







• Why do cows have hooves instead of feet? Because they lactose!
• As farmers, we hear a lot of jokes about sheep. We’d tell them to the dog, but he’d herd them all!
• What did the farmer say when his fat pig wouldn’t fit into the pen? “There’s more there than meets the sty.”
• Why did the pig take a bath? The farmer said “hogwash”!
• Why were the baby strawberries crying? Their ma and pa were in a jam.
• What did the neurotic pig say to the farmer? “You take me for grunted.”
• Why shouldn’t you tell a secret on a farm? Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears!
• What farm animal keeps the best time? A watch dog.
• How did the organic vegetable die? Natural causes.
• What did the mommy cow say to the baby cow? “It’s pasture bedtime!”
• Where does a farmer get his medicine from? The farm-acist.
• What kinds of pigs know karate? Pork chops.
• What kind of things does a farmer talk about when he is milking cows? Udder nonsense.
To the farmer growing GMO corn on Mabel Lake Road
Dear Sir,
I have been made aware that you are the person growing the P7574AM corn on Mabel Lake Road near Trinity Valley. I see a post where you praise the value of applying manure to increase soil health so I am hopeful that the information in this letter will find you open to its content.
The crop you are growing has been Genetically Modified to withstand repeated applications of Glyphosate, Atrazine, 2,4-D and a long list of other chemicals proven to cause cancers, birth defects, as well as predisposing to Obesity, Alzheimer's, Parkin son's,depression, autism, inflammatory bowel disease.
• Glyphosate infiltrates the brain and its application correlates positively with increased death rates due to Alzheimer’s disease and otherneurodegenerative disorders. See the recent study in the Journal of Neuroinflammation.
• Atrazine affects human health at extremely low doses. It is an endocrine disrupting chemical inter rupting regular hormone function and causing birth defects, tumors, breast, ovarian and uterine cancers as well as leukemia and lymphoma. It also has a direct impact on brain health. See International Jour nal of Ecosystems 2011. Also see AmosInstitute on Atrazine.
• Scientific studies link 2,4-D to certain types of cancer, birth defects, immunosuppression and other health impacts in highly exposed populations including farmers, farmworkers and farming commu nities. (https://usrtk.org/pesticides/2-4-d-healthconcerns/)
• And the list goes on….
It is unlikely that the people selling you the seeds and chemicals have made you aware of these health is
sues or told you of how they also affect the air, the soil, and the water. However most people in this area are – or should be - aware since years ago, as a co-founder of Bee SAFE (a group formed to keep local agriculture GMO free and safe from toxic chemicals) I gave nu merous presentations to RDNO to inform them of the health issues associated with GM crops and asking them to take action to ban them here.
As nothing had been done by 2012, Bee SAFE also opened an office in downtown Lumby to inform about the dangers of GM Crops, sold 500 Bee SAFE signs, showed numerous movies on agriculture and held local meetings inviting the whole community to discuss GM Crops.
In 2013, Bee SAFE held a vote in rural Lumby and in Cherryville asking whether people supported grow ing GM crops in our area and 93% of voters in Rural Lumby and 97% in Cherryville said NO. These re sults were then presented to RDNO with text for a bylaw changing our OCP to reflect this and a bylaw was passed in 2014.
And today Bayer AG has paid $10.9 billion US to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits claiming that Roundup caused cancer, resolving litigation that has pummelled the company's share price.
There are hundreds of thousands of documented cases of cancers caused by Glyphosate (active ingredient in Roundup) and millions of undocumented cases of other health issues caused by this toxic agriculture.
This is all the proof we need that this agriculture has no place in our community.
I hope you will reconsider your choice of crops and join the growing number of farmers who choose healthy ways to grow.
Huguette Allen. Co-founder, BeeSAFE Monashees. Lumby, BC
With this incredible warm spell and the lack of rain caring for your lawn can be an expensive and thankless job. Thank heavens even though it is turning more brown than green be assured that it will bounce back once the weather cooperates. This is the time to give your lawn a good fertilizer with an addition of 2-4-D which is a hormone that will cause broad leafed weeds like Dandelion, Purslane and Chick Weed to grow rapidly then die off. Watering at this time should be done twice a week and deeply to prevent the lawn from going dormant and prevent powdery mildew.
