Chase Sunflower - September 15, 2023

Hundreds of Firefighters at Fire Camp on VLA Road

The BC Wildfire Service have been set up in a camp located on VLA Road just outside of Chase limits, for approximately 3 weeks. 230 firefighters, 37 support staff including an Incident Management Team (shared between Bush Creek and Rossmoore Lake fires), 36 pieces of heavy equipment

and 10 helicopters will likely be here for another 2 weeks, according to BC Wildfire Service. The Adams Lake Complex, which is made up of the Rossmoore Lake (K22024) and Bush Creek East (K21633) wildfires, remains under the command of an Incident Management Team (IMT).

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STUNNING HOME

Beautiful timber framed home with vaulted ceiling’s with 50’ of amazing lakeshore on the Little Shuswap Lake. This home is absolutely stunning! $465,000

MLS# 168592

WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

Please continue to donate! Donations, in Memory of Donations, and Estate planning Bequethments. This is our only form of funding for the purchase of Medical Equipment (Space Lab, portable Ultrasound, most recently “Lucas” Chest compressions and 2 specialized Chairs for the Adult Day Services.

Mail donations to PO Box 1099, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 or check out our website at www.cdhsf.ca to donate online. Tax deductible donations and receipts provided upon request.

Photo by Lewis Burkholder

Community Events Bulletin

CHASE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS PLANNING IS ABOUT TO START

Looking for some Community input of what you’d like to see happen this year. Please join our first meeting on Wednesday Sept 27th @ 5:30pm at the Visitors Centre. Don’t be shy. For more information Call Joanne @ The Willows 250-6793189

Men’s hockey. (Co-ed allowed)

Mondays 7:15-8:15. Starting September 18. Season fee $200. Drop ins welcome

Maybe you’ve seen us doing Tai Chi by the pier. Join us to learn about Beginner’s Tai Chi at 10:00 am, Thursday, Oct.5th at the Chase Community Hall. For more information call Judy Mackenzie at 250-679-5425.

Chase

Chase Curling Club will be staring up again in October. Curling is a social sport that can be enjoyed by both young and old. There is always free introductions and/or lessons offered before the start of the season. If interested in joining us please contact Janice @ 250-679-4471 or janinchase@ cablelan.net

Hamper Society: September Food Bank DaysEvacuees Welcome Monday September 18th 4 - 7 pm

InClusive Cafe - Wednesday September 20th 11-1:30 pm Free community lunchbasement of the Chase Community Hall

If you or someone you know is needing some extra help please call to register for a food hamper. 250-682-6155.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase

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

CHASE LEGION

Mon. Sept. 18 - open - 6 pm - Mon. League Darts 7:30 pm

Tues. Sept. 19 - open 2 pm - 6:30 pm, fun pool, darts, Free Meat draws

Wed. Sept. 20 - CLOSED - General Meeting 7pm

Thurs. Sept. 21 - open 6 pm - 7pm Crib

downstairs - League Darts - 7:30 pm

Fri. Sept. 22 - open 2 pm - 8 pmBurger Nite - 5 pm - 7 pm

Sat. Sept. 23 - open 1 pm - 6 pm - meat draws, 50/50, Lotto, darts

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Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Willy Moore 1-250-320-4346

Meetings @ 5:30 pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month at Railside Restaurant. New members welcome!

Chase Lions Club

PO Box 12, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0 chaselions67@gmail.com

Facebook Chase & District Lions Club President – Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

Please call for Lion projects incl pull-tab donations

Meeting at 7 pm on the 4th Thursday of each month, downstairs of community hall. Everyone welcome.

Lions RV Park Reservations 250-679-8470 For Medical equipment contact Sandra Welton 778-245-3808.

400 Club Winner

September 13 - Jette Camilli $100

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Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove

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

At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass every Sunday at 8:00 am

Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm. - Holy Hour with Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet.

