Lumby Valley Times - September 9, 2022

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As students in the North Okanagan head back to school, the RCMP want to remind everyone that speed restrictions in school zones are back in effect this week.

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP officers and the City of Vernon RCMP volunteers will have an increased presence in school zones throughout the area making sure drivers are aware and paying atten tion.

It’s an exciting time as we kick off the start of a new school year, states Constable Neil Horne, School Resource Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. The roadways around our schools are go ing to be incredibly busy as thousands of kids make their way back to classes this week. With all the excitement of going back to school, kids might not always be thinking about safety which is why it’s particularly important for motorist to use caution, pay close attention, and obey the speed limit when driving through these areas.

Drivers are reminded that a 30km/h is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Vernon and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Armstrong and Enderby, when school is in session. In playground areas, the 30km/h limit is from dawn until dusk, unless otherwise posted.

Police are also asking parents to talk to their kids. Teaching our children the rules of the road and to pay attention to their surroundings is essential to their safety, adds Horne. After a long sum mer break, children of all ages, even older ones, can benefit from a refresher on

pedestrian safety and the start of new school year is a good opportunity to have these discussions.

Safety tips for parents, students, and drivers

Parents:

• Use designated drop off lanes for your children and obey traffic rules in school parking lots;

• Avoid double-parking by stopping and unloading in non-designated parking/ drop-off zones.

• Teach your child how to cross the street safely and direct them to the closest designated crosswalk;

• Watch closely for children moving in and around vehicles in drop off areas;

• Give yourself plenty of time and be pa tient

Students:

• Use crosswalks or designated areas to cross roads.;

• Avoid distractions and pay attention to your surroundings;

• Remove headphones and put away your phones;

• Make eye contact with drivers and makes sure all traffic has stopped be fore stepping out onto roads;

• Walk on the sidewalk, or if unavail able, walk well off the side of the road facing the traffic.

Drivers:

• Plan ahead and leave earlier, especially if you’re route takes you through

school zones

• Avoid distractions! Pay close attention for children in and around crosswalks, intersections, and drop off zones

• Be prepared for the unexpected, chil dren, particularly younger ones, can be unpredictable and can dart into traffic

• Always stop for a school bus with it’s red lights flashing Common offences under the BC Motor Vehicle Act around schools and parks include:

• Speed in school zone or playground zone 1-20 km/h over - $196

• Speed in school zone or playground zone 21-40 km/h over - $253

• Fail to obey school guard or school patrol: $167

• Fail to stop for School Bus: $368

• Fail to yield to pedestrian at crosswalk: $167

Everyone in the community needs to take an active role in road safety and we all share the responsibility to ensure stu dents in our communities make it to and from school safely."

Just for Fun

More Back To School Humour

• How did you find school today? I simply hopped off the bus – and there it was.

• What’s the difference between a teacher and a train? A teacher says, “Spit out that gum!” and a train says, “Chew! Chew!”

• Why did the boy eat his math homework? Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake.

• Do you know how bees get to school? On the school buzz!

• Have you heard about the teacher who was cross-eyed? She couldn’t control her pupils!

• Why can’t you work in an orange juice factory? Because you can’t concentrate!

• If you had 19 oranges, 11 strawberries, 5 apples and 9 bananas, what would you have? A yummy fruit salad.

• Why did the girl eat her homework? Because she didn’t have a dog.

• What kind of tree does a math teacher climb? Geometry

• What kind of school do surfers go to? Boarding school.

• How can you make seven even? Take away the “s”.

• Why did the boy go to school with his pants tucked into his socks? To protect himself from mathema-ticks.

Letters to the editor

What are your thoughts and opinions?

Dear Members and Community Residents;

We hope you have all enjoyed the summer – much better than last year, eh?

Now that organizations, schools, and other entities are getting back into the swing of get togethers, the Monashee 50+ Club will be doing the same thing. As in the past, General membership meeting takes place on the second Friday of each month. These meetings are called for at 2:00 p.m., at the OAP hall on Glencaird Street (under the red roof). The month of September will be the first meeting since June 2022 and will take place on Friday, September 9th. You do not have to be 65 years of age to become a member.

This organization has just celebrated 50 years of being in Lumby. Over the years, they have contrib uted so many pancake breakfasts to the community, it’s been beyond counting. They have hosted many “Miss Lumby” celebrations, participated in a lot of parades, and provided numerous meals to seniors and other organizations.

