Chase Sunflower - June 9, 2023

Roller Derby Takes Chase by Storm

By Naomi Tiessen (AKA Rainbow Frite, #7)

The bleachers were packed. The beer garden was overflowing. The music was pumping. The MC’s, angelic Kerry Cardwell (derby name Bangers), along with rock-n-roll Gregg Wright (derby name GDub), had the crowd cheering and clapping well before the first whistle.

The scene was set. The game was about to begin. But not just any game. It was Chase’s first Roller Derby bout! The Art Holding Memorial Arena was proud

to host Kamloops’ team, The Deadlies, in their first game of the season against Terrace’s Northcoast Nightmares. And what a game it was.

There were hard hits. There was strategy. There were high speed chases to get that elusive final point. And while The Deadlies dealt with a few injuries (from bruises, to a potential concussion, to two broken ankles), we didn’t let it kill our spirit. We put up a fight till the very end, smiling the entire way.

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Community Events Bulletin

Come join us for a 45-minute, 1 km walk learning about the history of Chase on Sat. Jun 24, 2023.

In his signature Downtown Tour, local historian David Lepsoe will take you on a journey through time, learning interesting facts about the beautiful village of Chase.

The tour will start at 1pm at the Chamber Sign (Map Board) on the corner of Shuswap Ave. and Coburn St. After the tour everyone is welcome to go to the Chase Museum Annual Strawberry Tea that runs until 3pm. We are happy to offer this tour free of charge for everyone, we encourage donations to Chase Museum instead.

Registrations are appreciated. Please RSVP to EliteEventsBC@gmail. com

Thurs. June 15th - 5:307:00 pm Chase Library

Deanna Kawatski, author of best-selling memoirs, Wilderness Mother and Clara and Me will talk about and read from her new book, My Life is in Your Hand.

2023 Grad Antique Car Parade - June 16th, approximately 6:00 More details to come in next week’s issue

Chase Farm and Craft Market - Fridays at 10 am - 2 pm on Shuswap Ave in field by RCMP Station

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase

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

CHASE LEGION:

Mon. June 12 - open 2 pm - 6 pm - Hot

Dogs available

Tues. June 13 - open 2 pm - 6 pm, Fun

Pool, Fun Darts, Free Meat Draws, 50/50

Wed. June 14 - CLOSED

Thurs. June 15 - open 2 pm - 6 pm - Hot

Dogs available - 1:00 pm L.A. meeting downstairs Thurs. June 15 - 7 pm Crib

Nite Downstairs

Fri. June 16 - open 2 pm - 8 pm - Burger Nite - 5 pm - 7 pm (Guest BBQ Chef coming in July)

Sat. June 17 - open 1 pm - meat draws, 50/50, Lotto, 7 pm Golf Tourny Dance with Barn Cats

Sun. June 18 - CLOSED - Happy fathers Day..

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Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Patrick Herba (250-702-3677)

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

Chase Lions Club

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

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

Please call for Lion projects incl pull-tab donations

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

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

Ellen Blackburn $100.00

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

At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass every Sunday at 8:00 am

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

For inquiries call 250679-3025 or 250-372-2581

The Light of Life Native Fellowship

Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845

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

Chase Evangelical Free Church295 Shuswap Ave

Physical Gathering

Suspended in response to Provincial Health

Order, Online Gatherings

Accessible at www.ChaseChurch.com

Chase Evangelical Free Church Service at 10 am Sunday More Information at ChaseChurch.com 250 679 3626 Tyler@ ChaseChurch.com

250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

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

Email: Spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca

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Roller Derby Team Delighted with Turnout in Chase

Shyann Simpson, known as #888 Roach in the derby world, had this to say about her first bout: “It felt incredible playing with team members that taught me how to skate and have been there for me for the past five years. The game was in my hometown this year, which was wonderful because a lot more people that I know could show up.” She went on to say that her favourite part of the game was seeing her genuine improvement as the bout went on. She finished off with, “Despite some injuries on the track, our team managed to push through, have lots of fun together, and rack up a few more points.” Roach is looking forward to playing more games—hopefully in Chase—in the future.