For inquiries call 250679-3025 or 250-372-2581

The Light of Life Native Fellowship

Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845

Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

Chase Evangelical Free Church295 Shuswap Ave

Physical Gathering

Suspended in response to Provincial Health

Order, Online Gatherings

Accessible at www.ChaseChurch.com

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

250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

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

Email: Spencer@ aplacetobelong.ca

Chase Country Inn’s New Owners submitted

It’s time for Yuki, Cookie, and Eric to sit back and relax after 8 years of running the motel. Elsa and Diana become the new owners of the Chase Country Inn on August 16th, 2023.

Elsa and Diana are two young and energetic friends coming

from Coquitlam and Cache Creek respectively. Their smiling faces will make the motel the best accommodation in the area.

Elsa and Diana have quickly adopted the motel operations and gained high recognitions. They are planning to open a new eatery later.

FIRE STOCK 2023 – OUT OF THE ASHES

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 – VLA ROAD (RODEO GROUNDS) – ADDRESS ON TICKETS $50.00 EACH submitted by Bev Iglesias

An outdoor concert is well underway, offering some assistance for many who lost their homes to the sprawling Bush Creek East wildfire. The concert offers music by INSTARIO, Kelowna’s Premier Rock Band. Gates open at 2:00 pm with afternoon stage performances by North Shore’s “Jody Evans” and Chase’s “Chris Simmons”.

INSTARIO takes the stage from 6:00 –9:00. $50.00 ticket includes a homemade burger with all the fixings and salad to be served at 5:00 PM. Desert bar with coffee, tea & hot chocolate. Bring your

stomping boots and lawn chair, this is an outdoor event. Limited tickets available. All proceeds to the North Shuswap Community Association. Registered charitable receipts are available. A sponsorship board will be onsite at the event, to thank Corporate or Individual Sponsors. We are looking for

3 more sponsors for main Band: CALL Beverley Iglesias 250-371-7136 for more information.

TICKETS AT: PHARMACHOICE FOODS (Chase) & EYE CANDY ENDLESS EMPORIUM.

NEW PRICE! 6046 LAKEVIEW ROAD, Chase MLS®#: 172133

RED POTATOES CDN GROWN

15LB $7.98 EA.

Photo: From left Diana, Elsa, Mayor David Lepsoe, Eric, Yuki, Cookie

Peaceful & non-partisan

Friday, September 15th 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Show your concern about the climate crisis!

Meet at the Ross St Plaza downtown Salmon Arm at 1:00 PM. We will march to City Hall and back again for speeches from locals, students and politicians. Bring your friends, family and signs!

For More Information or to Carpool Call 250-318-6434

LEVEL 3 – WATERING RESTRICTIONS

As of Wednesday, September 13, 2023, watering restrictions are reinstated to Level 3 (Village of Chase Bylaw No. 718-2010)

LEVEL 3

a) Between May 15 and September 30 annually, domestic users of both automated and non-automated irrigation systems within the Village of Chase shall only water on the following basis:

i) Properties with odd numbered addresses shall water only on Thursday;

ii) Properties with even numbered addresses shall water only on Wednesday.

b) While watering restrictions are in effect, there shall be no sprinkling or irrigating of lawns, gardens or fields between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

c) Hand watering of flower and vegetable gardens is permitted at any time.

d) Vehicle and boat washing are not permitted

e) Driveway and parking lot washing is not permitted.

f) Operation of fountain or pond only allowed if it uses recirculated water.

g) Refilling of pools permitted once per week during sprinkler times.

Chase Rotary’s 18th Annual TEXAS SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Sunshore Golf Course

• Registration 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Shotgun Start @ 3 pm

$75 Per Person

Golf Prizes • 50/50 Raffle Steak Dinner

HOLE IN ONE WINS $8000!

