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Chase’s community paper for over 20 years! Issue for the week of Friday, January 25th, 2019 • Vol. 24, Issue 4
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Creekside Carpet Bowlers League
submitted by Chris Welch and Ella Duheme t present there are 16 regular interested in this division of league carpet league bowlers (pictured) who bowling please come and join us. We are bowl every Monday morning at a very enthusiastic group. 10 am to get ready for the BC Interior tryOpen carpet bowling is every Thursday outs which take place in February and morning at 10 am. This is a fun time and March 2019. The Carpet Bowlers League everyone is welcome. is from September to March, anyone
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Chase Atoms Host their hockey tournament this weekend....Come out and Cheer them on!!! Has the time come to downsize? Whether you want to buy or list, I’m here to help. Call me today and let’s get you MOOving!
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Basic Class in
SOAP MAKING February 10th at 11 am
at Karma Naturals Soapworks 7160 China Valley Rd, Falkland
250-379-2903 $75 includes a soap making kit to take home & instruction booklet
Donna Smith-Bradley Your Local Realtor® direct: 250-819-0551 office: 250.955.0307 ext 206 www.donnasb.com donna@century21lakeside.com
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Community Bulletin Board The Chase Secondary Senior Band will be holding two very important fundraising events in the next three weeks to support our school trip to Victoria this coming April. Our first event is a bottle drive on Saturday February 2nd, (Groundhog day) If you have any unclaimed empty cans or bottles lying around from the holiday season, we will be happy to pick them up. If you’re
Chase Lions
unsure whether you’ll be home while we make our rounds, please leave bottles and cans bagged in a visible location and we will grab them. Our second event is a silent auction which coincides with the Chase Heat hockey game on Friday February 8 at Art Holder Arena. The band will be playing some familiar tunes and cheering on our Heat as they take on Revelstoke. If you have an auction item to donate please contact the school at 250-679-3218. Thank you to the Chase community for all their generous support of the band program. Our students would not be able to take part in these extra curricular experiences without your help.
Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 250-679-8470* chaselions67@gmail.com Call 250-679-8470 for all Chase Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park For medical equipment or pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527
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The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters and Columns do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher. The Chase Sunflower is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher. The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Scotch Creek, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported. Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *
February 9th
VARIETY CLUB ANNUAL AUCTION AND DART FOR VARIETY The Dart Tournament is Unfortunately Full ....BUT THE AUCTION STARTS AT 2 PM If you are bringing a Gift To Be Auction it is to be a NEW GIFT Minimum Value $15. Or come and Bid on a Gift. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO VARIETY. Everyone Welcome. NO FUN DARTS BUT THERE WILL BE THE MEAT DRAW AND 50/50 as usual. ALSO NO FUN DARTS ON FEBRUARY 16th due to Zone Dart Playdowns but there will be MEAT DRAW AND 50/50 as usual.
Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove
www.ChaseSunflower.ca
400 Club Weekly Winner: Eileen Boscher $100.00
OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE: (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0
Chase Rotary Box 73
Pres: Terri Mindel 250-819-0428 Sec: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meetings the 1st & 3rd Thurs of every month at Railside Rest. Start time is 5:30 pm
Churches of Chase & Area
CHASE CURLING CLUB We are always looking for new curlers ….. young, middle and old ….. anyone can curl ….. come try it out …..
Need a cozy place to have a meeting, party, or a fun curling event? Reasonable Rates. Bar (with Bar tender) & Hall $155.00, Hall (no bar) $105.00, Meeting $53.00, full kitchen including dishes & utensils $105.00. Kitchen for warming catered food only $26.00. Ice rental $42.00 per sheet. GST of 5% incl.
