Merritt Morning Market 3868 - Sept 6
Merritt Morning Market 3868 - Sept 6
Merritt Morning Market 3868 - Sept 6
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
(DAY BEFORE) INT'L DAY OF CLEAN AIR FOR BLUE SKIES - SEPT 6, 2023 #3868
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Tel: (250) 378-5717 Fax: (250) 378-2025 Email: market@uniserve.com
Community
RESPONSIBILITIES: prior to mid-September.
• Experience as a Medical Assistant would be an asset.
When funding is available, Part 2 of
• Knowledge of office procedures.
the Voght St upgrade will continue the Wednesday night market
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and
prioritize work.
main alignment work from the hospital The final evening event of the season
entrance to Belshaw St/River Ranch Rd. will be on SEPTEMBER 6, 6-9PM. Mu-
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Part 3 of the upgrade will cover the sic, vendors, activities, food and more, at
• Strong organizational and planning skills. roundabouts at 2 intersections: Grim- Spirit Square. For court times & dates
mett St. & Walters St. The entire project
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
would be an asset. includes active transportation pathways,
Merritt Seniors Assoc. meeting call Dave 250-280-9985 or
water, sewer, storm drains, and paving.
The general meeting scheduled for Stephen 778-709-0363
MERRITT SUMMER
by public auction unless the taxes with Call Out to All Artists
interest are paid by September 22, 2023. Arts Gallery organizers are planning
PHOTO CONTEST
The City is required by the Local Gov- their October "Dark and Dreamy" Sho.
ernment Act to advertise and conduct a Painters and fibre, sculpture, glass,
Tax Sale on all properties whose taxes wood, and mixed media artists in the
have not been paid for 3 years. Nicola Valley are invited to get in touch www.ExperienceMerritt.com
Property owners with delinquent about ideas for a submission or two for
taxes are notified directly and must pay the Oct 15 to Nov 12 Arts Centre Gallery
their taxes a minimum of 2 weeks prior Show. The theme is Dark, like dusk and
to the Tax Sale date to avoid being list- nighttime art or art that expresses the
ed in public advertising. On sale date, darkness felt inside. …and/or Dreamy
a public auction is held to liquidate the like dreams, real/surreal, or fantasy
property. A preliminary list of properties worlds or experiences. FMI email or call $1000
is available online, at www.merritt.ca/ Jano Howarth 250-315-3437 , curator@
propertytaxsale/ nicolavalleyarts.com Cash
Plum & preserved Basic photo course at Creative Co.
Learn the tricks of the trade from
Prizes
lemon chutney a pro! Wildlife photographer David
Young has taught this basic photo course
1kg plums, washed, stoned and cut into
bite-sized pieces across the USA, in Germany & Canada.
320g red onions, diced The 4-hour (two evenings) course will
350ml red wine vinegar again be offered in Merritt, on Sept 21 &
250g golden granulated 28, 7-9pm each evening, $65. FMI stop
sugar by Creative Company, 2074 Quilchena.
70g preserved lemons, Lower Nicola Garlic Fest
skin only, chopped into small pieces Garlic Fest is on again, in Smith Pi-
½ tsp ground cinnamon oneer Park, Aberdeen Rd, September
½ tsp ground peppercorns 23 & 24, 9am-3pm. Enjoy tons of ven-
¼ tsp ground mace dor booths, concessions, live music, en-
¼ tsp ground mixed spice tertainment, and of course garlic! Live
Entertainment Saturday: Love to Dance present....
