Chase Sunflower - December 15th, 2017

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Issue for the week of Friday, December 15th, 2017• Vol. 22, Issue 50

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Inside This Issue: • • • • • • • •

Donations and Winners Page 3 Free Community Christmas Dinner Page 4 Rotary Launches New Fundraiser Page 5 Business Excellence Awards & Gala Coverage Page 6 Citizens of the Year Recognized Page 7 Sorrento Lions Club News Page 9 Chase Museum Feature by Dick Hermann Page 10 And Much More!

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Community Bulletin Board Email your community event to info@chasesunflower.ca

Chase Community Toy Shop is open every Saturday until Dec 16. That is the last one. It is for parents that have registered or Christmas Hampers.

The Chase Museum’s Christmas store is open Monday to Saturday 10-4 just down from Craigs Bakery. We are still accepting donations of items to sell. Drop by the store or call Billie at 250-679-8241 Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Fri., Dec 15/17 - 2:30 pm - Chase Evangelical Free Church Open House same afternoon as CP Christmas Train.

Bonfire, refreshments with caroling outside & inside the church. Please bring your family & friends to enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Non-perishable foods are accepted for the Chase Hamper Society.

Sun., Dec 24/17 - 6:00 pm - Christmas Eve Service @Chase Evangelical Free Church (corner of Shuswap Ave & Brooke Drive). Open to the community.

Come out to meet & greet Pastor Tyler Harper.

Skmana Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Club Wants You. Did you know that just 20 minutes from Chase, at Skmana Lake, you can enjoy 18 kms of spectacular, groomed nordic ski and dedicated snowshoe trails? Memberships available or $5 pay-as-you-go day use rates. Please consider joining us!! For more information you can contact Debi Kalinin at 250-6792309. Stay tuned through our website, skiskmana.com, and follow us on Facebook (@SkiSkmana), for more information and Opening Day announcements!

For info/hours phone 250-679-3536

Dec 26th

Open 3:30 - 8 pm FREE Meat Draw 4 - 6:30 pm Pool 3:30 pm Fun Darts ??

Dec 31st Open 7 pm - ??

Music 8 pm Snacks during evening

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.

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Chase Museum - DID YOU MISS OUR PURDY’S CHOCOLATE ORDER? Don’t fret!! The Museum Store has a selection for you. Stop by and pick some up. Monday to Saturday 10-4 just down from Craigs Bakery on beautiful Shuswap Ave in Downtown Chase.

shopping locally enriches our community.

The Blessed Sacrament Church welcomes you to the beauty of the Christmas Celebration.

Our Mass Times are as follows: Christmas Eve Mass @ 8:00pm is to be held at the Native Spiritual Centre across the Pine Street bridge.

Christmas Day Mass @ 9:00 am New Year’s Day Mass @ 9:00 am

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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 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

Kelsey Snelgrove, Editor PHONE: (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0

CHASE CURLING CLUB Curling Club Rentals reasonable rates – use of a full kitchen, catering avil, bar (with bar tenders) and curling -- FMI Janice 250679-4471 or email below.

Interested in curling?

Interested in giving it a try? Free lessons offered! We are still looking for new members - Junior, Adult & Seniors.

FMI Norm 250-463-1753 or admin@chasecurling.ca

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

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Every Sun 3

Parish welcomes you to pm @ Chase Evangelical Free Church Friendly fellowship Sunday Mass @ 9 am. + Please join us every 3rd with food, family & friends after service. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday at 10 am for the K Light of Life Mission- OPENof C Breakfast Shuswap Ave Pastor Joseph (250) 679-7656

Chase Evangelical Free Church

295 Shuswap ave, Chase Sunday service 10am Kids Hour 10:30 Pastoral office hours: Monday 9-5, Tuesday 12-5 The door is open, coffee is on -- come for conversation, council, or prayer

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Ave between 10-4 Monday - Thursday Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods

Chase Lions

Box 12 email: chaselions67@gmail.com Medical Equip: 250-319-6702

400 CLUB WINNER! Date: December 6, 2017 Winner: Tom Price Chase B.C. - $100.00

Renewal Insert for the Lions community calendar drop off at Lewis and Short Hardware. FMI – 250-819-9736 400 Club Tickets for Sale - Don’t be disappointed, call Lorna 250-819-9736

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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Thank You!

submitted by Chase Hamper Society Thank you to Mayor Rick Berrigan for his generous donation of $500.00 to the Chase Hamper Society, which was awarded to him from the BC Gaming Industry Association.

Weekly Produce Specials Kiwi Fruit $0.68/ ea

Jumbo Red Parsnips $1.98/ lb Onions $4.37/ kg $.88/ lb $1.94/ kg

Wishing everyone a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season.

We will be closed Dec. 25th, 26th, 27th & Jan. 1st.

Proceeds from tickets sales to the 4th Annual Sip & Shop were donated to the Chase Hamper Society’s Toy Store.

