Chase Sunflower - Friday, March 1, 2024

Legion’s Record Breaking Variety Show

submitted by Chase Legion

THANK YOU to each and everyone who came out to the Chase Legion last Saturday the 24th, to support VARIETY – THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY OF B.C. You raised a whopping, $7,281.00!!! We appreciate all of you who played darts, brought a gift for the auction, bid on gifts, participated in the meat, cards and 50/50 draws, volunteered to help, or work or just showed up to show your support. This is a record-breaking year, and you all deserve a pat on the back!!! This little

Village of Chase is the best! For over 55 years, Variety – the Children’s Charity has been supporting children & youth with special needs across BC. See you all next year.

We would like to thank the following businesses: H & R Block, Silver Fox Pub, Family Resource Centre, Chase Quilters, Rivershore Golf and Country Club, BW Premier Route 97, Hampton

Inn by Hilton, Lady Di’s Cleaning and Chase Locksmith for their support. And we must not forget our famous talented auctioneer, Louis McIvor!!!

Community Events Bulletin

The Chase Museum’s 2024 Easter Purdys fundraiser has started! If you would like a catalogue contact Janie at 250679-3094 or you can browse online (ordering instructions on Museum’s website under “More” and our Facebook page). The Museum also has a few catalogues if you drop by during open hours. The deadline for order submissions is MARCH 13!

GIANT CRIB - There will be a Giant Crib at the Chase Legion on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 11:00. The cost is $12 per person. It is not necessary to bring your own partner. Lunch will be available. Visitors are welcome. Payout 85%.

Chase Curling Club PANCAKE

BREAKFAST

Sunday March 10th, 2024 8 am to 10 am

Please note the price increase. $12 for 12years and older, $6 for

children 6 to 12years, Children under 6 years free. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice

March Food Bank Days

Monday March 4th 12 -3 pm

Monday March 18th 4 - 7 pm

InClusive Cafe - Wednesday March 20th 11-130pm

Free community lunch - basement of the Chase Community Hall. If you or someone you know is needing some extra help please call to register for a food hamper. 250-682-6155.

Gordon Lightfoot Tribute

Concert - Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Chase Community Hall. In support of the Chase Environmental Action Society. Presented by Wildwood Productions, Tickets $15, at Safety Mart, PharmaChoice, Willows, and Chase Visitor Centre

Email community event listings to info@chasesunflower.ca or text (250) 320-3050

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY EMERGENCY HELP 250-682-6155

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase

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

CHASE LEGION:

Sun. Mar 3 - CLOSED

Mon. Mar 4 - open 6-9:30pm, 7:30pm darts

Tues. Mar 5- open 2-6:30pm, free meat draw, pool & darts

Wed. Mar 6 - CLOSED

Thurs. Mar 7 - open 6-9pm, 7pm crib, 7:30pm darts

Fri. Mar 8 - open 1-6pm, 1pm Ladies darts

Sat. Mar 9 - open 1-6pm, 2pm meat draw, 50/50, fun darts

GIANT CRIB Join on Sunday, March 3rd for Giant Crib at the Legion (downstairs) at 11am.

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Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Willy Moore 1-250-320-4346

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.

400 Club Winner

February 28th - Ken and Janice Billy

CHURCHES of Chase

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

Chase Evangelical

Free Church Service at 10 am

Chase Evangelical Free Church295 Shuswap Ave

Sunday

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

The Light of Life Native Fellowship

Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845

Find "Joseph Shuswap

Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm. - Holy Hour with Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet. For inquiries call 250-679-3025 or 250-372-2581

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."

Shuswap

Community Church Outdoor Services

Shuswap Community Church

More Information at ChaseChurch.com

250 679 3626

Tyler@ ChaseChurch.com

Physical Gathering Suspended in response to Provincial Health Order, Online Gatherings Accessible at www.ChaseChurch.com

250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

Join us Sunday morning at 10am 641 Shuswap Ave. (778) 824-0383

APLACETOBELONG.CA

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

Email: Spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca

Council Highlights for the February 27, 2024 Regular Meeting submitted by Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on February 27, 2024 at the Village office and via Zoom. 6 people attended in-person and 3 people attended virtually.

