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This Pink Shirt Day, Let’s Lift Each Other Up In 2007, two boys from Nova Scotia took a stand against local bullies and started a movement. When a classmate in their high school was harassed for wearing a pink shirt on the first day of school, David Shepherd and Travis Price decided to do something about it. The teens bought over 50 pink shirts and handed them out to their classmates, creating a “sea of pink” in support of the boy who’d been bullied. That was the first Pink Shirt Day, an event that has since made its way across the country and is now recognized on the last Wednesday of February every year. In 2021, the event takes place on February 24 and the theme is Kindness
Counts. In light of this powerful mesperiodically to make sure they’re sage, here are seven ways we should all doing okay. strive to treat each other every day. 4. Listen. Be a sounding board for 1. Be kind. Treat everyone with friends who need to talk. However, kindness and empathy, regardless don’t offer advice unless they ask of how you feel about them. Evfor it. Sometimes, people just need eryone deserves to be treated with to share what they’re going through respect, even those you don’t like. in order to come up with their own 2. Be inclusive. Make it a point solutions. to be friendly with everyone you 5. Think before you speak — or know, even the people who are difpost. Sometimes we can hurt ferent from you. You’ll make others people without meaning to. Before feel good and could even make an you say or post something on social unexpected friend. media, think about how others 3. Check in. If you know that somemay perceive it, and keep your one in your life has recently gone comments to yourself if you think through a hard time, call or text someone might be hurt by them.
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Just for Fun A Few Funny Thoughts!
• I’ll never forget what’s his name.
• At the time of its invention, the guillotine was considered cutting edge technology. • I once lived just a stone's throw away from a family who all died of mysterious head injuries. • A priest, a Baptist minister and a rabbit walk into the Red Cross to donate blood. The nurse asks, "What's your blood type?" The rabbit replied, "I'm probably a Type O". • Accordion to many experts you can replace one word in a sentence with a musical instrument and people would not notice. • I bet you had to go back a re-read the last sentence. • I have just been diagnosed with the dreaded 'Peek-a-Boo virus... I'm being transferred to ICU. • My ex-wife still misses me. Btu her aim keeps getting better. • "Waiter! This coffee tastes like mud."... "Yes sir, it's fresh ground." • A man walked into a bar. He said "ouch". • Side of a tow truck read; we don’t charge you an arm and a leg, we just want your tows. • 100 years ago everyone owned a horse and only the rich had cars. Today everyone has cars and the only the rich own horses. The stables have turned. The Lumby Valley Times is an independent, privately owned newspaper of Integrity, Honesty & Dependability, published every Friday The Lumby Valley Times is a free newspaper Our Mailing address is Box 456, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0 Letters to the Editor are always welcome. While names can be withheld if the circumstances warrant, no unsigned letters will be accepted for publication. The Editor reserves the right to edit letters. Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the error will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. The Lumby Valley Times will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Camera Ready advertising can be emailed to: andrew@lumbyvalleytimes.ca For your convenience, letters & articles can be emailed to editor@lumbyvalleytimes.ca MAIN SWITCHBOARD Advertising, Editorial & General Inquiries: Phone: 250-938-1464 Publisher/Editor: Andrew Hutton Staff Photographer: Gordon Hutton Awesome Delivery People Gordon Hutton, Murray Freeman & John Mys Copyright subsists in all display advertising and editorial content appearing in this edition of the Lumby Valley Times. Permission to reproduce in any form must be obtained in writing and in advance from the publisher Please be advised that if mistakes are found in this publication, they are there for a reason. We publish something for everyone and inevitably, there will be people who look only for misteaks.” ALL DEADLINES (ADVERTISING, CLASSIFIEDS & EDITORIAL) 10:00am on Monday for the following Friday’s Issue
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To the Editor, This information is important for all those who enjoy feeding the wild birds at this time of year. I have always had bird feeders up but this year I've been torn as to whether to keep them up. Some song birds, like the Pine Siskins are experiencing a high mortality rate due to the Salmonella bacteria. They are gregarious little birds with striping and a strip of yellow on their wings. Apparently many spend most of the winter up in the northern areas of our province unless seed production is low there as it has been this year. Then they come south in large numbers to areas where there is more available. It's hard to see great numbers of dead and dying birds people are bringing into wildlife rescue centers around the more southern areas of the province. I have noticed that there was an increase in numbers here in Lumby. I found a dying bird on Cedar Ridge Rd. with signs of the disease in October and just recently I had to watch a bird under my feeder take his last breath. I also have seen at least two others in the past few days showing signs of illness. Feeders help spread the disease by causing the birds to congregate into a small space where any infected ones leave the bacteria in their droppings and anywhere their bills
