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for flood-affected homes
2021 Annual General Meeting
THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL Family
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have
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to vacant homes Phase 4 area.affect-
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curb
Weekthe looting
runs January& B&E 22-29 problem.
and encourages
us out! ed "We
by the flooding
recognize theinfrustration
fall 2021 receiving
of home
Guest Speaker: Fiona Famulak, BC Chamber of
• Removal
families to spend of the
timeMiddlesboro
together while bridge
par- Commerce. Several Bylaws up for review and
Emergency
owners in the Support
phase 4Services
area that will
havesee ex-
willthisbegin in today, with the contractors in
ticipating a wide variety of literacy ac-
support evolve
perienced break ins to topersonalized
their properties",wrap-
place and Visit
mobilizing to Savings,
begin to remove the
voting by members of the Board.
tivities. Interior the Merritt
around
says Sgt.services
Josh Roda.delivered"Weby the Canadi-
want to en-
collapsed span,
Library and theand the rest
Nicola Valleyof Arts
the bridge.
Centre
an Red Cross.
courage home owners to use crime pre- The work&isGift
Gallery expected
Shop to last 2-3 weeks.
throughout the week We would like to invite
Through
vention the Red
methods to Cross, the provincial
deter thieves from
to•pick
Armoring the Voght
up a variety St. embankment
of Literacy Loot bags. you to a place at our table
Visit us in our and federal
targeting theirgovernments
vacant homes. will provide
Pleasewill be begin
Check outonce theactivities
all the bridge deck is gone, to
at literacymer-
new location! personalized
assured we arerecovery support,
out patrolling includ-
daily, but
stabilize
ing interim housing and basic needs as-ritt.comthe bank where the bridge pilings
or facebook.com/LMNVS
cannot be everywhere at once." are & re-erect the hydro poles. That work
sistance.
To deter These personalized
thieves: 1) Lock allsupports AA meetings
doors
is expected to be complete by mid-April.
will windows,
and be fundedincluding by donations thoseto onthe 2021
sheds. AA meeting are held each Monday 12
1974 • Dike repairs will start in 6 addition-
Canadian Red Cross British
Close gates on walkways; 2) Leave in- noon at United Church, 1899 Quilchena.
Columbia
al locations, including on Pine, Garcia,
Quilchena Floodslights
terior and Extreme
on so your Weather Appeal.ap-
residence AGM for NV
Claybanks. Minor
Those areas Lacrosse Assoc.
will be active con-
Avenue This
pears is expanding
occupied. Place on the on
lights initial sup-
timers; The Nicola
struction sites &Valley
residents Minor Lacross As-
are encouraged
port
3) that evacuees
Leave exterior lightshave received
on and use through
tosoc.
findissafe
ex- looking for volunteers
locations to watch. to step up
Emergency
terior motion Support
lights;Services
4) Keeps since Nov.
to•fill
shrubs executive
Roads, sidewalks positions,
& parksinwill orderbegin to
(250) 250-378-5575
378-5575 15, 2021.
and bushes
will being
Personalized
trimmed to
includehidden assessments
recovery support
deter thieves keep the society going. All
to be rehabilitated, late April into summer.
to proper-
identify
executive members' kids
the current Interested individuals should submit their
application to Fran Delaney, General Manager
from if on your pondshave either
missvickispetalsandplants@gmail.com
Family Literacy Week needs
ty; and willvaluable
5) Secure complement itemslocal
andgovern-
items
• Rapid infiltration
aged out or moved on.
to have mud & silt removed starting in The last
will begin
2 seasons fran@cfdcnv.com
mentwould
that and provincial
otherwise efforts to assist
be left peo-
were veryexpected
outside,
mid-April, trying with to take COVID-19,
4-6 weeks.fires
ple asas they navigate the recovery process. A Board of Directors Recruitment package
such BBQ's, lawnmowers, tools and
etc. floods, and organizers arehousing:
hoping
January 22-29, 2022 A Red Cross
6) Consider case manager
installing a securitywill system
• Interesting
help
there are people
options
who
for new
want
City is looking to build 100 new homes to keep Cana-to
can be requested by email at admin@cfdcnv.com
households
and cameras accessthat canassistance
be monitored frombyex-
da’s national
a
replace the 57 summer
mobile homes sport & going in the
43 single Visit our Website www.cfdcnv.com,
Visit literacymerritt.com isting government
company or app on your programs phone.where el-Nicoladwellings
family Valley. It started
that were in 2004 lost,with just
main- or pick one up at our office 2181 Quilchena Ave.
