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Chase’s community paper for over 25 years! Issue for the week of Friday, May 14th, 2021 • Vol. 26, Issue 19
Raffle to Help Local Woman Beat Cancer
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Submitted by Shelly Van Dusen, Eye Candy
ylie Schmidt who is 22 years old has recently been diagnosed w i t h H o d g k i n ' s Lymphoma. Kylie's family member Destiny VanOirschot wanted to step up and help where she could. Destiny came up with the idea to do fundraising for Kylie to help out while she is currently going through chemo. Lesley and I have sold Kylie's soaps and crafts over the years and gotten to know her as a beautiful, talented and motivated young lady. Destiny has given us the opportunity to help out with her mission to make Kylie's experience as easy as possible. Hodgkin's Lymphoma is very treatable and the outcome is as positive as Kylie's attitude. We want to thank all the businesses
who stepped up and helped us make this happen!! It was so overwhelming when we started reaching out to the local businesses. The generosity in this fantastic awesome little village is so heartwarming! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all of you that so generously donated to this great package of winnings!! There will only be one GRAND PRIZE and it is a biggie!! The tickets will be $10 per ticket or 3 for $25. Yes you heard it right - ALL will be won by one person!!!! The draw will be done live on Friday June 11/2021. Tickets will be sold at Eye Candy in Chase. See page 6 for full contents of the "too big to be a basket"...
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Community Events Bulletin The 2021 Chase Farm and Craft Market will be held every Friday starting May 21 through October 8. It will be from 9am - 2pm in the field between Home Hardware and the RCMP station on Shuswap Ave. New vendors please call 778-689-4876 or 250-5773410
Out Every Week!
Chase Library has a new scavenger hunt to try! Come in and find all the items needed for a Pirate Adventure. Great activity on a rainy day.
Chase Library Summer Reading Club 2021: Crack the Case! registration begins on Tuesday, June 8th! The theme is super cute, with lots of fun codes, STEM activities and great reading to be done. For more info - contact the Chase Library 250.679.3331
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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.
EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove
With respect, I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc First Nation.
Chase Rotary Box 73
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *
Chase Legion Branch #107 will be closed until notice. We will update information as we receive it from Provincial Health Officer and BC/Yukon Command. Thank you for your continued support. Take care & Be safe.
Shuswap Victory Church
641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-1pm For Council and/or Prayer Please contact: Pastor Peter King 250-804-3518
Pres: Patrick Herba ( 250-702-3677) Meetings 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month via Zoom. New members welcome.
Chase Lions
Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 250-679-8470* chaselions67@gmail.com
*Public meetings cancelled until further notice.*
Call 250-679-8470 for all Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park For medical equipment or pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527
400 Club Weekly Winner: Karen Baker $100.00
Churches of Chase Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Under the new variance issued from the government on March 23, 2021, outdoor religious services may be held. The Blessed Sacrament Parish will hold outdoor services on Sunday @ 9:00 am. Chase Evangelical Free Church 295 Shuswap Ave Physical Gathering Suspended in response to Provincial Health Order, Online Gatherings Accessible at www.ChaseChurch.com 250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com
The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube Shuswap Community Church Facebook @Chase Shuswap Community Church Visit our website for more information or to sign up to join a service. www.aplacetobelong.ca
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May 21 First Chase & Craft Market of the Year submitted by the Chase Environmental Action Group
"Buy whole, and buy from people you know and trust!" "Most of us have lost touch with eating seasonally, we have no idea what food should really cost, and there are many steps between the food we buy and the people who produce it." These two quotes include several reasons to head down to the first 2021 Chase Farm and Craft Market on Friday, May 21, at its new location on Shuswap Avenue, just west of the RCMP station. Before planning your May Long Weekend meal, come and see what fresh ingredients the vendors at the Market can provide. It's time that we all learn (or perhaps recall what we once knew) which vegetables are ready in May. We are so accustomed to the huge variety that is available year-round in our supermarkets. But we rarely think how far these foods may have travelled, how much processing was involved, and how many people have handled them before they reached Chase. At the Market, the produce has been grown within a few kilometres thus eliminating transportation carbon emissions. And you can chat with the vendors about the best way to prepare healthy meals from what they have for sale. Freshly picked, in-season produce is at
peak flavour and nutrition. On average, only 10 cents of each food dollar spent in a supermarket returns to the farmer, with the other 90 cents going to corporations for transportation, packaging, and marketing. But farmers who sell direct to consumers receive a much higher percentage of the price. As they should, since they are the ones who bought or saved seed, planted, weeded, watered, and harvested the produce before bringing it to the Market. Most local, small-scale farmers use sustainable practices, such as organic methods (no pesticides or chemical fertilizers); another plus for the environment. So protect both your own health and environmental health by purchasing delicious, fresh food at the Chase Farm and Craft Market! Stay tuned to learn more about the Nutrition Coupon Program. This is a BC Association of Farmers' Market program whereby low-income families and seniors can obtain free coupons to use at farmers' markets starting in June. We hope to see you at the Chase Farm and Craft Market on Fridays between 10 to 2. May Long Weekend to Thanksgiving Weekend, on Shuswap Ave., just west of the RCMP station.