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have contacted surfaces. Signs of a sick bird are lethargy, feathers puffed a little or a lot and they don't move around as much as the others. At the moment I have kept just one feeder up with a very small amount of seed per day and wash it every evening using either a disinfectant or boiling water. Removing old seed under the feeder is more difficult! I have been shoveling fresh snow over the area under the feeder. None of these actions are ideal and a bit of work ! I am considering taking the feeder down after this very cold snap. I am usually a softy when it comes to helping out any creature but maybe the old saying " Killing with kindness" can be applied here. As I ponder the subject I am inclined to agree with those who have been studying bird behavior for a long time when they say that the birds will adjust and begin foraging throughout the forest as they always have. Keep your eyes out for those sick birds and I hope you can do your best to slow down this disease. The more people who can, the better off they will be and we can enjoy seeing healthy birds in our yards in the future! Laura MacPherson Lumby, BC
Arts & Culture from the Edge
"See Here Now" Join us for our second show of 2021 at the Village Gallery as Robin Ledrew presents 'See Here Now' The show combines some of Ledrew's recent acrylic paintings (2020) with a selection of her work from the past fifty years. Acrylic, watercolour, digital art, pencil and oil are all represented. Of interest to any collectors of her work, there will be pieces for sale that have not been offered before. ‘See Here Now’ runs to Feb 27th at the Village Gallery @ 1975 Vernon street (hwy 6) open Monday – Saturday 10am-3pm Call For Photographers - ‘From your Archives’ – Photography contest The Monashee Arts Council is excited to be putting a call out for photograpehrs. So look into your photography archives in anticipation of our future Photography contest. This contest will be open to all ages via 3 categories! So start going through your archives! Date will be announced soon.
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Sam’s Garden
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If Minorities Have The Race Card And Women Have The Gender Card, What Do The Rednecks Have? The Trump Card!
Year of The Ox
I am so disappointed in the results of the impeachment effort. The Republicans have made a possibly fatal mistake. Either they want to continue to lie to the American Public or they are too afraid of infuriating the Trump. Either way I wouldn’t want them to be in charge of my future in a country that is going to have some possibly very unpleasant events in its future. The Q-Anons are planning a huge rally in March where Trump is supposed to be inaugurated for his seconds term. Ya right. Is it something in the water down there? What a fall from grace. So this is the Chinese Year of The Ox. It is supposed to be a year of stability, calmness and great opportunities with economic prosperity and wellness for all zodiac signs. People born in the year of the Ox include people born in 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, and 2021. People born in these years are thought to be strong, reliable, calm, patient and trustworthy. They can also be stubborn and do not like to fail. I hope everyone survived the nasty cold snap that descended upon us this last week. That is the coldest that I can remember ever having experienced in this area. I’s sure that has been that cold before so I am grateful for my short memory. I thought it brutal and I sure hope it’s the last hurrah for our winter. As usu-
al I have my eye on the forecast for 2021. According to the Farmers Almanac the forecast for our area goes as follows, take it or leave it. April and May should be cooler than normal with less precipitation. June and July are forecast to be cooler and rainier than normal and our fall, September and October are supposed to be warmer than normal with less rain. Interesting but not written in stone. I am now busy planting Tomatoes, this will allow for a larger plant come May. Other vegetables like peppers, and egg plant can also be started if you have the room to be able to transplant and maintain them when it is needed. If space is a consideration then wait till the end of March. I also plant these types of seeds again in late March for a smaller bedding plant that some people prefer. The earlier the planting the earlier one can enjoy the fruits of their labour. Strawberry plants from seed should be started now as well as celery and most annual flowers and herbs. Most of these seeds need to be covered and kept moist and warm. Germination will vary from 4 or 5 days to a week. Watch for germination within these time frames in case you need to replant for some reason
such as a too dry or wet environment, a cold or hot shock( like a spray of too cold water) or old seed that has not been stored correctly. It is still to early for cucumber, squash, cauliflower and other seeds from these families. As these seedlings grow you will need to rotate the seed trays to keep them from stretching and a slight breeze to give the stems some strength. Happy Gardening! Samantha Nason BS Ranch & Greenhouses 250 547 6567 samanthanason@hotmail.com
Pampering Your Yard Has winter been hard on your lawn? Don’t panic. show. Add compost (and some soil, if necessary), and
