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Protecting B.C. Farmland And Supporting Farmers By Lana Popham. Minister of Agriculture Recently, the B.C. government marked an important milestone with the second phase of our commitment to revitalize the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC). Last week, I introduced Bill 15, the agricultural land commission act 2019. It will strengthen the governance and independence of the ALC so it can better encourage farming and protect our most valuable farmland in B.C. The ALR was a game changer when it was implemented 45 years ago. Unfortunately, the old government allowed pressures to weaken the protection and purpose of our farmland, encouraging non-farm use and speculation on the less than 5% of B.C.’s land that is reserved specifically for farming and ranching in B.C. I am proud to be part of a government with a clear message — British Columbia’s ALR is for farming. Last year, we introduced changes to put a stop to the illegal dumping of garbage and construction waste on
farmland, to address speculation and mega-mansions, while supporting multi-generational farming families and to unify the ALR, bringing back one zone to make it clear that the whole ALR benefits from the same strong protections. With our new bill, we are proposing further changes that will give the ALC the tools it needs so it’s better equipped to do its job. The commission will have guaranteed regional representation and a new flexibility to organize commissioners into decision-making panels on applications, when warranted, by topic, technical expertise or geography. We are not changing the rule that private landowners who want to remove land
from the ALC need to work through local government. However, under the new rules it will be local government that will make the application, so it is clear that the requested exclusion fits with local area plans and community standards. We want to stop the “Swiss-cheesing” of the ALR, removing small pieces of farmland in many places, because this makes it more challenging to farm and harder for farming communities to thrive. There is no question, the old government left us with some major challenges and I am moving forward by making positive changes for the people in our agriculture sector. By ensuring that affordable agricultural land is available now and into the future, we are helping farmers and ranchers continue to thrive and supporting new farmers who are building their farming businesses. Continuing to preserve the ALR and strengthening the ALC is just part of this new government’s work to support B.C. farmers so we have access to safe, locally grown food for generations to come.
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Just for Fun ••Tom: What do you get when you cross a fourleaf clover with poison ivy? Pee Wee: I don’t know. Tom: A rash of good luck on St. Patrick’s Day. ••Seth: What do you call a fake Irish stone? Spencer: What? Seth: A shamrock! ••David: Mom, I met an Irish boy on St. Patrick’s Day. Mom: Oh, really? David: No, O’Reilly! ••Joe: Why shouldn’t you iron a four-leaf clover? Bob: Tell me. Joe: You might press your luck! ••Jack: On what musical instrument did the showoff musician play his St. Patrick’s Day tunes? Ally: I have no idea. Jack: On his brag-pipes. Here’s a recipe for St. Patrick’s Day Irish stew: ••Get some meat, some potatoes, onions, peas, spinach and a lot of Guinness. ••Drink all of the beer. ••Forget about the stew. ••A cop pulls up two Irish drunks, and says to the first, “What’s your name and address?” “I’m Daniel, of no fixed address.” The cop turns to the second drunk, and asks the same question. “I’m Shane, and I live in the flat above Daniel.” The Lumby Valley Times is an independent, privately owned newspaper of Integrity, Honesty & Dependability, published every Friday The Lumby Valley Times is a free newspaper Our Mailing address is Box 456, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0 Letters to the Editor are always welcome. While names can be withheld if the circumstances warrant, no unsigned letters will be accepted for publication. The Editor reserves the right to edit letters.
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In Response to “To Vaccinate or Not...” This is regarding Mr. Shunters last Letter to the Editor (Lumby Valley Times, March 1, 2019). My name is Brian Jensen, and I am a retired Health Care Worker from Interior Health. Mental Health. After reading Mr. Shunters last mail , I came up with a few thoughts for and against his verbal tirade and actually shouting at the Lumby readership? In regards to the poisons of immuizations, I must remind him of the polio vaccine which saved thousands of Canadian folks a few decades ago. I think of Banting and Best and the development of insulin for our diabetic friends and family members. It is hard fact that the product of Penicillin saved thousands of our soldiers in WW11 from not coming home to a family and a productive life. Yes, they were fighting Hitler, and leave they us a legacy of a true and safe Canada. These researchers were true Canadians!! This list is too long to state.
