Chase Sunflower - June 2, 2017

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Chase’s community paper for over 20 years!

Issue for the week of Friday, June 2nd, 2017• Vol. 22, Issue 22

Must Have Shuswap Handbook Available

& I will personally

donate $200 to the Chase Skate Park

by Diana Ball, Chase & District Museum and Archives

Neighbourhood Golf Carts Almostsubmitted Ready to Roll in Chase!

by Joni Heinrich, Village of Chase CAO

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turn signals, and a rear view mirror. All NGCs must be insured by ICBC and hold a Municipal permit (issued by the Village of Chase). Please obtain your municipal permit first before going to ICBC for your insurance. You will need BOTH to legally operate your NGC on the roadways in Chase. Insurance and permits will be available for purchase June 5, 2017.

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End unit in a nice complex conveniently located close to all the amenities in Chase Very affordable 2 bdrms, 2 bath, laundry and a beautiful view of the mountains. $139,000

*until June 30,2017

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The Donkey Refuge is a permanent home to over 100 donkeys in need who have arrived from all over Western Canada.

The Refuge provides a safe and secure home for these donkeys who are in need of rehabilitation and special care and attention for the rest of their lives.

As a Registered Charity we open our doors for Visitors May 1st thru to September 15th and welcome folks to come out and meet these donkeys and hear their stories.

The Refuge Farm has a picnic area, daily talks, a Donkey Souvenir Shoppe and a chance to unwind and breathe Featuring Farrier and Donkey Ground Training Demos in the beauty of the historical Turtle Valley.

Kids Donkey Craft Corner including Wool Donkey Beads Donkey and Historical Stories.

Food Concession • Family Fun at the Farm Hours: Donation 15th OpenAdmission May 1st - by September 5 DaysJune a Week a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.p.m.

Sunday 11th8:00 10:00 a.m.

- 4:00 CLOSED; Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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As most of you know, the Village of Chase in collaboration with the Provincial government are instituting a pilot project that will allow Neighbourhood Golf Carts to drive on the streets of Chase, from June 5, 2017 to November 15, 2017.

Neighbourhood Golf Carts (NGCs) that are permitted must be ‘modified’ with various safety equipment including seatbelts, a horn, head and tail lights,

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It is truly well named.

Buy your copy today at the museum for only $29.99 list price.

The Chase & District Museum and Archives supports Outdoor Learning in the Shuswap and is providing copies in our gift shop commission free.

For more info on the book visit: www.everythingshuswap.ca

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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 community event to info@chasesunflower.ca

Chase & District Kindergarten Health Fair K’FAIR2017. A great way to get your child ready for school! For children who are entering Kindergarten in Sept.

2017). Wednesday, June 14th 10:00AM – 3:00PM. @ the Chase Community Hall * Fun & interactive health and wellness booths * Dental & hearing screening * Kindergarten entry boosters. FREE lunch (for kindergarten students) games, activities and prizes Please Call Stephanie Danyluk @ 250-679-1393 for more info or to register Chase Fire Rescue’s 3rd Annual Lobsterfest. June 3rd at the Adam’s Lake Gym. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner For info/hours phone 250-679-3536

MAY 26 TGIF BURGER 5 - 7 pm • Adults $6. Kids $5.

A Reminder...occasionally there is food donations ( salads, desserts, corn etc) added to the Burger Meal by our Members at no extra cost but they are on a first come first served bases. However, $6.

ALWAYS gets a delicious hamburger.

JUNE 4 GIANT CRIB 10:45 am For info/hours phone 250-679-3536

June 2nd TGIF BURGER 5 - 7 pm Adults $6. Children $5.

June 3rd DANCE 8 pm BAND STRANGE BREW June 4th GIANT CRIB 10:45 am June 6th VETS DINNER Meet & Greet 4:30 pm Opening Ceremonies 5:10 pm Dinner To Follow.

THERE IS NO MEAT DRAW, POOL OR FUN DARTS JUNE 6th, 2017

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Scotch Creek, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported.

Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower;

served at 6 p.m. and a dance to follow.

Tickets available for $45 each at Miller’s Cabin, the Village Office, from any local firefighter, or by calling 778-220-6461.

Tickets available until sold out.

shopping locally enriches our community.

