Chase Sunflower - January 20th, 2023

Hamper Society Happenings

by Chase Hamper Society

nClusive Cafe is about bringing community together and sharing a healthy meal. This week we recognized Lawrie Welton for his many years as a Director on the Board of the Chase Hamper Society and his many years of donating storage to the Chase Food Bank through his family business Weltons Storage.

A big thank you to Joy at Lake Country

Food Bank for connecting with Greater Vancouver Food Bank to bring fresh produce to the food banks in the interior of BC.

The Chase Food bank is now distributing 100 hampers per month.

If you would like to volunteer with either the Chase Food Bank or InClusive Cafe please call 250-682-6155. We always welcome new volunteers.

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

Chase Legion:

Mon. Jan. 23 - open 6pm - closeLeague Darts 7 pm

Tues.Jan. 24 - open 2 pm - 6 pm, fun pool, fun darts, free meat draws

Wed. Jan. 25 Robbie Burns dinner 4pm - 7pm

Thurs. Jan. 26 - open - 6 pm League Darts at 7pm

Chase Email free event listings to info@chasesunflower.ca or text (250) 320-3050

Fri. Jan. 27. - open 1:30pm - 6pm Ladies fun darts, Sat. Jan. 28 - open 1 pm - fun darts, meat draws, 50/50, lotto, pull tabs

With respect, I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc First Nation.

At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass every Sunday at 8:00 am

Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm. - Holy Hour with Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet.

For inquiries call 250679-3025 or 250-372-2581

Churches of Chase

Evangelical

Church

Join us Sunday morning at 10am @ The Chase Community Hall. Visit www.aplacetobelong.ca or more info call: (778) 824-0383 email: spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca

Council Meeting Highlights

Submitted by Village of Chase

Please find below Council Highlights for the January 10, 2023 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing.

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on January 10, 2023 at the Village office and via Zoom. 12 people attended in-person and 3 people attended virtually.

There was a public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 922-2022 – 1106 Beach Place. The proponent is hoping to have the zoning for their property allow for a Short Term Rental.

Delegations

Shuswap Trail Alliance. Jen Bellhouse of the Shuswap Trail Alliance provided Council with an update, including various projects and the roundtable funding proposal.

Council Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 925-2023. Council passed first, second and third reading of Council Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 925-2023, which would establish a deadline for the submission of agenda items and distribution to the public. The proposed amendments would provide Administration with approximately four and a half business days to compile and prepare the agenda for distribution.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9242022 – 622 3rd Avenue. Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9242022, which would change the zoning designation at 622 3rd Avenue from R-1, Low Density Residential to R-1SS, Low Density Residential with Secondary Suite. The bylaw is adopted conditional upon the receipt of a $2,000 security bond which will be refunded upon completion of the installation of an additional off-street

parking space no later than June 30, 2023.

Infrastructure Planning Grant Application. Council approved a grant application under the Infrastructure Planning Grant Program for a maximum of $10,000 to complete the Wastewater Treatment Plant Feasibility Study, which is needed to inform a larger grant application for the creation of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan.

Disposition of Retired Fire Truck. Council passed a resolution that the 1994 Freightliner FL80 Fire Truck be retained by the Village and registered with EMBC (Wildfire BC) for Wildfire Structure Protection work for a two-year period.

SILGA – Call for Nominations. Council passed a resolution receiving for information a call for Nominations for the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) for the SILGA Executive for 2023/24.

SILGA – Call for Resolutions. Council passed a resolution receiving for information a call for Resolutions for the SILGA Annual General Meeting, which is scheduled to be held in Vernon on April 25 to 28, 2023.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 5:13 p.m.

For more information regarding Council’s meetings, please go to the Village’s website at https://chasebc.ca/council/minutesagendas/

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

Classifieds

Chase & District Victim Services Program Manager

Chase Fundraising Society is seeking a qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to coordinate services to victims of crime and trauma in Chase and surrounding areas.

The successful applicant must be flexible, available to be on call, and committed to attending the required training. He/She must possess strong leadership qualities, good judgement and is expected to comply professionally with the RCMP Code of Ethics.