The hall provides a meeting place for social get-to gethers for area seniors, rentals for community organizations (meetings, markets. Weddings, birthdays anniversaries, other family celebrations); host bingo and card night as well as pool. There has also been healthy, home cooked meals prepared for those who find cooking for themselves a chore or just want something new for a change. These meals were sitdown for a lot of years and recently have been pre

pared as take-out, which was implemented due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Herein lies a dilemma! Throughout the summer, this organization has lost 2 executive/volunteer members due to health issues and one executive member has gained employment. There have been 3-4 other people (not necessarily members) who vol unteered their time with the meal preparations. The “Loving From The Oven” would like to resume the meals in September, but to date do not have any prep volunteers or any cooks.

Not just volunteers for the meals, but are in need of these well appreciated people for other functions, such as setting up chairs/tables for booked events, for running the bingo, for cleaning the hall after events, organizing hall rentals, and just being available when needed.

The General meeting in September will determine a decision as to whether to continue as a non-profit organization in Lumby or whether to start the pro cess of dissolving the establishment. The Annual General Meeting will be held in November and at that time, if it is determined that we will continue, a number of nominations will be needed. There are 4 positions that need to be filled.

See you all on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm – 1765 Glencaird Street (under the red roof).

OAP Executive; Lumby O A P, Branch #117 Lumby, BC

How To Pick The Right Leash

Almost every pet supply store carries a large selection of dog leashes. Here are a few tips to help you make the right choice for your pet-walking needs.

Length

If you walk your dog in the city or by the side of the road, opt for a short leash. By keeping your dog close at hand, you can better manage dangerous or unexpected situations. Additionally, short leashes are especially appropriate if your dog is young and in training.

On the other hand, a longer leash is perfect for walks in the countryside or the woods, as it provides greater flexibility for your pooch to explore the grounds at will.

Type

While dog leashes are meant to secure and ensure the safety of your dog, each different type comes with its own pros and cons. For example:

• Lasso leashes can strangle a dog that suddenly takes off running.

• Retractable leashes should be avoided in the city.

• Metal leashes are strong but particularly heavy.

• Leather leashes are durable but require regular maintenance.

• Nylon leashes are light but could slice the palms of your hands if your dog pulls too hard.

Size

It’s important to choose your leash in relation to your dog’s size. A Chihuahua and a St. Bernard, for example, have very different dimensions. Consequently, thick leather leashes and chain leashes should be strictly reserved for larger dog breeds.

Where Is The Best Place To Get Bugs?... A Flea Market! Whitefly and Other Garden Pests

This week has been uncomfortably hot for this time of year and with the shortening of daylight it makes it difficult to do the fine tuning that needs to be done at all times in the greenhouse. I have also had a two and a half year old to tend to. I am shocked and amazed to learn that you cannot duct tape them to a chair. I am overwhelmed with the amount of unfocused energy that a person of that size has. A good friend told me to get him a puppy, well, that would amount to two things with boundless energy, do not understand the word no and would piddle on my floor. She, and I thank you Donna, said it would at least allow him to have company while he does so To amuse him (and punish myself) I suggested that we take him to the Armstrong Fair. The best I can say with the amount of people and a small child is at least the wasps were under control, I lasted 2 hours. At least he slept all the way home.

I have noticed in the last while the start up of some of

feast on your plants can also cause fungal diseases and mold. So when you first notice them it is time to act. The adult whitefly can live for a couple of months and will lay their eggs on the underside of the plants leaves in concentric rings and in amounts that will startle you and quickly get out of control. In 5 to 10 days the larvae or nymph will hatch they will not move far before starting to feed. They will go through several changes as they mature within a 25 day period while they feed on the plant, once they mature they will lay their eggs adding to the cycle of destruction.

They can be controlled by consistent spraying of the following recipe, they have become immune to most chemical sprays. They are attracted to the colour yellow and sticky tape will also help with con trol. Vacuuming is also another method but could be cumbersome and if done too aggressively can also damage the plant. I cannot imagine doing a large garden or greenhouse in this manner.

