Chase Sunflower - June 1, 2018

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Drone photo of Chase taken from Wilson Park looking towards Little Shuswap lake. Photo taken by Rob McLean.

Skate Park To Get Some Colour

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Submitted by Chase and District Skate Park Society

he Chase and District Skate Park Society is excited to announce that the Dr. Vagyi Memorial Skate Park will receive a splash of colour thanks to a mural project made possible by a Community Resilience Grant. “We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.”

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The mural will be created by students with the facilitation of local mural artists. Plans are still being finalized, but the mural, or parts of it, will be created before school gets out for the year, between June 12th - 16th. Watch our facebook page or get in touch with us at ChaseSkatePark@gmail.com for more information.

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CHASE OFFICE Wills & Estate Family Law Conveyancing evening & weekend appointments

Phone: 250-679-3180 Web: www.cfelaw.ca

Donna Smith-Bradley Your Local Realtor® direct: 250-819-0551 office: 250.955.0307 ext 206 donna@century21lakeside.com www.donnasb.com

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Community Bulletin Board

Email your event to info@chasesunflower.ca Chase & District K’FAIR - A great way RCMP Open House to get your child ready for school! (for and “Cram the children who are entering Kindergarten Cruiser”.

Bring in Sept. 2018). Wednesday, June 13th. a non-perishable 10:00am – 3pm. Chase Community Hall food donation to Please call 679-1393 to register your child the Chase RCMP for KFAIR2018.

Detachment to Proudly sponsored by Chase community “Cram the Cruiser” partners, Public Health Promotion on Wednesday June & Prevention Services and Fun and 13th, 2018 from interactive health & wellness booths Dental 4-7pm. Enjoy a free and hearing screening. Kindergarten entry hotdog and drink booster shots available FREE lunch for while taking a tour kindergarteners of the detachment Fun zone with games & prizes, face and participating in the other exciting painting. Special guest appearances The Mammogram Clinic will be in Chase activities. on June 29th and 30th. For an appointment phone 1-800-663-9203

Chief Atahm and Language Nest Registration Fun Fair. June 8th, Friday 4:00pm-7:30. Adams Lake Gym. Free Admission for children ages 6 &under (with adult). Kindergarten and Nursery and Language Nest (ages 0-3yrs) open for Registration. Event: Bouncy Castle, face painting, Games/Prizes, Photo Booth, Loonie Auction, Play area and Finger Foods The Chase Curling Club is having a pancake breakfast on Sunday June 10th.

Time 9 to 11. Cost $7 per person kids eat for less. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, eggs, coffee/tea, juice and lots of friendly smiles. Hope to see you there. All proceeds go towards the day to day operating of the completely volunteer run Chase Curling Club.

June 6th June 1st VETERAN’S June 3rd BURGER DINNER GIANT NITE Meet & Greet CRIB 5 - 7 pm 4:30 pm 10:45 Adults $6.

Opening Ceremony am Kids $5 5:15 pm Dinner To Follow

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 withou the written consent of the publisher.

The annual Sun Valley Estate (217 Shepherd Rd) garage/bake sale will be held June 2, 2018 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Door prizes, hot dogs, coffee and goodies.

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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.

Chase Lions

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Terri Mindel 250-819-0428 Sec: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meeting at Chase Creekside Centre Thursday 5:30 pm

Churches of Chase & Area Blessed Sacrament

For info / hours phone 250-679-3536

Chase

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 Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Every Sun 3

Parish welcomes you to pm @ Chase Evangelical Free Church Friendly fellowship Sunday Mass @ 9 am. + Please join us every 3rd with food, family & friends after service. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday at 10 am for the K Light of Life Mission- OPENof C Breakfast Shuswap Ave Pastor Joseph (250) 679-7656

Chase Evangelical Free Church

295 Shuswap ave, Chase Sunday service 10am Kids Hour 10:30 Pastoral office hours: Monday 9-5, Tuesday 12-5 The door is open, coffee is on -- come for conversation, council, or prayer

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Call 250-679-8470 for all Chase Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park *Lions Community Calendar *Medical Equipment *Water Splash Pad Tickets

400 Club Winner: Date: May 30, 2018 Winner: Betty Becker Chase, B.C. - $100.00

CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome

Sundays at Creekside Centre, 542 Shuswap Exploring Christianity 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Email: chasefellowship@gm ail.com

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Community Bulletin Board

Chase Secondary School automotive class is fixing a vehicle as part of our overall grade. We have to do everything on our own including raising the money for parts. Andre’s BBQ fundraising event on June 2nd from 12-4:00 at Safety Mart.

