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Chase’s community paper for 25 years! Issue for the week of Friday, March 27th, 2020 • Vol. 25, Issue 13
"STAY HOME unless absolutely necessary"
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submitted by Chase Medical Clinic Team: Dr. Barnard, Dr. Redel, Dr. Robinson, Dr. Bamigboje, Dr. Desai, Keltin NP, and clinic staff
ou will have heard the directive from our Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, to selfisolate and practice social distancing. The time to act is now. Our province is in a state of emergency. What we do today will impact the health of British Columbians in the weeks to come. STAY HOME unless absolutely necessary. No dinner parties. No shopping. No group sports, not even outside. Instead, have coffee with a friend online. Go for a walk (but keep 6 ft. away from other walkers). Take up a new hobby or craft. Keep 6 feet away from everyone at all times. That’s about the width of a car or two length of two arms stretched out. Call your loved ones and tell them to do the same. Remind young people in your life that they can get sick from this virus. More importantly, they can be carriers and cause a lot of harm to parents, grandparents, and other loved ones. Be vigilant with hand washing. We intend to stay open and provide care for our patients. We are moving many appointments to virtual video conferencing using the platform Doxy.me; and we are
also implementing tele-health. When you and extensive and more vigorous cleaning have a booked appointment you can log standards through out the day. on at https://doxy.me/drcornelbarnard (or We can do this, but we can’t wait one the name of your doctor all one word), more hour or one more day. Let’s save lives, click on "get me started for free". Click "I together. am a patient". Enter your name when prompted, and you will be cued to the virtual waiting room. If you already have an appointment booked now we will call you to set this up if appropriate. For the patients My mind says "yes!" needing to come into the but the body is saying "NO". office we are taking extra pre c aut i on s w i t h distancing,
Gone Fishing!
Harry's Lawn & Garden Care 1996-2020 After almost 20 years in business, Harry is again retiring. I wish to thank all past and present clients for their support and business.
To all my past, present & future clients, Stay Healthy & Safe and Stay Positive!
Try to find something to smile about every day...
Again: Thanks everyone! - Harry Danyluk
Donna Smith-Bradley Your Local Realtor® direct: 250-819-0551 office: 250-679-7748 www.donnasb.com donna@century21lakeside.com
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Community Bulletin Board
Announce the activities and events of your community organization (non-business). Notices will run 2-3 weeks before your event, or as space allows. Email the text to info@chasesunflower.ca
Chase
"The Chase Lions 400 Club Social is cancelled April 11 and will be postponed to a later date in the fall, sorry for any inconvenience."
Church opens SCC Hub in Chase Shuswap Community Church has a new office in Chase. We have recently opened the door to our new weekday meeting space in Chase called the SCC Hub. The Hub is a place for people to meet and connect with our church throughout the week. We are located next to Village Lanes at 734 1st Ave in Chase. Office hours are Tuesday and
Thursday from 10am-Noon or by appointment. We will continue to gather for Church at 10am on Sunday mornings at the Community Hall once the government lifts the ban on large group meetings. Contact Pastor Spencer for more information or to book an appointment at (778) 8240383.
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
The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters and Columns do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher. The Chase Sunflower is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher. The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported. Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community.
Note: Some ads might not be up to date due to COVID-19 , recommendations are changing at a rapid rate. Call to confirm business hours, and other info.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *
COMPLYING WITH THE PROVINCIAL HEALTH REGULATIONS REGARDING COVID19 CHASE LEGION BRANCH 107 WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Blessed Sacrament No Mass at this time
Chase Rotary Box 73
Pres: Doug Everett 675-2574
The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Shuswap Community Church
Chase Evangelical Free Church 295 Shuswap Ave
*All physical gatherings cancelled due to COVID-19*
400 Club Weekly Winner: Lisa McCulloch $1000.00
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
Pastoral support available at 250 679 3226 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com
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.
