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BC TEACHERS CALL FOR SMALLER CLASSES AND STRICTER MASK MANDATE
When the government first announced their K–12 restart plan on July 29, the BC Teachers’ Federation expressed significant concerns that the plan needed more work. Since that time, the Federation’s leadership and 25 classroom teachers have been working hard with the government’s steering committee and working groups to make the plan better. BCTF President Teri Mooring said some good steps, like adding time at the beginning of the school year for teachers and staff teams to prepare, have been taken. However, some of teachers’ biggest concerns have yet to be addressed. “BC teachers fully support the ongoing efforts of all the education partner groups to get students back to learning as soon as possible,” said Mooring. “In an ideal situation, back to learning would mean all schools are safe for 100% of students, teachers, and support staff to return all at once. However, the sharp rise in active COVID-19 cases has many people worried that the government has not done enough to ensure teachers, students, and their families are safe. “The government and the office of the Provincial Health Officer have done excellent work on enhancing contact tracing strategies, but our members are rightly concerned that not enough has been done on preventing the transmission of the virus in schools. BC should be pursuing a remote learning model that would allow for in-class and remote learning, especially for medically complex children. It’s important that this option maintains students’ connection to their local school. “Right across this province, new timetables are being developed that will see teachers and support staff in S U N D AY Breakfast Sandwich 8-1pm $ 49 only No Name Large White $ 99 Eggs /Dozen
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classrooms with up to 30 students or more without physical barriers, capacity limits, or face coverings that we have all grown accustomed to in other workplaces like the grocery store, dental office, or restaurant. Physical distancing is not possible in these classrooms. The situation will be particularly worrisome in BC’s largest and fastest growing districts that have hundreds of portables. Many BC schools also have outdated ventilation systems and thousands of students will be in classrooms without external windows. “All along, British Columbians have been told that physical distancing is the most effective and important measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and teachers are determined to do their part. However, the K–12 restart plan, even with the learning group concept, has made no change to classroom density. You can’t have a group of thirty 17-year-olds in a typical classroom for hours and maintain physical distancing for them or their teacher. It’s just not possible. BC needs to reduce classroom density and mandate mask use whenever appropriate physical distancing isn’t possible. That includes our workspaces like classrooms, labs, and libraries—not just common spaces like hallways. BC teachers are workers, just like any other profession in this province, and they need to be safe. “The government’s learning groups concept will work for contact tracing, but the plan doesn’t include adequate preventative measures within the learning groups. BC teachers, and the families they go home to, need more protection.” Here are the key health and safety concerns the BC Teachers’ Federation is asking the government to im-
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plement. • Classroom density reduced to allow for physical distancing. • An option for remote learning, especially for medically complex children or those who have a medically compromised close family member, that allows the child to remain connected to their school with access to the full range of supports and services. • Dedicated funding for improvements to school ventilation and HVAC systems to ensure worksites meet or exceed COVID-19 requirements. • All adults and students 10 years and older be required to wear face masks when physical distancing is not possible, as long as there is not a medical condition that prevents usage. • Schools and worksites retrofitted with physical barriers for safety, where physical distancing is not possible. • Additional funding to ensure custodial cleaning of high touch surface areas are completed twice during the day, in addition to regular cleanings. • Accommodations for teachers who are immunocompromised or have chronic health conditions. “BC teachers want to get back into our classrooms and help give our students the best education possible,” said Mooring. “And, like every other worker in this province, we have a right to be safe. The government’s K–12 restart plan still needs more prevention measures to ensure teachers, students, and their families are as safe as they can be.”
