Chase Sunflower - July 7, 2023

Historian David Lepsoe’s historic tour of Downtown Chase submitted

On Sat. Jun 24, local Historian

David Lepsoe took a group of 25 people on his signature Downtown Historic Tour of Chase. The tour was free of charge, as David was encouraging people to attend Chase Museum’s Strawberry Tea fundraiser happening the same day. The majority of the participants happily supported the Museum’s event after the tour.

David’s knowledge of the history of his community is extremely valuable. He has been organizing historic tours since 2004. The first tour was a candlelight tour at Chase Country Christmas. Love for

history and the community has inspired him to pass this knowledge to locals and tourists who want to know more about the past of this beautiful village.

People who attended the tour had a chance to see pictures of Whitfield Chase, take a peek at old newspaper cartoons depicting life in Chase in the early 20th century, and the old Adams River Lumber Company mill that was located on the South Thompson River in Chase. Everyone received a copy of David’s historic booklet as well.

David Lepsoe would like to thank everyone who attended the tour, and Elite Events BC for organizing this event.

Community Events Bulletin

Reedman Gallery Art and Gifts at Blind Bay Memorial Hall

Open 10-4 Thursdays through Sunday July 13August 13.

2510 Blind Bay Rd

ART CRIT: Meet with graphic designer Ronan Redel at the Chase Library to show and discuss your art in a positive group atmosphere. Bring one piece of visual art and be prepared to share why you made it to the group. Thursday, July 6 from 6-7 Register for this FREE event at tnrl.ca

Chase

Chase Farm and Craft Market Fridays 10 am - 2 pm On Shuswap Avenue between police station and Home Hardware.

Visual artist Casey Macaulay discusses his work, and leads a Wildfire Tree Ring printmaking workshop at the Chase Library. Thursday, July 13th 5:30 - 7:00 pm Chase Library Register for this FREE event at tnrl.ca

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Chase Rotary Box 73

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC

Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday

PHONE: (250) 320-3050

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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.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase

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

CHASE LEGION

Sun. July 9 - open 1:30 pm - Coffee

House, afternoon of music with Deb Foster & Friends

Mon. July 10 - open 2 pm - 6 pm - Hot

Dogs available

Tues. July 11 - open 2 pm - 6:30 pm, Wed. July 12 - CLOSED

Thurs. July 13 - open 2 pm - 6 pm - Hot

Dogs available

Fri. July 14 - open 2 pm - 8 pm - Burger

Nite - 5 pm - 7 pm

Sat. July 15 - open 1 pm - 6 pm - meat draws, 50/50, Lotto

Sun. July 16 - CLOSED

Pres: Willy Moore 1-250-320-4346

Meetings @ 5:30 pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month at Railside Restaurant. New members welcome!

Chase Lions Club

PO Box 12, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0 chaselions67@gmail.com

Facebook Chase & District Lions Club President – Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

Please call for Lion projects incl pull-tab donations

Meeting at 7 pm on the 4th Thursday of each month, downstairs of community hall. Everyone welcome.

Lions RV Park Reservations 250-679-8470 For Medical equipment contact Sandra Welton 778-245-3808.

400 Club Winner Tammy Ellis $1000.00

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

The Light of Life Native Fellowship

Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845

Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

Chase Evangelical Free Church295 Shuswap Ave

am

Physical Gathering

Suspended in response to Provincial Health

Order, Online Gatherings

250 679 3626

Accessible at www.ChaseChurch.com

250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

Shuswap Community Church Outdoor Services 10am, Sunday @ Memorial Park Visit www.aplacetobelong.ca for more info. Call: (778) 824-0383

Email: Spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca

Letter to the Editor

Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect those of the Chase Sunflower and its advertisers. Letters to the editor may be sent to info@chasesunflower.ca. May be edited for length and/or clarity. The Sunflower reserves the right to not publish letters at discretion.

After 24 years, Ella and Frank Duheme have moved away from their home in the Village of Chase, but they want to say thank you for the life found in this great community. Thanks to:

• The many Care Aides who helped them in so many ways over the past 4 years. Thank you for the smiles and generosity of spirit. Quite simply for making life easier for us.

• The wonderful and attentive doctors and nurse practitioners at the Chase Health Center, for your sincere care and quick responses. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

• To the folks at PharmaChoice. You took such special care of us. Thank you.

• Better at Homes especially Louise and Val for the special help and sincere care.

• All the folks at Creekside Seniors Center for the many years of friendship and fun. You were a huge part of our life. We enjoyed every minute of it.

• We enjoyed many a Canada Day celebration, the Christmas parades, and other social events. You were all such a vital part of our lives.

• Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P). This was just such a wonderful way to work with and serve the community. We shared such great relationships and nearly 12 years of Coffee Houses. Such good people.

• The Chase Legion, especially the Women’s Institute for the fun and camaraderie. Ella really enjoyed it.