Shuswap Victory Church
CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome
Sundays at Creekside Centre, 542 Shuswap
Worship Service 10:30 am Email: chasefellowship@gm ail.com
641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC All services cancelled until further notice. Please call for prayer requests. March Theme March Theme: Victorious Living. moving from being a victim to a Victor. Rom 8:37
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Hamper Society In Need of Donations submitted by Chase Hamper Society
The Chase Food Bank, run by the Chase Hamper Society, is in need of donations as we deal with the fallout of the current Covid-19 Pandemic. We usually have access to extra food supplies from the Kamloops Food Bank through their Food Recovery Program, which they share with smaller Food Banks in the area. However, with many stores completely selling out of meat and other grocery items, Kamloops is also short of supplies! We appreciate any and all donations. If you donate cash to the Chase Hamper Society, at either the Credit Union or the Royal Bank, a Tax Donation receipt will be given to you. Non-perishable food items can be donated at either Safety Mart or Pharmachoice (formerly Shuswap Grocery). All cash and food donated will be used by the Chase Food Bank only. The Food Bank is in place to help those
who need a hand up to put a nutritious meal on their table. We serve an area from Pritchard to Sorrento, and the North Shuswap. At this time of temporary layoffs, business closures, and shortened working days, we are already seeing an increase in need. Everyone is welcome. Our client’s information and circumstances remain confidential. If you, or someone you know, could benefit by accessing our services, please call us at 250-682-6155. The Rotary Food Drive which normally takes place in April, and is a major contributor to the Chase Food Bank has been cancelled for this Spring. We will be relying more than ever, on the generosity of Chase and surrounding communities to keep food on our shelves, and in the Food Hampers we give out!
Real Estate Through It All We are seeing some difficult times ahead for many people and businesses. Social distancing, closing of non-essential storefronts, and selfisolation to combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, are taking a toll on all of us as we put our lives on hold to wait it out! Thankfully, we have the internet! We can bank online, we can shop online, and even carry on business online!
keep us all safe! My marketing team uses Instagram, Kijiji, and Facebook platforms in addition to Realtor.ca and MLS, so your property will have maximum exposure throughout BC and parts of Alberta. As a result, I have an ongoing list of buyers looking for specific types of properties in the area.
If you are thinking of making a move in the coming weeks or months, you don’t have to put your plans on hold. I am lucky to work with a technology forward thinking Realty Brokerage, with all the tools in place to help you remotely, and
I would be happy to work with you to make your move a reality! Please contact me anytime and we can put your plans into action! If you are not a techsavvy, internet type, or even if you are, you can still
contact me the old-fashioned way by telephone at 778-2201822. Chase is a wonderful little Village to live in, and in keeping with the generosity that is so abundant in our town, especially in times such as this, I will be donating to the local Food Bank the sum of $150 for each new listing deal, and each buying deal, that completes on or before September 30, 2020. Help me make this a BIG donation!
LET’S ALL DO OUR PART!
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Obituary Pat Glentworth
It is with profound sadness that we have to announce the passing of Pat Glentworth on March 17, 2020 at the age of 85 years. Mom was a loving and kind woman. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Moms happiest time’s were spent visiting with family and friends and doting on her husband. Pat is survived by her husband Cye and her four children Ed (Norma) of Calgary, Louise of Calgary, Mary (Jim) of Medicine Hat Alberta, Robert (Tammy) of Nakusp BC, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Pat met and married Cye in 1956 which was the beginning of a union that would last 63 years. They moved to Falkland in 1958. After moving a few times they settled in China Valley. Where they built their home and raised their family. Pat and Cye moved to Chase in 2017. Where they have lived until her passing. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family would like to thank EMS and Fischer’s Funeral services for all the kindness and support at this difficult time.
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Juliet Brown passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Sadly missed by her sons, Dan of Prince George, BC and Tom (Catherine) of Dublin, California, USA and her daughter Marjorie (Allan) of Chilliwack, BC, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alex, and all of her relatives of her generation. Julie came to the Chase area as a school teacher and taught in a one room school at Duck Range in the early 1950’s. She met and married Alex, and they started their married life and family on Bill and June Charlton’s ranch in Duck Range. Alex and Julie moved to Chase and lived there for almost 60 years. During this time, Julie enjoyed being involved with the Chase Lady Lions, United Church and Library. Julie spent her last few years in Langley, BC being close to her daughter. Julie had a strong will and quiet inner strength. She may have been small in stature but she could make her opinion known to those close to her. May she now rest in peace. A family gathering is planned for a later date.
