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Issue for the week of Friday, May 6th, 2022 • Volume 27 - Issue 17

16th Annual Chase Rotary Club Service Auction

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Article and photo submitted by Chase Rotary Club

he Chase Rotary Club would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who attended the 16th Annual Chase Rotary Club Service Auction on April 30th at the Chase Community Hall. Another thank you to all the small businesses and individuals who generously donated

items and assisted to make this auction a tremendous success.

The overall generosity and support given was overwhelming and humbling.

We look forward to continue participating and supporting various activities and events throughout the year and for many years to come!

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One of a kind, custom built, gorgeous home sits atop the hill on over 1 acre, overlooking sparkling Little Shuswap Lake and the majestic mountain backdrop.

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Community Events Bulletin Your Museum Needs You! Are you a gardener? Do you enjoy cleaning? Can you take good photographs? Can you read other people’s writing?

Are you a good typist? Are you detail-oriented with excellent handwriting? Do you have a wealth of knowledge about a particular subject (i.e.

Specific occupational tools: farming, logging, medical or historical garments…)? Do you enjoy getting sucked down a research rabbit hole?

Can you sew? Do you enjoy working with children? The Chase & District Museum & Archives needs volunteers and you could be a perfect fit! There are many jobs that need doing at the museum and Breanne and the Board of Directors would love more help. There is no age

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

Chase

requirement or limit as long as you’re willing and able, we’d like to see you!

Chase Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Info Centre are inviting everyone to come and join them May 14th, 10am, at the parking area of Chase Creek Falls for the annual clean up event. Please bring your garden tools, trimmers and clippers and help make this beautiful spot ready to welcome visitors from near and far this season.

Chase Heat AGM it will be in the Chase Arena mezzanine at 7 o’clock on May 24.

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

Chase Legion Br. # 107

Sun. May 8 - 1:30 pm - Mothers Day Coffee House, join Craig Rushworth + Friends at 2 pm Mon. May 9 - open 2 pm - fun darts Tues. May 10 - open 2 pm - fun pool, fun darts, free meat draws Wed. May 11 - open 2 pm - fun darts, round table lotto, pull tabs Thurs. May 12 - open 2 pm - fun darts Fri. May 13 - 2 pm - LA Shepherds Pie dinner downstairs, refreshments available Sat. May 14 - open 1:00 pm - meat draws, 50/50, lotto, some great fun Chase Legion Br. # 107 General Meeting Wed. May 18 at 7 pm Burger Nites - Fri. May 27th and Fri. June 3rd 5 pm - 7 pm Pierogi Cabbage Rolls Sausage Dinner downstairs Fri. May 20 from 5 - 7 pm Legion Golf Tourney Sat. June 4th. Val 250-318-9877 - to register by May 20th.

(250) 320-3050

The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters and Columns do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher.

The Chase Sunflower is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher.

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated

by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported.

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

EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove

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

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Patrick Herba (250-702-3677)

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 incl pull-tab donations

Meeting at 6pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, downstairs of community hall. Everyone welcome.

Lions RV Park Reservations 250-679-8470 For Medical equipment contact Sandra Welton 778-245-3808.

400 Club Winner

Harold & Bev Wells $100.00

At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass on Saturdays @ 4:00 pm.

Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm. - Holy Hour with Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet.

For inquiries call 250679-3025 or 250-372-2581

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube

Churches of Chase John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

Shuswap

Chase Community Church ChaseEvangelical Evangelical Free Church meets onServices Sunday Outdoor Free Church295 Shuswap Ave mornings 10am @ 10am, atSunday @the Service at 10 am Physical Gathering Chase Community Hall Memorial Park Sunday Suspended in response Visit More Information to Provincial Health at Order, Online Gatherings www.aplacetobelong.ca ChaseChurch.com for more info.

