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RCMP were alerted to an alleged assault
and forcible confinement. The investi-
brary is offering a fun new program to
get outside and explore the world of bats,
Wed. through Mon.
(Tues closed)
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gation found grounds to obtain a search free to access with your library card! =
CATERING available across BC
warrant for a residence in the 1900 block Their brand-new Bat Packs are a tool
2350 Voght St., Merritt • 250 378-2254
of Morrissey St in Collettville. to learn all about bats and their role in na-
On Saturday, with assistance from the ture — free to borrow with your library
South East District Emergency Response card from any TNRL location, and can be Want to learn to quilt?
Team, police executed the warrant. Sev- signed out for up to 6 weeks at a time.
eral people were detained and a female Each Bat Pack contains an Echo Meter or need a refresher course?
suspect suspect was arrested. On Sunday, Touch 2 for use with Android devices, We are offering a QUILTING BASICS course.
Kristal Lynn Poirier was charged with Bat Citizens: Defending the Ninjas of the We will meet twice a month. Drop in fee is
yourmerritthome.com
assault causing bodily harm and forcible Night by Rob Laidlaw, and Bat-Friendly $5.00. First meeting is Monday, March 13th.
250-280-0994 • valerie.kynoch@gmail.com confinement. She was kept in custody Communities Handbook Contact Eleanor 250-378-3734 for more info
#112 1700 Garcia Street while she awaited a bail hearing. Bats have a lot to offer in local ecosys-
P.O. Box 2257 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Then yesterday, RCMP and Emergen- tems; they eat half their body weight in
cy Response Team raided another resi- insects each night, which helps the local
Valerie Kynoch Personal Real Estate Corporation
dence, at the corner of Orme & Quilche- agricultural industry. Bats are the only Quilting & Retreat
RE/MAX Legacy Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated na. Armed officers entered the home, mammal that can fly, they sleep upside 2675 Garcia Street across from Nicola Meadows
handcuffing one individual and remov- down and they see using their ears! and the house down the driveway.
ing several bags from inside, according FMI on the program, and for tips
to the Merritt Herald. when approaching bat habitats, visit
If anyone has any information about tnrl.ca/bat-packs
to this investigation and has not yet spo-
ken with police, please contact Merritt Community
RCMP 250-378-4262. NV Food Bank AGM
Wed Mar 22, 6:30 pm at the Merritt
One Book, One Community Civic Centre. Everyone is welcome!
Finding the Mother NV Farmers' Market AGM
Tree: Discovering the
The Farmers' Market AGM will be
held in room 3 at the Civic Centre, March
Wisdom of the Forest 23, at 6pm. Organizers are looking for
ideas, comments and volunteerism.
The Thompson-Nicola Regional Li- Seniors Center craft/yard sale
brary (TNRL) is launching its second One March 25, 9am-2pm. Tables available
Book, One Community (OBOC) shared for $7/table .Call 378-3763 to book.
reading experience — Finding the Mother
Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest is Spring craft market
by award-winning author and renowned March 25, 10am-2pm at the Elks Hall,
UBC forest ecologist, Suzanne Simard. 1702 Coldwater Ave. First craft market of
Suzanne’s scientific memoir is a mov- 2023 at the Elks Hall!! Lots of great ven-
ing and personal journey of discovery. dors, raffles, door prizes & concession.
She brings us into the intimate world of Home-based business & craft fair MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
trees, transforming the way we under- Sunday March 26, 10am-4pm at the
Civic Centre.
For court times & dates
stand forests — not just a source of tim-
Seniors’ Puzzling Trivia night call Gary Derksen 250-280-0105
ber or pulp, but an interdependent cir-
cle of life. She teaches us how trees live Thursday, March 30, there will be a or Ayton Moffat 250-378-5691
social lives, communicating and caring Puzzling Trivia night, 5:30-8:30pm, $10 merrittpickleballclub@gmail.com
for each other through fungal networks, for members and $15 for non members.