The first thing to remember is not to rush outside and start work on the grass when the ground is still soaking wet. The time to get out the leaf rake and pick up all the debris is when you can walk on the grass without sinking in. Make the most of a beautiful day to remove any protective covering from your trees and shrubs. Cut back dead and damaged branches, being careful not to damage the buds. Remove annuals, prune perennials and clean your rockeries if you didn’t get around to doing these chores last fall. Go gently, taking care not to trample on perennials that are already beginning to
cover your beds with a good layer of mulch. You may have noticed that field mice or other rodents have made furrows across your lawn. There may also be patches of grass that are completely dried out. To ensure that weeds don’t take over all the bare spots, aerate your lawn and sow grass seed as soon as possible. A tip: use quality seed. Better to pay a little more than end up with a bag of seed that may contain weeds. No time to take care of yard work in the spring? Hire a freelance gardener; he or she will love pampering your yard for you.
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Mikkie’s Corner
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New Years Resolutions - Exercise
The best way to lose weight is to focus on your overall health first and the weight will follow. In previous articles, I have discussed what you consume = the impact on your overall health and of course your weight. However, in this article we will focus on exercise, the other part of the equation. There are 2 parts to exercise, A: Endurance (cardio) is for our cardiovascular health and B: Weight bearing exercises is for our bones, muscles and immune system. Where do you start? Start with what you know you are capable of achieving. Don’t set unrealistic goals, why put that pressure on yourself, look to achieve not to fail. For example, if you are a very sedentary person, begin most days with simply getting up every ½ hour to stretch or walk around. The next step would be to add in a more regimented, moderate cardio routine for 20-30 minutes, 3 days a week. This could be in 10 minutes spurts until you can consistently exercise for the whole duration. When ready, you can add in 1 or 2 extra days to your cardio regime and increase
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duration to 45 minutes. Cardio Intensity: To help you understand this, there are 2 methods below which are commonly used: A. The fat burning zone: approximately 50-60% of your maximal heart rate or (220 – your age). B. RPE Scale (rate of perceived exertion). On a scale of 1 to 10 • 1 = you are relaxing watching TV • 10 = you are totally exhausted and need to be carried to your car For a short cardio day, aim for a 7 on the above RPE Scale- you will be perspiring and moderately winded and only able to say a few words at a time. If willing, you can add in extra spurts or bursts of the exercise you are doing to increase the intensity to an 8 and then bring back down to a 7. Beginning your regime, you may only be able to as mentioned above (simply getting up and down often throughout the day). As you become more confident, pick up the pace and add in something like marching on the spot for 10 minutes. This to you may only feel like a level 5-6, adding in a few sets of stairs may move your exertion level to a 7 or 8, which you may find more optimum to meet your goals. Remember, start where you can and take it slow, gage your bodies response and gradually increase what you do so as not to get flustered and quit. With cardio we can burn a lot of calories at one time and we can keep burning for up to an hour after. Below are some examples of a variety of activities are for a duration of 30 minutes and the number of calories burned:
• Jogging = 267.5 •Cross country skiing = 253 • Biking = 260 •Snow shoeing = 298 • Hiking uphill = 224 •Walking = 150 Whatever you choose to do, have fun, enjoy the benefits that are so plentiful. Besides the weight loss you may be after, it’s the mental part that you will see improve the fastest and in this age of Covid, this is what we long for the most. Next week we will explore Resistant/Weight bearing exercise and all what this has to offer us. *If this article or any past articles leaves you with questions, the want to be a better you, the courage to take the first step to a happier you, than please contact me at: Mikkie Nettles, Certified Personal Trainer/Holistic & Sports Nutritionist Follow DEEM Health on Facebook, or contact info@deemhealth.ca
How Massage Therapy Helps With Stress Stress causes your heart rate and blood pleasure to rise and your muscles to tighten up. This isn’t a problem when it’s temporary, but when stress and its effects become chronic, your health can suffer. Due to muscles remaining tense at all times, chronic stress can lead to joint aches and pains, headaches, chronic back and neck pain and other issues. The tricky thing about stress is that the physical and mental effects of it can create more stress. But massage therapy helps to break this cycle by combatting the physical symptoms. Massage tech-
niques, which involve rubbing, stroking, stretching and applying pressure to the muscles, help return muscles to a relaxed state, reducing stress-related aches and pains. Moreover, massages tend to be a relaxing experience in general. They typically take place in a peaceful environment and thereby afford the patient a sense of calm. If you’re dealing with chronic stress, talk with your doctor about using massage therapy for treatment. For a safe and effective therapeutic massage, seek out a certified massage therapist.
