Strawberry Tea & Historic Walking Tour
Submitted by Breanne Malo
The Chase & District Museum & Archives will be hosting their annual Strawberry Tea on Saturday, June 22nd from 1pm-3pm. Come and enjoy a slice of cake with strawberries and tea or coffee served in a vintage teacup at the Museum (1042 Shuswap Avenue). Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends or family for a pleasant afternoon! Admission is $7 per person, paid at the door. If you have any questions - call the Museum at 250-679-8847 or email chasemuseumsociety@gmail.com.
L-R: Louis Charles “Charlie” Byers, Ethel/Ethyl Bertina Byers (nee Coburn), Ivy Bertina Byers (child in lap), Susan Jane “Jennie”Coburn (nee McBryan), Mrs. Talbot, George Talbot, and George Albert Coburn. Two girls in front: Myrtle Jennie Byers and Hazel Marie Coburn. For a family tree contact the Chase & District Museum & Archives Society.
Mayor and local historian David
Lepsoe will also be leading a historic walking tour (1km) the same day, starting at 1pm (plenty of time to stop by the Museum afterwards for tea). The tour starts at the map board at the corner of Shuswap Avenue and Coburn Street and will take about 45 minutes. We are happy to offer this tour free of charge and encourage donations to be given to the Chase & District Museum & Archives instead. Registrations for the tour are appreciated, please RSVP to the Museum by phone or email.
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Community Events Bulletin
Blessed Sacrament Parish is having a Spaghetti Dinner. June 1st. Everyone is welcome to attend. By donation funds raised go to rebuilding our ramp, for disabled people.
Join us for an event at Chase Secondary School Tuesday June 4th - Science Fair, Art Gallery Walk, performance by the Band students
9:30 - 10:45 Science Fair Presentations
10:45 - 11:35 Band performance
11:15 - 11:35 Intermission
11:35 - 12:30 More Presentations (The Art will be up during the whole time)
Annual Strawberry Tea - The Chase & District Museum & Archives Strawberry Tea will be held at the Chase Museum (1042 Shuswap Avenue) on June 22, 2024 from 1pm-3pm. Admission - $7. Come and enjoy an afternoon at the Museum with cake and tea/coffee. Everyone is welcome!
Historic Walking Tour with Mayor and Local Historian David Lepsoe - Mayor David Lepsoe will be leading his Historic Walking Tour on June 22nd, 2024, starting at 1pm (about 45 min). Free of charge but donations to the Museum are encouraged. Meet at the map board at the corner of Shuswap Avenue and Coburn Street. Please RSVP to the Chase Museum by phone or email (250-679-8847 or chasemuseumsociety@gmail. com).
June Food Bank Days
Monday June 3rd 12 -3 pm
Monday June 17th 4 - 7 pm
InClusive Cafe - Wednesday June 19th 11-130 pm
Free community lunchbasement 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.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 * Sun. May 26 - CLOSED Mon. May 27 - CLOSED Tues. 28 - open 2-6:30pm, free meat draw, pool & darts Wed. May 29 - CLOSED Thurs. May 30 - open 2-6pm, 7pm crib Fri. May 31 - open 1-8pm, BURGER NIGHT Sat. Jun 1 – open 1-6pm, 2pm meat draw, 50/50, fun darts
JUNK IN THE TRUNK GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 1st in the curling parking lot from 9-1pm.
GIANT CRIB Join us on Sunday, June 2nd for Giant Crib at the Legion (downstairs) at 11am. Cost is $12. 85% payout. Partner optional. Lunch available. Great Sunday afternoon past time.
COFFEE HOUSE Sunday, June 9th 2 - 5pm. Come and enjoy an afternoon of music featuring performances by “Debbie and Friends”, local talented musicians of the Shuswap and surrounding areas. Donation at the door.
