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Chase’s community paper for over 25 years! Issue for the week of Friday, April 8th, 2022 • Volume 27 - Issue 14
Chase Library Update:
Earth Day Activities
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submitted by Tristan Cavers, Chase Library
arth Day, park and green space Scavenger hunt: Come to the library and get a scavenger hunt sheet for kids and the young at heart. This scavenger hunt should take you all around Chase in search of the many signs of spring and will give you a chance a to explore our many parks and greenspaces. Scavenger hunt sheets must be turned on Earth Day, Friday April 22nd. For a bonus entry draw us a map of Chase and the parks and green spaces you find. On Earth-day, Friday April 22nd, look for a day packed full of activities at our
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In addition to New books and DVD’s every week, did you know the Library has a streaming service www.hoopladigital.com? Library Home Delivery is now and option in Chase. If interested please call or email the Library. Adult and c h i l d r e n’s colouring contest ongoing, drop off your masterpieces before the end of the month. We have In-Library scavenger hunts and activities all the time.
Fish and Game Club News Chase Lions Club Easter Event Details Upcoming Rotary Club Service Auction And More!
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Community Events Bulletin
Chase Lions will be handing out the new Community Calendars at Safety Mart April 4-9 9:30 to 3. Pick up your pre-purchased ones and extras are available.
OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE:
Chase
they can put bottles by door for pickup. To arrange pickup before or after that, call Laura at 250-679-2384 .
With Regret the Chase Lions were forced to change the date of the 400 Club Social. It will now be held on May 28 7 pm at the Community Hall. There will be a dance and a casino Shuswap Skating Club Bottle Drives: April 9th – North/South Shuswap Area April 10th – Chase, Pritchard area FMI Call Tamara at 778-921-0160 Grad Bottle Drive on April 23rd from 11-3. If people want
Chase Minor Hockey AGM Sunday May 1st at 6 pm in the Arena Mezzanine. We will be voting for the new members of the board. Please come and be part of the team, we are always looking for new faces and voices to help serve the community. Board Member Positions Available • President • Vice President • Secretary • Treasurer • Registrar • Fundraising Coordinator • Safety Person • Ref in Chief • Equipment Manager
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 * Sat. Apr. 9 at 6 pm - KARAOKE with Cee Cee & Andy - upstairs Sun. Apr. 10th - 2pm - 5 pm - Legion Coffee House featuring Debbie Foster and Friends. Mon. Apr. 11 - open at 2 PM - socialize - Fun Darts. Tues. Apr. 12 - open at 2 PM with John - Fun Pool / Darts, free meat draws. Wed. Apr. 13 - open at 2 PM Thurs. Apr. 14 - open at 6:00 PM, League Darts at 7:30 PM - (until Apr. 28 then open 2 PM). Fri. Apr. 15 - open at 2 PM - Ladies Fun Darts, 5pm - 7pm - Burger Nite - $ 9 a ticket Sat. Apr. 16 - open at 1:00 PM - Extra Special Meat draws, 50/50, enjoy the fun with friends Sun. April 17 - CLOSED. Ride Home Program after Karaoke available Sat. April 9th, $ 10 Donation, Chase Pepsi Bus. Friday Burger Nites are Back, every other Friday (5 - 7 pm). Ladies Auxiliary / Legion Dinners alternating Fridays (5 - 7 pm) downstairs with Refreshments Pierogi / Cabbage Rolls Dinner - Fri. Apr. 22 (5 - 7 pm) - $ 15 per person, downstairs.
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The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters and Columns do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher. The Chase Sunflower is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher. 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.
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
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 6pm 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
Catharyne Stauffer $100.00
At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass on Saturdays @ 4:00 pm. 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
Churches of Chase 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."