Sunday, June 18 - Father’s Day Breakfast provided by the Rotary Club of Chase with proceeds going the development of the Chase Skate Park. Menu will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, strawberries, whipped cream, coffee, tea and juice. 8 am to 11 am at the Chase Community Hall Basement. Cost: by donation. Door Prize.

Help support this endeavor and treat DAD!

The opinions expressed in Letters and Columns do not reflect the

The Chase Curling Rink is having a pancake breakfast on Sunday June 11th, 2017. Great friendly environment with amazing food. Time 9am to 11am …… cost $7.00 a person …… little people eat for free ;). Please come support our club all proceeds continue to be put towards the running of the curling club.

Blue Cottage Collective hosting a Fathers Day Event Sunday June 4/17 103pm Falkland Community Hall 15706 Kamloops-Vernon Hwy Falkland BC. 30+ Artisians and Home Based Businesses Lunch is available. Proceeds going to the Falkland PAC Linda Griffin, 250-309-8161 lindagg1960@yahoo.ca Skate Park Bottle Drive - Saturday June 24th. Save up your refundables now.

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Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Roy Nelson 250-679-1192 / 250-819-4912 Sec: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meeting at Chase Creekside Centre Thursday 5:30 pm

Churches of Chase & Area Blessed Sacrament

Parish welcomes you to Sunday Mass @ 9 am. + Mass most Tuesdays @ 9 am. + Please join us every 3rd Sunday at 10 am for the K of C Breakfast

The Light of Life Native Fellowship

- Every Sun 3 pm @ Chase Evangelical Free Church (corner of Shuswap Ave & Brooke Dr). Friendly fellowship with food, family & friends after service. Everyone is welcome.

Pastor Joseph (250) 679-7656

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. views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher.

Kelsey Snelgrove, Editor PHONE: (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Ave between 10-4 Monday - Thursday Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods

Chase Lions

Box 12 email: chaselions67@gmail.com Medical Equip: 250-319-6702

400 CLUB WINNER! Date: May 31, 2017 Winner: Annie MacKenzie Chase B.C. Amount: $100.00 APPLE PIES:

Home made Just in time for Father’s Day. $25.00 you bake or $35.00 we bake.

Bev 250-371-7136.

Patsy 250-320-0346

CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome

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

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Start your golf cart engines

Anyone driving a Neighbourhood Golf Cart MUST have a valid BC Drivers’ license.

When individuals apply at the Village office for a municipal permit (value $25), the person applying will be required to sign a declaration promising that their NGC is appropriately equipped to drive on Chase roadways. NGCs will NOT be permitted to drive on sidewalks.

When a permit is issued by the municipality, you will be provided with a map showing all the areas of the Village that your Neighbourhood Golf Cart can travel. Other than some small portions of roadway (near entrances to the Village from/to the Trans Canada Highway) Neighbourhood golf carts can travel anywhere in Chase.

Speed? Neighbourhood Golf Carts will be permitted to travel no more than 30km/hr….and for most of them, they are unable to travel faster than that. For regular vehicles, the regular speed limits in Chase will apply unless you come

up behind an NGC – regular vehicles are asked to slow down and pass safely around a Neighbourhood Golf Cart, and then resume the regularly posted speed.

Drivers of NGCs are being asked to be courteous and pull over as far as possible on the paved surface of the roadway if a regular vehicle wishes to pass.

We hope everyone will have fun with this pilot project, and will promote the program to make it work. Chase at this time is the ONLY community in all of BC that is allowing Neighbourhood Golf Carts to travel on our roadways. While it may impede some vehicle travel at times, we hope it will be a success. It provides less expensive modes of travel around the community, it provides a mode of transport that has a lower carbon footprint than our regular fossil fuel burning vehicles, and it adds another element of fun to our community. Let’s all work together to promote Chase to the rest of BC!”