Organizers Dalana Williams and Kerri Lindsay handed over a cheque for $612 to the Hamper Society’s Maureen McDonald. The event took place in November at Village Lanes Fun Centre.

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Chase Museum Raffle Winners

More Chase Country Christmas Winners: PARADE: Best Snowman Theme: Quaaout Lodge Best Youth Group: Chase Secondary Seniors Band Best Service Group: Chase Rotary Best Business: Donna Smith-Bradley/ Century 21 Lakeside COUNTRY CHRISTMAS STORE RAFFLE WINNERS: Pat Larsen Darlene Remek D. Whitehead

The Museum held their draw for the quilt raffle on December 7th.

The lucky winners are as follows: First prize of a beautiful quilt went to Doris Pages Second prize of a hand made fishing rod holder went to Chaundelle Caron and 3rd prize consisting of a Pioneer Photo session at the Underwood bar located at the Museum goes to Doreen Balde.

The Museum staff and volunteers wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year.

The Museum will be closed between Christmas and Ne w Years and will reopen Tuesday January second.

Thank you all for your support in 2017.

stefan@inTechrity.ca www.inTechrity.ca

Dr. Wayne Quinn

at the Chase Chiropractic Clinic (Wellness Centre)

Clinic Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 830 Thompson Ave, Chase BC

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In Store Raffle: 3 Prizes to Win! Food & Drug

Grocery 250-679-3553

Pharmacy 250-679-8611

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Sundays: 10 am-4 pm

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Free Community Christmas Dinner

BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS

CHASE OFFICE Ask for

Lorine Evans Wills & Estate Family Law Conveyancing evening & weekend appointments

Phone: 250-679-3180 Email: levans@cfoelaw.com Web: www.cfoelaw.com

Keep in Mind: There will be no Sunflowers on December 22nd & December 29th.

Submitted A small group of local citizens have We will be offering a Turkey and Ham recognized the need for a free, warm, Dinner on December 25th, 2017 from festive meal on Christmas Day. The new 2pm until 5pm at the church, located at Pastor, Tyler Harper, from the Evangelical 295 Shuswap Ave (Corner of Brooke and Free Church has graciously offered us Shuswap). EVERYONE is welcome at to use their facility. They have a kitchen NO CHARGE. If anyone is interested in and a small multi-purpose room we can volunteering or donating please contact use. (a HUGE Thank YOU out to Pastor Amy Clowater at 250-679-3323.

Harper and his Congregation!!)

PIN CHATTER: News from the Bowling Alley submitted by Calyn Collins, Village Lanes

Hello Everyone! Hope you are having a fantastic week!

We have had a great couple of weeks here at the lanes with nothing but good news, and great vibes! Kelly, Emma and I are all very excited to announce that we will be adding one more future bowler to

Village of Chase Notice of Disposition of Lands

Pursuant to section 26(3) of the Community Charter, the Village of Chase hereby gives notice of its intension to dispose of that approximately 0.589 hectare portion of those lands legally described as Parcel Identifier: 012-953-997, Parcel C (Plan A634) of District Lot 517 Kamloops Division Yale District Except Plan 27406, shown outlined in heavy black on the sketch above, to Chase DevCo Ltd. for a purchase price of 80,373.38. The nature of the proposed disposition is fee simple.

Any persons interested in further information can contact: Sean O’Flaherty, Corporate Officer, Village of Chase, PO Box 440, 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase BC, V0E1M0, soflaherty@chasebc.ca

our family nearing the end of June! We thought we were officially out of the baby stage, but here we go again! We couldn’t be more excited, and look forward to having you all meet him or her in the Summer!

Adding to that great news, Kelly and I attended the Business Excellence Awards Gala on Saturday night and we are thrilled to say that Village Lanes earned the Customer Service of the Year award!

A big thank you to all of you who voted for our little business! We couldn’t be happier. We love what we do, and hope that you enjoy coming and playing at Village Lanes!

In bowling related news, we held our Annual 10 Game Singles tournament this past Sunday at the lanes! There were some outstanding bowlers who made the trip to come and compete!

We are sending out a great big congratulations to Chase bowlers, Matthew Griffin (4th place) and Bill Pacholok (2nd place) on their achievements this weekend.

A second place finish wasn’t all that Bill accomplished this week. He came to bowling on Monday night and won 100% of the Strike it Rich Jackpot, earning him $915.00! Bill is our first 100% winner of the season. Congratulations!

We hope that you all have a great weekend, until next time!

C h as e R ot ar y is implement ing a ne w f und rais er :

Merchant Discount Card Businesses making a Difference!

The intent is to encourage community residents to shop local and to highlight businesses that support Chase Rotary and community initiatives that keep Chase economically thriving and a great place to live.

The Merchant Discount Card will highlight four businesses and can be redeemed in 2018 • Village Lanes Fun Centre for Bowling (value $12) • Sunshore Golf and Country Club for Golf (value $20) • U-Thi Sushi and Grill for a meal (value $15) • Subway for a meal (value $10)

Purchase the Merchant Discount Card for $40 and receive discounted or free products or services when you purchase others at normal price.

