Chase Sunflower - March 10th, 2017

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Issue for the week of Friday, March 10th • Vol. 22, Issue 10

Pasta dinner for PFD program

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by Cavelle Layes

he Chase Rotary Club invites Float program, which has been very well community members to a pasta received throughout the province. The dinner fundraiser rotary-funded program they are hosting this will have a kiosk placed weekend that could help in Memorial park this save lives. summer, stocked with On Saturday, March 11th, free-to-use life jackets for the Rotary Club will be all ages. hosting the Family Fun The honor-based system Pasta Dinner at the Chase is intended to help ensure Community Hall at 5 safety on the water, even p.m. The event will be a for those who may not be fundraiser designed to raise able to afford their own life A sample Kids Don’t Float Kiosk money for the Kids Don’t jackets, or travellers who Float program. may not have planned to Chase will be the fourth the Shuswap stop in at the beach. community to take part in the Kids Don’t Continued on pg 4...

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Wednesdays at 7:00 pm locals get together to make music at Chase’s Creekside Centre.

Newcomers welcome whether as musicians or audience. Photo by Carolyn Parks Mintz

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Community Bulletin Board Email your community event to info@chasesunflower.ca

C O P Coffee house . March 10th at 7 pm at the community Hall Good toe tapping music Support your local C O P Laser tag for ages 8-12. Adams Lake Indian Band Gym. March 10th. 7:30pm - 10:00 pm. Free, come for some fun and bring a friend! Contact Jordan Watts 250540-2093 or Tim Johnson 250-804-3266.

Chase Hamper Society AGM - Tuesday, March 14th @ 5:00 p.m. Basement of the Chase Community Hall Kidney Support Group - For those living with kidney disease, life has its special challenges. The support group is an opportunity to talk with others who have been there. All those living with Chronic

Correction: In the Council Highlights in the March 3rd issue, it stated in the second paragraph, that “Over five years ago some Village projects proceeded and were funded out of reserves rather than by borrowing…”

That statement should have said, “Over ten years ago….” Not five….

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March 18th

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Kidney Disease are welcome, including those who are pre-dialysis, on dialysis, transplant recipients and donors, family members or cargeivers. Next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 11th at 10 a.m., at Romeo’s Kitchen in the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Call Bruce Nelson at 250679-8481.

March is Kidney Month See page 9 FMI. Chase and District Victim Services is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our program. - Potential volunteers will have to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance, be available for 24 hour shifts and have their own vehicle. Training and materials are provided. This is a great way to give back to your community. For more information please contact Brandi at 250679-8638.

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CHASE CURLING CLUB P A N C A K E B R E A K FA S T on Sun. March 12th 9 to 11 am $7.00 per adult please come and join us.

END OF CURLING SEASON FUN SPIEL, Supper & AGM Sat. March 11th. $20.00 everyone welcome.

FMI contact Dave @ 250-675-3682

Chase Rotary Box 73

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

Churches of Chase & Area Blessed Sacrament

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

The Light of Life Native Fellowship

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

Pastor Joseph (250) 679-7656

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase. 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.

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 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.

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

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Medical Equip: 250-319-6702 400 Club Winners: Date: March 8, 2017 Winner: Marg Schultz Chase B.C. Amount: $100.00 Chase Lions Community Spirit Calendar: Calendars have been shipped!

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CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome

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

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Community Bulletin Board Chase Curling Club Pancake Breakfast on Sun. March 12th 9 to 11 am $7.00 per adult please come and join us!

The Anglebay Entertainers are proud to present their 23rd PIG and WHISTLE Production entitled Mississippi Mud at the Lakeview Community Centre in Anglemont, B.C. Matinees: April 27,30, May 03 – doors open at 1 pm - show at 1:30. Evenings: April 29, May 05, 06 – doors open at 6:30 show at 7:00. We would love to have you join us for our 3 Act musical as we steam down the Mighty Miss. Tickets are $20.00 each & incl a light refreshment.

Tickets available from Lorrie 250-9550835, Scotch Creek Super Valu or Ross Creek Country Store in Magna Bay. Chase Fun Soccer - Where: Haldane School Soccer Fields, When: Sundays 9-10:30 and 10:30-12 April 23rd to June 18th (except May Long Weekend), Who: Kids ages 2-12 *Non-competitive* How Much: $60 per child (3-12 yrs) and

Spring is on its way.

