Lumby Valley Times - August 5, 2022

Photo by Gordon Hutton

Just for Fun

Happy Birthday!

A man asked his wife what she'd like for her birthday.

"I'd like to be eight again..." she replied.

On the morning of her birthday, he arose early, made her a nice big bowl of Coco Pops, and then took her off to the local theme park.

What a day! He put her on every ride in the park: the Death Slide, the Wall of Fear, the Screaming Monster Roller Coaster, every thing there was.

Five hours later she staggered out of the theme park. Her head was reeling and her stomach felt upside down.

Right away, they journeyed to a McDonald's where her loving husband ordered her a Happy Meal with extra fries and a refreshing chocolate shake.

Then it was off to the movies with popcorn, all the Coke she could drink, and her favorite M&M's. What a fabulous adventure!

Finally she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed exhausted.

He leaned over his precious wife with a big smile and lovingly asked, "Well, Dear, what was it like being eight again?"

Her eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed. "I meant my dress size!!!!!!!"

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Campfire Prohibitions To Start In Kamloops Fire Centre

Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, August 4, 2022, campfires, will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This campfire pro hibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 15, 2022, or until the orders are rescinded.

To learn more about the different categories of open burning, visit the Open Burning web page (https://www2. gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ safety/wildfire-status/ fire-bans-and-restrictions/open-burning).

The moral of the story: Even when a man

listening, he's gonna get it wrong.

The Kamloops Fire Centre is currently experiencing hot and dry conditions and fire danger ratings are generally “high” or “extreme” throughout the fire centre. Category 2 and Category 3 open fires and Section 12 Equipment and Activities (listed below) are already prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.

Camping is a long-standing tradition in this prov ince. The B.C. government recognizes that people also enjoy having campfires, so it takes any decision to im plement a campfire ban very seriously.

Wildfire prevention is a shared responsibility. Hu man-caused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from lightning-caused wildfires.

As of noon on Thursday, August 4, the following activities are prohibited:

• Campfires as defined in the Wildfire Regulation;

• Category 2 open fire as defined in the Wildfire Regulation;

• Category 3 open fire as defined in the Wildfire Regulation;

• Fireworks;

• Sky Lanterns;

• Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description;

• Binary Exploding Targets;

• Tiki and similar kind of torches; and,

• Chimineas, outdoor stoves and other portable campfire apparatuses not CSA or ULC approved.

These prohibitions apply to all public and private land within the Kamloops Fire Centre jurisdiction, unless specified otherwise in an enactment (e.g. in a local government bylaw). Always check with local government authorities to see if any other burning restrictions are in ef fect.

Anyone found in contravention of an open burn ing prohibition may be issued a ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contraven tion causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

The Kamloops Fire Centre would like to thank the public for its continuing help in preventing wildfires. To report a wildfire, or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activ ity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, call 1 888 3-FOREST or visit: www. bcwildfire.ca

People can follow the latest wildfire news:

• on the free BC Wildfire Service public mobile app, available for Apple (iOS) and Android devices

• on Twitter: twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo

• on Facebook: facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo

What Do You Get When You Drop A Pumpkin?... Squash! Growing Pumpkins

I’m sorry I was not at the market again this Saturday but with this tortuous heat it is all I can do to keep everything watered and the idea of a whole day prepping is beyond me. They say we are to have some relief soon and hopefully that will allow me the freedom to be there this next Saturday. I hope you are all staying out of the heat and keeping cool. A dear friend called me with some questions about his Pumpkin plants and this is what I’ve found.

The Pumpkin is native to North America and has been growing here for thousands of years. It loves full sun and requires a minimum of 6 hours daily. It usually is not planted until late May or early June as the soil temperature should be close to 65 or 70 degrees. It is very sensitive to cold.

You can plant Pumpkins in rows or slight mounds the to a depth of about an inch or better yet with bed ding plants that have been growing for at least 3 weeks as the time that some need to mature can extend to 100 days. They require lots of nourishment and should be fed high nitrate fertilizer until the flowers form and then a high phosphate fertilizer till maturity. The use of well aged manure and compost when planting is also a good idea. They also require a good deal of water and should be watered by hand to a depth of 1 inch every

week and mulching is recommended when temperatures soar this will keep the soil most as well as suppress weeds. The PH of the soil should be around 7. As the Pumpkin is shallow rooted weeding can damage the plant so a gentle hand is required.

Water in the morning allowing the warmth of the days to allow any water on the leaves to dry.

