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Chase Lions TO Host CORNSTOCK Breakfast
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Great open floor plan with updated kitchen and stainless steel appliance, new paint and flooring throughout! Conveniently located top floor, 2 bedroom 2 bath condo within walking distance to schools, shopping and recreation facilities. Natural gas fireplace to take the chill off, plenty of storage, and 5 appliances makes this 882 sqft condo very affordable for a first home or for rental investment. strata fee of $136 applies.
he Chase Lions will host Cornstock The Splash Pad fund has now surpassed Breakfast at the Community Hall $177,000! There are many opportunities to (upstairs) from 8:00 am to 11:00 am on support this Community Project. Chase North Shuswap Saturday, August 12th, 2017. Tickets for the raffle draw are still Breakfast will be the same as Canada Day. available. They are $2.00 each with B a c o n , the following 120 Aylmer Road 250-679-8408 Summer Hours: sausage, eggs, prizes: • 2 seasons Mon - Sat hash browns, passes for Chase 9 am - 5 pm Closed Holidays & Sundays toast, fruit, Heat Hockey • We also take: • Electronics o r a n g e Propane fire pit • Small Appliances • Sewing Machines • juice and • Car accessory Power Tools • Vacuums • Glass Containers coffee. All kit with $50.00 for $10.00. gas card • Five C a n a d a $10.00 Toys ‘R Us Day was so Rendering of the plan for the Splash Park gift certificates. successful, Watch for the we decided “Lets do it again” We are all trained youngsters out selling these tickets • Licensed Mechanic • Air conditioning work and ready to go. 3 egg stations - 1 just for or call Bev at 250-371-7136. • Out of province and government scrambled! Come watch these skilled ladies A challenge led by local Inspections • Towing make eggs. Proceeds go to the Splash Pad grandparents is still underway as 250-679-2855 well. project.
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Community Bulletin Board Email your community event to info@chasesunflower.ca
CORNSTOCK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, August 12th 2:55pm - Opening remarks and welcome by dignitaries • Interior Savings Little Kernels Zone opens • Farmer’s Foto Booth opens • CornField Market opens 3:00pm - Sleepless Nights on the Village of Chase CornStock Stage 4:00pm - Rivertown Players perform in the Interior Savings Little Kernels Zone 4:30pm - Seal Skull Hammer on the Village of Chase CornStock Stage 5:30pm - Rivertown Players perform in the Interior Savings Little Kernels Zone 6:00pm - Jon Treichel, Kira Haug and Graham How on the Village of Chase CornStock Stage 7:30pm - Jeremy Kneeshaw Trio on the Village of Chase CornStock Stage 9:00pm - DJ Brownie Girl on the Village of Chase CornStock Stage See page 4 for Musician Bios Event Notes: • Admission by donation All donations of $5+ will receive an entry into the door prize draws. • Bring your lawn chairs and blankets • Be sun smart! CornStockers are strongly encouraged to wear sunscreen as the temperatures can get quite high and there is limited shade at the beach. • Performance and activity times are subject to change. Please refer to schedules posted at the event for most current information. • No pets/animals allowed at Chase Memorial Beach during the event. • Parking at Chase Memorial Beach is very limited.
For info/hours phone 250-679-3536
AUG 12th AUG 15th AUG 11th MEAT DRAW, FREE TGIF 50/50 AND Meat Draw BURGER 5 - 7 pm FUN DARTS 3 - 6:30 pm 2 pm Pool Adults $6. 3:30 pm Children $5. Fun Darts ??
Priority given to vendors, performers and guests with disabilities. We ask that all other guests please angle-park along 2nd Avenue. • Corn Sales, the Watering Hole, and most vendors will only accept cash. ATM will be on location. • The Watering Hole is for CornStockers 19+. All drinks are $5 each. Please be prepared to show two pieces of valid ID. 21st Annual Ska-Cheen Elders Traditional PowWow August 18, 19, 20 Neskonlith Arbour Chase BC. Grand entry Firday at 7 pm, Saturday 1 pm and 7 pm and Sunday 1 pm. Everyone welcome. Contact Doris Bamford 250-314-9820 or John Jules 250299-9770. If you have kidney-related issues and questions, and would like to chat with someone who has been there, the Kamloops Kidney Support Group is here for you. We meet on the second Saturday of each month — next up Aug. 12, 10 a.m. — at Romeo’s Kitchen in the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. You won’t get any medical advice from us, but we are here to share our experiences, whether you may be pre-dialysis or on dialysis, a kidney donor or a recipient, a family member, or anything in between. For more information, call Edna Humphreys at 250-376-6361, Dorothy Drinnan at 250-573-2988, or Margaret Thompson at 250-819-3135.