The total value is $57, a savings to you of $17, with the added bonus of a charitable intention to assist these four businesses and Chase Rotary with a fundraising initiative for a community project.

Merchant Discount cards will be available at the businesses and with Rotary Members from December 15t h to January 31st 2018. This is a great Christmas stocking stuffer!! Contact Terri Mindel at 250-819-0428 for a card or for more information.

Sunshore Golf and Chase’s Subway, is Village Lanes Fun Centre Country Club is a locally owned by Sonny is a family owned and beautifully kept 9 hole Mahal. He has owned operated by Calyn and course, described as the Subway for 6 years and Kelly Collins and little “jewel of the Village”. employs five staff. Sonny Emma.

Featuring 8 With a par 32, this 9 is married with two lanes of 5 pin bowling, hole course is ideal for children and believes in a swanky games room families and affordable helping community. and provides finger fun. foods and all types of He supports Chase Sunshore was created refreshments. There’s Heat, Schools, COPS for in the late 1960’s as no doubt that Village Kids, Chase Rotary and part of a development Lanes is “The place in Village Lanes Fun Centre on the site of the old Chase”. in Chase.

Hysop Farm. In 2006, The centre can host further development Subway provides subs, all type of parties, threatened the sandwiches, soup, fun dj events and can existence of the golf salad - quick service offer special discounts course. A group of restaurant.

Offering to assist groups for local residents rallied warps and flatbread, fundraising. Come bowl together to purchase coffee, tea and cold in a league or public the golf course through beverages. bowling and try bowling the Chase Recreation Located in the Chase with lazer lights.

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U-Thi Sushi and Grill: Chase is fortunate to have a great sushi restaurant offering Japanese, Asian and Western Food.

U-Thi restaurant is family owned and operated.

Trip Advisor rates them as “outstanding”.

Their specialty sushi rolls, such as the Rocky Mountain Roll, Chase Roll, and Crazy Girl Rolls are well known and loved by customers.

Last summer they moved to a bigger restaurant on the Main Street which has allowed them to expand and flourish.

Located at 718 Shuswap Avenue. (250) 679-8822 Hours: 11 am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday

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CHASE DENTAL CLINIC

IS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Book an appointment for a Complete New Patient Exam and receive a complimentary Whitening Kit as a Gift!

Call 250-679-3556 to book

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View online at www.ChaseSunflower.ca Musical Entertainment by the Trenelance Family and Friends

Admission by donation to Guatemalan Water Project

For More Info Contact Pat & Lawrence Lepp 250-318-2109 ** Event Supported by the Shuswap Community Church Sorrento **

Excellence Recognized at Christmas Gala

by Carmen Miller, President - Chase and District Chamber

A stately six foot Nutcracker, frosted evergreens and twinkling lights welcomed 160 guests into the 2nd Annual Christmas Gala and Business Awards Dinner and Dance, hosted by the Chase & District Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, December 9th.

As guests entered the Community Hall they were transported into a magical blue and silver Winter Wonderland.

Tables lined with all kinds of evergreens and blue sparkling lights invited all to relax and enjoy one another’s company. You could feel the excitement in the air as men and women decked out in glamorous dresses and suits took in the winter scene illuminating the stage.

Trees lit with white lights and decorative deer peacefully lingering among the quiet forest.

Appetizers were provided by U-Thi Sushi & Grill and Mongkok Restaurant, and served by the Chase Grad Class. Dinner started promptly at 7pm. A 27 foot long buffet table filled with delectable food was catered by Chamber members Uptown Chefs - Coast Hotels in Kamloops. A three tiered chocolate fountain with fruit from Safety Mart finished the meal perfectly.

It was a night to honor individuals and businesses that have gone above and beyond in our community.

The evening was MCed by Ali Maki, Manager of the Chase & District Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber Board of Directors presented the Business Excellence Awards. The

winners this year were: “Business of the Year – 7+ Employees” Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort “Business of the Year – under 6 Employees” - Village U-Brew “Employer of the Year” Liquid Hair Salon “Organization of the Year” Chase & District Skate Park Society “Environmentally Conscientious Award” - Pete Murray’s Corn Farm “Customer Service Award” Village Lanes Fun Centre “New Business of the Year” Chahal Priddle LLP Congratulations the winners and the many others who were nominated.

“Citizen of the Year” was shared between 2 recipients this year; A l i s o n L auzon & Shirley Phillips.

At 9 pm the dance floor fired up and the DJ from GK Sound, Kamloops kept guests out on the dance floor late into the evening. Around 11pm a late night snack from Safety Mart Chase was served to all then back out on the dance floor everyone went.

Five Star Meal, Five Star Decorating and a Five Star Experience all came together in one truly “Unforgettable Evening!”

