Chase Sunflower December 10, 2021

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Issue for the week of Friday, December 10th, 2021 • Vol. 26, Issue 50

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Big Weekend of Hockey in Little Chase!

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ooking for something fun to do this weekend?! We have some Chase Minor Hockey games going on and there’s nothing our young players love more than a great crowd cheering them on!!!

Come and grab a coffee, a hot dog or an old fashion mocha, our concession will be open!

Saturday, December 11th: • Chase u11 Rebels vs Clearwater 10:30-12pm • Chase u13 Broncos take on Merritt at 12:15-1:45pm

Sunday, December 12th: • Chase u11 Rebels vs Clearwater 10:30-12pm • Chase u9 Lumberjacks take on Salmon Arm 12:15-1:15pm Come on down to Art Holding Memorial Arena this weekend! Our U9 Lumberjacks debut their first game of the season!

Please note all spectators 12+ must show proof of vaccinations to enter.

Masks are also mandatory.

As always, CMH appreciates the community support.

Holiday Train Virtual Again

On Saturday, December 18th at 5 pm the CP Holiday Train will be appearing virtually. Stream the concert on your computer on Facebook, Youtube or cpr.ca.

Join CP online to celebrate the holidays by listening to SATURDAY

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Join CP online to celebrate the holidays by listening to great music and donating to help food banks in Canada and the U.S.

great music and donating to help food banks in Canada and the US. Musical guests: The Strumbellas, Tanika Charles, Steven Page, Sierra Noble, Keb Mo, Aysanabee, The Trews, and Odds. @Canadian.

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Wills & Estates Family Law Conveyancing

CHASE OFFICE:

Open Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm #4-834 Shuswap Avenue

Phone: 250-679-3180 Web: www.cfselaw.ca

Donna Smith-Bradley Your Local Realtor® direct: 250-819-0551 office: 250-679-7748 www.donnasb.com donna@century21lakeside.com Local Office: 826 Shuswap Ave, Chase

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Community Events Bulletin Kids Christmas Craft Drop-in December 21st, 10 am to noon @ Chase Evangelical Free Church 295 Shuswap.

Free crafting fun.

Chase & District Recreation Society - Learn to Skate Programs - Winter 2021 Learn to Skate programs offered this year will include Beginner Skating (Ages 3-6) and Jr. Rec Hockey ages (7+).

Beginner Skating (Ages 3-6) - Tuesdays 4:00-4:30 ($64.00) Session will consist of 10 lessons beginning on Jan 11 and running until Mar 15. For this session skaters will need skates, (adjustable plastic skates with buckles not recommended), helmets (preferably with face shields),

warm but not restrictive clothing.Participants will be grouped by skill level. Please contact if needing advice on skates.

Jr. Rec Hockey: (7+) Mondays 4:00-5:00 ($64.00) Rec Hockey will consist of 8 lessons starting Jan 17th and running until Mar 14th (No session on Feb 21-Family Day) This session will contain hockey skills and drills and scrimmage games.

Full equipment is mandatory.

Registration forms are available from Jane Herman: jherman@cablelan.net Payment by etransfer info will be noted on Registration form.

Phone/text 250-851-6524 FMI.

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

Sunday Dec. 12, at 2 PM - join us to watch Grey Cup 2021.

Mon. Open - 6 PM - League Darts - 7 PM (Dec. 13th last league darts until 2022) Tues. Open - 2:30 PM - Fun Pool, Free Meat Draw, Fun Darts Wed. Closed Thurs. Open - 6 PM - League Darts - Dec. 16th (final league darts until 2022) Fri. Open - 12:30 PM, Ladies Fun Darts, No Burger Nite (finished for 2021) Sat. Open - 1 PM - Meat Draws, 50/50, Tabs, chuckles + good old fun.

Open Sunday Dec. 12, at 2 PM - join us to watch Grey Cup 2021.

Members are reminded that Masks are Mandatory, Social Distancing Protocols + Health Regulations + Sanitizing are in place. Stay Safe, Be Vaccinated. Thank you for your support.

