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rOasts Ceremony begins, 10.55
march outside to ceno-
1937 Quilchena
Avenue, Merritt
Danskin, Sansha, Jackson
Ultima, CCM, Bauer, Warrior,
Come check us out!
Come check us out! taph, 11am. 2 minutes si- 250 378 5888 True, Sherwood, Howies,
lence, 11.05 begin Laying Requip’d Canada and more...
of wreaths, 11.30 am. (ap-
prox.) March back to Roy-
al Canadian Legion. Open
Mughal Garden house: adults downstairs, ANNUAL GENERAL
Restaurant November 7, 1885 children participating in parade lunch
served upstairs in hall. For wreath or- MEETING
Nov 7, 1885 is a very significant day in ders: small $30 medium $50 large $75
Breakfast 8 am to 11 am the history of BC, and Canada. please call the Legion 250-378-5631 or
The LAST SPIKE was driven into the Mo 250-378 -6566. Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club
Community
Wednesday to Monday railbed at Craigellachie, in Eagle Pass of
the Monashee mountains; thus fulfilling November 20, 2019 • 7:00pm
Prime Rib Dinner Every Friday Public hearing re:
the dream of making Canada a country at Phelan House,
All Day Indian Combo Meal $9.99 from coast to coast. The name Craigella- rezoning 1330 Pine St.
chie honours the location of George Ste- A public hearing will 2336 Jackson Ave, Merritt, BC
2350 Voght St., Merritt • 250 378-2254 phen’s (CPR’s Pres.) clan’s meeting place be held on Tues. Nov.
in Scotland. The photo of the event is in all 12, 7pm in the Council
Administrative Assistant/ Canadian history books and school texts. Chambers to deal with the re-vamped ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
My great grandfather, James Oborne, rezoning of a rural hobby farm property
Bookkeeper Job Posting Nicola Nordic Ski Club
was present, as the assistant to Corneus in Collettville along the Coldwater River,
Van Horne, CPR GM. He later became from Agricultural (AR1) to Low Density Thurs Nov 21 , 7pm
Nicola Valley Transportation Society is seeking a part-time
the Western VP of the CPR in Vancouver, Residential (R2) in order to allow for the Courthouse Arts Gallery
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper to join our team. The
responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: where he died. — Darch Oborne development of an 18-lot single-family 1840 Nicola Ave.
George Saddleman
REQUIRED DUTIES: dwelling strata development.
•Provide clerical and bookkeeping support to the Manager of Thrift Shop sale & reno closure Come and take part in
NVTS It is with The NV Health Auxiliary Thrift Shop
•Complete all payables and receivables for NVTS great sorrow will be having a BAG SALE Tues., Nov. the planning of another
•Complete bi-weekly payroll and remit monthly source deduc- and loss that 12 - Fri, Nov 15. Then they will be closed fantastic ski season
tions the Union for renovations starting November 16,
•Attend monthly Board meetings, prepare & distribute meeting of BC Indi- for approx. 2 weeks. They will be accept-
packages and take & distribute meeting minutes in a timely
an Chiefs ing donations while they are closed on
manner
•Maintaining Facebook page and website received the Mon, Wed & Fri 1-4pm.
•General office duties such as filing, emailing, preparing letters, news that our Elvis, fundraiser for First Responders
checking mail dear friend Jeff Bodner, aka Elvis, returns to Mer-
REQUIRED SKILLS: and Elders ritt at the Legion on Friday, Nov 15th,
•Bookkeeping skills and proficient with Sage 50 Accounting
Software
Representa-
tive, George George Austin Saddleman
show at 7:30pm. All proceeds go to the
BC Wounded Warriors/First Responders
Merritt
Saddleman, May 2, 1948 - Nov. 4 , 2019 Foundation, a non-profit organization
•Very knowledgeable with all aspects of MS Outlook, Word and
Excel
Upper Nico- that focuses on the mental well-being
Home Based Business
•Excellent time management skills, including the ability to
prioritize work, with attention to detail and problem solving,
multi-tasking etc.
