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ON SPECIAL THIS
On special this WEEK
week
On special this week Level 4 drought rating Adelphi says Mon-Thurs 7am - 3pm
SHOP
100%
100% SECRET
Canadian
Canadian aa/aaa
aa/aaa for Coldwater River goodbye to Olleks Fri 7am-7pm
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Of Beef
Beef rOasts
Saturday: 7am-2pm
MARINATED
This week, Adelphi owners Jai & Suki
BarOn rOasts
A Level 4 drought rating is being
implemented for the Coldwater River Ollek passed the torch to new owner Sunday: 9am-2pm
LONDON BROIL
Come check us out! watershed in response to extremely low Garry Serko. And so the Olleks move where friends meet to eat
Come check us out! stream conditions. It is the only water- into history along with past owners of
shed in the the landmark hotel: Andrew Hoggan, 2101 quilchena ave. (250)378-0331
province with Drought rating on the G.B. Armstrong, Major C.S. Goldman, Find us on facebook
this rating. Coldwater elevated Bill & Bella Kraus, to name a few.
All surface The Olleks bought the hotel in 1980,
just as Rockin’ River and over the years — with the good
water and
groundwater
Fest begins sense to book BCCMA Hall of Famer
users, includ- The decision to elevate Gary Cooper & Cooper Country for an
ing residents, the Coldwater watershed extended gig — they have developed it
i n d u s t r y, into the hub it is today.
to Drought Level 4 is In their renovations, they kept many
farmers and
municipali- due to conditions being of the hotel’s historic features, though
ties, are be- extremely dry and stream some have been covered up. “We’ve left
ing urged to flows approaching crit- it there in case anyone ever wants to go
voluntarily back. The original ceilings and every-
ical environmental flow thing are still in there.”
(250) 378-5575
2052B Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5575
reduce water
consumption thresholds for juvenile fish The Olleks will be remembered for
missvickispetalsandplants@gmail.com by 50%.
With con-
populations. their traditional New Year’s Day din-
ner and the community they’ve built, by
tinued warm, dry weather in the fore- generations of patrons.
cast, stream flows are expected to con-
tinue to drop, reducing supply for water
Community
users and adding stress for fish. Rockin’ River Fest
Low water levels can impede the pas- It’s here, along with the nearly 20,000 The Merritt Legion: 3 Aug, 10:30am
Bobby Garcia & sage of fish, increase their susceptibility festival attendees (anticipated 70,000
over the 4-day weekend). 1500 free tick-
to disease, or cause stranding or death
Six More Strings due to low oxygen and increased water ets were given out to locals for last eve-
Saturday Aug. 3rd, 9pm at Cactus Annies temperatures. ning’s kick off.
Military Police National Motorcycle
NO COVER Help prevent wild- Relay supports blind children
fires this long wknd
2350 Voght St., Merritt • 250 378-2254 Saturday morning 10:30am, come out
& support a group of motorcyclists trav-
With increasing temperatures and elling through town on their way across
drier conditions in many parts of the
nature province, British Columbians are urged
the province to raise money for blind chil-
dren. Merritt RCMP will escort the riders
to do everything they can to prevent from Quilchena into town. Then riders
Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001 wildfires on the BC Day long weekend will meet the community at the Legion. SPACE FOR YOUR AD
INC. and in the weeks ahead. Merritt Speedway TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
Specialists While wildfire activity so far this year The Merritt Stock Car Assoc. hosts its
ICBC Claims has been relatively normal, the month of Albert Kosolofski Memorial Weekend, Sat &
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
•Commercial •Residential August is typically the most active part Sun, time trials 4pm, racing 5pm, at the
of BC’s wildfire season. Human-caused speedway 2255 Mamit Lake Branch Rd.,
•Automotive •Industrial fires are completely preventable and at Shulus. FMI merrittspeedway.ca
2663 Granite Ave. (next to Fountain Tire) unnecessarily divert crucial firefighting
378-4531 resources from naturally occurring wild- Call for rodeo volunteers
fires. From April 1 until noon on July 31, We love volunteers!! A successful
2019, the BC Wildfire Service responded rodeo requires helping hands! We need MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
to 579 wildfires throughout the province, your valuable support in guest services, Playing M/W/F: 8:00-11:00am, Central Park Sport Box
58% of which were human-caused. parking, program & ticket sales, and (2975 Voght St) T/TH: 6:30-9:00pm, Merritt Civic Ctre
Check out: www.gov.bc.ca/wildfire- grounds maintenance. If you are inter- (1950 Mamette Ave). Come for fun and exercise, drop-ins
prevention; firesmartbc.ca and www. ested in being part of the Nicola Valley welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available.