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Update from the Village of Chase regarding Covid-19 Viral Pandemic submitted by Village of Chase
Everyone is now aware of the seriousness of this viral pandemic. All Village facilities are closed to the public until further notice including the Village office and the Public Works offices. The Village staff are still providing services including water, sewer and garbage collection. Our office staff are available by phone (250.679.3238) or email (chase@chasebc.ca) to answer questions and provide information. We are allowing once again payments to be made over the phone with a credit card for fire permits, dog tags, utility invoices and other general services. You will notice that in addition to the recreation facilities being closed, we have closed the playgrounds, the wharf and the skatepark. It is in the interest of public safety to restrict usage of these facilities in order to ensure that everyone maintains the physical distancing rule of 2 meters apart (6 feet). Please do not gather in groups to have coffee, play cards, or for any other reason. At this time, it is very important that
we reduce the transmission of this virus by staying home if at all possible, washing our hands thoroughly and regularly, and sneezing and coughing into a tissue and discarding the tissue right away. Please be respectful of others and yourself by maintaining a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) of physical distancing. The virus is known to easily spread through close contact with others, that is why everyone is being asked to respect the 6 foot rule, and to maintain good hygiene. And please say a special thank you when you can to our essential services workers including the staff at the local grocery stores, pharmacies, medical clinics and other businesses that are staying open to serve us, safely. We are all in this together - we can reduce the transmission of this virus by all heeding the public health warnings and by respecting each other. Chase has a reputation for being very community minded - let us keep that reputation strong in these trying times by keeping ourselves, our families and each other as safe as possible."
PARKSIDE CLOSED TO PUBLIC Due to recent global events, Parkside will be closed to the public until further notice. We thank you for your kindness and understanding. Contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-320-0400 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase
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Chabelos Makes $1000 Donation to Skate Park Society The Chabelos Community Association have made another generous donation to the community of Chase, this
time giving $1000 to the Chase & District Skate Park Society. Photo opp to come after social distancing.
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"Caremongering" initiative launched and accepting volunteers
submitted As the threat of COVID-19 loomed, and Ruckert, one of the N2N creators, “The inspired by a national movement to help, requests will be matched within specific duckrangeplumber@gmail.com the Facebook group Caremongering - neighbourhoods as much as possible. Kamloops was formed. The group seeks So someone in Juniper Ridge might to help those in need as well as share walk a dog for someone nearby who is Your Local Plumbing & Gas Professionals creative ways to stay sane while staying housebound, for example.” home. Supporting local businesses as Ruckert pointed out that while in-person much as possible is another goal. services will be available as needed, the Creator AnnMarie Aase said the intent is to provide as much connection Call or text for response to the group has been almost as possible through virtual means. overwhelming as people have jumped “Supporting mental health while we’re for Bicycle Repair Service on board to help. In one week, over self-isolating is also important. We’ve Covid-19 Protocols in place including: 2500 members joined the group. “As the had people stepping up to offer online • No contact drop-off/pick-up wildfire experience showed, Kamloops yoga classes, tutoring, and even organize • Week-long turnaround • Sanitizing of bikes has a huge community of volunteer virtual cooking classes.” heroes always willing to step up to the Aase stressed that volunteers are required plate.” to follow recommended guidelines for As the number of Facebook posts grew, social distancing and disinfection. “Our We take the health safety of our community seriously. Call or text if you have questions. volunteer organizers looked to better first priority is to help each other, and * Subject to change coordinate volunteers with those in need facilitate others helping others in a safe and created N2N (for neighbour-to- way based on current information. But neighbour), a web portal that matches this crisis is new, and our knowledge LIVE LONG & offers from volunteers with requests on how to do things is evolving as are PROSPER from those who need help. Says Gisela the needs of the group day by day,” she said. N2N is entirely volunteer-run and services are offered by Good Samaritans, not professionals. Volunteers can register themselves Forecast already at www.kamloopscares.ca. Those your monthly requesting help will have to wait a few retirement income. days longer. “We want to make sure the system works well, and our volunteers are in place before we start accepting requests,” says Ruckert. “This project is At IG Wealth Management, we go beyond RRSP’s to look at your less than a week old and our organizing whole financial picture to forecast your monthly income in retirement. So you get a clear view of today and tomorrow. Does your plan do that? team has been working full out.” ROI A plan for living Let’s start by reviewing your retirement goals. Media Works and Adroit Technologies are providing technical support. They say that crisis brings out our true BILL KENNEDY BILL KENNEDY Consultant nature. If that’s the case, then Kamloops Investors Group Financial Services Inc. Consultant is truly a gem. #WeGotThisKamloops Tel: (250) 832-6393 Bill.Kennedy@investorsgroup.com Investors Group Financial Services Inc. 250-371-1708 | Bill.Kennedy@IG.ca
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Virtual Easter Contest
The Chase Lions Club regrettably can not hold our Easter Eggstravaganza as we had planned again this year due to Covid-19. Let's have some Community Spirit at home and get creative with our families instead.
