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Fashioning For A Cure by Cavelle Layes

Chase residents prove that fashion is not just a passing trend within the Village, as the annual Team Chase Fall Tea and Fashion Show went on without a hitch to a sold out crowd. Sept. 25th marked the 12th fall fashion show for the Team Chase committee, and while the event has stood the test of time, it certainly has not lost its charm. “It is very elegant,” Co-organize of event, Diane Endean said. “The actual tea settings are china tea cups and saucers and plates, and the decor is phenomenal very elegant and pretty. It is very much a tea party.” The Fundraiser began as a twice-yearly event, but the Spring fashion show was cut out when the Spring Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament was created. “The golf tournament is in May and we thought it would be too much at once,” Endean explained. The event continued to grow and with the increase in popularity, a change of venue was needed to accommodate the crowd. So the fashion show moved from the curling rink to the Chase Community Hall.

Endean explained that when the event began there wasn’t many retail clothing stores in the area so they went to Kamloops to get their suppliers. However, as options began to form in Chase they made the decision to showcase local stores and have ever since. “We wanted to make it where people can go in a local store, and find clothes and say, ‘I seen that at the fashion show’,” Endean said. This year Chum ‘N’ Luba’s and Pebbles Place were the two stores who supplied Continued on Page 6 ....

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Curling in Chase will be starting on October 17th, 2016 and everyone is welcome. Wanting to learn how to curl? Great news there is free curling instructions available FMI please contact Dave @ 250675-3682 or Don @ 250-679-3548 . Public Skating: Fridays 3:30 to 4:30pm. Except minor hockey tournament weekends. Monday’s 5:00to 6:00pm. Sundays 530 to 630pm Adult Hockey League: 20-60.... $300.00 middle of October -middle of March.... one game per week...Wednesdays 8:30pm- Thursday 7:30pm if 4 teams.... Also 60+ Wednesdays 1:00pm... Registration Dead line Sept 30 to insure a spot and enter team draft .... Join Team Chase and Run for A Cure Meet the team at the Riverside Park bandshell before the event or call Diane Endean at 250-679-3483 to arrange a meetup with the event goers. Whether you walk or run there is a place for your among the team.. Chase Farm and Craft Market extended! Friday from 10 - 2 in Curling Club parking Lot.

Chase Community Garden Club Fall wrapup meeting on Tuesday Oct. 4th at 7 p.m. at the Illahee Lodge Lounge. All current and future gardeners please attend FMI 250-679-8481 Fair Vote Canada Town Meeting Thursday October 6th an information session will be hosted by the local Liberal EDA will be at the Sunshore Golf Course. Shuswap Pra Chase residents are encouraged to attend and learn about the various proposed wap Prairie us Publishing voting systems. Fall Photo Blitz The Chase Firefighter’s Association and Kaylea Knorr Photography have teamed up to host a fundraiser that you can cherish for years to come. The event will tak place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 22. Kelsey Snelgrove, Editor Those who would like to take part must PHONE: (250) 679-8880 book a time slot in advance by emailing EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca chasevolunteerfire@gmail.com . Time WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca slots are $25 fore 30 minutes and comes MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 with a free 8 x 10 photo. For more OFFICE: 721 Shuswap Ave between information call 250-679-3995 or see the 10-3 Monday - Thursday Chase Fire Rescue Facebook page. Empowerment group is on Friday, September 30, 2016 with Ais from Kamloops having a workshop on Alcohol Chase Lions Box 12 and Drugs at Neskonlith Hall from 2:00 President: Beverley Iglesias pm-4:00 pm. Everyone welcome. FMI Medical Equip: Rob Simpson - 250-319-6702 call Mary Walsh, Nnadap Worker at 250- Eyeglasses: Patsy McKinnon - 250-320-0346 RV Park: 250-679-8470 679-3295. Sh

