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h e Yo u t h Action Committee had a great turnout to its Family Day Activities on Monday, February 17th. Over 100
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Community Bulletin Board
OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE: *(250) 320-3050* (250) 679-8880 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
Chase
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 Annual Daffodil Tea, Pritchard Tweens Chase Library Fri Feb 21 Community Hall on Duck Range 3-3:45pm Make your own button Rd. Saturday March 21 from and Question Ball game. Ages 10:00am to 2:00pm. PLEASE 9-12y. Snack provided. Drop-in. BOOK your craft table EARLY 250.679.3331 as there are only 26 tables! Large Tabletop Group Chase Library $10.00 Small $5.00. FMI and March 14 10am-3:45pm Bring TABLE RENTALS, please call your favourite tabletop games April 250-577-3798 to the library! Magic, D&D, EVER SEEN A SQUARE board games, card games, all are The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of BUBBLE??? Saturday, Feb 29 welcome. Join an ongoing game interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse FREE "Bubble Wonders" Show. or set up your own. Drop-in. Ages submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve Come see Geoff Akins, the Teens & Young Adults 250-679-3331 the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions expressed bubble guy - Chase Community It's that time of year again! in Letters and Columns do not necessarily reflect the views of Hall. Activites at 1 pm, show at Time to renew your museum this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the 2 pm. Donations for Chase & membership! $10 for a single publisher. Area Young Learners Society person and $15 for a family (two The Chase Sunflower is copyrighted and may not be reproduced accepted. **(NOTE: BC Hydro has or more people). Breanne at the in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher. assured us the power will be on at museum is happy to answer any The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated the Community Hall)** FMI call questions re: memberships or you by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly Kelsey 250-320-3050. and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, can get in contact with a museum Squilax, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is director. Breanne can available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported. Please support the local businesses that advertise in the be contacted at 250 Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community. 679 - 8847 or by email at chasemuseumsociety@ Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 gmail.com. Blessed Sacrament 250-679-8470* Parish welcome you to chaselions67@gmail.com Saturday Mass @ 4:00 pm. Meetings are every 2nd & 4th Thursday, Every Tuesday at 1:00 there is an Hour of at Parkside. New members welcome Chase Curling offers cheap C u r l i n g Adoration. Open to all. rentals: We have shuffle Call 250-679-8470 for all Sunday Breakfast. Every over board, full food safe kitchen almost Chase Lions projects: third Sunday @ 10:00 am. facilities, catering, bar with for another The price is by donation. bar tenders and music. *Chase Lions RV Park year... drop in Please think of us for your For medical equipment or pull tab Chase Evangelical and try it out! next family or work event. donations please call Karen Bassett Free Church FMI Janice 250-679-4471or admin@chasecurling.ca 295 Shuswap Ave, Chase 250-318-4527 Sunday service 10am •
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February 25th FREE - Meat Draw 4 - 6:30 pm Pool, 3:30 pm. Fun Darts ?? February 29th MEAT DRAW, 50/50, & FUN DARTS 2 pm
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
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
The Light of Life Native Fellowship
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 phone #1.250.457-3845
Shuswap Community Church
Sunday Worship, 10:00am@ the Chase Community Hall. Children’s Programs for Kids For more information visit www.aplacetobelong.ca
Shuswap Victory Church
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CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome
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Worship Service 10:30 am Email: chasefellowship@gm ail.com
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
February Theme Practicing the 'Presence of God' in our daily lives. Moving from ritual to a vibrant relationship with a loving God.
