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The Splash Park on Canada Day in Chase by Ann Steenhuysen

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Community Events Bulletin Shuswap Community Church Chase is hosting a special Summer Kids Zone Series: July 4th, 11th and 18th, From 6-7:15pm @ The Haldane School Fields for kids grades K-6.

July 4th Kick Ball July 11th Water Wars (Come ready to get wet) July 18th Capture the Panda Call (778) 824-0383 or email spencer@aplacetobelong.ca for more info CHASE CURLING CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFASTS ARE BACK!! Sunday July 10th, 2022 9am to 11am $10 for 12years and older, $5 for children 6 to 12years, Children under 6 years free Pancakes, sausage, eggs,

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

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

Sun. July 10th afternoon Karaoke with Bill Langstaff - 2 - 5 pm Mon. July 11 - open 2 - 6 pm - fun darts Tues. July 12 - open 2 pm - 6 pm fun pool, fun darts, free meat draws Wed. July 13 - CLOSED Thurs. July 14 - open 2 - 6 pm fun darts/fun pool, great discussions Fri. July 15 - open 2 pm - 8 pm - fun darts, burger nite 5 - 7 pm Sat. July 16 - open 1:00 pm - fun darts, meat draws, 50/50, lotto, pull tabs Sun. July 17 - CLOSED Congratulations Chase Legion Br. # 107 on the Canada Day Award.

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, 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.

EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove

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

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Patrick Herba (250-702-3677)

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

Chase Lions Club

PO Box 12, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0 chaselions67@gmail.com Facebook Chase & District Lions Club President – Karen Bassett 250-318-4527 Please call for Lion projects incl pull-tab donations

Meeting at 6pm on the 2nd and 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 David Lepsoe $100.00

At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass on Saturdays @ 4:00 pm.

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

For inquiries call 250679-3025 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 250Tyler@ 679 1676 or ChaseChurch.com Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube

Churches of Chase 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."

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

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

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Music Events in Memorial Park during July

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author, Journalist, & Freelance Writer Music on the Lake, organized by the intense passion and dedication to every Chase & District Festival Society at Chase’s performance of roots, rock, and soulful lakeside Memorial Park, is pleased to blues, as slide guitar and a range of rhythms welcome the following gifted entertainers blend with his powerful voice, captivating and performers during the month of July: audiences.

July 12 Paisley Groove is a five-piece funky, rhythmic, upbeat and entertaining band that will have audiences clapping their hands, tapping their feet, singing along, and dance, dance, dancing to Santana, Joe Cocker, The Beatles, and more.

July 26 The King of Raggae, Daveton Jones, was the former lead singer of Soul Survivors for twelve years. Now a resident of Scotch Creek, Daveton and his talented band have been treating audiences to smile-inducing music throughout the Shuswap.

July 19 Juno award-winning George Leach from the Sta’atl’imx First Nation brings

The music starts at 7 pm. The beverage garden opens at 6 pm and closes at 9 pm.

“News from the Village of Chase” submitted by the Village of Chase Wading Pool is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Please ensure small children are accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sand and sandbags are still available for anyone concerned about imminent flooding. For locations, please contact the Village office at 250.679.3238.

Please remember to buy a dog tag for your dog. If your dog goes missing and is found by someone, the dog tag will help us help your furry friend find his or her way back to you.

Council meetings will occur once in July (on July 12) and once in August (August 9). Reduced numbers of meetings help accommodate Council members and Village staff to take holiday time over the summer months. In the event that extra meetings are required, they will be advertised in advance.

Have you claimed your Home Owner Grant for 2022? If you have not, please ensure you claim it as soon as possible through the Provincial Home Owner Grant office. For more information please call our office at 250.679.3238.”

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With hearts broken into splinters, we, the family of John Benson Casteel announce his passing on 1 July, 2022 in the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice, Kamloops, B. C. John was born on 28 October, 1942, to Arthur & Grace Casteel in Oakwood, Illinois, USA. He grew up and attended school in Oakwood, Illinois, graduating from high school in 1958. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Southern Illinois, he attended Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, graduating with a Masters in Forest Management. After working in the forests of Norway and Finland for a couple of years, his sense of duty directed him to return to the US, and enlist in the US Navy. He spent 6 years serving his country. Two years in the US Airforce Reserve (ROTC), and 4 years, in the US Navy, including 18 months serving in Vietnam during that conflict. On receiving an honorable discharge in October of 1968, he married Bernice Mogusson, and together they travelled across Canada until he found employment with Lakeland Mills in northern B. C. In 1971, their only child, daughter Diane, was born in Prince George, B. C. In early 1989, he found himself alone again, and in the fall of 1991, he married his soul mate Bernice E. Atherton (nee Johnson). After their retirement in 2002, they moved to Chase where John enjoyed his large garden, happy to give produce to his family, neighbors, friends, church family, and anyone who needed it. John & Bernice travelled extensively to Australia, England, Norway, Hawaii, the midwestern United States, eastern Canada, and Cuba. They spent 14 winters at their park model home in Sun Vista Resort, Yuma, Arizona, where John served as head usher at the community church in the park for several winters, led the Investment Club, and enjoyed his nightly bike ride around the park.