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Just for Fun Just a Few Jokes • When I was a kid, my mother told me I could be anyone I wanted to be. Turns out, identity theft is a crime. • What do you call a mac ‘n’ cheese that gets all up in your face? Too close for comfort food! • How many apples grow on a tree? All of them! • Why do you never see elephants hiding in trees? Because they’re so good at it! • My Boss told me to have a good day, so I went fishing. • My friend says to me, “What rhymes with orange?”And I told him, “No it doesn’t!” • Five out of four people admit they’re bad with fractions! • Two goldfish are in a tank. One says to the other, “Do you know how to drive this thing?” • I invented a new word today: Plagiarism! • What do you call a donkey with only three legs? A wonkey! • After dinner, my wife asked if I could clear the table. I needed a running start, but I made it! • A woman is on trial for beating her husband to death with his guitar collection. The judge asks her, “First offender?” She says, “No, first a Gibson! Then a Fender!” The Lumby Valley Times is an independent, privately owned newspaper of Integrity, Honesty & Dependability, published every Friday
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Arts & Culture from the Edge
Stronger Together art show runs from Sept 1st to 30th at the Village Gallery It takes stamina. When it comes to fostering the arts, every village has its own challenges. Lumby and the rural areas D and E are no different. With strategic encouragement and support from the Regional District of the North Okanagan, the BC Arts Council and dedicated volunteers, the Monashee Arts Council, founded in 1999 continues to: • Educate the community about the visual, literary and performing arts. (With art shows classes, workshops and groups.) • Foster pride and understanding of the artistic heritage of our local community. (Theatrical productions, music and murals) • Sponsor cultural events. (Lumby Days, Arts and Culture Week, musical and movie events) • Promote community economic development by assisting individual artists, artisans, performers, and creators of artistic works. (Promoting the Village Gallery, grants to the Museum, Chamber of Commerce and Lumby Live; student bursary) • Articulate and communicate the cultural needs of our community to all levels of government. (Development of the regional Arts and Culture Master Plan; negotiations around the shared use agreement for the Community Theatre)
As we all recover from the quarantine and feel our way tentatively forward, MAC has reconfigured itself to take on the operation of the Village Gallery. We are convinced that this will promote both individual artists’ and community artistic development goals. In light of this our next show is called “Stronger Together “and is open to anyone in the community. You can look forward to new paintings by MAC members such as Robin LeDrew, Nina Westaway , Kathy Munts, Shirley Nash and others. A reminder that our student membership is only $2 per year. Adult membership is $15.
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Want something fun to do on a Saturday? Come on down to the Legion and join us in our Meat Draws. This week we will have gift certificates from Freshmart and Pagoda Inn Meat Draws 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Do you like to shoot pool? Great! Our pool table is now open. Joker's Wild, Joker's Wild Joker's Wild! Now that I got your attention Be at the Lumby Legion Fridays at 5:30 pm you
could be the lucky winner! Donations to our Legion are greatly appreciated Our Jams have been cancelled for awhile sorry for the inconvenience. Our new hours are: Thursday-Saturdays 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm The Lumby Legion is open to the public We are following the COVID 19 rules. All of the events at the Legion are for everyone 19+ only unless otherwise stated.
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SAM’S GARDEN
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’s A Postman’s Favourite Herb?... Parcel-y!