Several fungal diseases that are found in the soil can cause problems such as Powdery Mildew that is not fa tal but will affect the look and production of the plant. Anthracnose is more serious and causes dark sunken lesions on the leaves and fruit. Remove all damaged parts of the plant should this appear and do not plant Pumpkin in this area again for several years.

Garden pests such as slugs, cucumber beetle are a couple of the pests that can damage your plants and either hand picking or soap and water should protect them watch for damage that seems to happen at night and treat then for slug damage by placing newspaper around the plant and removing it in the morning. Companion plants such as Leeks, Onions and Dill will also help with unwanted pests.

When the plant begins to bear fruit some plants are green but some will be yellow to start depending on the variety that has been planted. They will turn or-

ange when mature and exposure to sunshine will cause this change. Place the young fruit on wood or stone to keep it from rotting and rotate it gently to ensure a nice shape. Both male and female flowers will grow on your plant so do not worry if all the blooms are not forming fruit. Pruning the plant will increase the size of your fruit so trimming back vines to around 10 feet is sug gested and the cut ends should be buried into the soil. The mature Pumpkin will sound hollow when you tap on it and then it should be removed from the vine. The seed when roasted are a healthy snack but do not use the seed to plant your next years plants as they readily cross pollinate with any other Squash plants that you or your neighbour have planted. Hope this helps.

Happy Gardening! Samantha Nason

BS Ranch & Greenhouses

250 547 6567

sam1nason@gmail.com

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Is The O.A.P. Hall Closing?

The Old Age Pensions organization held a general meeting on Friday, May-13th. The turnout to this meeting was very disappointing, to say the least, there were 8 people there.

These meeting dates have been the 2nd Friday of each month for the last 10+ years. There is a committee that makes phone calls to remind members, but that did not happen this month. Sorry folks. The committee did phone people for the April meeting and guess what – only 9 people showed up.

We are aware that COVID-19 will influence some

folks for get-togethers, but the restrictions have been relaxed throughout the country and Lumby seems to be okay with gatherings these days.

This organization has several events planned and need volunteers. The membership is in the 90’s and so far, we have seen 6 people come out to help – the same 6 people that help at Bingo, Cards, Meals, Entertainment with the organizing, setting up, and operations. If you can help at Lumby Days, or Canada Day, please contact Cheryl at 778-473-7603 or Cindy at 250-306-6381 or Nancy at 250-558-7087

Meetings have been retired for June, July and August but will resume in September. If the attendance does not improve at that time, this branch of the Old Age Pension ers will seriously look at dissolving. That would mean no more Bingo, no more Friday Nite Cards, No more meals, No more Pool, No more hall rentals for special occasions.

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2022 Local Government Election Pre-Candidate Workshop

Residents are invited to a candidate readiness work shop for upcoming local government elections.

Local government is the most exciting level of gov ernment as it is the closest level to the people. It is designed to be a representative of your greater commu nity where you get to be involved in making decisions that respond to local needs.

Your community’s Mayor and Council is made up of your neighbors, your friends, your fellow citizens. They are not professional politicians; they are people who work in your community, care about your community and want to make a difference in your commu nity. Yes, sometimes they must make very challenging decisions around how we

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gether.

With local government elections this fall, we have an opportunity for the community to give serious consideration to who is going to be representing them over the next term. This matters because local govern ment has the greatest impact on your day-to-day life.

WHO: Interested Candidates

Council from Vernon, Coldstream, Enderby, Lumby & Spallumcheen

WHEN: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Vernon Recreation Centre Dogwood Gymnasium

– 37th Avenue, Vernon, BC

Playing in the Dirt

want our communities to be managed. Ideas differ, and priorities are not always shared, BUT this is a good thing! It means our communities get robust and respectfully community-minded representation. We want to elect people who care. People like you.

However, caring in and of itself, is not enough. Knowing how to govern is slightly more complicated than just having an opinion. Policy governance takes both under standing and practiced skills. The most effective elected officials are the ones who understand how governance structures work, and are ded icated to creating a fair and balanced government that supports the com munity’s goals and plans for the future.

Change comes through knowledge, implemen tation, and working to-

Local government owns and operates infrastructure that provides the foundation for the health, well-being, and economic prosperity of communities across the country. Dependable core services, such as water, sewer, transportation networks, fire halls, recreation amenities, and more, make up the physical environ ment of a community and exist to provide these basic necessities of life that residents rely on every day. As a result, leadership practices that promote long term sustainability for future generations are critical.

Excellence in local government demands both knowledgeable candidates and an engaged, proactive citizenry.

