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MONDAY EDITION - MAY 2, 2022 #3682
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News, opinion, community events since 1996! Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Tel: (250) 378-5717 Fax: (250) 378-2025 Email: [email protected]
Effective May 1st, Merritt Library is
open regular hours.
On special this week
Changes at the Community
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Active Stories is a FREE Physical Lit-
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Beef rOasts
The Thompson-Nicola Film Commis-
sion (TNFC) is announcimg the hiring
eracy Program for children ages 4-6. Each
LIBRARY
Monday $27.89/lb
Come check us out!CLOSED
of Gareth Smart as Film Commissioner,
who will take over for long-time Film
session is centered around a children’s
story book followed by physical activi-
Tuesday HOURS
10:00 - 8:00 Commissioner, Victoria Weller.
ties based on the storyline. The activities
encourage the development of move- (250) 378-5575
10:00 - 8:00 Date “Since I started as Film Commission- 250-378-5575 • 1974 Quilchena Avenue
Wednesday
Effective May 1st, Merritt Library is
ment skills, improvisation, creativity, and
[email protected]
open regular hours.
We are pleased to welcome everyone back!
er 22 years ago, the film industry has early literacy skills. May sessions begin
Thursday
LIBRARY 10:00Library
Merritt - 5:00 changed and the Film Commission has this week, running after school 3:30-4:15
Home is where the ART is.
USS NIKKEL
RUSS NIKKEL Cell (250)378-1650tion of the past return. Now, more than ever, (250)-378-4224 or [email protected]
2051 Voght St., Enter Beside Kekuli Cafe
Phone (250)378-0704
Phone (250)378-0704
Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale
*Licenced tech 2380 Nicola Ave. PO Box 970,
Cell (250)378-1650
Cell
Merritt,
we must reject white supremacy and hatred
BC (250)378-1650
V1K 1B8
*Auto propane specialist
enced tech
*Licenced
*Computer tech
diagnostics 2380 Nicola 2380
Ave. PO
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[email protected] in all
970,PO Box 970,forms and commit to being anti-racist. The Kamloops Symphony’s popu- Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
to propane
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propane specialist Merritt, BC V1K We1B8
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Merritt, need to do more to dismantle the sys- lar semi-annual fundraiser Barb’s Used
mputer diagnostics
*Computer diagnostics [email protected]
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temic racism that has held Asian and all ra- Book & Music Sale is returning May 7-21,
2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | [email protected] | 250-378-6515
cialized communities back for generations," 10am-4pm Mon-Sat, and 12-4pm on Sun-
said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary days at 444 Seymour St. Donations will
for Anti-Racism Initiatives. “For over 150 also be accepted May 4-6, 10am-2pm.
years, people from more than 30 Asian & Cemetery clean-up
South Asian countries have come to BC to Yearly cleanup for the Pine Ridge
start a new life, many of them playing a key Cemetery is scheduled for May 9-13. If
role in the province’s cultural diversity and you have any memorabilia on-site please
economic success." collect them before this date. Items re-
Jewish Heritage Month maining after this date will be picked up
“May is Jewish Heritage Month and by crew members and stored outside the
an opportunity to celebrate the culture, cemetery shed for pickup. FMI on ceme-
perseverance and faith of BC’s Jewish tery guidelines, visit merritt.ca/cemetery.
community," said Selina Robinson, Min. Quilchena Street markets
of Finance. “Jewish people began arriv- The Quilchena Street markets are
ing in BC in the late 1850s, drawn to the back for another season, hosted by the
West Coast by the discovery of gold in the Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration
Fraser River & Cariboo regions. The first with the Farmer’s Market, Community
synagogue, Congregation Emanu-El, was Futures & City of Merritt. The markets
built in Victoria in 1863 and is still a place will take place Saturdays, 9:30am-2pm,
List your garage sale &/or
of worship today – making it the oldest May 21, June 18, July 9, July 30 & Aug 20. get our listing mail-out
synagogue in continuous use in Canada. FMI and to register visit: www.mer- Email: [email protected]
“Since then, Jews have come to this rittchamber.com/blog
province in search of a better life for themselves and their families. They have con- MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
tributed to the strength, diversity and prosperity of communities throughout BC.
