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Chase Bowlers Go To Interprovincial National Finals
submitted hase Village Lanes is a busy and has teams of 4 people competing from bustling place in our community, across Canada and is a pins over average and a great asset tournament. To make to Chase. On April 21the team, bowlers had to 24, Village Lanes, owned compete in a qualifying by Kelly and Calyn tournament in their Collins, sent 3 bowlers zone of 6 games and from Chase Lanes to only the highest pins the Interprovincial above average bowlers Canadian National qualified for the team. Team BC Silver Medal Team (2022) Finals! Those bowlers There are 3 zones - L to R - Coach Jo Borgford, Helen from Chase were 2020 (North, Interior, Coastal) Dalin (Chase-Interior), Hailey team Bonnie Askeland and one wildcard Doucette (North-Wild Card), Arron and Jim Askeland and player who makes Denton (Coastal-Island), George from 2022 team, Helen the provincial team. Freeman (North) Dalin. This tournament Continued on page 3...
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Community Events Bulletin Junk in the Trunk Sale - Garage Sale Bonanza Saturday May 28th from 9 - 1 pm. Curling Rink Parking Lot. Sponsored by Chase Legion Ladies’ Auxillary. Reservations call Randi at 250-679-8500. $20/Vehicle stall rental, $10 Table Rental. Join IG Wealth Management in a Walk for Alzheimer’s taking place in Chase!! Location: Chase Memorial Beach Date: Saturday, May 28, 2022 Registration time: 9:00-9:30 a.m. Walk time: 10 a.m. Contact: Jane Herman (250851-6524) / Bill Kennedy 250-371-1708 See page 9 for more information. Your Museum Needs You! Are you a gardener? Do you
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enjoy cleaning? Can you take good photographs? Can you read other people’s writing? Are you a good typist? Are you detail-oriented with excellent handwriting? Do you have a wealth of knowledge about a particular subject (i.e. Specific occupational tools: farming, logging, medical or historical garments…)? Do you enjoy getting sucked down a research rabbit hole? Can you sew? Do you enjoy working with children? The Chase & District Museum & Archives needs volunteers and you could be a perfect fit! There are many jobs that need doing at the museum and Breanne and the Board of Directors would love more help. There is no age requirement or limit as long as you’re willing and able, we’d like to see you!
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *
Chase Legion Br. # 107
Sun. May 8 - 1:30 pm - Mothers Day Coffee House, join Craig Rushworth + Friends at 2 pm Mon. May 9 - open 2 pm - fun darts Tues. May 10 - open 2 pm - fun pool, fun darts, free meat draws Wed. May 11 - open 2 pm - fun darts, round table lotto, pull tabs Thurs. May 12 - open 2 pm - fun darts Fri. May 13 - 2 pm - LA Shepherds Pie dinner downstairs, refreshments available Sat. May 14 - open 1:00 pm - meat draws, 50/50, lotto, some great fun Chase Legion Br. # 107 General Meeting Wed. May 18 at 7 pm Burger Nites - Fri. May 27th and Fri. June 3rd 5 pm - 7 pm Pierogi Cabbage Rolls Sausage Dinner downstairs Fri. May 20 from 5 - 7 pm Legion Golf Tourney Sat. June 4th. Val 250-318-9877 - to register by May 20th.
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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 6pm 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 Club Winner Heather Kerr. $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."
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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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Bowling Nationals Continued from page 1...