Now is the time to Highlight your beauty!

$55 per child (2 yrs). There will be a cleat exchange on April 23rd at 9 am at the soccer fields. Registration forms are available at the school, the arena, H&R Block and Tru. Registration deadline is March 25th! Please call or email Kim Harvey at 250-320-3141 or kharvey@telus.net.

North Shuswap Historical Society Many people living in Chase have roots in the North Shuswap. If you are interested in seeing some historical photographs of the past, mark Sunday March 26th at 2:00 p.m. on your Calendar. The North Shuswap Historical Society will be holding their Annual Photographic Presentation in the North Shuswap Community Hall. Coffee and goodies will be provided following the presentation. The event is free or by donation. Bring a friend. We look forward to seeing you.

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RCMP REPORT submitted by Chase Detachment RCMP

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On March 2nd, 2017, at approximately 2:00 pm, patrolling Chase RCMP officers located an unoccupied red 1999 Dodge Caravan parked on Bay Drive in Chase, BC. The van was found to have been reported stolen from Vernon on February 21st, 2017.

On March 3rd, 2017, the Chase RCMP executed a Search Warrant at a residence in the 2000 block of Squilax Anglemont Highway in Lee Creek, BC. Police located a marihuana grow operation in a structure on the property. Police seized 448 marihuana plants in various stages of growth and approximately 15 pounds of dried marihuana. Three adult males were arrested at the scene and released on a Promise to Appear in court.

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On March 4th, 2017 at 1:05pm, Chase RCMP were dispatched to a report of a trailer unit on fire on the shoulder of the Trans-Canada Highway east of the Squilax Angelment Road intersection. The driver attempted to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessful. With the help of a passerby he was able to remove the tractor unit and move it to a safe location. The Trans-Canada Highway was closed for over an hour while the Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department extinguished the fire.

Traffic was reduced to a single lane, alternating directions, for a few more hours while the debris was removed.

Anyone with any information regarding the above investigations, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Chase Detachment at (250) 679-3221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Family-Friendly Fundraiser for Water Safety All life jackets will be first inspected by the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSR) out of the Shuswap, to ensure they are all up to code and safe to use. Once the kiosk is in place, the RCMSR will maintain it and continue to ensure the life jackets maintain their standards.

The program has been successfully run in other communities, and despite being on the honor system, when RCMSR would come to inspect the life jackets, expecting to be short a few, they would actually find that community members had donated more jackets to the kiosk.

The Kiosk will be free to use and will be for all ages, though more children sizes will be available.

The Pasta dinner this weekend will help raised the $5000 required to make the kiosk, which will be in timber framing like other signage within the area, be double sided so it can be viewed from the park as well as from the lake, and have a classy

look.

Tickets for the dinner are $10 per person or $30 for a family of four, and children under five-years-old are free. Those wishing to purchase a ticket can do so at Safety Mart or through Brandi Nakazawa or Jackie Everette 250-675-2574. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Dinner will include pasta, salads, buns and dessert and community members are encouraged to bring their whole family along.

A kid’s beach store will be set up just for the event, where parents can purchase ‘funny money’ for their kids. The money can be spent at the store where there will be items and prizes all geared towards the beach.

The Rotary Club members hope the community of Chase will come out and support the event and bring a program to the area which could potentially save lives for years to come.

SCHOOL DISTRICT’S 5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

by Cavelle Layes

School District 73 released a five-year strategic plan that will guide the District in the delivery of educational services to more than 14,000 students in communities including Kamloops, Chase, and Sun Peaks from 2017 to 2022.

The school district has always been guided by plans such as this, though the focus of the updated version has shifted a bit.

Alison Sidow, Superintendent, said in a presentation of the five-year plan that it now “focuses on connecting students to a future characterized by unprecedented change and opportunity.”

Sidow explained that in response to a rapidly changing world, the BC government launched an ambitious plan to transform BC’s education system to better meet the needs of the communities it serves.

“BC has one of the best education systems in the world,” Sidow said, “teachers are skilled and students are performing at the top of international assessments. However, with many changes happening throughout the world, the school board has recognized the need to change with it, in order to offer

students the best possible opportunities.

