Chase Sunflower - May 22,2020

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Issue for the week of Friday, May 22nd, 2020 • Vol. 25, Issue 21

Chase Farmers Market Set to Begin

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he Chase Farm and Craft Market will open on Friday, June 12th this year! In compliance with provincial rules, it will be a food market only at this point.

So expect to see delicious fresh greens and veggies, organic free-range eggs, and if we have sunny days in the next few weeks, strawberries and maybe haskaps (you'll have to come to the Market to see what these are)! We will also have honey, possibly some jams and jellies, and perhaps some home-

baking.

If any enthusiastic local gardeners have gone overboard and have extra bedding plants or early vegetables, we welcome you to join us at the Market. Contact Nancy for more information or to reserve a space (250-574-3341).

The Market will run every Friday from 10 am to 2 pm with social distancing in place.

We are located in the grassy area near Safetymart (with thanks to Brooke Kynoch).

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ALL ITEMS ON CLEARANCE

Thank you Chase for a wonderful 6 years!

We will be open Mon to Friday 10 - 4 until further notice.

To ensure social distancing we are limiting the # of customers who can be in the store at one time to 2.

Please enjoy a seat on the bench out front while you wait.

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Chase Farmers Market

Here are a couple of reasons to eat locally thereby supporting food producers who are your neighbours.

Local food is fresher, healthier and tastes better, because it spends less time in transit from farm to plate, and therefore loses fewer nutrients and incurs less spoilage.

Eating locally builds more connected communities by connecting people with the farmers and food producers.

Looking forward to seeing you on Friday, June 12.

ONE MORE FRONT LINE SUPPORT PARADE LEFT submitted

So after careful consideration, we decided to end the front line support parade after the May 27 parade.

I would like to thank all the support from the fire departments, both Adam's lake and Chase and the Chase Fire Fighters Association, along with BCAS But most of all the citizens of Chase for all the support.

Library Update: submitted by Andy Finnen, Chase Library

Starting Tuesday May 19th you can call the library during open hours to place orders for our new Takeout Service!

Tell us what you are interested in and we will put together a takeout bag for you from our branch, to be picked up outside the library. You can call us at 250-679.3331 or email chalib@tnrd.ca Our library system holds are slowly beginning again with other branches pulling items and sending them on their way. We have to let items sit in quarantine for a number of days, so this process is still going to be a bit slow, so we encourage you to try our Takeout option.

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Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community.

For those patrons with items on hold and have missed appointment times from last week, just call us again and we can Chase Rotary arrange a new pick up time. No prob!

Box 73 We can pull anything Pres: Doug Everett from our shelves for you, 250-675-2574 like, magazines, video games, DVDs, children's books, etc and we will check them out to your library card.

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Blessed Sacrament No Mass at this time.

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

Chase Evangelical Free Church 295 Shuswap Ave

*All physical gatherings cancelled due to COVID-19*

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

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

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

Shuswap Victory Church

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Please call for prayer requests.

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Chase Community Fellowship Cancelled until further notice

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BC's Re-start plan and Village of Chase amenities

submitted by Village of Chase Council has discussed the various use by the public this coming weekend amenities that have been closed for and a schedule will be developed to the last couple of months and we are ensure regular and frequent cleaning is all working on strategies to ensure maintained. that when we do re-open some of our At this time Council does not intend facilities we will be taking all necessary to open the wharf at Memorial Park, or precautions to keep you, the public, safe the playground equipment. Physical as well as our employees. While we are distancing is very difficult to maintain on opening up slowly, we are still under the the wharf, and the playground equipment threat of the coronavirus. We continue to will need frequent disinfection and at take direction from the Province's Public this time the Village cannot provide that Health Officer, Doctor Bonnie Henry, for the playground equipment. We are and our local Interior Health Authority. still awaiting information from Interior Some of the amenities that we will be Health about the wading pool. opening up for use with proper cleaning The Splash Pad requires some repairs and sanitization procedures in place and and we are arranging for those repairs limited numbers of people entering at before determining the timing for one time include: opening.

• The Chase & District Museum & We want to thank everyone in Chase Archives for your continued patience through this • The upper portion of the Community challenging time, and we appreciate that Hall everyone understands the importance of • The Village office physical distancing, regular handwashing We will be informing everyone when and reducing non-essential travel. While our proper procedures and barriers are we want things to be 'back to normal', in place and when we will be opening to until a vaccine is developed for this virus, the public. we must all work together at reducing its Council is looking at opening the transmission.

Skatepark with usage being monitored by If you have any questions, please do not volunteers initially, and the washrooms hesitate to contact our office. We are here at Memorial Park will be available for to help, safely.