Accessible at 250 679 3626 www.ChaseChurch.com Call: (778) 824-0383 250Tyler@ 679 1676 or Email: Spencer@ ChaseChurch.com Tyler@ChaseChurch.com aplacetobelong.ca

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1940s scrapbook of Shuswap history to be republished from www.ShuswapPassion.ca

The Shuswap Country by Erskine a letter to a newspaper columnist, one Burnett was produced in the 1940s and of his friends described him as “brainy includes black and white photos from and well-read” and a lover of the great his many tours outdoors.

He throughout noted, “I would our region say that barring and his stories Stephen Leacock, about these he might have adventures. It been the greatest currently exists humorist in as an archival Canada if he had scrapbook put his mind to in a number his writing.” of museums and online at The book will arcabc.ca foster greater The book is appreciation edited by Jim of local history Cooperman, and Shuswap author of geography, as Everything well as promote Shuswap and tourism and long-time e c o n o m i c columnist for development. the Shuswap Publication Market News.

As well, a One of the many great photos in the book: is being made p r o m i n e n t Expedition to the Sugar Mountain fire lookout, possible thanks author will write photo courtesy of the Enderby and District to the generous the foreword. Museum and Archives financial support Local artist and from CSRD, book designer, RDNO, SASCU, Otto Pfannschmidt is doing the book Askews Foods, Bill Laird Holdings, and design. It will help fill the demand for Greg Darroch Investments. books about our region and its history, of which there are only a few.

Visit www.ShuswapPassion.ca, a blog Erskine Burnett was a real pioneer who left Scotland in 1887, travelled to help you explore Shuswap geography throughout Canada and eventually settled by Jim Cooperman, author of Everything in Coldstream in about 1908, where he Shuswap, including his newspaper columns farmed. He was well known to locals, as with more images and information that he peddled his fruit between Revelstoke did not appear in print, as well as other and Oliver out of his one-ton truck. In commentaries and memoirs.

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Just in time for Mother's Day! Charlotte has brought in trailer load

of hanging baskets.

Come on in and check them out.

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Word Search - Vacation

Todd "The Coin Guy"

1-250-864-3521

Buying coin collections, old money, jewelry, old silver

Duck Range Plumbing & Heating Your Local Gas, Heating, and Cooling Specialist

250-214-0539

MJK Home Renovations Chris Walker

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Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY

EMERGENCY HELP 250-682-6155

“Beam Me Up Scottie” - Construction Interior & Exterior work 250-214-9621

Red Seal, Journeyman Cabinetmaker & Finish Carpenter

ALM Mobile RV

Certified RV Tech - Gas Certified & Bonded

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Pete’s Pizza & Pasta

Open Tues to Sat • Closed Sun & Mon

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B.C. Picker

Picker, Estate Liquidations, Rubbish Removal

Bill Currie 250-463-2101

Kalin Good Carpentry Services

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

Call 250-819-9335

Village Fitness

Gym & Tanning 630 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC

(250-679-5377 Sorrento Plumbing & Pumps

250-679-0001 Serving the Shuswap!

a feel for it

Why are frogs always so happy?

They eat whatever bugs them.

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Chase Citizens on Patrol Annual General Meeting Tuesday, May 10, 2022 7:00 p.m.

Sunshore Golf Club

Members of the general public are welcome to attend.

• Election of Officers • Annual Financial Reports • Annual Patrol Reports Refreshments will be served.

Masks are not mandatory but are encouraged.

Physical distancing will be observed.

NOTICE

Water Main Flushing Program 2022 Chase Public Works will begin its new annual Water Main Flushing Program beginning May 9th, 2022 and lasting until complete, approximately May 27th.

Our annual flushing program allows us to continue delivering exceptional water to our utility clients, and also allows us to reduce the amount of chlorine needed to maintain a minimal residual within the system.

Flushing in the Spring allows us to take advantage of snow melt water and helps us to flush our storm water system at the same time, removing sediments that build up over time. Water used in flushing our water mains is de-chlorinated and repurposed for flushing catch basins, leads, mains and culverts.