250-679-3261 Chase, BC Weekly Produce Specials Baby long English Cucumbers $1.88 ea

Kiwi Fr u i t 2/ $0.98

Fresh express Garden Salad 340g $1.98 ea

SUMMER TOYS IN STOCK Food & Drug

Grocery 250-679-3553

Pharmacy 250-679-8611

9 am - 6 pm OPEN: 8 am to 8 pm Sundays: 10 am-4 pm 825 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC

Community Bulletin Board If you have kidney-related issues and questions, or just want to have coffee and talk with someone, the Kamloops Kidney Support Group is there for you. We meet on the second Saturday of each month — next up June 10, 10 a.m. — at Romeo’s Kitchen in the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. You won’t get any medical advice from us, but we are here to chat and share our experiences, whether you may be pre-dialysis or on dialysis, a kidney donor or a recipient, a family member, or anything in between. For more information, call Edna Humphreys at 250376-6361, Dorothy Drinnan at 250-5732988.

Tai Chi in the Park- Informal practice in Memorial Park. Every Tuesday and Thursday 10-11 AM through the summer (weather permitting). Former members welcome to join in, beginners welcome to observe. Starting immediately Neskonlith Empowerment Group on June 8/17 is Sage Gathering, we will leave

Wellness at 5973 Old Hwy at 10:00 am2:00 pm. Water and snacks provided.

Please contact Mary Walsh Nnadap at 250679-3295 Ext. 204. Also on June 22, 2017 Empowerment Group is hosting a Pipe Ceremony at Neskonlith Hall at 701 Chief Neskonlith Drive from 11 am-2:00 pm.

Everyone welcome. Snacks, refreshments provided. Contact Mary Walsh, Nnadap for more information at 250-679-3295.

Chase Bike Rodeo. Haldane Elementary School Friday June 9. Start time 10:30 am, Open to all elementary school aged children. Participants must have their own bike helmets

Celebrate The Day of The Honey Bee

Friday June 2 at the Chase Farm & Craft Market (in the Safety Market Parking lot) from 10am - 2pm.

Come see the bees, plus the first 30 families receive a free jar of Punny Honey honey. FMI call Nancy at 250-577-3410.

ASPHALT: Driveways • Pathways • Lots ROAD BUILDING SINCE 1979 Site Prep • Excavating Free Estimates • Gravel Hauling

GARRY 250-320-6070

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What are the Odds?

The Sunflower’s Coincidence Column

‘A COLLAGE OF COINCIDENCES’ Part 2 submitted by Alan Pineo

*We moved in to our home in Chase September 1998 and a week later had purchased a new TV for the living room.

It was to go in the wall setback above the fireplace and after wrestling it into the house Dorothy and I attempted to lift it in to place.

It was heavy and cumbersome and the lifting wasn’t going all that well and pretty soon we couldn’t stop laughing at our feeble effort. It was then I decided to go outside and see if I could spot a volunteer to help with the lift. Sure enough two doors down there was a man out in his front yard so I walked over and asked him if he could lend a hand. It was then I noticed their name on a sign above his garage, John & Shirley Boh. I took a second look at him then realized I knew him from our time in Dawson Creek in the mid 60’s… over 30 years ago. John was RCMP and we had played ball together. I also remembered his wife and my wife gave birth in 1964 in the same room two months apart at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dawson Creek. ….. it was an unexpected reunion. *It was 2003 and I was on my second trip to the Maritimes in the past three years only this time I took Dorothy with me and we made it a holiday. Our days on PEI had come to an end and it was time to board the ferry in Charlottetown and head for Cape Breton. Once on board we headed for the cafeteria and joined the line of hungry passengers. As we shuffled ever closer to the ‘gourmet food‘ awaiting us we started chatting with a lady in the line. Turns out she was visiting from Kamloops and had been

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our eldest granddaughter’s teacher in Grade 3 at Juniper Ridge……. well that didn’t take long ! *It was late September 2009 and we were near the end of our five week RV trip to Yukon / Alaska and the weather in Whitehorse had suddenly turned cool and wet. So far we had experienced near perfect conditions and had become spoiled so I looked up the weather to the south and could see an amazing forecast ahead for the Chilcotin. It was time to go. Three days later we pulled in to our usual secluded spot at Rush’s Lake located 30 km west of the Gang Ranch and settled in to enjoy the sun and the heat. On our second day we were rowing the lake when we noticed a large plume of smoke to the southeast. It looked bad. We returned to our campsite and I walked up to the closest road to see if anyone might know what was going on.

