Chase Sunflower - March 17th

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Issue for the week of Friday, March 17th • Vol. 22, Issue 11

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at the end of this story to understand the historic meaning for the Chase HEAT of the 4-2 Game 5 win over the rival Kamloops STORM. At home at the Art Holding Memorial A r e n a filled to the rafters with 452 avid and raucous d r u m thumping fans the HEAT got through the KIJHL 2nd round for the first time in the franchise’s 6 year on ice history. A moment in

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time for the Village on the shores of Little Shuswap Lake to be jubilant and proud.

While that hockey chapter is over, the next one involves a best of 5 series against the perennially great Osoyoos C o y o t e s .

Nothing it seems comes easy in the KIJHL Playoffs.

So back to Game 1 in the Division Championship in Chase, where the HEAT are the perfect hosts, allowing the Loops lads to enjoy a 5-4 double overtime win.

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

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 250-955-0835, 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 $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 For info/hours phone 250-679-3536

March 18th

REMEMBER: ST. PADDY’S DINNER @ 5:30 & DANCE @ 8 PM ADULTS $12. CHILDREN $6.

BAND - “STRANGE BREW” FMI & TICKETS 250-679-3536 MEAT DRAW, 50/50 & FUN DARTS 2 PM

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.

The BC Interior Community Foundation is now accepting applications for funding. Deadline for applications is April 1st. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that hold charitable status with Revenue Canada, or are sponsored by an organization with charitable status; municipalities, and First Nations bands. For more information go to bcinteriorcommunityfoundation.com or (250) 434-6995. The Foundation serves City of Kamloops and communities in the Thompson, Nicola and South Cariboo.

CHASE CURLING CLUB

Chase Curling Club is selling Blue Berry Plants!!

Cost $8/plant. Plants are 3 years old. Plants are expected to arrive mid to end of April. Orders must be in by March 31st. Payment before pickup. FMI or to order please call Karen @ 250-679-3637 or karenwhitfield61@gmail.com or Janice @ 250-6794471 or janinchase@cablelan.net.

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 15, 2017 Winner: Rob Simpson Chase B.C. Amount: $100.00 400 Club Social April 1 Dance to Shattered Blue Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

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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• On March 7th, 2017, the Chase RCMP Detachment received a report that a 6 month old border collie/blue heeler pup was stolen from a residence on Silver Birch Lane, Pritchard, BC. A black Jeep Cherokee was observed near the driveway when the puppy disappeared.

• On March 8th, 2017 just after midnight, Chase RCMP received a report of a Transport truck in the ditch on the Trans Canada Highway west of Sorrento.

The driver lost control on black ice and entered the ditch. No injuries were sustained. Power lines were damaged in the collision and BC Hydro attended to repair the damage. Approximately 100 customers lost power until the repair was completed.

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Roadside Prohibition and her vehicle If you are interested in this opportunity, was impounded for 30 days. please contact the Village office at 250• On March 11th, 2017 Chase RCMP 679-3238 or chase@chasebc.ca with received a report of mischief at the Art your name and contact information.

Holding Arena in Chase BC. During the previous night suspects spray painted graffiti on the exterior walls.

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CHASE HEAT ON HOT STREAK!

Its all HEAT in the 1st with 3 goals, the first from the twig of Travis Beaubien assisted by Pat Brady and Cam Watson.

The second comes off the curved bow of Michael Fidanza helped by Watson and Josh Bourne. The third delivered by thundering power forward Zachary Fournier on the powerplay from Mason Palaga and Kaden Black. After 20 it’s 3-0.

In the 2nd Kamloops gets one back from Evan Walls before Brady restores the 3 goal lead from Spencer Farstad and Fournier. Then the air gets sucked out of AHMA as Keaton Gordon scores shorthanded for the STORM. That’s followed by 2 goals 5 seconds apart from Tre Sales and Bryce Mcdonald, and after 40 its 4-4. No score in the 3rd or the 1st overtime, and then Evan Walls scores in sudden death 2nd overtime to send the STORM sailing home.

The following evening the HEAT take revenge winning 4-1 at AHMA. The STORM lone goal is the first on the board from Keaton Gordon.

Then Cory Loring snaps a laser from Ryan Okino and Beaubien, with Cody Hodges on the powerplay tapping in the puck from Kolten Moore and Fidanza. In the 2nd Grady Musgrave tallys from Bourne and Fidanza. In the 3rd Michael Howlett with speed, sneaks in an empty netter to put icing on the cake.

Game 3 goes March 9th at Memorial Arena and the visiting HEAT apply just enough heat to walk away with a 3-0 shutout. Nic Bruyere stars in this contest stopping all 35 attempts by the STORM. Hodges in the 1st from Okino and Palaga pops goal number one. In Period 2 Moore on the powerplay from Fidanza and Bourne is goal number two, before Brady from Evan Hughes and Fournier plunks goal number three behind the beleaguered Jason Sandhu in the Kamloops net.

