Chase Sunflower - October 21, 2022

New Mayor, 3 New Council After Election

In the end, 995 ballots were cast in the Village of Chase municipal election, out of an estimated 2047 eligible voters.

David Lepsoe is taking over the role of mayor, receiving 526 votes (52.9%). Lepsoe beat Steve Scott and Allen Fenton who received 414 and 37 votes respectively.

The four Councillor positions were filled by Jane Herman (855 votes), Colin Connett (593 votes), incumbent Fred Torbohm (505 votes) and Ron Harder (451 votes).

Sandra Welton received 440 votes, Beverly Iglesias had 370 votes and Krystal Laluha got 365 votes respectively.

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Jack-o-lantern Colouring Contest Chase Library Oct 1 to 31. Colour a cute pumpkin picture (available at the Chase Library) and return it to the library. We will enter your name in a draw and your adorable pumpkin will help decorate the windows! 250-679-3331 All ages!

Nerf Blasters - Oct 26 6-7 pm an AFTER HOURS event! We supply the safety glasses, darts, Nerf Blasters, and snacks. You bring the skills! Costumes are encouraged as long as they don’t restrict movement. A waiver must be completed by a parent/guardian before the event. Children will not be permitted to play without a signed waiver. Ages 9-12 Registration required. Chase Library 250.679.3331

NOW BOOKING TABLES for Chase County Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday

Bulletin

December 3rd. Call Leila @ 250-572-1109

Skmana Ski and Snowshoe Club is excited to announce that registration is now open for Jackrabbits (6 - 9 year olds)! Our coaching will happen on Saturdays from 2 - 3 PM this year and with an adult + a child membership + $25 Rabbits Registration, there is access to no-cost equipment for the season (size permitting). Sign up the family at ski-skmana.com. Looking forward to seeing you on the trails when the snow flies!

**Please note that a coach is needed for the Bunnyrabbits (4 & 5 year olds). We have an assistant coach lined up, however need a lead coach for the season. All training provided. Email Michelle at lmtsutsumi@gmail.com by October 31st if you are interested in coaching.**

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase

* For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *

Mon. Oct. 24 - open 2 pmLeague Darts at 7 pm

Tues. Oct. 25 - open 2 pm - 6 pm, fun pool, fun darts, free meat draws Wed. Oct. 26 - CLOSEDGeneral Meeting 7 PM Thurs. Oct. 27 - open - 2 pm League Darts at 7 pm Fri. Oct. 28 - open 2 pm - 8 pm - fun darts, Sat. Oct. 29 - open 1 pm - meat draws, 50/50, lotto

Halloween Dance - Sat. Oct. 29th at 7 pm with Strange Brew. Sun. Oct. 30 - CLOSED Poppy Campaign beginsPlease wear a Poppy. We Will Remember. Remembrance Day Ceremony 11:00 AM Chase Community Hall Fri. Nov. 11, 2022

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

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Patrick Herba (250-702-3677)

Meetings @ 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 7 pm 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

Bob McLellan $100.00

At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass. See back page.

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

Churches of Chase

Find

"Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube 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."

Chase Evangelical Free Church295 Shuswap Ave Physical Gathering Suspended in response to Provincial Health Order, Online Gatherings Accessible at www.ChaseChurch.com 250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

Chase Evangelical Free Church Service at 10 am Sunday More Information at ChaseChurch.com 250 679 3626 Tyler@ ChaseChurch.com

Join us Sunday morning at 10am @ The Chase Community Hall. Visit www.aplacetobelong.ca or more info call: (778) 824-0383 email: spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca

Shuswap Community Church Outdoor Services 10am, Sunday @ Memorial Park Visit www.aplacetobelong.ca for more info. Call: (778) 824-0383 Email: Spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca

CHASE COUNTRY QUILTERS QUILT SHOW & SALE – OVER 120 QUILTS. OCTOBER 22, 2022 10AM – 2PM. CREEKSIDE SENIORS CENTER

North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church

Location – 4071 Butters Road, Scotch Creek Worship Circle - A Night of Inspirational Singing

Thu., Oct 27/2022, 07:00 PM Join us for a night of inspirational singing and music! Please bring some goodies to share, beverages will be provided. Everyone is invited.

The 2022/23 ski season registration is now open!!!!

