Lumby Valley Times - May 22, 2020

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K-12 Students To Have Optional In-Class Instruction On June 1 Parents will have the choice of bringing their children back to class on a part-time basis this school year as part of BC’s Restart Plan, with the goal of returning to full-time classes in September 2020, provided it is safe to do so.

“British Columbians have worked hard to flatten our curve. As we move into the next phase of our pandemic plan NOW after the May long weekend, the science shows us that we’re ready to bring students back to school safely on a gradual and part-time basis,” said Premier John Horgan. “This will be welcome news for many families who have struggled to adJUNE just to remote and online learning, and for parents who are going back to work.

At every step, we will move slowly and make health and safety our top priority.

B.C. has done well under the guidance of our provincial health officials, and now is the time to take this next step SEPT together.”

To make sure schools are safe for students and staff, the number of students in school each day will be reduced, with most receiving in-class instruction part time. School districts will determine scheduling for classes and transportation arrangements. For kindergarten to Grade 5, this means most students will go to school half time (such as alternating days), while grades 6 to 12 will go to school about one day a week.

Children of essential service workers and students needing additional supports will have the option to attend school full time. Families that decide not to send their children to class may continue learning from home.

“School is the place where kids learn how to connect with others and grow together, and it’s incredibly important for students who need extra support to get

including: • desks spaced apart and avoiding groups or gatherings of students in hallways or other common areas; • regular cleaning of high-contact Full-time in-class surfaces like door knobs, toilet seats, learning only for keyboards and desks at least twice a children of essential K-12: day, and cleaning the school building workers and Learning at least once a day; from home 100% students who need support • students, educators and staff will be required to clean their hands before entering school property, and there Return to school K-5: will be more hand-sanitizing and is voluntary.

In-Class 50%, such as Children may alternating days cleaning stations available, with continue full-time well-stocked supplies; 6-12: 1 remote learning • staggered drop-offs, lunch and recess In-Class 20%, such as 1 day until September breaks, with increased outside time; per week • staff and students (or their parents/ guardians) must assess themselves Provided it is safe to daily for symptoms of COVID-19.

K-12: do so, and COVID-19 Learning If any student or staff member has health and safety in-class 100% even mild symptoms, arrangements measures are in place 8 will be made for that person to be returned home; • one student per seat on school buses, unless children are from the same house. Consider using plexiglass to more time with their teachers and support workers,” separate the bus driver from students; and said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education. “We’ve • students or employees should not share food or looked at what measures other jurisdictions are put- personal items like phones, pens or pencils. Clear ting in place and we’re taking direction from our proprotocols also need to be in place for the safe and vincial health officials, so students, educators and staff healthy handling of all food items. know we’re taking every precaution to protect their health and safety.”

Gradual approach The Ministry of Education has developed a fiveHealth and safety stage approach to operate schools, depending on risk All boards of education and independent school au- of transmission. Schools will also have plans in place thorities will be required to implement strict provin- for each stage, ensuring they are ready to make changcial health officer and WorkSafeBC health and safety es if there is a risk of transmission, a second wave or a measures to reduce the risk COVID-19 transmission, community outbreak.

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Just for Fun Hairdresser Humour • Hairdressers, like bartenders, are expected to lend a sympathetic ear as needed. One friday morning a regular customer came in, sat down and, as i flung the cape around her neck, asked, "now where did i leave off last week?"

• While getting my hair cut at a neighborhood shop, i asked the barber when would be the best time to bring in my two-year-old son.

Without hesitation, the barber answered, "when he's four."

• A burly fellow was having his hair styled at a hair salon when, outside, a truck slammed into a car. Draped in plastic, his hair sectioned off with aluminum clips, the customer raced out to the car and found the driver unhurt. The truck driver, however, was slumped over the wheel, unconscious. The customer lost no time in applying his recently learned cpr techniques, including mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The trucker came to several times, but kept passing out again. Soon the paramedics arrived and took over, and the customer returned to his salon chair. "I just don't understand why he kept passing out," he said to the hairdresser. "I did everything they taught me." "Well, put yourself in the truck driver's place," said the hairdresser. "He's driving down the street without a care in the world. The next thing he knows, he's waking up to see some big guy in a green cape with a head full of wires pounding on his chest and kissing him. You'd pass out too!"

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Shout Out! I just wanted to give a shoutout to Monashee Dental's amazing Dr Remy and his wonderful assistants!

