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Lumby Food Bank Back To School Back to School days are coming up quickly now with only a few days left of summer fun with our children. It was always a sad time of the year for me; however, I may have been the minority where that is concerned! One of the stresses of back-to-school time was the extra costs of getting kids decked out with some decent clothes, shoes, supplies, and lunch items for their backpacks. Well of course most of the solution when it comes to clothing and supplies is right in our village and completely on your route to anywhere! The thrift shop here in Lumby has always been amazing, and it’s only gotten better with age let me tell you! I’ve been shopping for my kid's clothes there for at least 25 years, probably being one of the first regular crew that came in to shop! With kids enjoying different variations and trends now you shouldn’t have any problems finding what they need. I’ve also found that Fields is a great place to go for inexpensive clothing and they also carry a nice variety of school supplies and snacks-check them out! The HUNGER-FREE SUMMER KIDS program will be winding down this week as well with Friday being the final day. We hope that those families have been able to benefit and it has been helpful as a parent to know that you won’t run short of food for your kiddos. I can’t imagine having that type of heavy burden weighing you down, and this is why we went ahead with the Summer Program for the kids. No child should go hungry! Thank you to the generous people that donated money and food, thanks to you it made this entire program what it was-without your support, this may have been tossed to the back burner. Zelaney Farms was absolutely wonderful at ensuring we had some fresh produce to add to the packages every week-thank you! Cora-thank you for locating a source of fresh blueberries and peaches donated from Swan Lake Gardens. These many cases were brought to the OAP hall for evacuees and also generously offered to the food bank for the kids program. Many cases also headed in different directions for firefighters to have a fresh healthy treat! A huge shout out and thanks to Diane and Robert for taking this on with (and sometimes without) me, they have truly been the wind beneath my wings, ily Dentistry with a caring touch Fam Dr. Paula Winsor-Lee Dr. Remy Winklmeier Oral Sedation General & Esthetic Dentistry Orthodontics • Invisalign • Whitening • Implants
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What Do You Get If You Cross A Dog With A Daisy?... A Colli-Flower!
Cauliflower For the second year now the Lumby & District Public Market has had to cancel the Butter Tart Festival, this is among the other big celebrations that we in Lumby hold dear. We have had to sacrifice all this due to COVID and the recent rise in COVID cases. Now with the fact that there is a serious variant spreading in our area and that so many still have not or will not get their vaccinations we all must bare the brunt. The people who will not or have not gotten this vaccination seem to forget the sacrifices, losses and fears that others have endured and selfishly risk everyone with more sacrifices, losses and fear. Many of these unvaccinated people would rather remain selfish or would sooner listen to absolute garbage gleaned from misinformation they have read on various social media outlets and are unwilling or too foolish to obtain real facts regarding this real threat and what we must do to protect our children, our elders and each other from a deadly and obviously capable of mutating plague. I will not become angry because this is pointless and self harming but I am very disappointed. The world is becoming an increasingly difficult place for a good, normal life and anger, fear and frustration will only become more evident as it escalates unless we all learn to play in this humble and fragile playground. Fortunately in Canada we have our say in our freely given vote and although it should have not been brought into play at this time, here we are. Perhaps its time to really upset the normal lay of our political land and elect something and someone new, perhaps someone more vital and in tune to the times we live in. The clock is ticking and we are all seeing the devastating changes happening around us and around the world. It is time to open our eyes, gather the facts, forgive our fears, our anxiety and release our anger by making a decision that will protect us all. Thank heavens for my garden as a source of some peace and distraction. As fall is upon us I am taking a look at what did
well in my garden and what did not. My Eggplant is a joke and there are no heads on any of my Cauliflower. The Broccoli is doing alright and the Cucumber and Tomatoes as well although I find the Tomatoes are slow to ripen but they are plentiful. Cauliflower is a cool weather crop and is usually planted later in the year so as to escape the major heat and before any heavy frosts. With the extreme heat this summer it is unlikely to produce a head at all. It likes full sun and constant moisture in deeply loosened soil with a Ph of 6 or 7. It is actually a bi annual plant that we grow as an annual and once the single head is harvested it is the end of the plants life. It is quite a fussy plant that if given all the right conditions for proper growth and if it evades all the pests that can affect it such as Aphids, Cabbage Moth, Whiteflies, Slugs and Snails to mention a few and diseases such as Black Rot, Leaf Spot, Damping Off, Downy and Powdery Mildew, is a tasty vegetable indeed. Row covers can help with some of these problems and will also shade it from some of the heat unless you have a nice shady area in your garden. Cauliflower should not be planted near Corn, Peppers, Cucumber, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes or Broccoli. Although most Herbs, Onion Celery, Potatoes and Marigolds will do well together. As my garden has no shade and the only other crops I grow out there are not well suited to Cauliflower I will have to try growing is in containers as I do really like it, it is well suited to grow in a container and it is movable to areas of shade and can easily be tented to protect the plant from flying pests that are often the cause of diseases that they spread. Happy Gardening! Samantha Nason BS Ranch & Greenhouses 250 547 6567 sam1nason@gmail.com
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What Is a Living Will and Do You Need One?