Harvesting You Herb Garden Growing Herbs is easy and enjoyable. They are a great companion plant and many of them can help deter pest and attract pollinators. They enhance our food and many are high in nutrients as well. Unless you grow a window box herb garden in your home harvesting them and storing them in a climate like ours is a must. There are several methods to do this but not all herbs can be treated the same. Herbs like oregano, dill, lemon balm, lemon grass, sage and thyme are good for drying it actually enhances the flavour so when you use them you only need about a quarter of what you would normally use except for thyme. Oregano is actually better dried than fresh for flavour. These herbs are usually added early in your cooking and this allows plenty of time for them to release their flavour. Rosemary can also be dried it mellows its heavier pine flavour but the texture changes and it is best ground after drying. There are several methods of drying your herbs but before doing so they should be gently washed and then dried by spreading them on a towel before bundling to hang. Be sure to hang these bundles in a warm, dry, dark spot in your house. If you do not have a dark spot or are worried about dust you
can cover the bundles with a paper bag. But be sure they still have good air circulation. Check them often to ensure no mildew. This method will take anywhere from one to four weeks. You can then strip the leave off the stem and put in air tight containers for storage again in a dark place. You can also dry them in the oven by placing the herbs on a cookie sheet and putting in an oven at 150 degrees for a few hours. Be sure to place parchment paper on your cookie sheets as the metal will detract from their flavour. Be sure the herbs are totally dry, they should crumble off the stem easily and are good for about a year. Delicate herbs like basil, chives, mint, cilantro, tarragon, and parsley are best frozen although I freeze my dill as well. Of course there are several methods of doing this as well. Basil will loose some of its colour when frozen unless it is steamed first then the leaves can be spread on a cookie sheet and frozen. Place the frozen basil is freezer bags for future use. Another method of freezing herbs is to chop then pack the herbs in ice cube trays and top with water. Once the cubes are frozen transfer to freezer bags and keep in your freezer. They should be good for several months. You can also puree
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the herbs with olive oil or water before you freeze them in the ice cube trays. Use 1 to 1.5 cups herb to a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Use ice cube trays that are dedicated to freezing as it does stain them. Rosemary can also be frozen. Place it on a cookie sheet in sprigs then freeze for several hours and then transfer to freezer bags. This way it can be used for flavouring and garnish. With both drying and freezing be sure to label your herbs and put the date on the packages as well. Happy Gardening! Samantha Nason, BS Ranch & Greenhouse
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Premier John Horgan has issued the following state- ant. This ruling by the WTO, yet again, confirms that. ment in response to the World Trade Organization “While this decision is a victory for B.C.’s lumber (WTO) panel report on U.S. countervailing duties on producers, immediate relief is unlikely. Our work conLocated in the Lumby Health Centre, 2135 Norris Ave Canadian softwood lumber: tinues until we bring an end to the unfair U.S. duties C ONCEPTPHYSIOTHERAPY.COM • 250-260-1550 “We are pleased that the WTO panel ruling sup- on Canadian softwood lumber exports.” ports Canada’s challenge of U.S. countervailing duties on softwood lumber. “We have continuously worked alongside the federal government on this long, difficult softwood lumber dispute. The forest sector is vital to our Community Futures provides loans to help you start, province’s economy and expand or sustain your business. to the hard-working peoDrop in and meet Scot, our new Loans Coordinator. ple whose livelihoods depend on it. Financial support and sound business advice ... we believe in your future! “We have always maintained that B.C.’s forest scotm@futuresbc.com • 250-545-2215 ext 249 • 3105 - 33rd Street in Downtown Vernon • www.futuresbc.com policies are trade compli-
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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.
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On hot and humid August day last week, Whiteval- vices, please call Whitevalley Community Resource ley Community Resource Centre hosted a surprise Centre 250-547-8866. event to express gratitude for seniors and health care professionals. Under the shade of the trees at the Lumby Lion’s Campground, a pop up lemonade stand offered complimentary ice cold, freshly squeezed lemonade to all local senior citizens and health care workers. In addition, the Lumby Lions ladies volunteered their time by donating and serving summer fruit. Everyone in attendance practiced social distancing and sanitization procedures while thoroughly enjoying a visit in the outdoors. Hats off, to seniors and health care providers; we appreciate you! Lions volunteers social distance visiting For more information on our on-going senior ser-
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New Measures To Enforce COVID-19 Public Safety
Police and other provincial enforcement officers are being given the ability to issue $2,000 violation 5 Minutes West of Lumby tickets for owners or organizers contravening the provincial health officer’s (PHO) order on gatherWhitevalley Community Resource Centre’s ings and events. Annual General Meeting They will also be able will be held on Monday, to issue $200 violation September 28th, 2020 tickets to individuals not 9:30 am – 11:00 am at the following the direction Lumby Legion of police or enforcement 2016 Miller Street, Lumby staff at events or who or Via Zoom (details to be emailed once you RSVP) refuse to comply with We invite all past, present and future supporters of Whitevalley to join us. requests to follow PHO orders or safe operating To accommodate safe distancing we require procedures, or respond an RSVP by September 17th noon, with abusive behaviour. to 250-547-8866 or email info@whitevalley.ca Effective immediately,