Page 3 • February 21st, 2020 • Chase Sunflower YOUTH JAM CAN CURLING is back! Saturday, March 14th from 9:00 am-3:00pm. No experience required. Come out and learn how to CURL. Running shoes required (everything else supplied). This is a FREE event for kids 6 to 12 years old at the Chase Curling Rink. Free Lunch available for participants only. Registration forms available at Haldane or Chief Atahm. Parents supervision required during event. Hosted by the Chase Youth Action Committee and the Chase Curling Club. For more information call Tyler at 250803-1676 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. NEXT Meeting Thursday February 27th 2020 for further information contact Connie at 250-8523218
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The Annual Chase Rotary Service Auction is approaching; the event date is April 18th. This year, we have over 20 live auction items and many will have an experiential component where you will gain enjoyment. You can have a home on Shuswap Lake for a week, a pontoon boat ride with water toys including lunch for 4 hours on Shuswap Lake. How about using a kayak for a day in which you pedal? How about Jam for year? How about having you own Rotarian for a day with a truck to haul away your Spring cleanup cuttings? How about inviting 20 people to your home for dinner and a group Rotarians will arrive
and provide and cook a steak dinner for all with all the fixings? Door prizes, Balloon auction, wine auction and a surprise entertainment section! Help us raise funds to create community projects such as, school 'Brain Bikes, dictionaries for all grade 3 students, scholarships, enhancing Skmana Ski and Snowshoe club, Scatchard Mtn. trails, Chase Community Gardens, Skateboard Park completion. Date: Saturday April 18th, Time: doors open @ 5:00 pm, Dinner @ 6:30 pm, Auction @ 7:30 pm, Dance @ 9:00 pm. Tickets: $40 each...Available at Miller's Cabin
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Chase Museum News
96, 97, 98, 99….?
submitted by Dick Hermann, Chase and District Museum and Archives Society A few days ago, I was reminded of the time when my three-year-old great-granddaughter was proudly demonstrating to me that she had learned to count. She started at one, which is the normal starting place, and counted correctly all the way to 96, 97, 98, 99… but then she stopped, because she had not yet learned what happens after 99. What caused me to remember that little incident is the fact that as of February 2020, we have 99 fully paid-up members of the Museum. The membership usually goes down a bit at the beginning of the year, so I am happy to report that that level was sustained into the new year. I am also pleased that a positive trend seems to be indicated. Memberships in 2017 and 2018 were 41 and 52, respectively. Also of interest is the fact that the number of visitors to the Museum in 2017, 2018 and 2019 were 581, 559 and 907. As well as locals, visitors have come from Korea, Australia, Switzerland, Mexico, and the UK. I expect that everyone understands that there are three membership categories— Life Members, Individuals Members, and Family Members, with each valid membership in each category counting as one Museum membership. Although I am happy to report that we currently have 99 members in good standing, I am a little disappointed that I can not
report in three digits. After all, we can count that high, even though my greatgranddaughter could not. I can also report that we have a new curator at the museum. Her name is Breanne Malo, and she joined us late in 2019. As a result of her long-time interest in history, Breanne has an Associate of Arts Degree from Douglas College, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in Anthropology from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. She had been working at the R. J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum, and when the opportunity came to fill the position of curator at the Chase Museum, she jumped at the chance. And probably most importantly, she works as a museum curator because that is her “dream job”. She likes it. Breanne has already created new exhibits about two old time local residents, as well as a veteran’s display and a Chase hockey display, and has also gotten stuck into the work that remains to complete the recovery from the museum fire of 2011. There is still much that remains to be done to organize the Museum artifacts so that they can be easily found to answer visitor’s queries, and/or put on display. Breanne is new to the Chase area, and thus does not yet know many local people. To help get to know folks she would like to meet all of the Museum members, and invites everyone to drop in
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to the Museum at their convenience, to renew their memberships, or just to say hello and see what is going on. And of course, we welcome everyone who may wish to become a new Member. From my own point of view, I remind everyone that Museum memberships are on an annual basis and need to be renewed every year--$10 for an Individual membership and $15 for a Family membership. The support of its members is very important to the Museum, and is greatly appreciated. The on-going operation of the Museum is dependent to a considerable extent on grants that the Museum obtains from various sources. The availability and size of these grants is dependent on the number of active Members, because this is seen as measure of the support within the community. So we urge you to renew your memberships as soon as possible to keep the membership level high. And for my own satisfaction, I would like to see the number of memberships move into the three-digit range, so I can show my great-granddaughter that there is a need to go beyond 99. She is the same little three-year-old imp that reprimanded me severely one morning. When I walked into our living room drying a cup that I had just washed in the kitchen she scolded, “You should only do that in the kitchen!”
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Singin’ Pete Seeger... One More Time!