If you’re thinking about wills, you’ll know that a last will and testament offers peace of mind because your wishes will be carried out after you pass on. But before you pass away, a living will can outline what you want to happen if the time comes when you’re still alive but can’t communicate due to a serious medical situation. A living will is a legal document that tells others what your personal choices are about end-of-life medical treatment. It lays out the procedures or medications you want—or don’t want—to prolong your life if you can’t talk with the doctors yourself. Your last will explains exactly how you want your property and other assets to be handled after your death and includes family responsibilities, like naming legal guardians for your children. But a living will is there to step in when you’re still alive but in an unconscious or terminal state, unable to voice your medical care wishes. Loss of communication could happen because you’re under anesthesia for a scheduled surgery and had a complication, or maybe when you’re unconscious from an accident or other event. A living will is different from a medical power of attorney (which is when you choose someone you trust
to make medical decisions on your behalf). Your last will explains exactly how you want your property and other assets to be handled after your death and includes family responsibilities, like naming legal guardians for your children. But a living will is there to step in when you’re still alive but in an unconscious or terminal state, unable to voice your medical care wishes. Think of it like this: Your last will tells people what you want to happen after you die. A living will tells them what you want to happen while you’re still living. Here are the basic facts on how a living will is your choice: You can make it effective immeworks: diately, or you can set it up so that it only kicks • It has to meet all of your province’s specific reinto effect once doctors have determined you can quirements for notarization and witnesses to be no longer communicate your preferences about valid. treatment. • It can be revoked at any time—that’s helpful • Even if you opt to make it effective immediately, because you never know when new information or doctors will lean as long as possible on getting life changes might alter your plans, and you don’t your personal preferences before consulting any want anything obsolete from an older living will to document. To find out more info on your choices please visit misrepresent your current wishes. https://www.drugs.com/cg/living-will • The question of when a living will takes effect
Local & Regional News
Don't Fall For A Rental Scam
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are warning the public to be wary of an ongoing rental scam after a Lumby resident was cheated out of $1000. Rental scams continue to be reported to police and
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in this most recent incident, the fraudster contacted the victim, who was in search of a rental, and told them they owned a house in Armstrong they were willing to rent. The fraudster sent the victim photos of the property as well as personal identification documents. The victim e-transferred a deposit of $1000 to secure the property prior to viewing it. They realized they had fallen victim to a scam when they went to the property a few days later and were met by the legitimate homeowners. With the limited number of properties available, are feeling pressured to act quickly to secure accomContinued on page 9 these con artists are taking advantage of renters who
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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) Public Health Nursing & Information Services Options Clinic Tuesday 9:00 am – 1:45 pm Monday–Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm Confidential HIV testing, Hepatitis, STI tests, Pap Lab Services: Tuesdays 7:30 – 11:30 am BY APPOINTMENT ONLYOptions for Sexual Health Clinic tests & low cost birth control. Doctor available for IUD Blue Bottle Program Every Wednesday 6:00 – 9:00 PM insertions/removals. Every Wednesday evening Provides first responders with health & medication Foot Care Services: 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Located at the Lumby Health Centre. information in the event you are unresponsive or Monthly Clinics every 3rd Monday & Wednesday Heart Health Clinic: First Wednesday of every month 9:00 am unable to speak. Water Quality Testing Kits Available at Lumby Health Unit – 12:00 pm. Check your blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI and weight.
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Mikkie’s Corner
Health & Nutrition
Gluten-Free, Healthy Or Not?