Register before December 1st for a chance to win prizes from Rossignol, Fischer & Swix, Supercamps from Sovereign & SilverStar, and The Pinnacles Suites at SilverStar. https://ski-skmana.com/

The Chase Museum is pleased to announce that our annual Christmas Store will open on Nov 12th at the vacant Nationwide storefront.

We are now accepting donations of household items, mittens, scarves, small appliances, bedding, towels, Christmas ornaments, games, toys, etc. We cannot accept large appliances, furniture or clothing.

Please contact Billie Phillips @ 250-6798247 or Sher Dickson @ 250-679-3306

Chase Legion - Poppy campaign starts on Friday 28th October. Poppy tables will be set up at; Pharmachoice - Safety Mart - Post Office. Need volunteers to sign up to be at those tables. Sign-up chart at Legion. Also, there will be a parade this year. Starting at Pharmachoice at 10:30 am. March down to

community hall where ceremony will take place at 11 am.

Legion will be open at noon after ceremony. Nobody is permitted to enter the legion till after colour party has been marched in. Hot chocolate & sandwiches for the kids downstairs.

Entertain will start at approx,. 2 pm.

Soup & Buns is back at the Chase Evangelical Free Church at 295 Shuswap Avenue. Come in, enjoy soup, a bun, and a sweet, meet old friends, and make some new ones. No charge. Starting Thursday, Oct. 27 from 11:30 am to 1:00pm every week til Dec. 15. Hope to see you there.

Chase Library Booksale Nov 1 to 5 during open hours. Books, CDs, audiobooks, children’s books. New stock added daily. (Please note the library does not accept donations of any materials)

Conversations in French - Chase Library

Thu 5:00-6:30pm Oct 6, 20, Nov 3, 17 and Dec 1. Drop in. A casual time to try out, practice and learn French at the Chase Library. We will have topics and questions to get conversations going. Un moment décontracté pour essayer, pratiquer et apprendre le français à la Chase Library. Nous aurons des sujets et des questions pour faire avancer les conversations.

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Obituary James (Jim) Samuel Skjeie

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Skjeie on October 12th, 2022, at the age of 84.

Jim was born and raised in Chase, BC. He was survived by his wife and best friend of 63 years, Sharon. He was predeceased by his son, Doug Skjeie, in 2008.

Jim leaves behind his daughter Brenda Murray (John), his son Corey Skjeie (Michelle), his brothers Vic, Bob and Bill, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many cherished friends.

Jim was a logging truck driver with Mattey Brothers most of his life. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting with his family and friends. We will all miss the many stories Jim would tell of the ‘Good Ol’ Days’.

Keep on truckin’ Dad.

A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor at the Chase Community Hall on Saturday November 5th, 2022, at 11:00am for all who would like to attend.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Keltie Everett and the wonderful staff at the Chase Medical Centre for their care and support.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jims name to; Chase and District Health Services Foundation

PO Box 1099 Chase BC V0E 1M0

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Obituary Andrew Victor Calvert 1939-2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Victor Calvert announces his peaceful passing in the early morning of October 4, 2022.

Victor was born to Hazel and Andrew Calvert in Salmon Arm in 1939. His father, ‘Andy’, was in the RCMP and the small family lived in Maple Ridge (Haney), Armstrong and many other towns in BC.

Victor started his business adventures as a grocery bagger at ‘Shop Easy’ in Armstrong during his teen years and he enjoyed his time at the Mobley grandparents homestead in Sunnybrae. He had happy memories of times spent with cousins and friends enjoying Shuswap lake and looking for adventures.

When Victor graduated from high school, he also joined the RCMP taking his basic training in Ottawa. Victor served for 19 years in RCMP Detachments in many towns in northern Alberta. Slave Lake, Peace River, Grande Prairie and Valleyview to name a few. While in Valleyview, he welcomed his daughter Candy. They eventually found themselves in Sherwood Park where son Tigger was born.

Victor married his second wife Donna in 1977. Vic and Donna with children Kevin and Lora moved to Sunnybrae in 1978. They made many good memories there, with Candy and Tigger joining in summer time adventures and winter ski trips to Silver Star.

Victor and Donna built a series of businesses including Insurance Agent, Care Homes owners, houseboat fleet operator, land developer and they attended to various commercial and residential rental properties.

Victor’s most successful business was that of having the largest ostrich farming operation in Canada. They purchased a beautiful farm on the river in Chase to live on and run their business. One that took them to all areas of the world doing what he did best, networking and connecting with people. Victor facilitated the amazing feat of importing cargo jet loads of ostriches into Canada from Africa for the budding market and raising and exporting ostriches to Australia, New Zealand, China and many other

countries.

