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Flooding is a common, naturally occurring event in British Columbia. Although there have only been minor instances of localized flooding reported so far this spring, cooler than normal temperatures in April and May have caused the snowpack to remain longer than normal. An increase in temperatures or heavy rains could cause the snowmelt to come down quite quickly, so the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is encouraging residents to consider their risk of flooding and take appropriate precautionary measures to protect their property.

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tion on private property. People that believe flooding could occur at their property should consider flood protection and mitigation tactics such as sandbags and dyke/berms around the property to reduce risks. Visit Be Prepared for Floods (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/floods) and How to Build a Sandbag Dyke (https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=exb2iUgH8cI) for information. Sandbags are available upon request for any resident within an RDNO Electoral Area who requires them to protect their property. Residents can request empty sandbags by emailing

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Residents that have or had natural rivers or flat water crossings on their property should inquire with the Ministry of Forests or the Department of Fisheries and Oceans before doing work or altering any riparian or wet areas.

The RDNO advises any person working near creeks, streams, and rivers to use extreme caution and safety measures.

Fast-moving water may cause erosion and bank instability. See Landslide Information for Homeowners and Home Buyers for more details.

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Just for Fun Country Fair Funnies

A husband and wife attended a county fair where a man in an old biplane was giving rides for $50.

The couple wanted to ride, but they thought the pilot's price was too high. They tried negotiating to get him to lower the price, offering $50 for them both, but he wouldn't budge. Finally, the pilot made them an offer.

"You pay me the whole $100, and I'll take you up," he said. "And if you don't say a single word during the flight, I'll give you back all your money."

They agreed and the couple got into the plane.

Up they went, and the pilot proceeded to do every aerial maneuver he knew: diving, looping, rolling and flying upside down. When the plane landed, the pilot said to the husband, "Congratulations!

Here's your $100. You didn't say a word."

"Nope," answered the husband, "but I almost did when my wife fell out."

County Fair Dad Joke.

My family and I walked into the sheep barn at the county fair. My son proclaims loudly. "Dad, it stinks in here" to which I reply. "Ya, it smells like ewe". While looking him dead in the eye. It took all involved about 15 seconds before eyes were rolled and the usual ohh Daaaad commenced.

Bounced Out My 2-year-old wouldn't come out of the carnival bounce house, so the attendant had to go in and get him. I really thought I wouldn't have to worry about him getting thrown out of places by bouncers until he got older.

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If you have any thoughts, opinions or just something you wanted to express to the people of our community, 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.

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"Freeze!"

Dear Editor, The recent “freeze” on legal handguns by the Trudeau Liberals is a cruel deception. It will do nothing to restrict criminal violence. It appears to be a cynical trick to divert public attention from the Liberals failure to keep violent criminals in jail.

The “freeze” cannot have any impact on either gang violence nor spousal violence because the restrictions are limited to lawful firearm owners. Canada already has extremely stringent firearms regulations.

The facts show that legally obtained firearms are seldom used in the commission of crimes in Canada. Canadian firearm owners have an enviable track record of care and responsibility according to police statistics.

Police chiefs report that 90 per cent of gun-related criminal violence is committed with smuggled handguns, not lawful firearms.

Further regulating hunters and sport shooters is a waste of the RCMP’s time and taxpayers’ money. The freeze destroys billions of dollars of private property and penalizes non-violent citizens instead of focusing on criminals.

Instead of demonizing law-abiding citizens, the government should beef up security at the border and start locking up violent criminals.

Regards, Gary Mauser, PhD Professor Emeritus Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies, Beedie School of Business Simon Fraser University Submitted by Peter Aussem

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Sam’s Garden

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

How Do Pickles Enjoy A Day Out?... They Relish It!!

Cucumber

It looks like everyone is finally getting into the planting mode and gardens are beginning to take shape. The market and greenhouse have both been busy as everyone is anxious to get their gardens in. I will probably not get anywhere to finished until after this weekend as I am sure Lumby Days will be busy.

Several people who were at the market this last Saturday mentioned that they are having trouble with their Cucumber plants, reporting poor growth and even the loss of the plant. I know our spring and early summer have been cooler than normal and that can severely affect the plant but several pests can also be the problem especially cut worms which I have noticed In larger numbers this year.

Normally Cucumbers are easy to grow provided they have full sun, fertile soil, consistent water and warmth. They are very susceptible to cold damage.

Cucumbers grow best at a temperature of 18 to 23 Celsius and temperatures of 13 Celsius and lower can

Friday nights are hopping at the Legion with the Karaoke The next Karaoke date will be Friday June 24 8:00 -11:00 pm This will be the last Karaoke of the season, it will return again in September keep reading the Legion News in the Lumby Valley Times to find out the dates.

Join the ChillBillies for a great Jam at the Legion thisThursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Legion is still looking for a Bar Steward. 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

damage and even kill your plant and this year it has been much cooler than normal.

One of the first Lumby Market days was quite cool and after about an hour of my Cucumber plants being out they looked like they were dying. I put them back in the truck as I considered them unsaleable and within an hour they had perked back up and looked good. That is how quickly they can be affected by just a cooler day.