One that provides the skills required to succeed in the 21st century, and move away from the plan created in the last century.”

Sidow said, under the recommendation of the board of education, they gathered input from multiple stake holders and with the support of a facilitator, they developed an expanded process that would allow them to develop the views and voices of multiple stake holders.

The presentation explained the process included input from all education partners, professional associations and an extensive dialog with over 3000 parents. There were 18 focus groups who helped them identify strengths and weakness within the last plan, in order to give a better direction on where to head with the new one.

Four of the suggested changes brought up through this process were: better preparing students for entry into post-secondary, insuring the integration for life skills, practicing collaboration at all levels of the system, and to specify the strategies needed to address the needs of the 21st century learner.

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SD 73 STRATEGIC PLAN EXPLAINED

A multi-disciplinary strategic partnership committee was created to help decide on a way to approach these new goals. The committee included aboriginal council members, students, teachers, principals’ administrators, trusties, and support staff parents. The presentation explained, all members of the council shared information within their individual group and collected input from them which was then presented to the committee as a whole.

Parents were asked how they thought best to prepare children for the future and Sidow reported receiving input from over 3000 parents on this topic. Sidow said, from this input three key priorities for preparing students for the future were identified, which included critical thinking problem solving, life skills, and financial literacy.

The presentation reported there was a new vision created for the strategic plan, based on these priorities. The updated vision is now ‘a dynamic school district achieving success for all students through a commitment to equity and excellence.’

Sidow said “dynamic organizations are being driven by practices that challenge all of us as stake holders to learn, work and lead in new ways. In pursuit of equity and excellence we are committed to the following”: “Ensuring collaborative decision making is practiced at all levels of the system and that collaboration is at the heart of teaching for staff and students.

We will pay attention to what students are learning, how they are learning and with whom.”

“Encouraging innovation through guided risk-taking at all levels of the organization is another important driver of the strategic plan.

We will not change outcomes for students unless we encourage students and staff alike to think creative and come up with out of the box solutions to challenges they are faced in learning and their work.

The principle of inclusion is critical to valuing diversity and essential to building communities where everyone has a sense

by Cavelle Layes of belonging.

Sidow said that working together in new ways will help the school system address the key priority areas which had emerged throughout working with the strategic partnership committee.

“Six priority areas were identify for our district to focus on over the next five years, with key goals under each priority,” Sidow said.

“The first priority addresses the educational needs of our students.” This means ensuring students have the basic literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.

The new plan will also focus on providing age appropriate applied design and technical skills such as coding and trades training, and ensure the social, personal and cultural skills required to be a successful friend, family member and coworker are taught at a developmentally appreciate age.

“Exploring student’s interests, passions and career aspirations is at the heart of the new plan and our goal is to connect each student to their future plans,” Sidow said.

Sidow explained the new plan will be placing more emphasis on competency, such as critical and creative thinking , career education as well as social and personal awareness, all while making sure students leaving grade three have strong foundational skills in reading writing and numeracy.

The development of an early literacy frame works will ensure clear benchmarks for students and the opportunity of intervention before the end of grade three.

“Many of our classrooms are integrating creative and critical thinking through problem based learning,” Sidow said, citing a class at Brock Middle School who

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Sidow explained they want to bring in more of the students’ passions into the classroom by focusing on student’s ability to set goals and explore new experiences.

Schools will be getting students to tap into their interests and passions in the classroom as well as in the community by pairing them with local volunteer groups and working with organizations. Giving students more opportunity than just what can be offered in the classroom.

New classes and curriculum will also be added so students can experience learning through first people’s principles of learning, Sidow said. This will be designed to integrate indigenous knowledge and teaching methods into the classroom. Sidow said, the district is committed to ensuring that aboriginal students see their culture reflected in schools and classrooms and that all students get the opportunity to learn about it.

Sidow explained the new strategic plan also will be adding that schools focus more on sustainable use of resources.

This will including teaching students about this by modeling sustainable practices throughout the schools and explicitly teaching students the impact their actions have on the environment will also be “Over-crowding is a major concern that will be made a priority,” Sidow said.

