Chase Sunflower - September 4th, 2020

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Issue for the week of Friday, September 4th, 2020 • Vol. 25, Issue 34

Couple Appreciates Support After House Fire

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hase residents Toria and Shane Setka-McMahon are expressing appreciation for the support they have received from the community after they lost everything in a house fire early on the morning of August 30th, 2020.

Shane and "I just want to say thank you McMahon to this amazing community of Chase!! The support and donations and all the love we have seen and felt in the last few days after what we have been through has been amazing! I wish I could hug everyone right now," Shane said in a

Facebook post to the community.

A friend created a GoFundMe to help the couple out, and the fundraising goal of $8000 was quickly surpassed.

The Setka-McMahons have lived in Chase for almost three years, and Toria Setka- the outpouring of support has only reinforced their decision to move here.

"Our hearts are forever in this place and want to give back as much as we have been given! We are not done here," said Shane.

Village Barber Shop

725

Shuswap Ave, Chase BC 250-679-1158

Welcome to new Barber, Jimmy!

Available by appointment on Wednesdays

Call 250-299-1541

Chamber Scholarship Awarded to Nickolai Hedrich submitted by Chase & District Chamber of Commerce

The Chase & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to congratulate Nickolai Hedrich as the recipient of the 2020 Chamber Scholarship.

The Board of Directors would like to thank all incredible youth who applied for the award and wish all applicants the greatest success in their educational pursuits.

Nickolai Hedrich

NEW LISTING

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Nice complex conveniently located close to all the amenities in Chase, easy commute to Kamloops. This very affordable place that has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry and a beautiful view of the mountains.

Or buy as an investment. $159,000

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Donna Smith-Bradley Your Local Realtor® direct: 250-819-0551 office: 250-679-7748 www.donnasb.com donna@century21lakeside.com

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Community Bulletin Chase Farm and Craft Market - Every Friday in the green area near Safety Mart between 10 am and 2 pm Chase Library Summer Reading Club Deadline approaching. Deadline to submit your completed Summer Reading Club booklets is Sat Sept 12 at 5pm. You can

do this online at www.tnrl.ca or email a picture of your completed booklet to chalib@tnrd.ca and we will enter your information online for you! This fall we will have an exciting Gorgeous Gourd contest...stay tuned, so fun.

Chase Curling Club is excited to announce that Curling is a go for the 2020/2021 season. We have a committee working on Covid Protocols for navigating the building and the ‘on ice’ game that will keep our members safe. FMI Janice 250-679-4471 or Classes resume FALL REGISTRATION janinchase@cablelan.

Thursday, Sept. 24th Nuance Dance Studio will be net. at the Chase offering Ballet, Jazz, hipHall hop classes Community Classes resume again this fall.Sept. 24th Thursday, at the Chase Hall For more info or toCommunity register To register pleasecall visitRegina please nuance-dance.com @ 250 374 3628 or call Regina To register or email 250.377.3071 please visit

regina.nuancedance@gmail.com nuance-dance.com or call Regina 250.377.3071

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

Tuesday Opening 3 pm Fun Darts & Pool Free Meat Draw 4 - 6:30

Friday Opening 3 pm Fun Darts

Saturday

Opening 1 pm

MEAT DRAW, 50/50 2 pm

** Closing at Bartenders Discretion ** ​LEGION OPEN 6 - 10 pm LEAGUE DARTS Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday Covid 19 Health Protocals, Regulations, and Social Distancing in effect. Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this very trying time. Looking forward to seeing you soon, Chase Legion Br. #107

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OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE: *(250) 320-3050* (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated

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

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

Chase Lions

Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 250-679-8470* chaselions67@gmail.com Meetings are every 2nd & 4th Thursday, at Parkside. New members welcome Call 250-679-8470 for all Chase Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park For medical equipment or pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

400 Club Weekly Winner: Donna Amies $100

Shuswap Victory Church

641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC Social distancing in effect. Masks optional.

September theme; faith overcomes fear. 2 Tim 1:7 Sunday Morning Service: 10:00 am Wed evening Prayer/Praise; 6:30 pm - 9 pm OFFICE HOURS: Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00-12:30. 250-306-6078

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Patrick Herba ( 250-702-3677) Meetings 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month @ Railside. New members welcome.