Game 4 isn’t a nail biter until the 55

minute mark of this event. Fournier in the 1st on the powerplay from Palaga and Brady opens scoring. The Loops Garrett Ewert evens things up at 1-1. In the 2nd Beaubien from Moore and Loring, followed by Bourne on the powerplay from Moore and Hodges makes it 3-1 after 40. In the 3rd Howlett from Fournier and Brett Alexander widens the margin. Then the Kamloops Kids scare the knickers off of the Chase fans in attendance getting a pair from Evan Walls. Its not enough as the HEAT claim a 4-3 victory with Bruyere foiling 36 0f 39 shots by Kamloops marksmen.

So Game 5 in Chase, the one that ends the suffering of the STORM. On a night in front of fans hanging onto the edges of their seats, Bruyere blocks, stops, chops and locks out 45 of 47 attempts by the desperados from the City. On a night where the rest of the squad left their A game off the ice, puck luck and “Saint” Nic guaranteed an end to the Division Final. Musgrave in the 1st from Palaga and Loring got things started. In the 2nd Brady on the man advantage from Loring and Palaga made it 2-0. Then the STORM got one each from Mitch Friesen and Walls in the 2nd. In the 3rd the game winner went to Moore on the man advantage from Bourne and Musgrave.

Once again, the empty net king Howlett, put a dollop of icing on this victory celebration.

Chase heads to Osoyoos for a pair of shinny contests Saturday and Sunday the 18th and 19th. The HEAT are back to Chase for two games Tuesday and Wednesday the 21st and 22nd.

Wednesday’s game and the one following on Friday the 24th in Osoyoos will only be played if necessary. The HEAT greatly appreciate the huge support received by the faithful fans.

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N O I T A T S d f p ” T A O L F T ’ N O D S D I K “ R O F NDS The annual Service Auction is back for keep with a more formal fine-dining its 13th year and along with the addition theme. of a dance, this year’s event will have a Of course the auctions will be back in glamorous twist. place, including a silent auction, bucket The auction is one of the Chase Rotary auction, wine auction, and the live Club’s biggest fundraisers of the year. The auction they have become known for. money they raise at the event helps them Prizes such as their infamous Rotary support the community year-round, and BBQ Party will be up for bid, as well one of their main focuses this year is the as a Sun Peaks Resort package, A Kids Don’t Float program.

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S E S T N E A K L E IC T G This year’s theme for the Chase VILLARotary also be available.

Club 13th Annual Service Auction is Tickets for the event are available at Old Hollywood Glamour Party and Chum ‘N’ Luba’s, Miller’s Cabin, Village Live Auction, and will be a bit more of Lanes, and from any Chase Rotary Club a formal affair than past years. There member. The event will take place at the will be a red carpet set up complete Chase Community Hall on April 8th. with a photographer snapping shots as Doors will open at 5 guests enter. The décor will represent p.m., dinner will be the era of the 40’s and 50’s glamour served at 6 p.m. , the scene, and members hope guests will live auction begins at take style inspiration from the likes of 7 p.m. and the dance Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Rita will kick off at 9 p.m..

Hayworth and others of the era. The Tickets are $40 each, men of course are not to be left out, with $75 per couple, or icons to look up to including Cary Grant, $300 per table of eight.

James Dean, and even Frank Sinatra.

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Paramedic Petition Needs More Signatures

There will be another chance to sign the petition in support of amending the Fire and Police Bargaining act to allow paramedics to join the same bargain group as firefighters and police.

Currently, BC paramedics are part of a Facilities bargaining group which includes custodians and other

non-emergency services.

These services do not reflect the concerns of emergency responders.

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Council meeting Highlights – February 28, 2017 submitted by Joni Heinrich, Village of Chief CAO

Councilor Ali Maki chaired the meeting on February 28, 2017 – 5 members of the public were in the gallery as well as Mr. Gary Lanoue and Mr. Steve Dametto, business owners from Aylmer Road to speak to Council as a delegation.

A query from the gallery was raised as to whether the Village has received a full costing of the proposed Splash Park project – Mayor Berrigan responded by saying that all the costs have not been fully determined as yet and once they are they will be shared with the Village’s staff.

Mr. Gary Lanoue, owner of Garrick Automotive and Adrenaline Auto Recyclers and Mr. Steve Dametto, owner of El Cheapo’s addressed Council about recent bylaw enforcement letters and

infraction tickets they have received in relation to their properties on Aylmer Road. Both gentlemen are of the opinion that they are being singled out and harassed by the Village for infractions of the bylaws when other property owners in Chase who are in violation of Village bylaws are not targeted. Mayor Berrigan stated that the unsightliness of both Mr. Lanoue’s and Mr. Dametto’s properties on Aylmer Road has been ongoing for many years and he implored both property owners to make some efforts to clean up the frontage areas of the their properties in the interests of the community.

Council gave first three readings to the 2017 to 2021 Financial Plan.