Have a hot dog a pop, browse through some of my handmade woodwork and of course some great company!

The Chase & District Health Services Foundation is holding its AGM on Tuesday, June 19th at 2:30 in the conference room of the health center. Anyone interested in improving community health services is invited to attend the regular meeting which will begin at 1:00 and precede the AGM. Chase Secondary School Concert and Movie Night. June 15th Start at

Feel Confident All Day and Everyday!

6 pm. Chase Secondary Gym. Band Performance and Movie: The Incredibles.

Door Prizes, Concession and Bake Sale.

Fundraiser for Band Trip to Victoria.

Admission by donation.

Chase Secondary presents the first ever SPLASH DASH - a 1km & 5km family fun run/walk. The event will take place June 9th at 10 AM (late registration at 9 AM). Participants are encouraged to wear NEON. Look out, we’ll have super soakers on site! There will be prizes, fun, and souvenirs for all! All levels, and all ages welcome. Cost: $15 for adults, $10 students and seniors, or $30 for a family of 4. All proceeds will go to the CSS PE department. To register, or for more information, contact kpozzobon@sd73. bc.ca. Early registration is appreciated!

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The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge visited Parkside Seniors Home last week. We brought along two little donkeys named Margherita and Tiny Tim to meet the residents.

The photo shows Annie, Eva and Lena enjoying a cuddle with Margherita. This photo has been supplied by Bev Wells of Parkside.

Everyone enjoyed the visit and the group asked some very good questions about donkeys and how they are so different from horses. Submitted by Shirley Mainprize

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Fighting Fire with Fire & Heart Part Three of a Three-part series

by Carolyn Parks Mintz Author & Freelance Writer

My recent articles have highlighted the functions of Chase Fire & Rescue (CF&R) and the brave men and women who make up its brigade.

Something that bears mentioning is that a lot of the extensive training they undertake is done on weekends and in their spare time—which may mean being away from family or missing kids’ events. But then dedication to the siren call of firefighting is understood by family members as well as by the person learning the ropes.

The 30 certificates of course completion on the office walls of Chief Brian Lauzon are a distinct indication of this professional’s quest for additional capability and knowledge—and are another assurance that CF&R is in good hands.

Those firefighters interviewed spoke of encouraging individuals thinking about joining the department to ‘just try it.’

They all agreed that it was surprising and affirming to learn what they were capable of, how much they could advance, and how they enjoyed exceeding even their own expectations. A new recruit who was afraid of heights was able to scale a very long ladder to the top—and another who was claustrophobic was able to strap on a SCBA, a self-contained breathing apparatus, and wear it without difficulty.

Achievement above and beyond the call of duty regularly occurs, not only at fire scenes but also within the fire hall itself.

And across the water, the Adams Lake and Little Shuswap Lake First Nations maintain their own steadfast firefighting

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brigades. Adams Lake fire department also services the Neskonlith First Nation.

When authorized to do so, these and Chase Fire & Rescue are able to support one another in the case of a particularly ferocious fire.

Deputy Chief Maria Beaurain has always wanted to be a firefighter.

“As a child, when I’d go past the fire hall, I’d think ‘Oh, I’d love to join the department!” And when she and Tim Kenning moved to Canada and then to Chase, the opportunity was there. “I told Tim to check it out, sign up, first,” Maria reports. “Soon afterward I was there too. That was in 2010. And the rest is history, never looked back!”

Maria was app oi nte d Deputy Chief last year, and with Tim coordinating Rescue, this family team is a key part of their new firefighting family.

“I think the Chief chose people for various roles based on personalities, who would fit together, also on our capabilities and length of service.”

“My responsibilities are to assist the Chief, whether that be with administration, training, scheduling, or records. And if he is out of town, then I’m in charge.”

“Being an officer involves extra obligations and extra effort to do your best with all tasks, as well as setting a good example for others. And balancing a fulltime job, a home, family life and the fire department requires careful time management.”

“But,” she goes on, “it’s all worth it and the thank-you’s we sometimes get from citizens are really nice extras.”

