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The Coquihalla Highway remained
closed in both directions late Thursday
17, 5:30-7:30pm. Merritt is invited to the
celebration as ART meets ANIMAL with
Saturday: 7am-2pm
Sunday: 9am-2pm
PATTIES
Come check us out!
Come check us out!
night after a serious multi-vehicle crash.
The collision, reportedly 3 vehicles, oc-
Duma IN THE HOUSE to peruse all the
artwork in her honour, as each of the 9
where friends meet to eat
2101 quilchena ave. (250)378-0331
curred near Merritt around 6pm. At least artists render her in their own particu-
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one person died, according to reports, lar style. Pottery, paintings, textile and
and several others were seriously hurt. sculpture originals will be for sale with
DOUBLE TAKE Numerous emergency vehicles were all artists in attendance for the opening New business
db Beauty Bar
called to the scene, including two heli-
copters, as crews worked to tend to the
injured.
at 5:30pm.
Duma’s owners, Kelly Brook Allen
and Ron Stolp from Canoa Farms will
“We heard from everyone here that it be there to handle her and answer ques-
special was a very brutal scene,” one passerby is tions. Catered with Brambly goodness.
•facial $45 reported to have said. The event is free, don’t miss the oppor-
•Lash extensions $45 There is no indication about what tunity to meet Merritt’s exotic-movie
caused the fatal crash, but conditions on star-serval cat!
Community
Wed-Fri 1-8pm, Sat & Sun 10am-2pm the Coquihalla at the time were report-
Book online: www.doubletakebeautybar.com edly poor, as heavy rain and fog made
or on facebook • 250-936-8763
for a slick roadway with low visibility. Builder Brigade
The highway was reopened around 1am. Merritt has been chosen for a Builders
Take-home drug Brigade May 17-20. Some 20 experienced
trail builders from all over BC will be
checking kits coming to help build the ‘new’ Ridge Trail
that Bass Coast has adopted. All outdoor
Merritt is taking part in a new re- enthusiasts; hikers, bikers, and runners,
search project providing people who use are invited to come assist the Brigade.
substances with take-home drug check- FMI email darchoborne@hotmail.com
ing kits to determine if people can use
June 9, 2019 Voght Park them safely on their own. Friday night Food Bank bingo
Clients will receive 5 free test strips, Bingo is every Friday night at the Elks has moved to
Hall. Early Bird starts at 5:30pm, regular
with instructions, to take home so they
games 6:30pm. Proceeds to the Food Bank. 1802 Houston St.
can check whether their substances pos-
sibly contain fentanyl, the toxin contam- Farmer’s Market 250-525-0220
inating the illegal drug supply, which Come see a variety of vendors at the
was responsible for approx. 87% of illicit Nicola Valley Farmers Market every Sat-
drug overdose deaths in 2018 in BC. urday, now to October 12th from 9:30am-
To sign up at:
The test strips were originally devel- 1pm, beside the Baillie House. New
www.merrittcountryrun.ca
oped to check urine for the presence of vendors welcome! Check out www.nico-
or call 250-280-1201
fentanyl but in July 2016 in light of the lavalleyfarmersmarket.com FMI
overdose crisis, VCH pioneered the use Paranormal investigation
of the strips to check the drugs them- The next evenings of public investiga-
selves for fentanyl. A small amount of a tion by the Vancouver Paranormal Soci-
drug is mixed with a few drops of water, ety are May 18, June 8 & 29 at the Baillie
the test strip is inserted into the solution, House. Only 4 tickets available for each
Merritt Country Run is a proud supporter of Canadian Tire Jumpstart program
and a positive or negative for fentanyl is event. To reserve a spot email peter@
revealed within seconds. vancouverparanormalsociety.net All pro-
The take-home kits are available in ceeds go to the Baillie House. $30 each.
Merritt from ASK Wellness. Other com- Baillie House Spring Garden Festival
munities are also involved in the study: The Heritage Society is holding a gar-
Vancouver, Kamloops, Cranbrook, Nel- den festival on May 25, 9am-2pm. Plant
son, Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon. yard sale, tables available free. FMI or to
book a table call 250-378-0349.
Evening of Music with Friends Merritt Community Choir hosts its annual event on
Sun., May 26, 7pm at Trinity United Church. Join them in sharing vocal & instrumen-
tal music in pop and folk and classic styles. Special guests are Strings Plus & Strange
Companions Donations accepted at the door.
PAJAMA PARTY IN PUB
SATURDAY MAY 25, 8 PM My friend told me she made synonym buns I asked if they were just like the
ones grammar used to make.
• Beat the heat with chilled draft beer
A bishop walks straight up to the bar and the barman says: You can’t do that.
starting $2 glass Bishops can only move diagonally.
2350 Voght St., Merritt • 250 378-2254
The snow yeti stopped doing sas-squats and started doing sit ups. Now he’s
the Abdominal Snowman.
