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Just for Fun Random Epiphanies • Considering how big the universe is, there are probably space battles going on somewhere right now.

• Pizza is always a pie chart about how much pizza is left.

• Whoever the first person was to try honey had to be really hungry.

• A spoon is a small bowl on a stick used to eat from a larger bowl.

• If giraffes didn't exist, they would be way less plausible than unicorns.

• What has your dog or cat named you?

• Sleep should be rolled over. Like “Oh, you got 20 hours of sleep today? Cool man, you don’t need sleep for the next three days.”.

• At some point I worry that self driving cars will go a route just to ensure you see certain stores or billboards, the real world equivalent of a pop up ad.

• There should be a millenial edition of Monopoly where you just walk round the board paying rent, never able to buy anything.

• Waterboarding at Guantanamo Bay sounds super rad if you don’t know what either of those things are.

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LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS

Interior Health COVID-19 update KELOWNA – Further testing of individuals who gathered at various Kelowna locations between June 25 and July 6 has allowed Interior Health (IH) to identify additional locations in Kelowna where individuals may have been exposed to COVID-19.

Individuals who visited the following locations on the dates noted are asked to self-monitor themselves closely for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested if they have those symptoms: • Cactus Club, #1-1370 Water St., from July 3-6.

• Pace Spin Studio, #5-1717 Harvey Ave, Kelowna from July 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9.

As a reminder, on July 11, Interior Health (IH) directed individuals who attended gatherings at the following locations on the dates noted to self-isolate and monitor themselves closely for symptoms: • Discovery Bay Resort (1088 Sunset Dr., Kelowna) from July 1 to 5.

• Boyce Gyro Beach Lodge (3519 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna) on July 1.

Public health contact tracing is under way, and where possible, IH is reaching out directly to individuals who have been exposed.

ARTBEAT

Anyone who participated in events in the Kelowna downtown and waterfront area between June 25 and July 6 should monitor closely for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested if they develop symptoms.

Individuals seeking a test should call their primary care provider (family physician or nurse practitioner) or the closest Interior Health community testing and assessment centre.

Arts & Culture from the Edge

We’re Back!!! The Monashee Arts Council office/Village Gallery has reopened – we are open Monday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Our first gallery show is by the amazing QuArtz Art group and features several amazing pieces of fabric art that have been created to incorporate tea bags into the works.

It is a truly stunning exhibition! Make sure you stop by to see the artwork in person… the show runs until

Lab services at the Lumby Health Centre is

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By appointment ONLY! Online booking opens on Monday, July 6th Please visit: www.valleymedicallaboratories.com/valley-medical-locations.htm or call 250-547-9741 to book your appointment.

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(COVID-19 safety precautions in place) The Arts Matter! Many people turned to the arts for some company and solace over the past few months, either by watching/listening online or by creating & sharing themselves. Here’s a big round of applause to the many artists from all walks of life who remained committed to sharing in whatever ways they could and to all those who have been supporting them!

Stay healthy. Be safe.

Monashee Arts Council & the Village Gallery 1975 Vernon St. Lumby, BC 778-473-3029 www.monasheeartscouncil.com monasheeartscouncil@gmail.com

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SAM’S GARDEN

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If you have any questions you would like me to address in future articles, please send them to the Lumby Valley Times at editor@lumbyvalleytimes.ca Information provided comes from various sources on the internet, gardening magazines, gardening books and articles and my own personal knowledge.

What Sound Does A Wasp Make When It Hits Your Windshield?... Bee Flat!!!!

Yellow Jackets I know we have discussed these nasty pests before but as our weather becomes hotter this month I expect will be seeing more wasps soon. I have a few in the greenhouse , but as they eat whitefly, aphids and other pests and are not so aggressive to humans yet I have not been overly concerned.

Yellow Jackets are a predatory social wasp and one of the most menacing insects known to mankind. Unlike other wasps or hornets they are the most aggressive, they can bite and sting and can do this multiple times as their stinger does not break off their body after they use it. On top of that they will attack unprovoked and may leave a chemical behind that will mark you out as a threat, summoning other Yellow Jackets to attack.