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Citizen of the Year – 2017

submitted by Chase & District Chamber of Commerce The Chase & District Chamber of she is very heavily involved and a huge Commerce has been honoring positive part of the organization of the fundraising role models in our community for their needed to supplement the Dept. dedication, leadership and volunteer The Chase & District Fish and Game service since 1979. The award had not been club is also another place that she offers presented since it was awarded to Vic Pages, her leadership and work ethic. She is the shortly after he passed in 2014. bookkeeper as well as the planner and The current Board of Directors saw the organizer many events for this group. importance of celebrating this award and This dedicated recipient gives tirelessly to the contributions from outstanding citizens these three community associations while in our community and brought it back this raising a family and working full time and year. It was presented at our 2nd Annual truly cares about Chase and the people in Christmas Gala & Business Excellence our village and shares her time to make it a Award Banquet held this past Saturday, better place for many!!

December 9th and we are thrilled to share Our second recipient is Shirley Phillips. with you that we chose 2 recipients this year! Shirley has been an active volunteer in our Thank you to Mayor Berrigan for presenting community since the year 2000. Her passion the award. for helping others, especially the elderly Our first does not go recipient is unnoticed.

Alison Lauzon.

She has Alison has an endless been president energy and it of Chase shows by her Minor Hockey continued Association commitment for 6 years to help, her and is the sole dedication, reason for the her honesty continued and her growth and cheerful maintenance of smile not to the association. mention her She is a true leader whom is organized, well- great sense of humor. spoken and respected by the players and She initiated and ran carpet bowling for parents as well as officials at BC Hockey. 5 years, has been a Director for Creekside She gives many hours of her time to attend Senior Centre for 10 years, worked on the meetings at both regional and provincial traveling cancer bus for 10 years, was part of levels and it is her passion to provide safe, Citizens on Patrol for 13 years doing patrols, fun and fair hockey to all members of security and speed watch. At Christmas time Chase Minor Hockey, from beginner to elite you will find her working the Chase Hamper players. For the past 12-15 years she has Society Toy Store, and throughout the year also been the team manager for both her selling tickets at the door for the Coffee children’s hockey teams. This involves many House. hours of planning team events, schedules, She has also played an important role booking hotels rooms and meals and being volunteering for Chase Victim Services and the contact for all parents. She is also a Restorative Justice. Not to mention the daily past recipient of the Chase Minor Hockey visits to shut-ins in Chase. The extensive list Volunteer of the Year award. of her certificates in recognition of merit She is also a valued member of the Chase spans over 2 decades.

Volunteer Fire Department and the past Congratulations to both Alison and Shirley bookkeeper for the Chase Firefighters on their awards and the years of outstanding Association. As well as attending trainings contributions to organizations and the and meetings as required by the Fire Dept., community of Chase.

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SORRENTO LIONS CLUB NEWS Remembrance Day 2017 at the Sorrento Memorial Hall was a full house again this year. There were four 1787 Rocky Mountain Rangers in attendance – LCpl. Keyana Tyrell, Cpl. Peter Zazzi and Cpl. Daniel Zazzi and MCpl. Tanis Cote who played the trumpet for taps and reveille. This trumpet belonged to her step-grandfather who was shot down (and survived) over Frankfurt, Germany while flying a mission in a Lancaster.

Also in attendance were RCACC 222 Squadron Cpl. Matthew Denny and Cpl. Randy Clowry. One Air Cadet recited “In Flanders Fields” and, 2 Army Cadets and one Air Cadet marched on the colours. A lovely lunch was served at the Sorrento Drop In Society following the ceremony.

We all had a wonderful time at the Senior’s Christmas Party and Silent Auction to be held on Saturday, November 25th beginning at 6:00 pm. Entertainment by

submitted

the Sorrento Glee Club and Al Welland. the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento Appetizers and refreshments were served All funds raised go right back into the and this event was FREE to all Seniors. community. Please come out and support All items for the Silent Auction were this worthy and fun event. graciously donated by local businesses We always welcome new members and and this year the proceeds will go to if you are over 19 years of age (male or the Shuswap Lions Manor. As well, the female) and would like more information proceeds from the 50/50 draw will be about becoming a Lion, please join us given to the Women’s Safe House in on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each Salmon Arm. We thank everyone who month at the Sorrento Memorial Hall at attended for 6:45 pm or contact Sorrento Lions club s u p p o r t i n g secretary Judi Kembel at 250-675-2616 or the Sorrento sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca. We would Lions Club. love to hear from you!

Our next big event will be Merry Christmas a Valentine’s Dance to and a prosperous be held on 2018!

S at u r d ay, February From: 10th, 2018.

Mayor Music by Berrigan Al Welland & family and a light supper will be served. More information coming in the new year.

Our weekly meat draws will be held once again every Friday from 5:00 pm THE CHASE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE to 7:00 until June 23rd, WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE MANY PEOPLE & 2018 at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on

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BUSINESSES FOR THEIR HELP & SUPPORT.