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Chase Community Church ChaseEvangelical Evangelical Free Church meets onServices Sunday Outdoor Free Church295 Shuswap Ave mornings 10am @ 10am, atSunday @the Service at 10 am Physical Gathering Chase Community Hall Memorial Park Sunday Suspended in response Visit More Information to Provincial Health at Order, Online Gatherings www.aplacetobelong.ca ChaseChurch.com for more info. Accessible at 250 679 3626 www.ChaseChurch.com Call: (778) 824-0383 250Tyler@ 679 1676 or Email: Spencer@ ChaseChurch.com Tyler@ChaseChurch.com aplacetobelong.ca
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Fish and Game Club News
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by Helen Dalin, secretary CDFGC
Well Chase and District Fish and Game has exciting news this month. The club has been donated some framed numbered wildlife prints and a reproduction painting that we will be raffling off for fundraising. The prints will be going on display in the old True Value window on Shuswap Ave, Chase on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022. There will be a biography of all the artists to read. We are hoping the community will get behind this fundraising activity and buy some raffle tickets to support our club. We are trying to recoup lost banquet monies. The tickets are only $2 each! So, you can win a beautiful piece of art for only $2! How awesome is that? Tickets are going on sale April 4th, 2022, and the final draw is taking place May 31st, 2022 at 1 pm live on our Facebook feed. Please support our club by buying some tickets. For more information or to buy tickets you can contact Helen Dalin at 250-6798019 of Vickey Bischoff at 250 – 955-2374 or any other executive. More news is that our club is going to have it’s first 3-D shoot in 3 years. We are very excited about this and so are all the archers in the province! We get archers attending from many clubs in BC. They love our venue and the fact they can camp at the CDFGC range. Our 3-D shoot will be held on the May 14th/15th weekend at 724 Turtle valley Road. There is free dry camping at the range that weekend and there will be a BBQ pork loin and potluck supper on the Saturday
evening. Mark it on your calendar if you are interested participating. There is no reason you must shoot for prizes. You can register to shoot just for fun. There are many categories and types of bow classes. Watch for our posters and advertising for this event coming out soon. Lastly, National Volunteer Week is coming up. CDFGC is a club that would not be able to survive and flourish without its volunteers. There are many different types of volunteers needed to keep our club going. There are the people that step up to be Executive and who diligently attend the monthly meetings and organize activities for the membership. There are the ones who are willing to organize the membership paperwork and the fundraising. Then there are those member volunteers that will come out and help with the work bees which involve physical labour, like lawnmowing, weed eating, painting, scrubbing, general clean up. Then we have members that will donate large expensive equipment and time for the big earth moving jobs that are required. There are the cooks who will come out and run concession and BBQ the pork loins! Also, we have the volunteers who have special skills who run our monthly Trap and Skeet shoots and Pistol Practices. Or the carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and small motor repair members who build, or repair our infrastructure for free. Then, there are those special volunteers that you see at everyone of these volunteer activities! Every club has some of them. Continued on page 5...
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CDFGC Update
One area we are still looking for a volunteer is for a monthly archery practice. We need some people to step forward 1 day a month and volunteer their time to oversee a safe and instructive archery practice. If you have a passion for archery and knowledge you can share, there are a lot of members who would really appreciate you sharing that. You would not have to work alone, the CDFGC club will support you with help and equipment. Events to remember is that
the CDFGC holds Trap and Skeet Practice at 10 am the second Sunday of the month and Pistol Practice is 10am the 3rd Saturday of the month. Guests are welcome, cost is $5 per guest. Our next general meeting is Monday, April 11th at 7 pm at Creekside Senior Center on Shuswap Ave, Chase. It will not be on Easter Monday, April 18th. All members are welcome. You can get a membership online at cdfgc.ca or at the village U-Brew in Chase.
Variety BC thanks Chase Legion submitted
The Chase Legion has received (proudly) a letter from Variety BC - the Children's Charity, thanking Chase Legion Br. # 107 for supporting the 56th Show Of Hearts 2022 Telethon. The funds that were raised and donated to the Variety BC's Freedom Program. This program helps families with grants for children with special needs, throughout BC, ranging f r o m mobility ( p o w e r wheeled chai rs , custom orthotics) to private autism assessments. This year Chase Legion Variety Telethon / Auction funds will help provide a grant for a local family with a special needs child. Chase Legion Variety Telethon / Auction Coordinator Val A and her hubby Ron have had the help of an amazing group of local Telethon / Auction Volunteers along with MC - Big Rig Louis McIver.
