Chase Sunflower - May 21, 2021

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Issue for the week of Friday, May 21st, 2021 • Vol. 26, Issue 20

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Independent and Assisted Living for Seniors

ONE MONTH FREE RENT Brenda Murray (Board Member) and Debby Mould (Visitor Centre Manager) installing a couple of new window coverings at the Visitor Centre. We will also be installing additional photos and pieces of art along the top border of the building and we are still accepting submissions by local artists and photographers (more information on our website, ChaseChamber.com).

First Chase Market

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he 2021 new location this C h a s e year, in the field Farm and between Home Craft Market will Hardware and be starting up this the RCMP station Friday, May 21. on Shuswap Ave, The market has a from 9am - 2pm.

Last summer's market See page 2 for farm stall offerings

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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

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

At the market this week Chase Market Fridays • 9 am - 2 pm

Between Home Hardware & Shuswap Ave Fresh Veggies like

large selection of

radishes, kale, Bedding lettuce and Plants rhubarb

Eggs

Three Farms' Market Stall @ Chase Farm and Craft Market 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

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE:

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

Chase Rotary Box 73

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: Laurie & Rick Berrigan $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 Outdoor Services 10am, Sunday @ Memorial Park Visit www.aplacetobelong.ca for more info.

Call: (778) 824-0383 Email: Spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca

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Got to Know when to Hold’em and when to Fold’em submitted by Dr. Catherine Tarasoff

Now is the time that we start seeing signs of invasive plants during our recreational activities. Sometimes it is hard to know when to pull an invasive, when to leave an invasive…and, what to do if you don’t have a bag handy. Outlined below is a guideline of what to do based on the stage of development of the plant. In the following scenarios, we are assuming the plant reproduces only by seed (no rhizomes or running roots) Early Development When a plant is early in its stage of flower development you will see just the buds starting to swell. At this stage, it is safe to pull the plant and either leave it on-site or carry it out and dispose of it once you are home. The flowers have not opened; and therefore, pollination has not occurred and seeds will not be formed.

Flowers are opened Once the flowered are open there is no way to know if they have been pollinated or not. Therefore, once flowers are present it is not safe to pull the plant and leave on-site as seeds may still form. It is safe to carry pulled plants to your home if you do not have a bag.

Flowers are dry Dry flowers contain many if not hundreds of seeds inside. At this stage, you MUST put pulled plants into a bag.

If you pull a plant and then walk to your car you will be shaking seeds along your trail like a pepper shaker. If you do not have a bag, you are best to leave the plant where is. Make a point to return early

next summer and pull up the plant, along with its seedlings before the flowers dry.

The last point of invasive plant disposal that I am often asked is “what about burning?” Many folks have burn piles; but, for invasive plants, I recommend a burn pit. When ignited in a burn pile, the foliage of the plant is burned but the seeds are left, like dust, on the ground.

When the wind comes the seeds are blown across the landscape. In contrast, a burn pit ensures seeds cannot escape.

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COME CLEANremove plants and muds from your footwear, gear and pets before exploring.

STAY on designated trails to reduce the chance of picking up seeds and mud that carry invasive plants.

LEAVE CLEAN- remove plant and muds from your footwear, gear and pets after exploring.

Catherine is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Thompson Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee (on Facebook @TNIPMC). This season, articles are dedicated to Stopping Invasive Species in Your Tracks! Tools and tips for preventing invasive species while enjoying the outdoors. Look for more resources at www.tnipmc.com

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In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup ketchup, the brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir to combine.

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Bake uncovered for 55 minutes.

Let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes before serving (or it may fall apart).

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Parkside Community Assisted Living

and the Pandemic

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author & Journalist

“Ease of Living” is one of the key tenets of Chase’s assisted living residence and its staff—and one they’ve achieved for years. However, the COVID-19 virus has presented numerous challenges not only for Parkside Community Living, but also for care homes nationwide.

Pandemic impacts on Parkside’s 42 residents have been varied and taxing.

Many restrictions and changes have been put in place over the last 14 months— some of them on short notice and all of them requiring adaptation.

Early on, the dire news and subsequent strict regulations led to some residents becoming fearful of leaving their rooms or suites.

Pre-COVID, friends and family could enter the building to visit anytime, no appointments needed, and no limits.

When that could no longer happen over a very long period, even though residents and personnel had received both vaccinations, this social life ceased— something that negatively affected both occupants and staff.

