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The Dog'O'Pogo Agility Club held a trials over the weekend at the ball diamond. Agility is a timed obstacle course for dogs. There are many interesting obstacles through which the dog must maneuver; a dash into the tunnel, along the raised dog walk, through the tire, onto the pause table for a 5 second count, up and over the A-frame, carefully along the tilting teeter, over the jumps, through the chute and in and out through the weave poles and across the finish line. However, it isn’t as easy as all that! For one, each course is different and each day brings it’s own challenges.

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Just for Fun Funny Tales

The Lost Senior Citizen When I went to lunch today, I noticed an old man sitting on a park bench sobbing his eyes out. I stopped and asked him what was wrong. He told me, 'I have a 22 year old wife at home. She rubs my back every morning and then gets up and makes me pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and freshly ground coffee.' I continued, 'Well, then why are you crying?' He added, 'She makes me homemade soup for lunch and my favourite biscuits, cleans the house and then watches sports TV with me for the rest of the afternoon.' I said, 'Well, why are you crying?' He said, 'For dinner she makes me a gourmet meal with wine and my favourite dessert and then we cuddle until the small hours.' I inquired, 'Well then, why in the world would you be crying? He replied, 'I can't remember where I live.' Married Men Only Apparently in a small town somewhere in the Okanagan Valley there is a large sawmill that will only recruit married men. One of the local women, we will call her Brenda, a feisty young lady, was angry about this and demanded to speak to the manager to find out why. Brenda demanded to know, 'Why is it you limit your employees to married men? Is it because you think women are weak, dumb, cantankerous.......or what?' 'Not at all, Ma'am,' the Factory Manager replied. 'It is because our employees are used to obeying orders, are accustomed to being shoved around, know how to keep their mouths shut and don't pout when I yell at them.' 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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RDNO Encourages Businesses to Reduce Food Waste The RDNO is encouraging food businesses to ReTHINK and keep food waste out of the garbage with changes to regulations around disposal of large food quantities at RDNO Diversion and Disposal Facilities. Beginning July 1, 2022, RDNO Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 2832, 2019 will be amended to include “Commercial Food Waste” to its list of Regulated Materials. Loads containing Regulated Materials can be assessed a higher disposal fee than general refuse. This is intended to encourage businesses to prevent food waste, distribute or donate surplus food, and compost remaining food scraps. The first six months that this bylaw amendment comes into effect will be an education and implementation period. Enforcement is planned to commence starting January 1, 2023, and will focus on those loads found to contain primarily food waste from large grocers and food processors. After the first year (July 1, 2023), further enforcement to other sectors of the food service industry will be considered. Though the initial focus will be on large potential generators of food waste (large grocers and food processors without food waste diversion programs), the

Thank You! The Lumby Lions would like to say a big Thank You to all the Volunteers that helped make our Annual Easter Egg Hunt a big success again this year! From erecting the tents to supplying the tables, baking the beautiful cupcakes, hiding all those little eggs and just for helping where needed, we couldn’t have done it without you!! We would also like to thank the Lumby Valley Times for the great photos taken during the event. A Special Thanks to those little Egg Hunters who behaved so well out there!! What a great community we live in!

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ultimate goal is to have all businesses keep food waste out of the garbage. The RDNO offers guides and resources to help businesses implement a food waste diversion that works for them. Some key suggestions for businesses to prioritize are: • Prevent food waste and reduce the cost of collection service. • Donate safe and healthy food through food recovery organizations. • Compost separated food scraps. “More than half of all food produced in Canada is wasted” stated Jim Schubert, Environmental Services Manager with the RDNO. “If all food wasted in the world was produced by a single country, it would be the third largest carbon emitter, after China and the USA. When edible food is wasted, all resources from producing that food (including water, land cleared, fertilizer, labour and fuel) are also wasted. Wasting food is also expensive. Retail food stores and food service in B.C. lose an estimated $1.3 billion worth of food per year. This is 57% more than the estimated profit in those sectors”. Many organizations in the North Okanagan are already leading the way with successful programs to divert food waste from the garbage. Retail food stores and business can play a critical role in supporting the sustainability of the North Okanagan. Resources including comprehensive and condensed guides developed from industry tested ideas and solutions, and food donation guidelines can be found at www.rdno. ca/commercial-food-waste. The RDNO ReTHINK Waste Project Grant Program provides funding to support innovative, collaborative and community oriented projects that prevent waste. Initiatives that involve distribution of surplus food and community composting are encouraged. More information about this program can be found at www.rdno.ca/our-communities/community-grants/ rethink-waste- project-grants.

