Chase Sunflower - March 3, 2023

Citizen of the Year: Ashton

The Chase and District Chamber of Commerce didn't have to wait long for the nominations for Citizen of the Year Award 2022 to be submitted, and it became clear early on in the process who the residents of Chase wanted to see as the recipient.

Ashton Sweetnam of the Chase and Area Young Learners Society took home the honor.

Ashton is

instrumental

opportunities for young people in the area to access all that will enhance their learning, while at the same time raising her own young family.

A special thank you to Chase Rotary for allowing us to present the award to Ashton at their February 14th meeting where Ashton was the guest speaker.

Congratulations, Ashton.

Sweetnam submitted by Chase and District Chamber of Commerce

Ashton Sweetnam (left) is presented the Citizen of the Year Award by Info Centre Manager Christina Lutterman (right).

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Pritchard Ladies Group

Daffodil Tea to be held on April 1st, 2023 from 10:00 A M to 2:00 P M at the Pritchard Community Hall on Duck Ranch Road Pritchard. Crafts, bake table, lunches and in house raffles. For table rentals please call April Stewart @ 250-577-3798

GIANT CRIB- There will be a Giant Crib at the Chase Legion on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 11:00. The cost is $12 per person. Bring your own partner. Lunch will be available for $5.00 Payout 85%.

Happening this Sunday March 5th at Art Holding Memorial Arena!

▪️Public Skating 12:00-2:00pm

Admission by Donation

▪️Stick & Puck 4:15-5:15pm $5 per player

(Sticks, gloves and helmet required)

400 Club social Casino, dinner, and dance is on March 25, doors open at 4pm.

Chase Minor Baseball registration? Registration is on now and forms need to be in by March 10th. Email chaseminorbaseball@hotmail. com for information or to get a form.

The Chase & District Museum & Archives is having their Easter Purdys chocolate fundraiser again! The deadline for order submissions is March 22nd. Orders can be submitted online by card by logging in at https://group.purdys.com/ (group number 26596) or completed order forms can be handed in at the museum with cash or cheque. Catalogues can be picked up at the museum or call Janie at 250-679-3094.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase

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

CHASE LEGION

Mon. Mar. 6 • 6 - close League Darts 7:30pm

Tues. Mar. 7 • open 2 pm - 6 pm, fun pool, fun darts, free meat draws

Wed. Mar. 8 - CLOSED

Thurs. Mar. 9 • 6 - Close League Darts at 7:30pm

Fri. Mar. 10 • open 1:30pm - 6pmLadies fun darts, No Dinner

Sat. Mar. 11 • open at 1 pm - 6 pm meat draws, fun afternoon, lotto, 50/50

Sun. Mar. 12 • CLOSED

Dinner will not be held on the 3rd. It will return on March 17th.

Sunday March 12th • COFFEE HOUSE 2 -5pm

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Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Patrick Herba (250-702-3677)

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

Chase Lions Club

PO Box 12, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0 chaselions67@gmail.com

Facebook Chase & District Lions Club

President – Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

Please call for Lion projects incl pull-tab donations

Meeting at 7 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, downstairs of community hall. Everyone welcome.

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

400

Larry Walker $100.00

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

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845

Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

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

Chase Evangelical Free Church295 Shuswap Ave

Chase Evangelical Free Church Service at 10 am

Physical Gathering

Suspended in response to Provincial Health Order, Online Gatherings

Shuswap Community Church Outdoor Services

10am, Sunday @ Memorial Park

Accessible at www.ChaseChurch.com

250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

More Information at ChaseChurch.com 250 679 3626 Tyler@ ChaseChurch.com

Visit www.aplacetobelong.ca for more info.

Call: (778) 824-0383

Email: Spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca

Council Highlights for the February 28, 2023 Meeting

submitted by Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on February 28, 2023 at the Village office and via Zoom. 10 people attended in-person and 5 people attended virtually.

