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Issue for the week of Friday, December 1st, 2023 • Volume 28 - Issue 48

Weekend at Arena Full of Smooth Skating

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submitted by Tamara Friedman-de Jager

etween glitter and figure skates, the arena was a constant buzz of excitement and entertainment this weekend, as the Shuswap Skating Club played host to a regional skating competition.

We saw amazing skating, met so many people from a lot of different places and had a superb team of volunteers all weekend helping me make this event successful.

Our 3 local skaters came out on the ice and did amazing routines, looked beautiful in their outs and made our parents, friends and community very proud.

I cannot express the gratitude I have for everyone who helped make this event successful by helping with donations. The arena manager and

staff who kept things going smoothly with all the spectators and skaters, this was no easy task and they keep everything running smoothly.

Thank you to ALIB for coming out to do a Blessing Ceremony, this was great for everyone to see.

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Community Events Bulletin

email community events to info@chasesunflower.ca Creekside Seniors will be holding a Bake Sale on Saturday, December 2nd from 10 am - 1:30. As well as a lunch consisting of soup, bun, goodies, and tea or coffee will be served from 11:30 to 1:30 for $7. Also, basket raffles will be held that day.

Haldane Craft fair on December 3 from 9:30-2:30 in the Haldane Elementary Gym

Special Jam Session night at Creekside Seniors - 542 Shuswap Ave. Friday, Dec. 1st, doors open at 6:00, refreshments available......ADULTS ONLY

Gingerbread houses & lodges can be viewed at Chase Wild Scoopz. Children, thank you for participating.

Ladies fun drop in hockey.

Tuesday’s 9:00pm. FMI 250-2997948 or meegkennedy@yahoo.ca Come join us! Beginners welcome.

GIANT CRIB - There will be a Giant Crib at the Chase Legion on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 11:00. The cost is $12 per person. It is not necessary to bring your own partner. Lunch will be available. Visitors are welcome.

Payout 85%.

Blind Bay Hall is hosting a free Community Carol Sing with The Northern Lights Choir, Sunday December 10 2:30pm

Christmas Luncheon Potluck Thursday Dec 7 at 12:30 at Blessed Sacrament Church.

Catholic Womens League of Blessed Sacrament Parish invite ladies of our community to our Christmas Pot Luck Luncheon Baby Shower in support of Hopewell Clinic Pregnancy Centre.

Please bring an unwrapped baby gift for donation and if you can something for the mommies. call Viola Levesque at 250-679-2711.

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

Sunday Dec.3. Closed Monday Dec.4th - Open at 6pm. Darts start at 7:30 Tuesday Dec.5th open at 2pm - 6:30pm. Free meat draw, fun pool and darts Wednesday Dec.6 Closed Thursday Dec.7 - open 6pm to 9pm Darts start at 7:30pm Friday Dec 8th - open 1 to 6pm. Ladies darts at 1pm Saturday Dec 9th - open 1pm to 6 pm. Meat draw, 50/50, fun darts Sunday Dec 10th 2pm to 6 pm. Coffee House.

Come on out and enjoy the local artist from 2pm to 5pm.

Dec.16th - Christmas Dinner- Happy Hour at 4pm dinner at 5pm. Dance at 7pm with the Barn Catz. Tickets $20. Avail at the Legion.

Come on out on New Year’s Eve and ring in the new years with the Barn Catz! Tickets are $10.00 available at the legion

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Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove With respect, I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc First Nation.

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Pres: Willy Moore 1-250-320-4346

Meetings @ 5:30 pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month at Railside Restaurant. New members welcome!

Chase Lions Club

PO Box 12, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0 chaselions67@gmail.com Facebook Chase & District Lions Club President – Karen Bassett 250-318-4527 Please call for Lion projects incl pull-tab donations

Meeting at 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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Come on down to the Art Memorial Arena for some exciting hockey this weekend!

Friday December 1st the U18 Outlaws are playing the Logan Lake Renegades in their 1st official Home Game of the season! The game starts right after the Santa Parade at 7:15 pm Sharp!

Saturday December 2nd - The U13 Mustangs take on the Lillooet Pistons in their grudge match from October at 10:30 am The U15 Broncos play their long time rivals the Clearwater Ice Hawks at 12:30 pm and finally the

U18 Outlaws play Logan Lake Renegades again at 2:30 pm The arena will be hosting a Free Family Skate from 4:30-5:30 pm that afternoon as well.

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Sunday Dec 3rd The U13 Mustangs will face off against the Ashcroft Warriors at 10 am and the U15 Broncos play 100 Mile House Wranglers at 11:45 am The Concession will be cooking up tasty snacks, warm beverages, the teams are selling 50/50 in the stands and the heat will be on to keep the fans toasty and warm!

Female Hockey Players Heading to Wickfest submitted by Jolene Barkman

4 of Chase Minor Hockey female players have been offered a very unique and exciting opportunity to play in the 2024 Wickfest hockey team! The lucky ladies that are going to Wickfest are Marley Logsdail, Sophie Hofmann, Rocio Martinez and Bridgette Barkman, we are pumped that they have been given this opportunity!