2021 Tax Rate Bylaw 900-2021 was adopted
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Fire Department Regulations Bylaws Amendment 903-2021 was adopted
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Art Holding Memorial Arena Partnering Agreement was ratified
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Village of Chase Council Meeting Highlights Recycle BC -The TNRD Manager of Environmental Health Services, Jamie Vieira, provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the advantages of the Village of Chase joining Recycle BC
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Sudoku CHALLENGING
Winner Chase Library Mother's Day Contest
submitted by Chase Library Huge congratulations to Gail. Gail was so pleased to win the handcrafted quilt from Wanda Parsons and the stunning print and note cards from Ann Steenhuysen. A heartfelt thank you to our generous crafters f o r donating t h e i r wares. Cheers a n d Happy Mot her's Day from the staff at the Chase Library.
Recipe: Dill Pickle Soup Ingredients 5-1/2 cups chicken broth 1-3/4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, quartered 2 cups chopped carrots, smaller dice 1 cup chopped dill pickles 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup water 2 cups dill pickle juice 1-1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional garnishes: sliced dill pickles, fresh dill and black pepper Instructions In a large pot, combine broth, potatoes, carrots and butter. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. Add pickles and continue to boil. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sour cream and water, making a paste. Vigorously whisk sour cream mixture (2 Tablespoons at a time) into soup. (This will also break up some of your potatoes which is okay. You might see some initial little balls of flour form, but between the whisking and boiling all will disappear. Don't panic.) Add pickle juice, Old Bay, salt (*see below), pepper and cayenne. Cook 5 more minutes and remove from heat. Serve immediately.
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Raffle for Kylie
AMONGST THE WEEDS * made in Canada beautiful balsam fir pine and cedar wood candle * a gorgeous reusable tea/coffee cup * apple and queen of meadows loose leaf tea Chase AW * 5 teen burgers free * 5 fries for free * 5 free drinks CRAIG'S BAKERY * gift certificate that gives you a free treat for each month of the year!! So that equals 12 free delicious treats from the bakery!! EYE CANDY * thick plush warm housecoat * silky comfy pajamas * snoozie slippers with grip on the bottoms GYPSY SOUL * wrap around bracelet w/carrying
pouch * romantic fun earrings * hempz brand pumpkin spice and vanilla chai herbal hydrating mask * a miracle scrub brush that is amazing * 4 hair repair oils * schwarzkopf shampoo, conditioner & hair spray * funky journal HOME HARDWARE * jumbo planter * glass friendship ball * charming outdoor lantern * sage and parsley garden labels * window clings to let birds know it's a window LIFE'S A BEACH * $25 gift certificate PETE'S PIZZA * $50 gift certificate PHARMACHOICE FOOD AND DRUG * luxurious hammock with it's own carrying case * trendy beach bag * cute little stuffie to keep you warm at the beach
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Chinking Done!
submitted by Breanne Malo, Chase & District Museum & Archives Society As of April 27th 2021 chinking replacement project on the Laviolette Cabin was completed! The Chase & District Museum & Archives Society board of directors and the curator would like to thank Tim and Irene Reese for their hard work. They removed all the old chinking that was done in 2007 and replaced it with fresh material which
should last a long time into the future. The cabin looks wonderful and is sealed better now from the elements and pesky critters. The Museum would also like to acknowledge that this project would not have been possible without funding from the Province of British Columbia.