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AS SEEN AT PARKSIDE

Parkside residents maintain social distance while enjoying a favorite game of carpet bowling. We will remain

closed to the public including family and friends until further notice. Huge thanks to the community for all the support.

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Chase Minor Hockey Awards

submitted Awards for this past season are: • Goalie - Senna De Jager • Forward - Garritt Malkoske • Defence - Erika Lans • Ref - Taro Ona • Volunteer- Jesse Young • Coach- Steve Thompson Congratulations you all did amazing this season!

Unfortunately we still are unsure of what this season holds for us..... we will try to keep everyone posted as we know.

Here are the new board members for this up coming season: • President- John Pelcher • Vice President- Dana Palmer • Treasurer - Kim Harvey • Secretary - Jolene Barkman • Equipment Manager - Murray Mackenzie • Registrar - Amanda Kozak • Risk Manager- Jason Milligan • Head Coach - Colin Einfeld • Ice Ambassador - Dalana Williams • Ref in Chief - Murray Mackenzie • Fundraiser Coordinator- Tamara De Jager Directors without Portfolios • Chelaine Woodcock • Desiree Fairbrother • Lynnette Kies • Jane Herman • Tarryl Hartling • Rod Clark • Melissa Gagnon

RV Park Facelift The Chase Lions have been busy the last couple weeks giving the Chase Lions RV park a much needed facelift. Dedicated members have put in 110 hours, scraping, painting, and doing repairs.

The end result is a beautiful new look, with nice new colors.

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BE PROACTIVE, BE PRACTICAL, AND BE FIRESMART

submitted The Village of Chase proud to announce educate residents about the FireSmart their involvement and commitment program and encourage homeowners in pursuing a safer and more fire to implement FireSmart principles that resilient communities and green if followed may save a neighborhood. spaces via the FireSmart program. What can YOU do?

FireSmart is an awareness program that provides communities and 1.Become familiar with the new individual homeowners with simple FireSmart Homeowners manual, steps to reduce the impact of wildfires available at before they occur. The time to reduce https://firesmartbc.ca/wp-content/ the threat of wildfire to your home is uploads/2019/09/FireSmart_Booklet_ now. Details of this program and how web-Updated.pdf homeowners and neighborhoods can Homeowner manuals are also available participate in this great cause can be for pick up in front of the Village office found at: https://firesmartbc.ca/ during business hours.

What is the Village of Chase doing?

2019: The Village of Chase in association with partners, including Silvatech Consulting Ltd. from Salmon Arm, applied for funds through the Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) program. They were awarded grant funding to provide wildfire preventions and preparedness initiatives, as well as develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

In 2019 two FireSmart Community information sessions were held at the community hall and literature was made available at local gathering events.

Two, Village of Chase representatives, Joanne Molnar and Richard Waugh, participated in a FireSmart Community Champion Workshop held in Salmon Arm. Silvatech Consulting, has been researching and developing a comprehensive Community Wildfire Protection Plan, for the Village of Chase.

2020: Unfortunately, due to COVID 19 pandemic, we will not be able to deliver the public programs and activities we had planned for the community in 2020, including demonstrations, community activities and classroom training. Instead the Village of Chase is striving to find other means to

2. Follow the principals in this booklet and start on your own “Priority Zone 1” during your spring cleaning.

3. While keeping a safe social distance, reach out to your neighbors and start the conversation of becoming a recognized FireSmart Community, by adopting “neighbors helping neighbous” solutions that reduce the risk of wildfire losses.

Things to consider: •

The time to conduct these activities is NOW.

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Communities whose residents have taken steps to reduce their vulnerability have a greater chance of surviving a wildfire without the intervention of the fire department.

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Wildfires have already occurred in our region this spring and with warming temperatures more fires will likely occur.

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Though some current fire bans have hampered some Fire Smart activities, residents are reminded that all TNRD landfills remain open and yard waste can be dropped off free of charge.

Be proactive, be practical, and be FireSmart.

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Viral Storm Gives a Whole New Meaning to “The Frontline”

by Carolyn Parks-Mintz, Author, Journalist & Freelance Writer

The term ‘The Frontline’ in the past referred to those military personnel positioned closest to a conflict, in an area defined by opposing defensive trench systems. Today a battle of a different kind is being waged, but one that needs an effective Frontline just as much. No one knows this better than those in the trenches of the COVID-19 fray.

The personnel contributing essential services to our lives provide us with protection, policing, food, personal care, health treatment, shelter, mail, fuel, financial facilities, deliveries and, significantly, the sense that we will indeed get through this.