Mid morning to late afternoon are good times to water and will allow enough time for the blades of grass to dry before nightfall. Now is also the time to plant a lawn either by seed or sod. A good mixture of
seed that will work for your lawn should be a mixture of Kentucky Blue Grass and other seeds recommended by a professional. Cheaper seed will have a higher content of Rye Grass which will die out over the winter and leave your lawn susceptible to weed infesta tions. I’ve noticed that I have an area where Fairy Ring has affected my lawn. This often will occur with a wet spring where fungi can readily grow and then will show its real damage once the weather has warmed and dried. These are rings in the lawn that are circular in appearance and are due to poor aeration and fertilization. These mushrooms thrive on the organic matter in the lawn that produce starch and sugars.
Once the rings have appeared you can count on around 8 inches of bullet hard earth that will have to
be pried open with a pitch fork and watered deeply as well as good application of fertilizer as this thick mat will prevent water and food from reaching the roots of the grass. This is caused by the root structure of the mushrooms. Be sure with this heat to mow your lawn on a high setting as no more than one half to one third of the lawn will be moved off at any given time. Be sure that your mower blades are sharpened well to prevent tearing of the grass blade.
I mentioned last week with the abundance of wasps and hornets that I would be trying a peppermint and olive oil mixture that I was informed would have them rapidly leaving the area that I am trying to claim as mine and my Humming Birds. Well they did leave but only briefly and came back with friends. I have now been bitten twice and although their populations are on the decline I have declared war.
I am basically caught up in my yard and greenhouse enough that I will be at the market on Saturday. Look forward to seeing you there!
How Are Husbands Like Lawn Mowers?... They Are Hard To Start, Emit Noxious Odours And Half The Time They Don’t Work! Fall Lawn Care
is a medical term relating to a condition which is called delayed gastric
cause Gastriparesis.
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that can be slowed down or completely stopped. If your digestive system is working properly, the food in your stomach would be broken down by the stomach acids and peristalsis, which is a series of muscle contractions that will push your food into your intestines. If you have Gastriparesis your stomach muscles are not strong enough to work properly. Your stomach will take a very long time to empty your bowels, which will cause a delay to your digestive process. Although this may not harm you, any disruption to your gastrointestinal system could cause abnormal absorp tion of your dietary nutrients, which could lead to symptoms and compli cations such as diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux, abdominal pain, bloat, belching excessively, malnutrition, feelings of nausea, even vomiting, there could be some unexpected weight loss, less appetite, a fast feeling of being full when eating. Sometimes the symptoms of Gastriparesis are mistaken for other conditions that have an impact on the stomach making it hard to diagnose.. Some medications will have the label of delayed gastric emptying as a side effect. Some other medications like codeine, morphine, a couple of antidepressants, and overactive bladder treatment might cause similar symptoms as Gastriparesis Even though the symptoms could be similar, the medications used won't
Having damage to your Vagus nerve (or any nerve) which carries signals from your digestive system to your or gans and your brain can affect any of your body systems that are connected which can cause delayed gastric emptying. The vagus nerve travels from the brain to the colon.
Treatment for Gastriparesis could be as simple as a change in your diet, eating less fat, chewing your food more slowly and thoroughly, taking nutritional supplements, and having soft food that is fully cooked. Sometimes other mea sures might be taken like some medication to strengthen the stomach muscles. There is also a Gastric Electrical Stimulation called a GES which would send electrical pulses to your nerves in your stomach.
Where there is a lot of malnutrition to the point of extreme a feeding tube could be used.
It doesn't affect a lot of people, about 1 in 100,000.
At the Dogwood Lounge in Saddle Mountain, we have great lunches Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. We also have exercise programs, crafts, bingo, movies, and different games. If you are a senior and you would like to join us for lunch, and or our activites us pick up an activity/menu sheet at Saddle Moun tain or at Whitevalley Resource Center
The Whitevalley Community Re source Center would like to thank our sponsors:
Interior Health and The United Way.