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In order to make their hockey dreams come true they will be hosting a bottle drive on Saturday Dec 16th from 101pm to help offset the cost of going to the tournament in Surrey, BC. If you have any bottles or cans or are willing to donate please contact Jolene Barkman at 778-220-4887.

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Village of Chase

Council Highlights - November 28, 2023 Regular Meeting submitted by Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on November 28, 2023 at the Village office and via Zoom. 13 people attended in-person and 5 participated via Zoom.

New Public Works Manager - Mike Baker was introduced as the Village’s new Public Works Manager.

Comments from the gallery on agenda items included advocating for an anti-idling educational campaign and for the roof replacement at the Curling Rink.

RCMP Report - Sargeant Kennedy of the RCMP, Chase detachment spoke to Council regarding crime statistics for the last few years, comparing the number of calls and percentage of types of calls with previous years. He noted that property crime calls are the most prevalent of all types of calls to the Chase detachment, and noted that crime in general is not higher in 2023 than it was in previous years. He thanked the work of

Chase Citizens on Patrol, the guards at the detachment and Victim Services for being a big help to the RCMP in their work.

Shuswap Trail Alliance - Jen Bellhouse, Executive Director of the Shuswap Trail Alliance provided a presentation showing the make-up of the alliance, its purposes and functions, and what accomplishments have been made this past year. She requested of Council to continue to finanically support the work of the STA and the Regional Trails Roundtable.

Chase Rotary Club – Playground Equipment for Centennial Park Council passed a resolution to accept a donation of playground equipment for Centennial Park from the Chase Rotary Club and to ensure the equipment is maintained by the Village after installation.

Oncore Senior Services Society – Thank You Letter - Council received a letter from Oncore Senior Services Society thanking the Village for its support in principle for the placement of a low income seniors housing facility on Village owned land in Chase, and included excerpts from the Village’s Official Community Plan relating to the need for such housing in Chase.

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Chase and Area Family Services Society – 2023 Post Event Summary – Grant-in-Aid - Council received for information the 2023 post event summary from the Chase and Area Family Services Society for which a Village grant-inaid was given.

Trombia Street Sweeper Update A report was received regarding the newly acquired Trombia Street Sweeper attachment that will be fitted to the Village’s loader to begin its use in early 2024 when the snow has gone from the streets.

Curling Rink Roof -Council approved the funding of a new roof over the ice sheets at the Curling Rink.

607 3rd Avenue – Village owned Vacant Land – Zoning - Village staff were directed to proceed with drafting a zoning bylaw to zone the vacant lot at 607 3rd Avenue.

515 Pine Street – Development Variance Council accepted the application from the owner of 515 Pine Street for a variance of the front parcel line setback and directed staff to send out referrals.

607 3rd Avenue – Village owned vacant land – Development Variance - Council accepted the application for a variance for 607 3rd Avenue for a variance of the front parcel line setback and directed staff to send out referrals.

Chase Lions RV Park Financial Summary – January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023 The financial summary which is required by the lease agreement between the Village and the Chase Lions Club for use of the lands at Mill Park was received.

Climate Action Committee – Proposal for Anti-Idling Educational Program Council passed a resolution to support the Climate Action Committee in implementing an anti-idling education campaign in Chase.

FireSmart Coordinator Funding Application - Council supported the application for funding from UBCM for a FireSmart Coordinator.

2024 Council Remuneration - The recommendation to increase Council’s remuneration by 2% was defeated.

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Obituary

Shirley Eileen Turner (nee Moon) April 20, 1934 – November 18, 2023

We regret to announce the death of Shirley Turner at the age of 89 in Salmon Arm, B.C. Shirley was born in Saskatchewan and lived in the Perdue/Saskatoon/ Melfort area for many years. She moved, with her family, to Chase, BC in 1969 and has been a resident there ever since. Shirley is pre-deceased by her husband Jack Turner, her brother Lawrence Moon and her sister Irene Pocock. Shirley is survived by her brother Bill Moon of Perdue, Saskatchewan; her children Lynne (David) Inkster, Sheryl (Marvin) Penttila, Randy (Karen) Turner, Michael (Lesley) Turner, Jacqueline (Damon) Turner; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Shirley will be remembered as a very loving wife, mother and grandmother by her family. Her love of family came first but she also dedicated much of her time to volunteer work in the community and nurturing her friendships. Many will remember her smile, kindness and gentle demeanor.

The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Parkside Retirement Residence in Chase and the staff at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm for the exemplary care and friendship she received in both facilities.

Please join the family for a celebration of Shirley’s life to be held at the Chase Legion on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 2 o’clock.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation at www.heartandstroke.ca or 885 Dunsmuir St, Suite 200, Vancouver, BC V6C 1N5 would be gratefully appreciated.