There are parasitic wasps that also will feast on them and lady bugs can be affective as well. Yellow Jackets too will feed on them as well but that doesn’t work for me. At least the wasp goes to bed by dark and are not too much of a problem.

the most annoying and destructive garden and green house pests. Whitefly can be found in your outdoor garden it can be a real problem in a greenhouse if left unchecked they are also very fond of hanging baskets. It is easily identified by its rapid flight into the air when the leaves of a plant are disturbed and although there are a variety of whitefly they are all similar in their hab its and the damage that they can cause.

They become most apparent when the temperatures start to climb and fortunately our winters do not promote their overwintering although this can occur. The adult whitely likes to lay its eggs on the underside of leaves of plants like tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, egg plant, cucumber, pumpkin, sweet potato, strawberries and many flowers like petunia and I’ve found they are especially fond of gerbera daisy and roses.

They do harm to the plants by sucking the juices from the leaves causing leaves to shrivel and yellow to the extent that left unchecked they will kill the plant. They also will stunt the plants growth and affect the yield of your plants and if that isn’t bad enough they are also vectors and can spread around 100 different types of diseases that will infect your plants.

The honey dew that is produced by the larvae as they

Be sure to spray ear ly morning or evening when the temperatures are cooler and repeat this several days apart or after a heavy rain or watering to ensure success.

Garlic Spray is a good option as the sulphur in garlic will also help as an anti fungal

• Finely blend 1/4 pound of garlic (un peeled).

• 4 to 5 drops of dish washing soap

• Add 1 quart of water then strain this mixture so it can be used in a sprayer.

• Use one measure of this liquid and 10 mea sures of water for the final spray.

• You can also add neem oil, hot pepper or mint.

seniors’ Corner

Fibromyalgia

2022 General Local Election - Mail Ballot Voting Opportunity

On Saturday, October 15th, eligible voters in Coldstream will elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors at the 2022 General Local Election. Qualified Res ident and Non-Resident electors may register and vote by mail ballot. To obtain a mail ballot package, you must submit the following information, by September 23, 2022, to the attention of the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer by either: (1) downloading and completing the online form available at www.coldstream.ca/con tent/when-where-and-how-vote and submitting it by email to clerk@coldstream. ca; or (2) by providing the following information by fax to 250-545-4733, by mail, hand, or other delivery service to 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC, V1B 1L6, or by telephone at 250-545-5304:

1. Your full name.

2. Your residential address.

Fibromyalgia is a condition all over your body that will cause pain. This type of pain can be called widespread pain.   Fibromyalgia can also cause problems with your sleep, constant fatigue, headaches, migraines, de pression, anxiety, thinking, memory, concentration, and could also cause emotional and mental distress.

Some people even can feel a tingling in their hands and feet, pain in the jaws or face. There could be digestive problems like abdominal pain, some bloating, and constipation.

This disease affects more than 4 mil lion adults, mostly women.  Anyone at any age can get Fibromyalgia including children.  People that have Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis will more than likely also have Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is not always easy to diagnose, as symptoms can be similar to other conditions, the doctor could ask you questions about how you think your symptoms could be af fecting your daily life. The doctor will check your body looking for swollen joints to rule out Arthritis. There will also be other examinations done on your body and blood and urine tests,

possibly an X-ray and other scans to rule out things like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or Multiple Sclerosis.

Once these are ruled out the doctor will then ask you questions if you have had severe pain in areas of your body in about 3 -6 different places. Perhaps you have a milder pain which would be about 7 plus different areas. The symptoms that you have had stayed around the same level for about 3 months or so. There is no other reason the doctor can find for your symptoms.

Some treatments include medications, prescription and over the counter pain relievers, yoga, tai chi, massage, aerobic exercise, muscle strengthening, education classes, better sleep habits. Getting physically ac tive for about 150 minutes per week could help, walking, biking, swim ming, all of these can also help in reducing your risk of heart disease, and diabetes.

Whitevalley Community Resource Centre would like to thank our sponsors Interior Health and the United Way

3. The address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors only).

4. Indicate one (1) method of delivery for your mail ballot package:

a. Pick up in person – Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road,

b. Regular mail via Canada Post to your residential address, or

c. Regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package.

5. You must indicate whether you are registering as a resident or non-resident property elector to ensure you receive the correct registration form in your package.

Mail ballot packages will be mailed out on or about September 26, 2022. To be counted for the election, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022 (General Voting Day).

Note: It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer by the deadline. Post marks WILL NOT be accepted as the date of submission.

