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he explained that the drought level
for the Coldwater River at the beginning Rockin Rivers largest crowd came
of this month was at level 2, but was ex- out on Sunday for willie nelson, who
pected to rise to level 3 within a few days. played for more than an hour. organizers
with the past 2 months being ex- are reporting that more than 30,000 tick-
tremely dry 12% of normal precipita- ets were sold over the weekend.
Fresh, homemade tion and record-setting temperatures, willie had a simple stage setup, and Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is
food river water temperatures in the nicola disregarded the hoop-la. And lived up to looking to hire a Housing First Coordinator who
Daily specials plus Valley are very high. all expectations with his enduring talent. will work directly with clients to improve their
all your favourites the Coldwater is expected to continue
Community
self-sufficiency and maintain housing.
to drop, and officials fear similar or worse Accepting applications until Aug 11 2017.
w here fri en d s m eet to e at flow conditions than last year. Open Mic Night Drop by the Advocacy Center at 2025 Granite
210 1 q ui lc h en a ave. (2 5 0) 378 -0 3 31
City Council agreed to further restrict Join local musicians every thursday Ave for a full job description or email your re-
Find us on facebook sprinklering by eliminating wednesdays for an evening of musical entertainment, sume to: andreeh@uniserve.com
& thursdays from the watering schedule. at kekuli Cafe, 2051 Voght St. this new
they will stop watering the cemetery weekly event kicks off tomorrow, Aug.
and all parks, to contribute their part. 10. FMI 315-8585 or openmicnightsmer-
ATV ban on Crown land ritt@gmail.com
Free Concert at Spirit Square
As of last Friday, the operation of any
Check out the free concert put on by Merritt Real Estate Services
off-road vehicle for recreational purposes
on Crown land will be prohibited through- the doug James Band at Spirit Square on
out the Cariboo, kamloops and Southeast Saturday, August 12, 7pm. FOR RENT
FMI 315-1050 1 bdrm townhouse ......................$700 plus hydro
Fire Centres. And, all on-highway vehicles 2 bdrm new apartment..............$1100 plus hydro
must remain on defined road surfaces. Country Rodeo Parade 2 bdrm duplex.........................$875 plus utilities.
But BC wildfire Service compliance of- organizers are looking for commu-
We service, replace, and repair heating and 2 bdrm Sandpiper ....................$800 plus utilities
ficers report that non-compliance was an nity support to continue with the 3rd an-
3 bdrm Sun Valley Court .......$1200 plus utilities
air conditioning systems, as well as refriger- issue over the long weekend, particularly nual Country Rodeo Parade, to be held
in the Merritt Fire Zone. It's a fairly new Saturday of the Labour day long week- Please feel free to stay in touch with our office
ation units, heat pumps, hot water tanks, as this may change on a daily basis.
ban, so we are hoping the message gets end. For more info & to pick up a float
barbecues, and furnaces across that it's not allowed right now," entry application, contact Virginia 280- (250) 378-1996 direct line to the
said BC wildfire info officer Rachael witt. 0538 or alana.aspinall@hubinterna- Property management department
FREE quotes for this prohibition does not apply to pri- tional.com Also, hUB Insurance will be Call for all your residential or
vate lands or national parks. It also does supporting the best dressed business commercial property management needs!
Merritt customers! not apply to emergency responders or to competition this year, so business own- 1988 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC
agriculture or commercial/industrial ers downtown who would like to enter
users who operate vehicles for farming, your workplace into the competition
Quality Work Competitive Rates emergency response or business purposes. please contact Virginia as well. Merritts
August is traditionally the most active Nicola Valley Farmers Market Bicycle &
Call us today to part of the wildfire season. Given the Parking Lot next to the Baillie house, Nordic Ski
book your estimate Shop
number of fires currently burning in the 2250 Voght St. the Farmers Market runs
250-879-2777 province, the elevated fire danger ratings until october 7th, every Sat. 9am-2pm.
and the extremely dry conditions, the BC FMI www.facebook.com/nicolavalley-
wildfire Service is strongly urging British farmersmarket or 250-571-3470.
