Chase Sunflower - Friday May 17, 2024

Community Events Bulletin

Chase Secondary Dry Grads are doing a bottle drive on May 25th from 9 am until 1 pm!! Please leave any empties you’d like to donate at the end of your driveways and we’ll also be coming around door to door. Thank you for your support!!!

Friday, May 17th (Noninstructional day) - Nerf Games at Chase EFree Church. Free event for ages 5-12. 10am-noon. Register at kids@chasechurch. com

May Food Bank Days

Tuesday May 21st 4 - 7 pm InClusive Cafe - Wednesday May 22nd 11-130 pm Free community lunch - basement of the Chase Community Hall. If you or someone you know is needing some extra help please call to register for a food hamper. 250-682-6155.

Come join Pritchard Fire Department & the Pritchard FireSmart team for our

FireSmart & Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday, May 18th from 10 am till 2 pm with free hotdogs & hamburgers! at the Pritchard Hall

Chase Legion is having their JUNK IN THE TRUNK SALE on Saturday, June 1st from 9 – 1pm in the Chase Curling Club parking lot

Chase Library: Register for “Move & Groove”, a Free music program for caregivers and young children. Build social skills, learn new songs, and have fun with Katerina! Ages: 0-5. Thursdays: May 16, 30, June 13, 27. 1:30 - 2:30 pm. A light snack will be provided.

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JOIN IG WEALTH MANAGEMENT at the Chase Walk for Alzheimer’s!! Chase Memorial Beach Saturday May 25, 2024 See page 8 FMI

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

CHASE LEGION:

Sun. May 19 - CLOSED Mon. May 20- open 2-6pm

Tues. May 21 - open 2-6:30pm, free meat draw, pool & darts

Wed. May 22 - CLOSED

Thurs. May 23 - open 2-6pm, 7pm crib Fri. May 24 - open 1-8pm, BURGER NIGHT Sat. May 25 – open 1-11:30pm, 2pm meat draw, 50/50, fun darts, BARN CATS

Friday Night is BURGER NIGHT. Join us for one of our juicy burgers, served with all the fixin’s for only $10.00. Bring your family and friends and let us cook and serve you! Served from 5 – 7pm.

Live Music – Saturday, May 25th – Come and dance to the tunes of the BARN CATS, 7:30 – 11:30pm. Bring your family and friends and reserve a table.

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Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Willy Moore 1-250-320-4346

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

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

Lions RV Park Reservations 250-679-8470

For Medical equipment contact Sandra Welton at 778-245-3808.

400 Club Winner May 15th - Cherry Chicheluk ($100)

CHURCHES

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

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

Council Highlights for May 14, 2024 Meeting

submitted by Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on May 14, 2024 at the Village office and via Zoom. 8 people attended inperson and 10 people attended virtually.

Public Input on Agenda Items. A member of the public spoke about the Fire Association charging the Village for the use of their structure protection equipment in 2023.

2023 Village of Chase Financial Statements. Brent Ashby, Partner, KPMG presented the 2023 Village of Chase Financial Statements, which were later in the meeting adopted by Council.

Road Closure Bylaw No. 936-2024. Council adopted Road Closure Bylaw No. 936-2024, which facilitates the sale of approximately 127 m2 of unused and undeveloped Village property to the owners of 838 Shuswap Avenue.

2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 938-2024. Council adopted the 20242028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 938-2024, which sets out proposed expenditures, funding sources and transfers between funds.

2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 939-2024. Council adopted the 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 939-2024, which sets the tax rates required to generate revenue proposed to be raised for the 2024 taxation year.

Structure Protection Unit. Council passed a resolution directing Administration to research costs, potential funding sources and potential revenue through the BC Wildfire Service and Fire Chief’s Association of BC Interagency Agreement for the potential purchase of a Type II structure

protection unit for the Village of Chase Fire Department.

Water Meter Replacement/Repair Acceleration Program. Council passed a resolution authorizing an accelerated water meter replacement and repair program, including the carrying forward of $57,000 from the 2023 surplus in unused public works wages to be allocated to the 2024 Capital and Operating Budget to fund the program and the purchase of one hundred water meters at a cost of $61,500 excluding GST. The resolution also directed Administration to bring forward a fees and charges amendment bylaw to reduce the minimum consumption charge from 60m3 to 30m3 per quarter for water service.

Lease Renewal – Water Lot – Mill Park Boat Launch. Council passed a resolution approving the renewal of the lease of Crown land and foreshore for the purposes of a public boat ramp at Mill Park.

