Chase Sunflower 8th, 2015

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Vol. 20, Issue 17

submitted by Dr. Crystal Ferguson he Chase Medical Clinic now has After three no show appointments you a full compliment of practitioners. will lose the privilege to book appointment.

As of May 1st, our only phone In order to be seen you will have to come number will be (250) 679-1420. and sit and wait for an opening, which may When you phone the office, leave a not happen that day an you may have to message with the first phone call. We are come back the next day. Alternatively, you either on the other line or assisting the may pay a $90.00 fee to cover the cost of doctor and we will return your call as soon three missed appointments. After doing as we can. this you will regain the privilege to book The clinic has been experiencing a high appointments again. number of NO SHOWS in the past few We look forward to serving the medical months, January and February there was needs of Chase and the surrounding areas.

115 no shows and in March there was 125.

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Village Lanes and Chase have something “Each and every member of the team to be extremely proud of this week. The lo- contributed equally to the outcome of the cal ladies bowling team who represented event,” says Calyn Buresh, Manager at VilChase this past weekend at the National lage Lanes. ...Continued on page 10 Classified Provincial Finals in Kelowna are off to the National Finals in Toronto, Ontario on June 19th to June 22nd. This is Village Lanes’ first team since the grand opening to represent the bowling centre and the Village at the National Level. The dream team consisting of Kristyne McCoy, Sandra Coates, Karen Dennis, Ali Maki, and Linda Woodford will now be representing the province of British Columbia while they The team from Village Lanes representing B.C. in the compete against other ladies National Finals in Toronto in June. LEFT TO RIGHT teams from provinces across Karen Dennis, Ali Maki, Linda Woodford, Sandra Coates, Kristyne McCoy. the Country.

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May 8, 2015

New Clinic policy to reduce ‘No Shows’

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Our Community

Bulletin Board 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.

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 be in Chase at the Creekside Centre on May 26th and 27th. For an appointment phone 1-800-663-9203 St. Andrews & All Saints. 845 Thompson Ave. Sunday May 3rd, 10 AM Holy Communion Rev Alfred Maier.

Announce events and activities of your community organization! Deadline Monday 3 pm for Friday’s paper.

Last Coffee House of the Season: Support the Citizens on Patrol

Friday, May 8th will be the last Coffee House night for this season, come enjoy some good toe-tapping music.

“The Citizens on Patrol would like to thank everyone for their continued support and hope to see you back again in the Fall,” said Len Comeau, COP President.

Money raised at these coffee house events help pay for gas these volunteers use driving around on weekends throughout the summer and patrolling special events, like Corn Stock and Canada Day. The coffee house night is Friday, May 8th at 7 PM at the Chase Community Hall. Only $3 admission. Entertainers welcome! Call Ella at 679-3375 for more information.

The annual Sun Valley Estates garage sale will be held on May 30th from 9 - 1 pm. Tables will be available to rent at 10 each. Call Doris at 250-679-8196.

Creekside Center Activities Spring and Summer

Chase Lions Club Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Sun. May 10th is Cancelled

• Pool - Monday & Wednesday 1 pm • Exercise class, For guys and gals.

Join in, get in shape this summer. 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. • Drop-in carpet bowling - Thursday 10 am. Low impact exercise. Lessons given.

• Cribbage - Friday 1 pm.

• Mini Crib - 2rd Friday every month.

There will be no dinner in May. Don’t miss the June BBQ, last dinner until September.

For more info contact Sharron at 679-1183

Congratulations to Joyce Richardson who won the $500.00 Loonie Ball at last Wednesday's Chase Lions Bingo.

Now we have to build a new one, please don’t forget to come and play For info or hours please phone 250-679-3536

MAY 8th - TGIF DINNER

5:30 PM • $12 PER PERSON $6 FOR KIDS OVER 6, FREE FOR UNDER 6

MAY 8th - CANDLELIGHT VIGIL 7 PM • CELEBRATING VE DAY

MAY 9th

MEAT DRAW 50/50 FUN DARTS 2 PM

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.

Shuswap Prairie Publishing Kelsey Snelgrove, Editor

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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Ti m e t o Ti m b e r Fr a m e

New Listing on Lakeshore Drive.