You can use row covers or cover the soil before planting with black plastic to hold in the warmth and plant them where they will be sheltered from cool breezes. Cucumbers should be planted in a soil rich in organic matter and should be kept consistently moist. Use a fertilizer that is lower in nitrogen and higher in potassium and phosphorous when you plant then again about a week after the blooms appear and then every few weeks after that.

Do not fertilize too often as it will stunt the size of the fruit. Cold is not the only thing that your resume and be a Bar Steward. can cause a decline In the If you missed the general meeting health of your Cucumber in May don't worry we will have anplant they can be susother General Meeting June 15 upceptible to spider mites, stairs 7:00 pm snails, slugs, aphids, This year Lumby will finally be whitefly and cutworms. able to have the long awaited Lumby Cutworms live unDays, that means the Legion will be der the soil and will curl in the parade. We are going to need into themselves when Volunteers to help with our BBQ disturbed using DiatoBurgers and Hot Dogs, serving the maceous Earth when Parade participants in our lounge. planting can help with Then of course help with the clean the cutworm as well as up afterwards with the BBQ area and slugs and snails. Placing the lounge washing dishes etc. a paper cone around your If you would like to volunteer please plant and into the soil call the office Mondays-Wednesdays, also can protect young 9:00 am - 12:00 pm seedlings and a spray of

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soap and water will help with the spider mites, aphids, and whitefly. Alway trellis your cucumber plants up as this will keep the fruit clean and prevent damage and discolouration as well as save space and make the fruit easier to pick. Do not leave the cucumbers on the vine too long as they will just turn bitter and prevent the start of new cucumbers. Companion plants for the Cucumber include. Lettuce, beans, carrots, peas, radish and nasturtium.

There are many health benefits that are attributed to the Cucumber. They are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and as they are 96 percent water they contain almost no calories and are hydrating. Adding slices to water is refreshing and delicious. They can lower blood sugar, act as an anti inflammatory, a natural diuretic, promotes a healthy heart, wards off osteoporosis. It is also magnificent for the skin as a soothing mask it will help detoxify and hydrate the skin as well as promote the production of elastin and collagen. Slices of Cucumber applied to the eyes is soothing and reduces puffiness.

See you at Lumby Days!

Happy Gardening!

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Seniors’ Corner

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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.

This Week Is Seniors Week June 5 - 11, If You Are A Senior We Celebrate You

Pat (pictured) and I went to the community garden last week, what a nice garden area this is. We planted some great seeds, radishes, peas, green and red peppers, onions, dill, carrots, I can't wait for them to grow. They are going to be fantastic. We had so much

fun, and luckily the weather held out for us.

On June 8 Saddle Mountain will be serving up some delicious Beef Barley Soup.

Join us June 10 for the hilarious movie Jumanji with "The Rock" (Dwayne Johnson) at 9:30 am in the Dogwood otes rom the Lounge at Saddle Mountain. umby ublic arket On Monday Did you come to our market the 13 we will have Chair Tai this past Saturday? It was amazing, Chi starting we had so many different colors at 10:00 am, of tents. There was Black, White, June 17 we Beige, Grey, Three different shades will play Bingo of Blue, Pink and Purple. It was so pretty looking down the aisle and seefor some really lady will be there, Darcy and Don ing so many wonderful colors! cool prizes your hands, come and talk to Sharon, our volunteer Saddle Mountain is al- coordinator.

The market will not be at the Oval will be there with their beautiful silthis Saturday, instead there will be ver and gemstone jewelry. Nancy ways looking for volun- Whitevalley Community Resource Center would the long awaited Lumby Days Hoo- and her Victorian Lace, Resin Crafts, teers in different areas, if like to thank our sponsors Interior Health and the ray!

Photography, Garth's Barnwood, you have some time on United Way When you come inside the Curling Monashee Arts Council, Victorian Rink you will see a lot of your favorite Lace, Sam's Flowers and Veggies, REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN vendors from the market there.