igible, such asCommunity
Disaster Financial Assis-
ly3 with
teams, and inhomes,
an effort to not losetiny the
for the calendar of events The Merritt
tance, and
Police Office mobile laserprinted Please call 250-378-3923 for more information.
would also develop a plan forresidents
like to encourage recovery
momentum,
homes & modular homes. they are willing to look at
thatjoin
to canaaccess additional watch
neighborhood funds to repair
some
group, significant changes.
• The City will continue cubside col- The positions With submission, please include a letter of interest
Regional Business Liaison or rebuild their primary
Block Watch and/or consider serving residences or re-
that need
lection to be&filled
of mud are: President,
silt ('clean', not mixed Vice Tell us why you would like to be on our
locateCitizens
with to a newon community.
Patrol. Contact Mar- President, Treasurer, Secretary,
with other debris) for the forseeable fu- Registrar. Board of Directors, including Board position of
Community Futures Nicola Valley has an leneThe
Jones RedatCross is reaching out to peo-
250-378-3955. ture.The It isnext
nowAGM beingwillusedbe asheld
dailyvia Zoom
cover at interest
exciting opportunity for one or more Regional pleIfwho are currently
you find your property receiving Emer-
on
has fallen February 2, at
the landfill & at minesites. 7pm. FMI or to get the
Business Liaison(s). gency to
victim Support
thieves,Services,
please do or not
those that
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touch invite, please
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If you are interested in helping local businesses recovery
RCMP supports. at 250-378-4262.
immediately Creature
bile Comforts:
air-quality monitoringWe Love stationOurwentPets
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and not-for-profits by providing one-on-one
support, you are invited to apply today. Community
and Animals The NV Community Arts Council online community
last week toshow help theme
with assessment
is our pets
and animals. This past year has challengedof ourtheNicola
sweepingValley efforts.
community in so many
For a copy of the Job Posting, visit our office or
This
ways.week at the
And one Legion
of the recurring challenges hasWatch been the thecare
wholeof ourmeeting at YouTube,
creatures- the pets
email admin@cfdcnv.com or visit our website at andThursday:
animals weafternoon
care for. shuffleboard, city of merritt meetings
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or poolthe
from 3-5pm,
forest firesfull
andmenu.
duringFri-
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26th, 2022
Feb 'About
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and dance tothe
DJ music
move, losses, lost, found, and storiesby ofBobby
comfort Garcia
that 7pm-9:30pm,
our animals have full
The Nicola Valley Food Bank is menu, burger & beer or wine 5-7pm. Saturday 2:30-5pm meat
brought to us…all the stories are touching. And they show how our animals are very draw, come and meet
hosting the Coldest Night of
2181 Quilchena Ave • Box 159 the Jokerinand
present ourhave
lives,a as
meal, full menu.
livelihood, as companions, as family.
the Year, a 2 or 5 km walk to
Merritt, BC for
raise awareness V1K
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We invited theAssociation
community to submit
Open their
6 days stories,
a week —photos,
with bingo and starting
art that showon Tues- the
struggling with homelessness,
Phone (250) 378-3923
hurt, and hunger. For more
challenges
day March and comfort
8, doors open that our animals
11am. There are bring
alsoto us. And
indoor we hope
sports, cardstoand share the stories
crafts avail-
info visit Cnoy.org/nicolavalley of our
able forcreatures
members.during our challenging year of forest fires and floods. Come and
FMI 250-378-3763.
share your stories of your pets and animals with our volunteers and workers at the
SPACE FOR YOUR AD NV Assoc. for Community Living AGM Everyone is welcome to the NVACL annual
Arts Centre.
general meeting at Ska-Lu-La Workshop on March 15, 6:30pm.
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 No Reception planned, but check posts on our Facebook pages for a Meet and
Merritt Support
Greet if we can makeCentre The Merritt
it happen. Support Animal
Kids Program! Centre continues
Art!… Amanda to be open 7 days a
Pryzner-Dunn
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is holding a kidswith Red Cross on
art workshop case workers February
Saturday, in attendance Mon-Sat, atThe
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registration page to of
register.
