Chase Sunflower - Dec 6, 2019

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Issue for the week of Friday, December 6th, 2019 • Vol. 24, Issue 49

Spaghetti Dinner for Mental Health Awareness

T

he Mental Health Awareness Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on November 30th was a huge success.

At the 8th annual event, which was held in the basement of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, $500 was raised for Maria Beaurain. Each year the group fundraises for a different

community member in a time of need.

Caroline MacDonald, one of the organizers, send a huge thank you to everyone in the Village who participated in any way to the success of the event.

Photo Supplied

by David Lepsoe

Christmas Concert by Donation The Chase Secondary School Band and the Kamloops Community Band would like to invite you to come, relax and listen to good music on Sun., Dec 8th @2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ the Chase Community Hall.

Tables will be set up with baked items that will be available for purchase in time for Christmas.

Please come and celebrate with a piece of cake to thank

our many volunteers for the past 25 years of our great Chase Country Christmas weekend.

Admission is by donation which will benefit the Chase Secondary Band take their trip to Whistler next year.

Everyone is welcome. Great for all ages.

Food bank donations will be greatly appreciated.

COME OUT

to the Chase Country Christmas Parade and stop by our new location at

826 Shuswap Avenue and enjoy a Christmas treat!

Chase and District Health Services Foundation PO Box 1099 Chase, BC V0E 1M0

Thank you for every single donation.

Our community benefits directly from every single dollar donated.

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Chase Country Christmas 25TH ANNIVERSARY Enter into a draw for a $250.00 Gift Card!

Looking for Work? Making Career Decisions?

Looking for Skilled Employees? Considering Self-Employment?

One on One Employment Advisor Coaching & Support Resume & Cover Letter & Interview Skills Assistance Free for Employers - Job Postings on Website & Job Boards Phone (250) 679-8448 Fax (250) 679-8117 Find us on Facebook 822B Shuswap Avenue PO Box 1138 Chase BC V0E 1M0 E-Mail - chaseemployment@cablelan.net www.chaseemployment.ca

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Community Bulletin Board

Announce the activities and events of your community organization (non-business). Notices will run 2-3 weeks before your event, or as space allows. Email the text to info@chasesunflower.ca Chase Library Christmas Solo Seasonal Paint Night Storytime & Craft Sat Dec Dec 19 5:30-6:45pm. Bring 7 11am - Noon - Join us for a a Christmas goodie and we special Christmas storytime will supply the eggnog! Free. at the library as the Village Picture of what you will be celebrates the season. Puppets, creating attached.

Chase stories, songs and a craft for Library 250.679.3331 families of all ages. Drop-in. Parent-Child Mother Goose 250.679.3331 registration begins at the Chase Chase Grads will be serving up BBQ burgers, and Chili & Bannock - $5.00. Friday Dec 6th during Chase Country Christmas. Located out front of TRU Hardware. Come out & support the Grad Class of 2020.

Last Tech One-on-One for 2019 will be Dec 17th. A couple of 30-min timeslots are still available. Chase Library 250.679.3331

Library on Dec 17, 10am - in person. Program runs from Jan 16 to Mar 5th 4pm5pm. 250.679.3331 for more information.

Tiny Tunes Chase Library Wednesday 11-11:30am The last one for 2019 is on Dec 11.

We will start again on Wed Jan 8th 11am.

Chase Lions

Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 250-679-8470* chaselions67@gmail.com Meetings are every 2nd & 4th Thursday, at Parkside. New members welcome Call 250-679-8470 for all Chase Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park For medical equipment or pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

400 Club Weekly Winner: Sharon Mindel $100

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

Dec. 1st GIANT CRIB 10:45

Dec 3rd FREE Meat Draw 4 6:30 pm Pool 3:30 pm Fun Darts ??

Dec. 5th REGULAR CRIB 7 pm

Chase

The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters and Columns do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher.

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by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported.

Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community.

CHASE CURLING CLUB C U R L I N G Bonspiel has been cancelled.

Sadly not enough teams.

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE: (250) 320-3250 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove

Pancake breakfast Sun. Dec. 8th 2019. 9 to 11 am. $7, kids eat for less.

All proceeds go towards the completely volunteer run Chase Curling Club

FMI Janice 250-679-4471or admin@chasecurling.ca

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meetings the 1st & 3rd Thurs of every month at Railside Rest. Start time is 5:30 pm

CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome

Sundays at Creekside Centre, 542 Shuswap

Worship Service 10:30 am Email: chasefellowship@gm ail.com

The Light of Life Native Fellowship

Blessed Sacrament Parish welcome you to Saturday Mass @ 4:00 pm.