la Indian Band, passed away. We would of any and all soldiers, police officers,
like to convey our deepest condolenc- paramedics, fire fighters, nurses, border Market & Craft Fair
•Strong communication skills both written and verbal es to his family members, friends, and guards, prison guards, sheriffs and other
•Knowledgeable in the use of Social Media loved ones. first responders who have experienced Saturday, Nov 16, 2019
•Some knowledge of graphic design would be an asset Over the course of his life, George tragedy and trauma as a result of their
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: touched the hearts of those around him chosen occupation. Tickets may be pur- 10am - 4pm
•Grade 12 Graduation and Minimum 1-year experience as an with his omnipresent warmth and good chased at the Legion and at Black’s Phar-
Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper. Additional Educa-
tion/ Certification and /or experience working for a Board of
cheer. Coming from a third-generation ro- macy or by calling Elaine @ 250-300-0291 Come & visit our many vendors
deo family in the Okanagan, George was to use credit card — advance tickets $25,
Directors in a Not for Profit organization is preferred.
heavily involved in leatherwork and ro- $30 at the door. and have a relaxing day!
This is a part-time, 5-10 hours/week position. Compensation for deo promotion across North America. In Felting workshop !
this position will be based on qualifications. A Criminal record
check is a mandatory condition of employment. Additional duties
1970, he came to Vancouver to work at the The NV Community aRts Council Men
accounting department of UBCIC where will host a Scarf felting workshop with Contact Ellen Miller
may be assigned once initial training has been completed.
he promptly established himself as a re- Nicola Valley artist and weaver Cindy
ave a 250-315-1012 for more info
Please forward your interest via a detailed cover letter including sourceful and hardworking member of Trent. Sunday, Nov 24, 10am-2pm, $60. we h r with
o
resume and three references via email to Fran Delaney, Finan- the organization. In 1972 he was elected Cindy’s work is also available in the Gal- vend
cial Coordinator fran@cfdcnv.com or in person at Community
as a council member for the Upper Nicola lery Gift shop! Free Admission — Donations
!
Futures Nicola Valley 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Indian Band; for over three decades, he Country Christmas parade i ng lures to Nicola Valley & District Food
Closing date is Friday, November 15, 2019 at 4:00 pm served his community and tribal council, fish Bank graciously accepted.
Applications to enter a float in this
working tirelessly to improve the quality year’s light-up parade are available from
of life and cultural integrity of First Na- Carrie Ware & Co., 1964 Quilchena Ave.
tions in British Columbia. or reception@carrieware.ca Deadline to
“UBCIC is indebted to George for the enter is Monday November 25.
work and passion he invested into ad-
vancing our mandate and vision since the early days of our establishment. In par-
ticular, we would like to recognize and honour George’s invaluable role as UBCIC’s
Elders Representative. Deeply compassionate and concerned for the welfare of oth-
ers, George worked tirelessly on UBCIC’s Working Group on Preventing Elder Abuse
to raise awareness of Elder Abuse and create culturally appropriate resources and
solutions,” said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, UBCIC President. — UBCIC
Personnel Request The personnel office received an email requesting a listing of the department
staff broken down by age and sex. The personnel office sent this reply: “Attached is a list of our
staff. We currently have no one broken down by age or sex. However, we have a few alcoholics.”
Quite the Difference It’s a 5 minute walk from my house to the pub. It’s a 35 minute walk
from the pub to my house. The difference is staggering.
Rolling Her Eyes Two monsters went to a Halloween party. Suddenly one said to the other,
“A lady just rolled her eyes at me. What should I do?” The other monster replied, “Be a
gentleman and roll them
SALES - NOVEMBER 8 & 9 back to her.”