She added that the strategic plan will be addressing facility and infrastructure needs based on the changing demographics.

An overview of these changes, as well as a 15-minute video of the presentation can be found on the school district website.

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What are the odds?

By Alan Pineo CANADIAN ... Eh !!

It was mid February 95 when Graeme and Lynn arrived at our ranch for an overnight stay and long overdue visit. Our Alpaca’s had settled in and seemed to be adapting to the Canadian winter quite nicely, which was more than I could say for our visitors. They were on their way from Kelowna to Palm Springs for a much needed vacation and were more “ I only remember one person from than anxious to get somewhere warm. Canada, maybe you know him “.

Dorothy and I had never been to Palm Graeme thought to himself...35 Springs, and neither had Graeme and million people live in Canada and he Lynn, so we were excited about this wants to know if I might know the new adventure and looked forward to one single Canadian that he had met hearing about their experience upon and somehow remembers his name their return. Two weeks passed and from 15 years before. Is he kidding Graeme called to let us know they me, thought Graeme. Then the man were home safely and also that he had said....the guy’s name is Alan Pineo….. an interesting story to pass along. do you know him?

About a week after arriving in Palm Of course Graeme’s jaw dropped Springs they both decided they were to the floor before in need of a haircut he answered...” yes, and had spotted a hair actually I do know him, saloon in a local strip and in fact I was at his mall. They dropped in house only a week ago without an appointment ”…. “ please say hello but were quickly worked for me when you get in to the rotation and Lynn back to Canada the was soon under the care of a man said “, as casual nice young lady and Graeme as could be, not in would be looked after by one the least surprised of the male hairdressers. that Graeme knew me.

It didn’t take long before the Shades of Joe Canadian…. man said to Graeme you must be from 350,000,000 people in the USA and Canada, to which Graeme replied, 35,000,000 in Canada and Graeme met yes. It seems we do have an accent or the one man in the USA who knows maybe he used the word Eh! too many the one Canadian they both know… times. In any event they were soon into What are the odds? a discussion about living in the frozen It turns out I had taken him and his north with Graeme assuring him we buddy on an all day fishing trip in did have the odd month of sunshine Barclay Sound out of Port Alberni in and much of western Canada wasn’t 1981 and I remember the day very always under ice and snow. well. Lots of sunshine, cold beer and It was at this point of the discussion even a fish or two. that the gentleman told him that he It’s a small world after all. had actually only been to Canada once ps... in his life and that he had found it to The Graeme ( Wood ) mentioned be beautiful and really liked what he here actually lived and worked in had seen. He then said to Graeme….. Chase back in the late 70s at CIBC.

If you have a coincidence story you’d to share please contact the Chase Sunflower. If writing out your story is not possible we can arrange an interview.

Call: 250-679-8880 or email: info@chasesunflower.ca

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What to bring to the Museum submitted by the Chase & District Museum & Archives

Often folks are asked to help downsize their parent’s homes and this is most often a monumental task. Often decades of collections of things lurk in the basement or attic. And what should be done with all the old treasures or is it just junk to be sent to the dump?

The Museum is often one of the stopping points in the process of how to deal with Mom or Dads collection.

All museums are governed by a Collection Policy.

This policy helps the staff to manage a museum’s collection of artifacts. People who work and volunteer at museums love “cool old stuff ”. However the acceptance of everything cool and old into our collection would soon have a museum bursting at the seams resembling a junk yard with little of the “cool old stuff ” actually relative to the history or culture of the area.

Our constitution includes the following statement of purpose: -To collect and preserve information, records and objects of scientific, educational, historical and cultural value associated with the area.

-To establish and maintain a museum and archives for the purpose of preserving, recording and exhibiting or otherwise making such material accessible to the public.

Our resources are available to all persons wishing to pursue their own research and interpretive interests.

The Chase Museum consists of 2 parts, the Archives and the Museum.