Within minutes an RCMP car pulled up and as I was asking him about the fire a local logger drove up in his red truck and joined the conversation. Soon Dorothy joined us and within a minute or two the logger had spotted Dorothy’s Rotary cap and asked if she was with Rotary. My husband is she said, and he then asked if we might know Doug Everett who was a member of the Chase Rotary Club… the logger was Rob Everett, and of course he was Doug & Jacquie’s son, both of whom we knew very well. In fact, Dorothy told him, we had some of his mother’s homemade jams in our camper….to which Rob replied....I don’t even have any of my Mom’s jam’s !

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THEME NIGHT!

60’s, 70’s & 80’s Saturday, June 17, 2017 9 - Close DJ Jamie Deleeuw PRIZES!

Silver Fox Pub & Bistro

Ph: (250) 679-8313

Working Together 7th Annual

Traditional Powwow June 30, July 1 & 2, 2017

Neskonlith Pow Wow Grounds Free Admission & Camping EVERYONE WELCOME Sat & Sun breakfast, Saturday supper at Neskonlith Hall free of charge!

Grand Entry Starts 7 pm on Friday Vendors, Drummers, Dancers, Pageants, Lahal Tournament, Bingo, Drum Contest, Loonie Auction *No drugs or alcohol allowed on grounds* FMI: Lucille Martin 250-679-8098

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EDITORIAL

Kids Do the Darndest Things

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author, Journalist, Freelance Writer The best thing happens for a parent when performing and inducting Gordon to Coast—Anne Murray One Last Time.” their child grows up and continues to Lightfoot into the Country Music Hall of Always the consummate performer, surprise them. It’s healthy.

Fame.

Anne could have read the phone book Some time ago, I hadn’t been living We also attended a meet ‘n greet and the sold out crowd would have given under a rock, but I had been living “under backstage with various artists before the her a standing ovation. Singing songs a computer”. And because of this, my awards ceremony. she’s done hundreds of times, she was daughter Bronwin was able to pull off the During the meet ‘n greet reception, passionate, animated, and polished in the ultimate Mother’s Day surprise.

Bronwin chatted with such stars as delivery of her splendid alto.

But let’s begin at the beginning. When Michelle Wright, Jamie Warren, Lisa Backed by her tight (and longtime) Bronwin was eight years of age, we Brokop and other industry professionals. musicians as well as 16 members of the attended the first of several Anne Murray She also discovered the college she string section of a philharmonic orchestra, Christmas concerts, as part of our special wanted to attend advertised in the awards Murray had the audience in the palm of family activities leading up to the holiday program. The rest as they say is history. her hand. Her easy banter, incisive jokes, season.

Bronwin eventually studied Recording and brilliant vocal stylings made for a At that first concert, young Bronwin was Arts Management and after graduation memorable evening. able to present roses to Canada’s songbird, was soon working with and for Michelle Fittingly during that Mother’s Day and has since told me, “Even at age eight, Wright, Jamie Warren, Paul Brandt, Blue gift concert from my daughter, Anne’s Mom, I recognized the ‘it’ factor.”

Rodeo and even Anne Murray. talented daughter, Dawn Langstroth, As a teen-ager, Bronwin demonstrated One spring the child told the mother to joined her mother on stage to sing their a gift for the stage—a standout in drama keep a late April date open for a special piece from the Duets album “Nobody and the performing arts, sometimes Mother’s Day treat.

Loves Me Like You Do,” as well as a solo— memorizing two scripts simultaneously.

Remember that computer I’d been both beautiful. Although Anne joked However, the Mother (that would be me) chained to?—well, being somewhat about the apple not falling far from the came to believe that her child’s actual gift preoccupied, I did not twig to what the tree, Dawn has a pure and wonderful could be on the other side of the stage. surprise would be even though I knew voice all her own, notwithstanding the Bronwin would write and design “shorts” Bronwin had worked on Anne Murray’s great genes she inherited. for school projects, which the Mother “Duets--Friends & Legends” CD. I did As Bronwin said during the evening, “It dutifully filmed. And she would also know, however, that the get-together seemed perfect, Mom, since you took me enthusiastically detail how certain music would be fun simply because I’d be to my first concert which was an Anne videos could be made more effective with spending time with the darling daughter.

Murray special, that I take you to her last some creative changes.

And so it was that the exceptional concert performance.” Sweet!

