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BarOn Of Beef rOasts Than the sweet old town of Nicola — its The Catholic Women’s League hosts Open 11am-9pm available for rent.
wanted Come check us out!
lovely lake beside.
With its fir-clad hills and mountain rills
a luncheon on Mar 17, 11:30am-1:30pm
at the Catholic Church Hall, corner of
Wed. through Mon.
(Tues closed)
CLOSED 50 - 70 persons
Rent $500 + tx, to 9pm
And its flowers of pink and blue. Blair & Coldwater. Tickets are $8 & can =
CATERING available across BC
With its blue birds gay and its fields of hay be bought from members or at the door.
Community
2350 Voght St., Merritt • 250 378-2254
And its sparkling river, too.
Where can one find a more charming
spot to pass a life away
Nicola Valley Women's Fair Want to learn to quilt?
Vendors of all sorts, but also speakers
Than where the air is fresh, in Nicola on a variety of topics. Free admission, or need a refresher course?
there's sunshine every day refreshments, childcare available. Sat- We are offering a QUILTING BASICS course.
With its lake of trout, the season out urday, March 18, 9am-4pm at the Civic We will meet twice a month. Drop in fee is
yourmerritthome.com And its grouse for the man who shoots Centre. $5.00. First meeting is Monday, March 13th.
Where mallard brown flies o'er the town
250-280-0994 • valerie.kynoch@gmail.com
To rushy home of the coots.
Nicola Valley Skating Club Carnival Contact Eleanor 250-378-3734 for more info
#112 1700 Garcia Street
Thought to be written by Victor Harbord, Around the World on March 18, 4pm at
P.O. Box 2257 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
published by Nicola Valley News Print in the NV Memorial Arena. Doors open at
Valerie Kynoch Personal Real Estate Corporation 1915, reprinted in Nicola Valley Historical 3:30, Admission by donation.
Quarterly, Vol. 4-No. 2 by Nicola Valley NV Farmers' Market AGM Quilting & Retreat
RE/MAX Legacy
The Farmers' Market AGM will be 2675 Garcia Street across from Nicola Meadows
Archives Association, April 1981
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
Aberdeen Rd or
and the house down the driveway.
held in room 3 at the Civic Centre, March
23, at 6pm. Organizers are looking for
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S T P A T R I C K ’ S D AY
LEGION
service and compliance with health legislation is What kind of spells do leprechauns use? Lucky Charms! & Sae
essential, including the requirements for a temporary
food permit. https://www.interiorhealth.ca/ Foot-tall Man Looking disgustedly at the foot-tall man clad entirely in green, his wiry red hair
YourEnvironment/FoodSafety/Pages/Permits. poking out from beneath a ridiculous buckled hat, protruding from both nostrils and ears
aspx#temporary and forming a coarse beard, velvet emerald pantaloons tucked into green-and white-striped C O M E V I S I T T H E G A L L E R Y AT T H E N I C O L A VA L L E Y A R T S C E N T R E
socks which in turn disappeared into black, buckled shoes, the professor said to his assis- HOURS: 2051 VOGHT ST.,
Expressions of interest must be received by the Wed to Sat 10am-5pm ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE
tant, "No, I said bring me a lexicon." Sunday 12-4pm
Nicola Valley Rodeo Association on or before March
31. Please direct your application or request for Why did St. Patrick drive the snakes out of Ireland? Because he couldn’t afford a plane ticket.
further information to
How to greet someone on March 17: "Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day."
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
What's the difference between wisdom and luck? One is clever. The other is clover.
MERRITT MORNING MARKET
FRIDAY EDITION — MARCH 17, 2023 #3806
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: market@uniserve.com Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
FOUR 70s mag wheels 15", 5-1/4 on 5, CHILD'S BED, solid wood head and Specialists INC.
personal
$500/all 378-6421 foot boards with mattress. Like new $225
LOST: brwn wallet (no money, only keys),
March 7 approx. 2-pm, 100ft from entrance
4 LIKE NEW, 31" BF Goodrich tires;10 Merritt cell 250-572-3329 ICBC Claims
ply; 31 x 10.50R15 LT 280-1728 NEW patio swing $225. 778-661-0905
of Walmart or No Frills. 315-1447
CHOCOLATE BUNNIES FOR
FREE: canopy fits 02 F150 378-3496 FREE TABLE: round pedestal table one •Commercial •Residential
leaf and six chairs 378-6787
EASTER. Delicious Purdys Easter GREY tonneau cover fits 02 Toyota Ta-
Eggs, chocolate bunnies, Easter gift tins coma $100 280-0543 WOODEN rocking chair, as new. Medi- •Automotive •Industrial
and more. Support the Love To Dance 2014 TERRAIN, all wheel drive, perfect um oak color. $80 378-8835 2663 Granite Ave. (next to Fountain Tire)
Academy fundraiser to keep dancing af- condition, serviced every year, good for COUCH $10. Matching loveseat $10
fordable so that everyone can experience young couple 315-4593 315-1447 378-4531
the many benefits of dance. Order online: 2014 GMC Traverse, exc cond., yearly 2 SOLID wood diningrm chairs $10ea.