The program manager works within the Chase RCMP Detachment and reports directly to the NCO/Liaison. This is a 20 hour plus/week position.

Qualifications:

*equivalent Victim Services experience beneficial

*Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System

*Empathetic, Non-judgemental and able to cope with crisis intervention

*Knowledge of victimization and Domestic Violence

*Excellent organizational and time management skills

*Strong communication/leadership skills

*Willingness and experience leading a team of volunteers

*Administrative skills

*Must have or be able to obtain RCMP Enhanced Reliability Clearance

*Must possess a valid BC Driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Responsibilities:

*Program Administration

*Direct support services to victims of crime & trauma

*Case Management, record keeping, statistical recording

*Recruit, train, direct, supervise and appreciate volunteers

*Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with outside agencies

*Liaise with RCMP members

*Ensure public awareness of the program

Start date TBA and will commence upon candidate obtaining RCMP Enhanced Reliability Clearance.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by February 15, 2023 to:

Sgt. Barry Kennedy

Box 960 Chase, BC V0E 1M0

chasevictimservices@gmail.com

Guy.ramsay@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or in person at the Chase RCMP Detachment

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SERVICES OFFERED

Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

phone: 250-320-3050 email: info@chasesunflower.ca 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase $5/20 words.

Obituary Muriel Kostal

Muriel Kostal, age 83 years old, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 in Kamloops, B.C.

BUYING COINS & ENTIRE COIN COLLECTIONS! Old coins, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins, Franklin Mint, US Mint, OLYMPIC coins, and World collections WANTED! Todd 250-864-3521

Muriel is survived by her grandchildren Tanya (James) Chan-Chiang of Richmond, B.C., Dustin (Breanne) Erricson of Chase, B.C, Ryan Bentley of Celista, B.C , her brother Bill (William) Moline of Medstead, Sask., and six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband Bob (Robert) Kostal in 2002, her daughter Judy Erricson in 2016, and her sister Selma (Sally) Mae Mathison in 2019.

BUYING UNWANTED JEWELRY, coins, 9999 bullion, Sterling Silverware, coin collections, old money, nuggets, gold, silver, platinum. Todd 250-864-3521

CASH FOR 9999 SILVER BULLION! ALSO PURCHASING COINS, BARS, INGOTS, PRE 1968 coins, coin collections, jewelry, gold, nuggets, sterling +++. Todd 250-864-3521

LOST/FOUND

FOUND: KEYS WITH YELLOW TAG. At the Chase Sunflower 250-320-3050.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chase on Saturday March 18th, 2023 at 11:00 am.

BUSINESS LISTINGS

Gypsy Soul is looking to buy vinyl records. 638 Shuswap Ave. 250-819-3875

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.

80-year-old Squilax Post Office papers reveal historical gems

by Jim Cooperman, www.ShuswapPassion.ca

It is not often that original source material about the Shuswap is discovered, thus it was fascinating to find a stack of papers from the old Squilax General Store in an abandoned barn, which had been left there by a now deceased friend who had leased the store nearly four decades ago. Now stained and worn, the papers were in an ancient clipboard and include correspondence between postmaster Clifford Herring and the Postal Service from 1935 to 1959.

The original Squilax Store was located next to the old CPR station along the tracks about one kilometre west of where the store is now. In 1927, the then storekeeper and postmaster James Craig was murdered, and his widow sold the business to Clifford Herring, who took it over the following year. Seven years later the store burned to the ground and Cliff was able to continue the business by using the garage, while his family moved into the nearby empty schoolhouse.

A new fireproof store made of concrete and bricks was commissioned to be built on a hillside between the new dirt road and the Little River, which was completed in 1936. With the post office, the merchandise and a gas station, the Herrings prospered, and the store became a landmark, as well as a meeting place for community members who gathered to wait for their mail and purchase supplies.

The oldest papers include the

documentation required to switch the location of the post office and the “catch post” to the newly built store. For nearly every typed letter from most often the District Superintendent, there is a carbon copy of a handwritten reply from Mr. Herring. One of the postmaster’s duties was to provide a list of all the local citizens receiving mail and their occupations, which included those living in Turtle Valley, Squilax, Lee Creek and Adams Lake. t was not until 1954 that the list included women and at that time there was a total of 64 names.