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A weekly feature for Lumby, Cherryville, and area seniors. For more information about any of the following please contact Colleen or Jenny at (250) 547-8866

Whitevalley Community Resource Centre Office (250) 547-8866. Funding support provided by the Province of British Columbia (Community Gaming), Interior Health and United Way North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap.

If your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9, it falls within the normal or Healthy Weight range. If your BMI is 25.0 to 29.9, it falls within the overweight range. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obese range. BMI can be skewed if you are overly muscular or tall. But most of us know the difference if we are holding muscle vs fat.

What are the risk factors of BMI and waist circumference:

• Lowest risk: less than 37 inches for men and 31.5 inches for women

• Moderate risk: Between 37.1–39.9 inches for men and 31.6–34.9 inches for women

• Higher risk: Above 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women

As the number goes up, so do the following health factors:

• Heart Disease

• Diabetes type 2

• Stroke

• Gallbladder disease

• Sleep apnea

• Osteoarthritis

• Various cancers – esophageal, pancre atic, colorectal, breast, endometrial, kidney...

• Metabolic Syndrome

• Hormonal imbalances

You may already have one of these conditions, and if you do, don’t panic you may be able to correct it or at least minimize the affects. DEEM Health is looking for people who have at least 25lbs or more to lose, or fall into the higher moderate to high-risk “waist” range above, to join our Fall weight loss challenge.

September is here and Christmas

Gift of Health

is only 3 months away. Give yourself an early present for Christmas - your health. Average weight loss is about 1520lbs, with winners losing anywhere from 30–50 lbs. Winner is based on % of weight loss so it makes it an even playing field. What’s stopping you or someone you care about and love?

Take a look at details of this challenge and 1st and 2nd place winners from our last Fall challenge

Fall weight loss challenge 2022

• Fit test challenge taken at week 1, 6 and week 12

• Bi - Weekly zoom meeting – support talk about challenges

• Bi-weekly challenges

• Measurements taken at 1, 4, 8, 12 weeks

• Weekly weight

• Before after picture

• Free online fitness classes – do from comfort of home – band is a handy tool to start with

• Food-plan based on macros according too assessment

• Private FB group

• Recipes

• Fitness classes

Runs for 12 weeks Sept 19 – Dec 12 2022

Early bird price is $300.00 sign up before Sept 16. After that it is $350.00 and cut off is 2 weeks into contest.

Sign up early so you can get your measurements in

CoLLeen’s Corner

One of the Taller Flowers

The Hollyhock is a stunning flower that can grow anywhere from 3-8 feet, with a width of 1-2 feet wide. They like the sun, but can also grow in part shade.

ROAD CLOSURE

INCHES

DUE TO BRIDGE UPGRADES, THE INCHES FSR WILL BE CLOSED at 7km September 19th through to September 30, 2022

Direct comments to Phone: 250-547-1300 (Reference Inches FSR Closure)

Blooming from June -August with a wide variety of colors to choose from Pinks, Blacks, Blues, Purples, Reds, Whites, and Yellows. Some varieties are bien nials, their life cycle is complete after 2 years, the first year is used to grow their leaves and store energy. The second year is when you will see the stalks get taller, flowers and seeds begin to grow.

Other varieties are annual and perennials. These wonderful flowers do not need a lot of mainte nance, except for cutting back the stalks once the flowers are finished, but they can get different types of insects and fungal diseases like leaf rust.

Hollyhocks are great for Painted Lady Butterflies, being a host plant for their caterpillars, and they are also a great attraction for Bees and Hummingbirds.

Although Hollyhocks are not poisonous, they might have some irritation to your skin.

You can start to grow your Hollyhock by seed in your house, or outside. Wait until a week or so be fore the last frost. Place them about 1/4"  deep and space them by about 2 feet apart. Make sure your soil is not too dry, as they like their soil to be well drained. Water on a regular basis to keep the soil moist when first planted,

when they are well established they will be pretty drought tolerant. Once the flowers and leaves have started to grow be sure to water from beneath the leaves making sure the foliage does not get wet be cause then you could have leaves that will have disease.   Hollyhocks are one of the very few plants that can be planted near a Black Walnut Tree even though the soil of this tree has a chemical that goes into the soil. Place them on a trellis, long stake, wall, or fence as they grow very tall they need some kind of support so they don't topple over.