A quiet person by nature, yet John loved to discuss politics, economics, philosophy, philanthropy, and the stock market with anyone he met. He had a very strong faith, and read his Bible every morning with out fail. At the time of his passing, he had served as Chairman of the Board of the E. Free Church in Chase.

He was predeceased by his parents, and survived by his loving wife, Bernice, daughter Diane Casteel; step-children Todd Atherton, Betty-Ann Atherton (Carlo Rossetti), grandson Brandon Atherton (Jill Maisonneuve), and an expected great-granddaughter in early October, and nephews Blair and Ripley Martin. Also survived by his Johnson in-laws: Jim Johnson (Elaine), Doug Johnson (Shirley) and Chelsea Braaten (Vern); as well as his Casteel and Arnold cousins in Illinois, Colorado, and Florida in the USA, He will be sorely missed by all of us.

A Celebration of Life will be held on 16 July, 2022, at the Evangelical Free Church, Chase, B. C. at 2:00pm with the Rev. Tyler J. R. Harper officiating.

We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. S. Swart, and his nurse, Dominique, Dr. De Villiers, the Chase Palliative Care nurses Shanoa, Kamilla, Sara, and Laura, and the caring staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice…you have all supported for us through this painful journey, and we appreciate your efforts.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the B. C. Cancer Society, or the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice in Kamloops would be very appreciated.

Share condolences and memories of John through his obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com

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Burn it, or bag it??

Making the most of your weed control efforts through proper disposal It’s that time of year when most invasive plants are starting to flower. Now is the time to take another look for patches of invasive plants that you may have missed earlier in the season. While you are busy manually removing invasive plants on your property, it’s important to think about how to dispose these plants.

Disposal can play a large role in whether or not you gain success with your invasive plant management efforts. While many homeowners have a compost or a burn pile for disposing of invasive plant species, these two methods may actually make your invasive plant situation worse!

If you choose to compost invasive plants, keep in mind that their plant parts and seeds can survive the composting

submitted by Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, PhD. P.Ag. process. If you spread compost containing invasive plants in your garden or flower boxes, you may be spreading invasive plant parts and seeds and providing them extra nutrients; this is an excellent combination to encourage invasive plant establishment and spread. If you decide to compost your invasive plants, consider composting them before they are in flower or have set seed. You should also consider drying the invasive plants prior to putting them in the compost; this will help prevent living plant parts (i.e. seeds and rhizomes) from re-establishing and taking root in your compost.

If you burn your invasive plants in an open burn pile, it’s important to keep in mind that many have seeds that benefit

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Village of Chase On-Call Casual Office Assistant

An on-call casual employment opportunity in the Village Office for an on-call casual office assistant.

The on-call casual office assistant is required to provide occasional fill-in support to the Director of Corporate Operations and other Senior Administration during the absence of the Administrative Assistant.

Various tasks performed by the on-call casual office assistance will include: • Telephone reception • Mailing pre-prepared letters • Completing complaint forms relating to bylaw enforcement and animal control for Director of Corporate Operations • Facility bookings (Community Hall and Park Use) • Completing Public Works Service Requests for review by Director of Corporate Operations • Photocopying, electronic and physical filing of administrative paperwork • Providing clerical assistance to Senior Administration • Other clerical administrative duties as required Being a position within the Bargaining Unit, and in compliance with Article 11 of the Collective Agreement between the Village

of Chase and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 900, Chase, this notice has been posted internally for five (5) working days, making the opportunity available to all Village of Chase Bargaining Unit employees and is now being offered externally.

The successful candidate will have a minimum Grade 12 education, will have experience working in an office environment possessing knowledge of and experience with MS office software and various types of office equipment. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, a good work ethic, be able to take direction, and will be able to successfully multi-task.

The wage for this position is $21.45 per hour with 6% paid in lieu of annual vacation.

This position will consist of primarily part-time hours. There are no benefits applicable to this position.

