Merritt Morning Market 3759 - Nov 14
Merritt Morning Market 3759 - Nov 14
Merritt Morning Market 3759 - Nov 14
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ANNIV. OF THE ATMOSPHERIC RIVER — NOV. 14, 2022 #3759 Conayt Friendship
News, opinion, community events since 1996! Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Tel: (250) 378-5717 Fax: (250) 378-2025 Email: [email protected]
Society
Conayt FriendshipElders
Society Elder’s
Xmas Hamper Application forms are being accepted
On special this week Shirley Wong curls Pick up application at CFS front desk
Mon.-Thurs- 8am-4pm; Frid. 8am-3pm; closed for lunch 12-12:30
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100% Canadian BEEF in Canadian Masters OPEN TO CONAYT FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY
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$6.57/lbOforBeef rOasts
$14.48/kg
To curling fans and all interested: ELDER MEMBERS ONLY AGE 55 AND OVER
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS
local Merrittonian Shirley Wong will Friday December 2nd @ 12:00PM
Come check us out! curl for BC in the 2022 Canadian Mas- For more information, and ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, contact:
Jackie Smithers, Conayt Elders Coordinator @ 778-661-1015
ters event in Winnipeg, all this week.
Check it out at https://pembinacc.com/
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Community
Highway 8 reopened Arts Council annual general meeting
last Thursday, after The AGM is Nov 16 at 7pm in the
studio space at the arts center., corner of
one year of repairs Voght & Nicola. Join your arts communi-
ty & enjoy a slideshow of the past year's
Highway 8 between Merritt and Spen- events, followed by a small reception.
ces Bridge opened to all vehicle traffic,
last Thursday — less than a week from
Free lunch
The Merritt Seniors are serving a free
the 1 year anniversary of the atmospheric
lunch to all seniors on Friday, Novem-
river that engulfed the Coldwater River &
ber 18th at noon. You do not need to be
flooded the Coldwater & Nicola Valleys.
a member, so come and visit with your
November 2021’s heavy rains and
peers and enjoy good food.
flooding washed out more than 25 sec-
tions of the highway and rerouted some Home Based Business & craft fair
sections of the Nicola River, leading to Come and support your local home
the complete closure of the highway be- based businesses with their Holiday
tween Merritt and Spences Bridge. More craft fair, with over 36 vendors to show-
than 7 kilometres of Highway 8 was com- case their products to you. Sat, Nov 19,
pletely lost due to the event. 10am-3pm, auditorium of the Civic Ctre.
Many TNRD residences, as well as 'Thank Your Neighbour Day'
Nooaitch, Shackan and Cook’s Ferry Nov 19, 10am-4pm, the City of Merritt
First Nations communities, were isolat- will host an open house at the Civic Cen-
ed. Reopening Highway 8 reconnects tre, to honour the everyday heroes who
rural communities, allows residents to rose to action to provide support or lend a
return home and improves transporta- helping hand during the Nov 2021 flood.
tion access for various sectors, such as Check it out at: merritt.ca/neighbourday/
forestry, mining and ranching. Merritt Dance Society fundraiser
Temporary repairs are complete, but Merritt Dance Society & Love To
SPACE FOR YOUR AD the highway remains an active construc- Dance Academy are bringing back the
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 tion zone. Crews continue to install road- Purdy’s Chocolates Christmas fund-
side barriers, place riprap to stabilize raiser. Funds raised help to keep dance
[email protected] embankments and process rock to un- affordable, so that everyone in the com-
dertake permanent repairs along the cor- munity can participate. Orders: fund-
ridor. Temporary repairs are estimated at raising.purdys.com/236551-95759 Final
Merritt’s #1 more than $100 million for the 69-kilome- order Nov 28.
COSMETIC BOTOX & SKIN CLINIC tre Nicola Highway. Comm. Band looking for new members
Some sections of the highway have re- The NV Community Band is looking
duced speed limits and differing surface for new members. If you have an instru-
materials, including sections of gravel ment and enjoyed high school band last
road, making the highway unsuitable for year or years ago, please join us. Weekly
motorcycles. Ongoing construction will practices are Tuesdays 7pm in the band
lead to delays and intermittent closures. room at MSS. FMI Nancy 250-315-9199.