Penny has really cool Chain Painting The Lumby and Public Market will stop by her tent she will gladly tell MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES: ELECTORAL AREAS: CITY OF ARMSTRONG VILLAGE OF LUMBY “B” - SWAN LAKE “E” - CHERRYVILLE return to the Oval Park Saturday you all about it. Sonya's plants, Renee CITY OF ENDERBY CITY OF VERNON “C” - B.X. DISTRICT “F” - ENDERBY (RURAL) DISTRICT OF TOWNSHIP OF “D” - LUMBY (RURAL) June 18 2022. The vendors from the and Kodiak have their wood signs COLDSTREAM SPALLUMCHEEN market will be back then. and essential oils,Glory to Glory ResPUBLIC NOTICE Florian with his great tasting in Jewelry, Richard and his fantastic Amendments to RDNO Procedure Bylaw No. 2750, 2016 Jams, Michelle Goode and her beau- leather work, Joanne and her cool tiful pottery. Kathleen has her Tup- knitted animals, Dawn's China Plate Pursuant to section 94 of the Community Charter and section 225 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the Regional District of perware, and Epicure, Watkins, Jewelry. Murray and Mel will enterNorth Okanagan Board of Directors will consider an amendment to RDNO Bannock, Gel Moment Nail Polish, tain you by playing some tunes, Did Procedure Bylaw No. 2750, 2016 at their Regular Board meeting scheduled (not just polish check out their new you stop by the beautiful Pink tent for Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Amendments include removing the RDNO Website as a public notice posting place. At that same meeting, the Board line of other things,like eye makeup, and talk to Michelle? Have a sit down will consider a Public Notice Bylaw (Bylaw No. 2931), which as a result of body and hair spa) Bill and Donna with her and she will give you a readchanges to the Local Government Act, allows by bylaw, local governments with their beautiful knitting and cro- ing with her Tarot Cards. to identify how they will notify the public of legislated public notices, such as, See You Saturdays at the Oval cheting items. Claudia and her Japabut not limited to, public hearings and election notices. The bylaw proposes that the alternative means of publication are the RDNO Website and RDNO nese Curry, Laurie has her books and Park 9:00am - 1:00 pm email subscription service. For more information, please contact Ashley some very interesting items, Maggie If you would like to be a VenBevan, Deputy Corporate Officer at corp@rdno.ca or (250) 550-3700. will be there with her awesome But- dor at our fun market email us at: Contact Us: 250.550.3700 • Toll Free: 1.855.650.3700 • www.rdno.ca • Info@rdno.ca terfly Clips. Charlotte the Popcorn lumbymarket@gmail.com

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UP COMING HEALTH EVENTS – Lumby Health Centre 2135 Norris Avenue • www.lumbyhealthcentre.org • Email: lumbyhealthsociety@shaw.ca Public Health Nursing & Information Services Monday–Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm X-Ray Services(By Appointment Only) Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 am – 1:45 pm.

All Doctor requisitions accepted.

Lab Services: (By Appointment Only) Tuesdays 7:30 – 11:30 am www.valleymedicallaboratories.com Options for Sexual Health Clinic (By Appointment) Every Wednesday 5:30pm – 8:30pm Foot Care Services: (By Appointment)

Monthly Clinics every 3rd Monday & Wednesday Water Quality Testing Kits Available at Lumby Health Unit Blue Bottle Program (To track Prescription Drugs) Available at Lumby Health Centre

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Mikkie’s Corner

Health & Nutrition

BBQ - Healthy or NOT!

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ED) JOB OPPORTUNITY LUMBY & DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICES SOCIETY

This is a repeat each year, but a good refresher now that the weather is starting to get nice out. As Lumby & District Health Services (LDHSS) is a not-for-profit charitable organization. The organization was created the BBQ’s and campfires in 1974 to provide community-based health services to light up, there are many individuals and families in Lumby and the surrounding fun social aspects, associarea. We are currently recruiting for a part-time (28-32 ated around these events. hours per week) Executive Director (ED). LDHSS is looking Chips, burnt marshmalfor someone who thrives on the challenge of leadership lows, charred meat and the and management of an organization that prides itself on fact that it takes places outproviding health services to the community. doors gives much pleasure.

The Executive Director is the senior organizational staff Not to be the bearer of bad person, reporting to the Board of Directors. The ED oversees news but there can be some all aspects of staff management; service initiation, disturbing downsides to our health if precautions are to grill is possible development, and delivery; organizational, contract, and financial management. The Executive Director is not taken. But let’s break it down. accountable for the effective and efficient leadership and Top 10 TIPS for Safer BBQ Foods while still day-to-day management of the organization operations.

Benefits: reducing fat, keeping the food yummy, heart Knowledge of: • Reduces fat in foods by grilling or BBQ healthy and fun!

• fundraising strategies and donor relations related to the • Tastes yummy!

1. Boil or microwave to pre-cook meat prior to non-profit sector exposure to high temperatures this can reduce Qualifications & Experience: Health Concerns: HCA formation by reducing the time that meat • A minimum of three to five years of experience in a The concern around burnt food increasing the risk is in contact with high heat to finish cooking. related field of cancer relates to the chemicals that form when food 2. Clean your BBQ before cooking.

• Microsoft Office software program is overcooked or burnt.

3. Avoid direct exposure of meat to an open flame • Acrylamide is a chemical that can form in some or a hot metal surface and avoiding prolonged • Preferred accounting software program foods, especially French fries, potato chips, vegecooking times.

Demonstrated leadership in staff supervision, table chips, and crackers even burnt toast. Occur 4. Flip! Continuously turning meat over can subdevelopment and human resource management skills: during high-temperature cooking processes, such as stantially reduce HCA formation.

• Financial management and reporting experience frying, baking, grilling and roasting.