Mass at Blessed Sacrament - Mass on Saturdays at the Blessed Sacrament Parish at 4:00 pm.

All are welcome Chase Evangelical Free Church - 295 Shuswap Ave COVID Compliant Gathering @ 10 Visit ChaseChurch.com for protocol.

Pastoral visitation by Appointment 250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Shuswap Community Church 10am, Sunday @ Chase Community Hall 7pm, Sunday on Facebook @Chase Shuswap Community Church Visit our website for more information or to sign up to join a service. www.aplacetobelong.ca

Chase Community Fellowship Cancelled until further notice

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Annual Raise a Reader Campaign Has Some Changes submitted by Barbara Maher, Literacy Outreach Coordinator

Raise a Reader 2020’s campaign is coming up but due to COVID- it’s a different format this year. Instead of seeing us in bright orange t-shirts hawking papers, we are asking you to donate online at raiseareader.ca This year we are running an online campaign from September 21st to 25th, 2020.

Kamloops This Week will feature a special insert on Wednesday, September 23rd celebrating literacy work in our community.

Literacy Matters! Please continue to support this important work.

All the money donated will help support local literacy programs for all ages. So, from Sept 21st to September 25th, please keep these programs going by donating here. www.raiseareader.ca Your donation will help us to continue with programs such as One to One reading, Mother Goose, Red bookshelves, adult computer classes, Family skate day, K’Fair, Reading with Santa, Books for Christmas Hampers and more. We also have new programs that are on hold due to health directives.

There are other options available to show support for the Raise a Reader

campaign: 1.

Shop Local! - Safety Mart Food.

On Wednesday September 23rd Safety Mart customers will be asked if they would like to add a donation to their purchase. Customers will then write their name on a card and they will be posted on the wall for everyone to see and know they support literacy programs in their community

around town

Stay Safe!

621 1st Ave, Chase BC 250-679-8811

2. Watch for ‘Loonies for Literacy’ tins placed

3.

There is an online trivia event where you can participate individually or as a group. Why not challenge another organization or group! https://www. decoda.ca/support-us/ways-to-support/ 4. Finally, Cheques payable to Chase Literacy Programs, Box 856 Chase, B.C.OR e-transfer to literacyinchase@gmail.com As part of our restructuring we are creating new partnerships and inviting comments and suggestions for ‘new and improved’ programs for all ages.

• Couple & Family Discounts • Tanning • Clean and Friendly Environment

Do you have any ideas? Please contact us at literacyinchase@gmail.com

QUILTERS LOOKING FOR A NEW SPACE! Chase Country Quilters are looking for a new permanent home.

Somewhere we can store our stash of fabric, plan our new quilt projects, quilt our quilts, and maybe even sew.

We currently have about 350 sq.ft. with a 16 foot wall.

If you can help, Please call Randie 250-679-8500

Home for Sale in Chase!

MLS#156894

Have a Great Long Weekend!

Nicely updated 2bed/1bath home on a large lot, new roof just completed, flooring replaced with laminate throughout, painting and minor renos all done for you! MOVE-IN READY! 12-1250 Hillside Ave. Chase BC $97,500.

630 Shuswap Ave (around back) Chase, BC

(250) 679-5377 Duck Range Plumbing & Heating

BRENDA PATTERSON

BrendaPatterson@hhre.ca

778-220-1822

duckrangeplumber@gmail.com

Your Local Plumbing & Gas Professionals

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Classifieds

$5/20 words. 20 cents per additional word.

Email info@chasesunflower.ca or text 250-320-3050. Drop off at the Willows Health Food Store.

SERVICES OFFERED

GARAGE SALE

Need to board your dog? I am a mature,

Community

pet loving lady, honest & reliable.

Sept 4 & 5at 566 Coburn Street.

References available. Reasonable rates.

9 am - 1 pm. Lots of good stuff!

Garage

Sale

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BUSINESS LISTINGS Todd "The Coin Guy" - Buying coin collections, sets, old money, bullion, jewelry, old silver & ALL things gold

&

silver.

1-250-864-3521.

250-679-1153.