https://fundraising.purdys.com/join. serviced, all seas. tires. 315-4593 Coff. tbl $10. in exc.cond. Jim 280-4688
aspx/236551-104033 or 936 9011 STOCK rims & tires off 05 Toyota Cam- IKEA single wood bedframe $20
#merrittmatters BEGINNER VIOLINIST looking for ry, 16" all-seas. $200 315-9221 280-0779
someone to practice with. Suzanne 778- 2004 P.T. CRUISER This beauty is OFFICE chair $25. Rattan patio furni-
930-0036 black/black leather interior, fully load- ture with cushions $50 280-0779
PIANO LESSONS, violin lessons. 7 ed, heated seats, sun roof, great radio. for sale - electronics/software
$2000
years old and up. A great winter activ- 126,000 km, probably needs a radiator,
ity. $25 half hour. Cecilia Dyck, cell Comes with winter and summer tires. iPHONE X 64 GB,Battery life
(250)315-0022 All good $ 4000 wyndburr@outlook. 100%.$250. iPhone SE 128 GB battery
FOR RENT, hall with kitchen and patio com , 315-7611 life 100% $200. iPhone 7 64Gb battery
area. max cap 40. Gary 280-0105 life 84% $150. iPhone 6 ,16 Gb, battery
2 YOKOHAMA tires 225/65R16 m&s life 99% $95. All phones are like new
NA MEETINGS are held each Tues, 378-2832 and come with cases. 378-5004
CASH PRIZES Thurs & Sun 7pm at the United Church, TOYOTA rims & tires, 2 Arctic Claw
1899 Quilchena Ave. BRND NW/in bx Hibrid stunt drone w/
winter tires on rims, m&s rated 205/55/ hi-def camera Propel Maximum X15, nw
AA MEETINGS are held each Monday R16 $160 378-0032 $160, sell $60 378-2136
12 noon, Wed 7pm, Fri 7pm, Sat 8pm at MICHELIN 235/65R17 snow tire, used
the United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave. 1 seas. 378-7995 ASSORTMENT oldr-style speakers, of-
fers 378-2136
services ONE 205/60R15 General m&s tire, new 55 INCH LG flat screen tv used only 1
$65. Joe 378-5100 yr, missing remote $100. 936-8717
JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping,
lawn care, pruning, hedging, gardening. 4 - 17" X 7 1/2" Rims - 5 Bolt pattern NINTENDO PS2 console, no cords/ac-
Lic'd, equipped. On Facebook. 280-7077 (initially from a Jeep Cherokee). Asking cessories 378-2136
ELECTRICAL, plumbing, renovations, $100 280-4331 NW 1994 Fender twin amp. $900 378-5165
nw to twn 604-819-8948 4 ALL-TERR. winter tires 235/70R16,
80% tread, on F150 rims, gd shape $400 STEREO hk-up for car, Clarion
RUDY WORKS - Home & Office Main- DPX2250 250w, $300 new, sell $150
Tourism Nicola Valley presents ... tenance & Repair - home & office tech, 378-3496 Lewis 778-661-0986
carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete. 4 DODGE 17 inch 8 hole rims $150 text STEREO EQUIPT, gd cond: Sanyo
WINTER ADVENTURE 315-6689 or contact@rudyworks.co (778)255-2747
receiver, Kenwood cd player, 2 Technics
SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you. 2014 DODGE Grand Caravan, eng. & 12-disc player, JVC dbl cass. player, 2
PHOTO CONTEST Batteries, brass copper, aluminum, stain- transmission been replaced, 133k on eng, vcrs, offers. Dan 378-2136
less, wire. Call or msg 604-618-8710, or 250k on body $9900 $6900 936-8104
the middleman@shaw.ca Fast service, 49"/PO (1080P) TOSHIBA TV $400
67 CHRYSLER 300 2-dr hardtop, ex-
ExperienceNicolaValley.com TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight ceptional nice orig. cond., loaded, 1 own- firm, Leading Innovation 280-4331
ExperienceMerritt.com loss support group. Meet Tuesday morn- er. 04 Merc. Grnd Marquis, 1 owner. Joe
ings. FMI Iris (250)378-8182
for sale - recreational
378-5100 BIKE CARRIER for 3 bikes. Lrg red
WOODY'S tree service & more: land- 03 GMC Yukon XL Denali, 4wd bckpack, never used $100. Men's lrg
scaping, fencing, handyman work, etc. SUV, 300k, Bose sound, nw wntr tires Nike carry-on bag $45. 378-4856
315-8087
UNTIL MARCH 30 $4500obo. Call/text 315-9789 LADIES sz 8 snowmobile boots, felt lin-
LAWN CUTTING, reas. rates 280-7492 98-02 FORESTER parts, front & rear er, lk nw. X-country skis, poles, boots sz 8
ONE WOMAN AND A BRUSH. Paint- doors, complete w/ power windows and ladies. MSR snowshoes $100. 378-4856
er, available, only diff. is the price. 15 inside panel , Maroon color ,perfect con-
years experience. Ann 378-5377 83 HONDA XR200R dirt bike
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY dition, $175 ea. 378-8802 $2200obo. Vision Fitness recumbent ex-
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. TIRE Chains – SCC Shur Grip for psnger ercise bike $65obo .378-6915
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066
car, set of 2, brnd nw $70 378-9899 2017 ARCTIC SPA Yukon Signature 6
We
in M meet CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd
erritt!