¼ tsp grated nutmeg
Sterilize jars & lids in a food-safe way. Academy Dancers, Strange Compan-
Put onions in large, wide pan over a high ions, Marilyn Christensen, Robert Ber-
heat with vinegar & sugar. Once boiling, trand, Coquihalla Coyotes. Sunday: The
lower the heat and gently simmer, stir- Wayfaring Strangers, Chelsea Walden, WHERE: ROTARY PARK, MERRITT
ring occasionally, for about 15 mins until Stuart Emslie, Ross Fairweather, Trazan- WHEN: SUNDAY SEPT 17, 2023
the onions soften and become glossy. na. Proceeds go to support the Lower TIME: 12:OOPM-4:00PM
rtis
s got togeth
boil, then lower the heat to simmer and bc.garlic.fest@gmail.com
Show & San
Featuring the art of a Sunday fa er for
mily day
CASSANDRA DOLEN
stir so it doesn’t catch on the bottom and burn. Reduce the chutney for 45 mins-1 hr
ae
NO CHARGE
until it becomes thick, sticky and jam-like, and has reduced by a third. FOR ANYTHING
OVER Remove from the heat, ladle into the warm, dry sterilized jars and seal while the
Buy local 40 AR WHAT IS HAPPENING:
Buy handmade
Support your local artists,
TISTS &
ARTISAN
S chutney is still hot. Will keep, sealed, for up to 1 year; once opened, store in the fridge Games for children
Nothing is really work unless you would rather be be doing something else. - J.M. Barrie Coldwater, Shackan,
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
The caterpillar does all the work, but the butterfly gets all the publicity. - George Carlin Nooaitch, Merritt
2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | curator@nicolavalleyarts.com | 250-378-6515
The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, the rest willing to let them. - Robert Frost
MERRITT MORNING MARKET
CUSTOM MUGS
WEDNESDAY EDITION — SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 #3868
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: market@uniserve.com Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
2015 DODGE Hemi 4wd pck-up, 145k, Specialists INC.
personal for sale - furniture
Winter Art
92 CHEV S-10 4x4 for parts. $300 with Nikon BDC Scope lk nw cond. in
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments. AA MEETINGS Wed., Fri., Sat. At 378-6692 the box $1000. 525-0109
CASSANDRA DOLEN
isan
7pm, Mon. Noon at Trinity United
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Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave. 2007 DODGE 1/2 ton crew cab, hemi MOTORHOME 24' Ford (460) 1987
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Experience as a Medical Assistant would be an asset.
services
eng., compl. Truck, no keys or papers
$1000obo 280-0358 Show rough shape but works, $1000(obo) 604-
354-7498
& Sae
VANGUARD camper 8 1/2 ft. - 1978. 3
Buy local OVER
40 AR
• Knowledge of office procedures. CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Repairs, for sale - pets / livestock Buy handmade TISTS & S
new construction, lots of experience 705- burner stove, everything works, sleeps Support your local artists, ARTISAN
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and 679-3054 MAREMMA x pups $100ea 936-8368, 4&2 kids. $2000 315-7669 designers & crafts people
778-661-0344
prioritize work. TRIPLE H Concrete, for all aspects 12-FT alum. boat $500obo 315-9377 June 29 to September 10, 2023
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented. of concrete, 30+ yrs exper. Free quotes 3 KITTENS born Jul 12/23, free, grey OKANAGAN 9 FT. Camper, 1992, full
315-7604 colour 936-8371 bathroom, 3 burner stove, fridge, fur-
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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills DJ FLOORING for all interior flooring NIGERIAN HERD. Geat starting pack- nace, sleeps 4 adults and 2 kids , some HOURS: 2051 VOGHT ST.,
• Strong organizational and planning skills. needs 315-7604 age. Looking to start your very own repairs needed. $2000 315-7669
Wed to Sat 10am-5pm
Sunday 12-4pm
ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE
Lawnmowers for pastures? These guys ATV loading ramp $125 Joe 378-5100
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping, and gals are looking for new pastures, 6
would be an asset. lawn care, pruning, hedging, gardening. in all: 2 wethers ,3 females & 1buck. All BLACK 7 foot Arrow truck canopy,
Lic'd, equipped. On Facebook. 280-7077 respectable of fences. Would like all to great condition, with 4 fasteners. $250 Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
E-mail Resume and References to: smith.b@schss.com ELECTRICAL, plumbing, renovations, go together. Babies born Jan 2023. Clean obo. 12 foot aluminum Smoker Craft
nw to twn 604-819-8948 heard. Also c/w rest of hay bale & 2 canoe, 42" wide base extremely stable, 2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | curator@nicolavalleyarts.com | 250-378-6515
RUDY WORKS - Home & Office Main- 700LB round bales, also feeder 11'Long excellent for family outings or fishing,
tenance & Repair - home & office tech, x1'10" wide x3'5" Tall. Located in Mer- has rod holders and paddles. $300 obo
carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete. ritt and open to offers to only caring 525-0361
315-6689 or contact@rudyworks.co home. $2000 obo 378-4887 MARTIAL ARTS Kidkick kicking/ Tourism Nicola Valley presents...
