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Merritt Morning Market 3864 - Aug 25
Merritt Morning Market 3864 - Aug 25
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
The larg-
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments. ing for volunteers to help make a great
Douglas Lake Ranch comeback. To get involved, contact her
MERRITT SUMMER
since. The name can be traced further Still time to get your submissions or-
call Dave 250-280-9985 or back to 1872 when John Douglas Sr. set- ganized to enter into the Nicola Valley
Fall Fair. The entries catalog outlining all
PHOTO CONTEST
Stephen 778-709-0363 tled on his first 320 acres along Douglas
merrittpickleballclub@gmail.com Lake in British Columbia. the categories is available from the Mer-
Over the years, the ranch has ac- ritt Herald & extra forms are available at
quired several nearby historical ranches, Black's & Pharmasave. Entry forms can www.ExperienceMerritt.com
helping it to grow into the largest ranch be dropped off there, too, before 5pm
in the country. Some of these ranches Wed. Aug 30.
include Gang Ranch, Quilchena Ranch, Music in the Park final concert
and Riske Creek Ranch. The final performance of the summer
The current cattle herd on the ranch takes place next week, with the Randy
is around 20,000 [their website says: "on Chillihitzia band. Bring out your lawn
average the Douglas Lake Ranch base chairs, picnic, and all your friends for
this end-of-season bash in Rotary Park-
$1000
herd will consist of approximately 4,500
Hereford cows and 2,500 Black Baldie starting at 6pm. Cash
cows and 450 bulls, producing in the Dance in the Fall
range of about 6,800 calves per annum"]. Class starts September 5. Love to Prizes
The ranch employs 120 full and part- Dance Academy is a program of the Mer-
Robert time employees to maintain its extensive ritt Dance Society, a nonprofit organiza-
tion, that provides quality instruction in
Bertrand operations. Cattle is the top producer,
however, over the years, the ranch has both recreational and competitive dance.
diversified into other agricultural opera- They offer a variety of dance pro-
tions, including producing crops for cat- grams, suited for all needs and capabil-
tle feed, such as grass, barley, oats, corn, ities. The professional and experienced
and alfalfa — and tourism. instructors are passionate about deliv-
The ranch has also been raising ering quality instruction and develop-
quarter horses since the 1960s. Today, mentally appropriate programming for Tickets available
We’re the horses on the ranch are raised to be children of all ages. Guiding students locally at
Back.. . ridden by the ranch hands during daily as they explore different areas of their
passion and strive to achieve their full
Purity Feed &
in a big way! operations. The ranch keeps 350 horses, nicolavalleyrodeo.com
including 5 stallions and 30 broodmares. potential, with classes for students
The ranch sits about 51 km east of aged 18 months - Adult, there is truly
Merritt and 93 km south of Kamloops. something for everyone! FMI www.
Excerpt from: www.a-z-animals.com/blog/ lovetodanceacademy.com or email kia.
largest-ranch-in-canada/ ltdadance@gmail.com
It’s an
evening Advice From An Old Farmer
parade! ~ Your fences need to be horse-high, pig- ~ Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.
tight and bull-strong. ~ Forgive your enemies; it messes them up. 2023
September 2&3,
RODEO
~ Life is simpler when you plow around the ~ Do not corner something that you know is DAY
SATURDAY & SUN Grounds, Merritt
stump. meaner than you.
Valley Rodeo
Nicola
Tickets online or
at Purity Feeds
rodeo parade
~ A bumble bee is faster than a John Deere
tractor.
~ You can't unsay a cruel word.
~ Every path has a few puddles. DANCE Adults • $25 | Fam
Kids over 6 and
nicolavalleyrod
ily Pass • $65
Sen iors • $15
eo.com
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1 1591 Bann St. SAT 8am-12pm THE REAL WEST
Bring your lil cowpokes and enjoy
SATURDAY • 19+
Merritt Civic Cen
Eve nt
tre • 7pm
2 1847 Granite Ave., SAT 8:30am-12:30pm. Back to School: binders, art supplies , incl. paints,
the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo—a high 1950 Mamette Ave
Come out & Get involved! quality, action-packed family event
that honours the ranching and rodeo
Tickets online or
nue, Merritt
at Pur ity Feeds • $25
BOBBY GARCIA
support the • EVENING PARADE
• ENTER A FLOAT, WALK OR RIDE books, brushes, frames, old paintings for paint-overs, and more. Weather permitting heritage of the Nicola Valley. Part of the proc
eeds
& 6 MORE STRING
S
will go to the…
parade! • PRIZES & MORE
For more information, contact 3 1901 Maxwell Ave., Parkview Adult Comm. complex, SAT 9am-1pm. Cash sales, parking
And get your boot-scoot on, at the
adults-only dance on Saturday night.