gov.bc.ca/wildfirebans Pro Rodeo team, call Sharlene at 250-315- FMI call Gary (250) 280-0105 or Ayton (250) 378-5691
Congrats, Bobby!
7651 or email at werlively@gmail.com
Vacation Bible School
Congratulations to local musician The Baptist Church will host its VBS
Open 7 days a week! Bobby Garcia for making it into the Rock- for children 6-12 yrs old, Aug 12-14,
in’ River Festival. But it’s just Bobby’s 10am-2pm. Lunch provided, VBS is free
Tel (250)378-8283 • 1953 Nicola Ave next step towards fame & fortune… And but registration is required 378-2462, List your garage sale &/or get our listing mail-out
tpschinese.com we’ll be able to say we knew him ‘before’! merrittbaptist@gmail.com Email: market@uniserve.com
COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY EXHIBITION Zooscapers In the zoo, a giraffe, talking to a buffalo
Friday June 28 to August 3, 2019
says, “Yeah, I know. They can totally get out but they
Opening Reception
choose to hang around.” A seal says to a walrus,
Friday, June 28, 4-7pm “That’s right. I’ve seen the big hairy one crawling un-
Regular hours: der the bushes outside the gate.” A woodchuck says
Thurs - Sat, 12 - 6pm
to a prairie dog, “I saw it chew up all the grass. I think
Chair Walk
we might be related somehow. Maybe cousins.” Op-
posite the animals, eating their lunch, one landscaper Coming Soon:
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ND says to the other, “I wonder if they talk to each other?”
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Murray Church Show Hall, Shackan Reserve. FRI - MON Yard Sale. What
DRAW PRIZES 14 questions
Seniors quality Book collection, plus cd/blu-ray.
Visit all 16 business
venues to receive stamps
to enter the draw.
Where near the chairs on the Chair Walk
FMI 250-315-2264 Come see 15 unique
cha.irsby When Friday, August 2nd
2 1102 Houston St. ,SAT & SUN 8am-2pm. MF 1 7 local artists BID
Bid on a chair to adorn
your home.
How does it work?
3 1862 Douglas St. ,SAT 9am-2pm. Kids toys, PARTICIPATE Get an instruction sheet and questionnaire at
Pick up your entry All proceeds split
5 Fall Fair Building, Lindley Crk Rd. SAT 9am- to return your questionnaire to Nlaka'Pamux
• below. • •
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• SPONSORS
Win :
Spaner and Webb I Nlaka'pamux Creations I Home Hardware I Mary's Corner Cafe and Catering
Breathe Bikes I Miss Vicki's Petals and Plants Flower Shop I Purity Farm and Garden (Purity Feed Merritt)
2pm & SUN 10am-2pm. Huge sale! Merritt Toys and Games I Black's Pharmacy I Tracker Sportswear I Vision Quest Optical & Gifts
$50 for you
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City Furniture I The Local Butcher I Napa Auto Pro I Empty Keg Brew House
CUSTOM MUGS
FRIDAY EDITION — AUGUST 2, 2019 #3311 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.
FREE 07 KIA; involved in rollover; mo- $4/DOZ quartz & pint sealers 378-5165
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:. $250. Base plates towing brackets for hone 4, case and usb charger included.
