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The District of Coldstream would like to take this opportunity to remind all residents, visitors, and users of local infrastructure of the current and increasing fire risk in our community. The fire risk is currently high for our area and is anticipated to intensify with higher temperatures in the coming days.

Effective Friday July 15th, the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes Coldstream and surrounding areas, prohibited open fires and equipment and activities; including Category 2 open fires, Category 3 open fires, fireworks, sky lanterns, and burn barrels or burn cages. This would also include flares.

Within the District of Coldstream boundaries, the discharge of fireworks or flares is expressly prohibited without a permit. Failure to comply with the Provincial or Local fire

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In the early morning hours of Sunday July 24th, the careless and thoughtless actions of a few could have had disastrous consequences for our community and area. If not for the quick action of the Coldstream Fire Department we could have been faced with a massive interface wildfire today.

Ignorance is no excuse when dealing with fire risk and prohibitions in our community. Everyone is expected to know the rules and abide by them in order to protect our community.

We all play a role in the prevention of wildfires. To report a wildfire or burning violation, call 1-800- 663-555 toll free of *5555 on your cell phone. Within Coldstream you can also call 911 to report suspected fire activity as well as the dischargPhoto

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Just for Fun Summer Humour

• What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish? Swimming trunks!

• Do fish go on vacation? No, because they’re always in school!

• Why did the dolphin cross the beach? To get to the other tide!

• Why don’t oysters share their pearls? Because they’re shellfish!

• What kind of candy do you get at the airport?

Plane chocolate!

• What travels all around the world but stays in one corner? A postage stamp!

• Why do fish like to eat worms? Because they get hooked on them!

• What is a shark’s favorite sandwich? Peanut butter and jellyfish!

• What is a frog’s favorite summertime treat?

Hopsicles!

• What do you call a fish that doesn’t have any eyes (i’s)? A fsh!

• Why should you never blame a dolphin for doing anything wrong? Because they never do it on porpoise!

• Why can’t basketball players go on vacation?

They would get called for traveling!

• What’s gray, has four legs and a trunk? A mouse on vacation!

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Local & Regional News

‘Make The Employer’s Job Easier’ Community Futures Team, Services Grow

Community Futures North Okanagan has a new support system to help local employers combat the national labour shortage.

“Many employers are focused on just making it work right now,” says Johanna Currie, Community Futures North Okanagan’s new Business Services Advisor with WorkBC Vernon specializing in employer support. “It’s my job to help business owners identify needs and get back to work on the business instead of working head down in the business.”

Through WorkBC’s employer support services, Currie offers tools, resources and one-on-one coaching that supports small businesses throughout the employee experience. Currie brings to the team more than 20 years of management experience across a variety of industries and a background in adult education.

“There has been a shift in the market, and we realized we needed to elevate the employer support that comes with that,” says Currie. “Gone are the days of multiple applications. Instead, employers are looking to attract the same candidates and need support creating engaging job postings and an HR toolkit built to keep employees happy and engaged.”

According to the City of Vernon’s 2020 Community Profile, 52.8% of Vernon residents are employed.

For local employers looking to hire, whether to fill vacancies or grow their business, Currie says selling your business’s culture and benefits is critical to finding success in today’s labour market.

“We have to get creative with the demographic pockets we don’t normally target, such as seniors supplementing their pension income and stay-at-home parents, and ask ourselves how we can encourage flexibility. There are people out there that we need to support, and it’s a great opportunity for employers

willing to make the shift,” says Currie. “Employers need to ask how they can give the job seekers what they need. It’s not about finding the right person for the right job anymore. It’s about creating the right job to fit the right person.”

And, once employers have found the right person, Currie’s customized retention programs can help small business owners keep current employees happy and motivated.

“I’m passionate about helping people,” says Currie.

“For me, it’s a win when I can help people make connections. It’s my job to make the employer’s job easier, and any time that happens, it’s a big win.”

