May 1, 2020 Chase Sunflower

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Issue for the week of Friday, May 1st, 2020 • Vol. 25, Issue 18

Shelter At Last

Submitted by Breanne Malo, Chase and District Musuem and Archives

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fter many long months I am Interfor Adams Lake Lumber Division. happy to say that the shelter We are so grateful for your assistance. for the fire hose cart is finally The bright red cart, built to transport complete. You may have seen it peeking the hose reel used by volunteers to douse around the flames is side of the definitely cabin, a bit i nte re st i ng unassuming to look at, until you look especially through one when you of the two compare it to windows. Lo our modernand behold, day fire inside is one trucks. You’ll of Chase’s notice there first pieces of is no engine firefighting to power it, equipment! instead there It has been are four granted its Museum Directors Dick Hermann and Joe Thibeault h a r n e s s e s , own dedicated in front of the new fire hose cart shelter, Roger Behn not horse space and can absent. Close up of the dedication plaque inset. harnesses now be viewed either. These during any harnesses daylight hours even when the museum are meant to be worn by the firefighters itself is closed. The Chase & District themselves. They were providing the Museum would like to thank the sponsors horsepower so to speak. Can you imagine who helped make this project happen; them running down the road while Chase Home Hardware Building Center, pulling this cart behind them?

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Community Bulletin Attention Gardeners, do you need space to garden? The Chase Community Garden is located in Wilson Park adjacent to Illahee Lodge, the garden is open to all residents of Chase. We can practice social distancing and garden

at the same time.

For more information call Barb at 250-679-8426.

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Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 250-679-8470* chaselions67@gmail.com Meetings are every 2nd & 4th Thursday, at Parkside. New members welcome Call 250-679-8470 for all Chase Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park For medical equipment or pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

400 Club Weekly Winner: Ev Chilton $100.00

Blessed Sacrament No Mass at this time.

Important phone numbers and updated information are available at the front door of the church.

Chase Evangelical Free Church 295 Shuswap Ave

*All physical gatherings cancelled due to COVID-19*

Pastoral support available at 250 679 3626 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

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

has canceled all gatherings and program for the time being and moved all of its services online. More info on our Facebook page Chase Shuswap Community Church. Online services are Sunday at 9:30 am. www.aplacetobelong.ca or call the church office, (778) 824-0383.

Shuswap Victory Church

641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC All services cancelled until further notice.

Please call for prayer requests.

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Chase Community Fellowship Cancelled until further notice

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Museum Cart

This particular cart was purchased through a catalogue and assembled by the first Fire Chief in 1912 and used by the fire department up until 1955 when a motorized fire truck was purchased.

That’s about 43 years of service! The first fire hall was also built in 1912 and was just big enough to house the cart, kind of like a tiny detached garage. It’s said that

at the time it was the smallest fire hall in all of Canada!

In addition, did you know that April 30th 2020 marks the 110th anniversary of the Chase Fire Association? Perfect timing to come and check out the fire hose cart for yourself! However, remember that the museum itself is unfortunately closed to the public at this time.

Nature Study with Kids - Wild Flowers Week

By Ashton Sweetnam, Chase & Area Young Learners Society It is wonderful to watch the emergence • 1/2 cup honey of different plants as the year progresses, • 2 eggs but spring is a special time. The fresh • 1 teaspoon vanilla green foliage and the appearance of • 1 cup unbleached flour spring wildflowers is a wonderful change • 1 cup dry oatmeal from the narrow colour range of winter • 1/2 cup dandelion flowers plants.

In our little village, and when walking To Prepare Dandelion Flowers for Use in in the surrounding areas, you may have Recipes: observed violets, balsam root, buttercup, 1. Wash them thoroughly. yellow bells, dandelions and more. With 2. Measure the required quantity of intact the arrival of spring, we have a great flowers into a measuring cup. opportunity to explore nature with our 3. Hold flowers by the tip with the fingers children and families. Kids love the of one hand and pinch the green flower excitement and adventure of hunting for base very hard with the other, releasing spring flowers and finding those bright the yellow florets from their attachment. colours of the early season.

Shake the yellow flowers into a bowl.

If you are staying closer to home, Flowers are now ready to be incorporated dandelion flowers are not just pretty. into recipes.

They are also extremely nutritious food and have none of the bitterness of Instructions dandelion leaves if you cut off the green 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. bracts at the base of the flower cluster. The 2. Blend oil and honey and beat in the following recipe for dandelion cookies two eggs and vanilla can make for a fun activity, gathering the 3. Stir in flour, oatmeal and dandelion dandelions and baking together. flowers.

4. Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls onto Dandelion Cookies a lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake for Ingredients 10-15 minutes.

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Council Meeting Highlights April 28, 2020 submitted by Village of Chase

Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 via Zoom – this was a virtual meeting, respecting the need to physically distance, each member of Council and senior administration participated in the meeting from their respective homes. Now that the bugs have been worked out with the new technology, the public will be invited to participate in the upcoming Council meeting scheduled for May 12, 2020 starting at 4 p.m. via Zoom.

