Merritt Community Bulletin
Merritt Community Bulletin
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OPEN FOR However, with rain overnight & in and COVID-19.
the forecast again today, the possibility As businesses begin to reopen, it will
VIRTUAL SERVICES! for inflows remain high, making further be increasingly important for employers
increases from the dam and flooding still to understand how to keep themselves,
a possibility. their employees, and their customers
Concerned residents are incouraged safe. Chris Back, Director Consultation &
WorkBC offers FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, and to make necessary preparations to pro- Education Services at WorkSafeBC will
one-on-one assistance with an Employment Advisor tect their property. Pre-filled sandbags deliver a presentation regarding the re-
via phone, email or virtual-video are available at the Civic Centre parking sumption of business in BC including an
Contact us TODAY! lot for anyone who needs them. understanding of COVID-19; employer
Tel: 250-378-5151 • Email: [email protected] safety plan requirements, best practices
@workbcmerritt on Facebook & Twitter City of Merritt and resources available to assist. To par-
COVID-19 economic ticipate, contact CFNV 250-378-3923, or
[email protected]
recovery plan
Nicola Valley & District
SPACE FOR YOUR AD City Hall reopens to the public METIS SOCIETY
Nicola Valley & District
The City of Merritt is currently work- Merritt City Hall reopened yesterday,
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 with limited hours (2-5pm). However
METIS SOCIETY
ing with community members on the
[email protected] COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan. To residents are encouraged to continue to
send inquires via phone or email. Pay- Any Nicola Valley & District MetisCentre with
date, important business initiatives prior- Conayt Friendship
ities include: buy local campaign, down- ments can be made online with any one CONCERNS, ISSUES,
2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC
parking space requirement reductions, the new Residential Tax Calculator, on- 250-378-0071 Bring your family tree...
Contact President Betty-Ann Let’s seeMcDonnell
how we are all related!
We encourage you to follow business resource communications. line at www.merritt.ca 250-378-5015 or
the same procedures as what is recommended during The City is also working with the “Here & Now” how-to sketch video at 250-378-5015
250-378-0071 Bring your family tree...
Let’s see how we are all related!
cold and flu season: Province to support local businesses as Free program, available May 1- July or the Metis crisis line 1-833-638-4722
• Stay home if you get sick and limit contact with others they navigate reopening opportunities, 31, Sketch our local beautiful surround-
to keep from infecting them. access COVID-19 business resources and ings. Register & share your work online:
incorporate physical distancing practices. nicolavalleyartscouncil.com
• Wash hands regularly with soap and water. This is the
MMM ‘Spring’ photo contest: Sub-
gift certificate
single most effective way of reducing infection spread. If you would like to get involved in
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task missions now posted on Facebook
spread that way. Force, please contact the City of Merritt We’re going to host Spring Flowers
Economic Development Department. /Animals-themed photo contest. Post
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FRIDAY EDITION — MAY 22, 2020 #3423 Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: [email protected]
Specialists INC.
TRUCK util box, alum, 16”hx20”dx 59” ENT. CENTRE 54”w x 52”hx22” d, lots
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cond. $1000 firm 778-661-0921 HIBO 8 ½ FT. 2-man inflatable raft (in
Permanent Full-time Child and Youth Counsellor JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscap- bag) floor boards/transom with pump
ing(lawn care, hedging, pruning, garden- WANTED: 2 female rabbits, breeding $950. Electric motor/battery/solar pan-
35.8 hours per week ing), general labour. Licensed, equipped. age. 378-2136 el $285 378-5038
An established and respected non-profit charitable On Facebook. 250 280 7077 3 YOUNG chickens to good homes. 5 OLDER PSE Elite compound bow with
community-based organization seeks an experienced TC PAINTING inter. only, licensed & adult kitties to good homes 778-661- sights/quiver $95 378-5038
insured 315-1644 0344, cell 936-8368
counselor to assist in the provision of assessment and INFLATABLE dingy; 10’ Mercury w/
SPRING CLEANING, & reg. house- WTD: small breed dog for great loving motor mount & oars, model 310S-EA,
clinical intervention services for children and youth. cleaning 378-4022 home, large fenced yard. Harry 315-6109 as nw (warranty), white, seats 4. $800
Applicants must have a degree in Counseling Psy- DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. WTD: Female guppies 378-6289 [email protected]
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 LOOKING FOR cage for cockatiel 16’ NASH travel trailer, exc cond., ev-
chology, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or related CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd 778-207-0334 erythng wrks $10,700 378-6915
discipline. Experience providing one-on-one and group chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- EASY TRAINER dog collar, used 16 CAN-AM quad 4x4 570, $5500 280-0543
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 twice, pd $160, sell $85 378-6027
counselling to children and youth, as well as preventive ASPEN TRAIL 27’ trailer 2016 w/ q
DYNAMO DEB is back to do house- SIMCO roping saddle, gd cond, Front walk-around bd, hitches $28,000 378-4619
interventions will be an asset. A strong working under- cleaning, cooking & personal shopping. & back cinches $550 Ron Summerfelt SHIMANO C50 bike, 24” tires, gears
standing of gender based violence and the impacts of 280-9650 250-755-6817 work gd, pretty gd shape $30 315-7771
children and youth experiencing violence is essential. NICOLA VALLEY PAINTING, All AWESOME CKC black lab for stud REMINGTON 11-87 spec. purp. (goose
interior painting services 10% off this 378-5038 gun) 12 ga. 3” choke tubes, sling, synth.