Why are we flushing our water mains?

The flushing program is conducted annually and provides the following benefits: • Improved water quality • Improved system hydraulic capacity • Improved system operation by identifying weak or problem areas • Improved/restored chlorine residual • Decrease turbidity within the system when large volumes of water are used in such cases as firefighting and bulk water use How does water main flushing affect your water?

During the flushing process, low pressures and discoloured water may be experienced for short periods. Any discolouration is temporary and is not a health hazard. Village staff collect and test water samples for chlorine residual throughout the entire distribution system regularly, by law, to ensure that the water is safe for consumption. If any discolouration is noticed, residents are asked to open their outdoor cold-water taps (after flushing hours) and allow it to flow until the water becomes clear.

It is important to note that even if flushing is not occurring directly on your street, the connecting streets in your area could be affected as well.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Water Main Flushing Program, please contact the Village Office at 250-679-3238.

STUDIO SUITES AVAILABLE Priced at $2050 per month Independent and Assisted Living for Seniors All inclusive, home cooked meals, housekeeping, 24 hr on-site staff and social calendar.

For more information or to book a tour contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-679-4447 Ext 404 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase

The Shuswap Economic Development Society is hosting:

From Tech to Tacos

TRADE FAIR

Saturday, May 14 from 10 am to 4 pm Falkland Rodeo Grounds

Let’s celebrate community!

Businesses, Music, Food!

Featuring Musical Guests: The Chorogues 10 am

BC Barncats 12 noon

The Rawn Side of Town 2pm

For Vendor Registration contact tradefair@shuswapecdev.ca

Registrations accepted until Wed, May 11th.

Contact: kelly.featherstone@shuswap.ecdev.ca 780-836-8366

www.shuswapecdev.ca

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Wills & Estates Family Law Conveyancing

SUDOKU PUZZLE

NOVICE

CHASE OFFICE:

Open Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm #4-834 Shuswap Avenue

Phone: 250-679-3180 Web: www.cfselaw.ca

Dan's Plumbing & Gas (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

Computer Support

on/off-site, remote service & sales

Website Development affordable, local hosting Stefan Schielke 250.679.7744

stefan@inTechrity.ca www.inTechrity.ca

Profi-Complete Plant Based Protein Powder

Receive a FREE Shaker Cup with purchase.

NATURAL FOODS 729 Shuswap Ave Chase

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MEL ARNOLD

Member of Parliament

Here To Help

Fire Fighter Assoc. Car Wash Coming Up

Wildfire season is just around the corner.

To help ensure people’s safety, the Chase Fire Fighters Association will be holding our annual car wash and BBQ at Safety Mart on May 28th from 11AM - 3PM. Money raised will go towards making the finishing touches to our Structural

Protection Unit. A trailer stored with sprinklers and other equipment that can be set up on and around a structure, to help protect them from possible wildfire embers.

A highly effective way in reducing wildfire threats to most buildings.

The Chase & District Museum & Archives Society will be having its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, May 14th at 11am, outside on museum grounds, rain or shine. All members are invited and memberships will be available for purchase prior to the meeting time. The 2022/2023 Board of Directors will also be elected at the meeting.

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

With Federal Government Programs MEL.ARNOLD@PARL.GC.CA 1- 3105 29th Street Vernon, BC V1T 5A6

1.800.665.5040

Please R. S. V. P. to the museum prior to the meeting so that we can prepare enough seating.

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

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Wildflower Seed Mixes - Friend or Foe? The Rotary Club of Chase submitted by Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, PhD. P.Ag. We’ve all been there – charmed by the bountiful bouquet of colourful flowers on the seed packets on display this time of year. This is especially true if you have one of those ‘hard to plant’ areas on your property. With packet descriptions like “easy to establish”, “prolific flower production”, and “low maintenance”, it’s hard not to think the wildflower seed mix will be a saviour for that dusty, rocky slope that is an eyesore year after year.