I share with Mr. Shunter the fact that some Drug Companies are ripping off our citizens. This is a shame and needs to be legislated. I share with Mr. Shunter, the right of freedom of personal choice in our society. However with that freedom comes responsibility and obligations to care for all our fellow Canadians. I think of the four-way stop in Lumby, and what if a driver exercised their personal freedom and just drove though? Again, harm to our- self and fellow citizens. What if we all ignored the speed limit posted and drove exceeding the speed limit? Again, harm to self and our fellow Canadians? In closing, I encourage Mr. Shunter to keep writing the Lumby Times as it encourages healthy discourse. His letters to the editor hopefully will certainly encourage a more quiet and dignified response. I thank Mr. Shunter for this opportunity to reply in a more Canadian respectful manner. Brian Jensen, Trinity Valley, Lumby, BC
Contest Open To Local Artists And Artisans
The Village Gallery in Lumby is sponsoring an art show for May and June that will feature the theme Bees, Pollinators, and Beekeeping. Local artists and artisans are invited to enter a juried show that will highlight the importance of pollination to agriculture and the environment in the North Okanagan. The entry fee is $5.00 and should be accompanied with
an application with entry rules available from the Village Gallery. Please accompany the entry with a photograph of your art; there is not any restriction as to medium. A potter could emboss a mug with a bee design. A fabric artist could felt a bee toy. A glass artist could make a bee brooch. A photograph could shoot a group of hives or a field of flowers that bees favour. The possibilities are almost endless. This application should be submitted to the gallery by Saturday, April 6. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. For further information please contact Nina Westaway at 250-547-2488 or e-mail westawayn@yahoo.ca. If you are concerned about the long-term viability of pollination there are petitions online to protest the use of herbicides and pesticides that are harmful to bees and pollinators. Citizen-scientists are involved with projects to promote the health of the environment for bees. It is hoped that every participant will also make the journey to learn more about the pollinators and how to help them.
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Sam’s Garden
If you have any questions you would like me to address in future articles, please send them to the Lumby Valley Times at editor@lumbyvalleytimes.ca Information provided comes from various sources on the internet, gardening magazines, gardening books and articles and my own personal knowledge.
If April Showers Bring May Flowers What do May Flowers Bring? Pilgrims!
Bedding Plants
Samantha Nason, BS Ranch & Greenhouses on the seedling and the soil around it. This works For those of you who are going to start your own very well to stop your loss. bedding plants there are a few things to look out for 7. Plant several extra of each seed above the numand a few tips that will add to your success. ber of plants you want as some seeds may not germinate. It is easy to find a home for the plant if you should find yourself with too many. 8. If you have collected any seed from your perennial plants now is the time to start them. 9. Do not fertilize your seedlings until they have several sets of leaves. 1. Soil temperature should be 75 degrees. Thats not air temperature and is the reason you would place your trays near a heat source or on top of your fridge.
10. Once the seedlings are growing well a fan to create a gentle breeze will strengthen the stems of your plant.
2. Be sure to deeply water the soil with warm water before you plant. When you need to water them 11. Once your seedlater always use warm water. lings have sprouted the soil tempera3. Many seeds are not covered as they need the light ture need not be as to germinate should be misted several times a day high so you can put with warm water. them where they 4. If you are starting several types of seeds be sure to will get some light. confine them to individual rows and label them. Be sure to rotate the 5. Once your seeds are up make sure to remove the tops seed tray to encourduring the day to allow air to circulate and decrease the age them to grow humidity or they will damp off and rot at the soil level. straight. 6. If they start to damp off sprinkle a little cinnamon Lumby & District Health Services Society (LDHSS) Fact
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In 1997, the Health Society Board was operating the Health Centre Building. Control was under the Regional Hospital District and in turn, the Society. The Health Society was responsible for identifying the needs of the community, and to ensure that the facility was able to respond to those needs.
