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MERRITT MORNING
for recycling that were Please
purchased with us. recycle
Seasonal vaccinations
starting mid-October
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2037 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC 250-378-2155
Watering restrictions
Featuring original hits, new material, and Patsy
Cline / Hank Williams tribute performance. Patch where you can pick out your per- No experience is necessary, but you must have
fect pumpkin! There are antique tractors good English language skills. Free training
SPONSORED BY:
BEST WESTERN MERRITT | SECOND AVENUE SIGNS | HOME HARDWARE stepped back to Level 3 and trucks on display, farm animals, and
play some old fashioned games. Admis-
provided. Tutors read with 3 elementary
students for 30 minutes each, once a week for
TICKETS AT TRACKER SPORTS & HOME HARDWARE Last Friday, the City of Merritt stepped sion is $2 for children, $3 for adults, or $8
back watering restrictions to Level 3 re- 10 - 12 weeks. Email literacymerritt@gmail.com
AT THE DOOR, OR BY PHONE: 250.525.0869 for a family of four. (2 adults, 2 children).
2025B Quilchena Ave. Merritt B.C. strictions, from the more stringent Level Pumpkins are priced in the $4-$6 range.
or text 250.378.7844 to sign up.
5 restrictions initiated in mid-August. Soccer for adults at NVIT
The change is based on the Prov. of BC The NVIT gymnasium hosts drop-in
downgrading the drought level slightly adult soccer on Thursday nights, 6:45-
from Level 5 to Level 4. 8:45pm. This is a no shin-pads, no contact
With the 'lighter' restrictions, resi- kind of league, so leave egos and pent
dents can sprinkler 2 times a week — up aggression at home. Enjoy a pass-
even numbered addresses Thursday & ing-focused style of soccer, usually beer
Sunday; and odd numbered addresses at Game On Pub afterwards. Non-scuff
Tuesday & Saturday. shoes are required, everyone welcome!
Hand watering of plants (exclud-
ing lawns), washing vehicles, or power 2nd annual Indigenous Film Festival
washing with a user-controlled flow noz- The Kamloops Film Society, in part-
zle with shut-off valve is permitted at nership with Tk'emlups te Secwepemc, is
anytime during level 3 watering restric- hosting the 2nd Annual Stseptékwles re
tions. The City recommends washing ve- Sk'elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film
hicles over grass or gravel when possible Festival — Oct 12-14. Opens Thurs, Oct THE LANDING ZONE
so that run off water drains into the earth 12, with a red carpet screening of Bones Of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 096
instead of down the storm drains. Crows, filmed in Kamloops [and Quilche- 1940 Quilchena Ave. Merritt
250-378-5631 Legion096@outlook.com
Wyatt Collins
air curtain burners; and burn barrels or Nicola Valley First Nations Veterans
burn cages of any size or description. invite you for chili, bannock, and bever-
Category 3 open fires remain prohib- age—$15; 50/50; bake sale; door prizes
Our Tmixw – Celebrating ited until noon on Oct. 13, or until the on Fri, Oct 13, 4:30pm at the Shulus Hall.
the Land We Are On order is rescinded.
Fall GoByBike week
On Oct 16-29, ride to work, school, for fun, exercise, to relieve stress, clear your
Sept 14 - mind… no matter the reason, ride your bike and log your total kms at www.GoBy-
Oct 15, 2023 BikeBC.ca Registration is now open.
TNRD open house: wildfire resiliency
TNRD, in conjunction with Forsite Consultants, will be hosting an open house
to provide info on Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans (CWRP) in the TNRD. In
the Nicola Valley, it's on Oct 24 at the Lower Nicola Community Hall, 4-7pm with a
presentation at 6:30pm. They are educating about the risk of wildfires, and seeking
insights from residents on perceived wildfire risk in their area. Residents can ask
questions in person, or send questions to tnrdcwrp@forsite.ca
Buying An Elephant Tim: I wish I had the money to buy an elephant. Tom: What do you want
Enjoy Wyatt's colourful
Meet & Greet with an elephant? Tim: Nothing, I just want the money.
abstract expressionist
artwork! Friday, Sept 22, 4-7pm Mistakes If a barber makes a mistake, It's a new style. If a driver makes a mistake, It is an
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 accident. If a engineer makes a mistake, It is a new venture. If parents makes a mistake, It is
HOURS:
Wed to Sat 10am-5pm
2051 VOGHT ST.,
ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE
a new generation. If a politician makes a mistake, It is a new law. If a scientist makes a mis-
Sunday 12-4pm take, It is a new invention. If a tailor makes a mistake, It is a new fashion. If a teacher makes
a mistake, It is a new theory. If our boss makes a mistake, It is our mistake. If an employee
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
makes a mistake, It is a "MISTAKE."
2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | curator@nicolavalleyarts.com | 250-378-6515 Two Words First grade teacher: "There are two words I don't allow in my class. One is 'gross'
and the other is 'cool.'" Rachel: "Yeah? So, what are the words?"
MERRITT MORNING MARKET
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WEDNESDAY EDITION — OCTOBER 11, 2023 #3881
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: market@uniserve.com Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
RUNNING BOARDS from Honda Pi- OAK headboard w/ mirror cabinet & Specialists INC.
personal
Wyatt Collins
$90 378-6027
Merri� - 2023 Homeless Count ested. $20 hr. Usually takes about two nw $75 Joe 378-5100
hours. 236-852-0871 8' CANOPY, grey, $200obo 315-5203
25" SAMSUNG computer monitor,
flat screen, wrks grt $40. 25" Toshi-
ELKS EVENTS: Every Wednesday 1946 DODGE coupe customized, BC ba flat screen tv, works great $10. HP
Point-in-Time (PiT) homeless counts provide a snapshot of people who Bingo, doors open 11am, ends 3pm. Ev- regist. $5000obo 378-6421 all-in-1 printer/ scanner $40 Joanne
are experiencing homelessness in a 24-hour period, their demographic ery For the purpose
Friday of this count,
Nite Bingo, doorsanopen individual
4pm, 2004 MERCURY Grand Marquis, 4-dr, 778-389-9365 Our Tmixw – Celebrating
characteris�cs, service use and other informa�on. ends was10pm.
defined 1701 Coldwater homelessness
as experiencing Ave. if 2nd owner $15000. 11 trim lights $100 FENDER DELUXE 112 PLUS amplifi- the Land We Are On
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COLLECTING pop bottles & cans,where
they did not have a place of their own for Joe 378-5100 er, vry gd cond $125 firm 378-5165
People were iden�fied as
experiencing homelessness
pick-up. Mike
they paid rent525-0471
and could expect to stay BRUSH GUARD fits 97-03 F150 378-4904 FREE: Officejet 4500 HP printer & con-
NAforMEETINGS
at least 30 days.are Thisheld each Tues,who:1928 WHITE 2-ton truck, cab & chasis, necting cables, plus two 901 cartridges, 1
compared to 43 in 2020.
Thurs• & Sun overnight
Stayed 7pm at the
included
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on the
people
night Church,
of the countnot running $6000obo 378-6421 blk, 1 tri-col. 378-6356 Sept 14 -
Where did individuals stay the night of the count? 1899 Quilchena
in homelessAve. shelters, including transi�on 2015 DODGE Hemi 4wd pck-up, 145k, 12 SPEAKERS diff. sizes 378-2136 Oct 15, 2023
AA MEETINGS Wed., Fri., Sat. At
houses for women fleeing violence and wntr tires, exc cond $24.500 378-6915 ASSORTMENT oldr-style speakers, of-
Of Unsheltered Respondents* 7pm, Mon. Noon at Trinity United FIRESTONE Champiro Fuel Fighters fers 378-2136
Church,youth 1899safe houses, people with no fixed
Quilchena Ave.
32% Someone Else’s Place address (NFA) staying temporarily in
services
205/55R16, 4-6mm tread $200/4 315-2241 NINTENDO PS2 console, no cords/ac-
92 CHEV S-10 4x4 for parts. $300 378-6692 cessories 378-2136
hospitals, jails or detox facili�es (defined
45% Sheltered 22% Outside DOG GROOMING,
as “sheltered”); and,a few openings
4 PONTIAC RIMS - 4 bolt 185/65R15. STEREO hk-up for car, Clarion
55% Unsheltered avail.
• (located off Iron Mtn Rd) 604-220- Tires are run outs, 315-7669 DPX2250 250w, $300 new, sell $150
14% Makeshi� Shelter or Tent Stayed outside in alleys, doorways,
Winter Art
7353 (please text or leave a message ) 2006 NISSAN Sentra, back to school car, Lewis 778-661-0986
parkades, parks and vehicles or were
CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Repairs, 1.8L automatic, low miles 150190, super for sale - recreational
& Sale
with all the extras (fins, boots size 9 mens
TRIPLE homelessness
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for all (defined
aspects ofas con- 4 MULTI-FIT 5- bolt rims 215/70R15.
etc) $100. 16’ canoe, grn $75. 378-4115
crete, 30+ yrs exper. Free quotes 315-7604 tires are run outs. 315-7669
“unsheltered”).
1977 CLASS A motorhome, running
DJ FLOORING for all interior flooring for sale - pets / livestock $600obo 936-8271 Enjoy Wyatt's colourful
Meet & Greet
10% 59% 31% needs 315-7604
3 BEAUTIFUL Chijuajua puppies OLD Merc outbrd boat motor, 15hp $300
abstract expressionist
artwork! Friday, Sept 22, 4-7pm
JPV The ENTERPRISES:
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in Merri� on $2000obo come w/ 2 shots, vry lovable 378-2370
lawn thecare,
evening pruning,
of Marchhedging,
14 and the gardening.
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March 15. On Facebook. 280-7077
NIGERIAN HERD. Geat starting pack- shape, weighs 2713lbs, 27-gal. frsh wtr, HOURS: 2051 VOGHT ST.,
ELECTRICAL, plumbing, renovations, age. Looking to start your very own 5.6 fridge, hot water, a/c, stove/ovn, nw Wed to Sat 10am-5pm ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE
nw to twn 604-819-8948
55% tie-dwns, nwr memory matt. nothr-south Sunday 12-4pm
In the 2020 PiT Count, 33% of respondents Lawnmowers for pastures? These guys
GENDER RUDY WORKS - Home & Office Main- and gals are looking for new pastures, 6
reported experiencing homelessness for the
bd, nw converter, no slides, bthrm,
tenance & Repair - home & office tech, in all: 2 wethers ,3 females & 1buck. All showr, a/c $17,500. Call/txt 378-7920
Experienced homelessness first �meelectrical,
carpentry, as a youth, plumbing,
and 4% of respondents
concrete. respectable of fences. Would like all to ASSORTED gunsmithing books, assort- Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
for the first �me as a youth were youth
315-6689 at the �me of the survey. It is
or contact@rudyworks.co
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important CASH.that
to consider I'll youth
comearetoone you.
go together. Babies born Jan 2023. Clean
of heard. Also c/w rest of hay bale & 2
ed ammo boxes & reloading brass, offers.
378-4904
2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | curator@nicolavalleyarts.com | 250-378-6515