Variety BC records indicate that since 1994 (as far back as their computerized records go) the Chase Legion Br. # 107 annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon / Auction gifts and donations have surpassed $60,000. The Variety Children's Charity letter goes on to express their thanks and that of the hundreds of BC families ( i n c lu d i n g C h a s e ) who have children with special; needs. Thank you Val and your amazing Chase Legion Annual Variety Telethon / Auction Fundraising Volunteer Team. And Thank You Chase for your continuing support; Well done Chase. Sincerely with Thanks, Variety BC Donor Relations. www.varietybc.ca
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EDITORIAL
In-Council with Nature Submitted by Lois Rexin-Hunter, Chase Environmental Action Group (CEAG)
Ahhh…Spring! Melting snow, rushing rivers, warm days, gentle evenings, songbirds, new life bursting forth - eliciting in many of us an awakening of renewed anticipation and hope. It is a time when many of us will feel a heightened sense and appreciation of our connection with Mother Earth. Mother Earth. She sustains and nurtures us, provides for us. She is manna – nourishment for our bodies, our spirit, our soul. She is beauty. She is our first teacher and, to those who will listen – imparts upon us the true expression of balance and harmony. She is both the mirror and the medium. Upon her, all of creation is reflected – how we conduct ourselves through our doings and undoing’s and the consequences that subsequently emerge, are channelled and absorbed directly through her. She is our very foundation, providing the footing for all living things to take seed, grow, prosper and relate with one-another in the sharing of our practices, our culture, our knowledge and our wisdom. And, with particular attention to the calamitous spectre of climate change…… she is also fragile. More than any other time in recent history, she needs us to take immediate action and respond to her urgent call to become responsible and ethical stewards of this “small blue dot” that we call home. How can we do that? Well, if we listen to the voices and recognize the land-based teachings of our Indigenous peoples’, we can treat Mother Earth with respect, reverence, humility, and reciprocity. And, in order to conduct ourselves with respect, reverence and humility we are first asked to carefully consider (reconsider) our relationship with everything around us. Do we continue to practise the Eurowestern worldview that our land and water are commodities; a provision for us to use at our pleasure, to exploit for our exclusive benefit and capitalistic gains? Do we see ourselves - as the human occupants of this planet - in hierarchical terms, existing at the privileged top of the food chain and therefore everything below lives in relation to us? Do we regard ourselves as being somehow separate from our surroundings – viewing our surroundings as inanimate
objects – as things? Or do we instead endeavour to align ourselves more closely with the land-based views of our Indigenous Peoples – that “everything is related” – ALL of creation? That the entire ecosystem is animate, meaning that rather than being regarded as an object to be exploited, it is a being, our home, something to revere, nurture and safeguard. If we adopt the latter approach, then we acknowledge that we exist and are part of a complex network of relatedness. We are an intrinsic part of, and in-Council with - Nature. In the words of the esteemed Indigenous author Robin Wall Kimmerer (“Braiding Sweetgrass”): “…..the earth and the natural world it supports are all animate beings. As such, they deserve our care and respect. They are models of generosity. They are our teachers.” And finally – Reciprocity. Take no more than you need, share everything that you take, use everything that you take, practice gratitude, and minimize harm in the way in which you take it. By committing to the act of reciprocity, you are interacting with your environment in an ethical, emotional, and spiritual manner. You come to the honourable harvest (an ancient Indigenous term that implies that a covenant of reciprocity exists between humans and the land) showing respect, reverence, and humility. This Earth Day, let us all take a moment to carefully consider our relationship with Mother Earth and to examine ways in which we can perhaps become more actively involved as responsible, respectful, humble, and caring stewards of our planet. On Friday, April 22, please join us any time between 11 and 3 in the downtown Chase Pocket Park to learn how to promote pollinators from Elaine Sedgman and other members of the Shuswap Thompson Master Gardeners. Bronwen Scott and Megan Blackmore (Invasive Species, Kamloops) will explain why we should use safe alternatives to pesticides and Secwepemc Matriarch, Miranda Dick, will speak about Mother Earth, land and water protection. Please watch for more information on our Facebook page, Chase Sunflower, and posters around Chase and area.