Shuswap Victory Church 641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC

Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 - 1 pm Sunday Worship Service 10 am Prayer Meeting: Thursday 7 pm

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE:

Chase

(250) 320-3050

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 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

Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 250-679-8470* chaselions67@gmail.com Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in the back of the community hall. 6pm, public welcome.

Call 250-679-8470 for all Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park For medical equipment contact Sandra Welton 778-245-3808.

Pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

400 Club Winner

Tracey & Kevin Bentley $100.00

Churches of Chase At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we At the Blessed invite you all toParish, Mass on Sacrament Saturdays @ 4:00 pm. we invite you to the On Tuesdays there is following Christmas either the Rosary or Season Mass times: Adoration @ 1:00 pm.

December @ 9:00 am There is25th sometimes December 26th @ 9:00 Mass on Tuesday, but am we January 1stpromise. @ 9:00 am cannot January 2nd @call 9:00 am For inquiries 250-

679-3025 or 250-372-2581

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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 Memorial ParkHall Sunday Suspended in response Visit More Information to Provincial Health at www.aplacetobelong.ca Order, Online Gatherings 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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Food Drive nets 2920 lbs of food + cash submitted by Chase Hamper Society

Wow, you generous, caring, awesome people of Chase have done it again! Give yourselves a huge pat on the back for the monumental effort and results of LJ's Food Drive, and a huge thanks to LJ, Chris and the Snow Angels who drove up and down the streets of Chase, with music and good will, spreading Christmas Cheer to everyone along the way! 2920 pounds of food and $1660 cash were donated last Saturday! Incredible! These donations will all stay in Chase, and keep our shelves full into the New Year!

The Chase Food Bank is fortunate to have affiliations with BC Food Banks, Food Banks Canada, and the National Food Share Program. Now that we have our Van again, we are able to take part in Food Share opportunities that come into the Kamloops Food Bank and are dispensed to smaller Food Banks throughout the region. In the past, when available,we have obtained large shipments of eggs, cheese, prepackaged foods, emergency boxes, etc. and chicken, which we have been able to share with community groups and clubs, the schools to help with lunch programs, NS Christmas Hamper group, our local Bands, etc. In fact, LOTS of chicken, which became a community effort as extra freezer space at Chase Creekside Seniors, The Curling Club, the Chase Legion, The Golf Course, and the Arena were needed to store it all! Another freezer is in use now storing 150 pounds of chinook salmon generously shared by the Adams Lake Band! Thank you everyone for your help in making sure no one in Chase needs to go hungry!

Our last regular Food Bank Day of the year was Monday, Dec 6, and a new record was set for the number of Food

Hampers given out. There were 39 hampers picked up. Including families, that translates to approx 75 people who will have food on their table. We have found our numbers have increased greatly through the pandemic. Pre-pandemic we would be packing and giving out 1518 food hampers per month, feeding on average 30 people. With the job losses, family distress, business closures etc over the past number of months, we find our numbers are now at about 70 hampers per month, with upwards of 200 people needing a hand up to maintain sustainable food. The volunteers at the Food Bank could not do what we do without the support and generosity of the whole community and surrounding areas! Our donation bins are out all year round and it never ceases to amaze at the amount of food put in them throughout the year! It keeps us going, thank you!

The third and final Christmas Registration will be at the Community Hall on Monday, Dec. 13, from 1-3. The Toy Shop will also be open for parents to shop for toys for the children so they all have something from Santa under the tree on Christmas morning! Please note the last day for the Toy Shop will be on Dec. 22, Christmas Hamper pickup day, in case parents have not yet been able to pick up their toys! Please remember to fill the Knitten Mitten Tree at the Credit Union! The toques, mitts, scarves etc., donated there will help keep little heads and hands warm this winter!

As always, if you would like to volunteer your time to help with Chase Hamper Society, we would love to have you!

Thank you everyone, for making Christmas happen for so many!

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Duck Range Plumbing & Heating Your Local Gas, Heating, and Cooling Specialist

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Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY

EMERGENCY HELP 250-682-6155 All your Civil & Oil+Gas Inspection Needs

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Chase Seniors Transit Van submitted by Chase Community Services Society

The Chase Community Services Society, who operate the Chase Seniors Transit, fundraising project to obtain a second vehicle, has been very successful. They have received financial donations that allowed them to purchase a 2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan from Kamloops Ram Dodge Jeep dealership.