• Chase Seniors Bus. What would we have done without you? Thank you for the many trips and the special care and always being there for us.

• And to the Community at Large, we can’t express how special those years were, and it was all because of the people, our neighbors (you know who you are), and longstanding friendships where we went camping, shared stories, and played cards. Those friendships will always hold a special place in our heart.

Chase is a great place to live. We really did love it.

We hope community members will volunteer wherever they can because we know that volunteers make the difference to create not just a place to live, but a home. We love Chase. Thank you for the memories.

Frank and Ella Duheme

HOT WEATHER IS HERE! Our options for fast, easy meals. Grab and go salads, cut fruit, creative sandwiches, deli made pizzas. Chicken dinner specials with salad and fries.

Classifieds SERVICES OFFERED

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

LEGAL NOTICE ABANDONED MOBILE HOME

Between Cheyron Williams, or anyone related with mobile home #31 located at 504 Pine Street, Chase, B.C. and the owner of the of the mobile home park. I, Connie Faye, will dispose of this mobile home unless the person being notified takes possession of the property within 30 days of this notice. Please call 604-855-9935.

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.

HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard

Heated & A/C

Special rates for multiple dogs and long term stays. 250-318-8367

CHASE

CITIZENS on PATROL

Community service, flexible hours, variety of duties

Help to keep Chase safe by:

• Going out on a 4-hour vehicle patrol one afternoon or evening per month.

• Patrolling at a variety of community events

FMI and an application, please call Christina at the Chase Info Centre.

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

IN SEARCH OF

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

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

GARAGE SALE

Garage Sale - July 8 from 8 am to 4 pm and July 9 from 8 am to noon. Weltons Storage. 6377 VLA Road.

Obituary

LaRae Skinner

Sept. 28, 1965 - June 26, 2023

Survived by: partner Mike, son Gerald, mom Fern, sisters Renee & Ronda and many more relatives and friends. LaRae was an incredible woman, partner, mom, daughter, and sister. A caregiver who also loved her gardening and being one with nature. She was amazing and fun to be around. She was loved deeply and will be missed by so many, she will remain in our hearts forever. May she rest in peace.

Obituary Laurie (Laurence John) Payne

April 30, 1932 – June 5, 2023

A transplant from England, Laurie settled in Turtle Valley, Chase BC where he realized artistic projects in the media of writing, sculpture, painting, metal and wood work, and had public showings for his work in pottery over the course of several decades. Amongst his many achievements, he fought vigorously for social rights, men’s rights, the environment, and developed an ”artisans trail” of signs and maps throughout the Shuswap. He is known best for his loving, and inspirational presence amongst his friends and community, often the last person on the dance floor, or participating in improvised music sessions of which he was self-taught. He is predeceased by his oldest son Krishna, and his sister, Shirley, and survived by his children Dorian, Alisoun, and Jesse, and grandchildren Cayenne, Rowan, Kaedance, and Juniper. From our family to yours, hold your loved ones close, and we encourage you to find the strength to embrace the learning that these loving relationships offer, even and especially when they are difficult.

To learn more of his remarkable life: https://shuswappassion.ca/culture/ laurie-payne-renaissance-man

Celebration of Life for Margaret Schultz

will be held at the Creekside Seniors Centre on July 8th from 1:00-4:00.

Celebration of Life

Family and friends of Betty Campbell

(1932-2023) will gather at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre (1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, B.C.) on Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. We will share memories of Betty and celebrate her life.

WORD SEARCH - July

NEED JUNK REMOVED? DUMP RUNS? Friendly Discrete Reliable Bill Currie 250-463-2101

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY EMERGENCY HELP

250-682-6155

All your Civil & Oil+Gas Inspection Needs Armstrong Inspections 778-362-1606

Todd “Gold Silver Guy”

250-864-3521

Buying coins, coin collections, jewelry, GOLD, SILVER, BULLION +

Pete’s Pizza & Pasta

ABBOTSFORD BURNABY CASTLEGAR CHILLIWACK COQUITLAM

ENDERBY FERNIE KELOWNA LANGLEY MERRITT

Why do flamingos stand on one leg?

Because if they didn’t stand on any leg they would fall

NANAIMO NELSON PENTICTON QUESNEL RICHMOND

SURREY TRAIL VERNON KAMLOOPS

Why don’t oysters like to share their pearls? Because they’re shellfish

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 250-679-2775

Village Fitness Gym & Tanning 630 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC (250-679-5377

Shuswap Soles Footcare

Advanced, Geriatric & Diabetic Footcare Call or Text @ 250-550-6511

ALM Mobile RV

Certified RV Tech - Gas Certified & Bonded 250-308-9022 AlmmobileRV@gmail.com

Kalin Good Carpentry Services

Renos, Decks, Fences, Siding, Roofing & More 18+ yrs exp. Call 250-819-9335

MJK Home Renovations

Chris Walker 250-572-7035

Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

Quick Dry Carpet Cleaning

Carpet, Upholstery, Hard Floors 250-851-8556 Chase BC

BC Ambulance is hiring

BC Ambulance is Hiring

BC Ambulance is hiring

BC Ambulance is Hiring

Primary Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical

Primary Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical

Responders positions available in Chase BC

Music on the Lake

Artist

Profile:

