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Second Annual Tuesday Night Live at Safety Mart submitted by Elena Markin

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s COVID-19 restrictions ease off this summer and life slowly returns back to normal, Safety Mart Foods in Chase, David Lepsoe and Elite Events BC got back together to plan the second annual Tuesday Night Live in Chase. The event will feature 4 live music performances and it will be held on the first 4 Tuesdays in August from 6 to 8pm at Safety Mart Foods.

This event is free of charge for everyone and it is sponsored by Safety Mart Foods

and David Lepsoe. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the talent of local area musicians. The schedule is: Aug 3: Rollie and Friends Aug 10: Mountain Mamas Aug 17: David Allan & Friends Aug 24: Henry Small & Friends The Rotary Club of Chase will be running a concession, serving refreshments, food, and even sweet local corn on Aug 24.

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Community Events Bulletin

Tuesday Night Live at Safety Mart Foods in Chase 6-8pm Tuesdays in August Bring your lawn chair and come to enjoy some great music!

Aug 3: Rollie and Friends Aug 10: Mountain Mamas Aug 17: David Allan & Friends Aug 24: Henry Small & Friends Stay tuned on more details by following Elite Events BC on Facebook.

box, and sharing it with you!

Pick up your box ahead of time and then join us on Zoom for the party. There’ll be games, crafts, activities, and snacks.

Ages 6-12. Register Required.

Register online www.tnrl.ca or call the library 250.679.3331.

Chase Library Book Craft Starting Tues Aug 3*, there will be a take home book craft for children ages 3-12yrs old. No registration required. Children Party in a Box - Summer are encouraged to use their Read Club Wrap Up Party!! imagination and build a story, Chase Library Virtual Event a journal, an eye spy book or anything they wish. Supplies August 21 11-11:45am include the makings of the We’re packing an awesome book, some fun accessories end-of-summer party into a CHASE and a nature scavenger hunt.

Pick up anytime, COVID-19 VACCINE during open CHASE DROP-IN CLINICS hours.

Adhesive COVID-19 VACCINE and scissors not DROP-IN CLINICS included. *While Friday July 30 and Saturday July 31 Drop-In supplies last.

Clinics Chase Library Location: Chase Curling Club, 227 Wilson Street 250.679.3331 Friday July 30 and Saturday July 31 Drop-In Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Clinics Who: People born in 2009 or earlier, and have not yet

received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or Location: Chase Curling Street (49 days) received their first dose Club, more 227 thanWilson seven weeks Time: ago. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Who: People born in 2009 or earlier, and have not yet received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or received their first dose more than seven weeks (49 days) ago.

Royal Canadian Legion

Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase

#Journey2immunity * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *

Tuesday, August 3rd at 2:30 pm Free Meat Draw 4 - 6:30 pm

#Journey2immunity

Saturday, August 7th at 1 pm Meat Draw & 50/50 2 pm All closing hours at bartender's discretion **BURGER NITE WILL START FRIDAY August 6TH AT 5 - 7 pm ** For any other information call Chase Legion

Shuswap Victory Church 641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC

Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 - 1 pm Sunday Worship Service 10 am Prayer Meeting: Thursday 7 pm

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

Chase

(250) 320-3050

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.

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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 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month via Zoom. New members welcome.

Chase Lions

Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 250-679-8470* chaselions67@gmail.com

*Public meetings cancelled until further notice.*

Call 250-679-8470 for all Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park

For medical equipment contact Sandra Welton 778-245-3808.

Pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

400 Club Winner Walt Koshynsky $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

Chase ChaseEvangelical Evangelical Free Church Free Church295 Shuswap Ave Service at 10 am Physical Gathering Sunday Suspended in response More Information to Provincial Health at Order, Online Gatherings ChaseChurch.com Accessible at 250 679 3626 www.ChaseChurch.com Tyler@ 250 679 1676 or ChaseChurch.com Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

The ofLife Life TheLight Light of Native Native Fellowship Fellowship Pastor Joseph Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 #1.250.457-3845 "Joseph Shuswap Find Kim" on You Tube "Joseph Shuswap John 3:16 "For God so Kim"theonworld Youtube loved that He John 3:16 "For God so loved

gave His begotten the world thatonly He gave His only Son, thatbegotten whoever Son,believes whoever believes in Him inthat Him should not perish perish but have butshould havenoteverlasting life." everlasting life."