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It was a fun time on the lanes last weekend! Village Lanes hosted our first local tournament of the year, where bowlers from Chase competed to win Turkey’s, hams, wine and chocolates for their Thanksgiving feasts! 36 local competitors participated in the event this past Sunday, and with $600.00 in prizes, everyone took something home!! Congratulations to Don and Jean Holt who placed first and third in the event! As well as Jim Dunn for his performance on Sunday! A big thank you to our friends at Blind Bay Village Grocer for the turkeys and hams, and to Kaitlyn Deleeuw at the Commerce Liquor Store in Kelowna for the excellent deal on all of the vino! Are you looking for something to do this weekend? We will be busy hosting the 1st Annual Village Lanes Invitational Open tournament. Bowlers from all over BC, as far away as Prince George will be joining us for a weekend of fun, and maybe even a little competitive bowling. We will have the grand stand bleachers setup in the bowl-

ing centre for spectators who are wishing to check out the action! In local league news, congratulations to Bill Pacholok on his monster night this past Thursday. Bill rolled a 353 high single and an 824 triple, averaging a 275 for the three games! In other league news, we are filling up our night leagues! 4 of our 5 night leagues are FULL, but we do still have room for two teams on Wednesday evening! Grab your friends and come on out! We also have available space on our 55+ leagues on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon! Come and have a ball at Village Lanes!

By Cavelle Layes Tourism in Chase has seen a decrease this year, however, despite the rainy weather the Chase Visitor Information Centre still seen about 30 visitors a day. Chase Visitor Information Centre manager, Brenda Murray, said she was expecting more and hopes to see a boost next year, noting that many of those who did travel to the area were from British Columbia. “We had many who were driving through and saw the lake and followed it around and found Chase,” Murray said. “ Most who came loved it.” The Visitor Information Centre did not see many tourists from the U.S. this year, despite the dollar. While July and August are the peak times for tourism in Chase, Murray said she did get a number of people earlier in the season who were interested in mov-

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By Cavelle Layes A petition to bring the Golf Cart project to a referendum has hit the counters of stores throughout the community. Brian Waterston did not believe he was the only one upset by how the golf cart project was launched in Chase, and after a short look online, he discovered there were many others who felt the same. “After posting a comment on Facebook, I realized how many in the village were opposed to the idea,” Waterston said. “I’ve been watching council decisions be implemented in Chase for quite some time, without getting proper support from the citizens of Chase and having to reverse these decisions at a later date.” Waterston is not against the project itself, in fact he believes if done right, the golf carts offer a greener alternative to cars and trucks, and another option for those who might not be able to afford vehicle. He does not agree, however, with the lack of public input before the project was agreed to. “To me, this was just another one of those decisions that impacted the community, that did not have the official support of its citizens.” The purpose of the petition would not be to stop the prjoect completely, but to allow the community to give feedback on the project as a whole, and ultimately give the community the right to decide whether it stays or goes, Waterston said. He explained the idea behind the petition is “to give the Citizens of Chase their legal right to vote on something that will affect every one of us.” “I would like as many people as possible sign this petition,” Waterston said. “So I can take it to the Village Council and Ministry of Transportation to start a community referendum.” Waterston has dropped the petition off at a number of local stores including The Groceteria, People’s, the Underwood Liquor Store and Chase Jeweller’s , among others. They

