Chase
FREE! Take one!
Little Shuswap
TAXI
Serving Chase & Area
250-679-8884
Chase’s community paper for 25 years! Issue for the week of Friday, March 13, 2020 • Vol. 25, Issue 11
Rotary Auction Coming Up RAILSIDE he 6th Annual Rotary Service
T
Auction is coming on April 18th, 2020 with a Western theme so come dressed-up! This year, we have over 20 live auction items and many will have an experiential component where you will gain enjoyment. You can have a home on Shuswap Lake for a week, a pontoon boat ride with water toys including lunch for 4 hours on Shuswap Lake. How about using a kayak for a day in which you pedal? How about Jam for year? How about having you own Rotarian for a day with a truck to haul away your Spring cleanup cuttings? How about inviting 20 people to your home for dinner and a group Rotarians will arrive and provide and cook a steak dinner for all with all the fixings? Help us raise funds to create community projects such as, school 'Brain Bikes, dictionaries for all grade 3 students, scholarships, enhancing Skmana Ski and Snowshoe Club, Scatchard Mtn. trails, Chase Community Gardens, completing the Skateboard Park . The event is Saturday April 18th, doors open @ 5:00 pm, Dinner @ 6:30 pm, auction @ 7:30 pm and Dance @ 9:00 pm. Tickets :$40 each. Available at Miller's Boutique & Pet Vault at 124B Chase Street.
RESTAURANT
FREE
in town
DELIVERY
Fridays - Sundays 4 pm - 7:00 pm
Minimum $20 Purchase Visa, Mastercard & Debit payments only (no cash)
PRIME RIB Friday Evenings 4 pm - 7:30 pm
While Quantities Last *Full menu also available*
Reservations Recommended
Railside 250-679-8839 Restaurant 333 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC
REDUCED
MLS #154985
FRIDAY
With tourist season almost upon us, now's the time to put your business ideas to work! Renovated commercial/residential building in the heart of Chase could make your ideas come to life! $225,900
Donna Smith-Bradley Your Local Realtor® direct: 250-819-0551 office: 250.955.0307 ext 206 www.donnasb.com donna@century21lakeside.com
Page 2 • March 13th, 2020 • Chase Sunflower
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 Annual Daffodil Tea, Pritchard amazing volunteers to be able to Community Hall on Duck Range provide a first class experience Rd. Saturday March 21 from for our members and volunteers. 10:00am to 2:00pm. PLEASE We are seeking additional BOOK your craft table EARLY volunteers for our 2020/21 as there are only 26 tables! Large season. If you are able to help in $10.00 Small $5.00. FMI & TABLE any of the following capacities we RENTALS, please call April 250- would love to hear from you.... 577-3798 Board Members, Fund Raising, Skmana Ski & Snowshoe Club Community/Social Event CoCommunications, is celebrating its 30 season! We ordination, Grooming/Trail & Warming Hut are totally dependent on our Maintenance. Contact us or come to the AGM on March 26 to meet everyone and learn Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 more. 7 to 9 pm 250-679-8470* Chase Curling Club chaselions67@gmail.com Friday March 13th is Meetings are every 2nd & 4th Thursday, World Day of Prayer at Parkside. New members welcome at Blessed Sacrament Call 250-679-8470 for all Church in Chase Chase Lions projects: at 1 o'clock. *Chase Lions RV Park Everyone welcome For medical equipment or pull tab join us for coffee donations please call Karen Bassett and refreshments 250-318-4527 afterwards.
Chase Lions
400 Club Weekly Winner: Maureen McColluch $100.00
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *
March 14th MEAT DRAW, 50/50 & FUN DARTS 2 pm March 17th SAINT PADDY'S DAY 3:30 pm - ? FREE MEAT DRAW 4 - 6:30 pm Pool 3:30 pm Fun Darts ?? AND
KARAOKE
Bill Langstaff 6 pm
Chase
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.
OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE: *(250) 320-3050* (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove
The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported. Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community.
Garden Chat Chase Library Every other Thursday 4-6pm Join us at the library and chat about all things gardening. Everyone is welcome. Mar 19. April 2, 16, 30. May 14, 28. Community Block Party Wilson Park March 17- See Ad page 5 FMI
Chase Rotary Box 73
Pres: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meetings the 1st & 3rd Thurs of every month at Railside Rest. Start time is 5:30 pm
CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome
Sundays at Creekside Centre, 542 Shuswap
Worship Service 10:30 am Email: chasefellowship@gm ail.com
Blessed Sacrament Parish welcome you to Saturday Mass 4:00 pm. Every Tuesday at 1:00 there is an Hour of Adoration. Open to all.
