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April 1st, 2016 Vol. 21, Issue 13

Over 200 kids brave rain for Easter Fun

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by Bev Iglesias

OPEN MON • 4 - 8 PM TUES - SAT • 11 AM - 8 PM SUN • CLOSED

emember waking up Easter sack races, egg and spoon race, musical Sunday morning and feeling chairs and the balloon hop, to the delight the thrill of searching for of some very “old” kids (thanks mom & LIQUOR AVAILABLE chocolate eggs? Well this year, Chase dads for participating). Barbecued hot Located at Chase Country Inn Memorial Park was filled with chocolate dogs, hot chocolate, juice and popcorn 576 Coburn St 250-679-8822 eggs and overrun with scavengers of all were served to the delight of hungry “LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK sizes. Kids were sent out to find 10 eggs tummies.

Continued on pg 6 in the park, and once found, handed a bag of candy. Once Chase Employment Centre Inc. all kids were back with their Looking for Work? Making Career Decisions? little baskets of chocolate, they Looking for Skilled Employees? Considering Self-Employment? were turned loose for an open “ free for all!!

One on One Employment Advisor Coaching & Support The rain persisted but Resume & Cover Letter & Interview Skills Assistance families still came with Free for Employers - Job Postings on Website & Job Boards decorated bikes, Easter Phone (250) 679-8448 Fax (250) 679-8117 bonnets and lots of smiles!

Find us on Facebook Over 200 kids participated in 822B Shuswap Avenue PO Box 1138 Chase BC V0E 1M0 the scavenger hunt and then E-Mail - chaseemployment@cablelan.net joined in for some good old Chase Royalty pose with Hailey, www.chaseemployment.ca fashioned games including who won prizes for her decorated bike and Easter Bonnet

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Chase Minor Baseball registration forms are out. Pick up at Tru Hardware, Miller’s Cabin, or the schools. Contact meegkennedy@yahoo.ca for more info Team Chase is having their 6th Pink Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on May 1st 2016. This is very popular event and the spots fill up very quickly.

If interested in golfing, donating, sponsoring or volunteering please contact Diana @ 250-679-3484.

The Celista Coffee House Concert Series - Live Entertainment Please note our NEW date for the coffee house: 3rd Saturday of the month Oct to May at the North Shuswap Community Hall, Celista. Set up @ 5:30 Pot Luck Dinner @ 6:00 - $4 admission.Doors open at 7:00pm. Open mic - 7:30-9PM Feature Act to follow, refreshments. If you like live music, you will love our Coffee House Concert Series! 250 679 2174.

Chase Carving Club. Guys and gals carvers welcome. All types of carving in the round – bark, relief and chip carving.

Sessions take place at Creekside Seniors on Thurs mornings at 9:00 a.m. FMI call Dave – 682-7752.

St. Andrews and All Saints Anglican/ United Church. 845 Thompson Ave, Sunday April 3rd at 10 am, Morning Prayer Rev Bill Pantzer The Chase Farm & Craft Market is accepting applications for vendors, specifically baked goods and eggs. Contact chasefarmersmarket@gmail.com for more information.

For info/hours phone 250-679-3536

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APRIL 5TH FREE MEAT DRAW 4 - 6:30 PM POOL 3:30 PM

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The North Shuswap Players Present “Jenny’s House of Joy” by Norm Foster at the Lakeview Community Centre in Anglemont, B.C. Matinees are April 28, May 1 and May 8 at 1:30 p.m. and evenings are April 29, 30, May 6 and 7 at 7:00 p.m. It’s cute, it’s naughty, it’s funny, Shuswap Pra it’s sexy. FMI and tickets please call June 250-955-2913 or Annie 250-679-4072 The 16th Annual Shuswap Music Festival runs April 18-29 at several venues in Salmon Arm. Adjudicated sessions for band, choir, vocal, piano and strings are open to everyone, donations appreciated. Gala Concert featuring the “Best of the Fest” is on Friday, April 29, 7PM at the 1st United Church, Salmon Arm. Admission: $10/person, $20/ family. Info and schedules online: www.

ShuswapFestival.com.