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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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. Funding support provided by the Province of British Columbia (Community Gaming), Interior Health and United Way North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap.
February is Heart Month February is Heart Month in Canada, a time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health and what we can do to reduce our own risk of cardiovascular disease. It is estimated that over 2.5 million Canadian adults are currently affected by heart issues and 9 out of every 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for developing heart issues. Men and women can experience heart disease very differently. When most of us think “heart attack” we picture someone clutching their chest in agonizing pain, but the experience can vary and women tend to have much more subtle symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or neck/ back pain. Women’s heart health often goes underdiagnosed or mistreated. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, estrogen plays a significant role
in reducing a woman’s risk of heart problems. After menopause, a female’s risk factor can significantly increase. The vast majority of premature heart disease and stroke cases, in both men and women, are completely
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preventable so consult with your physician regularly and keep track of your prescriptions. Monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol on a frequent basis and be conscious of your weight. Always check the food labels, especially in non-perishable foods. Many products can be high in sodium and something you should try to avoid. As always, ensure that you are eating a balanced, healthy diet and getting regular physical activity. Unfortunately, cardiovascular disease remains a serious health challenge in Canada. This Heart Month, talk to your doctor about how you can improve your heart health and reduce your risk of any life changing CV events.
It is with great regret, Chairperson Merna Alexander has officially announced that "Lumby Days 2021" has been CANCELLED due to COVID-19.
Public Notice of Proposed Road Name Change: Squaw Valley Road The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure gives notice pursuant to Section 2.2 of the Transportation Act that an application has been made to change the name of Squaw Valley Road located near Lumby, B.C., to Ireland Creek Road. Anyone wanting to provide comments of support or opposition to the proposed road name change should do so in writing no later than March 19, 2021, to the Vernon Area Office at: How is Feburary going for you? What about that cold snap we had, brrrr! Want keep warm, and see yor friends? Come down to the Lumby Legion. We are open to the public, you do not need to be a member. The Legion is a fun place to be and socialize with your friends The Joker's Wild, the exciment is building: Who will be our lucky winner? Be at the Lumby Legion Fridays at 5:30 pm you could be the one All of the events at the Legion are
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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.
Mmm Mmm, Something to Keep You Warm Yesterday for Valentine's Day we thought we would go for breakfast in Vernon, apparently everyone else had that same idea. Every place we went people were lined up to get in, some were even standing outside brrr it was pretty cold out I didn't want to wait outside. So we finally decided on Denny's, we could wait
inside, and the wait was only about 10 minutes. Neither one of us had been there for a few years. It was pretty much the same as it was years ago. Busy, but fast to serve you. The food was okay. We both wanted Hot Chocolate, but the Hot Chocolate machine was broken. (of course it was) We had our breakfast, then
picked up the things in town that needed to be picked up and came home. When we got here I still wanted a Hot Chocolate. I put on the kettle, and asked Tim if he would want one. yup he did. I pulled out the Hot Chocolate can, and was looking for our special Hot Chocolate cups we have. Then Tim said, "what about using the cups we have that have all the ingredients in it". I didn't know what he was talking about. "They are up in the top cupboard where I keep my coffee" he said from the living room. Okay that means I have to go and grab the step stool, bring it out, open it up and climb up. That sounded like a lot of work, so I went to the first cupboard to find the cups I had been looking for the first time. Tim got off the couch, and went into the coffee cupboard, and pulled the cups that had all the ingredients in them, which by the way was at the very back of the cupboard, it's no wonder I didn't know they were there. Of course he didn't use the step stool or ladder When I saw them, I now remembered the cups. I had picked them up at some craft fair a while ago when we were still allowed to have craft fairs. These cups were filled with a package of Carnation Hot Chocolate, a small bag of mini Marshmallows and a Peppermint Candy Cane. Cool, what a treat. They had sat up in the cupboard for sometime, so the Marshmallows were a little hard, and the Candy Canes had broke but once in the Hot Choco-
