Chase Sunflower - September 29, 2023

Chase’s community paper for over 28 years!

Issue for the week of Friday, September 29th, 2023

SEPTEMBER 30

CURLING IS STARTING UP ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 10th 2023.

Leagues are:

• Tuesday Stick (2 person team) | 10 am to noon

• Wednesday evening Open | 7pm to 9pm

• Friday Open | 10am to noon.

IF YOU COULD HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS / OR INTENT TO CURL TO US BY WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 6TH THAT WOULD BE GREAT. This allows the volunteers time to make up the teams.

Registration forms & payment options are available at www.chasecurling.ca or from Janice at 250-679-4471 or janinchase@cablelan.net or chasecurlingclub@gmail.com.

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Community Events Bulletin

Chase Library: Author Tour: Jennifer Chrumka Saturday, October 7th 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Experience an insightful author tour by connecting with our TNRL Writer in Residence.

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 October 11 @ 5:30pm at the Visitors Centre. Don’t be shy. For more information Call Joanne @ The Willows 250-6793189

Chase

Men’s hockey. ( Co-ed allowed)

Mondays at 8:30. Season fee $200. Drop ins welcome

Ladies fun drop in hockey

Tuesday’s 9:00pm starting Oct 17. FMI 250-299-7948 or meegkennedy@yahoo.ca

GIANT CRIB

There will be a Giant Crib at the Chase Legion on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 11:00. The cost is $12 per person. It is not necessary to bring your own partner.

Lunch will be available. Visitors are welcome. Payout 85%.

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 necessarily 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.

The Chase Sunflower is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher.

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around the Chase, BC area. 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 Rotary Box 73

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase

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

CHASE LEGION

Mon. Oct. 2 - open 6 pm - League Darts - 7:30 pm

Tues. Oct. 3 - open 2 pm - 6:30 pm, fun pool, darts, Free Meat draws

Wed. Oct. 4 - CLOSED -

Thurs. Oct. 5 - open 6 pm - League Darts - 7:30 pm

Fri. Oct. 6 - open 2 pm - 8 pm - Burger Nite - 5 pm - 7 pm

Sat. Oct. 7 - open 1 pm - meat draws, 50/50, Lotto, darts, monthly birthday cake

Sun. Oct. 8 - open 1:30 pm - Sun. Afternoon Coffee Housejoin Deb Foster + Musical friends for an afternoon of music and song.

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 27 - Carol & Don Swift

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC

Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday

PHONE: (250) 320-3050

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

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

RCMP REPORT

Submitted by Sgt Barry Kennedy NCO i/c Chase Detachment

On August 5, 2023, during the recent Adam’s Lake wildfire emergency, Chase RCMP were conducting boat patrols on Adam’s Lake to ensure compliance with the Evacuation Order that had been issued for the Lower Adam’s Lake area and to provide security for the neighbourhood that had been evacuated. Police spotted a suspicious boat, near the ferry route and intercepted the boat.

Police located 2 persons on the boat, one of them was Paul Vincent BINDER. BINDER had been released from custody on $10,000 bail and on conditions not to be in the Lower Adam’s Lake area, not to be away from his residence without written permission from his Bail Supervisor and not to be away from his residence without being in the presence of his Surety provider. All of these conditions were in relation to the 2020 murder of Scotch Creek resident John VANCE., in which BINDER is charged with VANCE’s murder. BINDER was not compliant with any of these conditions.

BINDER was subsequently arrested and remains in custody. BINDER’s next court date is October 2, 2023.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle:

On August 21, 2023, Chase RCMP were advised that a person was following a stolen pick up truck that belonged to his friend. The witness eventually located the vehicle in a ditch on the Chase Falkland Rd. Police recovered the vehicle and were subsequently able to identify the occupants of the vehicle.

Charges for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 have been recommended against a local Chase resident.

Recovered Stolen Motorcycle:

On August 21, 2023, the Chase RCMP were called to the check stop on the Adam’s lake Indian Band, where a motorcycle had failed to stop for the check stop. Adam’s

Lake Security followed the motorcycle and the motorcycle eventually stopped. Police were able to identify the driver and when the motorcycle was checked, it was found to be stolen from Vernon.

Charges for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime are being sought against a 42 yr old Chase resident. First court appearance is scheduled for October 26, 2023.

