Chase Fresh food and community come together at the Farmers’ Market by Annelise Grube-Cavers
As the Chase Farm & Craft market prepares for its second season as an official farmers market (as a members of the BC Farmer’s Market Association), organizers and vendors are hoping to ride the wave of enthusiasm for all things local. “There has been a resurgence of people wanting to engage in the local economy, not just buy and eat local products, but also
because they like to meet with the locals, with the area with the people who are making the products. It’s helping to build the markets,” said Connie Orr, market manager. “People come for the community and to build relationships with producers,” said Deb Gibson, who manages both the Blind Bay and Scotch Creek Markets. Continued on page 8...
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Vol. 20, Issue 16
MORINGA OLEIFERA - DRINK LIFE IN EARTH’S GREATEST SUPERFOOD
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MAY 7 • COMMUNITY HALL BSMT at 6 pm For more info call Iva at 250-572-3616 Everyone Welcome!
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Celebrating the Spirit of Wild Salmon At the October 2014 Wild Salmon Convergence organized in Chase, BC by Dawn Morrison and Janice Billy of Neskonlith, Secwepemc, it was decided to launch a Wild Salmon Caravan in the spring of 2015 that would follow the salmon smolts swimming from the headwaters to the ocean.
On their migration routes from the upper reaches of the mighty Fraser River, they swim past our communities providing us with a valuable food staple, and have been an integral part of our spiritual, cultural and physical wellbeing for thousands of years. Continued on page 7...
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Announce events and activities of your community organization! Deadline Monday 3 pm for Friday’s paper.
Chase and District Museum AGM - in Chase at the Creekside Centre Saturday May 9 at 10 am at the Museum on May 26th and 27th. For an appointment phone 1-800-663-9203 The museum will be hosting another Secret Garden tour and strawberry tea on Saturday June 27. Chase Community Garden Club is We are currently taking entries for the holding its spring start up meeting garden tour. A prize and bragging rights on Wednesday May 6th @ 1:30 in the will be given to the winners. Contact the Illahee Lounge. All present gardeners museum to enter your garden. We will and others interested in using a ground be limiting the number of gardens to 10 plot please attend. Anyone welcome. this year so don’t delay. 250-679-8847 FMI contact Bruce at 250-679-8481. Archery Practice by Chase & District Fish and Game Club Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult. Admission by donation. Equipment supplied. At Adam’s Lake gym each Wednesday 7:30 pm - 9 pm.
Study of Solomon’s Song of Songs Every Wednesday Night 7:00 pm April 22 to May 27th. Sorrento Memorial Hall 1150 Passchendale Dr. Sorrento.
St. Andrews & All Saints. 845 Thompson Celebration of the Arts: Wednesday, Ave. Sunday May 3rd, 10 AM Holy May 6th at 6:30pm. Please come out and Communion Rev Alfred Maier. support the students at Chase Secondary as they showcase their talents through music, song, dance, poetry and a variety Creekside Center Activities of artwork. The event will take place in • Jam Sessions - 7 pm on Wed. Bring the gym at Chase Secondary School, your instrument or voice, have some and admission is by donation to the CSS Music Program. Hope to see you there! fun! May is Gratitude Month! Please remember to wear your Gratitude shirts every Friday in May, and look for the Gratitude donation cans in various locations throughout Chase. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver, BC. Most importantly, remember to take some time to focus on being grateful each day. The
Mammogram
Clinic
will
For info or hours please phone 250-679-3536
MAY 3RD GIANT CRIB 10:45 AM MAY 8TH TGIF DINNER 5:30 PM CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL 7 PM CELEBRATING VE DAY
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• Pool - Monday & Wednesday 1 pm • Exercise class, For guys and gals. Join in, get in shape. Mon 8:30 am, Wed & Fri 9 am • BINGO - Tuesday 1 pm • Wood carving - Thursday 9 am. Ladies welcome to join; try out a new hobby, lessons given. No tools? That’s OK! Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI. • Carpet bowling - Thursday 10 am. Low impact exercise. Lessons given. • Cribbage - Friday 1 pm. Come early please to help set up tables and chairs. • 3rd Friday every month, Join us for our dinner. Doors at 4:30 – Happy Hour • 2nd Friday every month Mini Crib. Registration 10:30. Start at 11 am. For more info contact Sharron at 6791183
The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase. 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. 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 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.
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CONTACT THE SUNFLOWER:
PHONE: (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 OFFICE: 721 Shuswap Ave between 10-3 Monday - Thursday
ku o sud wers ans CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome
Sundays at Creekside Centre, 542 Shuswap Exploring Christianity 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Email: chasefellowship@gmail.com
Chase Lions Box 12
Contact: Pres Bill Riben 679-4418 Sec: Mercedes Riben 679-4418 Medical Equipment: 679-4418 RV Park: Hannelore Wiesenthal 679-7712
Chase Rotary Box 73
Pres: Jacquie Everett 675-2574, Sec: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meeting at Chase Creekside Centre Thursday 5:30 pm
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Imperial Metals applies to re-open mine by Celia A. Nord
Deadline for public input into the Imperial Metals application to re-open Mt Polley Mine are due by email end of day May 2, 2015 - mtpolleyminepermit@gov.bc.ca. I am opposed to allowing Imperial Metals to re-open the Mount Polley Mine and have written in to say so. Petitions can be found online but individual letters have more impact. Feel free to include any information from this article in your own email. Based on my discussions with many indigenous peoples, I do not believe that the re-opening of the mine has the support of the majority of peoples of the Secwepemc Nation, nor the general (indigenous and not) populace off reserve. Williams Lake Band council may appear to support this endeavour, but that does not mean that the majority of Williams Lake Band members do support it and of course, the WLB council does not speak for all Secwepemc peoples (who would include our local bands Little Shuswap, Adams and Neskonlith, Kamloops etc.). The only way to really understand the interests of the Secwepemc and settler peoples of the regions affected, in my opinion, would be to create a poll or referendum. Imperial Metals states that they fulfilled their obligation to have community meetings but don’t report on how they were responded to by different communities and stakeholders. The BC Conservation Service inquiry, in conjunction with the RCMP, Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is investigating the impacts of the Mt Polley Breech on the environment and their report is not due out until June. Will the results of that investigation be available for the Ministry of Energy and Mines and Ministry of Environment to use in their decision about this re-opening permit application? Why is the deadline for public comment so soon, meaning that we will not have these BC Conservation Service inquiry results available to us by your May 2 deadline for public comment?
It states in the proposed Water Management Plan (WMP) document (Golder 2015) that the current permit allows 1.4 million cubic m of water discharge, while at the same time stating that the rate of discharge could be 3 times that. It also states that onsite levels of Nitrate, Copper, Sulphate, Aluminum, Iron, Selenium and Suspended Solids are above accepted concentrations. The report implies that if the WMP is not pushed through then previously unaffected areas like Bootjack Lake will potentially be impacted. This feels like the threat of contamination of Bootjack Lake is being used to push through the latest permit application. The Return to Restricted Operations permit application implies that they will be working at reduced capacities, although the work suggested is at half load, which is still very substantial. I feel strongly that pushing this Return to Restricted Operations Permit through before the results from the BC Conservation et al inquiry, and a fuller understanding of the actual individual First Nations and settler support or rejection of this permit is unacceptable. Scientists in the area reported a substantial diatom dieoff in the fall of 2014 in Quesnel Lake. Diatoms feed zooplankton that salmon fry consume. Until we better understand the long term impacts of the disaster on the environment, we cannot justify putting any more people, animals and flora in jeopardy by re-opening the mine. The clean-up that has occurred barely begins to address the impacts on the environment. I suggest that more time is spent getting an understanding of the long term impacts especially on salmon before any re-opening at any capacity will be considered. The WMP could be put into place without starting up the mine again. Please make sure you are heard and write with your comments by May 2. Email me for links to the reports (celianord@yahoo.ca).
RESTAURANT & PUB
Mothers Day Special!
Free dessert & Shirley Temple (non alc.) for Mothers
679-3321
Village of Chase Backyard Composters
Did you know you can get a composting bin from the Village office for $25? The TNRD has made backyard composters available to many locations in its District as an option for residents to divert organic waste so it doesn’t reach our landfills. Please contact us at 250 679 3238 or chase@chasebc.ca for more information. 729 Shuswap Ave Chase BC
250-679-3189 Everything for Healthy Living NOW CARRYING
Community Hall stove was replaced! Now show up and have your pie!
The “pie fundraiser”, in which people and businesses purchased pie to raise money to replace the stove and kitchen flooring and in the Chase Community Hall, was a success! The goal of $8000 was met and exceeded. The event, is happening this Sunday May 3rd, between 1-8 pm at the Chase
Now Open! Patio
Community Hall. Bring your ticket, come enjoy your pie, and check out the improvements to the Hall that your contribution helped make possible. If you haven’t purchased a ticket and would still like to, contact Bev at 250371-7136. Tickets are $20/slice of pie & coffee.
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Business Listings Tea Lovers Wanted! Free Samples. Your Local Steeped Tea Consultant Rose McGuire 250-679-2472
Sharen’s Hair Studio
611 - 3rd Ave, Chase (rear entrance) Mon - Fri
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Underwood Liquor Store Open every day 9 am - 11 pm Open on All Holidays Underwood Hotel Restaurant Steak, Pasta, Fish & Chips OPEN 7 Days a Week!
LX Computers
Repair, Rebuild, Upgrade IF IT’S BROKE I FIX IT! 778-932-2328
Awesome Ladies Fashions Available Locally
Chum ‘n’ Luba’s
826 Shuswap Ave • 250.679.3134 • Tues - Sat 10 - 4:30
LJ’s Towing and Transport Open 24 hrs 7 days /week 250-679-8600
Dave’s Appliance Repair
Guaranteed Service to all Brands and Makes
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Pete’s Pizza & Pasta Open at 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday
Child & Youth Mental Health Day, May 7 by Donna Dube
It really DOES take a village to raise a child. This year’s message for National Child & Youth Mental Health awareness day is “Sharing the Care”. The goal is to encourage communities to build connections that actively support the mental wellness of children and youth. DID YOU KNOW? In the last McCreary Adolescent Health Survey (2013), 52% of youth reported feeling sad, discourage or hopeless in the past month. The most common mental health conditions reported by youth were ADHD, depression and anxiety. DID YOU KNOW? That at some schools the current Kindergarten registration form includes the question “Does your child have anxiety issues?” DID YOU KNOW? That the 3 main reasons youth do not access mental health services are: not wanting their parents to know, thinking or hoping that the problem will go away, being afraid of what they will be told. These fears bring us to the second
goal of National Youth Mental Health Day, to decrease the burden and stigma that is still associated with mental health issues. DID YOU KNOW? The factors in a child or youth’s life that are proven to promote their overall health (including mental health): school connectedness, positive family relationships, caring adults outside of the family, and having someone to turn to for help. These are the kinds of connections that communities can form that will support child and youth mental health. In the 1800’s, the colour green was used to brand people who were labeled “insane”. The child and youth mental health community continues to use the colour green, with an entirely different focus. Green signifies new life, new growth and new beginnings. So, please wear green on May 7 and send the message that Chase is a community that cares about the mental health of its children and youth. Donna Dube is a Chase & District Public Health Nurse
Chase...You Did It! Again... by Doug Everett
The Chase Rotary Club had a goal of gathering one pound of food for each Chase resident (Pop. 2500). The “yellow bags of help” were put on the porch and picked up for the 4th Annual Spring Rotary Food Drive on Saturday April 18th. Rotarians and friends collected over 3000 pounds of food for the Chase Hamper Society. The totals are still climbing because the three First Nation Bands, People’s Food and Drug plus, Safety Mart Food stores were
collection points and, their totals are still to be collected and counted. If your donation was missed, just drop it off at either of the Chase food stores and they will make sure it will gets to the Chase Hamper Society. With such community support and commitment people in the Chase area are fortunate to have such a service available. It is just a phone call away from having food on their table provided by their supportive community.
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Village Barber Shop
Experience our friendly European Atmosphere
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SILVER LININGS
NEW, USED + COLLECTIBLES 734 FIRST AVE, CHASE, BC
Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe Kerrie’s cookin’ in the kitchen, come on in! OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am
BOOK REVIEW by Annelise Grube-Cavers
What is the What by Dave Eggers
Dave Eggers is a good storyteller, but this book is much more than that. Following one of the lost boys of Sudan, children displaced by war in their country, Eggers writes the true story of Valentino Achak Deng. Deng is forced to leave Sudan as a boy and alone. He spends years in two refugee camps before coming to America, where he
faces a different kind of struggle for survival. The contrast of the very real dangers of the African tundra and wartorn countries, with the realities of racism, cultural isolation and loneliness faced by refugees is stark. “What is the What” refers to dangers seen and unseen and leaves the reader with a lot to think about.
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TEN questions With... Each week we talk to a different person in town. This week we are talking to Warren Endean, who owns Big O Tires in Chase. Q • How did you get into the tire business? A • My dad opened the shop in 1979 and my brother and I started working there while we were still in school, so that was the start. Q • Do you have a dream car or truck? If you could have any vehicle what would it be? A • A Tesla S. What a great looking [electric] car. Q • Can we get a sentence of free tire advice? A • Keep your air pressure up to specification for your vehicle, it will save you money on fuel and help maximize your tires life. Q • How did you end up in Chase? A • Family dynamics. I was born in Kamloops, moved to Pritchard and then when we opened the tire shop it was on to Chase.
Q • What’s your favorite time of the day? A • Most anytime the sun is shining. Q • What do you do for fun? A • Golfing and playing hockey.
Locally owned and operated -- Serving you since 1986
250-955-2253 *Groceries *Meat *Lotto *Flowers
Garden Center Open
Q • What was the last movie you saw? Was it any good? A • Still Alice, and yes it was pretty good. Q • Can you share something off your “bucket list” - something you’d like to do or learn or see someday? A • I guess sky diving. Didn’t know it was on my list until it was decided our family was going for a jump this summer.
May 1-7 Special PC 6pk Annuals $3.99ea
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PC 25L Black Earth 4/$10 Open 7 Days a week 8am-8pm Post Office 9am-5pm (Closed Sundays & Holidays)
Liquor Store 9am-8pm ***********************************************
Q • What 3 words jump at you when you think of the Shuswap? A • Beauty, Adventure and Home
Victoria Day 8am-8pm One Stop Shopping 7 Days a week Plenty of RV Parking
Q • If you were trying to convince a friend to move to chase what would be its selling feature? A • The lake and the surrounding recreation opportunities are key. Q • Who should we question next? A • Laurie Lewis
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*Bakery *Produce *Deli *Liquor Store *Post Office *Garden Center *Movie Rentals
Grocery 250-679-3553 Open 8 am to 8 pm
Pharmacy 250-679-8611 Open 9 am - 6 pm
CANDLELIGHT TRIBUTE CEREMONY May 8th, Everyone Welcome!
In 1995 the Netherlands began this ceremony to commemorate their liberation by Canadian forces fifty years earlier. The ceremony originated from Dutch children placing lit candles on the graves of Canadian soldiers. The candles remained lit overnight in silent tribute. The Chase branch is one of many Legions across the country commemorating and continuing this tradition. The ceremony will honor those that went before us to keep our country and others, free. On Friday, May 8, 2015 please join us, at the Cairn in front of the Chase Legion, in honoring these men and women. We begin the ceremony at 7:00 pm and we will invite those attending to lay a candle in memory of one of your loved ones or in honor of the many. The road will be closed there from 6-8 pm to encourage a safe, respectful place. Candles are provided, there is no fee, everyone welcome. Commitment to Remember They were young, as we are young, They served, giving freely of themselves. To them, we pledge, amid the winds of time, To carry their torch and never forget. We will remember them.