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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
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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 29th - Sher Dickson ($100)
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
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Chase Evangelical Free Church295 Shuswap Ave Physical Gathering Suspended in response to Provincial Health Order, Online Gatherings Accessible at www.ChaseChurch.com 250
1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com Shuswap Community Church Outdoor Services 10am, Sunday @ Memorial Park Visit www.aplacetobelong.ca for more info. Call: (778) 824-0383 Email: Spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass every Sunday at 8:00 am Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm. - Holy Hour with Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet. For inquiries call 250-679-3025 or 250-372-2581 Shuswap Community Church Join us Sunday morning at 10am 641 Shuswap Ave. (778) 824-0383 APLACETOBELONG.CA CHURCHES of Chase Chase Evangelical Free Church Service at 10 am Sunday More Information at ChaseChurch.com 250 679 3626 Tyler@ ChaseChurch.com
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RCMP REPORT
submitted by Chase RCMP Detachment
INTRUDER- On May 3, 2024 at 2:09 am, Chase RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence on Kamloops Shuswap Road. The caller reported that a man entered his house and woke him up – by crawling into bed beside him. The intruder was very drunk but the caller managed to remove him from the house. When Police arrived, they found the intruder - a 26-year-old man from Chase - lying on the side of the road. He was arrested, but the victim declined to pursue charges. The intruder was released from Police custody to the care of a sober friend.
LOST MUSHROOM PICKER- On May 9 at 6:12 pm, Chase RCMP were requested to assist in the search for a lost mushroom picker. The caller reported he became separated from his friend while harvesting mushrooms in the forest near Adams Lake. The missing friend was said to have health and mobility issues and was not carrying any supplies. The caller searched for hours before engaging Police, who in turn requested assistance from Search and Rescue. Police were helping with the search when the lost friend emerged from the forest. He was tired and thirsty but otherwise unharmed. Unfortunately, he didn’t have many mushrooms to show for his efforts.
BEAR-SPRAY ASSAULT- On May 5 at 9:18 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a disturbance at a commercial address in Celista. The caller reported they thought someone had been bear-sprayed. Police spoke with another witness who said there was an argument between an older male customer and two younger men. The two younger men left briefly, then returned and bear-sprayed the older man. All three were believed to be local but have not been identified.
THEFT- On May 10 at 1:37 am, Chase RCMP were advised of theft at a residential address on Okanagan Avenue in Chase. The caller reported that his cell phone and Nintendo switch were stolen from his enclosed back patio. When he called his own phone, a man answered then hung up. The ‘find my phone’ app showed that the phone was in Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park before the battery died. Police attended the last known location but were unable to locate the phone.
ROAD RAGE- On May 10 at 2:37 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a driving complaint on Squilax Anglemont Road. The caller reported a silver BMW and a black pickup were speeding and appeared to be chasing each other. Shortly thereafter, Chase RCMP
were advised of a collision on the Trans-Canada Highway, west of Chase. Police were told that a black pickup rammed a silver BMW several times. The investigation determined that the two drivers were family members, involved in a dispute, and the collision was not accidental. Neither driver was seriously injured however both vehicles sustained significant damage. Police expect to recommend charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE - On May 11 at approximately 2:00 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a suspicious vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway. The caller reported that a newer model grey Toyota Camry followed her from Kamloops to Pritchard after she honked her horn at the driver. She became concerned about the other driver’s intentions and phoned a family member to meet her at the store. The Camry followed the caller to the store, then turned around and returned to the highway. The driver was described as a middleaged Caucasian man. Police did not locate the vehicle.
FATAL COLLISION - On May 11 at 10:20 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a single vehicle collision on Squilax Anglemont Road in Celista. Police attended with BC Ambulance Service and Celista Fire Department. Police learned that the vehicle was travelling westbound when it skidded off the road and over an embankment. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased on location. There were no other passengers. A local resident witnessed the collision and provided emergency first aid until first responders arrived. Chase RCMP would like to extend condolences to the affected family and friends.
ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON - On May 16 at 7:49 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of an assault which had just occurred at a commercial address on Shuswap Avenue in Chase. The victim and witness explained that they were perusing the inventory at a local business when a large shirtless male came out from behind the building and started yelling and swearing at them. The male was carrying a blunt instrument which he used to strike the victim. The victim and witness escaped and attended the Chase RCMP Detachment where Police obtained statements and photos of injuries. Police have identified a suspect and the investigation is on-going. Anyone who may have information about this assault is asked to reach out to the Chase Detachment by calling 250-679-3221.
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BUSINESS LISTINGS
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GARAGE SALES
Huge Garage Sale at Arbutus Fairways 312 Arbutus Street. June 8th from 8 am - 12 pm.