First of all, what is Gluten? Gluten is a family of proteins found in wheat, barley, rye and spelt. The name is fitting as it comes from the Latin word for “glue”, because when flour is mixed with water, it becomes sticky. This glue-like property, helps gluten create a sticky network that gives the bread ability to rise when baked, as well as a chewy satisfying texture. Gluten free is often viewed as a healthier diet and is defiantly desired or needed for people who are gluten sensitive or who have celiac disease. Gluten sensitive people may experience a rash or other allergy type symptom, and limiting or avoiding gluten can help. People with celiac disease trigger an immune reaction when gluten is eaten. They develop inflammation and damage in their intestinal tracts as well as other parts of their body. So, for these individuals’ gluten must be avoided. But if you don’t suffer from any of these conditions, is it really better? 10 years ago, the gluten free craze came about, with movie stars as Gwyneth Paltrow and Jenny McCarthy praising it. There were studies claiming significant health benefits and weight loss, where people were experiencing these positive outcomes. But is the hype all really true? Not so much anymore. The reason is, at that time the big marketing food gurus hadn’t quite caught on, so there weren’t really any gluten free products to buy. This meant people were forced into eating a “cleaner” diet, consisting of non processed whole foods, to avoid gluten. Of course, when these non-nutrient dense foods are taken out and replaced with more nutrient dense foods – good things will happen. However, look around today
and there are a host of gluten free packaged, processed and baked goods everywhere, that are just as unhealthy as their gluten containing counterparts. Foods that contain gluten, are actually more complete than their non gluten counterparts. Gluten-free products are less fortified with folic acid, iron and other nutrients. So, unless you are sensitive or have celiac disease, substituting out gluten, really may not give you the outcome you may expect. Good health is just that, not some craze or product. It is eating natural foods and an assortment of them. Whole foods as in a variety of grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, nuts and seeds, are what it comes down too. Going and buying a gluten free donut is not going to be any healthier than buying a regular donut. A donut is a donut and it is still going to have high saturated fat and sugar - gluten free or not. Sadly, gluten-free products tend to have even more sugar, saturated fat and less fiber than gluten containing products. Several studies now are finding a trend toward weight gain and obesity among those who follow a gluten-free diet (including those with celiac disease). On top of this gluten free products also tend to be more expensive. The answer? Don’t get fooled by big food marketers, movie stars or sports figures, that are paid well to get you to buy in! No matter how you look at it, it always comes down to a balanced diet, adequate exercise and what is right for you and your body! Mikkie Nettles, Certified Personal Trainer/Holistic & Sports Nutritionist Follow DEEM Health on Facebook, or contact info@deemhealth.ca
Provincial News
Province Expanding Electric Vehicle Charging Network
British Columbia's province-wide electric vehicle (EV) charging network will get four new sites in the coming months. The number of EV charging stations throughout the province is growing rapidly. B.C. now has over 2,000 public Level 2 charging stations and 200 public fastcharging sites, with over 480 fast-charging stations. "Our growing EV charging network is making it easier and safer for people who own electric vehicles to travel around the province," said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. "Now,
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BUTTER TART FESTIVAL CANCELLED
We are sorry to say that because of the new COVID restrictions we will sadly have to cancel this year’s Butter Tart Festival. Hopefully we will see you next year.