This “new service” is designed to transport resident Chase Seniors, handicapped or disabled individuals to attend medical appointments in Kamloops, Salmon Arm and Vernon.

The directors of the society are very grateful to the businesses, companies, service clubs and local residents who made a financial commitment to their project named “partners in service”. Thank you to all!!

This much needed segment of the service will operate with “no charge” to

the patrons, spouses should you need this service, just register through their dispatcher at ph# 778-586-6565.

The main purpose of the society is to supply a safe and reliable transportation service “supporting health and wellness” for the senior residents of Chase.

The Chase Community Services Society is a registered nonprofit society and if you wish to make a donation towards their operation they would be very grateful.

All the directors are volunteers.

They require a group of qualified drivers. If you are interested please call Blaine Covington (250-679-4424) or Gerry Tilley (250-679-8613) for more information.

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THANK YOU TO:

Chase & District Health Services Foundation, Chase Lions Club, Riley & Associates Realty Ltd, PharmaChoice Food & Drug, Chase Rotary Club, Chase Legion Br.#107, Tag Auto Centre, Village of Chase, Carlin & Sons Trucking, Parkside Community, TEAM Equipment Ltd., Chase Plaza/Safety Mart & Staff, Mattey Brothers Ltd., Canco Petroleum, Chase Home Hardware, Creekside Seniors Centre, Interfor Adams Lake Div., Chase Optometric Centre, Aylmer Road Storage, Signature Signs & Printing, Serenity Acres Senior Living, The Principals and G/M. Jason Deblois of Kamloops Ram Dodge Jeep Dealership.

Chase Country Christmas Winners WINNERS OF THE PARADE

Best Youth Entry: Chase Secondary Band Best Service Entry: Adams Lake Fire Department

Weekly Newspaper Affordable Options Locally Owned email: info@chasesunflower.ca call/text: 250-320-3050 www.ChaseSunflower.ca

Best Business Entry: Growing Minds Childcare

WINNERS OF THE GIFT BAGS AT THE CRAFT FAIR are Ticket Holder Numbers ending in #023 & #223 To claim your prize, call Leila at 250-679-8881

Pete’s Pizza & Pasta Open at 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday

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The Changing Times, and a Time to Change

submitted by A.McLaren, Chase Environmental Action Group

SUNFLOWER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE December 17th - Regular * December 24th - No Issue * December 31st - Regular

Since the beginning of Covid, many of us have reconnected to our natural world and increasingly appeciate the beauty in our community. We have walked along our favourite paths. The Fairyland Trail, created and enhanced by the little ones at Haldane Elementary, provided much entertainment as we walked along the wooded trail that housed small creatures and insects. Continuing along this trail we became familiar with the cemetery, where many former Chase residents have made their final resting place.

Along Little Shuswap Lake we have strolled the beaches, and taken in the beauty of the surrounding mountains and hills. We have witnessed dead Salmon strewn along the shores and are reminded of their long journey home from the ocean to spawn, thus repeating the miraculous cycle.

West of Aylmer Rd, we have w a n d e re d the trails near Chase Creek with other pet owners, cyclists, a n d horseback riders on our way to the river. On a lucky day, we may have seen raccoons, c o m e a c r o s s d a m s created by beavers,

and observed their fallen trees.

We couldn’t really see the creek along the path as trees and the riparian zone were there to help prevent it from flooding. The trees and other plants also hid the creatures that prefer to avoid human contact. We began to realize how we are all connected and therefore can live together.

But during the past few months, it has been painful to observe the changes in our little town. Fairyland Trail is no longer, nor is the route we used to take to get to the hiking trails on Scatchard Mountain. The construction of the new four lane highway is consuming the area, which will soon become covered with asphalt. Now when we walk along the roads or drive to get to the hiking trails, we begin to realize that the cemetery that was once a quiet spot for residents that passed away, has now become a mere chunk of land that will be enclosed soon by two streams of speeding traffic.