Chase Evangelical Free Church
295 Shuswap Ave, Chase Sunday service 10am • Kids Hour 10:30 Pastoral office hours: Monday 9-5, Tuesday 12-5 Door is open, coffee is on -- come for conversation, council, or prayer
The Light of Life Native Fellowship
Every Sun 3 pm @ Chase Evangelical Free Church Friendly fellowship with food, family & friends after service. Everyone is welcome. Light of Life Mission- OPENShuswap Ave Pastor Joseph phone #1.250.457-3845
Shuswap Community Church
Sunday Worship, 10:00am@ the Chase Community Hall. Children’s Programs for Kids For more information visit www.aplacetobelong.ca
Shuswap Victory Church
641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC
Sunday Morning Service: 10:00 am Wed evening Prayer/Praise; 6:30 pm - 9 pm OFFICE HOURS: Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00-12:30. 250-306-6078
March Theme March Theme: Victorious Living. moving from being a victim to a Victor. Rom 8:37
Page 3 • March 13th, 2020 • Chase Sunflower
Community Bulletin Board The Chase Kidney Support Group will meet for a coffee chat on Saturday April 18th at Creekside Hall at 10 a.m. We gather to chat about our experiences and to offer support whether you are pre-dialysis or on dialysis, a kidney donor or recipient or a family member or anyone with interests or questions related to kidney disease. FMI call Bruce at 250-320-1648. If there is sufficient interest we will meet once a month. Please notice the change in the date. Tiny Tunes Chase Library Wednesdays 11-11:30am March 25. We will be taking a week off (Mar 18) for Spring Break! 250.679.3331 Tabletop Group Chase Library 103:45pm Sat March 14. Bring your favourite tabletop games to the library! Magic, D&D, board games, card games, all are welcome. Join an ongoing game or set up your own. Drop-in. Ages 12+ and young adults. 250.679.3331 Mini-Golf Chase Library Wed Mar 18 10am-Noon. Family fun playing mini-golf in the library. Creative, challenging course.
There will also be an area for families to create their own putter-ific hole. Drop-in. Make & Take Puppet Chase Library Fri Mar 20 10am-Noon. Make your own puppet, goofy or scary or silly and fun. Use the puppet theatre to create your own puppet play. Drop-in. While supplies last. 250.679.3331
ARE P ET C
SUPPLIES IN STORE! WIDE Selection of Dog Food!
Parent-Child Mother Goose Spring Session registration Chase Library Tue March 24. Call or visit the library to register 250.679.3331. Session will run Thu April 9 to May 28 4:15-5:15pm.
Miller’s Boutique & Pet Vault
Tweens Chase Library Fri March 27 3-3:45pm. Ages 9-12. Fun, activity, snacks. Drop-in. 250.679.3331
124B Chase St., Chase, BC The Shop Around The Corner!
Android/Smart Phone Class Chase Library April 3 11-12:30. Have a new Android smartphone or tablet or thinking of buying one? Want to learn how to operate a portable touch-screen device running the Android OS? Wondering how to download apps? Then this is the class for you! Registration required. 250.679.3331 Chase and District Skate Park Society AGM - Tuesday, March 17th at 7 pm at Chase Info Centre. Call or text Kelsey 250-
Duck Range Plumbing & Heating duckrangeplumber@gmail.com
Your Local Plumbing & Gas Professionals
Carlin Hall Spring Concert Series Carlin Hall in Tappen is launching its first ever concert series! This spring, join us for a series that will feature 3 fantastic groups. The fun will begin with Ian Foster, a Newfoundland singer songwriter on April 9th, then continue on April 19 with Old Paint Duo and finish with well known bluegrass musicians Tracy Lynn and Greg Blake, on May 3rd.
individual shows are $20 each either at the door or at Acorn music. The April 9th and 19th shows start at 7, with doors opening at 6:30 and the May 3rd show starts at 3:30 and the doors open at 3.
Get all three concerts for the discounted price of $50 until April 7th. Tickets for
Find out more about Carlin Hall on the Carlin Hall Facebook page.
Come out for all three concerts and help support the Carlin Hall Community Association’s goal to broaden the scope of live music being offered in the Shuswap.
WHITFIELD LANDING
SAVE
$25,000
Construction starting up soon. New prices will then be in effect! Reserve your lot now and save $$$ Call me Today!
Sunday: Closed Monday: 4 pm - 8 pm Tuesday - Saturday: 11 am - 8 pm
250-679-8822 • 718 Shuswap Ave, Chase
President’s Choice & no name products are now available
Food & Drug
BRENDA PATTERSON
BrendaPatterson@hhre.ca
778-220-1822
Grocery 250-679-3553
Pharmacy 250-679-8611
8 am - 8 pm
9 am - 6 pm
7 days/week
Sundays: 10 am-4 pm
825 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC
Page 4 • March 13th, 2020 • Chase Sunflower
CHASE FUN SOCCER LEAGUE
PLAYER REGISTRATION—Spring 2020 Note: Registration Deadline is March 27, 2020
No registrations will be accepted at the field Payment: Payment due at time of registration to be placed on a team For more information please call Courtni at (778) 220-7721 for the 2 to 6 year olds or Cristena @ (250) 574-6797 for the 7 to 12 year olds or email: chasefunsoccerleague@gmail.com
COACHES REQUIRED! COACHES CAN REGISTER ONE CHILD FREE!
Where? = When? =
Forms can be mailed to Box 1732, Chase BC. V0E 1M0 or Drop off/pick up at Craig’s Bakery or H&R Block in Chase
Haldane School Soccer Fields Sundays, 9-10:30 am & 10:30 –12pm April 19– June 14th (Except May long weekend)
Who? = Kids ages 2 – 12. *NON – COMPETITIVE* How Much? $60.00 per child (3-12yrs) $55.00 per child (2 yrs) What? = Kids 5 and up must wear Cleats and shin pads. Why? = Because you want to have fun!!! We play rain or shine!!! Cleat exchange on April 19th, 9am Haldane School – by donation (WE ARE IN NEED OF COACHES SO IF YOU CAN HELP OUT PLEASE LET CRISTENA EINFELD OR COURTNI NIELSEN KNOW ASAP)
Dan's Plumbing & Gas (778) 257-0572
Hot Water Tanks • Drain Cleaning • Furnace Boiler Service & Installs • Gas Fitting • Plumbing Repairs Installs • Renos NO TRAVEL OR OVERTIME CHARGES!