will be kept there throughout the month of October. Waterston believes the Village owes the community more information, and even if the referendum was granted, that the Village should be doing more to inform the community. “Prior to this Referendum, we should all be given the details of the proposed program, so we can all walk in to cast an educated vote,” Waterston said. Waterston said he has had mostly positive feedback from the community in regards to his petition. However, whenever the subject was the Golf Cart program, he said he’s recieved has been 99 % negative. Village C.A.O. ,Joni Heinrich, said the Village Council is aware the petition has been circulating and said the councillors and Village staff have been listening to feedback from the community, as well as reading posts on Facebook. In light of the feedback they have received, the Village council has begun to look at other alternatives for the project. “They don’t want the entire project to be scrapped because people are upset over the speed limits,” Heinrich said. “We want to find a solution.” The mayor and councillors were away meeting with the Minister if Transportation, Todd Stone, over the week, as well as the mayor of the other pilot project community, Qulaicum Beach. Heinrich said the feedback from Qualicum Beach residents has been about the same as Chase. “They are getting a lot of pushback from the community,” she said. Heinrich explained that Mayor Rick Berrigan will be speaking with Stone about the possibility of amending the road speed regulations. The councillors have been listening to the concerns of Chase residents and they are seeing what they can do to fix the situation as opposed to scrapping the whole project, she noted.

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H i t a n d Ru n C a s e Po s t p o n e d By Cavelle Layes A Shuswap man accused in a hit-andrun accident that took the life of local Chase resident, will be waiting another month before his case is heard in court. Raymond Edward Swann, 55, is facing multiple charges related to an April 3rd motor vehicle accident that took place in Magna Bay, including criminal negligence causing death and failing to stop at an accident. Swann did not appear in court on Sept. 22, and was instead represented by his lawyer, who requested more time to receive and review information from prosecutors. The request was granted, with a court date set for Oct. 24th. The charges stem from an accident earlier this spring. On the morning of April 3rd Brian Watson, a well known husband, father and grandparent in Chase, left his home to enjoy one of the first motorcycle rides of the season. Watson made it to Magna Bay, on the Squilax-Anglemont road, a route he had taken many times before, when he was

struck from behind by a pickup truck. Swann has been accused of being the driver of the truck, which according to police reports, fled the scene, leaving Watson alone. The 60-year-old Kamloops-Thompson school district employee was pronounced dead at the scene. Watson’s wife, Ila Watson had known her husband since she was in grade 1, the two began dating at 15-years-old and got married at 18-years-old. Those close to the family describe Watson as being a loving father, husband, and grandfather and that his death brought a great loss to the community. A Kamloops paint company named a colour after Watson, who was a painter by trade.The paint colour’s name is Bri’s Brown, however, the colour itself is actually more of a grey, the same colour he used to paint the school lockers – a nod to the fact the Watson was colourblind. Swann will appear back in court next month, until then he is currently not in custody.

RCMP Report On September 21st, Chase RCMP received a report of a break-in to a vehicle in the 600 block of Willow St. in Chase. Nothing was stolen, however, the glove-box had been opened and the contents gone through. The owner of the vehicle left it unlocked overnight. On September 24th, at 9:45 pm, RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious circumstance at a residence on Martin Prairie Road in Pritchard. The caller stated she noticed a flashlight beam outside in her front yard. RCMP officers checked the property on foot, and found nothing suspicious. The RCMP reminds residents to ensure all of their outdoor property is properly secured overnight. Alarms and high-resolution video surveillance can also be very effective, particularly on large rural properties. On September 25th, Chase RCMP was notified of a break-in to a Canada Post community mailbox near Des Fosses

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Team Chase Runs for A Cure

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the clothing for the fashion show. Endean said normally G Force is a part of the show as well, but they were unable to take part this year. “It is a great way for people to see that G Force has lots to offer. They don’t just have skater clothes or clothes for younger people. Many people don’t realize that.” Endean said the clothing showcased at the fashion show were phenomenal, and match what the local stores stock year round. Both stores showcased this year have beautiful items for everyone, she said, and stock all sizes including plus sizes. This year’s event sold out three days before the fashion show, with a total of 125 tickets being sold, and had about 9 to 10 vendors at the show as well. While the final numbers had not yet been tallied, Endean believes they had raised at least $2000 from the event. While there were many great parts to the night, Endean said the highlight for them has always been the support they get from the community. “We get the easy job of coming together and raising the money, those battling cancer have the hard job,” she said. “We are so grateful how Chase has always supported everything we do and help us raise money for the cause.” The members of Team Chase has already hosted their annual golf tournament this spring, and were able to raise about $5000 to $6000 from the event, which will also be