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Kidney & Nutrition Month

Submitted by Bruce Nelson March is concurrently both Kidney antioxidants that help neutralize free and Nutrition Month. radicals. Even in relatively low amounts, Most of us know that eating a balanced antioxidants can help slow or stop the diet is important for good health. Now rate of oxidation caused by free radicals. scientists have pinpointed certain foods Examples of antioxidants include as super foods. In addition to promoting flavonoids, lycopene, Vitamin C and overall health, these are beta-carotene. foods for good kidney Here’s a list of health as well. the top 15 kidneyTo understand why friendly super they’re called super foods.

These foods, we first have to foods are good understand oxidation and for everyone, not free radicals. Oxidation just people with is a normal bodily kidney disease, process for producing so by using them energy and is part of many in your family’s chemical changes in your meals, you’ll be body. However, it can sometimes lead helping your loved ones enjoy good to the production of molecules called health too. free radicals. Free radicals are unstable l. red bell peppers 2. cabbage 3. molecules that bounce wildly around cauliflower 4. garlic 5. onion 6. apples inside your body, damaging proteins, 7. cranberries 8. blueberries 9. genes and cell membranes. Free radicals raspberries 10. strawberries 11. cherries are believed to contribute to aging 12. red grapes 13. egg whites 14. fish 15. and many chronic diseases, including olive oil cancer, kidney disease, heart disease and For more detailed information on the Alzheimer’s disease. benefits of each of these foods see www.

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Shorter Spring Break

by Cavelle Layes

A board decision means Chase students will only be getting a one-week spring break for at least the next three years.

At its regular Board meeting on Monday March 13, the SD73 Board of Education passed a new school calendar for the next three school calendar years 2017/18 to 2019/20.

“In accordance with the Collective Agreement currently in place between the District and the Kamloops Thompson Teacher’s Association (KTTA), the new school calendar reflects a return to one week spring breaks for the coming three years,” said a press release put out by Alison Sidow, Superintendant of Schools.

This decision does not have any impact on the scheduled spring break ( March 20 –March 31 2017) taking place this school year.

“Although the last three school years included a two week spring break,” explained the press release, “this extended spring break was only possible because of a Letter of Agreement executed between the school district, CUPE and KTTA in 2014. The Letter of Agreement allowed for a ‘trial period’ of two week spring breaks for up to three years. This trail period expires in 2017.”

The press release explained, in order to continue with two week spring breaks within the school calendar, the District and the KTTA would need to renegotiate the length of spring break and related number and length of instructional days within the Collective Agreement currently in place.

The press release went on to state, “The Board of Education expressed appreciation for all the feedback that has been received from teachers, staff, parents, students and the wider community on the topic of the length of spring

break and considered this feedback in approving the new school calendar. That said, the Board also recognized the vital importance of honouring its current Collective Agreement with the unions – an Agreement which currently allows for one week spring break. As such, they have directed SD73 administration and staff to work with the KTTA to explore opportunities to renegotiate the Collective Agreement related to length of spring break.”

Meghan Wade, Chair of the Board, says the decision taken was thoughtful and prudent. “The Board heard from many the preference for a two week spring break and has asked staff to negotiate such an agreement with the union,” Wade said.

“It does not close the door to extended spring breaks in the future but recognizes the importance of honouring collective agreements and following the negotiation process.”

When discussing this topic at their meeting on Monday March 13, the SD73 Board members instructed administration and staff, as part of any renegotiation of the Collective Agreement to not compromise on the number of days and quality of instruction to students within the school district but to look for creative solutions.

More information on this change can be found on the school board website or by contacting Sidow.

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Quaaout’s cultural canoes coming along

by Cavelle Layes

A simple wooden canoe is helping to bring a community back together one swing of an axe at a time.

Quaaout Lodge particularly their cultural department, has taken the initiative to try to get more in touch with the roots, culture and heritage of their building and bringing it back into the community.

Frank Antoine, Cultural Department head, had a vision of using a traditional cottonwood canoe a means of doing just this. The canoes have a big significance in the Squilax community for a number of reasons. Their ancestors many years before did not have horses in the area, so canoe was the easiest and fastest form of transportation to get around the area, especially for hunting.

The Squilax community were largely nomadic, spending most of their summers traveling. However, in winter they would go back to their permanent structures and spend the colder months

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creating tools, making birch baskets and making their canoes.

Quaaout Lodge is situated where one of the winter shelters used to sit. The beach shores in the area were used to build their canoes during the winter. The large cotton wood trunks would slowly form into canoes thanks to the steady and consistent work of up to 70 men.

By the time summer would arrive, the canoes would be ready to hit the water.

Not only do the canoes have a cultural significance, but they also have a history of bringing people together to get the work done. This is exactly what the Quaaout Lodge cultural team wanted.

A project that could help teach their traditions and culture, while bringing their community together once again.

This is also the first time in 60-years a canoe of this type is being made in the community. Tanner Francois, cultural liaison and carver’s assistant, said that while they have found that almost everyone knows the proper methods, techniques and instructions on how to make a canoe thanks to their parents and grandparents, especially the elders, no one has had the opportunity to make one themselves.