Impaired Driver:

On August 21, 2023, Chase RCMP were conducting patrols inside the evacuated area of Sorrento, when they noticed a vehicle driving in the area that did not appear to be an emergency vehicle. The vehicle was subsequently stopped and the driver claimed to be helping to fight the fires, in an unofficial capacity. Police noted that the driver appeared to be intoxicated and conducted sobriety tests on the self proclaimed firefighter. The 21 yr old driver from Lee Creek, failed the sobriety test and was issued a 90 day driving prohibition and his vehicle impounded for 30 days. He was also removed from the evacuation area.

Vehicle Arson:

On August 22, 2023, Chase RCMP were called to 130 Aylmer Rd in Chase for a vehicle fire that was suspicious. The vehicle had been previously recovered as a stolen vehicle the day before on the Chase Falkland Rd and was parked in the local tow company’s storage compound.

The Chase Fire Dept was able to quickly extinguish the flames as the recent dry conditions made this fire particularly dangerous and could have quickly spread within the village of Chase. A suspect has been identified and the investigation is on going.

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

CHASE OFFICE: Open Thursdays

10 am - 4:30 pm

#4-834 Shuswap Avenue

Phone: 250-679-3180

Web: www.cfselaw.ca

Council Meeting Highlights

submitted by Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 26, 2023 at the Village office and via Zoom. 22 people attended in-person, 3 via Zoom.

Comments from the public included:

• Various people spoke in support of an Every Child Matters Crosswalk

• One person spoke against the crosswalk because she stated land is being taken from us and given to Indigenous people

• Several people spoke against the increase to water and sewer rates citing pressure on seniors on a fixed income

Kukpi7 (Chief) Irvin Wai of Neskonlith Indian Band spoke to Council stating that an Every Child Matters crosswalk is a small task that will have big positive implications for the relationship between

VILLAGE OF CHASE Notice of Permissive Tax Exemptions

the three local Indigenous communities and the Village of Chase. He stated that racism for Indigenous people is real and fighting racism is better done if all the communities work together. We have been building our relationship for some time now and it needs to continue to build.

Councillor Shelley Witzky of Adams Lake Indian Band spoke about projects that have been done collaboratively between the Adams Lake Indian Band and the Village of Chase including the Secwepemc Landmark project (Memorial Park) and the Chase Falls Trail and Landmark project. She noted the importance of us continuing our relationship building amongst the four communities.

Nakia Hill provided a summary of the 2023 Village Summer Recreation Program noting that on average there were 25 kids each day with 42 on the last day. Some days she had to turn children away due to limited number of play leaders. She urged Council to consider providing additional funding in 2024 for the program to be able to take more children and provide activities and learning opportunities similar to 2023. The Chase Lions were thanked for their generous support of $15,000 towards the 2023 program.

Every Child Matters Crosswalk

A resolution was passed by Council to proceed with the installation of an Every Child Matters crosswalk with costs being share between the Village of Chase, Adams Lake Indian Band, Neskonlith Indian Band and Swlāx te SecwepemcúÍecw.

Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 930-2023

– Water and Sewer Rate Increases

The bylaw was rescinded at third reading and the corrected bylaw was given third reading.

Development Permit #2023-5, 1225 Montgomery Place

Development Permit #2023-5 which requires a geotechnical assessment be done of the property was approved.

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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

Why did the programmer go broke?

Because she used up all her cache!

Did y’all hear about the new restaurant to open on the moon? It had great food, but no atmosphere.

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

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

Service for Seniors. Mature woman offering house cleaning service for seniors. Reliable, caring, respectful and honest. Contact me by calling cell 250318-7173.

IN SEARCH OF

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

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.

NOTICE

Drakes Landing Strata KAS1356, 455 VLA Road, Chase, BC is accepting quotes for snow plowing for the 2023/24 Winter Season. Quotes are to be received on or before October 14, 2023 at 4:00p.m.

If you are interested in bidding, please provide your quotation, business insurance coverage and list of designated equipment. Please email quote to: slyj@ cablelan.net.

FOR SALE

8w 3 h x3 pieces 1 piece 4w 3 h gate 3x3 4- 6 foot posts all for 250.00 250-679-8475

Need a BBQ? FOR SALE - New Master chef 4 burner propane with all the accessories. I won it. Value $1000. Asking $500. Call 250-679-3131.

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale - 817 Chase St, Saturday 9 am - 1 pm and Sunday 10 am - 12. No early birds.

Garage Sale - 115 Leighton Ave. Saturday Sept 30 from 9 am - 12.

BUSINESS LISTINGS

You have probably heard that the Village Ubrew is for sale. At this time we will continue to provide you with our best customer service and great selection of premium wine kits. 250-679-8475

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

Sunflower Bicycle Repair - Call or text 778-220-6709 for bike repair

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.