Don’t forget about our General Meeting Wednesday March 20 7:00 pm Irish Stew Dinner Friday March 15 5:30 - 7:00 pm only $10.00 Yum Yum Karaoke - Friday March 15 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Shuffleboard - Sundays March 3, 17, & 31 This Sunday will a pot luck appies for the March 17 Shuffleboard. Saturday March 23 Seniors Pool Tournament (must be a member in good standing to play) 2:00 pm Special Meat Draw Saturday March 23 for the Lumby Golf Course Wednesdays Crib 3:00 - 5:00 pm please be there by 2:45 to register
Office will be closed from March 30 - April 6 so that our lucky office person can go somewhere nice and warm Our fun darts is on Thursday evenings please be there by 6:45 to register Our jams are still going strong every Thursday 3-5 pm Everyone 19+ is welcome to join us in all of our events unless otherwise stated. Members please bring your card Being a member has it’s perks, for instance Happy Hour is everyday, but for non-members Happy Hour is only on Thursdays from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, there are many other benefits of being a member check us out.
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Seniors’ Corner
A weekly feature for Lumby, Cherryville, and area seniors. For more information about any of the following please contact Colleen, Linda, or Jenny at (250) 547-8866 Whitevalley Community Resource Centre Office (250)547-8866, Saddle Mountain Drop In (250) 547-8821. Funding support provided by the Province of British Columbia (Community Gaming), Interior Health and United Way North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap.
Coping With Terminal Illness Coming to terms with the fact that someone you love has been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness is a lot to process. Loved ones are often caught between coping with daily activities, feeling overwhelmed, trying to deal with their own anticipatory grief and caregiving all at once. It may seem that all of your life’s priorities are immediately reshuffled. Terminal illness can have a huge emotional and physical impact on family and friends. Feelings of despair, anger and sadness are only a few of the reactions that can flood in. It’s important for caregivers to take moments to reflect on the feelings they are experiencing. Understanding and acknowledging emotions is a crucial part of being with a loved one that is ill. Working through arrangements such as funeral plans, distribution
of finances and belongings is exhausting, especially while dealing with your own grief. It also may seem insensitive to consider the “practical” parts of a terminal sickness but deciding with your loved one to organize important documents and gather information in the time you have them will make it much easier to eventually carry out the wishes that they would have wanted. For many of us, we fear most what we understand the least, so learning everything you can will be empowering. Remember that there is no correct way to deal with a terminal illness and you will experience a wide range of emotions but it is important to reach out for the support that you need from family, friends or counselors. Allowing others to help you in ways that are meaningful is a critical part of taking care of yourself and in turn, will assist you in supporting your loved one in a time of need. For more information on supports and resources offered in this area, please call Whitevalley Community Resource Centre at (250) 547-8866 or go to www.whitevalley.ca
SADDLE MOUNTAIN SENIOR’S DROP-IN PROGRAM Whitevalley Community Resource Centre would like to remind all local seniors that the Seniors Drop-In Program, held in the Dogwood Lounge (1751 Glencaird Street) at Saddle Mountain, is still running year round. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday there is a variety of activities offered and of course, healthy, hot lunches are served at noon. For more information on our senior services, call Whitevalley Community Resource Centre (250) 547-8866 or visit www.whitevalley.ca
WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP … Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday an amazing 3 course lunch is served at the Seniors Drop In to a group of 20-30 seniors. We are in need of some volunteer cooks servers, dishwashers and grocery shoppers. Our dedicated group of volunteers will help train you, following food safe guidelines, for as long as you need it. Please give Lin a call at 250-547-8866 for more information on how you can be a part of this fun and rewarding endeavor.