THE LANDING ZONE sharing nutrients and information. At Ticket includes appies & mocktails (no li-
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 096
1940 Quilchena Ave. Merritt
the center of the forest is the eldest moth- quor). Teams of 4 will be made up for the march month - long
er tree — the one that is in tune with the games if you come alone. This is a fund-
250-378-5631 Legion096@outlook.com
Facebook: The Landing Zone Royal Canadian Legion 96 rest and nurtures them. raiser for a new dishwasher at the centre. yard sale
Merritt British Columbia This ground-breaking work on symbi- Nicola Valley Winter Photo Contest
OPEN Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday otic plant communication has far-reach- ONLY until March 30 submit your Antiques & collectables, best cash offers only.
12:00pm until closing, offering weekly food specials ing implications for sustainability and best winter ice fishing, snowmobiling, xc Phone Don 250-378-6421
TOONIE TUESDAYS Try our Bartenders Special Cocktails. stewardship of forests. skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking photos for appointment to view and address
Darts every Tuesday starts at 6:30pm
Dr. Simard is from an Interior BC log- while exploring the Nicola Valley back-
WEDNESDAY shuffleboard tournament 3-5pm
THURSDAYS jam night 7pm ging family and has been a longtime res- country, for a chance to win prizes from • No drop-ins without
MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY watch for posters. ident of the region. More than 10 million Tourism Nicola Valley. Go to experience- phoning first.
MEAT DRAWS EVERY SATURDAY 2:30 pm people have viewed Simard’s TED talks, nicolavalley or experiencemerritt.com • Max 2 people
We also have a hall to rent, along with bar and kitchen and her work has influenced filmmakers Alzheimer Soc. family caregiver series viewing at a time
including James Cameron and his “Tree A dementia education series for peo-
of Souls” in Avatar. ple caring for someone living with de-
FOOD SERVICE
Fibre Lovers
Suzanne will deliver readings at select mentia. Learn more about dementia,
TNRL libraries between April 26 & 29, communication and behaviour. Share
OPPORTUNITY including an evening at the Paramount tips for planning for the future and
fellow picked up the pieces, studied them, and then began assembling the gadget. In just
HOURS: 2051 VOGHT ST.,
Expressions of interest must be received by the Wed to Sat 10am-5pm ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE
Nicola Valley Rodeo Association on or before March a few minutes he has it all put together. "That's amazing," said the man. "And you did it with- Sunday 12-4pm
31. Please direct your application or request for out even looking at the instructions!" The handyman replied, "Fact is, I can't read, and when
further information to a fellow can't read he's got to think." Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
nicolavalleyrodeoassociation@gmail.com. Visions Of The Future A man went to the doctor and said: “Doctor, I keep having visions of 2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | curator@nicolavalleyarts.com | 250-378-6515
$2000
for sale - electronics/software
BEGINNER VIOLINIST looking for STOCK rims & tires off 05 Toyota Cam-
someone to practice with. Suzanne 778- ry, 16" all-seas. $200 315-9221 iPHONE X 64 GB,Battery life
930-0036 100%.$250. iPhone SE 128 GB battery
2004 P.T. CRUISER This beauty is
PIANO LESSONS, violin lessons. 7 black/black leather interior, fully load- life 100% $200. iPhone 7 64Gb battery
years old and up. A great winter activ- ed, heated seats, sun roof, great radio. life 84% $150. iPhone 6 ,16 Gb, battery
ity. $25 half hour. Cecilia Dyck, cell 126,000 km, probably needs a radiator, life 99% $95. All phones are like new
and come with cases. 378-5004
CASH PRIZES (250)315-0022 Comes with winter and summer tires.
