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SET OF 4 winter tires on rims, size 17, AGED FIREWOOD for sale: Fir Specialists INC.
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each Tues, if $300 firm/all 315-5203
wood, 'Reclaimed' series from City Fur-
niture. Was $783.95, sell $250obo. Rich-
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outside surfing)
in alleys, and/or using
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results. Contact Monocle Painting, Log 2004 MERCURY Grand Marquis, 4-dr, flat screen, wrks grt $40. 25" Toshi-
homelessness
parkades,
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at 280-9474 (defined as2nd owner $15000. 11 trim lights $100
or were ba flat screen tv, works great $10. HP
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AGE BREAKDOWN place (couch surfing) and/or using
ings, New construction or reno's. Seving BRUSH GUARD fits 97-03 F150 378-4904 778-389-9365
Kamloops and Merritt for over 30 years. 1928 WHITE 2-ton truck, cab & chasis,
homelessness services (defined as FENDER DELUXE 112 PLUS amplifi-
10% 59% 31% 250-320-1603
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reported having lived or genera�onal CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd door ponds or fish tanks 936-8533 ann- shape, weighs 2713lbs, 27-gal. frsh wtr,
experience with residen�al
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chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- boy100@gmail.com 5.6 fridge, hot water, a/c, stove/ovn, nw
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 tie-dwns, nwr memory matt. nothr-south
RACIAL IDENTITY for sale - miscellaneous
4% 4% 2% EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck bd, nw converter, no slides, bthrm,
Black South East & trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, ROOF turb vents 2 @ $30ea 280-0569 showr, a/c $17,500. Call/txt 378-7920
4% 4%
Asian
2%
Asian plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares SNOWPANTS CKX Technowear, med.
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, men's w/ bib & shoulder straps, lk nw
ASSORTED gunsmithing books, assort-
ed ammo boxes & reloading brass, offers.
Black South East courteous service $75 315-0074 378-4904
Asian
* Top responses highlighted Asian employment opportunity 52" CEILING FAN Stainless steel, 5 6'CANOPY alum. holddowns $45obo.
SHORT ORDER COOK full/ part time fan blades white or natural wood, 4 Hal- 2000lb winch w/ controls, etc, nw in bx
wanted in Merritt, Canadian/Malaysian ogen lites, remote control wall switch. $110obo 378-4904
* Top responses highlighted
types of foods . api788@gmail.com $250. 315-8158 BROWNING AB3 Rifle 243 Winchester CHECK OUT
WTD: YARD MAINT.: 1 day/week, rid- SNOWBOOTS, Wind River, lined, sz 8 with Nikon BDC Scope lk nw cond. in
ing lawnmower, weed eating, yard work. & 10, gd shape $30ea 315-9461 the box $1000. 525-0109 OUR FEATURE
April to September. Resume to info@ TELESCOPE, Bushnell Deep Space 12FT alum. boat & boat loader w/ con-
nicolavalleyhoney.com or 378-5208 525 x 60 reflector, nvr used $75 315-0074 trols 378-4904 PHOTO -
FULL-TIME CLERK/CASHIER req'd OLD SPOON collection w/ cases, offrs MOTORHOME 24' Ford (460) 1987
for new home brew business, downtown. 315-9461 rough shape but works, $1000(obo) 604-
List your garage sale &/or get our listing mail-out Wage dependent on experience. Drop off GIANT tarragon bush! Free 378-2410 354-7498 EVERY ISSUE