FMI Janice 250-679-4471or admin@chasecurling.ca
CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome
Sundays at Creekside Centre, 542 Shuswap
Worship Service 10:30 am Email: chasefellowship@gm ail.com
Chase Evangelical Free Church
295 Shuswap Ave, Chase Sunday service 10am • Kids Hour 10:30 Pastoral office hours: Monday 9-5, Tuesday 12-5 Door is open, coffee is on -- come for conversation, council, or prayer
Shuswap Victory Church
333 Shuswap Ave *rear ent* Sun 9:30 coffee time, 10:00 morning service Tues 10 am ‘Set Free’ Wed evening; 7pm Upper Room worship Set Free prayer ministry 250-306-6078
The Light of Life Native Fellowship
Every Sun 3 pm @ Chase Evangelical Free Church Friendly fellowship with food, family & friends after service. Everyone is welcome. Light of Life Mission- OPENShuswap Ave Pastor Joseph (250) 679-7656
Shuswap Community Church
Sunday Worship, 5:35PM @ the Chase Community Hall. Children’s Programs for Kids For more information visit www.aplacetobelong.ca
Blessed Sacrament Parish welcomes you to Sunday Mass @ 9 am. + Please join us every 3rd Sunday at 10 am for our Pancake Breakfast
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Community Bulletin Board
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Chase BC
Gift Certificates Available
Announce the activities and events of your community organization (non-business). Notices will run 2-3 weeks before your event, or as space allows. Drop off or email to info@chasesunflower.ca Our soup & buns program at the Evangelical Free Church has resumed after the Christmas break, and will continue until March 28. All are welcome to come, visit with friends and neighbor, and enjoy a hot bowl of soup & goodies. All are welcome. No charge.
Free Family Skate Monday January 28th 2019 Art Holding Memorial Arena (Chase). 2:30pm-4:30pm Skate with Chase Heat team Paint the ice. Games and crafts Family Games Night Wednesday January 30th 2019 Haldane Elementary School 6:00pm-8:00pm. Turn off the phone and spin the wheel or roll the dice of one of the many games. Mother Goose will be reading stories for all to enjoy! Zumba is back in town again but this time followed by Pound. These classes will get you moving to boost your heart health, great for working out the core, tones the entire body, improves coordination, helps you to de-stress and of course weight loss by combining exercise with good eating habits. These classes are not only to get you moving but will also help the fire dept achieve their goal to build a training center in Chase, so in other words, all proceeds go to the fire dept. Help us and we’ll help you. Where: Chase Legion downstairs: When: Mondays Time: 7pm (arrive a few min earlier to sign in)
What to bring: Water bottle, yoga mat (if you have one), inside shoes Cost $40 for 4 weeks and 1 week free or $10 drop-in Check out the Chase Library -We now carry The Province newspaper for your reading pleasure! Chase Library - Did you know we offer Tech One-on-One sessions for patrons to receive assistance with computer questions? We will also be offering a class in April. We want to offer a class on Apple or Android devices. Give us a call or come to the branch to vote on the class you would like to see offered. Free, registration will be required once we decide on the class. Chase Library - Starting Saturday January 26, 2019 from 11am to noon, Music in the Stacks will be happening at the library. Carmen will kick off the first Saturday with a Woodstock celebration. On February 2, we will enjoy some good ole Kenny Rogers together. Drop-in and free. Just a chance to hang out and listen to some music. Are you musical at all? Would you like to play your accordion, violin, banjo or harmonica just for fun? We would love to hear from you!! Our new program will feature our CD collection, but we would love to have some live music as well from time to time.
Spring Sales Market held in Blind Bay Hall, Blind Bay Rd, Blind Bay/Sorrento. Hours are 10 - 3 on Sat. Feb 2nd. 20 artisans and vendors
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Classifieds
SERVICES OFFERED Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153. . Moving Truck 2 men for hire. Dump runs. Indoor painting, flooring and small renos. Stan 250-852-2754.
LOST/FOUND
LOST - 1 Hearing Aid in Chase $50 reward. Phone 250-679-7839.
FOR SALE
For Sale - 40 bags of fir pellets $550 a bag. Phone 250-679-5385. FOR SALE - Full Power Recliner to standup position. Very good condition. Beige colour $400 OBO. Phone 250-679-3753.