This fabulously renovated home has a kitchen most of us dream about! $379,900

by Michelle Tsutsumi

Timber framing is an old craft, honed for joinery. Using common hand/power tools thousands of years and utilized all over the and salvage timber, participants will learn world. As a construction method, it meant skills transferable to their own future that people could build homes and other projects. The key piece to the workshop structures without needing big machines is that participants will learn a joinery or tools. Another method capable of significant producing attractive MLS 10098076 feature is that and structurally timber-framed sound joinery in buildings are twisted, bowed, capable of and otherwise Smith-Bradley bearing heavy ‘imperfect’ timber Realtor® weights without and raw logs. direct: 250-819-0551 losing interior W o r k s h o p donna@century21lakeside.com space to vertical Attendees at a previous workshop hosted at Golden facilitators were www.donnasb.com support posts. trained in the timber Ears Farm office: 250.955.0307 ext 206 Timber-framed framing program at structures differ from conventional wood- College of the Rockies framed buildings in several ways. Timber and Kerwood Agar framing uses fewer, larger wooden members has been working on compared with conventional ‘stick framed’ all aspects of timber buildings using 2 x 4’s. Timber framing framing for the past six Saturdays 9-10 am uses traditional mortise and tenon (or even years (e.g., design and at Memorial Park more complex joints) that are traditionally drawings, estimates, Call Terra to register fastened using only wooden pegs, whereas hand cutting and 250-299-5222 conventional building techniques utilize finishing, and raising).

You have never had so much fun getting fit! nails or other mechanical fasteners.

For two full days, lunches On May 30 and 31, Golden Ears Farm included and tools will be hosting a workshop where people supplied, the registration can be immersed in the art and science of fee is $150 + GST. Spaces timber framing. Folks will learn the basic are still available and you Thinking about principles of laying out, hand cutting can register by e-mailing and assembly of traditional timber frame goldenearsfarm@gmail.com.

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Gratitude Month in Chase

Every May, you’ll notice, Chase getting greener. Lime green to be exact. It’s hard to miss the signs in most business windows in town proclaiming “It’s all in the attitude”, but where did this tradition come from?

In 2008, a fundraising campaign was started for the Yeung family, whose 10 year old son Jorye was battling cancer. Jorye became an inspiration as he remained positive and grateful throughout his illness.

The Village of Chase declared May Gratitude Month. Jorye’s favorite shade of green was chosen as the motif. T-shirts were made, and a full day of activities were planned for the last day of the month. Sadly, Jorye passed away a week before

Gratitude Day. The community decided to go on with the celebration in tribute to the grateful and generous spirit of Jorye. Hundreds of people participated in the Gratitude Walk through downtown Chase, wearing their bright green shirts.

A commitment was made to celebrate gratitude month every year in May. Thousands of dollars have been raised over the years for the Canadian Cancer Society, BC Children’s Hospital, and the Ronald McDonald House, all in Jorye’s name.

What started out as a fundraiser for this special family, has turned into much more. ...Continued on pg 6

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Chase, BC • 250-679-3225 Chief Atahm School invites you

Mother’s Day

Flea Market/Craft Fair

Community Hall pie event a success!

Bev Iglesisas If you happened to drive by the Chase Another thank you to the many volunteers that Community Hall this past Sunday, you most likely helped sell tickets. To Brooke and Linda Kynock smelled fresh baked apple pies. Over 60 pies for the supply of ingredients and the Chase Lions were baked in the new stove to the delight of the for your donation for the initial supplies to initiate ticket purchasers. the fundraiser. Your generous contributions To date, a whopping total of $9,925 was raised. pushed our total over the top!

A huge thank you goes out to 3 ladies who put If you see one of these great volunteers or in countless hours Saturday night and over 15 generous contributors, shake their hands! These hours on Sunday. My thanks to Patsy McKinnon, Community minded people, along with over 200 Glenda Mosher and Teri Walker who remained people who purchased pie, are what makes on their feet for this pie making extravaganza. Chase a beautiful community. BE PROUD, once We all need a foot rub!! again Chase comes through.