Sponsored by Interior Savings Credit Union

To Register Contact: Patrick Herba 250-702-3677 hpatrickherba@shaw.ca Sunshore Golf Course 2509-679-3021

Net Proceeds will be donated to Chase Literacy

A presentation on a vital roadmap for Canadians to actively address the climate crisis

Salmon Arm

SEPTEMBER BACKPACK SCHOOLBUS DESK CLASSMATES

PENCIL TEACHER SUPPLIES WRITING SUBJECTS WORD SEARCH - Back to School

KIDS BELL EDUCATION LEARN

NEED JUNK REMOVED? DUMP RUNS? Friendly Discrete Reliable Bill Currie 250-463-2101

CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY EMERGENCY HELP

250-682-6155

All your Civil & Oil+Gas Inspection Needs Armstrong Inspections 778-362-1606

Todd “Gold Silver Guy”

250-864-3521

Buying coins, coin collections, jewelry, GOLD, SILVER, BULLION +

Pete’s Pizza & Pasta CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 250-679-2775

My family say that I talk in my sleep.. but nobody at work has mentioned it.

I once bought a hook from a pirate. It was second hand.

Village Fitness Gym & Tanning 630 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC (250-679-5377

Shuswap Soles Footcare

Advanced, Geriatric & Diabetic Footcare Call or Text @ 250-550-6511

ALM Mobile RV

Certified RV Tech - Gas Certified & Bonded 250-308-9022 AlmmobileRV@gmail.com

Kalin Good Carpentry Services

Renos, Decks, Fences, Siding, Roofing & More 18+ yrs exp. Call 250-819-9335

MJK Home Renovations

Chris Walker 250-572-7035

Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

Quick Dry Carpet Cleaning

Carpet, Upholstery, Hard Floors 250-851-8556 Chase BC

Council Meeting Highlights

Fall is just around the corner, Come in and see our sweaters and cardigans to keep you cozy.

Food & Drug

Grocery

250-679-3553

8 am - 8 pm

7 days/week

Pharmacy

250-679-8611

9 am - 6 pm

Sundays: Closed

825 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC

submitted by Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 12, 2023 at the Village office and via Zoom. 6 people attended in-person.

Comments from the public included:

• Support for the consideration of an Every Child Matters crosswalk

• Opposition to an Every Child Matters crosswalk

Every Child Matters Crosswalk

Important notice regarding Water and Sewer Rate Increases

After discussion regarding intitial costs and ongoing maintenance, the installation of an Every Child Matters crosswalk was defeated.

Starting October 1, 2023 the rates for water and sewer will be increasing.

These rate changes will be reflected in the first quarterly billing, which will occur early in January, 2024

Council gave consideration and 3 readings to the new bylaw at the August 15, 2023 Regular Council meeting.

The changes in water rates includes a minimum consumption and a change to the rates/unit and cubic meters;

• The flat rate per residential property will increase from $60 per quarter to $65 per quarter.

• The increase in the flat rate per non-residential property is dependant upon the size.

• The meter rate (volume of water used and the cost for it) will increase to $0.98 per cubic meter per quarter with a minimum consumption of 60 cubic meters per quarter. This means there will be a minimum cost for the consumption of water of $58.80 per quarter.

• The current meter rate (consumption) is $0.70 per cubic meter with no minimum consumption.

• The changes in sewer rates includes a minimum charge and a change to the rate/cubic meter;

• The flat rate for sewer service will remain unchanged for now.

• For residential and non-residential properties and units, the minimum charges will be $61.26 per quarter.

• For non-residential properties that utilized more than 60 cubic meters/quarter, there will be an increase in the sewer consumption costs at the rate of $.0875 per cubic meter.

If you have any question, please call the Village office 250-679-3238 or email chase@chasebc.ca

assessment of the property which has been performed. Council approved the Development Permit.

Municipal Insurance Association –Voting Delegate for AGM

Council appointed Mayor David Lepsoe as the voting delegate for the Municipal Insurance Association Annual General Meeting being held during the 2023 UBCM convention and Councillor Jane Herman as the alternate voting delegate.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 4:25 p.m.