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- for sale - pets / livestock person hot tub, great condition. $4000
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 280-0569
FEMALE goat $100. Ducks $10ea. BRNO Model 1 ,22lr with rings and
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck Silky chickens & rooster. 936-8368,
Hawke 3-9x40 scope $750. Anschutz
Newcomer’s
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, 778-661-0344
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares Model 1400 .22lr Exc+ $800. Carl
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, WTD: a Siamese cat “companion;” Burgsmuller .22lr (Copy of Anschutz)
courteous service do you have one or know of a source? Highly collectable Exc+ $800. BSA Op-
378-9899 tics 4-16x44 Lk nw in bx $125. Leapers
Tea
employment opportunity
WTD: kitten 280-0543 Golden Image 6-24x50 Like new in box
FULL-TIME CLERK/CASHIER req'd DOG BOOTS/socks.Size 3.0. Ruffwear $125 hlangeloo46@gmail.com
for new home brew business, downtown. Grip Trex Outdoor. Worn only twice. TRADE: 14' trampoline for 7-8' trampo-
Wage dependent on experience. Drop off $50. 378-8758 line. 378-2410
Party
resume in person at Nicola Valley Wine DOG HOUSE, 36"x40" $40 315-1447 2012 HONDA VTX1300, custom paint
and Beer Supplies, unit 1-2152 Quilche-
na Ave., Mon-Fri 10-11am. FREE: kitten, 10 wks old, very cute fe- $7000 315-3347
DR. SAINI’S DENTAL OFFICE (2199 male 378-2275 CUSTOM golf clubs & repairs by certi-
Quilchena Ave) is seeking a friendly, 4 SHEEP ewes $325ea, approx 8 mos fied club maker. Ray 378-9169
outgoing, motivated F/T chairside dental old. Call/text 315-9789 BOAT-10 FT fiberglass $300 378-6721
assistant. Experience an asset but will AWESOME CKC Black Lab for stud VISION FITNESS exercise bike $65
New to train the right individual for our team.
HIRING SHORT ORDER COOK full
378-5038
for sale - miscellaneous
378-6915
SNOWBOARD brnd nw $150 280-0543
Merritt? All ages and stages welcome
time, Merritt Resident, and person from
out of town must be willing to relocate WEDDING dress, sz 7 $950. 378-6915
26" 21-spd Marin mtn bike $250 280-0543
TREADMILL, elliptical mach. 525-0240
to Merritt call 778-866-3250 or email re- NEVER USED2-whl dlx elect. scooter EVINRUDE Lightning outboard motor
Join us HOSTED BY sume to api788@gmail.com $1950 315-2334, 604-250-6904
Saturday, April 1, 2023 Friends of the Library WANTED BARBER/STYLIST. Con- 3 BLACK leather jackets, 1 motorcycle $50 315-1447
tact Daniel 315-8282 or drop in at TC jckt, others lighter-wt 378-2136 6 FT Air Powered Hockey Table. Excel-
2-4 pm & Essential Oils at the Railroad Mall, be- ROUGH CUT oak 3"x3", 10ft $3/ft lent condition, 2 paddles + assortment of
pucks. Manual counters, Duraglide sur-
tween Mark's Work n Play and Pet Value 315-1447
at the Merritt Library HOMEMAKER WANTED: $20-$25/ PEARL Stainless deep double sink, face, levelling table legs. 72"L x 38"W x
Thompson-Nicola Regional Library SPONSORED BY hr. depending on credentials. Please 60/40 w/ grids , undermount but can be 31"H. $400. 378-7105
1691 Garcia St, across the street from Save On Foods email your resume and cover letter to used on top, lk nw $200 378-2458 5TH-WHL hitch $100 378-7412
socialdev@nooaitchband.ca or mail to LARGE antique, solid wood- frame mir- CENTURY Kid Kick Wavemaster free-
Light Refreshments will be available attention Social Dev. Dept., 2954 Shack- ror, made in Belgium. $50 280-0779 standing punching "bag", adjustable
elly Rd. Merritt BC V1K 1N9 height, Kidkick blocker, Kidkick square
WANT TO JOIN A GREAT TEAM? FODDER kitchen compost bin $20. shield target, 2 pairs gloves, headgear.