Yard Sale - Lots of good stuff for all THE DELIVERY GUY - Let me do the

ages. Sept 5, Saturday and Sunday Sept

running around for you. Errands and

6 from 8:30 - 2 pn at #2-1250 Hillside Ave,

deliveries Call 236-586-1766.

Shuswap Sands Mobile Home Park.

Let Jonnie Walker help with your pruning, and other yard work jobs. Hedges, garden, roto tilling, lawn care. Licensed & insured.

250-318-5237

Painting,

Hedging and Pruning.

Registered and Insured, call today for a free estimate, 250-852-2298

FOR SALE Items for Sale - 11 pc walnut dining room suite. • 4 pc hutch - 1 table & 6 fabric chairs. • Kitchen table (white) with 4 padded chairs. Appointment only, due

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Design Haus - Interior and Exterior

to Covid. Cash Only 250-679-3244

HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard *First time boarders receive one free day. *Special rates for long term boarders. Transportation available.

Downsizing - lots to sell. Very good prices.

NordicTrack T6.5S treadmill, 2

250-318-8367

Sofa Beds hardly used, 30 x 60 - 5 drawer office desk, Reg size (54”) and standard (39”) bunk beds, Propane Deck heater, 2 children “sit on” and 2 Pelican 10ft kayaks.

250 679-2595

Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower,

WANTED Buying Old Items - Wood Windows,

weed whackers, rototiller, quads,

Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture,

motorcycle,

tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-577-3357.

Lost in Downtown Chase - Custom choker,

red

and

white.

sentimental value. Call 250-679-1158 or return at Village Barber Shop

generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett.

LOST/FOUND made

snowmobiles,

Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs

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Joan Alberta McMillan

It is with sorrow we announce Joan Alberta McMillan nee Fleet passed away in Kamloops on Friday Aug 28, peacefully at age 94. Joan was born in Calgary March 3, 1926 to Mary & Arthur Fleet and is the last of her generation.

During world war 2 her parents billeted conscripted military persons from all over the world, Australia, Holland, UK being just some of them. Her friendships and correspondence have lasted more than a lifetime as the daughters and sons of these billeted people have continued to write and visit over the course of 70 years.

She started her 37 year career with CP Rail as young woman, retired in June of 1979 when she married Gordon Daniel McMillan who she met as he was researching the McMillan family tree. He identified Joanie as a cousin and immediately put her to work tracking down other McMillans. It was a wonderful loving partnership and a life changer for Joanie as they spent spring and fall in Mobuck, Alberta, summers in Scotch Creek then Chase BC and winters in Lake Havasu, Arizona with Bill and Vi McMIllan.

She was a wonderful, supportive step mum to Kate & Ann McMillan, who will greatly miss her as will her cousin Lil Wray, her other many relatives in Kamloops and her friends at Chartwell.

Joanie loved her Bill’s – Bill MacKenzie & Bill Green along with her Scottie dogs Max & Geordie She will be in our hearts forever There will be a small private service in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, Kamloops on Wednesday, September 9th ,with the hope of a celebration the summer of 2021 where she will be intered at Pleasant Street Cemetery, Kamloops between her husband Gordon, and John McMillan, the first McMillan from Scotland who died in July 1910 Should friends desire, donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home who were so kind would be appreciated in her memory.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com.

Thank You

I would like to thank my family and friends from Chase, Kamloops & Blind Bay. Thank you for all the support you've given me since my dear Paul Relland passed away. A special thank you to the town of Chase for allowing me to have Paul's service in the community hall.

To Ivan Hawley for setting up the date with Billie of Creekside and Chris who helped. To Vern for setting up the chairs and tables and much more to LaMont Schmidt for doing the wonderful service and Dodd my son for doing the eulogy, it was all heartfelt.

- Sharron Relland

Summer is over! Returning to regular hours Starting Tuesday, September 8: Sunday: 9 am - 6pm Mon.- Thurs: 8:30 am -7 pm Friday: 8:30 am - 8 pm Saturday: 8:30 - 6 pm

Dan's Plumbing & Gas (778) 257-0572

Hot Water Tanks • Drain Cleaning • Furnace Boiler Service & Installs • Gas Fitting • Plumbing Repairs Installs • Renos NO TRAVEL OR OVERTIME CHARGES!

Seniors Discount!

Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Bonded B Gas Fitter 35 Yrs Exp • WCB & Liability Ins

Wills & Estates Family Law Conveyancing CHASE OFFICE:

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

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NATURAL FOODS 729 Shuswap Ave Chase 250-679-3189

Burkholder Bros.

Corn Farm

Thank You For Reading!

(With Mentorship from Pete and Ray Murray)

Happy long weekend Enjoy summer's abundance!

Open Daily 8:30 am – 7:00 pm

* Located at the end of VLA Road * 250–319–3774

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Business Listings

Word Search

- EARTH

Todd "The Coin Guy"

1-250-864-3521

Buying coin collections, old money, jewelry, old silver

ALM Mobile RV

Certified RV Tech - Gas Certified & Bonded

250-308-9022 AlmmobileRV@gmail.com

Shuswap Soles Footcare

Call Vanna at 250.574.9969

MJK Home Renovations Chris Walker

250-572-7035

Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

Chase Auto & Window Glass

250-679-3118 822A Shuswap Ave

Now's the time: Get your Windshield Replaced!

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY

EMERGENCY HELP 250-682-6155 All your Civil & Oil+Gas Inspection Needs

Armstrong Inspections

778-362-1606 TripleTree Interiors & Millwork

236-421-4225

Kitchen Design & Cabinetry

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

250-679-2775 Kalin Good Carpentry Services

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

Call 250-819-9335

Quick Dry Carpet Cleaning

Carpet, Upholstery, Area Rugs OPEN FOR BUSINESS • 250-851-8556

Sorrento Plumbing & Pumps

250-679-0001 Serving the Shuswap!

CHALK SAND MULCH SILT TOPSOIL

GRAVEL COMPOST CLAY LOAM DIRT

DIG DUST EARTH ROCKS HUMUS

SOIL BEDROCK

"How do you get a squirrel to like you?

Act like a nut."

What do you call an elephant that doesn't matter? An irrelephant.

"Did you hear the rumor about butter? Well, I'm not going to spread it!"

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Strides for Diabetes: Awareness Campaign Currently, one in three Canadians has diabetes or prediabetes.

These numbers are a lot more staggering than the Covid pandemic we are facing right now. Diabetes has been a pandemic for many years, but does not receive the attention that it deserves. Previous research shows that those 20 years of age today face a 50 % chance of developing diabetes in their lifetime.

Recent studies have shown that less than 50 per cent of all Canadians can identify the early warning signs of diabetes Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 to 95 per cent of diabetes cases, and increasingly in children. Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes, can often be stopped or lessened with lifestyle changes including weight loss, diet, and exercise.

Complications related to diabetes are serious and can be life-threatening. Annually,

people living with diabetes account for: • 30 per cent of strokes, • 40 per cent of heart attacks, • 50 per cent of kidney failure requiring dialysis and • 70 per cent of nontraumatic amputations in Canada each year.

The Chase Lions Club will be opening their concession at the Chase Lions RV Park, located at 625 Mill Road, on Saturday Sept 5, from 11 am to 7 pm. We will be serving up Strides Burgers, hotdogs, fries, poutine, and popcorn.

On site we will have literature available from the Canadian Diabetes Foundation for more information and self checklists. Come support the Chase Lions Club, and the Canadian Diabetes Foundation will receive all the proceeds from this event.

PARKSIDE REMAINS CLOSED TO PUBLIC Parkside will remain closed to the public until further notice. Thanks for helping keep our residents safe.

We are accepting new admissions under strict guidelines. Spacious suites starting at $2050.00.

Contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-320-0400 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase

ENVO EBIKE In Stock Now! 8 speed, Hydraulic disk brake, 500W Max Power, Max Speed 32km/h

$2479 + GST

Contact Paul for more information 778-220-6709

BIKE REPAIR PARTS

ACCESSORIES BASKETS - CHILD SEATS - AND MORE!

CALL OR TEXT PAUL 778-220-6709 838 SHUSWAP AVE, CHASE BC

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President’s Choice & no name products are now available

Food & Drug

Grocery 250-679-3553

Pharmacy 250-679-8611

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Sundays: 10 am-4 pm

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