Seniors Discount!
Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Bonded B Gas Fitter 35 Yrs Exp • WCB & Liability Ins
COME IN & TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR MARCH
SUPER SAVER SPECIALS
COVID-19 General Info submitted by Village of Chase
We continue to hear about the COVID-19 virus and how it is affecting people’s health, the economy and how we interact with one another. We all have a part to play in reducing the spread of this and other illnesses with some simple practices: • Wash your hands well and often • Refrain from touching your face as much as you can • When you sneeze or cough, use a tissue and ensure you sneeze/cough away from other people
•
If you are sick with a cold, flu or any other illness that can be passed along to others, self-isolate – that is, stay home from work and get better! For more information there are several websites that can be accessed including: Health Canada https://www.canada.ca/ en/public-health/services/diseases/2019novel-coronavirus-infection/ Interior Health https://www. interiorhealth.ca/Pages/default.aspx BC Centre for Disease Control http:// www.bccdc.ca/
March is Kidney Health Month: Are you at risk?
submitted by the Chase and District Kidney Support Group Do you have high blood pressure? disease) Early CKD often has no signs or Do you suffer from diabetes? symptons. A person can lose up to 90% of Do you have a family history of kidney their kidney function before experiencing disease? any signs. But it can be detected by simple tests. Are you overweight? * a urine test to see if there is any Do you smoke? protein in your urine. Are you over 50 years? * a blood test to measure the level of Are you African, Hispanic, Aboriginal creatinine in your blood. Signs of advanced CKD include: swollen or Asian origin? ankles, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, If you have answered yes to one of more decreased appetite and others. of these questions talk to your doctor. FMI come to the Chase and District YOU MAY BE ONE IN TEN. Kidney Support Meeting at Creekside How to Detect CKD (chronic kidney Hall April 18th at 10 am.
SALE PRICES IN EFFECT MARCH 1 - MARCH 28, 2020
Forecast your monthly retirement income.
Looking to buy
BULK? We can order at Discount Price:
Rices/Grains/Flours/Beans/Nuts/ Seeds/Dried Fruit-25lbs Herbs/Teas/Spices-1lb sizes & up Plus many more items. Come in for a price quote.
NATURAL FOODS 729 Shuswap Ave Chase 250-679-3189
At IG Wealth Management, we go beyond RRSP’s to look at your 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?
Let’s start by reviewing your retirement goals.
A plan for living
BILL KENNEDY
BILL KENNEDY Consultant Investors Group Financial Services Inc. Consultant Tel: (250) 832-6393 Bill.Kennedy@investorsgroup.com Investors Group Financial Services Inc. 250-371-1708 | Bill.Kennedy@IG.ca Trademarks, including IG Wealth Management, are owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. © Investors Group Inc. 2020 MP2112 (01/2020)
Page 5 • March 13th, 2020 • Chase Sunflower
Council Meeting Highlights March 10, 2020 submitted by Village of Chase
Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 – several members of the public were in attendance as well as delegations regarding the Official Community Plan and the Secwépemc Landmarks Project. Libby Chisolm, Project Coordinator and Storyboard Assistant with the Secwépemc Landmarks Project working with Councillor Shelley Witzky of the Adams Lake Indian Band provided Council with information about the current landmarks project, noting that: There are plans for 14 Secwépemc landmarks in various locations throughout the North Okanagan, Secwépemc Territory The main landmark location is Salmon Arm Marine Park Other landmark locations are in various locations in School District 83 Council of the Village of Chase was asked if they would approve a landmark in Chase in Memorial Park near the Wharf Dylan Houlihan and Chris Rempel of Urban Systems Ltd. provided an overview to Council of the Official Community Plan project currently underway. Highlights of the process include collecting as much input from as many people in Chase as possible including business owners/ operators, residents, volunteers, youth, seniors, young families and others. An on-line and paper survey was provided to the community earlier in the year, a storefront location is open this week near Craig’s bakery, and a workshop and open house are occurring at the Community Hall this week. Council provided reports regarding their Council related activities over the past two weeks, and Administrative reports were also received.