British Columbians can choose greener transportaStay safe tion options, which is part of our commitment to a everyone! cleaner, stronger economy." This fall, the ministry is installing four new electric vehicle charging station sites. Each site will host two fast chargers and one Level 2 charger (total of 12 charging stations). The Monashee Arts Council and Village Gallery have invited artists of • Hanceville Lookall kinds to bring their stories into the gallery to be shared, from stories of out rest area: near adorable farm animals, poetry to depictions of biblical heroes. Hanceville, about The stories will be recorded and posted on the Monashee Arts Council 85 kilometres west website for everyone to hear and may also be published in the Lumby Valley of Williams Lake on Times if it is less than 800 words. Highway 20 • Una rest area: about Visit: monasheeartscouncil.com • Phone: 778-473-3029
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Health, Safety Remain Top Priority For Return To Campus Students, faculty and staff at B.C.’s colleges and universities are being supported to come back together for in-person learning this fall with added health and safety measures ordered by the provincial health officer. A new mask mandate for college and university campuses follows the announcement that B.C. will be introducing a proof-of-vaccine requirement for some non-essential services, including on-campus. “In response to rising COVID-19 cases and as students return to in-person learning on campus, I am issuing a new mandatory mask order for all indoor public areas on campus,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer. “It’s vitally important for post-secondary students that we resume in-person learning to support young people’s well-being, and with these added mea-
sures and increasing vaccination rates, we are confident we can do so.” The mask order will apply in all indoor public areas on campus including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, classrooms and labs. “I know how challenging the past 18 months has been, and I am grateful for the work Dr. Henry and her team are doing to help guide post-secondary institutions as they make their plans for a safe return to in-person learning,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “The pandemic has been difficult on students, faculty and staff at B.C.’s colleges, institutes and universities, and with these added measures we can continue to move forward and come back together safely.” Post-secondary institutions have been following public health advice in the measures they put in place at their campuses. In July 2021, a team of experts from the post-sec-
ondary sector, regional health authorities, the BC Centre for Disease Control and the Office of the Provincial Health Officer released COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Guidelines, noting that the guidelines would require periodic updates to align with evolving public health guidance. The guidelines are being updated to reflect the new mask order and the proof of vaccine requirement. The guidelines will be updated by the start of school and will be posted here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/ content/education-training/post-secondary-education/institution-resources-administration/studyingduring-covid-19 Continued on page 12
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The Regional District of North Okanagan’s White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Community Grant Program encourages community events by providing financial grants to offset facility rental fees for the purpose of special events /activities that demonstrate benefit to the overall community and take place within facilities / property under the jurisdiction of the RDNO. Consideration will be given to projects that include all of the following: • The project benefits the overall community. • The applicant must be a White Valley group or organization. • The project takes place within facilities/property under the jurisdiction of White Valley Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee. • The project provides support for recreational activities at the local community level.
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Arts & Culture from the Edge
The Power Of Storytelling
'Bookwyrm' by Hayley Bouzek
I still remember in high school doing a history project about my family tree, nothing overly thrilling, it wasn’t like I was descended from anyone famous. I’ll always remember the stories I was told about some of my ancestors though. My family immigrated to Canada around the time of WWI, and my great grandparents smuggled gold and jewels in dirty diapers. Also my other great grandmother chased a bear from her porch armed with nothing but a broom when she lived up in Stewart BC. These stories are small but they revealed glimpses into my history, they are part of who I am. Stories have always been an integral part of what it is to be human, whether in our own personal lives or through our history and culture. It is perhaps one of the things which make us human; we have been conveying stories since before the written word came into being. Originally stories and the lessons they taught the future generations were passed down orally or through other forms of communication such as the arts. In fact, the first writing system was thought to have been developed in 3400 BCE, however 30,000 year old cave murals at Lascaux depicted a history of rituals and hunting. For a long time stories were never written down, instead tales were told or re-enacted dramatically as a way to pass the history down from generation to generation. Due to this their development was often obscured
Free "Back to School" Haircuts! August 31-September 3 • 10:00am - 4:00pm I was approached by a lovely woman, who is known for giving back in this community. She radiates with kindness! And has generously offered to pay for children’s back to school haircuts. How amazing is that?! In partnership with Ret. RCMP Sgt. Debra Holmes and Linda Washburn, I am very excited to say.. The Beauty and The Barber will be giving FREE "Back to School" haircuts. By getting the word out this a little early, I hope that more families can pencil these days in and make it down to the shop. Can’t wait to see you all and please if you can, one small gesture can go a very long way. Keep the kindness going!!! Jesse Blades, Lumby, BC
and blurred changing the stories we now know from their origins. Stories come in all forms; From Myths: a way to explain natural phenomena or aspects of human nature and revolve around deities and the supernatural. Examples of this can be seen in the Cherokee story of why all the trees except for the pine lost their leaves, after the other trees refused to give hospitality to an injured sparrow; or in Pandora’s Box: a story of the gods revenge upon mankind by gifting the ever curious Pandora to care for a jar containing all the sickness, death and many other unspecified Continued on page 10
'Magical muse' by Christine Rawcliffe
WE ARE EXPANDING AND NEED YOUR HELP! Lumby & District Senior Citizens Housing Society has been providing low cost housing for seniors and others in our community since the 1970”s and we are excited to announce that we are expanding our operation to provide a further 20 residential units to complement Saddle Mountain and Monashee Place. We are recruiting board members who are willing to put in some hard work and long hours to help us build our new facility and to operate the facility into the future. A back ground in accounting or the financial industry would definitely be an asset during this phase of new construction. So, if you are a motivated individual who is willing to give something back to your community give the Lumby & District Senior Citizens Housing Society a call and ask about the opportunity to become a board member. 250547-2060 or email saddle40@telus.net
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Recipes Past and Present
Courtesy of Murray August, The Lumby Watkins Man
Zucchini Schnitzel, Shallow Fried Or Oven Baked
It’s an amazing veggie, despite the wind, heat and smoke, the zucc h i n i grows on. If you’ve neglected to check on yours lately beware, you may be harbouring a monster or two in your garden. This recipe is easy to make, low calorie and very adaptable to adding your favourite herbs or spices in the bread crumb mix to create your own version.
