Chase Sunflower - March 25, 2022

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Issue for the week of Friday, March 25th, 2022 • Volume 27 - Issue 12

NEW LISTING

2 BDRM, 2 BATH, LARGE 2 ROOM ADDITION WITH FIREPLACE, FENCED CLOSE TO THE LAKE

Shuswap Lake on Thursday morning. Copper Island in the centre of the picture. All of the ice is now gone from Little Shuswap Lake, but the snow is not far away on some of the hills around.

What you are looking at is the north slopes of those mountains, where the snow is the last to disappear. Photo and caption by Richard Hermann

11-1250 Hillside Avenue

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Inside: • • • • •

Chase Heat Awards RCMP Report Council Meeting Highlights News from First Nations What’s new at the Chase Library

Handyman for your home improvement needs 250-682-8529

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Community Events Bulletin

Now that the weather is getting better so is the LIVE MUSIC every WED 7’00 PM Come and join in the fun for singing or playing at CHASE CREEKSIDE SENIOR CENTRE JAM-NITE across from the Legion. Everyone is welcome. Mandatory Proof of Vaccination required at the door..

Pritchard Bursary Alert: The Pritchard Community Association is offering an educational bursary for $500.00 and the Pritchard Ladies Group Society is offering one for $1000.

Graduating student eligible, must reside in Pritchard. FMI ask at councillor at school.

Application deadline May 1st.

Chase

Annual Daffodil Tea and Craft Saturday March 26, 2022.

10:00am to 2:00pm Pritchard Community Hall on Duck Range Rd. Crafts, Bake table, Toonie Table, Raffles, Grocery Hamper, Easter Basket, Homemade lunches and more.

FMI & table rentals call April at 250-577-3798 Vendors wanted for Sunday Market at Adams Lake.

Contact lonafleury77@gmail.com or 778-344-8671 FMI.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *

Mon. Mar. 28 - open at 2 PM - Fun Darts

Tues. Mar. 29 - open at 2 PM with John - Fun Pool / Darts, free meat draws.

CLOSED - Wed. Mar. 30, 2022 Thurs. Mar. 31 - open at 6:00 PM - everyone welcome - League Darts at 7:30 PM. Fri. April 1 - open at 2 PM - Ladies Fun Darts, All Fools Burger Nite 5-7 pm $ 9 each.

Sat. April 2 - open at 1:00 PM - Meat draws, 50/50, enjoy the fun with friends.

Sun. April 3 - CLOSED.

(250) 320-3050

The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters and Columns do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher.

The Chase Sunflower is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher.

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated

by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported.

Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community.

Chase Rotary Box 73

Meetings @ 5:30 pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month at Railside Restaurant. New members welcome!

Chase Lions Club

PO Box 12, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0 chaselions67@gmail.com Facebook Chase & District Lions Club President – Karen Bassett 250-318-4527 Please call for Lion projects incl pull-tab donations

Saturdays open at 1 PM with Meat Draws, 50/50 draws and afternoon fun, please join us.

Lions RV Park Reservations 250-679-8470 For Medical equipment contact Sandra Welton 778-245-3808.

Legion Dinner downstairs Fri. Apr. 22 (5 - 7 pm)

Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove

Pres: Patrick Herba (250-702-3677)

Meeting at 6pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, downstairs of community hall. Everyone welcome.

Burger Nite Fri. Apr. 15 - (5 - 7 pm) upstairs - $ 9

EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0

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

Join us as we open 6 days a week starting in April at 2 PM. The Chase Legion will be opening at 2 PM daily (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri.)

Ladies Auxiliary Pasta Dinner Fri. April 8th - $ 12 (5 - 7 pm) Refreshments available downstairs.

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE:

400 Club Winner

Catharyne Stauffer $100.00

At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass on Saturdays @ 4:00 pm.

Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm. - Holy Hour with Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet.

For inquiries call 250679-3025 or 250-372-2581

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube

Churches of Chase John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

Shuswap

Chase Community Church ChaseEvangelical Evangelical Free Church meets onServices Sunday Outdoor Free Church295 Shuswap Ave mornings 10am @ 10am, atSunday @the Service at 10 am Physical Gathering Chase Community Hall Memorial Park Sunday Suspended in response Visit More Information to Provincial Health at Order, Online Gatherings www.aplacetobelong.ca ChaseChurch.com for more info.