“All the women in our department are strong women, resilient personalities,

but one of the things female firefighters face,” she goes on, “basically the only thing, is that we don’t have the upper body strength that males do. Men and women are just built differently. The guys recognize that sometimes we need a hand lifting something heavy, but we all train in the hall’s fitness room and keep in good shape. We contribute everything we can and value each other.”

Given some of the difficulties reported within many other organizations, it is refreshing to learn that the capable women with CF&R are treated with respect and are appreciated for their contributions.

Being female and considered ‘one of the guys’ is a feather in the cap of the inclusive and confident male contingent of Chase Fire & Rescue.

S h a w n M c C a r t h y decided last fall to investigate serving with CF&R after talking with fire fighter Mike Wallace. “It sounded interesting, and a bit adventurous, something I’d never done before,” says Shawn. “There’s a camaraderie within the group, and I’m learning every day. It’s something I want to do, something I want to be involved with.”

Shawn will soon be certified at Level 1 Exterior Ops and also has a Class 1 driver’s license. “Driving the fire trucks is a normal thing for me,” he says with a grin. “And I’ve enjoyed all the training,” he goes on, “whether it be learning how smoke moves, what it can do, or how to read a fire. Takes time to get it all and the ongoing training sessions on Tuesdays are a bonus.”

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CHASE FIRE RESCUE Asked what are the main characteristics of a volunteer fire fighter, Shawn states, “Overall enthusiasm for it. And that keenness is contagious. It draws you in. Everyone contributes. We’re in it together, whether it be fundraising, cleaning the hall, polishing a truck, attending a vehicle crash or fighting a blaze. It’s us against it all.”

“And from the Chief down, we are proud of and happy about the accomplishments of the members of the department. ‘Way to go!’ and encouraging each other builds our team. Checking your ego at the door is important to fitting in.” Shawn agrees that being part of the worldwide kinship of fire fighters is more than special.

No matter where they travel, they are welcomed by colleagues bonded by community contribution, saving lives, and doing their duty to the best of their ability.

And yes, a stipend is paid to those risking life and limb and taking on

significant responsibility—“gas money” as it’s jokingly called. However, it is abundantly clear that CF&R members are all about community service, not what’s attached to it.

In conclusion, without Chase Fire & Rescue, insurance rates for village residences and businesses would undoubtedly skyrocket, as would the risk of harm, of property loss, and of possible lives lost.

As the wife of a former volunteer Captain fire fighter, your scribbler can attest to how important giving back was to him. James says, “Being a volunteer fire fighter gave me the best sense of contributing to my community than anything I’ve ever done.”

With that, what more is there to say? ... except THANK YOU, Chase Fire & Rescue, for serving based on the fire in your belly and the goodness of your heart, for being there for years, for being who you are, and for looking after us all so well!

CSS Gets New Literature

At Chase Secondary, one of our primary difficult concept of reconciliation. King’s goals in our School Learning Plan for novel employs the oral traditions of the the 2017-18 school year is “to continue to Aboriginal people to explore the lives of develop a culturally inclusive community a group of characters living in a small while celebrating Canadian town. our Aboriginal These two ways of knowing novels help our Dave MacDonald, Principal Chaseto better and doing”. students Secondary School Through the appreciate the and Barbara Maher support of the oral traditions of Literacy Outreach Coordinator for Chase Literacy the Aboriginal Chase.

Program we people and the were able to challenges they acquire two full have faced. They sets of 30 novels both explore that will help us difficult topics in this regard. At Chase Secondary, one of our primary goals in our School Learningrelated to Dave MacDonald, Principal Chase Secondary Plan for the community The two novels 2017-18 school year is “to continue to develop a culturally inclusiveAboriginal people School and Barbara Maher Literacy Outreach are Richard while celebrating our Aboriginal ways of knowing and doing”. and the challenges Coordinator for Chase.

W a g a m e s e ’ s Through the support of the Chase Literacy Program we were able tothey face acquire twoliving in are Richard society.

Medicine Walk full sets of 30 novels that will help us in this regard. The two novelsCanadian Medicine Walk and Thomas King’s Green Grass, Running Water. and Thomas King’sWagamese’s Green Grass, Running I would like to thank the Chase Literacy Both novels are critically acclaimed works published by Canadian Aboriginal Water. Both novelsauthors. are critically acclaimed Program funding these King’s two novels Wagamese’s novel explores the difficultfor concept of reconciliation. employs the oral traditions ofand the Aboriginal to explore the lives of works published bynovel Canadian Aboriginal helpingpeople Chase Secondary toa realize group of characters living in a small Canadian town. authors. Wagamese’s explores of our school Thesenovel two novels help our the studentsone to better appreciate thegoals. oral traditions of the Aboriginal people and the challenges they have faced. They both explore difficult topics related to Aboriginal people and the challenges they face living in Canadian society. I would like to thank the Chase Literacy Program for funding these two novels and helping Chase Secondary to realize one of our school goals.