finely chopped parsley 6. Dredge the zucchini slices in the plain flour, shake off excess 7. Dip slices in the egg or the milk and turn well to cover 8. Place slices into the breadcrumb mix and press the mix well onto the slices, turning over repeatedly to make sure they are well covered 9. If frying, cook until the slices are golden carefully turn at least once 10. If oven baking, transfer the slices onto a tray lined with parchment paper 11. Spray well with extra virgin olive oil spray 12. Put in pre-heated oven and cook for 20 minutes INGREDIENTS: 13. Remove, turn and spray the • 2-3 overgrown zucchini (about other side and cook for another 35cm x 9cm) 10-15 minutes until schnitzels are • 1 cup dried breadcrumbs golden brown • 1 cup crushed cornflakes 14. Remove schnitzels to a cool• ½ cup finely grated parmesan or ing rack and serve while hot to dry jack cheese accompany other cooked veggies • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley and a mixed salad. Do you have a favourite recipe, • ½ tsp spices, or more to taste (cumin, oregano, paprika, marjo- perhaps something that brings back memories of days gone by? Send it to ram, thyme, nutmeg) • 1 egg lightly beaten (a must if you the Lumby Valley Times. Mail your are frying rather than baking) or ½ recipe(s) to: Box 456, Lumby B.C. or e-mail to: andrew@lumbyvalleytimes. cup milk for oven baking ca, please indicate if you want your • ¼ tsp salt name to be used in the article, or would • Ground black pepper prefer to remain anonymous. • ½ cup flour DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350F 2. Slice zucchini into ½” rounds if large, or if smaller slice lengthwise 3. In a bowl, crack fresh egg, add salt and fresh ground black pepper and beat lightly with fork 4. Add any spices you want (thyme, sage, marjoram, rosemary, nutmeg, pepper, paprika...). My favourite is a seasoning mix of basil, oregano, and rosemary with a dash of black pepper and Harissa for spiciness 5. In another bowl, place dried breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and
Rental Scam, from page 4
modation," states Constable Chris Terleski, Media Relations Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. Fraudsters can be very convincing, but as a renter, prior to any money changing hands, there are some precautionary steps you can take to protect yourself from falling victim to scams such as this. Tips to avoid rental scams: • Arrange for you or someone you trust to visit the property in person; • Talk to others in the area to confirm who owns the property; • Conduct an online search of any photos of the rental or the address to
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see if it has been associated to scams in the past; • Ask to see previous utility bills for the address to confirm the person is indeed the landlord; • Ensure a proper rental agreement is provided and signed by both parties; • Do not send money as a deposit until you verify the property is legitimately for rent. If you have not provided personal information or lost any money, you do not need to contact your local police. North Okanagan residents are encouraged to report this, or any other frauds to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online at www.antifraudcentre.ca or by calling 1-888-495-8501.
Vehicle Charging Network, from page 5
30 kilometres northeast of Vernon on Highway 97 • Motz Road: located just east of Terrace near the Thornhill Roundabout off Highway 37 • Mount Terry Fox rest area: nine kilometres east of Tête Jaune Cache on Highway 16 "People in B.C. continue to lead when it comes to making the right transportation choices, and we continue to support that positive change," said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. "These stations are part of the next stage in an expanded network to accelerate action on climate change and reduce air pollution while increasing economic opportunities." Westcana Electric Inc. will build the new EV charging stations. The project is expected to be completed by late December 2021. All four charging sites are expected to be open to the public beginning in 2022. Since 2018, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has installed EV charging stations at 22 locations along B.C. highways. These four new projects will bring that total to 26.