Since Highway 8 is still a construction Elks Christmas Craft Sale
zone, it would not be a suitable detour This year, the craft sale will be held
option should the Trans-Canada High- Saturday December 3, 10am-2pm at the
way (Highway 1) or Coquihalla High- Elks Hall. Tables are $20 per table and
Paramedical Skin Specialist ND Dr Ruschkowski
Anastaszia Cash way (Highway 5) be closed. In either measure 8' by 2.5'. There will also be a
event, access to the highway would be bake sale, concession & door prize draws.
Cosmetic Botox • 3D IPL • Laser hair removal
Specializing in acne & scaring remedial treatments limited to residents.
Remediation of skin problems • Age & sun spots What's blue and not very heavy? Light blue
Worlds 1st non-surgical REAL facelift • Vein Removal
5 STAR RATING! What's a pessimists blood type? B negative
www.desertdivasanddonsspa.com • 250-936-9200 We all know about Murphy's Law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. But have you
All out of town guests receive complimentary accommodations heard of Cole's Law? It's thinly sliced cabbage.
November 12, 2022 to mid-January 2023 Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces One-%me fee of $10.00.
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
Nov 22 - Dec 22 - Jan 20 - Feb 19 - One-%me fee of $10.00.
HOURS: 2051 VOGHT ST.,
Dec 21 Jan 19 Feb 18 Mar 20 Children 12 and under are free.
Children 12 and under are free.
Wed to Sat 10am-5pm ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE
Sunday 12-4pm
This week, it's much easier to You've got a secret desire turn- Your normal, high-functioning It's not all unicorns & rainbows.
find fault with someone than to ing into an overwhelming urge. mind is being buffeted by an Don't expect a visit from your Games are at MSS, CMS and NVIT.
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
find a reason to forgive them.
But that's not the right path for
Although you feel as if you
won't get satisfaction, as long
emotional force... making you
vulnerable & defensive. But if you
fairy godmother this week. But,
if you see the good in what
Games are at MSS, CMS and NVIT.
2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | [email protected] | 250-378-6515 you to tread this week. Walk a as your intentions are good can even those things out, you'll you've got, you'll find a joy that
mile in their shoes. you'll get a lucky break. be a force to be reckoned with. makes you sparkle.
MERRITT MORNING MARKET
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MONDAY EDITION — NOVEMBER 14, 2022 #3759
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: [email protected] Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
ONE 205/60R15 General m&s tire, new SNGL bd box frame, wood, exc cond Specialists INC.
Winter Art
SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you. for sale - electronics/software
Batteries, brass copper, aluminum, stain- 250-302-2987
isan
less, wire. Call or msg 604-618-8710, or 03 HYUNDAI Elantra GT, 2 sets of tires RCA 50" FLAT SCREEN TV works Buy local
the [email protected] Fast service, & r ims $1300obo. TJ 315-3496
Show
good $75 378-2832
ae Buy handmade
& Sae
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight NEW TIRES, never mounted (1) M&S STEREO hk-up for car, Clarion
List your garage sale &/or loss support group. Meet Tuesday morn-
ings. FMI Iris (250)378-8182
BF Goodrich Lt 235/60R17 T/A Tour
$140 (2) M&S Michelin 225/45R17
DPX2250 250w, $300 new, sell $150
Lewis 778-661-0986
OVER
30 AR
Support your local
artists, designers
TISTS & S
get our listing mail-out WOODY'S tree service & more: land- Sport A/S3 $140 (3) Winter Deep groove STEREO EQUIPT, gd cond: Sanyo ARTISAN & crafts people
scaping, fencing, handyman work, etc. snowflake Goodyear 225/50R17 Nordic receiver, Kenwood cd player, 2 Technics
Email: [email protected] 315-8087 $150 378-8802 12-disc player, JVC dbl cass. player, 2 November 12, 2022 to mid-January 2023
LAWN CUTTING, reas. rates 280-7492 1928 WHITE cab & chassis truck, not vcrs, offers. Dan 378-2136 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
ONE WOMAN AND A BRUSH. Paint- running, BC registration $8000obo. Don 49"/PO (1080P) TOSHIBA TV $400
er, available, only diff. is the price. 15 378-6421 firm, Leading Innovation 280-4331 HOURS: 2051 VOGHT ST.,
Wed to Sat 10am-5pm ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE
years experience. Ann 378-5377 97 FORD F150 ext cab pck-up, nw prts/ 25" SAMSUNG comp. monitor $50obo. Sunday 12-4pm
JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping - brnd nw strtr, gd tires/rims 525-8447 25" Toshiba flatscrn tv, grt for kids room
lawn care, pruning, hedging, gardening. 1946 WHITE logging truck w/ jackknife $40obo. HP Photosmart all-in-one print-
Lic'd, equipped. On Facebook. 280-7077 trailer loaded, BC resist’d $3500 Don er/scannr/copier, incl paper $45obo. 46"
378-6421 Vizio flatscrn HD tv $75obo. Joanne Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. 778-389-9365
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 for sale - pets / livestock 2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | [email protected] | 250-378-6515
2X2 SLIDE projector, gd cond. Debbie
CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd 378-1667
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- DOG HOUSE, 36"x40" $40 315-1447
GOLDEN RETRIEVER pup. Last pup 9" LAMINATOR for home office, NIB,
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 $25 378-2410
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck left. Male. Parents beautiful and smaller.