DOWNTOWN MERRITT Jacqueline 250-936-8585
avail. Across the street from complex 63rd
Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo 63rd 4 1655 Fir Rd., SAT 8am-1pm. Coffee and doughnuts nicolavalleyrodeo.com N I C O L A VA L L E Y
PRO RODEO
N I C O L A VA L L E Y
CUSTOM MUGS
FRIDAY EDITION — AUGUST 25, 2023 #3864
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: market@uniserve.com Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
2004 MERCURY Grand Marquis, 4-dr, WALKER, 125lb capacity $125 Dawn Specialists INC.
personal
Nicola I.
tenance & Repair - home & office tech, Tourism Nicola Valley presents...
MERRITT SUMMER
An evening with carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete. BOUGHT 2 MYSTERY snails not
knowing they would lay eggs. Now have
obo. 12 foot aluminum Smoker Craft
canoe, 42" wide base extremely stable,
315-6689 or contact@rudyworks.co
lots of snails to get rid of. Free for out- excellent for family outings or fishing,
Campbell
SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you. has rod holders and paddles. $300 obo
door ponds or fish tanks 936-8533 ann-
PHOTO CONTEST
Batteries, brass copper, aluminum, stain- 525-0361
less, wire. Call or msg 604-618-8710, or boy100@gmail.com
the middleman@shaw.ca Fast service, DOWNSIZING FLOCK. 1 purebred MARTIAL ARTS Kidkick kicking/
punching bag, w/ gloves, headgear,
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight barrock rooster, 1 heritage cross rooster,
loss support group. Meet Tuesday morn- and a handful of heritage hens 2-4yrs, blocker, hand target, etc. all for $250.
on her latest book,
a memoir ings. FMI Iris (250)378-8182 laying daily still. roosters 10$, hens 20$ Mustang floater coat for boating, sz med www.ExperienceMerritt.com
obo 378-4990 $50. Wilson tennis balls, NIB $20. Stur-
WOODY'S tree service & more: lnd-
dy yet light golf bag, black, $25. Thule
scaping, fncng, handyman wrk, etc. MINI SCHNAUZER puppies born May
315-8087 1st. Ready for adoption June 26. Vet lockable ski racks & bars (fit Sonata)
check, first immunization & deworming $250 378-2410
ONE WOMAN AND A BRUSH. Paint- upon adoption. $1500. Text/call 525-
er, available, only diff. is the price. 15 1189 For pictures or viewing. CAMPING gear: sleeping bags, small
years experience. Ann 378-5377 tent, air mattress $20/all. Outboard
10 BABY piglets, born May 9 378-1961 motor, British Seagull, rns well $250
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting.
…a deeply-moving Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 7 WEEK OLD kittens. One male one 280-4565
storybasket of memories female. Adorable and cuddly. Free and BIKE RACK $75. Porta tote $50.
that is rooted within
the British Columbia
landscape. With an almost
CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd Ready to go to new home. 315-8259
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi-
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 WTD: good watch dog. Mike 525-0471
Broom for back of truck $75. 5th Wheel
king pin tripod $75. New propane por-
$1000
Cash
tactile representation of table camp fire $75. New mat for out-
being on the land and EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck for sale - miscellaneous
water, Spíləxm explores & trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, INDIVIDUAL fibreglass insulation bats, side trailer $20. Special collapsible step
resilience, reconnection, ladder for RV $50. New 100 watt solar
and narrative memory
through stories.
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares R 12. We only needed a few for our proj-
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, ect so 14 bats from the big package are
courteous service available. $25 takes them all. Text 250-
panel complete $125. leparker1751@
gmail.com 778-834-3148
Prizes
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
HOSTED BY
Friends of the Library employment opportunity 852-2525 1980 RINELLE 18' boat, Merc cruiser
188, w/ trlr, cheap, offrs. Don 315-7820
6-7:30 pm &
SHORT ORDER COOK full/ part time 1 “PANTRY” door, frosted glass, 2008 SIDE-by-side Kawasaki 410 4x4,
wanted in Merritt, Canadian/Malaysian framed. $20. 1 glass panel for patio
at the Merritt Library types of foods . api788@gmail.com door. Offers. 378-2874 dump, 5' blade, trailer $8000 315-7182
Thompson-Nicola Regional Library WTD: YARD MAINT.: 1 day/week, ASSORTED ladies clothing, many nw WEST MARINE inflatable boat,
1691 Garcia St, across the street from Save On Foods
SPONSORED BY
riding lawnmower, weed eating, yard $5-$25 315-1655 5-prsn capacity, 4hp elect mtr $850obo
SUPPORTED BY work. April to September. Resume 1 - 48X16 opening alum. window; 1 - 378-3496
MERRITT to info@nicolavalleyhoney.com or 48x63 alum. opening window; 1 - 72x30 10' FLAT-bottom boat w/ elect. mtr
378-5208 alum. opening window. Offers 378-2874 $1000 315-7182
FULL-TIME CLERK/CASHIER req'd FREE: 3 - Clean bed pillows 378-2874 STATIONARY exercise bike $20.