Shuswap Community Church Outdoor Services 10am, Sunday @ Memorial Park Visit www.aplacetobelong.ca for more info.

Call: (778) 824-0383 Email: Spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca

Veteran Info Needed! submitted by Chase Museum

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Check out our selection of

Summerland Sweets

The Chase & District Museum & Archives is looking for information on local WWI veterans.

If you know of a person who served in WWI that was living in Chase or area at the time of enlistment, please contact the museum BEFORE August 20th! Phone 250-679-8847 or email chasemuseumsociety@ gmail.com.

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Thanks for Reading!

The Chase Curling Club needs to know if you are interested in curling this fall. The curling club will not install curling ice if we do not have enough curlers.

Please contact Janice at 250-679-4471 or e-mail at janinchase@cablelan.net to indicate your intentions for this winter. Deadline Sept 3, 2021.

At the market this week Chase Market Fridays • 10 am - 2 pm

In field between Home Hardware & RCMP Farm Fresh

Eggs

onions, Carrots, Cabbage, Green Onions, Chard, Kale

Three Farms' Market Stall @ Chase Farm and Craft Market

100 MILE EVACUEES AT PARKSIDE

Parkside would like to extend many thanks to all the amazing volunteers in the community. Parkside has recently welcomed senior evacuees from 100 Mile House.

To setting up hospital beds in the wee hours of the morning to donations of new and used TV's and Telephones, thank you! We are so blessed for the community support.

NEW LISTING AT WHITFIELD

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Fresh juicy B.C. Peaches are now available.

We are selling them by the pound or by the 20 lb. case.

Chase Veterinary Clinic Open Thursdays & select Tuesdays Small Animal Wellness, Medicine and Surgery

778-765-1018

Drs: Carolyn Walsh, Heather Fraser and Rebecca MacLellan

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THE BILLET LIFE

written by Director of Hockey Operations / Head Coach, Brad Fox

On behalf of the Chase Heat hockey family, we would like to take the time to thank everyone in our community for the effort each and everyone put forth this past season to give our athletes an opportunity to continue to grow and develop as players but more importantly young men.

No one felt the pressures this year more than our billet home during the pandemic.

Every year we are so blessed and grateful to our billet families to provide our player families a sense of security knowing their son was safe in a lovely home life as a member of their family. This past year they took on a responsibility that was enormous.

This took so much trust and courage every single day for the better part of 6 months to put your family at risk.

Our billet families were so strong and caring but most certainly felt the strain.

Our billet coordinator Lana Adamson worked endlessly on assuring we were doing everything to protect our billets throughout the year. Our players understood and took on the same responsibility that their decisions and discipline would have a significant impact on their billet family.

Last year because of the circumstances we had six players and families committed to travel back and forth for the 7 months of development on and off the ice. Many days it was twice a day. One of the most special things about living in a small community like ours for the players is they get what we call the full junior experience.

These kids coming here want to be a part of their billet family as the highlight of playing here. They want to have a billet brother or sister to be able to share the things that will impact their world in a positive way. The positive impact of player and billet family relationships is special but requires so many components to come together.

THE REALITY & REWARDS To assume that opening up your home to a teenager as a family member is going to be a smooth transition right off the start is not realistic more times than not. A lot

of these young men are moving away for the first time. What we focus on doing in our process of recruiting players is to learn as much as possible about them and their families prior to committing to a player.

Is this perfect? Of course not. Sometimes we simply cannot anticipate what we thought was a good recruit to find out the intangibles of the trivial things. One of the major hurdles is simply the maturing stage of these young men. It takes time to grow up and take on the responsibilities that come with this process. What I can tell you is our number one priority is that they have respect to others. They have a strong morale and value presence. We have accomplished this a majority of the time.

Our Billet families along with Lana Adamson work closely together to ensure our lines of communication are consistent in working through the problems that arise throughout the 7 months of the hockey season. These kids want to experience having a billet brother and or sister to share with them that big brother relationship. Most of them come from having siblings in their household back home. They know coming here they are coming to be a part of a family and not a tenant in the household. For the families with young children in our community, this is an opportunity to give your children a special bond that lasts long after the year is completed. For those of you that have children that one day will pursue the exact same dreams of moving away into a billet situation, it simply becomes a pay it forward situation.