Chase Farm & Craft Market

---Every Friday from 10 - 2 in the Safety Mart Plaza Parking Lot GET YOUR BEDDING PLANTS! EARLY SEASON VEGGIES LOCAL HONEY • SOAP • WOODWORKING • ARTISAN PRODUCTS

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Jan’s Traditional Chinese Massage Accupressure Massage Therapy 9 am - 7 pm 7 Days/Week

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NOW OPEN HOURS: Thursday to Monday 4:30 - 9:30 pm Tel: 250-679-3333 or 778-921-0177

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Letter to the Editor Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor, advertisers, or anybody except the letter-writer themselves.

Send letters to info@chasesunflower.ca.

Letters are published at the discretion of the Editor and may be edited for length or clarity.

Property Taxes

By now you will have received your property tax notices. It is my understanding that the mill rate went up 15%. It is because of this that the village will not raise taxes this year.

My assessment went up 27% and thus i will be taxed by the province accordingly. Okay.

So 27% is pretty high but I can live with that. I think.

Now here is the thing! The mill rate is raised

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by 15%, the assessment is raised by 27% but my tax bill has increased by a whopping 61.5% over last year. Go figure. It sure is a good thing the village is not raising the taxes because who knows what my bill could have been! I really feel for those homeowners on Lakeshore.

P van Hoof Still a citizen of Chase

Play Safe This Weekend submitted by Interior Health

Interior Health is reminding residents across the region to take extra precautions while enjoying recreational water activities this weekend and throughout the summer.

With many areas experiencing flooding and higher water levels, there can be hidden risks.

These may include fast-moving water, ingesting contaminated floodwater and/or coming into contact with floating or underwater debris.

The following precautions should be taken: · Avoid fast-flowing water such as creeks and rivers: High water in rivers can overwhelm the strongest swimmers. Even if you know a spot well, recent conditions may make the river unpredictable. Stay away from river banks as flowing water may cause the bank to be unstable.

Cold water temperatures also pose the risk of hypothermia. · Watch children closely: Ensure that children are supervised

around water and are not ingesting or putting their faces in water. If visiting a splash pad, ensure children do not drink the water or put their mouths over water features. Most municipal water pads have chlorinated water, which does reduce the risk. · Do not ingest water and avoid putting your face in water: Although bacteria may not be concentrated in large bodies of water (e.g. lakes), it’s important to take precautions. · Do not swim in areas near septic systems that may have been compromised. · Wear a lifejacket when out on the water: Large debris such as logs in local lakes and rivers can present physical hazards and increase the risk of entrapment and drowning.

Enjoy your weekend – but enjoy safely. Be aware of increased risks, keep close supervision of children and take extra precautions.

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A PASTORAL PERSPECTIVE:

OPEN EVERY SUNDAY FROM 4 PM - 8 PM

A season of hospitality

by Tyler Harper

As I settle in to my favourite place to reflect and write this column, as a village and region we sit on the cusp of our season of hospitality. Chase is a great place to visit any time of the year, the Shuswap is stunning twelve months of the year, but it is our summers that put us on the map, it is summer that allows us to play host to so many, from so many places.

Looking out my front window, up to the highway, I know that in a few days that road will suddenly swell with weekend traffic and everything in our village will get instantly busier.

This is our chance to be host, to offer hospitality to thousands of people from near and far.

But hospitality is hard, hospitality is costly.

Hosting people means sacrifices.

Hosting means that we might have to give up for others. The French philosopher Jacques Derrida reminds us that hospitality is an attitude of utter openness and a readiness to give. And so as we welcome others, as we live out hospitality it might cost us, it might mean being willing to give up our usual table at the coffee shop, or our quiet roads and highways, or it might mean we give up our time to welcome people, to greet them and extend friendship, knowing that we might not receive anything in return.

Hospitality might mean helping with directions or it might mean opening our homes. But ultimately hospitality is opening ourselves to another and may be best symbolised by the outstretched arms of a hug.

