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Issue for the week of Friday, February 4th, 2022 • Volume 27 - Issue 05

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Community Events Bulletin

Join us for the first AGM of the Chase and Area Farmers Institute! On February 7, from 6 - 8 PM, we'll share details about projects we're working on and how you can be involved. We have two types of memberships, one of which is for community members who are keen to support local food security.

For details, please email us at chasefarmersinstitute@gmail. com.

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE:

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Vaccination.

Contact meegkennedy@yahoo.ca fmi.

We have some hockey happening this weekend at Art Holding Memorial Arena!!

Head on down and cheer on your local kids! >>Saturday, Feb 5th • U11 Rebels vs Lilloet 1:152:45pm • U13 Broncos vs Lilloet 3-4:30pm >>Sunday, Feb 6th • U11 Rebels vs Lilloet Ladies hockey in Chase - 9-10:30am on Sundays from 8 pm - 9 • U13 Kings vs Lilloet 10:45pm at Art Holding Memorial 12:15pm Arena. Beginners welcome. • U13 Broncos vs Logan Lake Must show proof of Covid 12:30-2pm Please note: All Royal Canadian Legion spectators 12+ Branch 107 must show proof 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase of full vaccination. * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 * Masks required.

Chase Legion Br. # 107

Mon. Jan. 31 at 6 PM - League Darts at 7:30 PM Tues. Feb. 1 at 2:30 PM - Fun Pool / Darts, free meat draws CLOSED - Wed. Feb.2, 2022 Thurs. Feb. 3 at 6 PM - League Darts at 7:30 PM Fri. Feb. 4 at 2 PM - Ladies Darts Sat. Feb. 5 at 1:00 PM - Meat draws, 50/50, pull tabs.

Limited food service (chili, hot dogs, soup, sandwiches, available at the Legion) Mon. + Tues + Thurs, sandwiches are available Fri. - Chili and Hot Dogs available (cheese and fixins for the hot dogs) Sat. - Hot Dogs, Chips, Chili, available.

Masks are Mandatory, Proof of Vaccination required, Provincial Health Order in Place.

Social distancing, 50 % seating capacity, maximum 6 at a table and must stay seated.

Next General Meeting will be Wed. Feb. 16th at 7:00 PM in the Legion.

ROBBIE BURNS Dinner Fri. Feb. 11th at 5:30 PM - Limited Tickets - Haggis on the menu Tickets $ 30 each - available at the Legion starting Jan. 25, 2022, see John.

Variety Children’s Telethon 1 PM Sat Feb. 26th Fundraiser/ Auction 2 PM at the Legion.

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Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Patrick Herba ( 250-702-3677)

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 schedule for winter months, January 27th and February 24th in lower level in back of Community Hall. 6 PM public welcome.

Lions RV Park Reservations 250-679-8470 For Medical equipment contact Sandra Welton 778-245-3808.

400 Club Winner Sandra Paulus $100.00

Churches of Chase At At the the Blessed Blessed Sacrament Sacrament Parish Parish we we invite invite you you all all to to Mass Mass on on Saturdays @ 4:00 pm.

Saturdays @ 4:00 pm.

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Accessible at 250 679 3626 www.ChaseChurch.com Call: (778) 824-0383 250Tyler@ 679 1676 or Email: Spencer@ ChaseChurch.com Tyler@ChaseChurch.com aplacetobelong.ca

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Village of Chase

Council Meeting of January 25, 2022 - Highlights submitted by Village of Chase

Council’s regular meeting of January 25, 2022 was held at the Community Hall and via Zoom.

Five people attended, four in person and one virtually.

The Manager of the Chase and District Chamber of Commerce, Christina Lutterman, provided an update to Council noting that they were successful in their funding application with the South Shuswap Chamber for the Shop Local Grant and are currently working on creating an interactive digital version of the #Do the Shu Western Gateway Guide focusing on businesses and experiences in the area.

The Destination BC Visitor Information Services agreement for 2022 was submitted and confirmed. An application for funding for two summer students has been submitted.

The Manager participated in a virtual presentation in November 2021 where other Visitor Information Centre Services described their versions of mobile outreach for community visitors.

Options for outreach are being considered to connect with those visitors who may not come into the Visitor Information Centre.

Business of the Year for 2021 was awarded to the Silver Fox Pub, and Dave Smith and Karen Bassett were awarded citizen of the year awards for 2021.

The Chamber requested that previously scheduled quarterly meetings be augmented to be meetings with Council as needed. Council agreed.