Accessible at 250 679 3626 www.ChaseChurch.com Call: (778) 824-0383 250Tyler@ 679 1676 or Email: Spencer@ ChaseChurch.com Tyler@ChaseChurch.com aplacetobelong.ca

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CHASE HEAT – 2021-2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS submitted by Scott Koch

As with anything in life, awards at the Junior hockey level do not include participation recognition. Hockey is not an individual sport, it requires the entire 25 player roster as well as the team staff fully taking part in order to be successful. Thank you one and all for your part, the fans and volunteers appreciate all you did for the team and the community of Chase.

In a change from past award banquets, the tail end of Covid 19 required a different format. So, staff and players met up for dinner and an awards presentation at the Escape Room in Kamloops. The recipients and awards are: Top Scholastic Player: Matteo Bordin #23 from far flung Sorrento B.C. is a Graduating student at Salmon Arm Secondary School.

“BB” is 17 years old and planning to attend the University of Victoria to obtain a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He will be joining his older brother Marino a Heat alumni member. The Bordin’s were a billet home with Jack Osmond and Braeden Huth being part of the family. Apparently pranks and cookies filled the down time. Matteo credits his supportive parents as well as team staff and team members aiding him to be a better player and person.

Fan Favourite: Who else but the red headed flash Keagan Pittendreigh, #17 the local shinny player from Chase. Voted on by the fans he clearly was the local favourite.

The 18 year old was one of four players in the Pittendreigh billet home. “Pitty” enjoyed good times with the four of them finding trouble and other fun stuff. Keagan hopes to play for a couple more years on his hometown team, the Heat, “there is no where else I want to play”.

Unsung Player: Bryan Fraser #3 is 18 years old and travelled back and forth from Kamloops throughout the season. When he had the chance he worked, and that was

also reflected on the ice. His hardwork and consistent effort in both games and practices was noted by team staff. “Fraz” noted he had a lot of fun and he improved a lot over the year. He made a lot of new friendships and plans on returning to the Heat next season.

Most Improved: Roderic May #35 one of the fabulous duo of goaltenders on the team. “Farmer” is from Salmon Arm, 18 years old, and lives and works on a dairy farm. He thanks Coaches Brad Fox and Colin McGill for helping him improve his abilities on the ice and boosting his confidence throughout the year. He wants to continue to play junior hockey for the next couple of years. He then wants to focus on the family dairy farm with the goal of taking it over in the future.

Rookie of the Year: Nabbed early in the season after a Junior A stint with the Melville Millionaires of the SJHL, Dylan Handel #16 soon found a home with the Heat. “My advisor said nothing but good things about “Foxy”, and it’s a place that really develops their players for not only the game but for real life”. The 19 year old is from Beaumont Alberta. In 31 games in the regular season he finished with 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points with 12 minutes in penalties. “Handy” wants to return to Junior A next season. “This was a great year, between my teammates, the coaches and great billets. The best memories were away from the rink hanging with my three billet brothers”.

Most Sportsmanlike & Most Dedicated (tie): Malachi Franklin #8 is a 20 year old defenceman from Cranbrook. Known as “Frankie” by his teammates he played a strong solid game within the rule book garnering only 10 minutes in penalties.

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Grocery hours remain the same.

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Word Search - Butterflies

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Buying coin collections, old money, jewelry, old silver

Duck Range Plumbing & Heating Your Local Gas, Heating, and Cooling Specialist

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MJK Home Renovations Chris Walker

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Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY

EMERGENCY HELP 250-682-6155

“Beam Me Up Scottie” - Construction Interior & Exterior work 250-214-9621

Red Seal, Journeyman Cabinetmaker & Finish Carpenter All your Civil & Oil+Gas Inspection Needs

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

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Village Fitness

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(250-679-5377 Sorrento Plumbing & Pumps

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Older girls names are back in style like Beth, Lilly and Rose.