The restrictions around visitors proved to be very hard on residents, especially for those who are not able to go out for a walk or enter a vehicle. There were family members who would often have dinner with their loved ones at Parkside, join in or volunteer with recreational activities, and attend social teas. This loss created another hardship. Even though care aides attempted to compensate for what the elders lacked socially and worked overtime to keep things running, relatives and friends were sorely missed.

Seeing those in their care declining or deteriorating was especially hard on the dedicated caregivers at Parkside. Social isolation created struggles for everyone involved. And if a resident were assessed and approved as requiring more involved long-term care, they often could not be moved because of outbreaks in other centres. Fortunately, Interior Health approved funding for extra aides to be brought in to support the transition period before the move—but even this

was complicated by the fact that care aides are under “one site” orders, that is, they cannot work at other facilities.

Fortunately, federal and provincial governments are providing wage subsidies to support these workers. They are being paid properly for their services and hopefully this will continue.

Parkside’s Executive Director Courtney Merrells reports that in addition to myriad changes as COVID-19 coursed through the province in early 2020, she and her staff feared they’d not have sufficient Personal Protective Equipment—although that situation has improved considerably.

“We dealt with a very steep learning curve,” she reports, “including changing regulations issued at a federal level and by our local health departments.

Mask wearing. sanitization, and social distancing for all of us became the rule very quickly—and our residents responded admirably.”

“Keeping staff up-to-date became a large part of each day. I became the ‘Queen of Memos’ and daily communication,” she adds with a wry smile.

“Our activities necessarily had to change too,” Courtney adds. “They ceased initially, and then we were allowed to have six residents gather at a time, with precautions in place. We can now have eight to twelve get together with fewer restrictions.”

“Recreational events were previously planned for five days of the week, but now we have them every day, including bingos twice a week instead of just once,” she goes on. “Not all residents take part, but there has been a considerable increase in the number who do, as the pandemic has gone on. Something happening daily gets those in our care out of their rooms or suites and helps them to stay mobile.”

“Early in the pandemic, we offered floor chair yoga, for which residents would bring a chair out into a hallway to take part. And we created one-on-one recreation as well.”

Courtney reports that Parkside

received an most welcome grant from Interior Savings Credit Union in December 2020, which covered the purchase of a number of tablets to allow FaceTime visits and conversations between family members and residents.

Staff have also put in place a walking programme to help combat the isolationism created by the COVID pandemic.

Prior to their vaccinations, the major negative impact on staff over many months was the fear of what they might bring into the building or take home to their relatives. “We come to know our residents on a personal basis and they are family to us,” states Courtney.

“Everything we heard through media about serious nursing home problems led to anxiety on various levels.”

“Many of our staff were going above and beyond normal daily duties during personnel shortages—if someone came down with the sniffles, they couldn’t return to work until they’d tested negative. Keeping up with changes and restrictions added to already heavy workloads. Mental health support is in place, but burn-out can be an issue under the current circumstances. However, our staff is amazing. We’ve never had to deal with something like this before, but we banded together in support of each other and our residents, regardless of the rough weeks.”

“A big help has been the front desk Door Screeners provided by the provincial government, who check on anyone entering the building, handing out masks, and providing information.

At the outset, when family members were not allowed to visit, our Door Screener was able to assist wherever we needed an extra hand—and a lot of that help was with residents’ coping and mental health.”

92 year old Richard “Snuffy” Clark has been at Parkside for two years and has nothing but good things to say about the courteous staff, the tasty meals, and the atmosphere there.

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Yes, we are still open!

Parkside Community “I was always very active in the past,” he reports, “but COVID restrictions have rather slowed me down. Fortunately, my scooter lets me get around through all seasons, and I exercise every morning before breakfast. Also, I enjoy the Bingo games here and try to keep busy.”

of COVID-19.

As a teen-aged seaman in Canada’s Merchant Navy during World War II, and a member of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps serving in Korea. as well as the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Brigade, “Snuffy” is used to following rules and regulations—and wishes that everyone would. “Some people need a kick in the behind to follow orders that will help end the pandemic and keep everyone safe,” he says with a smile.

“In addition, the generosity of Quaaout Lodge and the locals who donated personal gifts was remarkable this past Christmas. It’s always been something we’ve done for our residents over the holidays, but with no access to family because of the pandemic, it was especially poignant for our elders to be remembered by others. Gifts just poured in. As we were sanitizing and sorting them, we all had tears in our eyes. And of course, the smiles on people’s faces as the gifts were delivered were so special.”