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guar. Ken txt 315-6105, thomsonfamily-
• • • dk@hotmail.com Geo Tracker, including adapters $300. $75 378-5004
:, LOOKING FOR WORK: New to the 250 378-8758 TOMTOM GPS Model 1625M, in-
area. Handyman, looking for small jobs. 06 TOYOTA matrix XR 226K, exc rn cludes plug in charger and Life Time
. .. , Michael 604-616-1337 cond. 4-cyl standard, nw clutch/tires/front Map Updates for US, Canada & Mexi-
DOG PET SITTING - lrg or small dogs, whl bearings $3200obo 315-5822 co $100 Bill 936-8790
Community Arts Council
have fncd yrd, grt walks & can give lots of 1946 WHITE logging truck w/ jack knife CANON 226 blk, cyan, magenta & yllw,
TLC. Call to see if it’s a fit. 604-817-8670 trlr, have title, $4000 Don 378-6421 blue was opened but not used. Retail val-
Show Be Silent MUSIC FOR HIRE, Rock n’ Roll for
weddings, special events, birthdays, and
02 FORD Focus mags w/ old snow tires,
gd rims $80obo 315-7716
ue $80, sell $40/all. Text 250-280-4908
KENWOOD amp for cd/dvd & vhs
Auction what have you. Ritchie and the Fender- TIRES: Continental Extreme Contact
275/35ZR 20 102Y $250. Nitro Motivo
player w/ remotes & 2 spkrs. Epson
printer. Fax machine. Doreen 378-2537
men. Ritchie Adams, (250)455-2556 or
DRAW PRIZES Jim Billy 378-6694 Cell 315-8482 225/45 ZR 18 95Y $200. Solideal (skid- 2 BELL receivers, lk nw, mdl 6131, mdl Looking for work? We can help.
Visit all 16 business PAINT SPECIAL, any 3 rooms, up to steer) 10.0/75 – 15.3 IMP – 8 ply $100. 6400 $35ea obo 250-350-3312
12’x12’, 2 coats paint, $399. Lic’d & in- Kenda K585 Quad 25x10.00 R 12 $50. FELLOWES FS5 paper shredder, like • Resumes & Cover Letters • Skills Training
venues to receive stamps
sured. Tina 604-767-4866 All tires are brand new never been used. new-$25 250-434-8378
to enter the draw. Call/text 315-3367 • Current Job Postings • Work Clothing & Gear
Come see 15 unique PRESSURE washing 280-9745 NEW 40” RCA tv, used at Gillis house • Career Planning • Government Funding
RENOVATION CONTRACTOR SET P235X75R17 Hankook tires $400 for a few months $125. 250-572-3329
cha.irsby brand new 280-0493 • 1 on 1 Employment • Disability Supports
1 7 local artists BID avail. to work for you. Expert tile install-
06 P.T. CRUISER, beautiful car, green
CANNON PIXMA MX922 color printer,
Bid on a chair to adorn er, floors, bthrms, kitchns, laminate floor- C/W ink cartriges, glossy photo paper. nw Workshops • Self Employment
ing. Incl. any reno work Ken 315-6105 with spoiler, nds new tire, a steal at $1200 cond. $200 bgilbey@telus.net
your home. firm 315-7611 • Career Assessments Programs
JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping for sale - recreational
(lawn care, hedging, pruning, gardening), for sale - pets / livestock
PARTICIPATE general labour. Licensed, equipped. On UTIL. TRLR: Price reduced - $800
15 DUCKS $5. Others too 250-458-2314 firm. Fully enclosed trailer under lock & WorkBC offers FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES,
Pick up your entry All proceeds split Facebook. 280-7077
AWESOME CKC black lab for stud key. Boat rack, motor mount. 800R15 tires the use of our Self-Serve Resource Centre and
form which will between Nicola Valley DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting.
include a map and Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 378-5038 & rims. New axle & bearings. On display one-on-one assistance with an Employment Advisor.