Council passed a resolution to support Terri Mindel and the members of the Chase and Area Child Care Advisory Planning Committee to voluntarily pursue various tasks identified in the Village of Chase Child Care Space Strategic Action Plan and that if grant funding becomes available Council will consider applying. Council passed a resolution to approve the placement of a Secwépemc Landmark in Memorial Park near the wharf, and that staff will work with the organizers and artists to determine the best location for the landmark. Council passed a resolution to approve a road closure on May 2, 2020 for the Chase Legion’s Celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Holland. Council passed a resolution to support a request from the Mayor of Port Hardy asking the Provincial Government for funding for Emergency/Fire Equipment for small communities. Council received notification of the upcoming Provincial Budget Consultation process for the 2021 Provincial Budget. A letter from UBCM was received notifying members that UBCM is reviewing its resolutions process. A letter from the Recycling Council of BC regarding their annual conference was received. An update from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC was received. The Quarterly Report from the BC Ombudsperson’s Office for October 1 to December 31, 2019 was received. The next meeting of Council takes place on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
y t i n u Comm
y t r a P ck
Blo
t
n e v E e Fre
k
Par n o s l i 7|W
pm
6:30 0 3 : 4 |
g
ser Ta a L | s e m nival Ga on r 1 a C | h c n r Ma ir Balloo mes | Lego Stati A t o H | Free food Inflatable Ga
all
vents e e m o s , If rain
ity H n u m m o e in the C
will b
presented by: SUNNYBRAE B I B L E
C A M P
NOW’S THE TIME TO GET YOUR WINDSHIELD REPLACED! rock chip repairs
Chase
Auto & Window Glass Ltd. Glass EXPRESS WINDSHIELDS... No need to contact ICBC One Stop glass claim service.
250-679-3118
Mon to Fri 8:30-4:30 822A Shuswap Ave Chase, BC
COME VISIT YOUR LOCAL
ICE CREAM PARLOUR! Soft Serve 19 FLAVOURS of hard ice cream Screamers Slushies
EYE CANDY
Endless Emporium 717 SHUSWAP AVE, CHASE
Page 6 • March 13th, 2020 • Chase Sunflower
OPINION
Canada and its First Peoples GET IT RIGHT – GET IT DONE EFFECTIVELY! by Carolyn Parks-Mintz, Author, Journalist & Freelance Writer
For far too long, it’s been hanging fire—an especially appropriate descriptor given the potential volatility around the inequitable lot of this country’s Indigenous Peoples, something that’s been neglected and generally ignored for nearly 200 years. This in a country that, for the most part, prides itself on being inclusive, anti-racist, and fair. Writing the life stories of a remarkable First Nations couple, interviewing Indigenous leaders, and the detailed research involved in producing my latest book, ‘Resolve—The Story of the Chelsea Family and a First Nations Will to19-0893-03 Heal,’ provided a unique opportunity to listen and learn. And what Black & White Newspaper Version Size: 4.33”w x 7”h I learned sometimes kept me awake at night.
Save on home entertainment and security.
Mascon Home Essentials Bundle $110/mo1
Mascon now offers TELUS SmartHome Security. Plans start as low as $18/mo2 on a 3-year term when you bundle with Mascon home service and TELUS Mobility service.
Internet 60 PLUS Unlimited Data
Digital Starter TV PLUS 3 Theme Packs
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
Attempts by this land’s original occupants to correct the wrongs inflicted upon them, to have what other Canadians take for granted, have been ongoing for years and years—some of which resulted in violence and death. So wrong, so unfair! And at the same time, the non-Indigenous here today were born to a societal system they did not create. Most of us would never stand for the destructive treatment meted out to First Nations in the past and to some degree ongoing today—the implications of which are glaringly evident. It is imperative that we learn to live together, to share the bounty of our country, to respect history and tradition, to be the country we champion. I have lived in a country where I was the wrong colour. And although I was reasonably safe and treated fairly, I was aware that I was in the minority, that I’d better not step out of line—a tiny glimpse perhaps of what it is to be “other,” not only in Canada but across the globe—for minorities worldwide have been maltreated in the same way. As early as the 1990’s, many Canadians were looking for a definitive path forward. The 1996 report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP), commissioned in 1991, examined the relationship with Indigenous peoples and offered some reform proposals. A quote from it is applicable today: “The time seems opportune, indeed the cracks in the existing relationship are coming starkly to the fore all across the country, and it should be apparent by now that trying to preserve the status quo is futile.” RCAPs recommendations have been gathering dust for nearly a quarter of a century! The cancellation in 2006, by the Harper government, of Paul Martin’s Kelowna accord, which sought to close funding gaps and bring all parties to the negotiation table, was a giant step backward. And I would suggest was myopic! Demonstrations and activism seen in recent weeks are indications that the status quo has definitely run its course and will no longer be tolerated. Underfunding of education, health care, housing, utility infrastructure, and social services on reserves must end. Enough is enough. Decades long expensive legal cases are not the solution to land rights, even though a few have resulted in the return of First Nations title to traditional territory. However, such litigation has thus far been the only avenue to restoration of unceded land. Things have to change.
Page 7 • March 13th, 2020 • Chase Sunflower continued from previous page...
