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Ray Murray and daughters Ashley and Christine exploring the enchanted valley’s of Skmana’s snowshoe trails
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hase and District Fish and Game Club Pistol Practice is this Sat. January 15th at the range, 10am. All members welcome. Guests are welcome with a member sponsor. Members will be in attendance to get a guest waiver signed. Guest fees are now $5 per organized event if you are participating in a CDFGC event. Non-participation guests are free. Bring your own lunch and drinks. .22 caliber
pistol for those who would like to try it out at a charge of $10 for 50 rounds including targets. Also 9 mil $30 for 50 rounds. This covers the cost of ammunition and targets. Donations of a loonie or toonie towards the water bottle shoot to help cover costs. Anyone on the range grounds, guest or member, MUST SIGN IN at the sign-in shed as per Firearm Rules and to be covered by liability.
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Community Events Bulletin Pritchard 4-H Club West Coast Seed Fundraiser January 1st to 31st, 2022. Order goes in early for a wide selection! Order online at: fundraising@ westcoastseed.com by selecting Pritchard 4-H Club or contact Liz Charleyboy (250)318-4904 for assistance with paper forms.
Skmana Ski Club is looking for donations of old cross country skiis to make into benches. Contact Darcy at 250-319-8301. Head on down to Art Holding Memorial Arena this weekend and come and get your hockey fix under our warm arena heaters! Both of our U13 teams play back to back on Saturday and our U9 up and comers play on Sunday! >>SATURDAY, JANUARY 15th • U13 Broncos VS Logan
Lake 10:30-12pm • U13 Kings VS Clearwater 12:15-1:45pm >>>SUNDAY, JANUARY 16th • U9 Lumberjacks VS Kamloops 12:45-1:45pm Our young players love a crowd and Minor Hockey always appreciated the support. The concession will be open and 50/50 tickets will be on sale! *Please note all spectators 12+ must show proof of vaccination and masks and social distancing are required. *Please DO NOT attend if you have any covid symptoms. Shuswap Skating Club Clothing Drive - January 22nd from 9 - 12 at Chase Arena. We are collecting clothes, household textiles, and small household goods. See page 7 FMI. Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week See page 5 FMI.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *
Chase Legion Br. # 107 - OPEN: Mon. Jan. 17 at 6:00 PM - League Darts - 7:30 PM Tues. Jan. 18 at 2:30 PM - Fun Pool / Fun Darts - free meat draws 7:00 PM - Wed. Jan. 19th, 2022 - Chase Legion Br. # 107 General Meeting Thurs. Jan. 20 at 6:00 PM - League Darts 7:30 PM Fri. Jan. 21 at 2:00 PM - Ladies Fun Darts Sat. Jan. 22 at 1:00 PM - Meat Draws (certificate), 50/50, pull tabs, some good old fun. 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. Limited food services available. Be sure to get your Booster vaccination. 1-833-838-2323. Thank you and all the Best in 2022. Stay safe.
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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
With respect, I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc First Nation.
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
Kevin and Tracey Bentley $100.00
Churches of Chase At the the Blessed Blessed At Sacrament Sacrament Parish Parish we we invite invite you you all all to to Mass Mass on on Saturdays Saturdays @ @ 4:00 4:00 pm. pm. On Tuesdays there is either the Rosary Tuesdays @ 1:00or Adoration 1:00with pm. pm. - Holy@Hour Thereand is sometimes Rosary Divine Mercy Mass onchaplet. Tuesday, but we promise. Forcannot inquiries call 250For inquiries call 250679-3025 or 250-372-2581 679-3025 or 250-372-2581
TheLight Life of The of Life Life Native Native Fellowship Fellowship services @Chase Pastor Joseph Evangelical Free #1.250.457-3845 ChurchFind @3:00 pm. Everyone is "Joseph Shuswap welcome! Kim" on Youtube
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only
Pleasebegotten call for Son,prayer that believes in Him @ whoever 1.250.457-3845 should not perish but have Pastor Joseph everlasting life." Shuswap
Chase Community Church ChaseEvangelical Evangelical Free Church meets onServices Sunday Outdoor Free Church295 Shuswap Ave mornings 10am @ 10am, atSunday @the Service at 10 am Physical Gathering Chase Community Memorial ParkHall Sunday Suspended in response Visit More Information to Provincial Health at www.aplacetobelong.ca Order, Online Gatherings ChaseChurch.com for more info. 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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2021 Awards of Excellence by Christina Lutterman
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Grocery 250-679-3553 Photo on the left: Dave Smith and Karen Bassett receive plaques from Info Centre Manager Christina Lutterman (centre). Photo on right: Nicole Rodgers from the Silver Fox Pub.