The viral storm we’re all weathering has necessitated important changes to the provision of such vital community assistance and service.

At the Parkside Community residence for seniors, Manager Courtney Merrells reports that the first action they had to take was to reduce traffic in the facility, which meant family, friends and volunteers could not visit, in order to protect Parkside’s vulnerable residents. In addition, their dining room was closed and meals were delivered to the seniors’ suites.

“We hired extra staff fairly soon,” she says, “to help residents keep in touch with family and to ensure adequate exercise for those in our care.”

Strict infection control measures, additional staff training, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) were all put in place. Recreational activities were cancelled for a few weeks, but have Sponsored by Todd

been slowly reinstated, adhering to social distance restrictions.

“Shutting the doors to our families was the most difficult thing,” Ms. Merrells says.

“Parkside staff work very closely with our residents and their loved ones.”

“We will continue to follow Interior Health directions for additional disinfecting protocols and cleaning,” she adds. “Our residents and staff so appreciate all the community has done— we are truly in this together.”

Chase Fire & Rescue underwent immediate change as the pandemic unfolded. Fire Chief Brian Lauzon advises that their weekly training nights at the fire hall were halted, which was particularly hard to do. “Training is extremely important to us and necessary for our safety in the performance of our duties.”

“We ‘Air up,’ that is, don air tanks and breathing apparatus, sooner and farther away from fires now, wash our gear more often, and go through ‘Gross Decontamination’ on scene to protect ourselves.”

“Also, we must stringently decontaminate our fire trucks after every call, a lengthy process, while trying to maintain physical distancing from each other—which is sometimes virtually impossible, whether it be after a call-out, travelling in the truck, or at the scene of a fire or a rescue. It puts us at a very high risk of getting sick.”

To add to what is inherently a demanding profession and now all the more stressful, Chase Fire & Rescue has run out of

Personal Protective Equipment, such as N95 masks and face shields (PPE), with months to wait before their stock can be replenished.

“Going forward, we intend to continue the new standards around PPE use and decontamination of equipment as protection against disease,” the Chief adds.

Chief Lauzon would like to extend a huge thank you to all Chase fire fighters, to those in surrounding communities and across the country. “As with nurses, doctors, police officers and other frontline workers, we are all risking our health and that of our families—even our lives—each time we answer a call for help, and more so now than in the past.”

The pandemic resulted in critical but necessary changes for the local RCMP detachment. Sgt. Barry Kennedy states that he and his constables started doing as much interaction with the public as possible via the telephone, resulting in a decrease in their presence within the community. “Response was primarily done over the phone when possible,” he says, “but if further action were required, we would, of course, send someone out to investigate.”

“We have PPE available for officers but it’s a case-by-case decision during investigation as to whether or not it’s required,” he adds. “Wearing gloves, for instance, can limit the movement of your hands and your grip. And could make it more difficult if you have to take control of someone.”

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Viral Storm Gives a Whole New Meaning to “The Frontline” “One of the most challenging aspects of this virus situation,” he goes on, “is the on-scene assessment needed as to whether there’s enough distance from the individual we need to talk to. And as many incidents require close contact between officers and the public, we have to take that extra step of determining quickly how to do it in a safe way. Our interactions with people are no longer ‘fluid’—they can’t be as they were and have been complicated by a transmittable disease—with, however, such interaction still urgently required.”

“Hopefully, we’ve had time to take advance precautionary action, but sometimes it just falls on you immediately.

There isn’t the time to gear up or evaluate —you’re suddenly in it.”

“COVID-19 has brought medical assessment of situations to the forefront for us.” Sgt. Kennedy says. “We’ve always been aware of this, but it has become more crucial and will be part of our operations in the future.”

“It’s important that the public know we’re still operating on a 24-hour basis, that we’re ready and able to assist,” he adds. “We may not be quite as visible as pre-pandemic, but we’re still here for the community and area.”

Directives and guidance regarding COVID-19, issued by the province’s Centre for Disease Control, for BC’s Emergency Health Services (EHS), entails eight pages of detailed instructions.

Chase’s EHS Unit Chief, Duane Currie, reports that BCEHS is receiving several hundred calls a day related to influenzalike illnesses. “Paramedics are trained and experienced in medical emergencies.

It’s what we do. But no one expected the global medical crisis that’s put us on the frontline,” he goes on. “While we’re at all times concerned for our patients’ welfare, we are also concerned about our personal safety. EHS departmental psychological supports are in place to address and assist with the pressure and risks of the ‘new normal’ in delivering our services.”