Delegations

Amit Goel, Director, Goel’s Solutions Ltd. Amit Goel of the Goel’s Recruiting & Settlement Solutions Ltd. spoke about the his proposed Chase Canada Academy, which facilitates the aiming to deliver delivery of HCA (health care aide) training programs and certification with a goal of graduating up to 54 HCA certified care aides annually in British Columbia. He noted that the increased cash flow to Chase from the program is estimated to be between $292,950 and $454,500 inflow per cohort and asked for Council’s support in relation to a request from the Province of British Columbia for $185,00 in grant seed funding.

Grants-in-Aid Applications – Chase and Area Museum & Archives Society. Council approved the awarding of $2,500 to the Chase and Area Museum & Archives Society, which represents 50% of the anticipated costs to replace an existing deck.

Grants-in-Aid Applications –Chase Creekside Seniors Organization. Council approved the awarding of $1,050 to the Chase Creekside Seniors Organization to cover 50% of the costs to replace signage, replace a printer and purchase some sound equipment.

Grants-in-Aid Applications –Shuswap Skating Club. Council

approved the awarding of $1,650 for the Shuswap Skating Club to cover 50% of the costs to hold the “Skate Canada Interclub” competition.

Grants-in-Aid Applications – Chase and Area Young Learners Society. Council approved the awarding of $2,690 to the Chase and Area Young Learners Society to cover 50% of the After School Arts & Recreation and the Teen Summer program.\

Chase Firefighters Association – Lobsterfest Fundraiser . Council approved the waiving of rental fees for usage of the Community Hall for the Chase Firefighters Association’s annual Lobsterfest Fundraiser on June 17, 2023. The rental fees would cost $240 if the group paid the not-for-profit rate for a 12-hour rental or $190 for an 8-hour rental.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 5:31 p.m.

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

A Special Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

Classifieds

FOR SALE

FOR SALE - 3-9 Busnell Scope $105 45” Head saw Blade $180 4” Belt & Disc Grinder $90 Call 780-720-8824.

IN SEARCH OF

SMALL EVINRUDE OUTBOARD Call 780-720-8824.

Looking for POKER PLAYERS - Texas Holdem, friendly games. Call Randy 250-679-2776.

HELP WANTED

Help wanted. Part time. Apply in person at Inside Out Coffee House. Seniors welcome.

BUSINESS LISTINGS

Gypsy Soul is looking to buy vinyl records. 638 Shuswap Ave. 250-819-3875

SERVICES OFFERED

Fruit tree pruning - 20 yrs experience licensed and insured. Jonnie 2503185237

Service for Seniors - Mature woman (60+) offering house cleaning service or seniors. Reliable, respectful, honest and caring. Opening in ScheduleContact me by calling cell 250-3187173.

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

BUYING COINS & ENTIRE COIN COLLECTIONS! Old coins, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins, Franklin Mint, US Mint, OLYMPIC coins, and World collections WANTED! Todd 250-864-3521

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.

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

phone: 250-320-3050

email: info@chasesunflower.ca 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase $5/20 words

Obituary

Margaret Beatrice Schultz (nee Hunt)

It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret Beatrice Schultz (nee Hunt) announce her sudden passing on Friday February 10, 2023, at the age of 85 after a battle with cancer. She passed quietly at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, in Kamloops. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her children, Neil Schultz (Erin), Kathy Schultz (Martin); grandchildren, Michael, Adelaine, Hunter, Evan; nieces, nephews and a great many other family members and friends.

Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband Elmer; parents, Chester and Bertha; siblings James and Edna.

Margaret was born on a cold and blustery day in Agassiz, BC in 1938. She lived on a farm and attended school until moving to Armstrong, BC in 1953. Margaret attended school and graduated in 1956. She got her first job at the CIBC Bank, where she met Elmer. They were married in November of 1962.

She worked at the Co-op grocery store, the Armstrong Dairy. She spent many years working at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Credit Union and the Price Is Right Bulk Food Store, before retiring to Chase, BC, in 1998. She enjoyed her retirement, making new friends and taking an active part in the community. Margaret was an avid bowler and loved making baby outfits and blankets, as well as numerous other knitted and crocheted articles. She always had a quick smile and a cheery hello for everyone she met.