A section of the walk beside Little Shuswap Lake has been fenced and cut off to everyone.

On that same beach, hundreds of tires that once seemed like a good idea to hold the bank from eroding, have become loose, and with time will end up on the beach and in the water. Even Whitlfield Park is no longer a park that we can play in.

We have discovered that most of the trees beside Chase Creek parallel to Aylmer Rd. have been removed. We now see the homes that are on the east side of the creek. The wildlife that lived in these protected areas have had to move to another location.

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Page 7 • December 10th, 2021 • Chase Sunflower Continued from page 6... Environmental The trees that once stabilized the banks, kept the water cool for fish, and kept us at a distance, are gone. Trees will need to be replanted, trees that will take years to grow.

This area of our village is slated for housing and people from afar will come to enjoy the beauty that is Chase. Many say these changes are inevitable, and call it progress.

But some of us will remember this area as it once was, and will recognize

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the need to take future steps to protect it from further harm. We will need help from the local government, to take preventative measures in order to maintain the dwindling green spaces that we still have. We will need to understand that nothing should be built or changed without thinking of the remaining ecosystems first.

Times have changed, not just for us here in Chase, but around the globe. It’s time to change our thinking too.

Chase Legion Ladies Auxiliary AGM

submitted by Chris Welch The Chase Legion Ladies Auxiliary have finally got the okay to have a general meeting; it will be held on Monday, December 13th, at 1:00pm.

Also it's election time and we need you to vote for your 2022 Executives.

Please plan to attend.

It will be great to see everyone after such a long time. Members are reminded that covid protocols are in place.

HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! Wishing everyone a very

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HEAT WAVES, RAVES AND A PARADE submitted by Scott Koch

The past week of Junior Hockey was local shinny crew gave a victory away to filled with mixed emotions from players the visitors. In the 1st Kelowna popped and fans. in a pair to get a decent headstart. In the Last weekend’s recap will start with 2nd Justin Vinterlik from Matthew Poole an excerpt from the game program. and Diego Flota attempted to make a Let it be merry, let it be bright the boys contest of the event, but the CHIEFS adorned their chariots and joined the added to their total and the stanza ended Chase Country Christmas Parade to 3-1. The 3rd period saw two more tallies join the Yuletide festivities full of cheer. from the visitors sticks and the final 5-1 A few boisterous ones score for let the villagers know Kelowna there was a game on the left fans and Saturday night and that team staff one and all should attend s c r at c h i n g with their loved ones. their heads.

The parade full of candy Chase was canes of various sizes was lacklustre seen gliding through the and very town on a fairly frigid easy to play night with a medley of against. carols and joyful chants A half to wish one and all a Captain Jacob Biensch empty arena Merry Christmas… followed on Saturday night December 4th the Tuesday the 7th as the 100 Mile House Chase HEAT faced off versus the Kelowna WRANGLERS provided the opposition CHIEFS at the Art Holding Memorial at the local Chaos Castle. Just 3 points Arena. It was Chase Hamper Night back of the HEAT the expectation was and the fans kindly dropped off non- for a riproaring clash. Well, it was for one perishable food items in support. On the of the teams! A day prior to this game ice the generosity also overflowed as the Coach Brad Fox held a team meeting

SUDOKU PUZZLE

NOVICE

where the good and bad was discussed, no paint apparently was peeled off walls, no garbage cans were kicked, just a good old soul searching regarding commitment and character.

What followed in the game was pace, pressure and passion alongside effort, hardwork and a very healthy dose of aggression.

It was in your face hockey all game long in a display of effort not yet seen this season. In the 1st the boys scored 5 times to take a 5-0 lead. Poole started the scoring from Lucas Ouellette and Mikkel Hrechka, followed by an unassisted goal from Captain Jacob Biensch. That was followed 21 seconds later by a tally from Ouellette helped by Brayden Haskell and Keegan Pittendreigh. Pittendreigh then scored his first of two aided by Ouellette and Haskell. Biensch got his second from Aiden Brown to give the HEAT what turned out to be an insurmountable lead. In the 2nd Biensch unassisted again popped the biscuit into the basket and later in the period Brown from Hrechka and Ouellette made it 7-0.