Quotes from former Chief Andy Chelsea in ‘Resolve,’ are particularly astute—“Resolution cannot be achieved unless we, the principals to the issue, are negotiating face to face, sitting at a table. Yes, get some legal advice, but have the lawyers sit way in the back somewhere. If we’re going to survive together as Canada, First Nations have to be looked at as human beings, not property. Corporations need our agreement for development. Aboriginal knowledge and scientific knowledge can work together. We’ll both be right.” An perceptive observation from an intelligent man who suffered grievous childhood harm, overcame it, achieved change for his people, and is an example for each of us to emulate. Walking in two worlds is possible for all of us. It will take commitment and dedication to shared values while acknowledging that we encompass differences. The issues are myriad and complex. First Nations governance is complicated. The out-dated Indian Act and its control must be addressed and rectified. All this will take time and should take time. Rushing through such things is not an option. But it needs to start in earnest. The untenable situation is soluble. It will require compromise from all sides, corporate, government, Indigenous and non-Indigenous; it will take mutual understanding; it will involve justice served, and it will need money. It’s encouraging that the federal Liberal government is presently requesting an additional $2.1 billion, above what has
already been approved, for Indigenous programs and initiatives, and apparently has the support of other parties. We as a nation must now pay for the mistakes and discrimination of colonizers, must make up for 20 decades of abandonment of those who lived here before us. We and our government are obligated to assist those who, so long ago, were arbitrarily moved to remote reserve land, without economic development prospects, and which necessarily has become their ‘homeland’—something critical to Indigenous sense of self. And for those who wish to or choose to move elsewhere, such relocation must be facilitated. The last time I checked Canada was a democracy—and should be for ALL. Our country now has the opportunity to set a gold standard in righting wrongs. This will not be achieved by force, or by intransigence, or by one-up-manship. Solutions will come through joint recognition that the equitable welfare of all Canadian citizens is imperative, that the resources of this country keep it viable, and that economic development provides the funds to support those in need. Shutting down the country, jeopardizing the economy or risking more harm would be counter-productive. We all bleed the same. And we cannot change the past. We can only improve the present and take significant, operative steps to ensure a decent future for all. I remain, yours in hope………
LINDSAY @ LIQUID HAIR SALON Call for appointment
(250) 679-8088 742 Shuswap Ave, Chase
Crowning Touch Dog Grooming Services
Darla Crown
6188 VLA Road, Chase BC Village Yard Entrance
250-804-3987
darla.crown64@gmail.com
Dr. Wayne Quinn
at the Chase Chiropractic Clinic Clinic Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday & Thursdays 822 Hysop Road, Chase BC
250-679-2900
www.drwaynequinn.com
Wills & Estate Family Law Conveyancing CHASE OFFICE OPEN: On Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm #4-834 Shuswap Avenue
Phone: 250-679-3180 Web: www.cfselaw.ca
Are you eligible for pension $plitting? Split your income and Save even more on your taxeS.
Did you know that transferring your pension income to a spouse or common-law partner can increase your tax savings?
For more information, speak to an H&R Block Tax Professional today.
5-305 Brooke Drive Chase, BC 250-679-4440 © H&R Block Canada, Inc. At participating offices. See office for details.
Page 8 • March 13th, 2020 • Chase Sunflower
Business Listings
Word Search
- people in Chase
Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe Come on in!
OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am
MJK Home Renovations Chris Walker
250-572-7035
Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring
Handyman Dave Appliances, Heating, Locks, Plumbing, Elec. PH: 250-679-2463
Split Enzz Hair Salon Barber, Justin, On Staff Now!
638B Shuswap Ave, Chase • 250-679-4007
Jessica Kantymir, RMT 250-679-8066 Little Shuswap Physiotherapy Myofascial, trigger point therapy & more
Shuswap Soles Footcare
PATRICIA LAURIE KAREN SHERRY MICHELE
ERIN PAUL CRAIG AARON TYLER
K-9 KUTZZ Dog Grooming Salon 250-804-7989
Call For Appointment! 927 Shuswap Ave, Chase
SILVER LININGS
Make sure you always tip the people who make your pizza... They knead the dough
“Business Listing”
There's two kinds of people. 1. $12/issue Those who finish what they start, $48/month
SODUKO
NEW, USED + COLLECTIBLES 734 1ST AVE • 250-852-1684
2nd Storey Painting
Free Quotes 250-253-8351 K-9 KUTZZ QUALITY • LOCAL • 20 YRS EXPERIENCE
Professional Dog Grooming Salon
927 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC
250-804-7989 Sorrento Plumbing & Pumps
250-679-0001 Serving the Shuswap! Call For Appointment!
CHARLES SHERYL ANDY DONNA LINDA
What do you call bears with no teeth?•- Gummy bears.
Vanna King LPN FCN
250.574.9969
CARMEN DAN DEBBY DARLENE ROY
“Business Card” $33/issue $138/month
What do you call a pregnant woman? A bodybuilder
Page 9 • March 13th, 2020 • Chase Sunflower
Business Listings
Sharen’s Hair Studio
611 - 3rd Ave, Chase (rear entrance) Tues, Wed & Thurs 250-679-8800
ALM Mobile RV
Certified RV Tech - Gas Certified & Bonded
250-308-9022 AlmmobileRV@gmail.com
LJ’s Towing and Transport
Open 24 hrs 7 days/week 250-679-8600
TripleTree Interiors & Millwork
236-421-4225
Kitchen Design & Cabinetry
Pete’s Pizza & Pasta
Horoscopes
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You're the first sign in the Zodiac and like to take the lead wherever you go. But this time, you'd be wise to follow someone who has much to teach you.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your adversary hasn't given up trying to undermine you at your workplace. Continue to stay cool -- someone in authority knows what's happening.