The Chase and District Chamber of Commerce handed out their 2021 Awards of Excellence this past week.
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and assisted in setting up and operating Covid-19 vaccination clinics.
Citizen of the Year: Karen Bassett. Karen is very dedicated to the community of Chase and always makes herself available. She is active in many community groups and organizations including the Chase Heat as Treasurer and she is President of the Lions Club.
Business of the Year: Silver Fox Pub. The Silver Fox Pub is recognized for staying open and serving Chase through a very challenging year. They brought in events and entertainment to lift residents' spirits. The Pub has kept reliable hours and expanded their patio to limit customer contact.
Citizen of the Year: Dave Smith. Dave sits as President of the Chase & District Health Services Foundation, and is part the Executive of the Royal Canadian Legion in Chase. He is director with the Chase Community Services Society
Employee of the Year: Nicole Rodgers. Nicole was instrumental in effecting the change at Silver Fox Pub. She handled every challenge with a positive attitude and worked hard to give the residents of Chase a place to meet and relax.
Shuswap Trail Alliance Silent Auction Donations The Shuswap Trail Alliance will be holding our annual fundraiser online again in February, and just like last year it is going to be a couple of weeks of supporting trails throughout the Shuswap AND supporting our local businesses. The 2022 online silent auction format will again include enhanced opportunities to feature local businesses,
Pharmacy 250-679-8611
A few of our new products now in stock in the meat department:
• Pintys pepper and garlic Rib tips (2 varieties to choose from) • Swiss Chalet Chicken pot pie • Swiss Chalet Rotisserie style Beef pot pie
Dan's Plumbing & Gas (778) 257-0572
Hot Water Tanks • Drain Cleaning • Furnace Boiler Service & Installs • Gas Fitting • Plumbing Repairs Installs • Renos NO TRAVEL OR OVERTIME CHARGES!
Seniors Discount!
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item photographs, and website links to encourage people to support local business. Donations to the Silent Auction are now being received and you can contact Sylva McMahan directly at auction@ shuswaptrails.com for more information
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Word Search - Toddlers Activities
Business Listings
Todd "The Coin Guy"
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Buying coin collections, old money, jewelry, old silver
Duck Range Plumbing & Heating Your Local Gas, Heating, and Cooling Specialist
250-214-0539
MJK Home Renovations Chris Walker
250-572-7035
Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring
CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY
EMERGENCY HELP 250-682-6155 All your Civil & Oil+Gas Inspection Needs
Armstrong Inspections
778-362-1606 Pete’s Pizza & Pasta Open at 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday
250-679-2775 Kalin Good Carpentry Services
Renos, Decks, Fences, Siding, Roofing & More 18+ yrs exp.
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Village Fitness
Gym & Tanning 630 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC
(250-679-5377 Sorrento Plumbing & Pumps
250-679-0001 Serving the Shuswap!
Willows Natural Foods 729 Shuswap Ave Chase
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BABBLE THROW JUMP DESTROY HUG
SCRIBBLE PAINT TANTRUM HIDE HOARD
Our new librarian is very polite and I think she is Italian. I took a book back that was months overdue but, rather than charging me, she just said... "That's-a-fine."
HELP FIGHT CHATTER STORYTELL MESS
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WHEN DO TRAINS DO CRAZY THINGS?
WHEN THEY HAVE LOCO MOTIVES.