Purebred. No papers, no shots. 10 weeks 25" SAMSUNG computer monitor
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, Syncmaster vw 2253 $50. 25" Toshiba
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares old $1000. Cecilia 315-0022
MUSCOVY DUCKS $20ea. 1 lrg wht flatscreen tv $45. HP Photosmart C4480
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, all-in-one printer/scanner/copier $50
courteous service Tom turkey $70 315-2898
FEMALE rabbit & lrg cage, free 378-2136 778-389-9365
employment opportunity
3 MALE tabbies & 2 females, free to gd for sale - recreational
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY homes 936-9208
AVAIL. Experience roofer with one or TREADMILL, elliptical mach. 525-0240
FREE: kitten, 10 wks old, very cute fe- EVINRUDE Lightning outboard motor
two people. Merritt area. 778-639-0323 male 378-2275
WANT TO JOIN A GREAT TEAM? $50 315-1447
Kruse n Style is looking for an experi- 4 SHEEP ewes $325ea, approx 8 mos 6 FT Air Powered Hockey Table. Excel-
enced hairdresser. Apply within 1990 old. Call/text 315-9789 lent condition, 2 paddles + assortment of
Quilchena Ave. HUSKY/BORDER collie. price pucks. Manual counters, Duraglide sur-
FAMILY PLACE is seeking a qualified dropped $700 one male left, white and face, levelling table legs. 72"L x 38"W x
E.C.E to join our team! For more infor- black. 315-2203. Seriour inq. only please 31"H. $400. 378-7105
mation please call Joell 250-378-4878 AWESOME CKC Black Lab for stud 5TH-WHL hitch $100 378-7412
DIXIE LEE/SUPERIOR PIZZA look- 378-5038 CENTURY Kid Kick Wavemaster free-
ing for f-t waitress. Drop resume off at WTD: adopt or buy 2 min. donkeys. Bur- standing punching "bag", adjustable
2052 Quilchena mese mtn dog/Austr. shepherd x. Have height, Kidkick blocker, Kidkick square
LABOURERS WANTED- Nicola Post own acreage. 378-7435 shield target, 2 pairs gloves, headgear.
& Rail. Positions available -full time ECOFLEX Columbia Bunny Hutch, up- All included for $250. 378-2410
(mon - fri), part time, evening shifts, per (den) level & lower (grass). Cd use 83 HONDA XR200R dirtike $2000obo.
weekend shifts, and seasonal. Wage $22 for broody hen/chicks. $350. 378-2410 Exercise bike $100 378-6915
per hour. Please apply if you are willing PET TRANSPORT CARRIERS:
to work in an outside environment and 99 FOUR WINDS LITE travel trlr, 24ft,
Large 33Lx21Wx26H $70. Medium 29 L $12,000obo 315-0097
have strong work ethic. No mill experi- x20Wx23H $50. Small 16Lx10Wx10H
ence necessary. Call Tony 250-319-9891 2015 ADVENTURE 80 RB. exc cond.