If you are thinking of running for office in Ver non, Coldstream, Enderby, Lumby or Spallumcheen, come join two seasoned politicians with 20 plus years of experience for a workshop regarding community engagement and candidate readiness!

Whether you are thinking of running for office or you care about electing the best candidates that will be shaping the future of your community, this workshop is for you. Invest just a few hours to become informed and enjoy an interactive discussion as we explore the following together:

• What are the roles and responsibilities of local government and its elected officials?

• How do we attract and elect the best people for the job?

• What are some attributes that are vital in a local leader?

• What do I need to take into consideration before putting my name forward?

Challenge yourself to deepen your understanding

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Ideas For Fresh And Simple Summer Meals

If the weather is hot, you probably don’t want to get stuck sweating over a stove for hours. Here are five ideas for easy meals the whole family will enjoy.

1. Salads

A salad can be an easy meal to prepare. To make

each bite refreshing, opt for water-rich fruits and veg etables. Don’t hesitate to experiment with the ingredients.

2. Fish

Whether grilled, smoked or served raw, this light

ERT Assists With Arrest In Lumby

Vernon North Okanagan, Lumby

File # 2022-4637

The RCMP Southeast District Emergency Response Team was de ployed to assist with the arrest of a suspect in connection with an assault that occurred north of Lumby on Wednesday evening.

On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at about 9:30 p.m., frontline officers from the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to a report of a an assault that had taken place on Sugar Lake Road north of Lumby. Shortly before midnight police located the suspect at a residence on Mabel Lake Road.

"During their attempts to make contact with the suspect, officers at the scene observed a firearm and ammunition inside the home in close

proximity to the man," states constable Chris Terleski, Media Rela tions Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. "Given the heightened risk, officers established a perimeter around the house and members of the RCMP Southeast District Emergency Response Team were deployed to assist. Contact was made with the suspect and shortly after 3am, the man exited the house willingly and was arrested without further incident."

Subsequent to the arrest, police seized a firearm and ammunition from the home.

The suspect, a 43-year old Lumby man remains in police custody pending an initial court appearance today and the incident remains under investigation.

Did you miss your birthday in the last two years?  We have great news for all of you. Write this very important date on your calendar: Friday August 19 2022, the Legion will be having a birthday bash dance for everyone, the music will be played by the very talented fun band RedDog.

Volunteers are always welcomed, our kitchen is finally renovated, and we would appreciate your help. We also would like some volunteers to help redo the front patio

If you have time, call us and we'll put your name down.

Call the office Mondays- Wednes

days 9:00 - 12:00 for more information

If you are a non-profit society let the Legion office know that you would like to have a Meat Draw.

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 your resume and be a Bar Steward.

protein is ideally suited for summer meals. You can even add it to a couscous, quinoa or other type of salad.

3. Tartare

Made of beef, duck, salmon, trout or tuna, this luxurious dish can be quite filling. If you want to prepare it yourself, ask a butcher or fish monger for advice about the best cuts to use.

4. Tacos

Prepare a beef, chick en, fish or bean filling and let everyone build their own tacos. From peppers and onions to salsa and sour cream, there’s no shortage of toppings.

BC Timber Sales (BCTS), Okanagan-Columbia Business Area

2018–

Members of

Proposed Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP)

viewed online at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industr y/forestr y/bc-timber-sales/updates

The proposed Results and Strategies can also be viewed in person by appointment at:

• BC Timber Sales Ok anagan Columbia O ffice, 2501 14th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z1

Written comments can be submitted via email or mail to the Vernon address listed above and should be addressed to the attention of Richard Garner, Planning O fficer at Forests.OkanaganColumbiaTimberSalesO

by 4:30p.m. on Aug.10, 2022

By Colleen Fielding

August Is National Eye Exam Month

When was the last time you had your eyes checked? When we age our eyesight can be affected. Think of this like a physical for your eye. During the course of our lifetimes, there are different times that we should get our eyes checked.

OBITUARIES

Lynn Romailler

Sande) passed away

July 23rd at her home in Lumby, BC at the age of

Born January 31, 1948 in Ponoka, Alberta she spent many of her younger years in Cloverdale and Squamish before moving with her family to Lumby in 1961. She met her husband Lou in the fall of 1968 and began their life together when they married only a few months later.

Eleanor enjoyed being a central gure in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed travelling with Lou in their motorhome, spending winters together in Arizona and other warm southern climates, and was an avid doll collector.

was predeceased by her parents Conrad and Jennie Sande, her birth mother Jenny Price, sister Violet Casey, brothers Matt and Reay O’Rourke, husband Lou and sons Todd and Aeron.