Council members shared their reports on activities they have been involved in on behalf of the Village since the last Council meeting.

Council approved a Development Variance Permit for 775 Cedar Avenue to reduce the minimum setback from a rear side parcel from 4.5 m to 0.0 m.

Council adopted the bylaw that will now see the InterCommunity Business License program be permanent.

Council received an updated list of all Council appointments for 2022.

Council also received the first quarter review of their 2021/2022 Strategic Plan.

Administration provided information relating to wayfinding signage in Chase, and that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be providing signage infrastructure in several locations in Chase along with upgrades to Brooke Drive as part of the Chase East highway improvement project.

The next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2022 starting at 4:00 p.m. at the Community Hall and via Zoom.

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HITCHHIKERS ARE THE FRIENDLIEST OF PEOPLE. I JUST DROVE PAST A FEW AND THEY ALL GAVE ME THE THUMBS UP!

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OPINION

Amidst All the Change, There Remains HOPE!

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author, Journalist, Freelance Writer

Humanbeings are resilient. We are able to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles through determination, cooperation, constructive proposals, and resolute action—all motivated by hope—for without that optimistic expectation where would we be, where would things end up?

And as citizens of a democracy, Canadians are able to bring about change and improvements by contacting governments, expressing their opinions and suggestions.

Recent developments and legislation around environmental change and protection of nature are positive recognition of what must be implemented to ensure viable biodiversity. Climate hope exists.

• Renewable energy costs are plummeting. Solar power is now the cheapest source of electricity in history.

• Canadians are speaking up and demanding action.

• The international youth-led climate movement, which includes Canada’s young leaders, are fighting for their future.

• Our Supreme Court has affirmed that climate change is an emergency.

• Indigenous communities are leading the transition to renewables and to protection of traditional territories from fossil fuel expansion.

• Canada’s climate plan makes polluters pay, supports uncontaminated tech development, and brings in cleaner transportation and fuel standards.

• Cities and towns are supporting building retrofits, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle chargers.

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Employment is created by climate action—for every job lost in the fossil fuels industry over the past six years, the Canadian economy created 42 new ones.

Protecting the ecosystem has also been the goal of legislative change: A climate accountability bill to chart the course to zero emissions • A bill to address and prevent environmental racism and promote environmental justice • The designation of plastics as toxins, the first step toward regulating single-use plastics • A $17.6 billion federal budget outlay in Canada’s green recovery, which includes land and ocean protection, natural infrastructure, Pacific salmon restoration through removal of open net pen salmon farms from the water, interest-free loans for home retrofits, powering federal buildings with clean electricity, provision for Indigenous participation, investment in zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure and incentives, a ‘climate lens’ to assess the emission impacts of decisions, and investment in nature-based solutions In addition, the bill to modernize the 1999 Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) recognizes Canadians’ right to a healthy environment. The updates, the first in 20 years, will strengthen protections for citizens as well as the environment with the following: • Provision of continued support for strong environmental and health standards now and in the future ....Continued on page 7

STUDIO SUITES AVAILABLE Priced at $2500 per month Independent and Assisted Living for Seniors All inclusive, home cooked meals, housekeeping, 24 hr on-site staff and social calendar.

For more information or to book a tour contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-679-4447 Ext 404 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase

CHASE AND DISTRICT RESPIRATORY THERAPY DEPARTMENT I am grateful to have had the privilege to work on the tradition territory of the Secwepemc Nation and serve the communities of Chase and the North Shuswap since 2007.

A BIG thank you to all my clients for allowing me to participate in your healthcare, and to all the healthcare staff who have worked so collaboratively to support me over the years.

Please help me in welcoming Jennifer Wagner into the role of Community Respiratory Therapist effective March 1st, as I have accepted a position closer to home.