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Council adopted Revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw 890 that gives the Village permission to borrow money if required before property tax revenue is collected. It is not anticipated that borrowing will be required but this gives the Village the option if for some reason borrowing is required.

Council gave third reading to the 2020-2024 Financial Plan Bylaw.

Council then considered the recent request to allow Backyard Hens.

After hearing from over 250 people in an on-line poll, more than 70% of respondents supported permitting of backyard chickens (hens).

Council directed Administration to bring back a bylaw with criteria to ensure all aspects of backyard hens are managed in the best way possible for the hens and for neighbours of people with backyard hens.

Council received for information the 6 resolutions sent via SILGA to UBCM relating to funding requests and other municipal issues. Council then agreed to amend the wording of the resolution respecting the need for more funding for Highway Rescue services.

Council passed a resolution to issue a notice to comply with the Village’s property maintenance bylaw within 21 days of the issuance of the notice, to the owner of 524 Hendry Avenue.

Council considered a report and draft bylaw that would regulate the placement of shipping containers on properties in Chase. After discussion, Council referred the issue back to Administration

to obtain more information on how other communities are dealing with shipping containers and how such regulations can best be applied for the Village of Chase.

Council passed a resolution to support the Village of Valemount in their bid to the Provincial Government to have gaming revenue shared with municipalities under 10,000 population.

Council was asked to support an initiative for banners with pictures of the 2020 graduating class at Chase Secondary School. As there will not be a traditional ceremony, Council fully supports the idea of banners with pictures of the graduation class 2020 being displayed in Chase. Administration will work with the staff at Chase Secondary School regarding the project.

Council considered a request from a local citizen for a fire ban in Chase with respect to the burning of yard waste during the Covid-19 pandemic.

It was agreed that since the Province of BC has already banned any fires other than camp fires, the request has already been fulfilled by Wildfire BC. A letter will be sent to the citizen explaining the situation.

Council agreed to enter into a mutual aid agreement with other member municipalities of the Thompson Nicola Regional District to share resources for essential service provision during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Council directed Administration to arrange for three signs to be erected at each of the three entrances to the community along Highway 1 explaining that Chase is practicing physical distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic and that we appreciate everyone visiting Chase to respect the 6 foot (2 meter) rule between all people not living in the same household.

Council agreed not to increase the annual flat fee for water services which was going to come into effect April 1, 2020. Council realizes the financial impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on many property owners and will be

Page 5 • May 1st, 2020 • Chase Sunflower Council Highlights Continued... reassessing the flat rate fee increase issue prior to July, 2020.

Councillor Torbohm raised a Notice of Motion for the next meeting for Council to consider writing a letter directly the Province of BC to request more funding for Highway Rescue services.

Council also discussed a request from a local citizen to provide washrooms for truckers at the Visitor

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Information Centre in Chase- Council directed Administration to contact the Ministry of Transportation to determine what facilities are available at rest stops for truckers.

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The next meeting of Council will be held Tuesday May 12, 2020 at 4 p.m. via “Zoom” virtual meeting platform – the public will be able to participate in that meeting via the Zoom platform.

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submitted by Brenda Patterson, Chase Hamper Society The Chase Food Bank is expanding number at 250-682-6155, to let us know hours of operation until further notice, you will be coming in. We are booking as we react to and meet the additional appointment times for pickup to make it need due to the fallout of the current easier for everyone to social distance as Covid-19 crisis. In addition to our well as ensure their privacy. normal hours of the 1st Monday of the If you wish to donate to the Food Bank, month from 1-3pm, and the 3rd Monday we have accounts set up at both the RBC of the month from 5-7pm. we will also and Credit Union in Chase, or mail to be available on Wednesday and Friday Box 137, Chase, B.C., or call us at 250mornings from 9-11am. We ask that 682-6155. clients please phone our Food Bank

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Obituary

Martin Koivisto

1925-2020 It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Martin Koivisto on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Center with son Kari and his wife Melody at his side. He was just two months shy of his 95th birthday. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Miriam, in Aug 2017. He is survived by three sons: Ray, Kari (Melody) and Henry. Pop is also survived by six grandchildren and ten great-children: Karla (Colin) Hoffman and their childen, Dylan and Marshall; Ryan (Kenia) Koivisto, and their children Kiara and Ethan; Kazia (Darin) Waugh, and their children, Gabe and Layne; Reagan Koivisto; Matthew (Christine) Koivisto and their children Olivea and Maycee; and Steven (Janna) Koivisto and their children Benjamin and Oliver.

Pop was born June 21, 1925 in Valkeakoski, Finland and served with the Finnish Army during World War 2. He and Mom were married in 1949 and Ray was born in 1950.