This is a permanent full-time (35.8 hours a week) position winter, call Eric 250-315-5194 55-GAL. Tank for reptiles w/ light & stock, matt black $475obo. Remington
in a small but dynamic agency, governed by a Board of BUDGET BROS PAINTING + cover. 280-9433 1100 12 ga. trap 2-3/4”, 2 barrels, both
Directors. Under direct supervision, the successful appli- Renos. Fully insured & family-owned. for sale - miscellaneous muzzle braked, 1-30” full choke no
Senior discounts 25% off, 15 years expe- choke tubes, 1 25” w/ choke tubes, feaut.
cant will be able to offer confidential and client centered rience, 100% customer satisfaction! Free ACCUCHECK Performa diabetes kit, figured stock $650obo. T/C 300 winmag
counseling services and to work as a member of a team estimate call Dennis 378-6866 & Louis brand new/never used $50 378-2254, pro hunter w/ muzzle brk, 3x9 Burris
778-877-5505 rm 208 scope, ammo, brass, dies, etc. was $1250,
of allied professionals in the interest of the people of our SMALL ENGINE repair, tune-up, lawn- FRESH YOUNG rhubarb to give away. now $1000 firm. 378-4904 lve mess.
community. mower blade sharpening & balancing. 378-5928 after 1pm 99 YAMAHA WR400 dirt bike, grt
936-8083 4 RIMMEL LONDON ‘oh my gloss’ shape, runs lk new $2200obo 315-7525
List your garage sale &/or get our listing mail-out
Closing date for this position is May 31, 2020.
HANDYMAN w/ small trailer available oil tints, brand new $6. Kenzi sunglasses 79 WILDERNESS travel trailer Email: [email protected]
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only for rubbish removal. Doug 378-7600 vry gently used $5. 378-2254, room 208. $600obo 315-0197
those invited for interviews will be contacted. NW HOME BUILDER offering serv. BATHTUB lift w/chrgr, lk nw 378-1581
as prjct mgr + nw renovation projects. TOMATO & VEGGIE plants for sale
98 SKIDOO Bombardier 925cc triple, as
is/nds tune-up $450 378-2646 MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining Playing M/W/F CMS gym 8:30-11:00am; Tues. 6:30-
ED
Specialize in finish carpentry, flooring 75¢-$1.50 280-0779
L
BREAK CONTROL for trailer or rv
CANCEL
what you would bring to this position to: tiling & laminate. free est. Call/text Ken GARBAGE CAN full of rabbit manure $85 378-8140
8:00pm Civic Center; and Thurs. 6:30-8:00pm CMS
604-679-1827, thomsonfamilydk@hot- 378-2136 Dan, Steve
Nicola Family Therapy, Attention: Sheri Bishop for sale - tools/equipment
PO Box 968, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8
mail.com FREE: log rounds for firewood from
PIANO Lessons all ages welcome. pine tree on Bench 378-0993
gym. Come for fun and exercise, drop-ins welcome.
CORRUGATED steel culvert, never
Or Email Agency Director: FMI 250-315-7314 $22/half hour 3 WOOD-CLAD windows: 2 48x72, 1 used, 8”diameter x 19’6” long, $150. Demo paddles and instruction available.