In gratitude, Sirka Hohndorf

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Another season Mussel Free in the Columbia Shuswap!

submitted by Sue Davies-McGill, Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society Invasive species can be extremely Columbia Shuswap. If invasive mussels were watercraft. “Every single boater we observed damaging to the health of both the to become established in a BC waterbody, removed their drain plug after hauling ecosystem and our economy. At the top of it would be extremely difficult to eradicate their boat out of the lake, which is a very the ‘Most Unwanted’ list are two aquatic them and very costly to manage the negative encouraging sign that boaters are taking invasive species: zebra and quagga mussels. impacts. Prevention is key. Transportation responsibility for helping to keep these The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species of mussel fouled watercraft beautiful lakes safe from invasive Society (CSISS) partners with the Ministry is a known way in which species,” said Sue Davies-McGill, of Environment and Climate Change these species travel between Aquatic Coordinator at CSISS. Strategy (ENV), the Habitat Conservation waterbodies, even over large To prevent the spread of invasive Trust Foundation (HCTF) and the Shuswap distances. mussels into our lakes and rivers Watershed Council (SWC) to monitor The BC Ministry of ensure to clean, drain and dry lakes in the upper Columbia and Shuswap Environment and Climate your watercraft and equipment watersheds for invasive mussels as part of Change Strategy administers after every use Travellers bringing the Provincial Invasive Mussel Defence the Provincial Invasive Mussel watercraft to BC are encouraged to Program.

Defence Program which visit the provincial website, https:// In a recent statement, ENV reported inspects watercraft entering www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ that 75 waterbodies in BC were monitored and traveling throughout the Province. invasive-mussels/bringing-your-boat-to-bc throughout the season by various During the 2021 season, the Ministry and must stop at any watercraft inspections organizations (including CSISS), collecting reported that watercraft inspection stations stations while traveling with their watercraft.

900 plankton samples, all of which showed were operational from early April to late Members of the public are asked to no evidence of invasive mussels.

October. You can find more information on please report any suspected invasive species Plankton samples, from Mara Lake at the Provincial watercraft inspection stations via the Provincial “Report Invasives BC” Sicamous, were positive for invasive clam by visiting: www.gov.bc.ca/invasivemussels smartphone application (available for larvae (Corbicula fluminea), a different During summer outreach activities, CSISS download from www.gov.bc.ca/invasiveinvasive species which is already known to staff observed boaters hauling their boats species) and any suspected invasive zebra or be present in the connected Shuswap lake. from the lake to see if they were removing quagga mussels to the Report All Poachers To date invasive mussels have not been their drain plug, as part of the process and Polluters hotline 1-877-952-7277. detected in any BC waterways, including the of Cleaning Draining and Drying their

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Climate Hope

Assessment of real-life exposure based on cumulative effects of harmful substances A new regime that prioritizes the prohibition of use and release of substances deemed toxins under CEPA. Support for the shift to less harmful chemicals through a Watch List of substances considered at risk if an exposure increase occurs.

Creation of a new Plan of Chemicals Management Priorities which will include public input and an integrated system for assessment and management of substances, as well as support for research, monitoring, informationgathering, and risk communication.

Amendments to the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) in order to

develop a regulatory framework under the FDA to assess and manage the environmental risks of new drugs, thus eliminating the requirement to assess new drugs under both the FDA and CEPA, resulting in more efficient and effective management.

Hence, everyday hopeful citizens will have the opportunity to inform themselves of climate and ecological improvements – and to insist on such adaptation and change. Our children and grandchildren deserve this attention to their future.

References: The David Suzuki Foundation “Finding Solutions” and the Government of Canada website, Environment & Climate Change Canada

Horseshoe Pit Project

by Dave Smith

A small group of interested community volunteers, including some neighbours, have expressed an interest in supporting and helping achieve the rebuilding of the Willson Park Horseshoe Pitches.

To that end we have written a letter to ask for Council’s / Village permission to pursue funding $1500 through a ParticipACTION Microgrant application. That funding would allow the community to purchase all necessary materials and supplies

and the rebuild of the existing Horseshoe Pitches, during June through early July 2022.

Thank you for your attention and help.

Horseshoe Pitches volunteers so far are Shane Setka – McMahon, Peter Vanhoof, Kim Campbell, Brian Lauzon, Youth Action Group, Chase Heat, The Chase Legion - members, Creekside Seniors Center - members, Dave Smith, And others who will sign on once project is endorsed and promoted.

March Yoga Classes Yin Yoga

5 week series Tuesdays March 1st - March 29th 7 - 8:30 pm This is a meditative class that supports relaxation of the nervous system and the health of the body's fascia system. We end the class with a 20-minute yoga nidra; a meditation and positive intention setting practice. This class is open to all experience levels.

Hatha Yoga

5 week series Wednesdays March 2nd - March 30th 7-8:30 pm Hatha means “sun-moon”, and is a balance of both energizing and relaxing practices. We will explore flowing movement, simple meditation, breathwork and have space for a long relaxation at the end of class. This class is open to all experience levels.

Classes held at Chase Community Hall.