JOB OPPORTUNITY Chase Optometric Centre
Are you a detail oriented person with great interpersonal skills? Are you a devoted team player who is also a motivated selfstarter? Do you have optometric office experience? (Other medical office experience would be considered an asset). We are a progressive optometric office seeking a full time optometric assistant (or licensed optician) to work Monday through Friday. We are willing to train the right person. If this sounds like you, please bring your resume to our office in person during regular business hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm). We are located at 633 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC.
FOR SALE
12’ w/c lund fully equipped,15hp mercury 4 stroke, ez load trailer,200hrs., 1954 5 hp Elto outboard motor, fishing gear (f/w & s/w), 2 pr. new snow shoes (wood),12’x12’ trek screen tent, 2 trapper packboards, coleman camping equipment, 2 bikes, 70 yr. old louvered chestnut cabinet stereo,t/t,radio,(telifunkin), 90 yr. old cabinet radio, singer treadle sewing machine w/drawers, queen ann armoire (dresser, bed, beveled mirrors), maple rocking chair, canadiana desk and sideboard, small pharmacist scale (cast & porcelain), ship bench, scandi sauna benches, bottle collection (Victoria & Vancouver) breweries welded, etc., Avon collection, 1000+ dolls, figurines & antiques, novelty cabbage patch, L/A pottery franciscan & bauer (75 yr. old), 100’s records (45,78,33’s), 3 pheasants, 9lb. rainbow (mounted), chainsaw & tools, all cedar home Saratoga Properties, Scotch Creek, Finnish jumpskiis 80 yo, swede saw, old golf clubs and caddie bag, skylight (never used), old store cheese slicer, 2 mexican hammocks, tiger torch, twelve 1920s Monte Montgomery historic Shuswap negatives, 2 twopiece custom tailored dress suits (medium, black on black and brown, green and black striped wools), 2x off white Panama jackets and slacks (never worn), 2 old earthen wear bean crocks, 1 old half gallon stone wear whiskey jug w/ screw top (England), 90+ year old small acoustic guitar (ebony etched), 50 inch fox hunt horn, 12 lb brass Jaycees meeting table order bell, stainless steel block and tackle, 14 early Hudson’s Bay Co collective prints 1969 Edition, white & gold canopy bed (complete), never hung food store kick door (Insulated and ported), size 11 low cut mocs in box, 1 old west coast carved duck decoy, mexi black dress riding boot (as new), white ceiling fan 6 blade hugger and globe (fan in box), 4 sets rainwear, 1 survival suit, 2 glass carboys (3 & 5 gal). Call 250-9550478 anytime, between 8 am - 8 pm.
Classifieds are $5 for 20 words. 20 cents for each additional word. Email info@chasesunflower.ca or drop off at 838 Shuswap Avenue or Willows Health Food Store. No classified ads over the phone.