5. Remove charred portions of meat and refraining • Effective verbal and written communication skills • PAH’s (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) from using gravy made from meat drippings can For a detailed list of qualifications please visit https:// • PAH’s form when fat from the meat drips also reduce HCA and PAH exposure. lumbyhealthcentre.org onto the hot coals or grill element 6. Limit the amount of fat that drips, use lean cuts, The successful applicant will be required to obtain a • HCA’s (heterocyclic amines) trim visible fat and skin. criminal record check. Interested candidates should apply • HCA’s are produced when red meat, poultry 7. Marinate with fat-free or low-fat marinades to in confidence with wage expectations, references, a cover and fish are cooked using high-heat limit the fat that drips on the coals, but don’t letter, and a resume. Please submit the above documents baste. In some studies, this has shown to reduce to: So, what’s the problem? the formation of HCAs by as much as 92% to Lumby & District Health Services Society Attn: Ev Reade, Board Chair Other than some favourites on the BBQ that are 99% .

PO Box 520 Lumby BC, V0E 2G0 fired up such as hot dogs, smokies and sausages that 8. Skewer It – This will cut down on grilling time as Or Via Email: lumbyhealthcentre@shaw.ca are loaded with calories from highly saturated fats, you will have smaller pieces to cook.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for even worse are the carcinogens formed when barbe- 9. Substitute or Add! Grilled fruits and vegetables their interest and effort in applying for this position. quing these and almost any type of meat. HCAs and don’t produce carcinogens and have high antiHowever, only candidates selected for interviews will PAHs have been found to be mutagenic— meaning, oxidants like Vitamin C which help neutralize be contacted. they cause changes in DNA that may increase the risk carcinogens from the meat. Also, Wasabi or difference” make a we can of cancer. HCAs are not found in significant amounts horseradish are great additions as they also can “Together Lumby & District Health Services Society in foods other than meat cooked at high temperatures. help to prevent cancer as it aids detoxification acknowledges the financial support of the Lumby Health Centre Province of BC and local community funders PAHs however, can be found in other charred foods, of persistent carcinogenic molecules. A study for Community Health & Information Programs LumbyHealthCentre.org as well as in cigarette smoke and car exhaust fumes. found that ITCs (Isothiocyanates), extracted Partner with us Unfortunately, that yummy charring that forms on from wasabi root inhibited the formation of Make your business a success! meat can contain PAHs. Acrylamide levels in food acrylamide by 90 % vary widely depending on cooking time, and the meth- 10. Have fun! BBQ with a glass of wine, red wine in For ads that reach your customers and increase od and temperature of the cooking process. Some particular which offers some health benefits too! your sales, you can trust studies have associated dietary acrylamide intake with Mikkie Nettles, Certified Personal Traincertain cancers, such as kidney, endometrial, and ovarer/Holistic & Sports Nutritionist ian cancers 250-938-1464 Follow DEEM Health on Facebook, andrew@lumbyvalleytimes.ca But don't despair, grill lovers -- a new, healthy way or contact info@deemhealth.ca

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Colleen’s Corner

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By Colleen Fielding Welcome to Colleen’s Corner. This is a column meant for fun and some information About myself: I am a Freelance Photographer you often see me on the side of the road or in various places taking photos of different things animals, birds, places, people etc. l have lived in Lumby just over 8 years,you have seen my photos in the newspaper (Lumby Valley Times) and once in awhile in the Vernon Morning Star, and the Lumby Art Gallery. Photography is my passion. Disclaimer: The information on some of my photos that I write about a lot of times come from the Internet or books I research them, hopefully the facts are as close to the truth as I can come.

Harmless, And Ugly, But Yet Serves A Purpose I was coming into the house yesterday, and on the wooden box was this gigantic ugly Beetle. Yuck! He is one of the largest Beetles I ever remember seeing.

So of course I took his picture.

I know the Beetle is not ugly to everyone, but it is to me. This little creature is called a Darkling Beetle. The Latin name for this Beetle is Tenebrio, apparently this means "one that likes being in darkness."

From the Tenebrionidae family. Did you know there are over 20,000 species of Beetles? Of the different species of Tenebrionidae Beetles the Darkling Beetle is one of the largest, they can grow up to 1.5." The female can lay about 500 eggs in the ground at once. The larva is known as the Mealworm, great food for Birds, Fish, Lizards, Rodents,and Spiders. The Darkling Beetle is a double bonus for these creatures as not only do they eat the Beetles, but also they get the Mealworms as well.

They like to hang out in warm dry climates, ( and

yet with all the rain we have had, here he is in my yard) The food they eat is the decomposing vegetation, animal matter, fruit, live plants, grain and fungi. They don't need to drink water, so it is rare when they do as when eating they can extract moisture from the food they eat.

The Darkling Beetle cannot fly, as its wings are fused to its sides. Some of the Darkling Beetles can produce a substance from the glands that is very foul smelling, this helps to ward off predators. Their substance can also help to change their body color from Black to Brown.

Some people that fish also like to use these Beetles for bait, (maybe Tim could try that and see how many fish he can catch) The lifespan for these beetles is about 3-4 months, the predators, and lived for about 10 years, (these although there have been some that have escaped must be the ones living in a science lab.)

