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Chase’s community paper for over 20 years! Issue for the week of Friday, September 1st, 2017• Vol. 22, Issue 35
Series Filmed at Turtle Valley Bison Ranch
131 LEIGHTON AVE.
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by Kelsey Snelgrove our episodes of a new documentary show when it airs. series called Nations at War coming to “It was such a great opportunity, we would Aboriginal Peoples Television Network love to do it again,” said Keys. (APTN) include footage of the Chase area. The producers say of Nations at War: Immaculate & desirable 14 year old custom The landscapes of the Turtle Valley Bison “Triumphs, treacheries and tragedies bound the rancher. Conveniently located close to & downtown. Open flr plan offering Ranch and the 300 bison that reside there will destinies of Indigenous Peoples and newcomers shopping 2 bdrms, 2 baths (jacuzzi tub in ens) huge be featured together. From the Viking kitchen with large pantry and enough room in the invasion of Newfoundland for large family dinners. French doors to deck & patio plus private & fenced bkyd w/2 sheds show. to the desperate last stand ,and pet area . Freshly painted, new flooring The 500 of a Métis nation fighting throughout newer C/air, 3’ crawlspace, one car garage, all appl incl. Quiet acre ranch for recognition, these attached CDS Don’t miss this one! $319,000 in Turtle deadly battles shaped Va l l e y, continents.” which is Keys and the south of ranch appear • Ammo C has e, in Ep 3, 4, 5, • Gun cleaning Supplies sells bison and 11 of the m e a t Laine Keys plays a Metis Warrior in a new TV series series which • Game Bags direct to Premieres • Hoist 'n Lok Big Game Hoist consumers Wednesdays • Spices for meat and supplies two restaurants in Vancouver. starting September 6 on APTN W One of the ranch’s owner’s Laine Keys, 27, will at 9:00 pm PT • Bradley Smoker Bisquettes be on screen in Nations at War too portraying APTN E and HD at 10 pm ET and • Smokehouse smoker Chips a Metis warrior September 12 on APTN N at 2:30 While looking for a locations, the producers pm CT. of the film just found the ranch’s website and Each half hour episode combines contacted Keys and his business partner, who dramatic live action re-enactments 250-679-3332 • Downtown Chase jumped on the chance to showcase the ranch with spectacular Visual FX and Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 8 pm and this area. CGI; interviews with Elders, Sundays: 12 - 8 pm Keys, who is originally from Chase had a great veterans, and historical experts; time hosting the crew, and is excited to see the documentary footage.
Miller’s Cabin
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tenants. $149,000
Donna Smith-Bradley Your Local Realtor® direct: 250-819-0551 office: 250.955.0307 ext 206 donna@century21lakeside.com www.donnasb.com
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Community Bulletin Board Email your community event to info@chasesunflower.ca
DIVORCECARE SUPPORT GROUP STARTING Tuesday Sept 12th 7pm9pm. North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church, Butters Rd, Scotch Creek. Healing from divorce is not easy. At DivorceCare groups, people in separation and divorce find tools, teaching and support to help them face the future. For more information please contact Anne at 250-955-6379 Everyone is invited to attend Bonnie Kilroe’s one woman tribute show entitled Divas - Vegas Meets Vaudeville at the Lakeview Community Centre Society on Saturday September 9, 2017. Bonnie’s show includes 20 or more Divas including Mae West, Patsy Cline, Tina Turner, Dolly Parton, and Cher Doors open at 6:00 p.m. show time at 7:00 p.m. Appetizers included in the ticket price of $35.00/each. Cash bar available. Please call Karen @250317-0012 or Marianne @ 250-517-8365 for tickets.
Beginner’s Tai Chi will be starting up on Sept. 7 from 10 am to 11:30 am. It will be held in the upper level of the Chase Community Hall. Everyone is welcome to come and see what Tai Chi is all about. Please phone Eldene at 250-675-4168 for more information.