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LOOKING FOR energetic experienced
house cleaner once a week or every 2
weeks asap 525-1166
FOUND: a man’s watch in mid Decem-
Office Supplies (250)378-6882
ber on Ransom St. To claim please call
250-936-8376 and identify it.
Printing & Engraving (250)378-6808 AA MEETINGS are held each Monday
1951 Garcia St., Merritt, BC at 12 noon at the United Church, 1899
Quilchena Ave.
I COLLECT pop bottles, cans, & now
milk cartons, if you have empties to get
Job Posting: BARTENDER rid of, Mike 525-0471
The Royal Canadian Legion facilities located in Merritt, LOOKING FOR Thai language lessons.
778-255-0675 (text)
B.C., includes a recently renovated beautiful
IF ANYONE IS IN NEED of a dog
lounge downstairs, serving 240 members, as well as a rental walker in early mornings any day of the
hall upstairs. The Legion is a not for profit week in the Coldwater/downtown/Col-
lettville area. I am very experienced also
organization serving our community and veterans. We host
love all animals. Debbie 315-7587
many events and operate year around. NEEDED: student to clear snow on
The Royal Canadian Legion is seeking a highly motivated driveway, Bench area 378-6886
LOOKING FOR carpenter to do bath-
individual to attend bar.
room renovation, Low. Nic 378-2221
Job Summary: FOUND: fishing gear near Missezula Lk
Call 378-6893 to identify & claim
• Be able to communicate effectively with the membership,
public and co-workers services
• Willing to learn Legion Policies, procedures, and standards 'KEEP EM SHARP' ...knife & tool
sharpening. Make your tasks easier by
• Willing to learn Lounge operations and services keeping your tools sharp. Ross 315-8550
• Ability to run a cash register BUDGET BRO'S PAINTING AND
• Balance daily cash sheets RENO'S 25% Senior Discounts , 100%
• Keeping track of inventory and reporting to the Bar Chair
Quality and Service.FOR Fast, Friendly,
Affordable, Services please call Dennis
• Detail oriented 639-318-3572 Refs, photos and letters of
recommendations avail. upon request.
• Promote Legion Events
SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you.
• Perform daily light cleaning Batteries, brass copper, aluminum, stain-
less, wire. Call/msg 604-618-8710, or
• Perform other duties as requested
email the middleman@shaw.ca Fast ser-
Qualifications/Skills: vice
• Must be 19 years of age or older HOUSEKEEPING 378-4022
• Must have a clear criminal record check JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping
• Must be willing to acquire Serving it Right and become (lawn care, hedging, pruning, gardening),
general labour.  Licensed, equipped.  On
Lotto Certified Facebook. 250 280 7077
• Willing to become Food Safe Certified DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting.
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066
• Have strong customer service and interpersonal commu- CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd
nication skills chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi-
• Wage to be negotiated depending on experience dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries,
Please submit your resume with references and cover plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares
letter to: The Royal Canadian Legion 096. Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast,
courteous service
By Email: legion096@outlook.com or in person at WOODY’S TREE services, pruning, re-
1940 Quilchena Ave. Merritt, B.C. or by mail at Box 527, moval, hedges, anything to do with trees
Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 315-8087
employment opportunity
LOOKING FOR A CASUAL LABOR-
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
ER to help hang drywall. Contact Jere-
mie 280-0279
DR. D. SODERBERG, Dr. M. Lyttle, Dr.
Court Times & Dates P. Goetz, Dr. P. Simpson. P.O. Box 998
– 2035 Charters St - Merritt, BC - V1K
call Gary 250-280-0105 1B8 (250)378-6222 fax (250)378-6227.
Our office is seeking an honest, self-mo-
or Ayton 250-378-5691 tivated, hard-working individual to join
our team. The Medical Clinic provides
care to approx. 1/2 the residents of Mer-
ritt. Hiring f-t position, neg. as p-t in our
billing & front desk departments. Looking
for compassionate employees willing to
work long-term or short-term, employees
that are willing to commit at least 6 mos of
time. For short-term employees who show
strong work ethic & behavior, a strong let-
ter of recommendation will be provided,
helping promote future career advance-
ment & opportunities. Related work ex-
ease Hallmark Cards per. including use of electronic medical
records and medical terminology is an
cycle
now in stock asset - however, not req'd. On-site work
training provided to strong applicants. If
you would like to make a difference in
the lives of your fellow Merrittonians, ap-
ply w/ resume in person or contact clinic
Free delivery - Call for info
directly to forward resume via email. Po-
sition: Preferable f-t position, neg. as p-t
2037 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC 250-378-2155 Billing Clerk/Front Desk. Days: Mon-Fri,
weeknds & holidays off. Hrs: 8:30am-5pm
w/ occasional 9am-5:30pm. Pay: Neg. de-
pending on experience. Benefits: Dental,
massage, vision, extended medical
WANTED: FRAMERS.  Please submit
resume to travis@casmandevelopments.