[email protected] PIANO lessons, violin lessons, theory 60x70 dbl paned, $20 each. 378-4603
exams, $18/half hour. Cecilia 315-0022 WHY NOT SURPRISE your mum with
Nw 5”-6” dia. treated posts, 3 x 10’,
$12 each, 11 x 12’, $15 each. Brnd nw
FMI call Gary (250) 280-0105 or Ayton (250) 378-5691
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck a handmade gift made right here in Mer- Mastercraft Maximum serpentine saw
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, ritt. Bracelets, keychains, etc. Call or text kit, $75. 378-2345 Talking to Kids
Keep your sanity plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares Jon at 250 280 4004 or checkout insta- LAWNMOWER, gas $80. Pressure
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, gram page at grewolf _designs washer, elect $60. 315-5018
about COVID-19
and perhaps even courteous service ALUM WINDOWS & sliding patio
WOODY’S TREE services, pruning, re- door: 64x31.5 (one), 64x43 (one), 61x32
LITTLE JOE elect. Snow shovel,
brnd nw, started but nvr used $80obo • Don’t be afraid to talk about it. Convey the facts and
enjoy your time in relative isolation. moval, hedges, anything to do with trees (four) 44x48.25 (two) 378-2832
315-8087 “HAPPY CABANA” mesh playpen
378-2504
ROTOTILLER, motor needs con rod
set an emotionally reassuring tone.
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat with sun canopy. $70 378-6272 $25 378-1336 • Be age appropriate. Older kids can generally handle
• Maintain a routine: We all feel better, and function bet- has fabric and sewing notions. 378-3734 NR-NEW Mattress Topper from Jisk 4’ X 6’ util. trailer, 16” sides, small but more detail than younger kids. Focus on answering their
ter, when we follow a routine. End your workday at the employment opportunity Kamloops, twin size “Wellpur Gold”, mighty $180 315-2249
questions. Do your best to answer honestly and clearly,
same time as usual and try to go to bed at your usual 3” thick. Tried twice to discover I don’t
MERRITT LEGION looking for p-t like “MemoryFoam”. $85. 315-9491
POULAN Wild Thing power saw, 40cc,
18” bar, new in carry case w/ all access. and it’s okay if you can’t answer everything. Encourage
time as well. bartender/serrver 378-5631 $275 378-4904
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WINE etc MAKING equipt: 4 carboys,
$150. 3 towing mirrors for JACK HAMMER, worth $3000, selling them to ask questions and share their perspective.
• Exercise: Exercise is a treatment for depression and – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Conayt corker, garage opener 2hp $1000obo 450-231-1611 • Invite them to tell you anything they are hearing about
anxiety. It doesn’t take much exercise to help your Friendship Society – for a copy of job re- $150 still in Elect.
GM $30ea.
box. New ice auger $10.
quirements/duties please email to: recep- 378-3488 TRUCK BOX util trlr $250 936-8271 COVID-19 and express how they feel. Do limit expo-
brain stay mentally fit: 30 minutes of mild- to moder- [email protected] or call 250-378-5107 PRESSURE washer pump $25 315-1447
FREE campfire wood, bring boxes, all 2 NEVER-USED turban fans 12” w/ sure to social media and the news.
ate-intensity exercise five days a week is enough. childcare short lengths, 250-378-8802 base, pd $50ea. 9’4” white PVC pipe • Check yourself. Feeling anxious? Take some time to
AVAILABLE for childcare $20/hr 378- MOBILITY wheelchair scooter r-h con- new $20. 2 12’4” ASB cell core pipe
• Go outside: So long as you can keep your social dis- 2254, rm 208 trol, needs new batt. 280-9650, 378-5718 $60/both 378-3484 calm down before trying to have a conversation or
tance (at least 1m, although 2m is ideal), get outside to BABYSITTING COURSE certified 3-WHEEL Go-Go Elite scooter, needs JOHN DEER lawn tractor dump cart answer a child’s questions.
babysitting services avail. evenings & new battery 280-9650 $150. Porter Cable reciprocating saw
walkg or bike, an effective way to aid stress reduction. wkends. Genuine, attentive, caring, help- 5 BUNDLES grey ashphalt shin- $75. Used roofing metal 25 pieces, 16’ • Focus on actions you can take. Emphasize safety
• Schedule fun time in your day: Make sure you do ful, hardworking. Plenty of experience gles $100. Viles maple coff. tbl $150 long, snow guard & caps, $250 315-9984 precautions everyone can take to help keep themselves
with babies. Electra 280-3237 378-3488
something you enjoy every single day. It will help your for sale - appliances POLY PRO car cover, full size sedan
wanted/wanted to buy and others healthy: good hand hygiene, cough and
brain to really relax and reset. FRIDGE & stove. 525-0240 $25. Hamilton Beach slo cooker $20. TURNTABLE for playing my albums sneeze etiquette, social distancing and staying home if
Black photo stand $15. Halemary65@ 604-302-6232 txt/phone
KIMCHI fridge, mdl Dimchae Depa telus.net 378-6678 you aren’t feeling well.