Baillie House
GARAGE SALES - MAY 18-19
strawberry sale
gift certificate
1 1405 Govt Ave., SAT 8am-4pm
Happy
Victoria
Fresh strawberries: Phone 2 1726 Fairway Place, SAT 9AM
washed, chopped 378-0349 to Day
order 3 320 Earnshaw Ave., Lower Nicola, SAT & SUN No MMM
and ready to use
Must be Monday
or freeze.
paid for by
UPCOMING
June 1st • On May 25, Royal Lepage will hold
30 lb. pail $85 their first annual Garage Sale for
15 lb pail $45 Shelter, to raise money for our lo-
cal Women’s Shelter. Garage sale,
DateBBQ, activities & entertainment (250) 378-5575
2052B Quilchena Ave.
250-378-5575
CUSTOM MUGS
FRIDAY EDITION — MAY 17, 2019 #3287 Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: market@uniserve.com
Specialists INC.
87 FORD RANGER, runs gd, no rust 40” SAMSUNG tv, flat screen, lk nw
Open 7 days a week! trees 315-8087 5 KITTENS to give away, 4 blk/wht, 1 most- MOTORHOME, livable, everything
JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping ly black, shorthair, ready to go 280-7551 wrks, $1800 315-8685, 378-8326
(lawn care, hedging, pruning, gardening), LK NW - Six twelve foot portable green 98 SNOWMOBILE, Polaris 700 RMK
general labour. Licensed, equipped. On $1200obo 280-0779
HAMSTER cage, guinea pig cage, 2 30-
Tel (250)378-8283 • 1953 Nicola Ave Facebook. 280-7077 gal aquariums, 280-9433 ALL OF LATE HUSBAND’S FISH-
SMALL ENG. repair & tune ups 936-8083 ING GEAR: 2 belly boats (1 pontoon,
tpschinese.com TC PAINTING. 17 yrs exper. lic. & ins.
for sale - miscellaneous 1 smaller), neoprene body suit, flippers,
reas. rates. with refs. interior only. Tina RUSSIAN button accordion $150 Text/ boots, life jckts, 4-5 rods & reels, extras
604-767-4866 call 280-1423 incld. First $500/all 378-3749
RETIRED BUILDING contractor will CELEBRITY scooter, red, exc cond, 85 PACE ARROW motorhome 32’,
mentor start up builders. 315 7748 new batt. $1000. Jose 604-314-7213 $15,000obo 378-4460
EXPER’D SATELLITE technician 7 BUNDLES of three tab shingles grey 12’ ALUMINUM boat and trailer Looking for work? We can help.
available for installs and repairs in the $70. 378-5668 $700obo 378-5668
Merritt Kamloops area. Rob 378-6110 12 PYRAMID CEDARS, 5ft up, free HOME GYM, exercise bike, vry gd • Resumes & Cover Letters • Skills Training
ON-SITE Livestock Slaughter Serv. Mas- you dig 378-6027 cond. 378-2047 • Current Job Postings • Work Clothing & Gear
ter Butcher & Slaughterman offrs fully FRESH FARM EGGS, Billabong Farm, GOLF CLUBS galore- drivers, irons, • Career Planning • Government Funding
equipped profess’l, humane farm slaugh- Lower Nicola. 378-2146 putters & balls- cheap - rh 378-5691
LARGE Yakima Skybox car top carrier • 1 on 1 Employment • Disability Supports
ter of beef, pigs, sheep/goats. 525-0396 BONE DRY fir firewood $120/pick up
ND HOME RENOS? Skilled handyman load, u pick up 378-5379 perfect for skis, snowboards or camping, Workshops • Self Employment
with 20+yrs exper. in lt framing, plumb- MANITOBA ferns $5ea, grow 4-5 ft tall hardly used-brand new cost $900 asking • Career Assessments Programs
ing, drywall, finishing, taping, textured $400obo. 525-0361
378-0897
ceilings, flooring, custom woodwork GOLF: 8-pc ladies irons, exc cond used
YAMAHA left-hand guitar, case $300, 2x $360, worth $700 Ray 378-9169
such as shelving etc. Free estimate plse 280-9745 WorkBC offers FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES,
call 315-8679. Refs avail. upon request 07 FLEETWOOD regal 46.5’, 2-bdrm, the use of our Self-Serve Resource Centre and
FREE: Wood garden swing needs some sips 7, 2 hd sat rec., cble hook-up, 2
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. repairs $25 378-4315
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 baths, surround sound, extras, currently one-on-one assistance with an Employment Advisor.