I got in for a root canal on April 15th after being in extreme pain for over a month with my tooth. I could not deal with the pain anymore and being a frontline worker, I knew I had to get it taken care of so I could focus on my job. They were extremely safe, courteous

and professional (as usual!). It's so nice to be able to have a dentist in Lumby that you can call, even in such uncertain times like this, and they will do their best to remedy the situation and get you all fixed up. Thank you again!

Shawna Ostrass, Lumby, BC

Evacuation Alert Rescinded

The District of Coldstream has RESCINDED an Evacuation Alert for the properties on the south end of Kirkland Drive bordering Coldstream Creek. Impacted properties include 7903, 7906, 7909, 7910, 7912, 7913 and 7914 Kirkland Drive.

Please visit www.coldstream.ca for a detailed map of the evacuation alert.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM Beth and Marilyn are going to do Income Taxes again. This is the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – senior’s, low-income families and single parents, students and first-time filers.

We will be at the OAP hall – 1765 Glencaird Street (under the Red Roof) – starting Tuesday, May 19th until Friday, May 29th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Not Saturday or Sunday!

We will be following the Covid-19 directives of social distancing, no more than 5 in the building at a time, and we will wipe down the chairs and table between clients. Please, if you are ill, coughing or sneezing, please stay home and make other arrangements.

If we did your income tax return in March, please take the time to come by and pick up your return, we cannot hold these documents as they are your papers.

If you know of someone that needs our service, let them know when and where this is happening. Thank You, Beth & Marilyn

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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 Happens When Two Slugs Get Into A Fight?… They Slug It Out!!

Things That Go Bump In The Night

We have finally reached the traditional garden planting season and our weather is warm with some gentle rains to enhance the seed growth and the perfect weather for transplanting. Thank You everyone who came out to see me at the greenhouse! A friend stopped by with an interesting problem. Something is visiting her garden at night and causing a fair amount of damage. Holes are appearing on the leaves of plants and sometimes the entire new seedling is gone. Several pest can cause such damage but the clue of holes in the leaves and not along the edges leads me to believe an insect pest over a animal pest. My friend sees no evidence of anything on the leaves during the day. I advised her to place wet newspaper around her garden and in the morning it should have collected some of the pest and then they can be identified and an eradication plan can be started. My suspicion is either slugs or earwigs both have been plentiful in the last two years and both do their damage at night. Slugs often leave a distinguishing slime trail and both can be trapped by placing wet newspaper down in the morning roll up the newspaper and place in a plastic bag for disposal. The use of wrappers from fast food outlets work well too, just crumple them up and place them in the garden or trouble spot. You may have to weigh

them down with rocks to keep them from blowing into your neighbours yard. Traps using a smear of bacon grease and a soapy water or small containers of beer can also be employed but should be replaced every few days. Coffee grounds are also good for snail deterrence and very good for your garden soil just sprinkle it around affected plants and gently turn into the soil Snails are a good food source for frogs, toads, snakes and birds but the damage they can cause before they are dined upon can be considerable. There are slug baits that can be used but consider only ones that contain iron phosphate as this is not a danger to pets and wildlife. Watering at night can also add to the problem so consider watering in the morning allowing the leaves to dry by nightfall. Companion planting can also help as slugs tend not to like strong scented herbs or plants that have fuzzy leaves. You should also make sure there is no plant debris around that can attract slugs. If you have any wood ash handy a 3 inch band of this around the garden area or specific plants will help. Be sure to keep the wood ash off the plant itself and consider the pH of your soil as this can influence it by raising it. Also the use of cornmeal or wheat bran set in bowls can be helpful as the pests ingest it and die this can be used against cutworms

The Benefits Of Gardening Aging shouldn’t stop you from cultivating your in- Downsizing potential terests. Whether you’re a long-time gardener or eager A balcony garden or an assortment of houseto pick up the hobby, here are some of the advantages plants will allow you to continue gardening once you’ve moved from a house to an apartment or to gardening as you get older. retirement home. Many plants can thrive in pots and window boxes. If you’re used to growing a vegHealth benefits Gardening is a form of aerobic exercise that strength- etable garden, microgreens can be grown in even a ens major muscle groups and improves mobility. It also small living space. Also, plants make great roomencourages you to spend more time outdoors where mates — they boost your mood, beautify your you can benefit from the sunshine and fresh air. Tend- home and require little upkeep. ing to a garden reduces stress, promotes relaxation and Gardening is an activity that can be done at any instils a sense of accomplishment. A vegetable or herb age. Find what works for you and don’t be afraid garden also gives you access to fresh, nutritious food. to get your hands dirty.