Jim Askeland was the highest qualifier First game of playoffs had winner of Pool for 2020 and Helen Dalin was the highest A play second in Pool B and winner of Pool qualifier for 2022. Bonnie Askeland made it B played second in pool A. Team BC won on to the team as a wildcard for 2020. this game and then headed into the gold What was special about this year’s 2022 medal match against Manitoba. Since the Nationals, was that bowlers that qualified two Pools of 2020 and 2022 were mixed, from 2020 and bowlers that qualified from Team BC had not played this Manitoba team 2022 all went together to the Nationals. before. Undefeated team BC played hard There were no qualifiers from 2021 as but could not outmatch the Manitoba team bowling tournaments were shut in the final game. Manitoba down then. The 2020 bowlers took the Interprovincial Gold got to play in a National final and Team BC 2022 took the after their 2020 tournament was Silver medal! cancelled due to the pandemic. Being involved in National There were sixteen teams from play was very exciting for across Canada involved in this Jim, Bonnie and Helen, and tournament. The farthest team they want to thank Chase this year came all the way from Village Lanes for sponsoring Prince Edward Island. them and giving them this On Thursday, most bowlers Team A the 2020 Team opportunity to compete with had arrived from across Canada, BC. - Front row L to R such exceptional bowlers and it was a team practice day. - Jim Askeland (Chase- from across Canada. Our This was the first time that the Interior), Bonie Askeland little bowling alley is a great BC team bowlers met each (Chase - Wild Card). place to hang out! Everyone other, since we had all qualified Back Row L to R Adam should try a bowling league in different zones and bowling Harvey (North) , Paul at least once during our deary alleys. Immediate friendships Audette (Coastal) and winters. You get out, socialize, and bonding develops right coach Trevor Rachwalski get a bit of exercise and have at practice between bowlers. FUN! If you are not very The BC team players were mobile the bowling alley has all strangers to each other, but in some of sticks you can use to bowl with. All ages can the provinces, they do it different and the bowl. It is a life long sport that you can learn bowlers all know one another or are team at any age. If it turns out that you might be members even before they get there. good at bowling, the opportunities are here Friday and Saturday were round robin for that too. competition days. There were two pools of If you have children, then you should teams. Pool A had nine teams competing certainly think about YBC. Chase has a YBC round robin and Pool B had 8 teams league that plays weekly. Young players learn competing round robin. One Pool played the techniques of bowling, get to socialize and in Vernon and the other in Kelowna and have fun. There are also YBC tournaments then switched the following day. British that the young athletes can participate in. A Columbia had the 2020 team in Pool A and great thing about bowling is that it is not too the 2022 team in Pool B. At the end of 2 expensive, and the equipment is provided. days, BC 2020 team in pool B had finished Bowling balls are already at the lanes, and fourth in their pool. BC 2022 team in Pool you can rent shoes if you do not want to buy B was undefeated and heading into the final your own. Bonnie, Jim and Helen highly playoffs! Only the top two teams in both recommend that you check out your local pools went on to Playoffs. bowling lanes.
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The Chase & District Museum & Archives Society will be having its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, May 14th at 11am, outside on museum grounds, rain or shine. All members are invited and memberships will be available for purchase prior to the meeting time. The 2022/2023 Board of Directors will also be elected at the meeting. Please R. S. V. P. to the museum prior to the meeting so that we can prepare enough seating.
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Public Works Event - May 20th
The Village of Chase would like to remind the community that a Public Works Event will take place on May 20th at Mill Park from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Everyone is invited to show support in recognition of Public Works employees
and activities. There will be tours of the water treatment plant, a garbage truck demonstration, and information available pertaining to RecycleBC and Emergency Preparedness.
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LIONS CLUB CALENDARS submitted by Chase Lions
Our calendars are from May 1st, 2022 to April 30 th, 2023, with family birthdays, anniversary, and memorial, if you choose to have them on. I would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU to all the businesses and residents who have continually supported us over the years. This year was our 54th year in calendars, and it's one of our great fundraising that we do. I would like it to stay longer, as people
have tended to go paperless. Looking up a business number is faster , all you need is to look up at your beautiful calendar. This year there is not a renewal sheet included, but I will call everyone between November and December if you need some changes on your list. I still have calendars left, so please call me, Jeannie at 250-320-2314, between 9-5 Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast submitted by Chase Lions
The Chase Lions would like to extend a grateful THANK YOU to all the community volunteers, and some of the Grads of 2022, that came out and helped serve and prepare the M o t h e r ’s
Day Pancake Breakfast. It was so nice to be able to host community functions again, Thank you to all the Moms and families that attended and supported t h i s breakfast.