Bowties and Broccoli
by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author and Journalist In case you missed the tribute concerts last spring—or arrived at the theatre to find the shows were sold out—Wildwood Productions cast and crew are mounting this celebration of talented singer/musician/activist Pete Seeger once again. Show dates are Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 15 as a matinee performance at 2:00 pm at the Shuswap Theatre on Hudson Street in Salmon Arm. Tickets for out-of-towners may be booked in advance by calling 250.832.2300. Admission is by donation at the door, with all proceeds going to support the proposed Shuswap Performing Arts and Culture Centre. So take in the Wildwood gang’s show—which will
include performances by locals James Mintz and his wife, your journalist— to sing along as they honour legendary folk singer Pete Seeger’s musical gifts and accomplishments. His career began in the 1940’s and evolved as a method of bringing about social justice and equality, simply by having people sing together—and it did just that. Pete’s brave exposure of prejudice and disparity through music did much to encourage others to d e m a n d change. Yes, the times they were a-changing and needed to—still do. Many thanks, Pete!
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Updating the Official Community Plan Submitted by Village of Chase
The Village of Chase is currently evolve and move together into the in the process of updating its future?’. Official Community Plan (OCP). The Village’s current OCP was The OCP is a visionary document adopted in 2002. After nearly 20 that provides the foundation for years, it is important that the Plan land use planning and development is reviewed to ensure it reflects in Chase. The updating of the OCP the current needs and desires of provides an opportunity for the the community, as well as adheres citizens of Chase to reflect on what to the latest provincial legislative they currently love about living in requirements. Chase, as well as look ahead and The updated Plan will also look 19-0893-03 Black & White Newspaper Version Size: 4.33”w x 7”h ask ‘How do we want Chase to to address key changes that have
occurred in Chase since 2002, including: • • • • •
How can you participate? The development of an OCP is a community-led process. It is important that we hear from the people that live, work and play here to ensure the updated Plan reflects the concerns, wants and needs of the citizens of Chase. In order to seek this feedback, we will be hosting a number of public and stakeholder engagement events from March 9th to 12th. The public will be invited to come learn more about the OCP update, as well as provide feedback at the following: •
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An aging and declining population; Changes in the forestry and agricultural sectors; An emerging regional tourism sector; The proposed realignment of Highway 1, which could impact access to the community; and Riparian harmony, uses and impacts.
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Community Workshop – Monday, March 9th at the Community Hall 6:30 – 9:00 pm Attendees will have the opportunity to provide their input on the vision, goals, and policies for a number of important topics such as land use, economic development, housing, environmental protection, and community services. Community Open House – Thursday, March 12th at the Community Hall 7:00 – 9:00 pm
• Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft policies and ideas for the OCP, which will be based on the input received through the previous engagement. In addition to the events outlined above, the Project Team will also be set up next to Craig’s Bakery at 721 Shuswap Avenue from Monday, March 9th through Thursday, March 12th. Residents are encouraged to stop by and discuss the OCP in a more informal setting during the day. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Sean O’Flaherty at the Village of Chase office at 250-679-3238.
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POSSE RODE IN WHILE EAGLES FLEW submitted by Scott Koch, Chase Heat
With 2 games next weekend to complete the regular season your HEAT will face the Sicamous EAGLES in the final of 6 games in the Battle of the Shuswap. That happens Friday the 21st at the Art Holding Memorial Arena. Saturday night the locals are in Kamloops at Memorial Arena versus the STORM, a short drive down Highway 1 for an evening of entertainment. Sunday the 23rd everyone, and we include you the reader is invited to the Annual Awards Banquet at the Adams Lake Conference Centre. The doors to the bun toss open at 5:00 pm and mouth watering roast beef is the center of attention on the menu. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Friday’s game or by calling Sue at 250-320-5060 or Laurel at 250-319-7511. Paralympic athlete Greg Stewart is the inspirational guest speaker. Rub elbows with friends, neighbours and players while bidding on silent auction items. A night of laughs, tears and memories…don’t miss out! A recap of the past weekend saw a duo of duels at the local Chaos Castle. Friday the Princeton POSSE were guests and the HEAT squeaked out a 3-1 win. Caleb Biensch started the scoring from Danton L”Heureux and Carden Alec, Princeton then tied it up. L”Heureux scored on the man advantage with helpers from
Trevor Kennedy and Matthew Poole. The 2nd period was blanked and in the 3rd Brandon Gremaud from Evan Hughes iced the contest. Dylan Barton between the pipes denied 32 of 33 in outstanding fashion. Saturday the EAGLES flew in to town. After the guests popped in a pair of counters signs of a comeback surfaced with Rhys Lepine getting the monkey off his back with his first of the season from Gavin Mattey. In the 2nd Sicamous scored another couple of counters, and then the comeback roared into action. 5 unanswered goals put this one away for the hosts. Mattey got the party into full swing from Cameron McKenzie and Jayden Russell followed by Jacob Biensch from Mattey and Corson Nordick. Hayden Wiebe from Breckin Erichuk, followed 39 seconds later by Trevor Kennedy from Evan Hughes. Kennedy then got goal number 2 of the night from Erichuk and Mattey on the powerplay to bring the curtains down on the night’s production. Barton stymied 34 of 38 shots, stopping 14 alone in the crucial 3rd period. All of it a weekends worth of work alongside banged up buddies and adoring fans. In closing, do you remember the guy that gave up? Neither does anyone else!