We thank you for taking the time to review this article. We are currently looking to grow our billet families for the upcoming season. We would like to sit down with you and your family in a detailed interview to answer any questions you may have. My suggestion to those who want to research further leading into the billet rewards is to contact Lana (250-574-3681) and set up a conversation with our current billet families. They can tell you firsthand what the extended family experience has to offer your family.

BILLET HOMES

NEEDED

THE CHASE HEAT JUNIOR HOCKEY SOCIETY NEEDS YOUR HELP!!

We are in search of Billet Homes for the 2021/2022 hockey season!!

Season is September until March

Become part of the Heat Family!

Become a Billet Family!

Each billet home receives $600.00 per month / per player and a season ticket pass. The personal rewards that come with billeting are too numerous to list but if you give us a call we will gladly share our experiences with you and answer any questions you may have. If you have a spare room and are interested in helping out.

PLEASE CALL

Lana Adamson cell 250-574-3681

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Spring Shop Hours Coming Soon

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME MUSIC?

submitted by Bev Iglesias After two long years Main Event - Stiff music is back at the Whiskers - Jody Evans, beach, it’s time to open Jim Leduc, John Treichel up!! & Rob Gretsinger playing Classic Rock Saturday, August 14, and Country. Songs to 2021, Chase Memorial get you moving or join Park with host music in a sing along. at the beach with 3 entertainers. Gate opens Tickets: In advance at 4:00, music from 4:30 $20.00 Cash to 10:00 pm Pharmachoice Food & Drug Vancouverite - Chris Evans sole artist will At the Gate: $30.00 play a mixture of new Cash and old folk.

BRING YOUR LAWN Local musician - Chris CHAIR Simmons will play a little of everything that NET PROCEEDS will sure to please some TO RONALD of the 70’s, 80’s Country MCDONALD HOUSE and Classic Rock.

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Chase Recycles!

But It’s Plastic....Right?

LE BIN C Y C E R S: CTION 3 INSPE ugust A n i g be

Remember, only approved recyclables belong in your blue lid recycle bin.

Plastic bags do not belong in your recycle cart

Bin inspections will begin August 3, and only bins containing approved recyclable material will be emptied. All other materials contaminate the entire truck load.of printed paper and rigid many types

Chase’s curbside program accepts containers, but items such as grocery bags, bread and what garbage bags are If you are bags, not sure ‘approved recyclables’ not part of the program, regardless of colour.

Yourour local Eco-Depot can accept are, visit website at chasebc.ca/departments/ garbage-and-recycling/ them free of charge for recycling.

Just keep them seperate from other materials.

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News from First Nations THE SECWEPEMC PEOPLE The Secwepemc First Nation has lived in this territory for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence indicates at least 9,000 years of occupancy along local lakes and rivers. And the remains of pit houses near current reserves present a picture of the lives of their ancestors.

Oral traditions continue to be passed on from generation to generation through stories, crafts, and their way of life. Secwepemc Elders describe the prudent resourceful livelihood of their people in the past as one based on fishing, hunting, trapping, and berry gathering, which helped previous generations to grow and prosper. The waterways and trail networks enabled vast travel tied to seasonal cycles. Their people’s intricate and effective social, cultural and political systems remained in place for millennia, until waves of traders, missionaries, settlers, and colonial administrators arrived.

ADAMS LAKE INDIAN BAND (ALIB) The Colony of British Columbia established

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author & Journalist the reserve system in the 1860’s. The ALIB has jurisdiction over the following IR (Indian Reserve) lands: Hustalen IR#1, Squaam IR#2, Toops IR#3, Sahhaltkum IR#4, Stequmwhulpa IR#5, Switsemalph (aka Glen Eden) IR#6, and Switsemalph IR#7.

The ALIB Lands Department Mission Statement includes a Land Use Plan which ensures the development, administration, and preservation of ALIB lands, focussing on networking, expansion, strengthening and information-sharing to guarantee that the use and preservation of lands meet the needs of the ALIB membership.

Election Results The July 5th Swearing-In Ceremony of the newly elected Chief and Council welcomed Chief Lynn Kenoras (Duck Chief), Brandy Chelsea, Joyce Kenoras (Switsemalph IR#6 Salmon Arm), Howard Norquist, Cory Sampson, and Shelley Witzky with drumming, prayers, honour songs and a community dinner.

The Class of 2021 Congratulations on a job well done are extended to the following ALIB 2021 graduates: Chase Secondary School – Damien Ignace, Jasmin John, Masin Netowaysin and Maxmus Young.