1 Baillie House, THURS, FRI, SAT. 10:30am-3:30pm. Flea Market
2 4100 Walters St., SAT, 9am-3pm. Moving Sale: Furniture, household, tools,
glassware, Christmas tree and more. Some free stuff. No early birds please. No MMM Mon
3 Catholic Parish Hall, Coldwater Ave & Blair St. SAT 10am - 1:30pm Catholic Women’s
League are having their annual Craft Fair, Bake sale & Luncheon, $7. Door prizes, some-
thing for everyone! Admission by donation to the Soup Kitchen and/or Food Bank. Tables
are still available, call Joan 250-378-3910
MERRITT MORNING MARKET
CUSTOM MUGS
FRIDAY EDITION — NOVEMBER 8, 2019 #3350 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.
CANOPY $125 378-3496 ALOE VERA plants priced depending
Fractured
care # & criminal record chck, able to Jon 280-4004
wrk mornings, evenings, nights, wknds. FREE: tulip bulbs 378-1336 mattress, 3-brnr range & ovn, pntry, mi- • Current Job Postings • Work Clothing & Gear
Apply in prsn to 2670 Garcia St. crowv, full bthrm, 100w solar panel on • Career Planning • Government Funding
RES MED sleep apnea machine Air- the roof w/ regulator inside. LED light
2 F/T ECE & 1 p/t ECE assistant & 1 p/t Sense $10 auto set, reg. $2500, sell throughout, p/tongue, p/awning & cust. • 1 on 1 Employment • Disability Supports
$1000, used 1 time 378-6819
Reflections
resp. adult positions. Group daycare ctr. mnted dry bx, too much more to list. Call Workshops • Self Employment
Nd current certificate, 1st aid, food safe, CAR buffer, new in case $20. Electrical 315-9491 & come have a look. $14,500.
class 5, send resume to myfrsed@telus. switches & covers, nw large bag $15. • Career Assessments Programs
net or call 378-4878 for more info. RV 50 AMP. Electrical cable , heavy
250-960-92927-11am only duty copper near new $75 378-9009
NAPA AUTO PARTS looking for p-t per- VITAL AIR oxygen concentrator, fairly ONE-PERSON Clipper canoe, plus 3
The art of son, to do bookkeeping & w/ clean drivers
abstract. Apply at 2114 Nicola Ave.
nw, pd $7000, will sell cheap 315-9361
9 THICK glass vases a variety of shapes
wooden paddles $500obo 378-8199
WorkBC offers FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES,
the use of our Self-Serve Resource Centre and
Fred Tomlin childcare & sizes (40cm tall-28cm tall), used once for sale - tools/equipment one-on-one assistance with an Employment Advisor.
BABYSITTING COURSE certified for a wedding $45/all 378-5513 TRUCK cargo util box, alum. 16’h, 20’ d
59”l $100 378-8140 For more information, please call 250-378-5151, drop by
babysitting services avail. evenings & FIREWOOD $225 split, $180 unspilt.
Shelley 936-8185, 778-661-0344 PORT. fire pump w/ strainer & 50’ our office at 2099 Quilchena Avenue or visit us online at
wkends. Genuine, attentive, caring, help-
ful, hardworking. Plenty of experience ANTIQUE metal carry cooler w/ handle strainer hose $400 378-5038 Centre-Merritt@WorkBC.ca
with babies. Electra 280-3237 with LethBridge Gingerale logo on it. YARD MAINTENANCE ride-on lawn-
RECEPTION Friday, October 11, 4-7pm WILL MIND your children all day or Super cool & usable $85obo 378-5513 mower $650. Delta vacuum for shop
after school 378-0870 ORGANIC apples, sev. varieties, grwn $250. 315-3891