late they were fine. These wonderful little cups had a cute poem that was labeled "Snowman Soup" with them that went like this: We've been told you've been really good this year. Always glad to hear it! With the cold weather drawing near, you'll need to warm the Spirit. So here's a little Snowman Soup, complete with a stirring stick. Add hot water, sip it slow, it's sure to do the trick. So cute. I miss going to the markets as a vendor and a customer. You always find something at these places. I was very glad that I bought these cute little cups with the ingredients to make a great Hot Chocolate, even if it took me a while to find them again. But what joy we had once finding them again and having our Hot Chocolate that we had wanted earlier at the restaurant. It made us feel nice and warm. Thank You to whomever made up these cute cups, and had them at your table for me to find. You brought us feelings of joy and warmth. When the markets start up again, I will probably buy more cute things like this from the vendors, but this time I will put them in a lower cupboard so that I will know they are there and use them sooner.
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4 Facts You May Not Know About Bullying Contrary to what some people think, bullying isn’t and learn that bullying is unacceptable, this a normal part of childhood. Here are some other rebehaviour is likely to persist through adolescence alities about this harmful behaviour that need to be and into adulthood. It can also evolve into dating acknowledged. violence, workplace harassment and domestic 1. Kids don’t grow out of bullying abuse. Unless children face meaningful consequences 2. Fighting back makes bullying worse While children should be encouraged to stand up to bullies, retaliating with violence, insults or other aggressive behaviour can lead to more persistent and severe bullying. Assertive responses and reporting bullying to an adult are more effective strategies. 3. Peers can stop bullying in seconds Most bullying incidents happen when peers are watching, and their reaction plays a major role in reinforcing or stopping the behaviour. In fact, research shows that when peers intervene, more than half of the time the bullying stops
4 Tips To Help Kids Be Kind Online It’s all too easy to write hurtful comments when you’re looking at a screen rather than a human face. That’s why it’s important to teach your kids how to be kind online. Here are four tips to get you started. 1. Set a good example Children learn through observation, so show them when you post uplifting comments on social media or reach out to a struggling friend in a private message. 2. Implement the IRL test Remind your kids that what they post on the internet affects people in real life. If they wouldn’t say the words to someone’s face, they shouldn’t be writing them online. 3. Write reviews together If you have a good experience at a local shop or restaurant, sit down as a family to write a positive
review. This will help your kids practice posting kind messages online. 4. Emphasize empathy In addition to calling out cyberbullying behaviour, encourage your kids to send positive messages to friends or classmates they notice are being bullied online. If you’re looking for a fun way to teach your kids more about internet kindness and safety, play the action-packed game Interland at beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com.
within 10 seconds. 4. Bullying can cause serious harm Bullied children are more likely to experience headaches, stomach aches, anxiety and depression. They’re also at greater risk of long-term mental health problems and suicide. Additionally, children who bully are more likely to use drugs and engage in criminal activity. It’s only by dispelling myths about bullying and teaching children to develop healthy relationships that the issue can be properly addressed and bullying eradicated for good.
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Women’s Health
Acne In Adolescence And Botanical Treatments Donna Easto, H.C., C.H., M.H., Certified Herbal Educator Around 85% of adolescents and young adults, male and female, are affected by acne. On average, acne may last for up to ten years, though it can last longer - even well into the fourth decade of life. Acne generally begins between 10 and 13 years of age when androgens (male hormones) start to act upon the sebaceous (oil) gland, increasing sebum production. The classic signs of acne are known as blackheads and whiteheads (oil follicles plugged with oil, dead skin, tiny hairs or bacteria) that appear on the face, back, chest and upper arms. The more serious cystic acne appears as painful dome-shaped boils. Not only can acne cause physical scarring, but it can also harm self-esteem, leading to stress, anxiety and depression, all of which damage the skin’s barrier function.
