June 26, 2020 Chase Sunflower

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Issue for the week of Friday, June 26th, 2020 • Vol. 25, Issue 26

First Home on Whitfield Landing submitted by Brenda Patterson

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HITFIELD LANDING - The first unit in this brand new bare-land strata subdivision arrived on site at 235 Aylmer Road in Chase on Tuesday, June 23, 2020! Owners Gary and Brenda Johnston were anxiously watching as their new home was unloaded and slid into position.

Developer, Chase Devco, is pleased to welcome the very first home into Phase 1 of Whitfield Landing. Look for more homes to follow in the coming weeks, and the future expansion into Phase 2.

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Community Bulletin .Chase Lions Community Calendars are still available, they can be picked up at the Chase Lions RV Park, or call Jeanne @ 250-320-2314

Chase Farm and Craft Market - Starting Friday, June 12, in the green area near Safetymart between 10 am and 2 pm

Chase

Chase Library Thank you for returning your library materials into our bookdrop. You may have noticed that it is taking a bit longer for items to be checkedin off your library card. We have

to quarantine everything in our bookdrops. No worries, fines are being waived at this time for items waiting to be checked-in due to COVID19.

See page 5 for Chase Canada Day Info

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

A WEE REMINDER CHASE LEGION WILL BE OPEN EVERY TUESDAY 3 pm - ?

FRIDAY 1 pm - ?

SATURDAY 1 pm - ?

With all Protocols, Health & Safety in place.

ALL CLOSING HOURS ARE AT BARTENDERS DISCRETION. Sorry, No Darts, Pool or Burger Nites at this time THERE WILL BE A MEAT DRAW TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS.

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.

CONTACT KELSEY at

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OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE: *(250) 320-3050* (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 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.

Chase Lions

Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 250-679-8470* chaselions67@gmail.com Meetings are every 2nd & 4th Thursday, at Parkside. New members welcome Call 250-679-8470 for all Chase Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park For medical equipment or pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

400 Club Weekly Winner: Ann Johnson $1000.00

Shuswap Victory Church

641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC

WE'RE BACK

Social distancing in effect. Masks optional.

Sunday Morning Service: 10:00 am Wed evening Prayer/Praise; 6:30 pm - 9 pm OFFICE HOURS: Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00-12:30. 250-306-6078

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Doug Everett 250-675-2574 Zoom meetings 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month Mass at Blessed Sacrament - Mass on Saturdays at the Blessed Sacrament Parish at 4:00 pm. New rules for Covid protocol are posted at the church door and available to read as you enter the church.Looking forward to seeing you there. All are welcome Chase Evangelical Free Church - 295 Shuswap Ave COVID Compliant Gathering @ 10 Visit ChaseChurch.com for protocol.

Pastoral visitation by Appointment 250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Shuswap Community Church

has canceled all gatherings and program for the time being and moved all of its services online. More info on our Facebook page Chase Shuswap Community Church. Online services are Sunday at 9:30 am. www.aplacetobelong.ca or call the church office, (778) 824-0383.

Chase Community Fellowship Cancelled until further notice

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TNRD LAUNCHES NEW EMERGENCY ALERTING SYSTEM

submitted by TNRD Residents of the Thompson-Nicola The new alerting system will compliment Regional District can feel safer knowing the existing channels that the TNRD uses they can proactively get the information to send advisories to residents, including they need during an emergency. The social media, radio and TV outlets, phone, TNRD officially launched a new emergency email, and the tnrd.ca website. alerting system at the Regular Board Those who don’t use the smartphone app Meeting on Thursday, June 18. or have limited connectivity in rural areas The alert system is powered by Voyent can receive emergency alerts by text/SMS, Alert!, which provides emergency email or phone call to cell or landline. The notification systems to government and system’s smart alerting capabilities ensure private organizations throughout Canada. that registrants will only get notified when Voyent Alert! is also currently used by a information is relevant to them or to one number of municipalities in BC. of the locations they have set when they “The notification system will be used register. Registration for the service is free, for evacuation alerts and orders during straightforward and anonymous and can emergency events, and to send advisories be cancelled at any time. to residents on the TNRD’s community Mobile app users can download and water systems. We’re encouraging everyone install the Voyent Alert! app from the in the region to take a moment to sign up, Apple App or Google Play stores. Email, because only those registered will receive SMS or voice dial users can register online the notifications from the alerting system,” to receive email, voice or text based alerts said Michelle Nordstrom, Manager of at https://register.voyent-alert.com.