Every Tuesday at 1:00 there is an Hour of Adoration. Open to all.

Sunday Breakfast. Every third Sunday @ 10:00 am.

The price is by donation.

Every Sun 3 pm @ Chase Evangelical Free Church Friendly fellowship with food, family & friends after service.

Everyone is welcome. Light of Life Mission- OPENShuswap Ave Pastor Joseph (250) 679-7656

Chase Evangelical Free Church

Shuswap Community Church

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

Sunday Worship, 10:00am@ the Chase Community Hall.

Children’s Programs for Kids For more information visit www.aplacetobelong.ca

Shuswap Victory Church

641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC

Sunday Morning Service: 10:00 am Wed evening Prayer/Praise; 6:30 pm - 9 pm OFFICE HOURS: Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00-12:30. 250-306-6078

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Community Bulletin Board

PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT take winter wear to the ice arena on Sat., Dec 07th at the Hockey Night in Chase. Donations of Winter Wear including accessories (new or slightly used) can be dropped off all winter at Chase "The Light of Life Mission" at 632 Shuswap Avenue or "Chase Silver Linings" on 1st Avenue.

Enjoy your Chase Country Christmas weekend!

Chase Lions 400 Club tickets are now on sale. They can be bought at Eye Candy Boutique or from any member, or call Karen 250-318-4527 Chase Lions Community calendars are renewing. You can mail your form in to the Lions Club, or drop off forms at Lewis and Short Hardware, or call Jeanne at 250320-2314

Christmas Dance at Chase Community Hall Dec 14. Live Band Stiff Whiskers Tickets are $15. Tickets available at Eye Candy, Railside Restaurant, PharmaChoice or from Bev Iglesias. Doors at 8 pm Music 8:30-12:30 am. Light snack at 10:30 pm.

Proceeds to complete the skate park.

Join us as we continue our search in Genealogy! *The Kamloops Family History Society* meetings take place at *Heritage House* in Riverside Park on the *fourth Thursday* of each month from *7:00 to 9:00 P.M*. (September to May, except December) coffee and pastry will be available. 250-852-3218 Join Shuswap Community Church for some festive songs, stories, children's choir and nativity as we host a special Christmas Eve Celebration. 6pm, December 24th @ The Chase Community Hall

The Museum Christmas store is now open at 721 Shuswap Avenue. Open: Tuesday - Saturday. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Donations still accepted.

The Helping Hand /Chase Skate Park will be serving slow roasted brisket and baked beans on Friday, Dec 6 during Chase Country Christmas. + Hot dogs, sausage rolls, Christmas treats and more.

In front of Eye Candy, come check it out.

Chase & District Recreation Society Learn to Skate Program Winter 2020 Learn to Skate -Tuesdays Jan 7 – Mar 10 Girls Learn to Play & Jr. Rec Hockey – Mondays Jan 13 – Mar 9 Preschool Penguins $60.00 (ages 3-5) - 3:15-3:45 Eager Beavers (5+) $100.00 Tuesdays - 3:45-4:45 Jr. Rec Hockey (6+) 64.00 Mondays – 4:00-5:00 Girls Learn to Play Hockey (6 +) 64.00 Mondays - 3:00-4:00 **Full gear required Forms are available at Haldane School, Arena and H & R Block.

Completed Registration Forms and payment may be dropped off at H & R Block. FMI call/text Jane @ 250-851-6524 Chase Evangelical Free Church Open House after the Christmas Train on Dec 15th @2:45 pm. Please come with your Unique Christmas Sweater to enjoy caroling, refreshments and fellowship.

Everyone is welcome. Contributions of non-perishable foods for the Food Bank are greatly appreciated.

SEE CHASE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE PAGE 13

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Chase Flu Clinic 2019 submitted by Chase & District Health Services Foundation

The Chase Flu Clinic was held at the Community Hall on Thursday, November 14th marked by a considerable larger participation than in previous years. Five hundred and three (503) people took part in this program between the hours of 10:00 am – 3:00pm, which is an increase of approximately 17.3% over last year’s total.

The annual Flu Clinic is sponsored by Interior Health and each year it is planned for and staffed by local employees of the Chase & District Health Center, along with a considerable number of volunteers. This year special thanks goes to members of the Chase Heat hockey team for setting up the tables and chairs, and to the Chase Volunteer Fire Department for their assistance in taking down and storing the tables and chairs. The volunteers who were on hand to assist the participants to enter, be

seated, observe the clients for 15 minutes and direct the clients to the nursing stations are essential to the smooth operation and movement of the public. These people are an invaluable resource and we salute them for their help and support.