About Community Futures North Okanagan Community Futures North Okanagan is a not-forprofit organization that supports economic development projects and helps our business community, job-seekers, and employers succeed. As a community-based organization with roots in Vernon dating back to 1984, Community Futures acts as a leader to create opportunities for growth and success across the North Okanagan. A team of nearly 45 staff provide workshops, programs and services for three departments: Business Services, Employment Services, and Economic Development. Visit www.futuresbc.com to learn more.

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.

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Doctor Charged With Sex Assault; Police Reach Out To Other Witnesses

File # 2022-4337 An ongoing investigation by the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has led to sexual assault charges against a Vernon doctor.

The initial investigation began when a female victim reported to police she had been sexually assaulted by her treating physician. Following a full and comprehensive investigation, the findings were submitted to the BC Prosecution Service who have approved two charges of sexual assault against the accused in relation to two victims.

The accused, 41-year old Dr Peter Inkpen, was arrested on July 14th and has since been released

from custody on conditions to have no contact with the victims. Mr Inkpen is next scheduled to appear in a Vernon court on July 28, 2022.

Due to the accused’s profession, investigators believe there may be other individuals with information about these incidents, states Constable Chris Terleski, Media Relations Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. We are releasing the accused’s name to assist us in furthering the investigation and are encouraging anyone who may have information about these or other incidents to please contact police at (250) 545-7171.

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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.

Why Are The Scots The Toughest Guys In The World?… Because They Wear Kilts In A Country Where Thistles Grow Waist High!

The Canadian Thistle

I don’t know why this highly invasive, perennial weed is given the status of ‘Canadian’ when its true origins are from the Mediterranean area of Europe and was introduced to North America in agricultural seed shipments in the 1600’s.

It is now widespread throughout North America and it is difficult to control and it reduces pasture capacity, wildlife habitat, hinders reforestation and landscaping efforts. It displaces native vegetation and is prickly and nasty to step on if it decides to make your lawn it’s new home. It grows in patches and does best in low fertilized open areas and loves disturbed soil areas in high moisture areas and with our cooler wet spring have had a good environment to grow.

Canadian Thistle has an extensive root system that can have a spread of 20 feet and can be down as far as 10 feet. It reproduces by seed that will start to develop about mid July and each plant can produce 1500 seeds that can lay dormant and viable for 3 to 6 years. These seeds will appear 8 to 10 days after flowering and somewhat resemble dandelion flowers when they turn to seed and will spread with the wind. To help control this pest you should best prevent them from producing

seed by repeatedly clip the plant off at ground level.

As well as growing from seed they will also grow readily from the root system and any little piece of that root system will grow into another Canadian Thistle which can be problematic if you choose to dig the plant out. Also if you try to pull out the plant when first germinating in an area like your lawn it may split at the root and then will cause two to grow.

It will take a concentrated effort to rid an area of Canadian Thistle.

Fertilization and planting plants that will choke it out and cutting it down to soil level continuously are the best methods to keep it in control in your yard however that can be difficult in a crop field.

Tilling the plant under and planting a cover crop of Alfalfa or Sweet Clover is a method that will help choke it out over several years.

Be sure to use good sanitation practises by cleaning your machinery well as the smallest piece of the root can easily be spread to unaffected areas. Systemic Herbicides can be used and organic options include Bonide Weed Beater, Natural Armour Weed and Grass Killer are both Glyphosate free.

It is illegal to transport, propagate or sell Canadian Thistle.

Well it is summer and the heat is upon us. I’m not looking forward to the heat we will be experiencing over the next little while although we will not be experiencing the extreme heat that we had last year or that parts of Europe and the States are suffering. Stay cool and hydrated!

Happy Gardening!

Samantha Nason BS Ranch & Greenhouses 250 547 6567 sam1nason@gmail.com

4 Edging Materials For Your Garden Borders help define the different parts of your landscape and sim­plify maintenance. Here are four edging materials to make your yard look great.

1. Aluminum edging is sleek, durable and flexible. Moreover, it can with­stand the changing of the seasons without warping.

