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July 24, 2015 Vol. 20, Issue 28
Kraft Grant Finalists to be Announced on Weekend
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n July 26th, the Top 4 Community Finalists of the Kraft Project Play $250,000 grant will be announced. The Chase Skate Park Committee is working hard to make the cut, with a big push to get the message to the judging panel that the skatepark is needed and supported by the Chase community. Social media is any easy way to show your
support, as there is even a hash tag specific to this grant, ###kraftprojectplay. Post a message of support for this project or if you have any photos from any of the Skatepark Fundraising events including Canada Day Celebrations PLEASE upload them to your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram account and use the hashtags ###kpp_chasebychoice ###kraftprojectplay ###chasebc All girls youth Cranbrook Bugle Band was enjoyed by the few that attended the Chase Memorial Park on Thu., July 16th. by: Zilly Palamar
Chase Legion Needs Support
Dear Legion Members Branch #107 Chase Firstly, thank you for paying your membership dues over the previous years. It is with a heavy heart that we are asking for additional support. We need more regular volunteers to step forward from our membership. We have an immediate need for a financial chairperson and book-keeper, this position must be filled before the end of July. It is a full-time / part-time paid
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position. We also need more volunteers for various committees and to bring in new ideas to the table. If there is NO response, there is a distinct possibility that the doors may be closed for good. It would be a great loss for the community as a whole. We look forward to your kind response. Please reply to; Branch President; Paul Lamoureux at palam@cablelan.net
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Our Community
Bulletin Board Chase Farm & Craft Market Curling Club parking lot, Every Friday. 10 am to 2 pm. Artisan products, local honey, baking, and fresh produce! Hockey - HELP!!!! Chase Heat Junior Hockey team still looking for good homes for the in coming players FMI please call Janice @ 250-679-4471 or Lana @ 250574-3681 Curling - Registration for the 2015-2016 Curling Season is on Tuesday September 22 at the curling rink. FMI call Dave @ 250-517-8829or Janice @ 250-679-4471. Juniors welcome ages 9 to 18 $40.00 a season FMI call Diane @ 250-679-2987. Chase CornStock will return to Chase Memorial Beach on August 8th from 3pm-10pm. The event includes the CornField Market, Watering Hole, Interior Savings Little Kernels Zone, performances on the CornStock Stage, hot buttered corn, and the new CornStar Challenge. More info at ChaseCornStock.com St. Andrews & All Saints Anglican/United Church. Sunday July 26th. NO SERVICE. A & W “ Raise your Voices to End MS” event Sunday Aug 2 @ 5pm at the memorial park band shell, featuring local performers Hot dog and can of root beer by donation. 50/50 draw, prizes and give aways, face painting for the kids as well as a root beer chugging contest. Come on out!!! Ice is ready to rent by the hour at Art Holding Memorial Arena. Call or text 250-318-3888. For info/hours phone 250-679-3536 JULY 24TH - 5 - 7 PM BURGER & BEER (POP FOR KIDS) $10 PER PERSON $6 FOR KIDS 6 - 12 YEARS JULY 25TH - 2 PM MEAT DRAW, 50/50 & FUN DARTS
Announce events and activities of your community organization! Deadline Monday 3 pm for Friday’s paper Email info@chasesunflower.ca Chase Summer Recreation Program starts July 6. Come join us on our daily adventure including swimming, crafts and games. For info call Sherri Toews at 778-220-1214 or Chelan Patterson at 778220-2784. Hope to see you this summer!
The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported. Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our community. The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters and Columns do not reflect the views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher.
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CHASE FARM & CRAFT MARKET• VEGGIES • HONEY • JAMS PIE, BREAD, COOKIES CRAFTS • BANNOCK Every Friday 10-2 •
CONTACT THE SUNFLOWER:
PHONE: (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 OFFICE: 721 Shuswap Ave between 10-3 Monday - Thursday
Curling Club Parking Lot
Take a break & come down!
