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Laurene Klyne and Barbara Hartley take part in egg writing at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Monday, hosted by the Ukrainian Women’s Association. Using beeswax, patterns and messages are written on the Ukrainian Easter eggs, which are then brought to the cemetery for Easter in lieu of flowers. Event organizers Sophia Kniaz (left) dyes eggs while Val Vera writes on her egg.
It takes a region to help a village. Kevin Acton, Lumby mayor, used Wednesday’s Regional District of North Okanagan board meeting to thank all local communities for supporting the village and its Kraft Hockeyville bid. “There’s been a very impressive showing of support,” he said. “Everyone gave 100 per cent.” According to Acton, the Hockeyville bid reminded his residents that the North Okanagan is a great place to live. “We’re part of something other than a small town.” Voting ended Monday night and the community will now have to wait until Saturday, April 2 to find out if it’s won the Kraft Hockeyville title. “I feel optimistic. I think we did awesome,” said Angie Clowry, who has been leading the troops. Lumby and Saint-Isidore, Que. have automatically won $100,000 each for arena upgrades by being in the final two, and the final voting determines who wins the Hockeyville title and an NHL pre-season game. The winner of Kraft Hockeyville will be announced Saturday and there will be a live broadcast from Lumby during Hockey Night In Canada. Acton is urging all North Okanagan residents to make their way to Lumby for the announcement. A community celebration is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the arena parking lot as Lumby hosts CBC broadcasters. The announcement is expected around 3:45 p.m. “Everyone put a lot into this effort and I hope people will come and celebrate with us,” he said.
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Excitement over Lumby possibly gaining Kraft Hockeyville status has prompted everything from a Lumby Stars gnome to a song by Kelowna rising star Ben Klick.
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