2. Concrete edging is available in a variety of styles and sizes. You can also choose from several shades to perfectly match your landscape. Although dura­ble, con­crete borders are semi-permanent, ma­king it difficult to change the shape of your flowerbeds on a whim.

3. Plastic edging is af­fordable and can be made into virtually any shape. How­ ever, it’s not as durable as other edging options and may need to be readjusted from one season to another. AddiT H E LU M B Y & D I ST R I CT tionally, some plastic PUBLIC MARKET borders can’t survive As there is a heat wave the winter and must expected for this weekend, the be replaced every Lumby & District Public market year. will be open this Saturday from Don’t hesitate to con9:00 am - 11:00. tact a landscaping pro­ Sorry for the inconvenience. fessional for expert advice COME JOIN US FOR SOME FUN! and installation.

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Seniors’ Corner

A weekly feature for Lumby, Cherryville, and area seniors. For more information about any of the following please contact Colleen or Jenny at (250) 547-8866 Whitevalley Community Resource Centre Office (250) 547-8866. Funding support provided by the Province of British Columbia (Community Gaming), Interior Health and United Way North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap.

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Provincial News

Travel And Testing For COVID-19

Music at Saddle Mountain

Last week at Saddle Mountain Paul Fisher and Kerry Parks from Steelwound played some great music on their many musical instruments for us and told us fun stories. They were fabulous. Thank you.

This past Friday July 23 was the In-

tergenerational BBQ, What a great time. Kiki the Eco Elf entertained the kids and seniors. She was a blast, getting the kids to dance and have fun while the seniors laughed and tapped their feet in time.

Saddle Mountain would like to thank the Lions Club, for helping out and BBQing the hot dogs. We would also like to thank Kiki the Eco Elf for the great entertainment.

Thank You to White Valley Community Resource Centre Thank You to the Volunteers The wonderful Intergenerational BBQ could not have been such a great success without all of you.

Whitevalley Community Resource centre would like to thank our sponsors: Interior Health and The United Way.

Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Toronto (Pearson), Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver may now be randomly selected for a mandatory COVID-19 arrival test.

• Travellers selected will receive an email within 15 minutes of going through customs. This email will be sent to the same email address they used for ArriveCAN and will provide details on where and when to get tested.

• If the test is positive the traveller must go into isolation for a period of 10 days.

Tests must be taken in person at select testing provider locations and select pharmacies, or by virtual self-swab appointments.

Travellers who don’t meet the requirements of fully vaccinated (or don’t complete their ArriveCAN submission) must continue to test on arrival and day 8 of their mandatory 14-day quarantine.

For more details on international air travel, visit: • https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada • For more information on the Government of Canada’s response to COVID-19, refer to https://www.canada.ca/covid-19 • Is this email useful? Answer some questions to tell us more: http://www.canada.ca/feedback-covid-19-updates • You signed up to “Get Updates on COVID-19”. To unsubscribe please visit: https://apps.canada.ca/x-notify/subs/remove/5ea44651d7024a53e3f71b30/853e0212b92a127. If you are not yet signed up, please visit: http:// www.Canada.ca/covid19-updates

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.

Water Quality Testing Kits Available at Lumby Health Unit

Holter Heart Monitor Program (by Appointment Only) Available at the Lumby Health Unit Physician Requisition Required 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 Blue Bottle Program (To track Prescription Drugs) Available at Lumby Health Centre

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Mikkie’s Corner

Health & Nutrition

Eating - Sitting Vs Standing

There is often the argument that sitting is better for you than standing and well, forget about lying down.

Although, if you look back in history you will see in ancient Rome and Greece, lying down while eating was quite fashionable.

The truth is, your eating position can influence your ability to digest food. Food empties from the stomach more slowly when a person is sitting or lying down, compared to when they are standing. Although lying down is discouraged all together on the most part, as choking can be a big factor.

If looking to digest quickly and burn a few more calories then standing is your answer. Although, if looking to lose weight the calorie deficit is only about 50 calories which doesn’t make a significant difference.