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
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Estate Sale - Large bbq $125. Gun Safe $150. Recliner $50. Lrg china cabinet $600. Computer Desk $50. New snowblower. $500. Computer chair $50. New m3 iMac 24” desktop computer $1500. New canon printer $75. Phone 778-220-1204
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Looking for assistance with a senior lady in Chase for weekend care. Tasks include meals, socializing, and light housekeeping duties. Total 2 hours per day on weekends plus fill in for regular care giver when away. For more information call or text Val @ 250819-7355.
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.
Letter to the Editor
Hi Chase, I’m sure you’ve all seen me either riding my bike or walking around Chase over the past 20 years or so. That’s how I met Bob. Not long after I moved to Chase I got a little dog called Max and later on one called Bobby. I walked these dogs all around Chase and through the parks. And practically every day, be it morning, noon, or night I would bump into Bob and his precious little beagle Roxie. He always took the time to talk to me and my dogs and everyone else he met. I swear he and Roxie would walk 100 miles a week. You would see them everywhere, sometimes miles from their home.
I felt so sad for him when he lost his beloved Roxy. And as sad as he was, it didn’t stop him from talking to everyone nonetheless.
I sure do miss his smiling face around town, and I’m sure everyone else in Chase will agree with this.
I never didn’t know his last name, I didn’t need to. To me he was just Bob. With the greatest respect for you Bob East.
Lee Finegan
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News from First Nations
by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author & Journalist
ADAMS LAKE INDIAN BAND (ALIB) Council
Chief Lynn Kenoras - Duck Chief welcomes newly elected Councillors Diane Jules, Cliff Arnouse, and Charles Narcisse, along with returning Councillors Joyce Kenoras and Cory Sampson
New Chief Executive Officer
Former Community Safety Director and Councillor Steven Teed is the new CEO of ALIB, bringing extensive experience to the position.
Social Development Team
Katrina Kenoras has joined the Social Development team as Social Assistance Clerk and looks forward to serving the band to the best of her ability.
Food Pantry
ALIB is pleased to welcome Tahnyea Robbins as the Food Pantry Coordinator. Tahnyea brings health sector experience to the position, enjoys building respectful relationships and contributing to a community.
Youth Gathering
A Secwépemc Dreamcatchers Conference will be held in late May at the Adams Lake Conference Centre with guest speakers Darrell Dennis and Shania Morin, along with the St’at’imc Bear Dancers. Workshops and hands-on educational teachings and an evening dance will be part of the two-day conference.
Recent ALIB Events
• Elders Meeting
• Pink Shirt Day Support
• Indigenous Graduation
• Parent & Student Dinner
• Communication Dept. Open House
• Secwépemc Landmarks Site Visit
• Canning Workshop
• Youth Trapping Week
• Peyote Stitch Workshop
• Arrow Making Workshop
• Feather Workshop
• Youth Dance
• Fitness Programmes
• Boys Group
• Girls Group
• Baby Circle
• Archery Training
• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Awareness Day
• Teatime with the Sahhaltkum Daycare
• Wills & Estate Workshop
• Wildland Truck Ceremony
• Community Kitchen
• Men’s Group Golf Tournament
• Women’s Golf and Dinner
• Sexqeltquin Wellness Presentation
NESKONLITH INDIAN BAND (NIB)
News from Chief Wai
A significant event Kukpi7 Wai attended recently involved economic development for the NIB community focusing on a 10year plan dedicated to long term growth, prosperity, and sustainable progress.
Collaboration between NIB, ALIB and SteS communities will be an important aspect of future ventures and projects. Youth participation in NIB events and undertakings is encouraged by Chief and Council, in order to foster their understanding of community advancement, the challenges encountered in rapidly changing times, and the importance of preserving language and culture.
Recognition Ceremony
NIB RCMP liaison, Constable Jarret Cottrell, was honoured at a Recognition Ceremony in April, acknowledging the next step in his career journey, which involves being promoted to Corporal and moving to Cranbrook, BC. Though sorry to see him go, NIB members are pleased with this vocational and personal development and wish him well with the adventures to come.
Fire Safety
Community preparedness is underway to protect the NIB community and residents during wildfire season. FireSmart facts and safety action were provided with regard to yards, decks, porches, gutters, eaves, vents, and fences adjacent to residences. Additional information is available at https.//firesmartbc.ca.