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Lions RV Park Upgrades
A great big huge Thank you from the Chase Lions Club. They say it takes a Village to raise a child. It also takes a Village to support a Club during COVID. Our Village is filled with Caring, Supportive Businesses and Individuals that are always willing to help out when the need arises. The Chase Lions planned an RV park upgrade last year and needed help to put the plans in
motion this year. Special thank you’s go out to Econospan Structures, Shuswap Design, Garrick Automotive, Spooner industrial, Team Equipment, and Triple Tree Interiors and Millwork, and all the local volunteers that helped out. The new improvements to the RV Park serve the entire community. Thank you all for your support. The Chase Lions Club
Chase Rotary Spring Raffle submitted by Chase Rotary Chase Rotary Spring Raffle draw was conducted May 8th at Interior Savings Credit Union. Thank you again to Safety Mart, Freshmart Foods and Railside Restaurant for their generous donations. And a big thank you to all participants for your support! Congratulations to our prize winners Ken and Kathy Moore Chase (1st prize) Rita Greggor from Salmon Arm (2nd prize) and Bev Tomma of Chase (3rd prize).
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Lifejackets save lives
Improper uses of lifejackets is a factor in 87% of boating fatalities Submitted by Shuswap Watershed Council May 20th is National Lifejacket Day, you time to be rescued.” an annual campaign to encourage and There are 15 lifejacket loaner stations promote the use of lifejackets and PFDs around the Shuswap, equipped with a among boaters. It comes at an opportune range of child-sized lifejackets that can time with May long be borrowed for free weekend upon us, on a first-come, firstand many Shuswap served honour system. residents thinking The network of loaner about getting out on stations includes one the water for the first at Memorial Park Boat time this season. Launch. An additional Research by the three loaner stations Canadian Red Cross are scheduled to be shows that 87% of built in other locations victims in boatingaround the Shuswap There are 15 lifejacket loaner related fatalities later this year. stations for children around the weren’t wearing a The lifejackets are Shuswap, like this one at Memorial lifejacket or didn’t have provided by the Royal Park Boat Launch. The lifejackets it properly secured; the Canadian Marine can be borrowed for free on the data also indicate that Search & Rescue, honour system. alcohol was a factor in Station 106 Shuswap 41% of boating-related (based in Sicamous) fatalities. and sponsored by a variety of community These statistics offer compelling organizations. The lifejackets have been evidence for the effectiveness of in storage for the winter, but RCM-SAR lifejackets, and the importance of having will have the stations stocked and ready a sober captain. for use in time for May long weekend. “We sometimes think we’re immune Start the boating season with a to accidents, but we’re not,” says Erin commitment to wear your lifejacket or Vieira, program manager for the PFD every time you go out on the water. If Shuswap Watershed Council. “When an you’re the captain, it’s your responsibility accident happens, to make sure everyone on board has a your lifejacket buys properly fitted flotation device.
Council Meeting Highlights continued Grant in Aid Application – Chase and Area Young Learners Society Council authorized an Extraordinary Grant in Aid in the amount of $2,000 to the Chase and Area Young Learners Society Development Variance Permit Application – 116 MacPherson Street Council accepted the application and directed staff to complete the referral process. Mayor Crowe provided the
following Notice of Motion: · That Administration notify all businesses in town of the possible changes that could occur if Council authorizes to join Recycle BC, and the subsequent impact to the businesses. Councillor Lauzon provided the following Notice of Motion: · That Council consider implementing a two hour parking limit downtown.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Opinions, information and views expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect those of the Chase Sunflower or it's advertisers. Letters may be edited for length or clarity. Send letters to info@chasesunflower.ca.