CASH FOR 9999 SILVER BULLION! ALSO PURCHASING COINS, BARS, INGOTS, PRE 1968 coins, coin collections, jewelry, gold, nuggets, sterling +++. Todd 250-864-3521

A Celebration of Life will be held in July of 2023 in Chase, B.C. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Cancer Society. Details to follow, please email Kathy at kathy.schultz@ chaloschool.bc.ca or Neil at c.schultz2@ shaw.ca

Chase Secondary Art Pieces

by Tyler Gilowski

Showcasing Chase Secondary Art created in February.

Grade 12s - We focused on using art as a form of therapy, specifically neurological line Art. Students were asked to pose a question and create a set of lines with their eyes closed. Then they drew attention to intersecting lines and

the spaces between with the elements of art in mind.

Grade 7s - They focused on creating art using patterns and lines! They needed to be aware of the front, fore and mid grounds of their art pieces.

NEED JUNK REMOVED? DUMP RUNS?

Friendly Discrete Reliable

Bill Currie 250-463-2101

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY EMERGENCY HELP

250-682-6155

All your Civil & Oil+Gas Inspection Needs Armstrong Inspections 778-362-1606

Todd “Gold Silver Guy”

250-864-3521

Buying coins, coin collections, jewelry, GOLD, SILVER, BULLION +

Pete’s Pizza & Pasta

Open Tues to Sat • Closed Sun & Mon 250-679-2775

Duck Range Plumbing & Heating

Your Local Gas, Heating, and Cooling Specialist 250-214-0539

Village Fitness Gym & Tanning 630 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC (250-679-5377

ALM Mobile RV

Certified RV Tech - Gas Certified & Bonded 250-308-9022 AlmmobileRV@gmail.com

Kalin Good Carpentry Services

Renos, Decks, Fences, Siding, Roofing & More 18+ yrs exp. Call 250-819-9335

MJK Home Renovations

Chris Walker 250-572-7035

Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

Quick Dry Carpet Cleaning

Carpet, Upholstery, Hard Floors

250-851-8556 Chase BC

Word Search - My email was down last week

FULL EMAIL SPACE BLOCKED BOUNCE

RECEIVE BANDWIDTH COMMUNICATION RESEND INTERRUPTION

Why didn’t the toilet paper have a lot of money? It kept getting ripped off.

SPAM FROM ATTACHMENT TRASH

SORRY FIXED INCONVENIENT HASSLE ELECTRONIC

“For 20 years”, said the man to the bartender, “my wife and I were blissfully happy.”

“Then what happened?” asked the bartender. “We met.”

Hamper Society Info

March Food Bank Dates

Monday March 6th 12-3 pm

Monday March 20th 4 - 7 pm

Downstairs at the Chase Community Hall

InClusive Cafe

Wednesday March 21st 11-130 pm

Downstairs of the Chase Community Hall

Everyone is welcome for this free lunch offered through our food recovery and food share programs. Take out is available too.

If you or someone you know is needing some extra help please call to register for a food hamper at 250-682-6155.

Novice Sudoku

STUDIO SUITES

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

Chase Legion Variety Telethon

A huge Thank you from the Chase Legion #107 to our community for raising $4402.00 in support of Variety the Children’s Charity telethon.

Thank you to our auctioneer Clay Freemantle and his wife Deb for filling in last minute and doing an awesome job, to the following business for their generous donations. PHI Hotel Group (CeCe G), Adams

Lake Store, Home Hardware, Rivershore Golf Course, H & R Block, Silver Fox Pub, Leslie Koshnysky, Sunshore Golf Course, Quaaout Golf course, Richard Wesolowski, and everyone else than donated or bought a gift and everyone who came out and enjoyed the day.

To All our Hard working Legion Volunteers we couldn’t do it without any of you.

THANK YOU.

Chase Sunflower Since 1996 Out Every Friday

Left to Right: Val Atcheson co-ordinator, Clay Freemantle auctioneer, and Paul Osadchuk Br #107 President.

submitted by Val Atcheson