MERRITT SUMMER
SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you. BOUGHT 2 MYSTERY snails not punching bag, w/ gloves, headgear,
Batteries, brass copper, aluminum, stain- knowing they would lay eggs. Now have blocker, hand target, etc. all for $250.
less, wire. Call or msg 604-618-8710, or lots of snails to get rid of. Free for out- Mustang floater coat for boating, sz med
PHOTO CONTEST
the middleman@shaw.ca Fast service, door ponds or fish tanks 936-8533 ann- $50. Wilson tennis balls, NIB $20. Stur-
dy yet light golf bag, black, $25. Thule
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight boy100@gmail.com lockable ski racks & bars (fit Sonata)
loss support group. Meet Tuesday morn- DOWNSIZING FLOCK. 1 purebred $250 378-2410
ings. FMI Iris (250)378-8182 barrock rooster, 1 heritage cross rooster,
CAMPING gear: sleeping bags, small
WOODY'S tree service & more: lnd- and a handful of heritage hens 2-4yrs, tent, air mattress $20/all. Outboard www.ExperienceMerritt.com
scaping, fncng, handyman wrk, etc. laying daily still. roosters 10$, hens 20$ motor, British Seagull, rns well $250
315-8087 obo 378-4990
280-4565
ONE WOMAN AND A BRUSH. Paint- MINI SCHNAUZER puppies born May BIKE RACK $75. Porta tote $50.
er, available, only diff. is the price. 15 1st. Ready for adoption June 26. Vet Broom for back of truck $75. 5th Wheel
years experience. Ann 378-5377 check, first immunization & deworming
king pin tripod $75. New propane por-
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. upon adoption. $1500. Text/call 525- table camp fire $75. New mat for out-
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 1189 For pictures or viewing. side trailer $20. Special collapsible step
CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd 10 BABY piglets, born May 9 378-1961 ladder for RV $50. New 100 watt solar
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- 7 WEEK OLD kittens. One male one panel complete $125. leparker1751@
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 female. Adorable and cuddly. Free and
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck Ready to go to new home. 315-8259
gmail.com 778-834-3148
1980 RINELLE 18' boat, Merc cruiser $1000
Cash
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, for sale - miscellaneous 188, w/ trlr, cheap, offrs. Don 315-7820
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares FREE:wheelchair fat tire gd for off- 2008 SIDE-by-side Kawasaki 410 4x4,
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, road/gravel/etc. Several whls, other misc. dump, 5' blade, trailer $8000 315-7182
courteous service
employment opportunity
replacement parts 280-0005
11 TRAIN railway lights $100. New
WEST MARINE inflatable boat,
5-prsn capacity, 4hp elect mtr $850obo Prizes
SHORT ORDER COOK full/ part time yard manure pitchfork, nvr used $50. 378-3496
wanted in Merritt, Canadian/Malaysian Joe 378-5100 10' FLAT-bottom boat w/ elect. mtr
types of foods . api788@gmail.com HEALTHY house plans 378-5008 $1000 315-7182
WTD: YARD MAINT.: 1 day/week, AGED FIREWOOD for sale: Fir STATIONARY exercise bike $20. 378-6787
riding lawnmower, weed eating, yard 150/250 per half/full cord, Pine 100/200 for sale - tools/equipment
work. April to September. Resume per half/full cord. Delivery extra. Call /
to info@nicolavalleyhoney.com or text 936-8643 CABINET-style sandblaster, 36x24x24,
378-5208 1 “PANTRY” door, frosted glass, nw $1600, spec. price $750 378-5100
FULL-TIME CLERK/CASHIER req'd framed. $20. 1 glass panel for patio 18"X42" BLADE for sml riding lawn-
for new home brew business, downtown. door. Offers. 378-2874 mower for snow, etc $200obo 315-5203
Wage dependent on experience. Drop off 1 - 48X16 opening alum. window; 1 - CRAFTSMAN table saw, still in box
resume in person at Nicola Valley Wine 48x63 alum. opening window; 1 - 72x30 378-2832
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
and Beer Supplies, unit 1-2152 Quilche- alum. opening window. Offers 378-2874 ICE auger, lk nw $10. Three 1/2 bags
na Ave., Mon-Fri 10-11am. mortar/cement, u haul away. 2 axes, gd
DR. SAINI’S DENTAL OFFICE (2199 FREE: 3 - Clean bed pillows 378-2874
Quilchena Ave) is seeking a friendly, VOLCANIC rocks for sale, ready for
cond $15/pr. 3+ boxes assorted handy-
man tools $40/all. 280-4565
For court times & dates
outgoing, motivated F/T chairside dental tumbler, crystals, jasper, etc 280-3917 TORO lawnmower, rear whl drv, 3-spd, call Dave 250-280-9985 or
assistant. Experience an asset but will SUMMER APPLES, not sprayed, wind- rns gd $50 378-7995
train the right individual for our team. fall, great for juice, cider, applesauce.