The Chase & District Health Services Foundation hosted the refreshment table, assisted this year by members of the newly formed Chase Community Services Society and our resident full-time Community Paramedicine Program Coordinator, Paramedic Sue Murray. Donations amounted to $107.80 which will go back into Community projects. The Health Services Foundation thanks all those community members who attended the clinic, and those individuals who sponsored and staffed the nursing stations, and in particular all of the volunteers who were involved.

New Phone #

250-320-3050

Chase 838 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC info@chasesunflower.ca www.ChaseSunflower.ca

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Adopt a Senior This Christmas Tess Jablonksi, a young woman from Chase, has taken the initiative to start an "Adopt a Senior" campaign this year for Christmas.

"For some Seniors it is a very hard and sad time and a lot are financially strapped so I just want to be able to put a smile on their face for a day," said Tess.

There is a tree set up at EYE CANDY Endless Emporium (717 Shuswap Ave) with a Senior's wish list on gift tags. People come in and grab a gift tag and fulfill

the wish list and bring it back to EYE CANDY wrapped. The Senior will be able to open it on Christmas.

If you do not have time to shop or are not here Tess will accept cash donations to fulfill gift tags and buy some essentials to take to the seniors home here in Chase.

Her email is j ablonsk i.tess@ gmail.com and phone is 778-2576555.

MEMORIAL TEA - TRUDY TORBOHM Parkside Community will be hosting a Memorial Tea to celebrate the life of

Trudy Torbohm

on Monday, December 9th from 2-3 pm Everyone is welcome.

Contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-320-0400 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase

Roasted Beets with Orange and Balsamic

Ingredients 2 lbs of red beets, with green tops removed 1 1/2 tbsp. of olive oil 1 1/2 tsp. of kosher salt 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. of granulated sugar 2 tbsp. of juice from orange 1 tbsp. of orange zest, chopped Instructions Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees 1. Wash the beets and place them in a medium sized bowl. Toss them in olive oil and sprinkle the salt over the top. Evenly spread them out on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Cover the beets with another sheet of tin foil and place them in the oven. Roast the beets for 1 to

1 1/2 hours or until the they are fork tender. Remove the beets from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

2. While the beets are cooling, place the balsamic vinegar, sugar, and orange juice in a small sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce the vinegar mixture until it is a thick syrupy consistency.

Be careful not to burn it.

3. Once the beets are warm to the touch, peel the outer skin and discard. Cut the beets into bite sized pieces and place them in a serving bowl. Pour the glaze and the orange zest over the top and toss to coat.

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! WEEKLY DRAWS IN STORE HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5:30 pm Saturday: 8 am - 4:30 pm

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Rockin’ the Hall for the Kids

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Hey folk, how about adding a really good time to your December calendar—one CHASE OFFICE OPEN: that will support an initiative On Thursdays for a Chase attraction that 10 am - 4:30 pm youngsters love? #4-834 Shuswap Avenue The Dr. Vagyi Memorial Skate Park has been enjoyed Phone: 250-679-3180 by countless local kids as well Web: www.cfelaw.ca as visitors in 19-0893-03 Black & White Newspaper Version Size:since 4.33”wit xopened 7”h

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2017. It’s been a welcome purpose-built addition to places in town where children can be out of doors, get some exercise, enjoy camaraderie and acquire skills.

Although supported by the Kraft Heinz Project Play programme and generous local donations, the project ran short of funds before completing all the features of the skate park. To this end, Chase’s Helping Hand group has undertaken fundraising for the last few additions needed to finalize the skate park design.

And to kick off the their efforts and add to your holiday season festivities, Helping Hand has arranged a dance at the Chase Community Hall for December 14 featuring the popular band “Stiff Whiskers” whose talented members, all of a ‘certain age,’ hail from the North Shuswap.

The group’s Jody Evans, Ryan Murry, Jim Leduc and Rob Van Sprang bring a broad range of professional music experience to their performances and are currently the often-called-upon house band at The Hub in Scotch Creek.

“Stiff Whiskers” covers genres from Classic Rock, Blues and a touch of Country—all extremely well done and guaranteed to set toes a-tappin’. As Jody Evans says, “Our goal is to get people dancing or singing (or both) to every song we play.”

In addition to great music, the event’s organizers will offer a complimentary ‘build your own gourmet burger’ as a snack mid evening. Full bar service and a special loonie basket raffle will also be part of the night’s amenities.

