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Chase’s community paper for 25 years! Issue for the week of Friday, April 10th, 2020 • Vol. 25, Issue 15
Grocery pickups and other supports available for Shuswap seniors living at home
BC 211 is another way to connect with Shuswap Better at Home program onnecting seniors to resources and South Shuswap, Salmon Arm, and supports available through Sicamous, Malakwa and Falkland), local programs such as Shuswap explains the program provides supports Better At Home is now as easy as dialing for seniors living independently that 211. include pickup and delivery of groceries, On Thursday, March 26, the B.C. prescriptions and food bank or meals government announced it would be program offerings, check-in phone calls, broadening the reach of the provincial housekeeping services and some yard helpline to support seniors during the work. COVID-19 pandemic. Previously only With the onset of COVID-19, available in the Lower Mainland, the availability of some of those services, number can now be used by seniors in such as housekeeping, is currently on the Interior to connect with available hold. community programs or services. “Some of our housekeeping staff in “If you are a senior or the family Enderby is still going to do those types member of a senior who needs help of services… because we have quite a few getting groceries, getting medications clients there,” said O’Brien of the largely and staying connected, call 211 or visit volunteer driven service. “In other the website and we’ll try to match you up communities, it’s mostly co-ordinators with a volunteer or some kind of service taking on that work right now because in your community,” announced B.C. a lot of our volunteers are also seniors. seniors’ advocate Isobel Mackenzie. They’re trying protect their health and One of those services that seniors in just keep everyone comfortable and safe.” the North Okanagan-Shuswap may be With the announcement of the 211 referred to is the United Way’s Better at expansion, O’Brien said she’s already had a Home program. couple of callers referred to her, both from Heather O’Brien, regional co- Salmon Arm. One was a senior who is now ordinator for the Shuswap (which covers signed up with the program, and the other a an area that includes Chase, the North prospective volunteer. Continued on page 3...
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Community Bulletin Chase Lions Community Calendars are in. You can pick up at 564 Lakeshore Drive on April 14, 15, and 16 from 10-3pm. Need more info call Jeanne 250-320-2314 Team Chase Golf Tournament - With a lot of discussion and soul searching, and In light of the current health concerns about the COVID-19 virus, Team Chase has made the difficult decision to postpone our 10th Annual Fundraising Golf tournament until September 13. We would like to let all our teams, donors and sponsors know that we appreciate your continued support of our event and many have already indicated that they are on board for September 13th. We will, of course, monitor the situation as the date approaches and a final decision will be made at that time. We hope that you all stay safe and healthy and that our community supports each other and help everyone through these trying times. The 2020 Kamloops Kidney Walk has been cancelled. The Walk had been scheduled for Sept. 20
at McDonald Park. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a change not only here, but across Western Canada. As a result, the B.C. and Yukon Branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada has joined with branches in Alberta and Saskatchewan to hold virtual walks on June 7. “While we are disappointed that we won’t be holding our annual Kidney Walk, we really want the kidney community in Kamloops and area to know that we’re still here for them,” said Gregg Drinnan, one of the local Walk organizers. The virtual walks are being called Walk The Block. More information is available at kidneywalk.ca or at https://kidney. akaraisin.com/ui/BCWALKS2020/ about. "The Chase & District Museum & Archives Society would like to inform its members that the Annual General Meeting has been postponed and will not be held at it's usual time. We will wait until it is safe for everyone, to hold the meeting. At this time there is no estimate as to when the AGM will take place."
Chase Rotary Box 73
Pres: Doug Everett 675-2574
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Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 250-679-8470* chaselions67@gmail.com Meetings are every 2nd & 4th Thursday, at Parkside. New members welcome Call 250-679-8470 for all Chase Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park For medical equipment or pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527
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OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE: *(250) 320-3050* (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove
The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported. Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *
Blessed Sacrament No Mass at this time. Important phone numbers and updated information are available at the front door of the church.
Chase Evangelical Free Church 295 Shuswap Ave
CHASE LEGION BRANCH #107 EXTENDS THEIR HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL FRONT LINE AND ESSENTIAL SERVICE WORKERS, ALL VOLUNTEERS AND THOSE AT HOME FOLLOWING THE HEALTH REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO OVERCOME THIS PANDEMIC.
*All physical gatherings cancelled due to COVID-19*
Pastoral support available at 250 679 3226 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com
The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Shuswap Community Church
has canceled all gatherings and program for the time being and moved all of its services online. More info on our Facebook page Chase Shuswap Community Church. Online services are Sunday at 9:30 am. www.aplacetobelong.ca or call the church office, (778) 824-0383.
Shuswap Victory Church
641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC All services cancelled until further notice. Please call for prayer requests.