“In honour of Jewish Heritage Month, I encourage everyone to learn more about Court Times & Dates
the history of Jewish people in B.C. and to join us in recommitting to condemning call Gary 250-280-0105
anti-Semitism in all its forms." or Ayton 250-378-5691
The rotation of Earth really makes my day.
Food for Thought Smoking will kill you. Bacon will kill you. But smoking bacon will cure it! HELP WANTED:
What do you call a beehive without an exit? Unbelievable. Bookkeeper/Office Administrator
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MONDAY EDITION — MAY 2, 2022 #3682
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: [email protected]
Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
2008 MOTORCYCLE 250cc/scooter, SCRAP METAL, free 378-2047 Specialists INC.
LAST WEEKEND!
sharpening. Make your tasks easier by x 49.5” w x 15” d, appropriate holes for
keeping your tools sharp. Ross 315-8550 ECOFLEX Columbia Bunny Hutch, up-
per (den) level & lower (grass). Cd use electrical cords. @ Canadian Tire $1200
BUDGET BRO'S PAINTING AND for broody hen/chicks. $350. 378-2410 new w/ remote & manual. No issues, just
5 MONTHS LATER
RENO'S 25% Senior Discounts , 100% downsizing. $300.378-1553
Quality and Service.FOR Fast, Friendly, PET TRANSPORT CARRIERS:
Large 33Lx21Wx26H $70. Medium 29 L BLK faux leather recliner $75 280-0779
Affordable, Services please call Dennis METAL patio diningrm table, lk nw $50.
x20Wx23H $50. Small 16Lx10Wx10H
BEV VEALE
639-318-3572 Refs, photos and letters 4 metal chairs to match w/ cushions $60.
of recommendations avail. upon request. $20. 378-6787
SUPPORTING OUR RESIDENTS FREE kittens 280-4130 John 378-6138
SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you. FREE: brown leather recliner, elect. You
Batteries, brass copper, alum., stainless, WHITE male guinea pig free 936-9208
Reminiscences
pick up 378-6112
The Merritt Support Centre provided assistance wire. Call/msg 604-618-8710, or email the PUREBRED Ayam Cemani rooster, 6
months old $75 604-839-8383 NEW SINGLE mattress & bx spring w/
to over 700 individuals [email protected] Fast service r
1783 in-person interactions
HOUSEKEEPING 378-4022 ADORABLE Doodle Puppies! $3500
Ikea hardwood frame $100 315-1776
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alley
Nicola V
4683 telephone calls
To excellent homes only. One male / one FREE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS: very
2850+ supplies, such as shovels, wheelbarrows,
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. strong hide-a-bed chesterfield, must have • OILS
female. 378-3748
mops, and gloves donated and distributed
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066
WTD: Good-natured, attractive, prefera-
transportation 378-9782 history! • WATERCOLOURS
CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd WINGBACK chair & chesterfield $300. • DRAWINGS
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- bly long-haired intact male cat for one or
two brief visits with calico female cat in Nr new wood bunkbed, w/ matt., gd • CARVINGS
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 quality $900 378-9782
CLEANING UP EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck need of male companionship. Please text
photo to 250-315-5856 6' CIRCUMFERENCE patio umbrella
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, w/ stand $20 378-6886
8000 tons/600 gravel trucks of silt plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares LRG chicken house nds finishing porta- April 13-May 1, 2022
ble 7’x8’ 7' high, can house 30 chickens QU SIZE mattress. 378-2047
and mud removed Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast,
4150 tons/7000 truckloads of debris courteous service $500obo. Small chicken house was from a for sale - electronics/software
kit can house 5 chickens $250obo. 378-3748 MEET AND GREET FRIDAY
and garbage taken to landfill employment opportunity 32" SANYO Flatscreen TV $50. 50" April 22, 4-6pm