The Nightmares’ coach Skimo, who is also the head coach of Team Canada and Team Alberta, appeared to have competitive strategy down to the team line up. The Deadlies, hosting a variety of skill levels, allowed any and all eligible players to test their grit on the track. The points were closely matched until the second half, when The Northcoast Nightmares began to take a steady lead, resulting in an endgame score of 145 to 71 in their favor.

The point differential didn’t dampen the spirits of The Deadlies’ top scoring

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Jammer, #2 PGD. “It was so exciting and new for The Deadlies to host a home game away from home, but the town of Chase showed up and made it an unforgettable experience.” PGD, known for her quick jukes and toe-stop runs, went on to say, “We loved playing for a crowd and showcasing all of our hard work.”

And what a crowd it was! The amount of people I had asking for my picture, giving me high-fives, and asking me when we would be back to play again was overwhelming in the best way. The sport was wellreceived by Chase, and the players noticed. Michelle Wright, AKA #7175 Shelvira, had nothing but a positive outlook despite suffering a broken ankle during the game.

“It’s been a struggle to keep derby going since COVID-19, but last weekend proved that with enough people and a [welcoming]

community behind it, anything can happen! Let’s keep this sport alive!”

The Deadlies would like to thank the Village of Chase for opening their arms to the sport, and for cheering us on! You made our first bout a raging success, and we hope to see you for future games.

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Classifieds

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale - Saturday June 17th from 9 am - 12 pm at 104 Leighton Ave. Toddlers Bed and mattress, carboys, filing cabinet and more.

LEGAL NOTICE

ABANDONED MOBILE HOME

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

SERVICES OFFERED

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

phone: 250-320-3050

email: info@chasesunflower.ca

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Obituary

Willem (Bill) Vlaanderen

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Chase Chamber of Commerce has an opening for a part time position at the Chase Visitor Centre. We are looking for a friendly, outgoing, reliable person who is comfortable working alone, is knowledgeable about Chase and area and is comfortable talking to people from all over the world. Please submit resume to admin@chasechamber.com or drop off at the VIC 400 Shuswap Ave Mon-Fri 10am-3pm. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CHASE CITIZENS on PATROL

Community service, flexible hours, variety of duties

Help to keep Chase safe by:

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

• Patrolling at a variety of community events

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

BUYING COINS & ENTIRE COIN COLLECTIONS! Old coins, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins, Franklin Mint, US Mint, OLYMPIC coins, and World collections WANTED! Todd 250-864-3521

IN SEARCH OF

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

of Pritchard passed away on 21 April 2023 at 85 years of age. There will be a memorial “bring your own picnic” at the Chase Memorial Park (by the beach and dock) on Saturday, June 10th, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a “drop in” anytime basis. Please feel free to bring your family and friends, chairs, etc. and umbrellas if it rains.

BUSINESS LISTINGS

Gypsy Soul is looking to buy vinyl records. 638 Shuswap Ave. 250-819-3875

BUYING UNWANTED JEWELRY, coins, 9999 bullion, Sterling Silverware, coin collections, old money, nuggets, gold, silver, platinum. Todd 250-864-3521

CASH FOR 9999 SILVER BULLION! ALSO PURCHASING COINS, BARS, INGOTS, PRE 1968 coins, coin collections, jewelry, gold, nuggets, sterling +++. Todd 250864-3521

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

HALL’S KENNELS

Pritchard

Heated & A/C

Special rates for multiple dogs and long term stays

250-318-8367

WORD SEARCH - Coincidence

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

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY EMERGENCY HELP

250-682-6155

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

Todd “Gold Silver Guy”

250-864-3521

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

HAPPENSTANCE ACCIDENT SIMULTANEITY ODDS

CO-OCCURRENCE CONCURRENCE CONJUNCTION CHANCE

FORTUITY STROKE FATE INTERESTING

SPECIAL PARALLELISM SYNCHRONISM

Pete’s Pizza & Pasta

Open Tues to Sat • Closed Sun & Mon 250-679-2775

You’re riding a horse at full speed. You’re also being chased by a lion and there’s a giraffe in the way in front of you. How do you escape? Get off the merry-go-round.