One person was safely arrested by police following an incident involving a firearm in Cherryville on Sunday morning.
On Sunday, August 21, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., frontline officers from the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP attended a recreational site in the 400-block of Sugar Lake Road in Cherryville to look for a suspect in relation to an ongoing investigation. Shortly after their arrival, the officers encoun tered the man who was in possession of a firearm. Police contained the area and additional resources, including members of the RCMP’s Southeast District Emergency Response Team were called to assist at the scene.
At approximately 2:15 p.m., the man surrendered himself to police and was taken into custody safely and without incident.
The suspect, a 34-year old Vernon man, remains in custody and is expected to appear in court later today.
No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP would like to thank everyone impacted by this event for their co-operation as we worked to safely resolve this situation.
School is around the corner and now is the time to start some of the back-to-school routines. Sleep is probably the hardest one to get back on track as the weather is still warm and the days are long. Eating and exercise most likely went off schedule.
Let’s look at a few tips to get back on track that will not only benefit the students but parents and grand parents alike.
1. Commit to enough sleep!
a. Set a regular sleep routine of when you go to bed and get up every morning.
b. Cut out on stimulating type foods as high sugar and caffeine in the evening.
c. Exercise regularly but try to limit more intense exercise to at least a couple hours before bed if possible.
d. Try to have a no electronics rule in the bedroom. Tech exposes a type of light that suppresses the body’s production of melatonin, our natural “sleep hormone”.
e. Keep the room cool
f. Teenagers – need more sleep = about 9 to 9½ hours per night. This is because teenagers are go
ing through a 2nd developmental stage of cogni tive maturation. An after-school nap is beneficial too and can help support their developing brain, physical growth spurts and even more importantly their mental health. This extra sleep could help protect them from such serious consequences as depression or drug use.
a. Start the day in sunshine - Having breakfast outside or by a sunny window helps regulate the body’s biological clock, making it easier to wake up in the morning.
b. Eat protein with some natural sugars, to have lasting energy. High protein plain yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit or eggs and toast. Oatmeal with nuts, seeds and fruit could be an option too.
c. Have well planned nutritious snacks that help energy and the brain.
i. Nuts and seeds have vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties that help reduce oxidative stress on the brain.
ii. Apples and other fruits give energy in the way of sugar, but in natural state that lasts
longer than their pure sugar form - juice. They're rich in fiber and antioxidants, that improve brain and gut health.
iii. Tuna snack packs are also great in that it is convenient but also contains omega 3 fatty acids, which boost brainpower.
iv. Dark chocolate - 72% or higher, is rich in antioxidants that help prevent oxida tive stress. The high-cocao content may help boost cognition, memory, mood, and immunity. It also contains zinc, which is
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On my travels no matter how far or how close to home, Murals on the walls, floors, and grounds inside and out always catch my eye. Some of them are ab
solutely stunning, I can't help taking pictures of these beautiful works of art. I think "wow, how talented these artists are."
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Electors of the Corporation of the Village of Lumby that nomination packages are now available for the offices of: Mayor (one) Councillor (four)
Nomination packages are available on the Village website at www.lumby.ca or at the Municipal office during regular office hours of 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays and weekends.
Notice is further given that all nominations must be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer, as follows:
By hand, mail or other delivery service:
1775 Glencaird Street, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0
By fax to: 250-547-6894
By email to: info@lumby.ca
From: 9:00 am – Tuesday, August 30, 2022
To: 4:00 pm – Friday, September 9, 2022
The municipal office is closed from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for lunch.
Excluding statutory holidays and weekends
Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 16, 2022.
A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:
• Canadian citizen;
• 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022;
• Resident of British Columbia
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If you look carefully you will find that even some graffiti is beautiful. I know you think that graffiti is vandalism which most of it is. It's too bad that those
many more.
Murals can tell a story. History show murals in the caveman's dwellings. Showing their families, how they lived and died.
The Egyptians, had used murals in the tombs. Find ing's of the ruins Murals were found in Pompeii Italy.