• CHASE HEAT HOCKEY TEAM • FIRE DEPT. • C.O.P • PETER MURRY • DARION LEE PHOTOGRAPHY • THE SUNFLOWER • THE VILLAGE • THE LIONS • CRAIGS BAKERY • THE WILLOWS NATURAL FOODS • JUST ASK RENTALS/LEWIS AND SHORT • SAFETY MART • BARB MAHAR / CHASE LITERACY • EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH • CRAFT FAIR VENDORS & HELPERS • STREET VENDERS • VILLAGE U-BREW • TANNER DAWSON • WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE

• SILVER LININGS • PHARMACHOICE • HOME HARDWARE • CHASE CHAMBER • PARADE ENTRANTS • DAVID LEPSOE • MR & MRS CLAUS FOR MAKING THE TRIP FROM THE NORTH POLE • LJ TOWING & TRANSPORT FOR SUPPLYING A RIDE FOR MR. & MRS. CLAUS • CHRISTMAS STORE DONATORS & HELPERS If we missed anyone, please accept our apologies, it was not intended. We thank the whole community for coming out & supporting this great event that has been happening for over 20 years. Turn out was fantastic this year. what a wonderful little town we have. Happy Holidays to all.

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Chase Museum Feature: A CONTRIBUTION TO HISTORY

by Dick Hermann

Did you know that the first railway service to Kamloops came, not from the East but from the West, in 1884, when the CPR rail line was completed from Port Moody to Kamloops? It was almost a year and a half later, in late 1885, that the CPR connected Kamloops to eastern Canada. Kamloops became a divisional point on the railway, where fresh crews and equipment were provided for trains heading both east and west.

While studying the history of this area, I have observed that everyone who lives here makes a contribution to the history and development of the area. Such contributions are not always positive, and some are much larger than others.

Most of such contributions are made without the contributor being aware that a contribution is being made.

Let me give you an example. I know a lady--let’s call her Mary for ease of reference--who is one of a family of six children who were born and grew up in Kamloops. This family and their relatives were significantly affected by the arrival of the CPR in Kamloops. One of Mary’s great-grandfathers (Andrew Goddard) was one of the first locomotive

engineers to drive a scheduled CPR train into Kamloops from the east, after that portion of the railway was completed in 1885. That in itself was a significant contribution to the history of the area, and the family.

Not long after he drove the first train into Kamloops, Andrew was badly burned in a railway accident and lost a leg as a result.

After recovering from that accident Andrew and his wife ran a boarding house in Kamloops to accommodate the railway crews who were obliged to spend time in Kamloops between trains.

Mary’s maternal grandfather (Tom Costley) travelled by rail from eastern Canada across the United States to Washington State in the early 1880’s, and then walked from the Lower Mainland to Kamloops, before that portion of the railway was completed. In those days “walking” would likely have consisted of a combination of paddle-wheel steamer, horse-drawn carriages, horseback, and actual walking.

No one knows exactly when Tom Costley arrived in Kamloops, but it was long enough before the arrival of the railroad to allow him to develop a livery stable business in what is now downtown Kamloops, from which he supplied the local population with horses and related equipment. When the CPR became an operating reality, the railway purchased Tom’s livery stable property as the site for their Kamloops station, and Tom moved his operation to North Kamloops. At the start of the First World War, Tom sold most of his horses to the French army for use by their cavalry forces.

Such a sale would not have been possible if the railroad had not been available to provide a means of shipping the horses.

After Tom sold his horses to the French he acquired the fishing resort at what was then known as Fish Lake. Fish Lake later became Lac Le Jeune when the lake was renamed to recognize the contribution made to development of the Kamloops/

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History Column

Continued....

Shuswap area by Father Le Jeune, an early priest in the area. In the subsequent years Tom developed the resort into a thriving operation, well known to avid fishermen in western Canada and United States. The picture below—taken about 1951--shows the Lac Le Jeune lodge as developed by Tom Costley. After Tom passed away in 1946 the Lac Le Jeune resort was run firstly by one of Tom’s daughters, Doris Costley, and later by one of his granddaughters, Muriel Whitaker.

The lodge was sold by the family in about 1968.

As a result of the efforts of Tom Costley and his family, the Lodge and this area of British Columbia became very well known, and resulted in many visitors being attracted to the area. Perhaps even more importantly, in 2017 the sixth generation of Tom Costley’s family enjoyed the summer months at Lac Le Jeune, on a separate property on the lake, still owned by the family.

The above is similar to stories that can be told of many, many local residents— each making a contribution to the development and history of the area. The research of these stories is fascinating and very rewarding, and adds very much to the understanding and appreciation of

where we live. In this particular instance I can personally vouch for the veracity of the story, as I have come to know Mary very well—after all, we have been married for 66 years.

If you have an interest in learning more about the people—perhaps even relatives-who contributed to the development of the area in which we live, or any other part of the history of this area, please visit the Chase Museum where you have an opportunity to do so. The Museum contains many photographs, relics and records from the past, and the Museum staff will be pleased to help you research whatever you are interested in.