Columbians and visitors to stay out of the Merritt Pickleball Club Repairs Sales
backcountry in these regions. www.breathebikes.ca
now playing outdoors at the Sport
the BC wildfire Service continually Box, Central Park, 2975 Voght Street:
Breathebikes | Facebook Rentals Shuttles Guides
bikegeektrav@gmail.com
monitors conditions and this prohibition Mon., wed. & Fri 8:30-11am; tues & (250) 936-9702
1975 Coutlee Ave.,
may be expanded or rescinded as needed. thurs 6:30-9pm. A designated court with (Entrance in the back alley)
Anyone found in contravention of this instructor(s) and demo paddles will be
prohibition may be issued a $767 viola- available for new players. Anyone over
tion ticket. If the contravention causes or age 10 welcome (10-15 year olds must be
contributes to a wildfire, the person re- accompanied by an adult). Its an easy
sponsible may be ordered to pay all fire- sport to play, great fun and exercise. FMI
fighting and associated costs. Brian 378-7452 or Gary 280-0105.
Sign In A Bar: 'Those Of You Who Are Drinking To Forget, Please Pay In Advance.'
Sign In Driving School: 'If Your Wife Wants To Learn To Drive, Don't Stand In Her Way...'
What did the fisherman say to the magician? Pick a cod, any cod
Why does the Norwegian Navy put barcodes on the side of their vessels? So they can
Scandinavian
Wife Wanted A man inserted an 'ad' in the classifieds: "Wife wanted." Next day he re-
ceived a hundred letters. They all said the same thing... "You can have mine!"
Historic
FREE quote today! for sale - miscellaneous mens 21-spd bike, gd shape $30. 378-1873
farrier. Accepting new clients in kid kiCk freestanding kick/pnchng bag,
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PiCtures large & small, lamps, rea-
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shield, blockr & gloves $180 378-2410
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Merrit and area. Quality Shoeing and sonable. 1966 Medicine hat newspaper
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vanguard fibreglass 16 boat for
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barefoot trimming Gentle, reliable, af-
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clippings recipes $50. free: nice oak
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fordable Refs available. Call/text Danika: desk, come get it; pool used 1x, brnd new fishing/skiing w/ 65hp Merc outboard &
250-267-9212 but needs repair 2138 Priest Ave 378-8326 EZ loader trlr, cover for boat 378-2578
Certified tree faller w/ small wood Conair massaging foot spa w/ heat, 96 10' bigfoot truck camper, fully
chipper,truck & trlr w/ all the gear. or bubbles, loofah, rollers, used 1x $30. K9 loaded w/ 3-pce bathroom w/ shower, a/c
just hauling debris to the dump. 378-6431 nosework puzzletoy (wood, hidey holes) blows cold, 2-dr lrg fridge/furnace, grt
JPv enterPrises: Landscaping $20. 378-2410 cond. road ready $7000. Don 315-5742
(lawn care, hedging, pruning, gardening), Pr Womens grey cowboys boots sz 74 12 sCamPer travel trlr, solar SUMMeR hoURS
general labour. Licensed, equipped. On 10 used 1x, pd $150 sell $20 525-1333 panel, elect. brks, $1250obo 378-6421 10am-6pm, 7 days a week
Facebook. 250 280 7077 5-level All-Things-Organic worm biCyCle carrying rack fits car or pck-
Woodys Tree Services, pruning, top- composter, add worms & use it in your up $75 Joe 378-2676
ping, removal, hedges 315-8087 home. $75 378-2410 mens Trek Navigator 100 7-spd w/ Corner of Voght & Mammette
dryWall, textured ceiling, painting. PorCelain claw foot tub, incl. solid lock, gd cond. $250. Adult tricycle, bas- Merritt, BC
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 brass accessories $1800 280-0875,604- ket, handbrakes, lk nw $200 378-8252
751-2205 full set (13 pces) of ladies rt-handed
(250) 378-0349 www.bailliehouse.com
granny's House Quilting & Retreat
has fabric and sewing notions. 378-3734 2 reserve seats 4-day passes to Mer- golf clubs, older set but rarely used. Also
ritts Rocking River Music Fest, sect L1, nw golf bag & accessories. 2-whl push
childcare row C, seat 25 & 26, cost $569, sell cart.$250. 378-6217
$400/pr 378-2607 float tube, neoprene chest waders
liCensed ChildCare Family
Place for children 0 12 years. We will free: wood stove gd for cabin, take (XL), fins & shoes $50.936-8484aft5 pm
help complete subsidy paperwork. Open away. Old cabinets from kitchen for use small teardrop-style trailers $50/
Mon-Sat-. Drop ins welcome. Hours are in cabin, free. Heavy canvas 2-man tent, night, 2300 block Quilchena Ave. Paul
6:00 9:00pm. Located at Railyard Mall. free. All in Low. Nic. 587-840-5322 378-2337
2172 Coutlee Ave. FMI 378-4878 dakota csa-approv. steel-toed boots, Womens righthanded golf clubs, Lady
leather, lk nw, only worn 1x/too small, pd Palmer drvr, 3, 5 woods graph. shfts,
for sale - appliances $140, sell $80. Rose 315-5742, 1925 irons 4,5,6,7,8,9,pw,sw, p, golf bag $100.