We couldn’t decide what to call our daughter so we just went with Nan. I’m sure she’ll grow into it.

HATCH THORAX CATERPILLAR COLOURFUL MOLT

My wife sighed, “Why does everything have to be a game with you?” I shouted, “An excellent question sweetheart!”

“But next time, please use the buzzer!”

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Heat Awards

At this point he is unsure about next year. “A big thanks to the entire Horton family as they blessed me with everything I needed and more in order to have a great season. Thanks to the Heat for another great season I won’t forget.”

Playoff MVP: To no one’s surprise, goaltender Jack Osmond #31 earned this award through 7 games of stellar puck stopping. “Ozzy” to his teammates is 18 years old and would like to play at the Junior A level next season. From there he hopes to earn a scholarship to continue his hockey career at the college level to further his education. “I had a very good experience in Chase. I was fortunate enough to have an extremely welcoming billet family who created an environment where I felt right at home. As for my teammates, we were a tight knit group in which I was able to create memories on and off the ice that will last a lifetime.”

Top Defenceman: Mikkel Hrechka #6 “Mickey” is an 18 year old defenceman from Moose Jaw Saskatchewan. He started the season with the Portage Terriers before the Heat nabbed him out of Manitoba and got him to come to B.C.. He plans on getting back to Junior A hockey next year. “Thank you to all the great people and my billet family who made this season such a special time”.

Warrior of the Year: Brayden Haskell #21, a 20 year old who has completed his junior hockey days. Next on his agenda is to leave Salmon Arm for the island life in Victoria. Brayden played two seasons with the Heat prior to being traded to the Sicamous Eagles.

The Heat through trade brought him back for his last year, “it felt like coming

home and I’m thankful for the staff, volunteers and players welcoming me back. Brad (Coach Fox) had a huge impact on me, not only improving my hockey but the life lessons he shared and taught me had a huge impact on the man I am today.

I was around that locker room since I was 14 and it’s hard to put into words what he means to me”.

Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Doug Birks Division MVP & Top Scorer and Most Dedicated (tie): Jacob Biensch #77 Team Captain certainly earned all the awards he received.

“Jibs” a 20 year old graduating player from Junior Hockey is a Marsden Saskatchewan product. He plans on receiving a scholarship and playing in the ACAC next year. His first step in post secondary education is 4 years of Kinesiology followed by Chiropractric studies somewhere in the States. Jacob spent the past 3 years billeting at the Bentley’s. It was an amazing experience as he watched three youngsters grow up while he played “Big Brother”. As Top Scorer in the Division and Heat he played in 37 games, scored 26 goals, 27 assists for a total of 53 points along with 12 penalty minutes. Through the past 3 years he has made friendships for life and stays in contact with them all.

In closing, a well written quote from one of the player’s, “As of the room, there was always something to talk about yet we always found a way to dial it in on the ice and focus on the task at hand. The boys really picked it up after Christmas and that’s when we had the most fun. Everything began to fall in place, creating an environment of building and improvement, complimentary to our consistency and determination”.

STUDIO SUITES AVAILABLE Priced at $2050 per month Independent and Assisted Living for Seniors All inclusive, home cooked meals, housekeeping, 24 hr on-site staff and social calendar.

For more information or to book a tour contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-679-4447 Ext 404 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase

SATURDAY APRIL 30TH Dinner, Live Auction and Dance Dinner will be a chuckwagon dinner!

CHASE ROTARY AUCTION

DOORS OPEN: 5PM DINNER: 6PM AUCTION: 7PM DANCE: 9PM - 1AM THEME: WESTERN WHERE: CHASE COMMUNITY HALL

All proceeds towards Chase Rotary Community Projects

16TH ANNUAL SERVICE AUCTION live auction silent auction door prizes wine auction balloon auction Prizes for best costume - female/Male

TICKETS please contact patrick at 250 702 3677 $35 FOR

**ALL PROVINCIAL HEALTH RESTRICTIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED AS STATED AT TIME OF EVENT**

Come on out, dust off those cowboy boots and two step the night away!