Annual Dam Spilling Occurring; Public Urged to use Caution around Streams and Creeks

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The RDNO has multiple dams which function to hold water in reservoir lakes before the water makes its way to the treatment facilities and then to your tap. Reservoirs are vital to the health of our community by storing water for use in drier summer months, but they only hold a limited volume. In the spring, when the snow melts, the reservoirs commonly reach their maximum water levels and then overflow into the spillways. These spillways are designed to handle the spring runoff and protect the dams while keeping the lake at manageable levels.

The Greater Vernon Water Grizzly and Aberdeen Dams have both reached their maximum capacity and are spilling into the Haddo Dam. The Haddo Dam is expected to reach its maximum capacity today and start spilling into Duteau Creek.

“Dams are designed to spill into the natural waterways once the reservoirs are full to protect against the

dam overtopping. This is the normal function of dams and reservoirs, and our staff closely monitor this process,” said Zee Marcolin, General Manager of Utilities, RDNO. The spillways channel the water to creeks and streams, which causes the water to rise and move quickly at a higher volume. Persons living or working near creeks and streams should be aware that water levels may rise quickly during this time and should exercise caution around the fast-moving water.

Where can I find updates?

Updates will be posted to www. rdno.ca/news (filter by Water Notices) and the RDNO’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RDNorthOkanagan. You can also subscribe to receive email updates at www.rdno.ca/subscribe.

If you have any questions, please contact the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.

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CrossRoads Second Annual Art Walk June 15th, 2022 • 10:00AM – 2:00 PM On June 15th on the Salmon Trail behind the Rusty Spur and Tim Hortons there will be a variety of artistic pieces displayed on the trail. These pieces were created by all of the students attending CrossRoads Alternate Learning Center this year. Students who attend this program are encouraged to create a variety of different pieces of art that look to convey different meanings and feelings to the observers.

From abstracts to realism all levels of art will be on display. We invite you to come for a walk on the salmon trail to observe and enjoy all of the interesting pieces that we have to offer. CrossRoads has continued to encourage and create a respectful and welcoming environment within our school culture, and we encourage you to take that same mindset when walking through these displays.

CrossRoads Art Attack Map

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1. Abstract Your Mind 2. Welcome to a World of Magical Oddities 3. May the Forest Be With You 4. To Infinity and Beyond

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5. Take a Walk on The Wild Side 6. Mask Your Insecurities (throughout the trail) 7. Look out for some new sections this year

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Please be courteous to the artists and not touch or remove any of the pieces.

DUCKS FOR DUCKS FOR HEALTH RAFFLE DRAW: JUNE 11, 2022 - 4:00PM HEALTH RAFFLE Raffle tickets available at the Lumby Health Centre!

3,000 tickets - $5.00 each Spend $5.00 to win $1,000.00

Come support the Lumby & District Health Services Society Programs and cheer on your duck at the Lumby Lions Campground!

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Lifestyles

Monashee Arts Council At Lumby Days!

The Monashee Arts Council has a wonderful array of entertainment for you this Lumby Days! Talk about pent up creativity!

Between the Curling Rink and the fair grounds,

you can watch and take part in the Raku firing...two professional potters Monica Brown and Larry MacGregor will lead the firing of your glazed pieces...there are items for every pocket book, from $2 to $20. Here you get to put your mark on a one of a kind piece of pottery and see how it is fired and cleaned.

Just outside the White Valley Community Hall side doors, back by popular demand, is the Bannock Booth. Traditional fry bread with a variety of condiments - a local tradition!

And inside the Hall: demonstrations by Carvers, Weavers, Spinners. Potters and Quilters. Stay and watch artists and craftspeople perform their customary magic.

Two exhibitions reflect the theme of Lumby Days 65th birthday: “Hometown Pride”, a photography contest with prizes sponsored by London Drugs and the Monashee Arts Council; and an art show “Home” with a prize for People's Choice. (by the way you can enter this show,“Home”, right up to the afternoon, Friday the 10th, Phone Robin, 250-547-6397, for details.)

See you there!!!

1 Ton Dump Truck • Backhoe, Snow Plowing • Landscaping, Back Filling• Debris Removal

547-2540 Cell: 309-2540 FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED Mike Leach

THE GUTTER GUY

Gutters, Soffits, Fascia....

And more

Jason Wadsworth Owner thegutterguy@shaw.ca

Ph: (250) 503-7456 #3 - 1711 Kalamalka Rd Vernon, BC V1T 6R4 www.thegutterguy.ca

Moments

in

Time

Photos and Memories From The Lumby Museum

If you have any requests about Lumby history, let us know - We would be happy to try and respond to your questions. Email us at: lumbymuseum@gmail.com

Rosemary Deuling was born in Field, BC and married Bill Deuling on September 15, 1948. Together they would have six children: Paul, Mary Ellen, Patrick, Peter, Joseph and Timothy. They settled on a farm on Sigalet Road that Rosemary fondly called the "Tumbledown Acres". Rosemary was always

interested in history and wrote the book "Beyond Shuswap Falls" - a history of families and settlers in the Mabel Lake area from 1858 to 1971. She was instrumental in promoting the Mabel Lake Fall Fair and was the editor of the Mabel Lake Stump Rancher for many years.