Community Arts at #14-3260 Sunset St. 315-9491
business hours for Council & Nicola CERTIFIED tree faller w/ small wood 6 KITTENS, ready to go to good homes For more information, please call 250-378-5151, drop by
participating chipper, truck & trlr w/ all the gear. or 4 mos. old. 280-5889 RARE Winchester 3: mag, mdl 12, lk
businesses at any of
Valley Community
PETSAFE used wireless fence $200obo nw. 378-5038 our office at 2099 Quilchena Avenue or visit us online at
Theatre Society. just hauling debris to the dump. 378-6431
Centre-Merritt@WorkBC.ca
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2 MUSKOVY & 2 peking ducks. $10ea.
20 FT. hvy duty RV drain hose $20. 25
ft. aqua RV water hose $15. Master Chef
• has fabric and sewing notions. 378-3734
• SPONSORS Shelly, Warren 315-2188 portable propane bbq $25. 378-9009
employment opportunity 55 GAL & 10 gal aquariums, includes 76 RV 460 eng. Gd tires, spare tires,
Spaner and Webb I Nlaka'pamux Creations I Home Hardware I Mary's Corner Cafe and Catering
Breathe Bikes I Miss Vicki's Petals and Plants Flower Shop I Purity Farm and Garden (Purity Feed Merritt) LOOKING FOR rel. caretaker cpl. all filters, heaters, air pumps, gravel. No $3000 all great cond. Sandy 280-9714
Merritt Toys and Games I Black's Pharmacy I Tracker Sportswear I Vision Quest Optical & Gifts
Accomm. dbl wide mbl home w/ appl, Stand.. Also many beautiful fish, and live 08 TENT trailer, exec cond. $4500. Bike
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City Furniture I The Local Butcher I Napa Auto Pro I Empty Keg Brew House
2-bdrm, 2-bth + dn on commerc. site, plants. Both aquariums for only $240. rck (2) Hvy duty hitch 2” ball. $75. Kids
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appl. to greenmtn@shawcable.com females, to gd homes only, vet checked, $300. 280-9701
HELP WTD: class 3 driver p-t, f-t, wag- first shots 250-350-0013, 315-5795 T/C 300 Win mag pro hunter w/ muzzle
es based on experience 378-7122 Jason KOMONDOR/PYRENEE puppies. brk, 3.9 Burris scope, ammo, brass, dies
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CAREER IN HORSES, racetrack. Help Will be ready to go June 1. First shots and etc $1250 378-4904
SPACE FOR YOUR AD wtd: gallop boys. Call Luigi Sales 250-
319-5852
worming. $400 250-755-5849
3’H X 4’L X 3’W animal travel carrier
KARGO MASTER, over cab boat rack
for pickup truck. $600. 315-2898
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 childcare with metal screen door. $40 Ziona@
telus.net
2000LB winch w/ remote cntrls, nw in
WILL MIND your children all day or bx $150obo 378-4904
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM after school 378-0870 BEAUTIFUL black Persian x kit- 2 NEW bike helmets: sml/med, med/lrg
ten, free to forever home June 20-22, $5 each 378-5165
LICENSED CHILDCARE Family well-mannered, uses litterbox. 378-4341
Place for children 0 – 12 years. We will 86 32’ VANGUARD motorhome, $5800
help complete subsidy paperwork. Open PAUL BANZET stock saddle, vry gd 315-0097
Mon-Sat-. Drop ins welcome. Hours are cond, pd $3000, sell $1500 520-820-5777, 2-HP mariner motor grt cond 280-0493
6am – 9pm. Located at Railyard Mall. 778-661-0927 00 SKIDOO Summit 700, exc. cond.,
2172 Coutlee Ave. FMI 378-4878 HAPPY PUPPY DOG GROOMING. nw frnt end & pull cord (have receipts).
Dogs up to 10 lbs. Flexible hrs 378-6289 $2500obo Call/ text 315-5188
for sale - appliances MEN’S western saddle, may be 16 - 17” PARTING OUT motorhome 378-8326
LARGE Whirlpool dryer, $100, exc $800obo. 1 set old harness (nds tlc), 5 T/C 300 Win mag pro hunter w/ muzzle
cond 587-340-5322 collars (18”-21”) make an offer 378-4564 brk, 3x9 Burris scope, ammo, brass, dies,
LK NW, hrdly used Jack Lalanne stain- for sale - miscellaneous etc. $1250 378-4904
less steel power juicer Ultimate, lrg capac- RARELY USED Electro R1 DOT
ity separate pulp extracter. $75 378-5004 DRY FIR firewood, chopped $150/cord,
u pick up 378-5379 approved motorcycle helmet L/XL.
