Chase Sunflower - April 7, 2023

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Community Events Bulletin

Music on the Lake Planning Meeting on April 12th

Planning for this summer’s Music on the Lake is now underway. If you are an individual, organization, or business that would like to support the planning, sponsorship, or onsite delivery of the event, please join the Planning Committee’s next meeting at 6pm on April 12th at the Sunshore Golf Course. If you are unable to attend but would like to be involved, please email info@chasefestival.ca

Chase Citizens on Patrol meeting 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 11 at Sunshore Golf Club. If you have an interest in learning more about the Citizens Patrol program please join us. If you are unable to attend but wish to help, please contact us through the Chase Visitors’ Centre.

Easter Sunday, April 10th message & meal at The Light of Life Mission at the Chase

Evangelical Free Church at 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.

Storytime on SaturdayLearn literacy skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. For children and their caregivers. Saturdays. 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in. Ages 3-5.

Nerf Battle in the Stacks is Back! Capture the Flag Nerf Style, Freeze Tag, Nerf Standoff and more! Friday, April 14th

6:00 - 7:00 pm. A signed waiver from a parent or guardian is required

Registration Required. Ages: 9-12

Youth Hub- A drop-in space at the library where tweens/teens can study, chat with friends, use technology or take part in activities such as board games and crafts. Fridays. Drop-in.

3:30 - 4:45 pm

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *

CHASE LEGION:

Mon. Apr. 10 - open 6pm - 9:30pm League Darts 7:30pm

Tues. Apr. 11 - open 2 pm - 6 pm, fun pool, fun darts, free meat draws

Wed. Apr. 12 - CLOSED

Thurs. Apr. 13 - open - 6pm - League darts at 7:30pm

Fri. Apr. 14 - open 2 pm - 8 pm - Burger Night 5-7pm

Sat. Apr. 15 - open 1 pm - 6 pm fun afternoon, meat draws, 50/50, lotto, pull tabs

Sun. Apr. 16 - CLOSED

Have a safe and happy Easter

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With respect, I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc First Nation.

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Patrick Herba (250-702-3677)

Meetings @ 5:30 pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month at Railside Restaurant. New members welcome!

Chase Lions Club

PO Box 12, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0 chaselions67@gmail.com

Facebook Chase & District Lions Club

President – Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

Please call for Lion projects incl pull-tab donations

Meeting at 7 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, downstairs of community hall. Everyone welcome.

Lions RV Park Reservations 250-679-8470 For Medical equipment contact Sandra Welton 778-245-3808.

400 Club Winner

March 22nd Ellen Blackburn $100.00

March 29th Donna Ross $1000.00

At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass every Sunday at 8:00 am Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm. - Holy Hour with Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet.

For inquiries call 250679-3025 or 250-372-2581

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845

Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

Chase Evangelical Free Church295 Shuswap Ave

Physical Gathering

Suspended in response to Provincial Health Order, Online Gatherings

Accessible at www.ChaseChurch.com

250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

Free Church Service at 10 am Sunday More Information at ChaseChurch.com 250 679 3626 Tyler@ ChaseChurch.com

Shuswap Community Church Outdoor Services

10am, Sunday @ Memorial Park

Visit www.aplacetobelong.ca for more info.

Call: (778) 824-0383

Email: Spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca

Council Highlights - March 28, 2023 Regular Meeting

Submitted by Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 28, 2023 at the Village office and via Zoom. 14 people attended in-person and 3 attended virtually.

Public Comments on Agenda Items

Various comments were stated including support for a longer lease for the Lions and Hamper Society for the use of the Community Hall; letters submitted to Council have not been included on agendas; and questions about the water and sewer rate changes that are being recommended.

Delegations

Kelly McDonald, Community Health Facilitator, Healthy Communities, Interior Health. Kelly McDonald of Interior Health provided a summary of past collaborations with the Village and provided Council with an update on continued support in planning/ development implementation work related to helping build a healthy community.

Council Reports

Council members reported on their activities over the past 2 weeks. Councillor Harder in particular confirmed that the rumour in the community of him having dementia is untrue.