Business Listings HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard *First time boarders receive one free day. *Special rates for long term boarders. Transportation available. 250-318-8367 Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, snowmobiles, generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett. Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs Graphic Artist • Individualized Christmas Cards, Calendars, Prints, Photo Restoration and all your business needs. 250-679-2381 Quality Alterations for clothing and drapery. Call Carmen at 250299-4195 SAHHALTKUM
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Village of Chase - Council Meeting Highlights January 22, 2019 submitted by the Village of Chase
Wow, that was some meeting! With all the After Ms. Bassett’s presentation, Council delegations and other matters of importance passed a resolution for Administration to on the agenda, the meeting lasted until 7:27 review the Bylaw requirements in relation p.m.! Once again we thank everyone who to the Chase Discount Auto Sales concerns attended. and bring some information back to a future Council heard from several members of Council meeting. In addition, Council passed a resolution to allow the address the gallery pertaining to items H O Ron I Z the O Nagenda TAL including concerns about a cell tower being change to occur as soon as possible for Chase installed so close to residential developments, Discount Auto Sales. questions about the Grant-In-Aid policy and Council then considered the information questions about the funding application for provided to them from the agent for the Village’s Emergency Operations Centre. Rogers Communications regarding the Council and the gallery members proposed installation of a 45m tall wireless heard from several individuals who gave communications tower at 456 VLA Road. Council allowed those in the gallery who presentations: Graham Held, Deputy Assessor with wished to speak on this matter to state their BC Assessment in Kamloops, provided a concerns. Several local area property owners comprehensive explanation of the history were concerned about the health impacts to of BC Assessment, their roles, when during their children from living so close to such a the year the conduct specific tasks, and how device and that their property values would decrease. HO RIZ O N T Ainput L - NtoO BC ICON property owners can provide Council passed a resolution at this point Assessment – Mr. Held’s presentation will be in the meeting to send a letter to Rogers on the Village’s website for anyone wishing to Communications to let them know that review it the Village Council is not in favour of the Sgt. Barry Kennedy of the Chase RCMP placement of a communications tower at Detachment spoke to Council and the gallery, 456 VLA Road or anywhere else in close providing a summary of policing activities in proximity to residential development in the Chase area for the first half of the current Chase. fiscal year (April through September 2018) – Council considered the proposed Granthe noted that the complement of members is almost at full strength, the RCMP is working In-Aid policy and it was adopted. The policy hard to be visible in the community and will now require all groups wishing to be to apply for Feducating U L L C O would L O U R be criminals that their considered 1 - Cfor O LaOgrant-in-aid UR their grant in October of each year, providing activities will not be tolerated Sgt. Kennedy’s presentation will be available information regarding financial status, proposed event and costs and revenues from on the Village’s website other sources in order for Council to fully Council heard from Karen Bassett, manager consider providing grants. of Chase Discount Auto Sales regarding Council received a report regarding the business licensing at the location on Shuswap need for an update to be conducted to the Avenue. Ms. Bassett raised concerns about Village’s Official Community Plan and agreed the requirement of the Village’s bylaw to to discuss the costs associated with such a require a business to have separate business process at upcoming budget deliberations. licenses if the business is operated on more Council passed a resolution to conduct than one parcel of land and that all she wanted to do was change the address of the Strategic Planning ‘in-house’ for 2019 with business from 425 to 417 Shuswap Avenue. the potential of hiring a consultant in 2020 Ms. Bassett stated that Village staff were to conduct a 3 year plan for 2020 to 2022 treating the business owner unfairly, that inclusive. there were inappropriate conditions placed Council considered the proposed Fee for on the license, that according to ICBC Services Agreement between the Village of they are allowed to sell salvage cars, and Chase and the Chase and District Chamber that a lawyer in a recent case between the of Commerce for the provision of Visitor business owner and the Village stated that Information Services. Council passed a in his opinion, salvage cars should not be resolution to enter into the agreement, and considered refuse. directed Administration to write to various entities and organizations requesting funding
support for this function. Council heard from Terri Mindel regarding the Youth Action Committee and their proposed Terms of Reference as an advisory committee to Council. Council passed a resolution to adopt the Terms of Reference. Council Ms. Stewart to speak V E Ralso T I Cdirected AL with Village administration regarding the potential for funding from the Village for the Youth Action Committee to help the committee generate additional funds for their activities. Council passed a resolution to grant $1500 to the Citizens on Patrol to assist them in their activities in 2019. Council passed a resolution to enter into a one year marketing services agreement with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s Shuswap Tourism function at a cost of $5,000. ICON ONLY Council passed a resolution for Administration to apply for funding to assist the Village in equipping an Emergency Operations Centre in preparation for potential flooding, wildfire or other emergencies that may require emergency response from the Village. Council released an in-camera item that approves a grant funding application for funds to build a new foot bridge over Chase Creek from Willson Park to the Cedar Avenue area of the Village with a contribution from REVERSE the Village of $40,100. Council’s next meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, starting at 4 p.m. We look forward to seeing interested individuals from our community and area in attendance at Council’s upcoming meetings.