MONARCH machine pump model Stephen 778-709-0363
LABOURERS WANTED- Nicola Post Not for storage. Bring a box or bags. $1/
& Rail. Positions available -full time lb you pick. 378-2410 6ME-3 type A $200. Gorman Rupp
pump model 02f1-gr $100. 378-6787
merrittpickleballclub@gmail.com
(mon - fri), part time, evening shifts, OAK wood $150/all: 3 12'x2"x6", 1
weekend shifts, and seasonal. Wage $22 11'x3"x4", 1 6'x2"x6", various smaller 12 IN. tilting band saw w/ many blades
per hour. Please apply if you are willing pieces. 1 sheet plywood 4x8x3/4 $15. 1 som new $125, Merritt. leparker1751@
to work in an outside environment and sheet OSB 4x8x1/2 $10. 280-4565 gmail.com 778 834 3148
have strong work ethic. No mill experi- FLUEVOG "Paul" boots unisex, as new TANKS: 20x12x10 small $40. Tank
ence necessary. Call Tony 250-319-9891 sz 7, $150 378-2410 24.5x16x18 $50. L tank 30.5x24x12.5.
for sale - appliances GYROCOPTERS Flash 3.0 Portable $50. Txt 250-936-9380
Electric Scooter with Seat (350W Mo- CRAFTSMAN 10 in radial arm saw
DANBY beer fridge $45 378-5008 with stand , dust collection system $300
tor / 28km Range / 25km/h Top Speed),
DOUBLE window fan $15. 378-8835 Like new. Seat makes easy scootering. obo 378 6027
26 CU. FT. chest freezer, grt shape/ Walmart sale price $449, asking $300obo 2 ALUMINUM extension ladders $175.
works exc. $150. 280-0543 778-242-4823 Mastercraft 7" wet tile saw used 1x $130
LG TOP LOAD washer, 5.8 cu.ft., HE, UNOPENED BOTTLE of Armstrong 378-5038
wifi. $450. Older Maytag dryer $50. Shinekeeper, plus some in another bottle. CEMENT mixer $200. Hvy duty trck bx
936-8424 $ 15 378-2458 $300. Hvy duty brick saw $200 378-5087
10,000 BTU A/C ,24” wide X 20” deep, PAIR OF vintage snowshoes w/ sinew, wanted/wanted to buy
220 volt 20 amp w/ wifi remote, gd work- leather harness $150 378-3554
ing cond. $150 obo 378-8802 LOG ROCKING HORSE, 39” Long' CHEAP CAR, gd cond, starts good, un-
AREOPOD w/ pump $10. 280-4565 top of head 31”, top of riding seat 21” der $1000 280-3917
LITTLE CHIEF fish smoker with chips width on floor 14” $200 378-6787 45-GAL. barrel, plastic or steel 378-6421
$45 378-6915 6’ SLIDING patio door, 6’x4’ sealed SECTIONAL couch, gd cond, reas.