Social opportunities Gardening can be a collective pastime that allows you to meet new people or spend time with old friends.

Studies show that strong social ties increase longevity, lessen cognitive decline and prevent depression among older adults. If you live in a retirement home, inquire about joining or starting a gardening club to connect with residents who share your interests. You can even make gardening a family activity and an opportunity to teach your grandchildren new skills.

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another pest that seems to dine at night. Cutworms can be found just below the surface of the soil and will distinctively curl up when exposed. Identification is important to know your enemy and plan an attack that is safe and will work!

Happy Gardening!

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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.

Cooking for One Have you ever thought…What am I going to cook for myself? I like that meal but it makes such a large amount? Is it worth the effort to cook for one?

You may be surprised. There are some perks to cooking for one. You can eat what you want and not have to cater to someone else’s cravings or preferences or even allergies. You can eat your favorite meal three times in a row if you like. You can eat in your pajamas or in front of the TV. If the meal you’re cooking doesn’t turn out, no one knows but you. Cooking is what you make it. Yes, there are random and unexpected challenges that come with grocery shopping, stocking a kitchen, meal planning, recipe sizing and more. Below, there are some tips to help make meal time a bit easier.

Some tips for cooking for one: • Actually make a meal plan • Shop the Bulk Bins and Deli counter • Don’t overbuy produce • Fill up that freezer • Reinvent leftovers

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• Consider investing in a small appliance such as the Toaster oven • Split groceries and leftovers with friends • Learn how to scale down larger recipes for one • Make a list of your favorite single serving “Go to “ recipes • Find ways to make cooking for one Fun By following the above suggestions, you can budget based on the sales in your local grocery stores.

Pre-planning a menu ahead of time, may also prevent food waste. Soups and casseroles can be divided up into smaller portions, frozen and then reheated in the Toaster oven or a microwave. Remember that pre-packaged frozen vegetables are easy to store and prepare. You can even get out of season vegetables that are frozen.

Bulk buying allows you to purchase quantities suited to your needs and is usually less expensive than buying the full –sized packaging. At the Deli and meat counters ask the attendant if you can get a single breast of chicken instead of a package of 4? Or maybe only a couple of slices of your favorite cheese, instead of a

wedge or larger package. The meat department may trim the fat from off a piece of steak or debone a piece of salmon for you. It never hurts to ask.

Scaling recipes if it says that it makes 6, then divide it by 6. If it’s an egg, whisk it first then divide it. Make your own buttermilk instead of buying the carton. To make 1 cup of buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of either white vinegar or lemon juice and enough milk to make it 1 cup. Another alternative is 1 and ¾ teaspoons of cream of tartar and 1 cup of milk.

Try experimenting with your food and have fun.

Gyms And Fitness Centres Able To Re-Open May 19 An order by Interior Health’s Chief Medical Health from WorkSafeBC. Officer (MHO) closing all fitness centres, gyms, yoga Members of the public with further questions studios or similar personal training facilities will be may call the non-medical COVID-19 phone line at lifted on May 19.

1-888-COVID19 (268-4319).

The order, issued April 2, is being rescinded in accordance with B.C.’s Restart Plan Phase 2. This will allow these facilities to re-open as long as they can meet requirements to protect staff and clients against the spread of COVID-19.

Any facility wishing to resume operation must develop a plan based on measures laid out by the Provincial Health Office.

Guidance for facility operators and for the public related to gyms and other fitness facilities is now available on the Interior Health website. Facility operators may also contact their local Environmental Health Office.

Additional guidance for facility operators will come

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.

Lab Services (no appointment necessary) Tuesdays:7:30AM-9:45am; Thursdays: 12:30pm-2:15pm

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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MIKKIE’S CORNER