going towards their final sum to be donated to breast cancer research next month. Team Chase will have one final fundraiser taking place throughout the month of October, which will be the pink jersey fundraiser done in partnership with the Chase Heat. The Heat players will wear pink jerseys at all three of their home games in October. At the end of the month, the jerseys will be auctioned off. Team Chase will be taking part in the Run For A Cure in Kamloops on October 2nd. The team members invite any Chase resident who would like to run with them, to meet them at the bandshell at Riverside park that morning, or by calling Endean ahead of time to get more information. They welcome all ages to walk or run along side them. Endean said the day can be an emotional one for them all. “It is very emotional because there is a lot of survivors that take part,” she said, “At the beginning of the race they have a survivors walk and about three from our group participate in it.” “When you see the number of survivors it is amazing,” Endean said. “It would have been unheard of just a few years ago to have so many surviving. It is very emotional to see how far we have come and to know what you are doing is helping, the research we are helping to fund is doing something.” Team chase has won the family and friends award for 7 years, meaning the group has raised the most money in

their division. “It really speaks well to our community for supporting us,” Endean said. “Our motivation for doing it has always been to support the people who have been diagnosed with cancer by raising money for research and development. I think we can really say it is getting really close to a cure for cancer and it is thanks to fundraisers like what we are doing that keeps researchers going,” she said. “If they find a cure for breast cancer they will find a cure for all cancers.” In the past Team Chase has raised anywhere from $11,0000 to $15,000, and while the group is happy with any dollar amount they raise for the cause, they hope to match their previous years contributions. As of right now, the group has 15 people registered to run for Team Chase, but would like to invite the community of Chase to join them. “The more the merrier,” Endean said, noting there is no age limits for the event. Those who would like to contact Endean about joining the team in a walk or run during Run For A Cure, or would like to donate to the cause can reach her by phoning 250-679-3483 or at 250-5722123. A notice is also issued to the winner of the $100 and $50 gift card door prizes at Chum ‘N’ Luba’s. The winner is asked to get in touch with the store owner Darlene ASAP regarding a 90 day limit on the cards.

ChaseHamperSocietyReceivesMuchNeededSupplies The Chase Food Hamper Society is coming up to its busy season and as a result they are looking to the community for support. The Chase Rotary Fall Food Drive held on Sept 10th was a great help for the Hamper Society. The volunteers came together canvasing Chase and were able to collect approximately 1400 pounds of non perishable food. All donations collected stay in Chase and support the local food bank. Safety Mart Foods along with the Chase Hamper Society will be launching a special coupon book for for the month of Octover as well. The books cost $10 and offer $50 worth of savings. For every coupon book sold 100% of the sales will go to your local food bank. Coupon books can be purchased at Safety Mart and expire on Dec. 31.

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Shuswap Seniors Claim Gold at BC Senior Games

By Cavelle Layes

Over 3200 seniors along with their family and friends, made the trip to Coquitlam last weekend to compete in the 29th Annual Seniors Games. The 2016 BC Senior Games consisted of tough competition in over 22 different sports, and oversaw multiple events per category from Sept. 20th to the 24th. Ages of the athletes, who came from almost every community in BC, ranged from 55 to 90-years-old. It took over 1500 volunteers to come together in order to make the game a success, and that they were. The Shuswap area was well represented in Division 8, with 18 athletes from Chase, Sorrento, Blind Bay, Celista and Tappen. After days of hard work and months of training, the scores are officially in. Iva Jules and Elaine Jules from Chase and Janny Merwin from Blind Bay, along with Brenda Shabbits from Celista and Pam Chudiak from Tappen, were able to grab three first place spots in the preliminary competition for the women’s 55+ Slopitch, as well as two second place spots. The pair were able to help their team claim bronze in the event finals. Mary Ellen Pakka of Sorrento was busy over the weekend. Pakka was able to take home gold in the Women’s 80-84 Hill Climb (Competitive) event with a time of 19:49. She was able to follow that up with a second gold win in the Women’s 80-84 Road Race (Competitive) event with a time of 2:09.21.