Public health guidelines will be followed. $75 for one series or sign up for both for $140 TO REGISTER: email yogawithshannonb@gmail.com or call 778-266-0590

Shannon Byrnes Yoga

I am a Registered Yoga Teacher (500 hours of training) with Yoga Alliance and I am also a counsellor and art therapist. I strive to create an accessible, fun and compassionate space in my classes. All bodies are welcome. I humbly acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Secwepemc people. https://yogawithshannonb.wixsite.com/my-site-2

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Classifieds

Temporary Labourer Public Works

FOR SALE

A temporary employment opportunity exists in Public Works for a Labourer for the remainder of winter.

The temporary labourer will report to and work directly under the guidance of the current Team Lead Hand. The temporary labourer is responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and routine semiskilled manual construction and maintenance tasks that involve considerable physical effort and agility.

FOR SALE - Solid Oak Round 42” Table with leaf and four chairs. Like new. Asking $100. 250-679-3815.

SERVICES OFFERED

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

Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

Service for Seniors - Mature woman (60+) offering house cleaning service for seniors. Reliable, respectful, honest and caring. OPENING IN SCHEDULE - Contact me by calling cell 250-318-7173.

IN SEARCH OF Skmana Ski Club is looking for donations of old cross country skiis to make into benches. Contact Darcy at 250-319-8301.

Classifieds

$5/20 words 20 cents per additional word email info@chasesunflower.ca text to 250-320-3050 Out every Friday Buy and Sell, Busines Listings, Obituaries, Announcements

BUSINESS LISTINGS 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.

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Main duties include: • The performance of a variety of labour-intensive work including heavy outdoor manual tasks • Clearing snow from sidewalks, paths, catch basins and culverts • The performance of routine repairs and maintenance to street pavement, boulevards, street signs • Operates small machinery on sidewalks • Uses hand tools for routine repairs and maintenance and changing of equipment attachments • Directs traffic, places barricades and warning lights around work projects • Assists with grave digging, installation of headstones, trench digging, backfilling • Cleans up after construction projects or around buildings, easements, clearing and sorting salvage material as required Education/Experience/Qualifications • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent • Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract (air brake endorsement considered an asset) • Three years’ experience with sound knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment, practices and standards of public works • Confident with sound judgement • Ability to maintain records, make written and oral reports to co-workers and supervisor • Must be able to deal tactfully and professionally with the public and elected officials • Maintains an excellent quality of service and high degree of accuracy in work The complete job description is available upon request from the Director of Corporate Operations.

The wage for this position is $26.53 per hour. This CUPE position is temporary, full-time hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., days of week will vary.

Please submit a cover letter and resumé by email to co@chasebc.ca.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m.

Friday, February 11, 2022.

Page 9 • February 4th, 2022 • Chase Sunflower Obituary John Harold Harper

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Harold Harper on December 15th at the age of 78 years following a three-year battle with prostate cancer.

John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Denise and daughters Karen Gero, Brenda Bleiler (Jack) and Kathleen Dubois (Rick), grandchildren Toby (Brad), Miranda, Zachary, Liam, Talia (Chad), Travis (Tanis) and Benjamin and great-grandsons Johnathan, Edward and TJ. Born in Campbell River, John grew up in Ladner. During that time his many talents became obvious from woodworking to fixing anything mechanical. There wasn’t much he could not repair. When he assembled his first motorcycle from parts found in miscellaneous boxes, he fired it up in his bedroom. His shocked parents knew a lifelong passion had been born.

John moved to Kamloops in the early 1960’s where he and his father framed houses for a living. John went on to work as a construction carpenter. He joined the Carpenters Union was soon elected business agent for Kamloops and the surrounding area.

Throughout his career John took on many leadership roles but he never forgot his roots and the people he was elected to represent.

His commitment to improving the working conditions and benefits for all construction workers was always front of mind. John rose to become President of the Provincial Council of Carpenters, a job he truly enjoyed.

In 1970 John purchased acreage and a small house in Pritchard. Outbuildings were soon built and the small house became a three story home. He and Denise worked hard to improve the property planting hundreds of trees, creating flower beds and establishing an enormous vegetable garden.

Horses, cows and chickens were added to the mix. Extended family and friends gathered frequently for celebrations, dinners and wiener roasts around the fire pit. He thought he would live there forever.

In 2019, poor health forced the sale of the family home and a move to Vernon and Desert Cove Estates. Although sad to leave Pritchard and his A&W coffee buddies, John was very happy in the new home.