Deuling Ranch on Sigalet Road

Bill and Rosemary Deuling

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/

Lumby OAP/Monashee 50+ Club, Branch #117: Our regular

Lumby Wednesday Night AA: open meeting 7:30pm-8:30pm at 1962 Maple street. Wheelchair accessible. Masks are mandatory.

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

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School District No. 22 Welcomes International Students

We are seeking homestay families for Fall 2022, and know that there are amazing families in Lumby who would be amazing hosts to international students!

Lumby usually has about 12-15 registered in Charles Bloom – and the students make their life here in our District while they are studying with us!

Students will join high school and elementary programs from Andorra to Vietnam, and many countries in between.

"Not sure where Andorra is?", asks Tracy Godfrey, International Principal. "That is the beauty of the international program being right here in District #22.

We learn more about our world all the time from our students, their families, and our agents. We really do welcome the world to our excellent education programs, the beauty of our outdoor scenery and activities, and work with over 200 District families to support our students. Our homestay families truly are their 'home away from home".

Homestay families receive a stipend of $900/month (as of September 2022), but as Homestay Coordinators Danielle Wycott and Fatima Nunes explain, the financial gesture is not the reason to get into the program.

"Truly, it is the friendships and bonds between families around the world that make the homestay program so dynamic. We know of families who, 15 years after their student moves away, are still in touch,

attend graduation ceremonies and weddings, and then watch their students as they raise their own children."

"It's not always easy", says Nunes, "but that's the job of the coordinator - to work with our students and families to find that balance between their needs and wants, to help all parties look at some issues from an intercultural perspective, and ensure that we can all still enjoy the experience of learning together in this wonderful region.” Many homestay families bring their students with them on their family trips - whether to southern BC camping or to extended trips to visit family in the Lower Mainland or on the Island.

Godfrey says that adding a student to your family makes for a dynamic and exciting program right here in our own backyard, and that her entire team is “keen to meet our 2022-23 group of students!”.

For more information, contact: Tracy Godfrey, District Principal 250-549-9295 international@sd22.bc.ca

LUMBY COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE

FATHER’S DAY FINDINGS!

Summer Wear, Shorts & Shoes

See our Facebook page for updates and contests!

Regular Hours: Open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10-3 Donations accepted in the mall hallway Tuesday & Thursday 11-2, Saturday 12-1

1879 Vernon Street • (778) 473-3003

LUMBY RESIDENTS

4 Gift Ideas To Spoil Dad 1. Hobby accessory Whether your dad likes painting, photographing birds, building furniture, camping in the great outdoors, playing golf or reading in his favourite chair, gift him a practical or fun accessory to enhance his experience.

2. Food basket If your dad’s a foodie, buy him an assortment of fine chocolates, artisanal cheeses, flavoured popcorn, local brews or gourmet products. You can stick to the classics or think outside the box and surprise him with something new.

3. Experience Your dad deserves to relax and have a good time.

Why not buy him tickets to a concert, tourist attraction or sporting event? Gift him a pair of tickets

so he can bring a buddy or plan an all-expenses-paid outing with him to enjoy some quality time together.

4. Gift card Don’t settle for giving your dad a prepaid credit card. Make it personal and choose a gift card that shows how well you know him. For example, buy a gift card to his favourite restaurant, the hardware store or a place he regularly visits like a national park or museum.

Happy shopping!

VILLAGE OF LUMBY

Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Here are a few suggestions that you can easily customize to your dad’s personality and interests.

The 2021 Annual Report for the Village of Lumby is now available to interested members of the public. This report includes the audited financial statements for 2021, a list of permissive property tax exemptions, a progress report on 2021, goals and objectives for 2022, as well as other administrative reports respecting municipal services and operations for 2021.

In accordance with Section 98 of the Community Charter, Council will be receiving submissions and questions from the public on the 2021 Annual Report at its Regular Meeting on Monday June 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Copies of the report are available for inspection at the Village Office, 1775 Glencaird Street, Lumby, BC Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. not including statutory holidays. We are closed daily from noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch.

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PUZZLE NO. 137

ACROSS 1. Garbed 5. Cast a fly 9. Luxurious resort 12. Frilly

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13. Throbbing pain 14. Here and ____ 15. Baking compartment 16. Relic 18. Word from a crib

19. Make a misstep 20. Grew older 21. Hog heaven?

23. Swampy place 25. Hamburger extra 28. Fine points 32. Tire filler 33. Fang 35. Cauldron 36. Escaping 38. Foe 40. Nixon’s gesture 41. Twisted, as a grin 42. Knowing words: 2 wds.

45. Mao ____-tung 47. Allow to borrow 51. Landscapes 53. Skunk feature 54. Peg 55. Give off 56. Baseball team 57. Eithers’ mates 58. Agents 59. Put away

DOWN 1. Dolt 2. Volcanic flow 3. Did well on 4. Hard-working person 5. Simulated 6. Cake froster 7. Frozen dessert 8. In the know 9. Unexpected problem 10. ____ fun at 11. Dazzled 17. Heroic narrative 22. Free from restraint 24. Alternate 25. Blockhead 26. Zero 27. Great anger 28. Pug 29. “____ Got Sixpence” 30. Robber’s run 31. Pig’s abode 34. Former: hyph.