He purchased the Chase Underwood Hotel (his office), imported large shipments of teak wood decor from Thailand and hosted many epic birthday/Mountie parties into the wee hours. Family times with his kids near brought him great pride and happiness. Vic was at his best around the ever-burning fire in his den or down at the pool bar sharing the old days or contemplating what he wanted to do next. Vic enjoyed company and folks just stopping by, always a glass of wine ready.

His love of dogs was well known and he was rarely seen without them in his truck. Or you might catch him feeding his peacock flock at his farm. He always had a connection to the outdoors, hunting, fishing, river watching while sporting a pair of cargo shorts every day of the year. Victor had an amazing mind for business, taking on any challenge, no matter the risk or what people thought. Victor gave many hours of his time to a multitude of service clubs, causes and was very willing to help someone down and out. He was truly a force of nature, passing on to his kids the great qualities of hard work, the value of a dollar, how to seize and enjoy the day and help others. He will be greatly missed but everyone will have wonderful memories of him.

Victor was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Hazel (nee Mobley) Calvert and grandchildren Porter and Lexy.

Victor leaves behind his loving wife Donna of 45 years, four children, Candy Retson (Dave) of White Rock, Dr. Tig Calvert (Christi) of Vernon, Lora Ford (Barry) of Chase, Kevin Ford (Sandra) of Chase. Granddaughters Nicole, Charlize and Skye as well as many cousins and good friends.

Victor was not interested in a funeral. There will be a private gathering at a date to be decided.

Any donations in Victor’s name can be made to the SPCA. Online condolences to the family can be made to www.bowersfuneralservice.com.

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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

Nutrition Coupon Programs

submitted by Chase Hamper Society

Thank you to the BC Farmers Market Association again this year for allowing us to distribute 960 coupon sheets, a value of $25,920.00 to community members in and around our surrounding areas. This program allows individuals access to local fresh, nutritious market produce anywhere in BC. Also a big thank you to Joe and Bill from the Chase Farmers Market

for setting up every food bank day for our clients. For those that still have farmers market coupons they can be used at any BCFM until the end of December or at the Chase Food Bank on our next food bank days in November as the market will be set up here . November 7th and 21st. We hope that we can offer this very much needed program in our community again next year!

Thank you! #bcfarmersmarket

HOME OK AND AWAY NOT OK submitted by Chase Heat

The trials and tribulations of a junior hockey team in Chase are sometimes ok dependent on which Heat team shows up. Let’s be honest early in this article a great deal of the time to date they are difficult to watch. It shows in the size of the crowds attracted.

This past weekend the North Okanagan Knights from Armstrong were the opposition in a home and away pair of games. Friday night the 14th at the Art Holding Memorial Arena the Heat hit paydirt first, Maddex Bignell from Braeden Huth and Garrett Martin. After 20 it is 1-0 locals. In the 2nd the Knights pop in three on 16 shots for a 3-1 lead. After napping for two periods the fans are awakened by some actual action, effort and enthusiasm. Captain Trevor Kennedy scores aided by Bryan Fraser and Mason Lilly. Two minutes later Martin ties the game on a shorthanded effort with help from Parker Garries and Malachi Franklin. Kennedy then places the winning bisquit in the basket from Kieran Armitage and Garries. An insurance goal quickly follows from Huth with aide from Martin and Bignell. Between the posts Roderic May denies 31 of 34 to backstop the win. The star of the night Garrett Martin with the shorthanded tie goal along with a pair of assists. Honourable mentions go to Kennedy and May.

The rematch takes place the following night, the 15th in Armstrong. The 1st period highlight is the three Loops lads on the team, Martin, Fraser and Owen Dean who each found their way to the sin bin as they displayed a want to win through aggressive play. That was the end of the highlights on this night as the Heat got walked on, out hit, out worked and out played, in a bad edition of Survivor. The end result a 6-0 loss.

Two home games are featured next weekend at our local shinny facility. The Grand Forks Border Bruins arrive at 7:00 pm Friday the 21st for the only match between the two teams. Saturday Night at 7:00 pm the always feisty 100 Mile House Wranglers gallop into Chase with something to prove.