Details of your ‘ticket to ride’ are: • Advance tickets - $15 per person • At the door - $25 per person • Tickets available at PharmaChoice, Eye Candy, and the Railside Restaurant • Doors Open at 8:00 pm • Music from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am • Burgers at 10:30 pm See ya there!

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Checking Out the Chase Library submitted by Andy Finnen, Branch Head, Chase Library Hello from the busy little library on Shuswap Avenue. I thought some gift ideas based around books, that are fairly easy and super fun, would be a timely piece for our wonderful Chase Sunflower.

If you have a fan of graphic novels, a sketch pad, some funky pencils and a How to Draw book of any variety, might do the trick.

If you are picking out a story book for a little one, buy a corresponding activity to go along with it that may encourage imagination and play. For instance, a story about dinosaurs would go perfectly with some dinosaur puppets or a 3D dinosaur puzzle.

For the teen who has a favourite movie series based on a book, you could try getting a special edition of the book or see if it is available as a graphic novel.

If your bestie or partner fell in love with reading because of a children's classic, scoop them up a copy for their stocking.

If you have a trip planned next year, a fiction or information book about your destination are great options.

Better yet, a cookbook and apron might be fun.

We are a society that is becoming more and more aware of our environment and we look for ways to do better.

It's okay to find something second hand, clean it up and make it special too.

Happy and healthy days to you. If you need suggestions on new and popular titles for 2019, just let us know. Chase Library 250.679.3331

PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE of CHASE COUNCIL PROCEDURES AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 883-2019 Notice is hereby given that The Village of Chase Council is considering an amending bylaw to the Council Procedures Bylaw 783-2012 to allow for electronic participation of up to two council members, and by adding a Notice of Motion policy section allowing for a Council member to introduce any matter at a meeting.

If you feel you are affected by this amendment and you wish to address Village Council regarding this bylaw amendment, please attend the Regular Meeting at the Village Office on: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 4:00 pm Additional information, a copy of the bylaw, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at: Chase Village Office: Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays except statutory holidays Email: chase@chasebc.ca Phone: 250.679.3238 Sean O’Flaherty, RPP Corporate Officer Village of Chase Note: This is the second of two consecutive Public Notices.

Dated this 6th day of December, 2019 at Chase, BC

with

Craig’s Bakery 725 Shuswap Ave Chase, BC

Friday, Dec 6, 2019 1:30pm – 2:30pm

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Classifieds

Classifieds are $5 for 20 words. 20 cents for each additional word.

Email info@chasesunflower.ca or drop off at 838 Shuswap Avenue or Willows Health Food Store.

FOR SALE

Items for sale Modern dining room table with glass 79 inch top and pedestal base with six white leather chairs 750 OBO. • Call 250-571-7174.

FOR SALE -2012 Honda Civic 2 Door Coupe. $49,750 kms. New Tires, All Weather. $12,500.

FOR SALE: Puppies - $50 Yellow Lab Cross 250-318-2942 Items - Chesterfield in real good shape • Car cover in box yet. • Coffee table FREE. Call 250-679-3765.

FOR SALE - Takemine acoustic/ electric guitar. Fender acoustasonic amp. Fanthom power, surround mic, cords, etc. 250-679-3889.

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Obituary Edeltraut Maria Agathe Torbohm On November 29, 2019, our family and community lost a loving Mutti, Oma, and wonderful friend, when Edeltraut (Trudy) Torbohm passed away peacefully at the age of 94 years with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Heinz Torbohm in 2005. Edeltraut was born in RothflieB, OstpreuBen, Germany on September 29, 1925. Heinz and Edeltraut immigrated to Canada in l957 to pursue their Canadian Dream.

Her children left behind to remember her are Heinz Jr (Karen), Manfred (Maureen), Harry (Jane), Sherry (Ryan) Stade, 14 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Trudy had a genuine strong work ethic in the service industry where she interacted with the public at the same time balancing family life. She had her own catering business, worked in restaurants, in the bakery, and ran her own business at Jade Mountain. She also volunteered a large part of her later years at the curling club in Chase, mostly running the kitchen and organizing banquets.

Trudy loved laughing and socializing with friends, travelling, gardening, and most of all celebrating and preparing for family occasions.

The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to Parkside for making her stay so comfortable. The interactions with the staff were most often the highlight of her day. Also special thanks to the nurses and staff of R.I.H and Chase D & T Centre for the care of our mom.

Trudy will be missed by her family and everyone she touched in her travels through life.