37. Always

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39. Hose 41. Compass points 42. “Leave ____ Beaver”: 2 wds.

43. Oracle 44. “____ Tu” 46. Cut 48. Work on copy 49. Taboo: hyph.

50. Doodled 52. Of flying: pref.

SERVICES

CHURCHES

DOLLAR DOLLAR LUMBY

LUMBY UNITED

· Gifts · Toys · Party Supplies

Garage Sale at 2198 Norris Avenue.

Saturday, June 11th.

8:00am - 12:00pm.

Come check it out.

You might find your treasure!

HOW TO PLAY:

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line.

You already have a few numbers to get you started.

Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

FOR SALE Aged Horse Manure for $20/yard delivered.

Cedar Mulch for $25/ yard delivered. Phone (250) 547-9733.

0610-0617

TORO LAWNMOWER Excellent condition Price: $1000 OBO

Call or text: 250-540-1425

CAR FOR SALE 4 Cyl. Dodge Dart 4 Door SXT Special Edition (as new condition).

Custom Chrome wheels and new tires. $8500.00 firm, $3000.00 below market value. Gunnar 250-547-2281.

and a

WHOLE LOT MORE Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 – 5:30 Open Sundays 12 - 4 Now open in the Arbour Park Mall in Lumby 250-547-9848

11 a.m. Sunday All are welcome!

SERVICES FIREPLACES, STOVES, SOLAR & MORE!

Rev. Lily Watson HALL USE by Donation: Diann: 250.351.4470

info@sunfiresystems.ca 778-473-9008

Advertise in the Lumby Valley Times Today!

0527-0603

FUNERAL SERVICES Serving Vernon, Lumby, Armstrong and Area Available 24 Hours 7 Days a Week Vernon Funeral Pleasant Valley Home Funeral Home 250-542-0155 250-542-4333 Funeral Pre-Planning Available

CHURCHES Friends and neighbors come and learn with us about the truth and love in this world of conflicting messages and ideals.

Sunday Morning Service 10:00 am After School Bible Club 2:30pm - 4:30pm Wednesday Youth Group 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1962 Maple Street

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D I R E C T O RY

business & service WHITEVALE BACKHOE

250-547-9729 Cell: 250-549-0974 LUMBY

POST POUNDING

SNOW PLOWING

BOBCAT • TRUCKING

DRILLING Trinity Valley Drilling Lumby, BC

Domestic & Irrigation Wells Pumps & Pressure Systems B.C. Lic. Well Driller & Pump Installer Well Rehab & Pump Repair

LUMBY FOOD BANK TECH SUPPORT OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY FOR EXTRA’S EVERY TUES. BETWEEN 12-2PM Monthly Food Hampers available on the second Tuesday of the month by appointment only.

New Hamper requests can be done online through the website, or in person.

Donations gladly accepted.

2134 Shuswap Ave. Box. 791 Lumby BC V0E 2G0 • 250-547-2225 thelumbyfoodbank@gmail.com www.lumbyfoodbank.org

Mobile Computer and Technology Repair Service

TREE CARE

Wise Wood Tree Care

For services in your Home or Office including: • Setup and Troubleshooting.

• Networking and Wireless Router Setup.

• Personal Tutorial.

• Pruning, Removals, Treecycling & Bucket Work • Locally owned & operated • ISA Certified, fully insured & free estimates.

• Stump Grinding also available.

Call: (250) 351-5695

Call the professionals at

EXCAVATING

Shane Ramsey: 250-547-9447 Cell: 250-558-8116

ACCOMMODATIONS

ELECTRICAL

PET & FARM

STORAGE

WEDDING OFFICIANT

Electric

Your local supplier of quality pet food, supplies, treats & toys for all of your furry friends.

HWY 6 STORAGE

Wedding Ceremonies

By All Seasons Ceremonies With A Difference

1862 Vernon St., Lumby, BC (250) 547-9506 www.rustyspur.ca

250-547-2090

Sugar Lake Bistro and Lodge

OPEN

Weekly, BiWeekly & Monthly Rates Self Contained Suites Bistro Closed

250-547-2507 or 250-547-2281

TAX PREPARATION Kimberley K. Hutton Chartered Professional Accountant Over 18 years experience Personal, Business and Corporate tax preparation 778-473-1355 # 1, 1965 Shuswap Ave. kim@kkhcpa.ca

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Land Development & Municipal Engineering 1998 Vernon Street 250-870-6261 AlpineConsultants.ca

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS LUMBY LEGION #167 JOIN FOR US OUR MEAT DRAW

Every Saturday (Except Holidays) 3:00pm - 5:00pm 250-547-2338 • (No minors)

COINS • GOLD • SILVER Buying 9999 Gold & Silver Bullion!