Development

Permit #2023-4, 116 MacPherson Street Development Permit #2023-4 requires a geotechnical

For more information regarding Council’s meetings, please go to the Village’s website at https://chasebc.ca/ council/minutes-agendas/.

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

Chase and District Recreation Society Learn to Skate Programs

Fall 2023

Learn to Skate programs offered this session will include Beginner Skating (Ages 3-6) and Jr. Rec Hockey ages (7+).

Beginner Skating (Ages 3-5)

Mondays 3:00-3:30 ($80.00) This session will consist of 10 lessons beginning on October 16th and running until Dec 18. For these sessions skaters will need skates, (adjustable plastic skates with buckles not recommended), helmets (preferably with face shields), warm but not restrictive clothing. Ex: no bulky snowsuits, no hockey gear. Participants will be grouped

by skill level. Please contact if needing advice on skates.

Jr. Rec Hockey: (7+)

Mondays 3:30-4:30 ($100.00)

Rec Hockey will consist of 10 sessions starting Oct 16 and running until Dec 18. This session will contain hockey skills and drills and scrimmage games. Full equipment is mandatory.

FMI or to receive an online fill-able registration form contact: jherman@cablelan.net or text

250-851-6524

Payment by e-transfer info will be noted on Registration form.

Classifieds

phone: 250-320-3050 email: info@chasesunflower.ca 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase Classifieds $5/20 words

SERVICES OFFERED

Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

BUYING COINS & ENTIRE COIN COLLECTIONS! Old coins, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins, Franklin Mint, US Mint, OLYMPIC coins, and World collections WANTED! Todd 250-864-3521

FOR SALE

Split seasoned birch firewood $400 per cord can deliver at a small cost. Call 250-515-1801.

IN SEARCH OF

Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-5773357.

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BUYING UNWANTED JEWELRY, coins, 9999 bullion, Sterling Silverware, coin collections, old money, nuggets, gold, silver, platinum. Todd 250-864-3521

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CASH FOR 9999 SILVER BULLION! ALSO PURCHASING COINS, BARS, INGOTS, PRE 1968 coins, coin collections, jewelry, gold, nuggets, sterling +++. Todd 250-864-3521

Wanted - Plaid wool Macinaws Wool blankets. HBC Eaton’s Woodwords. Simpson Sears. HBC Striped coat. George 250-546-3556.

GARAGE SALES

Obituary

Myrtle Louise Day (nee Chase)

I am so sad to announce the passing of Louise

Born in Chase April 20, 1937 Passed in Kamloops August 22, 2023

She will be greatly missed by her husband John Hussey. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Obituary

Stephen Joseph McConnell

June 27, 1978 – 29 August 29, 2023

It is with profound sadness that our family must announce the sudden passing of our beloved Stephen on August 29, 2023 in New Westminster, BC.

Stephen was born in Mission and grew up in Chase within a large extended family before moving back to the Coast. He had a passion for painting cars and enjoyed a long career in the autobody business.

BUSINESS LISTINGS

Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, snowmobiles, generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett.

HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard. Heated & A/C. Special rates for multiple dogs and long term stays. 250-318-8367

A big thank you from the Chase and Area Farmers’ Institute to those who attended our farm tours on September 10th.

Louise Lawrence won the basket of farm goodies, and in conjunction with the Golden Ears Farm Corn Roast, $560 was raised to support local fire victims. Thank you for your participation and generosity!

Garage Sale - Saturday 8 am - 1 pm

FishingTools - Books - Crystal 1110-2nd Ave

Moving Sale - September 15, 16, 17 at #566 Coburn Street 9 am - 2 pm. Dish washer, computer, desk, lots of free stuff.

Garage Sale - September 16 9 am -1 pm. Tools and variety of items. 825 Hysop Road, Chase

Multi-family yard sale. 563 Lakeshore Drive. Sat, Sept 16 from 9 - 3. E-bike, rhumba (used twice), new baseboard heater, sit-stand desk, new TV wall mount, 2 bar stools, household items, wall art, lots of goodies.