Six of the existing charging stations serve residents and businesses in B.C.'s northern region. The addition of the Motz Road and Mount Terry Fox rest area stations bring this total to eight. The ministry is also exploring charging options along Highways 20 and 97 to further support electric vehicle owners in rural and northern B.C. Making electric vehicles more affordable, investing in charging stations, and ensuring a greater availability of zero-emission vehicles in B.C. are all part of the Province's CleanBC Plan. CleanBC is a pathway to a more prosperous, balanced and sustainable future. It supports government's commitment to climate action to meet B.C.'s emission targets and build a cleaner, stronger economy for everyone. Learn More: • To learn more about CleanBC, visit: https://cleanbc.gov.bc.ca/ • For more information about the Go Electric program, visit: www.gov. bc.ca/zeroemissionvehicles • On the CleanBC Go Electric page, see the link to PlugShare's map: https://www.plugshare.com/
Royal Tea
Theme is Hello Dolly! Presented by the Lumby Community Thrift Store and seniors volunteers. All are welcome! Tea and goodies provided. Live music entertainment, Show by Geoff of Bubble Wonders. September 5, 11am to 4 at the WhiteValley Community Resource Centre Door prizes, china tea cup giveaway, dolls for sale. Draw for the Winner of our “Name the Mannequin” contest which has been running on Facebook and in store.
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ArtBeat, from page 8
PUZZLE NO. 098
ACROSS 1. Fades away 5. Foreign agent 8. Gentle 12. Dancer’s jump 13. Sock part 14. Amiss 15. “Cape ____” 16. Over there, poetically 17. Seep 18. Froster 20. Sew loosely 21. Rocks 24. Fruit spread 25. Cuban line dance 26. Entered in a ledger 30. Circle segment
31. Like a chimney 33. “No ____ Out” 34. Requiring 36. Nutmeg, e.g. 38. ____ and outs 39. Origins 40. Sway to and fro 43. President’s no 44. ____ Curtain 45. Pine tree 46. Sweetheart 50. At any ____ 51. One-spot card 52. Blunders 53. Sail pole 54. Fish snare 55. Noblewoman
DOWN 1. Gremlin’s kin 2. Spelling ____ 3. Lamb’s call 4. Bed coil 5. Eye ailments 6. Meager 7. Itch 8. Sandwich sausage 9. Has bills 10. Campus gp. 11. Tot 19. Halting 20. Watch a tot 21. Thumb through 22. Ripped apart 23. Previously 24. 707, e.g. 26. Hound 27. Tease 28. Every one 29. Stains 32. Not offs
35. Banquet 37. Explored 39. Pierre’s headwear 40. Galahad and Gawain 41. Cloak 42. Tiny particle 43. Weakness 45. Groupie 47. Distinct period 48. Coat sleeve 49. Put to work
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evils; which were then released into the world when she opened it. To Legends: which are often seen as lying somewhere between myth and history. They often center around a well known figure and they can be based on facts – but they are not completely true. Some of the best known legends are the stories of King Arthur, and his knights of the round table; Robin Hood, who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor; and Beowulf, the legendary warrior who conquers beasts and helps people in need. Some of the best known stories are perhaps fairy tales and folklore. We all grew up with many of these stories, which were passed down orally, until they began to be written down in the 17th century. The ones we are most used to though were not written down until the early 19th century by the Brother Grimm. Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin and many more were collected and finally written down for future generations. Fairy tales often included elements of fantasy, royalty, magic and happy endings. Folktales were traditionally more about common people, and usually involved a person or animal learning a valuable lesson by obeying- or in most cases not obeying- cultural rules. Yet all these stories and those like them from around the world have become more for entertainment. They have been rewritten to the lighter fairy tales our parents read to us before bedtime; or that are watched now in their Disneyized versions. They tend to skip over the more gruesome aspects of the old fairy tales, so they are more pleasing to our sensibilities. All through history storytelling has been conveyed through or accompanied by some form of art, from the
illustrations in a children’s book, to fairy tale dramatizations or dance, even to the Bayeux Tapestry, an embroidered cloth nearly 70 meters in length which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England. Art and Storytelling have always gone hand in hand. Narrative art refers to the content of the artwork, in other words, what is being painted not how it is being painted. Narrative art is art that tells a story. This can be to show a moment in time or infer a sequence of events that happen over a period of time. A narrative artwork will usually evoke an emotion in the viewer. These days we are able to take our Storytelling one step further with the technology of photography and motion film. To this day stories are still a part of our