Condolences and memories of Shirley may be shared through her obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com

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Council Highlights

2023 Christmas Holiday Office Closure Council approved the closing of the Village office from Monday December 25, 2023 to Monday, January 1, 2024 inclusive. The office will re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Garbage and recycling collection will not be affected by the office closure.

residents who had to be evacuated. In fact, Village staff set up tables and chairs at the hall, however the Legion offered its space as it already had chairs and tables set up and was able to provide hot and cold beverages to the residents and provide them with sandwiches.

2024 Local Government Leadership Academy Education Forum Council passed a resolution for the Village to pay costs for any Council member wishing to attend the 2024 Local Government Leadership Academy Education Forum.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 5:19 p.m.

During the public speaking to municipal matters section of the meeting, it was clarified to the gallery that during the recent structure fire at Parkside Community, the Village did not deny the use of the community hall for those

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

For more information regarding Council’s meetings, please go to the Village’s website at https://chasebc.ca/council/minutes-agendas/.

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Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Concerts a Resounding Success!

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author & Journalist

Mounted by Wildwood Productions, the recent celebration of the man and his music – iconic Gordon Lightfoot – can only be described as a wonderful walk down memory lane and superb recognition of one of Canada’s greatest songwriters. The twohour shows, held November 18 and 19, were also fundraisers for Gleneden Hall’s future renovations.

The cast of 20, and the soldout audiences, thoroughly enjoyed themselves, as eighteen of Gordon’s popular songs were presented. Musicians and singers delivered the distinct stories in his lyrics with performances from the heart.

Your journalist’s poem about

the life and career of Gordon Lightfoot, entitled “Lighting Our Way,” was also very well received. Connection with the fans in attendance was palpable.

The show is to be remounted in May 2024 at the R.J. Haney Heritage Village, just outside Salmon Arm. Details will be forthcoming.

In addition to the respect of fellow artists, the devoted admiration of millions of fans, and 41 prestigious awards, Lightfoot was honoured with three Doctoral Degrees, the Order of Canada, and a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Gordon Lightfoot lives on through the marvelous music he has left us. Bravo!

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Fill the Cruiser, Holiday Train & More submitted by Brenda Patterson for Chase Hamper Society

December has finally arrived, but the Christmas spirit of giving and sharing has been on full display in Chase for several weeks now! A comment overheard by a recent new resident to Chase “I just can’t believe what a welcoming and sharing community Chase is”!!

So True!!

Over the past number of years, many people in our area have quietly and consistently donated and shared what they can with those who have fallen on hard times for whatever reason, and are in need of a kind word, a smile, and a hand up to provide nutritious meals to their families, and the little extras at special times like Christmas! There are many groups, businesses, and individuals who come up with innovative ways to collect donations and gifts to contribute to our Food Bank! Through the Chase Hamper Society, they are able to provide that help, and know that it will reach those who need it, not just at Christmas but throughout the year. For those who could use some help but are hesitant to ask, please know that our records are confidential, we provide a safe space, we

listen, and we all understand that any one of us could be in the same situation some day, if we haven’t been there already.

Our next Food Bank day will be on Monday, Dec. 4 from Noon until 3pm. Please call us at 250-682-6155 to register for a pick up time!

The last Christmas Hamper Registration and Toy Shop will be Monday, Dec 11 at the Chase Community Hall 1:003:00PM. Please remember to bring ID’s for everyone and proof of residency.

Most ID’s will have your current address.

The Chase Heat, our very popular local Hockey Team and organization, is sponsoring their annual Food and Toy drive again this year! If you want to see what a hockey Team can collect on behalf of the local Food Bank, you need to attend the 3:00PM game this Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Art Holding Arena in Chase, and help them ‘Fill the Cruiser’ with non-perishable food and toys!

The “Holiday Train” is crossing Canada on the rails again this year!! This is a major fundraiser for all the Food

FRIDAY NIGHT ON THE STREET! FULL PROCEEDS SLOW ROASTED to the PAC for computers and a with Tacos, cheese, computer storage onions and tomato (lockup).

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The Helping Hand

Banks along the way, and Chase is no exception!! These wonderful people will roll into our little down on Saturday, Dec. 16 with their decorated train, Christmas lights, awesome music, and do what they do best! Please come out and enjoy the fun, and bring along any donations you can to fill the shelves at the Food Bank!

The BC Food Banks van will be there, along with another, to collect donations of money (receipts will be sent to you), non-perishable food, Toys for the children, and Gifts for the Seniors which are included in the Christmas Hampers, and to others!

If you would like to volunteer to help out at any of our venues, please call us at 250-682-6155 and let us know! We can always use more help, and with the increasing need for Food Banks across Canada, the Food hampers given out through our Chase Food Bank have doubled several times in the past four years. We are now giving out an average of 50 food hampers twice a month, with many going to families. All of the needed food is donated through our local communities, businesses, as well as the Food Share we receive through our BC Food Banks, and National Food Share programs.

Come check out our new space at the Riverstone Family Resource Centre this Friday from 3:30 - 6:30pm.

You can warm up with a hot chocolate and enjoy a yummy treat with us.

We will also have a Christmas craft set up for the kids to enjoy.

There will be coffee offered (by donation) proceeds to Chase Country Christmas committee

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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