Health & Nutrition

Vitamin - B12 Cobalamin Part 2

B12 deficiency and its effects Vitamin B12 and folic acid or folate are needed to produce healthy red blood cells that can divide and produce functionally. With either a B12 or folate deficiency a type of anemia can develop called megaloblastic anemia. This type of anemia is where the number of red blood cells is lower than normal are not produced normally and instead come out as large immature cells. Because the cells are large, they may not be able to exit bone marrow to enter the bloodstream. This is crucial as red blood cells transport oxygen throughout the body. When your body doesn’t have enough red blood cells, your tissues and organs don’t get enough oxygen. Ample folic acid can actually hide a B12 deficiency and this can cause serious consequences. B12 protects the nervous system and without it, permanent damage can result: • Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet • Difficulty walking • Muscle weakness • Irritability • Memory loss • Dementia • Depression • Psychosis Symptoms tend to develop slowly and may not be recognized immediately and may be passed off as something else. These symptoms include: • Weakness and fatigue • Light-headedness and dizziness • Palpitations and rapid heartbeat • Shortness of breath • A sore tongue that has a red, beefy appearance • Nausea or poor appetite • Weight loss • Diarrhea • Yellowish tinge to the skin and eyes Vegans/Vegetarians People will give the argument that some humans and other animals that are purely vegetarian live fine without any effects of B12 deficiency. Remember from last week’s corner, plants neither make nor require this nutrient as it is only produced by certain bacteria and archaea - plants only contain analogues that resemble B12 in structure and are biologically inactive. People try to model vegans or vegetarians of people in different parts of the world, but fail to understand how B12 intake is obtained. This is very important to note, as environment, hygiene and food harvesting practices vary drastically from ours. In fact, purely vegetarian or specifically vegan areas studied in India and Iran have shown to get their B12 sources from the soil they plant their vegetables in and the water they drink. The soil in which plants are grown is a night soil, which is human manure (feces) which has B12 bacteria in it. Once harvest-

ed these plants are eaten unwashed which have the soil still present on them as well as their drinkable water sources that are contaminated with bacteria including B12 from feces. This is how they are saved from a B12 deficiency, but what saves them could potentially kill most people not indigenous to the area, or at very least make them gravely ill. Interestingly enough people living in these areas showed a larger growth of microflora as their gut appears to modify the types of bacteria in them. This could be why they can handle these additional potentially dangerous bacteria that most could not. This is so prevalent as a study on Indian immigrants in the UK experienced higher incidence of B12 deficiency because of improved hygiene and reduced intake of contaminated food and water than their counter parts back home. Even other animals considered vegetarian, as chimpanzees or pandas will ingest plants with bugs on them and or favour ripe fruit where insects are found. Coincidently these bugs are high in B12. Terminate, crickets and grubs are all high sources of B12

tified with B12 should all be considered. If new to being vegetarian/vegan you most likely will have B12 reserves for up to 3 years before any symptoms arise.

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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.

Beautiful, Bright, But Shy Every year I get a wonderful surprise from a very bright bird.

This bird is not very easy to see even with his bright colors. I usually hear him first, as he has a very unique sound. When I hear him I try to look towards his wonderful sound. I see him a lot of times at my hummingbird feeder, he tends to go more to the one that is more hidden, rarely have I seen him at the more open feeders. He doesn't stay here for very long I might see him for a week or two.I see him up on top of the highest tree in my yard ( this is probably about 60 or so feet.)

He is a very shy bird as the slightest movement and he is gone.

This charming little bird is called a Bullock Oriole. He likes to eat fruit and nectar he really likes oranges. He will also eat the insects in the leaves and trunks of the trees. Caterpillars are a great treat for them there are times when they will beat the caterpillar on a trunk of tree to skin it. If eating a Honey Bee the Bullocks Oriole will remove the stinger first. You can also find them picking bugs from spider webs, and also from the air. They will also eat Crickets, Stinkbugs, Grasshoppers, small spiders, and once in awhile they will even eat a small lizard.

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Bullocks Orioles can be very acrobatic hanging upside down from the leaves.

When finding a mate the male will bow and jump from branch to branch bowing every now and then to the female all the while singing very loudly, the female may quiver her wings.

They will stay together during this mating season, but after this season, they may find another mate for the following seasons.

The female will find the nesting site about 10 - 25 feet above ground, usually near water.

Clutch size: about 3- 7 eggs.

The length size is about: 0.81 - 1" The width is about: 0.60 -7" The egg colors are: pale blue, or a grayish white with purplish brown splotches When hatched the little ones are: Very helpless, and they have long white down which is very sparse.

You can attract the Bullocks Oriole to to yard by mixing 1/4 cup grape jelly & water make it into a syrupy mixture. You can also give them orange halves in a shallow pan of water to keep the ants away. Replace the fruit on a daily basis.Or just give them sugar water like you would for the Hummingbirds.

When the Bullocks Orioles start to nest switch from the sweet stuff to meal worms.

WorkSafeBC Guidelines Support Safe Reopening Of Businesses

As British Columbia prepares to enter Phase 2 of its economic restart plan, the Province welcomes the release of the initial set of WorkSafeBC guidelines that will help businesses and organizations develop their plans to reopen safely in the coming days and weeks.