Chase Rotary Box 73
Pres: Terri Mindel 250-819-0428 Sec: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meeting at Chase Creekside Centre Thursday 5:30 pm
Churches of Chase & Area Blessed Sacrament
Parish welcomes you to Sunday Mass @ 9 am. + Mass most Tuesdays @ 9 am. + Please join us every 3rd Sunday at 10 am for the K of C Breakfast
The Light of Life Native Fellowship Every Sun 3 pm @ Chase Evangelical Free Church Friendly fellowship with food, family & friends after service. Everyone is welcome. Light of Life Mission- OPENShuswap Ave Pastor Joseph (250) 679-7656
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, Scotch Creek, 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. 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 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.
Kelsey Snelgrove, Editor PHONE: (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Ave between 10-4 Monday - Thursday Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods
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CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome
Sundays at Creekside Centre, 542 Shuswap Exploring Christianity 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Email: chasefellowship@gmail.com
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Roots & Blues: Fun for Everyone The 25th anniversary Salmon Arm ROOTS AND BLUES Festival lineup set for Aug 17 – Aug 20, 2017, is proving to be one of the most anticipated; from the sounds of Ricky Skaggs to the beats of our House Band and from the great vibes by artists like the Alex Cuba to the sweet stylings of groups like Five Alarm Funk. No matter the age the whole family will be grooving to this summer soundtrack. Music festivals might not be the first thing parents think of when planning a family activity but this annual event is geared at music-lovers of all ages. From sandboxes t o practicing the drums the littlest members of the family will have a blast while parents take in the sights and sounds of an all-star roots and blues lineup. The Festival features the Family Fun Zone packed full of activities to keep everyone in the family happy. Face painting, crafts, water balloons, sandboxes, bouncy houses, and activities from the Okanagan Science Centre will all be main stage for families during the Festival. Imagine moving and grooving
to the sounds of the Talking Dreads while at the same time building a sand castle as a family. The ROOTS AND BLUES Play Stage will also be a hit for the family. Located near the food court this interactive stage allows everyone to get hands-on and learn about music essentials. Mom and dad can learn a few storytelling tips while the kids take a spin on a few musical instruments. And, finally, when it is time for some kid-free time on Saturday or Sunday, the Festival features onsite daycare for children over 3. Kids can be dropped off for two-hour time periods for $20.00 per child - they will enjoy fun with new friends and parents will get to enjoy the beer gardens. Tickets are available for purchase online now - and the Festival is sure to be a sold-out crowd. Make this summer road trip highly anticipated for everyone in your family they will love the chance to hear a ton of established musical acts, to interact with many up and coming artists, and to play together as a family. Visit www.rootsandblues.ca for more information and to buy your tickets.
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Awesome Music Line-Up for CornStock submitted by Chase & District Festival Society
Sleepless Nights 3:00pm Sleepless Nights have been together for 6 years now, and they love to play bluegrass, classic country, and a bit of old classic rock. With band members Doug, Amanda, John, and Dan they’re some of the greatest bluegrass musicians in BC.
Kira Haug, Evan Wilds, and Jon Treichel 6:00pm This Kamloops based trio have been performing for many years in bands such as Earthbound and Soul Patch. Each member is incredibly talented, and together they captivate audiences with their organic Soul, R&B, and Funk jams.
Kamloops Rivertown Players 4:00pm and 5:30pm in the Interior Savings Little Kernels Zone The Rivertown Players are a troupe of post-secondary theatre students who, under the mentorship of a local theatre professional, create full-scale productions from scratch every summer. From scripts and sets to costumes and direction, the students learn what it takes to mount a series of plays in a short amount of time. Performing live all summer, these interactive shows, songs and stories delight both the young and the young-atheart!
Jeremy Kneeshaw Band 7:30pm The Jeremy Kneeshaw Band strives to encourage the younger generation to pursue their musical dreams. After releasing his own album in 2015, Jeremy won an Akedamia Jazz/Fun k/ Fusion award and was given a spot on the award stage in L.A. This is their second time in Chase this summer as they delighted crowds in at Music on the Lake earlier in July.
Seal Skull Hammer 4:30pm With band members Frankie ‘Seal’ Herting, Johnny ‘Skull’ Fleming, and AJ ‘Hammer’ Gowan, these men aim to transport you back into the simpler times of music. When people talked face-to-face, danced and laughed with each other, and valued community above material ownership.