Some Murals have become very famous over the years, Michael Angelo's work in the Sistine Chapel on the ceiling, is just one of many.
Lumby has a lot of beautiful Murals, take a walk,
artist don't put their talent to other uses but it can still look good.
Wall art has been around forever. Murals can be pieces of art paint ed from many types of mediums: oil, charcoal, dyes, mosaics, and so
check them out.
When you are out somewhere in any town or city, if they have Murals take a look at them. What do you see? Do they tell a story? What is their story? Maybe there is no story, just beautiful pieces of art.
Whatever the reason the Murals are there, take in all their glory, and thank the artist even if it is just in your thoughts for creating such amazing art, that you have been able to view.
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immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and
• Not disqualified under the Local Government Act
any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia
being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office,
disqualified by law.
the 2022 general local election,
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Lumby’s Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 838, states, “Each homeowner is responsible for Boulevard and Lane Maintenance”. 10.3. Every owner of real property shall:
• maintain and remove obstructions from the sidewalk, boulevard, and lane adjacent to his or her property;
In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local elections, the following third party advertising limits apply:
Mayor $809.84
Councillor ....... $809.84
For further information on the nomination process, please contact: Tom Kadla, Chief Election Officer 250-547-2171
Melanie Wenzoski, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-547-2171
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of the above,
visit the Village
• remove accumulations of leaves, hazardous objects, filth, discarded materials, or rubbish, and any similar materials that obstruct a draining facility immediately adjacent to the owner’s property including sidewalks, boulevards and lanes on all sides of your property.
• keep grassed areas trimmed to the standards of Section 10.7, and reasonably free of weeds;
• where directed by the Village, cut, trim or remove any tree, fence, hedge or other item that obstructs or could reasonably be expected to obstruct the vision or safety of all pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicles using streets or sidewalks adjacent to the property;
Congratulations to our grant recipients for 2022. These grants go towards encouraging the Arts and Culture in our community!
• Lumby Historical society - Linda Vlasveld
• Okanagan Regional Library - Lumby - Mitzi Fortin
• Monashee Quilters Circle - Kaye Larwill
• Fall/Winter art classes - Jeannette Wilding
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 crafts man 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 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 ev eryday 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
The Regional District of North Okanagan’s White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Community Grant Program encourages community events by providing financial grants to offset facility rental fees for the purpose of special events /activities that demonstrate benefit to the overall community and take place within facilities / property under the jurisdiction of the RDNO.
Consideration will be given to events and activities that include all of the following:
• The event or activity benefits the overall community.
• The event or activity takes place within facilities or on property under the jurisdiction of the RDNO (White Valley).
• The event or activity provides support for recreational activities at the local community level.
• The event or activity does not have the primary purpose of being a fundraiser.
Application deadline is September 30, 2022
an essential mineral for the proper functioning of the body and mind.
v. Eggs are nutrient-dense, high in protein and rich in essential vitamins and min erals. They contain a high amount of B vitamins such as B6, B12, folate, and choline, which are all associated with good brain health that may help delay cognitive decline and prevent brain shrinkage
d. Eat enough food for the amount of activity or stage of life. If you have a teenager at home it may seem like all your hard-earned money is going to food to feed them. It all goes back to the growth spurt their body is go-
ing through and the extra nutrients the body requires during this time. Be cautious as this is also the time where many teens tend to gorge on “junk foods”. This is because it is convenient, cheap, and is satisfying, as sugar is like a drug to the brain, it has the same effect if not worse on the brain as cocaine. Problem is they are not feeding their body in a way that is nourishing for their bodies or brain.
Exercise and a few more habits to help with back to school continued to next week....
Mikkie Pollon (Nettles), Cer tified Personal Trainer/Holistic & Sports Nutritionist Follow DEEM Health on Facebook, www.deemhealth.ca or contact info@deemhealth.ca
Here is the scoop. Dawn and Debra are at it again. Free ice cream cone for kids and seniors.
Friday August 26th Noon until 7pm at the Snac Shac. Come and get an end of summer treat.