“These guidelines are an important step in B.C.’s economic restart process, as they will support businesses and organizations developing their individual COVID-19 safety plans and measures to keep employees and customers safe,” said Harry Bains, Minister of Labour. “All employers must work with their employees to develop their safety plan to protect everyone as they prepare to reopen.”

WorkSafeBC has released industry-specific guidelines and resources for the following sectors: • restaurants, cafes and pubs; • salons and personal services; • museums, art galleries and libraries, real estate; • education; • health services; • retail; • in-person counselling; • parks and outdoor spaces; and • office space.

Businesses in all sectors are required to use these guidelines and resources to develop their COVID-19 safety plans and post those plans for employees and customers as they resume operations. Additionally, businesses in sectors under health orders limiting service (such as restaurants, pubs, salons and personal services) will not be able to open until those orders are lifted or modified.

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One Canadian Military Member Killed And One Injured In CF Snowbirds Accident

A statement from Lieutenant-Colonel Mike French, Commanding Officer of 431 (Air Demonstration) Squadron on the Canadian Forces Snowbirds CT-114 Tutor Crash in Kamloops, British Columbia At approximately 11:45 am on May 17, 2020, shortly after take-off from Kamloops Airport, Snowbird 11, a Canadian Forces Snowbirds CT114 Tutor, crashed into a nearby neighbourhood.

Prior to the crash, the two person crew of the aircraft ejected. Tragically, Captain Jenn Casey, the team’s Public Affairs Officer, did not survive. The aircraft’s pilot, Captain Rich MacDougall survived with nonlife threatening injuries.

The team is devastated by the loss of Jenn. She was the quintessential Public Affairs Officer. A tireless and energetic officer with a network of media contacts from her previous media career and savvy with social media which endeared her to the public. She absolutely loved what she did; she was one of the main reasons Op INSPIRATION has been so well received by the public. She had just received a 1 Canadian Air Division Commander’s coin in recognition of her stellar efforts and a nomination was being drafted for a Chief of the Defence Staff commendation.

Her loss is a serious blow to not only our Team, but to the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Armed Forces as a whole. I’ve spoken with Jenn’s family, and passed on our sincere and heartfelt condolences. No words can ease the pain they are feeling right now, I have passed on that they are not grieving alone.

Captain Jenn Casey CF Snowbirds Public Affairs Officer We are also thinking of Capt MacDougall at this time, and supporting him as he recovers from his injuries. I’ve spoken to him, and assured him he has the full support of the Team and the Canadian Armed Forces while he too goes through this difficult time.

At this time the precise circumstances leading up to the crash are not known. The crash site has been secured by local law enforcement and the immediate Flight Safety response is being coordinated on

the ground by the team’s Flight Safety Officer as we speak. An investigation team from the Directorate of Flight Safety in Ottawa has already arrived in Kamloops to conduct a flight safety investigation to determine the cause of the incident.

We want to thank the first responders from the Kamloops region for their timely and professional response, and I would be remiss if I did not mention the stoic and brave response of the members of the public who came to the aid of our teammates, especially those who had the aircraft land in their neighbourhood.

We also appreciate all the messages of support for Rich and his wellbeing. The support of every Canadian is truly appreciated during these difficult times.

As of now, Operation INSPIRATION is postponed until further notice, and the entire Snowbird fleet is on an operational pause. Over the coming days the team will re-group, and come together to mourn the loss of our colleague. When appropriate to do so, we will return to 15 Wing Moose Jaw to plan our next steps.

Today, however, we need a day to decompress and understand what happened to Jenn and to Rich. We will share our hearts with Canadians tomorrow; the team members need this time to be together and to mourn in private. We thank all Canadians for their continued support, patience, and understanding during this immensely challenging time for the team.

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Each school district and independent school must have its return-to-class and safety plans approved by the ministry before moving to the next stage. The plans will be posted on each district’s website for families to access. The ministry will support boards of education and independent school authorities in building these plans, and operations during the pandemic will be regularly monitored.

Since returning to class is voluntary and most students will be attending part time, school leaders will contact families to make arrangements for children to return to in-class instruction. If parents have not heard from their schools by May 22, 2020, they are asked to contact their principal. Parents and caregivers are advised to follow the schedule provided for their child to ensure a safe and orderly restart.

Child care Many child care centres have continued to operate safely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to support essential service workers in communities across B.C. Updated health and safety guidelines for child care settings released by the provincial health officer will support child care centres that were closed to reopen safely as they are able, and will reassure parents as they return to work that their children will be cared for in a safe environment.

