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1 red or green apple,
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served on Council for the past ten years.
1 firm ripe plum, sliced,
or more
I am proud that this Council has laid the
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Library Assistant at the
tion on which to guide growth in Merritt, Combine hard cider, brandy, apple
not just for the next four years, but for and plum in a large pitcher. Refrigerate Merritt Library
many years to come. until cold, about 4 hours. Just before The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is seeking a
I would like to thank my fellow coun-
SPACE FOR YOUR AD This certificate entitles cillors that managed to stay the course
serving, stir in seltzer. Serve over ice.
Refrigerate for up to 12 hours. Stir in
casual Library Assistant who creates a welcoming
environment and a superb library experience for
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 through some very difficult situations. seltzer just before serving. all. Candidates with a strong customer service
Community
As individual councillors, we didn't al- orientation and a keen attention to detail are
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM ways see eye to eye, but, as a council, encouraged to apply.
we were able to work through those dif- Thank Your Neighbour Day Duties include providing technology assistance,
To recieve
ferences to make the best decisions we
could for the citizens of Merritt. Having
November 19, 10am-4pm, the City
of Merritt will host an open house com-
library programming, and supporting patrons
through reference and readers’ advisory.
different points of view is a strength that munity event at the Civic Centre, to cel- The position is subject to the provisions of the
better represents the needs of our com- ebrate to honour the everyday heroes Collective Agreement with the BC Government and
munity. You have my deepest gratitude. who rose to action to provide support Service Employees’ Union, Local 705. Evening and
NICOLA VALLEY I would like to thank Mayor Brown or lend a helping hand during the No- Saturday availability is required.
TRANSPORTATION SOCIETY
AGM 2022
GC for having the courage and stamina to
keep to a clear vision for Merritt. I am
Authorized by - signature
vember 2021 flood. There will be food,
The Library Assistant position pays $24.32 per
music, activities, displays, and resourc-
hour plus 18.2% in lieu of benefits. Additional
confident that your role in leading this es. Le's celebrate the love and kindness casual hours may be available as a Library Page; this
council will be recognized in the years of neighbours and strangers. Let's make position pays $17.02 per hour plus 18.2% in lieu of
to come. You, too, stayed the course. You new memories and turn November into benefits.
did not falter in the face of adversity and a month of community and connection. Complete details of the position and required
personal attacks. You have my heartfelt They are also looking for stories & qualifications are available on the Thompson-Nicola
admiration and thanks. other ways to mark the anniversary. Regional Library website: tnrl.ca/jobs.
Many, many thanks to Sean Smith, our Check it out at: https://www.merritt.
truly remarkable CAO. Also, to our in- ca/neighbourday/ Deadline: Nov. 4.
credible administrative team (including Arts Council annual general meeting
those who have been enticed away), and The AGM is Nov 17th at 7pm in the
to our wonderful staff, thank you. You studio space at the arts center., corner of
rose to the occasion so many times. You
jazz 7 attic
Vogt & Nicola. Join your arts communi-
got us through an incredible catastrophe IN
ty & enjoy a slideshow of the past year's
at great personal cost. You are truly he- events, followed by a small reception.
roes. I thank you from the bottom of my
heart. A special thank you to Greg Lowis. Free movie night: 'Luther'
Your videography is spectacular. The Merritt Baptist Church presents
My wish for the next Council is that Luther, starring Joseph Fiennes, Alfred
Desert Divas and Dons they are able to listen respectfully to oth- Molina, Jonathan Firth, Sir Peter Ustinov
& Claire Cox. Fri, Oct 28, 6:30pm, doors
er points of view and then make wise de-
Boutique Home Medi Clinic cisions. I wish them the very best in their open 6pm, 2499 Coutlee Ave. FMI 378-
for your privacy & discretion deliberations. — Kurt Christopherson, 2464. In honour of Reformation Sunday.
3-Bar Farms' 11th ann. Pumpkin Patch
welcomes… retired city councillor
- hair ceived by the community, local groups, Haunted House Thrills @ Civic Ctre
2051 Voght St., Enter Beside Kekuli Cafe
restoration businesses and lots of interested attend- The grad class of 2023 is design-
ees. We were fortunate to spend two ing, building, and hosting the Haunted
www.desertdivasanddonsspa.com
days in Nicola Valley and Merritt ex- House with the help of the Recreation
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
the stunning Important Bird Areas in towards the grad dance. Family-Friend-
the region including the beautiful Nico- ly Haunted House Wed. Oct 26 5-7pm,
Halloween Party! la Lake. During our time here we were $2.00/person or $10/family (max. 6).