As fate would have it, in 2001 I took Mother’s Day gift was that I was on Anne And parental units need surprises Bronwin to the Canadian Country Music Murray’s guest list, with orchestra seats to every once in a while. Keeps things in awards, which included Anne Murray her marvelous tour de force called “Coast perspective,

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10 Questions with...

This week we talk with Selina Knorr, who many of you know from teaching yoga and other fitness classes. Selina is a mom to 3 kids and is often seen with a big smile riding her horse down VLA Road.

Q • You have a fresh new little baby born only a few weeks ago! Congratulations!

How’s it going?

A • It’s going well. I’m enjoying my new little boy very much. I forgot how peaceful breastfeeding can be -it forces me to be still. My other 2 kids are a handful (age 2 and 5), but thankfully my husband has time off work and keeps them busy on our farm.

Q • You moved to Chase from Switzerland when you were 11 - what was that adjustment like?

A • It wasn’t easy. I didn’t speak English and hated leaving my friends in Switzerland. But the teachers in Chase did a great job of helping me out. I learned the language fairly quickly and had no problems keeping up with school work and my classmates.

Q • How did you get into yoga, and what do you like about teaching it?

A • I took my first yoga class when I was in my early twenties. I liked how it made me feel strong and focused.

As I continued with taking yoga classes, and found it helped me be a more confident competitor/rider (I compete in an Equestrian sport called Three-Day Eventing). A couple years later I was regularly attending a Yoga & Pilates Fusion class at the YMCA, and the instructor approached me and asked if I was interested in subbing the class while she was away. I was terrified

• Repairs • Parts • bikes

and said no, but then re-considered and I decided to give it a shot. It was completely out of my comfort zone, but I felt excited by the opportunity. After subbing her class, the class instructor then encouraged me to take training to become a certified Yoga & Fitness Instructor, which I did.

I love seeing people improve, whether it’s mastering a pose that’s been challenging for them, overcoming injuries, or finally accepting and enjoying their body as it is.

Q • What is your favourite yoga pose and why?

A • I don’t think I can choose just one.

Extended side angle pose is one that I always enjoy. And Pigeon pose is one that I feel my body always needs.

Q • Tell us about your horses!

A • I currently have 2 Thoroughbred horses that came off the racetrack.

I got “Runaway Cowboy” 12 years ago in exchange for a case of beer. He didn’t want to be a racehorse and I was fortunately in the right place at the right time and took a chance on him, agreeing to take him on unseen.

It’s been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. We’ve had a lot of success in competitions, but what I’m most proud of is our strong connection.

He’s the horse that I rode down the aisle at my wedding; he’s the horse my kids will learn how to ride on.

Get your bike fixed We have new & used

My other horse is “Path to Home” a 9 year old Thoroughbred that we got for free from a lady who was going through a divorce and had a tough time finding a suitable, knowledgeable home for him. He has been more challenging but I’m not in a rush, and I feel he has a lot left to teach me.

Q • Do you have any special plans for summer?

A • Making hay, gardening, taking the kids to the wading pool and beach, maybe a couple little road trips.

Q • What’s something about you most people would be surprised to learn?

A • I play guitar.

Q • What are you listening to these days?

A • Currently I really like Mother Mother’s album “No Culture”. Very catchy songs. The kids like dancing to it.

Q • What’s your favourite kids’ movie or TV show? Is there one that you just can’t stand?

A • One of my favourite kids’ movies is Hotel Transylvannia.

I can’t stand Caillou.

Q • Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall - Do you have a favourite season?

A • Summer! It doesn’t get better than a sunny summer in the beautiful Chase.

OPEN 10 - 4

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS or by appointment

FOR SALE! 838 Shuswap Ave, Chase 778-220-6709

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Notes from the library - June Come in and check it out!

Submitted by Chase Library

Yeah summer! Every year, libraries across BC cooperate to create summer reading programs for all ages. This year’s theme is Walk on the Wild Side! Starting June 12, anyone, from young to old can sign up for reading challenges and the chance to win some pretty cool prizes.

Here at Chase Library we’ll have programs every Wednesday for 6-12yrolds. Fridays and Saturdays will be drop-in games days, and any day of the week you’ll find colouring and drawing supplies, origami paper, and other fun stuff to make and do. We also have books!