Bars, Coins, Rounds, Maple Leafs, All Gold, All Silver, Coins, Jewelry, Scrap, Nuggets, Old Sterling + Also Buying Coin Collections, Old Money, Royal Canadian Mint Coins, World Collections

TODD: (25O) 864-3521

RHW

Renovations, New Installations and Service Work

Rainer Hops Phone/Fax: (250) 547-2428 Reg. #39111

ELECTRICAL Residential • Commercial Renovations • Service Calls Custom Homes Licensed, Bonded & Insured 778-745-0269 • www.threesisterselectric.com

EXCAVATION

4 Interior Sizes Available Secure Outdoor Compound Easy Highway Access 5 Minutes West of Lumby

Post Pounding • Utility Repairs Farm & Acreage Work

ThrifT STore

250-309-7089

4054 Hwy 6 547-6779 • Fax: 547-6980

Guilt Free Shopping at its best!

LAND USE

PUMPS

1998 Vernon Street 250-870-6261 AspenLands.ca

LAWYERS Joseph Deuling, LL.B Proudly serving Lumby & District

Tel: 547-8827 Fax: 547-6627

•

SPECIALIZING IN: • Deep Well Submersibles & Lake Systems Smart Flo Pumps • Water Well Flow testing Mal Johnston

250-545-1045

Promote Your Business Here for

ONLY $ 8.00/Week Call 250-938-1464 or email andrew@lumbyvalleytimes.ca

1-800-545-3681

www.allseasonsweddings.com

Call or text 250-241-5200 No call out fees

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10 am - 3 pm

Development & Redevelopment Guidance for Growth & Prosperity

Licensed Wedding Officiant

PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING, ELECTRICAL

10’x10’x25’ Oven Custom to Industrial

www.dirtnerdearthworks.com

NANCY HOUSE

PLUMBING & HEATING

POWDER COATING THRIFT STORE Galaxie Powder Coating T he L umby C ommuniTy We Do Sandblasting & Ceramic Coating

250-306-8739

778-473-3003

WELL PUMPS M onashee a quifer T esTing and W ell P uMP s ervices

• Well Pump and pump system installation • Service • Repair • Upgrades • Pre-purchase water system inspections • Deep hole video inspection • Flow Testing specialists

Max Schibli

250-547-6845

BUSINESS Spotlight

ELECTRICAL

RHW

Electric Renovations, New Installations and Service Work

Rainer Hops Phone/Fax: (250) 547-2428 Reg. #39111

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Artbeat

Arts & Culture from the Edge

Lumby Days is Back!

Exciting News as MAC returns to Lumby Days June 10th-12th with the Arts! Be sure to come by the Whitevalley Community Centre where MAC will have various Artistic displays for everyone to enjoy.

Peruse the Art show and various displays from local art groups, vote for your favorite photo at the Photography contest or try your hand at Raku and take home a special piece of pottery!

Happening Now - Hometown Pride Art Show Join us as we celebrate Hometown Pride in this wonderful collection by Local Artists from our amazing community. For some people Lumby and its amazing surrounding area, has been home since they were born and for some it became home after a move. This collection of Art captures all the elements that make up the places we call Home.

This show will hang at the Village Gallery for the month of June as well as be displayed at Lumby days from June 10th -12th

Call for Artists; Join us in the exploration of small works of art staring a favorite the Artist Trading Card!

Started in 1997 by Swiss artist M. Vanci Stirnemann the ATC project as it is often called builds on different traditions. Miniature art has been in existence for centuries tracing its heritage back to the illustrated manuscripts of scribes in the Far East and Europe prior to the 15th century.

Everyone can make Artist Trading Cards! It’s a great way to work on developing your art skills. The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches and they are to be traded only, as such MAC will be hosting their 1st trading event at the end of the show.

Other small works of art will be on display and sale as well with a maximum size of 8"x8" or perhaps you create other forms of miniature art. We want to see it!

Join us for this exciting new show!

Hometown Pride by Robin LeDrew

Real Estate Farm, Ranch, Residential

2229 Catt Ave

MLS 10253235 • $638,500

This adorable meticulously maintained rancher will not disappoint, featuring 3 beds, 1 bath sitting on a large fenced lot on a quiet family friendly street!

Sutton Group - Lakefront Realty 2749 30th Street, Vernon BC, V1T 5C6

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Bus: (250) 545-5371 Res: (250) 547-6259 Cell: (250) 308-0938 OKLandBuyers.com

2226 Linea Cres

MLS 10254981 • $699,000

Great family home featuring 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms on the main floor a large rec room for the kids, an attached garage/shop and a great private back yard!

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Realtor

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Ross Gordon Realtor

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250-547-2135 ExcEllEncE REalty

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250-306-5818

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NEW LUMBY LISTING!!

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WOODY KURAOKA 250-503-6169

woody.kuraoka@c21.ca 2907 32nd St., Vernon 250-549-2103

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$1,890,000 EXECUTIVES REALTY INC.

fenced with outbuildings, water rights, commercial building with 3 Phase Power, and fully developed 3 bedroom home with new kitchen.

Private setting, great views, 1 km east on Hwy 6 from Lumby!

See MLS#10255027 listing for more features!

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