Creekside Center Summer Activities • Canasta - Mon & Wed. 1 pm • Exercise class - Start up again in Sept. • Pool - Join in for a game or two - Monday & Wednesday 1 pm • Bingo - Tuesday 1 pm • Jam Session - Cancelled until Sept. • Wood carving - Thursday 9 am. Try out a new hobby, lots of help! No tools? That’s OK! Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI. • Drop-in carpet bowling - Thursday 10 am. Low impact exercise. Lessons given. • Cribbage - In July & August we will be having Cribbage Thurs at 7 pm and Fri at 1 pm. • Mini Crib - No mini crib until September. We look forward to seeing all our members for dinner in Sept.
Chase Lions 400 Club $100 Winner Syd Lyons July 22, 2015 ticket # 100
CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome
Sundays at Creekside Centre, 542 Shuswap Exploring Christianity 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Email: chasefellowship@gmail.com
Chase Lions Box 12
Contact: Pres Bill Riben 679-4418 Sec: Mercedes Riben 679-4418 Medical Equipment: 679-4418 RV Park: Bevelrey Iglesias: 250-371-7136
Chase Rotary Box 73
Pres: Jacquie Everett 675-2574, Sec: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meeting at Chase Creekside Centre Thursday 5:30 pm
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CORN EATING, THEATRE & MORE ACTIVITIES AT CORNSTOCK ‘15 Just when you thought things couldn’t get any cornier at Chase CornStock, the organizing committee has added in a new activity to the event line up; the first CornStar Challenge. Teams of three will compete in three contests: corn eating, corn shucking, and cornstalk javelin. The competition will start at 7pm on August 8th, in front of the CornStock Stage and the winning team will receive $150 donated to their favourite nonprofit. We encourage organizations, sports teams, businesses, friends, and families to register
a team by completing the registration form found at ChaseCornStock.com. Other new additions this year include a Photo Booth hosted by Christie Mickelson Photography, outdoor bowling presented by Village Lanes, and original plays performed by the Kamloops Rivertown Players in the Interior Savings Little Kernels Zone.
WEEKEND TWILIGHT SPECIAL
$20.00
includes 9 holes of golf Plus a $5 food/beverage ticket redeemable at our “19TH Hole” 4:00 p.m. to closing
SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, MONDAYS 929 Hysop Road, Chase
Call to book your tee time
250-679-3021
Visitor Profiles: Hostel Hopping by Blair Acton
Mark and Margaret, from England, are hosteling across western Canada. Margaret has retired from teaching but has gone back to school for fibre arts. Mark has been hosteling since he was 13 when hostels used to have age limits (under 25), chores and curfews. Hostelling has changed quite a bit over the years. No more chores or curfews and it is open to all ages. Many hostels now have private rooms for couples or family rooms. Dorms are usually smaller from 4 to 6 people. What makes a difference from hotels, is the common rooms
to meet other travellers. Most hostels have kitchens so guests can share meals together. Local resident, Donna Spear, use to run the Castle Mountain hostel in the Rockies. She ran it with her mother Flo, for 25 years. Donna hand split the cedar shakes for the roof. The rockies have quite a few hostels that vary from the posh Lake Louise to the rustic wilderness hostels like Castle Mountain or Whiskey Jack in Yoho National Park. For more information about hosteling, you can go to www.hihostel.ca
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Business Listings Village Barber Shop
Experience our friendly European Atmosphere
250-679-1158
Dave’s Appliance Repair
Guaranteed Service to all Brands and Makes
250-679-5399
Sharen’s Hair Studio
611 - 3rd Ave, Chase (rear entrance) Mon - Fri
250-679-8800
Awesome Ladies Fashions Available Locally
Chum ‘n’ Luba’s
826 Shuswap Ave • 250.679.3134 • Tues - Sat 10 - 4:30
Pete’s Pizza & Pasta Open at 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday
Positively Seen in Chase This Week
Submitted by Chase and District Chamber of Commerce We are very fortunate here in Chase Be sure that your belongings are safely to have so many citizens who are locked away at night. Also, be sure passionate about keeping our Village to remove all personal and electronic safe. Without our volunteer firefighters, items from view when parking your car, dedicated police officers, and committed even for a few minutes. Be sure your Citizens on Patrol, life in Chase would car is locked and the windows closed be very different. when it is parked. If you see that your Special thanks to Sergeant Heebner neighbours have forgotten to secure and his officers who are stretching their property, please give them a polite themselves and their limited resources reminder. By caring for ourselves and to extend their patrols around the clock each other, we once again prove how to give us all a greater sense of security much we care about our Village. and well-being. Kudos too to those Let’s also be mindful of the continuing younger citizens who have stepped up fire risk. Please be sure that all to join the Chase Citizens on Patrol so cigarettes are fully extinguished and that they too can consider extending place butts in the receptacles provided their patrol hours. As the extra “eyes or in your own fireproof container. and ears” of the RCMP, they provide Thanks for your help everyone. We and invaluable service to us all. hope you are all enjoying the splendid Let’s all do our part to help by doing all sunshine and the cooling waters of our we can to prevent “crimes of opportunity”. beautiful Little Shuswap Lake!