Open at 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday
250-679-2775 GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Spring debuts with a positive aspect for relationships. Paired Twins grow closer, while the single set finds new romance -- perhaps with a Leo or Libra.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) LEO (July 23 to August 22) VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Wavering aspects this week mean You could soon be on a new A former colleague wants to reweighing your words carefully to career path in pursuit of those establish an old professional avoid misunderstandings. long-standing goals, but don't cut connection. It would be wise to any current ties until you're make the contact, at least sure you're ready to make until you know what he or the change. she is planning. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A relationship that survived some A recent and much-appreciated rocky moments could be facing change in the workplace inspires a new challenge. Deal with the you to make some changes in your personal life as well. Start problem openly, honestly with a plan to travel more. and without delay. Good luck.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A friend needs your kind and caring advice, but you need to know what he or she is hiding from you before you agree to get involved.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Your circle of friends continues to widen. Expect to hear from someone in your past who hopes to re-establish your onceclose relationship.
PISCES (Feb 19 to March 20) Warning! Your tendency to let things slide until the last minute could have a negative effect on a relationship that you hope can develop into something meaningful.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Your aspects favor the arts. Indulge in whatever artistic expression you enjoy most. A workplace situation will, I'm pleased to say, continue to improve.
YOU BORN THIS WEEK: You are a caring person who often puts your own needs aside to help others. You have a gift for cultivating beautiful gardens.
Kalin Good Carpentry Services
Renos, Decks, Fences, Siding, Roofing & More 18+ yrs exp.
Call 250-819-9335
Underwood Liquor Store Sunday to Wednesday 9a.m.--10p.m. Thurs, Fri and Saturday 9a.m. - 11 p.m.
Chase Auto & Window Glass
250-679-3118 822A Shuswap Ave
Now's the time: Get your Windsheild Replaced!
630 Shuswap Ave, Chase (around back) (250) 679-5377
Page 10 • March 13th, 2020 • Chase Sunflower
BUSINESS LISTINGS Todd
"The
Coin
Guy"
-
Buying coin collections, sets, old
money,
bullion,
jewelry,
Classifieds SERVICES OFFERED
1-250-864-3521.
Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.
DESIGN HAUS - INTERIOR
THE DELIVERY GUY - Let me do the running around for you. Errands and deliveries Call 236-586-1766.
old silver & ALL things gold &
silver.
AND
EXTERIOR
HEDGING
AND
PAINTING, PRUNING.
REGISTERED AND INSURED, CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE, 250-852-2298
LEGAL NOTICES
HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard *First time boarders receive one free day. *Special rates for long term boarders.
Transportation
available. 250-318-8367 Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power
equipment
serviced.
Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller,
quads,
motorcycle,
snowmobiles, generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett. Chase
Upholstery
–
323
Willow St, Chase, BC. 6793923.
Furniture
–
Auto
–
Boat tops and seats – RVs
FOR SALE
Spring has sprung, let Jonnie Walker help with your pruning,and other yard work jobs. Licensed & insured with close to 20 years of service in Shuswap 250 318-5237
Farm Raised Ready to Lay Pullets Gentle, Sociable, Productive, ready July 1, 2020. Pre-Order, Pre-Payment guarantees availability ShuswapChickens@gmail.com (250) 955 - 6145
Notice Of Sale Warehouse Lien Act By the Virtue of the warehouse lien act we will sell the 2002 Dodge Ram VIN# 1D7HU18ZX2J167730 Belonging to John Alfred Bowden and Hazel Margaret Bowden, for unpaid storage fee's in the amount of 2050.00$ The vehicle will be sold on or after March 27th 2020 at 7519 Trans Canada Hwy Chase BC V0E 1M1 Contact Ljs Towing & Transport 250-679-8600 Notice Of Sale Warehouse Lien Act By the Virtue of the warehouse lien act we will sell the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer VIN# 1GNEK18K3PJ392656 Belonging to Curtis James Woloshen, for unpaid storage fee's in the amount of 3434.30$ The vehicle will be sold on or after March 27th 2020 at 7519 Trans Canada Hwy Chase BC V0E 1M1 Contact Ljs Towing & Transport 250-679-8600 Notice of Sale Warehouse Lien Act By the virtue of the warehouse lien act we will sell the 1999 Acura VIN# 2HHMB4667XH904512 Belonging to Celia Evelyn Harfman for unpaid storage fee's in the amount of 525.00$ The vehicle will be sold on or after March 27th 2020 at 7519 Trans Canada Hwy Chase BC V0E 1M1 Contact Ljs Towing & Transport 250-679-8600
Obituary
Sibyl Beatty
Sibyl Iris (LINVILLE) BEATTY, 91, of Chase passed away Monday, March 9th at 5:10am from a stroke in the Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops. She was the first baby born 31 December 1928 in the new hospital at Elk Point, Alberta. After moving from Rusylvia, Alberta with her family in 1945 to Shuswap, BC, Sibyl attended school in Chase but quit in grade 10 to tend to her mother. During her attendance at Olds School of Agriculture, Alberta, she was on the college women’s basketball team, made lifelong friends, graduating in 1949 with a degree in Home Economics. She married Ron August 22, 1951 and was soon a mother to her 5 children. She and Ron owned and operated Whispering Pines Drive-In Theatre for several years and Ron was a co-owner of Beatty’s Department Store. The drive-in was famous for its relish which Sibyl made each year for the patrons and real butter on the popcorn. Sibyl loved cooking for family & friends with food grown from her