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Council Highlights

2-Year Permissive Tax

Exemption Bylaw No. 9312023

Council gave first three readings to Bylaw No. 9312023 which exempts various properties in Chase from municipal taxation including the Legion, the Museum, Creekside Seniors, Chamber of Commerce, Art Holding Memorial Arena, Curling Club, Mill Park RV Park (Lions), and portions of the Sunshore Golf Course.

4-Year Permissive Tax

Exemption Bylaw No. 9322023

Council gave first three readings to Bylaw No. 9322023 to exempt portions of local churches (parking lots and outbuildings) from municipal taxation.

Council heard from several members during the opportunity for public to speak on municipal matters:

• Fire Smart funding is available and Dan Stevens offered to assist the Village in applying for funding

• Council should take into consideration comments from the public regarding the water rate increases and not increase the rates so much all at once

• Council should consider enacting a bylaw that would require property owners to pick up fallen fruit from their yards to prevent bears being trapped and killed

• There should be a better way for the parks to be watered to reduce water consumption

• Thanks was given to the approval to proceed with an Every Child Matters crosswalk

• Council was reminded of how much the 3 local Indigenous communities contribute to the economy of Chase and that the 3 local Indigenous communities want to continue fostering good relationships with the Village of Chase

• The Adams Lake Indian Band plans to do some traditional controlled burns above their community in the Spring to reduce wildfire risk

• Complaint about inappropriate language spoken during the Council meeting which should not be allowed

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 5:45 p.m.

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, October 10, 2023 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

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Pick your halloween pumpkins from our haunted pumpkin patch. Watch for special animal guests.

2nd Annual

Paint a pumpkin for kids and adults. Supplies and pumpkin provided $8.00 per person. Enjoy buttered popcorn, corn on the cob, bbq hot dogs, candy apples, soups and snacks.

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RCMP REPORT

Theft of ATV and Tools:

On August 22, 2023, Chase RCMP were notified of a theft of a Polaris ATV from the area of Squilax Angelmont Rd and Saratoga Rd. The ATV was equipped with firefighting

equipment and had been strategically placed in the area. A burnt out ATV was later recovered flipped over near the single lane bridge on Squilax Angelmont Rd but it was unclear if this was the same one or not.

Boat Accident:

On August 22, 2023, Chase RCMP were advised of a boat collision that had occurred on Shuswap Lake at approximately 10:00 PM. Witnesses stated that a boat was travelling west bound near Angelmont, without any navigation lights and the boat struck another vessel that was moored on the water. Witnesses shone lights at the suspect boat which then took off towards Magna Bay. Several police officers were in the area but could not locate the vessel.

Officers from the West Coast Marine Section were in the area and were able to locate the boat that was moored and the owner notified. The suspect boat was described as having 4-6 people on board, with loud music and having a polished aluminum wakeboard over top of the vessel. This vessel would have sustained damage to the port side.

Anyone who may have seen a boat with this type of damage is asked to contact the Chase RCMP.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle and Drive While Prohibited:

On August 23, 2023

Chase RCMP responded

to a report of a stolen Ford F 350 that was just left abandoned on Anker Rd in Pritchard. A witness was able to identify the male, who was the driver of the stolen vehicle. Police subsequently located and arrested a male nearby. The male, Daniel BLACKBURN from Sorrento, was a prohibited driver. On the way back to the police station, BLACKBURN repeatedly kicked at the rear door of the police vehicle, causing the door to bend and no longer operate properly. BLACKBURN was charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Prohibited Driving, Mischief and Breach of Bail Conditions.

BLACKBURN was held for a Bail Hearing and has been remanded in custody with his next court date on September 28, 2023.

Recovered Stolen Fire Fighting Equipment:

On August 24, 2023, Chase RCMP were investigating tips received regarding a property in 5800 blk of Squilax Angelmont Rd and the association of this property to a rash of stolen fire fighting equipment.

Police spoke with the tenants on the property who allowed police access the property. Police located a large water bladder and a water pump, both marked with BC Wildfire identifiers. These items were seized and returned to BC Wildfire. Several people were seen staying on the property and bringing various items to the property. All subsequently vacated the property after police arrived. Linking who had brought which items to the property, was not possible as all involved pointed the finger at the others and there is a clear case of mass amnesia associated to the property.

Theft of Vehicle:

On August 31, 2023 Chase RCMP were notified that a Dodge Journey had been stolen some time over night from Larch St in Chase. The suspects had used the owner’s credit card, that had been left in the vehicle. Police were able to follow up with these transactions and were able to identify 2 suspects associated with the theft of the vehicle. Charges are now pending against one male and one female, both from Kamloops.