250-679-2775
LJ’s Towing and Transport Open 24 hrs 7 days /week 250-679-8600
Underwood Liquor Store Open every day 9 am - 11 pm Open on All Holidays Underwood Hotel Restaurant Steak, Pasta, Fish & Chips OPEN 7 Days a Week!
SILVER LININGS
NEW, USED + COLLECTIBLES 734 FIRST AVE, CHASE, BC
Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe Kerrie’s cookin’ in the kitchen, come on in! OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am
Chase Garden Centre Open 7 days per week Located in Safety Mart Plaza
Afternoon High Tea • Sat & Sun 1-5
Finger sandwiches, lavender scones & baked goods www.squilaxgeneralstore.ca 250 675-2977
Letters to the Editor Aylmer Road Traffic
Opinions and letters published in the Chase Sunflower are not necessarily the views of the Editor/Publisher, or anyone except the opinion holder. The Sunflower reserves the right to edit or omit copy. Letters must be sent with a name, address and contact phone number. Must be legibly written! info@chasesunflower.ca • Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0
Recently a letter was written to council outlining complaints and breach of bylaws in the Industrial area. I am also a firm believer in the facts, and that they should clearly represent the truth of any given situation. First of all there have never been 30 vehicle out front, as there is not even enough space. Secondly, the vehicles are constantly revolving, as they move into the back, new appear. This is a never ending series of turn overs. As happens with any auto wrecking business anywhere. It is not the same vehicles continuously sitting in front of Garrick Automotive, like they are at other businesses along Aylmer Rd.. Many are customers vehiles in for repair. Yes, people get injured in crashes, and yes some die, those are the facts of life, as graphic as that is, whether you see the vehicle live on Aylmer Road or watch it on television, life is filled with horrific images. The writer of the letter to counsel can simply alleviate both of her written concerns
but taking 3rd Street to Pine Street and not driving Aylmer Rd at all. Why complain when it is your choice where you drive, no one forces you to use Aylmer Rd. The most important thing the public needs to be reminded of, is that Aylmer Road IS the Industrial area. If you are not doing business on this road then you have an alternate option of taking 3rd street over to Pine Street and not use this road. The speed zone of 30 km/hr was a collaborative effort through meetings with council and the businesses located on Aylmer Rd to achieve a safe environment for those businesses on Aylmer moving large machinery plus the multitude of children that use that route to get to school, as Aylmer Rd has no sidewalks for them to safely use. The speed limit is for the safety of everyone, as it has become a never ending drag strip of speeders. What we should be complaining about is the lack of law enforcement of these speed zones. Karen Bassett
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Word Search -
Citizens on Patrol
COMMUNITY SAFETY CRIME PATROL NIGHT
DRIVING VOLUNTEERS RCMP CITIZENS DEDICATION
OBSERVE SUMMER EVENTS REPORT CHASE
PREVENTION COFFEEHOUSE NEIGHBOURHOOD EYES EARS
The Citizens on Patrol are a group of volunteers who act as the “eyes and ears” of the RCMP, by doing patrols on weekend nights throughout the summer, reporting any suspicous behavior they encounter. If you are interested in learning more or getting involved, Chase Citizens on Patrol would be more than happy to have some more volunteers on board. Call Chairperson Rollie Mockford on 250-679-8467 for more information. Throughout the winter they fundraise with coffeehouse nights featuring live music each month.