By far the majority of the correspondence referred to the many problems regarding the use of the “catch post” used for transferring bags of outgoing mail to the moving train and the tossing out of incoming mail bags that became damaged or lost in the snow and bushes. There

were complaint letters from disgruntled patrons that resulted in letters from the superintendent that Cliff would then reply to with his reasons for the problems. In one case, the superintendent wrote how the “fingers” holding the bag were turned the wrong way and when the bag was struck by the catcher arm, it swung around and broke the window in the mail car!

The mail exchange problems were finally solved in 1947, when the train stopped daily at the Squilax Station.

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Squilax General Story, circa 1938, photo by Erskine Burnett

Squilax General Store History

Nine years later, after the road was improved, the mail was moved from Kamloops by car. In addition to selling stamps for which they received a commission, the Herrings also sold Canada War Savings Certificates during and after the war.

At the very bottom of the stack of papers was a 1935 letter that Cliff likely saved because he considered it significant (see the letter below). The most prestigious British military medal is the Victoria Cross, which was awarded for gallantry “in the face of the enemy,” and there were only 99 recipients in Canada from 1854 to 1945. Edward Bellew was the only recipient who lived in the B.C. interior, and he resided at Adams Lake. Cliff’s treasured letter was from Bellew, who wrote to praise Cliff for a loan he provided. Bellew also explained how he wrote to the M.P. in Ottawa complementing Cliff with the hope that his good deed would be recognized by the Postmaster General.

Ironically, Cliff also saved another Bellew letter from 1941 that criticized him about overcharging for fishing line. He wrote how he was “making new arrangements for receiving groceries and supplies here for the future. As I have to get the most for my few dollars, which is an impossibility at your store as its being run at the present

time.” Given there were more letters in later years, it appears that Bellew had warmed up to the Herrings again.

The final correspondence concerned Cliff’s retirement, as in May 1959, he received letter informing him that he could no longer continue as postmaster because he was turning 70 that year. The letter also requested that Cliff find a replacement, noting the preference for persons who have service overseas with the Armed Forces. Cliff wrote back and recommended Mrs. Herring for the position.

In the final letter, the District Director advised that the post office was transferred to Mrs. Herring and commended Cliff for his lengthy service that began in 1929.

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STUDIO SUITES AVAILABLE

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

Cliff and Wilhelmina Herring behind the counter at their General Store and Post Office, Robert Herring photo courtesy of the Chase and District Museum and Archives

Chase

Club 2nd Annual WINTERFEST Saturday February 18th 10-2

Uptown, the Shuswap Skating Club will be serving up Calzones & hot dogs

● Bounce Castle

● Cake Walk from 12-1

● Chase Lions will be making Cotton Candy

● Craft vendors will be selling their wares

email: chaselions67@gmail.com

10-1pm Kids activities inside the Community Hall, upstairs and downstairs

● Kids crafts x 2

● Cookie decorating email: chaselions67@gmail.com

● Coloring contest. Sheets are at the Library, or reply to our Facebook page

● or Pharmachoice and return them there

11-1pm Chili Cook Off: make your favorite Chili recipe (at home) and let the community judge and vote on yours. Served at the Community Hall. Bring a crock pot of your favorite recipe and You could be the “2023 Chili Champion”

● Registration in advance is a must

1-2pm Smoosh Racing Championships on Shuswap Ave

● 4 person teams, strap on a set of 2x4’s and race with style, and coordination to the finish line. Make a team and Challenge another group or Organization.

● Funniest Costume Award

● Pre registration is a must

2-3pm Outhouse Races up town on Shuswap Ave

the Library, or reply to our Facebook page them there favorite Chili recipe (at home) and let the yours. Served at the Community Hall. Bring a You could be the “2023 Chili Champion” must Championships on Shuswap Ave set of 2x4’s and race with style, and Make a team and Challenge another group

Name our New Winterfest Mascot email: chaselions67@gmail.com or reply to our Facebook page

Shuswap Adventure Girl

Watershed Appreciation and Polar Bear Swims

by Sarah at Shuswap Adventure Girl

www.ShuswapAdventureGirl.com

• Facebook and Instagram @shuswap_adventure_girl

Watershed Winter Turnover

It’s said that in order to really know the Shuswap, one must understand the watershed. The vast, vast watershed.