garden and playing cards and Yatzee after dinner. Her homemade bread and buns were always a hit at the dinner table, plus the neighbourhood was well stocked over the summer from Sibyl’s garden. As well as tending her garden, Sibyl was an avid sewer and knitter. All the new grandbabies had knitted outfits to come home from the hospital, and family and friends are enjoying her knitted afghans. In many homes are the lovely Brazilian embroidery which Sibyl so lovingly created. She is survived by daughters Marlene (David) Crane, Kelowna; Stella (Allan) Moore, Enderby; son Lance (Janet) Chase; and daughter-inlaw Randi, Terrace; 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren, brother Hugh Linville, sisters Barbara Wright, Prince George and Joyce Clark, Edmonton. Family members who preceded her are husband Ronald George Beatty 1999, daughter Barbara and her husband Terry Moore 1984, and son David (Randi) Beatty 2017, parents John & Iola (McAlpine) Linville, sister Jean Hamann, and brothers Harold and Roy Linville. A Celebration of Sibyl’s life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chase Community Hall. We would like to thank the nursing staff on 5N, Royal Inland Hospital for the loving care given to our mother. Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Page 11 • March 13th, 2020 • Chase Sunflower
JUST SAYIN’
A Column by The Old Cowpoke
Memories of packing for camping in Shuswap Country I always enjoy chatting it up with any campers I bump into during my travels and it’s not that I’m being nosy but comparing notes is always a great way to break the ice with strangers who obviously are heading out to rough-it. Usually we get to talking about all things camping like what they lug along on their adventures and what they really don’t need to pack at all. And of course I use that time to share enhanced tales of my adventures as well. Since moving into the Shuswap, I’ve been amazed at the number of wonderful camping areas that pop up around nearly every bend. They’re lake-side, riverside, stream-side and mountain-side. You’ll find they range from those on the rough side without amenities of any sort to the fully serviced variety with plugins, flush toilets and hot water shower facilities. I have friends with the complete enchilada… from “dry camping” to wellserviced and everything in between. When I get around to comparing notes with newcomers to the Shuswap I love to regale them with how my family (well my parents at least) had pretty much nailed down the planning and packing components of our camping adventures. During preadolescent vacation time we seemed to fall into a well-planned routine well before we hit the back roads. At least a couple of weeks before that final act of topping up the gas tank we started organizing like a war machine in an attack mode. From foodstuffs through gear and household belongings we began collecting little things, “that would pack easily”. The concept that we could cleverly jam smaller items into every crevice, indentation and out of the way place inside the car. Today’s dope smugglers had nothing on us. Aside from the removing the headliner and secreting goodies between the fuzzy nicotine-orange upholstery and
metal roof, every nook and cranny was home to something or other. A handyman with a basement workbench, my dad started building a monstrous plywood rooftop carrier a few months before departure. Probably about half the size of the car itself it was usually coated from half cans of rescued military paint looking suspiciously like every building on the Air Base where we lived. Requiring at least four neighbours to heft the carrier to roof of the car, not a small storage area, it could hold pretty much the contents of the average bungalow. At the crack of dawn on departure day we moved into action. Setting up a line from inside the house to the driveway we passed things that had been collected and carefully packed over the previous weeks. It was like we were in an emergency mode before a serious flood. Last person in line was dad on a kitchen chair from our chrome set. We’d pass to him and he’d pack the carrier with the greatest of skill. Anything he couldn’t get in the big box was relegated to the driveway for the trunk-packing phase. Once the cartopper and trunk were crammed and then jammed shut it was time for the third phase of packing. My brother and I were told to go to the bathroom “for the last time or else” and take our backseat positions. Then my parents started cramming everything imaginable around us. Under us, between us, beside us, behind us, in front of us. Behind our knees, under our feet and wedged under the front seat. The back window sill heaped to the top of the glass with all manner of household necessities, first aid supplies, cleaning materials, towels, toilet paper, boxes and boxes of strike-anywhere matches (in case some got wet) cans of Players
oldcowpoke@justsayin.info
cigarette tobacco and those little rolling tubes so my parents could craft their own while playing evening Crib at the picnic table. Magazines and papers only half-read, now our special campfire starters and one of those little cheesecloth umbrellas to keep critters off the potato salads and half-pies. Candles and kerosene lamps (although sealed tightly, still emitting that putrid petro smell us kids loved). The family car was a veritable wheeled time bomb. And seat belts? Never even heard of ‘em in those days and besides with my dad’s packing techniques we’d have been crushed to death long before whiplash or the licking flames got us. Then off we went. Hundreds of miles of that forbidden-to-pee nightmare (unless everyone had to go) or you could pass around the rusty old tobacco can for your turn. And God help you if you had to pass wind. My dad already into his two weeks of leave, happy as a lark as he and mom puffed on their Players’ home-rolled cigs behind tightly rolled up windows while we nattered, “are we nearly there yet?” … just sayin’.