ca  FMI Travis @ 250 618 6619
SHACKAN Indian Band is hiring
invites members of the community to join us for our
Office Administrative Assistant & Fi-
nance Clerk. Plse submit resume to hr@
2021 Annual General Meeting shackan.ca
Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00pm via Zoom NICOLA POST & RAIL is hiring la-
era- bourers at the mill. No experience nec-
rior A link will be available on the 16th via essary, but must have good work ethic!
Please call Tony @ 250-319-9891
racy https://www.merrittchamber.com/blog for sale - appliances
ges Guest Speaker: Fiona Famulak, BC Chamber of DEEP FREEZE, med. $125 378-3488
par- Commerce. Several Bylaws up for review and FREE dishwasher, wrks well 315-2249
ac- voting by members of the Board.
APARTMENT-size freezer $30. Air
conditioner. $20, Both wrking cond.
rritt 280-0857
ntre FREE: Norge gas range, wrks well
378-4904
eek We would like to invite WORKING COND. washer/dryer set
ags. you to a place at our table $75. Very clean black fridge, fairly
new $120. $ will be donated to charity
mer- 525-0392
HEAVY DUTY juicer. 6-bottle canner
378-2047
FRIDGE, gd working cond. $100. B-i
y 12 dishwasher $50. Annie 378-2605
HOOVER Wind Tunnel, new/used only
na. a few times, does low carpet, high carpet
. and hard floors.  378-6588
TOASTER oven. Noma oil filled heat-
As- er. Heat dish. Fan. 778-639-0052
up 7 CU. FT. freezer $100 378-3496
WASHER and dryer set 778-639-0052
to STAINLESS steel BBQ with 2 tanks
Interested individuals should submit their
rent $100 280-0779
application to Fran Delaney, General Manager
her for sale - automotive
ons fran@cfdcnv.com HARDTOP for Jeep YJ 315-2017
01 FORD Escape 4x4, gd cond $1100
fires Doug 378-4476
A Board of Directors Recruitment package
ing TIRES & RIMS for Grand Prix, winter
can be requested by email at admin@cfdcnv.com
na- tires on winter rims P225/60R16 Lorna
936-8107
the Visit our Website www.cfdcnv.com, 95 FORD Crown Victoria, gd shape, gd
just or pick one up at our office 2181 Quilchena Ave.
tires 378-6420
96 FORD Taurus $1000obo 315-7379
the Please call 250-378-3923 for more information. 99 MAZDA truck, nw windshield, good
k at Winter tires, 5 speed manual, grey in
colour. 260,000 km. Some rust, g truck!
ons With submission, please include a letter of interest $1500obo. wyndburr@outlook.com
Vice Tell us why you would like to be on our
rar. Board of Directors, including Board position of
POST YOUR CLASSIFIEDS… VOICE MAIL (250) 378-5717 , EMAIL MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
om interest
LEAVE A COMMENT ONLINE AT OUR WEBSITE: MERRITTMORNINGMARKET.COM
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net
DODGE drivers side manual mirror, all
parts. Bob 378-9782
1 205/60RX15 snow tire, 1 slightly
used 205/65x15 m&s, 1 slightly used
205/70Rx15 all seas. tire. Joe 378-2676
SET winter tires on rims for 2005 Hyun-
dai Elantra $200 378-2370
2011 TOYOTA, Interior - blue, nds new
tires 130,150 kms. Nothing wrong with
it, hoping to sell for $75,000 378-1335
TRUCK toolbox 378-2832
4 TRUCK tires 20” $100/all 378-8883
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
for sale - pets / livestock
WHITE male guinea pig free 936-9208
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
1967 Centennial $20 (gold) 7-pce coin
set, exc cond. $4500obo 778-539-6575
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
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
UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for
8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5
for 1 cup. 378-4947
PEDESTAL sink 378-2832
Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
VERY OLD jade foo dogs $1200 firm. Specialists INC.