UP COMING HEALTH EVENTS–Lumby Health Centre www.lumbyhealthcentre.org • Email: lumbyhealthsociety@shaw.ca X-Ray Services (Appointments recommended, walk ins welcome) Tuesday 9:15–1:45pm; Thursday 9:30–1:45pm Friday 9:30–1:45pm. All doctor requisitions accepted. Lab Services (no appointment necessary) Tuesdays:7:30AM-9:45am; Thursdays: 12:30pm-2:15pm Public Health Nursing & Information Services Monday–Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Walk In Clinic Hours: Monday: Dr. Burnett - 2:30pm-3:00pm Tuesday: Dr. Barss - 3:30pm-4:30pm Wednesday: Dr. Burnett - 2:30pm-3:00pm Thursday: Dr. Barss - 3:30pm-4:30pm Options for Sexual Health Clinic Every Wednesday 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Foot Care Services Monthly Clinics every 3rd Monday Water Quality Testing Kits Available at Lumby Health Unit Options Clinic Confidential HIV testing, Hepatitis, STI tests, Pap tests & low cost birth control. Every Wednesday evening 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Located at the Lumby Health Centre.
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Edith Thoreson, Treasurer of the Lavington Community Association, and Brian Donovan, Firefighter. At the Lavington Community Association’s annual general meeting on Tuesday night, members of the Lavington Fire Department presented the directors of the Association with a cheque for 1000 dollars in support of the group’s “Raise the Roof” campaign. The goal of the campaign is to raise money for the construction of a roof over the Lavington outdoor rink, which also serves as an activity area for the community during the non-winter months. The members of the fire department hope that their donation will signal the start of a flurry of local donations to help in this venture. The Association has already put aside over a quarter of the estimated $300,000 cost of the project, and are now actively applying for grant monies and soliciting donations from local individuals, businesses, and corporations from all over the North Okanagan.
Lumby Community Thrift Store... The Heartbeat of Lumby with Guilt Free Shopping
Hello Fellow Thrifters! Things are just ticking along down here at the Thrift! We will continue our Super Big Sale on all games and puzzles at 50 cents each until March 15th. What a great deal that is! Some of the games retail for around thirty dollars new and you have the opportunity to purchase them at a fraction of the price. Our children’s department is stocked to the brim and it’s beginning to look like a boutique. The quality of the clothing is excellent and you can dress your little one in beautiful things from here. We are looking for someone to help us with the custodial work at The Thrift. Are you able to spare a couple of hours a week to wash the floors for us? Even if we had a few people that could come in even once a month and do the floors for us; it would help us immensely. All the volunteers are working flat out but we just can’t seem to keep up with washing the floors and we are asking your help to keep The Thrift looking spiffy. If you can give us a few custodial hours, how about calling Jean, our manager, and giving us a hand? We would be ever so grateful for a little bit of help with the custodial work. Just a reminder that we are in need of little cardboard/ paper boxes to sell our jewellery in as well as plastic shopping bags for bagging customer purchases. If have any of these items that you can donate, it would be appreciated.
Thanks to those customers that re-donate DVD moves once they’ve had the opportunity to view them. We sell at least fifteen to twenty movies minimum daily and it’s great that we have revolving stock for movie watchers to enjoy. Where else can you be entertained for a couple of hours for a buck? Have you checked out our selection of duvet covers and shams? Well now, let me tell you that you are in for a treat. There are some great bed coverings there! Give your bedroom a whole new look by simply putting a new duvet cover and a set of shams on your bed! We want to take this opportunity to wish Bob Wilkinson and the crew all the best in their new Food Bank facility. They have been our next-door neighbors for a long time…we are going to miss having them beside us. We hope they will still come over for a hug and a cup of tea now and then. Our regular sales are Tuesdays - a shopping bag of clothing and a regular priced pair of shoes for $5.00, Wednesdays – 50% off most items for seniors and the last Friday of the month – a garbage bag of clothing and a regular priced pair of shoes for $10.00. Items with price tags attached are not included in our bag sales. Phone 778-473-3003. Store hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 am to 3 pm. We are located in the Arbor Park Shopping Mall. Happy Thrifting!