J.J.’S ASIAN CUISINE OPEN Red Seal Chef on Board
213 Bell St. (250) 571-8858
Fresh, hot, fast stirfrys • Homemade pork dumplings
All dishes $10, We pay the GST! LUNCH HOURS: Wed. - Sat. • 11-2 SUPPER HOURS: Tues. - Sun. • 4-9
Churchill’s Corner by Wally Churchill
A Huggy Excursion Lots of not so good things happening in Chase. I’m looking on the sunny side- went swimming in the lake, met many happy people with their dogs, went to the Chase farmers’ market, sang an Italian song for one lady, a Spanish song for another, sung a song called “honey” for the honey lady. Bought the last box of raspberries and shared them with my friend Michelle. Sang and danced with a couple of ladies, got 23 hugs at last count. I guess that’s my job and I am loving it. Water Woahs I am concerned locally we can have problems with drinking water, right here in BC if we allow mining companies to let tailing ponds leak into our lakes and rivers. We cannot put
our heads in the sand any longer, we must think of young people, we will be gone and they will have to worry. This is not a political thing, although we must put politicians on the spot. I don’t want to hear about the jobs. That’s the line they use to get whatever they want. Water is the issue, not jobs. Look at Alberta tar sands, lots of high paying jobs, now they’re out of work. In this wonderful place I call my home in Chase BC, we have lakes and rivers and we take them for granted. When they mess with my water, they are walking on the fighting side of me. Wally “Wallbanger” Churchill is a resident of Chase known for his singing. He keeps a daily journal, which will be excerpted here for your enjoyment and/or consternation.
CHASE OFFICE Ask for Lorine Evans
Wills & Estate Family Law Conveyancing evening & weekend appointments
Phone: 250-679-3180
Email: levans@eppcatesoien.com Web: www.eppcatesoien.com
Kitchen & Bathroom Renos
Terry Lorette terrylorette40@gmail.com 778- 266-0317 Find us on Facebook
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Classifieds
Classified deadline is Monday at 3 pm for Friday’s paper. $4.50 for 20 words. 20¢ each additional word (tax incl). Lost & Found & Thank yous are pay-what-you-can/free. Obituaries are $35 with photo, $30 without. Wedding, birthday, anniversary notices all welcome! Email info@chasesunflower.ca or drop off at Sunflower Headquarters (721 Shuswap Ave) or at Willows Natural Foods.
FOR SALE
House & Large shop on private acreage. Virtual tour : House & Large shop on private acreage. Virtual tour : https://youtu. be/xAQmwbaXsSM Ph: 250 763-9056 For Sale: 1) Danforth anchor 2) Craftsman Drill Press 3) Two sets men’s golf clubs 4) 1 pair size 12 steel toed boots (good condition). 250-679-4090. Private houseboat, “Rosa Anna” Built: 1983. Total Length: 34 ft. INcludes 2006 - 90 hp 4 stroke Mercury outboard with very low hours. Strong Alcan Pontoon Set - 30“ in diameter, 23 feet long, 12 foot width. Cabin - approx 20 ft x 12 feet (cabin needs work). Asking $17,000. Call 250-679-3031 Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. Naturally grown pickling cuc’s at Roots Up! Vegetable farm on VLA Rd. $2.50/lb or $2/lb for 20 lbs or more. make sure to order them in advance, 250-306-4261 For Hay.
Sale
Standing Grass Phone 250-318-1947
The Airmail Antiques is closing. Starting August 1/15 all stock is 50% off the marked price. Open when at home or phone 250-679-3930 or 250833-5100 6377 VLA Rd Chase BC.
GARAGE SALE CARAVANS WEST RV Resort - Annual Garage Sale. Sat., August 1. 10 am to 1 pm. Hamburger and hot dogs for sale at the family clubhouse. Facility tours available. Shop & view the properties that are for sale. Front side pedestrian gate open, parking in front of office. 3980 SQUILAX ANGLEMONT RD, SCOTCH CREEK. Moving Sale: #29 504 Pine St. Sat July 25th 9 am - 3 pm.