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Spring has sprung, let Jonnie Walker help with your pruning, and other yard work

SUDOKU PUZZLE

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jobs. Licensed & insured with close to 20 years of service in Shuswap 250 318-5237

JOB POSTINGS In search of Drivers with class # 1 an # 3 with air tickets to drive gravel truck. Contact Keith Ully. 250-833-8455. info@keegers.com

SHED SALE Shed Sale - Saturday, March 26th - Tarps, tools, extension cords, fishing gear & misc.

10 am - 1 pm. #5 - 161 Shuswap Avenue.

BUSINESS LISTINGS Gypsy Soul is looking to buy vinyl records, unique decor and small vintage furniture. 638 Shuswap Ave 250-819-3875 Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, snowmobiles, generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett.

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RECIPE: Keto Cheese sticks made with broccoli Ingredients for Keto cheese sticks : 1 Broccoli head 1 egg 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Half cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder One-fourth cup almond flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Instruction · You need to pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. · Now, line a baking tin with the parchment paper.

· Take the broccoli and place it in a food processor and crush until it looks like small breadcrumbs. · Take the broccoli in a bowl and make sure you take other ingredients and stir it well. · Now, spread it out on the baking tin and bake it for 15 minutes and also, roast it on low for 5 more minutes. · Remove it from the oven and let it cool for atleast 10 minutes so it becomes firmer and cut it into several slices. · Now, serve it hot with the Keto sauce of your choice to dip it well.

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RCMP REPORT submitted by Chase RCMP

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE On February 24th, 2022 at 11:27 pm, Chase RCMP received a suspicious person report. The complainant reported that three “teenagers” were digging through garbage bins in the back alley behind a business. Police attended and located the group. It turned out to be a middle-aged female with her sons. One son had misplaced an expensive set of glasses and they were worried that the glasses may have accidentally ended up in the trash. The middle-aged female was Not displeased at having been mistaken for a teenager.

DISTURBANCE On March 1st, 2022 at 7:08 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a disturbance at a residence. The complainant reported that his adult daughter was intoxicated and was breaking things in the residence.

He wanted her removed from the residence. Police attended. The daughter was yelling, screaming and swearing at her father. As it turned out, she had outstanding warrants for her arrest. She was aggressive and uncooperative with Police but was taken into custody without further incident.

DISTURBANCE On March 6th, 2021 at 12:34 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a disturbance. The complainant reported an adult female was walking around naked while her father chased after her with clothing. Police attended and located the female. The female threw a chair at a passing vehicle; she was then arrested for mischief. She resisted arrest but was taken into custody without injury.

MISSING SANTA On March 5th, 2022, Chase RCMP were advised of a theft at a commercial address in Scotch Creek. The complainant reported that a giant 20 foot Santa had gone missing during the night. Video surveillance captured images of a beige coloured sedan with a male driver that was in the area at the time of the theft.

Police would like to speak with the

driver in the hopes that he can provide information to help locate Santa.

IMPAIRED DRIVER ETC. On March 9th, 2022, BC Highway Patrol members working in Sorrento observed a male driving without a seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated on Notch Hill Road.

The driver admitted he did not have a valid driver’s license. In fact, he was both prohibited and suspended from driving under the Motor Vehicle Act. Police obtained breath samples from the driver roadside. The breath samples resulted in ‘Fail’ readings which indicated that he was driving a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, in addition to being prohibited and suspended from driving.

Further investigation determined that the vehicle was not insured. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days, and the male was issued violation tickets for no seatbelt, no insurance and an Appearance Notice for a future court date.

DROPPED 911 On March 7th, 2022 at 6:01 am Chase RCMP were advised of a dropped 911 call in Pritchard. The caller stated that "a lot is going on" but provided no further information before disconnecting. The call came from a residential phone number which was associated to an address. Police attended that address and were told that the person who phoned 911 had found a ride and had already left.

Police were eventually able to track them down and confirm their well being.

DROPPED 911 On March 7th, 2022 at 9:16 am, Chase RCMP were advised of a dropped 911 call from a residential phone number in Turtle Valley. The call-taker spoke with a young child who said his parents couldn’t come to the phone and then hung up. Police attended and located the parents and child. It appeared that the child had answered a phone call from a contactor, then made one of his own, unintentionally to 911.

