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April 22nd, 2016 Vol. 21, Issue 16

VolunteerBy Terri Week in Chase Mindel-Stewart 115 Shuswap Ave

Spring Cleaning Special Exterior Wash, Vacuum and Dusting $45

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he Village of Chase celebrated Volunteer Week with a tree planting ceremony at Haldane Elementary, Councillors Nancy Egely and Ali Maki participated with the "Green Team", the

school environmental group.

Planting the tree symbolized how all volunteers are the roots in our community and will provide much needed shade for students in future years.

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Hose Testing Day

PHOTO & WRITEUP SUPPLIED BY CAVELLE LAYES

Chase Volunteer Firefighters gave up their Sunday last week to conduct the annual hose testing.

The process was expected to take 10 hours, but with hard work and a great turn out the members were able to complete the process in just seven. Sorry for any inconvenience the road closure may have caused and thank you to Mayor and Council for BBQing lunch for the tired members.

INVESTORS ALERT!

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Mini Donuts on location!

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Newly expanded seasonal department

Saturday 8 am - 5 pm

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Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

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Chase Lions Club. Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast. Sunday May 8th from 8 - 11. Chase Community Hall basement. Door Prizes by Donation.

The Chase Community Garden is holding its annual spring meeting on May 3rd @ 7p.m. in the lounge of Illahee Lodge. We are looking for some new gardeners as we have three waist high beds and a few ground plots available for growing vegetables. All interested please attend. FMI call Barb at 250-679-8426

the evening’s presentations we will also be holding a Silent Auction, 50/50 draw, door prizes and bake sale. Don’t miss out on the fun! Tickets for sale by all 2016 Grad Students and at a few Chase businesses. $10/Adult, $5/12 and under.

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 Shuswap Pra contact Diana @ 250-679-3484.

The Celista Coffee House Concert Bingo @ Lakeview Community Centre Series - Live Entertainment Please note at 7703 Squilax-Anglemont Road, our NEW date for the coffee house: 3rd Anglemont. April 21, 2016, Thursday - Saturday of the month Oct to May at the doors open 6:00 pm, play 6:30 - 9:00 North Shuswap Community Hall, Celista. pm , come join the fun. May 19, 2016 - Set up @ 5:30 Pot Luck Dinner @ 6:00 Thursday - doors open at 6:00 pm, play - $4 admission. Doors open at 7:00pm.

6:30 - 9:00 pm, come have a fun night out. Open mic - 7:30-9PM Feature Act to Know your limit, Play within it. License: follow, refreshments. 250 679 2174.

Chase Farm & Craft Market - Our first 82087. Info contact Suzanne 679-2614 market day of the season will be Friday Saturday April 30th – Calling all horse May 20th and will run every Friday until enthusiasts. Trail ride or drive with us Sept in the Curling Club parking lot, 10 am at Timber Ridge Trails in Lumby. Head to 2 pm. Vendor spots are still available. out for 11 am. This is hosted by the BC For more info email: chasefarmersmarket@ Interior Morgan Horse Club but all gmail.com or call 250 679-2166. We look horses are invited. There is a $5 drop in forward to another great Market Season. fee for Timber Ridge. Pack a snack, or Find us on Facebook. lunch may be available for a fee. This is a fun social day – all invited. For info call The 16th Annual Shuswap Music Nancy 250-546-9922 or nancyroman@ Festival runs April 18-29 at several venues in Salmon Arm. Adjudicated telus.net sessions for band, choir, vocal, piano and Chase Secondary Grads will be holding strings are open to everyone, donations their annual fashion show, Thursday appreciated. Gala Concert featuring the April 28th at 7 pm in the high school “Best of the Fest” is on Friday, April 29, gym. Come watch the students model 7PM at the 1st United Church, Salmon local fashions and accessories. During Arm. Admission: $10/person, $20/ family. Info and schedules online: www.

ShuswapFestival.com.

For info/hours phone 250-679-3536

April 30th KARAOKE - 7 pm ANDY AND CECE

Churches of Chase & Area St. Andrews & All Saints Anglican / United Church Sunday May 1st Morning Prayer Rev. Alfred Maier

The Light of Life Native Fellowship -

Every Sun 3 pm @ Chase Evangelical Free Church (corner of Shuswap Ave & Brooke Dr). Friendly fellowship with food, family & friends after service. Everyone is welcome.

Pastor Joseph (250) 679-7656

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Kelsey Snelgrove, Editor PHONE: (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 OFFICE: 721 Shuswap Ave between

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Chase Lions Box 12

President: Beverley Iglesias 250-679-3509 Medical Equip: Rob Simpson - 250-319-6702 Eyeglasses: Patsy McKinnon - 250-679-2918 RV Park: Beverley Iglesias - 250-679-8470

Chase Rotary Box 73

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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Business of the Week: Chase & District Employment Centre Inc.

Getting to know our businesses leaders and local organizations A Service of the Chase & District Chamber of Commerce

Attention: Chase & District Chamber Members- 2016 Visitor Guide On behalf of the volunteers of the Chase and District Chamber of Commerce, we would like to extend a sincere apology to all of the businesses that were mistakenly left out of the business directory in our 2016 Visitor Guide.

We will be correcting this mistake by printing your business information on an insert that will be included in our 2016 Visitor Guide. We ask that you please take a look in the business directory location of our guide and if, as a paid member for 2016, your business was overlooked please contact our office immediately so that we can address this. Please ensure you contact us in this regard by April 30, 2016 in time for the printing of the insert.