The total environ of the Secwepemcúl’ecw.

Shuswap Lake is currently undergoing its “Winter Turnover”.

Where the water column basically flips and mixes. Water from the bottom rises and the water on top sinks to the bottom.

The lake is keeping itself and it’s aquatics and vegetation healthy

and thriving by providing oxygen and nutrients.

This process takes about ten days to complete.

This means that the water temps are going to drastically dip.

We go in the water nearly daily and as of Friday the 13th, boom! Waters getting noticeably colder.

So neat!! Love thy lake and watershed.

One of my favorite resources for all things watershed is Mr. Jim Cooperman and his book “Everything Shuswap”.

Polar Bear Swim

New Years Polar Bear Swim!

A great annual event put on in the North Shuswap.

Were you there and did you take the plunge?

A few of us have been doing almost daily swims in Shuswap and are staying in for about 4-7 minutes each time. I just love the mental benefits of cold water swimming, the community it brings and the friendships formed.

If you ever want to join, feel free to reach out to me. We welcome everybody!

Chase Four Laning Project – Construction and Traffic Updates

January 2023

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure project team wishes to provide the public with updates on key project activities, construction, and traffic impacts to keep locals and highway users informed as the project progresses. These updates can be found on the project website www.gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-chase.

Current & Upcoming Activities

Segment Area Impacts

Description of Activity

Chase West A-D Highway through traffic Seasonal shutdown, work will recommence in Spring 2023. Highway 1 open with two paved lanes at 80km/h

Chase East E Highway through traffic Blasting continues between 1300h – 1500h Expect closures of up to 20 mins in both directions along Hwy 1.

Chase East F Village Roads Winter shutdown. Work will recommence in Spring 2023.

Chase East G Coburn Street Access Coburn Street access closed. Notice to be provided when reopening will occur.

Status

Chase West: Construction well underway, expected completion Spring 2023

Chase East: Construction well underway, expected completion Fall 2023.

Know Before You Go gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-advisory www.DriveBC.ca

Project Employment Opportunities

To apply for work on either phase of the project please visit www.bcib.ca

Have a Question?

Ministry of Transportation: Greg Jones 778-945-6153 chasefourlaning@gov.bc.ca

Chase West Contractor: Dawson Civil Ltd. Chris Cooper 250-374-3657 ccooper@dawsoncivil.ca

Chase East Contractor: CIF Construction Ltd. Scott Fomenoff 778‐835‐5357 scott.fomenoff@cifcon.com

U11 Chase Chargers Tournament Results

by Jolene Barkman

What an exciting weekend of hockey at the U11 Chase Chargers Tournament! 1st place was the Kamloops Dark Knights and 2nd place to Merritt NVIT! The Shoot out closest to Center Ice was won by the William’s Lake Sharks very own Lucas and Merritt NVIT took home the

Candy Stanley Cup in the relay race!! Thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped make this weekend happen, special thank you to Jane Herman and the Heat concession crew for dishing out the delicious foods and our great refs who worked hard every game! That’s a wrap until next year!

Ingredients

3 ¾ cups uncooked rotini pasta

4 thick-cut bacon slices

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix

Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

1 ½ cups 2% milk

½ cup reserved pasta water (Optional)

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

5 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix

1 pinch salt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain rotini, saving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Leave rendered bacon grease in the skillet.

Sprinkle chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning. Add to the skillet with the bacon grease and cook until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove cooked chicken from skillet and set aside.

Rinse out skillet. Melt down 2 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Slowly add in milk, whisking until sauce is smooth. Add pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the sauce is too thick.

Stir softened cream cheese into sauce until well combined. Mix in remaining 5 teaspoons of ranch seasoning and season with salt. Mix until well combined. Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet and mix until well coated with sauce.

Finely chop cooked bacon. Mix into pasta dish. Serve garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

RECIPE: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta