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Chase
Community Events Bulletin
OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE:
email community events to info@chasesunflower.ca
Chase Curling Club PANCAKE BREAKFAST @ Chase Curling Rink. Sunday December 17th, 2023 8 am to 10 am. $10 for 12years and older, $5 for children 6 to 12years, Children under 6 years free. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice Chase Curling Club is hosting a Jam Session with Local Musicians Performing. Friday December 15th @ 7pm. Everyone Welcome. Fundraiser for Water Damage from our recent floods. Donations Welcome. FRIENDS Jeopardy! Bring a friend and join us in a fun-filled FRIENDS Jeopardy game. Could you BE anymore excited? Registration required, teams of two, ages 18+. Saturday Dec 16. 1pm OR 3pm. Prizes and lots of laughs. 250-679-3331 Chase
Library Chase Dry Grad will be doing a bottle drive on January 6 from 9 am to 2 pm. This is our biggest fundraiser to raise funds for our 2024 graduating class! Our grads will be going door to door or you can leave bottles out on the end of the driveway for us to grab! Please contact Jen Pooley at 250-320-2031 to make alternative arrangements for pick up if needed. On Saturday afternoon, the amazing Holiday Train will pull into town with lights, music and a wonderful performance by a roster of talented stars! Meet us at their venue across from the Police Station and bring the family to enjoy the Show!
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *
CHASE LEGION:
(250) 320-3050
EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off The Chase Sunflower location at invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We Willows Natural Foods ** reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit MAIL: for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept Box 524, Chase BC, of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters V0E 1M0 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 the Chase, BC area. 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.
Tues. Dec.19 - 2pm - 6:30 free meat draw, fun pool and darts Wed. Dec.20 - 3pm to close - General Meeting Thurs. Dec. 21 - 2pm to 6pm Fri.Dec.22 - 1pm - 6pm Sat. Dec. 23 - 1 pm to Close Meat draw, 50/50, pull tabs! Also ugly sweater contest! Dec 24, 25, 26, 27 Closed for the Holidays
Merry Christmas Everyone!
With respect, I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc First Nation.
Chase Rotary Box 73
Pres: Willy Moore 1-250-320-4346
Meetings @ 5:30 pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month at Railside Restaurant. New members welcome!
Sunday Dec.17th - Closed Monday Dec. 18th - open 6pm to Close
Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove
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 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.
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Blessed Sacrament Parish MassofTimes The Light Life Dec.17, Sunday Native Fellowship @ 8:00 am Pastor Joseph Dec. 23, Saturday #1.250.457-3845 @ 4:00 pm Find Dec. 24, Sunday @ 4:00 pm "Joseph Shuswap Dec. 30, Kim" on Saturday Youtube John 3:16 @ "For 4:00God pmso loved the world that He gave His only Dec. 31, Sunday begotten Son, @ 8:00 am in Him that whoever believes should not perish but have everlasting life."
Chase Evangelical FreeEvangelical Church Chase Service at 10 -am Free Church 295 Sunday Shuswap Ave Physical Gathering at More Information Suspended in response ChaseChurch.com to Provincial Health 250 679Gatherings 3626 Order, Online Accessible Tyler@ at www.ChaseChurch.com ChaseChurch.com
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Council Highlights for the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting submitted by Village of Chase
The Regular Meeting of Council was held on December 12, 2023 at the Village office and via Zoom. 1 person attended in-person and 2 members of the public attended virtually. Zoning Amendment – 607 3rd Avenue. Council passed first and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 933-2023 and submitted the bylaw to a Public Hearing. The proposed zoning amendment would facilitate the sale of the Village-owned property by adding the zoning designation of R-1, Low Density Residential. The proceeds from the sale are earmarked to pay for the acquisition of lands needed to complete the Shepherd Road thoroughfare. Zoning Amendment – 743 Cedar Avenue. Council passed a resolution directing Administration to process a zoning amendment application for 743 Cedar Avenue to permit the addition of a secondary suite. The proposed zoning amendment would change the zoning designation of the property from R-1,
Low Density Residential to R-1SS, Low Density Residential with Secondary Suite. 2024 Council Meeting Schedule. Council approved the 2024 meeting schedule, which includes 21 regular meetings held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month except for July, August and December, which each have one meeting.
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Council received a question from a member of the public regarding repairs to recreational facilities and financial reporting for non-profit organizations that receive Village funding. 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, January 10, 2024 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.
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
Correction from December 8th issue: Chase Literacy partnered with $5000, (not $3000), toward the purchase of Chromebooks for Haldane Elementary School.