Recent NIB Events
• NIB Graduation Ceremony
• Pressure Canning Workshop
• Switsmalph Elders Luncheon
• Switsmalph3 Easter Party
• Knowledge Keepers Luncheon
• Cultural Arts Meeting
• Tiny Tot Pow Wow
• Veterans Day Ceremony
• Fire Safety & Emergency Planning Meeting
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SKWLĀX TE SECWÉPEMCULECW
(SteS)
Welcome Home Event
News From First Nations
April 24, 2024 marked a very special day in Skwlāx te Secwépemculecw history. Band members, partners and supporters were joined by Chief Lynn Kenoras-Duck Chief of Adams Lake and Chief Irvin Wai of Neskonlith, along with Federal Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu and other civic politicians to celebrate the opening of the Dancing Fawn II residential development, the first of four new subdivisions to be constructed in the wake of the 2023 Bush Creek East Wildfire. Construction, design, and management services have been provided by Skwlāx Resource Management, a bandowned company. The Welcome Home event included cultural components featuring a drum circle and prayer. Attendees toured the wildfire affected areas and the Rapid Housing units. Additional subdivision residences are to be completed in coming months.
Council News
Julie John was acclaimed to the position of Councillor with SteS in March. Councillor Julie earned a Bachelor of Tourism Degree, with a major in marketing and a minor in entrepreneurship from Thompson Rivers University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Indigenous Business & Leadership from Simon Fraser University. She looks forward to learning additional skills in her new position and growing in the process.
Also in March, Jenny John joined Council by acclamation, as Housing Chair. Her education background includes Thompson Rivers University Events & Convention Management Certification, a Tourism Management degree, and Executive Master of Business Administration in Indigenous Business Leadership from Simon Fraser University. Councillor Jenny has been busy gathering information and learning about SteS policies and procedures in order to assist with making informed decisions.
Blessing the Earth
Prior to removal of last summer’s burned and damaged timber from band lands, a ‘Blessing Mother Earth’ ceremony was held this past spring, which included a pipe ceremony.
Cultural Heritage
Another busy year is planned, or in progress, for the SteS Cultural Heritage Department. Many of the 2024 projects are related to post-
Bush Creek East wildfire fieldwork, large scale highway projects, and research studies. Some of the archaeological projects include the Rapid Rebuild subdivisions at four locations, Band Lot Debris/Soil Remediation, Timber Harvesting, fireguard assessments, Lease Lot Rebuild, Squilāx Mountain Stewardship Program, Tappen-MOTI Site Alteration program, Heritage Policy Development, and several ongoing analysis investigations.
Ancient tools have been recovered from excavations at the Little Shuswap Road East residence site: a variety of arrowheads (points) made from chert, basalt, and chalcedony, cores, and microblades which were relatively easy to make, portable and efficient for hunting. During glacial retreats, food resources were scarce, and microblade technology was suitable for longer term mobility, rapid hunting, and easily re-made if tools were lost or broken. Scrapers have also been found, which were used for hide tanning and woodworking. Also, a cache pit was exposed which was lined with birch bark and presumed to have stored fish, berries, or root plants.
The Cultural Heritage Department is also working on an Ancestral Names project. Place names are an important part of Skwlāx heritage, renewing a direct physical connection to the land and reflecting ancestral teachings. Such names are links to the distant past in specific places, to the resources of an area, and local waters. The importance of designating and retaining Indigenous place names is outlined in the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Skwlāx Petrol Station Rebuild
Destroyed by wildfire last August, reconstruction of the Chevron Gas Station on Little Shuswap Lake Road is nearing completion and expects to re-open before the May long weekend.
Golf Tournament & Fundraiser
Save the date – June 20th at the Talking Rock Golf Course and Quaaout Lodge, which were left unscathed by the August 2023 wildfires. Skwlāx Resource Management is holding a golf tourney event, with proceeds in support of SteS Wildfire Recovery and Youth Career Development. For further information, email info@skwlax.com
Support for SteS Youth
Kukpi7 James Tomma and Council have
extended financial subsidies to SteS youth wishing to pursue sports, culture, or educational goals, in order to encourage and assist their young people to achieve such ambitions. There is also an honorarium available to any band member who successfully graduates Grade XII, whether youth or adult.