Now carver Frank Marchand and Francois, are almost a month in on their project that has gone from a dream to a reality.

The entire project has taken the First Nations traditions into consideration at every step of the way.

Francois explained that even when building a kekuli, a winter home, they wouldn’t just fall trees. They would pray for trees to be given to them and would go out and find trees that had already fallen.

When it came time to find the cottonwood tree to use for the project, they had gone out searching for the right tree to use. The one they found was on traditional land in Scotch Creek, right by the road with no water surrounding it like some of the others, and was the only cottonwood in the area. Francois said, it was as though it was given to them the same way it was for their ancestors.

A traditional tree ceremony was held,

where those who took part were able to say goodbye and welcome the tree into its new life.

The cottonwood tree was chosen to make their canoe, because it was the same wood used to make their ancestors. The wood is heavy and dense, and while it will be about two feet in diameter, when it sits in the water only two or three inches will be seen above water because of its weight.

The tree log is being used to create not one, but two canoes. A tradition canoe which will be about 15- feet long, and a more contemporary canoe which will be about 25-feet long.

The traditional canoe is being made using traditional methods, including tools that would have been used by their ancestor, and using their methods such as burning out the centre of the canoe.

No modern tools will be used to create any part of this canoe.

The contemporary canoe will take much less time and will be made using power tools and more modern methods.

The canoes were started on Feb. 6th, and they expect to continue carving up until the 25th anniversary of Quaaout Lodge on June 21st.

Everything has gone well so far with the project, and while the canoe still looks very much like a log, they are actually ahead of schedule.

Francois said the process has been a rewarding one for him, explaining “I didn’t get to grow up with this so it is like rediscovering my culture and my ancestors.”

A traditional red jasper axe was created for them to use, however Francois said it broke on them after about 20 swings. This was a common reality of their ancestors as the made the canoes, as the wood is very dense and the axe blades were only made of stone. To help combat this, they would need to have an abundance of axes made and ready to go because they knew they were going to break.

The traditional axe will be put on display in the Quaaout Lodge.

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Canoe will be ready for Quaaout’s 25th anniversary

The canoes are both being created at Quaaout Lodge, in the old barn where horses were once kept. The area is open to the public. Francois said the project leader Antoine, wants to break the trend of keeping traditions so tight knit.

Wanting instead to help teach everyone who would like to learn about the vast history of the area as well as their rich culture and traditions. To help promote this, anyone who would like to learn more about the canoes can not only come down to see them being made, but they can help make them as well.

Francois said they will show those interested what to do and explain why they do it that way, and then they can take the axe and help be part of the process.

Francois said when the project is finished, and people see it out on the water, they won’t only think ‘I was there for that’, they will think ‘I was part of that, I helped create that’. As this is the first canoe being made in the area in the last 60 years, it will also allow those who come down and try it out, to be part of local history and can give them a sense of pride knowing they help bring back a tradition into a community.

Francois said the feedback they have received about the project has been very positive. Many have been very grateful for the opportunity to get in touch with their roots and learn more about their traditions.

“Within the First Nations community, it has served as sort of a healing process,” Francois said, explaining that it has allowed them to learn about the heritage in a way they haven’t been able to growing up. However, he explained, it also serves as a way to break down barriers and bring everyone in to see, not just the first nations community.

Once the canoes are finished, the larger contemporary canoe will be treated so that it will be durable and capable of lasting up to 20 years. At the time of completion a ceremony will be held, and in the fall it will be used for traditional spear fishing. Francois explained those going will use lanterns to lure the fish to the top of the water, and use their spears to catch them.

The smaller traditional canoe will be put up on display at the Quaaout Lodge.

Village of Chase Notice of Public Hearing PROPOSED VILLAGE of CHASE ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 834-2017 The Village of Chase Council will be holding a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 464 of the Local Government Act, to consider amendments to the Village of Chase Zoning Bylaw No. 683 for the following property shown as “subject property” on the sketch plan below:

(LOT 21 DISTRICT LOT 517 KDYD PLAN 6240), (213 Bell Street) SUBJECT PROPERTY The Council, as the result of an application from the owner of the named property, will consider amending the zoning designation by adding the following under section 6.23, Site Specific: “For 213 Bell Street (LOT 21 DISTRICT LOT 517 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN 6240), “Mobile Vending” is a permitted use as a home occupation notwithstanding Section 4.7.1.c.”. The purpose is to permit a mobile vending operation on the property.

If you feel your property interests may be affected by the proposed amendment and you wish to address Village Council on any matters pertaining to this bylaw, please attend the Public Hearing at the Village Office on: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 4:00 pm Your comments/concerns may also be presented in writing, in advance of the meeting by addressing them to the undersigned, or at the public hearing in person, by petition or by attorney.

Sean O’Flaherty, RPP Corporate Officer Village of Chase Note: This is the first of two consecutive Public Notices.

Dated this 17nd day of March, 2017 at Chase, BC

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What are the Odds?