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TEAM CHASE FALL TEA AND FASHION SHOW SUNDAY, Sept 24th, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. CHASE COMMUNITY HALL Proceeds to CIBC Run for the Cure FASHIONS by Lindy’s Boutique (Blind Bay), Rumours on Haldane, Miller’s Cabin DOOR PRIZES, RAFFLE TICKETS, SILENT AUCTION AND VENDORS TICKETS $10.00. Tickets available from Michelle @ Elite Nail & Colour Studio, Carmen @ Millers Cabin, Dorothy @ Rumours on Haldane, Lindy @ Lindy’s Boutique (Marketplace Mall Blind Bay), Team Chase Members Rotary Food Drive - Sept 9, See page 4...
Chase Rotary Box 73
Pres: Terri Mindel 250-819-0428 Sec: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meeting at Chase Creekside Centre Thursday 5:30 pm
Churches of Chase & Area Blessed Sacrament
For info/hours phone 250-679-3536
Sept 1st
Sept 2nd
TGIF BURGER
MEAT DRAW,
5 - 7 pm
50/50 AND
Adults $6.
FUN DARTS
Children $5.
2 pm
The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Scotch Creek, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported. Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community. 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
Parish welcomes you to Sunday Mass @ 9 am. + Mass most Tuesdays @ 9 am. + Please join us every 3rd Sunday at 10 am for the K of C Breakfast
The Light of Life Native Fellowship Every Sun 3
pm @ Chase Evangelical Free Church Friendly fellowship with food, family & friends after service. Everyone is welcome. Light of Life Mission- OPENShuswap Ave Pastor Joseph (250) 679-7656
Chase Evangelical Free Church
295 Shuswap ave, Chase Sunday service 10am Kids Hour 10:30 Pastoral office hours: Monday 9-5, Tuesday 12-5 The door is open, coffee is on -- come for conversation, council, or prayer
Kelsey Snelgrove, Editor PHONE: (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Ave between 10-4 Monday - Thursday Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods
Chase Lions
Box 12 email: chaselions67@gmail.com Medical Equip: 250-319-6702
400 CLUB WINNER! Date: August 30, 2017 Winner: Brent Chamberlain Chase B.C. Amount: $100.00 A huge thank you to P.U.F.F. Entertainment from Chase for helping at the Chase Lions RV Park. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated.
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
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Community Bulletin Board Historic tour of Chase Sept 9th at 10 am. Starts at Corner of Shuswap and Coburn. By Chamber sign. Text or phone David Lepsoe at 250-319 3743. Tour takes one hour, covering four blocks. Covers 22 of fifty remaining buildings from the Adams River Lumber Company era. Come out to enjoy and evening featuring Sqlelten (Salmon), Secwepemc Food and Culture featuring wild clay baked salmon and “salmon safe” beer and wine. MC is CBC’s Doug Herbert, storytelling by Kenthen Thomas, story of the making “Uninterruped”, Quaaout Cottonwood Canoe and “What are Salmon Safe Farms and Businesses. Friday September 22 at the Quaaout Lodge. View Silent Auction on facebook $75
per person. Tickets at Chase Visitor’s Centre, Quaaout Lodge and the Adam’s River Salmon Society’s Interpretive Cabin at Roderick Haig-Brown Park. Parkinson Superwalk Sunday September 10 at Memorial Park. Registration starts at 9:30 am, and the walk starts at 10:00 am. There are two routes, a short walk around Memorial Park, or a guided 1 Km walk. Donations accepted at the park (cash or cheque), or online www.donate.parkinson.ca (look for Chase walk). For more information call Barb 250-679-8426. Paint night with local artist, Joey Nash at Sunshore Golf Course on Monday, September 25th at 7:00 pm. Proceeds to Chase Skate Board Park. $40. Limited space. Reserve your spot early. Contact Ellen at 250-319-9274.
COPS FOR KIDS
On Friday September 15 at Noon, 30 bike riders (RCMP, medical personnel, detachment employees) are riding their bicycles on a fund-raising drive to help kids who need medical assistance. Some of the kids are cancer, trauma, or sick kids who need medical assistance to meet their needs. The cyclists are traveling through the Shuswap and eventually arriving in
Kamloops in the late afternoon. The Chase Rotary Club has partnered with Subway, Safety Mart and Haldane Elementary School to host a lunch for the riders at 12:00pm. Principal Tabitha Grigg and her students, will join in this celebration. Everyone is invited to say hello but, the food is for the riders.