He is deeply missed. A celebration of John’s life is planned for Saturday, May 14th in Vernon.

Obituary Valentine Ruth Watt (Vaughan) (McAbee)

February 14, 1932 - January 23, 2022 Flip was born on February 14, 1932 in Savona BC, to Isabella Murray Browning of Cambuslang, Scotland and Jack McAbee of Walhachin, BC. She was the youngest daughter of 13 children.

She was married to her first love, Wilfred Calvin Vaughan, a young man from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on June 29,1951. They raised 6 children in the Fraser Canyon to Kamloops area in those early years.

Veronica Ruth Vaughan, Debra Lee Vaughan, Leonard (Leo) Melvin Vaughan (Donna), Jayson Keith Vaughan (Irene) Patti Kim Vaughan, and a foster child Jeanine Sigalet.

Flip is predeceased by Wilfred on December 15, 1982 and Debra on April 4, 1968.

Flip had many grandchildren. Matt & Sam Ross, Amy, Joe & Calvin Vaughan, and Mike & Murray McKenzie. Over the years the family grew to include Angie, Malcolm Testawits, Winter Peters, David, Sharon, Niel, and Mitchell Toews. Her family also includes numerous great grandchildren.

During these years her life was in Chase, BC. In October of 1984 Flip met and married her second love. William (Bill) Holly Watt of Walhachin, BC. This brought her back to the home she would always love. With Bill came a family that became part of her circle of love. Bill’s son Gene, wife Rose and two more grandsons, Bill and Kevin Watt.

Many years ensued. They travelled back and forth to Arizona every winter, and back home to Walhachin every spring.

In the summer of 2017 Flip was diagnosed with the onset of Alzheimers. Her decline was gradual at first but toward the last year of her life it was rapidly progressing. During this time her husband Bill passed away in September of 2020, at 100 years old. This illness took her on January 23, 2022. While her passing is terribly sad for us that no longer have her, it is a blessing for her to be released from this debilitating disease.

We are so grateful for the loving support of firstly Dora McQuarrie of Serenity Acres in Chase, Overlander Care Centre in Kamloops, and Gemstone Care Centre, her home for the last three years of her life. Our thanks also to Drakes Funeral Services, for their very important service.

All were exemplary in their love and care of mom.

Thank you all so much.

A family gathering will be held in late spring at her beloved Walhachin.

In lieu of flowers or cards the family asks that you pay it forward by doing something kind for someone you know that suffers from this terrible disease, or is taking care of a loved one.

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Unplug and

Family Literacy Week

January 23 - January 30

Family Literacy Week 2022 Unplug and Play is over.

So, what does it look like to ‘UNPLUG & PLAY?

We hope you enjoyed the activities and remember the message. Literacy is part of everything we do, and we CAN have fun and learn things when we Unplug and Connect with family and friends We would like to Thank everyone who participated in the Word challenges, skating bowling, and reading.

Thank you to the Chase Heat who always support local events.

We encourage you to continue to Unplug on a regular basis. If you are looking for ideas to Unplug, check out our Facebook page- Chase Literacy Program We would like to congratulate the winner of the Senior’s colouring contest- Della Smith Thank you to Ms. Kreutzer’s class for being our judges!

The winners of the scavenger hunt- Sophia Skjeie, Alex Bernard, Karson Kozak The winner of the word challenge- Sheryl We would like to thank all the businesses who have donated to our programs.

Special Thanks to our local Chase Library for being the hub of several of our activities and to our sister program Kamloops Literacy LINK. Games were delivered for the school draw for the students who filled out the Unplug ‘Challenge.’

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WILD WEST – SHOOTOUTS AND A RODEO

by Scott Koch Last week’s ice capades featured three Arena. Saturday night the 29th features one goal games. Commencing with a road the now familiar Grizzlies wanting trip to the mountain mecca of Revelstoke to settle a score with the Heat. In the on Tuesday January 25th. With earlier opening 20 minutes Handel from Sigouin postponements and rescheduling a and Matthew Poole opens scoring, but playoff type atmosphere has been created Revelstoke ties it at 1-1. In the 2nd whereby these two teams seem to play each Tyson Mallet gets his 1st of the season other every week. So, the well acquainted after returning from Junior A in Ontario foes faced off at the Stoke Forum, with the assisted by Ben Schmidt. Once again Heat providing a surprising 1st period. the lethal bears tie the game 2-2. In the 39 seconds in Jarod Sigouin from Dylan final stanza the visitors take the lead but Handel and Owen Dean, followed at 1:02 the resilient Heat will have none of that.