FOR RENT
Shuswap Piano Tuning and Restoration. Call/text Kenny 250-5177717 kennyfin01@gmail.com
Job Posting for an Executive Director for Neskonlith Band, Chase BC Summary of Position: 1. Familiar with financial statements, program spreadsheets, and expenditure projection. 2. Working with the management team and council, maintain, revise and develop appropriate policies and procedures. 3. Develop and maintain a strong relationship with local, regional, provincial, and national partners. 4. Professional communication proficiencies including presentation skills, writing ability, computer proficiency and authentic interpersonal skills. 5. Management style leadership abilities, effective team building and efficient personnel management systems and processes. 6. Five (5) years minimum experience with First Nation Administration required, preferably with some Executive level administration experience. 7. Diploma or degree in Public Administration, Governance or equivalent. 8. A valid BC class 5 driver’s licence and criminal record check are mandatory. Send cover letter and resume by July 31st, 2015. Tammy Thomas, Director of Education/ Community Services ext. 206 tammythomas@neskonlith.net Fax: (250) 679-5306. Ph: (250) 679-3295
Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs Interiors by Patrica - Interior Decor, Home Staging. Now with Furniture! Office: 250-679-3504 Cell 403-370-6661. Patricia@interiorsbypatricia.ca • www. interiorsbypatricia.ca Tea Parties Wanted: Free tea tasting with rewards. You invite your friends, I’ll bring the tea. Your local steeped tea consultant. Rose McGuire 250-679-2472. rmc@cablelan.net Reflect your youth with age defying skin care products. Contact Susan Popadynetz, Nerium (Optimera) at 250679-3351 or visit susanpop.nerium.ca Gillie’s Rez Ride 7 - 10 pm 250-852-3937
THANK YOU
Our heartfelt thank you to everyone for their caring words and thoughtful gestures during the recent passing of my husband, our father, grandpa, and great grandpa Jim. Your kindness was greatly appreciated. Joanne Prescott and family.
LOST & FOUND
Lost in Chase: Camera Contains Precious Picture. If found, please call 250-679-8054 or 250-321-7465.
MEMORIUM LOST DOGIN In Loving Memory
Lost: Personal old black phone book. From Hwy 1 down VLA Road on Friday lost in the Chase area July 17th. 250-679-3448.
FOUND
Dave McCulloch Apr 3, 1932 - July 27, 2012
Lost April 21/15 Female grey-brown (short summer haircut now) Lhasa Apso white paws wearing pale blue rhinestone collar. She has tattoo in her ear and missing a lower front tooth. We were visiting family and she got out of the yard, she is very unfamiliar with Chase, her name is Gidget and she is shy. If you see her we would be so grateful if you would call either 250-679-2186 or
Lost: Dog. Lhasa Apso with white paws. $200 reward offered for info. Ph 250-676-9533.
Wonderful memories woven in gold. These are the memories we tenderly hold Deep in our hearts, his memory is kept To love, to cherish and never forget. Love & miss you. Maureen & family. 250-676-9533
Lost dog
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Buying old items, pre 1950 Crocks, wood extension ladders, milk cans, wood boxes, windows, suitcases, furniture, lanterns, tools, kitchenware. 250-577-3357
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WANTED 250-676-9533
3 bdrm duplex, fenced yard near shopping centre. Available immediatley. $890. Pets negotiable. References required. 250-836-5793.
