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Lumby seniors to benefit from COVID relief cash

Surprise donation from Regional District of North Okanagan will go toward programs in Lumby area
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Lumby Old Age Pensioners Association president Cindy Derry (left) and secretary/treasurer Beth Mackie (right) accept a COVID Relief Fund donation from Regional District of North Okanagan Rural Lumby director Rick Fairbairn. (Contributed)

A little unexpected windfall will be a boost for the Lumby Old Age Pensioners Association.

Regional District of North Okanagan Rural Lumby director Rick Fairbairn presented the association with a cheque from its COVID Relief Fund.

The cheque was accepted by Lumby OAPA president Cindy Derry and secretary/treasurer Beth Mackie.

The funds will be put toward seniors programs in the Lumby area.

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