Computer Support
on/off-site, remote service & sales
Website Development affordable, local hosting Stefan Schielke 250.679.7744
stefan@inTechrity.ca www.inTechrity.ca
Page 12 • March 13th, 2020 • Chase Sunflower
LOOKING BACK AT SEASON 9 Back on March 25th of 2010 a patch work quilt of hockey loving volunteers congregated at the “Mezz” at the Art Holding Memorial Arena. From the ashes of the transfer of the Chase Chiefs to Kelowna, the suddenly abandoned “Booster Club” members were pondering what to do with the rest of their life’s. So, with slightly more than $397 in their overflowing account they became the original “Why Not Us” believers in “chasing” another KIJHL Franchise. Sitting around a couple of tables the assembled included Chase Chiefs Jr. Hockey Society Board members Jane Herman, Ken Beck, John Seminoff, Jean Stelter, Jane Torbohm, Sue Inkster, Colleen Patterson and 17 other attendees. Little did we know then that would be the ‘Founding Mothers and Fathers’ of YOUR HEAT. At meetings end a Committee was set up to find out how to pursue a franchise in the KIJHL. The members were Brooke Kynoch, Fred Bott, Bev Iglesias, Gary Lanoue and the writer. What followed was success in being granted a franchise, a mandated year of darkness and 9 years of on ice entertainment. Looking back at the 2019-20 season I was fortunate to interview the Past President. It was amazing how much we had in common as the interview progressed. The interview follows; SK: The end came quick…your thoughts? PP: The regular season flew by, so yes, the 1st round dispatch in 5 games stunned us all. The boys were so tightknit on this team they would have played forever. The hockey gods had other ideas. While both teams (WRANGLERS/HEAT) had superb goalies, no question about that, you need a hot tender to go places in the playoffs. The Cariboo Cowboys Jordan Wilde could have stopped bullets if need be. We were armed to the nines and only Niko (Colten Nikiforuk) had any luck. SK: Anything else to add on that final game? PP: Oh yeah, the 100 Mile House WRANGLERS won fair and square, and deserve to move on. We pride ourselves on being a class organization and saying anything else wouldn’t be right. In our playoff history we have never gotten past the WRANGLERS, how’s that for impact of the so called hockey gods! It just wasn’t “Our Time”. I’d like to talk about something else other than the last game. Don’t ask
about the two referee system in the playoffs either. SK: Ok… So how are things overall? PP: As good as ever. For the most part, the same faces, in the same places, performing their magic year after year. Without having to be asked, our Heat volunteers are extraordinary, they pick up where they left off at the end of last season and get right to work, game after game, week after week. It is amazing to be part of it, in my view. It also helps that when someone says they need a break, someone steps up to fill the vacancy. This past year we had three bright lights join us, Darryl Adamson (President), Karen Bassett (Treasurer) and Desiree Fairbrother (Director). New faces with new ideas, energy and drive. Laurel Koch added Secretary to her Office Operations role. Lana Adamson continues as Billet Coordinator, a tough task each and every year. A collection of faces from the past include Sheryl Penttila, Terry Christy, Janice Winfield, Brock Endean, Andrea Stelter. We wouldn’t be who we have become, if not for the late and great Rhonda Kenoras, Norman Stelter and Rob Johnson. Naming names isn’t for the faint of heart… you always miss someone significant. Can we discuss billet homes? SK: Of course, billet homes? PP: There are lots of things that a Junior Hockey Club requires to thrive, cash, comes to mind, coaching, equipment, fans, and volunteers to name a few necessities. However, the most important commodity is billet homes! If you don’t have quality billet homes then quite simply there is no team. Lana as mentioned earlier has the task of finding them, keeping them and dealing with issues if any. Every year it is a struggle in a Village our size to find enough homes for the Boys. 23-25 beds, and if not…no team…its that simple.
submitted by Scott Koch
one-two leadership team as they became men. While they aged they made me feel younger. Add Niko, Bienscher (Caleb Biensch) and Benny (Vince Bennedetto) it gave skill, maturity, leadership and more heart. They all were special and played huge roles in the on and off ice team dynamics. Not to be forgotten is Ali (Brett Alexander), while his hockey career was cut short due to injury he must also be included with the aforementioned. Look to see him with an off ice role with the team in future years. We have a very solid group of players to move forward with into next season. SK: Next season is the 10th year on ice, anything special coming? PP: You can bet your bottom dollar that the organization will do some special things next year to commemorate this landmark in the history of the franchise. For all the question marks in the beginning as to what are we doing and how can we do it…10 years is a celebration! Those original Mothers and Fathers of Invention are still thumping along to the beat of their own drums. They seem to have no quit! It will be a season long event. It would be a good idea to pick up a season ticket this spring while they are a deal. SK: We are running out of space for Kelsey to fit this on the Sunflower Sports Page. Any last thoughts? PP: Yes, Kelsey. We can’t thank her enough for providing all the free space over the years that allow us to get our message out. We have staunch red hot fans that like to read about their team. As well we get free advertising for our upcoming games as we sneak that stuff into the articles. We do advertise on occasion, but not near enough times. As a result, she donates to and sponsors our team, and maybe doesn’t realize it…we do…thanks Kelsey!
SK: The team will be missing at least 5 players from this season’s team? PP: You hit the nail on the head. The loss of the fab five 20 year olds to aging out of junior hockey will hurt. They are five very fine young men and we were fortunate to have them all available to us. Watty (Cam Watson) and Hughie (Evan Hughes) were with us for four years. We watched them grow up from young rookies and kids to the
SPACIOUS SUITES AVAILABLE
Independent and Assisted Living All Inclusive Seniors Residence Call 250-320-0400 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave., Chase BC