The Sunflower’s Coincidence Column

Local resident, Alan Pineo has been kind enough to submit another of his own coincidence stories, but he’s just keeping the column warm hoping readers send in their own stories!

Submissions can be any length and if you need help writing it out, let us know at 250-6798880, or info@chasesunflower.ca

The story of R H V submitted by Alan Pineo

Dorothy and I had taken a few days away from our ranch in 1993 and headed north to Ft. St John to visit our son and his family. Arriving there on a Thursday and settling in nicely we found the family had a typical Saturday filled with a variety of chores and commitments so decided to just head up the Alaska Highway by ourselves for a drive. Our son had mentioned there was a really funky cafe around Mile 101 called Mae’s Kitchen and that they were famous for their home made pastries and giant loaves of delicious bread. It was only about a fifty mile drive from town and so off we went with plans to have lunch and return with some of their baked goods later in the day.

We had ventured this far up the Alaska Highway back in the 60’s when we lived in Dawson Creek but any memories of Mile 101 were long gone and so arriving at our destination was a bit of an eye opener. There were maybe a total of three buildings and twelve people in the whole area yet Mae’s Kitchen was almost full.

We found ourselves a table and prepared to gorge ourselves on gluten, which at that time was still considered food.

The waitress brought us a menu and a cup of coffee and while we were perusing our choices there was an odd sound filtrating through the walls of the building. I mentioned it sounded a lot like a helicopter and before long the engine was silent and we continued to ponder our many high cholesterol choices.

Suddenly the front door opened with a bang and in walked four new customers with plans to have lunch at Mae’s Kitchen. We didn’t really notice who they were but were soon caught by surprise when we heard someone say....“Hi Al, hi Dorothy“…. as casual as could be,

while walking towards our table with a big grin on his face. My mouth dropped wide open and I couldn’t believe my eyes as I quickly recognized who the newest customer was. It was our dear friend Roy Vickers from Tofino.

We had never been to Mae’s Kitchen, we had only been this far north once in our lives, we lived 800 miles to the south, and were only in this spot on this day at this time by pure chance. Yet the first person through the door after us and now standing at our table was our friend and well known First Nation’s Artist....Roy Henry Vickers….who also had never been here before. Somehow Roy had arrived in this isolated part of the Province in the same cafe at the same exact moment in time as we had. The odds of this happening have to be one in a million and we were stunned, as was Roy I am sure.

Roy had his gallery in Tofino next door to the Loft Restaurant, which we owned and operated from 1986 to 1992, and we spent a lot of time together including numerous boat trips in Clayoquot Sound and even a trip to Hawaii. We had last seen Roy when we left Tofino in April of 93 and now here he was, six months later, sitting at our table 101 miles up the Alaska Highway on a Saturday in September.

Roy was on a combined hunting and photographing trip looking for new painting ideas and they had dropped in for lunch at the suggestion of the pilot who knew about the amazing selection of breads.

Neither of us had ever been to Mae’s Kitchen before, and neither of us would likely ever be here again, but here we all were, friends having lunch along the Alaska Highway, ..... all because of a loaf of bread.

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Council Highlights

Council gave first and second readings to a bylaw that will formally permit mobile vendors in certain zones within Chase (pertaining to private property) and will also change the zoning of the property at 213 Bell Street to allow a mobile vendor as a permitted use on that parcel. That bylaw will be referred to a public hearing soon.

Council received a letter from Mr. McLaren and agreed that Administration respond to the letter explaining that parcel taxes are no longer being charged on parcels for water.

The Trustees of the Chase United Church have requested that a covenant placed on the lands at 845 Thompson Avenue to require that the property be used for religious and church purposes for 21 years after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II be removed by the Village of Chase. Council referred the request back to Administration to obtain further information from the family of the person who originally donated the land to ensure the covenant removal is in keeping with the current wishes of the family.

Chase Rotary had requested that they be able to store their concession trailer at Memorial Park in between Music on the Lake events in 2017. Council denied the request stating that there are several concerns with varying the requirements of the bylaw and that in the public interest the bylaw provisions should be maintained.

Council passed a resolution to support an application by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to remove a portion of lands along the existing Trans-Canada highway near the South entrance into the Village that are required for future highway upgrades from the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Council received for information a resolution from the District of Coldstream put forward to the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) regarding private moorage within municipal boundaries.

Council passed a resolution to support the Chamber of Commerce 2017 Trade Show at the Platinum Level for $1000.

Council received for information a resolution from the Village of Cache Creek put forward to SILGA regarding the staffing of rural ambulance stations with higher qualified paramedics.

Council passed a resolution that requires all funds for the Lions proposed Splash Park be obtained and transferred to the Village of Chase before any works can take place on the Memorial Park site designated for the project.

Village of Chase Notice of Disposition of Lands Pursuant to section 26(3) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the Village of Chase intends to dispose of its interest in 0.0662 hectares of lands legally described as Parcel Identifier: 024633-836, Lot 1 on Plan KAP65583; Kamloops Division Yale District to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The subject lands are shown on the plan below. The purpose of the disposition is to allow for highway improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway No. 1. The Village will be compensated with lands of equivalent value and 0.064 hectares in size as part of this land swap.