The archives are where the intellectual history is kept. And this is where many of those of you who are assisting in the downsizing can be of assistance. The archives will always be accepting records and information relevant to our District,

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

LIQUOR AVAILABLE which consists of Chase, Chase Creek, Turtle Valley, Pritchard, Squilax, North Located at Chase Country Inn 576 Coburn St 250-679-8822 Shuswap and Adams Lake. Such items “LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK can be but are not limited to old photos, photos which show events are of particular interest. Also of particular interest are photos of buildings, geography of areas in our district. Owners of photos who are not prepared to part with the LICENCED MECHANIC original can Open: Monday – Friday 8 am -5 pm have the image 141 SHUSWAP AVE. scanned by us 250-679-2855 to be added into our archival collection.

R e c o r d s BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS belonging to businesses and non-profit CHASE OFFICE groups are also Ask for held in our Lorine evans archives. An example of the records from groups that would belong in the archives Wills & Estate Family Law are meeting minutes/ financial statements Conveyancing and correspondence. evening & weekend appointments The Museum houses a collection of objects significant to our history. Items Phone: 250-679-3180 to be considered for acceptance for Email: levans@cfoelaw.com our collection should have a direct Web: www.cfoelaw.com relationship to the historical development of our area. However some items can be accepted into our collection which may not have a physical connection to Chase but would or might have been used here. Generally items should be at With our Maximum Refund Guarantee* you can trust least 50 years old, we'll get you the most money back, guaranteed. but for unique items this can be waived.

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

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Obituary

Kathy Archibald

Kathleen Elizabeth Archibald: June 1, 1942 - March 3, 2017

It is Kathy’s joy in life and thrill at adventures big and small that will be so missed. Flowers on her table, beautifully wrapped gifts, theme tea parties, aesthetically presented food, always an eye for the perfect. That kinship with all things Japanese eventually lead her to realize her dream, living in Japan for several years.

Her wanderlust also took her to Australia, New Zealand, all of Europe, Peru, Greece and Turkey. While travelling and at home, her eye for beauty captured images that are valued years later. This evolved into independent film making, leaving behind films that tell stories, are fun and others that are simply lovely. Her sense of beauty shows in the countless quilts she designed, made by hand and gave away. Forever treasures.

Her friends were swept up by Kathy’s zest for life and passion for adventure. She lived and died just as she wanted.

Her reaction to untreatable cancer was to embrace the unknown with a flurry of lists and visits. Her friends and children followed her wishes and made the home stretch, in her words, “a blast.”

Early in the morning, March 3, with her darling Max by her side and a West Coast storm blowing outside her window, just the kind of storm she relished, Kathy gave up trying to breathe and let the wind carry away her valiant spirit.

Kathy’s daughter Chris and son Andrew, extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Forgie and the nursing staff on the third floor at Sechelt Hospital. With their care Kathy was kept comfortable, safe and valued to the end, embracing whatever is next with a spirit of adventure.

A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held at 2 PM on May 8th at St. Hilda’s By The Sea Anglican Church in Sechelt, BC. Kathy’s family then invite those in attendance to The Seaside Centre for sharing and memories over a casual afternoon tea.

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Sewlutions Alterations, Weddings, Costumes, Home Decor. Call Bev at 250-679-3307

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March is Kidney Month Throughout the month of March the B.C. Renal Agency is working to promote kidney health and disease awareness through their Kidney Smart Campaign and a special “Day at Dialysis” event on (March 9th). Please follow them on Facebook and Twitter to receive regular updates!

Watch for posts that will cover: risk factors, warning signs, early prevention

Tech Talk:

submitted by Bruce Nelson tips, at-risk groups, lifestyle tips etc.

Go to www.renalagencybc.ca and take the Kidney Self-assessment. Take the self-assessment by March 31 and enter to win a gift card for healthy meals delivered to your door. Also take the #Kidney Health Challenge.

The theme for World Kidney Day is “Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Kidneys”.

On March 9 WKD, International Kidney

Email links & attachments

By Stefan Schielke, inTechrity

Most people have questions about the safety of links and attachments within emails. When can we trust a link in an email? Is it safe to open and download?

Does it contain Malware? Will it take me to a website that steals my information?

There are a couple of things to consider when you receive an email.

First, determine the sender and what is being sent. Do I know the sender?

If it is an email with an unknown sender and a link that says something like “check out this link http://something here/,”it will probably take you to a website and execute malware on your computer. Many links will not take you to the address it displays.

Check where a link will take you by hovering your cursor over the link.