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Sam’s Garden

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

My Husband Told Me He Would Leave Me If I Bought Any More Plants... I’m Sure Going to Miss Him!

Container Gardening

I’m sure that by now everyone has heard the news that our Premier Horgan has been banned from going to Russia. This I’m sure is devastating news to him as I’m sure like the rest of us that this was the number one destination this year. Putin sure knows how to hurt a guy. I am so amazed at the tenacity of the Ukrainian people and I pray they get the supplies needed to endure and survive this unimaginable atrocity. If there was not enough woes in the world this monster has played his deadly hand. Evening temperatures are finally climbing and within a month it will be time to plant the garden. But if you don’t have a yard to plant a garden there are many ways to make your balcony or windowsill beautiful and productive. Container gardening is just perfect for those who still wish to plant whether you have a sunny spot or shade. I’ve heard that more plants are sold now for use in containers than for beds and borders. Even with a yard you can utilize more area and enhance more space by the use of containers. There is less weeding, less water used and no digging involved so it actually simplifies the gardening chores. You also can display your plants better and you are more able to control pests. However you must make up for the lack of compost that can be used in the form of fertilizers but with the ever widening variety of organics available that is easily overcome. Even perennials can be grown in containers but must be over wintered in the house. I have 4 large tree like plants that crowd my house over the winter but it is well worth it when they are put out in the yard for the summer. I usually jump the gun on these and have some major damage to overcome to bring them back to the beauties that they can be. This year I’m going to wait until mid to late May to ease the transition from an indoor plant to outdoors. Herbs are an easy container plant and can be grown in hanging basket arrangements or window box type planters or in individual pots. You can easily put all your favourites in a relatively small container and using them as they grow will keep them healthy and contained.

Tomatoes are a wonderful plant in a container and it is amazing the amount of tomatoes you can produce with the right plant. Cucumber too is great, trail it up along a trellis or use netting to trail it up a wall. You can also grow onions, lettuce, radish and some short rooted carrots, zucchini and egg plant too. I always grow potatoes in bags easy to care for and easy to harvest. Strawberry baskets are a given but with a medium sized container you can grow other berries as well, they now even have dwarf stock in apple and cherry trees that can be grown in relatively small containers. Beans as well can be grown and trellised to run up along a wall or net that can be also used to divide up an area. Now lets talk about flowers! There is no end to the flowers that can be planted in a container whether hanging or standing. Try a combination of bulbs and bedding plants, the combination is stunning. The advantage with containers is that if it is too sunny and hot you can move them to an area that is more suitable or provide another plant to give them some shade. Almost all flowers can be grown in pots including roses but roses need to be towed in for the winter and you can do this leaving them in the pot you grow them in and just bury the pot up to the exposed graft then top with leaves. As for containers there is no end to the variety that is available and the cost can be minimal or outrageous depending on your taste. As the container will not be able to be seen once the plant is established and growing you can use anything that will hold dirt and the plant. You can get quite creative and plant in containers such as old teapots, that soup tureen that never gets used, wicker baskets, old pots, fish tanks that leak and won’t hold fish, Drawers from an old dresser can be stacked to make a planting tower just stack them at an angle to the one below it so each corner can be planted. This is where you can get creative even before you start planting. Happy Gardening! Samantha Nason BS Ranch & Greenhouses

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Mature Living

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4 Tips For Assisting An Elderly Relative From A Distance ly relative when you’re not around. For example, you could ask a trustworthy friend or family member to regularly check in on them. Additionally, you can hire a health-care professional to conduct visits. Make sure you give your loved one a list of people they can contact if they can’t reach you.

2. Make the most of your visits During your visits, assist your loved one with as many of their immediate and future needs as possible. For example, you could help them stock up on Caring for an elderly relative can be demanding at groceries, prepare meals, sort medication and schedule the best of times. However, if you live far away, it can appointments. make things even more difficult. Whether your loved one resides in a different city or country, here are a few 3. Check in regularly strategies for taking care of them from afar. Frequently checking in with your loved one allows you to stay on top of their health and habits. On top 1. Develop a network of contacts of face-to-face visits, you can call, email or video chat Build a network of people who can help your elder- to keep in touch.

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4. Prepare financial resources If you’ll need to travel or take time off work to accompany your loved one to a medical appointment, it’s a good idea to make room in your budget for this expense. Additionally, some non-profit organizations offer friendly calls or visits to seniors. Find out if a service like this is available in your loved one’s region.