Idle Minded thoughts: The team is currently playing not to lose, rather then playing to win…every night. While injuries aren’t helping, urgency and a bit of nasty are missing. When team’s visit they have to expect life is going to be difficult at the very least. At the conclusion of next weekend, they will be 10 games into the regular season and potentially digging up more excuses. The Trade Train should be busy moving in heart and soul and taking out those excuses. Till next week, keep your head up and a smile on your face.

(Note: The author is normally a half witted positive story teller. In the early years of the Heat he held many a role. The only one left is writing about his favourite hockey team and the community he loves. Cut him some slack if you don’t enjoy this bafflegab.)

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A Literally Essential Endeavour!

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author and Journalist

It is composed of many parts. It impacts all aspects of one’s life — learning, health, accomplishments, employment, communication, and enjoyment, to name a few. And the Chase Literacy Program (CLP) recognized this from the outset.

Reading, writing, numeracy, language, computer skills, design aptitude, artistic appreciation, creativity on canvas, through voice, dance, or playing an instrument are part of literacy—it includes a host of related skills, each of which require nurturing.

Chase’s literacy initiative was a spin-off from Vancouver’s 2010 Olympic “Legacy Now” agency, whose four main legacy areas were sport, culture, volunteerism and literacy—and that year’s Olympics presented opportunity and funding for proposals. The Chase Literary Program submitted their plan which was accepted and which provided seed money for its start in 2012.

The literacy group surveyed Chase citizens for ideas and key phrases, four of which were:

- We are all teachers.

- We are all lifelong learners - A sense of belonging - Knowledge is power.

These became their raison d’etre, around which programing was built.

Chase’s current Literacy Outreach Coordinator (LOC) Barbara Maher reports that initially the small founding group focused on introducing locals to what literacy included, that it was more than kids’ reading. Assistance from Decoda, a group working with 100 LOCs serving 400 BC communities,

was invaluable in identifying local needs and primacies. This provincial literacy network sets direction and priorities across the province.

Funding of CLP is provided through the provincial government as well as Decoda, held and distributed by the local school board.

Another positive aspect of this important undertaking is the response of its dedicated volunteers, who willingly give of their time and talent. In addition to the many who help to keep the program operating, long-time volunteers Arlene Hay, Jane Herman, Rob McLean, Barb Paquette, and Jane Torbohm continue to assist Barbara Maher on a continuing basis.

As well, area organizations, such as service clubs, the Legion, the Village, and businesses, have generously supported the Literacy Program.

The group’s mascot, “Smartie,” was named by a youngster who thought it looked smart and like a Smartie candy. “Smartie” is now present at all CLP events: something kids can relate to— colourful and sweet.

An additional grass-roots development, now under the auspices of CLP, is the Thumper Book Club, that started when a third-grade lad chatting with his school bus driver. Randy Trowsse, stated he didn’t really like reading. This resonated with the driver, and soon he and the child were co-reading books and discussing them during their bus trips. A win-win-win involving more than a dozen books thus far and has included additional

youngsters.

The One to One assisted reading school program for elementary students was in place prior to 2012 and is currently funded by the school’s Parent Advisory Committee and CLP. As one of the many One to One volunteers, your journalist can attest to the benefits and positive results of reading with a child—and making it fun.

CLP’s collaboration with the Chase Environmental Action Group in the spring included speakers on climate change and the environment, the building of birdhouses, and book purchases—from which a book about bees was donated to each of the classes at Haldane Elementary school.

This past summer CLP partnered with the Chase & Area Young Learners Society to organize art programs. Twenty young people took part in this creative project which resulted in a beautiful mural overseen by local artist Joey Nash and made possible by Peter Stratikopoulos, owner of the Pete’s Pizza, through the donation of his building’s park wall as a very large canvas for the painting. In addition, a five-day Art Camp was held which consisted of mixed media, high-end art instruction for participants. Budding artists seem to abound in this area.

CLP’s Book Shelves, which provide and circulate gently used books for all ages, at no charge, are available at the Little Shuswap Physiotherapy centre on Sicamous Avenue, with two more to be installed in the core area pocket park and in Willson Park. ...Continued on page 9

CHASE LEGION

POPPY FINANCIAL REPORT 2021 / 2022

Poppy Campaign Starts Friday 28th October 2022

A PASTORAL PERSPECTIVE: There’s No Ghosts

by Tyler Harper

Fall is here. Thought it might have been a bit late coming this year, we can’t deny the change now. And along with that change comes new flavours (pumpkin spice everything) and new décor as we draw closer to October 31st.

and into their community, and into the world.