Hovering will provide you with either a pop-up bubble displaying where the hyperlink will go to, or the link information will be visible in the bottom left of your browser window. If the link information does not match what is in your email, don’t click it!

Secondly, there are two types of website addresses: secure (HTTPS) and unsecure (HTTP). Both types are protocols for sending data between your browser and the website, but the difference between the two is significant.

In HTTPS websites (the extra ‘S’ at the end signifies “Secure”), data between you and the website is encrypted to make it difficult to steal. It also provides certificate validation to ensure the website is who it claims to be. If things do not match up,

your browser should alert you that there is a problem.

A browser add-on tool called “Https Everywhere” will automatically switch sites from http to https.

Take care for both http and https. You need to know who you are talking to.

Thirdly, email attachments. This is the most common way malware is executed on your computer. Malware can be hidden in any type of attachment such as videos, pictures, Excel, PDF and Word documents. Good antivirus programs can catch most of the viruses, but not all of them. If you receive an email attachment that you are unsure about, don’t open it.

If you’d like to run a check on it, you can save it to your hard drive and then upload it to Virus Total (https://www.virustotal. com/). This will scan a file and advise of findings. Note that you’re submitting files to an online community, so don’t submit anything that is potentially proprietary/ secret. Saving a file to your computer will not harm you if you don’t execute (open) the file.

We have evolved into a technological world dependent upon electronic communication. If you are vigilant with your own data, you are less likely to become a victim to someone’s nefarious actions. If you don’t know the sender and/or the email text is suspicious, delete the email along with the attachment.

Do you have a topic that you would like to know more about? Ask us on Facebook or send an email.

Foundations encourage everyone to get up and get moving to celebrate their kidneys. “#move4kidneys” is a symbolic gesture to remember that kidneys are vital organs and that they should be taken care of. Go for a walk, swim, run, go play your favourite sport, walk the dog or take the stairs -- get moving.

Village of Chase Are you an artist or photographer from the Chase area who would like to display your work?

Any interested artists are invited to contact the Village of Chase, to register for the opportunity to display their works, for a three month interval, in the Village Council Chambers.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the Village office at 250679-3238 or chase@chasebc.ca with your name and contact information.

Chase

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY Emergency Help 250-682-6155

Donations Welcome

Sharen’s Hair Studio

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

250-679-8800

Scooter’s Dog Grooming

921 Okanagan Ave, Chase BC

250-320-1424

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

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

250-679-2775 Cut Flowers For All Occasions

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

RegisteRed Massage theRapy Heidi McCartney

250-309-6415

Splash Pad Open House

Cupcake Update!

Submitted by Natalie Rushworth Jones

The Chase Lions Club has matched the donations raised through Natty Cakes’ cupcake sales last week. I am happy to announce that we raised a total of $562 to go to the SPCA

by Bev Iglesias, Chase Lions Feedback from the Chase Lions Water Splash Pad Open House held on Wednesday at the Community Hall; 65 attended. 64 YES, 1 NO. Thank you to all who came to support the Lions. We appreciate the time Chase gave to provide positive affirmation that a Splash Pad is well received for our community.

Our 10 hour online poll on Facebook received 60 votes all YES. There was also a very positive percentage of people who want to contribute financially also.

Now just to raise the funds. If you can support financially, please give me a call. 250-371-7136. We had an excellent response financially also.

Pin Chatter: News from the Bowling Alley submitted by Calyn Buresh, Village Lanes

Greetings everyone! I know what you’re all probably thinking - what the heck is going on with this weather we are having?!

Let me start by reminding you that bowling is a GREAT activity to do when it’s crummy outside! Whether you live in Chase, or you’re closer to Salmon Arm, go and support your local bowling centre!

It has been a bit of a whirlwind around Village Lanes this past week, and for once, I have no tournament results to announce!

But I do have to commend a few people on some extraordinary bowling in the past couple of weeks! The lanes are scorching hot right now, and the scores are proving it!

Tom Horner from our Tuesday Club 55+ league rolled a whopping 350 single last

week!

Rita Carlson has been on fire for a few weeks now, consistently rolling High 700 series totals, and even threw 8 strikes in a row last week for a 322 single!