Only female Yellow Jackets have stingers which are located on their abdomens and they are very defensive of their nests.

Yellow Jackets die off in the late fall leaving only the Queen to over winter in a sheltered spot where in spring she will awaken, create a small nest and lay a starter group of workers. They will hatch and create a larger nest so the Queen can do her job of creating more workers and the workers will take care of the offspring by gathering the necessities of life. In spring and early summer this consists of gathering protein in the form of mosquito, caterpillar, and other garden pests.

In late summer and fall this turns to a more sugar based diet and this is where the problems start. This is when picnics, barbecues and other social festivities become a magnet for their attention any meats or sweets become a open invitation to them. To give yourself a fighting chance at a enjoyable out of door event there are a few things you can do prevent unfortunate and painful stings or bites.

• Ensure that all fruit and berries are picked up and all rotting fruit is removed. This is best done in the early morning or late evening when they are less

active.

• Be sure to bury this fruit and all other fresh compost deeply in your compost pile.

• Keep your food covered as best as possible and remove all traces of it when finished eating.

• Do not drink from tins. Many a person has been stung on the lips and tongue and I can’t imagine anything more painful.

• Wasp traps with meat and sweet attractants placed around your home will help. Paper nests will not deter ground nesting Yellow Jackets.

• Swatting and Flailing only agitate them more, (which is my downfall).

• Watch where you sit and do not go barefoot.

If you do get stung or bit you can do a few things to soothe the bite. Ice cubes will numb the area as well as Polysporin with Lidocaine. A paste with baking soda, meat tenderizer with an ingredient called Papain, a plantain poultice, slices of onion, a damp tea bag, tooth paste and believe it or not preparation H. Be sure to watch for signs of shortness of breath, swelling around the mouth area, wheezing or if there are more than 10 bites. Yellow Jackets can be deadly to those who are allergic to them.

Due to global warming. nests in Alabama the size of small cars have been found containing hundreds of thousand of Yellow Jackets, they are appearing due to their ability to survive over the winter. Now there is a new wasp from Korea and it is huge and able to decimate a bee hive in very little time. I bet that one hurts when it stings!

Happy Gardening!

Samantha Nason BS Ranch & Greenhouses 250 547 6567 • samanthanason@hotmail.com

4 Landscaping Tips For A Beautiful Yard

Planting flowers and shrubs can enhance your property’s curb appeal and provide you with a backyard oasis. Here are four tips to help you beautify your garden and lawn.

1. Consider flowering times. Choose plants that bloom at different times between late spring and early fall. This way you’ll have flowers to enjoy all summer long.

2. Pay attention to soil type. When selecting plants, opt for species that grow well in the type of soil on your property. This will help your garden flourish and make it easier to maintain.

3. Think about the sun. While some plants thrive in direct sunlight, others prefer shade.

Select vegetation based on the amount of light your yard gets.

4. Factor in yard work. All lawns and gardens require some upkeep, but certain trees, bushes and flowers need more care than others. Make sure to choose plants based on the amount of time you have to weed, prune, water and rake.

Finally, if you want to add planters or build a deck, find out what maintenance is required. Ask about weather-resistant options at your local hardware store.

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SENIORS’ CORNER

A weekly feature for Lumby, Cherryville, and area seniors. For more information about any of the following please contact Colleen or Jenny at (250) 547-8866 Whitevalley Community Resource Centre Office (250) 547-8866, Saddle Mountain Drop In (778) 930-0509. Funding support provided by the Province of British Columbia (Community Gaming), Interior Health and United Way North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap.

How Older Adults Can Protect Their Mental Wellness During COVID-19 No one is immune to the psychological toll of COVID-19-related restrictions. For older adults, however, the heightened fear of contracting the virus, a sudden decrease in connectivity, or the loss of outside support can make their situation more difficult.

To help self-isolating seniors who are at home during the pandemic, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) asked Dr. KeriLeigh Cassidy, professor of psychiatry at Dalhousie University and founder of the Fountain of Health optimal aging initiative, to share some practical advice on how to deal with the challenges of COVID-19.