Dear Editor, In early April I heard that there was a 5G cell tower planned for Chase on Alymer Road. Next, there was another planned for downtown Chase, somewhere on First Avenue. The second rumoured tower would be very close to the cute little house that I just bought, and I began to think about how this would effect my property values and health. On social media, I learned that there are new residential neighbourhoods being set up right beside both proposed tower sites. Have the telecommunication companies been informed that these towers will now be erected very close to family dwellings? On April 9th in The Chase Sunflower, the Village of Chase wrote that they would be sending out a survey, “In order to help Council with developing a position on whether to support these projects. We are asking for input from residents on the matter.” Two weeks ago, I received a survey in the mail entitled, “Telecommunication Infrastructure (Cell Towers).” To my shock, the survey did not even reveal that it was a 5G capable tower going in. The survey read as something provided by the telecommunication companies themselves. The whole survey was completely leading, crafted to funnel peoples’ answers into a, “Yes, I want a cell tower,” response. The one sidedness of this survey suggests that the village council plans to back this tower proposal. After this shocking realization, I felt that I’d better get myself informed about this new generation of technology being pushed on us. Here is what I have discovered thus far … So unsurprisingly, yes, 5G provides better telecommunication service, but this efficiency may have some unforeseen price tags. During my research, I discovered that 5G is not compatible with 4G or older generation technology. We will all have to buy new cell phones, tablets, laptops, routers, modems and more. Business owners and the Village of Chase will also have to set aside money to make these upgrades. 5G technology uses high frequency
short wavelengths (1 – 10 milometers) within the 20-100GHz range. This makes it super fast with low latency (the time it takes to send and receive data). The big weakness of this wavelength however, is that it can only cover a small area and can easily be obstructed. This inherent flaw in this technology is where the controversy lies. Due to its small range, Chase will never just have one cell tower on a mountain top far away from our residential areas. For 5G to work, there needs to be a mini-tower or microcell every 100 meters, or every two to three houses. These are the microcells you are starting to see on every light pole in our major urban centres. The speed of 5G is necessary for the creation and sustaining of self-driving cars, robotics, artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Now as interesting as those technologies are, they do not seem very necessary in the everyday lives of the average Chase citizen. Let’s face it, the larger part of our population is retired and not interested in this brave new world and those working are likely more worried about losing their job to a robot than actually buying one. From what I have researched thus far, the stance of the telecommunication companies is that 5G is totally safe (except for maybe the heating effect) and that anyone that questions the hard science of this new technology is an uneducated conspiracy nut. On the other hand, one must assume that the medical and scientific professionals that have raised concerns about 5G and are not paid by the corporations, are not hysterical ‘Chicken Littles.’ Major concerns to human health include infertility, dementia, premature aging of the skin, insomnia, cancer, brain damage, DNA damage and more… Even with current wireless technologies, one is told to limit one’s exposure time (especially children) to these waves and devices. We are told to keep the modems away from where we sleep, to turn our technology off at night and to use a speaker phone application on our cells instead of holding them directly to our head. Well,
what happens to our bodies and brains when these antennae are everywhere and we are bathed in these waves 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Even more worrisome, is how it will effect other forms of organic life such as plants, birds and insects. Due to the lightning speed with which 5G is being rolled out, there are no longterm studies regarding 5G’s effect on living organisms. There are however, many shocking reports all over the internet of thousands of honey bees and hundreds of birds lying dead beneath or in the triangulation of 5G towers. Our poor bees are already undergoing serious colony collapse due to Industrial Agriculture and its use of agrochemicals such as Neonicotinoid pesticides. Since pollinators are necessary for food and therefore human survival, this avenue of concern needs urgent scientific study. As Chase is an agricultural community, I assume that this would be an important consideration to our local backyard gardeners, beekeepers and farmers. Telecommunications companies must answer to shareholders and their wallets, not to the health and welfare of our good people. I am not normally a person that speaks out, but I really like my new community and all the kind and helpful people that I have met here. As a small business owner who does video conferencing from home, I do understand our need for efficient communication technology. This citizen’s conclusion is that we should hold off on the cell towers and 5G implementation until at least 2025. Hopefully by then, there will be more data on the health and environmental impact of this experimental technology. Personally, I would love to see Chase put pressure on the telecommunication companies to attach all our village to the nearby fiber optics cable already installed. According to the Canadian Fiber Optics company, there are many grants including the Federal governments, “Universal Broadband Fund” that could help us make this happen. Sincerely, J. Folk
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Obituary Penny Reid July 23, 1970 - May 2, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Penny. Penny was born Penny King in Brisbane Austrailia. Penny always had a smile on her face that would light up any room. She loved camping, hunting, fishing, and being with family. Penny worked at Western Financial in Chase and while she was there she was well liked by everyone who came in to see her. She is survived by her common law husband Rob Cowan, her parents Allan and Ellen King, brother Chris King (Chelsea), step children Ava and Kara Cowan, Taylor Tessier and Aidan Beaton, children Joe, Andrew and Josie Reid, and multiple grandbabies. Rob and the family appreciate and would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness in this difficult time. No services will be held at this time due to Covid restrictions.
motorcycle, snowmobiles, generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett.
Batteries. New Charger. Canopy. Windscreen Storage
Cover.
EUC.