Royal Canadian Legion #107 Chase would like to thank the communities of ; Chase, Sorrento / Blind Bay, North Shore & Pritchard for their continued support of our Poppy Campaign.

Yours in comradeship John H Angus Poppy / Remembrance Day Chairman Chase Legion BR. #107

Halloween has become a big deal and a marketing bonanza. But between the campy symbols of death (gravestones, skeletons and the like) and spirituality (witches, ghosts, ect) our culture overlooks the true history and significance of this day.

For centuries, if not millennia, Halloween was celebrated as a remembrance of those who had died, those who were missed, those who were no longer around the dinner table or joined the family at Christmas. This was a big deal, because it was a reminder that those these loved ones were gone, they were not forgotten, and they certainly would been seen again — Halloween was all about the Christian hope of the resurrection.

Halloween was a reminder not of ghosts and goblins, but that the dead are in a sense still with us, because like them we too will one day wait for the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting. This night was a reminder that we are more than just our physical bodies but the existence of a soul, of a spirit.

But just like Christmas, Halloween or All-Hallows’-Eve as its proper name, was only the warmup. The main event was November 1st, All Saints Day, when since the 4th century feasts would be held and prayers would be said, thanking God for those individuals who had been used by God to bring the truth and light of Jesus into ones’ life

All Saints Day is a reminder of those who have witnessed to the truth of who God is in our lives and our world and thanksgiving for them. These two days have for centuries been a reminder of two realities that our materialist culture works oh so hard to ignore and blind us to: that we are mortal — that one day we too will die and that there are aspects of this world that we can’t touch or taste, measure or draw into a test-tube.

Despite our best efforts, regardless of how hard we try, it seems to me that we can never get over the sense that there is more to life that what we see, that there is more to humanity than the physical or even psychological — we dwell in the midst of enchantment, even if we spend most of our lives ignoring it.

When my young children draw close at the sight of a frightful display, I find myself drawn to comfort them by denying these realities, but then I am reminded of the words of Oxford Don C.S. Lewis, best known for his Chronical of Narnia. Lewis reflects on this very state of affairs: “There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel and excessive and unhealthy interested in them. They are themselves are equally pleased by both errors and hail a materialist or a magician with the same delight.”

Tyler Harper (tyler@ chasechurch.com) is the Pastor at Chase Evangelical Free Church

Literacy Program

The group’s ‘books on wheels’ are freely available from its red cart and a keen volunteer who get around to various spots such as the farmers’ market. Mobile reading for all.

Cellular phones, computers, tablets and laptops present a challenge for those promoting books as alternatives to screens, even part of the time. Although users are in fact ‘reading’ via electronics, the content may not be the most accurate, the most grammatically correct, nor broadly informative. However, CLP has devised creative ways of engaging youth, by providing something that’s fun (while they learn) and relative to something they’re already involved with, activities that are tailored to the individual.

Future plans of the Chase Literary Program, in conjunction with Haldane Elementary and its students, involve a Story Walk, in which a story is presented through ten to fifteen pictures posted along a path, a trail, or in a park. The first of these will be a walk through town during the Chase Country Christmas festivities.

CLP’s Raise a Reader Day, held during September’s community Literacy Month, was entirely successful, generating $3,500 in donations, which will be eligible for a percentage of matching funds from

SUDOKU

the Province of BC. Last year, 80% of donations were matched by the province.

It has long been said that we first learn to read and then read to learn. As a lifelong avid reader and wordsmith, this scribbler agrees with that. We are what we read and what we confirm as truth.

Congratulations and many thanks to those involved with the Chase Literacy Program, who identified an important need and filled it competently!

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For further information, including Top Ten Tips for Reading Aloud to Young Children: Website: literaracyinchase.com

Contact: 250.320.5051

Quotable Quotes

The most important thing in a book is the meaning that it has for you.

- W. Somerset Maugham

A book is a device to ignite the imagination.

- Alan Bennett

Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. - Margaret Fuller

From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all the people who supported and voted for me. I am truly humbled. To all candidates and people who voted,this was democracy at work. Congratulations to the incoming mayor and council. We now have to get behind them and make Chase someplace special. It has been an honour and a privilege to have served Chase for the past 11 years.

Thank you, Steve Scott

TOUGH!

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

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Village of Chase Notice of Presentation of ANNUAL REPORT

The Community Charter requires that all local governments produce an Annual Report, make the Report available for public inspection and have the Report available at a council meeting.