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NATIONAL MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK

submitted Canada Day is just around the corner, but repellent such as DEET, picaridin, IR 3535or itchy mosquito bites may already be a problem oil of lemon-eucalyptus in your community. In honor of National Make your yard a mosquito-free zone by: Mosquito Control Awareness Week (June 21- disposing of any tires – tires can breed 27), the TNRD and the American Mosquito thousands of mosquitoes; drilling holes in the Control Association (AMCA) have tips to help bottom of recycling containers; clearing roof you declare independence from those pesky gutters of debris; cleaning pet water dishes blood-suckers. regularly; checking and emptying children’s Pools are open and grills are going, but toys; repairing leaky outdoor faucets; and are you cooking up a breeding ground for changing the water in bird baths at least once mosquitoes? Standing water and dark clothing a week. are two things that attract them. AMCA Martin Dickson, Environmental Services recommends people follow the three D’s to Coordinator, says “Encouraging your neighbors keep mosquitoes away: to also eliminate sources on their own property Drain: Empty out water containers at least is critical to the TNRD's community-wide once per week control program. Mosquitoes require water to Dress: Wear long sleeves, long pants, and complete their life cycle. If their water source is light-colored, loose-fitting clothing eliminated, so are their offspring.”

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Decorate Your House for Canada Day The Chase Fire Dept. would like everyone one to know that they will still be handing out first and second prizes for the best decorated vehicles but are adding to this year's prize.They will have first and second prizes

for the most authentic decorated houses.

Members will drive around on Tuesday, the day before the parade, to judge the houses. You can also let them know where you are so that they don't miss any houses when judging.

Canada Day Swag The Visitor Information Centre has free Canada Day swag (mini flags, tattoos, stickers etc.) available for people to pick up this weekend. Residents can stop by Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm to grab some items.

Canada Day Parade through Chase!

Vehicle parade for Canada Day

organized by the Chase Fire Department with help from the Chase & District Festival Society We are inviting anyone who wishes to drive in the parade, following the Village fire trucks, to participate, and you might even want to decorate your car or truck! This will be a parade with safe physical distancing in place.

The parade will start at the Arena parking lot at 11 am, will travel down Brooke Drive (west), right onto Leighton place, down Ash, right on Shuswap, right on Chase Street, left on Okanagan, left onto Coburn, right onto Shuswap, down Bay Drive area, back onto Shuswap then onto Pine street, 2nd avenue, Lakeshore, Arbutus, Birch, 4th, Willow, 2nd Pine, 5th, Juniper, Larch, Pine and back down Shuswap to the Arena parking lot.

Come on out with your decorated car or truck, and help us safely celebrate Canada Day! And for those of you staying at home to watch the parade, we would love to see your houses and yards decorated too!

The Chase Festival Societys will livestream the parade on facebook at: fb.com/chasefestivalsociety

The Village of Chase wishes everyone a very Happy Canada Day 2020!

While we are unable to celebrate like we normally do due to the Covid-19 situation, we hope everyone will celebrate in their own, safe way, acknowledging that we live in a good part of the world.

Please stay safe, and have some fun on Canada Day! We all deserve some fun!