Resumes, held in confidence will be received by the undersigned until 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2022. Please submit your application to Sean O’Flaherty, Director of Corporate Operations by email to co@chasebc.ca, by mail to PO Box 440, Chase, BC V0E 1M0, by fax to 250.679.3070, or in person at 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC.

from fire. When you ignite the burn pile, you liberate invasive plant seeds from their ’heavier’ plant parts and the ashes that remains may be full of undesirable viable seeds. These seeds have potential to blow away in the wind, dispersing seeds far distances. A better alternative to an open burn pile is a closed burn pit. A pit at least 40 cm deep, with an earthen berm around the perimeter, will prevent invasive plant seeds from blowing away after the burn.

Better yet, bury the ashes, post fire, with 2-4 cm of clean soil to further ensure invasive seeds do not disperse. Again, when possible, burn your invasive plants before they flower or go to seed. Before installing and using a burn pit, ensure you review and comply with relevant regulations and requirements.

Finally, if you want to dispose of the removed invasive plants in a more conventional manner, TNRD solid waste facilities will accept invasive plants free of charge. All plants must be securely contained within a clear industrial strength plastic bag and disposed of in designated invasive plant bins, where present, or house hold garbage. DO NOT put invasive plants in compost or brush and branch piles.

Did you know that all TNRD residents and residents of select municipalities (Clearwater, Sun Peaks, Logan Lake, Merritt and Clinton) are eligible to participate in the TNRD Invasive Plant Program Services? This includes rebate programs for invasive plant management, free equipment loan-out and free land consultations.

Knowledge is power – learn about local invasive plants by reaching out to the TNIPMC @ www.tnipmc.com Catherine is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Thompson Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee (on Facebook and Instagram @TNIPMC). This season, articles are dedicated to Stopping Invasive Plants Close to Home! The series will provide tools and tips for preventing invasive species while enjoying the space around your house and property. Look for more resources at www.tnipmc.com

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Opinion Canada – Our Home on Native Land

by Carolyn Parks-Mintz, Author, Journalist & Freelance Writer

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Our country recently marked 155 years as a nation—with all its good, its bad, and its ugly history I’m a born-and-bred Canadian who has travelled extensively and lived abroad for lengthy periods. On the upside, the thing that strikes me when I return home is how polite most Canadians are. We even apologize when someone bumps into us.

Not that citizens of other countries are rude, but Canadians seem to be particularly sincere in their courtesy, for the most part.

As well, the geography and amazing countryside of Canada is what I especially missed and what I particularly enjoy about my homeland—some of the most diverse and stunning scenery in the world.

On the downside, as with all countries who were eventually settled and developed by ‘those from away,’ our country’s native populations suffered at the hands of the newcomers.

In recent years, some positive steps forward have been taken toward reconciliation, toward righting wrongs, and correcting injustice, such as the provision of clean drinking water for 132 Indigenous communities (29 still require lifting of boil water advisories), as well as the importance of convening the Truth & Reconciliation Commission, the recognition of the cultural genocide perpetrated by residential “schools,” and the significance of the Commission’s 94 calls to action.

Implementation is the next vital stage.

The non-Indigenous here today were born to a societal system they did not create. Most of us would never stand for destructive treatment that was meted out to First Nations in the past and is ongoing to some degree today—the implications of which are glaringly evident. And most of us feel rectification is imperative. We cannot change the dark past, but we can help produce and insist on a brighter future.

As former B.C. Esk’et Chief, the late Andy Chelsea’ stated in my recent book, Resolve— The Story of the Chelsea Family & a First Nation Community’s Will to Heal, “If we’re going to survive together as Canada, First Nations have to be looked at as human beings, not property. Corporations need our agreement for development. Aboriginal knowledge and scientific knowledge can

work together. We’ll both be right.” Indeed, Andy!

Indigenous issues are myriad and complex. Governance is complicated. The out-dated Indian Act and its control must be addressed and rectified. Time will be needed, and rightly so. Rushing through such things is not an option. But it needs to start in earnest—the current untenable situation is solvable, with compromise required on all sides: corporate, government, Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

Back to the country called Canada— whose name, by the way, is believed to have derived from the Huron-Cree word ‘kanata’ which means village or settlement—a term used between two Indigenous youths and French explorer Jacque Cartier in 1535.

Yes, we endure cold winters, but doesn’t that create character? Yes, we are a small number of people mostly strung along the 49th parallel in a very large country.

But doesn’t that help us stick together, to lend a hand to neighbours, to care about others? And yes, we are a nation founded by differing cultures—French, English, and First Nations—and one that welcomes immigrants. Most of us are descendants of immigrants! Does that not engender tolerance?