FUR COAT 525-0288, 315-8685 set up leased lot on Nic lake, gazebo, 5
CERTIFIED tree faller w/ small wood For more information, please call 250-378-5151, drop by
chipper, truck & trlr w/ all the gear. or ANTIQUE trunk. Bd railings 525-0288 dcks, playhouse, shed, more $41,000 our office at 2099 Quilchena Avenue or visit us online at
just hauling debris to the dump. 378-6431 5 PIECE Swiss Gear Luggage Set. Soft 378-6439
sided, wheels, sizes, 20”, 24”, 28”, shoul- Centre-Merritt@WorkBC.ca
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat for sale - tools/equipment
has fabric and sewing notions. 378-3734 der bag w/ strap & handles, and a toiletry
bag. All pieces store inside the large size. STIHL 046 magnum chainsaw w/ 30”
employment opportunity Exc cond, barely used. $100 378-2458 bar & chain $450 obo 315-2898
NICOLA VALLEY Health Care Aux- TOMATO PLANTS for sale. Please call PAIR of metal car ramps $25.00 250-
iliary Youth Summer Employment: 1 Frank 378-4493 378-5668
Thrift Shop Team Supervisor, 40 hours LUMBER: assorted used lumber: 3/4” ELECT. Hydraulic press 5000lbs
Tue-Sat Jun 10-Aug 24; 5 Thrift Shop 4x4 plywd, 10”x4” solid wd beers, 17’ $300obo 1651 Main St.
Team Members, 40 hours Tue-Sat Jul 02- lengths 2 pcs; 18x18 cement pads, pillar 12X16 FT storage shed with 6-ft cov-
Aug 24. Must be between the ages of 15 blocks, 2x10 & 2x8. Ken 315-6105 ered deck new melal roof $1500 378-6027
and 30. A competitive wage will be paid SEWING MACHINE does everything, UTILITY trailer $500. 315-8087
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
for all positions. Submit resume and cov- incl embroidery $25. Artif. plant. Por- LARGE dust/woodchip vacuum .
er letter at the Thrift Shop, 1803 Voght celain dolls. Ornaments. Stereo. Micro- 13x16x22 gazebo. Fencing, chicken wire,
St. by May 27/19.
RELIABLE HANDYMAN WTD Car-
wave, reasonable 378-8326 Craftsman table saw, lots more. 315-3891 Playing M/W/F: 8:00-11:00am, Central Park Sport Box
YAMAHA left handed acoustic guitar, UTIL TRAILER, 4’x8’ inside box,
pentry, plumbing, retires or semi-retired exc shape $300 obo 378-3496 heavy axles & suspense. 2 new 15” 8-ply (2975 Voght St) T/TH: 6:30-9:00pm, Merritt Civic Ctre
Eugen 1-800-3361-8111 CANADIAN TIRE Team Canada hock- tires $850obo 378-7855 (1950 Mamette Ave). Come for fun and exercise, drop-ins
childcare ey cards, 778-288-4095 V-NOSED Utility Trailer f$950. Regist’d
WILL MIND your children all day or CEILING fan w/ 3 its $50. 2 bathroom 4’x10’x3’ fully enclosed, lockable w/ barn welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available.
after school 378-0870 lt bars 5-lts ea $10 ea. Green carpet sage doors & boat rack, has a built-in “Mo- FMI call Brian 250-378-7452 or Gary 250-280-0105
LICENSED CHILDCARE Family 11.8’x19’, no stains $150. Vert. blinds, tor Mount inside, nw axle & bearings &
Place for children 0 – 12 years. We will beige. 4.5’x4’, 6’x6’, 2.5’x6’, var. prices. 80R15 tires & rims. 315-9491
help complete subsidy paperwork. Open 280-0569, ziona@telus.net LOG SPLITTER, hvy duty, on 15” tires,
BAR fridge $75. Walker w/ seat & brake registerable/insurable $1200 280-9745
SPACE FOR YOUR AD Mon-Sat-. Drop ins welcome. Hours are
6am – 9pm. Located at Railyard Mall. & basket $50. Shower chair $25. Toilet LARGR/OLDR wd stove, liner bricks,
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 2172 Coutlee Ave. FMI 378-4878
for sale - appliances
safety rail $25 378-0181
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat
some pipe, suitable for shop, reas. cond.,
some tlc req’d. $200 takes all 378-4564
has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric GIANT SZ tube Spectragel 360 for elec-
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM NEW bar fridge $100 280-0779 from Katja’s Quilt Shoppe 378-3734 trode patches + xtra patches Dan 378-2136
WASHER, 2 dryers, vry gd cond. 378-2047 UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for WHITFIELD pellet stove, nds some tlc,
LK NW GE over the range white micrwave 8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 make an offer and take it away. 378-5016
& rangehood combo. $95 378-5004 for 1 cup. Locally grown organic garlic, SEVERAL weedwackrs, reas. 525-0013
APT SZ freezer $60 280-0779 $10/lb. 378-4947 NEW MITRE SAW $150 378-5004
FW/D, med. sz freezer, microwave, for sale - furniture RIDE-ON MOWERS: Husquarvarna,
elect. stove. 525-0240 ANTIQUE dresser w/ whls $150 8326, approx 46” dck, $2300, John Deer F935
LARGE SMOKER capable of smoking 315-8685 diesel 24hp w/ flail frnt dck 62” $5900.
many salmon at one time, $150 525-0361 SINGLE pillow-top, brnd nw, gd bx John Deere ride-on tractor, diesel F1145