When asked about his nickname, Snuffy states that smoking cigarettes was quite restricted on vessels and in service, so he took to using snuff as a substitute—a pinch of this finely milled, ground, moist tobacco is placed between the front teeth and the lower lip. So “Snuffy” he became and the name stuck.

One of the worst results of COVID for this engaged senior is that Snuffy is unable to visit his daughter, two sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren in Alberta. “I used to get on the bus and travel there twice a year,” he reports.

And as a long-time member and unofficial historian of Chase’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107, he also misses his friends there.

“But,” he goes on, “I try to avoid complaining—who’s gonna listen to me?”

However, he does state that he’s a ‘BS’ professional —and laughs about it. “And if you don’t have a giggle a day,” he says, “ya might as well pack it in!”

Guess his great attitude and finding the bright side of things despite dark times is why this gentleman has reached 92 years of age and is still feisty!

Parkside’s Executive Director Courtney wishes to especially recognize the recent community support extended to her residents during the trials and tribulations

“Music has always been big here,” she says. “And the parking lot concerts provided by Jeff Morris, James Mintz, Guy Spencer and Craig Rutherford have been huge with our residents. Music is so therapeutic.”

“I’d also like to give a shout out to the Chase Medical Clinic and the Interior Health Authority,” Courtney goes on.

“Family physicians and IHA nurses have been so supportive. House calls to Parkside have increased, and they’ve all been there for us. Their care has meant so much.”

And so, as we make our way through this pandemic, put up with inconveniences, miss folk, and long for normalcy, let’s remember that there are others who have been impacted far worse than we have.

Surely, being kind, being patient, and respecting the lives and health of others has never been more imperative.

Our caring, especially for the most vulnerable in our midst, is the benchmark on which we all shall be judged.

It’s the Canadian way, eh?

UPDATE MARCH 30 Gyms and recreation facilities that offer individual workouts and personal training sessions can remain open as long as they have a COVID-19 Safety Plan that is strictly followed.

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Banquet Update

Pin Chatter: News from the Bowling Alley submitted by Calyn Collins, Village Lanes

Hi Everyone!

We have something that we need to clarify, as we had an anonymous letter left for us in the mail in regards to why we haven’t paid bowlers back their banquet money from last years banquet, and this years registration money.

Back in March of 2020 when we had to close down the lanes and leagues for the first time, we made sure that we asked each league if everyone was alright with using the banquet money ($35.00/person) to increase the prize money that was being paid out if we were unable to have

a banquet in May (and yes, all of the prize money was paid out from the 2019/2020 season). We had no objections from anyone at that time, and so that is what was done with the banquet funds. As for the $5.00 registration fee, this is a fee that is paid to our provincial association so that we are able to run tournaments and YBC. Fast forward to the closure in December of 2020. We had a lot of people asking what we were doing with registration and banquet money, and it was announced in December that we would hang onto the funds, and would have a banquet when we

were able.

When it was apparent that a banquet wasn’t in the cards, it was announced that the registration/banquet funds that were paid this season would be carried over to the following season, or refunded if you did not rejoin a league in September 2021.

We hope this clears up the issue, and if anyone has any questions or concerns, please know that you can always come to us with your thoughts!

Love, Calyn & Kelly

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Maskwa Den – Live Music Art Café

Advertorial by author and journalist Carolyn Parks Mintz

The Place 637 Shuswap Avenue, Chase, BC • maskwaden@gmail.com The Management Tammy LaFleur

The Story A creative venture, the Maskwa Den, has opened on the main street of Chase. Even its name signals that it’s a unique place.

‘Maskwa’ is the First Nations Cree term for ‘Bear’– which is an important symbol of good medicine and a powerful spirit used in their traditional ceremonies. This large mammal represents strength, family, vitality, and courage.

In Haida culture, the Bear is known as ‘Elder Kinsman’ and is regarded as a noble guest.

One of the goals of Manager/Owner Tammy LaFleur is to create a gathering space, a welcoming spot where people can get together for company, for conversation, to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and to learn new things, while they browse her carefully chosen, healthful merchandise.

Having evolved from her previous Pebbles Place business, the Den has been established with the assistance of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada. Tammy’s Metis lineage connected her to wellness outreach programmes as well as the Metis Women in Business organization.