FOR RENT, hall with kitchen and patio All good $ 4000 wyndburr@outlook. BRND NW/in bx Hibrid stunt drone w/
hi-def camera Propel Maximum X15, nw
area. max cap 40. Gary 280-0105 com , 315-7611 $160, sell $60 378-2136
NA MEETINGS are held each Tues, 2 YOKOHAMA tires 225/65R16 m&s
Thurs & Sun 7pm at the United Church, 378-2832 ASSORTMENT oldr-style speakers, of-
1899 Quilchena Ave. fers 378-2136
TOYOTA rims & tires, 2 Arctic Claw 55 INCH LG flat screen tv used only 1
AA MEETINGS are held each Monday winter tires on rims, m&s rated 205/55/
12 noon, Wed 7pm, Fri 7pm, Sat 8pm at R16 $160 378-0032 yr, missing remote $100. 936-8717
the United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave. MICHELIN 235/65R17 snow tire, used NINTENDO PS2 console, no cords/ac-
cessories 378-2136
services 1 seas. 378-7995
NW 1994 Fender twin amp. $900 378-5165
JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping, ONE 205/60R15 General m&s tire, new
$65. Joe 378-5100 STEREO hk-up for car, Clarion
lawn care, pruning, hedging, gardening. DPX2250 250w, $300 new, sell $150
Tourism Nicola Valley presents ... Lic'd, equipped. On Facebook. 280-7077 4 - 17" X 7 1/2" Rims - 5 Bolt pattern Lewis 778-661-0986
ELECTRICAL, plumbing, renovations, (initially from a Jeep Cherokee). Asking STEREO EQUIPT, gd cond: Sanyo
WINTER ADVENTURE nw to twn 604-819-8948 $100 280-4331
receiver, Kenwood cd player, 2 Technics
RUDY WORKS - Home & Office Main- 4 ALL-TERR. winter tires 235/70R16, 12-disc player, JVC dbl cass. player, 2
PHOTO CONTEST tenance & Repair - home & office tech, 80% tread, on F150 rims, gd shape $400 vcrs, offers. Dan 378-2136
carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete. 378-3496 49"/PO (1080P) TOSHIBA TV $400
315-6689 or contact@rudyworks.co 4 DODGE 17 inch 8 hole rims $150 text firm, Leading Innovation 280-4331
ExperienceNicolaValley.com SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you. (778)255-2747
ExperienceMerritt.com Batteries, brass copper, aluminum, stain- 2014 DODGE Grand Caravan, eng. & for sale - recreational
less, wire. Call or msg 604-618-8710, or transmission been replaced, 133k on eng, AVION, 1994 5th wheel, 34 feet. Every-
the middleman@shaw.ca Fast service, 250k on body $9900 $6900 936-8104 thing works, vry gd condition. Located in
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight 67 CHRYSLER 300 2-dr hardtop, ex- Cache Creek $20,000obo 315-7611 for
UNTIL MARCH 30 loss support group. Meet Tuesday morn- ceptional nice orig. cond., loaded, 1 own- pictures. A must see!
ings. FMI Iris (250)378-8182 er. 04 Merc. Grnd Marquis, 1 owner. Joe BIKE CARRIER for 3 bikes. Lrg red
WOODY'S tree service & more: land- 378-5100 bckpack, never used $100. Men's lrg
scaping, fencing, handyman work, etc. 03 GMC Yukon XL Denali, 4wd Nike carry-on bag $45. 378-4856
315-8087
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SUV, 300k, Bose sound, nw wntr tires LADIES sz 8 snowmobile boots, felt lin-
LAWN CUTTING, reas. rates 280-7492 $4500obo. Call/text 315-9789 er, lk nw. X-country skis, poles, boots sz 8
ONE WOMAN AND A BRUSH. Paint- 98-02 FORESTER parts, front & rear ladies. MSR snowshoes $100. 378-4856
We
in M meet er, available, only diff. is the price. 15
erritt!