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
The Shuswap Economic Development Society is hosting:
From Tech to Tacos
TRADE FAIR
Saturday, May 14 from 10 am to 4 pm Falkland Rodeo Grounds
Let’s celebrate community! Businesses, Music, Food!
Featuring Musical Guests: The Chorogues 10 am
BC Barncats 12 noon
The Rawn Side of Town 2pm
For Vendor Registration contact tradefair@shuswapecdev.ca
Registrations accepted until Wed, May 11th. Contact: kelly.featherstone@shuswap.ecdev.ca 780-836-8366
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Page 8 • May 13th, 2022 • Chase Sunflower The Village of Chase is seeking a Deputy Corporate Officer Chase is located on the shores of Little Shuswap Lake approximately 55 km from Kamloops and 50 km from Salmon Arm along the Trans Canada Highway. Supporting a municipal population of 2500 the Village of Chase has an elementary and secondary school, a hockey arena, a curling rink, a splash pad, a skateboard park, two boat launches, two full service grocery stores, a pharmacy, and a handful of small shops and restaurants. Recreational opportunities include nearby hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, lake and river fishing, and nearby golf courses. While still small, the Village of Chase has a first class water treatment plant, recently upgraded wastewater treatment facilities, an active fire department, beautiful parks, a cemetery, and other municipal services that make our community a great place to live. The Deputy Corporate Officer reports to the Director of Corporate Operations, and is responsible for: • Overseeing corporate record management • Preparing agendas and minutes (public and closed) • Cemetery administration supervision (Stone Orchard software management, Consumer Protection), Community Hall administration supervision • Economic Development Initiatives • Community group liaison (Chamber, Lions, Rotary, Museum, Health Foundation etc.) • Grant Opportunities, research, application and reporting support • Human Resource support, research on bylaws, policies, procedures, best practices • Capital procurement, grant project administration, research • Communications, website, social media, newsletters • Manage Village land lease agreements, Crown agreements, other agreements • Manage contracted staffing agreements • Prepares RFPs, tendering documents for the provision of works and services • Monitor contract delivery ensuring all terms and conditions are met • Assess organizational training needs and organize seminars and training • Tracking of employees’ certifications, licenses, and compliance • Tracking of organizational certifications, licenses, and compliance • Other duties under Corporate Operations as required The ideal candidate must communicate and interact professionally and effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, will possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of the provision of municipal services and be familiar with local government best practices. Chase offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, supplemented by a comprehensive benefits package. The Village of Chase supports continuing education. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by Friday, May 27, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. to: Sean O’Flaherty, Director of Corporate Operations Village of Chase, PO Box 440, 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Email: co@chasebc.ca Phone 250.679.3238 Fax 250.679.3070 We thank all participants for their interest however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Village of Chase
Request For Expression of Interest Provision of Caretaker Services for Village Facilities The Village of Chase is seeking expressions of interest from qualified proponents for the provision of caretaker services for some of the Village owned facilities under contract. The Village will review and evaluate expressions of interest to identify qualified Applicants for further consideration. Based upon this initial screening, the Village may select a short-list of interested proponents who will be approached to submit more detailed proposals. For clarity, detailed information is not required as a response to this RFEI. Subsequently, the Village may, at its discretion, issue a Request for Proposals to the short-listed applicants. If issued, it is anticipated that the Request for Proposals will not be a tender. Please provide the following in your response: a) An introduction to your organization b) Organizational capacity and/or resources d) Past projects e) Experience of staff f) References (if applicable) Completed expressions must be received in a sealed envelope and labelled: Provision of Caretaker Services Submissions required on or before 12:00 noon on Friday, June 3, 2022 at: Village of Chase 826 Okanagan Avenue PO Box 440 Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Attn. Corporate Officer Any and all inquiries regarding this RFEI must be submitted in writing by mail to the address above or by email for attention of: Sean O’Flaherty Corporate Officer soflaherty@chasebc.ca The Village of Chase reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications, modify the terms of the Request at any time, to waive defects in any proposal document and to accept the proposal which it may consider to be in the best interests of the Village.
Page 9 • May 13th, 2022 • Chase Sunflower The following positions have been made possible through Canada Summer Jobs funding, candidates aged 15-30 may apply.