Extending hospitality is a risk, it is stepping out without knowing if you’ll get anything in return.

But receiving hospitality also has a cost. Receiving hospitality isn’t free.

When someone receives hospitality it costs them the acknowledgement that they are in need. Receiving hospitality means owning up that we don’t have everything we need or we don’t have it all together.

Sometimes we will encounter people who refuse our hospitality— whether it is the way they drive on the highway or the way they treat our homes— these attitudes of entitlement are rooted in an inability or unwillingness to accept hospitality, to own up to the fact that they don’t have all that they need.

But a rejection of hospitality doesn’t mean we should withhold hospitality.

Inability to perceive a need does not mean that need doesn’t exist.

As a Christian, hospitality is ultimately grounded in Jesus who engaged humanity in our deepest need. His arms out stretched on the cross, embracing humanity in our need for reconciliation, ready to give true life—life not as we know it, but life as we were created for— to all those who come to Him. So whether you are hosting and providing hospitality this season or you are visiting our wonderful region, remember there is a cost to hospitality. Hospitality isn’t free for anyone. But extending and receiving hospitality makes our world a little more human, life a little more worth living.

So make the most of this season of hospitality.

Tyler (tyler@chasechurch.com) is the Pastor of Chase Evangelical Free Church, 295 Shuswap Ave, Chase, B.C.

718 Shuswap Ave, Chase HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 11 am - 8 pm Sunday: 4 pm - 8 pm

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Village of Chase Watering Restrictions Watering restrictions are now in effect! As of May 15, 2018, properties with odd numbered addresses are able to water before 11 a.m. and after 6 p.m. on odd numbered days.

Those folks with even numbered addresses can water before 11 a.m. and after 4 p.m. on even numbered days.

No watering between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. - any watering is wasteful during the hottest part of the day.

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Classifieds FOR SALE

Beautiful park model 12 ft by 44 ft & lot in Chase by the lake immaculate condition. Contact Sally 250 572 1169 Awesome “Deadpool” hoodie for sale. Men’s size medium. $45.00.

Size medium. $45. 250-679-8778.

Captain Black pipe tobacco cigars (Dark Crema). Ten packs in total (eight cigars per pack). Price is $10 per pack. 250-679-8778.

Tomato plants for sale. Most 4” high. $2.50 per plant. All varieties.

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High-end perfumes for sale at half price: Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Nina Ricci, Cacharel, Perry Ellis. Call 250-6798778 FMI. For Sale - Brown woodgrain arborite table with 4 chairs $30.

White arborite table with 4 chairs $50. Both tables measure 36” x 60” with leaf. 250-679-8052 For Sale - 2009 Chrysler T & C 7 Passenger Van. Low km. Loaded.

All options. Must sell. $12,500 OBO. Phone 250-679-1137 or mcdave1155@gmail.com Your ad here. $5 for 20 words.

Email info@chasesunflower.ca

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.

FOR SALE

For Sale - Delta wood lathe with all the tools and accessories. $1000.00. • Dust collector 700 CFM $600. • 20” scroll saw $325.00.

• 12 1/2” planer $300.00. • 14” band saw. $500.00. • 52” Unifence $300.00. • King 6” jointer $350.00.

• Bosch detail sander $80.00. 250319-5338.

PROPERY FOR SALE FOR SALE - Acreage 160 private secluded acres south slope, lake view, pond, creeks, fenced, pasture, hayfield, woodlot, former homestead. $440,000.00. 1-250955-2501.

SERVICES OFFERED

Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available.

Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

Pruning, Licensed and insured.

Thatching, power raking, aerating.

Jonnie Walker 250-318-5237.

Yard, gutter house, window cleaning, power washing, dump runs, painting, renos, firewood.

Call Sam 250-852-2754.

WANTED

Wanted: Coin collections appraised and purchased. Buying and selling for 54 years. Also, metal detecting service for lost valuables. Chase and area. Phone 250-318-4054.

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

WANTED

Wanted: Caring Foster Home for 2 - 3 year old cocker spaniel dogs for the summer (July & August). Willing to pay $400 to the right person/ family. I will provide all the food and cover expenses. Call Harold 778257-9199 in the evenings.

GARAGE SALES

Huge multi-family yard sale.

Saturday June 2 from 9 - 2. 1250 Hillside Ave #45-50.

The annual Sun Valley Estate (217 Shepherd Rd) garage/bake sale will be held June 2, 2018 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Door prizes, hot dogs, coffee and goodies.