Pakka was also able to cycle in the Women’s 80-84 Time Trial (Competitive) event with an impressive time of 38:59.00 that clinched her the silver medal. Fred Horne from Blind Bay dominated the mens golf 70-74 Div B 17.1- 36.4 Index event, bringing home gold.

Brian Burgess represented Celista in the Men’s 65+ Hockey Team, helping them claim bronze. Tony Haas was busy showing what the Village of Chase had to bring in the Track and Field area. Haas was evoke to take home silver in the Men’s 70-74 10 K Roadwalk with a time of 1:13:54.84. He followed that win up with a second silver medal in the Men’s 70-74 5000 Metre Powerwalk with a winning time go 36:30.87. If that was not enough, Haas was able to take home a bronze medal in the Men 70-74 Hammer Throw with a distance of 24.11. Also from Chase was Linda Haas who claimed bronze in the Women’s 65-69 10 K Roadwalk with a time of 1:19:16.83 and followed it up with a silver medal in

the Women’s 65-69 5000 Metre Powerwalk with a time of 38:03.64. Chase’s own Gary Lanoue showed his skills at Table Tennis over the weekend, claiming silver in the Men’s 55-59 Singles (Recreational) event. Teammates, Tina Smith, Patsy McKinnon, Cheryl Hendrickson, Helin Dalin, and Sheryl Pettila, all from Chase, helped represent their team in the Five Pin Bowling Men and Women’s 55+ team Div B. Paulette McKinnon from Sorrento, tried her luck a multiple Track and Field events throughout the weekend. In Women’s 65-69 Discus McKinnon placed 6th with a distance of 16.66. McKinnon grabbed the 5th place spot in the Women’s 65-69 Hammerthrow with a distance of 88.85. She was able to claim 4th in the Women’s 65-69 10 K Roadwalk with a time of 1:20:58.32 before finishing up with a 4th place position in the Women’s 65-69 5000 Metre Powerwalk with a time of 38:52.93. James Roberts was also busy representing Sorrento in Track and Field over the weekend. Roberts was able to take home 5th in the Men’s 70-74 400 Metre Powerwalk with a time of 1:45.49. He followed that up with a 6th place finish in the Men’s 70-74 Javelin with a distance of 23.95, and a 4th place spot in the Men’s 70-74 Hammerthrow with a distance of 21.97. In all Division 8 was able to win 100 awards, including 34 Gold, 44 Silver, and 22 Bronze, placing sixth among the 13 competing divisions.

Letter To T h e E di t or

At 10:00 a.m. , Thursday, October 6th an information session will be held at the Sunshore Golf Course on Hysop Road, regarding Electoral reform. Prior knowledge of fair vote, Canada’s research into the various voting systems proposed, can be found at the Fair Vote Canada website. If you value proportional representation, voter equality, diversity and

collaboration in your democratic institutions, then I encourage you to attend the meeting and make your voice heard in Ottawa. Thank you.

– Marna McLaren

McLaren included a copy of a message sent out by Fair Vote Canada which states “When it became apparent your

local MP was not going to hold a town hall, the local Liberal EDA decided to organize 12 dialogues across the riding and send the feedback to ERRE. Everyone is encouraged to attend.” If you are unable to make the Oct. 6th date in Chase, there will also be Town Hall’s held in Sorrento, Blind Bay and Scotch Creek.