Wills & Estate Family Law Conveyancing CHASE OFFICE OPEN: On Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm #4-834 Shuswap Avenue
Phone: 250-679-3180 Web: www.cfelaw.ca
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A PASTORAL PERSPECTIVE:
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Chase
OUT EVERY WEEK
Life is perspective (snow) by Tyler Harper
As I sit down to pen my regular column our fair village is simultaneously labouring under the weight of the most recent snowfall while also standing ready for its photoshoot of seasonal grandeur. If there is one thing I have learned about winter in Chase, is that there are basically two views about winter and the white stuff that is associated with it. The first persuasion may be referred to as the youth view. This faction associates snow with sledding, snowshoeing, and picturesque landscapes (as well as the local businesses that see an uptick in business related to snow covered surfaces and slowed travel to the bigger centres). The second might be referred to as a more mature opinion. This is a slant which sees these seasonable aspects as a simple nuisance wishing that snow could be eviscerated —similar to polio or the plague — or maybe at best a necessary evil. Maybe as you read these words you clearly see yourself in one of these associations, regardless of the number on your birth certificate, maybe you can see yourself fitting into one crowd or the other, or just as likely, you can see some aspects of both in your perspective. Perspective changes how we experience life. The phrase “one’s man’s junk is another man’s treasure” isn’t just a reflection on how people respond to physical stuff, but is also a reflect of our perspective. We’ve all heard stories of families discarding family ‘junk’, only to have it discovered that this apparent clutter contains priceless pieces of art or fortunes of long forgotten investments. One person’s yellowed scrap paper is to another person a valuable land title,
bond certificate, or stock. The question is, are we willing to let our perspectives on snow, or on more meaningful things be flexible? There have been days when winter has gotten in the way of the things that I wanted to do, of plans that I had made, expectations that I had longed for— and yet these times when weather has stopped my agenda has often turned out to be some of my most memorable times with family and friends— all that had to change was my perspective on the situation. Sometimes perspective is equal and relative. A five-year-old looking to get out on ice to skate and slide has an equal perspective to a 95 year old who avoids the same surface in hopes of keeping bones in tack. These perspectives are relative to their situation and stage in life. But some perspectives are anything but equal and relative. We may have different perspectives on what happens when water reaches zero degrees Celsius or which lane of travel we prefer to use, but the slick surface that appears as the mercury drops or the Mack truck coming head on reminds us that some perspectives are certainly based in reality and others in fantasy. Are we willing to put aside our skewed perspective for a greater perspective? Are we willing to a look past what we can see to allow ourselves to be drawn into a perspective that is greater than our own? Whether that is the best way to experience snow or what is the meaning of life are you and I willing to engage with a bigger perspective, a perspective that is not our own but one that reaches out to us through space and time? Tyler (tyler@chasechurch.com) is the Pastor at Chase Evangelical Free Church.
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RCMP REPORT submitted by Chase RCMP
TRAFFIC • On December 31, 2018 members of the Chase RCMP Detachment and South East District Traffic Services were conducting a check stop at the intersection of Squilax Anglemont Rd and Little Shuswap Lake Rd in Lee Creek, BC. At approximately 10:25pm, a male driving a GMC truck approached police officers and came to a stop. When police directed the man to park his vehicle as he was being requested to provide a sample of his breath the man fled the area in the truck. Police later located the truck, parked, and arrested a 49-yearold Chase area man. He was released on a Promise to Appear in Kamloops Provincial Court.
• On January 22nd, 2019 at approximately 6:55am, Chase RCMP received a report of a two vehicle collision on Squilax Anglemont Road in Celista BC. Celista Fire Department, BC Ambulance Service and Chase RCMP Responded. Investigation determined a westbound Ford Escape had begun to skid on the snow and ice covered roadway when it crossed the centre line and collided head on with an eastbound school bus. The school bus was occupied by the driver only. Both drivers were treated on scene by ambulance for minor injuries and released on scene. Squilax Anglemont Road was closed for a short period of time while the vehicle and debris was cleared.