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these new measures are enacted under the provincial state of emergency, using the extraordinary powers of the Emergency Program Act (EPA) in ongoing support of B.C.’s COVID-19 response and Restart Plan. “These orders will help us put a stop to the selfish acts of a small minority of British Columbians, who are threatening to erode the progress our province has made in controlling COVID-19,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “While I’m disappointed these measures are now necessary, I am taking this action to give police agencies and provincial enforcement officers the ability to take action against those who are putting people’s lives at risk.” In addition to enabling action from police, the Province is enlisting compliance and enforcement staff from provincial ministries to support enforcement and help issue tickets for the duration of the COVID-19 Continued on page 12
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 9:00 am – 1:45 pm Lab Services Tuesdays 7:30 – 11:00 am BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Public Health Nursing & Information Services Monday–Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm Options for Sexual Health Clinic Every Wednesday 6:00 – 9:00 PM Foot Care Services Monthly Clinics every 3rd Monday& Wednesday
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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The Menopausal Years
Varicose Veins By Donna Easto, H.C., C.H., M.H., Certified Herbal Educator Varicose veins affect about one out of every four women. The condition develops because of normal hormonal changes that act to relax vein walls during pregnancy, the menstrual cycle, and in menopause. Hormone treatments, such as birth control pills, may also increase your risk of varicose veins. The risk of varicose veins increases with age. Aging causes wear and tear on the valves in your veins that help regulate blood flow. Eventually, that wear causes the valves to allow some blood to flow back into your veins where it collects instead of flowing up to your heart. While there’s no way to completely prevent varicose veins, improving your circulation and muscle tone may reduce your risk of getting them or getting more varicose veins. Muscle contractions in the legs are the primary driver to push blood upwards toward the heart. If you do suffer from varicose veins there are tools to help you avoid some of the serious but fortunately rare, risks such as ulcers, blood clots or bleeding: • Exercising, walk, swim, pedal, skip rope – get your calf and thigh muscles working to get your blood flowing normally; • Watching your weight, eat a high fiber, low salt diet - too much salt increases water retention contributing to swelling and heaviness in the legs, and constipation is a major causal factor; • Avoiding overly tight clothing on your legs or around your waist or groin. Avoid shoes with very high heels. A few simple things to improve circulation: • Avoid crossing your legs; change your sitting or standing position regularly; • Massage your legs using upward strokes (toward the heart);
Photo Credit: St Bartholomew's Hospital Archives & Museum. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) • Avoid smoking and alcohol; • Alternating hot and cold footbaths help improve circulation and ease the pain of troublesome veins. Long stays in the hot tub, sauna or steam bath are not good for your veins - they lose their tone through excessive heat. Finish off your shower with a few seconds of cold water. Supplements and Foods: • Horse chestnut is the main botanical used to treat varicose veins. Its anti-inflammatory nature helps relieve leg swelling and strengthens capillary walls, tightening the elastic fibers in vein walls which helps improve the flow of blood. It is commonly used in extract form and as a topical gel. • To help maintain elasticity in the veins and capillaries, eat foods high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids, such as buckwheat, nettles, rose hips, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, peppers, whole grains, hibiscus flowers and garlic, onions, chives and leeks. • A good combination supplement which includes bioflavonoids, vitamin C and Horse Chestnut, among others is Veinoblend by Vitanica.
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Police respond to motorcycle collision on 25th Avenue in Vernon
For the second time in the past five days, police have responded to a collision involving a motorcycle in Vernon. On Monday August 24th, 2020 at 9 am, front line officers from the Vernon North Okanagan along with Vernon Fire Rescue Service and the BC Ambulance Service responded to a report of a collision between a motorcycle and a pick-up truck at the intersection of 25th Avenue and 39 Street in a current construction zone. The motorcycle was east bound on 25th Avenue when a pick-up truck made a left hand turn in front of the motorcycle. When the motorcycle collided with the pick-up truck, the impact caused the operator of the motorcycle to lose their helmet before striking the ground. The driver of the pick-up truck remained on
scene and was cooperative with police investigators. The motorcycle operator was transported to hospital by BC Ambulance Service with serious injuries. It does not appear that speed or alcohol were factors in this collision. said Cpl Tania Finn, Media Relations Officer with the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. As the collision occurred in a construction zone, Worksafe BC was advised by police. The motorcycle was towed from the scene and the intersection has re-opened to the public. The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP continue to investigate the cause of the incident and anyone with information regarding this collision is urged to contact Cst Gordon Carson of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at (250) 545-7171.
The purpose of the meeting is to allow the applicant to present details of the proposal and to review input from the community. SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 7:00PM LUMBY UNITED CHURCH Presentation to begin at: 7:00pm Details of the proposal include: Amending the official community plan/bylaw No. 2485. The proposed change would alter the land use designation of the property at 150 Albers Road from Non-Urban and Agricultural to Small Holdings. More information can be obtained by contacting the applicant at 250-308-9345; or by contacting the Regional District of North Okanagan at 250-550-3700.
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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.
How Many Times Can You Say Yum, Yum? When we were kids, every year near the end of summer we would go to my aunt and uncle's farm for a great big BBQ. At this BBQ there were other aunts, uncles, my cousins, and friends of all the families. It was always pot luck (yum, yum) so many delicious foods. There was beef, chicken, pork, etc. all raised on each of the different farmer's land. Some things were cooked on the BBQ"s, some things were cooked
in their kitchens before they got there. Don't forget about the different kinds of deserts: pies, cookies, cakes, (yum, yum.) My uncle and auntie provided the corn. There are so many different ways to cook Corn, who knew? Well my auntie sure did know. Corn was boiled in water, or made into different dishes like creamed corn, (yum, yum) corn salad, corn chowder, cornbread (yum, yum) corn casserole (yum, yum) etc. Then came my uncle's part, he would put the corn Every Woman. Every Occasion. Every Day. on the BBQ (yum, yum) he barbequed this in so many different ways, it is making my mouth water right now thinking about it. Corn, sweet, sweet corn also called Maize grown Colleen Fielding by man over 7,000 years ago in early central MexiIndependent Distributor co. When corn was first thought of it came from a 250-547-7942 wild grass, this grass was called Teosinte. Back then lcolleen3@gmail.com the Teosinte did not look anything like the corn we colleenfielding.gelmoment.com are used to seeing these days. The kernels were not as close together and they were much smaller then. This delightful food spread quickly through the North and South Aspen Lands Advisory can help you garner Americas. It is thought approvals and facilitate development to realize that Native Americans crossbred the Teosinthe value from your own property. te with other plants and made hybrids. Corn being of the grain Lumby’s
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family is grown in many cultures of the world. Corn is full of fibre,(which of course everyone needs) magnesium, Zinc, vitamin B, & C , and other good things. You need to be careful not to have too much of this (yum, yum) vegetable as it is full of natural sugar which can make your blood sugar rise up. It is also a vegetable that our bodies find hard to digest. Like most things, everything in moderation is a good thing to remember. Now it's time to get outside warm up your BBQ, and put on the corn. Or however way you like to cook this great vegetable. The first bite you take into your corn on the cob, or your terrific corn dish, remember these words, think them, say them to yourself, say them out loud to your friends because you know your mouth will be watering taking in all the flavors of your corn, okay are you ready? Say it with me: yum, yum.
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Play Ball (Or Hockey)! Sport moves into Phase 3
Athletes throughout British Columbia will be able to engage in more organized sport activities and some competitive play as the Province moves to Phase 3 of the Return to Sport Guidelines. "I know athletes and their families have been missing the joy of competition these past few months," said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. "viaSport has done a great job working with health officials and our amateur sport organizations to ensure we can safely and gradually return to game play. I encourage everyone - players, parents, coaches and volunteers - to continue to work together to make sure we can play and compete safely." The BC Centre for Disease Control has reviewed viaSport's Return to Sport Guidelines for Phase 3. The guidelines contain recommendations for how different types of sports now can progressively add activities back again while continuing to adhere to current public health recommendations. This new guidance addresses contact activities, cohorts, competitions, high-performance training environments and travel. "Sport is an important part of mental and physical health for children, youth, families and our communities," said Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health
officer. "These guidelines will enable the social and emotional benefits of sport, while ensuring the sports activities remain as safe as possible." Under Phase 3 of the Return to Sport Guidelines, amateur sport activities may be able to engage in: • additional training opportunities; • modified games and matches; and • league play and competitions within sport cohorts. "Team play and friendly competition are at the heart of amateur sport," said Charlene Krepiakevich, chief executive officer, viaSport. "Now, as we enter Phase 3, we will start to see more sport activities in communities around the province. While these guidelines offer key parameters for the increase in sport activity, each sport will advance at a different pace depending on community capacity and readiness. I want to thank all of the staff, organizers and volunteers who continue to ensure amateur sport in B.C. is safe and fun for everyone. As we move forward, the health and safety of all participants are our number 1 priority." In June 2020, viaSport released its Return to Sport Guidelines to support the amateur sport sector through the careful and gradual restarting of sports in B.C. communities. With Phase 3, each provincial
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sport organization can use the overarching guidelines to develop or revise its sport-specific plans. To date, 60 organizations have completed their return to play plans. Quick Facts: • There are 72 funded sport organizations throughout B.C. and 4,100 local sport organizations with over 800,000 youth and adult participants. • Sport and physical activity play an important role in the physical, psychological and emotional well-being of people in B.C. • viaSport British Columbia is a not-for-profit organization. Created with the support of the provincial government in 2011, viaSport leads the province's sport sector to build a stronger, more effective system that brings more families to the field of play, more fans into the stands, more athletes to the podium and more sports events to the province. Learn More: Return to Sport Guidelines: https://www.viasport. ca/sites/default/files/ReturntoSportGuidelines.pdf
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing that was to be held on August 17, 2020 for the following Bylaws has been re-scheduled. The re-scheduled Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Lumby Village Hall, 1775 Glencaird Street, Lumby, B.C. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 6:00 pm to hear representations on the following matters: VILLAGE OF LUMBY OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 849, 2020 AND VILLAGE OF LUMBY ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 850, 2020 Bylaw No. 849 proposes to amend the Official Community Plan map marked Schedule “B”, attached to and forming part of the Village of Lumby Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 761, 2014 by changing the designation of the property legally described as Lot A, DL 308, ODYD, Plan 35201 and located at Shuswap Avenue from Mobile Home Park to Residential Medium Density. Bylaw No. 850 proposes to change the zoning of the same property on Schedule “A” of the Village of Lumby Zoning Bylaw No. 750, 2012 from the Residential Manufactured Home Park [R.5] Zone to the Residential Multiple Family [R.3] Zone. If successful in rezoning the property, the applicant proposes to develop four residential four-plex buildings and one threestorey building for a total of 36 residential dwelling units. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by these Bylaws, you will be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the above Bylaws. Due to social distancing and Work Safe BC requirements related to COVID-19, the Village of Lumby will be receiving written and verbal submissions as follows: Written submissions: - via email at info@lumby.ca; - via regular mail at 1775 Glencaird Street, Lumby, BC, V0E 2G0; - dropped off at the Village office, 1775 Glencaird Street, Lumby, BC. All written submissions should identify “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 849 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 850 – Public Hearing Request.” as the subject of the submission. Verbal submissions: - Via electronic attendance. To request an invitation to attend the Public Hearing electronically, please send an email to info@lumby.ca and identify the subject as “OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 849 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 850 – Public Hearing Request.” Please include your name, address, phone number and email address. You will be required to sign in and will be called into the meeting. The Chair will advise when it is your turn to speak. - Via in-person attendance. If electronic attendance is not an option, the Village will accommodate physical attendance. If you wish to attend inperson, please contact and advise the Village at 250-547-2171. If there is a large number of in-person attendees, Council may recess the Public Hearing to a different venue on a different date. Copies of the proposed Bylaws may be inspected at the office of the Village of Lumby between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the Bylaws can also be viewed on the agenda package of the September 1, 2020 Regular Council Meeting which can be found under the Municipal Hall section of the Village’s website at www.lumby.ca. If you have any questions, please call Marnie Skobalski of the Planning Department at (250) 550-3737. NO SUBMISSIONS TO COUNCIL WILL BE RECEIVED FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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Notes From the Lumby Public Market Have you seen this great woman that always has a wonderful smile to offer you? Did you know she sells Victorian Lace products? Do you need face masks? Want to get married? How about having a good friendly chat with someone.? Well come on down to the Lumby and District Public Market on Saturdays and meet the wonderful lady that can provide you with all of this. Her name is Nancy House. Nancy not only comes to the market on Saturdays to sell her lovely Victorian Lace, Nancy also makes some very cool looking, functional face masks, for men, women, and children. She sits on many boards: Our Lumby Market Board, Lumby Days, Monashee Arts Council (MAC) a few other ones as well., she also works at White Valley Resource Center,. Wait and that's not all if you want to get married, then give Nancy a call, she can even perform your wedding! This beautiful lady is a Licenced Wedding Officiant! Nancy had often dreamed about being a Wedding Officiant, this year her dream came true. Since she got her licence Nancy has happily married dozens or more people here in Lumby and surrounding areas, you will see her glowing when she talks about marrying people. Not only will Nancy be ecstatic to perform your nuptials she will also make sure her nail polish matches the chosen color of the wedding! And yet, even with this very busy lifestyle, this wonderful lady will still find time to sit and have a very friendly chat with you. When you come to our market on
Saturdays here are some of the great HOMEMADE ITEMS you will find there: The Homemade Shoe people will be there this week. Homemade Masks, Homemade Jams, Homemade yummy Pies made with fresh fruit, Homemade Jewelry, Homemade Purses. We also have: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Flowers, Antiques,. Doggie Cookies, Watkins, Photography on tote bags, and cards. Avon , Gel Moment Nail Polish. Tied Dyed items, Mosaic work, and so many more items to mention See you Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm If you would like to be a vendor at our market you can email us at: lumbyanddistrictpublicmarket@gmail.com Submitted by Colleen Fielding
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LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS
RCMP Volunteers return to duty Vernon North Okanagan The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and City of Vernon are pleased to announce the RCMP voluntary marine vessel pre-check program is resuming. As of August 21st, RCMP Volunteers will be conducting safety pre-checks at the Paddlewheel Park boat launch. Volunteers will also be checking vessels for Quagga and Zebra invasive mussels to help protect our lakes and waterways. In March, all RCMP Volunteer activities in Vernon were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, a safe operation plan has been developed to allow this outdoor program to resume while ensuring appropriate measures are in place to protect our volunteers and the public, such as physical distancing.
presence. Should the vessel be arriving from a high-risk location and mussels are evident, you may be required to have the boat quarantined or decontaminated. As of December 2012, B.C. law requires that no Zebra or Quagga Mussel, alive or dead, be present on boats or related equipment. Failure to clean mussels off boats or equipment could result in a fine of up to $100,000. We can all help prevent the spread of an invasive species into BC waters and ensure to clean, drain and dry your boat and other equipment.
OBITUARIES I IA
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MYERS
William (“Bill”) John Myers passed away peacefully at the Hamlets of Vernon on August 16, 2020 at the age of 95. He will be lovingly remembered by his family, the Anderson family of Vernon, BC: Duane, Beverley, Clayton (Keiko), Stephanie (Andreas), Keila, and Ken. Bill was predeceased by his brother Herb, his sister Edith, and his long-time companion Gladys Koski. He is survived by his loving sister Gladys of Olympia Washington, and his sister in law Joyce of Nanaimo, BC.