Village of Chase

826 Okanagan Ave, Chase, BC (250) 679-3238

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Cates Ford Soll & Epp LLP

is proud to congratulate Whitney Mahar on her call to the Bar! Kamloops born and raised, Whitney attended law school at UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law before returning to Kamloops to article with our firm. During her articles Whitney proved herself to be a capable and compassionate advisor, ready to properly listen to her clients and give them the best advice to achieve their goals. Now fully qualified as a lawyer in British Columbia, Whitney is excited to grow her practice in the areas of wills and estates, real estate and business law.

TO HELP WHITNEY GROW HER PRACTICE, WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER DISCOUNTS ON OUR FLAT RATE WILLS, ESTATE PLANNING, AND REAL ESTATE PURCHASES AND SALES FOR CLIENTS WHO ASK FOR WHITNEY BY NAME.

CONGRATULATIONS WHITNEY!

Council Meeting Highlights June 23, 2020 submitted by Village of Chase

Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Community Hall in Chase - 5 members of the public were in attendance.

SHIPPING CONTAINERS - Council gave first two readings to the Zoning Amendment Bylaw that will regulate the siting, and the aesthetics of shipping containers in Chase.

A public hearing is required to hear from the public on the proposed bylaw amendment.

DOG PARKCouncil passed a resolution to send a letter of thanks to the Chase Lions Club for their funding and constructing the first off-leash dog park in Chase.

URBAN HENS - Council gave three readings to an amendment to the Village's Animal Control Bylaw which when adopted will allow for Urban Hens in Chase. Council asked that Administration create a permitting process as well as include fines for noncompliance of the bylaw requirements and that those be put in place concurrently with the adoption of the Bylaw that will allow Urban Hens.

Wills & Estates Family Law Conveyancing

CHASE OFFICE: Open Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm #4-834 Shuswap Avenue

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

220 SHEPHERD ROAD DEVELOPMENT - Council passed a resolution to enter into a servicing agreement for the development being

constructed by Stone and Oak Developments Ltd. at 220 Shepherd Road. The development will consist of 17 strata homes upon full completion.

CANADA DAY PARADE - Council approved the Fire Department organizing a Canada Day Parade through the Village's residential streets on Canada Day. The Fire Department will work with the Chase and District Festival Society to organize the event.

CHASE CREEKSIDE SENIORS CENTRE Council released the resolution from their June 15, 2020 in-camera meeting to allow the Chase Creekside Seniors Centre to reopen for activities if the Seniors so choose.

SOIL DEPOSIT BYLAW - Council heard from Joan Anderson of 832 Hysop Road regarding activity occurring on a piece of privately owned property near her residence.

She believes that the property owners should be subject to a soil deposit bylaw which currently doesn't exist for the Village of Chase. She asked Council to consider instituting such a bylaw.

The next meeting of Council will be held Tuesday July 14, 2020 at 4 p.m. at the Community Hall.

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Championing CHASE (& Area) Sponsored by

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More on the Viral Storm and “The Frontline PART II OF A TWO-PART SERIES

Last month’s Part I article detailed the extraordinary measures implemented in order to keep essential services workers and the public safe, as this latest virus is being battled.

COVID-19 has proven to be highly contagious, as well as fatal to older adults, harmful to others, and creating complicated, dangerous disease in children. Even those who are asymptomatic can transmit it.

Recently in the Fraser Health District after a family gathering of 30, fifteen of those in attendance have tested positive for this plague of the 21st century, which has caused 8.6 million cases worldwide with 458,000 deaths—probably many more, given underreporting, lack of testing, denial, and error.

In comparison, the 2002-03 SARS outbreak resulted in 8,098 cases and 774 deaths globally.

The latest June figures report 101,000 cases in Canada with a 60% recovery rate. That still leaves 40% either ill or possibly dying from the disease. There have been over 8,300 deaths in just a few months, most of them older adults. Chase’s population is about 55-60% seniors. Taking COVID lightly is a mistake.

In addition to frontline workers acknowledged in last month’s article, admiration for those working to provide necessities and vital amenities also extends to the medical clinic, the post office, food stores, banks, and the village’s administration and public works—not to forget the stalwart long and short haul truckers transporting all that we need, despite the limited availability of restaurants, washroom facilities, and accommodation for them.