• Storytime, 3-5yr olds, every Wednesday, 11:15-11:45 am

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Book club, gr. 6 & 7 (age 11-13), Wednesday, June 7th (last one until fall) 3-4pm Yarn & Yap, Thursdays, 5-7pm Games & Gab, Saturdays, 10.303pm, all ages

OPEN Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10am-4pm Thursday: 1-7pm Chase Library phone: 250-679-3331 and website: tnrdlib.ca

SD73’s grad season gets underway KAMLOOPS — It will be a busy June for School District 73 (KamloopsThompson) as nearly 1,000 students from 15 schools and programs get set to end their secondary school careers and move on to bigger things.

The district will hand 970 students certificates of graduation this year. The first commencement exercise takes place tonight in Barriere starting at 6 p.m., when 28 students will cross the stage.

In the coming weeks, Grade 12 students in Kamloops, Chase, Logan Lake and Clearwater will be similarly recognized.

“This is an exciting time of year for all of us in the district,” said Bill Hamblett, SD 73’s Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools. “This is an important step for our young people. They are making a significant transition on their way to becoming adults and full members of our society.

Of note this year, SD 73 will graduate 38 students from the renowned International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at Norkam secondary school, and more than 250 students who have taken courses or training in the district’s Transitions, Trades and Technology programs. Also, graduates were enrolled in 55 courses at Thompson Rivers University thanks to the TRU Start program, which allows Grade 12 students

to take two university courses in their last year of high school studies.

As well as commencement exercises, there will be special celebrations of achievement, particularly the SD 73 Honours Banquet, which takes place May 30 at 7 p.m. at TRU. Approximately 75 students — the top five per cent of this year’s class by academic standing — will be recognized for their hard work and success.

This year’s commencement exercise schedule: Barriere — May 26 Twin Rivers Education Centre — June 5 Four Directions — June 6 Continuing Education — June 8 Logan Lake Secondary— June 9 First Nations Graduation — June 12 Norkam Secondary — June 13 South Kamloops Secondary — June 14 International Baccalaureate Program — June 14 Sa-Hali Secondary — June 15 Westsyde Secondary — June 16 Kamloops School of the Arts — June 16 Valleyview Secondary — June 17 Chase Secondary – June 23 Clearwater Secondary — June 23 For times and locations for each of the ceremonies, visit: http://www3.sd73. bc.ca/general/content/graduationcommencement-dates

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Classifieds FOR SALE

Two 30 inch beds complete with mattress, box spring, steel frame. $20 each. 250-679-8397.

Art Framing Equipment - glass cutter, matt cutter - boxes of matts & glass - make me an offer, must be gone 250679-7714 4 tires for sale. Arctic Claw Winter size 215 - 62R 16s. Very good shape $250 OBO. Mark at 679-3617.

Furniture for Sale - Patio set with chairs, solid wood dining room suite, bedroom suite, bunk bed top single bottom double, 2 bar stools, 4 wood kitchen chairs (heavy), computer desk with hutch. All in perfect condition. Misc other pieces.

And some freebies. Call 250-679-8721 or 250-517-7978 (cell) for info. .

Moving Sale - Lightweight utility trailer, new hitch, new tires. Box 5’ x 7’ Good condition. $175 OBO. Call 679-5497.

4 Bridgestone Tires. Load Range E. Good condition. LT245/75 R16. 250-6792474.

100-year-old barn wood. Various sizes and colours. Call Ken at 250-679-2167.

2009 Honda Jazz 50cc Motorscooter, showroom condition, street legal (no M/C licence required), fun, safe, approx 100 mpg, top speed 70k, $1,750 OBO call: 604-671-5038 House for Sale - Newly renovated.

Reduced to $160,000. 237 Pine Street.

Phone 318-8896.

GARAGE SALES

Saturday June 3 from 8 am - 1 pm if it doesn’t rain. 1034 - 1037 Hillside Ave Yard Sale June 3rd & 4th 9 am - 3 pm in back lane. 1052 Thompson Ave. Huge Moving Sale - 695 Waverly Park Frontage Road, Sorrento. Sat & Sunday 3 & 4. 9 am - 4 pm. No early birds. Priced to sell. Something for everyone! Everything must go!