The Museum is also always searching for volunteers to help arranging displays and organizing its records and photographs.

The Museum is an important part of Chase, and if you would like to support us in our commitment to be the guardian of the history of the Shuswap, please consider becoming a member.

Your membership demonstrates the support of the community, which is essential for our grant applications, the success of which is essential for funding our continuing operation and service to the community.

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or selling real estate easy for you!

Ricky (Ulrike) Hedrich Associate Broker

250-572-0828 www.chaseshuswap.com

@ Chase Country Inn Asian & Canadian Cuisine Thursday to Monday 4:30 - 9:30 pm Tel: 250-679-3333 or 778-921-0177 CLOSED FROM DEC 23 - JAN 31 See you again on Feb 1, 2018.

Whoa Trivia!

“Almost” is the longest word in English with all the letters in alphabetical order.

Most toilets flush in E flat. (Editors Note: Ours was closer to G) Fredric Baur was the man who invented the iconic “Pringles” can.

When he died, his ashes were buried in one.

Steve Jobs relieved stress by soaking his feet in Apple’s company toilets.

Merry Christmas from Scooter’s Dog Grooming!

Trustees seeking input on seventh graders

On Monday, December 11th the Board of Education of the Kamloops Thompson School District passed a motion to initiate consultation with parents of students in Chase, Barriere and Clearwater in the new year. Trustees will be seeking input on whether to move grade seven students from Haldane Elementary to Chase Secondary in the fall of 2018. No decision has been made and this is a

consultation process only.

As many parents know, Haldane Elementary is presently experiencing crowding and School District No. 73 is looking for ways to ease that situation.

“Parental input is very important when making decisions such as this” said Chase Trustee Denise Harper. “I look forward to hearing from parents when we meet in January.”

Scooter’s Dog Grooming 921 Okanagan Ave, Chase BC

250-320-1424

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Classifieds

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!

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

1996 Chev Silverado Crew Cab Loaded. Comes with extra set of tires and rims. $2900 OBO. Call 250819-4104.

One of a kind handmade fleece blankets - Star Wars, Lord of the RIngs, Spiderman, Frozen, Disney, baby, plaids, camo and much more.

250-679-8778

FOR SALE

Bowflex Max Trainer exercise machine (like new). Workout at home on your own time. $1250 - all reasonable offers considered. Call 250-679-3302.

SERVICES OFFERED

Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available.

Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

HOME FOR SALE - $304,900 328 Larch Street, Chase BC. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, bright enclosed deck, large shop, 2 car ports, loads of parking, finished basement with summer kitchen, possible in-law suite. Immediate possession. Call Dave at 679-5399 for appointment to view.

Handyman for Hire - Carpentry, landscaping, snow shovelling, chainsaw, dump runs. $20/hr. Call Mick at 250-319-1503.

Dump Runs Window Gutter House Cleaning Power Washing Painting Fire Wood $200/load Tom 250-852-2754.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Taxi service looking for driver in Chase. Part/Full Time. Class 4 License. Call 250-679-8884.

Business for Sale - Taxi service.

Call 679-8884.

CLOSING on December 20th!

GET YOUR SNOW GEAR NOW TODDLER TO ADULT SIZES

MITTS, HATS, GOGGLES GRAB SOME X-MAS GIFTS

Wicked Deals!

Prices keep falling!

Come check out what’s in store, before it’s too late

G-FORCE SPORTS & BOARD SHOP 927 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC 250-679-8456 • www.gforcesports.ca

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Classifieds WANTED

Require Cat Sitter - January 24 to March 10. Loving gentle spayed cat.

Food and dishes supplied. No kids, Senior preferred. Will pay $100.00 Leslie 250-961-9258 Wanted: 2 people to help with a local move in Chase on January 20th or 21, 2018. Call Dell 250-643-2254.

LOST/FOUND

LOST in downtown Chase on Wednesday, Dec. 6th ,2017, a Grey hearing aid. Phone # 250-679-3886 FOUND: Keys in the driveway of the Sunflower. Call 778-220-6709 or drop by to pick up.

In Memorium

Gerald (Jerry) Vaughan Apr. 30, 1930 - Dec. 14, 2016

You left so suddenly 1 year ago, miss you, loved you, as you loved me. You were my husband and best friend.

-Stella

Chase Proud to be part of your community!

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!

Obituary Stephanie Price

May 26, 1945 to Nov 28, 2017 After fighting a long courageous battle with chronic illness, mom passed away suddenly at home with her beloved dog Shyla nearby, at the age of 72.

Born in Winnipeg, and having lived in many places in Canada and abroad, she settled in Chase 10 years ago.

She established friendships through her love of cribbage and walking with other dog lovers in the area.

Her greatest joy was spending time in nature and enjoying all its splendor.

She will be remembered for her quiet, intelligent nature. She had several short stories and poems published in her younger years.