$20. 378-6787 Bath, outdoor shower, AC, backdoor aw-
P-T SEMI-RETIRED Handyman
required for bldg. repairs and ground- for sale - miscellaneous ning, remote jacks, queen bed, and more.
work for multiple buildings. Call Robert JANOME sewing machine for sale, just $21,000. 378-5513
936-8243 had a maintenance service done on it. FREE: 6" auger for ice fishing 525-0107
CARPENTRY FINISHER/ General $250 378-7950 EXERCISE bike $150 315-8256
labour. Contact Cory 250-319-4497 or 94 WINNEBAGO, 55,000K, $10,900
for better health Noel 236-597-4000. Exper. preferred
WOODBURNING craft tool, cords,ex-
tra blades and books. $199 315-1626 Denis 315-5424
for sale - appliances DRIED HYDRANGEA flower bou- 94 VANGUARD Truck camper, nice
DISHWASHER 525-0240 quets. Long stems with huge flowers $2 cond $2500 315-7820
Tabitha Nichols SAMSUNG top load washer, newly ser- per stem 315-1626 BOAT seat $30 315-9536
Brand Ambassador viced, water saver, $300 378-8802 9 BOXES luxury vinyl tile flooring, 19 HOT TUB w/ all access. 315-8511
ELECT. dryer, wrks well $150 315-1447 sq. ft/box $300obo 936-8834 PURATHLETICS multi chin-up bar,
# 901522779 BRADFORD Exchange collector plates, NIB, $25. 378-2410
GAS range 378-9453
some in boxes, offers. 778-661-0986 FLOTATION DEVICE, personal, hard-
HIGH POINT microwave 19inches
778-639-0092 wide x11.5"x15"deep $60 378-2410 STREPTOCARPUS indoor plants for ly been used. 1 x Outbound adult L/XL
sale. 3 inch pots $10. Larger 4 inch pot- $25 1 X Fluid adult M $25 250-434-8378
tabitha_ann_nichols@ hotmail.com PORT. air conditioner $200. Old com- ted plants available. Make great gifts.
mercial meat slicer $200 378-3496 HOT TUB, 6-person, you take away. has
Local hobby grower in Merritt 315-1626 leak. 378-5928
MELITTA coffee maker, 8 cups $20. 11 ANTIQUE railway lights $1400obo
plexusworldwide.ca/TabithAnnNichols 315-6603 8 BOXES of 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady
Joe 378-5100 Precision Hunter ELD-X 143gr ($55 per
PORTABLE Broil King bbq 378-2737
MASTERBUILT MPS 230S propane
smoker. BNIB. $275. Text/call 315-5128
JARS $8/doz 280-0543
FREE 2 six foot Christmas trees, brand
box FIRM) Steve 315-5909
12 FT alum. boat w/ 5hp Mariner out- Check out
new still in boxes 936-8717 board $1500 Ted 315-9597
for sale - automotive GARLIC, Russian red garlic, 2509 Ab-
erdeen Rd. Ken 280-1251
for sale - tools/equipment our feature
4 ALL-TERR. winter tires 235/70R16,
Thomas Finnie 80% tread, on F150 rims, gd shape $400
378-3496
FLOOD victims, ceiling lights avail
378-4619
2 WOOD stoves 525-0240
DEWALT 20 in scroll saw on stand with photo -
locking wheels, xtra blades, manual and
250-572-2842
Thomas Finnie 2 YOKOHAMA tires 225/65R16 & 3
sutdded 205/55R16 m&s 378-2832
JET 3ULTRA power wheelchair, in
craft books incl. $500 obo. 315-1626
storage last 7 years, estate sale $1200obo every issue
250-572-2842 CLEANING OUT THE SHED! 378-8802 SMOKE & CARBON MONOX-
TIRES, TIRES, TIRES. Set of 4: Mi- NEATFREAK Premium closet organi- IDE alarm. 3 Kidde alarms with batter-
chelin 215/60/R16 M&S mounted zation 5-pc system, NIB $75 378- ies. expire 2028. $60 315-1626
on Chev Cruze rims $400. Set of 4: Toyo 12-PC placesetting "Old Country Ros- YARDMASTER 30 inch wide snow