Water, Wastewater & Solid Waste 2023 Budget Considerations. Council passed a resolution amending the Fees and Charges Bylaw to increase water and wastewater rates effective July 1, 2023. User fees collected for water do not currently cover the costs of water and wastewater utilities and the last time user fees were increased was in 2020. The

modifications include:

• Water fixed charge increase by a minimum of 8%

• Water consumption rate increase to $0.98 per m3 with a minimum usage charge of 60 m3/quarter

• Sewer consumption rate stays at $0.875 per m3 and add a minimum charge of $61.26/quarter

Development Variance Permit DVP #1-2023, 668 4th Avenue. Council approved Development Variance Permit #1-2023 to vary the size of an accessory building from 65m² to 80.3 m² at 668 4th Avenue.

Lease of Community Hall Space to Food Bank and Chase Lions. Council approved the proposed lease for Community Hall spaces for the Chase Food Bank (Hamper Society) and the Chase Lions – Schedule A will be redrawn to ensure more accurate usage spaces as per the Lease agreement.

Letter from BC Farmers’ Markets Council directed staff to write a letter of thanks to the Minister of Health, Adrian Dix, for continuing the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program.

Notices of Motion.

Councillor Connett provided Notice of Motion to relocate the Visitor Information Centre from the Chase & District Chamber of Commerce facility to the Chase & District Museum.

Councillor Connett also provided Notice of Motion for the Village to purchase a street sweeper.

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Here to make buying or selling real estate easy for you! Ricky (Ulrike)

Hedrich AssociAte Broker

400 Club Thank You

The Chase Lions Club would like the Thank all the local Businesses that donated items to the 400 Club Silent Auction. The Chase Heat, BCAA, Chamber of Commerce, Village U-Brew, Village Lanes, U-Thi Sushi, Aylmer Road Storage, Shuswap Bargain Hunters, Shear FX, Safety Mart, Maskwa Den, Integra Tire, Gypsy Soul, and Chase Home Hardware. We would also like to thank are fabulous volunteers that always step up and help. Thank you all for coming, a great night was had by all.

Classifieds

GARAGE SALES

Giant Yard Sale - Stove, Fridge, lots of misc items. Bannock! Every weekend for April. Friday to Sunday 9 am - 4 pm at 1018 Squilax Subdivision Road.

CHASE CITIZENS on PATROL

Community service, flexible hours, variety of duties

Help to keep Chase safe by:

• Going out on a 4-hour vehicle patrol one afternoon or evening per month.

• Patrolling at a variety of community events

FMI and an application, please call Christina at the Chase Info Centre.

phone: 250-320-3050

email: info@chasesunflower.ca

838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase $5/20 words

SERVICES OFFERED

Heidrun Handyman Services: Yardwork, Small projects, Home repairs & maintenance, Extra hand, Class 1 driver. Chase & Area. Roy Hegelstad 250320-0106

Pruning, dump runs, power washing, gutters, windows. Call Lee 250-8528503.

Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

BUYING COINS & ENTIRE COIN COLLECTIONS! Old coins, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins, Franklin Mint, US Mint, OLYMPIC coins, and World collections WANTED! Todd 250864-3521

Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-577- 3357.

BUSINESS LISTINGS

Gypsy Soul is looking to buy vinyl records. 638 Shuswap Ave. 250-819-3875

Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, snowmobiles, generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett.

SUDOKU Intermediate

Obituary

Evelyn Francis LeBeau

August 6th, 1931 - March 26, 2023

After a short battle with cancer, Ev passed away with her 2 sons by her side. Predeceased by her husband Harold 23 years ago. Also by her 2 sisters, Louise and Bernice.

She leaves behind her 2 sons Jack (Terena), Ken (Georgina), her sister Gina (Dusty), her grandchildren Ramona, Renae, Shannon, Amanda and Clifford. Also 8 great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

There will be no service upon her request.

Notice of Service for Dana Lee McIntyre

Please join us to honour his life, Saturday May 27th, 2023, Quaaout Lodge 1663 Little Shuswap Lake Road, Chase, BC, V0E 1M2. We will share memories, music and food.

Outdoors or indoors (weather permitting). RSVP to RememberingDanaM@gmail. com if you know you will attend - and know that you are welcome, even at the last minute. If you have any photos to include in a slideshow, send to the above email by April 30th 2:30-5pm.

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Council Highlights

Both items will be included with additional information on the April 11, 2023 Regular Meeting agenda.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 5:12 p.m.

For more information regarding Council’s meetings,

please go to the Village’s website at https://chasebc.ca/council/ minutes-agendas/.