While our Club 55 bowlers are lighting it up, so are our mixed league and YBC bowlers! Matthew Griffin from our Cash League has been nothing shy of amazing the past few weeks, rolling a House High 914 series!

And our up and coming youth bowler, Tristan Jules has found his groove and threw his first league 300 score! Way to go everyone!

Public bowling is wide open this weekend at the lanes, be sure to call for reservations! Until next time!

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Underwood Restaurant 250-679-3321

Roast Beef Mondays

PARKSIDE COMMUNITY

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

Chicken & Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb of chicken cut into 1 inch cubes 1 medium onion chopped 1 tsp minced garlic about 2 cloves 12 oz white mushrooms cut in half 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup chicken broth low sodium 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Generously season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 5 minutes, until no longer pink.

Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes until the onion is soft. Add the mushrooms & continue cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes until the mushrooms soften and are golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the white wine and chicken broth.

Bring to a boil. Add the dill and sour cream and stir to combine. Add the butter to skillet and stir it in to melt. In a small bowl whisk the flour with a couple ladles of the broth from the skillet. Pour this mixture back into the skillet, stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.

Garnish with additional dill if preferred.

Serve over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

G-FORCE SPORTS & BOARD SHOP

Bc’s premier sporTs & Board shop since ‘06 250-679-8456 • 927 SHUSWAP AVENUE

LJ’s Towing and Transport

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

OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am

Kalin Good Carpentry Services

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

Call 250-679-2386

Awesome Ladies Fashions Available Locally

Chum ‘n’ Luba’s

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

A man asks a farmer near a field, “Sorry sir, would you mind if I crossed your field instead of going around it? You see, I have to catch the 4:23 train.”

The farmer says, “Sure, go right ahead. And if my bull sees you, you’ll even catch the 4:11 one.”

Harry prays to God: Dear Lord, please make me win the lottery.

The next day Harry begs the Lord again: Please make it so I win the lottery, Lord!

The next day, Harry again prays: Please, please, dear Lord, make me win the lottery!

Suddenly he hears a voice from above: Harry, would you kindly go and buy a lottery ticket.

Z L LO

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

The love of your life.

Liar! Chocolate can’t speak!

Dentist: “You need a crown.”

Patient: “Finally someone who understands me” I saw a poster today, somebody was asking “Have you seen my cat?” So I called the number and said that I didn’t.

- I like to help where I can.

They say you can’t get a decent job without education.

But look at Albert Einstein – he was a drop-out and still ended up being the first man on the moon!

Sorrento Plumbing & Water Well Service

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by Scott Koch Last Column we got as far as got his team back into it before Game 3 in the opening playoff Spencer Farstad on the powerplay, series between the Revelstoke gave Chase a lead they wouldn’t GRIZZLIES and the Chase HEAT. relinquish. No scoring in the 2nd After 3 Chase was up 2-1 in games but plenty of mayhem took the for the best of 7. stage. In the 3rd Beaubien shone, In the 4th game played in scoring a pair. The final score 4-1 Revelstoke the HEAT got off to with Bruyere stopping 22 of 23 in a quick start with Ryan Okino a tight series requiring excellent scoring less than two minutes in. goaltending.

At the end of twenty it was 1-0 The HEAT now move onto the HEAT. Division Championship series In the 2nd the Stokes scored on a versus the Kamloops STORM. powerplay to tie the game at 1-1. Kamloops eliminated the 100 But Chase came back with a tally Mile House WRANGLERS in the from Kolten Moore. There was no 6th game of a best of 7 series. The scoring in the tense 3rd period so STORM finished 3rd in the regular this match ended 2-1 HEAT. Nic season but got the best of the 2nd Bruyere was outstanding in net place WRANGLERS. foiling 31 of 32 scoring chances by 1st game in the best of 7 series the GRIZZLIES. will be Monday night, March 6th at Game 5 was Thursday, March 2nd the Art Holding Memorial Arena at Art Holding Memorial Arena in at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available front of 343 raucous fans. Chase at the HEAT Office from 9:00am once again got off to a quick start to 1:00pm Monday to Friday or with Bourne on the powerplay at Safety Mart both at the Chase from Beaubien and Grady Plaza. Bring your noise makers and Musgrave. Wiatzka once again join in the fun and entertainment.

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