Brenda Jackson – Vertibles Edible Mushrooms. Brenda Jackson of Celista-based Vertibles Inc. spoke about food security in the Shuswap and her company’s efforts to enhance their production capacity of premium mushrooms, including the scaling up of a processing facility.

Tom Matajese – Mountain View Mobile Home. Tom Mataseje addressed Council regarding ongoing issues with traffic noise from Highway 1, questioned the averaging of noise testing results, expressed his dissatisfaction with the response from the provincial government, and urged Council to advocate for a solution.

LGDAP Application for Development Procedures. Council passed a resolution approving the submission of a grant application to UBCM’s Local Government Development Approvals Program grant to fund 100 percent towards a Development Approvals Program up to a maximum of $150,000.

NOTICE TO CONVENE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The funding will enable the Village to streamline the permitting process, provide clear guidelines for applicants, and meet the legislative mandate for a development procedures bylaw.

Opportunity for Public to Speak on Municipal Matters. Members of the public expressed concerns about water and sewer rates and ongoing issues with water meters. Mayor Lepsoe encouraged members of the gallery and the public to attend the upcoming Budget Open House on March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Community Hall. Councillor Connett read an email from a resident that expressed support for efforts to mitigate highway noise by restricting the use of jake brakes by large trucks.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 4:42 p.m.

For more information regarding Council’s meetings, please go to the Village’s website at https://chasebc.ca/ council/minutes-agendas/

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

The Board of Directors of the Chase Curling Club hereby convene an annual general meeting to be held on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM, at the Chase Curling Club. I can make selling your home easy!

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BUDGET OPEN HOUSE

March 6 @ Community Hall

Please join us on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 6:30 pm for a Budget Open House at the Chase Community Hall (547 Shuswap Avenue) to learn more about the 2024 budget and share your thoughts.

Classifieds SERVICES OFFERED

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

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

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

WE BUY/SELL/TRADE SILVER, GOLD, bullion, coins, jewelry, nuggets, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins & COIN COLLECTIONS! TODD 250-864-3521

Dog Walker/Pet sitter Available. Over 5 years experience with all breeds. Barksafe Canine First aid certification. Call or text Chelsey 250 814 3460

Service for Seniors - Mature woman offering house cleaning for seniors (60+). Reliable, respectful, honest & caring. Opening in my schedule. Contact me at 250-318-7173.

Top floor condo in Chase. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Range, fridge, dishwasher, gas fireplace. No pets, no smoking of any kind. Tenant insurance required $1375 plus utilities per month Text or phone 250 718 4866

IN SEARCH OF

Retired professor wishes to rent a quiet, 1-bedroom or studio apartment in Chase starting April 1. One-year lease OK. Email: barraganlives@hotmail.com

FOR SALE

Samsung top load, high capacity washing machine with 9 wash cycles plus self clean. Black, 3years old- $400 obo. Call or text 780690-3711.

BUSINESS LISTING

HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard.Heated & A/C. Special rates for multiple dogs and long term stays. 250-318-8367

phone/text: 250-320-3050

email: info@chasesunflower.ca 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase

Village of Chase On-Call Casual Office Assistant

An on-call casual employment opportunity in the Village Office for an on-call casual office assistant.

The on-call casual office assistant is required to provide occasional fill-in support to the Village administration.

Various tasks performed by the on-call casual office assistance will include:

• Front line customer service and cashier duties

• Telephone reception

• Mailing pre-prepared letters

• Completing complaint forms relating to bylaw enforcement and animal control for Director of Corporate Operations

• Completing public works service requests for review by the Manager of Public Works

• Photocopying, electronic, and physical filing of administrative paperwork

• Providing clerical assistance to Senior Administration

• Other clerical administrative duties as required

Being a position within the Bargaining Unit, and in compliance with Article 11 of the Collective Agreement between the Village of Chase and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 900, Chase, this notice is being posted internally for five (5) working days, making the opportunity available to all Village of Chase Bargaining Unit employees.

The successful candidate will have a minimum Grade 12 education, will have experience working in an office environment possessing knowledge of and experience with MS office software and various types of office equipment. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, a good work ethic, be able to take direction, and will be able to successfully multi-task.

The wage for this position is $21.88 per hour with 6% paid in lieu of annual vacation. This position will consist of primarily part-time hours. There are no benefits applicable to this position.