Focus on what you can control Turn your attention to the things you have control over, such as self-care. To help stay on track, try structuring your day by writing a checklist with things like physical activity, nutritious meals, and meaningful hobbies.

Checking off each item as you complete it will help you feel productive and boost your mood. Focusing on areas within your control can also reduce stress and improve long-term resilience. To learn more about

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Get creative about connecting Social connection looks different these days, but it’s as important as ever for bolstering mental wellness.

While phone calls are a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, they aren’t the only way to connect from a distance. Consider exchanging letters, going for a (safely spaced) walk together, or doing a drive-by visit to catch up with loved ones. You can also explore video-chat options or virtual book clubs to stay in touch.

Be open to technology Unfamiliar technology can be intimidating, but it’s never too late to learn something new.

In addition to communication, technology can be used for entertainment, learning, and accessing helpful resources. Examples include: • The Wellness App, (https://wellnessapp.ca/ app/login) an evidence-based tool for setting and tracking health goals • The MHCC Resource Hub, (https://www. mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/covid19) mental health information and resources related to COVID-19 • Wellness Together Canada, (https://ca.portal.gs) the federal government’s mental health resource portal • Skillshare, (https://www.skillshare.com/classes/free) free video tutorials on a variety of subjects • Headspace, (https://www.headspace.com/ covid-19) a mindfulness app offering free content during the pandemic Limit your exposure to the news While it’s natural to want to stay informed during a crisis, too much news can increase stress and make it more difficult to focus on what you have control over. Try to limit your news intake to 30 minutes per day and avoid consuming it close to bedtime. When you do seek out the news, choose sources with care

and be wary of low-value imagery and sensationalistic language.

For additional guidance, see the MHCC’s media consumption tips (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/news-article/13920/choosing-sources-information-carefully-critical-covid-19-mental-well-being-says).

Self-monitor your mental wellness With so much change and uncertainty, feeling some negative emotions is perfectly normal. But it’s important to monitor your emotional state and be mindful of any negative patterns or impaired functioning that lasts more than a few consecutive days. A decrease in your appetite, weight, level of interest, energy, and concentration, or having feelings of hopelessness and suicide, are all signs of depression that require treatment. If you’re concerned about your mental health, don’t hesitate to speak to your family doctor or a mental health care professional.

Ask for practical help There is no shame in asking for help of any kind.

Besides the practical benefits, seeking support can reduce stress and improve your mood. The 211 system is a great way to learn about provincial resources and services that are available. Calling specific health and social service agencies can also be useful. If you have friends and family who can help with things like delivering groceries, don’t hesitate to ask.

UP COMING HEALTH EVENTS – Lumby Health Centre 2135 Norris Avenue • www.lumbyhealthcentre.org • Email: lumbyhealthsociety@shaw.ca X-Ray Services (Appointments recommended, walk ins welcome) Tuesday 9:15–1:45pm; Thursday 9:30–1:45pm Friday 9:30–1:45pm. All doctor requisitions accepted.

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Water Quality Testing Kits Available at Lumby Health Unit Options Clinic Confidential HIV testing, Hepatitis, STI tests, Pap tests & low cost birth control. Doctor available for IUD insertions/removals. Every Wednesday evening 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Located at the Lumby Health Centre.

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MIKKIE’S CORNER

Health & Nutrition

Weight Loss Methods

I have pointed various ways and methods to lose weight throughout many corners: • Fad Diets • Keto, Fat Free, Intermittent Fasting….

• Vegetarian/Vegan • Counting Calories • Eating within your Macronutrients • Weight loss products • Exercise So, if there are so many ways out there, then why isn’t it working for you, or a majority of people?

It comes down to, many different factors. Some methods are just not sustainable and others may not be the right fit. Breaking things down works:

Diet – Exercise – Education – Mindset (DEEM) Diet This is meant to mean how you eat day to day, but is often referred to, as going on a “Diet”. which is usually not sustainable as food intake and or food choices are severely restricted. Your diet should come from a variety of nutritious foods and take into account your current health, activity level, ethnicity, and any adverse affects to certain foods.