Sacred Circle:
treated amazingly by everyone we met Fright Night Haunted House Thurs. Oct 27, The Holding Place
crs ith and were enthralled by the dedication 5-7pm, $2.00/person or $10/family (max. of the Heart
of local naturalists and teachers to get 6). Spooktacular Haunted House + Celebra-
locals and regional youth into nature. I tion: Haunted House plus game booths,
alrs have to honestly say that in our travels music, treats, crafts and concession on
across Canada that Merritt stands out as Fri. Oct 28, 5-7pm, free but donations for
a beautiful area with amazing untapped the Grad class are greatly appreciated!
potential as one of BC's unrecognized birding hot spots and outdoors travel destina-
tions. We have offered our help in the future and hope to work more with local tour-
ist groups, businesses, educators and the public library to expand up on the terrific
Barry Birding Backpack program that the library offers and engagement possibilities for
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youth that are possible in such a terrific community. With eight local visual artists
Expressing the universal circle form
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November 6, 2022
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FRIDAY,OCTOBER 28, 2022 What do you call a magician who loses his magic? Ian.
7:00PM TO 11:00PM Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
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and one in a while.
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GARLIC, Russian red garlic, 2509 Ab-
GAS range 378-9453 erdeen Rd. Ken 280-1251 HOT TUB, 6-person, you take away. has
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Tabitha Nichols wide x11.5"x15"deep $60 378-2410 hnd. Brand new 30" door, lft-hand $165. 8 BOXES of 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady
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mercial meat slicer $200 378-3496 FLOOD victims, ceiling lights avail box FIRM) Steve 315-5909
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MELITTA coffee maker, 8 cups $20. 378-4619
315-6603 JET 3ULTRA power wheelchair, in board $1500 Ted 315-9597
778-639-0092 PORTABLE Broil King bbq 378-2737 storage last 7 years, estate sale $1200obo SAVAGE MK 2 accu trigger bolt action
MASTERBUILT MPS 230S propane 378-8802 22 synthetic stock. Good condition. PAL
tabitha_ann_nichols@ hotmail.com required $300 280-4004
smoker. BNIB. $275. Text/call 315-5128 NEATFREAK Premium closet organi-
for sale - automotive zation 5-pc system, NIB $75 378- for sale - tools/equipment
plexusworldwide.ca/TabithAnnNichols 12-PC placesetting "Old Country Ros-
67 CHRYSLER 300 2-dr hardtop, excep- YARDMASTER 30 inch wide snow
es", lots of extras, 4 s&p shakers, teapots,
tional nice orig. cond., loaded, 1 owner.
04 Merc. Grnd Marquis, 1 owner. Joe
creamers, gravy boats & china cabinet
$1000 firm. By appt only 778-661-0922
blower $800 936-8717
2 PROP. heaters: one w/ 30lb tnk, dbl Check out
378-5100 header $150. Round heater, no tank
98 FORD F-250 4x4 in good condition.
Extended cab automatic, gas v8, 6ft-6
105 LITRE hot water tank $35. Toilet
with seat $25 280-0779
$100 Lewis. 778-661-0986
USED construction heaters, 220 volt/
our feature
SHOP RIDER deluxe trail blazer
Thomas Finnie box $5500 315-1008
MICHELIN 235/65R17 snow tire, used
scooter heavy duty. Lightly used like
new!! $3500. 315-9311
20 amp w/ built in thermostat. $65 each
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1 seas. 378-7995 2 POWERSAWS, 18" bars, nw chains,
250-572-2842
Thomas Finnie 03 GMC Yukon XL Denali, 4wd
11-PC fondu set, new $10. Elvis statue
still in box/nw, offers. Brand new toilet
gas, work well $95ea. 2 sump pumps, every issue
250-572-2842 SUV, 300k, Bose sound, nw wntr tires long-neck $85ea. Lewis 778-661-0986
support rail, still in box $20 315-6603
$4500obo. Call/text 315-9789 SHEFFIELD airtight wood-burning
VELUX SKYLIGHT, standard size stove, exc cond, 23x24 firebox, 6” pipe
SET OF 4 5-bolt whls & tires to fit 5-bolt 2 feet x 4 feet $50. Compare to at least
Ford car, 15"-17", prefer old-school hub to 9’ ceiling $300 378-3721
$200 new. 315-1669