How To Talk To An Elderly Relative About Their Driving Do you have an elderly family member whose driv- Offer solutions ing has become dangerous? If so, telling them you fear Instead of telling your loved one they must stop for their safety can be difficult. Here are a few tips to driving immediately, suggest ways they can get behind the wheel more safely. For example, ask them to avoid help you broach this sensitive subject. driving in poor weather conditions or stressful situGive examples ations like rush hour. This will help them maintain Prepare a list of your relative’s risky driving activi- some of their independence. ties. For example, not coming to a complete stop at an If your relative is in complete denial and their drivintersection or driving the wrong way down a one-way ing is out of control, you may want to consider anonystreet. You can use these examples to gently question mously reporting them to your local driving authority. your loved one and determine whether they’ve forgotten the rules of the road or if their vision, hearing or reflexes have deteriorated with age. If needed, you can suggest they consult their doctor. Be compassionate Losing the ability to drive can be frightening for someone who’s been doing so for decades. Therefore, approach the subject gently, and choose your words carefully. You don’t want to infantilize your loved one. Above all, be empathetic when expressing your concerns.

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Mikkie’s Corner

Health & Nutrition

Making Veggies Fun

Do you have a fussy eater and find it really hard to a. Cauliflower for rice, mashed potatoes or as get them to eat their veggies? They may think they a pizza crust. are boring and just don’t see the point. Well, there b. Spaghetti squash or spiral zucchini instead of pasta noodles is a reason we are told to eat our veggies as they are full of different vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and c. Sweet potato sliced thinly and used like toast fiber. Along with this they are low in calories and may d. Lettuce wraps instead of a bun prevent you from overeating when incorporated into 3. Bulk up and hide veggies into the “main meals or as a healthy snack alternative. A diet rich dish”: in vegetables along with other healthy foods, habits a. Chop or mince veggies in a food processor and exercise, can help prevent chronic disease or help or high-powered blender and stir into ground defend or reverse the effects of: high blood pressure, poultry or meats that are being made into metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, heart disease meatloaf, meatballs, or hamburgers and stroke, certain types of cancer, eye and digestive b. Do the same casserole type dishes bulk up problems. Incorporating recommended daily intakes with veggies and cut down on the protein and of vegetables can also keep appetite in check. Eating or grains non-starchy and green leafy vegetables may even proc. Add veggies with eggs - omelettes are yummy and filling. mote weight loss. This is because their high fiber cond. Add veggies to any soup or use 1 main veggie tent, helps keep you fuller longer and their low glycemic loads prevent blood sugar spikes that can increase as the soup, like butternut or pumpkin purees hunger. 4. Make veggie spreads or dips in place of With all this you would think this is a no brainer, the usual condiments: just eat your veggies. But for some people a little more a. Many condiments are filled with unhealthy convincing needs to be done or a few tricks. Try these fats and refined sugars. Try your hand at making fun dips and spreads using; artichoke, tips below: spinach, avocados, pumpkin, chickpeas or 1. Find ways to make them yummy, without red peppers. Use spices/herbs to help match anyone knowing your dish, ginger, garlic, basil, oregano, red a. Blend kale, spinach or other leafy greens into a smoothy pepper flakes… along with juice from lemon or limes…. b. There are lots of ways to hide veggies into your baking goods: A popular one is chocob. Let google be your best friend when looking late zucchini loaf or zucchini banana bread, up recipes, there are so many at your finger but those are just a few. Try grating carrots tips away into loafs, muffins or breads. Substitute half Mikkie Pollon (Nettles), Certified Personthe fat in muffin recipes with pureed sweet al Trainer/Holistic & Sports Nutritionist potato, pumpkin or cauliflower Follow DEEM Health on Facebook, www. 2. Try swapping out grains with veggies: deemhealth.ca or contact info@deemhealth.ca

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Whitevalley Community Center LMHA Association Awards start at 6:30pm **Only association awards being handed out this year.** AGM start right after the awards . This meeting is open to the general public and all are welcome. We are looking for nominations for Chair of the Board and multiple Director positions. Nominations (including name and email address) can be emailed to either Tara at teeyoung9@hotmail.com or Geoff at lmhachair@gmail.com

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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM 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 2021. 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 1st 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 All days will be by APPOINTMENT ONLY this year. 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, 2022.

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, Child Tax Benefits (if applicable), and the Guarantee Income Supplement 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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Colleen’s Corner

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.