CAS Loonie Auction

Grocery 250-679-3553 Open 8 am to 8 pm

Saturday May 9th, 2015 Pharmacy 250-679-8611 Open 9 am - 6 pm Adams Lake Band HALL Chase, BC, Adams Lake Reserve (off Pine Street Bridge)

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G-FORCE SPORTS Chief Atahm School invites you Spring clean & sell your treasures! & Board Shop Mother’s Day Kids To Adults Clothing,

All proceeds goes towards Chief Atahm School’s year end field trips…if you would like to donate a loonie auction item, please drop off at the school

Accessories, Gear & More Flea Market/Craft Fair

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Saturday May 9th, 2015 Adams Lake HALL Chief Atahm SchoolBand invites you to: Chase, BC, Adams Lake Reserve (off Pine Street Bridge)

Mother’s Daypm 9:00 am – 2:00 Flea Market/Craft Fair

SpringCAS cleanLoonie & sell your treasures!

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BOOK REVIEW

by Annelise Grube-Cavers

Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda Asha grows up in the United States, but goes to India in search of her birth mother, her roots, and an identity of her own. Her adoptive mother yearns for a stronger connection with the daughter she brought home to America, and her biological mother longs for a glimpse of her girl who she knows is out there somewhere. Parallel stories unfold and show that we are born with the potential to live many different lives, and sometimes it is just by chance that we end up where we do. This book is an easy read and even though it deals with some more serious material, the reader

can relax and read it without too much emotional attachment to the story. There are bright colours and tasty flavours evoked through the writing, which adds up to something we all need sometimes: escapism.

If you’re looking for a profound work of literature, look elsewhere, but if you want to kick back and live the life of someone else for a while, this book would be a candidate.

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The Shuswap community of Sexqéltqin

by Jim Cooperman

The Shuswap is home to approximately 50 communities, ranging in size from the tiny Seymour Arm to the largest, the city of Salmon Arm. The common Chief Atahm School, with the sod covered kekuli-room in the centre identifying feature for all these communities for many, their hearts were still with their is the presence of either a community hall ancestral lands surrounding Adams Lake, or a school or both. This series of columns and particularly their former main village about communities begins at the north- at Squam Bay. western corner of the Shuswap watershed Today, this village is well serviced, effiat the ancient Secwepemc community of ciently managed and its many public buildSexqéltqin, which means where the water ings are signs of success. One of the oldbegins to flow. This village, which also has est buildings is the administration office, other names, is which the Indian the Adams Lake Affairs department Indian Band Reinsisted be built in serve Number 4 an inappropriate and is home to location atop an ansome 540 peocient burial ground. ple.

There are now plans Prior to confor a new, energy eftact, the eastficient office with a ern Secwepemc sod roof, solar panpeople spent els and a view overthe winters in looking the river villages spread Indian Chiefs in New Westminster, 1867, Secwepemc and Little Shuswap alongside the Chiefs on the left Lake. shores of the Many of the new South Thompson River and most of the low public buildings are constructed with modelevation lakes and other rivers. During the ern Secwepemc-inspired designs. At the fur trade era, most of the eastern Secwepemc centre of the Chief Atahm School, which people followed one powerful leader, Chief provides a Secwepemctsin language imSechowtken, who was given the Christian mersion program, is a round, kukuli-like name Adam when Father Nobli baptized common room used by all the classes. Next him in 1849. When the grossly unfair and door to the school, is a 10-year old buildunjust reserve system was designed by the ing used for a combination conference cenprovincial government, the strategy was to tre, community hall and gymnasium. Both divide and conquer, thus the people were buildings utilize geothermal heating and split into three bands, each with their own cooling and have solar panels, which save reserve lands.

40 to 50 percent on the heating expenses.

Once the railroad was built and settlers ...Continued on page 6In between the began to arrive, the government pressured the people living at Adams Lake to move to their village at Reserve Number 4, where there were jobs and services and where they could be better managed. This village site was ideally located, with southern exposure, a good water supply, easy access The Adams Lake Indian Band land at Squam Bay (Agate to the backcountry and good Bay), where their main village once stood, was reduced to a agricultural lands, although very small Reserve

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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Phone: 250-679-3180

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Business Listings: Tea Lovers Wanted! Free Samples.

Your Local Steeped Tea Consultant Rose McGuire 250-679-2472

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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!

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conference centre and the school is a One cannot help but compare Sexqéltqin small greenhouse used for the agricultural with other typical nearby non-aboriginal curriculum. communities. The level of services and the As a former log house builder, I was very level of community involvement in Seximpressed with the well-built log building qéltqin far exceeds anything provided elsein the middle of the village, which is the where, even in much larger communities. community’s Spiritual Centre. While it is The Adams Lake Indian Band has used its non-denominational, this building is used income wisely to improve the lives of its for Catholic and Anglican services, as well members and to work towards a better fuas for funerals. Across the street is the mod- ture for the next generations. ern health centre that provides, a full range of health services including pre-natal care, elders care, healthy living counseling, respite care and dental services. The band has a long-term health plan that provides clear direction for these services.