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Chase Fire Rescue Kept Busy With Calls By Cavelle Layes

Chase Fire Rescue members attended a wide range of calls over the last two months, including downed trees, fires, and motor vehicle inncidents. In August the members responded to five Motor Vehicle Incidents, two public service calls, one interface fire and investigated three burning complaints and one fire alarm. In September the members responded to four Motor Vehicle Incidents and one fire call for hydro lines down. Rescue members were also called out earlier this month after a heavy wind storm, for campers who were stuck in the Neskonlith Campground after trees had fallen blocking the entry and exit routes. Three members attended the scene, however after investigating the issue and discovering more than ten large trees had been uprooted and completely blocking the road, Forestry Services were then called in. No campers had been injured during the incident.

On Sept 1. Chase Rescue also responded to a motor vehicle incident where a pickup truck had rolled down an embankment on the switchbacks towards Neskonlith. The driver of the vehicle, was able to jump out before it rolled down the steep embankment about 100 feet before coming to rest at the bottom. The driver suffered no serious injuries. Chase Road Rescue members responded to a call at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 with reports of a single vehicle roll over with one entrapped along Highway 1 and Martin Prairie Road. A pickup truck with Alberta licence plates had left the highway, veering right off the road and striking an embankment before coming to rest in the ditch. The male driver was pronounced deceased on scene by BCAS members, no one else was involved in the incident. RCMP members are continuing to investigate the incident.

Two members of Chase Rescue responded to a call reporting of a single vehicle rollover Saturday, Sept 24, 2016 at 8 a.m.. Both patients had been removed from the vehicle by Shuswap First Responders when Rescue arrived on scene. Members assessed the scene, determining no further assistance was needed, before returning to the hall. While the highway upgrades have made the main travel routes around Chase safer, Chase Fire Rescue would like to remind drivers to plan ahead and take their time when driving. Wildlife will be wandering on the highways more often during the next few months, and a few seconds of extra breaking time can save your life. Oct. 1st should also have Chase dirvers ensuring they have their winter tires on, even if there is no snow on the ground yet.Keep the roads safe for yourself and fellow drivers, eliminate distracted driving and watch the speed limits.

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Classifieds

Classified deadline is Monday at 3 pm for Friday’s paper. $5 for 20 words. 20¢ each additional word (tax incl). $2.50 for Lost and Found. Obituaries are $35 with photo, $30 without. Email info@chasesunflower.ca or drop off at Sunflower Headquarters (721 Shuswap Ave) or at Willows Natural Foods.

FOR SALE Mobile House for Sale - 250-679-4466 10,000 BTU window air conditioner, 3 years old, has remote control. $150. 250679-7855. For Sale - 70 x 1” x 6” composite deck boards - 16 ft long - New - Never used. Light brown in colour Asking $2500. Call 250-517-9967 Art Framing supplies for Sale - Glass Cutter, Mat Cutter, 2 large Storage Units, Boxes of Bainbridge Mats, glass. make me an offer. Need gone. 679-7714. Brand New - Three seater patio swing, sturdy steal construction. Incorrect size for me. Perfect for your yard. In town. 250-463-4245. $75.00 FOR SALE - Acorn Stairlift. 2 years old, in new condition. Gently used. 14 stairs. 2 remotes. As seen on TV. For Sale - 19” Flatscreen TV with Tripod. Good for RV. $100. 250-577-3577. For sale 1997 Class A Motor Home 26 FT walkaround bed driver’s door awning, generator 103,000 KM $10,900 250-679-3076 1979 Classic 3-4 ton raised roof chevy camper van. Excellent condition. Perfect restoration vehicle. No rust. Fridge, water, 3’ burner elements. Asking $5800 OBO, Pls call 1-604-908-7964

Golf Carts for Sale Sunshore Golf Course is renewing it’s fleet of Electric Golf Carts. Offered are 2006 E-Z-Go Carts complete with chargers, bag covers and coolers. Priced at $2,000 ask for Ron 250-679-3021 or 250318-5483 Free Pallets and pallet wood Readily avialable contact Bruce @ 12 Silkie chicken/Rooster S$50 takes all - 6 month to two years. 4 - Rhode Island Red Rossters 3 1/2 months old - Free 250-679-3999 Twin size Mattress & box springexcellent condition 5 yrs old 250-6795497 295 / 70R14 Artic Claw studed winter tires, no rims. From White mercury topaz, used for two months

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Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. Call Paulette 250679-1153.