Request from Creekside Seniors –Pickleball Court. Council approved the Creekside Seniors’ request to install a pickleball court on the property to the east of the existing building subject to the organization canvassing local residents within a 50 m2 radius and obtaining approval.

Wildfire Coexistence in BC –Solution Symposium. Council approved travel expenses for Council members to attend the Wildfire Coexistence in BC Solutions Symposium June 3 to 5, 2024 at UBC Okanagan in Kelowna, which is intended to help participants develop a transformative vision and implementation strategy for wildfires. Continued on back page....

Classifieds

SERVICES OFFERED

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

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

HELP WANTED

Part time help wanted inside out coffeehouse apply in person. Seniors welcome

SERVICES OFFERED

Service for Seniors - I am offering house cleaning service for Seniors (60+). Opening in schedule, Call 250-318-7173

Dump Runs, Windows, Gutters, Power Washing, Pruning. Call Sam 250-852-8503.

BUSINESS LISTINGS

HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard. Heated & A/C. Special rates for multiple dogs and long term stays.

250-318-8367

GARAGE SALES

phone/text: 250-320-3050

email: info@chasesunflower.ca 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase

Huge Garage Sale at Arbutus Fairways 312 Arbutus Street. June 8th from 8 am - 12 pm.

Ponderosa Pines. Annual Garage Sale

Saturday, May 25th 8:30 - 3:30 pm, Signs will be posted on highway.

Annual Sun Valley Estates Multi Units

Garage And Bake Sale. Sat, June 1st from 9 am - 1 pm. Hot Dogs $3. Beverages $1. Coffee and a cookie $1.00

IN SEARCH OF

Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-577- 3357.

WE BUY/SELL/TRADE SILVER, GOLD, bullion, coins, jewelry, nuggets, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins & COIN COLLECTIONS! TODD 250-864-3521

NOTICE

Between Carrie Lewis (Burke), or anyone related with mobile home #10 located at 504 Pine Street, Chase, B.C. and the owner of the of the mobile home park. Connie Faye, will dispose of this mobile home unless the person being notified takes possession of the property within 30 days of this notice. Please call 604855-9935.

Obituary

Michael Brett Davis

April 17, 1957 - May 9, 2024

It is with great sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Michael Brett Davis of Chase, at the age of 67. Loving husband to Jacqueline and father of John and Michael, grandfather to Rosemary. Brother of Bruce and uncle to Crystal and Tyler. Mike was predeceased by his mother Doreen and father Alan.

Mike was born in Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver and called many places home, Calgary, Chicago and Toronto to name a few. He spent his younger years canoeing in Algonquin Park and scuba diving. In 1980 he met his wife in Ontario. At the age of 23 Mike suffered an injury to his back which would end his days of adventuring and travel. He brought his wife to Chase in 1991 to be close to his aging parents. Mike’s greatest pride and joy was raising his 2 sons and the love of his granddaughter. He was honoured to mentor the aikido students and many other young people during his life time.

Mike’s wishes were to help people. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated, as there will be no service.

Celebration of Life for Bob East

Please join us downstairs at the Chase Legion to share memories and enjoy a refreshment on Saturday, May 18 from 1 pm - 3 pm.

Village of Chase

Temporary Employment Opportunity – Full-Time Accounting Assistant

– Finance and Payroll Services Clerk

A temporary full-time employment opportunity exists at the Village of Chase for an Accounting Assistant – Finance and Payroll Service Clerk, to perform various finance clerk functions. Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Processes payroll for all employees, processes remuneration and stipend payments for Council and Fire department volunteers

• Codes and processes accounts payable invoices, reconciles statements from vendors

• Provides front counter and reception assistance

• Other duties as assigned

Being a position within the Bargaining Unit, and in compliance with Article 11 of the Collective Agreement between the Village of Chase and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 900, this notice is being provided to all Village of Chase Bargaining Unit staff.

The successful candidate:

• Will have a minimum of two years’ work experience in an accounting position, with experience processing unionized payroll and accounts payable

• Will have completed Grade 12 or equivalent

• Must be confident, flexible, and able to multi-task

• Must be able to deal tactfully with the public and elected officials

• Must be able to handle changing priorities and manage time and tasks effectively

• Must maintain an excellent quality of service and high degree of accuracy in their work

The wage for this position is $29.60 per hour plus 14% in-lieu of benefits. The hours of work are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one hour for lunch. This position will be required for approximately 6 weeks, beginning June 3rd, 2024 and ending approximately July 15, 2024. This position may be terminated early or extended, if necessary.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Deb Lovin, CFO by email to cfo@chasebc.ca, by mail to PO Box 440, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 or in person at 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC before May 24, 2024, 4:30 pm.