The Chase Curling Rink will be having another pancake breakfast on Sunday April 10th, 2016. We look forward to the continued support of you and your families!! 9 am - 11 am for $7 you get to enjoy all you can eat pancakes, sausages and eggs served with real orange juice and coffee/tea. All proceeds go directly to help pay bills for our struggling Curling Club!

Creekside Center Activities:

• Mon 8:30 - Exercise Classes • Wed & Fri - 9 am - Exercise Classes • Monday 1 pm - Canasta & Snooker. & Bridge. Try a new game. Lessons given.

• Tuesday 1 pm - Bingo • Wed 1 pm - Snooker & canasta • Wed 7 pm Jam Session Call Ella at 6793375.

• Thur 9 am - Wood Carving. Call Dave 6827752.

• Thurs 10 am - Carpet Bowling.

• Friday 1 pm - Cribbage.

• 2nd Friday every month - Mini Crib. Signup at 10:30 start 11 am.

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Zumba Gold every Monday morning at 9 am at the Chase fire hall. Zumba every Friday morning 6:45 at the Chase fire hall For more info text or phone 778-2203588

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Pres: Jacquie Everett 675-2574, Sec: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meeting at Chase Creekside Centre Thursday 5:30 pm

CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome

Sundays at Creekside Centre, 542 Shuswap Exploring Christianity 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Email: chasefellowship@gmail.com

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RCMP Media Release Submitted by RCMP Chase Detachment

On March 18th, at 8:00 pm, Chase RCMP conducted a traffic Checkstop on SquilaxAnglemont Road near the Little River overpass. Approximately fifteen drivers were checked, and three impaired investigations were begun. Using the approved screening device, all drivers were then cleared and allowed to proceed on their way.

On March 23rd at 8:30 pm, Chase RCMP attended a complaint of two intoxicated males on Shuswap Avenue exposing themselves to passers-by. Two males were located, however, there was not enough evidence to proceed with a charge. The males were warned about their alleged behaviour and moved along.

On March 19th, at 1:30 am, police were called for a noise complaint coming from a unit in a four-plex in the 200 block of Brooke Drive. Police attended the location and found a party with loud music. The occupant of the suite was spoken to and the music was turned down. No charges resulted.

On March 26th at 7:40 am, Chase RCMP attended a single motor vehicle collision on Squilax-Anglemont Road, approximately two kilometres west of Scotch Creek. A black Hyundai was located off-road to the right of the southbound lane. Damage to the vehicle was substantial, and it was confirmed that the registered owner had been the driver. No injuries were reported.

Road conditions may have been slippery due to frost at that hour, and alcohol was not a contributing factor. No charges were laid.

On March 19th, at 3:30 am , Chase RCMP were notified that a white 2001 Dodge commercial truck was stolen from a residence on Pine Street. The vehicle was seen on VLA Road heading toward Kamloops, and it was closely followed by a red Dodge Dakota pickup truck. Surrounding detachments were immediately notified of the theft while Chase RCMP made patrols. The commercial truck was located on March 22nd on a dirt road off Old Highway. Forensic Identification Services examined the truck, and the investigation is continuing. Anyone with information regarding this theft of vehicle is asked to call Chase Detachment at 250-6793221 or Crimestoppers.

On March 22nd at 3:40 am, Chase RCMP were called to attend a fire in the parking lot behind Safety Mart at 305 Brooke Drive.

Chase Fire Department was on-scene and had put out the fire. The fire was contained to several pallets of compressed cardboard.

No witnesses have been identified at this time, however, police are requesting that anyone with knowledge of this crime call Chase Detachment at 250-679-3221 or Crimestoppers.

On March 29th, Chase RCMP were called regarding a break-and-enter to a basement suite in the 200 block of Brooke Drive. The occupant of the suite had been away for a few weeks, and came home to find that someone had entered an unlocked rear window. Jewelry was confirmed to have been taken. Anyone who has knowledge of this break-and-enter is asked to call Chase RCMP at 250-679-3221 or Crimestoppers.