They emigrated from Finland in 1951 whereupon Pop went to work for the CNR in Winnipeg. After a short time there they transferred to Vancouver where Kari was born in 1953 while Pop worked at Hell’s Gate. In 1954 they transferred to Ashcroft where Henry was born in 1960. In 1956 Pop went to work for John Bundus & Son Ltd. as a blacksmith and welder. In 1963 they started Cariboo Esso Service in Ashcroft which eventually became Ashcroft Motors Ltd., a GM dealership. In Ashcroft he bought an airplane and loved flying to get away from it all. They sold the business in 1978 and retired and enjoyed a life of fishing, gold panning, camping and trips to Reno. In 1980 they moved to Kamloops where they built a house in Westsyde. In 1989 they moved to Chase where they built their house on Elm St. In Chase they enjoyed gardening, hiking and fishing and playing crib and bingo with their many friends. Pop was also a member of the Chase Creekside Seniors and Legion for many years. On April 4, 2017 they moved to the Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Center.

We wish to thank Dr. Wynne and all of the nurses, care givers, staff and management for all of their loving care while he was there.

Pop requested that there be no service for him.

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Summer Festivities Cancelled submitted by Village of Chase

In response to the current situation and the actions being taken by event organizers across the province, the Chase & District Festival Society and the Village of Chase have agreed to cancel the 2020 Lakeside Music Series, which includes Canada Day, Music on the Lake, and CornStock festivities. These events have become highly anticipated and valued by the community and we are saddened that we are

unable to host them this year.

In the meantime, we encourage you to support local performers and artists by visiting their websites, purchasing their products, and encouraging them to keep art alive through these unprecedented times. Thank you for all the support we have received over the years for these free community events, we can't wait to celebrate with you next summer!

Mental well being during these challenging times With so much happening around the Covid-19 pandemic, it is normal to feel anxious, worried, scared, alone.

There are several supports available to help us during this challenging time.

The BC Centre for Disease Control has various links and phone numbers to help you – their website is full of useful information for people young and old. http://www.bccdc.ca/healthinfo / di s ea s es - conditi on s / cov id-19/about-cov id-19/ mental-well-being-duringcovid-19 There is also a site for supports to help vulnerable people: http://www.bccdc.ca/healthinfo / di s ea s es - conditi on s / covid-19/priority-populations If you don’t have a computer, and would simply like someone to talk to, you can make a call.

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If you or someone you know is thinking about ending their life call 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE) For emotional support to deal with a feeling, issue or concern call 310-6789 (310-Mental Health) no area code needed The Kid’s Help Phone is also available for young people under 20 – 1-800-668-6868 Please remember, that while this pandemic situation can be very unsettling, scary, and financially challenging there are people out there that are ready to help listen to you and talk you through things.

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PARKSIDE CLOSED TO PUBLIC Parkside Assisted Living would like to thank our community and families for all your love and support through this challenging time. Special thanks to all the wonderful donations of homemade face masks and protective equipment from the Chase Quilters.

Parkside will remain closed to family and friends until further notice.

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RECIPE: Peanut Butter Bars These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups.

1 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips 4 tablespoons peanut butter In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended.

Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.

In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the 4 tablespoons peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL LIBRARY INTRODUCES VIRTUAL STORYTIMES

The Library is delighted to invite you to virtual Storytimes at 10:30 am weekday mornings. Join us from the comfort of your living room, or wherever you may be!

"Storytime is all about supporting parents and caregivers in developing their children's early literacy skills.

Our programs teach ways to support language development, encourage a love of books and stories, and spark children's imaginations and curiosity. We want to make sure our families have access to these programs while they're at home," says Meg Ross, the TNRL's Coordinator of Children's and Youth Services.

All programs are lead by library staff that are passionate about children's services and can be viewed on the library's Facebook page. Caregivers and children alike are encouraged to join in the fun!

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Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Heat’s Gavin Mattey taking hot shot to Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League

submitted by Emanuel Sequeira own rates.

In Gavin Mattey’s three seasons Hockey Tier 4 midget program.

“You can try with the Chase Heat, his skillset got to progress that better, his hockey sense improved.

“I knew what he would bring in a along and push He’s now ready to take the next level of commitment,” says Fox. “If step with the Saskatchewan Junior he was going to do something, he it along a little but Hockey League’s La Ronge Ice was going to do it to the best of his quicker, because of their Wolves. Heat head coach Brad Fox ability. He had a skillset. He is smart, felt the local product was ready this he had hands. He was fairly quick, own personality, they’re season from a talent standpoint, but but he was small (Fox figures Mattey and being who they not emotionally. Fox recalls Mattey weighed 145 pounds).

Black & White Newspaper Size: 4.33”w x 7”hat their are, sometimes joining19-0893-03 the Heat from Chase’s Minor FoxVersion believes players grow we have to be patient with them.”

Now, the five-foot-nine, 165-pound forward heads to the next level with what Fox says is an amazing shot - amazing wrist shot, snap shot.

“It’s major league. I bet you he had between 25 and 30 posts and crossbars this year,” says Fox. “He would ring one a game. I bet you he hit three or four posts and two cross bars in the five game series we played.”

This season Mattey established a new career high in goals with 24 in 47 games.

“I don’t care what level you are playing at, he put it exactly where he wanted to put it,” says Fox. “That kind of a shooter. I have not seen anybody have that kind of a release in a long time in this league."

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