• On January 6, 2019 at 6:25 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a two vehicle collision occurring on Squilax Anglemont Road near the intersection of Holding Road in Lee Creek, BC. Police determined that the driver of a Suzuki Swift stopped in the westbound driving lane to pick up an injured owl from the roadway. The driver had placed the owl in the passenger seat and was returning to the driver’s side when a westbound Hyundai Sante Fe drove into the Suzuki from behind. The collision caused the Suzuki to hit the driver who was still outside of the vehicle. The driver of the Suzuki was injured and transported to the Royal Inland Hospital by Ambulance for treatment. The driver of the Hyundai was uninjured. While the members were assessing the collision the owl woke and flew away.
PROPERTY • On January 19, 2019 at Chase RCMP received a report of a theft from a property on Foort Road in Pritchard, BC. Sometime overnight suspects stole a White Dodge Ram and a cargo trailer containing numerous tools and equipment. The truck and trailer were located later that day with the contents of the trailer missing.
• On January 13, 2019 at approximately 7:15 pm, members of Chase RCMP conducted a traffic stop with a black Dodge Ram on Squilax Anglemont Rd at Holding Road in Lee Creek, BC. The driver, a 38-year-old Scotch Creek resident, was found to be driving while impaired by alcohol. The man was issued a 90 day immediate roadside prohibition and his truck was impounded for 30 days.
• On January 21st, 2019 Chase Detachment members recovered a majority of the trailer’s contents. The police investigation into those responsible for this theft is ongoing. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Chase Detachment at (250) 679-3221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. OTHER • On January 1st, 2019 at 9:20 pm, the Chase RCMP were advised of a missing snowmobiler on Crowfoot Mountain, Celista, BC. Members of the Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club were searching for a man who did not contact family as planned. Members of the Snowmobile Club located the man, who had gotten his snowmobile stuck, shortly after midnight. The man was assisted and all involved returned
safe and uninjured. • On January 11, 2019 at 1250pm, Chase RCMP received a report of a snowmobile collision occurring in the Bird’s Nest Cabin area of Crowfoot Mountain, Celista, BC. Police were advised a male had injured himself when he flew off his snowmobile and striking the handlebars. BC Air Ambulance responded and were able to land near the injured man and transport him to the Royal Inland Hospital for treatment.
THANK YOU
I was humbled but pleased to receive recognition as a co-winner of the 2018 Citizen of the Year. Many thanks go out to those who I have had the tremendous good fortune to volunteer alongside over the past 15 years. The recognition is due to their contributions as well! In closing, an appreciative thank you to my nominator and the Chase and District Chamber of Commerce. Scott Koch Proud to be a Chase Citizen
A THANK YOU FROM YOUR HEAT
YOUR Chase HEAT and the Heat Jr. Hockey Society wish to thank the Chase and District Chamber of Commerce for recognition as the 2018 Organization of the Year. Any success is due to our fantastic staff, volunteers, billet parents, fans, sponsors and of course the players. We are proud citizens of our hockey crazy great community and the award feels like a game winning goal! Heat Jr. Hockey Society
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Village of Chase Employment Opportunity Equipment Operator I-Public Works A full-time employment opportunity exists at the Village of Chase in the Public Works Department for an Equipment Operator I. Applications by qualified individuals are now being accepted. The Equipment Operator I must have a solid background in and knowledge of local government public works operations, proficiency in parks and grounds maintenance equipment, with specific skills and experience in the operation of excavating and grading equipment. Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications: • High School graduation or equivalent • 5 years in an Equipment Operator role with experience in utility repair/maintenance • Valid Class 3 driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement (Class 1 preferred) • Must be proficient in public works operations, including utility construction, knowledge of parks maintenance operations, and significant experience operating heavy equipment including front end loader, dump truck, snow plow, backhoe, mini-excavator and solid waste/recyclables collection truck The successful candidate will be required to: • Have basic knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment and practices of Public Works • Deal courteously and tactfully with fellow employees and members of the public • Diligently follow Work Safe BC procedures and regulations • Perform heavy outdoor manual work • Take responsibility for the completion of annual Road Works Maintenance programs such as ditching, shoulder and gravel road grading and take a lead role in implementing these programs. Typical duties will include: • Safely excavating around existing utilities for the installation of water, sewer and storm infrastructure • Transporting machinery and materials from one location to another • Operating equipment as required including a backhoe, parks equipment, excavator, and loader • Assist the Utility Operator at the water and sewer treatment facilities • Assisting in construction and repair projects where required • Minor repairs on mechanical equipment • Winter snow removal The wage for this position is currently $28.15 under the current CUPE collective agreement until a new agreement is in place. The successful candidate will be required to complete a 3-month probationary period. The position is permanent full-time, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You will also be required to be a part of the Stand-By rotation schedule. Being a position within the Bargaining Unit, and in compliance with Collective Agreement between the Village of Chase and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 900, this notice is being provided to all Village of Chase Bargaining Unit staff as well as being posted externally. Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and recent drivers abstract to, Clinton Wright, Manager of Public Works, Village of Chase, PO Box 440, 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC V0E 1M0, or by email cwright@chasebc.ca, by Friday, Feb 8th at 4:00 p.m.
Dated Jan 22, 2019
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Chase Country Christmas Committee distributes funds to community groups
Photos submitted by Suzanne Foster, Chase Country Christmas Committee
The Chase Country Christmas Committee donated $1000 split between four community groups this year. The Chase Hamper Society,
Chase Secondary School Band, Chase Heat Junior Hockey Team, and Citizens on Patrol all received cheques for $250.
Crowning Touch Dog Grooming Services
Darla Crown
6188 VLA Road, Chase BC Village Yard Entrance
250-804-3987
darla.crown64@gmail.com
Dr. Wayne Quinn & Dr. Melanie Keith
at the Chase Chiropractic Clinic Clinic Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 830 Thompson Ave, Chase BC
250-679-2900
www.drwaynequinn.com
For the Chase Hamper Society, Chair, Brandi Nakazawa and for Citizens on Patrol, Representative, Rollie Mockford.
Chase Secondary School Band, Band teacher David Bakker
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Shuswap Watershed Council wants community representatives to join the Council The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is inviting residents of the Shuswap to apply to become a community representative on the Council. Up to three community representative seats are available, each for a three-year term beginning in April 2019. The SWC membership consists of representatives from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, ThompsonNicola Regional District, Secwepemc Nation, City of Salmon Arm, District of Sicamous, Regional District of North Okanagan, BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and BC Ministry of Agriculture. There are also three community representatives currently, whose terms are up for renewal this spring. The role of SWC members is to provide direction and oversight for its water quality and safe boating and recreation programs. The diverse membership of the
SWC enables input and perspectives from various organizations and jurisdictions across the Shuswap watershed. “Applicants should live or work in the Shuswap, have a keen interest in water quality and safe boating, and have a solid track record of working with committees,” explains Erin Vieira, program manager for the SWC. Anyone interested in applying for a community representative position is invited to visit www. shuswapwater.ca to learn more about the role, and fill out an Expression of Interest form.