However, there are many reasons to avoid wildflower seed mixes: • They contain invasive plant species that are troublesome to our region. Plants such as baby’s breath (Glysophile spp.), batchelor buttons (Centaurea cyanus) blueweed (Echium vulgare) and common tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) are often found in seed mixes marketed as wildflower mixes.

• Most of the species in these mixes are not native to our region, let alone Canada.

While there may be 15 species listed on the packet, only 2 or 3 are liable to survive in our climate.

• The seeds contained in the mixes are often uncertified, or ‘common’, meaning there is no screening for contamination of non-desirable plants, and the seed source may be uncertain or low quality.

• Purchasing seeds from local seed companies does not ensure the seeds are adapted to our region; seed companies can purchase in bulk and

repackage for a local market.

Seed mixes are an important pathway of invasive plant introduction into our region.

The most important, and easiest, strategy you can use to prevent the introduction of invasive plants is to ‘know what you grow’: • Read the seed packet label.

Cross reference the species list on the internet by searching the common or scientific name and ‘invasive’.

• U s e P l a n t Wi s e resources to select garden suitable species that are non-invasive (https:// bcinvasives.ca/play-yourpart/plantwise/grow-meinstead/).

• Consider using native perennial plants over annual plants. Overtime, perennial plants develop deep roots that prevent soil erosion, build soil health and provide a foundation for a more complex garden environment that supports all levels of biodiversity.

Help keep our region free of invasive plants and ‘Plant Wise’!

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 Plants Close to Home! The series will provide tools and tips for preventing invasive species while enjoying the space around your house and property. Look for more resources at www.tnipmc.com

would like to thank the 2022 Donors

of the 16th Annual Chase Rotary Club Service Auction

• Adams Lake Interfor • A&W • Bev Murphy • Bill & Yvonne Heese • Bob Meisinger • Braby Motors • Brandi Nakazawa • Captains Village • Celista Winery • Chase Dollar Store • Chase Heat • Chase Home Hardware • Chase Optometric Centre • Chase Quilters • Computer Professionals • Craig’s Bakery • Debbie Davies • Ellen and Mel Jasman • Gail and Brian Adams-Marynovich • Heather Strack • Ian Gray’s Salmon Arm GM • Integra Tire Auto

Centre • Interior Savings • Jacquie & Doug Everett • Janet & Murray McCartney • Jim & Laura-Jean Pooley • Joey Nash • Jodi Gibson • John, Debbie & Natasha Durning • Little River Boatworld • Mattey Brothers Ltd • Mildred Hendren • Nancy & Kym Behrns • Nationwide Appliance • Pat & Cosy Rimmer • Patrick Herba • PharmaChoice/ Freshmart • Platinum Storage • Prestige Inn • Pritchard Rodeo Association • Quaaout Lodge • Railside Restaurant

• RBC • Richard & Judi Waugh • Rob & Karolynn Everett • Ron & Dawn Wilson • Safety Mart • Salmon Arm Observer • SASCU • Shelley & Brandon Kellner • Shuswap Rotary Club • Sorrento Building Centre • Sorrento Parts • Sunshore Golf Club • TAG Auto Centre • Team Equipment • Tiny Blossoms • TireCraft • Torque Contracting • Tracy & Greg Vistisen • Tralee & Glen Mazu • Village Lanes • Village U-Brew • Willie & Heather Moore

Mother’s Day

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Sunday, May 8 The Chase Lions Club is hosting its annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast on May 8, from 8 am to 11 am.

Downstairs in the back of the community hall.

• Breakfast is by donation. • Moms Eat FREE! Bring your Mom out for breakfast and support the Chase Lions Club.

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Chase Four Laning Project – Construction and Traffic Updates 2022 Chase Four Laning ProjectMay – Construction and Traffic Updates The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure project team wishes to provide the public with updates on key project activities, construction, and traffic impacts to keep locals and highway users informed as the project progresses. These updates The Transportation and Infrastructure project team wishes to provide the can Ministry be foundofon the project website www.gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-chase. public with updates on key project activities, construction, and traffic impacts to Current & Upcoming Activities keep locals and highway users informed as the project progresses. These updates can be found on the project website www.gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-chase.