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

ALM Mobile RV

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

Kalin Good Carpentry Services

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

MJK Home Renovations

Chris Walker 250-572-7035

Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

Quick Dry Carpet Cleaning

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

I don’t mean to boast But I’m accidentally arrogant

STUDIO SUITES AVAILABLE

Independent and Assisted Living for Seniors

All inclusive, home cooked meals, housekeeping, 24 hr on-site staff and social calendar.

For more information or to book a tour contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-679-4447 Ext 404 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase

LetterS to the Editor

Views and information expressed in Letters to the Editor are those of the letter writer only and do not reflect those of the Chase Sunflower’s Editor, Advertisers or other Contributers. Letters to the Editor can be sent to info@chasesunflower.ca. May be edited for length or clarity or omitted for any reason.

Letter to the Editor

I am writing in response to the comments made by Zilly Palamar in the June 2 issue of the Sunflower, in regards to the Young Learners and the Chase Community Garden.

Ms. Palamar made the statement that “the last 3 years at least if not more, the community garden that already exists in Wilson Park has been asking for people to rent the plots”. It is true that we do rent our

THANK YOU

Our family publicly expresses our heartfelt thanks to the Chase Emergency Response Team and the Chase R.C.M.P. members who attended to our much loved family member Kenneth this last April.

WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

Please continue to donate!

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

Mail donations to PO Box 1099, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 or check out our website at www.cdhsf.ca to donate online. Tax deductible donations and receipts provided upon request.

the plots yearly for a mininul fee. We have not adveritsed plots for rent for at least 5 years as all the plots have been rented and currently we have a wait list of people waiting for a plot.

I felt it was important to clarify this, as the statement made was incorrect.

Barb Paquette Director for Chase Community Garden

Constable Mark Paynter of the Tk'emlups Rural R.C.M.P. for his sincere compassion.

We are grateful to have such caring and professional stewards in our community.

Sincerely

Donna and family Chase Farm & Craft Market

We also extend our utmost gratitude to

10 am - 2 pm

In the field on Shuswap Avenue between police station & Home Hardware

Effective June 8th at 12:00pm for Kamloops Fire Zone, which includes Chase.

Chase Minor Baseball Players of the Week

submitted

by CMBA

Thank you to the wonderful ladies at Eye Candy for their generous GC donations and to the Chase Sunflower for posting these amazing athletes every week in the paper!

Maddox Bentley

Maddox likes bubble gum

ice cream and his favourite part of baseball is batting!

Linden Timm

Linden likes batting and back catching and her favourite ice cream flavour is birthday cake. Her favourite team is her own; the King Cobras!

Ryla Radford

Ryla likes batting and playing first base. Her favourite ice cream flavour is shark attack and her favourite team is the Thunderbolts.

Oliver Watson

Oliver loves batting and his favourite ice cream is vanilla.

Joey Smith

Joey’s favourite part of baseball is the pitcher position. He loves Root Beer Floats and his favorite baseball team is the Blue Jays

Elijah Bjerkseth

Elijah’s favourite baseball positions are 1st base and pitching. He loves Tiger Tiger ice cream and his favourite baseball team is the Green Goblins!

Amellia King

Amellia’s favourite baseball positions are pitching and 1st base. She loves Coconut ice cream and her fave team is the Orange Crushers.

7U King Cobras

7U Thunderbolts

9U Green Hornets

9U Jr. Blue Jays

11U Green Goblins

11U Orange Crushers

5U Turtles

The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society Turns 10!

submitted by CSISS

The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is thrilled to announce its upcoming 10th-anniversary celebration. This significant milestone marks a decade of dedicated efforts to protect ecosystems in the region from the threats posed by invasive species. On Thursday, June 15th, 2023, CSISS will hold a small celebration to reflect on our accomplishments, recognize our contributors, and look ahead to the future.