Classified deadline is Monday at 3 pm for Friday’s paper. $5 for 20 words. 20¢ each additional word (tax incl). $2.50 for Lost and Found. Obituaries are $35 with photo, $30 without. Email info@chasesunflower.ca or drop off at Sunflower Headquarters at 838 Shuswap Avenue or at Willows Natural Foods. Thank you!

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

Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

Justin Buhler Farrier Services Hot/Cold and Corrective Shoeing 604-626-8511.

Pritchard & Surrounding Areas

Carpenter Don - Now taking bookings for end of May - June . 30 years experience guaranteed price and time.

778-257-6956.

HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard *First time boarders receive one free day. *Special rates for long term boarders. Transportation available.

250-318-8367

CLASSES OFFERED

Pebbles Place - Gently used clothing -gifts - jewellery - books. Open Tues Sat. 642 Shuswap Ave. Come enjoy a Yummy Cup of Coffee

Group Tennis Lessons in Chase.

Only $30 for six lessons! Come out and learn this fun and low cost sport. Each week there will be one youth class followed by one adult class.

If you are interested, please contact youth.in.chase@gmail.com.

WANTED

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

Wanted: Grass cutter - Adams Lake Area. Needs own law mower and to take the grass. 250-679-5417.

FREE

Solid Oak Entertainment Unit. Excellent Condition. 250-679-5497.

FOR RENT

2 or 3 bedrooms. Fenched in yard.

Gas Heat 250-679-3530.

Furnished home for rent by the week or month. Sleeps 6. 250-3188896.

Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, generators, boat motors etc.

Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs SAHHALTKUM DAYCARE est.1996. Licensed facility. Certified staff. Children 3mths up to 12 years.

Hot Lunch program available.

Nutritious snacks provided. Daily educational programs.

Part/ full time or drop in available ALL CHILDREN WELCOME!! F.M.I. 6459 Hillcrest Rd, Chase (across Pine St. bridge) or ph: 250-679-2229 Community Health Worker - Exp’d, Cert’d & Lic’d. - I prefer to work for myself; highly rewarding and mutually beneficial. Not limiting, rather allowing for quality control, familiarity, discretion and flexibility. Angie @ 250-574-5122 for more info and free consultation.

Excellent references. $20/hr

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Planning to Support Youth in Chase & Area Submitted by Youth Action Committee

The Youth Action Committee would like to thank all the youth and community members who participated in the mapping activity and idea boards that were set up during the beginning of May. Many great comments and ideas were shared on how to support youth, as well as potential activities that would benefit the whole community.

In an effort to move forward collectively, a planning dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 7th, at the Chase Curling Rink from 5pm-8pm. This is an opportunity for youth, service clubs,

and residents of Chase and surrounding communities to come together to identify actions and activities in a collaborative manner. This is an all ages session, and we encourage everyone with varying skills and interests to attend. Registration is required so the proper food arrangements can be made.

If you cannot make the planning dinner but would like to volunteer with Youth Action Committee or have an idea or activity to support youth in the community, please get in touch.

Please RSVP by June 6th to youth.in.chase@gmail.com

• Licensed Mechanic • Air conditioning work • Out of province and government Inspections • Towing

250-679-2855

Neskonlith Wellness Dept - Prize Winners submitted

Neskonlith Wellness Department would like to announce the winners of the May 17/17 Draw. First Prize: $500.00 to Shereen Braybrook from Chase, BC 2nd Prize $250.00 to Chris Pegg of Chemainus BC and 3rd prize of $50.00

to B. Louis of Kamloops BC. Thank you to everyone for your support and also all the people who supported the Spaghetti Fundraiser on May 18/17 at Neskonlith Hall.

BILLET HOMES WANTED submitted by Lana Adamson

The Chase Heat will be arriving in town in August to start their 2017-2018 hockey season. Once the team has been selected the out of town players will need a place to live for the hockey season (September 2017-March 2018).

The boys come from all areas of British Columbia and beyond and vary from 16 to 20 years in age. Some boys are still in school (these players attend Chase Secondary during their stay in Chase) and some have already graduated.

What they all have in common is their love for the sport and their desire to provide Chase with many hours of exciting hockey. Being a billet family is

a rewarding experience and adds a whole new dimension to the otherwise dreary Chase winter. It is important that you are able to welcome these boy/boys into your home and provide him/them with healthy meals and a safe environment.