The Maskwa Den’s stock includes a

variety of products designed to comfort, to enlighten, and to ease the ups and downs of everyday life. A wide variety of crystals including popular quartz and fluorite, hemp and bamboo clothing that’s so soothing to wear, Spirit Bear coffee, Two Leaves tea, honey, lotions, and wild smoked salmon are all available— along with Tammy’s own artwork which decorates the walls. Within pandemic guidelines, plans are to expand what’s offered in the Den in the near future— outdoor covered patio seating and afternoon music on Fridays and Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm provided by local musicians, as well as workshops on medicinal plants and gardening techniques for adults and children.

The Den’s clients, drawn from the Shuswap area, Blind Bay, Salmon Arm and Kamloops, come from all walks of life – men and women of all ages, tourists, non-indigenous, and from First Nations communities.

Known as a crystal keeper, Tammy is able to provide information on the history of crystals and their uses, while recognizing that a client’s preference, whatever they’re drawn to, always comes first.

The Maskwa Den, currently open Monday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., is a place of calm and of options, in addition to being a storefront offering beautiful objects and tasty treats. Do drop by—Tammy’s welcome mat is always out!

This advertorial is brought to you by the Village of Chase, the Chase Sunflower, and the Chamber of Commerce. To have your business featured, please contact The Chase Sunflower.

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BUSINESS LISTINGS Todd "The Coin Guy" - Buying coin collections, sets, old money,

Good Karma Contracting - Friendly handyman at your service! Honest, experienced and reliable. Plumbing, carpentry, painting, renos, repairs etc. Call Tanner 778-700-6776

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Excellent references. Ideally looking for a quiet 2-3 bedroom home with yard and garden to take care of. We love living in Chase and are seeking a more permanent home.

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Canopy. Windscreen Storage Cover. EUC. Asking $1800. 250-5726030

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Registered and Insured, call today for a free estimate, 250-852-2298 Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, snowmobiles, generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett.

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

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Deer fence - five chain link panels, each 6 ft x 10 ft. Has 2 gates. 250-577-3155. $125.

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For Sale - Champion Gas Generator7800 W Peak Watts, 6500 running. 389 cc Electric start and pole start. Used twice. still brand new. $700 OBO. 250-682-4166, Harold.

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Obituary Maxine Thompson 1929 - 2021 With sadness the family of Maxine Thompson announces her passing on May 13, 2021, at the age of 92.

Maxine raised her family in Calgary, worked at Sears in Chinook Center Mall, then moved to Chase, B.C., after retirement and worked at the RCMP Station. She was very involved in the Creekside Senior Center and the Ladies Lions.

Maxine is survived by her children, Linda, Penny (Peter), Dennis (Brenda) and Robert, granchildren Ryan (Taylor), Jordan, Ashley, Marcella, Dustin, Brittany, Abrielle, Bailey and great grandson Cole. And her dearest friend Linda Robinson.

She was predeceased by her husband Orval Thompson.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

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

GARAGE SALES

104 - 455 VLA Rd. (Drakes landing) May 22nd & 23rd.

10 am to 3 pm. Sewing and quilting stuff and general household, yard stuff. Fly tying equipment, material.

There will be a neighborhood garage sale on Saturday, May 29th from 9-3 in the Maple Place cul-de-sac across the street from the high school in Chase.

No early birds, we're not that kind of neighborhood!

In Search of Home

in Chase

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 21st, 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.

VILLAGE OF CHASE Manager of Public Works Located on the shores of the Little Shuswap Lake in the Southern Interior of BC, Chase is a scenic community of approximately 2600 people, 40 minutes East of Kamloops and West of Salmon Arm along the Trans Canada Highway. The community and surrounding area offer a wide range of services, recreational opportunities, community activities, affordable housing and a desirable climate.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Manager of Public Works is an integral part of the Village’s management team and must be a true team player. The Manager of Public Works leads a team of dedicated public works employees in delivering the public works services to the constituents of Chase including water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, road and sidewalk repair and maintenance, and solid waste collection. In addition, the Manager of Public Works oversees the maintenance of the vehicle and equipment fleet, parks and cemetery and Village owned facilities.

Equally important are the responsibilities of budget preparation and monitoring, the development and monitoring of maintenance programs, occupational health and safety, making recommendations for amendments to policies and bylaws, performance management, contract administration and the ability to skilfully oversee work done by contractors.

The successful candidate will be first and foremost a consummate professional. He or she must demonstrate sound knowledge of all aspects of municipal public works services, must demonstrate effective leadership skills, and be able to motivate employees while managing fairly and equitably.