She is survived by her sisters Gladys, Glenda and Gloria, and brothers Glenn, Grant and Garry. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Tony, Tory(Tara), Peter(Erin), and daughters Amber(Terry Kineshanko) and Jennifer Cardinal. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren Tyler, Marcus, Danita, Emily, Jordan, Peter, Jenna, Joshua, Nathan and Hayden and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held in Lou and Eleanor’s memory.

For babies up to 24 months old, their very first eye exams should happen between 6 & 9 months old.

Preschool kids from 2 - 5 years old should have their eye examined at least once in this time period.

When the kids have reached 6 -19 once a year is the best time for their eye checks.

Now they are coming into their adulthood, from ages 20 -39 getting the eyes checked every 2 - 3 years is required.

When getting your eyes tested make sure you are

getting an eye exam, and not a sight test.

A sight test does not examine your eye. It does not find diseases which could be associated with the eye.

A full eye exam can help find certain eye dis eases like:

• Presbyopia: when looking at close objects is harder to focus on, this can cause headaches, blurred vision, needing more light to see with and or sore eyes.

• Glaucoma: Virtually has no symptoms until a lot of damage has been done to our eyes, this is caused by having elevated pressure in our eyes, if it is not found in the early stage it can cause  very serious vision loss.

• Cataracts: Are caused by a lens that is inside your eye which over time has lost its transparency caus ing a distorted cloud with your vision, this possibly could be fixed by changing your glasses or surgery.

• Macular Degeneration:  In older adults this disease causes a degenerative change to your cen tral vision, this is one of the most leading causes of vision loss.

A full eye exam can also detect:

• Type 2 Diabetes

• High Blood Pressure:

• Brain and Eye Tumours.

No matter what your age, get your eyes checked on a regular basis, if you have any symptoms that are listed above or some different ones, get your eyes looked at

Eleanor Lynn

Romailler (nee Sande)

1948 – July

2022

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.

5 Natural Alternatives To Grass

If you’re tired of mowing, watering and fertilizing your lawn, consider replacing your grass. Here are five alternatives that can be used as ground cover.

1. Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia):

The golden-tinged leaves of this evergreen perennial

prefer direct sunlight over partial shade. Creeping Jenny can withstand being walked on occa sionally, and it produces vibrant yellow flowers in June and July.

2. Rupturewort (Herniaria glabra)

Perfect for high-traffic areas, this resilient evergreen can tolerate harsh growing conditions and survive with very little water. Rupturewort’s dense leaves thrive in full sun, and its tiny green flow ers line the stems in early summer.

eas because deer and rabbits won’t eat it.

4. White clover (Trifolium repens)

Martin, George Specht, Elseor

Ron Catt, Cec Wills and Fred Holland. John Hughes was the first President,

with Al Sheardown

Vice-President,

Howard

Secretary and Henry Catt asTreasurer. Gordon married Sigrid Ostensen (1922-1988) on Sept. 12, 1947 and together they had 3 children: Shirley (Schibli), Gordon and Pat (Pointer).

3. Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum)

Fragrant and beautiful, this herb is characterized by small leaves and flow ers that range from pale pink to bright purple. Tolerant of foot traffic, this plant is a good choice for homes in wooded ar

This plant is ideal for regions that get little or no rain because it thrives even during hot, dry summers. However, its delicate leaves and small white flowers are easily trampled.

5. Bird’s foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)

This adaptable plant can grow in almost any climate, so long as it gets plenty of sun. As summer progresses, its flowers will gradually change from yellow to red. Since many ground cover species are more delicate than grass, consider creating a stone foot path to avoid stepping on your new lawn.

Trap Shooting House (1960)

Gordon James (1945)

Gordon James

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Host Families Needed

working professionals, retired couples and singles, couples with no children, young families with infants or toddlers and families with teenagers, and more… Because when choosing host families, here is what we need!

• Criminal Record Check clearance

Welcome the World!

Students come to Vernon from around the world for many reasons – to improve their English language skills, to obtain their high school diploma, to experience Canadian culture or specialized sports programs, and sometimes to have a “study abroad” opportunity in our region.  We look for families who are open, car ing, and willing to include an international student, or students, as part of their family. Our homestay families are as diverse as our students - single parents,

• Safe and comfortable homes

• Ability to provide healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks

• Willingness to provide emotional support in a caring environment

• A private bedroom with a window, door, closet, bed, dresser and a desk

• Proximity to schools is preferred but not essential

• Wireless access

• Ability to provide some transportation as needed

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ARMSTRONG REGIONAL CO-OP

Box 250 Armstrong, BC • 250-546-9438

Providing exceptional service and quality products for the benefit of our members and communities.