In that First Responder calls can

involve locations that may be unsanitary, uncontrolled and/or within cramped environments, and which often preclude advance assessment, EHS paramedics are required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) differently than health care workers in an acute care setting.

N95 masks are mandatory. Gloves, face shields and gowns are also required when within two metres of a possible patient. Any and all respiratory illnesses, whether droplet or airborne transmitted, necessitate such PPE. “We want to reassure the public not to be alarmed when seeing paramedics in full Personal Protective Equipment,” says Unit Chief Currie. “It’s for everyone’s wellbeing.”

Additional comprehensive call screening by 911 dispatchers has been initiated. Vehicle ventilation, location details, limiting the number of EHS personnel to those essential for patient care and assessment, respiratory hygiene (coughing) etiquette, hand sanitizing, transportation regulations, and post-call cleaning and disinfection of ambulances and equipment have all been increased to protect First Responders and the public.

“We’re here to help in medical emergencies, as always,” Unit Chief Currie goes on. “And the thoughtful acts of kindness extended to us are so appreciated, along with the Wednesday evening ‘parades’ that lift our spirits.”

Chase Community Paramedic Susan Murray handles patient referrals from physicians which historically have involved home visits. “These now have to be done by telephone,” she reports. “Not nearly as informative or supportive as seeing the patient in person.” Ms. Murray is happy to also assist with in-suite meals for residents at the Parkside seniors complex.

Another important frontline, which is staffed by committed volunteers, is the Chase Food Bank. Brenda Patterson reports that the Hamper Society has a large supply of foodstuffs on hand, thanks to government assistance and the donors

anxious to help those who have been thrust into difficult times through job loss, income reduction, and additional expenses.

“It’s as important to those who are able to donate as it is to those who need temporary help,” says Ms. Patterson.

“Reaching out and offering assistance is what we do as Canadians. No one could have predicted this crisis, and lending a helping hand is an indication that we care about each other.”

“Also, it’s important to recognize,” she adds. “that it may take sometime for individuals and families to get back on their feet. We’re here for them for as long as it takes. Oh, and in addition to meal supplies,” Ms. Patterson says with a smile, “we even have toilet tissue.”

The Food Bank has extended hours and can be contacted at 250.682.6155 for information and hamper orders.

In addition to the above-mentioned, the physicians’ offices in Chase continue to function during their regular hours, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm— utilizing Personal Protective Equipment for doctors and patients during visits, tele-health calls and video virtual care to update records and speak with patients, separation of waiting room chairs, as well as having upgraded their already efficient cleaning and sanitizing methods.

The Wednesday evening ‘appreciation processions’ of essential services, through Chase and the Adams Lake First Nations community, are especially positive for all involved—whether as cheering citizens or parade participants. A time of coming together in a struggle, in a battle, we shall win.

It is encouraging that British Columbia is “holding the line” against COVID-19.

And admirable that those involved with essential services are so dedicated to being there for all of us. Saying thank you doesn’t seem to be enough. Forever grateful almost covers it.

Part II will highlight other essential services keeping our community running and its citizens served.

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Lawnmower,

weed

whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle,

snowmobiles,

generators,

boat

motors

etc. Ask for Jarrett.

Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 6793923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs

Looking for reliable person for part time work at Inside Out Coffee House. Apply in person.

Seniors welcome to apply.

FOR SALE

Evinrude outboard 4 horsepower. Light twin - low hours. Good condition $350.

250-577-3155.

Hot tub. Seats 4 adults. Lightly used. Good condition. Comes with cover. $375. 250-577-3155.

Watering Restrictions Watering Restrictions come into effect May 15, 2020. Watering either by manual or automatic irrigation systems is not permitted between 11:00 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Odd numbered addresses can water between 6 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. on odd numbered days.

Even numbered addresses can water between 6 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. on even numbered days.

Hand watering of flower and vegetable gardens is permitted anytime but discouraged during the hottest times of the day.

Shuswap Better at Home COVID 19 response services provided at this time:

• Grocery shopping and delivery • Pick up and delivery of drugstore items & prescriptions • Support with meal program delivery and food bank delivery • Check In and Friendly Visit calls • Some laundry service and transportation may be approved Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been carefully vetted & trained for your security.

Central Intake 250-253-2749

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

YOUR AD

COULD BE HERE CONTACT KELSEY at

250-320-3050 info@chasesunflower.ca

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Business Listings

Word Search

- Astronomy

Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe OPEN: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon to Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Sunday

MJK Home Renovations Chris Walker

250-572-7035

Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

ALM Mobile RV

Certified RV Tech - Gas Certified & Bonded

250-308-9022 AlmmobileRV@gmail.com

Handyman Dave Appliances, Heating, Locks, Plumbing, Elec.