Chase and District Health Centre has continued to faithfully serve the town and

by Carolyn Parks-Mintz, Author and Journalist area with its usual hours, but with limited to overtake us.” entry to its very spaced out waiting room and In that the sewage and water treatment the use of Personal Protective Equipment. plants are the domain of only village staff, Likewise, we are able to access and send our the Public Works Department hasn’t been mail and packages at Canada Post through hugely impacted by COVID-19, beyond its use of controlled entry to mail boxes and limiting one person only to municipal its customer service area which now has vehicles. “We did have to restrict citizens plexiglass protection at the counter. The from going to the Public Works yard,” ability to order online and utilize postal states Ms. Heinrich, “and DPW employees delivery has been a boon to many. Limiting maintain physical distancing when meeting exposure for everyone is where it’s at. to get their daily assignments. As well, Village services have not ceased, whether it Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is be at town hall or throughout the community. available for all our staff.”

Chief Administrative Officer Joni Heinrich As with every frontline worker, village reports that the village’s first response to personnel find that their usual routines must COVID-19 was to close facilities where the now always be seen through the COVID public could enter and congregate. “We lens, that they must be constantly aware of had to shut down the community hall, the the ‘new reality,’ the new rules. “It’s quite seniors’ centre, the museum, curling rink tiring,” reports the CAO, “all the new daily and the arena,” she says, “as well as our office. challenges are rather draining.”

We were, however, able to provide services Given the close quarters at town hall, over the phone and by email.” something as simple as heading for the “The provincial government declared a coffee room or the washroom requires an State of Emergency and the Public Health ‘announcement’ to others before moving, Officer imposed restrictions, and we in order to maintain distance from cofollowed suit quickly,” Ms. Heinrich says. workers. Day-to-day responsibilities now “We also had to close playgrounds and the take extra time and energy and always wharf to ensure physical distancing. As with extra awareness. In addition, with a authorized by a Ministerial Order, our rotation schedule, village employees work By-law Enforcement Officer and Animal from home sometimes and in the office at Control Officer made some additional others—further complicating operations. patrols to help with educating citizens about Village staff expect that many of the newly protecting themselves and others against implemented precautions will be in place for COVID-19.” awhile—and some for the foreseeable future.

“Although restrictions are being relaxed Another issue revealed by COVID-19 and somewhat in BC, people need to continue to working from home is the need for better be vigilant, avoid crowds, wash and sanitize high-speed fibre-optic internet service hands, and be cautious,” the CAO says. “For nationally, given that present connectivity instance, we can still celebrate Canada Day has been overloaded and failing in many in a moderate way, but we really do not want rural or remote areas during the last few the risk of crowds producing a second wave months.

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More on the Viral Storm and “The Frontline

And just what would we do without the dedicated managers and workers at local food stores and the pharmacy?

PharmaChoice Food & Drug and Freshmart Grocery owner Bill Long and his staff launched into action promptly earlier this year, with plastic shielding installed in their Pharmacy area, sneeze shields at check-outs and customer service, as well as sanitizing of shopping carts, debit machines, ATM keypads and counter surfaces.

“We also shared protocols with the Chase Health Centre,” Mr. Long says, “and introduced procedures to be followed by both them and us.”

“Physical distancing decals were placed on our floors, information signage was posted, and customer numbers were restricted,” he goes on. “We encouraged customers to call ahead for their prescriptions and provided curbside pickup. As well, we purchased a new vehicle to offer no-charge grocery and prescription delivery.”

Their operation has implemented WorkSafe BC protocols with regard to staff interactions, both within their store and outside it. PPE is available to all employees, with handwashing and sanitizing done regularly.

Mr. Long states that he expects many of the measures currently in place within society and within their store operation will go on until a vaccine is developed—and that their free delivery service will continue.