Since its inception, CSISS has made progress in tackling invasive species and their impact on our natural environment. Through collaboration, education, and on-the-ground initiatives, we have been working to preserve the delicate balance of our local ecosystems. Our achievements are the product of the dedication of our staff, board members, and the support of the community and funders.

The anniversary celebration will be an opportunity to honor the contributions and commitment of past and current staff and board members, key partners, funders and volunteers. We will present special longstanding

recognition awards to individuals who have played a pivotal role in our success over the past ten years. Their unwavering support and hard work have been integral to CSISS’s growth and impact.

CSISS Technician Nolan Novotny will give a short presentation on invasive insects (his passion!) Outreach Coordinator Jess Booth will lead us on a nature walk, checking out an interactive boot brush station installed at the Revelstoke Greenbelt. We will also be holding some interactive invasive species activities and sharing a relaxed lunch with our guests.

We would like to publicly thank the close friends and families of CSISS, the longstanding funders and partners, and in kind contributors, as we acknowledge the meaningful role they play in supporting our organization’s mandates.

CSISS would like to express its deepest gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the organization’s growth and success over the past decade. Together, we have made a lasting impact on the preservation of our region’s precious ecosystems.

Deanna Kawatski, author of best-selling memoirs, Wilderness Mother and Clara and Me will talk about and read from her new book, My Life is in Your Hand

Deanna Kawatski

CSISS Staff and Volunteers Treating Yellow Flag Iris at White Lake in Shuswap

Is your property Fire Smart?

Did you know that even surrounded by a raging wildfire, communities can be saved by being Fire Smart?

Our newly appointed Local Fire Smart Representative, Shawn McCarthy of the Chase Fire/Rescue Department and local resident Dan Stevens, Fire Smart Specialist, are hosting a public Fire Smart education session on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the upper level of the Chase Fire/Rescue Hall at 810 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC.

This is an important session! We urge as many people to attend as possible to learn how to make your property Fire Smart. We can save our houses during a wildfire if we are all Fire Smart!

We ask that you RSVP in advance of the session so we know how many people will be attending. Please email your intent to attend to reception@chasebc.ca or call 250.679.3238 and ask for Kim.

BC

BC

Lakeside Summer Music Series

2023 Lineup Announced

Submitted by the Chase & District Festival Society

Summer weather has arrived in Chase, and soon Tsqúqw7e (Chase Memorial Park) will once again be hosting a number of local and traveling bands as part of the Village of Chase Lakeside Music Series. This year’s events will start off with Chase’s Canada Day Celebrations on July 1st, featuring performances by J-C0B Music, Davetown Jones and the Wild Flings, and Chase’s own DJs Scottie and SpunLogic. Due to increased fire risks, the Chase & District Festival Society has decided to forgo fireworks this year and instead will be hosting a laser dance party by Terra Nebula to wrap up the day’s festivities.

Following the Canada Day events, there will be live music every Tuesday night in July and August, with performances by the Barn Catz, Zuffalo, Tennyson King, Henry Small, Electric Religious, Apollo Suns, Yale County Jug Band, and returning acts The Liz

Blair Project, Ben Klick, and Tanner Dawson.

Towards the end of June, the Festival Society will have pocket sized schedules available, so be sure to pick one up and bring it with you to the park to collect weekly stamps and be entered to win some amazing prizes. A new addition to the schedule this year is the inclusion of theme nights sprinkled throughout the summer to help showcase more amazing things about our community. The first theme night is “Classic Cars” on July 4th, sponsored by Triple T Trucking. If you have a car that you would like to showcase at the event, please contact Penny at 604-741-2521. Be sure to check out the Chase & District Festival Society’s Facebook page and continue to keep an eye on the Sunflower for more information about this summer’s line-up of performances and events.

Go By Bike Winners

submitted

On behalf of the Village of Chase and Chase Environmental Action Society (CEAS) we would like to thank the 135 participants and 12 teams that got involved in the Go Bike Campaign this past week.