“Auf Wiedersehen Frau Edeltraut Torbohm” Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Obituary Clifford James Atchison In loving memory of Clifford James Atchison who passed away at the Majorie Willoughby Hospice on November 28, 2019 at 98 years of age. Survived by his wife, Eleanor Atchison, and children Marguerite Atchison (Jody Racicot), Ron (Betty) Jungwirth, Debbie (Steve) Cosens, Diane Woronuk, Myron (Stephanie) Jungwirth, Wayne Jungwirth, grandchildren Julia, Andrea, Stephanie, Brandon, Matthew, Alex, and Kevin, as well as great grandchildren Ava, Noah, Pearl, Ailey and Ophelia.

Cliff was born in New Westminster, BC on July 24, 1921. His younger years were spent in Vancouver where he fell in love with the ocean and fishing. As a young man he moved north to work in remote logging camps and mills. He enjoyed the community and outdoors of Northern BC so much that he stayed and in 1958 he opened Atchison Refrigeration in Dawson Creek where he served the community for over 40 years. He retired to Gabriola Island in 1991 where he enjoyed spending time on his boat out on the ocean. In 2008 he and Eleanor moved to the community of Chase where they have spent many happy years.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Cliff’s name to the Majorie Willoughby Hospice in Kamloops.

Are you a retired bus/truck driver? Chase Community Services Society is looking for volunteer class 4 drivers to operate our new minibus. For more information call or text Blaine @ 250-318-3203 or Jim @ 250-571-4512

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

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During this beautiful Christmas season, you are warmly invited to join us for Mass.

Christmas Eve: 8:00pm at the Spiritual Centre across the Pine Street bridge.

-

Christmas Day: 9:00am at Blessed Sacrament Parish

*First time boarders receive

New Year's Day: 9:00am at Blessed Sacrament Parish.

Pritchard one free day. *Special rates for

long

term

Transportation

boarders. available.

250-318-8367

Extended Holiday Hours

Small engine maintenance and

repairs

technician 6082

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outdoor

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power

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Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, snowmobiles,

generators,

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Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 6793923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs

From November 25 to December 22 Monday: 9 am- 5 pm Tuesday: 9 am – 5 pm Wendnesday: 9 am- 5 pm Thrusday: 9 am - 7 pm Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Sunday: Closed 123 Chase St, Chase, BC

Please note: There will be

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View the Sunflower at www.ChaseSunflower.ca IN COLOUR

Our Festive Super Saver booklet is now running from November 24-December 28th lots of great deals for your holiday shopping pick up in store

Chase Country Christmas

Store

at 723 Shuswap Ave (Old Jewelry Store)

OPEN: December 6th 4 pm - 8 pm ** FAMILY NIGHT **

Adults Must be Accompanied by a Child!

December 7th 9 am - 4 pm EVERY DAY from • December 9th - 14th 9 am - 2 pm

Come shop from our donated treasures! *Funds raised are donated to local community groups*

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

OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am

MJK Home Renovations Chris Walker

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Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

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

250-679-2775

flat-iron.ca Cottage Crafts sewing-alterations-repairs by appointment aleta@flat-iron.ca Cell/Text: 250-517-9134

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY Emergency Help 250-682-6155

Donations Welcome

Split Enzz Hair Salon

Horoscopes

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You're a child of light, which is why these darker, shorter days might depress you. Lighten up those moody moments by sharing good times with friends and family.

SILVER LININGS

NEW, USED + COLLECTIBLES 734 1ST AVE • 250-852-1684

Sharen’s Hair Studio

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

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Sorrento Plumbing & Pumps

250-679-0001 Serving the Shuswap!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your social life is energized with new friends you meet at holiday events.

Meanwhile, an old friend comes out from the past with an interesting suggestion.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Recently received family news might cause you to shift your priorities. Don't allow holiday pressures to influence the decision you'll ultimately make.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) LEO (July 23 to August 22) VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A new financial opportunity has you You love to give beautiful presents as That recent unsteady period settles wavering between rushing in and much as you relish receiving them. But down, and you can now begin to backing away. Do neither. Take time be careful to rein in your tendency to make plans that will carry you through to evaluate all possible overspend on holiday gifts to your goals for this holiday considerations. and glitter. season and beyond.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Forget any recent unpleasantness, News from the workplace could and reach out to include more family make this a very special holiday members in your holiday plans. This season. A personal relationship also bears a welcome, if will go a long way toward unexpected, bonus. resolving those problems.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Although things seem to be smoother between you and that special person, some knotty problems still remain to be unraveled.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) You love to be surrounded by family, especially during the holidays. This year, prepare to be surprised by the arrival of a special someone from the past.