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Chase Lions Club
Easter
Eggs-travaganza
Easter Sunday, April 17th at Willson Park
PARADE Wheels Parade
starting at PharmaChoice Parking Lot. Line up and Judging at 10:30 am Parade at 11 am. Age groups: Under 3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12
Decorate
your bike, scooter, stroller, anything with wheels!!
** The bicycle parade (led by Chase Fire Rescue) will travel at 11 am down Shuswap Avenue into Willson Park. **
PARK ACTIVITIES Bring your lounge chair and enjoy an afternoon in Willson Park filled with: • Egg Hunt • Face Painting • Egg Toss • Potato Sack Race • Egg on a Spoon • Egg Golf • Fireman’s Obstacle Course • Meet Dan-D-Lion & the Fire Bunny • Fish Pond, Photo Booth & S’mores • Hot Dogs by donation
JOIN US AT THIS FREE, FAMILYFRIENDLY EVENT!
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The people of The Blessed Sacrament Parish in Chase invite you to join us in the beautiful celebration of Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday (on SATURDAY @ 4:00pm) • Holy Thursday at 5:00 p.m. • Good Friday at 3:00 p.m. • Saturday Vigil at 8:00 p.m. • Easter Sunday (on Sunday!!) at 9:00 a.m.
have a good day!
Heat captain receives inaugural Jaxon Joseph scholarship submitted by Emanuel Sequeira, Director of Communications
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has named Chase Heat captain Jacob Biensch as the inaugural recipient of the Jaxon Joseph Memorial Scholarship. Joseph was one of 16 members of the Humboldt Broncos killed in a tragic bus crash on April 6, 2018. He started his junior hockey career in the KIJHL with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in 2015 before moving on to play Junior A in the B.C. Hockey League and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. Joseph’s goal was to play college hockey, and the $2500 scholarship named in his honour is intended for an individual w h o shares his athletic and academic aspirations while having displayed a commitment to community involvement. “It’s a huge honour to be recognized as the first recipient of this scholarship,” said Biensch. “I’m sure there were a lot of players that met the criteria in the league.” Biensch, who is currently exploring his educational and hockey opportunities, has been working towards a Bachelors of Science, with a major in Kinesiology, from the University of Alberta Augustana, while playing with the Heat. Heat Head Coach Brad Fox said it’s “just a fabulous honour for Jacob.” “Real fitting, I’m so proud of him,” said Fox. “What a fabulous way to end your career to be awarded this scholarship. It’s going to mean so much to him.” In 69 career KIJHL regular season games, the Marsden, Saskatchewan native had 35 goals and 37 assists for 72 points, to go
with three goals and seven points in seven playoff games. In 37 games this season, Biensch had 26 goals and 53 points and was named the Doug Birks division’s Most Valuable Player. Along with captaining his team on the ice, Biensch led the way in the community as way of giving back to the fans who filled the Art Holding Memorial Arena for Heat games. Biensch and his teammates visited elementary schools, helped the local Food Bank and participated in the Raise-A-Reader program. One of Biensch’s favourite activities were skates with minor hockey players. “We would go out there once a week and skate with the kids, skate with my little billet brothers sometimes, which was pretty cool,” he said. Biensch billeted with Tyson and Hayley Bentley, the same family his older brother Caleb stayed with during his final junior season, Biensch’s rookie season. The Bentleys have become a second family to him as he watched their young kids grow. Fox said that Biensch is a better person than he is a hockey player. “Three years ago when he came to us, playing on our hockey team as an 18-year-old, it was evident right away, fitting in, he always was the one to take control of something that needed to be done. He wasn’t afraid of that,” said Fox. “All I would have to do is text him and say we need to be here in an hour. That is why he was such an outstanding captain. “Essentially when you have leadership like that, it puts the onus on anybody that surrounds him to follow,” continued Fox.” It’s a hard act to follow. That was the precedent that he set.”