The Catholic Church of Chase invites you all to our Christmas Masses. Dec. 17, Sunday @ 8:00 am Dec. 23, Saturday @ 4:00 pm Dec. 24, Sunday @ 4:00 pm Dec. 30, Saturday @ 4:00 pm Dec. 31, Sunday @ 8:00 am
There is joy and hope in our world!
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Village of Chase **UTILITY DEADLINE REMINDER** Any water, sewer and garbage charges left unpaid after January 2, 2024 shall be transferred to property taxes and shall bear interest until paid in full at the rate established by the Provincial Government for arrears and delinquent taxes. You can make payments via: ONLINE OR TELEPHONE BANKING PAYMENTS OPTIONPAY IS A THIRD PARTY CREDIT CARD SERVICE PROVIDER IN PERSON during office hours, the office will be closed to the public effective noon, Friday, December 22, 2023 and reopening Tuesday, January 2, 2024. You can pay for municipal services by cash, cheque (made payable to the Village of Chase), and debit card at the Village office located at 826 Okanagan Avenue. PAYMENT DROP BOX There is a drop box located just inside the main entrance of the Village office, which is located at 826 Okanagan Avenue. Place your cheque (made payable to the Village of Chase) in an envelope and drop it in the box or through the mail slot if the office is closed. Please do not put cash in the drop box. BY MAIL You can pay for municipal services by cheque (made payable to the Village of Chase) mailed to the Village of Chase, PO Box 440, Chase, BC V0E 1M0. Post marks are not acceptable as the payment received date so please allow time for delivery and processing. POST-DATED CHEQUE You may make payment with a post-dated cheque. The payment is not cashed at your bank until the date of the cheque. Post marks on envelopes are not acceptable as the payment received date, so please allow time for delivery and processing. Please see the Village of Chase website for additional information. (https://chasebc.ca/) Contact the office at 250-679-3238 with any questions.
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Local Grandparents Raise $5000 for Ronald McDonald House submitted by Lorna Douglas
Chase and surrounding area you’ve hit out of the ball park once again. You simply amaze me with your love and kindness and support for Ronald McDonald House. This is our third year collecting recyclables. My continuing support has started for 2024, if you’d like to donate your recyclable containers or do a cash donation please call 250-819-9736 or you may drop them off at my home (a large container is in the driveway).
A special thank you to Bighorn Storage for the U-Haul truck and North Shuswap Bottle Depot (Aylmer Road) for their kind donations.
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WORD SEARCH - TIME OFF
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NEED JUNK REMOVED? DUMP RUNS? Friendly
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EMERGENCY HELP 250-682-6155 All your Civil & Oil+Gas Inspection Needs
Armstrong Inspections BREAK HOLIDAY OFF AWAY
TRAVEL RELAX CHILL FAMILY
VISIT SOCIALIZE EAT DRINK
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My friend said to me, what rhymes with orange I said no, it certainly does not
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Do people in electric cars... listen to AC/DC, or something current? What do we want? Time travel! When do we want it? It’s irrelevant!
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ALL GOLD/SILVER & COIN COLLECTIONS!
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Pete’s Pizza & Pasta OPEN at 4 Tuesday to Saturday
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Village Fitness Gym & Tanning 630 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC
(250-679-5377 Shuswap Soles Footcare
Advanced, Geriatric & Diabetic Footcare
Call or Text @ 250-550-6511
ALM Mobile RV
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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
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Classifieds SERVICES OFFERED 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 250-864-3521 -------------------------------------BUYING UNWANTED JEWELRY, coins, 9999 bullion, Sterling Silverware, coin collections, old money, nuggets, gold, silver, platinum. Todd 250-864-3521 -------------------------------------WE BUY/SELL/TRADE SILVER, GOLD, bullion, coins, jewelry, nuggets, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins & COIN COLLECTIONS! TODD 250-864-3521 --------------------------------------
Dog Walker/Pet sitter Available. Over 5 years experience with all breeds. Barksafe Canine First aid certification. Call or text Chelsey 250 814 3460 --------------------------------------
WANTED / IN SEARCH OF: Hi, are you bored this winter? Looking to hire a retired gentleman with automotive knowledge. I’m building a 1940 GMC rat Rod and can use some help. Have a heater organized shop in Pritchard, if interested give me a call 778220-3170 Pete -------------------------------------Cribbage, Rummy, and Spades players wanted for Video Call card games. We play using real playing cards. To request information, email us at keystonecardgames@gmail.com -------------------------------------WANTED - Juniper lumber. Will pay cash. Phone 250-679-5425 --------------------------------------
phone/text: 250-320-3050 email: info@chasesunflower.ca 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase
GARAGE SALE
“GARAGE SALE - END OF THE YEAR CLEAN UP - FREE STANDING HEATER USED TO HEAT A SMALL ONE BEDROOM HOUSE THROUGHT THE WALL SMALL HEATER SUITABLE FOR ONE ROOM SHOP OR OFFICE 4 WINTER TIRES ON RIMS FROM A HONDA CRV GOOD SHAPE FREE STANDING GAS FIRE PLACE ALL OF THESE REPLACED WITH ELECTRIC HEAT 1998 F150 GOOD TRUCK AND RACK NEEDS SOME TLC ALL PRICES NEGOTIABLE #12- 161 SHUSWAP AVE. MOUNTVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK 8 AM TO 2 PM” --------------------------------------
BC Classifieds: $5 for 20 words Deadline: Tuesday at noon.