When Was The Last Time You Were Here? Tim and I went to Kelowna yesterday,and thought we would stop for breakfast. We went to the IHOP. We haven't been there for well over 25 years. I got to tell you, it was a great breakfast! But it was very busy, so busy in fact we waited over 35 minutes before our breakfasts came. One thing I found annoying about it was how loud it was. There were so many people in there, having their meal, and with everyone talking at once it was hard to hear what each of us were saying to each other. Ah well, it was still a great breakfast. Did you know that IHOP started way back in 1958 in Los Angeles California? From 1958-1973 they were known as the International House Of Pancakes.

A marketing company came up with the acronym of IHOP, by 1976 it was such a hit that the acronym stayed. They really are international, serving food from the USA, Canada, Middle East Countries, South America, Japan, and other places as well. Although the name states Pancakes. There are so many other things on their menu. All breakfast foods of course, Eggs, Pancakes, Waffles, etc. But did you also know that they serve lunch items like burgers, salads, road, and you are hungry, don't forget to check out and sandwiches. the IHOP at Spall and Harvey in the plaza where So if you go into Kelowna some time down the London Drugs is.

Notes From the Lumby Public Market Welcome Back Everyone: Here is some very exciting news: the Lumby and District Public market will be opening May 7 2022 and we will stay open until October 8 2022. We are open to the public every Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Oval Park. Come and see your favorite vendors: Tupperware, Epicure, Watkins, Gel Moment Nail Polish,(not just polish check out our new line of other things,) Resin Crafts, Photography, Garth's Barnwood, Monashee Arts Council, Victorian Lace, Sam's Flowers and Veggies, Soyna's plants, KC Designs, Renee and Kodiak, Darcy and Don Silver Jewelry, Glory to Glory Resin Jewelry, Dawn's China Plate Jewelry, etc. There will also be new vendors this year, come and check us out.

We’re Searching for Volunteers We have several volunteer opportunities available, and need your help. *Volunteer Drivers *Lunch Servers *Dishwashers *Special Events *And More Please phone 250.547.8866 email: sharonj@whitevalley.ca Or drop into Whitevalley Community Resource Centre

Wow! Karaoke was great this past Friday. We had 26 people having a fun time. Come join us. Our next Karaoke will be Friday April 29, 2022 Karaoke will be in the lounge 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. The Jams are hopping every Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Do you have Serving It Right? How about some time on your hands a couple hours a week, that you don't know what to do with it? Well then come to the Legion and put in your resume and be a Bar Steward. This year Lumby will finally be able to have the long awaited Lumby Days, that means the Legion

On opening day of the market, May 7, through the Monashee Arts Council, there will be Art Trading Cards by Jeanntte Wilding and Handbuilding with Clay by Michelle Goode. If you would like to be a Vendor at our fun market email us at: lumbymarket@gmail.com.

will be in the parade. We are going to need Volunteers to help with our BBQ Burgers and Hot Dogs, serving the Parade participants in our lounge. Then of course help with the clean up afterwards with the BBQ area and the lounge washing dishes etc. If you would like to volunteer please call the office Mondays-Wednesdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Thank You

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Artbeat

Arts & Culture from the Edge

Extended - MAC Local Arts and Culture Grant – Call for Applications MAC is putting out the call for applications for the 2022 MAC Local Arts and Culture grants. Application forms and guidelines will be available at the office and via email. Deadline: May 30th /2022