Regular Hours: Thurs to Sat, 12-6pm locally ready now 10lbs/$10 378-9545 UTIL. trlr, 9x6ft, loadng tailgate, nw pnt,
for sale - appliances
FREE FOR PICK UP - older sliding nw spare tire, gd for skidoo, was $950
PORTABLE Infrared Heater with remote patio doors with brown rim. Comes with now $850 378-4904
Nicola Valley
Community Arts Council & instructions $75. 280-0779 screen. Text 604-817-8670 if interested. OSGOOD wood burning stove or fire-
1840 Nicola Ave., Merritt, BC | (250)378-6515 | www.nicolavalleyartscouncil.com | nicolavalleyartsgallery@gmail.com
SML RCA microwave $50obo 378-5511 VENDING machine $200obo 315-8247 place insert, incl eco-fan, manual $500
MAGIC BULLET new in box, compl. WINE bottles $5/dz. 378-5691 firm 378-8289, 378-7789
$40 250-960-92927-11am only MOVING, everything must go lots of FOR SALE or part. trade for WHY:
STEAM distill water syst. $200 378-4773 furniture, misc. Jules 525-0189 Hyster 6000 small forklift, prop. Pow- RECORDS, hunting knives, sports FURN’D room, ktchn/laundry priv.,
BBQ master charcoal flame, like new, w/ PASSIONFRUIT vines and fuzzy kiwi ered cushion tire $3500obo. Clarke cards. Tom 778-288-4095 linen/wifi/util. incl $600 936-8838
full tank propane $100 378-4022 vines. Need indoor home by sunny win- 6000lb small forklift, propane-powered, BARBELL weights, prefer metal if 3-BDRM 2-bth 1/2 dplx upstairs, n/p,
SMALL bar fridge $25 exc cond. dow for winter. 378-2410 pneumatic tires $6700obo. 378-6044 possible. Call/text 778-255-0675 n/s, wrkng people only, refs req’d, nr DV
378-1860 TULIP BULBS, plant in fall for spring 18” ELECT. snw thrower 13.5amp, 6” PORT. concentrator, used. 315-3891 Schl. Nov 15 $1500 + util 378-8188
LARGE Whirlpool dryer, $100, exc flowers 378-1336 $5/dozen whls & 180° chute, 12” intake ht throws up LAWNBOY lwnmwr for prts 378-1336 2-BDRM apt Canford Ave, n/s. N/p
cond 587-340-5322 LK NW, larg batt. elect. Wheelchair to 33’, reg. price $200, sell $100 378-6819 GD USED vehicle, sml or large, auto n/parties. Helen 250-571-9591, 250-
$1500 378-3488 HUSQVARNA lawnmower, grt cond. trans. $4000 range 378-5909, 315-5174 374-3711
for sale - automotive $100obo 378-5513
FREE 19 x 37 marble sink and top for RIDING lawnmower, runs gd, un- 2-BDRM bsmt suite avail. Dec 1
4 BRIDGESTONE blizzak winter tires, bathroom cabinet 378-5668 HUSQ. 24” snowblower, electric start, der $600 378-1961 $900/mo. incl. util./lndry. Intrnt/cbl
near new, 215/70R15 $400obo 315-9436 self propelled, new skids for gravel, $850 not incl. n/p, n/s, refs req’d. Sandy
YAKIMA car topper storage box $100. 378 2468 TIRES 245x75x16 for truck m&S 936-8684
99 FORD F250 super cab, 357k, 2 sets Sat. dome antenna & auto seekers $100. 378-6369 Archie
tires, air bags on back end of trck, 5th- Compl. wine maker set-up $200 bottle, DUAL AXLE trlr, gd tires, 2’ sides, wired, 2-BDRM bsmt n/p, n/s 378-6038
whl slider and hitch. Hwy miles, no rust, etc. RV tow bar $40. Regulation Ping- ready to go, gd for hauling wood etc. 18’l x for sale house/property 1-BDRM bsmt ste, shared kitch./
nvr been in accident $3000obo 315-8762 pong table, lk nw $50. Antique steamer 8’w inside meas. $550 firm. 315-7771 bth,, util/cbl incl 778-869-3141
MOBILE home, check Kijiji