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Colleen’s Corner
By Colleen Fielding Welcome to Colleen’s Corner. This is a column meant for fun and some information About myself: I am a Freelance Photographer you often see me on the side of the road or in various places taking photos of different things animals, birds, places, people etc. l have lived in Lumby just over 8 years,you have seen my photos in the newspaper (Lumby Valley Times) and once in awhile in the Vernon Morning Star, and the Lumby Art Gallery. Photography is my passion. Disclaimer: The information on some of my photos that I write about a lot of times come from the Internet or books I research them, hopefully the facts are as close to the truth as I can come.
A Most Traveled Duck
This little duck with a very long tail is called a Pintail Duck. Breeding males have a white breast, and a white line that comes down the side of his chocolate brown head and neck. While non-breeding males and females have molted brown and white tan face. When flying the breeding males have a flash of green on their inner wing. They are the most traveled duck, they can be seen in places like Europe, The middle East, Asia, South America, India, Alaska, Mexico, and of course all over North America. As soon as the ice starts thawing they will find a site to nest They build their nests farther away from the water than most ducks. The females will lay an egg a day up to about 12 eggs. They have 1 brood per season, the eggs length is about 1.9 - 2.3 inches, while the width is about 1.3 - 1.6 inches. They will incubate the eggs fro 22- 24 days the color is greenish buff. Within 24 hours of hatching the ducklings will follow their parents to the water. Between 46-57 days the young are feeding by themselves, and have reached a flight stage. The males will breed with
other females, as pairs will only stay together for one breeding season. The males will stretch up their necks and tips down their bills, preen their wings to show off their green color under their wings, and give out a whistle call all of this is done during courting. The females that are interested in the courting will follow the male with their bobbing, while preening and clucking. In flight groups of males and the females will chase each other. They migrate mostly at night with speeds of up to 48 mph. The recorded flight of one Pintail Duck was 1,800 miles , this was the longest
non stop flight known. While the females are incubating the eggs, the males will get together forming different flocks to get ready for their migration. When the Pintail Ducks migrate in large groups, they form long wavy lines. During drought seasons the Pintail duck has a decrease in population, and then in the wetter years they recover. In the states the oldest recorded male was 21 years and 4 months, he had been branded in California, and recovered in Idaho in Canada, the oldest male recorded was 22 years, and 3 months old in Saskatchewan. In the Khumbu Glacier near Mount Everest in 1952 a Pintail skeleton was found at 16,400 feet. As I said in the title: A Most Traveled Duck LOL Just a side note: St. Patrick’s day is just around the corner, remember to wear your green so you don’t get pinched. (the wearing of the color green is so that the Leprechauns can’t see you) Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
New Legislation Will Strengthen Independence Of Agricultural Land Commission
Legislation has been introduced to strengthen the independence of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC), so it can better fulfill its mandate of preserving the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), while encouraging farming and ranching within British Columbia. Bill 15, the agricultural land commission amendment act 2019, continues the Ministry of Agriculture’s efforts to revitalize the ALR, the farmland within B.C. that’s protected for the province’s food security. “The bill tabled today builds on the work we started over a year ago to better protect farmland and encourage farming and ranching in B.C.,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture. “We are ensuring the commission has the tools and the governance model required to strengthen its independence
and ability to act in the best interest of our farmland within the Agricultural Land Reserve, so that British Columbians are able to access safe, locally grown food for generations to come.” If passed, the legislation will strengthen ALC governance and independence, and further protect land within the ALR by: 1. replacing the current ALC governance model of six panel regions and an executive committee with one commission maintaining regional representation by requiring membership from all six administrative regions; 2. providing the chair of the ALC with more flexibility to organize commission members into a decision-making panel on applications when warranted, by topic, technical expertise or by an administrative region; 3. adding new decision-making criteria to prioritize the