This one was never published but was meant for her family and friends: Don’t cry for me Cry instead for those Who suffer injustices daily For those who hunger for peace And human dignity Grieve instead for this poor world That we are destroying with All its wonder and beauty There will never be another one like this Be happy for me instead For I am now free of pain and sadness I was born a child of nature and am only returning home.

Stephanie leaves behind her daughter, Charlotte (Aurele); 3 grandchildren, Monica, Ben and Jem as well as a granddaughter, Madison, in addition to her sister, Brenda (Joe).

Cremation has already taken place and there will be no funeral by request.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to your favorite animal charity.

There will be a celebration of life at her residence 909 Hysop Road, Chase, BC on Dec 17 at 2 pm.

Online condolences may be sent to Stephanie’s family through her obituary at www. bowersfuneralservice.com

Business Listings Holiday Season is Here! Need your home cleaned? Reasonable Rates 20+ Year Experience. Call Sharon at 604-832-1267. sharono781@gmail. com Handyman for Hire - Carpentry, landscaping, chainsaw, dump runs. $20/hr. Call Mick at 250-319-1503.

Quality Alterations. Pick up and delivery. Call Carmen at 250-5773400 HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard *First time boarders receive one free day. *Special rates for long term boarders. Transportation available.

250-318-8367 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. Ask for Jarrett.

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

WANTED

Wanted: Coin collections appraised and purchased. Buying and selling for 54 years. Also, metal detecting service for lost valuables.

Chase and area. Phone 250-3184054.

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY Emergency Help 250-682-6155

Donations Welcome

Scooter’s Dog Grooming 921 Okanagan Ave, Chase BC

250-320-1424

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

1 pound spaghetti 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 3/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Scoop out some

You Get Your Little Ad Over Here Now!!!

of the cooking water and reserve. Drain spaghetti.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add spaghetti and Pecorino Romano cheese. Ladle in 1/2 cup of reserved cooking water; stir until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Add more cooking water until sauce coats spaghetti, about 1 minute more.

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Chase Sunflower 250-679-8880

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

250-679-2775

Duck Range Plumbing & Heating 250-214-0539

Plumbing, Heating & Gas Fitting

MJK Home Renovations

Chris Walker

250-572-7035

Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

Kalin Good Carpentry Services

Renos, Decks, Fences, Siding, Roofing & More 18+ yrs exp.

Call 250-679-2386

BREAK HOLIDAY OFF AWAY

TRAVEL RELAX CHILL FAMILY

Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe Come on in!

OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am

Design Haus is offering a 20% discount on all interior painting to help the people of Chase get ready for the holidays. We can also help you hang exterior lights and decorations.

Call for your free quote today!!

(250) 852-2298

Sudoku

VISIT SOCIALIZE EAT DRINK

BE MERRY EGGNOG REST

CHILLAX WIND DOWN TIME

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Ancient Jokes That Are Still Funny(ish)

A Man Goes to the Barber and the Barber Asks, “How Would You Like Your Hair Cut?” The man says, “In silence.”

- From the 19th century

What’s the Similarity Between a Balloon Floating in Midair and a Vagrant?

They both have no visible means of support.

- From the Victorian era What’s the Difference Between Photography and the Whooping Cough?

One makes fac-similes; the other makes sick families.

- From a Liverpool, UK, newspaper from 1875 A Fellow Tells His Ma That There Are Two Holes in His Trousers And then tells her that’s where he puts his feet through.

- From the Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov. 1, 1896

She Was Only a Stableman’s Daughter but all the horse manure.

- From the late 19th century While Passing a House on the Road, Two Salesmen Spotted a “Very Peculiar Chimney”.

They asked a flaxen-haired urchin standing near the house if it “drawed well,” whereupon the aforementioned urchin gave them the stinging retort, “Yes, it draws all the attention of all the damned fools that pass this road.”

- A joke from 1870, when people were interested in chimneys

BUSINESS LISTINGS

Carmen Harper Interior Design

Residential · Commercial · New · Renovations carmenharper.com · 604-817-9673 · 15yrs exp.

SILVER LININGS

NEW, USED + COLLECTIBLES 734 1ST AVE • 778-220-5618

Sorrento Plumbing & Water Well Service

Why Is a Dog Like a Tree?

Because they both lose their bark once they’re dead.

- A super depressing Victorian-era joke

250-679-0001 Serving the Shuswap!

“I Like to Go Camping” Said Tom, intently.

- From the early 20th century

Cut Flowers For All Occasions

Chase Garden Centre & Flower Shop At Safety Mart (250) 371-1117

Underwood Liquor Store Open every day 9 am - 11 pm Open on All Holidays

PARKSIDE COMMUNITY Respite, Independent & Assisted Living Suites available call 250-320-0400

Sharen’s Hair Studio

611 - 3rd Ave, Chase (rear entrance) Mon - Fri

250-679-8800

Your Ad Could be here with all the other ads!