Quilchena Ave. Nancy Lopez hybrid rescue club $50.
aPt sz wht stacking w/d, a-1 cond saga scooter w/ sidecar, 150cc, 39km,
$150. 315-2249 315-1008 oldr inexpensively-priced 4x4 3-bdrm in 4-plx in Low. Nic, grnd flr,
n$2200, or just the scooter 378-6696 28.2 Jayco Eagle trlr, 2006, 4 seasons, truck to put a wntr plow on for per- immed, n/p, n/s $1000+ util. 378-3748
house-size wht fridge & self cleaning eggs from back yard raised hen $ 4.50
range $600/pr 280-0875,604-751-2205 12 slide, q bd, slps 4, loaded $16,000 sonal use. Doesn't have to be pretty, 1-bdrm unfurnd, shared bthrm/
per dozen 378-9432 315-7087 just nds to run gd. 378-5513 livngrm/kitch./lndry, intrnt & util.
beaumark wht, 10.6 cu ft chest small freezer, lrg tv on wheels, foot-
freezer, Has few cosmetic scratches, but free: Kids bikes, from Breathe Bikes, tobaCCo, reas. price 378-8326 incl., 1 small dog OK, n/s $500 w/
stool, old sew. mach., lrg walker, misc reCords, sports cards, knives $250 dam. dep. Richard280-7477
clean! works grt! Must pick up, cannot more 315-2436 mostly donated, and most in need of re-
deliver. $125 378-9841 pair, 12" - 20". Donations are appreciated Tom 778-288-4095 1-bdrm suite, furnd 378-6899
handmade jewellery boxes, bird to cover costs for repair & nw parts, ei-
vaCuum cleaner $25 378-8188 houses & feeders, bat houses. Charlie bottles & cans to get rid of? I single oCCuPant bsmt ste
maytag washer/dryer6 yrs old good ther by those who nd the bike, or anyone will come pick up. Mike 315-0023 quiet student or professional only. 1-
378-2839 wishing to contribute. FMI Travis 936-
cond. $250 378-5790 free 6'x14 wooden shed, gd cond. to snWblWer, gas model 378-8156 bdrm bsmt ste, cbl TV/hi-spd internet,
9702, 1975 Coutlee Ave 2 girls ages 7 & 10 yrs wishing to sep. entr., $500 incl util., n/s, n/p, refs
Weber charcoal grill, used 1 season be removed from 2226 Garcia St,back
like new $60 378-3709 lane. 378-5004 play Polly Pockets while visiting reqd. 778-928-4844, 250-925-4414
for sale - tools/equipment
ChamPion Juicer $70 378-5745 2 Prs mens slacks, brnd nw, Retreat, their grandparents this summer. Do neWly renod 2-bdrm units $800/
sz 38 waist, 30 leg pd $50ea, sell $20ea. 4-gal. air compressor w/ hose, brad you have any in good condition you mth, 1-bdrm units starting at $650/
lrg laundromat coin-op gas dryer, wrks nailer & stapler $150 315-0030 mth. Ht /cbl incl. Rob 936-8243
well Joe 378-2676 525-1333 wish to sell? 378 3721
12 numbered & signed Frank Mc- garage dr seal, fits 10x8 $20 280-8563 rabbit cage w/ legs under, irvine ave., upper flr only, 3
for sale - automotive Carthy Western & Native artist framed free: Worx 19 batt.-op lwnmwr, nw cond, large/sturdy 378-8326, 525-0318 bdrms, kitchen, livingrm, family rm,