The 3rd stanza saw Biensch complete his 4 goal night assisted by Poole and Brown. Pittendreigh with his second from Hrechka and Biensch finished the goal extravanganza, a 9-0 shutout win.

Rod May between the pipes denied 26 Wrangler shots to earn very honourable mention as star of this one. The award was given to Captain Jacob Biensch for his 4 goal (2 unassisted), 1 assist foray on this evening. That accomplishment was just one sign of what a good leader is and does. Lucas Oullette with 1 goal and 3 assists, Keegan Pittendreigh with 2 goals and1 assist also receive recognition, but this 60 minutes of entertainment was a complete team effort that resulted in success.

So, you may wish to attend this Friday’s clash at 7:00 pm versus the KIJHL League leading Osoyoos COYOTES to see for yourself if the HEAT have turned up the heat. Our guess is they won’t sit back and you won’t be able to either. Local hockey is now hard working in your face aggression with pace, passion and effort.

See you at the rink, boom boom boom.

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Christmas is different this year, make it different for the planet too.

boughs of holly…” h it w s ll a h e th k ec “D up in landfill. s d en at th f uf st e th h tc and di filling our landfills

ultimately end up Plastic based decorations t. ed at your local Eco-Depo st po m co be n ca r co dé l whereas natura

All TNRD sites are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day.

tnrd.ca/holiday | 250-377-2596

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JOB POSTING NEEDED DRYWALL LABORER - No experience necessary, starting wage $18.00 P/H. Drivers license and vehicle an asset but not required.

Must be reliable hard working and willing to learn. Please call Charlie at 250299-7460 for more details if interested!

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Looking for part time work, preferably indoors. Jack of all trades. Call Brian at 250-584-4492.

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

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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.

Send to: info@chasesunflower.ca

CONTRACTOR POSITION Village of Chase

Dog Control Officer

CONTRACTOR POSITION Village of Chase

Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Part-Time Hours (Approximately 2 hours per day – times vary at different times of the year.)

The Village of Chase is inviting the submission of applications for the contracted position of a part-time Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

Under the direction of the Director of Corporate Services, the contractor Bylaw Enforcement Officer is required to: • Attend to and investigates complaints of alleged municipal bylaw infractions • Speak with business owners/ operators regarding business licensing requirements • Issue notices and letters of infraction • Issue infraction tickets • Provide information either verbally or in writing to persuade individuals to comply with the Village’s bylaws • Respond to public enquires while in the field • Liaise with the Fire Chief and local RCMP on occasion • Attend court or other adjudication with the Director of Corporate Operations proceedings to provide evidence relating to unresolved infractions The Contractor is required to provide his/ her own cell phone, his/her own vehicle, log book, invoicing forms and all other documents required to operate as a contractor to the Village of Chase.

The Village is also inviting submissions for part-time Dog Control Officer. Submissions will be received for the roles combined (Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Dog Control Officer) and also separate.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with full details of your experience. Applications are to be addressed to Sean O’Flaherty, Director of Corporate Operations by email to co@chasebc.ca by mail to PO Box 440, Chase, BC V0E 1M0, by fax to 250.679.3070 or in person at 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC by 4 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Part-Time Hours (approximately 2 hours per day – this will vary depending on numbers of complaints and time of year.)

The Village of Chase is inviting the submission of proposals for the contracted position of a part-time Dog Control Officer.

Under the direction of the Director of Corporate Services, the contracted Dog Control Officer is required to: • Respond to dog-related complaints • Seize dogs pursuant to various provisions of Village bylaws • Issue warnings and fines for bylaw infractions relating to dogs • Educate the public about appropriate dog control and management in accordance with Village bylaws • Ensure compliance with dog licensing requirements • Assist the Bylaw Enforcement Officer in dog-related investigations • Assist Provincial and Federal agencies as only as directed by Village administration • Patrol streets and parks within the boundaries of the Village within Village office hours and when time permits, and provide staggered patrols outside of Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Provide bi-weekly reports detailing all activities associated with dog control within the Village • Maintaining the Pound facility and any dogs impounded therein in a clean, sanitary and humane manner • Facilitate rehoming or euthanizing of impounded dogs in accordance with provisions of relevant bylaws The contractor will be appointed as Peace Officer for dog control purposes.