Any persons interested in further information can contact: Sean O’Flaherty, Corporate Officer, Village of Chase, PO Box 440, 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase BC, V0E1M0, info@chasebc.ca

Village of Chase Notice of Disposition of Lands Pursuant to section 26(3) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the Village of Chase intends to dispose of its interest in 0.713 hectares of lands legally described as Parcel Identifier: 024884-278, Lot 2 on Plan KAP67405; Kamloops Division Yale District to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The subject lands are shown on the plan below. The purpose of the disposition is to allow for highway improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway No. 1. The Village will be compensated $14,080 for the lands.

We urge everyone to come out to Council meetings – they are interesting, informative and those in the public gallery are provided an opportunity to speak to matters on the agendas.

The next regular meeting of Mayor and Council is Tuesday, March 28th at 4 pm at the Village’s Office.

Any persons interested in further information can contact: Sean O’Flaherty, Corporate Officer, Village of Chase, PO Box 440, 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase BC, V0E1M0, info@chasebc.ca

Classifieds

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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!

FOR SALE Mobile Home for Sale - 2 bedrooms250-679-4466 For Sale - 2008 Jeep Compass 156,000 km. 2 sets of tires. 4 x 4. $6500. Call Kelly 319-3207.

Ford Escort Wagon 165,000 km.

Good brakes & tires. Reliable. 250463-3719 $600 firm.

Bookcases for Sale: 3 shelves w/ drop down desk door.

71” H x 16” D x 31” W Price $40 OBO. 5 shelves 71”H x 12” D x 24”W. Price $30 OBO. Call Barb 250-991-2626.

Dining Set for Sale: Solid Oak, excellent condition. Table 45” x 60” w/ 1 leaf 14”. 4 chairs w/ cane back and upholstered seats. Buffet 62” x 30”. China cabinet 58” x 47” w/glass doors. Price $250 OBO. Call Barb 250-991-2626 Chevrolet Lumina 1996 Sedan. 6 cylinder, a/c, cruise, 2 sets of tires.

Well maintained, one owner, $1800 OBO. 177,000 Kms. Call Barb at 250-991-2626.

Freezer for Sale - Small apartment size (12 cubit feet) in good condition $50 OBO. Call Barb at 20-991-2626.

Queen sized bed with mattress. $150. Call 250-991-2626

PRODUCT OFFERED LOSE WEIGHT and inches, make money, drink 1 cup of coffee per day. Ask me how www.valentustour. com/Maryerickson or call 250-6790009.

Dependent on pending grant funding, the Chase and District Museum will be hiring 2 summer students through YCW .

Candidates must be currently enrolled in full time studies and be planning to return to full time courses in the Fall of 2017. Candidates must also register on the Young Canada Works Web site.

1.Curatorial Assistant, with the period of work : Early May to August 2017 .

Job description as follows: Candidate must have an interest in History. Suitable for University student. The successful candidate will be able to work unsupervised and be able to oversee the talks of volunteers. Will be friendly and outgoing, be detail oriented.

Have computer skills including Excel. Have a neat appearance. Tasks will include cleaning, photographing artifacts and entering into data base. Assisting curator in exhibit design and development. Giving visitors to the Museum an memorable visit by being engaging and helpful. Plan a 150 Confederation of Canada event. Assist researchers using the archives. $ 12.50 per hour 2. Museum Attendant, with period of work being End of July to August. 2017 Successful candidate must be outgoing and engaging. Duties include greeting visitors, giving tours of the museum , gift shop sales, assisting Curator and janitorial duties.$10.85 per hour.

Chase & District Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center JOB LISTING:

MANAGER POSITION We are looking for someone to work closely with a dynamic board to support local businesses, attract new businesses and promote Chase & the Shuswap area.

General Duties: Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Chamber & Visitor Centre Skills: • Good people skills • Good General knowledge of Chase & District area • Computer skills ( Microsoft word, ppt, excel) must have • General knowledge of boards (creating agendas/ minutes and governance) an asset Hourly Wage: $16.00

Apply in person by bringing resume in to the Museum or e mail info@chasemuseum.com No phone calls please.

Application Close Date: March 24, 2017 For further details please visit http://www. chasechamber.com/ Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Carmen Miller President of the Chase & District Chamber of Commerce admin@chasechamber.com Fax: 250-679-3120 or mail to: Box 592, Chase, British Columbia, Canad, V0E 1M0

SERVICES OFFERED

SERVICES OFFERED

Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available.

Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

Power Washing, Windows, Gutters, Pruning, Yard, Dump Runs, Moving, Painting, Flooring, Renos, Call Ken 250-852-2754.

Need some extra help? Around the house or in the yard, I can help with odd jobs of all sorts. Yard work, cleaning, computer questions and more. Call Ian at 778-220-7578.

Sunflower Bicycle Repair Service: Opening Soon in Chase! Watch for info.