Here to make buying or selling real estate easy for you Ricky (Ulrike) Hedrich Associate Broker
250-572-0828 www.chaseshuswap.com
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MEAT Food & Drug
Grocery 250-679-3553
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Sundays: 10 am-4 pm
OPEN:
9 am - 6 pm
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BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS
Chase Farm & Craft Market
ON UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER 10 am - 2 pm Chase Plaza (by Safety Mart)
CHASE OFFICE Ask for
Lorine Evans Wills & Estate Family Law Conveyancing evening & weekend appointments
Phone: 250-679-3180 Email: levans@cfoelaw.com Web: www.cfoelaw.com
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DivorceCare New session starts Sept 12th submitted
Everyone experiencing separation or divorce has a different set of circumstances whether you have been divorced recently or several years ago.
250-955-6379 Tuesday: starting Sept. 12 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm North Shuswap Christian Fellowship 4079 Butters Rd Scotch Creek BC
No matter what your background is you will find a welcome at our DivorceCare group. Each week you will view a video featuring personal stories of people who’ve faced separation and divorce, plus insights from Christian experts explaining how to handle challenging situations often experienced by people in divorce, including loneliness, depression, finances, new relationships and kid-care. The registration fee of $20.00 includes the thirteen week session and a helpful workbook. See ad adjacent for more information.
FOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 9
SEPTEMBER 20TH
Fall Dinner Meeting
Chase
REMEMBER to put your
“YELLOW BAG OF HELP” in a visible area for pick-up Please fill the bag with non-perishable food and leave it on your doorstep for pick up between 9am & noon
Thank you for supporting your Chase Hamper Society MISSED PICK UP? Drop off your Yellow Bag at your local grocery stores Thank-you to our sponsors
Poems & Prose Writer’s Corner Ah, Such Bliss!
© Randi Done, August 27, 2017 Ah, such bliss, this bliss; How can I wield my way thru such bliss ... A child has come. Such sweetness, I cannot bare. This bliss, I do not care to wipe the smile that I wear, for a child has come. Floating on clouds, of quiet joy, jealous distractions pass unseen before this bliss. . Ah, such bliss. All sins that passed before, like floating targets of endless war; Now forgiven, now ignored. For bliss, yes, such bliss heals schisms when love is shared. Suffering, yes, before this bliss; Yet, rolling waves of wisdom shaped, and washed the way for shores to wake to bliss. Ah, such bliss. Once before, this bliss was known. With fallow ground , ripped anew, t`was the day my daughter was born. Now, again, life has its way shorn from pain and hope renewed, this bliss returned, my grand daughter born. Ah, such bliss!
BC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTOR, ALEECE LAIRD
DINNER - U-Thi Sushi & Grill. Varied menu, order in advance, pay at restaurant MEMBERS - Free NON-MEMBERS $5.00/person. RSVP admin@chasecha mber.com by September 13, 2017.
“To have great poets, there must be great audiences” - Walt Whitman Submit your poetry to info@chasesunflower.ca or if you’re old school and your handwriting isn’t TOO hard to read drop at at 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase.
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Salmon Art Workshop to be held in Chase
250-679-3261 Chase, BC
by Kelsey Snelgrove
Rebecca Shepherd, an artist from Salmon Art, will be hosting an Art Build Workshop, creating wind-blown puppets, on September 17 at Golden Ears Farm, Chase. The puppets will be salmon and water themed in preparation for In preparation for the October 12 parade of the Wild Salmon Caravan in Chase. If you would like to attend pre-register at pre-reg info to goldenearsfarm@gmail. com, by September 10th. The workshop is free and you don’t have to bring anything. There will also be a ribbon skirt workshop on September 9th. For more info Bernice Heather 250-320-3789, BYO fabric & ribbon
Weekly Produce Specials Sunrise Apples $1.18/lb $2.60/ kg
Apio salads
340 g $3.98ea
Condo in Downtown Chase
$185,000
MLS 10136507
Immaculate Walk in, 2 Bedroom 2 Bath. Centrally located in Chase Walk to Medical Clinic, 860 sq ft home. Small pets ok.