PISCES (Feb 19 to March 20) You're going to love splashing around in the social swim that marks your holiday-season aspects.

Get out there and enjoy every wonderful moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) The holiday season starts the Water Bearer off on a new and brighter course that could lead to the well-earned fulfillment of many dreams.

YOU BORN THIS WEEK: You have a tendency to believe that you know what's best for everyone -- and you're often right. You could be a successful politician.

All the animals came to the Ark together.

Even the insects came in pairs.

Except the worms, they came in apples.

Barber, Justin, On Staff Now!

638B Shuswap Ave, Chase • 250-679-4007

for the week

SODUKO

How many lemons grow on a tree?

All of them.

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Business Listings

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

ALM Mobile RV

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250-308-9022 AlmmobileRV@gmail.com Underwood Liquor Store Sunday to Wednesday 9a.m.--10p.m.

Thurs, Fri and Saturday 9a.m. - 11 p.m.

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Shuswap Soles (Vanna King LPN FCN) Advanced, Geriatric, and Diabetic Footcare

Call or text (250) 574-9969 Cut Flowers For All Occasions

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THIS CHRISTMAS

MAKE

Memories NOT GARBAGE GIVE EXPERIENCES, NOT TRASH

DID YOU KNOW? MANY OF THE WELL-INTENDED GIFTS GIVEN AROUND THE HOLIDAYS END UP IN THE LANDFILL. CONSIDER GIVING GIFTS OF EXPERIENCES LIKE A WEEKEND AWAY OR TICKETS TO THEIR FAVORITE SHOW OR SPORTING EVENT.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE WRAPPING

DID YOU KNOW? MUCH OF THE WRAPPING USED AROUND THE HOLIDAYS IS ACTUALLY RECYCLABLE. CONSIDER BUYING 100% PAPER WRAPPING AND STAYING AWAY FROM WRAP CONTAINING FOIL OR PLASTIC.

WASTE-FREE ENTERTAINING

DID YOU KNOW? PLASTIC CUTLERY AND DISPOSABLE PLATES MAY BE CONVENIENT, BUT THEY’RE NOT RECYCLABLE AND END UP IN THE LANDFILL.

RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE

DID YOU KNOW? YOU CAN BRING YOUR REAL TREE (WITHOUT LIGHTS/ TINSLE/ORNAMENTS) TO A LOCAL TNRD ECO-DEPOT OR TRANSFER STATION FOR FREE!

ALL TNRD DEPOT SITES ARE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY, AND NEW YEARS DAY

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Chase Country Christmas

Schedule of Events Friday, December 6th 3:00 pm

• Best Decorated Business Presentation Sponsored by the Chase & District Chamber of Commerce • Chase Country Christmas Store - Family Night. **Adults must be accompanied by a child** 723 Shuswap Avenue (Old Jewelry Store Location)

4:00 pm 8:00 pm

5:00 pm

Saturday, December 7th

• Street closure uptown, street vendors, hayrides, bonfire & instore specials at participating businesses • Bonfire in pocket park - sponsored by Chase Fire Dept.

• Hot Apple Cider, Live Nativity Scene & Photo Booth hosted by the Shuswap Community Church.

5:30 pm

• Parade from Art Holding Memorial arena to PharmaChoice Food & Drug

After Parade:

• Tree light up at the corner of Coburn Street and Shuswap Avenue • Hayrides by donation to dry grad • Street hockey with Minor Hockey & Chase Heat • Music on the Street by Tennessee Walker - Sponsored by the Chase and District Festival Society / Chase and District Chamber of Commerce / Village of Chase

8:00 am 11:00 am

• Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Community Hall Basement. By donation to off leash dog park.

8:00 am – 9:30 am

• Santa & Mrs. Claus at Lions Pancake Breakfast

9:00 am 4:00 pm

• Chase Country Christmas Store Open to Public

10:00 am - • Craft and 3:00 pm at Chase Community hall tea 10:00 am - • Craft, 3:00 pm at Creekside Centre 11:00 am 12:00 pm

Vendor and

bake

11:00 pm - • Free pictures and story time with Santa & Mrs. Claus at 2:00 pm Safety Mart. Photos by Rob McLean.

7:00 pm 9:00 pm

• Chase Heat Hockey Game. Please bring an item for the food bank.

Sunday, December 8th • Kamloops Community Band and Chase Senior Band at Chase Community Hall. Bring item for the food bank.