by Jacob Biensch from Dean and Sigouin. Shorthanded Owen Dean corrals the puck At 6:45 power forward Trevor Kennedy in his end and takes off like a race horse unassisted cruised over the blueline into headed for freedom. The big guy makes the goal crease blue and backhanded a some big moves on his breakaway flipping beauty to make it 3-0 after 20 minutes. In the bisquit in the basket unassisted to the 2nd the Grizzlies scored a pair before tie the match in regulation. As in the Biensch from Handel and Sigouin got past Tuesday contest nothing changes in one back. Revelstoke popped in another overtime and it’s off to the shootout again. and after 40 it’s 4-3 Chase. In the 3rd the Revelstoke outfires Chase with a 4-3 Stoke squad pops another and at end of victory, the week ending with each team regulation it’s 4-4. Off to 3 on 3 sudden winning a showdown at sunset. Osmond death overtime and no change, so the stood tall in net stopping 47 of 50 in nerve wracking shootout at the Forum regulation time, Dean having an excellent happens. 3 shooters each, Grizzlies fire week displaying readiness for the pending 3 blanks and Biensch finishes things off playoffs. with a bullseye 5-4 road win the result.

On Saturday night the Heat made Jack Osmond denies 53 of 57 bullets in a presentation on behalf of the “Every net, Biensch shines with 2 goals plus the Child Matters” initiative in Novemberwinner, Sigouin with a tally and a pair of December. The orange jersey auction assists and Dean picks up two helpers. garnered $5000 for the very worthy cause.

Game 2 and the Heat are living Willie Special guests Chief Lynn Duckchief Nelson as they are on the road again, from Adams Lake, Chief Judy Wilson Friday the 28th to a rodeo versus the from Neskonlith and Chief Jamie Tomma Wranglers in 100 Mile House. No tallies in from Little Shuswap Lake bands were in the 1st it’s off to the 2nd, Kennedy on the attendance to receive the cheque as well man advantage from Keegan Pittendreigh as commemorative orange jerseys. Also and Aiden Brown gets the sharp shooting recognized was the jersey sponsor Interfor event started, Diego Flota continues Adams Lake Division represented by his inspired play from Brown with a Darlene Bordin who also received a jersey 2nd marker, 100 Mile scores and then in thanks.

Garrett Martin helped by James Poole and What’s next you ask, just 4 games Brayden Haskell displays markmanship. jam packed into the next week. Monday Kennedy again aided by Haskell and Flota the 31st the Heat are in Sicamous versus adds to the lead prior to the Wranglers the Eagles (hockeytv) and Tuesday, making it 4-2. In the 3rd the Wranglers February 1st a home encounter against make it a nail biter but the Heat prevail the Summerland Steam at 7:00 pm. Next 4-3. Kennedy with a pair leads the weekend the boys are back in 100 Mile accolades, with honourable mention to House to play both Friday and Saturday Flota and Haskell with a pair of helpers night (hockeytv). After that Saturday each. Rod May in the crease deflects 25 0f the 12th is the next home game versus 28 shots fired his way.

Kamloops. So we conclude by looking Last but not least a home game on a forward to seeing you at the rink. special night at the Art Holding Memorial

RECIPE: Taco Stuffed Peppers Ingredients • Extra-virgin olive oil • 1/2 Onion, chopped (about 1 cup) • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 lb. ground beef • kosher salt • F r e s h l y ground black pepper • 2 tbsp.

Chopped cilantro • 1 tsp. chili powder • 1/2 tsp g r o u n d cumin • 1/2 tsp. s m o k e d paprika • 3 bell peppers, halved (seeds removed) • 1 c. shredded Cheddar • 1 c. Shredded Monterey Jack • 1 c. Shredded lettuce • Pico de gallo, for serving • Hot sauce, for serving • Lime wedges, for serving Directions Preheat oven to 375° and s p r a y a large baking dish with cooking spray.

In a

large skillet over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Add onion and cook until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Drain fat.

Add chili powder, ground cumin, and paprika to beef mixture, then season with salt and pepper.

Drizzle bell peppers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the peppers, cut side up, in the baking dish and spoon meat mixture into each pepper. Top with cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and the peppers are crisptender, about 20 minutes.

Top each pepper with lettuce and serve w i t h pico de gallo, h o t sauce, a n d l i m e wedges.