Mrs. Angie Vaughan, CHW Certified and Licensed. Specializing in Foot Care. Offering personal FIREWOOD FOR SALE - dry fir. care, respite, companionship, light housekeeping, med. mgmt, meal Phone 250-679-8943 Free pallets and pallet wood readily prep, etc. References avail. 10 years available. Contact Bruce @ 250-679- experience. 250-574-5122 $20/hr. 8481. Math Tutoring - 1 to 1, personal, professional, in your home or mine. BUY • SELL • RENT • Over 18 years experience. Up to Grade 12. 778-981-0057 TRADE • ANNOUNCE

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Private Tutor forChase area Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Science. Over 30 years experience from elementary to college level. 519524-0127 Mobile James Mintz, B.Sc, B.Ed, O.C.T. sale 250-679-4466

Business & Services Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs SAHHALTKUM DAYCARE est.1996. Licensed facility. Certified staff. Children 3mths up to 12 years. Hot Lunch program available. Nutritious snacks provided. Daily educational programs. Part/full time or drop in available ALL CHILDREN WELCOME!! F.M.I. 6459 Hillcrest Rd, Chase (across Pine St. bridge) or ph: 250-679-2229 Interiors by Patricia - Specializing in Feature Walls, Home Staging, Man & Mom Caves & Home Decor 403-370-6661.

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Wanted to buy: Pre 1950s, snowshoes, scales, wood windows, doors, signs, galv. tubs, cowboy, oars, paddles, sports, furniture, farm, 250-577-3357 Help Wanted $15 an hour. Fall yard clean up few odd jobs. 250-679-7622.

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale 817 Chase St. 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. No early birds. Yard/Moving Sale - 2294 Eva Road. Lee Creek. 9 am - 2 pm. Free Coffee. Saturday, Sept 17. Garage Sale Fri Sept. 30 ans Saturday Oct. 1 at 33 Beach Cresent 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Come rain or shine! Clothes $5 per bag and books/ cookbooks $2 per bag Fri and Sat 9-4 multi sale #102,108 and 114 arnouse lane 9 kms east of chase Moving/Garage Sale - 925 Hysop Rd. Oct. 1 and 8th from 9 am - 1 pm. Everything Must Go. No reasonable offer will be refused. 250-679-3444

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Fire Depar tment Updates

By Cavelle Layes The members of Chase Fire Rescue have Jessica Kantymir, RMT 250-679-8066 been busy over the last few months. On top of fundraising and attending call Little Shuswap Physiotherapy outs, the department also seen a change Myofascial, trigger point therapy & more in leadership. Congratulations: Chase Fire Rescue would like to conCraig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe gratulate the newly elected Deputy Fire Come on in! Chief, Dan Stevens, Captain, Justin OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am Hertz, Leutenint, Bill Currie and Safety Officer Maria Beaurain as they officially begin their new roles within the departHandyman Dave ment. They would also like to thank the Appliances, Heating, Locks, Plumbing, Elec. departments former members who dediPH: 250-679-2463 cate so much time to the department. Terry Fox Run: A number of Chase Firefighters took Everything for Healthy Living part in the Terry Fox run in Chase and will be helping to organize the 2017 event. Now In: Fall Photoshoot: INFLUENZINUM The Chase Firefighter’s Association “Homeopathic Flu Remedy” has teamed up with local photographer Kaylea Knorr to offer a Fall photo shoot. Kaylea Knorr Photography will be setting up a Fall themed photo set on 729 Shuswap Ave Saturday , Oct. 22nd. A limited number Chase, BC 250-679-3189 of time slots will be available throughout the day, so those who are interested are suggested to book their spot early. Whether you would like engagment el wesome ppar photos, family pictures, baby shots, or es even a few of your furry companion, ic r erfect Knorr will create some beautiful pieces t u s u k that you can cherish for years to come . ec h ome c A simple $25 will cover your 30 minute sitting fee and gets you a free 8 x 10 phoG-FORCE SPORTS & Board Shop to. Hour long sittingsare possible pro927 Shuswap Ave • 250-679-8456 vided the scheduling is available. These sessions are $50 and comes with two 8 x 10 photos. Knorr will have gallery packages available for those who like to order additional pictures and poses. To book a session or for more information email the fire department. For samples of the photographers work visit www.kayleaknorrphotography.com. 2017 Lobsterfest Planning for the Third Annual Lobsterfest is well underway, and thanks to popular demand, tickets will be on sale beginning Oct. 1st. While the event has been moved to the The photoshoot is part of the Chase Fire- Adams Lake Gym in order to accomofighters Association’s Fall fundraisers and date more people, there is still a limited will take place on Oct. 22.