The Contractor is required to provide his/ her own cell phone, his/her own vehicle, log book, invoicing forms and all other documents required to operate as a contractor to the Village of Chase.

The Village is also inviting submissions for parttime Bylaw Enforcement Officer. Submissions will be received for the roles combined (Dog Control Officer and Bylaw Enforcement Officer) and also separate.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with full details of your experience.

Applications are to be addressed to Sean O’Flaherty, Director of Corporate Operations by email to co@chasebc.ca by mail to PO Box 440, Chase, BC V0E 1M0, by fax to 250.679.3070 or in person at 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC by 4 p.m.,Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

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2021

BE PREPARED: Get your EMERGENCY CAR KIT ready!

Awards of Excellence The Chase & District Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the winners of the 2021 Awards of Excellence.

Business of the Year: Silver Fox Pub Employee of the Year: Nicole Rodgers Citizens of the Year: Dave Smith and Karen Bassett

Congratulations!

WEEKLY DRAWS IN STORE in December

621 1st Ave, Chase BC 250-679-8811 OVER

WINTER DRIVING TIPS - EMERGENCY KITS – WHAT’S IN YOURS?

IF YOU MUST TRAVEL THIS WINTER, MAKE SURE YOU ARE PREPARED BEFORE YOU LEAVE. SHARE YOUR TRAVEL PLANS AND ROUTE WITH SOMEONE AND ENSURE YOU HAVE: • FULL TANK OF GAS

• WARM CLOTHING AND BOOTS • CELL PHONE WITH CHARGER

• WINTER TIRES AND CHAINS (IF REQUIRED)

• WINTER DRIVING EMERGENCY KIT including: 1. Flashlight with extra batteries or a hand crank flashlight 2. Blankets, mittens, extra socks and warm hat 3. Extra warm/dry clothing and boots 4. Nonperishable food/snacks like energy bars 5. Water -plastic bottles that won't break if the water freezes 6. Whistle—in case you need to attract attention 7. Personal first aid kit 8. Collapsible or folding snow shovel, ice scraper and snow brush 9. Jumper cables or portable jump starter 10. Road flares, flashing lights or reflective warning triangles 11. Tire chains, tow strap, bag of sand or non-clumping kitty litter, or traction pads 12. Small container of lock deicer – keep this in your pocket if you exit the vehicle 13. Copy of your shared travel plan, travel itinerary, contact numbers and check in procedure

BC FOREST SAFETY COUNCIL | 420 ALBERT STREET, NANAIMO, BC V9R 2V7 | T: 1.877.741.1060 | BCFORESTSAFE.ORG

MEL ARNOLD

Member of Parliament

Here To Help

With Federal Government Programs MEL.ARNOLD@PARL.GC.CA 1- 3105 29th Street Vernon, BC V1T 5A6

1.800.665.5040

The Chase Rotary Club would like to wish everyone a safe, happy, healthy Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Page 12 • December 10th, 2021 • Chase Sunflower Potatoes au Gratin Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cream , full fat 2 garlic cloves , minced 30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter , melted 1.25 kg / 2.5 lb starchy potatoes 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 1/2 cups mozzarella, freshly grated 2 tsp thyme leaves , fresh Instructions Cream Mixture: Place butter, cream and garlic in a jug. Mix until combined.

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Slice potatoes: Peel the potatoes and slice them 1/8"/3 mm thick. Or use a slicer!

Layer 1: Spread 1/3 of the potatoes in a baking dish, then pour over 1/3 of the Cream Mixture, scatter with 1/3 of the salt, pepper and thyme. Sprinkle with 3/4 cups cheese.

Layers 2 & 3: Repeat for the 2nd and third layer, but do not finish with cheese on the top layer (will add later).

Cover & bake: Cover with lid or foil, and bake for 1 hr 15 min or until the potatoes in the middle are soft (use knife to test).

Top with cheese, bake again: Remove foil, top with cheese. Bake for a further 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbly. Stand 5 minutes before serving.

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