PH: 250-679-2463

SILVER LININGS

NEW, USED + COLLECTIBLES 734 1ST AVE • 250-852-1684

Chase Auto & Window Glass

250-679-3118 822A Shuswap Ave

Now's the time: Get your Windshield Replaced!

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY

EMERGENCY HELP 250-682-6155

TripleTree Interiors & Millwork

236-421-4225

Kitchen Design & Cabinetry

Pete’s Pizza & Pasta Open at 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday

250-679-2775 Kalin Good Carpentry Services

Renos, Decks, Fences, Siding, Roofing & More 18+ yrs exp.

Call 250-819-9335

Quick Dry Carpet Cleaning

Carpet, Upholstery, Area Rugs OPEN FOR BUSINESS • 250-851-8556

Sorrento Plumbing & Pumps

250-679-0001 Serving the Shuswap!

CELESTIAL EQUINOX FLARE GRAVITATION

INERTIA LUNAR METEORITE HELIOCENTRIC

I somehow managed to make it through high school math while only being able to remember even numbers!!

What are the odds?!

NEBULA PLANETOID QUASAR RADIANT

STARLIGHT TRANSLUNAR UNIVERSE

Smaller babies are always delivered by stork but the heavier ones need to be delivered by crane...

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Nature Study with Kids

Caterpillar to Butterfly submitted by Ashton Sweetnam, Chase and Area Young Learners Society

Right now, in your adventures in and around Chase, if you take the time to observe carefully… you may spot butterfly eggs or caterpillars in your favorite nature spots. By returning to the same location repeatedly, you can witness the lifecycle of the butterfly in real life. Look into which local plants are known to be the larval food of common species in our area and enjoy.

Stage 1- The Egg It all starts when a female butterfly lays her eggs, usually on leaves or stems of plants. Inside these tiny eggs, caterpillars grow. Depending on the species, the eggs can vary in shape and texture – they can be round, oval or cylindrical, and smooth, bumpy or wrinkled. The time it takes for the eggs to hatch can also vary – in some species, they will hatch w i t h i n a few weeks and in others they will only hatch once the weather is warm enough.

Stage 2- The Caterpillar Once ready, the caterpillar leaves its egg home and enters the big outside world! And these little critters have one serious appetite – they actually eat their way out of the egg and immediately start chomping on the leaves of the host plant.

During this stage, they shed their skin four or five times – as the caterpillar grows, its skin becomes too tight and splits open, revealing a new, larger

skin underneath. A fully grown caterpillar can be over 100 times larger than when it emerged from its egg.

Stage 3- The Pupa Once fully grown, the caterpillar forms itself into a “pupa” (or chrysalis) – a kind of vessel in which the caterpillar changes into a butterfly. They usually do this on twigs or safe, hidden areas around the host plant. The “pupa” stage may last a few weeks to several months depending on the species. During this time, a hardened case forms around the pupa to protect it from predators and extreme weather conditions.

And inside, the tissue, limbs and organs of the caterpillar transform. And the result is a butterfly!

Stage 4The Butterfly Once the butterfly is ready to emerge, t h e c a s e around the pupa splits open.

But it’s not time for take off just yet, as the wings are at first wet, soft and wrinkled against its body.

The butterfly waits for its wings to dry, and pumps a liquid called hemolymph into them so that they become big and strong.

Once fit for flight, this brilliant bug then takes to the air in search for flowers to feed on and for other butterflies to mate with.

And that’s the cycle complete – and ready to start all over again!

The tax deadline is June 1.

We’re open and here to help you file on time. Simply drop-off your documents during office hours and a Tax Expert will call you to complete your tax return and discuss next steps.

For more info, call us today: 5-305 Brooke Drive Chase, BC 250-679-4440

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www.ChaseSunflower.ca

PARKSIDE CLOSED TO PUBLIC Parkside Assisted Living would like to thank our community and families for all your love and support through this challenging time.

Contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-320-0400 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase

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Dan's Plumbing & Gas

SODUKO

(778) 257-0572

Hot Water Tanks • Drain Cleaning • Furnace Boiler Service & Installs • Gas Fitting • Plumbing Repairs Installs • Renos NO TRAVEL OR OVERTIME CHARGES!

Seniors Discount!

Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Bonded B Gas Fitter 35 Yrs Exp • WCB & Liability Ins

OPEN SATURDAYS AGAIN! 10am - 4pm Regular Weekday Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

NATURAL FOODS 729 Shuswap Ave Chase 250-679-3189

RECIPE: Banana Bread

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Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter ¾ cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.