Huge yard sale - 8 km east of Chase. Highway 1, before Squilax Bridge. Sat & Sun June 2 & 3 Yard Sale on 755 Cedar Ave Saturday June 2 from 9 - 2. Tons of Stuff.

FOR RENT

Newly renovated 3 bed. 2 bath condo in Chase. $1075 incl. w/s/g ,grounds mtce. 250-718-4866 For Rent. On the lake, 1 bdrm suite suitable for professional person.

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BUS INFORMATION

Tuesday Bus To Kamloops, BC Call 1-866-618-8294 Pick Up: Creekside Centre 10:10 am.

Friday Bus to Kamloops, BC Call 1-888-376-7525 Pick Up: Parkside at 8:30 am. or at Creekside Seniors Centre at 8:35 am.

Page 9 • June 1st, 2018 • Chase Sunflower Obituary Myrtle May (Kruks) Durante

In loving memory of Myrtle May Durante (Kruks) of Chase, BC, formerly Kamloops, BC. It is with great sadness that the family of Myrtle May Durante (Kruks) announces her passing on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the age of 85. She left this life peacefully with her family by her side.

Myrtle will be lovingly remembered by her son Alfie Durante and her grandchildren Jesse Durante and Ashton Durante. She will also be missed by her great-grandson Marcus Durante.

She is predeceased by her daughter Marlene Durante (1992), son Leonard Loss (2010) and her husband Guiseppe (Joe) Durante (1999) of Kamloops.

Myrtle was born in Smithers, BC to Helmer and Laura Loss and was raised in Topley, BC. She moved to Kamloops in the 50s and got a job at the Moose Hall where she met Joe in 1952. She also worked at Tranquille Hospital and later got a job in the early 70s at Woodwards where she worked side by side with her daughter Marlene.

She then moved to Celista/Scotch Creek and finally settled in Chase where she worked in the local drug store as a cashier until retiring in the early 2000s. She had a great love of animals and enjoyed playing the guitar and accordion. She especially loved her little shitzu (Chico) who remained with her for almost 15 years and was a great little friend.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends in Kamloops, along with the local residents of Chase/Pritchard and the Shuswap area.

Her friends in Chase have decided to have an lunch at U-Thi Sushi & Grill Restaurant on Saturday June 9th at 11:30. All who knew Myrtle are welcome to join us. Order and pay for yourself off the menu.

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Obituary Anne Burnett Hossack

Anne Burnett Hossack (nee Stewart) passed away peacefully in Chase on May 23, 2018, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late William Farquhar Hossack, a dear sister, cousin and a much loved aunt. Anne’s ashes will be interred at a family gathering at Lumphanan Cemetery in Scotland at a later date. Anne will be fondly remembered by her friends in British Columbia, the pupils whom she taught over a 30 year period, and sadly missed by her family in Scotland and overseas..

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Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett.

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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You are self-reliant and rarely ask anyone for help. But this time you might want someone you trust to be there for you while you deal with a difficult matter. Cheer up. Things improve soon.

for the week

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your patience begins to pay off. Look for the first sign that your goals are in plain sight. Take time out from all your hard work for some fun with someone special.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) There could be some lingering effects from a recent setback. But it’s all for the best, as you’re now beginning to appreciate. Use the lessons you’ve learned to start over.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) LEO (July 23 to August 22) VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) What seemed to be a difficult goal A chilly reception to your presentation Hiding your feelings might make to reach is now -- or soon will be shouldn’t cause you to abandon your you feel safer against rejection. But -- all yours. Congratulations. An ideas. Instead, do tweak up those this could be the time when you’ll unexpected travel weaker parts and then, once need to speak up or risk opportunity holds an again, show them what you losing out on an important intriguing new prospect. have. event in your life.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Some co-workers might try to talk Some changes are in order as you It’s time to act on your behalf you out of accepting a promotion. come to realize that you need to and separate yourself from those But you need to follow your own sort out several areas in your life. whose selfish needs threaten Your remarkable insight your personal and/or instincts -- and if you helps you make the right professional survival. believe you’re right for the decisions. job, then take it.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Resist your tendency to close yourself off from unpleasant situations. Instead, open up to how things are so that you can help change them to what they could be.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) An unspoken problem could be driving a deep wedge between you and that special person. Some honest talking ‘twixt the two of you starts the healing process.