Where standing is really beneficial, is if acid reflux is a problem. That’s because when we sit, we are not sitting super upright and our posture is slouched or reclined and this increases pressure in the stomach, making it more likely that food will be pushed back up into the esophagus. Also, while eating standing and moving around helps food exit the stomach more quickly, furthermore lowering the risk of acid reflux or heartburn.

This may sound like eating while standing is more beneficial, but its not so cut and dry. When you are sitting, studies show that food is eaten with more intention and mindfulness, which both slow down eating speed. This can reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness, both of which may result in almost 88 fewer calories eaten per meal. Sitting down may also help your brain register that you’ve consumed a “real meal,” also reducing the likelihood of overeating.

Your body has several different ways to determine whether you’re hungry or full. One of them is sensing how much food is present in your stomach. The degree to which your stomach stretches after a meal

can let your brain know whether you have eaten enough. The more your stomach stretches and the longer it remains full, the less hungry you’re likely to feel. Research has linked quicker stomach emptying to increased feelings of hunger after a meal.

Thus, those who stand up and move about while eating may feel hungrier after a meal than those who simply sit. This is good to note for types of food too, no matter what position you are eating in, there are foods that digest quickly. These are in the form of processed or simple carbohydrate “empty calorie,” foods. They tend to leave you feeling hungrier and often make you overeat, than those that take longer to digest like those of high fiber or protein.

Another important note about your eating position is if you experience gas and or bloating from undigested carbs, in particular for those who are lactose intolerant or sensitive to FODMAPs – foods that cause gas. If you find that you experience gas or bloating then it is better to eat while sitting, so as not to digest food as fast.

Taking all the above into consideration, you should be able to determine what’s best for you. However, if you find that you are a busy person and tend to eat standing, then food preparation and timing is important. This will help ensure you do not overeat.

Finally, in this fast-paced world, it is healthy to slow down. Having a sit-down meal with intent and without technology at some point during the day with a friend or family, helps not only to slow us down, but also grounds us, and lets us connect within our circle.

Thank you to a local Lumby resident for the question on this topic. If you have something you are wondering about, please let me know and you may see it

featured in an upcoming corner.

• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/eating-while-standing-up#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3 • https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/acid-reflux-ger-gerd-adults/treatment NOTE: I wqill be taking a much deserved river trip next week, so there will not be a Mikkie's Corner. See you when I return.

Mikkie Pollon (Nettles), Certified Personal Trainer/Holistic & Sports Nutritionist Follow DEEM Health on Facebook, www.deemhealth.ca or contact info@deemhealth.ca

LUMBY COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE

CLOSED SAT., JULY 30 TO MON., AUG. 15

(NO DONATIONS PLEASE)

See our Facebook page for updates and contests!

Hello Volunteers!

Summer is here, our kitchen is finally renovated, and we would appreciate your help. Call the office Mondays- Wednesdays 9:00 - 12:00 for more information August is getting closer, and closer, and with this will be a fun time. We will be having a dance with Red Dog playing their great tunes for us, keep reading the Legion news in the Lumby Valley Times for all the details If you are a non-profit society let the Legion office know that you would like to have a Meat Draw.

We also would like some volunteers to help redo the front patio If you have time, call us and we'll put your name

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

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Notes From the Lumby Public Market

Wow what a great day it was on Saturday at the market, Christmas in July was awesome.

Thank You all for coming to our market and celebrating this day with us. !63 people came to our market it was great to see all of your faces.

Join us every Saturday until October 8 we are always happy to see you.

We have great vendors, with something for everyone.

Fruits, and Vegetables, Jams, Jewelry, Watkins, Photography, Popcorn, Quilts, Knitting and Crochet items, Tupperware, Epicure, Victorian Lace, Resin Work, Gel Moment, Butterfly Clips, barn wood crafts, Bannock, Japanese Curry, Monashee Arts Council will be doing Printing with Fabric with Cathy Lansing free, come join her. Books, Pottery, Tarot Card readings, and so much more.