MICROWAVE, works great 378-8326 $100obo 378-4177
FRIDGE, 10 yrs old, wrks well excpt for FREE: 5 + boxes of 78MM new canning LIGHTWEIGHT, electric hedge for rent
lids. Was always buying by mistake. If BASKETBALL stand, exc cond 280-9433 trimmer. 378-6289
inside light $100obo, u pck up 378-4057
BBQ Doreen 378-2537
you have the jars I will bring them to for sale - tools/equipment SMALL wheelchair w/ motor 378-8326 SEPT. 1 1-bdrm bsmt suite $800 incl.
Merritt for you. Jessie 280-0524 heat ,hydro, internet and telus optic
PORTABLE gas bbq $20 280-0779 PUSH lawnmower, tapes, stereo reduced 8000-LB carrying capacity Catepillar OLDER WOMAN, disabled looking TV, suitable for sngl wrkng prsn or
PRESSURE cooker fits 7 1L jars, All to $20. 2 milk bottles, very old, glass, forklift, 3-stage, slide shift $13,000obo. 4 inexpensive tires 195R15 280-4279 stdnt., n/s, n/p, n/partiers 315-8253
American $75 280-9745 Paul 378-2337 61-YR old & stndrd poodle willing 1-BDRM ste, furn’d, util incl. 378-6899
reasonable. More 378-8326
LRG smoker suitable for smoking sever- WESTERN saddle & tack. FREE: 10’6” CHAIN LINK fence 4ft x 120ft, caps, to look at anythgn you have: suite, SMALL furnished 1-bdrm suite nr
al salmon, will consider trade for salmon camper 378-5826 nessage tension bands and top rail included $350 house, apt. Can renovate for lgl ste, NVIT, incl util $950, Aug 1 378-3488
or meat $150 525-0361 315-0057 babysit your home/cabin. Let’s talk.
INVACARE hospital bed & solace mat- 1-BDRM basement, shared kitch. bth,
BEER FRIDGE, good working order tress $800obo 378-5140 BRIGGS & STRATTON Pacer porta- Vry flexible w/ area, cust. home $750 + dam dep. incl util/cable/inter-
pick up @ 2640 Granite Ave ble water pump w/ 50’ hose & strainer building, 40 yrs in trade, 2 pensions net 315-1750, mess. 778-869-3141
FIREWOOD: jack pine, fir 315-7242 $700 378-5038 & still wrkng, financ. resources
for sale - automotive 2-BDRM bsmt 315-5592, 315-2366,
BAKER’S rack $75. 4’ adjustable scaf- TANDEM AXLE trailer, gd tires, wired avail. My boy is 8 vry well-behaved, nr Save On Foods, Central Schl
05 FORD Freestar van, nds new trani folding $75. Vintage western mirror. for lights, 2’ sides, gd for hauling wood, cln/quiet. Gary & Denon text 604-
seal, still running, brwn $1500 315-3528 40”L x 30”H. 140 yr old barnwood etc. 18’l x 12’w $800. 315-7771 354-3384, bullyd14@yahoo.com 1-BDRM ste, immed. 378-2352
frame $100. Framed cheetah print. 45”L ROTOTILLER 26 inch, 5 hp heavy CONVERSATIONAL Spanish les- ROOMMATE WTD: Wrkng male
ROLL-UP tonneau cover to fit truck box x 36”H $75. carjack@shaw.ca
(inside measurements 6’5” long x 5’2- duty, $150 378-6787 sons. phone or text 778-255-0675 in 3 bdrm mbl home, nice priv. yrd,
1/4” wide), fits 13 F150 super-cab. used CHANGING WINDOWS in our house, CRAFTSMAN sit-down 38”, 14.5HP SMALL boat trailer suitable for $600 util incl. text 280-9799