May 2022

Current & Upcoming Activities

Status Chase West:

Construction well underway, Status expected completion fall

2022. West: Chase Construction well underway, Chase East: expected completion fall Construction underway, 2022. expected completion fall 2023. East: Chase Construction underway, Know Before You expected completion fall 2023.

Go gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-advisory Know Before You Go www.DriveBC.ca gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-advisory Project www.DriveBC.ca Employment

Opportunities Project To apply for work on either Employment phase of the project please Opportunities Segment

Area

Impacts

Segment Chase West

Area A

Highway Impacts through traffic

Chase West Chase West

B A

Chase East Chase West

C B

Chase East

C

Chase East

D

Chase Creek Highway Road through traffic Highway through Chase Creek traffic Road Highway through Coburn traffic Street Access

Chase East

D

Coburn Street Access

Description of Activity Eastbound lanes of the new highway will be paved. Highway traffic will be detoured to the new alignment. Shuswap W Description of Activity Ave will be closed for 2 weeks. Use Shuswap E Ave to access Chase Village.

Eastbound lanes of will the detour new highway paved. Highway Chase Creek Road thoughwill thebe construction site to traffic will be detoured to the new alignment.

Shuswap W the new highway alignment.

Ave will be closed for 2 weeks. Use Shuswap E Ave to access Blasting continues between 1300h – 1500h daily. Expect Chase Village. closures of up to 20 mins in both directions along Hwy 1.

Chase Creek though the construction site to Shuswap Ave.Road East will anddetour West are expected to remain open the new highway alignment. for local traffic during blasting closures.

Blasting continues between 1300h – 1500h daily.

Coburn Street at Hwy 1 will be closed mid-May forExpect more than closures to 20 mins in bothAccess directions along Hwyand 1. a month of forup Wall Construction. to residences Shuswap Ave. East and West are expected to remain open facilities on Paquette Rd. and Cedar Ave. will be maintained for traffic during for local the duration of thisblasting closure.closures.

Pedestrians should use Coburn Street at Hwy 1 will be closed mid-May for more than alternate methods of reaching Scatchard Trailhead during athis month for Wall Construction. Access to residences and closure. facilities on Paquette Rd. and Cedar Ave. will be maintained for the duration of this closure. Pedestrians should use alternate methods of reaching Scatchard Trailhead during this closure.

visit www.bcib.ca.

To apply for work on either Haveofathe Question? phase project please visit www.bcib.ca.

Ministry of Transportation: Maike Schimpf Have a Question?

778-362-4568 chasefourlaning@gov.bc.ca Ministry of Transportation: Maike Schimpf Chase West Contractor: 778-362-4568 Dawson Civil Ltd. chasefourlaning@gov.bc.ca Chris Cooper 250-374-3657 Chase West Contractor: ccooper@dawsoncivil.ca Dawson Civil Ltd. Chris Cooper Chase East Contractor: 250-374-3657 CIF Construction Ltd. ccooper@dawsoncivil.ca Scott Fomenoff 778‐835‐5357 Chase East Contractor: scott.fomenoff@cifcon.com CIF Construction Ltd. Scott Fomenoff 778‐835‐5357 scott.fomenoff@cifcon.com

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Chase C.O.P. needs you! submitted by Joan Anderson, President, Chase Citizens on Patrol

CHASE CITIZENS ON PATROL IS URGENTLY SEEKING NEW MEMBERS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN HELPING TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE • Vehicle Patrols • Speed and Cell Watch • Crime Prevention • Crowd Monitoring

shuswapwater.ca

Who are Chase Citizens on Patrol?