DJ Brownie Girl 9:00pm Kristi has always had a passion for music at a very young age. After moving into the Soul Eclipse party house with 4 other DJ’s, she quickly learned the tricks of the trade. And after playing at multiple venues around Shuswap and the surrounding area, she won the Girl vs. Girl DJ Competition in Kamloops in 2010.
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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS – AUGUST 8, 2017 Submitted by Joni Heinrich, Village of Chase CAO
A full gallery of 12 people were in attendance for the August 8, 2017 Council meeting. As Mayor Berrigan was absent, Councilor David Lepsoe chaired the meeting as Acting Mayor. Council agreed to hear from a delegation regarding the 2017 Wild Salmon Caravan – a letter from Councilor Greg Witzky of the Adams Lake Indian Band was read out to Council by Patricia White, a member of the organizing committee. The plan is to have a parade in Chase on October 12, 2017 and host a community salmon BBQ in Memorial Park to raise awareness of the importance of salmon to food security, and to the environment and to raise awareness of the decline of the salmon stocks due to overfishing, climate change and human development. Council was requested to consider providing a $1000 donation to the group to help with the costs of their events. Council discussed the request and deferred the matter to a separate special council meeting, asking Administration to obtain additional information from the organizing committee. A development variance permit to vary the height of an accessory building at 939 First Avenue was approved. A memorandum was received regarding Nuance Dance – previously they had asked for the not-for-profit rate for their weekly rental of the community hall for their dance and ballet lessons – Council has requested additional information which was supplied, however the organizer of the classes has decided to rent space elsewhere in Chase. Council received an application for a zoning amendment at 426 Pine Street – the applicant wishes to be permitted to have a secondary suite and possibly a vacation rental. As was explained by Administration during the meeting, these are two very different uses. The draft bylaw that provides for a zoning change to allow for a secondary suite was given first and second reading and referred to a public hearing. The Splatsin Indian Band requested a contribution to the 35th Annual Secwepemc Gathering – Council
received the request as information. While invited every year, the Mayor nor any members of Council are able to attend the City of Armstrong’s Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede this year. The Thompson Nicola Regional District is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is creating a time capsule. Ideas for the capsule from Chase include an edition of the Sunflower with a picture of Mayor, Council and staff on the front, pins and other Chase related mementos. A report was received from the Director of Financial Services regarding proposed 2018 permissive tax exemptions for various service and religious organizations. Council passed a resolution to proceed with the same permissive tax exemptions as had been granted in 2017. A bylaw will be prepared and brought to Council to provide for these exemptions. A notice of intent was received by Deepwater Growth Enterprises Ltd. indicating an intention to become a licensed producer of medical cannabis at 650 SquilaxTurtle Valley Road. Mayor Berrigan will be available to address those in attendance at the upcoming CornStock Festival and will also be the judge for the inaugural A-MAIZE-ing cook-off challenge. A request was put forward for a street to be named in one of the new proposed residential developments along Aylmer Road to honour the family of Claude Carlin. Administration will contact the developer to ask that they consider the request. Continued on page 7....
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Classified deadline is Monday at 3 pm for Friday’s paper. $5 for 20 words. 20¢ each additional word (tax incl). $2.50 for Lost and Found. Obituaries are $35 with photo, $30 without. Email info@chasesunflower.ca or drop off at Sunflower Headquarters at 838 Shuswap Avenue or at Willows Natural Foods. Thank you!
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Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-577-3357.
Keep cool with aqua coolers Chase Farm & Craft Market Friday 10 am - 2 pm.
Wanted: Coin collections appraised and purchased. Buying and selling for 54 years. Also, metal detecting service for lost valuables. Chase and area. Phone 250-318-4054.
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale August 12 & 13 from 8 am - noon. 124 Leighton Place. Garage Sale - Misc Items. Sat August 12, - Sun August 13 from 9 am - 2 pm. 914 Okanagan Ave, Corner of Coburn.
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GABRIELLE’S DESIGN HAUS Transform your yard today. Specialized yard care. Exterior painting and staining. General landscaping & carpentry. Above ground watering systems. Hedging & pruning. Fences, residential and agricultural. Ask about senior discount. 250-852-2298. AMBIANCE INTERIOR PAINTING Professional and reliable painting services. Please call for a free quote. (250) 319-9984 Justin Buhler Farrier Services Hot/Cold and Corrective Shoeing 604-626-8511. Pritchard & Surrounding Areas HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard *First time boarders receive one free day. *Special rates for long term boarders. Transportation available. 250-318-8367
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Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.