Dated this 9th day of May, 2024

It’s Farmers Market Season!

The Chase Farm and Craft Market is back this Friday the 17th. The market will be in same place again, inthe field next to Home Hardware. The market is on from 10 till 2 pm every Friday to the first week in October.

Anyone interested in vending at the market, you must make, bake or grow your product yourself and some food production rules may apply.

Email any questions along with a product description to Joe at chasefarmersmarket@gmail.com

Chase Village Ubrew would like to apologize for the inconvenience of our phone being out of service last week.

Yes we are still open for business!

1 Ave, Chase (250) 679-8885

Railside

Legion’s Junk in the Trunk Sale

submitted

Chase Legion is having their JUNK IN THE TRUNK SALE on Saturday, June 1st from 9 – 1pm in the Chase Curling Club parking lot, 227 Wilson Street. Call Randie Askeland @ 250.679.8500 to reserve a spot for your vehicle or to reserve a table. Vendors (crafters etc) are also welcome. We accept donations in good condition, but please no large appliances, furniture, or clothing. All proceeds go towards our Veterans, their families and to community projects.

Craft Market

SUDOKU

Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9.

It doesn’t matter if you autocorrect “f**k” to “duck.” You’re still using fowl language

My wife told me I have two bad habits:

I don’t listen and something else.

I used to be in a band called “Missing Cat” You’ve probably seen one of our posters.

Council Meeting Highlights

Letter from Peter van Hoof –Planting of Wildflowers. Council passed a resolution receiving for information a letter from Peter van Hoof regarding the planting of wildflowers.

District of Logan Lake – Bill 34. Council passed a resolution receiving for information a letter to the Premier of the Province of BC supporting the letter from the District of Logan Lake and their agreement to Bill 34 that will restrict open consumption of illegal substances in public places.

Notice of Motion. Councillor Stevens provided Notice to Council that he intends to bring forward a motion proposing that the Village undertake a 14-day, cost-free wildfire risk reduction focused yard waste removal campaign for residents with expenses evenly divided between the Fire Department and Public Works budget encompassing the provision of roll off vegetation waste bins covering tipping fees and all other associated campaign costs and that Public Works conduct curbside pickup services

on two designated days on a first-comefirst-served basis, based on their capacity to assist registered vulnerable (defined as someone who for physical or mental reasons is unable to transport their waste to a designated drop-site individuals) with tracking managed by the Village staff for optimal service delivery and accountability and continuing that following the campaign Administration will identify the needs for the program in the future and make recommendations for future wildfire risk reduction events similar to the one presented.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 5:09 p.m.

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

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

Go-By-Bike Campaign

submitted by Angie McLaren

The Chase Climate Action Committee and the Chase Environmental Action Society (CEAS) are once again supporting the Go-By-Bike campaign in our community, Monday, June 3rd -Sunday, June 9th.

To start us off, there was a Bike Rodeo on May 15th in the tennis courts between Chase Secondary and Haldane Elementary. From 8:45-12 noon, the rideo was open to Kindergarten to Grade 6 aged students.

To register for the week-long campaign, go to GoByBikeBC.ca choose Chase as your community and then create an “Log My Ride” account. This will allow you to log any kms you ride and will contribute to the total kms for Chase. Please stay tuned for more information leading up to the event. In the meantime, get those bikes out of storage, tuned up and ready to go for another season of riding and let’s beat our last year total!!!

Shuswap Better at Home

A little extra help for seniors and elders to remain confidently in their own home

• Friendly Visit Calls

• Light Housekeeping

• Resource and Referrals

Services are subject to availability

Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been carefully vetted & trained for your security.

Central Intake 250-253-2749

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

Join IG Wealth Management in a Walk for Alzheimer’s taking place in Chase!

Chase Memorial Beach

Saturday May 25, 2024 Registration time 9:30 am Walk Time 10:00 am

Get a “team” together and join us!!

Pre Register by visiting walkforalzheimers.ca, register under Kamloops, team name ‘CHASEFORGETMENOTS’ or contact Jodi Young at jodi.young@ig.ca

For more information contact Jane Herman at 250-851-6524

Donations will also be accepted at Safety Mart foods for the month of MAY. We will also be accepting donations at registration the day of the walk. Receipts issued for $15.00 + donations. Who will you walk for?

Two in three of us know someone living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. Let’s show them our support “Chase Style”.