We have been in business for 100 Years!

Since 1922 the Armstrong Regional Co-op has proudly served its members and communities and today the Armstrong Regional Co-op has more than 75 employees serving over 25,000 members throughout the OkanaganShuswap and beyond. Giving back to our communities is a proud ARC tradition, each year supporting many organizations, teams, schools and community

As Lumby

events. The Armstrong Regional Co-op is 100% Canadian member owned.

Our services include two outdoor storage locations in Canoe and Vernon, two ARC Liquor locations in Vernon and Kelowna, three gas bars located in Armstrong, Vernon and our Salmon Arm, as well as 3 commercial card locks in Canoe, Armstrong, and Scotch Creek, plus we deliver bulk fuel and propane throughout the Shuswap and the Okanagan Valley.

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• Active families willing to share their culture and family life

As of September 2022, families will be compensated $900 per month to support the costs of utilities, food, transportation, and other expenses.

If you are interested or know of anyone who might be interested, please contact our Homestay Coordi nators directly: Fatima Nunes

• Homestay Coordinator for W.L. Seaton, Kalamalka and Charles Bloom Secondary

• Email: vernonhomestay2@sd22.bc.ca / phone #250 260-0106.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into the growing network of homestay families in District #22!

Notes From the Lumby Public Market

This past Saturday was a little different for all of us, because of the extreme heat we had to close early. If the heat reaches 35 celsius or higher, or if there is a lot of smoke, or other circumstances beyond our control we try to find other ways to keep the market open. If we can go indoors somewhere, then we will. Because there was no option for us to go inside this time, we closed earlier. last Saturday. If we had not chosen to close early we would not have been able to have our market for that day.

We thank all of you for coming to the market and supporting the local vendors, even on days when we are prevented from staying open for our regular time .

Join us every Saturday until Oc tober 8. We are always happy to see you.

We have great vendors, with something for everyone.

We have a new vendor, Jenn,

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

who sells beautiful Crystals, dream Catchers and other things.

Fruits, and Vegetables, Flowers, Jams, Jewelry, Watkins, Photogra phy, Popcorn, Quilts, Knitting and Crochet items, Tupperware, Epi cure, Victorian Lace, Resin Work, Gel Moment, Butterfly Clips, Barn Wood Crafts, Bannock, Japanese Curry, don't forget to stop by the Monashee Art Councils tent as they always have great free classes and demos.You will also find  Books, Pottery, Tarot Card readings, and so much more.

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

Lumby OAP/Monashee 50+ Club, Branch #117: Our regular meeting are the 2nd Friday of each month. Bingo is every Tuesday – doors open at 5:30pm and games start at 6:30pm. Cards are every Friday at 6:30 pm and games at 7:00pm. The Club will be closed during July and August.

Lumby Chamber of CommerCe

Adventuring Outdoors During Hot Weather

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC provides tips for safe and enjoyable recreation

The long summer days are perfect for outdoor adventures; however, with the sun can come intense heat, which can turn your day of fun into a potentially dangerous experience. Learn how to have a good time and stay healthy and safe while adventuring in hot weather.

Plan Ahead

Schedule activities in the coolest part of the day and avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day. The hours between noon to 3 pm are usually the hot test. On scorching days, it might just be best to avoid this time altogether by getting an early start and end ing your hike by early afternoon or heading out sometime after 3 pm (maybe try hiking or paddling in the dark for a new and different experience!). If avoiding the hottest hours isn't feasible, plan your trip so you can take frequent breaks in a cool or shady area or plan your activity to be near the ocean, a lake or river.

Try this tip: Dip your hat or a bandana into a lake or river, as this will help cool you down as the water evaporates.

Stay Hydrated And Cool

Drink plenty of cool fluids is critical, even if you don't feel thirsty (and that means drinking water before, during and after your outdoor activity). It's best to avoid caffeine (and alcohol) because it can cause dehydration, which stops your body from controlling its temperature properly

Try this tip: Freeze a bottle of water that can thaw into the perfect ice-cold beverage

Wear Light Layers

Dress for the heat and your activity level. Choose light colours (white, tan or khaki) that reflect the sun's rays rather than absorb them (as is the case for dark colours). Make sure you pick loose clothing that breathes well, which will help your body regulate its temperature. Synthetics are good choices. Cotton can work well, too, when it's hot and dry, but bring a change of clothing if you stay out until after the tem peratures dip.