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Upcoming- Art at the Saturday Public Market The Monashee Arts Council will be back at the Lumby Public Market with hands on demonstations starting May 7th with ‘Working with Clay’ with Larry MacGregor and ‘Artist Trading Cards’ with Jeannette Ending soon- Silent Auction Wilding. Drop by and get Creative! MAC will be Join us for our auction through the month of April, looking for Volunteers to help at the Public Market. just in time for Mothers day, we will have lots of wonderful items from around out wonderful community. Call for Artist- Hometown Pride Fund raised from this event will help fund Art class- What does Hometown Pride mean to you? With es and events around our community. The Auction Lumby days back for 2022 MAC wants to celebrate will run until 4pm Saturday April 30th at the Village how we express what this means to you. What makes you proud to be part of the area you Gallery. live in? What are the unique, memorable, natural or “Farm and Field” historic features that make it stand out? Maybe it’s “Being a farmer means shaking hands with nature”- a favourite restaurant, Unknown shop, or park. It could With April coming up quickly and many farmers be a local attraction or and ranchers in our area already tending to new calves event. Share them for the and lambs, the Monashee Arts Council couldn’t think month of Lumby Days! of a better way to celebrate those who help put food This show hang at the on our tables as they work tirelessly tending the land. Village Gallery for the Theirs is a job that does not end when they clock out month of June as well as of the office, from repairing the broken fence, checking be displayed at Lumby on expectant mothers in the middle of frigid January days; all media, all ages nights and drying a new born calf, to sowing seeds in are welcome. This is a free the fields after a long sleepy winter, cutting and baling event. the hay in the heat of our Okanagan summers. It is a life that begins before the sun rises and well until after Lumby Days Photogit has set. raphy Contest It is a respect for life in all its forms from the first The Monashee Arts tender blooms on the fruit trees that will become some Council and the Vilof our favorite treats, the first gasping breaths of a new lage Gallery are pleased born lamb to the final harvest and all the moments to announce the 2022 in between and beyond that keeps the wheel turning. Lumby Days Photo ConJoin us as we celebrate all aspects of the life on the test. This year’s theme is farm and in the fields of our community. Hometown Pride, and This show opens May 2nd at the Village Gallery, we are looking for photos 1975 Vernon Street, Monday to Saturday 10am to that express what that 4pm means to you. The possibilities are Art Supply Order endless. Whatever your Looking to refresh your supplies? Trying a new me- vision is, we invite you to dium for your art this year? MAC will be sending in a share it with us. new order for Art supplies in April. Be sure to come Applications available in and put in your order on Wednsday or Thursday, at the Village Gallery as you can also email to set up your order. Orders must well as online.

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Lifestyles

Chickpeas As Superfood?

Donna Easto, C.H., H.C., M.H., Certified Herbal Educator It’s true, chickpeas are recognized by the United Nations as a bona fide superfood. So it must be useful beyond hummus. In fact, they are healthy, delicious and their nutty taste blends well with many aromatics, vegetables, grains , salads and pasta. Chickpeas are also environmentally friendly because they can fix their own nitrogen from the atmosphere. That leaves a store of nutrients in the soil for later crops to consume. As a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre, chickpeas have a number of health benefits such as aiding weight management, supporting digestion, and are an excellent food for folks who don’t eat meat or animal products. • Weight management: combined with its low calorie density, the protein and fibre in chickpeas may keep you feeling full and reduce your appetite. • Type 2 diabetes: they have a low glycemic index, a marker of how rapidly your blood sugar rises after eating a food, making them a good choice for folks with type 2 diabetes. Chickpeas are a good source of magnesium and B vitamins found to reduce the risk of developing T2D. • High blood pressure: a great source of magnesium and potassium, which may support heart health by helping prevent HBP.

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• Iron deficiency: they’re an excellent source of iron, approximately 26% of Daily Value in just 1 cup. Chickpeas are affordable and easy to add to your diet. Here’s a much loved recipe for roasted chickpeas. You’ll need 2 X 14-15oz cans of chickpeas AKA garbanzo beans. And 2 tbsps EVO or coconut oil. 1. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Remove super loose skins off beans. 2. Spread beans and dry on a paper towel or tea towel. (about ½ hour) 3. Preheat oven to 400°. 4. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper 5. Evenly spread beans on cookie sheet. 6. Bake 40-60 minutes. Check at 40 minutes, they should be crunchy, if not return to oven. 7. After baking, quickly transfer to a bowl and mix with the 2 TBSP EVO or coconut oil. 8. Add seasonings of whatever flavour you are using to the bowl and mix well. 9. If you’re using the honey cinnamon flavour, after coating, put the beans back into the oven for 5 minutes or less to carmalize them. 10. With the ranch recipe, mix 2-3 tsp of the whole mix into your baked chickpeas and refrigerate the rest for use in other recipes.*

Seasonings • Honey Cinnamon: 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 Tbsp granulated sugar; 2 Tbsp local honey. • Garlic: 1-2 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh minced; ¼ tsp fresh cracked pepper; ½ tsp sea salt. • BBQ: 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 3 tsp brown sugar • Ranch: ¼ cup black pepper; 1 ½ cup parsley flakes; ½ cup kosher salt; ¼ cup granulated garlic; ¾ cup granulated onion; 2 Tbsp dill weed.* • Sesame Seed: 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp sea salt 1 Tbsp sesame seeds.