The daycare building is also a log building and includes a well-equipped playground. After school day care takes place in the old Band Hall, which was The beautiful Spiritual Centre retired for band functions once the conference centre opened.

Next-door is the Resource Centre that proPOSTSCRIPT vides services for elders and post secondary Famed ethnographer James Teit considprograms for approximately 20 students. ered the Shuswap people to be primarily In the basement is the band’s information egalitarian in nature with a life style based technology department. on respect for each other and for nature.

One of the key departments for the band As famed Neskonlith elder, Mary Thomas is housed in the Natural Resources Centre, explained, a key aspect in the Secwepemc which deals with title and rights issues, fish- way of life was Kweseltnews, meaning, “we eries, parks, forestry and mapping. There are all family.” These values remain key and are also buildings for the fire department, are exemplified by how the community of road maintenance and house maintenance. Sexqéltqin is structured today.

The band is continuously involved in comJim Cooperman writes a blog at www. prehensive, strategic planning, which in- shuswappassion.ca that provides passionate, volves most of the community. All of these insightful commentary on politics, economics, services also provide jobs, with a total of environmental issues and culture. This article over 100 staff including approximately 20 was originally posted on March 4th, 2015 non-aboriginals.

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“Think Gratitude”

“It’s about lifting spirits, and reminding ourselves to celebrate the abundance in our lives. Our vision is for Chase to be known as the grateful community that comes together once a year to make a positive impact,” said Ginger Primrose, one of the “Friends of Jorye”.

Remember to get in the spirit, by wearing your Gratitude shirts or a bright shirt every Friday this month. You can also look for the Gratitude donation

cans in various locations throughout town. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver, BC. ____________________________

Email us at info@chasesunflower. ca, contact us through facebook, or drop in the Sunflower throughout the month to tell us what you are feeling Gratitude for.

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TEN questions With...

Each week we talk to a different person in town. This week we are talking to Laurie Lewis, who is part of a family owned business running TRU Hardware in Chase.

Q • How would you describe yourself?

A • Funny and friendly.

Q • How would your kids describe you?

A • They would probably describe me as bossy.

Q • May is Gratitude Month in Chase; what are you grateful for?

A • Still being healthy, and to be able to coach great groups of kids in both soccer and baseball.

Q • What do you like about coaching?

A • To be able to teach kids how to do a sport with respect, and after doing it for 10 years and seeing the difference it’s making, it’s great.

Q • What are you looking forward to this summer?

A • Going camping, fishing, and hunting.

A • Dad started the store in 1972. By the age of 9 us kids were working there a little bit, causing trouble. Working with my sister, brother-in-law and dad is great because you actually get to see each other.

Q • Do you have any ideas for what Chase needs?

A • It would be good if Chase could figure out someone that could run the river for all the houseboats in the area and set up a shuttle... a lot of the people who houseboat come back to the Shuswap every year and have never been able to come to Chase.

Q • Whats your favorite meal?

A • Homemade macaroni & cheese, it’s my mom’s recipe, its awesome. And steak.

Q • What’s your favorite place in the world?

A • Byron Bay, Australia. Was there 12 years ago. It was so relaxed there... beautiful beaches. The snorkeling was amazing.

Q • Tell us a funny story!

A • This happened in the store. There were these young German women changing in the aisles. I walked by and they looked at me with big smiles and started giggling. I walked away thinking “Yup, still got it Laurie”. And then I went upstairs and saw my face in the mirror I realized the pen I had been chewing on had exploded with ink all over my mouth.

Q •The hardware store is a family business....

Who works there and what’s that like?

Q • Who should we question next?

A • Bill Kennedy

Q • What’s your biggest [fishing] catch?

A • A 28.6 lb salmon, in August 2 years ago. That was at Shuswap Hole.

“My Mother”

Song By Bob Brown

My mother to me was a tree with many limbs the one who would always see that life wouldn’t be too grim

She would work so hard to make life easier for me. yet still find the time for the very needy I loved her so much that it is impossible to believe no one elses touch could mean more to me than my mothers oh when she scolded me I would get so mad. Little did I know that it hurt her so bad.