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Chase Community Fellowship Cancelled until further notice
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Better at Home
O’Brien notes volunteers are vetted and undergo a criminal background check. With COVID-19, O’Brien is hoping more people will take an interest in volunteering, noting there are currently no volunteers working for the program in Salmon Arm. She says there’s no pressure on volunteers, whose work may involve doing deliveries or just checking in on seniors with a phone call. “We are managing OK right now but we certainly do appreciate anyone that is wanting to volunteer to connect with us, and maybe it will end up being a
situation where they’ll stick around and they can end up volunteering down the road if needed,” said O’Brien. If anybody needs help, or knows of a neighbour who needs help, O’Brien invites them to contact Shuswap Better At Home by calling 250-253-2749, or emailing sbahintake@outlook.com. “We will definitely be in touch with them, we will let them know what we can do and hopefully we will be able to give them any other information they need,” said O’Brien.”
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Victim Services Open to Provide Support Chase & District Victim Services is OPEN. With the majority of the population self isolating at home, there are increased pressures with children out of school, financial stresses from lost income, and families being in constant close proximity. We anticipate domestic
violence to increase, single parents been pushed to the limit. Victim Services are here to give emotional support and help. If you need someone to chat too please give Victim Services a call at 250-6798638 you are not alone.
MAKE SOME NOISE FOR FRONT LINERS On Wednesday, April 8th at 7 pm Adams Lake Fire Dept led a convoy of vehicles through Chase to make some noise for all the front line workers, including the fire fighters who attended to that recent wildfire. They asked residents to "bring out pots and pans, drums, flutes, electric guitars, bag pipes, noisy kids toys or whatever you have to make noise". There will be another "parade" next Wednesday at 7 pm, through and around town.
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Please Ensure Proper Disposal of Materials Submitted by Village of Chase
Please ensure that if you are wearing gloves or a mask or using disinfectant wipes to ensure you discard of these items in a garbage container. Some of these discarded materials have been found on the grounds at the medical centre and other
locations in the community. We encourage everyone to take all precautions necessary to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus – please discard your used protective equipment and wipes in garbage bins. Thank you!
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Shopping Challenges I was shopping on April 2nd and was deeply saddened by the behavior of two men and one lady near the checkout area. Each acted alone and could have easily waited or walked down an aisle to keep 2 meters/6 feet away from others. Instead, they brazenly disregarded the minimum separation distance. They walked between customers who were waiting in line and who were maintaining 2 meter
separation. Although I was waiting in line and on the 2 meter red dot I moved to try to keep a 2 meter distance from the two men. I also told the lady to keep her distance when she boldly walked through two checkout lines. Please remember that you may not have Covid-19, but if you pass within 2 meters of someone they may infect you. Respect and patience please. - Frank Fugger
Letters to the Editor do not reflect the views of anybody except the letter writer themself. Letters may be edited for length and/or clarity. We reserve the right to choose weather to publish letters.
PARKSIDE CLOSED TO PUBLIC Parkside Assisted Living would like to thank our community and families for all your love and support through this challenging time. Special thanks to all the wonderful donations of homemade face masks and protective equipment from the Chase Quilters. Parkside will remain closed to family and friends until further notice. Contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-320-0400 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase
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Photo by Ann Steenhuysen On April 7th, The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) responded to a wildfire approximately three kilometres north of Chase and west of Highway 1. Seven BCWS personnel responded to the wildfire, which was classified as Out of Control and estimated to be two hectares in size. BCWS worked in conjunction with the Adams Lake Fire Department.
On April 8th the BCWS stated that the fire is"located in very steep terrain that has been challenging for crews. Despite this challenge, personnel on site have been able to hand guard both flanks of the fire." They also indicated that smoke may remain visible from this incident over the next few days.
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Ingredients: ½ cup cocoa butter or virgin coconut oil (see note, above) ½ cup unsweetened cocoa or raw cacao powder (see note, above) 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Muffin-tin liners Optional: a pinch of ground cinnamon, cardamom, or other spices Step 1 In a small saucepan, melt the cocoa butter (or coconut oil) over low heat. Tip: Cocoa butter (or cacao butter—the two words mean the same thing) is made from the fattiest part of the cacao bean. It’s yellowish-white, and tastes a lot like white chocolate, a type of candy made from cocoa butter, milk, and sugar. Despite its name, cocoa butter doesn’t contain any dairy at all—it’s a vegetable fat, like olive or coconut oil. Cocoa butter is also good for you; it contains healthy fats and antioxidants. Step 2 Add the cocoa powder and honey and stir until well mixed, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and any spices you’re using. Step 3 Carefully spoon or pour the chocolate into muffin-tin liners (filling each with about ½ inch of chocolate) and refrigerate until solid.