Business & Services
JOB POSTING
OBITUARIES ON PAGE 7
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OBITUARY
LANPHEAR, Phyllis Kathleen
On Sunday July 12, 2015 Mrs. Phyllis Kathleen Lanphear of Chase passed away peacefully at the age of 95 in Abbotsford. Phyllis was born on Sept. 22, 1919 in Moose Jaw Sask. She was predeceased by Vic, her loving husband of 64 years, in January 2007. She is survived by her son Keith (Pat) of Abbotsford; daughters Sharon (Rod) Johnston of Kelowna and Cindy Lanphear of Coquitlam, 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, Dave (Wendy) (Matthew & Megan) Lanphear, Lisa (Brad) (Riley & Jaxson) Klatt, Susan (Stu) (Parker & Maggie) McMurchy, Alex (Amanda) (Addison, Kelsey & Cade) Johnston, Amy (Kevin) (Abbey & Mackenzie) Stobo and many nieces and nephews. Phyllis met Vic during the war and they
were married in Sept 1942. They travelled around the province a bit as Vic worked for the CPR. They moved to Chase in March 1951 where they raised their family. Phyllis worked in various jobs including a correspondent for the Kamloops Daily News, a receptionist in the doctor’s office and a clerk with Chase Drugs. Phyllis was very active in the Anglican Church and with the Royal Canadian Legion. She and Vic received the “Citizen of the Year” award in 1999 for their many years as Mr. and Mrs. Claus at school and community events. She had an infectious sense of humour and will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. A celebration of life will be held in Chase at a later date.
OBITUARY
POZZOBON, Jay “Mackie”
The final ride is over for the “Old Cowboy”. Jay “Mackie” Massimo Pozzobon of Chase, B.C. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 20th, 2015 halfway through his 90th year. Born December 17th, 1925, the eldest son of Samuel and Assunta Pozzobon. Survived by his wife Rita, of 61 years, his six daughters; Aleta (Ben) Steinbach, Karen Prescott, Sharen (Bill) Trouton, Jan (Dale) Mortimer, Velda (Jerry) Prescott, Zena (Randy) Branson; 15 grandchildren, 17 Great-grandchildren, brother; Freedy (Jean) Pozzobon and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Pre-deceased by his parents; Samuel and Assunta Pozzobon; sister Maria McNary; brothers Sammy and Marino Pozzobon; grandson Jaye Prescott and son-in-law Jim Prescott, Jr. Mackie grew up near Pinantan ranching and farming, breaking horses and raising cattle with his family. He later said that chasing cows was one of his favourite memories. He and his brothers rode to school on horseback and Mackie was on his own at age 12. We used to hear wild stories about the brothers, but not sure which ones we should have believed. Riding their horses into the beer parlours, knock-out boxing matches, bees & snakes around the school house, putting a calf in Harvey Heathfield’s office, riding the conveyor at Overwaitea, being bitten by a snake and the snake died or coming to terms with who was really responsible for getting caught on the bridge with a full load. What we do know is they were all tough, no-nonsense guys with a penchant for mischief and fun. Throughout his life Mackie was truly a jack of all trades; rancher, farmer, bull-rider, logger, scaler, sawyer, builder, contractor, welder, miner, driller, beekeeper, blaster, dowser, and pilot, just to list a few, but he never did learn how to swim. Many of them were done simultaneously. His independent life started when he left school in grade 6 and looked after the herd of cattle in Pinantan. He then started logging and building sawmills. He married Rita Zinck in 1953 and raised his family in Chase where he farmed, owned and operated equipment and then started the first readi-mix concrete company in the area. In addition to pouring cement, he designed and built septic tanks. At the same time, he started his horizontal drilling business, built homes and later moved into the mining business.
He was a self-made man and a true entrepreneur. Throughout this busy time, he was an active father and grandfather who took pride in the accomplishments of his daughters and grandchildren. Mackie always owned a favourite horse or 17 and loved to Chariott race. He continued to ride well into his 80’s when visiting in Alberta. Mackie tried everything he wanted to try and travelled everywhere he wanted to go (Europe, Barbados, Canada and the USA). He was the Chairman of the Chase Waterboard where major projects included upgrading the fire protection services, and constructing the water reservoir, pump house and intake. He was a strong supporter of the community where he was the 1st member of the Chase Branch Elks club, Trustee on the School Board, Founding member of Fish & Game, Rod & Gun Club, Founding member of Silver Spur Riding Club, Member of Chase Lions Club, Member of Chase Fall Fair, Life Member of Royal Canadian Legion and Founding Supporter and member of the Chase Curling Club. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, making salami and wine. In 1979, Mackie and Rita moved to the Shuswap Lake where he tried to retire. Mackie was curious about things; a voracious reader and a successful inventor which he continued to do until late in 2010. He possessed a quick wit and a great sense of humour. Let’s face it, he loved a good joke or story, teased relentlessly and laughed loudly. He was loved by his family, and loved them all in return. Mackie had a life well lived! Forever in our hearts! We thank the staff and care givers at Ponderosa and Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre for their care and attention. Funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, July 27th, 2015 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Chase, B.C. at 2:00 p.m. with Father Fred Weisbeck officiating. A celebration of life to follow at 444 VLA (Veteran) Road, Chase, B.C. Condolences may be sent through Schoening Funeral Services at www.schoeningfuneralservice. com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital in his memory.