SKATEPARK DONATIONS A huge thank you to the Chase Dental Clinic for their $1500 donation to the
Portabello mushrooms $3.98 ea
skate park project! We appreciate your support.
NOW AVAILABLE Spacious and bright 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in our in our Adult, Pet Friendly community from $1375 - $1575.00/month including weekly light housekeeping and all activities hosted at Parkside Community. Bingo starts again in September.
Another thank you new resident to Chase, Ron Proctor, who donated all the funds from a garage sale he held on the weekend. The garage sale brought in $735 for the skate park. Thank you Ron and welcome to Chase!
The construction is still moving along with local company Red Rock Concrete doing the work at a reduced cost during their busy season. We ask that the community continue to have patience as we make our way through to completion.
Call Delaine for more details @ 250-320-0400.
Making Life Better! www.parksidecommunity.ca • 743 Okanagan Ave. Chase BC 1-866-930-3572 • live@parksidecommunity.ca • 50.679.1544
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Classifieds FOR SALE
20, 40, 60 acres. New 8 lot subdivision acreages. 10 minutes from Chase at West End of Turtle Valley on Hepburn Road. Drilled wells, hydro and telus. Great views. 250-457-0099. B & G bannock - Will be closed for the season, but will be taking pre-paid, pre-orders for bannock, bannock dogs, bannock burgers, bannock loaves and more. 250-778-220-8846. Look for us on Facebook. 1915 Nordheimer upright piano - burl walnut, steel harp. Excellent condition. $700 OBO. Phone 250-679-3639. Outboard Motor 9.8 HP Merc 1984 g/c $400 OBO. Phone 679-3962 2004 Chevrolet Aveo hatchback 112,000 Km. Extra rims and summer tires. $1500 OBO 250679-2302. Hide-a-bed $100. Excellent condition. 250-6792618
Classified deadline is Monday at 3 pm for Friday’s paper. $5 for 20 words. 20¢ each additional word (tax incl). $2.50 for Lost and Found. Obituaries are $35 with photo, $30 without. Email info@ chasesunflower.ca or drop off at Sunflower Headquarters at 838 Shuswap Avenue or at Willows Natural Foods. Thank you!
PRODUCT OFFERED
LOSE WEIGHT and inches, make money, drink 1 cup of coffee per day. Ask me how www.valentustour.com/Maryerickson or call 250-679-0009.
SERVICES OFFERED
Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153. Dump Runs, Power washing, moving, deliveries, gutters, fire wood. $240/load, fir. Call Tom 250-852-2754.
WANTED
Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-577-3357.
WANTED
Kenmore electric range. White $125. / 31” Panasonic TV. Used for 6 months $100 / Love seat hide-a-bed. Brown $75 / Recliner, Gold $50 / 2 oak bar stools $10 each. / All in great condition. Ph 250-675-2201.
Wanted: Coin collections appraised and purchased. Buying and selling for 54 years. Also, metal detecting service for lost valuables. Chase and area. Phone 250318-4054.
13’ 1985 boat motor. 6 hp Johnson trailer. new tires and lights, oars and more. $1,400. 250-571-5371.
Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-5773357
New Kirkland Professional, stainless steel 9 qt. chafing dish - $75.00 OBO / Pro-Form 785TL treadmill with attached television – excellent condition $150.00 OBO. Phone 250-679-3484
GARAGE SALES
FOR RENT
For Rent: 2 bdrm house. Avail Sept 1. No pets, no smoking. $975 250-819-7999
Moving Sale - Sat August 2 from 9 am - 3 pm. Furniture, tools, canoe, 532 Lakeshore Dr.
2 bdrm rental in Chase. Waterfront. Fully furnished. No pets. Ref required. Avail Sept - June. $1400, electricity not included. Call Beverly 604-619-9403.