Visible House Numbers Crucial submitted by Chase Fire & Rescue Every second counts during an emergency. The Chase Fire and Rescue Department would like to remind you that visible house numbers will help us and other emergency responders get to you faster. Valuable time can be lost if a house number is not clearly posted, is not visible in daylight or at night where emergency responders can see it.
Some helpful tips to ensure we can easily find your address: • Visible by passing cars • Easily found, seen and readable from the street • Easily seen both at night and during the day • Visible from all directions • Not hidden by shrubs, trees or decorations • Stay fire smart and stay safe.
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Horoscopes for the week
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Try to say as little as possible about the work you're doing through the end of the month. Then you can make your announcement and accept your well-deserved plaudits.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A more difficult challenge than you expected emerges early in the week. But with that strong Taurean determination, you should be able to deal with it successfully by week's
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Before you act on your feelings about that upcoming decision, it might be wise to do a little fact-checking first. You could be very much surprised by what you don't find.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) LEO (July 23 to August 22) VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A recent workplace success can open Put your wounded pride aside One way to kick a less-than-active some doors that were previously closed and do what you must to heal that social life into high gear or rebuild to you. On a personal level, expect to misunderstanding before it can take a an outdated Rolodex file is to throw receive some important potentially irreversible turn and one of your well-organized news from a longtime friend leave you regretting the loss of get-togethers for friends and and colleague. a good friend. associates. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Getting out of an obligation you Use your Scorpion logic to push A friend's problem might take more didn't really want to take on can be for a no-nonsense approach to a time than you want to give. But tricky. An honest explanation of the perplexing situation. This could help staying with it once again proves keep present and potential the depth of your Sagittarian circumstances can help. Next problems from creating friendship and loyalty. time, pay more attention to more confusion. your usually keen instincts. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) The Sea Goat can benefit from an extra dose of self-confidence to unsettle your detractors, giving you the advantage of putting on a strong presentation of your position.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) You might want to ask a friend or relative for advice on an ongoing personal matter. But be careful not to give away information you might later wish you had kept secret.
PISCES (Feb 19 to March 20) Use the weekend for a creativity break to help restore your spiritual energy. Once that's done, you'll be back and more than ready to tackle whatever challenge you need to face.
YOU BORN THIS WEEK: You get great joy out of creating beautiful things and sharing them with others who appreciate them.
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Todd "The Coin Guy" - Buying coin collections, sets, old money, bullion, jewelry, old silver & ALL things gold & silver. 1-250864-3521. DESIGN HAUS - INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING, HEDGING AND PRUNING. REGISTERED AND INSURED, CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE, 250-852-2298 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, snowmobiles, generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett. Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs HEIDRUN ENT. - Available for handy work, odd jobs and dump runs. Also available for relief driving jobs (all licenses). Call Roy at 250-320-0106 Pruning, Specials. Licensed and insured. Jonnie Walker 250318-5237.
Classifieds FOR SALE
Farm Raised Ready to Lay Pullets Gentle, Sociable, Productive, ready July 1, 2020. Pre-Order, Pre-Payment guarantees availability ShuswapChickens@gmail.com (250) 955 - 6145 Hatching eggs - Ameraucana, Barred Rock,Rhode Island Red, Easter Egger . $30 Dozen . Please call or text 780-887-8781 or call 250379-6865 FOR SALE - 6 solid wood kitchen chairs. $80 for all OBO. Call 250-6793753 (Allan). "FOR SALE--2 matching leather recliners (grey); nearly new; $300 each or 2 for $550; located in Sorrento; you pick up. Call 250-3198679 to view."