If you don't want your Hollyhock to reseed itself then remove the faded flowers and cut back the stalks at the base once the flowering is complete for the sea son. Cutting them down so that the stalk down to the base will help diseases overwintering like rust disease. Snails, Slugs, Japanese Beetles, and Spider Mites can also be attracted to the Hollyhock plant.

Hollyhocks also seem to be Deer resistant.

BOULEVARD

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:

the

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

Application deadline is September 30, 2022

To apply visit:

• maintain and remove obstructions from the sidewalk, boulevard, and lane adjacent to his or her property;

• 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;

By Colleen Fielding

Welcome to Colleen’s Corner. This is a column meant for fun and some information About myself: I am a Freelance Photographer you often see me on the side of the road  or in various places taking photos of different things animals, birds, places, people etc.  l have lived in Lumby just over 8 years,you have seen my photos in the newspaper (Lumby Valley Times) and once in awhile in the Vernon Morning Star, and the Lumby Art Gallery. Photography is my passion. Disclaimer:  The information

come from the Internet or books

hopefully the facts are as close

Happening now - Patron show

This September the Monashee Arts Council wanted 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 purchases. Yet for every one of these, there are many others who just love to have original art on their walls.

This show will run from September 5th to October 1st

OBITUARIES

Call for Artists – Pop up Exhibition –From the Kitchen

‘Food is culture. Food is identity, a foot print 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, influenced by our childhoods, heritage, cultures and experiences 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 har

vest season for

with great sadness

of Irwin

at the age of 88.

the Vernon Jubilee

is survived by his wife of 70 years Jackie (Red), 5 Children: Jack, Brenda, Kalvin (Gwen), Sherry (Matt) and Dwayne (Tina); 12 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Irwin and Red raised their children in Lumby B.C. where they were a huge part of the community. Irwin came to Lumby mill as an electrician in 1953. He became the maintenance superintendent in 1964 and was later promoted to plant superintendent in 1968. He retired from Fletcher Challenge in 1989. Irwin was also the Chief of the Lumby Fire Department for 16 years although we was an active member for 36 years, just one year short of it’s inception.

A er retirement, Irwin spent his time with Red travelling to the Baja and spending the summers at their cabin on Okanagan Lake surrounded by his family. He spent his hours Gol ng and Fishing, both activities he loved.

e family will celebrate his life privately at the cabin as he wanted.

In lieu of owers, please donate to the Lumby Fire Department.

an outdoor exhibition of art and food.

Join us for this one day pop up Artist Exhibition show, in the back parking lot of the Village Gallery September 24th/2022 Application deadline; September 22nd

Become part of the Production; Lumby Theatre Interest meeting

Do you or someone you know have an interest

other areas of the theatre?

The Lumby Theatre group will be holding an introduction and interest meeting on Sep tember 19th at 3:30 at the Lumby OAP hall.

This group is open to anyone with a pas sion for the performing art!

We hope you will join them in bringing theatre back to our community!

Irwin Ralph Dilts

Time to dust off your fishing poles and get your bait ready, the long awaited Fishing Derby is final ly here.

Our Fishing Derby will be held at Sugar Lake September 9-11

Our Harvest Auction will be September 24

Donations of any kind for either of these events are greatly appreciated.

Volunteers are always welcomed. We would like some volun teers to help  with the Fishing Derby, The Harvest Auction, and to 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.

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.

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We are most known for weight loss and maintenance and it's our bridal makeover season!

We meet you where you are at. Every body is different so every body reacts differently. No one Size fits all!

YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH GOALS ARE IMPORTANT, LET US WALK ALONGSIDE HELPING YOU WITH EACH STEP

DEEM Health began 3 years ago but I have been in this industry for 25 years.

Notes From the Lumby Public Market

Did you come to the market this past Saturday, September 3? Did you notice that no one was hanging onto their poles to help hold down their tents? It was a better day, the wind and the rain held off. Hooray, it makes our lives so much easier when the weather works with us instead of against us.

Do you like Garlic? Well we have Garlic vendors, and some other vegetables.

We have so many wonderful items at our  mar ket come and check us out.

Wooden items with great sayings, Popcorn, Young Living,  Flowers, Jams, Jewelry, Watkins, Photography, Popcorn, Quilts, Knitting and Cro chet items, Tupperware, Epicure, Victorian Lace, Resin Work, Gel Moment, Butterfly Clips,  Ban nock, 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

When's The Meeting?