Garage sale @ 1040 Arbutus Place for Saturday, September 2 and Sunday September 3 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Lots of good stuff for sale, everything must go! Portion of proceeds to go towards the Chase Splash Park!
Free to good home sofa bed and chair – you haul – phone 250-679-3484
Multi Family Garage Sale, Sun Sept 3, 9am til 1pm at 5708 VLA Road.
FREE
Business Listings GABRIELLE’S DESIGN HAUS - Transform your yard today. Specialized yard care. Exterior painting and staining. General landscaping & carpentry. Above ground watering systems. Hedging & pruning. Fences, residential and agricultural. Ask about senior discount. 250-852-2298. HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard *First time boarders receive one free day. *Special rates for long term boarders. Transportation available. 250-318-8367 Pebbles Place - Gently used clothing -gifts - jewellery - books. Open Tues - Sat. 642 Shuswap Ave. Come enjoy a Yummy Cup of Coffee Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, generators, boat motors etc. Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs SAHHALTKUM DAYCARE est.1996. Licensed facility. Certified staff. Children 3mths up to 12 years. Hot Lunch program available. Nutritious snacks provided. Daily educational programs. Part/full time or drop in available ALL CHILDREN WELCOME!! F.M.I. 6459 Hillcrest Rd, Chase (across Pine St. bridge) or ph: 250679-2229
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PART TIME JOB?
Come work with us! We are looking for someone with a great sense of humor, who only wants to work 1 – 2 days per week (no weekends, evenings or holidays). Duties included delivering appliances & mattresses, dump runs. We supply the delivery van and no need for a Class 1, you just need a clean driver’s abstract and offer exceptional customer service. Please drop off your resume at Nationwide Appliance Plus 709 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC
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Doctor’s submitted Group Ultra-thankful by Sarah Turgeon-O’Brien The doctor’s group in Chase would like to express our gratitude to the Chase and District Health foundation. Theyrecently purchased an ultrasound machine designed to be used at the bedside. This is a very useful tool to have in an Emergency department. It is typically used in Trauma to evaluate for free fluid in the Abdomen in a timely fashion. It could also be used to find fluid around the heart. Other uses in a small emergency room would include insertion of Intra venous lines when otherwise difficult, finding small abscesses and foreign bodies as
well as air pockets around the lung (pneumothorax) and fluid around the lung. With more experienced users, it could assist in finding blood clots and fractures and it could also point in the direction of gallstones. This very expensive piece of equipment was generously gifted by the Chase and District Health foundation. Upkeep/ maintenance will be done by the Health Authority. Extra training will be done by the Physicians at different courses around the continent.
RCMP Report submitted by Chase RCMP
On August 25th, 2017 at approximately 2:30 pm, Chase RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of the Trans Canada Highway and SquilaxAnglemont Road in Lee Creek, BC. A Chevrolet Malibu attempting to turn from Squilax-Anglemont Road to westbound Trans Canada Highway drove into the path of an eastbound motor home. The motor home struck the car trapping its driver inside. Kamloops Fire and Rescue
attended to extricate the driver who was transported to hospital via air ambulance. The driver sustained non-life threatening injuries. Two passengers in the car were transported by ground ambulance for treatment of minor injuries. Two occupants of the motorhome were shaken but uninjured in the collision. Traffic at the intersection was stopped shortly after 2:30 pm and reopened at approximately 4:30 pm.
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The Chase & District Festival Society would like to thank all the guests who came out and supported the Lakeside Music Series this summer, as well as all the wonderful sponsors, organizations, and volunteers who made everything possible. PRESENTING SPONSORS
Village of
CHASE
FESTIVAL FRIENDS Sunny Shuswap B& B
Beautiful U Spa Betty’s Books Big Horn Mini RV Storage Ltd Burkholders’ Honey Chase Auto & Window Glass Chase Fire Department Chase Heat Hockey Chase Home Hardware Chase Summer Rec Program Chase Village Farmers' Market Citizens on Patrol David Lepsoe D2 – Donald Davis Doug Williams Boat Rides G Force Sports & Board Shop H & R Block Integra Tire J.J. Asian Cuisine Just Ask Rental Liquid Hair Little Shuswap Physiotherapy
Miller’s Cabin NAPA Nationwide Appliances Plus Natural Balance Day Spa Pete’s Pizza PharmaChoice Food & Drug Red Truck Foods Rumours on Haldane Shuswap Market News Silver Fox Pub & Bistro Silver Linings New & Used Springhill Excavating Subway Sunshore Golf Course Telus The Willows Natural Foods Treetop Flyers Tru Hardware Underwood Liquor Store Village Barbershop Village U Brew