SERVICES OFFERED
Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153. THE DELIVERY GUY - Let me do the running around for you. Errands and deliveries Call 236-586-1766.
FOR RENT
Serenity Acres Care Residence on small hobby farm now has a respite or full time room available. Furnished room with smart TV Includes 3. Meals daily, housekeeping, laundry, travel to appts, 24 hr staff. Call. 250679-3530 and ask for Darla or Dora
IN SEARCH OF
Needed - free or very cheap kiddie wading pools and floor lino remnants 250 955 6145
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.
COURSE OFFERED Hunter Safety Training C.O.R.E. March 7 & 8, 2020. 8 am - 5 pm Downstairs Chase Legion. Cost $160. Includes: Course, manual, exams and BCWF Fee. Preregistration required. 250-679-2758
YOGA
at Chase Community Hall
Starting February 5th, Wednesdays Gentle/beginner yoga 9:30-10:30am and Fridays Intermediate Flow Yoga 9:3010:30am. Doors open 9:15am $12 drop in or $40 for 4 classes. Everyone welcome FMI contact Danielle at danggusto@hotmail.com 250-574-1008
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JUST SAYIN’
An Opinion Column by The Old Cowpoke
Love the Customer? Client? Visitor? …Guest?
Better believe that under all this snow is Spring… and since Spring is a time for businesses to tune up their ways and set up for the warmer months ahead, cash register-bound traffic is certainly allimportant. Have you thought of removing the words, “client or customer” from your business vocabulary and perhaps start to focus on a new-to-you philosophy of greeting everyone as a “guest”? A number of years ago I spent some time at the Disney Institute in Orlando and with various of their management team instructors leading the way, my classmates and I followed along on behind-thescenes theme park walkabouts through most of the Disney attractions. Michael Eisner, at that time the organization’s CEO and top banana joined some of us at our table for breakfast one morning and it was interesting just how he interacted with everyone he met up with. Mike reminded me more than once that Walt had it right… at Disney everyone is a guest. (Unless you’re a “Cast Member” as they refer to their front of house staff are on-stage to produce the best show for the guests!) The Disney staff training manuals rarely mention, “customer, client or visitor”. Everything at Disneyland is about presenting and providing a wonderful show and memorable guest experience. A simple philosophy really: the guest takes a positive memory away, tells everyone who’ll listen and often as not, returns. And other guests show up. I gotta wonder why so many businesses we throw our money at don’t get it. At this point my experiences in the Shuswap prove that most new faces are indeed treated as guests. If you’re a business owner remember that a guest is similar to someone you’ve invited into your home for either a short visit, a meal or a pleasant overnight stay. And you’d love to have them back. Although I’ve yet to meet them, unfortunately some business people decide not to be welcoming. They scowl,
make little if any eye contact, turn their backs and pretend to be doing something more important, more necessary. Maybe they’ll take or make a cell call, text something “very important”. And the guest awaits the proprietor’s or server’s pleasure instead of the other way around. The meaner business people kinda growl, grumble, grunt then groan when their guests ask something. Maybe something’s stuck up their arse or they’re gonna run a bit late for their tee-off time if they slice off a minute or two for person who’s the one paying for their round of golf. For cryin’ out loud if you’re in any business… pay attention to who’s “writing your paycheck" and treat everyone like they’re a special VIP guest. Dammit, get with the program! In my travels around this area I’ve noticed that most frontend folks bend over backwards to greet everyone walking up to the counter. And while some folks might be just itching to hit the ball, fish a bit or just hang with a cold one, most will do whatever it takes to provide memorable moments in their establishments. We’ve gotta remember that business at both ends gotta be fun. Getting into the spirit and enjoying that magic moment of making a connection with someone whether you’re the welcomer or the welcomee should be a joy for all concerned… just sayin’.