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Wills & Estates Family Law Conveyancing CHASE OFFICE:

Open Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm #4-834 Shuswap Avenue

Phone: 250-679-3180 Web: www.cfselaw.ca

Shuswap Better at Home Covid-19 response services for Seniors and Elders:

• Grocery delivery • Pick up and delivery of drugstore items & prescriptions • Support with meal program and food bank delivery • Check In and Friendly Visit calls • Housekeeping, subject to availability Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been carefully vetted & trained for your security.

Central Intake 250-253-2749

EVCSS Funded by the Government of BC. Income based service fees may apply.

MEL ARNOLD

Member of Parliament

Here To Help

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Thanks for Reading!

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Village of Chase Council Meeting of March 21 & 22, 2022 - Highlights submitted by Village of Chase

Council’s Special meeting of March 21, 2022 and Regular meeting of March 22, 2022 was held at the Community Hall and via Zoom. All members of the Council and management team were present. Councillor Maki attended via Zoom along with members of the gallery.

On March 21st 9 people attended in person and on March 22nd 18 people attended in person.

A Temporary Use Permit was issued to allow the owner of 909 Foothills Road to operate storage for an auction business.

On March 21st Council met regarding the Evacuation of Vulnerable Population Strategy. They were joined by experts in Emergency Management from across BC to discuss effective ways of registering members of the vulnerable population sector who live in Chase. Also discussed was the development of a Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness program and Alert system.

Joni Heinrich was appointed the Chief Election Officer and Sean O’Flaherty was appointed the Deputy Chief Election Officer for the upcoming Local Government Election.

On March 22nd Council heard from Ashton Sweetman, Executive Director of the Chase and Area Young Learners Society who requested the reinstatement of the summer recreation program and asked for funding to run the “Out of Smoke” program through the summer of 2022.

Reports were heard from Council.

A motion was passed that the Village’s Grant-in-Aid Policy be revised to clarify language within the policy.

An application was received to vary regulations of the Village of Chase Subdivision Bylaw for 116 MacPherson Street – referrals will go out to neighbouring property owners regarding the request for a variance.

Council approved funding and support for the Chase and District Festival Society to facilitate the Canada Day and Music on the Lake Events at Memorial Park this summer.

Council received a letter from Rotary inviting them to attend the 16th Annual Service Auction on April 30, 2022. Those members of Council who do attend will purchase their own tickets.

Council received a letter from the president of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) which included the Provincial Government response to Council’s resolution to UBCM in 2021 regarding the need to consider allowing

fire trucks in small communities to be used beyond the current time limit.

A letter from the City of Abbotsford was supported which asks the Provincial Government to provide Building Back Better funding at 100 per cent when emergencies damage infrastructure, and to include flood related infrastructure improvement in the Community Resiliency Investment Program.

Council also supported a resolution of the City of Terrace to lobby the Province of BC to ensure prolific offenders are handled more effectively by Crown Counsel to uphold the values of the public interest.

Council received a letter from the District of Elkford regarding the availability of recycling depots for milk containers, and received a letter from the BC Craft Brewers Guild and other business associations who are asking municipalities to reduce red tape relating to outdoor patios associated with restaurants and pubs.

The meeting concluded at 5:59 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Community Hall 4:00 p.m.

ICE CREAM IS IN!

Flavours like • Maple Walnut • Raspberry Cheesecake • Espresso Flake • Mocha Almond Fudge • Bubble Gum • Cotton Candy • Birthday Cake.

Soft serve cones, sundaes and tons of milkshakes soft or hard.

EYE CANDY Endless Emporium 717 SHUSWAP AVE, CHASE

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RCMP REPORT

THEFT On March 10th, 2022 at 6:56 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a theft in Sorrento. The complainant reported two individuals stole the tip jar from a business. Video surveillance captured images of the couple and their vehicle, which were widely circulated via social media. A number of suspects have been identified and the investigation is proceeding accordingly.

TARGET SHOOTING On March 12th, 2022 at 4:27 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of shots fired in the rural Celista area. The complainant reported she believed her neighbours were shooting off guns for the fun of it. Police attended and determined this to be the case. The shooting was being conducted safely and legally. No offences were committed.