We are required to live within Canadian laws and regulations that protect us, are expected to speak one of the official languages, but also with the liberty to practise familial ethnic traditions, use differing linguistics within our own homes and cultural centres, and hold individual beliefs.

Canada is a modern democracy and should be for all who live within its boundaries.

In a world often permeated by unfair discrimination and racism, Canada now has the opportunity to set a gold standard in righting wrongs, in being a just society, and in finding solutions through joint cooperation and resolution.

I may be rather biased, but having lived in and travelled many other parts of the globe, for me, it comes down to feeling that where I was born, where I live, is the best country in the world.

Let’s make it that way—and continue to keep it that way!

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Letter to the Editor

Chase Sunflower Out Every Week

Chase Legion Br. # 107 wishes to express our gratitude and thanks to the Chase & District Festival Society and the organizers of the 2022 Chase Canada Day Parade, for the day of celebrating, sharing the Canada Day Cupcakes, enjoying the Music at the Lake, the Beer Garden and the food vendors, the fireworks, just a great community event.

Thank you to the members of the Chase Legion Br. # 107 Colour Party, the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Chase Fire Department, Salmon

Arm Air Cadet Squadron 222, local Veterans in golf carts, for helping celebrate Canada Day as part of our Chase Community Parade.

A proud day for all of Chase and everyone who enjoyed the full day of activities and evening events, and had fun celebrating our Chase Canada Day. Thank you all for a great Day. Yours in comradeship John H. Angus Legion Br. # 107 Poppy Fund Chair

Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor do not reflect the views of the Chase Sunflower or its advertisers. Letters may be edited for length or clarity. Email to info@chasesunflower.ca Chase Farm & Craft Market is part of the BC Farmer’s Market Association.

Chase Farm & Craft Market Every Friday 10 am - 2 pm Continuing to October 8th.

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Chase Farm & Craft Market Season Starts Friday, May 20th COME CHECK OUT THE LOCAL PRODUCTS FRUIT • VEGGIES • BAKED GOODS • EGGS MEAT • PRESERVES • HONEY • CRAFTS WOODWORKING • PLUS MORE!

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Canada Day a Great Success! submitted by Chase & District Festival Society

July 8th was a wonderful demonstration of how incredible our community is!

Over 600 people enjoyed a free BBQ at Willson Park, while listening to live music

by Rollie and Friends, participating in kids games hosted by the Shuswap Community and Chase Evangelical Free Churches. Though the parade was small, it was great to see so many residents out to cheer on the members of the Legion, First Responders, service organizations, sports clubs, and businesses as they braved the heat of the day to spread some joy. DJ’s Spun Logic and SpinTrix kept the party going at the Skate Park and Wading Pool as youth and families enjoyed the afternoon sun. Down at Memorial Park, local Kukpi7s and dignitaries reminded guests of the importance of learning the truth about Canada’s history and committing to keep pursuing the values of an equitable and caring country. After almost two years, the Joyce Dunn Theatre came alive with music once again with performances by Craig Rushworth, Jacob Schraepel, and the Turtle Valley Band, keeping the folks in the beverage garden well entertained.

DJ SpunLogic brought great tunes and lights to the park as guests marveled from shore and their boats as fireworks exploded in the night sky.

The Chase & District Festival Society is beyond grateful for the amazing volunteers who assisted with the planning and delivery of the Canada Day celebrations. A big THANK YOU

to: Janice Winfield, David Lepsoe, Gail Maddalozzo, Sue & Jim Bepple, Christina Lutterman, Joan Anderson, Guy Spencer, Rollie Mockford, Mike Stefiuk, Sue Murray and Brandon, Kim Campbell, Tyler LaCroix, Brock Endean, Diane Tarry, Brent Chamberland, Harry Danyluk, Joni Heinrich, Mark Sambray, Deb Smith, John Angus, Dave Smith, Ali Maki, Carolyn Parks Mintz, Trish Garland, Vicki Campbell, Alice Taylor, Flo & Norm Flynn, Maria Sandee, Noreen Roy, Jennie & Bob Wiebe, Carmen Harper, Levi Garland, Tyler Harper, Spencer Coers, Myron & Chrissy Malinsky, Natalie & Craig Rushworth, Bobbi & Kevin Sherman, Emerald City Fireworks, Maria and the Chase Fire Department, Chase Liquor Store (Lawana, Theresa and Cathy),Village Office Administration, Chase Public Works, Chase & District Chamber of Commerce, Citizens on Patrol, Chase Sunflower, Safety Mart Foods, Chase Evangelical Free Church, Shuswap Community Church, Susan and Malcolm Field, Brian Gulak, Patrick Herba, Jennie Dawson, and Kerry Lindsay.