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

Council Meetings & Agenda Signup

Please note that Council meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month (with some exceptions) at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom. Agenda packages – which include Zoom login information – are posted at https:// chasebc.ca/council/minutes-agendas/ on Fridays before a Council meeting. To receive agenda packages, Council highlights and meeting minutes, please email chase@chasebc.ca.

The next scheduled meetings of Council are:

- Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Regular Meeting

- Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Special (Budget) Meeting

- Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Special (Budget) Meeting

- Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Regular Meeting

- Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Regular Meeting

- Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting

- Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting

STUDIO SUITES AVAILABLE

Independent and Assisted Living for Seniors

All inclusive, home cooked meals, housekeeping, 24 hr on-site staff and social calendar.

For more information or to book a tour contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-679-4447 Ext 404 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase

Join

Be assured of God's love for you. His love for all of us in unconditional. His love in infinite. His mercy overflows. Holy Thursday. April 6th, Mass @ 4:00 pm Good Friday. April 7th. Mass @ 3:00 pm Easter Sunday. April 9th. Mass @ 8:00 am

Sign up for the Village of Chase’s Emergency Alert System (Voyent Alert!) to receive text, email and phone alerts.

To receive notifications:

- Mobile App Users: Download and install the Voyent Alert! app from the Apple or Google Play app stores.

- Email, Phone or SMS Users: Register online by visiting www.chasebc.ca and clicking on the Voyent Alert! icon in the top left corner.

- Landline phone users without internet access can call the Village office at 250 679 3238 (between 9 AM and 4 PM) to request to receive alerts via landline phone.

Registration for the service is free, simple and totally anonymous.

Tues - Friday • 10 am - 4 pm

Saturday • 10 am - 2 pm

Are you concerned about Climate Change?

Do you want to help by participating in a group to make things better?

submitted by Village of Chase

We all know every little bit helps! The Village of Chase is inviting you to apply for a position on the Village’s Climate Action Committee.

This is a voluntary position with at least 4 meetings a year being held. You will be asked your opinion on ways the Village of Chase can contribute to making things better in our community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce waste, and promote environmental stewardship. The committee’s discussions will advise Council on various initiatives, projects

and educational opportunities. The committee members will also be asked to be involved in educational activities that have been approved by Council. Please send applications (a bit about yourself and why you wish to participate in this committee) to cao@chasebc.ca or via mail to PO Box 440 Chase BC, Attention CAO.

Deadline for applications is April 24, 2023. If you have questions, please contact the CAO at the Village office at 250.679.3238 or via email at cao@chasebc.ca

Wills & Estates Family Law

CHASE OFFICE:

Open Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm

#4-834 Shuswap Avenue

Phone: 250-679-3180

Web: www.cfselaw.ca

Word Search - Egg

NEED JUNK REMOVED? DUMP RUNS? Friendly Discrete Reliable Bill Currie 250-463-2101

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY EMERGENCY HELP

250-682-6155

All your Civil & Oil+Gas Inspection Needs Armstrong Inspections 778-362-1606

Todd “Gold Silver Guy”

250-864-3521

Buying coins, coin collections, jewelry, GOLD, SILVER, BULLION +

Pete’s Pizza & Pasta

SHELL COOK WHITE CRACK POACH FRY

BOIL CHICKEN SUNNY HEN OMELET

PROTEIN WHISK CHOCOLATE HUNT EASTER

On a cold winter night, a married couple were cozily snuggled up on the couch, watching TV. As they enjoyed each other’s company, the husband reached over and gave his wife’s foot a gentle squeeze.

“Mmm,” she said, “you’re sweet!”

Open Tues to Sat • Closed Sun & Mon 250-679-2775

Duck Range Plumbing & Heating Your Local Gas, Heating, and Cooling Specialist 250-214-0539

Village Fitness Gym & Tanning 630 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC (250-679-5377

ALM Mobile RV

Certified RV Tech - Gas Certified & Bonded 250-308-9022 AlmmobileRV@gmail.com

Kalin Good Carpentry Services

Renos, Decks, Fences, Siding, Roofing & More 18+ yrs exp. Call 250-819-9335

MJK Home Renovations

Chris Walker 250-572-7035

Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

Quick Dry Carpet Cleaning

Carpet, Upholstery, Hard Floors 250-851-8556 Chase BC