lives, from the myths and fairy tales of our ancestors to newly created murder mysteries, science fiction taking us to places beyond our own solar system, of course the true stories from our own histories. The art of storytelling and the visual art that accompanies it is part of our history and always will be. The Monashee Arts Council and Village Gallery have invited artists of all kinds to bring their stories into the gallery to be shared, from stories of adorable farm animals, poetry to depictions of biblical heroes. As to that bear my great grandmother chased from her porch, was it a black bear or a grizzly? Or maybe it was a wolverine? How has her story changed and how will it continue to change? The Monashee Arts Council is happy to host ‘Storytelling’ at the Village Gallery a look into the stories behind the art. The Village Gallery is located at 1975 Vernon St. (Hwy.6), and opens Monday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
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LOOKING FOR FARM/ACREAGE Yukon couple looking for a nice well planned farm or large acreage within 60 minutes of Vernon. Relatively flat 30 plus acres with a good mix of forest and hay. Good water source with river/creek access and ponds or spring water system. A garden area and some fruit trees. Contact me at: andersons@northwestel.net. My mailing address is Box 21291, Whitehorse, YT. Y1A 6R5.
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LAWYERS
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TREE CARE
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As part of the new provincial vaccine requirement, accessing some non-essential services on campus will now require a proof of vaccination. This will apply to on-campus indoor venues, including but not limited to gyms, nightclubs, restaurants and a variety of indoor events, such as sporting events and concerts. Students who are living in on-campus housing will also require proof of vaccination. Further guidance is being developed in the coming days in consultation with public health, including which types of student housing facilities will be subject to this requirement. This will come into effect on Sept. 7, 2021. As these guidelines evolve, public health will continue to work with post-secondary institutions to ensure all students, faculty and staff have quick and easy access to immunization. Under the guidance of WorkSafeBC, institutions have developed communicable disease prevention plans to reduce the risk of all respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. Post-secondary institutions may implement their own proof of vaccine requirement as a part of these plans. However, they will be responsible for working with public health and doing their own due diligence.
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Quick Facts: • B.C.’s vaccination coverage is among the highest in the world. • As of Aug. 23, 2021, 83% of eligible people have received one dose and 75% of eligible people are now fully vaccinated. • Vaccine clinics are being planned on campus in partnership with local health authorities. Learn More: • Information about Ministry of Health proof of vaccination requirement announcement: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021HLTH0053-001659 • Information about returning to post-secondary: • Post-secondary studies during COVID-19 - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) • Register for your vaccine now: • https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/ vaccine/register or call 1 833 838-2323. • Get secure access to your health information through Health Gateway: https://www.healthgateway.gov.bc.ca/ • ArriveCAN App: https://www.canada.ca/en/ public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html • Free mental health support for post-secondary students: https://here2talk.ca/home
VILLAGE WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
The stages of sprinkling restrictions are as follows: • Extremely Dry stage no sprinkling of any kind. (CURRENT STAGE) • The Province has issued a Ministerial Order (M327) asking that this area refrain from sprinkling of any kind. The order advises that domestic water use for watering vegetable and flower gardens by hand or by can is still allowed, but absolutely no domestic (household) water usage for washing vehicles, watering lawns, washing driveways or pressure washing of houses.
Real Estate
Sugar Lake Lodge & Bistro with 5 Rental Suites The Flying Realtor! Sutton Group - Lakefront Realty 2749 30th Street, Vernon BC, V1T 5C6
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Huge business growth potential with 50-seat restaurant and Liquor License and year-round residential rentals in this 8000 sq ft 3 story log chalet with balconies and deck overlooking Sugar Lake. Boat slips available. 66 RV lots and cabins in resort providing a built-in market for the restaurant and lodge. MLS#10218685
NEW LISTING 1386 Highway 6
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