180 yards cleaned by volunteers AWESOME CKC Black Lab for stud Flatscreen TV $75 280-0779
WANTED: worker for landscape main- 378-5038
tenance, incl. mowing grass, weedeating, 500W amp & 4 100w speakers, with 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
garden care, etc. 10am-4:30pm on Satur- for sale - miscellaneous 100ft high-end speaker wire. Offers 378- HOURS: Wed to Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm
days (6 hrs), May to August. Please send KITCHEN CUPBOARDS 10'3" bot- 7169 2051 Voght St., Enter Beside Kekuli Cafe
HOUSING OPTIONS EXPLORED resume to [email protected] tom six doors with countertop and sink 42” SAMSUNG LED tv, like new con-
KRUSE N’ STYLE is looking for an and taps. Top cupboards 2 full size and 2 dition. With original receipt! $150 comes
12 different options on 27 potential sites investigated experienced hairstylist to join our team. over stove. $900. 378-2874 with stand 378-8838
20 3D Printed Homes in the works The position is part time, leading to full IN-SUITE SALE… qu matt., glass patio NAKAMICHI RE-2 am/fm stereo re- Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
40 new mobile homes spread over 3 parks on the way time for the right candidate. Kruse N’ table w/ umbrella, fisherman’s pontoon ceiver $220 incl. manual/rem. control. Na-
RVs & Campers providing temporary housing as Style has been in business for 34 years brand new, top of the line videos $2ea, kamichi MV-4 cd player $175 7-disc mu- 2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | [email protected] | 250-378-6515
residents rebuild and is Merritt’s longest running, original- washer & dryer stacker, mint cond. Come sic bank system. Both high-end 315-5264
ly owned hair salon. The salon is a fun see what I have ongoing until May 20 ev- FREE: sirius radio for car, gps system
loving, bright, and laid-back atmosphere eryday, 1502 Nicola Ave., old Double D 378-5668
that prides itself with its friendliness and Motel, 936-8474 UNIDEN bearcat scanner $250, new in
REPAIRING INFRASTRUCTURE customer service. If this sounds like the FREE: seed potatoes 378-1336 box. Paul 280-9951
place for you, please come in and drop
off a resume at 1990 Quilchena Ave. WALKER with wheels 280-0543 COMPL. sound system for vehicle:
6200 cubic metres/620 dump truck loads of
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ROYAL ALBERT 4 by 5 piece place head unit, amp, 4 speakers, cross-over,
rock placed for bank stabilization and dike repair
WANTED: Cook & diningrm server. setting Lavender Rose $550. Royal Al- sub box, w/ all wires $300obo 378-8823
3 days to remove collapsed bridge span in
Drop off resume at Nicola Meadows, bert tea pot Old Country Roses $70. No STUDIOLOGIC keyboard for sale 88 MMM telephone line is BACK UP!
preparation for rebuild
2620 Garcia St., Merritt delivery 378-0870 keys, many piano sounds and lots of oth-
ease
popular dog park repaired and re-opened
Hallmark Cards LOOKING FOR A CASUAL LABOR-
ER to help hang drywall. Contact Jere-
PATIO BRICKS $0.80 ea.Assortment
of double pane vinyl windows. 378-7333
er sounds. lightweight USB brand new
$700 315-8127
250-378-5717
cycle mie 280-0279 105-L hot water tank $25. Toilet with lid To leave a message, community event listing,
now FUNDING
in stock
OBTAINED SHACKAN Indian Band is hiring
Office Administrative Assistant & Fi-
$25 280-0779
for sale - recreational
FUEL TANK approx 240L, $550 250- or classified ad, connect with us::
SINGER sewing machine model 8280,
24+ million in funding for infrastructure repair nance Clerk. Plse submit resume to hr@ used 2x $50 315-0074
639-0271 •Email: [email protected]
shackan.ca BRAND NEW Vision Fitness, recum-
and housing
Free delivery - Call for info DAIRY KEFIR grains for sale @ $10. bent exercise machine $140. 378-6915 •fb messenger: merrittmorningmarket
350+ purchase orders issued to contractors for sale - appliances Also tansy and daylilies for sale or trade.