2 winters, then stored inside. Exc cond 1 patio door & 8 windows for sale, reas. lawnmower. 378-9782 evenings hauling a canoe. 525-0361 FURN’D room, kitch. priv., laundry/
Offers 315-5198, avail. July 26
$100. Text 250-378-7695
BARBIE clothes 378-8326 UTIL. TRLR 9x6 ft, loading tailgate CANOPY fits 06 F250 8’ box 378-2632 tv/wifi. n/p, n/s $600 936-8838
VAN, nice looking, drive it away. TF nice $900obo 378-4904 MED.-SZ deep freeze 378-2995 BDRM for rent $600 2918 Angus
WHIRLEY roof vnt, nw in bx $45obo
truck 378-8326
378-4904 ECHO gas trimmer, 21cc motor, curved 205/65R15 summer tires, gd cond. St., Nooaitch Res., Hwy 8 525-1077
99 NISSAN Frontier king cab, 4 sum- shaft, runs but nds carb kit. $20. Master- Joe 378-2676 30’ X 60’ building metal cladding.
mer tires on rims + 4 studded winter HUGE, HARDY old pioneer rose bush. craft compact reciprocating saw , tool for sale house/property 200 amp service. Nat. gas ht, incl.
tires on rims. All tires 75% remaining. Lemon-scented blooms in June. Split it free blade change, has optional blade kit, office & washroom. 604-364-3410
Vehicle good shape. $5450 378-4773 to plant a fenceline. You dig and take it lk nw (original box) $30. 250-319-2680 FOR SALE by ownr. 3-bdrm 2 full + 2 BACH SUITE, microwave, coffee
all. 378-2410
4 TIRES 245/65R17 m&s, new price SML power saw w/ xtra chain, oil & gas 1/2 bth house. 3100 sq ft Upper Bnch, maker, util incl. immed, 378-6899
$150 315-7771 RV TV 16” $60. Brake control for trailer cans, files, etc. in plywd bx. First $50 overlookng golf course. Lrg bck dck, BARN BLDG. 45’x90’. 4050sq
04 PONTIAC Grnd Am, red w/ blk inter., or rv $85. Harmon gps $40 updated 2018. takes 378-4904 fully lndscpd. Randi (250) 819-7727 ft. Dr openings 20’x14’h. 2nd dr
nw batt./brks/whl brgs, wndw, dr lcks, a/c, Mirror, framed 27”x41” $15 378-8140 MBL HOME #16 at 1098 Houston 14’x14’ h. 30’ clng. + man dr. Water
HIGH DEF receiver dish. Singer sewing wanted/wanted to buy
pwr brks, recnt eng. update, no dents, vry St., kijiji 1420321806 315-2249 & electricity. 604-364-3410
gd & dpndble cond. evrythng operates, machine 378-2047 STATIONARY exercise bike. Call/text OWN OUR OWN HOME in a 3-BDRM hse upstairs, 2 bths, lvn-
has v6 eng, easy on gas, does not use or WHEELCHAIR platform lift. Great 778-255-0675 mhp: 2-bdrm 1-bth on lrg lot #102; grm, diningrm, 525-0240, 315-2345
leak oil. Joe 378-2676 $4950 firm deal! $1000 280-8888 PATIO BLOCKS 18”x18”, 24”x24” or 3-bdrm 1-bth + 2 sheds #56. Call CLAPPERTON MANOR 2-bdrm
77 MERCURY Monarch for parts, gd CONTENTS of 3-bdrm home 315-4566 close sim. sizes. Preferably used but gd to view 315-1000, 1-800-361-8111, units $925 incl ht/hot water/laundry.
351 W & C4 Trans $400obo 378-5677 RASPBERRY plants 280-0779 cond. 378-4853 wwwbuyandsellmobilehomes.com call/text Randy 525-0144