years experience. Ann 378-5377 doors, complete w/ power windows and 83 HONDA XR200R dirt bike
inside panel , Maroon color ,perfect con- $2200obo. Vision Fitness recumbent ex-
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. dition, $175 ea. 378-8802 ercise bike $65obo .378-6915
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066
Newcomer’s
for sale - pets / livestock 2017 ARCTIC SPA Yukon Signature 6
CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- 2 COCKATIELS with cage $1000 person hot tub, great condition. $4000
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 280-0569
936-9208
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck WTD: a Siamese cat “companion;” BRNO Model 1 ,22lr with rings and
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, do you have one or know of a source? Hawke 3-9x40 scope $750. Anschutz
Tea
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares Model 1400 .22lr Exc+ $800. Carl
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, 378-9899 Burgsmuller .22lr (Copy of Anschutz)
courteous service WTD: kitten 280-0543 Highly collectable Exc+ $800. BSA Op-
employment opportunity DOG BOOTS/socks.Size 3.0. Ruffwear tics 4-16x44 Lk nw in bx $125. Leapers
Party
Grip Trex Outdoor. Worn only twice. Golden Image 6-24x50 Like new in box
WTD: YARD MAINT.: 1 day/week, rid- $50. 378-8758 $125 hlangeloo46@gmail.com
ing lawnmower, weed eating, yard work. DOG HOUSE, 36"x40" $40 315-1447 TRADE: 14' trampoline for 7-8' trampo-
April to September. Resume to info@
FREE: kitten, 10 wks old, very cute fe- line. 378-2410
nicolavalleyhoney.com or 378-5208 2012 HONDA VTX1300, custom paint
male 378-2275
FULL-TIME CLERK/CASHIER req'd $7000 315-3347
for new home brew business, downtown. 4 SHEEP ewes $325ea, approx 8 mos
New to Wage dependent on experience. Drop off old. Call/text 315-9789 CUSTOM golf clubs & repairs by certi-
resume in person at Nicola Valley Wine AWESOME CKC Black Lab for stud fied club maker. Ray 378-9169
Merritt? All ages and stages welcome
and Beer Supplies, unit 1-2152 Quilche- 378-5038
na Ave., Mon-Fri 10-11am. for sale - miscellaneous
BOAT-10 FT fiberglass $300 378-6721
VISION FITNESS exercise bike $65
DR. SAINI’S DENTAL OFFICE (2199 378-6915
Join us HOSTED BY
Quilchena Ave) is seeking a friendly, WEDDING dress, sz 7 $950. 378-6915 SNOWBOARD brnd nw $150 280-0543
Saturday, April 1, 2023 Friends of the Library outgoing, motivated F/T chairside dental NEVER USED2-whl dlx elect. scooter 26" 21-spd Marin mtn bike $250 280-0543
assistant. Experience an asset but will $1950 315-2334, 604-250-6904 TREADMILL, elliptical mach. 525-0240
2-4 pm & train the right individual for our team. 3 BLACK leather jackets, 1 motorcycle EVINRUDE Lightning outboard motor
HIRING SHORT ORDER COOK full jckt, others lighter-wt 378-2136
at the Merritt Library time, Merritt Resident, and person from ROUGH CUT oak 3"x3", 10ft $3/ft $50 315-1447
Thompson-Nicola Regional Library SPONSORED BY
out of town must be willing to relocate 315-1447 6 FT Air Powered Hockey Table. Excel-
1691 Garcia St, across the street from Save On Foods to Merritt call 778-866-3250 or email re- PEARL Stainless deep double sink, lent condition, 2 paddles + assortment of
sume to api788@gmail.com pucks. Manual counters, Duraglide sur-
60/40 w/ grids , undermount but can be face, levelling table legs. 72"L x 38"W x
Light Refreshments will be available WANTED BARBER/STYLIST. Con- used on top, lk nw $200 378-2458
tact Daniel 315-8282 or drop in at TC LARGE antique, solid wood- frame mir- 31"H. $400. 378-7105
Essential Oils at the Railroad Mall, be- ror, made in Belgium. $50 280-0779 5TH-WHL hitch $100 378-7412
tween Mark's Work n Play and Pet Value
FODDER kitchen compost bin $20. CENTURY Kid Kick Wavemaster free-
HOMEMAKER WANTED: $20-$25/ 378-2458 standing punching "bag", adjustable
hr. depending on credentials. Please
email your resume and cover letter to ATTN carpenters: 6-8 door sets, interior
height, Kidkick blocker, Kidkick square
shield target, 2 pairs gloves, headgear.