Email: market@uniserve.com resume in person at Nicola Valley Wine BLACK ladies leather jackets, sz med. for sale - tools/equipment
and Beer Supplies, unit 1-2152 Quilche- $70 for Boutique of Leather one, $50 for
na Ave., Mon-Fri 10-11am. other 378-6886 MILWAUKEE saws-all, in case w/
LABOURERS WANTED- Nicola Post SEW. MACH.: Bernette 46, lk nw, been blades $70. Hitachi mitre saw $100
& Rail. Positions available -full time my back-up machine so used rarely. Very 315-5076
(mon - fri), part time, evening shifts, portable & excellent stitch quality, basic, UTIL./BOAT trailer requires wiring &
weekend shifts, and seasonal. Wage $22 not computerized. Straight stitches, zig spare tire $350 378-4572
per hour. Please apply if you are willing zag, buttonhole, free arm. Serviced last 18" 5X42" LONG snow blade for riding
to work in an outside environment and week.$175. Call/txt 250-852-2525 lawnmower, atv or quad 315-5203
have strong work ethic. No mill experi- SNWBLOWR w/ tracks 250-523-6251
FREE: Color Magnet, dye attractant for
ence necessary. Call Tony 250-319-9891 CRAFTSMAN snowblower exc cond
screen printing. Also Bleach Stop for use
for sale - appliances with Jacquard dyes. 2- 16 oz containers $1200. 2 heavy duty snow shovels
26 CU. FT. chest freezer, grt shape/ & 2-45 ml pens. Call/txt 250-852-2525 $20ea. Farmer's manure pick-up fork
works exc. $75. 280-0543 OLD MILK/cream bottles & Mrs But- $60. Joe 378-5100
KENMORE stove, excellent shape ex- terworth glass syrup bottles.378-9694 SNAPPER HI-VAC Easy Speed gas
cept 1 burner not working $50 for pick 5'X7' CARPET, beige w/ sml lt green lwnmwr, hardly used, $200. 378-2410
up. Air conditioner brand new (for win- pattern, exc cond $40. Torch-style floor HEAVY DUTY portable car garage (24L
dow) still in box, Diplomat 5200 BTU lamp w/ glass shade $35. Joanne 778- x 12W x 8H) sells for $650 + tax at Ca-
$125. 378-4115 389-9365 nadian Tire, will sell for $500 378-4115
BIG CHIEF smoker, hardly used COKE vending machine 378-2047 TRAILER TIRES 14" 8-9mm x 4 $50
$100obo 378-3496 JIGSAW PUZZLES: 500 pce $3. 1000 604-618-8710
DEHUMIDIFIER nw/used 2x $100 Jo- pce $5. 378-5691 WOOD splitter $150 936-8371
anne 778-389-9365 PELLET stove 378-2832 CHEAP CAR, gd cond, starts good, ly furnished. Single working person
CREATIVE Fortress 1700 mobility
MICROWAVE oven $25 378-0838 scooter, nds batt. $800 378-2370 WORX leaf vac/blwr/mlchr $40 under $1000 280-3917 only. Top floor, private. 315-8079
FREE: Old stove, oven works, top ele- BTHRM light fixture, 3 lights, grey/ala- 378-9694 HAVE SUNFLOWERS growing in SEEKING A HOUSESITTER: 2
ments need fixing (2 out of 4 work) Trish baster $25obo, pics avail.378-9443 MASTERCRAFT 10" mitre saw your yard? I would like 1 or 2 heads bed, 2 bath detached in Collettville,
315-5373 $55obo. Assoreted tools, offrs. 378-4904 to grow the seeds. Ruth 378-6588, Nov 1-June 1/July 1. 2 references
FULL surround, new from Home Hard-
DANBY bar fridge $45 378-5008 525-0431 req'd, & must pay for power, gas and
ware. HER58 3214-400, incl. short wall CABINET-style sandblaster, 36x24x24,
DOUBLE window fan $15. 378-8835 & long wall , white $100. Pics availalbe. nw $1600, spec. price $750 378-5100 6'X12' util. trlr frame Paul 378-2337 cable/Internet. Mike, 604-916-9289
Richard 378-9443 18"X42" BLADE for sml riding lawn- SECTIONAL couch, gd cond, reas. FULLY RENO'D grnd lvl 1br units
for sale - automotive
DELUXE pedestal bthrm sink $125 780- mower for snow, etc $200obo 315-5203 price 280-0543 Modern finishing, in-suite lndry.