Business Listings
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Pebbles Place - Gently used clothing -gifts - jewellery - books. Open Tues Sat. 642 Shuswap Ave. Come enjoy a Yummy Cup of Coffee Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, generators, boat motors etc. Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs SAHHALTKUM DAYCARE est.1996. Licensed facility. Certified staff. Children 3mths up to 12 years. Hot Lunch program available. Nutritious snacks provided. Daily educational programs. Part/full time or drop in available ALL CHILDREN WELCOME!! F.M.I. 6459 Hillcrest Rd, Chase (across Pine St. bridge) or ph: 250-679-2229
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Council Meeting Highlights
It was released to the public that Jack Blair has been hired as a consultant for the Village of Chase Fire Rescue department with the title of Interim Director of Fire Operations. Mr. Blair has 30 years’ experience in fire operations and management has been retained to provide guidance and support to the Chase Fire
department while they complete their exterior operations training, review their procedures and ensure they have the necessary equipment and apparatus to continue providing fire suppression services to the Village of Chase and outlying areas with whom the Village has contracts for service.
PLAYGROUP SAYS GOODBYE TO LONGTIME FACILITATOR submitted by Playgroup Moms 2016-2017
Hazel Slape has been a shining star in the community of Chase. For over 20 years she has provided support, direction and friendship to Chase moms. Her playgroup has given so many of us an outlet, a social connection we otherwise would not know. Hazel retired in late July and we will all miss her terribly- we take this opportunity to attempt to convey all she has given us... As moms- young, old, new or seasonedfinding other women you can truly connect with is near impossible. Hazel gave us a safe and comfortable place to meet, talk and find ourselves free from judgments and cliques. She always i nt ro du c e d to each other, made us feel special. Hazel made you feel like ever ything you had to say was vital to her. She remembered everything you ever told her. She followed up with you if you had problems or concerns- no matter what they were. She made sure all of us "girls" felt like a little family. Being a mom is the hardest job in the world and Hazel always reassured us that we could do it. I am sure I speak for all of us when I say... Friday morning playgroup was a highlight of our week. Hazel's welcoming
smile, kind words, expert advice and delicious snacks were just what we all needed after a tough week of mom'ing! Hazel helped to shape many generations of children: mothers with babies who now have babies of their own... the lessons, wisdom and kindness she bestowed will continue to be passed on. We sincerely hope she knows what a true blessing she has been in this community. As we go forward without Hazel at the, we will continue to be a community of moms who support and care for each other- the way she taught us to, the way she would want us to be. Hazel has left a very personal and individual on mark each of us and we are better all mothers and women for it. Thank Ms. you for Hazel, your many years of selfless service and friendship to all of us. You have touched each of us in countless ways. You are irreplaceable and will be tremendously missed. We wish you and Clovis the very best and many blessings in this new chapter of your lives. All our love, Playgroup Moms 2016-2017
Village of Chase Garbage & Recycling
Extra Garbage and Recycling Collection will occur this coming Saturday, August 12, 2017! For those of you who have missed any collection this week or last, please put your bins out to the curb by 7 a.m. Saturday morning August 12, 2017 and our trusty collector will pick up any bins that were not collected earlier in the week. We can’t prevent truck break-downs, but we hope this extra pick-up will help out!”