Salmon Arm Secondary School – Sasha Johnny Thompson River University – Charmayne Wilson, Steven Arnouse Okanagan College – Garret Jules Carpentry Foundation – Carden Alec, Corbyn Arnouse-Phelps, Cory Johnny, Louie Anthony, Dakota Lund Campsite Training – Audie Billy, Alex Johnny, Jeffery Johnny, Melissa Kenoras, Russell William.

Family Summer Safety Event The Headstart Program and ALIB held a BBQ on July 8th, complete with a slip ‘n slide and bouncy castle for kids, as well as safety information for families. Life jackets, sunscreen and afterbite given away were part of this fun day.

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First Nations News ....continued from page 7 Elders Picnics July 13th and July 22nd were the dates of mid-day picnics for ALIB Elders, with boxed lunches provided. The enjoyable social events, observing COVID precautions, were held at the reserves near Chase and Salmon Arm. N’we Jinan Programme ALIB youth, ages 11 and up, took part in producing a professional music video from July 21st to 24th, with the theme ‘Empower Your Voice.’

N’we Jinan programmes are designed and implemented by a team of passionate pedagogical, programming and logistics specialists at inPath, a non-profit organization that connects schools, communities and the creative sector to enable youth to carve out their own artistic pathway within a network of support.

ALIB participants collaborated with a music producer, a videographer and professional musicians whose goals are to amplify the voices of Indigenous Youth and spark creative potential. The completed video will be posted on Facebook and at nwejinan.com.

Health & Recreation UBC kinesiology graduate Tony Kenoras is encouraging ALIB members to develop a fitness plan, whether it be strengthening, conditioning, cardiovascular improvement or sports specific programming. Held at the Adams Lake Recreation Centre, exercise activities can be individual or group based, and all will be designed specifically for those taking part.

LITTLE SHUSWAP LAKE BAND (LSLB) The LSLB Quaaout Indian Reserve (IR) #1 with 347 members lies in the heart of Secwepemc territory on the shores of Little Shuswap Lake, and encompasses residential land, forests, and the beautiful Quaaout Lodge site as well as the Talking Rock Golf Club.

Additional LSLB members reside at Chum Creek (IR#2), Meadow Creek (IR #3), Scotch k(IR#4), and North Bay (IR#5).

As Chief (Kukpi7) Oliver Arnouse says, “To the people of this area, the land is known as Skwlax, which in the Shuswap language means ‘black bear.’ We invite you to experience the rich culture and hospitality of the Secwepemc people. Limited hunting on the reserve has preserved an abundance of wildlife, and the

flora and fauna are a photographer’s dream.

Come visit us. Come stay with us. All we ask is that you treat the land with respect. It is our home for the short time we are on Earth, but it is the home of the Great Spirit for eternity.”

LSLB Election Due to the ongoing COVID situation, it was decided to postpone the band’s election in accordance with Indigenous Services Canada guidelines. At present, the date set for election of Chief and Council is October 23, 2021.

The Class of 2021 Congratulations are extended to the following successful 2021 graduates. As LSLB Councillor Wes Francois says, “Education is the key to success.”

Chase Secondary School – Alex McBryan, Brianna Billy, Darian Jackson Neskonlith Education Centre – Taylor BillyNarcisse Red Deer/Golden – Danika McBryan Surrey, BC – Dysennia Perez-Francois Vancouver Community College – Ashley Bitz Thompson Rivers University – Dale Tomma Canadian Christian College – Jonah August Post-Pandemic Skwlax Wellness is working with Chief and Council, as well as other Departments, such as Education, to consult with the community and focus on a recovery plan for LSLB, with a view to being able to gather together again in the near future.

Land Use Plan LSLB is in the process of developing a Land Use Plan for Quaaout IR#1, Chum Creek IR#2, and North Bay IR#5 Tappen. This undertaking will facilitate an understanding of what community members want for these lands in future, and will support decision-making for land usage, including residential, commercial and community purposes.

The plan will identify areas for potential development and protection, advance LSLB’s path to self-determination, determine infrastructure requirements for new development, and assist with funding.

Quaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Golf Club In addition to its fine dining and accommodation, the Lodge’s two-day Personal Wellness Shuswap Retreat includes a two-night stay in a lakeview suite, $100 dining credit, $100 spa credit, a cultural experience, two 18-

hole rounds of golf with power cart and practice range use, and complimentary use of lawn games and activity rentals.

