50ea or classified ad, connect with us::
Gordon 378-0423
•Email: market@uniserve.com
LAWN chairs, 6 sturdy ones $17ea.
378-6886 •fb messenger: merrittmorningmarket
COUCH & swivel coral colour chair
$100 378-3496
• Fax: 250-378-2025
or drop off a note at Merritt Printing, 1951 Garcia
OFFICE desk 378-2832
MOVING OUT: Glass round coffee ta-
ble w/ metal base. 4 brnd nw full uphol-
stered  dining chairs. Dbl sz nw spring
box mattress. Beautiful branded fabric SPACE FOR YOUR AD
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
sofa w/ cstm-built qu sz bed in it. Wht
wardrobe  drssr. Solid wd TV stnd on
whls. Nw crpts/rugs. 3-pc coffee tbl w/ 2
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
corner tbls. Oval shape coffee tbl. Comp.
dsk. Many hsehold items. 778-639-0052
DOUBLE bed, box spring & matt.,
w/ wicker headboard, w/ comforter &
sheets. Wht cabinet with shelves, clos-
et type. Brwn cabinet, w/ 2 cupboards, When to get a COVID-19 test:
1 drwr for kitch/bdrm/bthrm. Swivel tv
stand 378-8383 Updated guidelines
for sale - electronics/software
COMPL. sound system for vehicle: IH WIDE – As COVID-19 activity increases across B.C.,
head unit, amp, 4 speakers, cross-over, guidance for when to get a COVID-19 test has been
sub box, w/ all wires $300obo 378-8823
SAMSUNG 32” LED tv, lk nw $80 updated.
378-1843 A COVID-19 test is not recommended if:
STUDIOLOGIC keyboard for sale 88 • You have no symptoms, even if you are a close contact
keys, many piano sounds and lots of oth-
er sounds. lightweight USB brand new of someone who has tested positive.
$700 315-8127 • You are fully vaccinated (two doses), experiencing mild
LAPTOP. Bell HD rceivr 778-639-0052
symptoms and can manage your illness at home. Self-iso-
PEAVEY Bandit amp, gd shape $150
378-5165 late for seven days. Notify your close contacts so they can
SANYO 32" flat screen tv $100 280-0779 self-monitor for symptoms.
ACER computer monitor with Pixma A COVID-19 test is recommended if:
Printer/Fax machine $100 525-1189
SONY Synthesizer $20. 280-0569
• You are experiencing one or more of the following
for sale - recreational symptoms: fever or chills; cough; loss of sense of smell or
taste; or difficulty breathing.
METAL FRAME backpack, near new
$10. 280-3297 • You have experienced one or more of the following
08 YAMAHA phazer after-market skid
plate $75obo. 06 Summit Rev skidoo front
symptoms for longer than 24 hours with no improve-
ment: sore throat; loss of appetite; headache or body
bumper, fits other years $95. 378-8823
MENS LH clubs and bag $80 378-3488 aches; extreme fatigue; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
OXFORD motorcycle tank bag, magnet-
ic, expands to 30 ltrs, converts to back- If you feel unwell and are unsure about your symptoms,
pack, map holder $60. Alpinestars textile
contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1.
motorcycle jacket, XL, no rips in good
shape $40. 378-1843
Rapid COVID-19 tests will be available at Interior Health
RIFLE 30T/C Thompson centre, necked
down. 308 short action equivalent to Community Collection Centres (testing centres), including
30/06. Have 250 cases for reloading, c/w NV Hospital & Health Centre. Where available, rapid tests
dies $1050 or offers 378-4572
may be provided to individuals experiencing symptoms of
FREE 4 man hot tub, no skirting, take as
is. Pls contact Erika 2315-9842 COVID-19 and according to risk factors.