Celebration of Life Shirley Turner Shirley Turner’s family would like you to join them on Friday, December 22nd at 2pm in the Chase Legion basement for a celebration of her life.
NOW HIRING
Obituary Zinck (Alice) Marie Isabel (nee Todd) March 7, 1943 - November 30, 2023
FOR SALE
Marie was born in Kamloops, BC in 1943. She passed away peacefully at home in Scotch Creek, BC at the at the age of 80. Predeceased by her daughter Lora Zinck and husband Roger Zinck. She is survived by her loving children; son Terry (Emily) Zinck, and daughter Teresa (Dan) Sexton; grandchildren Tanner (Courtney) Zinck, Sydney Zinck, Blake and Nicholas Sexton, and her beloved pet Daisy. Marie is survived by many close relatives. Marie enjoyed playing bingo and was a member of the North Shuswap Historical Society. Special thank you to Dr. Aitchison. Memorial will be held in the Spring of 2024. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the North Shuswap Historical Society. Share condolences and memories of Marie through her obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com
Zamboni driver/rink attend. 2-3 shifts/ week. Evenings and weekends. Training Provided. Contact Owen: (250) 879-4609. -------------------------------------FOR SALE: • 4 - Winter Tires 205-65-R15 Studded, excellent cond. $320. • 2 Jack Alls 3’ + 4’ $30/ each. • Alum cross-over Truck toolbox Good cond. $200. OBO. Phone 250-679-5484 -------------------------------------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. --------------------------------------
BUSINESS LISTINGS HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard. Heated & A/C. Special rates for multiple dogs and long term stays. 250-318-8367 ------------------------------
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Moresubmitted Hamper Society News by Brenda Patterson, Chase Hamper Society It is a very busy time around town for the Chase Hamper Society’s Food Bank and all the volunteers and donors working so hard to provide a Merry Christmas for so many! The Christmas Hamper boxes are being set up to be filled next week with cans and cartons of food, turkeys or chickens, fresh vegetables, and gifts, and then delivered or picked up on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Such an exciting time! On Saturday, Dec. 16, the mitts, toques etc. on the Knitten Mitten tree at the Credit Union will be picked up and ready to go in the hamper boxes! On Saturday afternoon, the amazing Holiday Train will pull into town with lights, music and a wonderful performance by a roster of talented stars! Meet us at their venue across from the Police Station and bring the family to enjoy the Show! The Food Bank van and another vehicle will be on site to collect food and monetary donations for the Food Bank! Your generosity will help to carry us through Christmas and into January with much
needed food on our shelves! Throughout the year, the Food Bank is very fortunate to have many local farmers and gardeners who donate fresh fruit and vegetables, along with the Farmer’s Market with their Coupon Program, which we are able to distribute to Food Bank clients and members of the Community. This past summer we connected with the Stoney Flats Market at Pritchard, who have been generously donating fruits and vegetables on Food Bank days so there is always a variety of colorful and healthy food to include in our hampers. Huge thanks to the Market for their many donations during the year! If you, or someone you know, is in need of a Christmas Hamper and/or Toys for the little ones, and missed our last registration day at the Hall, please phone
us at 250-682-6155, and we will make sure you are on the list! Thank you Chase and area for all of your support throughout the year! We could not do what we do, or help those we can, without your very generous support and assistance.
Be Safe - Shop Local Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Sudoku
MEL ARNOLD MP North Okanagan - Shuswap
MEL.ARNOLD@PARL.GC.CA 1-800-665-5040
EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS
From December 4 to December 23
Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9. If you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork.
MONDAY 9 AM - 5 PM TUESDAY 9 AM - 5 PM WEDNESDAY 9 AM - 5 PM THURSDAY 9 AM - 7 PM FRIDAY 9 AM - 5 PM SATURDAY 9 AM - 1 PM SUNDAY CLOSED
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New Years Eve
DANCE
Where ever your travels take you, may they bring you joy thru the Holiday Season.