Information from the BC Centre for Disease Control states the COVID-19 virus has a very low infection rate in children. As well, children are not the primary drivers of COVID-19 spread in child care facilities, schools or in community settings. Like schools, child care centres will need to take additional precautions to maintain the health and safety of their employees and the children they care for.

“We know that parents will continue to make the right child care decisions for their family, based on their individual circumstances, and providers will do Wondercafé.live! in Lumby presents Russ Collins, who will be speaking on WHAT’S LURKING IN BESSETTE CREEK? Russ is a volunteer Steward for the Middle Shuswap and Lumby Watersheds and has some data to share on water sampling. Please join us at the United Church Hall (east entrance) at 7pm on Friday, March 27th. The Home of Open Doors and Open Minds.

Drop-In Curling: Looking to have fun and meet new people? Come down to the Lumby Curling Rink for drop-in curling on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We start at 9.30am sharp and most of the curlers get there early for socializing and making up of teams. Come when you want – not the obligation you have when you’re on a league team . The cost is $6 per person – if you haven’t paid your annual dues - and we play 8 ends. Both experienced and non-experienced curlers welcome. Brooms and sliders available. Instruction and help available for novices so come down and experience the coolest game on ice!

Lumby United Church - Hall booking call Barry 778-473-3347. Health Certified Kitchen call Brenda 778-473-9454/Diann 250-351-4470 Monashee 50+/O.A.P. has started another busy year with Bingo, Markets, and more fund raisers in the works. Sept 4 To June 25/19: Bingo and Dinner doors open at 5:00, Sept 8 to March 9 Odds N Ends Market from 10:00- 2:00 come join us at our Social Table. Crib every Friday Night at 7:00. Quilters Meet every Monday morning at 9:30. Don’t forget to share your favourite recipes with us. Thank you to all of you that have shared so far. We are getting there.

Cherryville Quilters meet every Thursday at the Cherryville Hall from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Come join us in a fun supportive group.

Experienced and beginning quilters most welcome.

Contact Julie at 250-547-6070 for more info.

LUMBY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (LUMBY and DISTRICT MUSEUM) Open June to September - Wednesday to Saturday Noon till 3pm - Will open anytime for tours. Monthly meetings are held at the Museum every third Monday at 1:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Come in and look through our Family History Files. For more information please phone Mel at 250-547-9599.

Lumby & District Wildlife Association General Meetings. Meeting held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month except July & August. 7:00pm at the Clubhouse.

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the same for their centres and the child care professionals who work there,” said Katrina Chen, Minister of State for Child Care.

“While we are giving the necessary tools to child care centres to operate safely, it is ultimately the choice of parents and providers.”

New provincial health officer’s guidelines for safely providing child care include: • maintaining the physical space requirements set out in the Child Care Licensing Regulation. Child care centres have sufficient space to support physical distancing between staff without reducing the number of children in care at any one time.

• organizing children into smaller groups and/or spreading children out to minimize direct physical contact.

• cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces at least twice a day. General cleaning of the centre should occur at least once a day with common cleaning and disinfectant products.

• setting up hand-hygiene stations at the entrance, so children can clean their hands when they enter.

If a sink with soap and water is not available, provide hand sanitizer but keep out of children’s reach and supervise its use. Additional hand-hygiene opportunities should be built into the daily schedule.

• staggering the timings of pickup and drop-off. A daily check at drop-off may be conducted by asking parents and caregivers to confirm their child does not have symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19 or other respiratory disease. There is no role for screening children or staff for specific symptoms, checking temperatures or COVID-19 testing. Such activities are reserved for health-care professionals.

• having children outside often, including for learning activities, snack time and play time.

• ensuring each child has their own individual meal or snack. Reusable utensils must be cleaned and

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sanitized after each use.

• asking parents and caregivers to only bring personal comfort items (e.g., stuffies) if they are clean and can be laundered at the end of each day.

These guidelines will be complemented by WorkSafeBC guidelines for child care providers, which will be released next week.

Working together As B.C. takes steps towards a recovery by removing some of the restrictions, employers are encouraged to be flexible when it comes to arrangements for parents of school-age students.

The Ministry of Education is working with all 60 school districts, independent school authorities, First Nations schools, teachers, school leaders, support staff, public health officials and all its education partners to co-ordinate the next steps for accommodating more students in class.

“As we look to create our new normal, reopening our schools to in-class learning is an important step,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer. “It will look different, but will be done in way that is safe for everyone. I want to assure all the staff, students and families that we will face the challenges that come with this transition together – and we will do it in a measured and thoughtful way.”