for new home brew business, downtown. OUTSIDE yard light mounts on post 378-6787
Wage dependent on experience. Drop off $30. Joe 378-5100
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
2011 U-BILT tent trlr, as is, nds roof
resume in person at Nicola Valley Wine crank installed, part incl., nr nw tires, sol-
and Beer Supplies, unit 1-2152 Quilche- VOLCANIC rocks for sale, ready for id frame, camping supplies incl - dishes,
na Ave., Mon-Fri 10-11am. tumbler, crystals, jasper, etc 280-3917
bedding, road insurable, my losss is your For court times & dates
DR. SAINI’S DENTAL OFFICE (2199 SUMMER APPLES, not sprayed, wind-
Quilchena Ave) is seeking a friendly, fall, great for juice, cider, applesauce.
gain $750obo 378-5528 call Dave 250-280-9985 or
outgoing, motivated F/T chairside dental Not for storage. Bring a box or bags. $1/ 3 HP JOHNSON Seahorse outboard
assistant. Experience an asset but will lb you pick. 378-2410 motor $500. 378-6027 Stephen 778-709-0363
train the right individual for our team. OAK wood $150/all: 3 12'x2"x6", 1
LABOURERS WANTED- Nicola Post 11'x3"x4", 1 6'x2"x6", various smaller
09/10 POLARIS Ranger, gd cond./well-
maint'd $6800 315-2334
merrittpickleballclub@gmail.com
& Rail. Positions available -full time pieces. 1 sheet plywood 4x8x3/4 $15. 1 for sale - tools/equipment
(mon - fri), part time, evening shifts, sheet OSB 4x8x1/2 $10. 280-4565
weekend shifts, and seasonal. Wage $22 FLUEVOG "Paul" boots unisex, as new CRAFTSMAN table saw, still in box
per hour. Please apply if you are willing sz 7, $150 378-2410 378-2832
to work in an outside environment and GYROCOPTERS Flash 3.0 Portable ICE auger, lk nw $10. Three 1/2 bags
have strong work ethic. No mill experi- Electric Scooter with Seat (350W Mo- mortar/cement, u haul away. 2 axes, gd
ence necessary. Call Tony 250-319-9891 tor / 28km Range / 25km/h Top Speed), cond $15/pr. 3+ boxes assorted handy-
for sale - appliances Like new. Seat makes easy scootering. man tools $40/all. 280-4565
DOUBLE window fan $15. 378-8835 Walmart sale price $449, asking $300obo TORO lawnmower, rear whl drv, 3-spd,
26 CU. FT. chest freezer, grt shape/ 778-242-4823 rns gd $50 378-7995
works exc. $150. 280-0543 UNOPENED BOTTLE of Armstrong MONARCH machine pump model
DISHWASHER & elect. stove, both Shinekeeper, plus some in another bottle. 6ME-3 type A $200. Gorman Rupp
work gd/we just upgraded, both white $ 15 378-2458 pump model 02f1-gr $100. 378-6787
280-4531 PAIR OF vintage snowshoes w/ sinew, 12 IN. tilting band saw w/ many blades
LG TOP LOAD washer, 5.8 cu.ft., HE, leather harness $150 378-3554 som new $125, Merritt. leparker1751@
wifi. $450. Older Maytag dryer $50. LOG ROCKING HORSE, 39” Long' gmail.com 778 834 3148
936-8424 top of head 31”, top of riding seat 21” TANKS: 20x12x10 small $40. Tank
10,000 BTU A/C ,24” wide X 20” deep, width on floor 14” $200 378-6787 24.5x16x18 $50. L tank 30.5x24x12.5.
220 volt 20 amp w/ wifi remote, gd work- 6’ SLIDING patio door, 6’x4’ sealed $50. Txt 250-936-9380
ing cond. $150 obo 378-8802 wndw, two 3’x4’ sealed wndws 378-2832 CRAFTSMAN 10 in radial arm saw
AREOPOD w/ pump $10. 280-4565 19 ELVIS plates w/ rngs & boxes, of- with stand , dust collection system $300 TUNING FORK, older 378-2832 AVAILABLE 2 beds at $450 per
LITTLE CHIEF fish smoker with chips fers. 2 leather jckts: Boulevard Club obo 378 6027 BASS guitar, 4-string, 24-fret 315-1350 week - four rooms full bedroom,
$45 378-6915 men's sz 40, lk nw worn 3x, sequence w/ living room, kitchenette, full bath.