Village of Chase Canada Day - Thank You
The Village of Chase would like to thank the following people and organizations for putting on another successful Canada Day Celebrations. Citizens on Patrol Denise Harper School District 73 Mayor and Council Chandra Leduc - Chase Skatepark Committee Doug Williams and Marvin - Boat Rides Mikayla Laluha - Canadian Anthem and entertainment Turtle Valley Band Vern - Entertainment Neskonalith Indian Band Little Shuswap Indian Band Chase Fire Department Janice Winfield - Parade Marshal Paul Cuthbert - Sound Technician Festival Society Food Vendors Chamber of Commerce Queen’s Pageant Committee and Royalty Summer Recreation Staff CUPE Heritage Canada Renee Narcisse and daughters Sue Bepple Chase Lions Darren Mindel Apologies if anyone was missed. See you next year. Terri Stewart - Community Liaison
Are you a Writer? Photographer? Recipe-creator? Joke-teller?
Want to contribute to the Sunflower? Contact Kelsey at 250-679-8880. info@chasesunflower.ca 729 Shuswap Ave Chase BC
250-679-3189
Everything for Healthy Living
NEW: FILSINGER APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (CANADIAN GROWN & MADE) SALE: HARVEST SUN ORGANIC TOMATOES (DICED OR WHOLE) 796 ML $2.99 SALE
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Local A&W Fundraises for MS Society by Lisa Kenny
A&W started fundraising for the MS society in August 2008 and since embarking on this fundraising journey all A&W’s across Canada have raised a total of 6.5 million dollars towards this great cause!!! Last year in Chase we raised 5476.00 dollars and I am very proud to say that we raised the most money in the Kamloops region. As well as only being a little less than $3000 behind the top store in BC. That is very impressive I would say. It is this great community and the people that made it possible and I would like to start out by thanking each and every single person for the amazing support we received last year. In saying that we are about to embark on Cruising to End MS 2015 and I have big plans in mind. First of all I would like to put out an open invitation to all Chase residence to join us on Sunday August 2 @ 5pm at our event “ Raise your Voices to End MS”. The event will take place at the Memorial Park band shell., I have invited local performers from Kamloops and would like to extend the invitation to all of our local
talent here in Chase. Whether it is singing or dancing or maybe you think you are funny we would love for you to come out and show us your talents and help us to raise some money for this cause. Along with the entertainment will be also be doing a hot dog and can of root beer by dotation. We will have a 50/50 draw, prizes and give a ways, there will be face painting for the kids as well as a root beer chugging contest!!! I am sure that we will have an amazing day at the beach, enjoy some great local talent and raise an incredible amount of money!! Come on out bring your lawn chair and your talents and lets do this Chase!!! The event goes from 5pm-9pm. To top off our MS 2015 fundraiser we will be giving $1 from every teen burger sold across Canada on August 27th , this is our Cruising to End MS Day and I am so excited about this! So I once again open up this invitation to all of our great residence to join us and help to END MS!! Lets reach our goal of $10,000!!!
Canada Day Breakfast Huge Success by Bev Iglesias
The Chase Lions were overwhelmed with over 275 patrons at their Canada Day Pancake Breakfast in support of the Marjorie Whilloghby Snowden Hospice Home in Kamloops. Donations from the
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event totalled $2305! The Lions are pleased to give an additional $2500 to the home. The club will also pay for supplies to put on the event. Thank you Chase for your generous and kind support!
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