On March 28th, after a lengthy investigation, Chase RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence in the 500 block of First Avenue. Seized from the residence were illegal loaded firearms, firearms parts, and improperly stored ammunition. As a result of the investigation, Joshua Timothy Reese, age 33, has been indicted on three firearms charges: Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm contrary to Section 95(1), Possession of a firearm without a licence contrary to Section 92(1), and Possession of firearms while prohibited, contrary to Section 117.01 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Further court appearances are scheduled.

On March 29th at 4:25 am, Chase RCMP were notified by a resident on Willow St who heard a noise outside. The complainant turned on an exterior light and saw a male dressed in a dark hoody with his hand on the door handle of the complainant’s pickup truck. The male then jumped into a dark coloured newer model pick-up truck and fled the area. No license plate was obtained. Police conducted patrols of the area, but did not find the suspect vehicle.

The complainant stated that the passenger door of her pick-up had been left unlocked, and an iPod was taken. Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to call Chase Detachment at 250-679-3221 or Crimestoppers.

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Adventures in Celebrancy: Mother Blessing

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Imagine yourself, 8 months by tossing a ball of red yarn pregnant, stepping inside a around a circle, each woman room decorated with beautiful slipping the yarn around her flowers and filled with the voices wrist when it reaches her. We of women singing. They beckon are now tied together in a web, you over and seat you in a pink symbolizing the web of love and and red chair of honor. You support we have created for the look around and see the most new mom. The yarn is cut and important women in your life each woman leaves with a yarn smiling back, all gathered to bracelet, which she will wear celebrate you! Welcome to a as a beautiful reminder of the Mother woman Blessing, until her a special baby is ceremony b o r n . for soonMother t o - b e Blessings mot he rs , are a desig ne d wonderful to support way to a n d help moms empower prepare t h e Making a birth necklace for birth, woman as and they she prepares to give birth. This are not just for first-time moms is a time to share birth stories, either! This is one of my favorite release fears about the birth, offer ceremonies and I would love blessings and gifts and pamper to help you plan one. You can the new mama by massaging her contact me at scairnie@hotmail. and braiding her hair. It’s similar com if interested. to a baby shower, but instead of Sue Cairnie is studying to be a focusing on the baby, the focus is Certified Life Cycle Celebrant on empowering the mom as she through the Celebrant Foundaprepares to cross the threshold tion and Institute. She currently and welcome new life. We finish lives in Armstrong.

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Ingredients 2 lbs ground beef 1 envelope taco seasoning 1-1/2 cups water 1 can (16 ounces) mild chili beans, undrained 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomato with green chilies 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, optional

1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix Directions In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Yield: 6-8 servings (about 2 quarts).

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Howard Smith - Chase's cowboy artist

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Lions & volunteers make Easter event a success

The Chase Lions would like to thank the many volunteers who came out to help make this Easter a little more special. Thanks Lesley Anne Turner Crealock, S van Dusen, Karen Bassett, Valerie Donnelly, Wendy VanBelois and Brian & Betty Strauch. To the Chase Queens candidates, Bianca Dametto, Natalie McDonald & Makayla Laluha, you were such a delight with the kids.

Princess Megan Johnston, you are such a great ambassador for the Village of Chase, braving the rain in your royalty Continued from page 5....

attire and never losing your smile. To the parents, grandparents and families who came out and braved the rain, you made all our hard work so worthwhile.

Last but not least, I personally want to thank the Chase Lions members who took time from their Easter, to give the families of Chase a community event.

Your continued dedication and selfless giving is a true testament of volunteering.

Thank you, Thank you. Community… isn’t about TIME!

Historic Artist Howard Smith

the upstairs room, was restored and hung did not become valuable until years later. for many years in the Chase Community Images of just a few of Smith’s paintings can Hall until it was moved to the museum be found by searching on the Internet. There where it met its fiery end. is one exciting scene of a horse stampede When the sawmill and another of a group of closed in 1925, the town pioneers outside a general of Chase lost many store that is reminiscent of a residents, including Smith Norman Rockwell painting. who moved his family It would be wonderful if one to Vancouver. Tragically, day there could be either an three of their four exhibit and/or a publication children died including of Howard Smith’s paintings their youngest son who and illustrations, so local apparently had been into residents could gain a his father’s paints. Their Howard and his wife, Amy greater appreciation for daughter Mary followed Courtesy of Chase & District one of the Shuswap’s most the family tradition Museum and Archives interesting characters from and married her cousin the past.