Citizens on Patrol is a volunteer organization which operates in a large number of communities throughout Canada. In all cases, Citizens on Patrol operates under the direct supervision of the local police. Our organization welcomes members over the age of 19 who have successfully passed a current criminal record check. Members are required to attend training presented by local police officers and to participate actively and regularly in a least one aspect of COP duties.

In Chase, Citizens on Patrol has been actively involved in the community for more than 25 years. The group was formed in response to a need for more “eyes and ears” on the ground throughout the community. In this capacity, we provide a number of valuable services to the citizens of Chase and area.

Trained members working in pairs conduct vehicle patrols throughout the Village of Chase and VLA Road from May through the end of October. These patrols are conducted on a random schedule focusing on identified key times throughout the week. During each patrol, every street and alley in the village is covered repeatedly on a totally random pattern. Careful notes are taken of all activities observed during the patrols and these logs are then submitted to the RCMP. Incidents requiring police or other emergency personnel are reported immediately thus ensuring prompt response.

In addition, Chase Citizens on Patrol provide traffic control

for events such as parades and monitors crowds at local events such as Music ion the Lake, CornStock, Canada Day and Chase Country Christmas. Our presence ensures that the local RCMP members are kept apprised of potential problems and helps to prevent issues from developing.

Chase Citizens on Patrol also works with ICBC to provide Road Safety education and to conduct regular Speed Watch and Cell Watch events at key locations throughout the Village. When volunteer numbers permit, COP works closely with local RCMP and ICBC to conduct bicycle safety training events for local children and conducts Crime Prevention foot patrols throughout the community.

When conducting any of our services in the community, our vehicles and members are clearly identifiable. Any legitimate on duty COP member will be wearing either a bright yellow golf shirt with a Chase COP logo or a bright yellow

jacket emblazoned with the RCMP crest and the name Chase COP. All members carry photo ID signed by the local RCMP Commanding Officer. Our vehicles are clearly marked on both the driver and passenger doors.

We wish we could be a more visible presence in the community, but to do so, we need many more members, especially younger ones. If you are concerned about maintaining the peace and safety of our community, please join us and become part of Chase Citizens on Patrol.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO PICK UP AN APPLICATION, PLEASE CALL JOAN AT 250-679-2907 OR VISIT THE LOCAL RCMP DETACHMENT. NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, MAY 10, 7:00 PM AT SUNSHORE GOLF CLUB VISITORS WELCOME

stop the spread of aquatic invasive species in the shuswap!

To avoid accidentally introducing invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels to the Shuswap, or moving other aquatic invasive species such as invasive clams from one waterbody to another, you should:

!

!

Clean. Drain. Dry.

Clean ALL watercraft, trailers and equipment including waders and fishing gear.

Drain all compartments and items holding water (such as bilge, wells and buckets) onto dry land.

Dry all items completely before launching into another body of water.

May is Invasive Species Action Month!

STOP at Watercraft Inspection Stations as you pass them in your travels.

All types of watercraft must stop for inspection.

!

Don’t let it loose!

Never release aquarium plants, animals, or water into the environment or down a drain.

#dontmoveamussel

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Classifieds SERVICES OFFERED Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available.

Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

Dump runs, power washing, pruning gutters. Call Paul 250-8528503 Service for Seniors - Mature woman (60+) offering house cleaning service for seniors. Reliable, respectful, honest and caring. OPENING IN SCHEDULE - Contact me by calling cell 250-3187173.

RENTALS WANTED Senior lady looking for accommodation.

1 bdrm suite, no pets. Call 679-1019.

NEEDING ACCOMMODATION: Senior, 69 years old, with 2 small dogs, looking for accommodations immediately. 1 bdrm or 2. Call 778257-1654 for msg. .

IN SEARCH OF: Looking for someone to take me out the back roads where i can ride my ATV maybe once/twice a week.