JOIN IN OUR VIRTUAL EASTER CONTEST Awards will be given out for different categories 1. Decorate your house, inside or out 2. Decorate your bike, car, wagon, or anything with wheels 3. Creative Easter craft that you did at home ie: Easter basket 4. Seniors category: Complete any one of the above items Join in, and have some fun, Easter doesn't have to be boring this year. Decorate away, show your Community Spirit, make our town cheery looking. Take a photo, email your photo entry to chaselions67@gmail.com or post a picture on the newly created Chase Lions Club Facebook page. Please include your address and phone number. If you see someone who has done a nice display and maybe can't email. Help them out by taking a picture and sending it in for them. Lets all get together (individually of course) and show off our Community Spirit. *Cut off to enter will be 5pm on Friday April 10, so judges can choose the winners.
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
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The Chase Sunflower is advertiser supported THANK YOU to them for their continued support during these difficult times! •••• Please Note: Some ads might not be up to date due to rapidly changing Covid-19 protocols. Call to confirm.
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Shuswap Better at Home can assist with deliveries submitted
Shuswap Better at Home is a Provincially funded program that provides non-medical supports to older adults within the areas of Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Enderby, South Shuswap, North Shuswap, and Chase. Our program remains open and our Coordinators are available at this time to assist current clients and other seniors living independently in our service area
with supports such as grocery shopping and delivery, prescription, food bank/ meals program pick up and delivery, check-in phone calls and other local support information and referrals. If you need assistance, please contact the Central Intake line for more information. 250-253-2749 or sbahintake@outlook.com.
SOLID WASTE SERVICES AT ECO-DEPOTS AND TRANSFER STATIONS TEMPORARILY LIMITING ACCEPTED MATERIALS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Press Release
In our continued efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 while continuing essential solid waste services, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District will temporarily ONLY be accepting bagged household garbage and recycling at all Eco-Depots and Transfer Stations. In order to reduce the number of people visiting disposal facilities we are asking residents to only bring in garbage generated from inside your home (kitchen, bathroom, etc.) and ensure that it is bagged and tied closed. Please only bring in recycling from essential items such as paper, cardboard, and containers coming from the grocery stores or pharmacy. Customers are encouraged to limit their trips to an Eco-Depot or Transfer Station and limit the time they spend on site. By pre-sorting recycling you will be able to quickly deposit material and limit interaction with attendants. Please do not bring the following waste/ recyclable materials to your local EcoDepot or Transfer Station: • No construction or renovation waste • No yard waste • No batteries • No used oil • No tires
• No electronics and small appliances • No paint & other household hazardous waste • No scrap metal • No propane tanks • No appliances • No mattresses & furniture • No clothing donations “This is not the time to load up your truck from a home renovation project or spring cleaning. We saw a large increase in customers over the weekend that seemed to be doing just that. Please hold onto these items until we return to normal operations,” said Ken Gillis, TNRD Chair. It is important that customers observe social distancing while on site. Access to the site may be limited depending on customer volume. Please be patient as we put these measures in place to keep all our residents, staff and contractors safe. The TNRD is committed to keep solid waste facilities operational as a critical service in the TNRD. Free Disposal Days and Household Hazardous Waste Round-Ups have been postponed until further notice. These events typical take place in April and May and the TNRD will determine new dates at a future time.
How is self distancing going for you? email info@chasesunflower.ca
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Horoscopes
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An unexpected problem should be handled as quickly as possible so that it doesn't cause too much of a delay. Someone who knows what you're facing could provide needed advice.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An unsettling situation seems to be taking forever to be resolved. Fortunately, your Bovine aptitude for patience is strong this week, so you'll be more than able to wait it out.
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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) LEO (July 23 to August 22) VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) There are still some questions on all sides Consider a new spring makeover that Some stormy, emotional weather can that need to be dealt with in order to allow will show all you Leos and Leonas blow up in the workplace when an hurt feelings to heal. Get your workplace in your best light. A new hairdo and irate co-worker has strong words for tasks done early so that you some fashionable new you. But if you believe right is can devote more time to clothes can help put a fresh on your side, you'll be able to loved ones. glow on your image. ride it out. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Creating more balance in your life As much as you enjoy being right when This is a good week for the Archer to is especially important now so that others are not, show your generous aim at healing relationships. Whether you're not distracted when you get side by offering to use what you know it's at home, at work or among your to everyone's benefit. This friends, get everyone to set into projects that will make way, you gain admirers and things straight and make a demands on both your avoid resentment. fresh start. physical and mental energies. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Although you like things done your way, this is a good time to listen to ideas from others. You might even find yourself agreeing with one or more of their suggestions.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Aspects favor positive action to reclaim your ideas from someone who might want the glory without doing any of the work. Expect to find many people rallying to support you.