She would make me new clothes

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and mend up the old. Still find the time to stroll down to the swimming hole.

I can remember Xmas eve and the smell of fresh mince tarts. how she would never take leave, or forget to fill someone else’s cart.

Her face I can still see as she smiles so radiantly. like the great waters of the sea. She seemed able to control her destiny My mother, she has gone now, perhaps to a greater reward. But I know she’s still looking down from her place by the lord.

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Gallon Pots $9 and up

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Classifieds

Page 8 • May 8th, 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

Items for Sale: Craftsmen Lawnmower Runs good. $40 35” Beaver Wood Lathe, New Condition $150. Call 250- 679-8776.

SOFA: 2010 bergundy leather palliser sofa and loveseat. Immaculate condition. New $2600. Asking $800. Ph 250-679-3565.

Vacuum for Sale: Shark Rotator wv500.

New (used only 3 times). Paid $245. Asking $150 OBO. 250-679-8030.

Must Sell: Chesterfield and 2 chairs. Singer sewing machine in cabinent, excellent shape. large dresser. double bed. Small chest freezer. Moving, must sell. 679-3394 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 250-679-3930 or cell 250-833-5100. 6377 VLA Road, Chase BC.

GARAGE SALES

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.

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.

Secure, clean 1 bdrm apt. Heat, hydro, cable, video surveillance incl. June 1st. $595. Call 250-679-2700.

SERVICES

Do you need a housekeeper? If so, call Maria 250-679 -2859.

PERSONALS

In search of good hearted woman for companionship. Looking for a lady over 70 who likes the outdoors, fishing, canoing, music and dancing. 250-318-7324, or PO Box 1763, Chase.

THANK YOUS

A huge thank you to Mr & Mrs Springhill Excavating and some Village Staff for coming to the rescue on Monday the 27th for a plumbing problem. One more reason we live in Chase. Thanks, The Augustines.

Thank you to all the people who donated to and shopped at our garage sale. It was a lot fun and a great success. The K of C and CWL

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Estate Sale: 204 Brooke Drive 10 am - 1:30 pm Saturday May 16 to Monday May 18

Chase

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Dump Runs • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Roofing • Power Washing • Windows • Pruning • We do it all! Mark 250-852-2754 SAHHALTKUM DAYCARE Est. 1996.

Licensed facility. Certified staff. Children 3 months up to 12 years. • Hot Lunch program • Nutritious snacks provided • Daily educational programs • Part time/full time or drop in available • All children welcome!! • FMI 6459 Hillcrest Rd, Chase (across Pine St Bridge) or phone 250-679-2229

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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Word Search

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Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is May 10th. Here is some vocab that expresses some of the deeper and complex vocabulary around Motherhood. lltsetsék is the Secwepemc word for Mother-in-law.

Happy Mother’s Day everyone.

Business Listings: Dave’s Appliance Repair

Guaranteed Service to all Brands and Makes

250-679-5399

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

250-679-2775

Village Barber Shop

Experience our friendly European Atmosphere

250-679-1158

SILVER LININGS

NEW, USED + COLLECTIBLES 734 FIRST AVE, CHASE, BC

LOVE CLOSE DISTANT COMPLICATED ADOPTED ESTRANGED BIRTH

ACCEPTANCE AUNT AFFECTION ADVICE APPRECIATION CAREGIVER DAUGHTER

MATERNAL LESSONS HOSPITALITY PROTECTOR UNIVERSAL MEMORIES MOTHERHOOD

OOO (HUGS) XXX (KISSES) XOXO (HUGS & KISSES) LLTSETSÉK

Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe Kerrie’s cookin’ in the kitchen, come on in!

OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am

sudoku PUZZLE Answers on page 2

Grilled Asparagus Salad 1 bunch asparagus 1 lemon zest and juice 2 oz. fresh shaved Parmesan 1 oz. toasted pine nuts 2 oz. white balsamic Dijon vinaigrette 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp French Dijon mustard 2 tbsp honey 1 clove garlic 1 shallot Mince garlic and shallot, combine with Dijon, vinegar and honey and mix.

Drizzle olive oil into other ingredients; whisk. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Blanch asparagus in salt water for about 30 seconds, then place in ice water. Preheat grill to high.

Add asparagus and turn periodically, grilling to desired readiness.

Plate, finish with drizzles of lemon juice and vinaigrette and garnish with pine nuts and Parmesan. Serve hot or cold.