04 TERRY 19' travel trlr, nvr used lk nw For the latest public health orders and public guidance,
Just nds a few upgrades $11,500 378-5668
TREADMILL Pro-Form 520i $200. visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/
AB Lounge 2 abdominal workout, free. restrictions
378-5691 For a list of all Interior Health COVID-19 immunization
PORT. ice fishing firepit sleds, no mess
on ice, 378-4904 clinics and other resources visit:
FREE: 6-man hot tub. 315-2555 https://www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/
CROSS COUNTRY skis, ice skates,
disease-outbreaks/covid-19/immunization-clinics
hockey and tennis stuff and a 4 person
rubber boat 378-6787
243 PARKER HALE (needs re bluing)
Winchester Model 12 3"mag exc cond
offers 378-5038
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for sale - tools/equipment
4' HIGH lift farmers jack $40. 20"
chainsaw bar & chain $40
STIHL POWER SAW hardly used $150.
Table saw $50. 5 hand saws $2 ea. 3
wheelbarrows $40 ea 378-3488
8” WOOD LATHE incl. 8 chisels &
small amount of wood & stand, if want-
ed $135 378-6217
JOHN DEERE walking plow, offrs
378-4904
SMALLER wood stove suit. Gar./small
cabin, 18” firebox, new glass in door
$200 378-7505
WORKMATE fold-up work bench, lk
nw $45obo 378-4904
UTILITY TRLR, 15" tires & spare, It
is registered, exc shape. Offers 378-4572
METAL tool box for pck-up $300
378-3488
ROLL-AWAY 5’ high full of heavy duty
mechanic tools, plus single large box full
List your garage sale &/or
tools, tools, tools, $4900 378-3488
ACETYLENE tank, size B $130
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Email: market@uniserve.com
315-1447
27” CRAFTSMAN snowblower, elec-
tric t. Start, lk brand new/used very little for sale house/property NICOLA COACH HOUSE. Nes-
$1200 firm. Joe 2676
2-GAL. pump sprayer compl. $10 315-2249 HANDYMAN SPECIAL 3-bdrm
tled in lovely Lower Nicola, B.C.,
with 4 legal suites, (great revenue)
40-GAL. Rheem propane water tank c/w 2-bth orig. price $145,000, spec. 8 bedrooms total on .55 acre. Each
handyman, nds repair for $49,900, suite has a priv. entrance & spacious
power vent. Prof.series, 3 yrs old, energy
star rated, $450. 604-795-0441 must be pd in full or have own fin. rooms w/ upgrades. Highway front-
CHAMPION generator 1500 watts Green Mtn Holdings 1-800-361-8111 age, not in ALR & only 8 kms from
$200. 280-0779 COMMERCIAL DEVELOP- Merritt. Great view! Exc. invest-
MENT PROPERTY at 146 Tran- ment! $595,00 378-3748
wanted/wanted to buy
quille Road in Kamloops, house for rent
USED BATHTUB to water livestock , rental building and a mechanics
with 315-9789 shop. Call Harvey 250-319-2101 1-BDRM ste, call manager 936-8474
LOOKING FOR buck or doe rabbit. SUNNYBROOK FARM. Abso- COMMERCIAL space: small area
Dan or Steve 378-2136 lutely beautiful, level, fertile, treed semi-private room in Kruse n Style
96 CHEV pck-up trk for prts 315-0011 180 sq. ft, rent negotiable 378-6664
OLD PAINTINGS on canvas, free/
5 acres w/ 2 legal 3-bdrm modular
homes (1 rented/other owner oc- OPEN SPACE dwntwn - mornings &
cheap for crafts 280-1017 cupied). 750' combined frontage, eves - suit. for meetings, yoga classes,
choir practices, art classes etc. FMI on
LADIES snowshoes fit size 8, snow
pants, med. 280-9650
plus sweet water spring on property.
$695,000. P.S. Lower Nicola is the avail. times, Lizette 936-9011
WASHER/DRYER stacking, gd cond. best kept secret in BC 378-3748 1-BDRM bsmt ste. 3-bdrm house
only, 378-2837 MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, upstairs 525-0240
205 55R16 winter tires; with or without Call to view 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000 ROOM, prfr fem. wrkng or stdnt,
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