Call 250-679-4040

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

Shop Helper/Tow truck operator Full Time Position Responsibilities: • Assist the Mechanic on the shop floor • Maintaining the cleanliness of the shop • Moving tools, equipment, and other materials • Cleaning work areas and equipment • Parts runs, washing equipment • General yard clean up and maintenance • Other duties as required • Operating Tow truck/ Loader Qualifications: • Possess a mechanical aptitude and a keen interest in heavy truck equipment • Valid Driver’s License required • Steel toe boots required • Must be a hard worker, self-motivated with organization and cleanliness being the key focus Please Send resume to: ljstransport@telus.net

JOB OPPORTUNITY Please Apply - Casual Staff at Serenity Acres Assisted Living.

Call 250-679-8896.

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GARAGE SALES Yard Sale, Saturday - May 7th 1052 Thompson Ave. 9 - 4.

Ponderosa Pines Annual Garage Sale May 14th 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Signs will be posted on Hwy. Garage Sale May 14th 10 am - 3 pm. 520 Elm Street.

250-320-3050

838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase

email info@chasesunflower.ca Drop off at Willows Natural Health Store

Job Posting: Class 1 Driver If you are looking for a safety-oriented company that provides consistent, yearround work, send in your resume to Lj’s towing and Transport.

Please email: ljstransport@telus.net Benefits: Medical/ Dental Performance bonuses Job Requirements: • Class 1 Drivers License • 5 Points or less on Drivers Abstract • Car Carrier Experience But willing to train • Mountain Experience a must • Deliver Vehicles to customers in timely manner Details: • Weekly runs from BC to Alberta • Loading and unloading running/nonrunning vehicles • Company is based in the Beautiful Chase, BC

FOR SALE Aprons, Aprons, Aprons at Natty Cakes. $20 Great Mother’s Day Gifts Point of Lay Hens ready June 15-30, 2022 “Production Reds” brown egg 3 year layers Information: ShuswapChickens@gmail.com Celista (250) 955-6145

Page 11 • May 6th, 2022 • Chase Sunflower BUSINESS LISTINGS Gypsy Soul is looking to buy vinyl records. 638 Shuswap Ave 250-819-3875

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.

TODD'S COINS CASH FOR SILVER AND GOLD! Also buying coin collections, old money, 999 bullion, jewelry, Rolex & Omega watches

1-250-864-3521 Sunflower Bicycle Repair Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday 10 am - 2 pm. 838 Shuswap Ave in Chase. 778-220-6709.

Obituary Moore, Wilda Dorothea “Billie” (nee Douglas) Feb 18, 1923 – April 7, 2022 (age 99) Billie Moore died peacefully at home with a loving care-giver in Chase BC. She was predeceased by her father Gordon Campbell Douglas, mother (Sarah Anne) Josephine “Dodie” (nee McBurney), sisters Velmore Dennison (Tom), Alva “Peg” Bernaski (Hank), Neva “Bunty” Reeve (Harry), and daughter Ruth Slobodian (Nestor). She is survived by her son Douglas (late Gillian Stocks) of Cold Lake AB, daughter Janice Winfield (David), nine grandchildren (SheriBea, Terri-Lei, Jamie-Ray; Laura, Patrick, Heather; Philip, Andrea, Steven), and fifteen great-grandchildren.

She spent her youth on a farm outside Souris, MB. The fourth girl of four children, she said her Dad called her “young Bill” as the son he would have liked; she evolved that to “Billie”.

After the farm, she worked in Winnipeg, where she met Jim at a serviceman’s dance in 1952; they’ve been together ever since and are happily together for ever more.

Billie was the wit of every gathering; strangers would often have to double-take to realize she was hoodwinking them with a turn of a phrase, whereas friends and family knew that twinkle in her eyes meant “listen up”. She was strong willed: in her youth if you were off-limits she would tell you to pump sand, as she passed octogenarian she’d be more direct. She always had a story to tell, and if you got her going, there were jewels of family history to learn.

She was strong, alert, and a sweetheart to her last day. She dearly missed Jim, and we all dearly miss her.

There will be no service at her request.