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OPINION
A Pastoral Perspective
U-Thi Sushi and Grill at
718 Shuswap Ave.
By Tyler Harper
The Community of Fires
This has and continues to be a hard season for many in our region and province, from floods in the spring to fires this summer. We are all aware of far reaching effects of the wild fires; from the smoke affecting vulnerable individuals and tourism, to those who have been laboring on the fire lines, or those enduring the unsettling of evacuation orders, to the heartbreak of those who have lost animals, property, or homes. 2017 is a year many of us will not soon forget. Life amongst creation brings its challenges. However, there is an upside to these incredibly hard times. Growing up in Winnipeg, I experienced nature's fury from time to time, from the routine blizzard in the winter, to the near bi-annual inundation of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, we had to keep our eye on the world around us. But as strange as it might sound, as a young person, I came to almost revel in these times of indescribable work. Every time that snowfall became measured in feet, our neighborhood changed, shaking off the isolation, cold and dark, to the warmth of people putting their backs into helping shovel one another's driveways and push out stuck drivers. People who had spent September in petty arguments about who's tree was dropping all the leaves suddenly spent hours helping each other.
Scooter’s Dog Grooming will be closed from Sept. 12th to Sept 21
921 Okanagan Ave, Chase BC Small dogs only
250-320-1424
But nothing brought people together, like facing the threat of erasure of our city by the murky waters creeping towards us from the south in 1997. Rough and tumble inner-city youth and seniors from the suburbs formed sandbag lines, gang members and off duty cops, welfare recipients and those residing in mansions worked side by side to move heaven and earth, or at least a lot of earth. All to stop the mighty waters. This time was hard, but it had a hidden value. We were forced to look our neighbor in the eye, our neighbor down the street and our neighbor across town. Suddenly, it didn't matter what part of the city you were from, all that mattered was a shared humanity and a shared goal. And so it is with the fires, as we collect toothbrushes and clean socks for evacuees, open our houses and barns, think of and pray for communities like Williams Lake and Cash Creek, Chasm and Lake Country, Anahim Lake and Clinton, we are reminded that these are not just dots on a map, but represent homes and communities-- people -and we share so much with. But first of all we share our humanity. Long after houses are rebuilt and life beings to grow through the ash and rubble, may this be the enduring mark of 2017. Tyler (TylerJRHarper@gmail.com) is the Pastor of Chase Evangelical Free Church, 295 Shuswap Ave, Chase, B.C.
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Village of Chase Boat Launch
“The Memorial Park Boat Launch is currently closed for usage. Due to the low water levels in Little Shuswap Lake, the concrete pad is fully out of the water and the boat launch cannot be used until the water level rises. The boat launch at Mill Park remains open. Thank you for your understanding.”
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BUSINESS LISTINGS
G-Force Sports & board Shop
BC’s premier sports & board shop since ‘06 250-679-8456 • 927 SHUSWAP AVENUE
Underwood Liquor Store Open every day 9 am - 11 pm Open on All Holidays
Pete’s Pizza & Pasta Open at 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday
250-679-2775
Duck Range Plumbing & Heating 250-214-0539
Plumbing, Heating & Gas Fitting
OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 10-4
Sunflower Bicycle Repair 778-220-6709 • 838 Shuswap Avenue
PARKSIDE COMMUNITY Respite, Independent & Assisted Living Suites available call 250-320-0400
My ceiling may not be the best ceiling in the world. But it’s up there.