2 ALUMINUM extension ladders $175. TEAK OR MAHOGANY wood
TRUENORTH electric smoker $25. hood women's sz L, lk nw $50/both obo. Mastercraft 7" wet tile saw used 1x $130 scraps for marine trim. Don 315-7820 Four 1 bedroom kitchenettes for 4
leparker1751@gmail.com 778-834-3148 315-0074 378-5038 families. Road Runner Motel
WHIRLPOOL french door fridge, 30", ASHTRAY collection for 50 years, of- CEMENT mixer $200. Hvy duty trck bx
for sale house/property
2-BDRM, lrg lvngrm/diningrm, n/p,
1 yr old/as new, everything cln/works lk fers 315-0074 $300. Hvy duty brick saw $200 378-5087 MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1 immed, util incl. 2337 Coutlee Ave.
nw, pd $2200 + tax, sell $1200. 378-2458 MEN’S black leather jacket sz L $50. bath, call to view 1-800-361-8111, 315- 378-2047
wanted/wanted to buy
PORTABLE SPIN washer, newer mod- Ironing board $15. Sewing bench or 1000 buyandsellmobilehomes. com FULL BDRM bath kitchenettes.
el $80obo 280-0857 stool $10. Tall plant stand $15. Large
45-GAL. barrel, plastic or steel 378-6421 DRIVE BY 441 Bailey Ave., Lower $400/wk for 2 beds. Free wifi, in frnt
size camp cot $75 378-6027
THE LANDING ZONE for sale - automotive
PLANTS: 75 cents and up. Tomato SECTIONAL couch, gd cond, reas. Nicola, updated, below market value. prkig, cable, water, gas, hydro, free
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 096 price 280-0543 Then call 315-5424 Denis all-nation long distance, Posture-
2015 DODGE Hemi 4wd pck-up, 145k, plants $1.50 each or 6/$7. Zucchini,
1940 Quilchena Ave. Merritt wntr tires, exc cond $24.500 378-6915 squash, cucumber, basil 280-0779 RECORDS, hockey cards, hunting for rent pedic beds, chiropractic beds, and
250-378-5631 Legion096@outlook.com FIRESTONE Champiro Fuel Fight- GARDEN boxes, var. sizes 378-4619 knives, Johnny Cash memorabilia. Tom comfort deluxe beds is offered. Full
ers 205/55R16, 4-6mm tread $200/4 WALKER, Evolution, 275lb capaci- 778-288-4095 BACH. STE w/ kitchenette $1150 bedroom kitchenettes. $350/wk for
Facebook: The Landing Zone Royal Canadian Legion 96
315-2241 ty, exc shape $150. Port. infrared PTC WTD TO RENT:semi-retired carpenter per month incl util/wifi. 378-2207 one 1-bed. 378-4201
Merritt British Columbia looing for shared accommodation. Don 3-BDRM upstairs, fully reno'd lrg 1-BDRM unfurnished. 1-bdrm fur-
006 NISSAN Sentra, back to school heater, Classic, gd work. cnd. $25
OPEN Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday car, 1.8L automatic, low miles 150190, 378-6576 315-7820 house, 1-1/2 baths, full laundry nished. 1 bachelor ste. Immed. Mgr
12:00pm until closing, offering weekly food specials super cheap on gas snow tires and sum- BROWN, UPRIGHT PIANO to good 12 INCH TILTING Band Saw with incl, 2337 Coutlee Ave, 1 block to 936-8474
mer spares on rims, winterized $5000. home, tuned 6 years ago, kids played but Many blades som new $125.00. Merritt dwntwn, n/p, immed. 378-2047 STUDIO SUITE, all inclusive, ful-
TOONIE TUESDAYS Try our Bartenders Special Cocktails. 378-8802 have now gone to university. Good shape WHEELBARROW, ride-on lawnmow- 1 BED $400 per week - 2 rooms ly furnished. Single working person
WEDNESDAY shuffleboard tournament 3-5pm TJ 4000 JEEP, offers 378-2136 280-8264 er, gd shape 315-5115 with 1 bed. 378-4201, 778-639-0323 only. Top floor, private. 315-8079
THURSDAYS jam, Afternoon 4 – 6:30
MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY watch for posters. POST YOUR CLASSIFIEDS… VOICE MAIL (250) 378-5717 , EMAIL MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
MEAT DRAWS EVERY SATURDAY 2:30 pm
We also have a hall to rent, along with bar and kitchen
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