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FOR RENT

Room for Rent - Bathroom & Shower, Shared laundry. Avail March 1st. No smokers. $500/ 250-6795427.

A 1 bedroom rental is available in the residential area of the Little Shuswap Lake community. $935 per month plus hydro (electric heat). Damage Deposit and References required.

Contact Housing at 250-679-3203 or housing @LSLIB.com for an application.

1 bedroom in shared house. $500/ month, including utilities, laundry and internet. 250-682-2194.

Executive 1 BR plus den bsmt suite in Chase. Very spacious, picture windows, lake view, private deck, private laundry, 3 blocks to downtown, some stairs. $1100. Utilities, parking for 1, cable TV incl. Pics on Kijiji. Call Cam 250-679-2534.

THANK YOU!

The Heart and Stroke Foundation would like to thank the canvassers for their time and effort and the residents of Chase for their generous donations in support of the 2017 February Person 2 Person campaign.

Every 7 minutes, a Canadian dies from heart disease or stroke.

Thank to your commitment, we raised $4,126.25 for heart disease and stroke research, prevention, and education programs.

World Day of Prayer, hosted by Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, on March 3rd, 2017 was well atended.

Speakers from the St Andrews Uniteed Church & All Saints Anglican (now closed) and the Free Evangelical Church and guests were Sister Maria from Sacred Heart Cathedral Kamloops and Father Swann Kim. Offerings totalled $325, which were sent to the Women’s Inter Church Council of Canada.

Thank you! - Tina Semenoff

Business & Services Pebbles Place - Gently used clothing -gifts - jewellery - books Open Tues - Sat. 642 Shuswap Ave. Come enjoy a Yummy Cup of Coffee It’s time to start pruning! Call Jonnie Walker Landscape Services at 250.318.5237 Handy Man Carpenter, 30 years experience. Guaranteed price and time frame. Call Don at 778-2576956.

Need a small engine mechanic?

Will do repairs to chainsaws, wood splitters, snowmobiles, quads, automotive and all other small engines. Work guaranteed. Call Jarrett 250-320-6082 Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs SAHHALTKUM DAYCARE est.1996.

Licensed facility.

Certified staff. Children 3mths up to 12 years. Hot Lunch program available.

Nutritious snacks provided.

Daily educational programs. Part/full time or drop in available ALL CHILDREN WELCOME!! F.M.I. 6459 Hillcrest Rd, Chase (across Pine St. bridge) or ph: 250-679-2229 Need photocopying done?

Monday - Wednesday from 10-4 at 838 Shuswap Avenue or contact 250-679-8880.

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

Obituary

Jack William Turner

of Chase passed away on March 5, 2017 at 85 years of age.

Survived by his loving wife Shirley (nee Moon) and children: Lynne (David) Inkster of Sorrento, Sheryl (Marvin) Penttila of Turtle Valley, Randy (Karen) Turner of Chase, Mike (Lesley) Turner of Chase, and Jacqueline Turner (Damon) of Vancouver.

Grandchildren: Krista (Bert) Van Sickle of Kamloops, Jodi (Darcy) Lebourdais of Kamloops, Carlie (Ben) Pellett, of Sorrento, Chad (Hilary) Turner of Salmon Arm, Kirby (Cody) Bellows of Cochrane, Shaye Inkster of Grand Prairie, Brennan Kurchak of Whistler, Shelby Penttila (Blake) of Chase, Blake Kurchak of Whistler, Cody Jackson Turner of Chase.

Great-Grandchildren: Jordis Emily Pellett of Sorrento and Jack Chad Van Sickle of Kamloops.

Brothers: Donald Turner and families of Courtney, Grant Turner and families of Perdue.

Predeceased by his parents Oswald and Elva and a sister Frances, who died in infancy.

History: Jack was born in Saskatoon and grew up on a farm in Perdue. He married Shirley Moon on February 18, 1954 and they raised their children in Saskatchewan before moving to Chase in 1969. He worked at many jobs throughout his life, but mainly as a truck driver. He loved to drive. In semi-retirement, he delivered mail to the Shuswap North Shore.

As soon as they came on the market, Shirley got him a computer for Christmas and he was hooked ever since, exploring everywhere, keeping medical records, connecting with family and friends, and virtually flying with a flight simulator. He also enjoyed many family events and meeting up with friends on coffee row.

He will be missed by his family of which he was always very proud.

Memorial to be held at a later date.

Special thanks to his doctor and all the people at the Royal Inland Hospital for the excellent care he received.

Memorial donations may be made to Royal Inland Hospital Foundation 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 Arrangements made by: Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

Sharen’s Hair Studio

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

250-679-8800

Last night me and my girlfriend watched three DVDs back to back. Luckily I was the one facing the TV. I used to be addicted to soap, but I'm clean now.

Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.

“This is your captain speaking, AND THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN SHOUTING.”

250-320-1424

Have I told you this deja vu joke before?

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

Exaggerations went up by a million percent last year.

Dry erase boards are remarkable.