prints w/ gallery frame & non glare glass. nds batt., pd $480 250-378-2325 aft 5pm 1.5 bths, incl. w/d, all furnished,Sept
89 ford F150 2wd $400 315-0030 20 Cut gas lwnmwr w/ rear bag 378-4101 for sale house/property 1, $1500/mo. + util. nr NVIT, Extra
Will sell separate or make an offer on a
97 dodge ram, nw 318 magnum package deal Don 315-5742or drop in @ 2-ton hydraulic trolley jack $15. 778- 4-bdrm 3-bth house w/ 2-bdrm Foods, Walmart & fast food restau-
prof. installed less than 2000kms on it, 1925 Quilchena (store) 358-9930 rants.Vry lrg yrd, dwnstairs also has
35 BFG tires skyjacker lift kit, flowmas- legal ste grnd lvl in Merritt $379,000
glass top bevelled edge tile base cof- bag of 6 loop ties for fencing, 378-6556 778-358-9930 tenants. 378-7378
ter exhaust, xtra set of 35 tires on rims, fee table $45. 5gl + 25gl fish tanks $15. 1-bdrm furndbsmt $750incl util.,
everythng gd cond. $6500, view at 459 generator 3000w, quiet, used 3x, re- rent to oWn: w/ dwnpayment,
Mtl cd stand w/free cds $15. Fabric of- mote start, pd $1600, sell $950 378-6696 oac, own your own manufd home, 2- shared kitch./bathrm on main flr,
Dodding Av. LN, 378-6567 fice chair $25. mirror for drssr $15. cbl/intrnt inclDebbie 778-869-3141
safari van GMC 88 bench seat $15. Twin race car bed + tool chst night stnd neW black aluminum soffit 21' x 16" bdrm 1-bth, lrg lot in mbl home prk,
$20 280-8563 fully set up, for quald family. Call to 1-bdrm w/ bathrm, shared
778-358-9930 $200. 2 twin mattr. $25ea. 378-9860 kitchen/living room, downtown, cute
02 vW Golf GLS. 2.0lt 4-cyl standard free: mtl childrens swing set 315-0030 ryobi router and table, custom con- view 315-1000, 1-800-361-8111 dogs already live here, no more pets,
$2000. 378-7989 1 oWnronly, 3-whl dlxscooter, no li- tainer box, hardly used $90 315-1824, wwwbuyandsellmobilehomes.com n/s $500 1975 Coutlee Ave 936-9702
250-706-7774 We Want to move to the coun-
94 dodge Spirit 4-dr sedan, 178k, exc cense reqd, music installed, alarm syst., aug 1, nicely renovated, cntrl a/c,
cond, nw frnt brks/fuel fltr, rcnt tune-up, good range without having to recharge batt. 44"x60"h chain link gate $75. 378-5004 try. Will trade houses, some cash down, 4-bdrm, 3-bth dplx, w/ lrg rec rm,
a/c just charged $850obo Joe 315-7042 10 table saw $50 378-8188 view anytime. 378-8326, 525-0318
$2500obo armrest flexible. 250-870-1244 lndryrm, plenty of stor., fncd yrd,
07 Chev Cobalt 2-dr coupe (rally yel- free: medicinal plant, comfrey 315-1330 brnd nW wood burning stove, new 2-yr old 3-bdrm 2-bth home on
quiet neighbrhd. F/S/Dishwasher,
low) 5-spd manual $4500obo, 1 owner, xP series Motorino elect. scooter, 4 $139 at Can. Tire, sell $100. Nw 20lb large lot, all appls. incl., nr schl/Save On.