Summer Recreation Director July 4- August 31 Part-time • Very Competitive Wage
We are seeking Summer Recreation Leaders for the 2022 season. The successful candidate will enjoy working with kids and will take initiative in creating an inclusive and inspiring environment. CAYLS interest-based camps will be on the topics of theatre, art, and science. In addition to the summer camps, our summer employee will assist with additional summer programming for children and families. Experience with children on the autism/ADHD spectrum is an asset. Duties and Responsibilities: • Developing, supervising, and participating in programming activities with children of different ages • Will have first aid or be willing to obtain first aid certification prior to commencement of employment • Working co-operatively with other employees to ensure children are safe, while maintaining adequate health and hygiene measures and Covid safety protocols • Building relationships with all campers by showing compassion, empathy and understanding • Communicates with caregivers and gives feedback on wellbeing of children. • Helping children with special needs to enjoy the day camp experience. • Assisting with weekly nature education program, EverWild Explorers • Assisting with a variety of interest-based workshops and classes through the summer months.
Summer Recreation Leader July 4- August 31 Part-time • Very Competitive Wage
Do you enjoy working with kids? Are you interested in gaining work experience and skills? The Summer Recreation Leader position is for those who would like to help out at the Chase and Area Young Learners Society’s summer recreation programs and gain on the job experience. Young people with an interest in art, theatre, and science will have fun assisting kids during summer day camps. Other duties will include keeping the space neat and orderly as we transition between activities and helping
kids feel safe and included.
Interested applicants can send their resumes and cover letters to Ashton Sweetnam at chaseyounglearners@gmail.com
Join IG Wealth Management in a Walk for Alzheimer’s taking place in Chase!!
There will be a 1k and 5k walk OR just walk the pathways at the park!! Two-in-three British Columbians have personally known someone who is living with or who has lived with dementia. While our ultimate vision is a world without dementia, that vision begins with a world where people living with the disease are welcomed, acknowledged and included. The funds you raise through the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s ensure that people living with dementia – and their families – have access to Alzheimer Society of B.C. support, education and information. Funds raised will also enable research into the causes of and cures for dementia. Join us on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s to celebrate and remember the
people in our lives who have been affected by dementia. By walking, we will raise vital funds and awareness to create change for people affected by dementia in our community. Location: Chase Memorial Beach Date: Saturday, May 28, 2022 Registration time: 9:00-9:30 a.m. Walk time: 10 a.m. Contact: Jane Herman (250-851-6524) / Bill Kennedy 250-371-1708 We encourage the use the IG Walk for Alzheimer’s (Kamloops) website. All monies raised in Chase will be added to the Kamloops total. Donations will also be taken at registration ad receipts issued for $15.00 + donations. Come out and show your support for Alzheimer’s “Chase Style”
Council Meeting Highlights submitted by Village of Chase
Council’s Regular meeting of May 10, 2022 was held at the Community Hall and via Zoom. Four members of Council and the senior management team were present. Three people attended in person and one via Zoom. Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Minutes from Council meetings held on April 12, 19, and 25, 2022 were adopted as presented. Council heard from Don Cavers, owner of Chase Equipment Ltd regarding development at 116 MacPherson Street, and from Councillor Witzky and L. Chisolm of ALIB regarding the Secwepemc Landmark Project. Reports were heard from Mayor and Council, who attended the SILGA Conference in April and have been busy with other community activities relating to their roles as Council members. On May 7th, an Emergency Preparedness Open House was held at the Community Hall along with Fire Services demonstrations held in the Curling Club parking lot. It was estimated that approximately 100 community members attended the event. The 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw 914-2022 was adopted, and the 2021 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) was approved.