As with any local government manager, the successful candidate must be knowledgeable of all applicable laws, regulations and codes governing the delivery of public works services and must demonstrate knowledge of preparing and monitoring operational and

capital budgets while having experience in asset management programs. Knowledge in the preparation of tenders and requests for proposals, excellent writing skills and an ability to present information to Council in public meetings with tact and diplomacy is essential.

The professional individual we are looking for must always be able to maintain professional relationships with all members of staff, with members of Council, with members of the public and with other levels of government.

At least 7 years of successful supervisory/ managerial experience is essential. A diploma in civil engineering technology, Level 2 certification in EOCP Water Distribution and EOCP Wastewater Treatment is desirable. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record is mandatory.

Interested individuals are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, driver’s abstract, proof of education, and references in confidence to the undersigned. A job description is available upon request, as well as is the opportunity to discuss this position with the CAO prior to the posting deadline.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive compensation package, the opportunity to work with a professional management team, dedicated employees, and the lifestyle of a lovely small community in BC. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

We thank all applicants for expressing an interest; however, only those being considered for interview will be contacted.

Sean O'Flaherty, Corporate Officer Village of Chase, PO Box 440, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Phone 250-679-3238 Fax 250-679-3070 Email: co@chasebc.ca

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A PASTORAL PERSPECTIVE: Welcome to Advent

by Tyler Harper

A day, nearly thirty years ago, is still burned into my memory. In the fall of 1992, my father came home with our family’s first computer. As we ran cables to connect the various components, I was told how this machine had more ability than the computers NASA had used to put people on the moon.

Today those of us who have smart phones in our hands, or in our pockets, have more access to more computing power than what existed in the whole of the world when that Giant step for mankind was made.

Every upgrade since that fall day has promised more access and more time.

These upgrades have certainly brought change, but not necessarily more time.

Things just go faster now. Instead of making a couple of phone calls in a day, or writing a letter or two; now I find myself composing dozens of emails or maybe hundreds of text messages in a day. We can do more in the same time, but that doesn’t give us any more time.

Advances in technology have caused our lives to speed up. Life got faster when we shifted from horses to horsepower, from postal services to email servers. Social theorist Hartmut Rosa shows how this speeding up shapes, not just how we travel or communicate, but the whole of our culture, because this increase in speed generates a mutual acceleration in other areas of life. Rosa suggests our technology, our social lives, and our pace of life are all interconnected, that when one speeds up, they all speed up. The pace of life moves faster now, years seem shorter, because we are fitting more stuff into each moment, each day, and each year.

We feel the need to do more because we can do more. I sense a pressure to fully leverage my resources and abilities and accomplish more with them. New technology empowers us, allowing us to do more, but it also speeds everything up and insists that we continue to produce, improve, innovate, or risk falling behind.

But what happens when someone or something hits the brakes? What do

we do when acceleration stops, and technology just isn’t enough?

What happens when acceleration stops, and technology just isn’t enough?

Thirteen months ago, I remember sitting in my office listening to the news of pandemic restrictions and wondering how I could ‘fix this’?

This spring a relative ended up in the ICU and I found myself trying to innovate a way to help him: if I just learned enough or called enough, I felt I might be able ‘fix’ this situation.

Certainty in both of these cases, technological innovation has helped. The rapid development of vaccines against COVID and the complex machines and medications which kept my Dad alive have both transformed the outcomes of these situations.

But I didn’t do any of this, there wasn’t anything I could do — even with all my speed.

In these moments I was confronted by my creatureliness, that I am not in control.

Regardless of our speed, or our technology, or our ability there are just some things we can’t overcome ourselves.

This sudden deceleration, this rapid ese hours th f o e id ts Ou & pointment confrontation of my limitations is hard, e k it’s uncomfortable. But there is a positive ma an ap CONVERSION that comes out of them, because when I lift my eyes off of what I can accomplish and my accomplishments, I am able to experience something bigger than myself.

Talk to Paul FMI Slowing down isn’t easy or comfortable for many of us. Some of us react with + All Repair Services despair, some with anger,Bike some with desperate attempts to ‘fix’ the problem.

But in the midst of this deceleration, we are invited to encounter life with the One who stands outside of time, who is not faced with the need to accelerate, Sunflower Bicycle Repair accomplish more, or innovate.

These speedbumps of life slow us 838 Shuswap Ave. Chase BC down so that we can open the door and call/text: 778-220-6709 experience the relationship that we crave web: www.sunflower.bike in every fiber of our being.

Call or text email: paul@sunflower.bike Tyler Harper (tyler@chasechurch.com) is the Pastor at Chase Evangelical Free Church

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