Zuffalo

Performance Date: July 11

Band: Zuffalo

BC Ambulance

Responders positions available in Chase, BC

• Entry level training provided

Primary Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical

BC Ambulance is Hiring

• Competitive wages & Benefits

Presented by: Team Equipment

Facebook: www.facebook.com/zuffaloband

• Flexible schedule

Responders positions available in Chase, BC

www.bcehs.ca/careers

Inquire about wages, shift patterns, and work availability

www.bcehs.ca/careers

our local ambulance supervisor at 250.371.7445

is hiring Paramedics and Emergency Medical positions available in Chase, BC www.bcehs.ca/careers ambulance

Visit www.bcehs.ca/careers

Or contact our local ambulance supervisor at 250-371-7445 duane.currie@bcehs.ca

If you don’t think you have the qualifications, please call.

Or, call our local ambulance supervisor at 250.371.7445

Gracing the Joyce Dunn Theatre stage for the second week of Music on the Lake is Zuffalo, presented by Team Equipment. Zuffalo was formed out of a shared love for favourite bands such as the Beatles, Grateful Dead, James Brown, and the Band. With a mutual interest in improvisation, boosted by the jazz training of all band members and a member’s music therapy background, the Zuffalo players love to weave notes and beats around each other and paint new musical ideas on the fly. But this is only one side of the coin, with the other being a four-headed songwriting monster that is

always searching for the next unique sounding, harmonyenriched and lyrically mindexpanding song. The Zuffalo band members feel incredibly lucky to frequently flock to a unique studio in Baden, Ontario in the countryside outside of Kitchener. It is here, where the band members are at their most creative. The beautiful sunsets, amazing meteor showers, and the peacefulness of nature surround “The Barn” where the band crafts their music with careful consideration, always keeping humor at the forefront to secure the bond within the band.

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

WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

Please continue to donate!

Donations, in Memory of Donations, and Estate planning Bequethments. This is our only form of funding for the purchase of Medical Equipment (Space Lab, portable Ultrasound, most recently “Lucas” Chest compressions and 2 specialized Chairs for the Adult Day Services.

Canada Day Parade 2023

submitted by Jane Herman

Chase Festival Society would like to thank all those who participated in the Canada Day Parade. The winners of the Parade categories were as follows; Most PatrioticMel and Ellen Jasman, Best Vintage Car/Truck-Ed and Sharon Moore, Best NonProfit Organization - The Sunshine Club, Best Business Entry - Chase Locksmith, Best Senior Entry-Chase Legion Branch #107, Best Youth Entry - Shuswap Skating Club. Also a huge shout out to the many people that lined the streets to support the parade! Thanks to Chase RCMP

for leading the parade and showing off the newest addition to their vehicle fleet, the RCMP Golf Cart!! Kudos to the Chase Fire Department for shining up those trucks and keeping the onlookers cool on a nice sunny day. Also behind the scenes was the Chase Citizens on Patrol keeping the streets free of traffic so the "show" could go on!

BIKE SHOP

HOURS: 10 am - 4 pm

from Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday

Mail donations to PO Box 1099, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 or check out our website at www.cdhsf.ca to donate online. Tax deductible donations and receipts provided upon request. 838 Shuswap Ave, Chase • Call or text 778-220-6709

Public Notice is hereby given that:

The Village of Chase 2022 Annual Report will be available for public viewing starting Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the Village office, 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC during regular office hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except statutory holidays).

The Council of the Village of Chase will hold the annual meeting to consider the 2022 annual report and provide for submissions and questions from the public starting at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in the Council Chamber at the Village Office at 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC.”

Most Patriotic - Mel and Ellen Jasman

Chase Four Laning Project – Construction and Traffic Updates July

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

Status

Chase West: Minor construction activity, expected completion June 2023.

Chase East: Construction Activity on Hwy 1, expected completion Spring 2024

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

Segment Area Impacts

Description of Activity

Chase West A-D Highway through traffic Project is complete. Final clean up this month. Expect works on the highway.

Chase East E-G Highway through traffic

Blasting continues between 900h – 1700h (900h-1300h during high fire rating), Expect closures of up to 5 mins in both directions along Hwy 1.

Chase East F Village Roads Work on Shepherd Rd. complete. Utility Installations and roadwork on Brooke Drive will continue.

Chase East G Coburn Street Access Coburn Street access will open in July.

Chase East GEast Chase Creek Bridge

Chase Creek Bridge deck rehabilitation is ongoing and will continue through to July 17th. 3.95m lane width reduction and 60km/h speed zone during this time.

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