LT 245/75R16 studded tires on Ford trunk $75. Large computer collection, 96 CATERPILLAR fork lift 8000lb 1420321806 315-2249 RM for rent, refs a must 315-3290
5-bolt rims $200obo 315-4781, 315-9857 neg. 509-679-2173 cap., 3-tier lift $13,000obo 378-2337 ROOM for rent immed., kitchen
DOUBLE CITY LOT in rural-type
4 245/45R17 Yokohama winter tires. WINE PRESS $75 378-3496 4 JACK stands $20 378-4773 neighbrhd, nr school, parks & Cold- privilegeslaundry/wifi, n/s, n/p, n/
Lots of tread. $350. 315-0003 FANCY crystal bowls & dishes, antique WOOD-BURNING stove. Small cast water River walk. Ready to build on. alcohol, n/drugs $600 315-5951
03 CHEV Malibu 240k, winter & sum- butter dish. Cleaning cupboards, selling iron, 12 “ W x 24” L x 15” H. 7 legs, gdProp. Guys # 10822 280-1017 3-BDRM house upstairs, nr Cntrl
mer tires on rims. $1750obo 378-4177 very reasonable 378-8326 condition. $400obo 378-9694 School, immed. $1500 525-0240
FOR SALE by ownr. 3-bdrm 2 full +
93 FORD Ranger XLT 4x4 $1000obo ADULT wheelchair with padded seat CHAINSAWS: Craftsman 38cc-18in 2 1/2 bth hse. 3100 sq ft Uppr Bnch, FURN’D RM, priv. bth, ht/lt/cbl
280-0543 $50. Bocci balls $20. Running stroll- bar and storage case $75. Echo EVL500- overlookng glf course. Lrg bck dck, incl., shared ktchn, n/s, n/parties,
06 TOYOTA 4Runner 4x4 v6, auto, p/s, er $30. 378-3934 20in bar and storage case. $175. Both inlndscpd. Randi (250) 819-7727 must be wrkng 378-9607 refs req’d
p/b , nw strut/rear brakes, winter tires 2nd HEALTHCARE Everglade Plus, very great shape. 378-5590 RM to rnt, shared, everything incl.
BC IS #1 IN INVESTMENTS
seas. 400k, runs exc $7500obo 378-8823 gd cond $20. Elect. rree-standing fire- WIND generator, Air 403. 400W 24V. WORLDWIDE Invest in 2-bdrm some meals 280-2211 must like cats
07 KIA LX 150k, seats 5, winter tires, place, bar-style, used couple times, brand $150. 604-671-1760 1-bth manuf’d home w/ fin. avail SANDPIPER 2 bdrms $950 + hydro,
new struts/timing belts, auto, smoke free nw cond. $275obo. Yardworx elect. wanted/wanted to buy & dwnpmt oac. Lrg dbl-wide dep, refs. req’d, 378-8104
$6500 315-3891 snowthrower used 2x $150 378-2460 3-bdrm 2-bth w/ fin. avail. Call to 1-BDRM bsmt suite $800 incl. ht/
YOKOHAMA summer tire 235/55R17 GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat TAILGATE to fit 99 F150, 97-203 will view 315-1000, 1-800-361-8111, hydro/intrnt/ Telus optic TV, sngl
$75 378-6217 has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric fit 378-4904 wwwbuyandsellmobilehomes.com wrkng prsn/stdnt., n/s, n/p, 315-8253
2017 WHT Dodge canopy short box. No from Katja’s Quilt Shoppe 378-3734 CANOPY for 13 Toyota Tacoma 57”w x 2-BDRM bsmt 315-5592, 315-2366,
side windows for security purpose. $850. 60” l. 280-0543 for rent
UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for nr Save On Foods, Central Schl
378-4778 8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 UP TO 45 FT. of eavestrough. Call/txt. 1-BDRM bach. ste, nr dwntwn $700 ROOMMATE WTD: Wrkng male
98 HONDA Accord, exc run. cond., for 1 cup. Locally grown organic garlic, 778-255-0675 + all util. 378-2337 in 3 bdrm mbl home, nice priv. yrd,
snow tires, offers 378-7995, 378-5806 $10/lb. 378-4947 BURLAP/gunny sacks 378-0993 1-BDRM ste, furn’d, util incl 378-6899 $600 util incl. text 280-9799