Chase Sunflower 250-679-8880

Jessica Kantymir, RMT 250-679-8066 Little Shuswap Physiotherapy Myofascial, trigger point therapy & more

LJ’s Towing and Transport

Open 24 hrs 7 days /week 250-679-8600

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COPING WITH A HEAT RASH A HEAT rash can be annoying, itchy and sore but there is a very effective cure.

The Chase HEAT have discovered that 14 goals in 4 nights rather than ointments and scratching can sooth the troubled spots.

Stepping up to play through the pain of losing many team mates also has a special effect on the irritating ailment.

So while 5 or more fight the serious injury rash, others less afflicted, and the few actually healthy fight to conquer contests of flash and dash, as well as the errant elbow or two.

C ommencing Wednesday the 6th the HEAT left Chase by stage coach to meddle with the lawless WRANGLERS from 100 Mile House. The Cariboo Cowboys ride hard every time the two teams meet, but they were no match for the HEAT wave that swept through their town. The only score of the 1st came off the twig of Zachary Fournier assisted by Kaden Black and Michael Fidanza. In the 2nd Fidanza from Pat Brady and Kolten Moore followed by the Fournier “Force” assisted by Brady and Black. In the 3rd period the WRANGLERS popped a pair to make the situation tense. However Evan Hughes from Seamus Collins and Cory Loring restored justice. Veteran Fournier iced the capades with a hat trick empty net goal. The end result a 5-2 tough road win

submitted by Scott Koch, Chase Heat with Jared Breitkreuz obtained in trade from 100 Mile House, stopping 30 of 32 shots he faced.

Feisty Friday Night in Sicamous found the HEAT cruising down the Shuswap to meet the EAGLES. This contest was nasty and injuries mounted up throughout the game. Chase lost Colton Nikiforuk to a lower b o d y i nj u r y, G r a d y Musgrave to an u p p e r b o d y laceration as well as Caleb Biensch, Quinn Slezak and Zachary Fournier to periods of rehab. Trainer Julio Iglesias had a parade of wounded and bloodied warriors spend time with him.

There was no scoring until the 2nd when the houseboat crew got a marker. In the 3rd the big man on campus Fournier scored on the man advantage from Hughes and Ryan Okino. In the 2nd Overtime “Black Friday” Black blasted in the winner from Bourne and Brady. A very hard fought 2-1 road win with Conor Webb repelling 38 of 39 EAGLE shots. While the boys on the bus licked their wounds, Musgrave and Fournier went to the hospital where medical staff left them in stitches.

On Saturday Night the Princeton

POSSE rode into town to face off versus the HEAT at the Art Holding Memorial Arena. The HEAT fielded 15 skaters with Fidanza moved to the backend for the night. The locals fired in 2 counters in the 1st, Brady on the powerplay from Moore and Fidanza, then Moore from Bourne and Breitkruez. In the 2nd the visitors tied the game prior to Okino from Moore and Biensch regaining the lead. Princeton tied it up again, but Moore with his 2nd from Brady and Bourne resurrected the lead.

Five goals in the 3rd hushed the crowd in the beginning but the cacophony soon returned. Princeton took the lead with a pair, but the short benched HEAT came back hot, Brady with his 2nd from Gavin Mattey and Hughes started things. Bourne then popped a pair, the 1st from Fidanza and Moore and the closer an empty net tally once again assisted by Moore.

Moore, Bourne and Brady each fired two goals, Moore ended the night with 6 points to move up the KIJHL League Leaders chart. Bourne regained the number 1 spot in the League.

TRADING PLACES: The HEAT traded power forward Cory Loring to the Grand Forks Border Bruins in exchange for forward Brady Marzocco. Program sales have increased with all the multiple roster changes in the past two weeks, what a great fundraising initiative. The tough and talented Kelowna Chiefs come to town Friday the 15th to face the HEAT. See you there!

CHASE HEAT HOME GAMES Friday, December 15th at 7 pm Friday, December 22nd at 7 pm

VS Kelowna Chiefs

VS 100 Mile House Wranglers

BRENDA PATTERSON

Full Multiple Listing Service® #8 -1257 TCH, Sorrento

BrendaPatterson@hhre.ca

Direct: 778-220-1822

Inside:

Your Shuswap Realtor®

Like new 2015 immaculate

2 bdrm 1 bathroom home, Pine St MHP, Chase. Factory warranties

$94,500

transfer to new owner! Low utility bills, mountain views, large lot, extra parking, close to park & beach. Families & pets welcome! RV/ Boat parking. MLS® 10141609. KADREA 142583

250-675-5117

PAULINE WIENS

pauline@fairrealty.com

Direct: 250-515-1801

Apartment in Parkside Manor

Your bottom floor unit has 2 bed 2 bath with a 4pc Ensuite in beautiful Parkside Manor. Bright Kitchen, Fireplace in Living room, In Suite Laundry. Your own parking stall right out your door. Easy walk to downtown Chase. So many features you must see. Easy Viewing. MLS® 10136507 KADREA 141020

$179,900