Kruse n Style is looking for an experi- 378-2458 All included for $250. 378-2410
enced hairdresser. Apply within 1990 ATTN carpenters: 6-8 door sets, interior 83 HONDA XR200R dirtike $2100obo.
Quilchena Ave. & exterior, most have keys 378-2136
FAMILY PLACE is seeking a qualified WINTER JACKET w/ hood, sz lrg
378-6915
for sale - tools/equipment
SPACE FOR YOUR AD
for better health E.C.E to join our team! For more infor- girls, vry gd shape $30. 378-9545
mation please call Joell 250-378-4878 2 PAIR kids sz 10 boots: 1 pr snowboots, ROTOTILLER $300. Free: lots seed TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
DIXIE LEE/SUPERIOR PIZZA look- 1 pr rain boots $5/pr 378-9545 starting pots. 315-5018
ing for f-t waitress. Drop resume off at BRAND NEW/nvr work, pr sz 8 Baffin SNOWBLOWER, Tecumseh motor MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
Tabitha Nichols 2052 Quilchena steel toe work boots $25. 378-2136 10hp, 29" scarpper bar $600. 315-1447
Brand Ambassador LABOURERS WANTED- Nicola Post 21 KIDS dvd's, gd variety for boys & girls, 32 FT ext ladder $175, gd cond 315-5018
& Rail. Positions available -full time call for titles $10/all 378-9545
# 901522779 (mon - fri), part time, evening shifts, JIGSAW puzzles $3, $5, $10378-5691 32 FT ext. ladder $200. Tire chains $5.
Mountain View
weekend shifts, and seasonal. Wage $22 160 1x6x32" for fence $100 280-0543 Roof racks $5. 6" ice auger $20. Steel
per hour. Please apply if you are willing car ramps $40. Rototiller, motor needs
778-639-0092
to work in an outside environment and CHRISTMAS TREE, 6', looks real, in 3 work $40. 3-phase elect. motor, 1hp $50
tabitha_ann_nichols@ hotmail.com parts, pd $300, sell $75 315-1776 315-1447
Hotel
have strong work ethic. No mill experi-
ence necessary. Call Tony 250-319-9891 DAVINCI Waterford crystal glasses CHAINSAW $50. Tile saw $50 280-
for sale - appliances new with stickers on them boxed $90 for 0779
plexusworldwide.ca/TabithAnnNichols 4. 8 glasses available. 315-1626 WELDER TV4000, offers 378-2136
PORTABLE washer $100 280-0857 JANOME sewing machine for sale, just 3 WORK BENCHES, 2 w/ shelving $70
2 DEEP FREEZES: one 10 cu. ft, one 6 had a maintenance service done on it. 378-1336 Daily, weekly, monthly rates. Fully
cu. ft 315-9597 $250 378-7950
furnished rooms. Free: wifi, cable,
DIESEL tidy tank, checker plate paint-
BISSEL upright vacuums: Prime stick ASSORTED woodworking books incl ed blk, hoses & pump & tool bx $400
Vacuum, feather weight turbo $79.00 carving and intarsia. 315-1626 280-3950
new $45. MagicVac. $44.99 new $25. WOODBURNING craft tool, cords,ex-
We are open to offers. 378-6588. If no tra blades and books. $199 315-1626
BOSCH 18v 4.0AH rechargable batteryt breakfast, housekeeping & parking.
for tools, wrks gd $20 378-2136
answer please leave message.