AT THE CHASE COMMUNITY HALL
sponsored by Chase Rotary & Chase Festival Society
$25 per person 8 pm - 1 am • Doors open 7:30
621 1st Ave, Chase BC 250-679-8811
includes late night snacks, prizes & party favors DJ- Insanity Sound
Tickets will be available:
at the Museum Christmas Store & Interior Savings Credit Union by Dec.1st
Museum Annual Christmas Store
Come on down and shop, all profits go back to the Museum! Located at 709 Shuswap Avenue • Open Mon-Sat from 10am-4pm
Donations are accepted during open hours. Household goods, books, small appliances, jewelry, decor, holiday items, and winter clothing items (hats, scarves, gloves, shoes, sweaters, and coats) are accepted in clean, working, like-new condition. *No furniture or large appliances.
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BY-ELECTION 2024 NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING An Advance Voting opportunity will be available to qualified electors on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Village Office 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase BC
Resident Electors: If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the application form available at the voting place and making a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below: To register as a resident elector you must: be 18 years of age or older on general voting day January 20, 2024; be a Canadian citizen; be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); be a resident of the Village of Chase on the day of registration (at time of voting); and not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.
Non-Resident Property Electors: To register as a non-resident property elector you must: be 18 years of age or older on general voting day January 20, 2024; be a Canadian citizen; be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); be a registered owner of real property in the Village of Chase for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law. In addition, for non-resident property electors: The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in
common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust. If more than one individual is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the individual owners, register as a non-resident property elector. In addition, at the time of voting: Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. Please note that Care Card/Driver License combination is classified as one piece of identification only.
The list of electors will be available for inspection at the municipal office during posted business hours beginning December 21, 2023 through the close of election January 20, 2024. Objections can be made to the registration of any elector during posted business hours between December 21, 2023 through January 2, 2024. Also, an elector may request that personal information respecting themselves be omitted from or obscured on the list. Please contact the Chief Election Officer, or Deputy Election Officer if you want more information pertaining to elector objections, or your personal privacy.
Mail in Ballot: If you wish to vote by mail in ballot please contact the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer. You must complete a Mail Ballot Application to the Village of Chase office by mail Box 440 Chase, BC V0E 1M0, Telephone 250-679-3238, or Email elections@chasebc.ca To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer NO later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2024 By-Election Voting Day.
More Information on Voting Process: Chief Election Officer / Deputy Chief Election Officer Village of Chase | 250-679-3238 elections@chasebc.ca
P.O. BOX 440 | CHASE BC V0E 1M0 | PHONE (250) 679-3238 - FAX (250) 679-3070
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BY-ELECTION 2024 BY-ELECTION 2024
PUBLIC INSPECTION - VOTER’S LIST PUBLIC INSPECTION – VOTER’S LIST The Provincial list of electors will be available for public inspecGon at the municipal office beginning December 21, 2023, unGl the close of elecGon January 20, 2024. ObjecGons to the registraGon of a person on the list of electors will be accepted at the municipal office as follows: December 21, 2023 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) December 22, 2023 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) December 28 and 29, 2023 (office open by appointment, email: elecGons@chasebc.ca, or call 250-679-3238 ext. 225) January 2, 2024 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) ObjecGons can be made to the registraGon of any elector. Also, an elector may request that personal informaGon respecGng themselves be omi`ed from or obscured on the list. Please contact the Chief ElecGon Officer, or Deputy ElecGon Officer if you require more informaGon pertaining to elector objecGons or requesGng that personal informaGon be omi`ed or obscured from the voter list prior to 4:00 pm January 2, 2024. Chief Election Officer Deputy Chief Election Officer Village of Chase | 250-679-3238 | elections@chasebc.ca P.O. BOX 440 | 826 Okanagan Avenue | Chase, BC V0E 1M0 | PHONE (250) 679-3238 | FAX (250) 679-3070
Idling in a Gas or Diesel Fuelled Vehicles Did you know…. It saves money
Canadians who drive light-duty vehicles and idle for just 3 minutes, every day of the year, use 630 million liters of fuel, worth over a whopping billion dollars (assuming a fuel cost of just under $2 per liter)!