SPACE FOR YOUR AD
for better health socialdev@nooaitchband.ca or mail to & exterior, most have keys 378-2136
attention Social Dev. Dept., 2954 Shack- WINTER JACKET w/ hood, sz lrg
All included for $250. 378-2410 TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
girls, vry gd shape $30. 378-9545 for sale - tools/equipment
elly Rd. Merritt BC V1K 1N9 MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
WANT TO JOIN A GREAT TEAM? 2 PAIR kids sz 10 boots: 1 pr snowboots, ROTOTILLER $300. Free: lots seed
Tabitha Nichols Kruse n Style is looking for an experi- 1 pr rain boots $5/pr 378-9545 starting pots. 315-5018
Brand Ambassador enced hairdresser. Apply within 1990 BRAND NEW/nvr work, pr sz 8 Baffin SNOWBLOWER, Tecumseh motor
Quilchena Ave. steel toe work boots $25. 378-2136 10hp, 29" scarpper bar $600. 315-1447
# 901522779
Mountain View
FAMILY PLACE is seeking a qualified 21 KIDS dvd's, gd variety for boys & girls, 32 FT ext ladder $175, gd cond 315-5018
E.C.E to join our team! For more infor- call for titles $10/all 378-9545 32 FT ext. ladder $200. Tire chains $5.
778-639-0092 mation please call Joell 250-378-4878 JIGSAW puzzles $3, $5, $10378-5691 Roof racks $5. 6" ice auger $20. Steel
tabitha_ann_nichols@ hotmail.com LABOURERS WANTED- Nicola Post 160 1x6x32" for fence $100 280-0543
Hotel
car ramps $40. Rototiller, motor needs
& Rail. Positions available -full time CHRISTMAS TREE, 6', looks real, in 3 work $40. 3-phase elect. motor, 1hp $50
(mon - fri), part time, evening shifts, parts, pd $300, sell $75 315-1776 315-1447
plexusworldwide.ca/TabithAnnNichols weekend shifts, and seasonal. Wage $22
per hour. Please apply if you are willing DAVINCI Waterford crystal glasses CHAINSAW $50. Tile saw $50 280-0779
to work in an outside environment and new with stickers on them boxed $90 for WELDER TV4000, offers 378-2136
have strong work ethic. No mill experi- 4. 8 glasses available. 315-1626 3 WORK BENCHES, 2 w/ shelving $70 Daily, weekly, monthly rates. Fully
ence necessary. Call Tony 250-319-9891 JANOME sewing machine for sale, just 378-1336
for sale - appliances had a maintenance service done on it. DIESEL tidy tank, checker plate paint- furnished rooms. Free: wifi, cable,
$250 378-7950
breakfast, housekeeping & parking.
ed blk, hoses & pump & tool bx $400
PORTABLE washer $100 280-0857 ASSORTED woodworking books incl 280-3950
2 DEEP FREEZES: one 10 cu. ft, one 6 carving and intarsia. 315-1626
Call 250-378-8830 or
BOSCH 18v 4.0AH rechargable batteryt
cu. ft 315-9597 WOODBURNING craft tool, cords,ex- for tools, wrks gd $20 378-2136
BISSEL upright vacuums: Prime stick tra blades and books. $199 315-1626
visit us at 3581 Voght St., Merritt
SET OF industrial knee pads for carpen-
Vacuum, feather weight turbo $79.00 UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for
ter or carpet layer, brnd nw $30 378-2136
new $45. MagicVac. $44.99 new $25. 8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5
We are open to offers. 378-6588. If no for 1 cup. 378-4947 12V 124R battery, fully charged & holds
answer please leave message. a charge $60 315-2249
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat 10" CRFTSMN bandsaw, free 378-2136 OLD HAY or straw, 378-2410 for rent