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THE GAMES THAT AREN’T PLAYED by Scott Koch Happy New Year – 2022 to you all! It’s off to quite the start as the local folks hanging around Heatville are finding out. The HEAT have played the least amount of regular season contests in the KIJHL, 24 to be exact. It’s a 44 game race to the 2nd season, the playoffs and 20 games will have to be done and in the books by mid February. Possible of course but you can probably throw out the current schedule as the jugglers at the League office are going to be throwing a lot of pucks in the air. Towards the end of 2021 the devastation of the provincial flooding saw two games versus Kamloops and Princeton postponed. Prior to News Years Eve two contests versus 100 Mile House were postponed due to severe weather concerns. This past weekend two games versus Revelstoke and Sicamous were postponed due to Omicron concerns. Inspite of everything being thrown at the Heat, players are on the mend and YOUR team will be back in business very soon. Chase isn’t the only team being impacted as postponements are occurring in all four corners and inbetween throughout the league. Stay
tuned for schedule updates. On to some brighter news as Trevor Kennedy is returning to the Heat from Junior A in Saskatchewan. The big strapping power forward’s return is a huge acquisition for the local team and it’s fans. Kennedy got off to a tough start this season as an off season broken ankle put him 8 weeks behind, and by the time he got to the prairie province it was difficult to crack the lineup on a regular basis. A bit of good luck locally and while Kennedy may be a bit disappointed the points that are going to come will certainly cheer him up. We suggest he is worth the price of admission, check it out. The Summerland Steam will be coming out of the Okanagan to face the Heat this Saturday the 15th at 7:00 pm. The Art Holding Memorial Arena has plenty of space for you and the kids, so plan to attend a contest that features two teams that entered the KIJHL at the same time. If you like steamy hot action on ice, it’s the place to be, toot toot!
Vincent Burkholder takes a ski through uptown Chase... or is it called downtown Chase? PHOTO BY KRISTEN FROM
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 to to book a tour contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-679-4447 Ext 404 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase
Unplug and
Family Literacy Week
January 23 - January 30
How do you ‘Unplug and Play?’ Family Literacy Week Jan 23rd-30th 2022
It can be hard to turn off TV, Computer, & Phone, SO, we are asking you to start with
One hour a day
Snowshoeing, Skiing, Walking, Skating No snow? Hiking, Biking, Skateboarding, Walking, Gardening…. When you take the time to unplug you are teaching your children, to use their imagination, they increase their vocabulary, they build comprehension skills……and so much more….Take pictures- share on Chase Literacy Program FB page https://www.facebook.com/Chase-Literacy-Program124546930936908 Monday Jan 24- Senior Colouring contest – student judges! Tuesday Jan 25- Scavenger Hunt Wednesday Jan 26- Family Skate Thursday Jan 27- Outdoor fun at school Friday January 28– Family Bowling Saturday January 29-Craft to go All programs and events are subject to change due to Covid Restrictions. Follow Chase Literacy Program on Facebook for more ideas and suggestions Questions may be directed to literacyinchase@gmail.com These events are made possible through the help of many generous volunteers and
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Village of Chase Council Meeting of January 11, 2022 - Highlights submitted by Village of Chase
Comments were received from members of the gallery relating to Item 8.3, First Responders Program and Item 9.8, Wildfire Petition. Comments were also made regarding the value of the Road Rescue service, but that it is unfair that some of the costs are borne by the municipality. Council members shared their municipal activity reports since the last Council meeting and received reports from Administration. A resolution was passed to adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw 897-2021, permitting a secondary suite in a new construction at 1162 Shuswap Avenue. Council gave three readings to the Inter-Community Business License Bylaw to make the program permanent, as it was a trial previously. Council received a letter from Carolyn Parks-Mintz and James Mintz regarding their support for the First Responders program in Chase. Councillor Lauzon was appointed to sit on the Chase Healthy Community Initiative Steering Committee as the Village’s representative. Councillor Maki provided information regarding four candidates to sit on the Select Committee for the Provincial Nominee Program – Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot Program. Council then appointed Donna Smith-Bradley, Nathan Van Kampen, Carolyn Parks-Mintz and Steve Smyth to the select committee. Council accepted the application for a zoning amendment for 909 Foothills Road and directed Administration to draft a zoning bylaw amendment to change the zoning from Public and Quasi-Public Use to Service Commercial.