G-FORCE SPORTS & Board Shop Kids To Adults Clothing, Accessories, Gear & More 679-8456 • 927 Shuswap Ave.
NOW’S THE TIME TO GET YOUR WINDSHIELD REPLACED!
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Classifieds
Page 6 • May 1st, 2015 • Chase Sunflower Classified deadline is Monday at 3 pm for Friday’s paper. $4.50 for 20 words. 20¢ each additional word (tax incl). Lost & Found & Thank yous are pay-what-you-can/free. Obituaries are $35 with photo, $30 without. Wedding, birthday, anniversary notices all welcome! Email info@chasesunflower.ca or drop off at Sunflower Headquarters (721 Shuswap Ave) or at Willows Natural Foods.
WANTED
Buying old items, pre 1950 Crocks, wood extension ladders, milk cans, wood boxes, windows, suitcases, furniture, lanterns, tools, kitchenware. 250-577-3357
FOR SALE Many items: 7 cu ft. chest deep-freeze, chesterfield and 2 chairs, coffee table, 34” metal door lock set and dead bolt, TV Stand, small desk and dresser.46” folding cot on wheels. Phone 679-3394. 1016 2nd Avenue Vacuum for Sale - Shark Rotator wv500. New (used only 3 times). Paid $245. Asking $150 OBO. 250-679-8030. Hard top tent trailer - Loaded. 3 way fridge. Furnace. $3500 cash. 250-318-3031. The Airmail Antiques and Collectibles is closing after 30 years in business. All stock will be 25% off the marked price. Open when at home or call Eileen or Lawrie at 250-679-3939 or cell 250-833-5100. 6377 VLA Road, Chase BC.
GARAGE SALES
Garage sale, sponsored by the K of C and C.W.L. will be held in the basement of the Catholic Church on May 2nd at 9:00 am. Donations gratefully accepted. Phone 250-679-8334 Garage Sale - May 9. 8-2 at Mount View MH Park, 161 Shuswap Ave. #25. Garage/Moving Sale - Saturday May 9 & Sunday May 10. 308 Aspen Dr 9-3 pm. 250571-1838. Furniture, etc. Moving Sale - May 2 from 9 am to 1 pm (Sat).. 115 Leighton Ave. Incl appliances. Moving Sale - 6377 VLA Road. Tools, furniture, etc. Sat & Sun, May 2 & 3. 8:00 - 3 pm. Ponderosa Park Community Garage Sale 8:30 - 3:00. May 9th. Signs will be posted on highway and road leading to the mobile Park.
FOR RENT
1 bdrm bsmt suite for rent heat & light included. Separate entrance. Private peaceful scenic yard. $750/month. 250-679-3930.
Village of Chase Computer Support The Village of Chase is looking for someone who is able to maintain the Village’s computer systems and network. Tasks are quite varied but it is imperative to have the following skills and/or experience: • Working with Windows servers 2008 R2 (software, hardware, licencing), Active Directory, DNS & DHCP and Exchange Server; • Liaising with service providers (internet, software); • Setting up Windows 7 workstations; • Maintain security updates; • Maintenance and cleaning of equipment (workstations, cables, rack, etc); • Advising on equipment purchases and network solutions; • Excellent response time; • Preference will be given to those with experience working with Vadim software. If this sounds like a great fit please send a 1 page, high level, proposal including remuneration expectations to: Tammi Pretty Deputy Corporate Officer Village of Chase PO Box 826 Okanagan Avenue Chase, BC V0E 1M0 dco@chasebc.ca Proposals must be received no later than May 11, 2015 and only those who proceed to the selection process will be contacted.
THANK YOU
A big heart felt thank you from all of us for the flowers, cards, comfort food, kind words, and all the meories. We are very lucky to have such amazing people in our lives throughout this difficult time. From the McConnell family
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A celebration of life will be held for Rod McConnell on Saturday May 16th, 2015. Graveside will be at 11:00 am for family and close friends, followed by an open house at 225 Willow Street in Chase from 1 - 3.