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, advertisers, or anyone except the letter writer themselves. Letters may be edited for length and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Email info@chasesunflower.ca
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Beyond being the School-yard Bully I am concerned about an ongoing incident which involves a local business manager and a small group of selfstyled ‘guardians’ of our democratic process. The incident appears to hinge on belief that this individual is in a conflict of interest situation. The ‘guardians’ objective appears to be to remove this person from their present employment and their position in our civic government. The methods employed have been a smear campaign via social media, telephone calls to the employer(s), efforts to photograph the individual and workplace from parked vehicles and other conduct of a general offensive and humiliating nature. These are acts of stalking or harassment and are designed to cause as much discomfort or disruption as possible. This is not appropriate behavior under any circumstances, however what makes the incidents more distasteful the person being targeted is one of our duly elected member of Council. The ‘guardian’s group or supporters apparently have never bothered to determine if this is legitimately a conflict situation but based on their own interpretation have undertaken this remedy, which in itself is offensive not only on a moral level but in a legal context as well. I am by no means an expert on municipal affairs, but I have attended a significant number of Council meetings. I have witnessed this Councillor dutifully recuse themselves from any issues (I am aware of) related to their employment as is their duty to do so. This information is readily available to any interested person by a simple request of the Village Administration. If there were some basis for this perception of conflict, the logical appropriate action should be to refer the concern to the Village Administration
for some remedy. It happens that this group of individuals however have enjoyed very limited exposure to regular Council meetings. We have some fairly high expectation of our Mayor and Council. They participate in regular and in-camera meetings, liaise with groups, conduct research on issues, spend time at the Village office, meet with lobbyists, volunteer in the community, hold workshops, town-hall and inter-municipal meetings and handle impromptu or special requests often on their own time. The princely stipend we pay them elevates their financial status to somewhere well below poverty level so if they aren’t independently wealthy they are still working class people themselves. We elect them to do a job, and I believe this Councillor has done exactly what is required and much more through voluntary efforts on behalf of the Community. A fair minded person would understand that fact, so if we are interested in the principles of good government and good citizenship and the moral welfare of our community I believe we cannot afford to overlook this vigilante type behavior. The Criminal Code of Canada Sec 264(2) defines the conduct of criminal harassment as including: following, communicating, and/or besetting or watching the dwelling-house or place where another person resides, works, carries on a business or happens to be. In my opinion acts of this nature and attacks through social media under the guise of ‘freedom of speech’ are cowardly and certainly below the standards and dignity of most of our citizens. I invite you to express your opinion or support to the Administrator, Village of Chase. Len McLean, Chase, BC
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Hey Everyone! Hope you’re all having a great week and that you aren’t too bothered by this nasty smoke that is lurking around our beautiful little Village! It’s been a busy week for Kelly and I as we try to get organized for our reopening! Leagues are filling up FAST this year! Which is excellent! Having said that, if you’re interested in joining us for a day or night out once a week, we will make room for you! One thing that I would like to mention is our brand new “Snowbird League” this season! This league is specifically geared towards people that travel in the Winter and can’t commit to bowling a full Fall/Winter season! The league will
start next Friday (August 18th) and will finish September 29th! So only a month and a bit of bowling! But it will allow you get enough games in to establish an average and to meet some great people! If you’re a Winter traveller, call me and we will get you all signed up! Give it a try! You never know, you might just love it! Don’t forget about our registration days coming up on August 23rd and 24th! If you have ANY questions in the meantime, email us at bowl@ villagelanes.ca have a great weekend everyone! Can’t wait to see you at Village Lanes very soon!
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The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottle represents the varieties of pickle the company once had.
The name Wendy was made up for the book Peter Pan, there was never a recorded Wendy before! Beetles taste like apples, wasps like pine nuts, and worms like fried bacon. Coca-Cola would be green if colouring weren’t added to it. Dolphins sleep with one eye open! The average person laughs 10 times a day! The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
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Word Search - Corn
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Poems & Prose
Upcoming Musician Bio: brad Saunders submitted by Chase and District Festival Society
From his blue collar roots working at the age of 8 years old in a fish plant in Newfoundland, to roughing it on the oil rigs, the experience live by Brad Saunders are the scenes and life stories from which his music is derived. Once you’ve exp er ience d the unique sound and style that he brings to the table m u s i c a l l y, it is immediately apparent that he was born to be a musician. He proudly credits his father for passing on music to him at a young age. In face, some of Brand’s earlier memories are of his father strumming his guitar to put Brand and his brothers to sleep at night. In this act, the stage was set early on and would become the foundation of Brad’s musical pursuits. Over the last year, Brad has spent a lot of his time working in Nashville working with some of the town’s most reputable songwriters. Brad is currently in development with Jeff
Ojeda of Chief Music Management, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Lane, Dallas Smith. Brad has also sparked the interest of award-winning producer Jeff johnson (Wes Mach, Madeline Merlo, Dallas Smith). They are currently working on Brad’s f u t u r e album. Not only does Brad connect w i t h country m u s i c l o v e r s , he uses his music to raise money and awareness for a variety of charitable causes. Much of his time and the proceeds from his music career go directly to helping those in need, and supporting the charitable organizations with which he is associated. With a single set for release to radio in late spring, the future is most certainly looking bright for this Canadian Country artist. Tuesdays • Memorial Park • 6:30 pm • Beer Gardens Available
Writer’s Corner 'Tis rumoured by HARRY FERGUSON that ALLIS CHALMERS has been seeing MASSEY HARRIS on the side. Her husband OLIVER received his DEERE JOHN letter. He's been away quite some time across the border in HOLLAND doing some INTERNATIONAL HARVESTING. He went to his lawyer Mr. MCCORMICK but was told he didn't have a CASE. He can FARMALL day but can't FORD a divorce . -Kent Walker (old farmer), White Lake
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