• Learn how to be more mindful: Mindfulness is a life 189D, nw cond. w/ manual in Eng. &
10’ ALUMINUM boat 778-255-0675
Korean, nw $2200 sell $800obo Harry BLOW OUT on take home wine mak-
FRESH rhubarb 604-302-6232 txt/phone • Stick to routine. Structured days with regular meal-
skill and can be learned. ing kits. $20/ $30 each. Come take a SET 4 ALUM. or chrome wheels & tires
315-6109
look. 2865C Pooley Ave 250-378-6622 to fit 70 Firebird, 60 series or wider, 15”
times and bedtimes are an essential part of keeping
• If in doubt, check it out: Be very careful where you get LRG commerc. coffee urns $50ea SOCLEAN CPAP machine, with 3 new 5-bolt 280-0543 kids happy and healthy. Ensure children have time for
your health information regarding COVID-19. Go to 315-9984 filters $150. 378-2458
5-ELEMENT smooth top elect range, gd TONE TABLE organ, offers. Old Can-
WANTED BY PENSIONER: 2 or 3 exercise and fresh air as part of their routines.
reputable sources, such as the Public Health Agency of bales or piles of spoiled hay or straw bed-
cond $300 280-0857 non elect. typewriter, offers. 378-3484 ding, for garden, will pick up 315-7365 • Keep talking. Let them know the lines of communica-
Canada, your provincial medical officer or the World CHARCOAL Broil Master lame bbq w/ 15-PC SET of heavy duty Stainless Steel ARE YOU NEEDING to get rid of tion are going to be open and, as you learn more, you
full prop. tank $75 378-4022
Health Organization. pots & pans in great cond. $75 378-2458
NR NEW Maytag washer motor (single ACORN stairlift 378-6505
stuff? Looking for clothing and old elec-
will share the information with them
tronics. Will give a fair price for what
built model $40 315-1447 have you. Contact 280-6662
LILAC HEDGE 7x20 feet. You need
SMALL powerhead for Electrolux vacu- a bobcat to dig it, & must take all. 1st JIGSAW Puzzles 300 to 750 pces. Trade
FOR SALE by ownr. 3-bdrm 2 full + 1-BDRM bsmt ste, shared kitch./
um cleaner378-2136 come, 1st gets. 250-378-2410 or buy. 378-5691 2 1/2 bth hse. 3100 sq ft Uppr Bnch, bth,, util/cbl incl 778-869-3141
for sale - automotive MOBILITY scooter $250, gd cond., SMALL PICNIC table 378-5546 overlookng glf course. Lrg bck dck, ROOM for rent July 1, kitchen priv-
lndscpd. Randi (250) 819-7727
4 CORNER jacks (electric or hand ilegeslaundry/wifi, n/s, n/p, n/alco-
02 GMC Sierra 1500 extended cab 327 smaller size, grt for women & inside
Vortex, and matching canopy, runs well house, turns easily, Shop-rider brand. TO BE MOVED: small 10x40
crank) for storing truck camper. Call 250 hol, n/drugs $600 315-5767
2500obo 280-0524 cell Don 378-0934 525 0361 1986 mbl home, 2 bdrms, gas htr, 2-BDRM 1 bath trailer, gd size
w/d, f/s. 1986 CSA approved $2000 yard, fenced, June 1, Rural/Private
ONE 205/60RX15” summer General 3000 WATT Moiomaster inverter (in SML rnd coffee table, nice col. 378-5546
315-7611
Tire. Joe 378-2676 box) $170. Briggs Stratton Pacer fire ONE OLD/broken dually mud flap off a area 20 minutes to Merritt, N/S, N/P
pump with 50 ft hose with strainer (0 MANUF’D home 14’x66’ 2-bdrm,
1- to 5-ton truck. Cheap or free please. $925/mo. Call/text 604-534-1401
99 CHRYSLER Cirrus, lots of good hrs) $360. Winchester Model 12 3” mag 1-bth w/ nw lam’d flrs, ready to
parts, runs when it feels like it. Everythng (ex shape). Parker Hale 243. offrs on all. 378-9669 RM for rent, refs a must 315-3290
works when running $500obo 280-0524 378-5038 move in, fin. avail w/ dwnpayment
TOYOTA steps for crew cab 315-5115 LOOKNG for roommate, female, in
OAC #32 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000
4 SUMMER tires P235x55x18. Archie country, bring your horse. 378-7435
90 FORD Truck, 5-Spd, gd transmission, 6 NEW filters for Roomba 6e (Costco) www.buyandsellmobilehomes. com
nw windshield window, fully loaded, $15 378-2458 378-6369 2-BDRM Clapperton Manor apt
springs, transfer case, $200obo as is 378- MBL w/ add. 4-bdrms & dn, 1 bth
TRUCK PARTS for 96 F150 4x4 1/2- $950 incl ht/hot wtr, lndry in bsmt,
8764 or cell 280-1400. 4 WALKING plows $75 ea obo ton 315-6641, 250-852-8302 2 sndcks OAC 1-800-361-8111, no dogs,t cats ok w/ refs. Randy
315-1000 www.buyandsellmobile
4 HONDA 5-studded 15” wheels w/ hub- 378-1880 RIM TO FIT 10 Ford Ranger, bonus if
homes.com
525-0144
caps $50 Joe 378-2676 MOVING SALE: Twin Star elegant has a tire on it, needed for full size spare 2-BDRM house 1 block from down-
08 WINFIELD 16’x80’ mbl home
98 FORD f150 4x4 ext cab. 4.6l motor, electric classic flame fireplace. gives a 315-7365
set up in MHP. Vry spacious, lk nw
town. 3-bdrm duplex nr Bob’s Mini
auto, all works great except motor won’t wonderful
pearance.!!