Top team was Life Cycle with 286 kms; top adult cycler, Diane Tarry, 190 kms; top CSS student, John Tompkins, 62 kms; top Haldane student, Ave Cavers, with 54 kms. Because of you, we saved 225 KGS of GHGS from going into the atmosphere, and enjoyed time in the outdoors. In return, some of you won local cash prizes,

bike lights, wristbands and a copy of the book “Musings of Marcus.”

We look forward to seeing you all again at the next campaign!

Congrats to the winners of the cash prizes:

2 x 100.00 winnersDarren Seibel and Kevin Gien

5 x 50.00 winnersAlex Barnard, Jasper HartSweetnam, Tyler Harper, Bryce Turner, Nicole Huxley

5 x 10.00 winnersDanielle Barnard, Corbin Nadeau, Ian Hart, Mel Telford, Michelle MacDonald

Deck Replacement Complete

submitted by Breanne Malo Chase & District Museum & Archives Society

You may have noticed some action the last couple of weeks between the museum and the cabin. If you looked close enough you would have seen that some of our volunteers were replacing the deck. Last spring it was decided that the deck was becoming a hazard due to rotting boards and would need to be replaced in its entirety. We removed and replaced the worst of the boards at that time to hold us over until this year, when we would have the available funds to complete this project.

The board of directors and

THANK YOU

myself give a hearty thank you to the Mayor and Village Council for the financial assistance we requested to complete this project. We also thank each and every one of you who has given money to the museum, either through membership payments or other donations. That money is what allowed us to put this plan into action and make the property a safer place for everyone who uses it.

Come check it out if you haven’t yet and you can also take a peek at the in-progress pollinator garden project on the west lawn!

Alzheimer’s Walk in Chase

submitted by Jane Herman

IG wealth Management would like to thank the community of Chase for supporting the 2nd Annual Walk for Alzheimer’s at Chase Memorial Beach on May 27. This year we honoured Bill Urquhart a former resident of Chase. We are proud to say that we raised $3000.00 and are sure Bill would’ve been proud!!

This money helps individuals

CHASE

COMMUNITY

From Tournament City Diversified Derby

The Deadlies

living with Alzheimer’s and supports and enables research into causes and cures of Alzheimer’s.

Thanks to the IG Wealth crew for doing registration, Terra Lundy for the warm up and Safety Mart for accepting donations at the store and supplying water for the walkers.

Big Thank You to businesses who donated to our raffle table:

Maskwa Den

Gypsy Soul

Safety Mart Foods

The Willows

Railside Restaurant

Sunflower Bicycle Repair

Donna Smith-Bradley, Century 21 Lakeside

Shuswap Bargain Hunters

Enhanced Reflection Medi Spa

Pete’s Pizza*

Eye Candy*

*Double thank you for also selling tickets for us

Thank you to Event Sponsor Instinct Adornment

Thank you to Jane Herman & Nancy Carkner for running the beer gardens! You’re Superstars! Scott, Laurel and Chris Koch for your help at the arena.

Heather Strack for assistance at the raffle table.

Lyn Riley for taking amazing photos.

Anybody else who helped set up or take down.

Everyone who bought a ticket and came out to watch roller derby!

HopOn Bike Programming

submitted by Ashton Sweetnam, Chase & Area Young Learners Society

Our spring 2023 bike programs have been a blast! As we reflect on the HopOn mountain bike trail riding group and the Girls Bike and Yoga Program as they come to an end for another season- we feel grateful for the families involved, and look forward to future adventures with these strong and brave kids.

We will be announcing some exciting bike related summer plans in the next few weeks. Stay tuned by visiting our website at www.chaseyounglearners.com or on Facebook @Chaseyounglearners

Shuswap Better at Home

A little extra help for seniors and elders to remain confidently in their own home

• Friendly Visit Calls

• Light Housekeeping

• Resource and Referrals

Services are subject to availability

Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been carefully vetted & trained for your security.

Central Intake 250-253-2749