Safety Mart Foods co-owner Linda Kynoch reports a similar situation has unfolded at their store. “Things happened very quickly,” she states, “and necessarily morphed quickly too—from simple hand washing and distancing to folders and files containing numerous strict recommendations and regulatory protocols.

“One of the first things that happened,” she adds, “was our reduction of store hours so we had time to sanitize everything. Even though we closed earlier, we were still working in preparation for the next day.”

“We received detailed information and guidelines from the province, the federal government and WorkSafe BC, even our wholesale company, all of which we adhered to.”

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“With many Chase residents returning from the USA or other winter locations and having to quarantine, we implemented inhouse grocery shopping for them and drivethru pick up.”

When asked what was the most difficult personally for her and co-owner husband Brooke, Mrs. Kynoch replies that the decision to self-isolate from family (even though close relatives live across the street from them) was particularly challenging— as it was for their employees too. In order to keep themselves and customers safe, Safety Mart staff had to ostracize themselves to the extreme.

“Juggling schedules to accommodate the changing needs of our employees was an added complication to operations,” she states, “but with co-operation, we managed.”

In that it took many weeks to have PPE delivered, cleaning and sanitizing within the store was totally ramped up to meet the needs dictated by COVID-19.

“We’ve gone with floor markings to regulate physical distancing, “she adds, “along with strict sanitizing between customers rather than plexiglass barriers which we felt could be a germ collectors. We want our staff to be able to reach and sanitize all surfaces effectively.”

Another difficulty that’s arisen is securing product for the store. “It became a 24/7 job and isn’t over yet,” Mrs. Kynoch reports. “In the distant past, producers manufactured ahead and stored product in large warehouses. That doesn’t happen now.

Items come off the line and are immediately shipped. In addition, many items have expiry dates, and manufacturers have to work within those dates. COVID related issues within the trucking industry have added to this problem too, as has the limited choices when ordering. There are shortages in every shipment we receive.”

“We’ll be keeping precautions in place for the foreseeable future,” she states, “but may extend our hours and be able to relax some procedures soon.”

“However, COVID-19 has made us aware of contagions in general, personally and professionally, “she adds. “I open doors

differently and carry wipes with me. We must stay on the side of caution until more about this virus is known.”

The Royal Bank and Interior Savings have maintained their respective necessary services, as well—with similar precautions and cleaning in place for the safety of their staff and customers. Like so many frontline essential amenities, the need for them does not end with the arrival of a widespread contagion. Things must carry on regardless with such businesses. The wheels of finance do not stop turning.

While this crisis has seen many people step up to the plate to make things better for others, to serve the public, to do something just plain nice, it has also revealed the dark side of human nature.

Yes, for sure, folks are stressed; people are worried; jobs are gone; income has dropped, expenses haven’t. And some simply resent being inconvenienced. But taking it out on a clerk, a manager, or any person for that matter is not in order, is not acceptable, doesn’t change the situation, and harms someone who is just doing their job or trying to get by, in accordance with the new reality we’re all living.

Those on the frontlines are under pressure every day, every minute they’re at work in the trenches. Adding abuse to that is simply unfair. Surely “Be Kind” should be everyone’s MO. It costs nothing.

In addition, racism and age-ism have reared their ugly heads. Something sad, and deplored as unconscionable in an already trying time.

And while there are a variety of opinions around this virus, as is part of democracy, science and the disease’s impact should be the benchmarks.

Restrictions are loosening in British Columbia, cases and fatalities have reduced.

But a second onslaught of illness, death and shut-downs must be guarded against. There’s too much unknown about COVID-19. The battle has not been won.

And so, as a final word of gratitude to all those looking after us: Bravo! You’ve done us proud. You’re helping us through a most difficult time. We’ll not forget!