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amount of tickets to be sold. Those who want to ensure a seat at the event are suggested to buy their tickets early. The Lobsterfest will once again feature fresh caught lobsters from the shores of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, as well as a buffet of sides. The 2017 event will feature an added dance floor for those who wish to stay after the dinner and show off their moves. Refreshments will be sold again and the Firefighter’s Association is working on partnering with another non-profit organization to offer a red-nose-style driving option for those who would like to book a safe drive home. More information will be released on this in the coming months. The ever-growing and very popular silent auction will be taking place again at the 2017 event. Cash and auction items of any size will be gratefully accepted anytime before the event. The items are already growing, and those attending the event will not be disappointed. The 2017 Lobsterfest will be taking place on June 3rd, doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.. The Firefighter’s Association would like to invite the community members who attended last year’s event to submit a review to be used on the department website, as well as in event advertising. These reviews also help members determine what aspects of the event need to be improved, what should be changed completely, and what to continue doing. Recruitment: Chase Fire Rescue is now recruiting and would like to invite any individuals interested in seeing what is involved in being a Chase Firefighter, to stop in during a Tuesday night practice at 7 p.m.. Positions for Jr. Firefighters are also open and offer a great opportunity for Chase youth to be part of a team, learn many new skills, and to help give back to the community. For more information, please see the Chase Fire Rescue Facebook page or email chasevolunteerfire@ gmail.com .

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Bear Causes Collision ...Continued from Page 5 She struck the bear, causing damage to her vehicle. The driver and her passengers were not injured, and the vehicle was towed from the scene. The first vehicle to strike the bear did not remain at the scene. The road maintenance contracted was called to remove the bear carcass. On September 24th, at 4:30 pm, Chase RCMP were notified by the public of a possible impaired driver in Chase. A constable searched for the suspect vehicle, and conducted a traffic stop on Brooke Drive at Shuswap Avenue. An impaired investigation was initiated, and a 58 year old male driver was issued a three day Immediate Roadside Prohibition. The vehicle was impounded for seven days. In addition to the Prohibition, the driver was found to have a suspended driver’s license. A court date has been set for November 2016. On September 25th, at 2:25 pm, Chase RCMP responded to a report of a two

vehicle collision at Golf Course Road and Squilax-Anglemont Road in Anglemont. An eastbound vehicle towing a boat had come to a stop to make a left turn onto Golf Course Road. A westbound vehicle came around a blind curve, and the driver saw the westbound vehicle and boat starting to make the left turn. In order to avoid a collision, the westbound driver began to move into the oncoming lane. At the same time, the eastbound driver abandoned the turn and moved back into his lane. The two vehicles collided. There were no injuries, and both vehicles were towed from the scene. Chase RCMP reminds motorists that 30 km/h school zones are in effect on all school days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. As well, playground zones are also 30 km/h maximum speed from dawn until dusk every day of the year.

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