PISCES (Feb 19 to March 20) You might feel you’ve been going around in ever-widening circles trying to deal with recent workplace problems. Cheer up. A successful end is finally in sight.

You love to talk, and people love to hear what you have to say. If you were a teacher, you’d never have to worry about keeping your students’ attention.

YOU BORN THIS WEEK:

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BUSINESS LISTINGS Kalin Good Carpentry Services

Renos, Decks, Fences, Siding, Roofing & More 18+ yrs exp.

Call 250-819-9335

Duck Range Plumbing & Heating 250-214-0539

Stuffed Pepper Skillet

2 pounds lean ground beef ½ onion, chopped Sat & Pepper to taste 2 bell peppers 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce + 2 cans water 1½ cup instant rice, uncooked 1 cup Parmesan mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)

Instructions In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion, seasoned with salt & pepper. Drain any excess grease.

Add to the skillet the rest of the ingredients (except cheese) Cover and simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes or so, stirring occasionally. Top with cheese if desired.

When it’s melted, serve right out of the skillet.

What did the duck say when it bought lipstick?

“Put it on my bill.”

If Wal-Mart is lowering prices every day, how come nothing is free yet?

Plumbing, Heating & Gas Fitting

Pete’s Pizza & Pasta Open at 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday

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CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY Emergency Help 250-682-6155

Donations Welcome

Jessica Kantymir, RMT 250-679-8066 Little Shuswap Physiotherapy Myofascial, trigger point therapy & more

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I googled “Rorshach test.”

But all that came up were pictures of my parents fighting.

A man walks into a lawyer’s office and asks, “How much do you charge?”

The lawyer says, “$5,000 for three questions.”

“Wow, that’s pretty expensive, isn’t it?” the man asks.

“Yes,” says the lawyer. “Now, what’s your third question?”

Murphy’s Law says that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

Cole’s Law is thinly sliced cabbage.

Sudoku

When I look at chocolate, I hear two voices in my head.

The first one says: “You need to eat that chocolate.”

The other voice goes: “You heard. Eat the chocolate.”

Just came home from a training session.

Two hours on the treadmill did me really good. If only I could somehow stop the constant beeping and the irritated comments of the cashier.

What if dogs fetch the ball back only because they think you really like throwing it?

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

Word Search - Cats

Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe Come on in!

OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am

Sorrento Plumbing & Water Well Service

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MJK Home Renovations

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Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring ANGORA BOBCAT BURMESE CALICO CAT

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There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.

-Aldous Huxley

CHASING STITCHES PLUS

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Knitting, Quilting, Craft Supplies, etc

CROWNING TOUCH Dog Grooming Services

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Cut Flowers For All Occasions

Chase Garden Centre & Flower Shop At Safety Mart (250) 371-1117

Underwood Liquor Store Open every day 9 am - 11 pm Open on All Holidays

PARKSIDE COMMUNITY Respite, Independent & Assisted Living Suites available call 250-320-0400

SILVER LININGS

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Sharen’s Hair Studio

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SD73’s grad season gets underway submitted

June will be a busy and exciting month for School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) as nearly 1,000 students from 15 schools and programs mark the end of their secondary school careers.

In the coming weeks, Grade 12 students i n Kamloops, C h a s e , L o g a nL a k e and Clearwater will be similarly recognized.

“Graduation ceremonies are always special,” said Bill Hamblett, SD 73’s Asst.

Superintendent of Secondary Schools.

“We’ve watched so many of these young people come into our schools as children, and

now they are leaving as young adults. We are exceptionally proud of all of them and the work they have done. We truly want to wish them well as they continue on.”

Of note this year, SD 73 will graduate 27 students from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at Norkam Secondary School, and roughly 225 students who have taken courses or training in the district’s Transitions, Trades and Technology programs.

The Chase Secondary School graduation ceremony takes place on Friday, June 22nd at 4 pm in the Chase Secondary School Gym.

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Secwepemcstin Word of the Week submitted by Sekwaw Matthew, Chief Atahm Language Nest

The Language Nest is an imme r si on program for children ages 6 months-4 years.

See our new website at www. chiefatahmnest. webnode.com

If they can walk, they can ride!

Strider Balance Bikes in stock now.

Starting at $109.99 + gst.

A selection of colours available.