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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. But you'll have to paw the ground a little longer, until a surprise complication is worked out.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressuring you to take a stand favoring one side or the other. But this isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as gracefully as possible, without committing yourself to any position.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) LEO (July 23 to August 22) VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Rival factions are pressuring you to take You need to let your warm Leonine There's still time to repair a a stand favoring one side or the other. But heart fire up that new relationship if misunderstanding with an honest this isn't the time to play judge. Bow out you hope to see it move from the "just explanation and a heartfelt apology. as gracefully as possible, friends" level to one that will The sooner you do, the sooner without committing yourself be as romantic as you could you can get on with other to any position. hope for. matters. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Expect a temporary setback as you Some missteps are revealed as Jupiter's influence helps you work progress toward your goal. Use this time the cause of current problems through a pesky problem, allowing to re-examine your plans and see where in a personal or professional your naturally jovial attitude to repartnership. Make the emerge stronger than ever. you might need to make some necessary adjustments and Enjoy your success. significant changes. then move on. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Set aside your usual reluctance to Some recently acquired change, and consider reassessing information helps open up a dark your financial situation so that part of the past. Resolve to put what you can build on its you've learned to good use. strengths and minimize its Travel plans continue to be weaknesses. favored.
PISCES (Feb 19 to March 20) A fuzzy financial vista persists until midmonth, when things begin to clear up. You'll also gain a better perspective on how to handle those pesky personal problems.
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THE BUMPY REGULAR SEASON HIGHWAY by Scott Koch, Chase Heat
Life as a 16-20 year old Junior hockey player in Chase comes with an assortment of impediments to a safe and successful journey to the ultimate destination. The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, is of course, a KIJHL League Championship. This season`s travellers have had a difficult time staying on the road, let alone arrive successfully at a playoff spot. There is still time to monkey wrench the good ship lollipop to achieve that goal, but time is short and now, is the time where all oars need to be paddling hard and in the same direction. With 9 games remaining in the regular season the HEAT find themselves 7 points out of the playoffs. So the fragile tale to tell commences with the Mad Bears from the Mountain Mecca firing an avalanche of goals past the locals. On Tuesday the 15th Chase travelled to Revelstoke to face the GRIZZLIES. The first mistake was getting off the bus, the hosts scored twice in the 1st and twice in the 2nd before Breckin Erichuk scored with an assist to Gavin Mattey. Then Tyson Lampreau popped one in through a great individual effort. In the 3rd Mattey unassisted scored just after the Stoke crew went up by 3. The flood gates opened up and Revelstoke buried the HEAT with
5 unanswered goals to claim a 10-3 home ice win. With battered egos in place the HEAT faced the CHIEFS from Kelowna on Friday the 18th. After just being battered by the top team in their Division the locals now faced off versus the best team in the KIJHL. Kelowna threw 11 apples in the basket to claim an 11-4 thrashing of the struggling Chase crew. Kelowna scored 4 times in the 1st before Erichuk from Tony Dennis got Chase on the board. In the 2nd the CHIEFS scored twice more prior to Evan Hughes from Erichuk getting goal number two. Evan Vinterlik from Cody Allen than scored the HEAT`s third goal, but Kelowna got another before Erichuk from Brett Alexander on the powerplay made it interesting. Kelowna however popped in 4 in the 3rd to claim the win. On Saturday night the 19th this tale took an interesting turn, at the Art Holding Memorial Arena. In front of 277 faithful fans the HEAT displayed an entertaining and hardworking effort to leave the ice with a 5-2 important win over the rival Sicamous EAGLES. In the 1st Hayden Wiebe assisted by Erichuk, prior to Lampreau tapping in a goal after some flash and dash from Mattey set it up. In the 2nd Sicamous
tied it at 2-2. However, in the 3rd Erichuk scored right off the faceoff with a lot of dipsy and a little doodle. That was followed by a blue line blast from the stick of Allen, helped somewhat by Lampreau and Erichuk. The 16 year old Marino Bordin than put syrup on the ice cream with an empty net goal with 2 seconds left. Breckin Erichuk figured in all 3 of the contests with 4 goals and
3 assists, while Dylan Barton played standout netminding in the Saturday Evening Special versus Sicamous. Next up a home and home series versus the 100 Mile House WRANGLERS. The Cariboo Cowboys hit town Saturday the 16th at 7 pm at the local Chaos Castle. Come out and cheer on OUR team in their pursuit of a playoff berth
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