If you would like to be a vendor at our market email us at lumbymarket@gmail.com

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Local & Regional News

Help Shape Trails & Natural Spaces in Greater Vernon The RDNO is seeking public input on a draft Trails and Natural Spaces Master Plan for inter-jurisdictional trails and natural spaces within Greater Vernon.

Work began in 2020 to develop goals and strategies for trail development and natural spaces over the next ten years. The plan was drafted based on previous public engagement and research efforts, and RDNO is seeking further comment prior to completion in September.

“Developing this plan will enhance the health and well-being of residents, provide environmental protection for sensitive areas, and play a key role in improving our residents’ quality of life,” stated Ian Wilson, General Manager of Community Services. “Through this process, we are seeking feedback to ensure that we have heard the comments and considerations of our growing community.”

Residents are invited to join us at the following information sessions, where they will have the opportu-

nity to ask questions and provide feedback on Greater Vernon trails and natural spaces and the strategies proposed as part of the draft Master Plan: July 28 – Vernon Farmers Market – Kal Tire Place – 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

August 11 – ORT Pop-up Booth – Okanagan Rail Trail – KM0 – 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Those unable to attend the sessions are encouraged to review the plan and provide feedback online at www.rdno.ca/GVTNSMasterPlan until August 22.

For more information, please contact communityservices@rdno.ca or 250-550-3700.

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The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man involved in a firearms complaint.

At approximately 2 p.m., on Saturday, July 23, 2022, frontline officers from the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to a weapons complaint outside a residential building 3700-block of 27th Avenue.

A female victim at the location told responding officers that an altercation had taken place between her and a man in the parking lot at the location. During the altercation the man produced what appeared to be a handgun and allegedly pointed it at her. The incident ended when the man walked away and the victim was able to call 911. Members of the RCMP Southeast District Emergency Response Team and the RCMP Police Dog Services were deployed to assist frontline officers in locating the suspect who was possibly still in possession of the weapon. Despite an exhaustive search, the suspect has not yet been located and police are turning to the public for their assistance in locating the man.

The suspect, 47-year old Michael Hans Bopfinger, is wanted for, assault, utter threats and a number of firearms related offenses.

Michael Bopfinger is described as: • Height: 5’9” (177cm) • Weight: 300 lbs (136kg) • Blue eyes • Shaved head • Full beard *** Mr Bopfinger is considered violent and should not be approached. If you locate him, please contact police by calling 911 ***

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Lifestyles

Girl Guide registration is now open

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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

The Village of Lumby owns the Lumby Museum which is operated and maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers. Mayor Joanne Kineshanko and MP Lyle MacWilliam officially opened the museum on May 29, 1993.

In 1996, volunteers began constructing an outside viewing shed to house

Dave Patterson & Elizabeth Harris nailing the back wall of the museum large artifact viewing shed

High winds destroy museum viewing shed under construction

large logging and agriculture artifacts. Before the building was completed a strong wind blew the building over. Al Hobbs and John Fawcett and many other volunteers raised the building back up BY HAND, USING ROPES AND SHEER DETERMINATION. Today, thanks to Area D Director Rick Fairbairn and the Regional District of the North Okanagan, the outside viewing shed has been enclosed to protect Lumby's valuable large artifacts.

Museum Viewing Shed

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Lifestyles

Interior Health Encourages You To E-Scooter Safely This Summer

Summer is here and, for many of us in the B.C. Interior, it’s a time to enjoy actively moving around in our communities. Many people are enjoying alternative low carbon ways of getting around. E-scooters are a convenient, fun alternative to driving a car.

Two Interior communities – Kelowna and Vernon – are currently participating in a three-year provincial pilot project, allowing residents and visitors to use electric kick scooters (e-scooters) under similar rules as bikes and e-bikes. In addition, many individuals across the region have access to their own e-scooter.