LUMBY LIONS Do you want to make a difference in Lumby? Come to a Lions meeting! Our meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, the 3rd Tuesday is a social night.

We meet at 6:30 in the Whitevalley Community Hall. For more information call Carla Lee at 250-306-5818.

LUMBY COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE Tuesday-Saturday 10am-3pm. Arbor Park Mall between Pagoda Restaurant and Lumby’s Dollar Dollar in Lumby phone 778-473-3003 during open hours.

Do you need some work done around your place?

Resource Centre has “The Lumby Handyman Service”! service is to assist older persons and or persons with place” by better ensuring home safety and functionality. call Jenny at 250-547-8866.

The Pythian Sisters meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the United Church Hall. New Members welcome. For more information please call our secretary at 547- 6888. ALSO Party? or Celebration? Pythian Sisters will make up Deli trays, please call 547-9824 or 547-9425

Monashee Toastmasters. Monashee Toastmasters meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at White Valley Community Centre at 7 pm. Guests are always welcome. Come and see how we learn and master Communication and Leadership skills. Contact Louise at 250-547-6480 or Nick at 250-309-7393.

Lumby Legion Branch #167 – A meat draw is held every Saturday from 3:00 to 5:30 pm in the lounge. The Legion Dart Club meets Thursdays at 7:00 pm and is open to all.

Cherryville Community Club Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month–7:00 pm. at the Cherryville Community Hall. All Cherryvillans welcome! www.cherryville.net/communityclub.html.

The New Experience Group Of Cocaine Anonymous Vernon Group meets every Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Knox Church at 3204 Alexis Park Drive Vernon The Cherryville & District Community Shooting Range Association has an approved shooting range for rifles, handguns and bows at 285 Heckman Creek Road in Cherryville. For further information please contact Guy at 250-547-6697.

Whitevalley Community The purpose of this disabilities to “age in For more information,

T.O.P.S. 5278 meets on Wednesday afternoon at the Lumby Museum at 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Everyone welcome men, women, teens. Contact Delma at 250-547-2477 or Diana at 250-547-6240 Volunteers Needed for Seniors Drop-in Program – Are you interested in setting up and serving seniors their luncheon? How about cooking? If you would be interested, please call Jenny at 250-547-8866 for an interview.

Good Food Box is located at White Valley Community Centre 2250 Shields, Kitchen. Pick up of boxes is the 3rd. Thursday of each month. 11am–1:00 p.m. Pay for your box the week before by Wednesday. For more information call Pat Svard at 250-545-5865 or Poppy Peacock at 250-545-6412

The Senior’s Drop-in Program is held every Mon. Wed. & Friday from 9:00am-1:30pm at the Saddle Mountain Lounge (1751 Glencaird St.) Lunch is served at 12:00. Various activities are scheduled for fun and socializing. You do not need to register, just drop-in. Calendars are available at the Drop-in or you can call : Colleen for more info @ 250-547- 8821

Cherryville Alcoholics Anonymous Grapevine Meetings. Monday Evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Richlands Seventh Day Adventist Church (corner of Creighton Valley and Hammond Roads). Open.

Cherryville Parent & Tot program Free semi structured drop in program for parents and their children 0-6. Play equipment, music, crafts, coffee and a healthy snack provided. Monthly guest speakers, visiting with friends and springtime park outings. Come join us on Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm at Cherryville community hall. For more information please call Kara at 250-547-6593

Lumby Days meetings every month, the 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Curling Club. Everyone welcome!

QUILTING AT THE LUMBY OAP HALL every Monday 9:30-4:00pm. New people welcome. For more info call Kaye 778-473-9013.

Lumby New Freedom group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:00 pm Friday nights, at the Catholic Church 2202 Park Ave. Enter at the rear of Church, down stairs.

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A LUMBY VILLAGE MYSTERY

The Case Of The Misplaced Murderer Part VI: More Questions Than Answers

By Donna Easto ngus chortled, “Sergeant! There’s no way Maddie will be playing the organ while we play detective! She’s up to something! I’ll take my leave gentlemen, I’ve got a hunch the answer to the charred bit of paper lies in Vernon. Shall we regroup over lunch?”

“Sorry, Angus, a murder investigation is too gruesome for the weaker sex.”

John tracked her down, striding toward the hotel, “that copper’s a fool, don’t let him get to you, Madeleine. He doesn’t know you as I do. What’s on that quicksilver mind of yours? What have we mere mortal men overlooked?”

“Don’t patronize me, John Murray. Of course, I have a theory, but sweet-talk won’t get me to share with you. And, don’t be so familiar - that was ages ago and worlds apart. Angus knows nothing of Montreal.”