Trespass Transgressions
The spring season is traditionally when SteS members harvest edible mushrooms from their territory. This year has presented some challenges. Outsiders are entering reserve land and picking whatever mushrooms have sprouted. Incursions onto band property on Forest Service Road near Scotch Creek and near Lee Creek have recently been observed, including a tent encampment and sales to a commercial vendor. Such camping also presents a fire risk. Indigenous peoples have first right to gather edibles from their land, especially those that are a traditional food source. Non-Indigenous and nonband members found to be camping on or harvesting produce from SteS territory will be dealt with to the full extent of the law, which could include prosecution for trespassing. It is strongly recommended to check with the band office regarding First Nations land boundaries prior to any activities.
Recent SteS Events
• Parent/Student Retreat
• Secwépemc Landmarks Site Visit at White Lake
• Elders Luncheon marking Nutrition Month
• Crafting Night
• Drumming Practice
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Go By Bike June 3 - 9
submitted by Angie McLaren
The Chase Climate Action Society and CEAS are preparing for the Go By Bike campaign in Chase from Monday, June 3-9 for all members of the community to enjoy. To register yourself or your team, go on-line to GoByBikeBC.ca, choose Chase as your community and then create an “Log My Ride” account. This will allow you to log all the kms you ride and will contribute to the total kms for Chase.
On Tues, June 4 at 8:30am, there will be a ribbon cutting event at the bus-loop between the 2 schools for all attendees. CSS students, along with their teacher, and others will be able to do the VLA Loop (8kms). Haldane students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to participate in a short designated route. Riders should bring a helmet, water bottle, lots of smiles and plenty of enthusiasm for the fun week of riding ahead!
during this week. Whether it’s to ride to work, school, for fun, exercise, to stretch your legs, or to clear your mind….no matter the reason, just ride your bike!!!
Getting around on smaller wheels like scooters and rollerblades counts too!!!
#AnyRideCounts.
Random names will be drawn the following week from those who have “logged their ride” on the Go By Bike BC website under Chase, to be eligible to win one of the many prizes made available. Haldane students are encouraged to ride to school during the week. Each “ride” to school is recorded and will add up to win a possible $1000.00 for Haldane.
Go by Bike BC is encouraging all residents of BC and of course Chase (from toddlers to retirees) to experience the joy of cycling and to ride their bikes as much as possible
SUDOKU
Approximately 85 students attended the Bike Rodeo on May 15th. A big thank you to the RCMP, Diane Tarry and all the volunteers that assisted in making this happen on behalf of Go By Bike Week BC.
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’s not just cell phones that distract drivers, today there was a rugmaker commuting in rush hour. He was weaving in traffic.
I tripped over a box of Kleenex this morning.. Thought I’d broken my ankle! Luckily, it was only soft tissue damage.
What did the yoga instructor say to their landlord when they tried to evict them? Namaste
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THE FACES OF CHASE 10 Questions with... Cindy Winiewski
What is your favourite plant?
Sooo many to choose from thats a tough one! Lilacs would be up there.
Tell us about gratitude month and what it means to you.
Gratitude month for me is about carrying on in memory of Jory Yeung, who sadly lost his battle with cancer at the age of ten. His favourite colour was lime green and so the family with help from friends had many shirts, star stickers, hats, sweaters bumper stickers made with the quote; “Its all in the Attitude Think Gratitude”. The proceeds went to the Ronald Macdonald House. Every Friday in the month of May people in town would don their green shirts. And most of the businesses in Chase had the Gratitude stickers on the windows and the workers wore their shirts. Some still do but its been many years since starting and you don’t see it as much. I still wear my shirt. I’d love to see it started up again! I post daily gratitudes on Facebook every May along with a few others who are close to the family. It’s a great reminder of how lucky we are and how many things we have to be Grateful for.
What are 5 things you’re grateful for.
My family (pets) friends, my home, good health, community
What’s your favourite dish to make? I enjoy making a good lasagna.
What’s the best thing about living in Chase?
The best thing about living in Chase is having wonderful trails, the lake, the river, the back roads that take you to more beautiful areas. The friendly people and small Community.
What do you do to relax?
Reading my book and having a coffee or sitting outside.
Describe yourself in three words. Friendly, outgoing, caring
Where are you from and how long have you been in Chase? Grew up in Vancouver, moved to Pritchard in 1990 with my son who was just an infant. Then to Sorrento for short stint. Chase for 29 years.
What summer activity are you looking forward to.
Looking forward to some mountain biking adventures, camping, a couple of weddings and visiting my brother who is coming out from New Brunswick!
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