400+ invoices processed by City of Merritt staff
FREE: kitchen range. 378-2832 378-2410 WILSON ball glove & bag, incl ball • Fax: 250-378-2025
2037 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC 250-378-2155 shoes size 10. 1 ball face mask & shin
MAYTAG washer, commerc. technoogy, OPAL 2000 walker w/ wheels, brakes, pads $25. 378-6217 or drop off a note at Merritt Printing, 1951 Garcia
4 yrs od wrks vry gd $575. Maytag dryer, seat, great shape $20 280-0543
LIFECYCLE recumbent exercise bike
WE HAVE COME FAR, WITH MUCH TO BE oversize cap. plus/quit pus/hvy duty, In- ABOVE GROUND flower or garden $125. 378-2458
PROUD OF, AND HAVE A STRONG VISION FOR tellidry control, wrks vry gd $325. Ken- boxes 378-4615
COMPACT folding rowing machine.
THE FUTURE more dryer, hvty duty, xtra lrg cap., wrks ALL metal safe, ever used $100 John $180 brnd nw/nvr used. Erika 315-9842
vry gd $250 Therese 936-8247 between 378-6138
6-7pm 73 17’ 65hp motor $1200 315-7820
2 4X4 STEEL POSTS 7”x10" x.5” bott.
STAINLESS STL BBQ with 2 tanks $75 plate, 10’-11” to top saddle $500 378-6421 78 VANGUARD 5th whl travel trlr, show-
RETURNING HOME | BUILD BACK BETTER 280-0779 er, toilet, qun bed. $1000 250-573-7663
invites members of the community to join us for our BOULEVARD Club leather jckt, men's
BLADES treadmill, 6 diff. Programs, SPACE FOR YOUR AD
3-PCE Reverse Osmosis Membrane
home.merritt.ca
2021 Annual General Meeting
sz 40, worn 3x, lk nw $50. Sequence
auto incline, top Spd 10 mil., per hour,
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
5600 Econominder Model. Wrkng cond. leather coat w/ hood, women's sz L, lk
comes w/ salt container $500. From Wa- nw $50 315-0074 exc shape $400. 315-3071
Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00pm via Zoom
era- ter Canada. Harvey 250-319-2101 MANY high quality restaurant dish- INCLINE BOARD $350 280-3624
rior SPACE FOR
A link will be YOUR
available AD
on the 16th via
LARGE PROP. Bbq, lk nw, gd girl,
on wheels, outside & inside burners
es, plain wht plates, oval plates, pat-
terned rims, 33 wht Corel plates, best
90 SUZUKI King Quad Runner: 1500
orig km, 300cc, absolutely mint, runs
[email protected]
racy 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
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TEL $250obo Lewis 778-661-0986 offer, you may choose. 1422 Collett St. excellent, 1500 orig km, w/winch & rear
holder box. 378-7287
ges [email protected]
Speaker: Fiona Famulak, BC Chamber of
KENMORE port. air conditioner on
wheels $250 firm 315-3155
378-5179
KOKANEE Gold Creston BC Col- FULL SET golf clubs, incl wheeled bag/
par- Commerce. Several Bylaws up for review and 3.3 CU FT Mini Fridge $100 280-0779 bia Brewing neon sign, 25-30 yrs old retreiver & men’s golf shoes sz 9.5 $95
378-6217
ac- voting by members of the Board.
KENMORE Washer $50 280-0779 $125obo. Budweiser on tap neon sign
25-30 yrs old $100obo. 315-0074 08 YAMAHA phazer after-market skid
VERY clean full-sz bbq $80, w/ nw cov-
rritt er $100 John 378-6138 SWEATER/COAT. Size XL. Genesis. plate $75obo. 378-8823
ntre 2 WASCOMAT model 73 dbl loader Made in Ecuador. $25.00. Jim 280-4688 OXFORD motorcycle tank bag, magnet-