Recipe by Chef JP Green via Farm Folk, City Folk.

Asparagus contains bone-building vitamin K along with many antioxidants, including vitamins E, A and C. Asparagus is in season locally, NOW.

400 Club $100 Winner - Marg Beck Chase, BC Wednesday May 6, 2015

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Bowling News

“I’ve watched Linda bowl for twenty years, and watching her compete this weekend is something I’ll never forget,” says Buresh, speaking about Linda Woodford who earned the Class 5 All-Star award for her performance this past weekend. The ladies will have to prove their endurance and stamina in Toronto, where they will bowl 14 games in the two days that they are there.

We are all wishing them the best of luck, and hopefully Chase and Village Lanes will be able to say that for this year they are the best competitors in Canada.

This past weekend the proprietors

of Village Lanes also took their King and Queen out for dinner to celebrate the winning of “King & Queen of the Lanes” tournament that was held back in April. King, James Savage, and Queen, Marion Jackson were treated to a dinner at the Quaaout Lodge Resort. A big thank you to the tournament sponsors: Aqua Beach Esthetics, Chase Lordco, and The Quaaout Lodge.

Don’t forget to register your kids now for the Kids Bowl Free program where children can bowl 2 free games every day this Summer.

For more information go to www. kidsbowlfree.com

Gratitude byfor Volunteers Bev Iglesias

The Chase Lions club recently updated the Lions RV Park at Mill Road.

With many volunteers, the railing was painted and the office was given a makeover.

Many thanks to the following volunteers, Rob Simpson, Willy Gosse, Jon and Teri Walker. To Ted & Heather Wright, thanks for spear heading the work crew and being good bosses!

Special thanks to Bob Watt who worked countless hours on the new deck, cement slab and the makeover of the RV Office. To Brian and Betty of Springhill Excavating for the many extra hours to get the water going and to West End Concrete for your donation of gravel for the cement pad. VOLUNTEERS, the heart of the community once again come through. Thank you!

Thank$ so much.

As another tax filing deadline passes, we would like to thank you for putting your trust in H&R Block.

Remember, our service doesn’t end on April 30th.

We’re open year-round to assist you with any tax problems or questions.

Visit an H&R Block Tax Professional today.

5-305 Brooke Drive Chase, BC 250-679-4440 © H&R Block Canada, Inc. At participating offices.

Village of Chase Employment Opportunity

Equipment Operator I-Public Works A full-time employment opportunity exists at the Village of Chase in the Public Works Department for an Equipment Operator I-Public Works individual. Applications for qualified individuals are now being accepted.

The Equipment Operator I-Public Works must have a solid background in and basic knowledge of local government public works operations, knowledge of parks and grounds maintenance equipment, with specific skills and experience in the field of water treatment and distribution. The successful applicant will possess the following minimum qualifications: • Grade Twelve or Equivalent • Water Distribution Level I or ability/willingness to acquire • Valid Class 3 driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement • Must be proficient in public works operations, with at least 3 years’ experience including knowledge of parks maintenance equipment operation, with some knowledge of heavy equipment operation including loader, dump truck, snow plow, backhoe and excavator and solid waste/recyclables collection truck The successful candidate will be required to: • Have basic knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment and practices of public works • Deal courteously and tactfully with employees and members of the public • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions • Have knowledge of precautionary work procedures to ensure public safety as well as their own • Perform heavy outdoor manual work • Have sound judgment • Be proficient in the operation of mowing and other lawn and garden maintenance equipment Typical duties include: • Mowing large and small areas of grass either by hand or with automatic mowing equipment • Weed-eating, hand shoveling, sweeping, collecting solid waste, removing graffiti, painting, scrubbing, washing, planting, weeding • Transporting machinery, materials from one location to another • Operating other equipment when required including a backhoe, parks equipment, excavator • Water and sewer system maintenance and repair • Assisting in construction and repair projects where required • Assisting in various other tasks where required The wage for this position is currently $26.13 per hour (this may change as the Collective Agreement is currently under negotiation). Health benefits will be available after successful completion of a 3 month probationary period. The position is permanent full-time, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Written applications are being accepted by the Supervisor of Public Works, c/o Village of Chase, PO Box 440, 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC V0E 1M0, by Fax 250-679-3070 or by email at regush@cablelan.net, until Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.