lndscpd/move-in ready Jul 15, spotless, n/s, n/parties, n/p, for working fam-
only 84,520km,gd running condition, all nw 12v batt., bought Mar17, have re- prop. tank full of fuel $60. Paul 378-2337 ily as longterm tenants w/refs. 378-
maint. up to date, c/w wntr tires on rims, cute as button $289,900 378-3488
ceipts $9000obo 378-0897 vintage 12hp Ford ride on mower, 7005 to view (currently occupied)
2 sets of keys/fobs 315-5118, pls no txts hobby suPPlies: Jewellery making late 1960's to 1970's. Model 120, hydro- mbl home #24 at popular LN
furnd bdrm, shared main flr
95 grand Cherokee Laredo Jeep, gd supplies, etc., $250/all 378-5745 static, motor not working, for restoration mbl home prk. 2-bdrm 1-bth, 1155 kitchen & bthrm, cbl/intrnt, utilities
for parts, runs $700. Paul 936-8196 or parts. $150 Ken 378-6065 sq.ft 68'x12', nw roof/vinyl sidng/
Quality beads - Lamp-work, hand wndws/ flring/pnt.10'x20' dck in bck incl., lndry facilities. $500 + $250
06 ford Taurus SE, exc cond., well- blown, millefiori, faceted, bone agate and lrg cabinet shop sandblaster $850, gd off lvngrm.7'5"x19'4" stor., electri- dam. dep. Debbie 778-869-3141
maintained 378-6767 stone. Vanessa 378-6065 compl. unit Joe 378-2676 cal upgrade done, shed in back, fncd loWer Nicola 2-bdrm suite, $625
12 Chev Malibu exc cond, 76k 936-8297 shoPrider Trailblazer 4 whl mobil- yrd, hwy access, flat site. incl. + utilities 378-8223
ity scooter, nr nw $2500obo 378-1887 wanted/wanted to buy
01 ram 4x4 360 klm extended cab, f/s/w/d, pad rnt $373. 1 small pet al- room for rent, $400 incl. wifi/tv
long box, motor in exc cond., some rust, kids Rawling Soccer shoes sz 3 $10. dodge 1/2-ton truck doors, passenger lowed, rented for $950 + util., ten- text 280-6916 or call aft 7pm
4 new tires $6500 378-8252 Kids gumboots sz 13 $10. Boys outfit: & driver's side. 1960-1965, rust free & ants want to stay, pics on craigslist 2-bdrm bsmt ste, nr Central Schl.
02 dodge 1/2-tn truck, 2-dr, levelling blk vest, trousers and red dress shirt, sz clean. Ken 378-6065 ad id 6111950368 $39,500 378-5004 3-bdrm house, immed. 525-0240
kit, 33 whls, Pioneer stereo, subwoofer, 5, lk nw $15. 2 boys vests sz 3X and sz looking for garage or storage with double lot, ready to build on,
5, 2 for $5. 315-8158 dbl Wide 2-bdrm, 1 den, 2-bth,
air, very gd cond. $5400obo 378-6915 power for 20' boat. Don 315 5742 in quiet neighbourhood 280-1017 manuf. home fore reitred or semi-
antiQue Singer sewing machine, c. 2 or 4 used 245/75R16 tires 378-6217
06 Pt Cruiser $3000obo 315-7611 1949, hardly used, exc cond., w/ original retd cpl only w/ sml caretaking on
JeeP convertible top, gd cond/hrdly used, 3 Cords firewood, fir/pine. Log split- for rent priv. prop. 1-800-361-8111
needles etc. & original handbook. An-
fits 97-04 $600obo. Set 4 ctre caps, brnd nw, tique phonograph c. 1901, exc cond. w/ ter 5000lb 315-5174, 378-5909 vry Cln 2-bdrd ste, w/d/util./wifi www.buyandsellmobilehomes.com
off 78-79 T-Bird $100obo 315-0074 320 78s, all archived. 378-7116 any tyPe of perennial plants, or incl. $700, n/s, n/p, suitable for ma- 2-bdrm hse. 4-bdrm, upstairs w/ 1-
03 kia Sorento SuV. 3.5ltr eng. auto roof toP carrier $25 378-5790 shrubs 378-2778 ture prsn or wrkng prsn. (Max. 2 bdrm bsmt ste. 378-6332, 778-240-3721
trans. 4x4, awd, gold inter../tan leather granny's House Quilting & Retreat looking for healer, for my health, people)Sept. 1st 378-9432 loW. niC. upstairsste in 4-plxfor
inter. $5800obo 378-8823 has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric for walking 378-8326 1-bdrm 1/2 dplx, semi furnished in sngl wrkng prsn, 1 bdrm + den,
four 205/75R17 radial tires 378-6585 from Katja's Quilt Shoppe, incl. some dont take grass clippings to dump, bag Colletteville $550 + util., immed. f/s/no lndry, n/s, n/p, n/drgs, n/par-
4 rad. tires 235-75x17, gd cond. 378- 6585 fabric for Canada's 150th.378-3734 them & bring them to me 378-2778 Don 315-5742 ties, $700 + $350 sec. dep. 378-3748