2:30 pm

MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

Burger & Beer Mondays $15

Taco Tuesdays $3

Prawn & Wing Wednesdays $7/lb

Pasta Thursdays $14

TGIFridays Wings & Prawn $7/lb

3.

HAPPY HOUR Every Day10.3-5 pm

Bingo 6 pm

4.

5.

SATURDAYS

DJ & Karaoke 9 pm

7.

Chase Heat 7 pm

8.CCC

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Bingo 6 pm

13.

DJ & Karaoke 9 pm

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Bingo 6 pm

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DJ & Karaoke 9 pm

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25. CLOSED. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

26. Boxing Day

27.

28.

30.

Reserve a table!!!

24.

Ring in 2020 with us!

Prizes, games, DJ Cody 31.

Party w/DJ Cody

SUNDAYS

All Day Fox Breaky $9

$9 Appies, $5.25 Domestic Bottles, $4.75 Highballs, 16.

17. $5.50 Wine

9.

sale

• Chase Library Christmas Storytime & Craft Join us for a special Christmas Storytime at the library as the Village celebrates the season. Puppets, stories, songs and a craft for families of all ages. Drop-in.

DECEMBER AT THE FOX! 2.

Fair

Chase Heat 7 pm *

Specials All Weekend

*Heat Games 22.

- Get 10% OFF FOOD with ticket 29. stub!*

Silver Fox Pub & Bistro Ph: (250) 679-8313 • # 4 305 Brooke Dr, Chase

All ages are welcome until 8 pm • Kitchen is open until 8 pm every night

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Bring a Friend to StrongStart

Duck Range Plumbing & Heating duckrangeplumber@gmail.com

Your Local Plumbing & Gas Professionals

Crowning Touch Dog Grooming Services

Darla Crown

6188 VLA Road, Chase BC Village Yard Entrance

250-804-3987

darla.crown64@gmail.com

Kary Pittendreigh, who runs StrongStart in Chase, is trying to spread the word about the FREE early learning play group.

Monday, December 9 is “Bring a Friend to StrongStart” day. The program is for children birth to school age with their parent/caregiver.

Its a chance for little ones to make new friends and parents meet and discuss parenting issues.

“This week we will be creating fun Christmas ornaments, having healthy

Our best wishes to You

and your family this Holiday Season Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

From the Village of Chase

Village office holiday hours: Closed at noon on Dec 24th, open December 30 and 31, Closed Jan 1 and Open Jan 2 and 3 There will be emergency on-call staff available for water and sewer problems-if you require any assistance please contact our office at 250-679-3238. For any other urgent enquiries while we are closed, please email soflaherty@chasebc.ca

CHRISTMAS GARBAGE/RECYCLE SCHEDULE Week of Tuesday, Dec 24 to Saturday, Dec 28th Tuesday the 24th, regular pick up date Wednesday the 25th (Christmas) , NO PICK UP All garbage days will be moved ahead by one day.

Wednesday: will be picked up Thursday the 26th Thursday: will be picked up Friday the 27th Friday: will be picked up Saturday the 28th

Week of Tuesday, Dec 31st to Saturday, Jan 4th Tuesday the 31st, regular pick up date Wednesday Jan 1st (New Years), NO PICK UP

All garbage days will be moved ahead by one day, Friday regular moved to Monday.

Wednesday: will be picked up Thursday the 2nd Thursday: will be picked up Friday the 3rd Friday: will be picked up on MONDAY the 6th Regular pick up schedules will return to normal beginning Tuesday Jan 7th, 2020

snack, (which I will provide) running in the gym and of course learning through our play,” said Kary.

This week she will be giving away a beautiful Christmas Wreath, everyday you attend, you can enter your name in the draw at the door, and a winner will be chosen on Friday Dec. 13th!

Common Questions About StrongStart by Kary Do I have to stay with my child?

Yes, a parent, guardian or the child's caregiver needs to attend with the child during their play at StrongStart Is there a cost to register?

NOPE! Its all FREE, snack and coffee/tea are provided as well Do I need to arrive at 8:40 and stay all morning until 11:30?

NO! StrongStart is a drop-in program.

Families are welcome to come and go at anytime, but I do recommend being there before 10am as after that we clean up, play in the gym, have snack and story. The toys are put away at 10:30 so arriving before 10 would give children time for free play!

What if I'm planning on homeschooling?

Still come and play!! If your child is under the age of 5, then StrongStart is a great place to play, learn important social skills and make some news friends!

What do I do if I want to attend?