Business & Services
. Just in time for Mothers Day! New Jewelry, gifts & cards! Adored Before Home Decor & More. 632 Shuswap Ave. Shuswap Piano Tuning and Restoration. Call/text Kenny 250-5177717 kennyfin01@gmail.com Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs Interiors by Patrica - Interior Decor, Home Staging. Now with Furniture! Office: 250-679-3504 Cell 403-3706661. Patricia@interiorsbypatricia.ca • www.interiorsbypatricia.ca Golden Ears Farm Bike Shop - Open on Sundays. Get a tune-up, buy parts, used bikes for sale. Phone Paul at 679-8421 or come by on Sunday 5848 VLA Road. Alterations, Reasonable Rate #229A Brooke Dr. Call Lyn Paik at 250-679-3852 or 250-819-2966 (Cell). Gillie’s
Rez
Ride
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Dump Runs • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Roofing • Power Washing • Windows • Pruning • We do it all! Mark 250-852-2754
THE CHASE VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICE NEEDS YOU!
We are seeking highlymotivated individuals who have a keen interest in firefighting and who would like a challenging and rewarding volunteer experience. If you like helping people, appreciate continuous learning, and are physically fit, you may be an ideal candidate. o Great training o Strong sense of accomplishment o Member of the team o Giving back to your community If you would like to become a member of the Chase Volunteer Fire Rescue contact Brian Lauzon at 770.220.3032 or the Village of Chase office 250.679.3238. We are an organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting property.
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Wild Salmon Caravan
The wild salmon economy provides many jobs in the tourism industry, as well as sports and commercial and Aboriginal fisheries. The purpose of the caravan is to open people’s minds and hearts to the magnificent spirit of wild salmon, and to link coalitions and campaigns into a powerful collective force to protect salmon from various industrial activities, and advocate for the restoration of healthy wild salmon cycles in the entire Pacific Coast from Alaska to California. On May 10 at 11:30 am, the Caravan will begin with events to send off in two locations Prince George (Fort George Park) and Clearwater (Aboriginal Friendship Centre). The caravans will arrive at 5:30 pm at the Chief Will-Yum Pow Wow Arbour (Hwy #97 - 5 minutes south of Williams Lake) and T’Kemlups Pow Wow Arbour (Yellowhead Hwy #5 Kamloops) for
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community dinners, storytelling, drumming, singing, inspirational speakers and an overnight stopover. On May 11 at 1:00 pm, both legs of the caravan will converge at the Hwy #99 and Hwy #97 junction where the caravan will travel as one for the remainder of the journey. The caravan will arrive in Lilloet at 3:00 pm and will be hosted by the Sekw’el’was (Cayoose Creek) community of the St’at’imc Nation for a ceremony at the river, community dinner and more speakers and celebrations on an overnight stay. The caravan makes several stops along the way until Thursday, May 14, the caravan arrives in Vancouver. Everyone is welcome to join the caravan! For more information and full itinerary please contact Dawn Morrison - dmo6842@ gmail.com; Tel: 778-879-5106
GOT
Season Tickets?
Adult (18-64) ~ $255 Senior (65+) ~ $205 Student (13-17) ~ $200 Youth (6-12) ~ $150
Adult & Senior Prices include a Heat Society membership fee Early Bird tickets purchased by May 31st will receive a year end baquet ticket and pre season exhibition games.
Contact Sue Inkster for more info 250-679-2921 or 250-320-5060.
400 Club $100
WINNER - Garry Lenz
Vernon, BC; April 29, 2015
May/Pell-7é7llqten
May was named for the Greek goddess Maia, and a similar Roman goddess of fertility named Bona Dea, whose festival was held in May. In Old English May was called þrimilce, “month of three milkings” referring to a time when the cows could be milked three times a day. In Secwepemctsín the month is Pell-7é7llqten, month of digging. Gardening begins in earnest. Bicycles are celebrated worldwide in May with Bike to Work Week events. May’s official flowers are the lily of the valley and hawthorne.