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Life was difficult for the family in ca, a blog about Shuswap issues including Vancouver, as his paintings brought in only politics, economics, environmental issues a meagre income. Smith painted daily in his and culture. studio, even as his hands began to shake. He Photos provided by Chase & District finally passed away in 1941 at the age of 80, Museum and Archives and like many famous artists, his paintings

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Obituaries/Memoriums

In Memorium

Rod McConnell

June 26th, 1955 - March 31st, 2015

Obituary

Deborah (Debbie) Ann Chamberlain

August 15, 1957 - March 24, 2016

It is with sadden hearts that our family announces the passing of Debbie Chamberlain. She passed away suddenly in Chase, BC on March 24th 2016. Debbie is survived by her loving and devoted husband Brent of nine and a half years. Her only son Ken (Stacie) Johnson and granddaughter Kassidy. Mother Corisande Ulmer, brother Daryl and sister Donna (Breeny). Step children Gary (Alyssa & granddaughter Peyton) Lisa, Eric (Sarah) and Greg (Diane). Many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, foster children, hockey billets, clients and friends. Her dogs, Missy, Molly and Maggie, and cat Katie. Pre-deceased by father Ray Ulmer, husbands Ray Lapointe and Greg Johnson.

Debbie was born in Murrayville, BC on August 15, 1957. She grew up in Langley BC where she attended school from Kindergarten to Grade 12. After high school she worked as a receptionist at Preston Chev Olds. In October 1977, Debbie and her first husband Greg welcomed their son Kenneth Raymond Martin Johnson. She moved and lived in Prince George from 1980-2003 where she worked at Netherlands, and owned her home-based accounting business.

She married Ray Lapointe in 1988 and cared for her stepsons Eric and Greg. She hand-picked her son Kens wife, Stacie and helped welcomed their daughter Kassidy in 1999. Ray and Debbie also took in many foster children over a number of years, in which she was still in contact with until her passing. When Ray became ill with ALS she was strong and cared for him until his passing. In 2003, she reconnected with her childhood sweet heart Brent and moved to Chase, BC. They were married August 12, 2006. While in Chase she was a volunteer for the Chase Fire Department, and recently The Royal Canadian Legion. She also was very busy helping individuals with their personal taxes and accounting needs.

Debbie will be remembered for her love of animals and her pets over the years, including horses, birds, showing her collies, caring for her Rottweilers, Cocker Spaniels and Shih Tzu’s dogs. Her many passions were sewing, knitting, reading, crosswords, music and many different hairdo’s. She was also an avid gardener, wind chime and snow globe collector.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016. 1:00pm – 3:00 pm. Royal Canadian Legion #107. 515 Shuswap Avenue, Chase, BC In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you donate to your local SPCA.

Its one year already. Theres not a day or a moment we do not think of you. We all love you to the moon and back. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.

We love you and miss you. Your family.

Obituary

Raymond Meeks 1934-2016

Raymond Meeks, surrounded by his family, passed away in Kamloops, BC on March 26, 2016, aged 82. He is survived

by Janet, his wife of 58 years, his children Don, Michael (Rebecca), and Shelley (Rick), and his grandchildren Taylor, Owen, Connor, Nicole, Cory, Raelyn, and Brittany. His is also survived by his sister, Audrey, and her family, and his brother Rodney’s family.

Ray was born in 1934 in Arbor field, Saskatchewan and grew up in Cranbrook, British Columbia. He worked for the Ministry of Highways for 38 years where he took great pride in building and maintaining safe highway systems throughout British Columbia.

He moved with his family from Kamloops to Chase, BC in 1963 and became a foreman for the Ministry of Highways. In his early days of living in Chase, Ray was a volunteer member of the Chase Fire Department and he was one of the first volunteer special police constables. He was also a member of the Chase Parks Board and Chairman of the Chase Centennial Committee, which amongst other projects, helped create the Chase boat launch, installed picnic tables in the park, and assisted in creating the Chase outdoor skating rink and wading pool.