WASHING machine $250. Elect. stove has sewing notions from Pat's Patches
$250. Gas fireplace $300. 315-5018 SMOKE & CARBON MONOX- FREE GUPPIES: Will give gd
378-3734 IDE alarm. 3 Kidde alarms with batter- home to any unwtd guppies 315-8570 1 SUITE avail. Apr 1, 1-bdrm. 1
2 FREESTANDING oil-filled heaters, bachelor suite avail. Apr 1. 1-bdrm
purchased new 1 yr ago, $50 ea 280-0779 for sale - furniture ies. expire 2028. $60 315-1626 SNGL, wrkng female lookng for
2 PROP. heaters: one w/ 30lb tnk, dbl room to rnt, nr dwntwn to wlk to May 1. Manager 936-8474
BISSELL Crosswave Cordless Max. LOVESEAT $300obo 778-661-0922 DV TRLR PRK, furn'd spare room
Exc condition, only used 4-5 times. Ask- QUEEN SIZE mattress & boxspring header $150. Round heater, no tank wrk, cln, n/d, n/party 780-394-2568
$940, util. incl 778-539-6575
ing $175 OBO. 250-552-5688 $25. 280-0779 $100 Lewis. 778-661-0986 OLDER trvl trlr, approx. 16', call/txt
FREE: loveseat, exc cond, fall colours. wanted/wanted to buy 604-302-6232 NICE BRIGHT furn'd 1-bdrm ste,
DISHWASHER 525-0240
PORT. oxygen concentrator 315-3891 11km west of Merr., cntry sttng 378-4476
SAMSUNG top load washer, newly ser- LazyBoy recliner, choc. brwn, exc cond ARMOIRE, gd cond. Lrg butcher block
viced, water saver, $300 378-8802 315-1631 APPROX 10 cu. ft chest freezer. in FURNISHED room, shared kitchen
on wheels, great condition 280-3297 & bath. Hydro & internet incl. Suit.
ELECT. dryer, wrks well $150 315-1447 COMPLETE household furnishings for STAND-UP canopy for camperette to fit good shape & wrking. 250-898-3426
sale. Denis 315-5424 for Senior, student or sngl wrkng
GAS range 378-9453 Dodge Dakota truck 378-6421 OLD WEATHERED / BARN prsn (female only). 280-0779
HIGH POINT microwave 19inches KING mattress, free for pick up ACCOMMODATION WANTED in wood. 1" x 6" x 10ft. Needing 400 sq
3-BDRM house, lrg yrd, gar. space,
wide x11.5"x15"deep $60 378-2410 378-2047 exchange for farm work with horses. feet for a project. Paul 604-926-6412
100-YEAR old iron bed, dbl/full $250 many years experiences with thorough- prkng $1950 + util. Apr 1 378-7416
for sale - automotive 315-2257
for sale house/property COMMERCIAL SPACE avail.ASAP,
breds. Call Don @ 250 315 7820
01 NISSAN Pathfinder 4x4, auto, wntr FREE: End table 280-0779 OLDR delivery step van or sml schl bus, MULTI-LEVEL Bench home 2113 approx 1500 sq ft. Paul 525-0392
tires, lw milage $1450obo 378-0032 COUCH free 315-8511 must be drivable. Don 378-6421 Parker Dr. Info, photos, and to view 1 BDRM for 1 n/s adult, no drugs,
MERCEDES rims & tires, 255/55R18, QU bdrm suite, dinette set, sofa, odds & OLDER RVvan or mini home camper. 315-2367 n/p, no kids. Ht incl. Nw flring. 1 set
used 1/2 seas., w/ lugs, fancy rims, off ends 525-0240 Don 378-6421 MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1 of stairs Refs req'd. $1000 315-2241
Mercedes SUV. 378-7995 SNGL bd box frame, wood, exc cond GOOD USED tire and rim for cargo trail- bath, call to view 1-800-361-8111, 315- MOBILE HOME to share, master
FREE: canopy fits 02 F150 378-3496 $30 378-7251 er. 5 hole ST235/75R15. 378-4853 1000 buyandsellmobilehomes. com bdrm $450 + 1/2 util. Dan 378-2136