Resumes, held in confidence will be received by the undersigned until 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2024. Please submit your application to Deb Lovin by email to cfo@ chasebc.ca, by mail to PO Box 440, Chase, BC V0E 1M0, by fax to 250.679.3070, or in person at 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC.

Obituary Jim “Jöhann” Bepple

December 18th, 1956 – February 6th, 2024

We regret to inform friends, family, and rockers of Kamloops area and beyond, that Jim has passed away. His presence and legacy on this planet has been one of love and generosity. He always believed in an open-door policy, and everyone was welcome.

Jim and Sue created their own United Nations among the people invited into their lives. A cold drink and a hot meal (and plates) were the foundations of what they offered anyone who came into their home.

Jim (Dad) is survived, and lovingly remembered, by Sue – his wife of 47 years, and by his kids Angela (Brendan), Brent (Jenn), as well as the many dear family members and friends he leaves behind.

I’ll see you at the “End of the Line”

- Travelling Wilburys

Celebration of Life to be announced. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.cypressfuneral.ca

VOLUNTEERING 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.

Chase & District Fish and Game Club News

by Secretary Helen Dalin

Hello to spring and the new activities and projects the Chase Fish and Game has planned for 2024. Good news for our club, our membership continues to grow every year, not just locals but summer residents join. A reminder that your yearly membership fees are now due if you want to use the range this year, your old key will no longer work. You can download a membership off our website at cdfgc.ca or you can go to the Village Ubrew on 1st Ave. Chase and sign up there. There are individual, senior, and family memberships available.

The CDFGC continues to run our two practice clubs monthly at the range, 724 Turtle Valley Road. If you are interested in Trap or Skeet Clay shooting, we hold a practice the 2nd Sunday of the month as long as weather permits, and no other events pre-empt it. We also hold a pistol practice the 3rd Saturday of the month same conditions. Ammunition can be bought from the club at these practices, or you can bring your own. We have extra shotguns and pistols you can try out. If you don’t have a PAL, a supervisor with a PAL will be with you at all times so that you can try out one of these target sports. We also have an Archery club and are looking for someone who would be interested in running a once-a-month club for members to come practice archery. We have a nice archery target range and also run 3D shoots and events at our range.

The CDFGC is looking into turning our unused doubles trap area into lanes and arena to create an outdoor throwing field and targets for axes and knives. If you have knowledge about this sport or are interested in helping with this, please contact Secretary Helen Dalin at 250-679-8019 or email helendalin@hotmail.com.

Our club is also working on digging a new well this spring, so we have summer long access to water for the clubhouse. This will be an expensive project, so be expecting the Big Fall 50/50 and Silent Auction to be on this Fall as we need to raise money for infrastructure. It was skipped last fall because the CDFGC community had gone through enough

with the fires and it did not seem appropriate.

Our club is also looking for a lake in our community to install another new dock for fishing and kayak access. The lake that has been suggested is Phillips Lake. We are now in the process of looking into who to contact for access and permissions to proceed. Your support of the Silent Auction and the 50/50 helps us complete these kinds of projects and support youth activities.

Good news. Leslie Koshynsky for Shuswap Area Firearms Education has approached the club to coordinate another Youth PAL Summer Camp at the Turtle Valley Fish and Game range in August. The CDFGC strongly supports youth activities and will support this project with donations of ammunition and use of the range and clubhouse. This camp was highly liked last year by kids who participated. Leslie also thought a day of shooting practice for the youth that came to camp last year would be also a great idea and also a women’s day or weekend. These would happen at a different time. These activities will be further discussed and advertised so keep a lookout for more information.

Our club continues to be part of a bigger community known as the BCWF. We work together to protect and conserve BC’s fish, wildlife, and habitats.   If you are an outdoor enthusiast or perhaps just interested in target sports you may want to join our club. Monthly meetings are held the 3rd Monday of the month, (every month except July and August), at Creekside Senior Center Chase on Shuswap Ave. at 7 pm. New ideas and new people are always welcome.