The pre-checks are not mandatory, but are recommended for vessel operators. The trained RCMP Volunteers assist the Marine Unit by allowing boaters to complete a pre-launch inspection of all the items required under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 as well as its regulations governing pleasure craft. Once the inspection is complete, the operator receives documentation that can be provided to RCMP, if they’re later stopped on the water. The work being done by these volunteers is an important initiative, as it helps speed up our checks on the water, said Cst. Baldauf, who is one of two RCMP members who patrol the lakes around Vernon. Vernon RCMP Volunteers also work in conjunction with OASISS, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to working collaboratively to prevent, monitor and control the spread of invasive species in the Okanagan-Similkameen region. They will be using a questionnaire that follows Ministry of Environment protocols. If a boat is determined to be high risk for invasive mussels or when the RCMP Volunteers observe anything suspect, they will call a toll free reporting line (1877-952-7277) or have the boaters call, ideally in their
Bill was a proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces, having served in the Royal Canadian Navy in World War II. After his service in the Navy, he eventually moved to Lumby, BC and worked in the forest industry until his retirement. He was a very skilled craftsman, and over the years built many pieces of furniture that have since become family heirlooms. His proudest achievement was the construction of a houseboat, which for many years could be seen cruising Mara and Shuswap Lakes with family and friends. Traveling to see his beloved Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in 2004 was one of his fondest memories. One of his happiest moments as a Cubs fan was when they finally won the World Series for him in 2016. Bill had a great sense of humour, a positive outlook on life, and a sharp mind right up to his final days. He was a person who would selflessly help his family when they needed him. He will be missed dearly by the Anderson family, and all of those who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank the staff at the Hamlets of Vernon who cared for Bill with such compassion during his stay there. Bill will always be remembered, and never forgotten. Arrangements have been entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME Phone: 250-542-4333
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OBITUARIES DAVID GEORGE
Stubbs
David George Stubbs went to meet his Lord and Saviour August 10th 2020. He was born August 18th, 1934 in Lloydminster Saskatchewan, son of Reginald Trowbridge Stubbs and Capitola Fern Stubbs (Howard) the fifth of eleven children. The family moved to the Okanagan Valley in 1937 and initially settled in Westbank. They eventually moved to Okanagan Centre though many friends were made in the Kelowna Mission area. David loved the Okanagan Valley as he thought of it as the best place on earth and that he lived through the best point of time. David and his soul mate, the love of his life Mabel Stubbs (Siemens) met in Winfield and were married in 1955. The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past June, five years after renewing their wedding vows. David is survived by his beloved wife Mabel and their children. Roxanna O’Connell (Daniel), Wesley David Stubbs (Trudy), Roberta Cullihall (Victor), Jack Stubbs (Lisa) and Traci Kenney (Terrence); predeceased by daughter Heather Le-Ann Stubbs in 1965. David cherished his nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren and his dear friend Terry Denike with his whole heart. In his early days David was an avid horseman where he would hire out his expertise in breaking wild horses in the Caribou. He logged with his team of horses Babe and Nellie. Whether hauling fruit for the Winoka Packinghouse, building roads and airports throughout BC or logging, David was a hard working family man doing what he needed to do to achieve his dream of owning a Ranch. In 1965 David bought land (same day his youngest daughter Traci was born) along the Shuswap River overlooking the Monashee Mountains where he would settle and live out his dream as a Rancher; he now had his “little piece of Heaven”. As a true cowboy, David loved his livestock, to hunt and fish and a good ol’ country song. He could play his guitar and sing and yodel like the best of them. He was an avid reader and was always up for a conversation on current affairs or anything anyone could offer. David loved a good visit and had amazing stories to tell the generations. Despite everything, his true pride and joy was his wife Mabel and family. David had big respect for the outdoors and great understanding of each season. He was truly one of a kind and greeted each day with intense integrity. He was a kind and honorable man of great Faith. The strength he instilled in his family will comfort and support them through these most difficult times. He will be so dearly missed by the many lives he touched. Till we meet again in the hands of the Lord, RIDE FREE.... Arrangements have been entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME Phone: 250-542-4333
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