Please forgive us if we missed your name or organization, we thank everyone for their contribution. If you would like to help out at Music on the Lake or Interior Savings CornStock, please email info@chasefestival.ca We look forward to seeing everyone every Tuesday night at 7pm as Music on the Lake continues throughout the summer.

MEL ARNOLD

Member of Parliament

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Page 10 • July 8th, 2022 • Chase Sunflower The Chase and Area Young Learners Society, with the generous support of the Chase Lions Club, presents

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REGISTRATION REGISTRATION:

PROG

CHASE SUMMER RECREATION P Summer REGISTRATION Child’s Name__________________________________Address____________________ REGISTR Parent Name: _________________________________Parent’s Phone ______________

Recreation

Parent’s email _________________________________

Program

Child’s DOB: ________________________Child’s PHN_________________________

Child’s Name__________________________________Address____________________ Child’s Name____ EMERGENCY CONTACT Parent Name: _________________________________Parent’s Phone ______________ July 5 - September 2 Parent Name: ___ Parent’s Name__________________ email _________________________________ Phone___________________

9 am - 2 pm

Parent’s email ___

Select________________________Child’s Camp{s} $10 per camp Child’s DOB: PHN_________________________

At the Chase Community Hall EMERGENCY CONTACT

Child’s DOB: _____

Name__________________ Things That GoPhone___________________ Colorful Creations EMERGENCY CONT July 5

Wheels

July 7 July 8

Boats FUNDAY

Select Camp{s} July 6 $10 per Planescamp

Things That Go Neighbourhood July 5 AugustWheels 2 Fire Dept The summer recreation program is a August 3 Bowling July 6 Planes fun opportunity for kids to be social and 4 Museum active in the summer months.

July 7 AugustBoats August 5 FUNDAY For more information and to register FUNDAY pick up a registration form at the ChaseJuly 8 Library or find us on Facebook @chaseyounglearners

One, Two, Three, GROW! August 15 Flowers Neighbourhood August 16 Petting Zoo August 2 August Fire17 Dept August 3 August Bowling 18 19 FUNDAY August 4 August Museum Return to Chase Library or August 5 FUNDAY

$10 /Day

chaserecmanager@gmail.com Etransfers:

July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29

July 25 August 8 August 9 July 26 August 10 July 27 August 11

July 28

August 12 July 29

August 29 August 30 August 8 August 31 August 91 September September August 10 2

August 11

August 12

chaseyounglearners@gmail.com

One, Two, Three, GROW! Total Camps______ August 15 Flowers Total Registration Fee_____ August 16 Petting Zoo August 17 August 18 August 19 FUNDAY

August 29 August 30 August 31 September 1 September 2

Playdough Tie Dye Chalk Art Bubbles FUNDAY

Name___________

Select Camp{s} $

Colorful Creations Build It! Playdough Bird Houses Lanterns Tie Dye Planters Chalk Art Dream July 5 Bubbles Catchers FUNDAY July 6 FUNDAY Celebrations!

Valentines Build It! Easter Bird Houses Thanksgiving Lanterns Christmas FUNDAY Planters

July 7 July 8

Dream Catchers FUNDAY

August 2 August 3 August 4 Celebrations!August 5 Valentines Easter Thanksgiving Christmas FUNDAY

Thing Wh Pla Boa FUN

Neigh Fire D Bowl Muse FUND

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Chase Four Laning Project – Construction and Traffic Updates July 2022 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: Construction well underway, expected completion fall 2022.

Chase East: Construction 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.

Segment

Area

Impacts

Description of Activity

Chase West

A E

Chase West

B

Highway through traffic Chase Creek Road

Chase East

C

Highway through traffic

Westbound lane construction will continue until September, with traffic on the new Eastbound lanes.

Chase Creek Road will access the highway at the new intersection location later in the month.

Blasting continues between 1300h – 1500h daily. Expect closures of up to 20 mins in both directions along Hwy 1.

Shuswap Ave. East and West are expected to remain open for local traffic during blasting closures.

Chase East

D

Coburn Street Access

Coburn Street at Hwy 1 will remain closed through July.

Chase East

F

Shuswap Ave

Utility work on Shuswap Ave was delayed by flood conditions, The work will continue through July.

Have a Question?

Ministry of Transportation: Maike Schimpf 778-362-4568 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