Simple, just come!! I'm located in Haldane Elementary School, classroom #3. Go through the front doors by the office, turn right down the hallway until you reach classroom #3 then come on in to play. On your first visit a registration paper will be sent home for parents to complete.

How old does my child have to be?

StrongStart is for children 5 and under!!

Yep even newborns, its a great place for Mom's to attend and meet other Moms.

Most of the activities are geared towards 3 and older, but many of the toys are suitable for all ages, plus there is a quiet little baby area!

What if I have more questions?

Call the school 250-679-3269 or text Kary @ 250-574-7108 or you can email me at kpittendreigh@sd73.bc.ca

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TWISTING THE NIGHTS AWAY

by Scott Koch

Twisted twigs apparently got their start in the 1830’s. From 1850 to the 1930’s the Mi’kmaq from Nova Scotia were the experts.

The most expensive stick out there currently is an 1850 “Mic Mac” worth $4.2 million, that would kill a team’s stick budget! From maple, willow, yellow birch, ash which were extremely heavy, durable and unforgiving, we now see very light snap happy carbon fibre products killing team budgets. So as you guessed this isn’t an article on an old dance craze, its about modern day ballet on ice and what helps win the contest.

A twist of the wrist, a shaft snapping slapper, a toe drag, a deflection or a back hander are a few of the ways to put the bisquit in the basket for a game winning goal. The HEAT of late have discovered that all the above have been means to 5 straight victories. Added to the twig tricks the duo of Vince Bennedetto and Dylan Barton have torqued, twisted, dove, snatched, batted, pounced and squeezed the vulcanized disk while standing guard between the pipes. At weekend’s end the team had scored at a rate of 3.8/game (95 goals), while allowing 2.84 against (71).

The Creston Valley THUNDER CATS dropped into the local Chaos Castle Friday the 29th. The track meet that ensued was entertaining for the fans with the action fast paced, skilled and with very little mayhem.

Rookie power forward Trevor Kennedy got the party started, helped by his line mates Breckin Erichuk and Hayden Wiebe. The trio struck again with less then 2 minutes left in the 1st period, Erichuk aided and abetted by Kennedy and Wiebe. In the 2nd both teams raced, rattled and rolled but the tenders between the pipes shut the doors.

In the final 20 minutes Colton Nikiforuk shone in the spotlight with a pair of counters 43 seconds apart. The first “Nifty Niki” was

SLOW ROASTED

BRISKET

+ Baked Beans & Coffee or Hot Choc. $10

assisted by Cam Watson and Caleb Biensch, Next up at the Art Holding Memorial the second by Evan Hughes and Bennedetto. Arena a Chase Country Christmas main Those goals involved all 5 of the 20 year event on Saturday December 7th versus olds on the hot product roster. Kennedy, the KIJHL leading “Ka Boom Boys”, the Erichuk, Wiebe and Nikiforuk all enjoyed Kimberley DYNAMITERS. Please bring a 2 point nights but the star of the show was nonperishable food item for the Food Bank Bennedetto with a 30 shot denied shutout! and an unwrapped gift for under the tree.

The fans were higher than kites enthusiastic It’s puck toss night and your contributions about the 60 minutes of action. earn a sponge puck to be thrown after the Saturday the 30th the HEAT rode to 1st HEAT goal. A night of giving and fun, 100 Mile House to face off versus the while watching great Junior hockey action.

WRANGLERS. Cam “Captain Crunch” We look forward to a packed and rumbling Watson got Chase off to an early lead with and rocking rink! help from Erichuk. Local phenom Tyson “Lamps” Lampreau added to the lead with a helper from Hughes. Brandon “Grimmer” Gremaud popped in a man advantage tally from Matthew Poole for Chase Country Christmas and Evan Vinterlik, after 20 minutes 3-0 for the visitors.

In the 2nd the Cariboo crew got one back, its now 3-1. The 3rd period saw PLUS Century City get 2 more and tie the contest at 3-3.

However, Captain Watson with 50 seconds left, fired a fierce and focused slapper from the point assisted by Erichuk and Kennedy. The (excluding sale items) end score 4-3, with tender Barton stopping 34 of 37 to star in this battle.

741 Shuswap Ave, Four available and earned points to give Chase, BC the HEAT 7 points of breathing room from the HARDWARE AND 3rd place WRANGLERS RENTALS in the Doug Birks Division standings.

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ALSO SERVING: • Hot dog + cookie + hot chocolate for $5 • Warm apple tart, butter tart or sausage roll with beverage for $5 • Homemade Christmas Baking, Individual or Boxes!

The Helping Hand

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