TRUENORTH electric smoker $25. wndw, two 3’x4’ sealed wndws 378-2832 price 280-0543 3-BDRM upstairs, fully reno'd lrg
leparker1751@gmail.com 778-834-3148 19 ELVIS plates w/ rngs & boxes, of- RECORDS, hockey cards, hunting for rent
house, 1-1/2 baths, full lndry incl, 2337
WHIRLPOOL french door fridge, 30", fers. 2 leather jckts: Boulevard Club knives, Johnny Cash memorabilia. Tom 2-BDRM bsmt, Oct 1, n/p, n/s 778- Coutlee Ave, n/p, immed. 378-2047
1 yr old/as new, everything cln/works lk men's sz 40, lk nw worn 3x, sequence w/ 778-288-4095 639-0244 AVAILABLE 2 beds at $450 per
nw, pd $2200 + tax, sell $1200. 378-2458 hood women's sz L, lk nw $50/both obo. WTD TO RENT:semi-retired carpenter LRG furnished spare room, month- week - four rooms full bedroom,
for sale - automotive 315-0074 looing for shared accommodation. Don ly or yearly $890/mo., sat. tv & util
315-7820 living room, kitchenette, full bath.
MEN’S black leather jacket sz L $50. incl. 778-539-6575 Four 1 bedroom kitchenettes for 4
2010 AVEO LT 140k, well-maint'd, nw Ironing board $15. Sewing bench or 12" TILTING band saw with many
summr tires & wntr rims 378-5968, 280- stool $10. Tall plant stand $15. Large 1-BDRM bsmt, shared kitch. & families. Road Runner Motel
blades som new $125.00. Merritt
2874 bthrm, util/cbl incl 778-869-3141 2-BDRM bsmt ste, lrg lvngrm/
size camp cot $75 378-6027 TUNING FORK, older 378-2832
2006 GMC Sierra 1500. 4x4 Canopy.2 WALKER, Evolution, 275lb capacity, SHARED ACCOMMODATION, dngrm, n/p, immed, util incl. 2337
THE LANDING ZONE sets of tires.winter and summer. $ 6500. exc shape $150. Port. infrared PTC heat-
WHEELBARROW, ride-on lawnmow-
er, gd shape 315-5115
kitchen & bath, quiet area in Lower Coutlee 378-2047
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 096 obo. 315-2080. Nicola. Hydro & internet included. FULL BDRM bath kitchenettes.
er, Classic, gd work. cnd. $25 378-6576 BASS guitar, 4-string, 24-fret 315-1350
1940 Quilchena Ave. Merritt GENERAL TIRE 205/60R x15, brnd BROWN, UPRIGHT PIANO to good Suitable for student, senior or sin- $400/wk for 2 beds. Free wifi, in frnt
nw $75 Joe 378-5100 TEAK OR MAHOGANY wood scraps gle working person. References re-
250-378-5631 Legion096@outlook.com home, tuned 6 years ago, kids played but prkig, cable, water, gas, hydro, free
for marine trim. Don 315-7820 quired. 280-0779
Facebook: The Landing Zone Royal Canadian Legion 96 1946 DODGE coupe customized, BC have now gone to university. Good shape all-nation long distance, Posture-
regist. $5000obo 378-6421 280-8264
for sale house/property 2 BDRM, 1 bath, large yard, close to pedic beds, chiropractic beds, and
Merritt British Columbia 8' CANOPY, grey, $200obo 315-5203 school in Lower Nicola. Available Oct comfort deluxe beds is offered. Full
UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1 bath,
OPEN Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 1928 WHITE 2-ton truck, cab & chasis, 8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 call to view 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000 1st. References required. 280-0779 bedroom kitchenettes. $350/wk for
12:00pm until closing, offering weekly food specials not running $6000obo 378-6421 for 1 cup. 378-4947 buyandsellmobilehomes. com 1 BED $400 per week - 2 rooms one 1-bed. 378-4201
2004 MERCURY Grand Marquis, 4-dr, GRANNY’S House Quilting & DRIVE BY 441 Bailey Ave., Lower Nic- with 1 bed. 378-4201, 778-639-0323 1-BDRM unfurnished. 1-bdrm fur-
TOONIE TUESDAYS Try our Bartenders Special Cocktails. 2nd owner $15000. 11 trim lights $100 Retreat has sewing notions from ola, updated, below market value. Then BACH. STE w/ kitchenette $1150 nished. 1 bachelor ste. Immed. Mgr
WEDNESDAY shuffleboard tournament 3-5pm Joe 378-5100 Pat's Patches 378-3734 call 315-5424 Denis per month incl util/wifi. 378-2207 936-8474
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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