“He’ll find out eventually, it might be better if you told him before he proposes.”

“John, just go. I’m off to speak with the hotel owner’s wife - her husband hosts those Thursday poker games.”

“Aye, I’m away. Maddie, please be careful. This person has already killed twice. Meet us back at the cafe for lunch. We’ll compare notes.”

First, Maddie paid Tom Coughlin a visit. He’d been largely discounted by the men as a reliable witness.

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“Tom, I’d like to ask you a couple of questions. There’s no money in it for you, but I’ll buy you breakfast.” It was as good an offer as the man would get that week.

“Whattaya wanna know?”

“Tell me everything you remember about Thursday evening and anything you know about Sidney. I wager not much passes by you.” Maddie’s praise worked.

Over bacon and eggs, Tom spun an imaginative tale.

After speaking with Coughlin, she walked downstairs to the hotel office. Esther and Abner Pennington, owners of the hotel, were an unlikely couple.

She, a thirty-something blonde with a devil-may-care personality. He, sixtyish, balding, curmudgeonly, and possessive. Esther was absent, but she found Abner at the desk entering figures in a ledger. “Ah, Abner, so glad to find you in. I’m helping the constabulary with the investigation into the murders. They wanted me to ask you a few questions about Mr. LaForest.”

Abner answered guardedly or simply grunted, especially when it came to his Thursday night back-room poker games. “Thank you, Mr. Pennington. You’ve been…….well, see you in church!”

“Not likely, missy. Here’s Esther. She don’t got nothing to add.”

“Esther, join me for tea and biscuits in the hotel restaurant?” Maddie asked sweetly, “You must be shaken up by this awful matter with one of your boarders.”

“I hardly knew the man, but it is upsetting….the police and now the Vernon newspaper asking all sorts of questions. Don’t have time for tea.”

IH COVID-19 UPDATE Resumption of elective surgeries Beginning May 19, Interior Health (IH) will resume elective surgeries that were postponed due to COVID-19.

While the pandemic continues to evolve, IH is collaborating with the Ministry of Health to safely resume elective surgeries to support access for patients, both on waitlists and yet to be added. Throughout the resumption of services, our priority is to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19.

Interior Health is calling patients to confirm their health status and if they are able and willing to move forward with surgery. We recognize that some individuals may wish to continue to postpone their surgery at this

time. Those who choose not to proceed with their surgeries immediately will hold their spot on the waitlist.

In an effort to support as many people as possible, Interior Health will also maximize our ability to provide minor procedures that do not require an operating room, as well as day surgeries that do not require overnight stays in hospital.

Urgent, emergent, and oncology-related surgeries were not impacted by the pause in surgery and will continue as priority cases.

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“I understand.

The Sergeant thought you might be more comfortable talking with a woman. I’ll let him know you prefer to talk directly with him.”

Esther threw a panicked look at her husband. Abner simply shrugged, “Miss Arnold is this absolutely necessary? We’re busy.”

“Afraid so, it’s just routine. No need to get anxious.

Unless you have something to hide, which I’m sure you don’t.”

“No, no,” Abner answered hastily. “Esther, better her than Zander.”

Esther was as tight-lipped as her husband, responding in a halting and barely audible voice. However, her sighs and hand wringing spoke volumes.

On route to lunch, Maddie stopped to send a telegram to a friend in New Westminster and chatted with the youngsters lounging about the telegraph office. Largely unnoticed as they skulked about at all hours, the lads saw a lot of what went on in the Village. She was counting on these little spies to confirm her evolving theory.

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modate additional cleaning and infection control measures. number of measures will be implemented as part of Patients will be rescheduled based on priority. the surgical process: Interior Health will assess opportunities to expand • When possible, patients will be assessed through capacity over the coming months to ensure individua virtual pre-admission clinic by video conference als who need surgery get it as quickly as possible. This plan is dependent on factors such as adequate supply or telephone prior to surgery. of personal protective equipment, full commitment • Consistent screening tools and risk assessment of all partners, and monitoring of a possible resurguidelines will be used. gence of COVID-19.

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Determine what’s important Focus on the big picture Home inspections typically turn up a host of issues, When requesting repairs, prioritize major problems Know what to expect but only some of them should be cause for alarm. Be Keep in mind that sellers aren’t obligated to accept on the lookout for: repair requests. In fact, in a seller’s market, they may simply refuse because they know they’ll get another • Galvanized water pipes. They tend to corrode over offer. time, although it’s common to simply repair them.

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