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

Centre while continuing Zoom meetings sometime in 2022. For more information please contact Marena at 250-550-7124 or Mike at 250-547-9335. For more information here is the link to our club: https://1348085.toastmastersclubs.org/ Lumby Wednesday Night AA: Open Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm at 1962 Maple street. Wheelchair accessible.

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 vendor at our market email us at lumbymarket@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.

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Minister’s, Provincial Health Officer’s Statement On Approval Of Bivalent Vaccines

“Over the past few months, we have been hard at work to prepare for the rollout of the fall COVID-19 booster. Now that Health Canada has approved the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, we are ready to deliver it to people in B.C. as soon as we get it.

“These booster vaccines cover the original and the Omicron variants, so are better adapted and more effective at protecting people against the Omicron variant, which is the most common right now in our province.

“Moderna is providing 12 million doses to Canada, and as always, we will work with the federal government to ensure a stable supply of the bivalent vaccine for British Columbians.

“Once the supply arrives, we are all set to begin distribution. We expect the vaccines to come over several weeks and most people should be able to get one in September or October. As before, the vaccines will be available in health-authority clinics and pharmacies. More information about timing and eligibility will be presented to the public on Sept. 6.

“With the start of the respiratory illness season, it is especially important to make sure that people are up to date on their vaccines. Our COVID-19 immuni zation strategy has been effective in protecting people from the virus, and we must stay diligent in continuing to do so.

“We encourage everyone to get up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines to keep themselves and those around them safe.”

Learn More:

• For more information about COVID-19 booster shots, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ covid-19/vaccine/booster

• To register with the provincial Get Vaccinated system: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/ vaccine/register

• To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for chil dren: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/ vaccine/children

VILLAGE OF LUMBY

NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS GIVEN AS FOLLOWS:

ADVANCE VOTING DATE AND LOCATION

ONE ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be HELD between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday October 5, 2022 Lumby Museum – Meeting Room 1785 Glencaird Street

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

You may register at the time of voting by completing the application form available at the voting place and making a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below:

RESIDENT ELECTORS:

To register as a resident elector you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022;

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a resident of the Village of Lumby on the day of registration (at time of voting); and

• not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:

To register as a non-resident property elector you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day [insert date];

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a registered owner of real property in the [municipality or electoral area] for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and

• not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

In addition, for non-resident property electors:

• The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

• If more than one individual is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the individual owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

In addition, in order to register at time of voting:

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

TYPES OF DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE ACCEPTED AS IDENTIFICATION

You must produce at least two (2) documents that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence, at least one (1) of which must contain your signature. The following classes of documents will be accepted:

a. a Driver’s Licence;

b. an Identification Card such as i. a photo BC services card; i. a non-photo BC services card;

c. an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC d. a BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard;

e. a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8, (now “Monthly Form EA181);

f. a Social Insurance Number card; g. a Citizenship Card; h. a real property tax notice; i. a credit card or debit card; or

j. a utility bill, (such as electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable services).

The above listed identification documents MUST be accepted by election officials. An election official may also accept other forms of documents that provide evidence satisfactory to the election official (e.g., a valid, current passport).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THESE MATTERS, please contact the Election Office

Phone: 250-547-2171 Fax: 250-547-6894

Email: info@lumby.ca Web: www.lumby.ca

Call for Youth Artists - Young at Art “Creativity is Intelligence having fun” – Albert Ein stein

The ability to create is a human necessity; it helps us define who we are as human beings. For children it is part of learning and exploring one’s own human curiosity. From the moment we pick up a crayon and

put it to paper it becomes an exploration of the world we live in.

The Monashee Arts Council is once again looking for Artists 25 and under who have a love for the Arts and would like to share their work!

So if you or someone you know enjoys creating works of art? Be it drawing, painting, photography, sculpting, pottery, beading, wood carving, sewing or weaving, the Monashee Arts Council wants to know!

The Monashee Arts Council members hope this show will encourage our talented local youth to get involved and go public with their work.

There is not cost for this show and it is open to all who want to be involved with the our local art community offering youth a chance to show and even sell their art.

Submission Deadline: October 1st

For more information or the application come into the Village Gallery or check out our website www. monasheeartscouncil.com, you can also send in a re quest by email; monasheeartscouncil@gmail.com.