Brought to you by the CHASE Climate Action Committee
Page 11 • December 15th, 2023 • Chase Sunflower EDITORIAL
Be the Change
by Lois Rexin-Hunter on behalf of the Chase Environmental Action Society You might remember that line from as a block of freshly-cured concrete, the acknowledge our many blessings – the the old-time classic Christmas tune “It’s seasonally-abandoned buoys on the surface simple yet priceless gifts of good health, the the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”? strung like a floating bracelet without security of our home, supportive and loving This merry song with its catchy beat was its charms. There are no majestic eagles friends, family and community. originally sung and made famous by Andy catching the thermals, no high-pitched And if there was ever a year to take-stock Williams in 1963 and appeared on his first- chirping of the distinctive fish-hawk – the and appreciate our blessings – specifically ever Christmas album. Osprey - as they scour the lake for their next the security of our home and the wonderful As I sit here calculating the extent of meal. The clouds hang motionless in the people that comprise our North Shuswap my personal holiday chaos, I’m thinking sky like a frame-stretched, heavy-weighted community - this is such a year! that whoever came up with those lyrics blanket of gray quilt batting. On August 18th of this year, we, along was likely wrapped around his pool noodle Mother Nature reminds me that this is a with an estimated 10,000 residents were at a swim-up bar in an all-inclusive resort time of rest. It’s the natural order of things forced, literally on a moment’s notice, to somewhere in the Caribbean, sipping a to slow down, reflect, and see with renewed flee our Shuswap area properties thanks rum punch, and about as f-a-r away from clarity, the abundant beauty that surrounds to the notorious Bush Creek East firethe frenetic busyness of Christmas and the us. Winter in itself can be such a benevolent dragon that raged its merciless fury upon chilly, many shades-of-gray-days of winter, gift of rest, reflection, and restoration. In the Shuswap and ended up destroying an as one can possibly get. If it’s not already allowing ourselves to slow things down, estimated 176 homes. obvious, I confess - I’m having myself a we are also more likely to take pause and Continued on page 12... “bah-humbug” moment… With Christmas just 14 days away, I have this sense of my wheels spinning faster and faster without me actually getting very far - as in, an almost complete absence of productivity. Tree up? Nope. Cards written and ready to mail? Nope. Decorations? Still in storage. Baking? Maybe tomorrow. Ready for the grandkids? Yikes!! Sound familiar? Like me, and presently speaking winter too seems to be wrestling with some procrastination of its own and appears to be indecisive in terms of making any bold moves that makes it distinct from either late-fall or even early-spring. So, unlike last year where winter announced itself with fierce abruptness in November, effectively catching all of us by surprise and freezing everything dead in its tracks seemingly overnight. But procrastination does have its merits and can be regarded as an opportunity to take pause, invite introspective reflection, and be more present in the moment. As I gaze outside our picture window my eyes come to rest on the evergreens Sign Up or Upgrade your services today! (pine and fir), like giant anchored Sentinels they stand motionless today, their massive trunks and outstretched arboreal limbs steadfast in the still air. There is no ratchet like chatter of the squirrels or comic testpilot acrobatics of the ravens. Big Shuswap * Limited time offer ends, January 5, 2024. Conditions apply. Lake – that ginormous fresh-water expanse See Mascon.ca/HolidaySale for offer and product details. that encompasses almost 342 kilometers – is as flawlessly smooth and evenly gray
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Slow Christmas Benefits By some incredible miracle, our humble, two-acre heavilytreed property in Lee Creek was spared. While we are extremely grateful for our good fortune, we grieve for those of our Shuswap neighbours who were not so lucky and for whose misfortune goes so far beyond and so much deeper than that which is strictly structural. This holiday season and throughout the coming year, let’s try to be more mindful of practicing gratitude, especially for those in our community who work tirelessly and selflessly on our behalf: our heroic firefighters and firstresponders, our healthcare providers, the many volunteers in our community, our city council, Little Shuswap, Adams Lake, and Neskonlith Band councils and the invaluable teachings of the Elders in their respective communities, other elected officials, teachers and support workers, local tradespeople, small business owners, farmers, ranchers, and artisans. When we accept the invitation to slow things down – to rest – we also create the opportunity to experience and nurture peace. Peace is very much at the forefront of the thoughts of so many throughout the world today. And while we may feel woefully helpless to positively address this tragic ordeal, we can
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create peace in our home, with members of our community, and with our friends and family. Before we can influence Peace on the outside, we need to first of all create an island of Peace inside ourselves and within our personal relationships. Gandhi invited us to adopt this very attitude when he said – “We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him.” In other words: “Be the change in the world you wish to see.” And let’s not forget the importance of creating and honoring peace and harmony with nature. If we are to truly appreciate and successfully foster an authentic and reciprocal connection with nature, we should be mindful about minimizing our human footprint - taking no more than we need and generously giving back whenever we can. Over the holiday season, I encourage you to explore ways in which you can have a more sustainable Christmas – thus reducing the negative impact on this small blue-dot in the universe; this beautiful-butfragile place that we call home.
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