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
w/ mags 280-0543 BLK & DCKR DR601 hammer drill,
400 SQ FEET of good quality used corded, lk nw, w/instructions $65 378-9899
98-02 FORESTER parts, front & rear flooring. Blonde color. $25 obo. Call or
doors, complete w/ power windows and HAUSSMAN electric leaf blower/
inside panel , Maroon color ,perfect con-
dition, $175 ea. 378-8802
text 378-7471
FORKS & KNIVES available at Merritt
vacumm w/ bag $50. 378-2410 Court Times & Dates
ALUM. irrigation pipe on pipe trailer
TOYOTA rims & tires, 2 Arctic Claw
winter tires on rims, m&s rated 205/55/
Printing & Office Supplies, $20 + taxes,
box of 1000, while quantities last! 1951 $150 378-6915 call Gary 250-280-0105
CHAIN LINK gate 10’8”wide x 46”high
R16 $260 378-0032
14 SUBARU Forester XTL (touring tur-
Garcia St or call 250-378-6882
3 WHIRLYBIRD roof wind ventilation $200. firm. Chain link gate 13’6”wide x
46”high $200 firm 378-4191
or Ayton 250-378-5691
units $25 ea. 280-0569
bo , white, summer & winter tires, 154k, WOOD splitter, used 1 season $250
dependable. $16,500. 315-5424 DESIGNER handbag, nw/still in bx. 2
dinner sets: 1 unbreakable, 1 china, in 378-2832 APPROX 10 cu. ft chest freezer. in 3-BDRM 1.5 bths, reno'd, 2337
ONE 205/60R15 General m&s tire, new box/nvr opened. Lrg juicer. Canner & 6 NW DC-to-AC invertor 1500w $120. good shape & working. 250-898-3426 Coutlee, 378-2047
$65. Joe 378-5100 DC-to-AC invertor 300w $65 378-6488
bottles. King matt., vry gd cond. 378-2047 2 TIRES for SUV, P215-55R18 94H 2-BDRM lrg bsmt, Coutlee Ave. 378-2047
4 DODGE 17 inch 8 hole rims $150 text UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for NVR USED home gas furnace, energy 936-9029 1 LRG priv, rv spot, pet neg 378-7379
(778)255-2747 efficient $500 firm 525-0447
8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 OLD WEATHERED / BARN WTD: working roomate $700 refs
TIRE Chains – SCC Shur Grip for psnger for 1 cup. 378-4947 ELECT. hedge trimmer $50 936-8717 wood. 1" x 6" x 10ft. Needing 400 sq
car, set of 2, brnd nw $70 378-9899 req'd, no pets 236-889-4188
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat TIDY tnk fuel tnk w/ pmp $550 315-8511 feet for a project. Paul 604-926-6412
DUNLOP AT20 Grnd Treck tires P245/ 1-BDRM bsmt ste. 3-bdrm house
has sewing notions from Pat's Patches JOBMATE compound mitre saw $50. SML RV van, suit. for 1 person, low upstairs 525-0240
75R16 m&s, used on Toyota Tacoma, 378-3734 Mastercraft chainsaw $50. Pro-Pulse an- mil., gd cond 280-3297
exc cond., lots of tread $300 378-3721 gle grinder $30 280-0779 COMMERC. space: small area
for sale - furniture for sale house/property semi-private room in Kruse n Style
4 - 17" X 7 1/2" Rims - 5 Bolt pattern 10" COMPOUND sliding miter saw
from Jeep Cherokee $150obo 280-4331 WOODEN rocking chair, as new. Medi- $200. 10" table saw $100. Antique floor MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1 180 sq. ft, rent neg. 378-6664
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265/60R18 tires $600obo 250-378-2837 COUCH $10. Matching loveseat $10 10 INCH table saw $250. 778-661-0905 1000 buyandsellmobilehomes. com blck to high schl, 10 mins to HVC.
4 RIMS & tires for Subaru Forester $100 315-1447 for rent f/s/dw incl., refs & dam. dep.
280-0543
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FREE SHELVING UNIT - 29.5" W ×
4 - FIRESTONE, lk nw Mud & Snow 60" H 280-0779 RECORDS, hunting knives, sports 2-BDRM bsmt ste, grnd lvl, Nov 1 yrd, Text only/no phone calls. 604-
tires mounted on whls w/ bolt patt. 5 holes COUCH free 315-8511 cards, deer antlers, Johnny Cash stuff. 525-0350, 378-0490 704-4445
x 4 1/2 P205-75R14 $500 -378-2862 QU head & footboard w/ nr nw matt. $350. Tom 778-288-4095 2-BDRM grnd lvl bsmt ste, reno'd, SPACE dwntwn - am & eves - suit.
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$150. 280-4331 Sngl foam bunk bed matt., gd cond $40. 9789 SPACIOUS 2-BD, 1-bth bsnt ste, es, art classes etc. Lizette 936-9011
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275/F70-18, 75% tread $550obo 378-7505 brd & mtl sprng from 1950s 378-2832 604-302-6232 furn'd,. util. incl. $1800 315-0238 n/s, n/p n/drnkng, n/drugs 280-2211