Stephen enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, especially his children and grandson. He brought life to every gathering he attended, and his laughter was contagious. Life will not be the same without him.

Stephen is survived by his sons (Alex, Josh and Ethan); daughter (Katelyn); grandson (Finley); Mom and Stepdad (Terri and Lorne); Stepmom (Shannon); Grandma (Shirley); sisters (Trisha (Jeff), Tanya (Bill); Tonia (Cam); brothers (Kyle (Nikki), Bryan, Sheldon (Shermaine) and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Stephen is predeceased by his Dad (Rod); Grandpa (Lloyd); Grandpa (Ken); Grandma (Pat); and sister (Pauline).

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Chase Legion (downstairs) on September 23, 2023 @ 1:00 pm.

CHASE CITIZENS on PATROL

Community service, flexible hours, variety of duties

Help to keep Chase safe by:

• Going out on a 4-hour vehicle patrol one afternoon or evening per month.

• Patrolling at a variety of community events

FMI and an application, please call Christina at the Chase Info Centre.

Baby Boomers – Still Propelling Everything!

Carolyn Parks-Mintz, Author, Journalist & Freelance Writer

Since the day they were born, between 1946 and 1965, Baby Boomers have influenced and impacted nearly all aspects of Canada’s social order, service industry, economic development, and society in general. Some of this driving force has been positive, some not so much—and now it’s approaching critical.

However, there are two additional large demographics involved: the parents of Baby Boomers and the children of Boomers.

The first, born between 1919 and 1940 consisted of the parents of BBs (3.1 million persons) who gave birth to 60% of children during the last years of World War II and the post-war Baby Boom.

So just how many Baby Boomer children were born between the 20-year period from 1946 to 1965? 8.2 million! An average of 412,000 kiddos per year.

The second significant segment of population

consists of the children of Baby Boomers, (19721992), Generation Y—or the ‘echo of the BB.’ Census data indicates that 9.1 million people, 27% of total population, were the children of BB’s— even though Baby Boomers had fewer children than their parents:

Canadian population figures resulting from births and immigration:

1946 12,292,000

1955 13,743,000

1965 19,777,000

And as mentioned previously, the BB generation influenced ‘everything’ from birth, through childhood, and on to adulthood—whether that be education facilities, specialized training, employment, vehicle acquisition, housing, vacation choices, and countless services from airlines, railways, transit companies, retailers, accountants, engineers, contractors, trades, entertainers, sports

facilities, hospitals, and medical professionals—to name a few!

Along with innovative design and vital infrastructure, it is now evident that this large population of individuals has also produced negative results, such as ecological damage, environmental harm, the resultant shortages of much-needed professionals, and climate change.

Members of the BB generation, to which I belong, are now 58 to 77 years of age—and with that aging process come significantly different needs, one of the most prevalent being medical attention. The COVID-19 pandemic clearly indicated that hospitals and health professionals are stretched to the limit.

Even with widespread COVID vaccinations, hospitals continue to periodically close Emergency Departments and limit services in an effort to keep up with patient volumes—and prevent staff burnout.

As mentioned, part of the shortage issue can be attributed to aging Baby Boomers—many of whom are retiring from the medical profession and many of whom now require additional health treatments, such as joint replacement, cardiac care, malignancies, and management of metabolic disease.

6.5 million Canadians are without a personal family physician or nurse practitioner—a dramatic increase from 2019 when 4.5 million were without a personal health care provider.

There are some who would then advocate for fewer immigrants being admitted to Canada. This is not a viable solution, given the current limited workforce here, and the considerably reduced birth rate within Canadian families. As evidenced by the plethora of ‘Help Wanted’ signs throughout the country, just not enough born and bred citizens are available to fill the employment needs of the country—oh and in addition, as stated above, Baby Boomers are retiring.

Also contributing to the lack of medical care is simply the lack of physicians. It takes a lot of time and a lot of money to become a doctor—years of education, achieving degrees, as well as two to six years practical residency—and an average of at least $17,000 a year for tuition.