protection and enhancement of the size, integrity and continuity of the land base that the ALC must consider when exercising any power or performing a duty under the ALCA; 4. adding more compliance and enforcement capacity and tools, including a new offence for landowners who do not produce records to the ALC when ordered; 5. requiring that exclusions be submitted to the ALC only by local governments, First Nations governments or the Province, to encourage these type of applications be done as part of thoughtful land-use planning process. The legislative changes are part of the government’s ongoing commitment to revitalize the ALR and the ALC. The ALR was established in 1973 to protect land with prime agricultural conditions for farming and ranching. It currently protects approximately 4.6 million hectares of agriculturally suitable land in British Columbia. The ALR is administered by the Agricultural Land Commission, an independent tribunal mandated to preserve agricultural land and encourage farming on agricultural land. “BC Agriculture Council appreciates working with government on its efforts to revitalize the ALC/ALR,” said Stan Vander Waal, president, BC Agriculture Council. “In order to ensure farmland is protected for current and future food security, while protecting the rights of farmers and ranchers, the ALC’s governance structure must have a decision-making process that is flexible, adaptive and efficient. Overall, the update is a positive step forward. We strongly support local regional input, which is critical given the diversity of agriculture in B.C.”
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On March 20, 2019, the Lumby & District Wildlife Association held their Annual Wildlife Banquet. Awards were handed out to this years recipients by MLA Eric Foster and MP Mel Arnold. Photos by Rita Hackett.
Wyatt Cleverley Black Bear - Junior
Emmett Bengston Chinook Salmon - Junior
Wyatt Cleverley Coho Salmon - Junior
Wyatt Cleverley Black Bear - Junior & Mule Deer - Junior
Marshall Bengston Whitetail Deer - Senior
Marshall Bengston Two Wolves - Senior
Marshall Bengston Mule Deer - Senior
Curtis Cleverley Mountain Goat - Senior
Marshall Bengston Elk Archery - Senior
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Arts & Culture from the Edge
It is that time of year again! The Monashee Arts Council invites local organizations to apply for a Local Arts & Culture Grant to sponsor visual and performing arts programs in our community. We welcome proposals that include education or entertainment activities that present the visual and performing arts. Grants are available to any local non-profit group who wants to bring arts activities or events to our community. Proposals must include a project description, budget, and timeline. Deadline for applications is: March 21, 2019. Application forms and guidelines are available at the Monashee Arts Council office (1975 Vernon Street) & on our website: www.monasheeartscouncil.com (Grant allocation pending financing from RDNO-WVPRC) A new show will be on display March 3-30th at The
Village Gallery FRONTIERS-Artists Playing on the Frontiers, will showcase the artwork of Karin Rush, Larry MacGregor, and Gloria Lange. The gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Call to Artists - Themed Show at The Village Gallery The Village Gallery will be hosting an open show with the theme: BEES, POLLINATORS, AND BEEKEEPING. This is a juried show with a $5 entry fee. Entry forms and guidelines will be available at the gallery (1975 Vernon Street in Lumby, BC) or can be requested by email (westawayn@yahoo.ca). Deadline for entries is Saturday, April 6th and must be accompanied by a photograph (one entry per artist). Show will run May 1-June 29, 2019. Jurors will consider educational value, originality, skill in executing, and aesthetic appeal. All mediums will be considered. for further information please contact Nina at 250-547-2488 Attention Theatre Enthusiasts! Props Master Required. Melina Schein and Big Apple Productions will be presenting 8 performances of SPAMALOT beginning May 30, 2019 and they are in need of a Props Master who is creative and has a great imagination. This is a paid position (honorarium). If you are interested, please contact Melina via her website at: www. melinaschein.com Call for Submissions - Art Show, Lumby Days 2019. What Did Your Ancestors Do? Your family history: myth or mystery?