9 BOXES luxury vinyl tile flooring, 19 SET OF industrial knee pads for carpen-
WASHING machine $250. Elect. stove sq. ft/box $300obo 936-8834
Call 250-378-8830 or
ter or carpet layer, brnd nw $30 378-2136
$250. Gas fireplace $300. 315-5018
UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for 12V 124R battery, fully charged & holds
2 FREESTANDING oil-filled heaters, 8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5
visit us at 3581 Voght St., Merritt
a charge $60 315-2249
purchased new 1 yr ago, $50 ea 280-0779 for 1 cup. 378-4947
10" CRFTSMN bandsaw, free 378-2136
BISSELL Crosswave Cordless Max. GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat
FREE GUPPIES: Will give gd DV TRLR PRK, furn'd spare room
Exc condition, only used 4-5 times. Ask- has sewing notions from Pat's Patches SMOKE & CARBON MONOX-
IDE alarm. 3 Kidde alarms with batter- home to any unwtd guppies 315-8570 $940, util. incl 778-539-6575
ing $175 OBO. 250-552-5688 378-3734 ies. expire 2028. $60 315-1626 SNGL, wrkng female lookng for FURNISHED room, shared kitchen
DISHWASHER 525-0240 room to rnt, nr dwntwn to wlk to
for sale - furniture 2 PROP. heaters: one w/ 30lb tnk, dbl & bath. Hydro & internet incl. Suit.
SAMSUNG top load washer, newly ser- wrk, cln, n/d, n/party 780-394-2568 for Senior, student or sngl wrkng
viced, water saver, $300 378-8802 LOVESEAT $300obo 778-661-0922 header $150. Round heater, no tank
$100 Lewis. 778-661-0986 OLDER trvl trlr, approx. 16', call/txt prsn (female only). 280-0779
ELECT. dryer, wrks well $150 315-1447 QUEEN SIZE mattress & boxspring 604-302-6232
$25. 280-0779 wanted/wanted to buy 3-BDRM house, lrg yrd, gar. space,
GAS range 378-9453 PORT. oxygen concentrator 315-3891 prkng $1950 + util. Apr 1 378-7416
HIGH POINT microwave 19inches FREE: loveseat, exc cond, fall colours. ARMOIRE, gd cond. Lrg butcher block APPROX 10 cu. ft chest freezer. in COMMERCIAL SPACE avail.ASAP,
wide x11.5"x15"deep $60 378-2410 LazyBoy recliner, choc. brwn, exc cond on wheels, great condition 280-3297
315-1631 good shape & wrking. 250-898-3426 approx 1500 sq ft. Paul 525-0392
for sale - automotive STAND-UP canopy for camperette to fit OLD WEATHERED / BARN
COMPLETE household furnishings for Dodge Dakota truck 378-6421 1 BDRM for 1 n/s adult, no drugs,
01 NISSAN Pathfinder 4x4, auto, wntr sale. Denis 315-5424 wood. 1" x 6" x 10ft. Needing 400 sq n/p, no kids. Ht incl. Nw flring. 1 set
ACCOMMODATION WANTED in feet for a project. Paul 604-926-6412 of stairs Refs req'd. $1000 315-2241
tires, lw milage $1450obo 378-0032 KING mattress, free for pick up exchange for farm work with horses.
MERCEDES rims & tires, 255/55R18, 378-2047 many years experiences with thorough- for sale house/property MOBILE HOME to share, master
used 1/2 seas., w/ lugs, fancy rims, off 100-YEAR old iron bed, dbl/full $250 breds. Call Don @ 250 315 7820 bdrm $450 + 1/2 util. Dan 378-2136
MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1
Mercedes SUV. 378-7995 315-2257 OLD HAY or straw, 378-2410 bath, call to view 1-800-361-8111, 315- 1-BDRM ste, furn'd, for mat./wrkng prsn.
05 GMC Canyon 4x4 $5500obo FREE: End table 280-0779 OLDR delivery step van or sml schl bus, 1000 buyandsellmobilehomes. com 2697 Nicola, Prince Motel 378-6899
315-7569 COUCH free 315-8511 must be drivable. Don 378-6421 RM. Furn'd. Free wifi. Off st prkng.
for rent
DAKOTA V6 1/2-tn truck $2300 QU bdrm suite, dinette set, sofa, odds & OLDER RVvan or mini home camper. Refs req'd. Rm/board neg. Text/call
315-2257 ends 525-0240 Don 378-6421 NICE BRIGHT furn'd 1-bdrm ste, 315-5884
4 FIRESTONE MSL78 on 15", on scp SNGL bd box frame, wood, exc cond GOOD USED tire and rim for cargo trail- 11km west of Merritt, country set- WTD: working roomate $700 refs
4x4 rims, 5-1/4 on 5. $500/all 378-6421 $30 378-7251 er. 5 hole ST235/75R15. 378-4853 ting 378-4476 req'd, no pets 236-889-4188