Exercise Many people are afraid of this word as it seems exhausting and that there is just not enough time in a day for it. It actually doesn’t have to be that hard. By purely adding in 30 minutes a day of walking (if previously inactive), you will notice a change, especially in your underlying health. Think about it like hygiene - another preventative health aspect of life, like brushing your teeth, bathing, sleeping…. If you are already active, then it’s a matter of how to change up your exercise to move forward.

Education Any program with exercise or a certain diet, will give you success but at what cost? Inform yourself, do your homework before jumping in! The marketing world

is powerful and confusing, with conflicting information, misinformation and misleading information.

Don’t be fooled! Many success stories did not come from one product or exercise alone - a lifestyle change happened. Also, fad diets often don’t have the success you think. Look for sustainability and how long these people lasted and did they gain all their weight back? I am not saying some of these things didn’t bring some success, just know there is usually more to the story.

If doing a squat challenge or a weight loss coffee gives you the motivation to change your life then great, but many people view these things as a one size fits all, like a magic pill to success. It’s not that simple.

• Past trauma/PTSD/Abuse • Medical condition(s) Mindset • Addiction of any kind – drugs, smoking, alcohol, This could be the most important aspect of all - how food, gambling, hording…. ready or able are you for change?

• Eating Disorder (bulimia, anorexia…)

Motivation – This could be due to not knowing Remember - Every-body is different so Evwhere to start or that you are a bit lazy and you just ery-body responds different. What works for one need to be held accountable. There are a few ways to person may not work for another - find what’s right battle this: for you! That’s what we do at DEEM Health.

• Make a doctor’s appointment - a health scare may Mikkie Nettles, Certified Personal Trainmake you change er/Holistic & Sports Nutritionist • Make a commitment – hire a personal trainer/ Follow DEEM Health on Facebook, nutritionist or contact info@deemhealth.ca • Get a workout buddy and share healthy recipes - do a food exchange • Use a Fitbit or phoneAspen Lands Advisory can help you garner app to aid you along approvals and facilitate development to realize Psychological factors - Some factors are deeper the value from your own property. and may need professional counseling before even considering a weight loss Lumby’s program.

“Home-Grown” • Having too much team and “Go-To” clutter – Ex. no place consultants to help to sit and eat, no clean landowners achieve dishes, no space to prepare food… wealth through • Depression/anxiety/ development. low self esteem

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COLLEEN’S CORNER

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By Colleen Fielding Welcome to Colleen’s Corner. This is a column meant for fun and some information About myself: I am a Freelance Photographer you often see me on the side of the road or in various places taking photos of different things animals, birds, places, people etc. l have lived in Lumby just over 8 years,you have seen my photos in the newspaper (Lumby Valley Times) and once in awhile in the Vernon Morning Star, and the Lumby Art Gallery. Photography is my passion. Disclaimer: The information on some of my photos that I write about a lot of times come from the Internet or books I research them, hopefully the facts are as close to the truth as I can come.

Something Creepy in My Yard The other day, I was moving an old piece of metal that had been sitting in the dirt for a while in my backyard. There were some Earwigs (regular color) then I saw this one. A White Earwig!

I had never seen a White Earwig before, so of course I had to take its picture. I felt the hair stand up on the back of my neck, as a shudder went down my spine. To me this thing is even Creepier than the regular Earwigs that I find in my yard. YUCK! Apparently in the insect world, there are no Albinos of anything. So, this one is not Albino (I did not get close enough to see if it had pink eyes) but, an Earwig that has not yet got its dark color, as it is just molting now.

Earwigs travelled far and wide to get here arriving from Europe in the later part of 1907. There are about 20 species of these creepy bugs.

Did you know that Earwigs have wings? They do! I did not know that. They have wings that they put out once in a while, if they feel like they are in danger, or to jump to another spot. They are not good fliers, and their wings don't carry them very far.

Earwigs like dirt. They hide in the dirt where it is dark, damp, and cool for them. You will find them often while digging in your garden.