Interment will likely be summertime; but feel free to stop by anytime to share memories.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity in her name.

Many thanks to the staff at Parkside Community Retirement Living for their loving care throughout the years Jim & Billie lived there.

Please visit and leave a tribute at https:// www.bowersfuneralservice.com/obituary/ WildaMoore

Obituary Michael (Mickey) Donavan Bartley Finn 1940-2022

On April 14, 2022 Michael (Mickey) Donavan Bartley Finn passed away at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, at the age of 81. Mickey was born on August 14, 1940 in North Vancouver and was raised in Kamloops, BC. Mickey was a loved and respected man in the community of Chase, who had a great sense of humour. Those who knew him will remember his many stories and great food that he and the love of his life (his late wife Marlie) would prepare by a camp fire at Bush Creek camp site (Adams Lake).

We will cherish the good memories made with him and remember his smile and laughter.

He is predeceased by his wife Marlena (Marlie) Finn and survived by his children Chris (Vicki) Finn, Todd (Nova) Finn, Adele Finn, and Shawn (Nancy) Finn. Mickey had eight grandchildren: Sasha, Jeremy, Cole, Jade, Shayla (Jarret), Tanner, Hailey, and Kaden. He also had three great grandchildren: Grace, Sarah and Ava. “God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered, ‘Come to me.’ A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best”.

As per his request there will not be a service.

Obituary Bruce Laird Butcher Oct. 22 1962 - Apr. 19 2022

Bruce grew up in Williams Lake alongside sisters Barb (Conrad) and Beatrix (Howard).

Predeceased by parents Beverly (nee Loewen) and George, who passed on their love of nature - he wanted to be outdoors in any season, exploring BC’s backcountry on foot and cross-country skis. Bruce’s pursuit of higher education led him to Queen’s University, where he met Marilyn. He loved her profoundly and called their marriage the best decision ever made.

He was a devoted and inspiring father to their kids, Amelia (Liam), Aubrey (Maddy) and Garnet (Lea).

Bruce was proud to wear the Iron Ring: his work took him exploring all over the world and led to treasured friendships. Dad brought an engineer's approach to every project: his off-grid Zamboni, his “beez!”, a homemade zipline over the creek. Dad's curiousity and creativity were infectious. In memory of our Dad, please take yourself on an outdoor adventure - maybe build a fire. Donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada are also appreciated.

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Food Drive Nets 2100 lbs

submitted by Chase Rotary Thank you Chase! Another successful Spring Food Drive was held on April 30. We collected 2100 pounds of food to help stock the shelves at the Chase Hamper Society.

This works out to almost one pound per resident of Chase! Thank you to our volunteers from the Hamper Society and the Chase Rotary Club.

Grad Bottle Drive

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who donated bottles to the dry grad. We are still taking donations of bottles all of May. Phone Laura at 250679-2384 leave message or 250-214-1707 leave text

The following position has been made possible through Canada Summer Jobs funding, candidates aged 15-30 may apply.

Summer Recreation Leaders

July 4- August 31 Part-time • Very competitive wage We are seeking Summer Recreation Leaders for the 2022 season.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with kids and will take initiative in creating an inclusive and inspiring environment. CAYLS interest-based camps will be on the topics of theatre, art, and science. In addition to the summer camps, our summer employee will assist with additional summer programming for children and families. Experience with children on the autism/ADHD spectrum is an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Developing, supervising, and participating in programming activities with children of different ages • Will have first aid or be willing to obtain first aid certification prior to commencement of employment • Working co-operatively with other employees to ensure children are safe, while maintaining adequate health and hygiene measures and Covid safety protocols • Building relationships with all campers by showing compassion, empathy and understanding • Communicates with caregivers and gives feedback on wellbeing of children.

• Helping children with special needs to enjoy the day camp experience.

• Assisting with weekly nature education program, EverWild Explorers • Assisting with a variety of interest-based workshops and classes through the summer months.

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