Just over a century ago, a major shift in medical school education in North America moved the teaching and training of new doctors from communities into universities and hospitals.

However, medical education is gradually returning to the community through hands-on training with practising physicians—the curriculum literally walks through the office door with the patients. Students’ knowledge objectives are the same—but instead of learning them in separate

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blocks in teaching hospitals, they learn by seeing and assisting with patients who’ve arrived to see their family doctor.

This is happening in Northern Ontario and is planned for Prince Edward Island, Southern Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. Hopefully it continues to spread nationally, as new systems are put in place.

In addition, as of September 2022, the federal government has removed a significant barrier, making it easier for provinces to recruit doctors from other countries who require permanent residency in Canada. The Express Entry system, previously unavailable to physicians, is used to acquire in-demand workers applying for residency and employment in our country, and is now available to foreign-trained medical practitioners.

Nonetheless, Canadian medical school regulations limit residencies to Canadian-educated students and provinces have often restricted residency spots. The system needs significant adjustment! Let’s demand it.

Having lived abroad, received medical treatment in other countries, and given birth overseas, I can attest to the competency and care of physicians and nursing staff elsewhere.

Back to the Baby Boomer situation and the influx of patients and customers. And as well, it appears retiring BBs are driving the limited

employee situation. This means there may be long waits for various services or appointments. Not much anyone or anything can do about this in the short term. Anger and abuse are not a solution. Patience is a virtue—we all need to accept the reality of our times. It seems neither governments nor those in the medical field saw this coming—or chose to overlook it.

Planning ahead, when possible, by anyone requiring assistance, services, or products will definitely be necessary, just as there are only so many hours in a day and days in a week when medical staff, other service providers and suppliers can be available.

And adding to the foregoing, wildfire-caused shutdowns of highways, manufacturers and dealers, in many parts of the country, exacerbate the shortage of goods, equipment, and commodities at various times of year.

Let’s trust that—as is happening— some of the younger Baby Boomers are inventing new technologies, innovative devices, systems, and procedures (telephone medical appointments are a big plus), all of which will alleviate the logjam within some segments of our society.

Hey, there’s hope—the children of the Baby Boomers are out there!

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References: CBC news, Statistics Canada, Wikipedia, Canadian Medical Association

Tuesday - Friday • 10 - 4 Saturday • 10 - 2

Chase & District Recreation Centre Society AGM Tuesday September 19th at 6pm in the mezzanine at Art Holding Memorial Arena. Everyone welcome.

Chase Literacy Program is gearing up for Raise a Reader- Sept 27th.

A little recap of projects and programs over the last year

We installed new mini libraries at the Pocket Park and Museum . Our cart was at Canada day (we bring books to events!) Smartie was on the Santa float/ We helped with signage for the Pollinator Garden. There was free skating and free bowling. We participated in the big buddy reading. We sponsored the Free bike riding program and the addition to the mural at the pocket park.

We are working on a story trail and a Women’s Wellness Group . In all our events there is a learning component- reading, calculating, socializing , working together and overall raising community spirit!

So much more to come - we need your help to make it happ en.

-You can donate Now! Before you forget or get too busy

Online donations can be made at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/42475

Just scroll down and click on the community you want to support! Chase!! OR

Cheques are payable School District 73 (SD 73 is the steward organization of Chase Literacy Program)

Attn: Chase Literacy Program Mail to: Box 856 Chase B.C. V0E 1M0 OR

Visit Safety Mart Sept 24th - 30th and add a donation on to your groceries! OR

Stop by the Pocket Park Sept 27 7:30-9:30 am and receive a copy of Kamloops this week with a speci al wrap which features a Chase Literacy Story

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT THIS SUNDAY

FEATURING:

Eye Candy will be making a special appearance!!!!

Although we normally close Sundays, we are super excited to join the downtown activities and open up with some great specials

Our

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