PISCES (Feb 19 to March 20) You might feel uneasy about taking that step forward at work or in your private life. But who knows better than you that while treading water keeps you afloat, it doesn't get you anywhere.
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Chase Heat alum Trevor Okino flourished with Jimmies submitted
Trevor Okino’s college career says Okino, as the COVID-19 with the Jamestown Jimmies in pandemic forced the cancellation of the American Collegiate Hockey the national championship. Association ended before getting a Okino and the Jimmies, chance to challenge for a national in a one-game elimination championship. tournament, would’ve had The Chase Heat alum was part of to win four games in five a group that won 28 games and was days. ranked No. 12 nationally. “With 14 seniors and “Our mentality has been that we everything to lose, it can always be better and improve, would’ve been an exciting we never reflected on our& success as tournament, ” he says. 19-0893-03 Black White Newspaper Version Size: 4.33”w x 7”h a team until the end of the season,” Okino says as the playoffs got
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Regular price starts at $38/mo. Receive $10 off if you have Mascon residential internet and/or digital TV, and receive $10 off if you have TELUS Mobility post-paid service. Installation fee of $100-$450 applies.
Call 1-866-832-6020 to sign up today. Learn more at mascon.ca/homesecurity (1) Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a Mascon representative. Mascon reserves the right to make changes to or withdraw services and duration of discount offered for bundle at any time without notice. Cancellation of any service within a bundle will result in removal of unlimited data and regular pricing applies to service kept, currently $85/month for Internet 60 and $43/month for TV + 3 Theme Packs. (2) $18/month for the Secure plan available to customers who have one Mascon residential service and TELUS post-paid mobility service, who have not subscribed to TELUS SmartHome Security services in the past 90 days. Offer expires September 30, 2019. Offers subject to change at any time without notice. Cannot be combined with other TELUS SmartHome Security promotional offers. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a licensed and certified TELUS technician. Bundling discount of $20/month applies to regular price of Secure, Protect and Control plans for 36 months. Full regular price applies, currently $38/month, after 36 months. Regular price is subject to change without notice. A cancellation fee applies for early termination of the 3-year service agreement. The cancellation fee is $10 per month for Secure, Protect and Control plans, multiplied by the number of months remaining in the service agreement. Available to customers signing up for TELUS SmartHome Security on a 3 year service agreement. All recurring monthly charges will be waived for any service cancelled in the 30 days following installation, promotional and installation credits will be reversed, and all equipment rental monthly fees will not apply; however, the rental equipment must still be returned to TELUS or a charge will apply. Rental equipment must be returned in good condition upon cancellation of service, otherwise the replacement cost will be charged to the account. TELUS SmartHome Security installation fee applies and is $100 for customers subscribed to one or more of the following services: Mascon TV or high speed internet, TELUS post-paid mobility. The installation fee for all other customers is $450. 19-0893-03
closer, the intensity heightened in the Division 1 action. Players put in extra to win the puck battle, or get the shot on net, and the physicality increases. “Playoff hockey can bring out the best and worst of players, it’s a special moment to be in,” he says. The six-foot-one, 200 pound defenceman closed out his collegiate career with a respectable season. He nearly reached 100 career points. He went into the season with personal goals to achieve, which included improving his defensive game. That goal resulted in the best plus/minus in his career at plus-seven. Okino improved all-round as a player. “My shot is a bit harder and more accurate, hockey-sense has evolved,” he says. “I believe any of that comes with practice, and four years of that will help. As a person I’ve matured, gained experiences, made mistakes and tried to learn from them. Also, living in -40 winters will add a few layers of character.” Four years of college hockey was great for Okino. It allowed him to keep playing hockey and earn a degree in information technology. Once he obtains his degree, he will move back to Richmond after seven years. His plan is to seek employment in IT, but also had interest in an officiating career. He also developed life-long friendships and reflects knowing how lucky he was every day to be there. One of his memorable experiences with the Jimmies was playing in two outdoor games in 2019 and 2020. The most recent was against their rivals Minot State. “There was a ton of snow which made it difficult to play, but added to the experience,” he says. “The event, Hockey Day in North Dakota, has been hosted by our campus. Both years we got to play outdoors right at school, in front of fellow students and family.” Okino went to Jamestown, North Dakota following three seasons (2013-16) with the Heat. It was the first time being away from home. Okino says the KIJHL helped prepare him for living on his own. “I think this was the best preparation, because nothing prepares you for it,” he says. “On the hockey spectrum, the number of games we played and how much we practiced (five times a week) definitely prepared me for the college level.”