Add to these, special Retreat enhancements such as sweets, a tasty charcuterie board, wine, spa robes, firepit rental, or a one-hour golf lesson, and you have a mini vacation of pampering like no other.

The world-class Talking Rock Golf Club has been the pride of the Little Shuswap Lake Band since its opening in August 2007. Golf vacation packages include one night of accommodation, 18 holes of golf, power cart, and practice range. The club’s Romance Package includes chocolate covered strawberries, sparkling wine, and charcuterie board.

Quaaout’s charcuterie boards of local fare can include cured meats, cheese, veggies, nuts, olives, dried fruits, crackers or baguette bread, as well as jelly or jam spreads. Delicious!

NESKONLITH INDIAN BAND The Neskonlith Indian Band comprises three reserve land bases, adjacent to the Village of Chase and the City of Salmon Arm. The 1,280-hectare Neskonlith IR#1 is located approximately six kilometres west of Chase on the west side of the South Thompson River.

Neskonlith IR#2 is also about six kilometres west of Chase on the east side of the South Thompson River and consists of 989 hectares.

The band’s IR#3, with a land base of 517 hectares, is on the western boundary of the City of Salmon Arm. From Chief Judy Wilson Since the discovery of 215 unmarked burial graves of children found at the Kamloops Residential School, many vigils, ceremonies, youth runs, motor bike and truck convoys, walks, and canoe treks have been held by Secwepemc bands and various groups, as calls for justice and to honour the children who did not make it home to their families, communities and nations. Tributes have been left and prayers said at the monument near the front of the school—by individuals from all parts of BC and also the USA. Many other First Nations across Canada have reported similar unmarked graves at former residential schools.

All of this has created grief and reliving trauma for Residential School Survivors, locally and countrywide.

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The Neskonlith Wellness Department is reaching out to Survivors to ensure that they and their families are involved with activities, gatherings and commemorations, as well as healing and wellness initiatives.

Save the Date The 18th Annual General Meeting of the BC Assembly of First Nations will be held on September, 14, 15 and 16, 2021.

Wildfire Preparedness Neskonlith Newsletters report that the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society advises, given the high wildfire danger rating across most of BC, being proactive about preparations provides protection for citizens and properties.

Its recommendations are: • Develop an emergency family plan • Put together emergency kits, “Grab & Go Bags,” for family members and pets • FireSmart your home. A Homeowners

Manual is available online at https:// firesmartbc.ca/resource-types/ guidesmanuals • Know your evacuation stages: Alert, Order, and Rescind • Download PreparedBC’s Wildfire Preparedness Guide • Visit the Emergency Evacuee Guidance website A basic Emergency Preparedness ‘Grab & Go Bag’ for at least 72 hours should contain: - pen and notepad - phone charger and battery bank - flashlight, wind-up or battery powered, along with extra batteries - first aid kit; moist toilettes - personal toiletries and medication

- extra pair of glasses or contact lenses - seasonal clothing and sturdy footwear - garbage bags - blanket(s) - food, non-perishable such as energy bars, dried and canned food, manual can opener - at least two litres of water per person per day - extra keys for car and house - cash and change - important documents (ID, insurance, bank records, health card, passports) - whistle - emergency plan & contact information Please Call At this time of isolation and wildfire threats, it’s important to regularly contact family, friends, aunties, uncles and Elders.

Roasted Zucchini Ingredients 4 small zucchini, ends trimmed, quartered lengthwise 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, dill, or a mix (optional) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a rimmed baking sheet.

In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Place the zucchini in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture. Toss to coat, then arrange the zucchini on top of the cooling rack on the prepared baking sheet, being careful not to overlap.

Place in the oven and bake until the zucchini is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Turn the oven to broil. Cook until the Parmesan is lightly crisp on top, about 2 to 3 minutes. Don’t walk away! The second you stop watching the cheese, it will decide to burn.

Remove the zucchini from the oven and immediately squeeze the lemon juice over the top. Sprinkle with herbs. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

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JOB POSTING

The Chase Medical Clinic is seeking a part-time Medical Office Assistant to join our dedicated and energetic team. The Medical Office Assistant is an integral member of the team, collaboratively providing a broad range of administrative services and support to the clinic and is inspired by contributing to the health and wellness of each patient and the community.