Botanical treatment of acne doesn’t just treat the visible symptoms; it focuses on the whole person. Some basic principles: • Eat healthily and stay hydrated. People who drink adequate water, eat organic meats, vegetables, fruits, and few refined carbs, dairy and sugar have a lower acne incidence incidence. A steady diet of pop, French fries, candy, doughnuts and potato chips increases your chances of developing acne. • Vitamin A is a mainstay in acne treatment; however, extreme care must be taken in supplementing it for young people under 18. Foods such as liver, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, kale, mangos, apricots and oily fishes are good choices for their Vitamin A content. • Taking 1-3g of Brewers Yeast 3x/day showed a clinical improvement in acne patients*. Ensure you’re getting enough of the skin-supporting vitamins C and B6 along with Zinc, • Consider the gut-acne connection. Minimize It's important to get the word out Photo by Anna Nekrashevich from Pexels gut irritation and to potential customers inflammation and we want to help! by addressing stress tonic for the liver and is useful in the treatment of levels. Are there undianemia. With the challenging times that all of us have been facing agnosed food allergies? • Treat your skin gently. Use plain glycerine soap over the past year, we all need to support each other. Fermented dairy (kefir, and wash your face only once or twice daily. It doesn't matter if your business has been around Greek-style yogurt) Over-cleansing can aggravate inflammation and for a while or has recently opened... If you are a containing Lactobacillus damage the skin. Antimicrobial soaps may enhome-based business, online business or brick & mortar, helps to normalize the courage antibiotic resistance. Dr. Tieranona Low You need to get the word out to potential customers and gut microbiome. Boost Dog prescribes this Vinegar Green Tea Toner we would like to help you by offering you digestion by sprinkling for gently exfoliating the skin and dissolving spices such as cinnamon, the oil that’s clogging pores: Pour 6 ounces of ginger, turmeric and near-boiling water over 2 tablespoons of organic black pepper on your green tea leaves, steep 20 minutes. Strain into an rice, popcorn, soups, 8-ounce bottle. Blend in 2 tablespoons of organic eggs, lattes and smoothapple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of pure tea tree * ies. essential oil. Shake well and store in the refriger• Control stress with ator, use within one week. Be sure to test a small If you run 2 or more consecutive ads the adaptogen Ashwaamount on your neck for sensitivity. If it burns, *Applies to our 2021 Rate sheet and cannot be combined with other offers or specials. gandha. It’s proven to wash it off. Otherwise, use a cotton pad to gently improve stress response, apply the toner after washing your skin. Then For more information or a quote, please email me at enhance immunity, apply moisturizer. Use daily for two weeks, then Andrew@lumbyvalleytimes.ca or call 250-938-1464 reduce inflammation, 3-4 times a week after that. increase energy, and NEXT: HERBAL TOPICALS AND TEAS FOR SKIN HEALTH Let's support each other and our great community! smooth out sleep pat*contraindicated if you take MAO inhibitors terns. It’s also a general
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Recipes Past and Present
Courtesy of Murray August, The Lumby Watkins Man
GF Rosemary Lemon Bars
If you’ve never tried it, Rosemary can add a fresh herbal lift to bread and other baked goods. This recipe for lemon bars is delicious with or without the herb. If you’re going gluten-free, you might need a recipe for All Purpose Flour. GLUTEN-FREE ALL PURPOSE FLOUR BLEND: combine 1 cup white rice flour, 1 cup sorghum flour, 1 cup tapioca flour, 1 cup GF cornstarch and 1 cup almond flour. OR you can save some time and purchase premixed flour from the Monashee Community Co-op in Lumby. They carry these brands: Anita’s, Bob’s and