As this newer form of transportation is sharing the road with other modes, Interior Health is committed to working with all partners to ensure injury prevention remains a top priority. Evidence from 2021

suggests an increase in the number of scooter-related injuries as compared to the previous five years. The most affected age groups were young individuals between the ages of 20 and 40, and the most common types of injuries were fracture of the upper extremities and open wounds to the head and neck. More than 90 per cent of individuals injured did not wear a helmet at the time of injury.

“Road safety is everyone’s business,” said Dr. Silvina Mema, medical health officer, Interior Health. “It’s important that everyone plays their part to prevent transportation-related injuries and associated impacts experienced in our communities. There are significant health-care costs as well and personal impacts for people who experience serious injuries.”

Interior Health is reLumby Chamber of Commerce minding anyone who uses a privately owned or and in areas of low traffic shared e-scooter to keep • Ride at a safe speed and in designated areas such as safety top of mind and protected lanes and quiet streets ACCELERATE OKANAGAN follow the e-scooter proRemember you must be 16 or older to ride an • 201-460 Doyle Ave, Kelowna BC • 1-250-870-9028 • accelerateokanagan.com vider specifications. Here e-scooter in B.C. (Kelowna-based operators curare a number of steps you rently require you to be 18 or older) can take to ride safely and • Know the rules - familiarize yourself with where reduce the risk of injury you can and cannot ride to yourself or others: • Ensure your e-scooter is equipped with a braking system and added safety features, including a bell, • Wear a helmet Accelerate Okanagan’s (AO) lights and reflectors • Don’t carry passengers mission is to give entrepreneurs (e.g., doubling) These tips also apply to other types of active travel, the mentorship, connections, • Never ride under the such as cycling, skateboarding, non-electric scooters and community they need to influence of drugs or al- and roller skating/blading. build technology-driven ventures. connection, and community they cohol Interior Health supports alternative modes of transWe were founded in 2010. need to build technology-driven • If you are a less expe- portation and will continue to partner with communiWe are most known for ventures. rienced rider, start slow ties to monitor health-related impacts. entrepreneurs and technology. Something we would like Information on the Our mission is to give people to know about us is, i s t t n r y e with a car shared e-scooter proily D ing touch Fam entrepreneurs the mentorship, that Accelerate Okanagan is for grams operating within Dr. Paula Winsor-Lee more than just tech companies.

Interior Health, includDr. Remy Winklmeier We elevate leadership teams, ing their safe use and y mentar Compli ontic main-street businesses, students, designated areas for orthod ons Oral Sedation ti and job seekers located in the evalua le riding, are available on General & Esthetic Dentistry availab Okanagan Valley through our the City of Kelowna, Orthodontics • Invisalign membership, programs, and City of Vernon and the • Whitening • Implants events.

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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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Artbeat

July 30th; Artist Trading Card Swap Have you made an Artist trading card this month? Join Mac and the Village Gallery for our 1st ATC Swap! Don’t have a card of your own yet to swap? Come down and create your own unique work of miniature art before the swap.

July 30th from 1:30-2:30 at the Village Gallery (1975 Vernon st, Lumby) We can’t wait to see you there!

Call for Artist – Fibre – Art of Life August 1st – Sept 3rd Fibre is familiar and surrounds us. We spend our days inside fibre; clothing ourselves with it.

We also sleep beneath and above it; spending our nights with it too. This very familiarity can cause us to overlook the importance of the fibre we surround ourselves with.

William Morris, believed that the medieval craftsman with his inherited, traditional skills and high standards or workmanship was able to derive real pleasure from his work – so different from the drudgery of the machine-bound factory worker – and thereby convey the same sense of pleasure to the user/viewer.

Many of our fibre arts are not only beautiful items; crafted by talented, local hands but are also functional pieces that can bring the pleasure of the artist to everyday activities…from the naturally- coloured gloves; spun, knit and harvested from local Shetland Sheep, which make every walk a little cozier…to the woven items made by weavers creating beautiful patterns to grace our tables, warm summer shoulder and even brighten up washing up afterwards.