Council approved the Chase Creekside Seniors Organization 2022 extraordinary grant in aid application in the amount of $2,750 for the sidewalk widening between 542 Shuswap Avenue and 560 Shuswap Avenue. The Village of Chase will be entering into a contract with ICESOFT Technologies to receive Voyent Alert Hosted Services. This will allow the Village to utilize an effective community-wide emergency notification system. Council will provide a letter of support for the District of Sicamous’ request to the Federal Government to not implement a luxury tax on Recreational Boats. Council will also provide a letter in support of continued funding from the Province of BC to stop zebra and quagga mussels from infesting BC waterways. Council agreed to send a letter to the City of Fort St. John in support of their resolution to lobby the Provincial Government to amend the Child Care Licensing Regulation to accommodate extended hour childcare to support shift workers and their families. The Regular Council Meeting concluded at 5:25pm. The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Chase Community Hall.
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Classifieds SERVICES OFFERED Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153. Dump runs, power washing, pruning gutters. Call Paul 250-8528503 Service for Seniors - Mature woman (60+) offering house cleaning service for seniors. Reliable, respectful, honest and caring. OPENING IN SCHEDULE - Contact me by calling cell 250-3187173.
RENTALS WANTED NEEDING ACCOMMODATION: Senior, 69 years old, with 2 small dogs, looking for accommodations immediately. 1 bdrm or 2. Call 778257-1654 for msg. .
IN SEARCH OF: Looking for someone to take me out the back roads where i can ride my ATV maybe once/twice a week. Call 250-679-4040
WANTED: Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-577- 3357.
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GARAGE SALES
Giant yard sale rain or shine - 224 Beach Dr! Everything from a gas lawnmower to kitchen appliances to kids’ bikes to you name it! Saturday May 14 and Sunday May 15 8:30 - 3 pm. ALL proceeds to Ukraine’s War Effort.
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Ponderosa Pines Annual Garage Sale May 14th 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Signs will be posted on Hwy.
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Yard Sale - #36 #37 1214 Okanagan Ave. Saturday May 14 from 8 - 4. Annual Sun Valley Estate Garage and Bake Sale 217 Shepherd Road, Chase. May 28th 9 am - 3 pm. Tables available to rent at $10 each. Please Contact Doris at 250-852-2556. Continued Garage Sale Sunday May 29 9 - 3 in front of individual units.
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For Sale - Fishing Reels by Daiwa. Model 275. As new condition $65 each. 250-5773155. Point of Lay Hens ready June 15-30, 2022. “Production Reds” brown egg. 3 year layers. Information: ShuswapChickens@gmail.com Celista (250) 955-6145
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motorcycle,
snowmobiles,
generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett.
TODD'S COINS CASH FOR SILVER AND GOLD! Also buying coin collections, old money, 999 bullion, jewelry, Rolex & Omega watches
1-250-864-3521 Sunflower Bicycle Repair Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday 10 am - 2 pm. 838 Shuswap Ave in Chase. 778-220-6709.
Page 11 • May 13th, 2022 • Chase Sunflower Obituary Evelyn Jean Marie Marchiel 1947 – 2022 In loving memory of my mother Evelyn Jean Marie Marchiel. She was born May 13, 1947, and passed away on April 29, 2022, in Salmon Arm, BC. Mom is leaving behind her partner Rod, son Justin (Diana), and her 2 grandchildren, as well as many extended family members. Evelyn grew up in a Montmartre, Saskatchewan. After graduation she moved to Alberta and worked in jewelry, dental, and banking. Evelyn moved to Chase in the early 1980’s where she continued banking but eventually changed careers and worked in insurance. Living in a small town (Chase), Evelyn was a friend to everyone and always had a smile and great story to share. She always loved a good joke or a game of cards. Retirement brought Evelyn closer to the North Shuswap and then eventually to Salmon Arm to be closer to her grandchildren. Nana will be missed dearly. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the BC Cancer Foundation at https://bccancerfoundation.com Share condolences and memories of Evelyn through her obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com Celebration of Life Roger Zinck Celebration of life at the Celesta Hall on May 21 @ 1 pm Celebration of Life Frank Pelle Chase Creekside Seniors 542 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC (Across Street from Legion) May 21, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm We welcome family and friends to join us in honouring Frank for the long and productive life he lived.