Pamela’s. Gluten-Free Rosemary Lemon Bars • 1 cup GF all-purpose flour • 1 cup macadamia nuts or slivered almonds • ½ cup cold butter, cut into pieces • ½ cup powdered sugar • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp grated lemon peel, divided • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped • ½ tsp salt • 1 cup sugar • 3 eggs non-aerosol and propellant free. • 1/3 cup lemon juice 2. Place first 7 ingredients (1 tsp of the lemon peel) • Additional powdered sugar for dusting in food processor. Process until mixture forms 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat 9” square baking fine crumbs. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. pan with non-stick organic canola cooking spray, Bake 15 minutes or so until nicely browned. 3. Beat sugar, eggs, lemon juice and remaining lemon peel with electric mixer at medium speed to blend. 4. Pour mixture over warm crumbs. Bake 18-20 minutes or so, until centre is set and edges are nicely browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with the additional powdered sugar. Makes about 18 servings. If there’s any left, store tightly covered at room temperature. Want to see your favourite recipe here? Watkins or not, I’d be pleased to feature it. You can share it with me at august.murray@gmail.com or Box 555, Lumby V0E 2G0 Maximum length 300 words. NEXT WEEK: RIBLETS
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM
ily Dentistry with a caring touch Fam Dr. Paula Winsor-Lee Dr. Remy Winklmeier As happens every year, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) wants to hear from YOU! The T-4 slips are coming in the mail. T-4’s will be issued to all persons who received “CERB”, “CESB”, “CRB”, “CRCB” or “CRSB” benefits in 2020. Seniors are receiving their Old Age Pension and Canada Pension slips; the banks are issuing their T-5’s for interest earned and RRSP/RRIF’s are being dealt with. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is up and running again this year. Beth and Marilyn will be starting the program on Tuesday, March 2nd as follows: All locations and times are at the OAP Hall (under the red roof) at 1765 Glencaird Street. • Beth: Tuesday’s from 2:00 > 4:00 pm and Wednesday’s from 9:00 > 11:00 am • Marilyn: Thursday’s from 2:00 > 4:00 pm and Friday’s from 9:00 > 11:00 am Tuesday’s and Thursday’s will be by APPOINT-
MENT ONLY. Contact Whitevalley Community Resource Centre (250-547-8866) to book an appointment. If you are a Senior, a Student, a Low-Income earner, a person with a disability, or know someone who is, the CVITP is a program where volunteers will complete and file your income tax return for FREE. You bring in your information, the volunteers complete and file the return and you come back and pick up the paperwork. It’s that easy. The deadline for filing is Friday, April 30, 2021. After that date, there are late filing charges assessed and if there are monies owing, interest charges may be applied. If you do not file your return, the GST and Child Tax Benefits (if applicable) may be interrupted/discontinued as well as other benefits you may have. Mark your calendars and we will see you some time during March or April.
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For Sale: Farm fresh eggs. $5.00/dozen. Call for details: 250-547-2238.
30 Large Round Bales. Alfalfa-Grass Mix. Wrapped. 80 each. Call 250-547-6115.
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(Temporary) April 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021 Closing Date: Internal applicants – March 5, 2021 External applicants – March 12, 2021 Rate of Pay: $24.60 per hour (2021) (as per IUOE Local 115, Village of Lumby Collective Agreement)
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36. Vehicle 37. Classify 38. Carry 40. ____ Haven, Connecticut 41. Sports palaces 43. Fragrance 46. “Treasure ____” 51. Legal decree 52. Graceful waterfowl 55. Certain woodwind 56. Connecting link 57. Vatican City resident 58. Small lump 59. Dated 60. Plant 61. Had delivered
DOWN 1. Train sound 2. Firefighter’s need 3. Unzip 4. “____ Side Story” 5. Instant 6. Anti’s answer 7. Family 8. Angle 9. Fleecy females 10. Cowboy’s gear 11. Skinny 19. Lick at 21. Totally confused 23. Leek’s relative 24. Related 25. Rearward, nautically 26. On the ____ (secretly) 27. ____-hop 30. Move quickly 31. Grabbed lunch
32. Miss Piggy is one 34. Colts or Mets 39. Road bend 42. Scrapes 43. Choir voice 44. Fence part 45. Felt obligated 47. Tosses 48. Ready, willing, and ____ 49. Midnight’s opposite 50. Bankruptcy cause 53. Misery 54. Tarzan’s friend
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONCRETE is seeking a Full-Time Concrete Mould Prepper.
Available with a March 1st start date. No experience necessary, as training is provided. Forklift operation experience is considered an asset, but not required.
Please send resume to sales@rockymountainconcrete.ca or drop it off in person at 1569 Shuswap Ave, Lumby.