CHECK WELL BEING On March 14th, 2022 at 8:26 am Chase RCMP received a request for a well-being check on a male near the Chase Arena.

The complainant reported that the male appeared unable to stand up or walk properly. Police and Ambulance attended and located the male. He explained that he was walking bent over on purpose

in order to collect rocks. He showed Police his small bag of pretty rocks. He continued on his way, bent over looking for rocks. While it looked unusual, it appeared to work for him.

TRESPASSER On March 17th, 2022 at 9:45 am, Chase RCMP received a trespassing complaint in Anglemont. The complainant reported that unauthorized persons were using the easement on her property to access waterfront. The complainant had already tried addressing the problem herself by posting ‘No Trespassing’ signs and by speaking with the persons involved. Police ended up having to drive to Anglemont to explain to the person that she was not permitted to use the easement and was trespassing on private property by doing so.

NOISE COMPLAINT On March 19th, 2022 at 12:35 am, Chase RCMP received a noise complaint on Lakeshore Drive in Chase. The complainant reported that neighbours were in the back yard with a fire and making lots of noise with music, talking and yelling. Police attended and asked the group to dial it back a bit in consideration of the neighbours.

WHAT’S NEW

AT THE CHASE LIBRARY Our new hours as of fall 2021 are: • Tuesday 11-5 • Wednesday 11-5 • Thursdays 1-7 • Fridays 11-5 • Saturdays 11-5

colouring contests ongoing -New scavenger hunts in the library -Spring is here so check out our diverse collection of gardening and horticulture materials

-Home book delivery is an option within the boundaries of Chase

-Library Patrons should check out hoopladigital.ca

-Stem Spring break kits available till April 1st

Big thank you to Chase Home Hardware for our prizes!

-Child and Adult

-Any questions can be directed to chalib@tnrd. ca or 250-679-3331

Chase and Area Young Learners Society 2nd Annual

PLANT SALE Spring is coming! With the success of last years spring bedding plant sale, the Chase Young Learners will be back again this spring with all of your bedding plant needs. The society will have a wide selection of plants including annuals, herbs, hanging baskets, ground covers, and more. Mark your calendars for the weekends of:

May 6 &7 and May 13 &14 at TRU Hardware The funds raised by the plant sale will go towards opportunities for children and families in Chase including mountain bike programing, arts, cooking, family yoga, nature education programs, and more. Some young entrepreneurs will even be supplying the sale with many of the plants.

We will look forward to seeing you in the spring!

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News from First Nations

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author & Journalist

Le estcwéy – The Missing

Opinion by Carolyn Parks Mintz Their voices were unheard when they lived— but they are crying out now. Beginning in late May with the announcement by the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc community that over 200 presumed graves had been found at the former Kamloops residential school site, with ground penetrating radar, a shocking truth has been exposed. Similar revelations followed: from Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan (751 unmarked graves), Lower Kootenay Band in BC (182 suspected graves), Penelakut Tribe in BC (160) and Williams Lake First Nation in BC (93). The Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and experts anticipate the total could be in the thousands—children lost to disease, violence, or indifference, and conveniently surreptitiously buried.

Politicians could not ignore the revulsion expressed by Canadians nor the public pressure, and were, at last, compelled to do something. Long suppressed documents related to residential schools are to be released, millions of dollars were committed to assist other First Nations to do “ground truthing” at residential institutional locations, and a settlement was reached to compensate for the discrimination in Indigenous child welfare. In addition, three TRC calls to action were implemented: a national commemoration day, an Indigenous languages commissioner, and changes to the citizenship oath. Also, flags were lowered and a meeting with the Pope was proposed. All symbolic, but also sought by survivors and others, as part of the long road to reconciliation. It was encouraging to learn, in early March, that a new graduation curriculum requirement for BC students comprises study and knowledge of Indigenous perspectives, histories, and cultures, to be implemented in the 2023-24 school year.