The Earwigs are a harmless creature to humans, if you pick them up in your hand (another shudder just went down my spine) they might pinch you with their pincers, and it might slightly hurt, and possibly even give you a small welt or a bruise, but that is all they

can do to you. They are not poisonous; they don't carry any diseases and they won't make you ill. They don't even cause any damage to your home outside or inside. They are just creepy little bugs in your yard, and sometimes they do get into your house. If you see one of them, guaranteed you will find more as they are an invasive species. The male Earwigs have long and curved pincers, while the females are straight, and short. She will lay about 40-50 eggs. When the eggs hatch about a week later, the young will eat the good and bad plants in your garden right away.

Many moons ago it was believed that Earwigs crawl into your ears, and lay eggs in your brain (yuck, another shudder down the spine) but, don't worry they do not actually do that.

Earwigs will eat rotting plants, and they will also eat your good plants. They are not fussy on which plants to eat; food is food to them.

If you find a lot of Earwigs out in your yard, here are a few tips to help prevent them: Don't have mulch around that you don't need.

Rake your leaves in the yard, and especially around your house.

Get rid of shady, and damp areas by trimming your bushes and trees.

Make sure you use a silicone caulking to seal all cracks, and the crevices that are open outside and inside your home.

If they are coming into your home: fix all of your leaky pipes, remember they like damp, dark areas.

If you use a dehumidifier keep it below 60% There are some suggestions on the internet on how to get rid of these creepy bugs: Neem Oil seems to be quite popular.

Add some Soy Sauce mixed with Vegetable or Olive Oil shaken up in a mason jar, put some holes in the lid and bury it at ground level and Viola! They are gone. 70% of Isopropyl Alcohol mixed with tap water in a spray bottle , spray it on them, or around the foundation of your house, and even in your flower garden.

If you have any Birds in your yard, you can take comfort in knowing that Earwigs are a tasty snack for most Birds.

Diatomaceous Earth is another good source, not only for getting rid of Earwigs, but also it could get rid of the other critters that are eating your plants.

There are also some insecticides out there that can get rid of the Earwigs.

Whatever you choose, I hope it works for you so that you can have happy gardening without the stress of looking at these creepy little bugs!

RDNO Encourages Residents to Reduce their Wildfire Risk As the weather begins to warm in the North Okana- in mind, the RDNO is encouraging residents to do gan, the RDNO is starting to shift its focus towards their part to reduce wildfire risk within their commupreparing for the upcoming wildfire season. With this nity and prepare their homes and family in case an evacuation is necessary.

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astating wildfires. Already this year, British Columbia has seen aggressive wildfire behaviour that has forced residents from their homes. In April, 120 residents in the Squamish valley were forced to evacuate their homes. Sadly, three homes and several structures were lost to the wildfire.

The RDNO has been working hard to educate their residents on the importance of being prepared for wildfires by offering tools and resources that residents can access to help them prepare for an evacuation and reduce wildfire risk on their property. Through the Community Resiliency Fund provided by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, the RDNO has been working with consultants and subject matter experts at Frontline Operations Group Ltd. to provide public education on FireSmart and wildfire preparedness.

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LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS Lumby's 2020-2021 Athlete of the Year.

The Lumby Historical Society is pleased to announce Rory Campbell has been selected as Lumby's 20202021 Athlete of the Year.

While Rory is a great athlete, it is his leadership and involvement in promoting sport within our community that makes him our ideal candidate for the Jack Niihara Athlete of the Year award.

Congratulations!

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Lumby's 2020-2021 Citizen of the Year.

Rheay Abney and Elsie Campbell presented Robert Wilkinson with the Citizen of the Year plaque.

The Lumby Lions are pleased to announce Robert Wilkinson has been named Lumby's 2020-2021 Citizen of the Year.

Robert is a dedicated volunteer to our Village and has made a positive difference to the lives of many of our fellow citizens.

Well done and thank-you for your service.