For info/hours phone 250-679-3536

Chase Legion Branch #107 Veteran’s Dinner

Wednesday 6th June 2018 Veteran & Guest ONLY Meet & Greet 4:30 pm Opening Ceremony 5:15 pm Dinner To Follow PLEASE PHONE CHASE LEGION TO SIGN UP CUT OFF DATE 1st JUNE Call 250-679-3536 Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday between 3 pm - 7 pm

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Lobsterfest to Serve up Fresh-Caught Crustaceans

by Cavelle Layes, Chase Fire Rescue

Chase Fire Rescue’s 4th Annual Lobsterfest is a week away and tickets are flying out the door! The event which serves fresh-caught lobsters flown in from Cape Breton hours before the dinner, will be held on Saturday, June 9th at the Adams Lake Indian Band Recreation Centre this year.

We are so grateful to have so many people support our event each and every year. We always have a great time and we hope these ticket sales mean you do too!

Over the last few years we have noticed some of you have come wearing some pretty creative outfits to it the occasion, and we LOVE them. So, this year we thought we would make it interesting.

We are sending out a challenge to all Lobsterfest guests, come wearing your most creative Lobsterfest themed shirt, apron, outfit, you name it, and you will be entered to win a free ticket to next

year’s event. Make sure you bring your ‘A’ game though, because all contestants will be judged and only the best will win! We can’t wait to see what you come up with.

For those of you who haven’t purchased a ticket yet, don’t wait too long as we are only selling 300.

Don’t forget that this year we have Shattered Blue coming to entertain during the dance portion of the night. Shattered Blue is an incredibly talented band who tend to sell out their shows whenever they make their way to Chase.

Tickets can be purchased by cash through a department member, or through the Chase Village Office. They can be purchased through etransfer by sending

your order to chasevolunteerfire@gmail. com, or by credit through our website at www.chasefirerescue.com.

Tickets are $50 for lobster tickets, or a table of 8 for $360 (all full table orders are reserved, so if you don’t want to wait in line to ensure your group gets to sit together, be sure to book a full table).

Hotdog and hamburger tickets are $25 each. Kids tickets (that come with hotdog or hamburger) are $10.

All tickets come with free admission to see Kamloops band Shattered Blue play.

The money raised at this event helps fund training for our members, new tools and equipment, and this year we are working to help fund the replacement of our rescue truck.

2018-2019

Nursery/Kindergarten Registration

Fun Fair

Chief Atahm School and Language Nest

Join the Chase Firefighter’s Association for our fourth annual Lobsterfest, featuring fresh-caught lobster from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, flown out to be served just hours later.

Saturday, June 9th, 2018

Lobster Dinner • Auction • Live Music Entertainment by Shattered Blue at ALIB Recreation Centre Tickets $50 each or $360 for a table of 8 Tickets available at Village office or online at www.ChaseFireRescue.com Only 300 tickets will be sold for the dinner, so get yours before they’re sold out, tickets are going fast! Don’t like lobster? We have options available to accommodate you as well…

Chase Fire Rescue members will be at the Pharmachoice Food & Drug location 12-5 Thursday May 31st for questions or to purchase your tickets.

Accepting New Students

Finger Food&Activities

Language Nest-

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&Games

Secwepemctsin

Immersion

Registration

Ages 6mo-3yrs

FreeAdmission

Prizes!

Ages 6 &under

TO REGISTER ON SITE

Copy of Birth Certificate

PLEASE BRING:

Any legal documentation

Indian Status Card concerning guardianship

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HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WASTE ROUND-UP Mission Flats Landfill in Kamloops Saturday, June 2, 2018 10:00am - 3:00pm 3095 Mission Flats Road

Residents can drop-off these items FREE of charge.

Items collected will be safely disposed of, or recycled. If you are unsure if an item will be accepted contact the TNRD at: 1.877.377.8673

WHAT IS ACCEPTED? • Adhesives

• Paint

• Aerosols

• Paint Thinner

• Antifreeze

• Pesticide/Herbicides

• Batteries

• Pool chemical

• Corrosive/Toxic Liquids

• Oil

• Gasoline

• Oil Filters & Plastic Containers Less Than 20L

• Kerosene • Mercury and Mercury Containing Items (i.e. old thermostats)

Follow the TNRD Online

• Cleaners • Fertilizer • Grease & Tar

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

1.877.377.8673

DON’T KNOW WHAT IT IS?

BRING THAT IN TOO! Bring material that is not in an original labelled container and it will be handled properly.

Never put hazardous waste into the garbage.