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16th Annual Chase Rotary Club Service Auction – April 30th The Chase Rotary Club would like to invite everyone to our Annual Service Auction with a “Western Theme” on April 30th, 2022 at 5 pm to 1 am at Chase Community Hall. Tickets are available from any Rotarian and are $35 each and the evening includes a live auction, dinner and dance. This event has been cancelled since 2019 due to covid-19 and now, we are reviving same! As we are all very well aware, covid has caused many various fundraising events to being postponed or cancelled. In case of our club the cancellation of these events has certainly hampered our ability to assist the residents in the Chase area to the levels we have been accustomed to. This event has been traditionally our major fundraiser and the live auction is labelled a “Service Auction” as our Live Auction items include many service items. These items include vacation getaways, services donated by Rotarians including “ 2 Burly Old Men and a Truck” to assist with your spring cleanup and a
Article submitted by Chase Rotary Club 4 hour pontoon boat cruise on Shuswap Lake with all the toys and lunch included. This evening is a fun-filled affair with many activities and a few “entertainment” surprises. We feature a balloon, silent and live auction and a “chuckwagon” dinner. There will be a DJ for your dancing pleasure after live auction. There will be a no-host bar, door prizes and wine auction throughout evening. This fundraiser will allow us to continue our ability to fulfil our vision of making a difference in making Chase a more desirable place to live and enjoy. Just some example of projects, organizations and activities we have supported/continue to support are:
STOCKED UP & READY FOR A GREAT SEASON!
providing bursaries and scholarships to graduating students, purchase dictionaries for all grade 3 students in surrounding schools, instrumental in providing “Brain Bikes” to Haldane and CSS for students, sponsor annual golf tournament for Chase Literacy, biannual food drives for Chase Food Hamper Society, sponsor Chase Victim services, have purchased air bags for the Chase Fire Rescue, annual Father’s Day breakfast, provided the Village Town Clock, built washrooms at the kiddies pool, share the cost of Wilson Park and skateboard parks, assisted with costs associated with upgrading/ refurbishing of tennis courts and assisted with funds for Village’s legacy tree and museum roof. So again a big invite to come out and enjoy a fun filled evening while at the same time supporting your community!
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JOB POSTINGS
In search of Drivers with class # 1 an # 3 with air tickets to drive gravel truck. Contact Keith Ully. 250-833-8455. info@keegers.com Westend Concrete is looking for Class 3 drivers available to work Monday to Friday. Experience with concrete is an asset. Call 250-679-3373 or send a resume to coralie@spoonerelectric.com
FOR SALE
BUSINESS LISTINGS Gypsy Soul is looking to buy vinyl records, unique decor and small vintage furniture. 638 Shuswap
Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle,
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generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett.
TODD'S COINS
For Sale: Troybilt rototiller. Junior model. Recent carb tune up. Good condition. Comes with hilling attachments. $500. Phone 250-679-5425.
CASH FOR SILVER AND GOLD! Also buying coin collections, old money, 999 bullion, jewelry, Rolex
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Chase and Area Young Learners Society 2nd Annual
PLANT SALE
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FOR SALE Aprons, Aprons, Aprons at Natty Cakes. $20 Great Mother’s Day Gifts
Spring is coming! With the success of last years spring bedding plant sale, the Chase Young Learners will be back again this spring with all of your bedding plant needs. The society will have a wide selection of plants including annuals, herbs, hanging baskets, ground covers, and more. Mark your calendars for the weekends of:
May 6 &7 and May 13 &14 at TRU Hardware The funds raised by the plant sale will go towards opportunities for children and families in Chase including mountain bike programing, arts, cooking, family yoga, nature education programs, and more. Some young entrepreneurs will even be supplying the sale with many of the plants. We will look forward to seeing you in the spring!
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LIKE & FOLLOW Cheese Tortellini in Creamy Marinara Ingredients 12 to 16 ounces frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini 28 ounce can quality crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups baby spinach leaves, tightly packed (or chopped spinach) 8 fresh basil leaves 4 ounce goat cheese log Instructions Boil the tortellini according to the package instructions (fresh usually takes 2 to 3
minutes and frozen takes 2 to 5 minutes to boil). Then drain it. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, place the crushed tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, kosher salt, spinach, and whole basil leaves. Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer while the pasta cooks or at least 10 minutes. When the pasta is done and drained, add it to the skillet. Crumble in the goat cheese into the sauce and stir until a creamy sauce forms (if you’d like, save out a few crumbles for topping). Serve immediately.
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