Marena Legare honoured by Monashee Toastmasters At a recent meeting President Louise Wilcox presented Marena Legare with a special club award, Outstanding Toastmaster, recognizing Marena’s many contributions to the club and its members. As VPEducation, Marena helped members to achieve their communication and leadership goals. The presentation was done as part of President Louise achieving her goal, working towards the Advanced Communicator Silver, a very high achievement in our traditional training system. President Louise completed that goal when she gave an Inspirational Speech on Tuesday, June 23rd. We continue to meet on Zoom and are proud of the new skills we are developing while meeting online. Telephone Louise at 250-547-6480 or Marena at 250-547-9572 if you would like to join us. Guests are always welcome!! The photograph is of Secretary, Julie Richardson presenting Marena with her award.

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Wildfire Risk, from page 6

selves and their properties, we see a significant reduction in homes lost and the need to evacuate communities,” says Amanda Newell, an Emergency Management Specialist with Frontline. “There are several recent events both within BC and throughout Western Canada that demonstrate how quickly a wildfire can escalate, leaving homeowners with little or no time to protect their homes and gather their families, pets and important items when the threat becomes imminent. People never think it will happen to them, so they don’t take the time to prepare; we need to change that mindset”.

The Fort McMurray Wildfire in 2016 is one of those examples where things can go from bad to worse in a matter of moments. On a Tuesday morning, there were smoke warnings issued and by Tuesday afternoon, the wildfire had spread into city boundaries, causing the evacuation of over 88,000 people. The 2017 wildfires in Cariboo Regional District saw similar timelines with evacuation orders issued to communities within a few hours of the wildfire’s ignition Studies conducted after the Fort Murray Wildfire identified that homes that rated low for wildfire risk had a 62% survival rate compared to a 4% survival rate of homes that rated extreme. The Canada FireSmart program has created a step by step guide for homeowners to assess their properties and provides guidelines on how to reduce their risk.

“Homeowners are often concerned about the forest stand that surrounds their home and their community. However, studies have shown that the first 10m around the home can be the key factor when it comes to a home’s survival during a wildfire,” says Frontline’s Brittany Seibert, a Local FireSmart Representative.

“90% of homes with a clean, non-flammable roof and 10m of FireSmart clearance will survive a wildfire.

There are simple and inexpensive ways to FireSmart your home, which will, in turn, drastically reduce the chance of you losing your home.”

Alongside using FireSmart, RDNO residents can prepare themselves by creating a personal emergency plan. A personal emergency plan should include information on local hazards in your area, important contact numbers, and a pre-designated meeting place for family members. Identifying a family member or friend that you can stay with outside of your community while evacuated is also important.

Residents should also have a Grab-And-Go Bag

pre-made for each house-hold member, including pets. A Grab-And-Go bag should include things like copies of important documents, extra medications, seasonal clothing and non-perishable food. Another tip for residents is to keep their vehicle’s fuel level at least half full throughout the wildfire season as gas stations are often overrun during an evacuation and can’t always support the influx. A half a tank of gas should ensure residents are able to make it to their destination or to a gas station in a neighbouring community. PrepareBC has several downloadable resources to help residents, including a fillable emergency plan and suggestions for what to include in your Grab-And-Go Bag.

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Well our first little fun thing has started up again.

Last Thursday our Jam happened.

Our jams are every Thursday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Come and join us for great some great entertaining.

In the near future we will be having some more exciting things happening at our Legion.

Keep reading the Lumby Valley Times and Facebook for our new updates.

Thursday & Friday our times will be 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm At this time there can only be 35 people in the Legion

ALL PERSONS ENTERING MUST USE HAND SANI TIZER UPON ENTRY AND MAINTAIN PHYSICAL DIS TANCE OF 2M 6 FT FROM ALL OTHER BUILDING OC CUPANTS NOT LN YOUR GROUP * IF YOU ARE PRESENT LY HAVING SYMPTONS DO NOT ENTER THE BUILDING AND CALL 811 *NO MORE THAN 6 TO A TA BLE & TABLES ARE NOT TO BE MOVED AROUND. NO RESERVATIONS 1ST COME 1ST SERVED. NO MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE ON OUR SMOKING PATIO AT ONE TIME NO SMOKING IN FRONT OF THE DOOR OR IN THE PARKING LOT PLEASE RE FRAIN FROM SMOKING CANNABIS ON OUR PATIO OR NEAR THE BUILDING

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PROVINCIAL & NATIONAL NEWS

Government of Canada supports initiative to help Canadians with low incomes access fresh produce Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including healthy eating, plays an important role in the well-being and quality of life of Canadians and helps prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Unfortunately, there are some Canadians who do not fully enjoy the benefits of continued good health. Canadians with low incomes can face barriers that may limit their ability to access and enjoy the benefits of nutritious foods.