MAIA EMERALD TAURUS DIGGING GEMINI GARDENING SPRING BICYCLES FRESH HAWTHORNE BARBECUES MOTHERS GARDENING HOLIDAY WEEKEND BONADEA ÞRIMILCE GRASS GRATITUDE SEEDLINGS MILKING
CHASE OFFICE Ask for Lorine Evans
Wills & Estate Family Law Conveyancing evening & weekend appointments
Phone: 250-679-3180
Email: levans@eppcatesoien.com Web: www.eppcatesoien.com
sudoku PUZZLE Answers on page 2
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HEAT’S 2015 AGM by Scott Koch
On April 21st at the Mezz at “Trapper’s” Arena the Heat Jr. Hockey Society held it’s year end Annual General Meeting. Sparsely attended probably due to going up against the Canucks – Flames series the business was concluded in record time. Most attendees got home from the 6:30 pm start in time for the opening faceoff. The highlights of the evening included approval of a $260,000 budget for the 2015-16 year of operations. The past year 2014-15 saw a year of revenues and expenses just north of $240,000. The Organization is in decent shape financially as things are now holding steady from one year to the next. Always in need of more and struggling at times during the year more effort has been put into finding new revenue streams. In August, a series of hockey camps and a hockey school should provide significant funds and assist our Community with visitors staying and shopping locally. Hockey Operations are currently working overtime on recruitment of skilled players from Western Canada. Always learning from past campaigns and two early round playoff bounces the coming season’s roster will be revamped, adjusted and improved for more playoff success. A number of high quality, skilled veterans have already committed to return for their final season in Junior Hockey. Elections were held at the AGM and the same excellent crew of diligent workers have returned in an effort to provide hockey fans with the best and most entertaining experience possible. Without our loyal fans we wouldn’t exist and our thanks once again go out to our fans, supporters, sponsors and volunteers for continuing to be the BEST!
Working Together Pow Wow Society is hosting
the 5th Annual Traditional PowWow June 26, 27, 28th 2015 at Neskonlith Pow Wow Arbour. Free Admission! Mark it on your calendar.
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Chase Farm & Craft Market starts soon
“You can’t get more local than your farmers’ market,” added Deb. “We have such a wonderful eclectic group of vendors who come to that market, that we draw a variety The curling club parking lot will come to life with the Chase Farm & Craft of people who market every Friday from May 15th through October, hours are 10-2. like to shop For more information on the there, Chase has always been a fun market,” said Connie, market call 250-679-2166 or email who owns Red Truck Foods, a vendor at the chasefarmersmarket@gmail.com market. Other farmers’ markets in the area: Starting on May 15th there will be a Blind Bay Farmers Market variety of products available at the Farm Sat 10am-2pm (May 16 to Sept 5) and Craft Market, including plants, 2600 Block Golf Course Drive flowers, bedding plants, as well as local crafts, jams and preserves. You’ll find some Celista Hall Farmers’ Market wooden planter boxes if you’re thinking of Wed 9am-1pm (Jul 1 to Sept 9) expanding your own garden. As the season 5456 Squilax-Anglemont Rd progresses be sure to keep your eyes open Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market for local baking, honey, farm eggs and Sun 10am-2pm (May 17 to Sept 6) plenty of seasonal vegetables and fruits. 3906 Squilax-Anglemont Rd With an early spring local salads will be an Sorrento Village Farmers Market option before you know it. This year there Sat 8am-12pm (May 9 to Oct 10) will be produce from different local farms Sorrento Shoppers Plaza including Notch Hill Organics, Golden Ears Farm, and Roots Up! Vegetables. Annelise Grube-Cavers lives in Chase and The Chase Farmers’ Market takes place in the curling rink parking lot every Friday works as the Kamloops Farmers’ Market Saturday Manager. starting May 15th from 10 am to 2 pm.
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