Wills & Estate Family Law Conveyancing CHASE OFFICE OPEN: On Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm #4-834 Shuswap Avenue
Phone: 250-679-3180 Web: www.cfselaw.ca
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MINING THE MINDS OF HEAT VETERANS ON WHY CHASE? submitted by Scott Koch
Way back in early November 2019, the writer sat down with the five 20 year old veterans of Junior Hockey in Chase. The subject was …why Chase, why the HEAT? The responses follow and provide a glimpse into young junior hockey player’s travels and decisions in our Nation’s game. The round table discussion included Cam “Watty” Watson, Evan “Hughie” Hughes, Colton “Niko” Nikiforuk, Caleb “Bienscher” Biensch and Vince “Benny” Bennedetto. Watson and Hughes are Salmon Arm products, Nikiforuk is from Maple Ridge, Biensch from Marsden Saskatchewan and Bennedetto from Edmonton Alberta. Their stories are as follows… Cam Watson’s friends Evan Hughes and Dallas Stewart tried to talk him into attending HEAT
Prospects Camp with them. “I didn’t think I was ready for Junior. Hughie said come on it’s going to just be fun and a couple of nights sleeping at the rink. So, I talked to Foxy (Head Coach Brad Fox) and he let me in. From there I got invited to Main Camp and I was an Associate Player the 1st year, I loved the staff, the guys on the team and the way we were all treated. The next year I tried out and made the team. My Mom deserves a lot of credit for getting me here for early morning practices that first year.” Evan Hughes spent his 16 year old year as an Associate Player for the Sicamous Eagles. “I had two options the second year, Sicamous or Chase. I signed with Chase because Watty talked so much about how he was treated. Watty was right, the program, staff and guys were awesome.”
Colton Nikiforuk started the 2016-17 season with the Osoyoos Coyotes. “I was a school kid and they committed to me for the year. In November they wanted to trade me, even though I was in school. I got traded to the Pacific Junior Hockey League and bounced around until I decided to play for my Midget AAA team in Maple Ridge. Chase called and I signed with the Heat for 2017-18. In 2018-19 I went to the Junior A SJHL Nipawin Hawks for the season. I kept in touch with the guys in Chase and they convinced me to come back and finish my junior career on a high note with them”. Caleb Biensch tells a different story. “I was in Midget AA and my older brother got me a shot with Camrose Kodiaks in the AJHL. No sooner did I sign then I was released before the home opener. With all the Junior A teams with their rosters set I contacted a buddy that was playing for the KIJHL Kimberley Dynamiters and he said 'come here'. So, I arrived in Kimberley and they had 9 defencemen and 7 were veterans. I wanted to develop as a defenceman and the coach wanted me up front. So, I went home for a week and requested a trade. Mason Palaga was with the Dynamiters and he basically talked me into Chase. We drove around for hours talking about the HEAT. He loved it here and told me everything was great. So, within two days of arriving I was settled. It’s great here, a small town vibe like back home with an amazing billet home. I tried post secondary school this year but after a few weeks I missed this too much. I phoned Foxy and he said 'come on back'. The guys were surprised when I walked in the room. Making this the best decision I have ever made, this team is the best I’ve ever had. Unreal boys, coaching and staff.” Vince Benedetto toured Western Canada. “I left home in Edmonton to play Midget AAA in Grand Prairie. At 18 years of age I tried out with the Kindersley Klippers of the Junior A SJHL, but I was cut. They suggested I play Junior B for the West Central Rage in Kerrobert Saskatchewan, which I did for that year and loved it. In 2018-19 I moved on to the Red Lake Minors Junior A organization in Northern Ontario and played the full season. Early this year they determined they didn’t want to go with 2 twenty year old tenders and I was released. On the drive home to Edmonton I mulled over where to play, thinking the KIJHL is somewhere I wanted to play. I stopped at a gas station in Winnipeg and my phone rang, it was Brad Fox offering me a spot on the HEAT. Wow, it was definitely meant to be, so I decided to come, definitely a good choice and I am glad to be here.” The round table wound down with the five veterans chatting about this year and the team. Watson and Hughes felt this was the closest group of guys in their 4 years being with the HEAT. Biensch exclaimed that the 2 years were the best time of his life, everyone here is within walking distance of each other. Benedetto stated the guys were real welcoming when he arrived and it was easy to become part of the group. Watson commented that with five old guys it spread the pressure out. As they got up to go, they all agreed that they wanted the year to be a great one, to win big!