You can never lose a homing pigeon - if A Mexican magician says he will your homing pigeon doesn’t come back, disappear on the count of 3. He says what you’ve lost is a pigeon. “uno, dos...” poof. He disappeared without a tres. If attacked by a mob of clowns, go for the juggler! What happened to the man running in front of the car? All my vacuum cleaner does is collect --He was tired dust What happened to the man behind the car? I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. running --He was exhausted You couldn’t park anywhere near the place. I own a lawn-mowing business. I get
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Caprese Salad 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup honey 3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 (16 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the vinegar mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes.
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Jessica Kantymir, RMT 250-679-8066 Little Shuswap Physiotherapy Myofascial, trigger point therapy & more
Dave’s Appliance Repair Guaranteed Service
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CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY Emergency Help 250-682-6155
Donations Welcome
I have a Polish friend who’s a sound technician. Oh, and a Czech one too. Czech one too. Czech one too.
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Set the balsamic reduction aside to cool. Arrange alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese decoratively on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, spread fresh basil leaves over the salad, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.
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National Honey Month
BUSINESS LISTINGS LJ’s Towing and Transport
Open 24 hrs 7 days /week 250-679-8600 Kalin Good Carpentry Services
Renos, Decks, Fences, Siding, Roofing & More 18+ yrs exp.
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Cut Flowers For All Occasions
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GOLDEN YELLOW SWEETENER NATURAL DELICIOUS
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Chase Garden Centre & Flower Shop At Safety Mart (250) 371-1117
Sorrento Plumbing & Water Well Service
250-679-0001 Serving the Shuswap!
AFFORDABLE ADVERTISING 250-679-8880
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MJK Home Renovations
Chris Walker
250-572-7035
Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring
Sharen’s Hair Studio
611 - 3rd Ave, Chase (rear entrance) Mon - Fri
250-679-8800
Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe Come on in!
OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am
Scooter’s Dog Grooming 921 Okanagan Ave, Chase BC
250-320-1424
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CAMPING SEASON COMING TO AN END submitted by Scott Koch
The long smoky summer days are fading away and the Chase HEAT Junior Hockey Team have just completed their 2017-18 Main Camp. Thirty plus young hockey players spent three days chasing their dream of landing a spot on the 2016-17 Okanagan Division Champions. The next test for the successful 23 athletes are two a day boot camp like practices to get into season ready shape. Part of the trials and errors, is an exhibition game Saturday the 2nd of September versus the Princeton Posse at Art Holding Memorial Arena. Game time is 7:00 pm. The season opens up at home on the 8th versus the perennially proficient Osoyoos Coyotes. For the HEAT and the COYOTES this is their first get together after the local boys took a 3-2 game series to win the Okanagan. To understate the obvious the
desert dogs will arrive in town with their A game in hand and seeking revenge. The local hot product will have their hands full in proving they were worthy of the brief result they worked so very hard to achieve. It will be a season opening buckle up, hair straight back tussle of muscle, skill and daring do… so don’t wait for the next home game to get your hockey fix! Thanks to so many welcoming families and their homes the local franchise has just about enough beds and good homes to house this year’s edition of your HEAT. That being said temporary beds and food may be required in the early days, so don’t hesitate if interested to contact Lana at 250-574-3681. Guaranteed it will be the experience of a lifetime! The players are looking forward to displaying their crash and bash and dipsy doodling in front of the best fans in the KIJHL!
NEW LOCATION for
Thurs. September 22nd classes is Creekside Seniors Centre
(across from the Community Hall)
Classes start on Thursday Sept 28th
Thurs. September 22nd Registration at the
Chase Bakery on Thurs, Sept 7th 3- 4:30 pm
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Village of Chase Notice re: Golf Carts
Please be advised that the paved walkway that runs beside the southwest side of the Chase High School field (between Cottonwood Street and the Arena parking lot) is a paved walkway similar to a sidewalk. No neighbourhood golf carts are permitted on that walkway. Scooters are permitted as they are also permitted to travel on sidewalks. Neighbourhood golf carts are considered motorized vehicles in Chase and are therefore restricted from driving on sidewalks/pathways. Thank you for your cooperation
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