Council passed a resolution to approve the destruction of old Finance files according to the Village’s record retention bylaw.
review current policies and guidelines in an effort to provide for better forest management practices and wildfire protection measures in British Columbia.
Council passed a resolution to support Councillor Lauzon in submitting an expression of interest to UBCM to participate on the Fire Services Working Group.
Council released an in camera item that provides for a policy that will require all new employees hired at the Village of Chase to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Council received for information the call for nominations for various positions on the executive of the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA).
The next regular Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 25, 2021 at 4 p.m. at the Community Hall and via Zoom for those who wish to observe remotely.
Council passed a resolution to send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs requesting the Provincial Government attend to the matter of parental leave provisions for local government elected officials.
A Special meeting of Council will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4 p.m. at the Community Hall and via Zoom to discuss a strategy for the evacuation of vulnerable people in the community should an emergency evacuation occur.
Council passed a resolution to send a letter to our Member of Parliament, our Member of the Legislative Assembly and other representatives of the BC Provincial Government to request they assess and
For information on anything related to Village business, please contact us by phone at 250.679.3238 or email chase@chasebc.ca
SUDOKU PUZZLE
Council’s regular meeting of January 11, 2022 was held at the Community Hall and via Zoom. Four people attended in person and one virtually. Councillor Fred Torbohm, Acting Mayor, chaired the meeting.
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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 250-3187173.
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle,
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Obituary: Otto Hermann Bohl April 14, 1931 – January 11, 2022 Otto passed away peacefully in his home in Chase, BC. Otto was born in Bremen, Germany, and came to Canada alone at age 20, settling in Manitoba and then Prince Rupert where he met his wife, Eva, raised their family, and ran his own painting business. In 1980, Otto, Eva and George moved to Chase where Otto and George operated their father and son Bohl’s Painting business. Otto was a talented artist and musician, and in his younger years an outdoorsman and fisherman. He was a loving and caring husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather, friend to many, and a fixture in his community. He will be dearly missed by those fortunate enough to have known him. Otto is predeceased by five siblings and his sons Gary and Harold, and survived by his loving wife of 65 years of marriage, Eva, siblings Karl (Edeltraut) and Waltraut (in Germany), children Ruth (Mark) and George, grandchildren Jeremy, Jonathan (Tanya) and Justin (Ruth F), great grandchildren Konrad and Kira, and nieces and nephews.
Proud to be part of this community
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Housing Co-op in Chase submitted by Don Cavers
The lack of affordable housing has led some people to explore options to create more affordable options. A NonProfit CO-OP is one of those models being explored for Chase. Unlike a rental complex the CO-OP project belongs to the members who elect a board and share in the decision making and day to day operations. Many of the details of membership are defined by the members themselves but most involve a certain commitment to devote an amount of time each month to help maintain the CO-OP. That can mean anything from convening social events to cutting grass or, lately, shoveling snow. In return members enjoy stable, predictable, lower monthly costs than if they were in the
rental market. Costs reflect the actual costs of building and maintaining the CO-OP, not the vagaries of the real estate market. Members have designated units and pay usage fees but own a voting share in the overall complex, not any particular unit. This means members qualify for Homeowners’ tax grants which lowers the overall property tax bill. There are also other savings in the non-profit model and a more fundamental sense of community can develop with neighbours helping neighbours. If you are interested in more information please message Don at 250-852-2274 or chasecoophousing@gmail.com
Classic Dinner Rolls 2 cups allpurpose flour 1 Yeast 2 tbsp sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup milk ¼ cup water 2 tbsp butter Step 1 C o m b i n e 3/4 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Heat milk, water and butter until very warm (120 degrees to 130 degrees F). Add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add 1/4 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Step 2 Divide dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into balls. Place in greased 8-inch round pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draftfree place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Step 3 Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven for 20 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; brush with additional melted butter, if desired. Serve warm.
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