TWO 195/65R15 all-seas. & two 831-7744 ICE auger, lk nw $10. Three 1/2 bags RECORDS, hockey cards, hunting Small pets considered. Avail. im-
195/60R15 m&s, 4-bolt rims, lots of MOVING OUT sale: furniture, patio mortar/cement, u haul away. 2 axes, gd knives, Johnny Cash memorabilia. med. Located near MSS Starting at
tread $250 315-5076 sets, yard equipment 936-8171 cond $15/pr. 3+ boxes assorted handy- Tom 778-288-4095 $1,200/mo., + util. canfordsuites@
70-74 VW BEETLE parts (gas tank, FREE: RARE succulents for experi- man tools $40/all. 280-4565 12" TILTING band saw with many gmail.com or text 604-614-0907
tires, windshield, ect) and 84-97 HD bike enced collector, pachypodiums & adeni- TORO lawnmower, rear whl drv, 3-spd, blades som new $125.00. Merritt BACH. STE w/ kitchenette $1150
parts (mirrors, foot pegs, primary cover ums, must have sunny spot, ie window, rns gd $50 378-7995 per month incl util/wifi. 378-2207
ect) best offers 280-0569 for sale house/property
greenhouse. Ron 378-0487 MONARCH machine pump model BRAND-NEW ground level 2-bdrm
04 GRAND AM $1200. 280-3917 HEALTHY house plants 378-5008 6ME-3 type A $200. Gorman Rupp MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1 units in Merritt! Very spacious and
8' CANOPY, grey, nds a bit of work DUCKS UNLTD. carved clock + 2 com- pump model 02f1-gr $100. 378-6787 bath, call to view 1-800-361-8111, modern finishing. Private decks,
$150 315-5203 memorative hats $45obo. Wood burl 315-1000 buyandsellmobilehomes.
wanted/wanted to buy enclosed yards, ample parking and
2 HANKOOK winter tires 185/60R14 clocks & exotic wood for plaques, etc. com
THE LANDING ZONE and 4 rims to fit $225/all 315-5203 offers 378-4904 WTD TO BUY/RENT: light duty auger DRIVE BY 441 Bailey Ave., Lower
insuite laundry. Small pets consid-
ered. Located very close to MSS
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 096 2008 HYUNDIA Santa Fe, 290,000 FREE:wheelchair fat tire gd for off- 378-2337 Nicola, updated, below market value. Canford Ave. Starting at $1,850/mo.
1940 Quilchena Ave. Merritt km,well maintained $4450. 378-9838 road/gravel/etc. Several whls, other misc. 4 STUDDED tires 235/75R15 315-6641 Then call 315-5424 Denis
+ util. canfordsuites@gmail.com or
250-378-5631 Legion096@outlook.com FOUR P195/70R14 winter tires on 5-bolt replacement parts 280-0005 GENTLY-USED highback chair for liv- for rent text 604-614-0907
Facebook: The Landing Zone Royal Canadian Legion 96 Chev rims, 50% tread $100. 378-3496 18 OLD metal tabacco tins, exc cnd, of- ingrm, gd back support 378-7435
2-BDRM bsmt, n/p, n/s 778-639-0244
FOUR 225/65R17 Westlake winters, frs 378-4904 WTD FOR 2001 GMC Sierra HD truck WTD to rnt: Shared accomm., re-
Merritt British Columbia 80% remaining $65ea 378-7702 hood 378-6027 tired carpenter, refs.. Don 315-7820 2-BDRM bsmt suite, n/s, n/p, nr
11 TRAIN railway lights $100. New
OPEN Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday WHEEL RIMS off Toyota Rav 4 17" x 4 yard manure pitchfork, nvr used $50. OLD smoking pipe. 525-0431, 378-6588 TWO 1-bdrm furnished suites, Nov Save On $1400 378-0490, 525-0350
12:00pm until closing, offering weekly food specials $50/all 604-618-8710 Joe 378-5100 NON-WORKING dryer w/ stainless 1, util. incl. Call landlord 936-8474 2-BDRM grnd lvl ste, nr Diamond-
4 ALUM. rims w/ centres that fit Nis- 1 “PANTRY” door, frosted glass, steel drum, one that is going to go to the 1-BDRM unfurn'd. 1-bdrm furn'd. 1 vale School 525-0350
TOONIE TUESDAYS Try our Bartenders Special Cocktails. san SUV or Dodge Dakota $200 firm framed. $20. 1 glass panel for patio dump. 378-4947 bachelor ste. Immed. 936-8474 SHOP, 9' overhead door suit. for con-
WEDNESDAY shuffleboard tournament 3-5pm 378-3496 door. Offers. 378-2874 6' ALUM. ladder, gd cond 378-5100 STUDIO SUITE, all inclusive, ful- tractor van. 700 sq ft/bay. 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
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