Try this tip: While it may seem counter-intuitive, covering up using a lightweight long-sleeve shirt or neck gaiter can provide effective protection from dam aging UV rays.

Protect Your Skin And Eyes

Make sure you wear a hat and apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher before going outside. It's particularly important if you're recreating on reflective snow or sand — or at elevations above 1,500 meters where the sun's rays are more intense. Sunglasses are a must for protecting your eyes.

Try this tip: If you get burned while out on the trail, apply a cold, wet cloth to burned area to relieve pain and minimize swelling; take an anti-inflammatory painkiller; cover the sunburned areas and reduce sun exposure for the remainder of the trip, and drink more fluids.

Don't Forget About The Pets - And Horses

Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it's hot or humid outdoors. Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not to over-exercise them, and keep them indoors when it's extremely hot.

Know the symptoms of overheating in pets, which include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weak ness, stupor or even collapse.

Try this tip: Dogs can only pant and sweat through their pads to cool off. Make sure you give your canine buddy frequent drinks of water and breaks in the shade.

For horses, equestrian trail riders need to know that their horse gets hotter much faster than humans and is more susceptible to the adverse effects of heat stress. While horses have sweat glands all over their bodies and use sweating as their primary means to cool down, sweat can't evaporate very quickly during humid weather, potentially leading to heat stress or heat stroke in horses. Read more here about hot weather hazards and safety tips for horses.

Know What Heat Exhaustion Feels Like

Heat-related emergencies occur when the body becomes dehydrated, resulting in increased body tem perature. Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke can happen to anyone who stays in the summer heat and sun for too long. Children, the elderly, those with chronic illnesses such as heart disease, and those tak ing certain medications can become ill in hot, humid weather faster than healthy adults.

Make sure you know the signs of heat exhaustion and have a plan. Watch for symptoms of dizziness or fainting, nausea or vomiting, rapid breathing and

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heartbeat, extreme thirst, and decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine. If you have any symptoms of heat illness during extreme heat, move to a shady place to rest, drink water (if you have electrolytes or salt tablets, use some) and cool off. If symptoms don't improve, call 9-1-1.

Try this tip: If you can't find a shady spot to rest and have a tarp, use it to block the sun. If you have access to cool water in a nearby river or lake, splash the cool water on your face and head, dip a bandana or hat in the water and put it on your head.

Heat stroke is a severe medical condition that can strike fast and requires immediate medical attention. It occurs when the body overheats. If your partner is showing symptoms of heat exhaustion combined with behaviour changes (acting irritable, confused, aggressive or bizarre), they may have heat stroke. Pay particu lar attention to these signs: severe headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, confusion or disorientation, anx iety, rapid or shallow breathing, and a body temperature of 40 degrees celsius or higher. Heat stroke can cause internal organ damage, so if any of these signs are present, get

partner out as soon as possible by calling 9-1-1 or head straight to the hospital for further evaluation.

You can get more information from the Canadian Red Cross.

City of Enderby, the Village of Lumby, and the

of Spallumcheen.

Fibre – Art of Life

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 plea sure from his work – so different from the drudgery of the ma chine-bound factory worker – and thereby con vey the same sense of plea sure 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 pat terns 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, Spin ning, Basket-making, Thread-Painting and Painting with Fabric are all art forms in which the hand of the Artist can be readily appreciated.

At the Village Gallery 1975 Vernon St Lumby, August 1st – Sept 3rd

Call for Submissions-

This September the Monashee Arts Council wants to thank those who have always supported the Arts in Lumby with our new show at the Village Gallery,

dedicated to patrons of the arts: those who love and collect works of art, seek out particular artist, follow them and encourage them often by comments on Facebook pages or by purchasing the art work and adding it to their collections.

Sometimes people inherit works of art that have great family significance; or they are part of a dear friend's bequest; or patrons may commission works by a favorite artist. You do hear of art investors who have made significant profits from savvy art purchas es. Yet for every one of these, there are many others who just love to have original art on their walls.

Do you have one or more pieces of art that you would love to share with our audience? Contact the Village Gallery or the Monashee Arts Council to dis cuss the procedures and timelines.

Mask Making with Cara Nunn

MAC will be hosting a drama workshop at the Sat urday 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 limited. The work shop will run from 9am-1pm at the Saturday Market at Oval Park.

Julie