Pillow lava rock $450 378-3496
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat ICBC Claims
has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric
from Katja’s Quilt Shoppe 378-3734 •Commercial •Residential
for sale - furniture
NEW SINGLE mattress & bx spring w/
•Automotive •Industrial
Ikea hardwood frame $100 315-1776 2663 Granite Ave. (next to Fountain Tire)
4-FT ROUND hardwood table w/
2-ft ext. leaf & 6 chairs $300. Murray 378-4531
604-319-4777
FREE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS: very
strong hide-a-bed chesterfield, must have
transportation 378-9782
SMALL DRESSER $10 378-3488
WINGBACK chair & chesterfield $300.
Nr new wood bunkbed, w/ matt., gd
quality $900 378-9782
MMM telephone line is BACK UP!
6' CIRCUMFERENCE patio umbrella
w/ stand $20 378-6886
QU SIZE mattress. 378-2047 250-378-5717
3 PC sofa (2 love seat and chair), cof- To leave a message, community event listing,
fee table, 32” plasma TV with solid oak
stand, pinewood headboard with four or classified ad, connect with us::
matching night tables and Sealy mattress.
•Email: market@uniserve.com
Microwave. Hanging ceiling light. $800
for everything. Call/text 378-6054 •fb messenger: merrittmorningmarket
TWO 4-drwr filing cabinets $50ea
Gordon 378-0423
• Fax: 250-378-2025
or drop off a note at Merritt Printing, 1951 Garcia
LAWN chairs, 6 sturdy ones $17ea.
378-6886
COUCH & swivel coral colour chair
$100 378-3496
OFFICE desk 378-2832
SPACE FOR YOUR AD
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
MOVING OUT: Glass round coffee ta-
ble w/ metal base. 4 brnd nw full uphol-
stered  dining chairs. Dbl sz nw spring
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
box mattress. Beautiful branded fabric
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
corner tbls. Oval shape coffee tbl. Comp.
dsk. Many hsehold items. 778-639-0052 When to get a COVID-19 test:
DOUBLE bed, box spring & matt.,
w/ wicker headboard, w/ comforter & Updated guidelines
sheets. Wht cabinet with shelves, clos-
et type. Brwn cabinet, w/ 2 cupboards,
1 drwr for kitch/bdrm/bthrm. Swivel tv
IH WIDE – As COVID-19 activity increases across B.C.,
stand 378-8383 guidance for when to get a COVID-19 test has been
for sale - electronics/software updated.
UNIDEN bearcat scanner $250, new in A COVID-19 test is not recommended if:
box. Paul 280-9951 • You have no symptoms, even if you are a close contact
COMPL. sound system for vehicle:
head unit, amp, 4 speakers, cross-over, of someone who has tested positive.
sub box, w/ all wires $300obo 378-8823 • You are fully vaccinated (two doses), experiencing mild
SAMSUNG 32” LED tv, lk nw $80 symptoms and can manage your illness at home. Self-iso-
378-1843
STUDIOLOGIC keyboard for sale 88
late for seven days. Notify your close contacts so they can
keys, many piano sounds and lots of oth- self-monitor for symptoms.
er sounds. lightweight USB brand new A COVID-19 test is recommended if:
$700 315-8127
• You are experiencing one or more of the following
LAPTOP. Bell HD rceivr 778-639-0052
SANYO 32" flat screen tv $100 280-0779 symptoms: fever or chills; cough; loss of sense of smell or
ACER computer monitor with Pixma taste; or difficulty breathing.
Printer/Fax machine $100 525-1189
SONY Synthesizer $20. 280-0569
• You have experienced one or more of the following
for sale - recreational
symptoms for longer than 24 hours with no improve-
ment: sore throat; loss of appetite; headache or body
FULL SET golf clubs, incl wheeled bag/
retreiver & men’s golf shoes sz 9.5 $95 aches; extreme fatigue; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
378-6217
METAL FRAME backpack, near new If you feel unwell and are unsure about your symptoms,
$10. 280-3297 contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1.