Stone, MLA Kamloops-South Thompson

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@toddstonebc

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Weed of the Week submitted by Dallyse Good, Amongst the Weeds

Plantain!! No, I'm not talking about the tiny bananas, I'm talking about the weed!! If your lawn is anything like mine, it’s speckled with little blotches of plantain's basal rosettes. The variety I've seen most growing around town is Plantago major, or broadleaf plantain. With its rounded leaves and deep parallel veins, and eventually spikes of compact flowers, it's easy to identify once you know what you're looking for. Did you know all parts of plantain are edible? The entire plant is considered safe and useful for all, from the roots, to the leaves, and even the flowers and seeds, the latter of which are an excellent source of psyllium. By far, the leaves are my favorite part of this magical plant. While edible, it can be quite stringy and bitter the older it is, so i prefer to use it in salves, teas, or as it is as a poultice! Plantain is a premier wound healer, blood purifier, styptic, and also excels at drawing out slivers! I use it frequently with my family to treat nasty itchy mosquito bites. As a poultice, you can chop or mash the leaves, soak with a little boiling water then apply the mash directly to the affected area to alleviate swelling and itching. If you

are out and have no access to boiling water, you can easily make a spit poultice by popping a leaf in your mouth, chew it up, and then apply it to the bite or wound.

As a general rule, I don't recommend applying spit poultices to others outside of your immediate family circle.

Let the afflicted individual chew their own leaves! For cuts and scrapes, you can use the entire leaf like you would a bandaid! It helps to staunch bleeding, and is also antibacterial! For drawing slivers it's recommended to make a strong tea and soak the area for 20-30 minutes.

Again, if you have no access to hot water, go ahead and make a spit poultice, changing it 2-3 times a day.

Thankfully, this weed is so common you are bound to find some anywhere you go. Remember this plant if you find yourself out on the trail without bandaids or in need of itch relief for those darn mosquitos!

The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Please consult your medical care provider before beginning any herbal regimen, particularly if you have a known medical condition or if you are pregnant or nursing.

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SPACIOUS SUITES AVAILABLE

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Parkside Community has available suites to rent starting at $2050.00 all inclusive.

For more information please contact Courtney Merrells at 250-679-1512.

Call 250-320-0400 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave., Chase BC

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June Plant ID Training and Edible Invasives Workshop submitted

Decorative or Invasive? Poisonous or delicious? Whether you want to learn about how to properly identify and manage an invasive plant or you are looking to harvest the edible properties of garden weeds- CSISS has an online workshop for you this June!

The Columbia S h u s w a p Invasive Species Society has two online training sessions coming up in June.

CSISS is teaming up with Okanagan College to host an online workshop featuring invasive plant identification and edible weeds. Are you interested in learning about invasive plants and exploring easy, weedy recipes?

Come join us to learn how to properly identify invasive plants and utilize their edible properties. The goal is to prevent spreading of these species, while harvesting their beneficial properties and learning how to properly manage them.

There will be recipes to share so you can make your own homemade edible invasive treats! This workshop will take place online June 24th at 1:30 pm-2:30 pm (PT). See Okanagan College website

to register: https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/ Programs/Areas_of_Study/cs/Courses. html?course=PIR_743 On June 30th, CSISS will also be hosting a one-hour online workshop that is applicable to industry, forestr y, Indigenous Peoples, municipal and regional staff, lands cap ers, gardeners, stewardship g r o u p s and other interested individuals.

Learn to identify key invasive plants in your area and implement best management practices in the field to prevent the spread of invasive species. The ID portion of the course this year will focus on the carrot family species – such as Giant Hogweed, Wild Chervil, Wild Parsnip and others.

Plants in this family range from highly edible to fatally poisonous (think Socrates and Poison Hemlock).

Date June 30th 2020 (2pm-3pm PT) This workshop is FREE however pre-registration is required.

Registration details on our website www.columbiashuswapinvasives.org

RECIPE: EASY CREPES 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs ½ cup milk ½ cup water ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted Step 1 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.

Step 2 Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.

Step 3 Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot.

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