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When's The Meeting? Please inform us if your group's meeting dates or times have changed. Monashee Toastmasters Club in Lumby meets on Zoom every second and fourth Tuesday from 7:00-8:30. Fear of Public Speaking becomes LESS. That's a guarantee! For most of us, having been there, we support each other and laughter is not in short supply. Won't you come as a guest and see for yourself? Our goal is to resume meeting at the White Valley Community

Centre while continuing Zoom meetings sometime in 2022. For more information please contact Marena at 250-550-7124 or Mike at 250-547-9335. For more information here is the link to our club: https://1348085.toastmastersclubs.org/

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Cards are every Friday at 6:30 pm and games at 7:00pm. The

meeting are the 2nd Friday of each month. Bingo is every Tuesday – doors open at 5:30pm and games start at 6:30pm. Club will be closed during July and August.

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Local & Regional News

Text Message Refund: It's A Scam

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are warning the public not to fall for a text-message scam that's circulating in the community. The scam is initiated when the victim receives a text message indicating they are eligible for a refund or rebate. The message contains a clickable link the person must follow in order to deposit and claim their money. The link redirects the victim to a phony website that prompts them to enter personal and/or banking information. On the other end of the page is actually the fraudster who now has full access to the victim’s personal or financial

information, which can have devastating consequences. Never click on an unsolicited text message offering money, states Constable Chris Terleski, Media Relations Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. Again, this is a good reminder that ICBC, BC Hydro, utility companies, Revenue Canada, and any legitimate business or government agency will not issue any rebates via text messages. In order to protect themselves, police are warning residents to be suspicious of any unsolicited emails or text messages. Protect Yourself • Never click on a text message offering a refund, rebate or free money; • Avoid providing sensitive email through email or text; • Notify your financial institution immediately if you sense anything fraudulent about a transaction; • If you’ve shared banking information with a scammer, contact your financial institution to place alerts on your accounts; • If you've shared personal information, contact Equifax and Trans Union to place fraud alerts on your account. These links aren’t going to lead to money, they’re only going to lead to trouble, adds Terleski. As with any scam, if you have not provided personal information or lost any money, you do not need to contact the police. Report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online at www.antifraudcentre.ca or by calling 1-888-495-8501.

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Provincial News

Watershed Restoration Creates A Healthier Future For B.C. An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province is creating a healthier future for British Columbians by mitigating the impacts of climate change on communities, strengthening ecosystems and securing quality drinking water. Premier John Horgan highlighted the Budget 2022 commitment of $30 million to continue to improve B.C.’s watersheds. “Healthy watersheds and wetlands are critical for climate adaptation,” Premier Horgan said. “They serve as a protective buffer for communities against flooding, droughts and wildfires. This new funding will help safeguard B.C.’s watersheds and wetlands for generations to come, while continuing to create good, local jobs for people throughout the province.” Over the past few decades, B.C.’s diverse ecosystems have been impacted by human activity, and the $30 million in grants will help: • restore and maintain ecosystem services and watershed health; • support climate resiliency;

• support local organizations in meeting their mandates; and • maintain and create jobs. Half of the funding ($15 million) will be provided to Watersheds BC through the MakeWay Foundation to co-ordinate watershed restoration projects led or co-led by First Nations. The remaining $15 million will go to six organizations to support watershed restoration work throughout the province. They are BC Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Living Lakes Canada, Redd Fish Restoration Society, Farmland Advantage (Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC),and the Rivershed Society of BC. The new restoration projects will also support reconciliation with First Nations communities and partnerships across levels of government and non-governmental organizations. “A priority for my ministry is ensuring that water and watersheds are respected and valued, in part through the development of a Watershed Security Strategy and Watershed Security Fund,” said Josie Osborne, Minister

of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship. “The work that’s already being completed on wetland and watershed restoration is producing positive results and environmental benefits that will last for years to come.” This funding builds on the success of the Healthy Watersheds Initiative (HWI), a government-funded program under the StrongerBC economic plan. The Province partnered with the Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) and Watersheds BC to administer $27 million in grants to non-profit groups, First Nations and local governments working on a variety of projects to conserve and restore watersheds and wetlands throughout the province. In advance of this announcement, Osborne met with Cowichan Tribes Chief Lydia Hwitsum for a tour of watershed restoration work, both completed and underway. They visited two projects: a water sustainability plan for the Xwulqw’selu Sto’lo (Koksilah River) to benefit fish and water users, as well as sediment removal and habitat rehabilitation for the Koksilah and Cowichan rivers, an integral part of its five-year river management plan.

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