Pete’s Pizza & Pasta 250-679-2775

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

Registered Massage Therapy Heidi McCartney

250-309-6415

Therapeutic Treatment of Pain, Injury & Chronic Conditions

Underwood Liquor Store Open every day 9 am - 11 pm Open on All Holidays

Free-er than Free Range Eggs $5 / dozen delivered

Ranfurly Farm 250 679-2738

Underwood Restaurant 250-679-3321

Roast Beef Mondays

PARKSIDE COMMUNITY

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

SILVER LININGS

NEW, USED + COLLECTIBLES 734 1ST AVE, CHASE 679-7798

The past, the present and the future walked into a bar. It was tense.

What do you say when you’re comforting a grammar nazi? There, their, they’re My sister bet me a hundred dollars I couldn’t build a car out of spaghetti.

You should’ve seen the look on her face as I drove pasta!

Atheism is a non-prophet organization.

SODUKO puzzle

Open at 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday

Cut Flowers For All Occasions

What’s another name for Santa’s Elves?

Subordinate Clauses

Z L LO

Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be...

Scooter’s Dog Grooming

921 Okanagan Ave, Chase BC

When I was a kid, my English teacher looked my way and said “Name two pronouns.”

I said “Who, Me?”

The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game.

A row , column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells.

Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp Italian Seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp ground coriander 2 Tbsp oil 1 Pork Tenderloin (about 1½ lb)

Instructions Preheat oven to 400˚F with the rack in the middle.

Pierce pork loin all over with a fork and rub with 1 Tbsp oil.

Combine your seasonings and sprinkle onto the tenderloin then use your hands to rub the spices into the tenderloin until evenly coated.

Heat 1 Tbsp oil over med-high heat in a large oven-safe pan (cast iron or a dutch oven will work). Once oil is hot, add pork and brown on all sides (6 minutes total).

Place in the oven and bake uncovered at 400˚F for 13-15 min, flipping the tenderloin over halfway through baking. Bake until center of pork registers at least 150˚F then transfer to a cutting board and let meat rest 5-10 min. Slice into rings and serve.

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Word Search - St Patricks Day GAELIC PATRICK DONNYBROOK CELTIC BLARNEY BROGUE SHILLELAGH GOLD DUBLIN FURTUNE PATRON POTATO IRELAND HIBERNIAN REPUBLIC SEVENTEENTH SHAMROCK TRIFOLIUM CELEBRATE

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY Emergency Help 250-682-6155

Donations Welcome

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 ANSWERS

Words like BROGUE, SHILLELAGH, HIBERNIAN, FURTUNE, DONNYBROOK were grabbed from an internet list of St Patrick’s Day Vocabulary, but upon further inspection, these words either seem to be gibberish or very loosely related to St. Paddy’s Day. :P TRIFOLIUM is the genus that include clover.

BUSINESS LISTINGS

Chum ‘n’ Luba’s

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

Sorrento Plumbing & Water Well Service

250-679-0001 Serving the Shuswap!

MJK Home Renovations

Chris Walker

250-572-7035

Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

Dave’s Appliance Repair Guaranteed Service

250-679-5399

Duck Range Plumbing & Heating 250-214-0539

Plumbing, Heating & Gas Fitting

Get Your Ad RIGHT HERE! 250-679-8880

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CALL

Your Local Realtor TODAY!

250-320-5472

NEW LISTING Are you looking for room to park all your toys, a man cave and a work shop? This detached shop is approx 1900 sq and comes with a 3600 sq ft rancher style home with attached double garage. 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, oak floors and nice open kitchen .Sits on a nice large lot on a no thru road. $549,900 MLS # 139147

THE

Pin Chatter:

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

The biggest tournament of the year is upon us! This weekend, 17 teams from across the Interior of BC will compete at the 71st Annual Interior Championships!

Chase will be well represented with some of our best local talent!

On the 2017 men’s team we have high average holder Bill Pacholok, Gene Popadynetz, Kelly Collins, Alec Deneault, Derek Vigue, and Heinz “YAAA” Torbohm.

Representing the ladies team will be Rita Carlson, Kaitlyn Deleeuw, Sam Steil, Helen Dalin, Tina Smith, and Jessy “The Rocket” Buchanan.

Bragging rights are on the

line; and we are hoping to bring them back to Chase for the remainder of the year!

In other Pin Chatter news, our YBC program has come to an end, and will reconvene in the Fall! A big thank you to the great group of kids who spent every Wednesday with us!

Wednesday’s from 4-6pm will now be wide open for a drop in slot! All you can bowl for $10.00!

And last but certainly not least, Jim Parker FINALLY got his name in the Pin Chatter! Jim closed out his day with a 291 single! Way to go Jim!

a i n r H a v a a us B Restaurant

Chinese Food

Buffet

Sun. March 19th from 4:30 -7:30

NOW SERVING

CHINESE FOOD FOR LUNCH & DINNER EVERY DAY

Adults $17.95 Seniors $16.95 **Reservations Recommended** OPEN: Tues - Sun 11 am - 8 pm • 333 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC • 250-679-1086