Morris’s well-known maxim, ‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.’ Can be extended to all the Fibre Arts including Quilting, Embroidery, Macrame’, Felting, Sewing, Rug-making, Weaving, Spinning, Basket-making, Thread-Painting and Painting with Fabric are all art forms in which the hand of the Artist can be readily appreciated.

Bring in your work to share at the Village Gallery 1975 Vernon St Lumby.

Application Deadline July 30, 2022

Arts & Culture from the Edge Farmers”, a miniature operetta based on a generous farm laborer who lived in Spain in the 11th and 12th centuries. Many miracles were attributed to San Isidro, both during and after his life. Some were about bringing water to dry land, and feeding the hungry.

These are somewhat relevant to us, even here, at this time. We are curious to know if it makes sense to believe in miracles in this science- driven age????

In the time of Isidro, storytellers will have performed at market places, a long- lasting institution that is unusual in that it has probably changed very little over many centuries! So, we’ve decided to go to Farmers' Markets to tell this tale, where we can honor those who grow our food. We are also using the tradition of Victorian Paper Theatre, which was made to bring operas and theatrical spectacles into people’s homes.

Molly March and Cathy Stubington are designing the show; performers are both local and locally known: Sarah May Redmond, Aidan Sparks, and Christie Watson who we are welcoming to the valley.

The play (Between 30 and 40 minutes long) is for all ages. We are performing at the Lumby OAP Hall at 1737 Glencaird St, Lumby on Thursday, August 4th with two performances at 2pm and 4pm.

Check our website for both outdoor and indoor locations on runawaymoon.org website.

Mask Making with Cara Nunn MAC will be hosting a drama workshop at the Saturday Market on August 20th with presenter Cara Nunn with a focus on Mask and Body Language on the stage. Create your own mask and learn how body language is used to convey a story.

This is a pre-registered workshop with a minimal cost of $5/participant as space is limRunaway Moon ited. The workshop will run We are getting ready to bring you “The Mi- from 9am-1pm at the Saturday raculous (After)Life of Isidro, Patron Saint of Market at Oval Park.

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

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE Frieda, Connie and Darcy would like Family and Friends to share with us in the Celebration of Life for our loved one, Jim Ross, on August 5th from 3:00pm - 5:00pm at the Lions Campground in Lumby.

11 a.m. Sunday All are welcome!

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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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Trinity Valley Drilling Lumby, BC

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

TECH SUPPORT

Joseph Deuling, LL.B Proudly serving Lumby & District

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.

Tel: 547-8827 Fax: 547-6627

Call: (250) 351-5695

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

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Sugar Lake Lodge OPEN Weekly, BiWeekly & Monthly Rates Self Contained Suites

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Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll and Tax Preparation 778-473-1355 # 1, 1965 Shuswap Ave. kim@kkhcpa.ca

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Lifestyles

CRTC Grants Extension of Implementation Date (VCRS) to extend the implementation deadline to be on-the-air with CFAV-FM. The Society has been granted a one-year extension to September 2, 2023 in order to allow time for the Society to complete fundraising for the transmitter and associated equipment. Further details are published in CRTC Decision # L2022-30. Both the The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommu- Society’s application and the CRTC Decision are nications Commission (CRTC) has approved an ap- published on the VCRS website, www.vernoncomplication by the Vernon Community Radio Society munityradio.ca

The VCRS application for an extension cited a combination of obstacles created by the pandemic and wildfire environmental events in 2020 and 2021 as factors.

VCRS President Gord Leighton said, “We are grateful for the extension in the implementation deadline. Our Board is confident that we will be on-the-air well before the new deadline of Sept 2, 2023. In the meantime, the VCRS will be launching a streaming service before the end of summer.”

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Brand New Home on Sugar Lake Part of the recreational properties resort with private lake access and marina, this walkout home features large windows, covered patios, and 4-season access* with the convenience of a managed resort and low monthly fees. 40 minutes east of Lumby. For more info go to Realtor.ca and search for the MLS#.

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