Days/Hours: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week Reporting to the Village of Lumby Working Foreman, this position carries out a variety of work necessary for maintaining the Village of Lumby Salmon Trail, cemetery grounds and other work as required. Duties Include: • Operates gas powered lawn mowers, weed whackers, leaf blowers and hand tools such as shovels, rakes and electric drills. • Erects and dismantles park playground equipment, benches and fences. • Maintain grass, trail surface, fencing and bridges on Salmon Trail. • Maintain grounds, grave sites and fencing at Lumby Cemetery. • Maintain outdoor washroom facilities. Required Education and Experience: • Experience in general construction. • Current BC Driver’s License Class 5. • Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to operate small power tools and equipment. • Some knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work. • Knowledge of WorkSafe Regulation and safety policies. • Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions. • Able to deal tactfully with other employees, contractors and general public. • Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to do heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions. • Able to work with minimum supervision. • Ability to obtain and maintain an acceptable Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check. TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and a recent driving abstract, quoting “Labourer Position” to: Human Resources, Village of Lumby, using one of the following methods: • E-mail at info@lumby.ca or • By Fax: (250) 547-6894 • In Person: 1775 Glencaird Street, Lumby, B.C. The Village of Lumby wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please!
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Joseph Deuling, LL.B Proudly serving Lumby & District
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Kimberley K. Hutton
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What Should You Ask During A Virtual Tour?
If you want to learn more about a home, here are some things you should definitely ask about during a virtual tour of the property. Noise Can street noise and other sounds be heard from inside the home? What about when you’re sitting outside? If any of the floors are carpeted, ask whether they creak, as this can indicate structural issues with the subflooring. Views Request that curtains and blinds be opened in every room. If there’s something unsightly nearby or a neighbouring house is too close, you’ll want to know about it.
Wear and tear It may not be easy to tell over video if surfaces are damaged, so ask whether countertops, cabinets and floors look worn or scratched. Odours Ask your realtor if they notice any unusual or unpleasant odours inside and outside the home. Industrial smells from a nearby plant can affect your enjoyment of a property, and a whiff of mould or sewage can indicate a bigger issue. Neighbourhood For most buyers, the look and feel of the neighbourhood is important. If you can’t tour the area yourself, ask your realtor to take you on a virtual walk around
the block. More than ever, agents are relying on virtual tours to give buyers a closer look at homes. Speak with your realtor to find out more about virtually touring a property you’re interested in.
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Sally Andres
1980 Vernon St, Lumby $225,000 • MLS® Number: 10212181
Fantastic Business Opportunity!!! Successful Bakery in the bustling community of Lumby. This thriving business is on the Main Street going through Lumby and receives major traffic. There are plenty of food preparation areas as well as indoor and outdoor seating. The Bakery also services large contracts for events and community organizations. Big commercial ovens and large refrigerators for servicing seated guests or take-out food. Sale is for business only, but building could also be considered!
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Stephanie Sexsmith
1633 Vernon St, Lumby $298,000 • MLS® 10218394
Excellent location with high visibility, high traffic flow, easy highway access and ample parking for customers. Two Docking Doors with Level Entry. Large yard allows for larger vehicle turn around. Bring your business ideas!!!! Lumby is a bustling community as well as being the gateway to the Monashees and to Mabel Lake.
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#25 2313 Shuswap Ave, Lumby $107,000 • MLS® 10215390
Looking for a home to call your own with quick possession? This 3 bedroom 1 bath mobile is located in family oriented Lumby. Situated behind the Elementary School and close to the High School. Parks, Recreation, Swimming Pool, Library and Shopping all within walking distance. This home is located in a wellcared for park. Small pets allowed with approval (bird, hamster, etc) 1 cat, no dogs.
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2142 Bessette Street, Lumby MLS# 10160740 • $179,500
Sutton Group - Lakefront Realty 2749 30th Street, Vernon BC, V1T 5C6
Howard Neufeld c. 250-938-3358 o. 250-549-3944 f. 250-549-2115 e. howardn@sutton.com
Development Opportunity, 0.59 of an acre, flat land, zoned R3 multi family, utilities at lot, this property has so much potential, Lumby needs more affordable housing.
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This flat/fenced 5.4 acreage has it all! It is only a few minutes out of Lumby has many outbuildings and a year around creek with a newly drilled artesian well. The fully updated 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is lovely with a double attached garage and bonus additional workshops!
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