Obituary Karen Ruth McIntyre April 19, 1957 - April 16, 2022 It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Karen. Loving Mother of Malorie Copeland (Nick), Jakob McIntyreCopeland (Chelsea) and stepdaughter Raegan Copeland (Mike). Karen’s life was immensely enriched by the six grandchildren they gave her. Elodie, Rex, Everett, Ryder, Tyah and Easton. Karen was born in Toronto, ON. She migrated west with stays in Thompson, MB, and then Calgary, AB, where she had her children. In 2002 she moved to Lee Creek, BC, where she found her passion in caregiving. Working for Interior Health, Karen helped many aging people stay comfortably in their homes. Karen shined so brightly as a Care Aid, and she will be remembered by so many for her genuine kindness and cheerful, caring nature. In 2017, she moved into her final home in Chase, BC. Karen is also survived by 2 brothers, Dana McIntyre (Marnie and son Skyler), and Ken McIntyre (Evelyn and sons Chris and Mike). Also, her Aunt Beverly (Dave) Edgecombe and several cousins. She is predeceased by her mother, Marigold McIntyre. Thank you to the staff of Shuswap Lake General Hospital, and Kelowna General Hospital. A special thank you to her fellow coworkers she cared so much about. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 11, 2022, in Lee Creek. Please email evkury@icloud.com for details.
Chase and Area Young Learners Society 2nd Annual
Mothers Day Plant Sale Fundraiser ......CONTINUED
Did you miss the annual CAYLS plant sale? One more chance to buy bedding plants and hanging baskets this weekend! 10am-2pm on Saturday, May 14th. 1211 Okanagan Ave. 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.
250-320-3050
838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase email info@chasesunflower.ca
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Lifejackets save lives
Improper uses of lifejackets is a factor in 87% of boating fatalities
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 16-20, 2022 Please join us in recognizing the value of the Village Public Works Team at Mill park on
Friday, May 20th between 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Activities include a tour of the Water Treatment Plant, BBQ Hotdogs, and a demonstration of the garbage truck. Recycle BC Ambassadors will be on site to answer all your recycle questions. Bring a personal water bottle to fill at the freshwater station and get creative with arts & crafts. We look ward to seeing you there. Village of Chase
BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance is hiring is Hiring Primary Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders positions available in Chase, BC www.bcehs.ca/careers Or, call our local ambulance supervisor at 250.371.7445
May 19th is National served honour system. The Lifejacket Day, an annual network of loaner stations campaign to encourage and includes one at Memorial promote the use of lifejackets Park Boat Launch. The and PFDs among boaters and lifejackets are provided by water recreationists. It comes the Royal Canadian Marine at an opportune time with Search & Rescue, Station 106 May long weekend nearly Shuswap (based in Sicamous) upon us, and many Shuswap and sponsored by a variety residents thinking about of community organizations. getting out on the water for The lifejackets have been in the first time this season. storage for the winter, but Research by the Canadian RCM-SAR will have the Red Cross shows that 87% stations stocked and ready of victims in boating-related for use in time for May long fatalities weren’t wearing a weekend. lifejacket or didn’t have it Start the boating season properly secured; the data with a commitment to wear also indicate that alcohol was your lifejacket or PFD every a factor in 41% of boating- time you go out on the water. related fatalities. If you’re the captain, it’s These statistics offer your responsibility to make compelling evidence for the sure everyone on board has effectiveness of lifejackets, a properly fitted flotation and the importance of having device. a sober captain. “We sometimes think we’re Source of data: Waterimmune to accidents, but related fatality trends across we’re not,” says Erin Vieira, Canada, 1991 - 2013. program manager for the Canadian Red Cross. June Shuswap Watershed Council. 2016. “When an accident happens, your lifejacket buys you time to be rescued.” There are 18 lifejacket l o a n e r stations around the Shuswap and a 19th scheduled to be built later this spring equipped with a range of child-sized There are 18 lifejacket loaner stations for l i f e j a c k e t s children around the Shuswap, like this one that can be at Memorial Park Boat Launch, and a 19th borrowed for station is scheduled to be built later this year. free on a first- The lifejackets can be borrowed for free on the come, first- honour system.