They are also sponsoring free ice cream for staff, residents and their families, at the Mews Thursday August 25th • 1-3 pm.
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60-year old Taren (Terry)
Mr Lacey was last heard from on June 24th and at the time, indicated to family he had plans to travel and camp at various destinations in the interior of British Columbia even
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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 Wednesday Night AA: Open Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm at 1962 Maple street. Wheelchair accessible.
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and reconnect with each other.
we would like people to know about us is, that we are going to be making the main lodge available for corporate retreats for fall, winter and Spring. The corporate retreat includes the main lodge and the 7 cabins. So the entire property will be made available for companies who want to treat their leaders/employees to an experience unlike any other while rejuvenating them. We are also making little changes to make Cozy Cabins have more of a wellness theme.
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.
TAKE MANY VACATIONS IN YOUR LIFE, LET THIS ONE STAND OUT. FREE FROM DISTRACTIONS YOU'LL CONNECT TO SOMETHING DEEPER'
On Saturday, October 15th, eligible voters in Coldstream will elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors at the 2022 General Local Election, and members of the public are invited to apply to work at the event.
If you are interested in getting involved, simply complete the Application Form, which is available for download at https://coldstream.ca/con tent/2022-general-local-elections or for pick-up at the Municipal Office. Hours of work on October 15th are from 7:30 am to approximately 9:00 pm.
Applications must be received by the District by September 8, 2022 and all election employees are required to attend a scheduled training session at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 28th.
Due to the volume of applications received, only those applicants selected will be contacted directly.
Information and updates about the Election will be available at: www.coldstream.ca/content/2022-general-local-elections, District social media channels (Facebook, Twitter),
Well, the wind held off this weekend. It was nice at the market this past Saturday.
This past weekend we had garlic and eucalyptus plants.
Beautiful Crystals, Dream Catchers, Wooden items with great sayings, Fruits, and Vegetables, Popcorn, Young Living, Flowers, Jams, Jewelry, Watkins, Photography, Popcorn, Quilts, Knitting and Crochet items, Tupperware, Epicure, Victorian Lace, Resin Work, Gel Moment, Butterfly Clips, Barn Wood Crafts, Bannock, 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 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, this could include possible shorter hours . If we can go indoors somewhere, then we will.
Don't forget our famous Buttertart festival will be September 24 2022
If you would like to be a ven dor at our market email us at lumbymarket@gmail.com
Wow! Thank you to all of you that came to the Birthday Bash Dance at the Le gion this past Friday August 19 2022.
Red Dog, the band that played, was awesome. Thanks guys, you were great as always!
Special thank you's to Paul, our volunteer chef. He whipped up some really good food, and the Birthday Cake and icing was very very tasty.
To Lori, our bartender for the night. She did a fantastic job.
Volunteers are always welcomed. We 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 MondaysWednesdays 9:00 - 12:00 for more information
Our fishing derby will be Sep tember 9-11 2022.
Our Harvest auction will be Sep tember 24 2022,
Donations of any kind for either of these events are greatly apperciated.
If you are a non-profit society let the Legion office know that you would like to have a Meat Draw.
Would you like to have some fun, and get paid while doing it? The Legion is 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.
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 discuss the procedures and timelines.
Call for Artists – Pop up Exhibition – From the Kitchen ‘Food is culture. Food is identity, a footprint of who you are’ –Lidia Bastianich (Italian-American celebrity chef)
Food; it is something we partake of everyday, not just as a means of sustenance, but as part of our very culture, it tells the story of who we are. From our first day it becomes an integral part of who we are, influ enced by our childhoods, heritage, cultures and expe-
riences throughout life. We offer a glimpse into ourselves by our views of food.
Join Artists in celebrating food in all its forms as it passed through our kitchens. Whether it’s canning for use year round, baked into pies, savory or sweet, or just a simple garden salad. Join us in what is often considered harvest season for an out door exhibition of art and food.
Join us for this one day pop up Artist Ex hibition show, in the back parking lot of the Village Gallery September 24th/2022
Application deadline; September 22nd.