08 YAMAHA phazer after-market skid
plate $75obo. 06 Summit Rev skidoo front
bumper, fits other years $95. 378-8823 Rapid COVID-19 tests will be available at Interior Health
MENS LH clubs and bag $80 378-3488 Community Collection Centres (testing centres), including
OXFORD motorcycle tank bag, magnet- NV Hospital & Health Centre. Where available, rapid tests
ic, expands to 30 ltrs, converts to back-
pack, map holder $60. Alpinestars textile may be provided to individuals experiencing symptoms of
COVID-19 and according to risk factors.
motorcycle jacket, XL, no rips in good
shape $40. 378-1843 For the latest public health orders and public guidance,
RIFLE 30T/C Thompson centre, necked
down. 308 short action equivalent to visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/
30/06. Have 250 cases for reloading, c/w restrictions
dies $1050 or offers 378-4572 For a list of all Interior Health COVID-19 immunization
FREE 4 man hot tub, no skirting, take as
is. Pls contact Erika 2315-9842 clinics and other resources visit:
04 TERRY 19' travel trlr, nvr used lk nw https://www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/
Just nds a few upgrades $11,500 378-5668
disease-outbreaks/covid-19/immunization-clinics
TREADMILL Pro-Form 520i $200.
AB Lounge 2 abdominal workout, free.
378-5691
Check us out on
PORT. ice fishing firepit sleds, no mess
on ice, 378-4904
FREE: 6-man hot tub. 315-2555
CROSS COUNTRY skis, ice skates,
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
for sale - tools/equipment
4' HIGH lift farmers jack $40. 20"
chainsaw bar & chain $40 378-8140
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
List your garage sale &/or
nw $45obo 378-4904
UTILITY TRLR, 15" tires & spare, It
get our listing mail-out
is registered, exc shape. Offers 378-4572 Email: market@uniserve.com
METAL tool box for pck-up $300
378-3488 for sale house/property NICOLA COACH HOUSE. Nes-
ROLL-AWAY 5’ high full of heavy duty
mechanic tools, plus single large box full HANDYMAN SPECIAL 3-bdrm
tled in lovely Lower Nicola, w/ 4
legal stes, (great revenue) 8 bdrms
tools, tools, tools, $4900 378-3488 2-bth orig. price $145,000, spec. total on .55 acre. Each ste has priv.
handyman, nds repair for $49,900, entrance & spacious rooms w/ up-
ACETYLENE tank, size B $130 315-1447
must be pd in full or have own fin. grades. Hwy frontage, not in ALR
27” CRAFTSMAN snowblower, elec-
tric t. Start, lk brand new/used very little Green Mtn Holdings 1-800-361-8111 & 8 kms from Merritt. Great view!
Exc. investment! $595,00 378-3748
$1200 firm. Joe 2676 COMMERCIAL DEVELOP-
MENT PROPERTY at 146 Tran-
for rent
wanted/wanted to buy
quille Road in Kamloops, house
USED BATHTUB to water livestock , rental building and a mechanics DV TRAILER PRK spare room for
with 315-9789 shop. Call Harvey 250-319-2101 rent $645 incl hydro 778-539-6575
LOOKING FOR buck or doe rabbit. SUNNYBROOK FARM. Abso- FULLY CONTAINED furni'd ste,
Dan or Steve 378-2136 lutely beautiful, level, fertile, treed 1-bdrm, beaut. views, 15 mins from
96 CHEV pck-up trk for prts 315-0011 Merritt, country setting. Rose 378-4476
OLD PAINTINGS on canvas, free/
5 acres w/ 2 legal 3-bdrm modular
homes (1 rented/other owner oc- 1-BDRM ste, call manager 936-8474
cheap for crafts 280-1017 cupied). 750' combined frontage, COMMERCIAL space: small area
LADIES snowshoes fit size 8, snow
pants, med. 280-9650
plus sweet water spring on property.
$695,000. P.S. Lower Nicola is the
semi-private room in Kruse n Style
180 sq. ft, rent negotiable 378-6664
WASHER/DRYER stacking, gd cond. best kept secret in BC 378-3748 OPEN SPACE dwntwn - mornings &
only, 378-2837 MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, eves - suit. for meetings, yoga classes,
205 55R16 winter tires; with or without Call to view 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000 choir practices, art classes etc. FMI on
rims. message 250-280-1713 buyandsellmobilehomes. com avail. times, Lizette 936-9011
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