In keeping with the rising interest in genealogy/ genetic heritage, and since the them of Lumby Days 2019 is “Medieval,” the Monashee Arts council invites entries to our juried Lumby Days Art Show: What Did Your Ancestors Do? We will be looking for images relating to the life of one of your ancestors. The judges will be awarding points for artistic fision, technical skill, cultural specificity, and creativity. A monetary prize will be awarded to the “Best in Theme.” Entries must be received by May 20th and can be dropped off at The Village Gallery/Monashee Arts Council (1975 Vernon St, Lumby). Entries must be accompanied by a 8.5x11 colour photo of your work, a membership in the Monashee Arts Council ($15 per calendar year), and a short explanation of the connection between your image and the life of one of your ancestors (real or imagined). Did You Know???? Your membership with the Monashee Arts Council allow you to make use of our tables/tents at the Lumby Public Market for the season. Just another great reason to join! The Lumby Public Market runs May-October. MAC memberships are $15 per calendar year. Monashee Arts Council & the Village Gallery 1975 Vernon St. Lumby, BC 778-473-3029 www.monasheeartscouncil.com monasheeartscouncil@gmail.com
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM As happens every year, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) wants to hear from YOU! The T-4 slips are coming in the mail. Seniors are receiving their Old Age Pension and Canada Pension slips, the banks are issuing their T-5’s for interest earned and RRSP/RRIF’s are being dealt with. Saturday The Community Volunteer Income Tax Cherryville Hall: 10:00 – Noon Program is up and running again this year. Beth and Marilyn will be starting the proFor more information, contact Whitevalley gram on Wednesday, March 4th as follows: Community Resource Centre (250-547-8866). Monday If you are a Senior, a Student, a Low-Income earner, a Saddle Mountain Place (SMP) lounge person with a disability, or know someone who is, the (1751 Glencaird Street): 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Beth) CVITP is a program where volunteers will complete and Cherryville Hall: Noon – 2:00 file your income tax return for FREE. You bring your inforTuesday mation in, the volunteers complete and file the return and Old Age Pension (OAP) hall (1765 Glencaird you come back and pick up the paperwork. It’s that easy. Street): 10:00 - Noon (Beth) The deadline for filing is Tuesday April 30, 2019. After that date, there are late filing charges assessed and if Wednesday SMP lounge (1751 Glencaird Street): 2:00 – there are monies owing, interest charges may be applied. If you do not file your return, the GST and Child Tax 4:00 pm (Marilyn) Benefits (if applicable) may be interrupted/discontinued Thursday as well as other benefits you may have. OAP Hall (1765 Glencaird Street) Mark your calendars and we will see you some time 10:00 – Noon (Marilyn) during March or April.
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Sports
This past Saturday at the Lumby Legion we had our mixed doubles Pool Tournament 1st place Colleen Fielding & Tim Wilson (middle) 2nd place Wynn & Rod Hartfielder (left) 3rd place Brenda Blanchette & Stoo Field (right) Photo by Serge Kozan The ladies Pool Tournament happened this past Saturday at the Lumby Legion and the winners are: 1st place Lorrie Pelletier (middle) 2nd place: Brenda Blanchette (right) 3rd place Colleen Fielding (left) Photo by Wynn Hartfielder
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Looking for anyone in Lumby who knew Myrna Lorraine Robson who passed there in 2004. Friends or relative. Send info to her adopted out daughter Deborah Lee Windsor (Humphreys) at Alexander Manitoba. Just looking for any blood relatives I may have. Phone #204-752-2024 or email me at dlhump.01@gmail.com.