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

FARMER FEATURE: UpHill Farm

Submitted by Kate and Bill Ashman, Chase and Area Farmers’ Institute

We moved to Chase 5 years ago and established UpHill Farm; truly a dream come true. We lived for 10 years on a 3-acre farm and orchard in the Barnhartvale area of Kamloops, and while we had a successful mini-farm selling mostly eggs, honey and garlic, we felt constrained by the urban environment and the size of our acreage. When many people our age aim to downsize, reduce commitments and travel, our goals were quite different: upsize our land so we could do more of the activities we love.

We have both been lifelong gardening enthusiasts. Bill grew up in a small town outside Ottawa where he picked strawberries on a local berry farm, enjoyed his uncles’ dairy farms, hunted squirrels (which he ate), and dreamt of a life as a self-sufficient farmer. Realizing that purchasing a farm was out of reach, he instead became a Professional Forester. Kate grew up on an acreage in Kelowna where from a very young age she learned from her Mom how to garden, preserve and sew. In fact, canning has been such a part of her life that she actually canned beans on her wedding day! After working for the provincial government for a decade, she returned to school and became a Foods teacher.

Let’s Talk Organics: COMPOSTING SURVEY Now Open

Over the past 5 years we have had a blast working on UpHill Farm. We have established a market garden consisting of vegetables, herbs and flowers, an orchard and a sizeable asparagus patch. We have planted a wide variety of berries, including raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, black and red currants, and haskap berries. We have also planted several varieties of table grapes. We have enjoyed making the wonderful 1950s bungalow on the farm our home. This house was an original ranger station house, and was moved onto the farm from its original location where the Railside Restaurant now stands.

We have just completed a Permaculture Design course, and are busy developing a permaculture plan for the farm. Permaculture is built around 3 principles: Earth Care (living in an ecologically responsible manner), People Care (living in such a way as to build community) and Fair/Future Share (living in a way that involves sharing with

others, and always with a view to the future impact of our decisions). We are committed to growing without any chemical inputs. Instead, we rely on natural regenerative processes to build soil and plant health. Regenerative agriculture results in food that is nutritionally dense, and contributes to a diverse and thriving natural environment. We are proud of the quality food we provide our customers. We are so blessed to live on this incredible piece of paradise with its abundant bird life, wildlife and fertile soil.

Come spring, you can find us at the Chase and Celista Farmers Markets. We also sell our products, including our small batch artisan preserves, direct from UpHill Farm for those who aren’t able to attend the markets. If you wish to get on our weekly email of available products, please email us at uphillfarmchase@gmail.com

Kate and Bill Ashman

537 King Road, Chase BC, 250-679-2717

The Climate Action Committee is asking residents to fill out a short survey about organic waste collection and how their households manage food waste. The survey will take approximately two to three minutes to complete and will help staff prepare recommendations for Council.

Residents can fill out the survey online by visiting www.chasebc.ca and clicking on the link (‘Composting Survey Now Open’) in the latest news and information section.

The survey will remain open until March 30, 2024.

Hard copies are also available at the Village Office (826 Okanagan Avenue) during office hours (Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 4 PM).

Why wouldn’t the dentist display his awards? He wanted to prevent plaque build up.

So a barometer walks into a bar and says to the bartender..

I need a drink, I’m under a lot of pressure.

When?

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Thursday, March 7th, 2024, at 1:30PM

The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing in the TNRD Boardroom, 4th Floor - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaw 2838, 2024.

What is Zoning Amendment Application No. BA 259, Bylaw 2838, 2024?

It would consider a site-specific amendment at 1585 Lance Road, in Prichard, BC (PID: 030-292-522), as shown outlined on the adjacent map, to enable a subdivision of the northeast corner of the subject property, creating a new 4900 sqm parcel, pursuant to s.514 of the Local Government Act (subdivision to provide a residence for a relative).

All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to provide input at the Public Hearing. Anyone who wishes to present at the Hearing virtually (via Zoom) must contact Legislative Services prior to noon on March 5th, 2024, to arrange virtual access. Anyone may also make written submissions on the matter of Bylaw 2838, 2024 (via the options below), which must be received at our office prior to noon on March 5th, 2024. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form part of the public record for this matter.

How do I get more information?

Copies of the proposed Bylaw and all supporting information can be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) at our office, from February 16th, 2024, until 1:30 p.m. on the day of the Hearing; or please contact us via any of the options below.