The Village of Chase 2021 Annual Report is now available for public inspection at the Village office from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except statutory holidays from October 17, 2022. The 2021 Annual Report will be presented to Council at their Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Chase Community Hall, 547 Shuswap Avenue, Chase, BC.

J. Heinrich Chief Administrative Officer

Secwépemc Landmarks Project

The Secwépemc Landmarks project team is honoured to announce the unveiling of the Tsqúqw7e Landmark sculpture on Wednesday November 16th, 2021, at 1 pm in Tsqúqw7e (Chase Memorial Park). The Tsqúqw7e Landmark was created by the late Mike “Savage” Peters, assisted by his son Lone White Wolf Peters, and completed by Shayne D. Hunt, and David Jacob Harder. All are welcome to celebrate the installation of the sculpture, which is dedicated to the memory of Michael Alexander Peters, one of the two original artists.

Tsqúqw7e, pronounced ch-kokw-a, is the place name for the Chase Memorial Park area, meaning “a small bay” in Secwepemctsín (Secwépemc language). The sculpture is shaped in the form of a Coyote Rock, representing rock formations created by Seklép, Sklap, or Senxúxwlecw(Coyote), with metalwork sculpture in the shape of tree food caches, used to store dried roots and salmon. Carvings in the metalwork represent oral histories shared by the Secwépemc Elders Advisory Committee, made up of Elders from Adams Lake, Skwláx (Little Shuswap), Neskonlith, and Splatsín.

Artists who are part of this project include Tania Willard who is from and lives at Neskonlith, Kel-c Jules from Tk’emlups, Hop You and Tony Antoine (Splatsín), Jules Arnouse (Little Shuswap), Rick (Jules’ son), Eric Kutschker, Rod Tomma, Tilkotmes Tomma, Ron Tomma, and David Jacob Harder. The Secwépemc Landmarks project will be installing 16 sculptures over the next year, designed by several teams of Secwépemc and

non-Secwépemc artists, that highlight Secwépemc oral histories and place names in each area. These sculptures are proposed at the following locations: Little Mountain, Haney Heritage, South Canoe Bluffs, Fly Hills Skyview Rotary Lookout, Tappen Bluffs, Bastion Mountain, Mara Lake, Sekmáws (Sicamous), Tsutswécw Park, Quaaout Lodge, Skmana Lake, White Lake, the Splatsín Center, and Steglgelxús (Chase Creek Falls). The Secwépemc Landmarks

project team is also working to install trailhead posts carved by youth from Secwépemc Child and Family Services, Shihiya, Chief Atahm, and five schools in School District No. 83. These trailhead posts were carved with the guidance of Kenthen Thomas who designed the curriculum for the workshops, and from Splatsín carvers Hop You and Vern Clemah. Close to two hundred youth carved just under 100 trailhead posts, which will be installed on trail systems throughout the Shuswap Lakes region of Secwepemcúlecw. Very talented artists, and expect to see their artwork out on the trails soon!

The Secwépemc Landmarks team is very grateful for the expertise and guidance of the Elders Advisory Committee and from the youth researchers working on this project, and for the financial support of Adams Lake, Little Shuswap, Neskonlith, and Splatsín, the City of Salmon Arm, the Province of British Columbia, the Shuswap Trail Alliance, Shuswap Tourism, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, and Heritage BC and the Heritage Legacy Fund of British Columbia.

IN STORE

Shuswap Better at Home

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

• Friendly Visit Calls

• Light Housekeeping

• Resource and Referrals

Services are subject to availability

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

Central Intake 250-253-2749

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

PHOTO CREDIT Bernadette Dennis, Adams Lake Communications (Tsquqw7e site visit).

Salute to the SockeyeSkwlāx te Secwepemc - Little Shuswap Lake Band

For a millennium, the Secwépemc people have relied on the Salmon. Every 4 years is a dominant salmon migration year where we celebrate the return of the sockeye, back home - everything is important when it comes to the salmon’s life.

Join us as we celebrate the importance of the salmon,

the Secwépemc people’s main food and honor the salmon for giving life to the birds, to the bears and coyotes and more.

The Salute to the Sockeye runs daily until October 23rd, 2022, at Tsútswecw Provincial Park, gates are open 8:30am to 4:30pm daily.

The Blessed Sacrament Parish has a change in Mass time

Beginning on November 6th, 2022, we will be having Mass on Sundays at 8:00 am. We realize this is quite early, but it is back to Sunday, instead of Saturday at 4:00.