After retirement Ray loved doing yard work, sitting beside the creek and enjoying the quiet views. He enjoyed working on antique automobiles, cruising, camping, fishing and hunting. Ray was known for always having the coffee pot on in his shop at exactly 10am and 3pm daily, and sharing embellished stories with his many neighbours and great friends. Later in life Ray never missed an episode of Gold Rush while wearing his hat.

At Ray’s request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association at 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.

Condolences may be left for the family at www. firstmemorialkamloops.com Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services Kamloops (250) 554-2429

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Classifieds

Classified deadline is Monday at 3 pm for Friday’s paper. $5 for 20 words. 20¢ each additional word (tax incl). 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.

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Obituary

NESS, Paul Allen

NESS, Paul Allen passed away at the Kelowna General Hospital on Sunday March 20th, 2016 at the age of 66 years.

Paul was born in Stettler, Alberta on April 12, 1949. He had lived in Dawson Creek for many years before moving to Chase two years ago. Paul enjoyed a long career as a truck driver, where he met many people. His passion for horses, fishing, and life with those friends and family will continue to affect our lives for eternity.

His generosity and compassion has touched the many lives that have been lucky enough to know his heart and personality. He will live on as a legend through us all.

Paul will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Arlene; sons, Rex (Faye) and Edward (Angela) of Prince George; grandchildren, Ian (Sorcha), Elisha (Dallan) Patterson and Daniel; and great granddaughter, Addison. He is also survived by his siblings, Howard (Stella), Myrna (Lance), Jackie (Merle), Joanne (Chris), Jeff, and Judy (Dewey). He was predeceased by his parents Donald and Alicia; sister, Elita Rae and brother, William Jay. A celebration of Paul’s life was held from the Royal Canadian Legion, Chase, BC on Wednesday, March 30th. Online condolences may be sent through Paul’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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Thank you from the Chase & District Skate Park Society Volunteers winner of the basket of the Chase was young Halle, & District (pictured with her Skate Park grandmother.)

Society had Big thank yous a wonderful to: Natalie Jones time selling Rushworth for hot dogs organizing the to all the event and donating h u n g r y the table fees to the garage salers Society, The Village on Saturday, of Chase for use March 26th. of the Community The Society raised $125 by Hall, to JustAsk Rentals for raffling off a beautiful basket use of the hot dog roller, and which was filled with products to everyone who dropped a purchased or donated from donation in one of our cans or local businesses. The lucky offered words of support.

Elder ‘Wolverine’, 84 passes away Early Tuesday evening, Secwepemc Elder William Jones ‘Wolverine’ Ignace, who gained international recognition after the 1995 Gustafsen Lake standoff, died in his Adams Lake Indian Band home.

The Gustafsen (Ts’Peten) Lake Standoff was a month long confrontation between the RCMP and ‘Ts’Peten Defenders’ on a piece of ranch land near 100-Mile House.

The confrontation began when a group of about 25 people occupied land they believed to be sacred and unceded, to perform Sundance ceremonies on. The situation escalated and throughout the month, the RCMP brought in 400 armed officers, helicopters, armoured

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personnel carriers, blew up a supply pick-up truck with buried explosives, and fired 77,000 rounds of ammunition.

Both sides exchanged gunfire and one person was injured but no one was killed in the confrontation.

Wolverine, who was a key figure in the standoff, spent five years in jail for his role.

Over the years, he has requested a national public inquiry into the Ts’Peten/ Gustafsen Lake Standoff from the Federal Government.

In recent years, he tended a massive garden in a food sovereignty project called “Nourish the Nation”.

Wolverine gave away most of his garden’s harvest to elders in autonomous communities, single-parent families and First Nations camps.

“He leaves with us a great legacy of indigenous resistance, struggle and victory. He is widely respected and loved, not only by his family, community and Secwepemc Nation, but throughout the world as well,” stated the Ts’Peten Defence Committee.