However, inequality continues to exist for Indigenous peoples in education, health care, housing and even water quality. The many other TRC calls for action, if put in place, would definitively change the lives of those still mired in a colonial system of inequity and oppression. The children of a dark past are speaking, and Canadians are listening.

Ref. Macleans Magazine March 2022 “The Children Who Never Came Home”

Comfort Quilts

Founded in June of 2021 by Vanessa Genier of the Missianbie First Nation in Ontario, “Quilts for Survivors” has grown to 5,500 members and has produced almost 11,000 quilts – with 600 people awaiting theirs. The project’s goals are to honour the lives of children who didn’t come home from residential schools, while also offering solace to survivors of those institutions, as well as others who are dealing with trauma.

BC’s Robin Chapman and Carol Smith became inseparable best friends at the notorious Kamloops residential school, while enduring the subsequent suffering there, having been torn from their homes as youngsters. Following 45 years apart, with the discovery of the many unmarked graves at the school site, they were reunited through Facebook and “Quilts for Survivors,” when Robin made a quilt for Carol. It is Carol’s comfort blanket when she is reliving past harm and feeling anxious or frightened. Both women continue to be scarred by past trauma and grapple with sporadic depression because of it.

The ‘made with love’ social media quilt initiative has proven to not only memorialize Indigenous children lost, but also to be a source of consolation and reassurance for survivors that the perpetrators of unconscionable harm could not completely destroy their Indigeneity nor their sense of self.

Shuswap Nation Tribal Council

In January of this year, the Chiefs of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council appointed Kukpi7 (Chief) of the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc Rosanne Casimir as Tribal Chairperson, to serve in this position until a spring election can be held. Honoured to be selected, Chief Casimir acknowledged the 40 years of significant contributions of former SNTC Wayne Christian of Splatsin.

ADAMS LAKE INDIAN BAND (ALIB)

A draft of the Strategic Plan for Adams Lake communities has been completed and will be rolled out to managers and members

in the near future. Implementation of the Stsmemelt jurisdiction plan will be undertaken by the Stsmemelt Technical Working Group.

Construction of the new ALIB multipurpose building, which will include renewable energy solar panels and a highefficiency structure envelope, is progressing at Sexqeltqin No. 4. Weekly meetings are being held to receive and discuss progress updates. The centre will house Health & Wellness, Aboriginal Head Start, and Community programs.

Caribou & Grizzly Research & Education Outreach Project

Upon receiving a grant last year relating to caribou and grizzly populations (Species at Risk) from the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources and Environment & Climate Change Canada, the ALIB Title & Rights Department has embarked on a project to investigate and compile information on Southern Mountain caribou (Threatened) and grizzly bears (Special Concern).

Compilation of Indigenous knowledge on these two species has been ongoing and will include a gap analysis to determine what further information is needed.

Events

Many successful ALIB events have been enjoyed during recent months or are ongoing: • Youth skiing and snowboarding at Sun Peaks Resort • A family health walk on January 19th • Parent and Tot Group dinners and activities • Parenting workshops • A drum making workshop • Kairos Blanket Exercise • Kamloops Blazers vs Prince George Cougars Indigenous Night hockey game • Weekly Baby Massage workshops including rhymes, songs and stories • ALIB Elders Dinner • Council meetings with Elders every other month to hear and learn from ALIB stetecem.

• A Community Kitchen • Men’s Group and Women’s Group meetings • An ALIB Health Fair

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News from First Nations

• Communication Department Open House and dinner, with activities and games • First Aid Course • Baby Welcoming Ceremony is planned for early April • Campground Training in April

Happy 100th Birthday!

Fondly known as “Mom Abel,” Margaret Sophie (Bennett) celebrated her 100th birthday on March 11th with family and friends.

Welcome

Jacquelyn Eden is the new ALIB Community Health Nurse. Through past employment at Fraser Health, Alberta Health Services, and Interior Health, Jacquelyn’s considerable experience focuses on community care, health education, transition planning, and an holistic approach to health.