Asking $1800. 250-5726030
Chase Upholstery – Sorry, I have retired due to health reasons. Thanks You all for your patronage over the last 45 years. Thanks again, Jim & Tam
Interior infrared sauna, electric, asking $800. Great for aching muscles. 1600# Gas powered pressure washer. Asking $100. 32"×80" interior doors $30 each. Contact info: 250.463.3223 For sale - Champion Gas Generator7800 W Peak Watts, 6500 running. 389 cc Electric start and pole start. used twice. still brand new. $1000 OBO. 250-6824166, Harold.
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Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-5773357.
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FOUND- grey purse/bag. Contact Chase Sunflower 250-320-3050.
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Family of 4 seeking 2 or more bedroom rental, ideally with a yard we can take good care of! Steady income, clean, non-partiers, non-smokers, no pets. Good references. Seeking a long-term home in Chase to raise our kids. Please contact Rose 250-319-1503 or rosecairnie@gmail.com
Page 11 • May 14th, 2021 • Chase Sunflower Village of Chase Employment Opportunity Temporary Labourer - Public Works
A temporary employment opportunity exists in Public Works for a Labourer. The temporary labourer will report to and work directly under the guidance of the current Team Lead Hand. The temporary labourer is responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and routine semi-skilled manual construction and maintenance tasks that involve considerable physical effort and agility. Main duties include: • The performance of a variety of labourintensive work including heavy outdoor manual tasks • Cleaning of culverts and drainage ditches as required • The performance of routine repairs and maintenance to street pavement, boulevards, street signs • Operates small machinery on sidewalks • Uses hand tools for routine repairs and maintenance and changing of equipment attachments • Directs traffic, places barricades and warning lights around work projects • Assists with grave digging, installation of headstones, trench digging, backfilling • Cleans up after construction projects or around buildings, easements, clearing and sorting salvage material as required • Education/Experience/Qualifications • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent • Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract (air brake endorsement considered an asset) • Three years’ experience with sound knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment, practices and standards of public works • Confident with sound judgement • Ability to maintain records, make written and oral reports to co-workers and supervisor • Must be able to deal tactfully and professionally with the public and elected officials • Maintains an excellent quality of service and high degree of accuracy in work The complete job description is available upon request from the Corporate Officer. The wage for this position is $26.01 per hour. This CUPE position is temporary, full-time hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., days of week will vary. Please submit a cover letter and resumé by email to co@chasebc.ca. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Shuswap Economic Development Society Executive Director
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Press Release The Board of Directors of the newly Seniors Discount! formed Shuswap Economic Development Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Society are pleased to announce the hiring Bonded B Gas Fitter 35 Yrs Exp • WCB & Liability Ins of John Reed as the Society’s Executive Director. John brings over 20 years TOMB RAIDERS of economic development and project (TRADITIONAL THIEVES OIL) *Highly antiseptic & antibacterial management expertise to the association. *Immune Booster John has been involved in many start*AntiInflammatory up and business development projects including the design and implementation Trail’s Junior Dragons Den, a highly successful provincial youth business NATURAL FOODS competition, to the development and 729 Shuswap Ave Chase 250-679-3189 launch of Western Canada’s premier obstacle course race/run series. John’s background has been focused on adventure and outdoor projects including General Manager of Redstone Resort in Rossland, Manager of Recreation for the City of Rossland and the entrepreneurial Services Coordinator for Community Futures of Greater Trail. Joan Ragsdale, Chair of the SEDS hiring committee notes “SEDS is very excited to have John come on board to lead economic development for Regional District & Areas C, D CONVERSION and F. We are looking forward to benefiting Talk to Paul FMI HOURS: from his personal experience as an entrepreneur and his background in Tues - Friday rural economic development. His + All Bike” Repair • 10Services am - 4 pm collaborative leadership style and strong Saturdays business development knowledge makes John an excellent fit to work with the • 10 am - 2 pm businesses and communities within the SEDS region. John can be contacted at john. Sunflower Bicycle Repair reed@shuswapecdev.ca. (For further information please contact Joan Ragsdale 838 Shuswap Ave. Chase BC at 250-515-2115) call/text: 778-220-6709
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is temporarily closed
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING AREA!
First day Opening - Tuesday, June 1
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with outdoor deck Seating for your cozy, coffee visits To be Open daily: Monday to Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Coming in July Outdoor live music Friday and Saturday 3 - 8 pm
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Maskwa Den
LIVE MUSIC ART CAFE 637 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC www.pebblesnook.ca