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Sugar Lake Lodge. Self Contained Units. Winter Rates. 1681 Sugar Lake Rd, Cherryville BC, Tel 250-547-2281 0208-0215-0222-0301-0308-0315-0322-0329
FOR SALE Fire Wood - Fir. Delivered split $210.00. Round - $170.00. Wagon rides available. Call Fred 250-547-9733
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SERVICES ACROSS 1. A long way off 5. Kind of saxophone 9. ____ of lamb 12. Shoe part 13. Water bird 14. Opposite of nay 15. Masters 16. Courteously 18. Beer mug 20. Sluggish 21. Any 23. Compass direction 27. Splashes 31. Have being 32. Garden flowers 33. Bottle-cap remov-
er 36. Make free of 37. Influenced 39. Blur 42. Cereal grasses 43. Have on 45. Men-only parties 49. No-show 53. Property measure 54. ‘60s do 55. Roman garment 56. Winter sight 57. Price add-on 58. Leopard mark 59. Certain evergreens
DOWN 1. Certain vipers 2. Knox or Dix 3. Burn soother 4. Fights back 5. French peak 6. Less restricted 7. Usage fee 8. Scallion’s cousin 9. Oven-cleaner chemical 10. Elongated fish 11. Merry 17. “A Tale of ____ Cities” 19. Jot down 22. Southwestern land formation 24. Speak violently 25. Spruce, e.g. 26. Mob 27. Gentlemen 28. Very proper 29. Right-hand person
30. Love seat 34. Domestic animals 35. “The Agony and the ____” 38. Precede 40. Wonder 41. Landlords’ fees 44. Upon 46. Teen trouble 47. Get bigger 48. Does needlepoint 49. Rearward, on a boat 50. Lingerie item 51. Boston Red ____ 52. Do lunch
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HELP WANTED Looking for energetic people to join our team in the positions of meat cutter assistant and meat wrapper-deli sales associate. Part time and full time available year round, competitive wages depending on experience. Drop of resume at the store on 2611 Hwy # 6, Monday to Saturday 9am to 5 pm or send to sundownermeats@gmail.com. 0315-0322-0329-0405
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March is Safe Medication Disposal Month
Canadian Mental Health Association, Vernon & District Branch Promotes Safe Disposal of Unused and Expired Medications Whether it’s pain medication for an old injury that has since healed, those antibiotics that you forgot to finish taking, or medications you wanted for your vacation two years ago, expired medications can become either ineffective or toxic. Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Vernon & District Branch has partnered with the Shuswap North Okanagan Division of Family Practice, Interior Health and local pharmacies to raise awareness of this issue and support Vernon’s Medication Return Project. CMHA Vernon will be running a campaign throughout March encouraging Vernon and area residents to return their unused or expired medications safely to any Vernon pharmacy free of charge. Those who take part will be eligible to enter a prize draw. “Many people think flushing their medications down the toilet or tossing them in the garbage is a sufficient way to dispose of them,” said Naaz Grewal, CMHA Vernon Community Educator. “But disposing of medication this way can have several negative and harmful consequences.” Undisposed medications pose an increased risk of
accidental ingestion by children. The Public Health Agency of Canada reports 900 youth a year are hospitalized with serious injuries due to accidental consumption of medication. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for youth aged 12 to 18 in British Columbia, after motor vehicle accidents. Having easy and readily available access to medications in the home can increase suicide behavior in youth at risk of suicide. According to UN Environment, between 70-80% of antibiotics consumed by humans and farm animals not disposed of properly find their way into natural
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environments steadily increasing the harm to animals in the aquatic systems. “Properly disposing of medications is easy and helps keep our kids and environment safe,” said Grewal. ••Check for any unused and expired medications around your household including the medicine cabinet, drawers and cupboards ••Empty all pills into a clear bag or container, but remember to keep liquids, creams and inhalers in their original packaging. All labels on containers should be removed and recycled and pills should be taken out of the blister packs, if possible ••Take the container of medications to any Vernon pharmacy If you return your medication through the month of March you are eligible to enter into a draw! Simply take a picture while returning your medication, use the hashtag #MedReturn2019 and tag CMHA-Vernon on Facebook (@cmhavernon) or Instagram(@cmhavernon) to be entered into a draw for a $50.00 gift card to the Sprouted Fig. The winner will be announced on CMHA-Vernon’s social media on April 5th