White Sturgeon Sightings and Information The Secwepemc Fisheries Commission (SFC) and the Fisheries Department of the Kamloops Shuswap Nation Tribal Council have undertaken a study of area white sturgeon, funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund. White Sturgeon are an iconic and long-lived species, but are especially vulnerable to local extinction due to their low numbers. Population and life history data on the sturgeon are minimal and have been identified as a priority in assessment and recovery plans. Any sightings or stories of sightings in the Thompson/Shuswap watershed can be reported to the SFC Biologist at phone number 250.320.5811 or to mwalsh@shuswapnation.org.

LITTLE SHUSWAP LAKE BAND (LSLB) Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Golf Resort The lodge, spa, and resort are the pride of LSLB, and at all times of the year, there’s much to enjoy at Quaaout—a mountain adventure, relaxing at the spa, boating, a winter hike, a round of golf, a Secewpemc cultural experience or a delicious meal.

Specials change with the seasons. Currently a double occupancy Bed & Breakfast package

is being offered until the end of March. The Secwepemc Storytelling gatherings include a kekuli pit-house, a cozy fire, and tales of how the Secwepemc people lived before the arrival of Europeans and up to the present day.

The Le7ke Spa provides the ultimate in relaxation, with its inspired First Nations design and décor, together with the spa’s professional products and services—a customized experience is available for each client.

Dining is always a treat at Jack Sam’s Restaurant in the lodge. Fresh, highquality ingredients and locally inspired culinary traditions result in delicious meals that reflect the unique wilderness surroundings—complemented by the dining room’s warm ambience, the beautiful view of Little Shuswap Lake, and everpresent, friendly, efficient service. A prime rib special is offered on Friday evenings from 5:00 pm, as well as a tasty weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

And coming this spring, the resort’s Stay & Play Package includes overnight accommodation, an 18-hole round of golf, power cart, and use of the practice range.

Perfect!

NESKONLITH INDIAN BAND

Chief ’s Report In light of the unprecedented 2021 wildfires, heat dome, and flooding, Emergency Management continues to be a central issue for First Nations communities in British Columbia. To deal with such issues, Prime Minister Trudeau and BC Premier Horgan have agreed to a Tripartite Ministers Emergency meeting with representatives from the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the BC Assembly of First Nations as well as from First Nations bands. Efforts will be focused on preparedness and recovery efforts for those municipalities and First Nations impacted.

Indigenous Services Canada held town hall meetings with First Nations to discuss their issues and the solutions needed. Bands met with the Secwepemc Health Caucus as well as federal and provincial ministers regarding emergency management, resources and

support last fall. Consultations will continue.

Neskonlith First Nation also works closely with the First Nations Emergency Services Society regarding preparation, training, prescriptive burning, and support.

Neskonlith Council held a virtual call with Mayor Harrison of Salmon Arm and Mayor Sultz of Revelstoke in February, to discuss addressing common issues, including wildfires and old growth forests, in order to protect significant Secwepemculecw areas.

All parties acknowledged the need to work collectively and meet with the five bands in the region. In the meantime, the Mayors will continue to meet individually with each band until a group meeting can be arranged.

The Shuswap Nation Tribal Council (SNTC), met and appointed (Chief) Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir as its interim Chairperson.

Other key items on the Agenda were children and family jurisdiction and Columbia River Treaty updates. In addition, the SNTC will be seeking an individual to fill the position of Tribal Council Director.

Events

Some of the popular recent and ongoing Neskonlith activities: • The Grandmothers Drum Circle, teaching and learning Secwepemc songs; includes luncheon • Pink Shirt Day against bullying was marked on February 23rd • The BC Assembly of First Nations Youth Forum 2022, for those aged 15 to 29, will hold its annual (virtual) forum during March. Attendees will connect with other BC First Nations youth and participate in a range of activities, games, and icebreakers. Speakers and guests will discuss various topics, such as health issues and entrepreneurship.

• “Speaking Secwepemctsin” – An Introduction to the Secwepemctsin language via Zoom lessons.

• Training in ribbon-skirt-making, Secwepemc songs, land-based learning, home renovation apprenticeship, gardening, flagging, and culinary arts • Weekly visits by Knowledge Keepers to Education Centre • Trauma-informed teaching methods • A Genealogy Project • Yoga classes • Winter tubing at Silver Star resort • Camping at Seymour Arm

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