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced $1.5 million in funding to support Community Food Centres Canada (CFCC) to expand its Market Greens initiative to approximately 30 locations across Canada. This initiative aims to support healthy eating and increase food access among Canadians in low-income neighbourhoods.

It will do so by establishing and increasing access to low-cost fresh produce markets and offering fruit and vegetable vouchers that can be used at participating local affordable markets.

The Market Greens initiative will support local organizations to create year-round community markets that will offer low-cost, fresh produce for Canadians in low-income neighbourhoods. These produce markets may also offer activities such as food demonstrations and tips and recipes from Canada’s Food Guide to help participants eat healthy on a budget. The new Canada’s Food Guide provides advice on how to plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks to help you eat healthy and save money.

The CFCC will also pilot a cost-saving voucher program for groups at higher risk of experiencing food

insecurity such as newcomers to Canada, Indigenous peoples, those at risk of some chronic diseases and households with young children.

The vouchers will work as an incentive that will allow participants to purchase fruits and vegetables at participating local markets at a reduced cost, thereby providing increased access to nutritious foods. The initiative will also promote community resources like cooking programs, community meals and garden workshops.

In addition, the CFCC will pilot an innovative program where physicians at select community health centres will issue prescriptions for fruits and vegetables, primarily to low-income people living on low incomes who are also managing chronic diseases including Type 2 diabetes. The prescriptions can be redeemed at participating local community markets to help patients easily access nutritious foods.Quick Facts The Public Health Agency of Canada is providing $1.5 million to CFCC to support the Market Greens initiative. Through this investment, CFCC has also leveraged matched funding from the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security and the Arrell Family Foundation.

The Market Greens initiative is funded through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention - Multi-sectoral Partnership program. Since 2013, this program invests $20 million annually and leverages additional non-governmental funding to support interventions that encourage behaviour change and positively affect the health of Canadians.

Canada’s Food Guide snapshot is now available in 31 languages. In addition to English and French, the snapshot is available in 9 Indigenous languages and 20 other languages.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS WANTED - CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP I live in the trailer park 4 miles out Mabel Lake Rd. I’ve been a Christian over 45 years.

I’ve attended many different churches and denominations but found that home fellowships are the most uplifting.

Romans 16:3 - 5 says, “Greet Priscilla & Aquila and greet the church that is in their house.”

The church is where two or three are gathered together in the name of Jesus.

He says, “there am I in their midst”.

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Police seek witnesses in assault investigation

Vernon/North Okanagan File # 2020-4937 Vernon North Okanagan RCMP – Police request assistance from the public with hit & run/assault investigation.

On March 24, 2020 at approximately 6:45 pm, a 47 year old man was riding his bicycle in the 2000 block of 43 Street in Vernon when he had a verbal altercation with the occupants of a white Jeep Cherokee. As the cyclist began to ride away, the driver of the Cherokee ran into him knocking him off his bike and to the ground. Two men exited the Cherokee and assaulted the cyclist. The following day, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP released information through the

media seeking public assistance regarding the incident. If you have any information regarding this inciPolice have continued to investigate the incident dent, please contact Sergeant David Evans at the over the past several months and we have determined Vernon North Okanagan RCMP non-emergency there were three occupants in the vehicle. Said Cpl line of 250-545-7171.

Tania Finn, Media Relations Officer with the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. Our investigators have located and seized the white Jeep Cherokee involved but we are still looking to identify the male driver and the two male passengers.

Investigators have obtained video surveillance of the incident and are requesting the public view the video in an effort to identify the suspects. As well, still images of the driver and two passengers have been White SUV vehicle with black rims and male driver. Passenger side door is open. captured to assist with the identification.

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