This ’home away from home’ is important to enable the boys to be successful on the ice and in everyday life. Providing a smoke free living area is essential.

If this opportunity sounds intriguing and you would like more information please contact Lana Adamson 250-574-3681

Chase Farm & Craft Market Every Friday 10 am - 2 pm Chase Plaza (by Safety Mart) Come check it out!

OPEN: MON • 4 - 8:30 PM TUES - SAT • 11 AM - 8:30 PM CLOSED: SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS LIQUOR AVAILABLE

Located at Chase Country Inn 576 Coburn St 250-679-8822 “LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK

Ed’s Renovations

GENERAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 250-319-9100 edsrenos@hotmail.com Finishing Basements Building Sundecks Vinyl Siding Full Bobcat service

N o J ob

FREE ESTIMATES

too small or too large

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

Duck Range Plumbing & Heating 250-214-0539

Plumbing, Heating & Gas Fitting

Cut Flowers For All Occasions

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

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

250-679-2775

Registered Massage Therapy Heidi McCartney

250-309-6415

Therapeutic Treatment of Pain, Injury & Chronic Conditions

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

SILVER LININGS

NEW, USED + COLLECTIBLES 734 1ST AVE, CHASE 679-7798

G-Force Sports & board Shop

BC’s premier sports & board shop since ‘06 250-679-8456 • 927 SHUSWAP AVENUE

PARKSIDE COMMUNITY

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

Dave’s Appliance Repair Guaranteed Service

250-679-5399

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

I hate people who take drugs...

Mainly customs officers

Badly explained movie plots:

I believe a lot of conflict in the Wild West could have been avoided completely if cowboy architects had just made their towns big enough for everyone...

The Wizard of Oz - American invades foreign land, kills local leadership, struggles to find exit strategy.

Thanks for explaining the word “many” to me.

It means a lot.

Titanic -A lot of people take the Ice Bucket Challenge. It doesn’t end well

s H A H H A H

I can always tell, just by looking, when someone is lying.

I can also tell when they’re standing. . My friend says to me: “What rhymes with orange” I said: “no it doesn’t”

How did the hipster burn his mouth?

He ate the pizza before it was cool.

I was having dinner with Garry Kasporov (world chess champion) and there was a check tablecloth. It took him two hours to pass me the salt.

A seal walks into a club...

Star Wars - Deadbeat dad tries to get his son to take over the family business.

Inception - a series of naps Grease- A very old looking teenage girl wears hotpants & learns to smoke to win her boyfriend back. Then they sing Lord of the Rings - Group spends 9 hours returning jewelry Ghostbusters - Disruptive start-up has problems with local regulatory environment.

Indiana Jones - Professor has unusually productive sabbatical The Shining - A family’s first Airbnb

I love when disclaimers say “Do not experience goes very wrong try this at home!” Fine then; I’ll just go somewhere else and try it.

Home Alone - Neglected sociopathic child tries to murder 2 homeless men

#ExplainAFilmPlotBadly

Sudoku puzzle The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row , column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells.

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Word Search - Car Parts ACCELERATOR AIRBAG FENDER MANIFOLD CARBURETOR HOOD HORN HUBCAP DASHBOARD DEFROSTER CRANKSHAFT CLUTCH PISTON TRANSMISSION MUFFLER WINDSHIELD GAUGE GEARBOX VALVE TIRE ODOMETER

BUSINESS LISTINGS Awesome Ladies Fashions Available Locally

Chum ‘n’ Luba’s

826 Shuswap Ave • 250.679.3134 • Tues - Friday 10 - 4:30

OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 10-4

Sunflower Bicycle Repair 778-220-6709 • 838 Shuswap Avenue

Sharen’s Hair Studio

611 - 3rd Ave, Chase (rear entrance) Mon - Fri

250-679-8800

Handyman Dave Appliances, Heating, Locks, Plumbing, Elec.

ANSWERS

PH: 250-679-2463

LJ’s Towing and Transport

Open 24 hrs 7 days /week 250-679-8600 Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe Come on in!

OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am

Kalin Good Carpentry Services

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

Call 250-679-2386

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY Emergency Help 250-682-6155

Donations Welcome

Sorrento Plumbing & Water Well Service

250-679-0001 Serving the Shuswap!

MJK Home Renovations

Chris Walker

250-572-7035

Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

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