Who we are looking for: • Medical Office Assistant with electronic records experience and education certification is a plus.

• Keen attention to accuracy and detail, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• This is a forward-facing role so professionalism, good judgement, tact and courteous with a positive attitude is critical.

• Experience working with a broad range and diverse populations/ communities.

• Organizational, problem-solving and time management abilities required.

• Proven proficiency with computers including word processing software.

• Reliable team player.

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Standard duties: • Electronic medical record data entry, review and filing.

• Appointment scheduling and confirming.

• Answering and directing switchboard/telephone calls.

• Payments, billings and invoicing processing.

• Exam room set-up, cleaning, stocking and handling of medical instruments.

• Greeting/escorting/patient care - vital signs, patient history, collecting and handling specimens.

• Assist Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Providers as required.

• Regular supply checks/inventory.

• Clerical duties such as document filing, faxing, sorting and distributing mail.

Currently this position is two days a week however, the successful candidate will need flexibility on scheduling/hours in order to backfill in absences or increased operational needs. Criminal record clearance is required in order to finalize the offer of employment.

If this sounds of interest to you, please forward your resume to sarah.chaseclinic@gmail.com. While we thank you for your interest in Chase Medical Clinic, we will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

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Page 11 • July 30th, 2021 • Chase Sunflower Obituary Doreen May Davis October 16, 1930 - June 9, 2021 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen May Davis, in her 91st year.

Predeceased by her husband Al, Doreen was the loving mother of Alan Bruce and Michael Brett (Jacqueline).

Grandmother of Crystal, Tyler, John and Michael. Great Grandmother of Jonah, Ashton, Seanna, Georgia and Rosemary.

Great Great Grandmother of Mary and Scarlet. Sister of Margret, predeceased by brothers Bill and Jack. Aunt to Andy, Scott, Kim, Brent(deceased), Richard, Tara, Kelly and Tammy. Doreen was born in Wakefield, England in 1930. Shortly after the war, at a very young age, she brought her younger sister to Canada by ship. They travelled from the east coast by train to Vancouver where she eventually met Al. Doreen and Al lived in Vancouver, Calgary, Chicago, Calgary again, Toronto and Strathmore until they finally settled in Chase in the 1980's. They worked numerous years together selling office supplies in Kamloops until they retired.

Time was then filled with family, friends, gardening and, of course, the Legion.

Doreen, with her quick wit and wonderful sense of humour, was widely loved and will be greatly missed.

Chase Farm and Craft Market 200 Shuswap Ave from 10 am - 2 pm on Fridays Everything from plants and honey to quilts and throwing axes.

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For Sale - Whirlpool 30” Stainless steel electric range with self clean oven.

Almost brand new. Used only 3 months.

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Thank you.

Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-577-3357.

SERVICES OFFERED Good Karma Contracting - Friendly handyman at your service! Honest, experienced and reliable. Plumbing, carpentry, painting, renos, repairs etc.

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References available. Reasonable rates.

250-679-1153.

House cleaner with 16 years experience.

Can supply references. $25/hr. Wendi 250-517-0327.

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Hedging and Pruning.

Registered and Insured, call today for a free estimate, 250-852-2298

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.

JOB POSTING

NEEDED: DRYWALL LABORER No experience necessary, starting wage $18.00 P/H. Drivers license and vehicle an asset but not required.

Must be reliable hard working and willing to learn. Please call Charlie at 250-299-7460 for more details if interested!

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Benefits of Vaccination

The Sunflower is

COVID-19 Update for Thompson Okanagan TOTA Press Release

Now that over 80% of British Columbians are fully vaccinated, the benefits of vaccination are clear: Data from the BC Centre of Disease Control (BCCDC) shows that less than 5% of COVID-19 cases from June 15 to July 15 were among fully vaccinated people. More than 95 per cent of recent cases in the Central Okanagan are among people who are not fully-immunized against COVID-19.

During the same time period, 78% of people hospitalized in B.C. with COVID-19 were unvaccinated.

Since June 15 there have been no deaths or hospitalizations in fully vaccinated people under 60 in B.C. This is an important reminder that immunization is our most effective prevention against COVID-19.

Public health officials are not recommending non-essential travel for

those who have not been fully vaccinated.

Those who have been vaccinated may continue to travel, and we ask they do so safely and responsibly.

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