ambience with real flame ap-
Too large for my apt. 13.5”
FREE Used fence boards, unpainted or
inside. 3 bdrms,d 2 full bths, pntry,
Mart. 525-0240
rev up, nice interior, Good Year Duramax deep, 42”wide, unstained 6’ tall x 5 to 6 inches wide by 1-BDRM Bsmt Suite, incl. heat, hy-
tires, no rust $2200obo 378-8823 37”high. Can deliver in walk-in closet, SS appl., (only 7
1 inch thick. We are on the highway just dro/optic TV/cable/insuite laundry.
Merritt area. $400obo. 250-674-3282 before the land fill. 378-3748 mos old) from City Furniture, w/ $800 suit. for 1 prsn wrkng, student
08 CHRYSLER Sebring convertible, GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat extended 5-yr warr. $149,900, neg
full load, 135k, 936-9997 WINTER TIRES 235/75R/15 for Maz- or senior. No parties, no smoking of
has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric 604-814-1060. any kind ciagrettes, marijuana, or
90 FORD Truck, 5-spd, gd transmis- from Katja’s Quilt Shoppe 378-3734 da 4X4 light truck. A Plus for me if on
DOUBLE CITY LOT in rural-type
Rims. I am in Merritt area. 250-674-3282 vaping in home. 315-8253
sion, nw wndshld window, fully loaded, UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for neighbrhd, nr school, parks & Cold-
springs, transfer case, $200obo as is, MBL HOME, rent to own 378-2275 3-BDRM house upstairs, nr Cntrl
8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 water River walk. Ready to build on. School, immed. $1500 525-0240
378-8764 or cell280-1400 UPPER kitchen cupboards, reas .as pos-
Prop. Guys #10822 280-1017
for 1 cup. Locally grown organic garlic,
SOLD NISSAN Versa car, must sell $10/lb. 378-4947 sible 378-0064 1-BDRM ste, furnished, util incl
4 summer tires 205-60/15 on rims w/ ROOF TRUSSES: 24’ with 4:12 pitch, for rent 378-6899
Nissan hub caps $60. Oil-air and cabin for sale - furniture need 12 or 13 378-7505 2-BDRM bsmt suite, July 1 $1500 RM to rnt, shared, everything incl.
filters for Nissan 1.8 motor $20 Larry MATCHING single beds w/ very nice HUB CAPS for 81 Chev Scottsdale C-10
incl util & priv. laundry 2724 Eagle some meals 280-2211 must like cats
378-9669 wd head & foot-boards on casters and truck 778-288-4095 Cresc. 315-0220, 315-3613 2-BDRM bsmt 315-5592, 315-2366,
07 DODGE Caliber, silver, exc cond. steel frames. Foam mattresses & new for sale house/property 2-BDRM 1-bath house in Lower nr Save On Foods, Central Schl
5-spd $2200 280-6849 box-springs. Free sheets if needed. Clean Nicola. Fully fenced yard, 2 car ga- FURNISHED room, kitch./laundry
SET 4 16” rims 7-bolt for Ford $100 non-smoking seniors. Come have a look MOBILE home, Kijiji 1420321806 rage, n/s, n/p $1600 + util. June 1 privileges, linen/cooking utensils
280-0543 anytime, $325. for both.315-9491 315-2249 Call/ text 604-534-1401 incl, hydro/wifi/tv 315-5767
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