We thank you for your understanding of this error.

We also thank you for supporting your local Chamber of Commerce so that we can support your business.

President and Sole Shareholder: determine a client’s goals, list and Tom Price describe what they have to offer The Chase and District employers, and carry out the plan.

Employment Centre may do more Price said sometimes the plan is for the community than you know. simply building a new resume and “Over the years here, it has sometimes it is the creation of a new surprised me that people still skill set that better fits the needs think of us as ‘the Service Canada of today’s business community. office in Chase’ or as Sometimes it is to ‘the Unemployment assist an individual The mission to see that the best office’, which we are not and have never statement of course for them is been,” said Tom Price, the organization to start their own who took on role business! simply that “We are different as manager of the is one is from Chase Employment “no other Come out for Mini Donuts!

Centre in 2010, after unemployable”. agencies because semi-retiring to the of the team that Shuswap. He took makes up our staff. See us at Home Hardware: this Weekend 10-4 ownership in 2013.

We work to ensure that no one Come try our specialty donuts: “We are an independent entering our office ever feels that Maple Bacon, Hawaiian contractor to the Province solely there are no answers here”, said to provide Employment Related Price. & Cherry Pie! Services,” said Price.

Whether you are a youth just CEC Inc. has a primary focus leaving Secondary School, or of assisting individuals to either a person who has worked for enter the workforce, upgrade their few years but has no specific marketability through education marketable skills, or a mature or through simply a better worker who is finding it difficult to www.mini-donuts.ca • 250-679-1144 presentation of what they have continue to perform in physically to offer to employers, or to start a challenging environments, Ricky Hedrich business of their own. the staff at the Chase & Riley & Associates Realty Ltd. The office is connected through District Employment Centre the Work BC network of offices to will do everything they can to 250.572.0828 www.chaseshuswap.com the Ministry of Health and Social help you position yourself to Development, which funds all the engage in rewarding work.

OPEN HOUSE April 23rd 1 pm - 3 pm Thinking of simplifying your life, or getting a great investment. employment support they offer to Their website This end unit townhouse has no strata fee, over 1,400 square residents. www.chaseemployment.ca feet, central air, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large rec room, single car garage, carport, and side yard for a small garden. The main The mission statement of the is full of resources and living space is nice and open with glass doors to the sunny organization is simply that “no one information, and of course balcony. Furnace and hot water tank were just replaced in Nov. Nice gazebo on south side to watch the mountain sheep. Quick is unemployable”. you can contact the Centre 1036 THOMPSON AVENUE, CHASE possession is possible. Don’t miss this gem. $199,900 They use a systematic process to directly at (250) 679 - 8448

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FOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, APRIL 30th

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Council’s Corner

Submitted by Tammi Pretty, Deputy Corporate Officer, Village of Chase

Calling Local Tradespeople If you are a local tradesperson and are interested in potentially working with the Village we invite you to submit expressions of interest so a list may be developed for future work opportunities.

To be eligible for this opportunity, your business must have a current, valid business licence before you can

be recommended to others or considered for work with the Village or its contractors. If this is of interest please submit a short written description of the services you would be able to provide by email to dco@ chasebc.ca, hand deliver to the Village office (826 Okanagan Ave.) or by mail to PO Box 440.

Annual Celebration of the Arts at CSS

Chase Secondary School will be holding their annual Celebration of the Arts on Wednesday May 4th at 7:00pm in the CSS gymnasium. It is an opportunity for the community to visit the school and see all of the tremendous projects students have completed throughout the year.

The evening will consist of various performing arts on stage, covering music, dance, and drama while the audience enjoys baked goods from our foods department, and Indian tacos from our Shuswap language class.

Scattered throughout the gym will be projects that students have chosen to showcase. “Bringing in the community to see what goes on behind the walls of

the school is really important”, says David Bakker, the music director at Chase Secondary, “Students want to feel that the work they accomplish in school will be seen and appreciated by someone other than their own teacher.”

This annual event is generally held the first week of May. It began as “Music Monday”, a way to showcase the musical talents at the school, but over the years, the scope has expanded to include all of the subjects where art has been utilized to accomplish a task. It’s always very well attended, so you’ll want to arrive early for a good seat.

Doors open at 6:30, with the onstage entertainment beginning at 7:00.

April 22nd is Earth Day

This year Earth Day Network is focusing on the urgent need to plant new trees and forests worldwide.

The Earth Day Network is pledging to plant 7.8 billion trees worldwide – one for every person on Earth, by 2020, which will be Earth Day’s 50th anniversary.

How are you celebrating Earth Day?

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Your Local Realtor TODAY!

250-320-5472 DRUMMING FOR THE EARTH - Mr. MacArthur’s Grade 2/3 class got to experience a drum circle with drummer Robin Genthon, who visits Haldane Elementary School every year around Earth Day (April 22nd).

Museum’s crucial role in community

by Diana Ball Museology: noun; the science and others may be authors or practice of organizing, publishing works about the arranging, and managing Shuswap. We are the official museums. depository for archaeological Your Museum is dedicated findings from the Shuswap to preserving and presenting area. the history and culture of Our Exhibits are designed the Shuswap area through to engage the local populace the collection of objects and tourists from the next representative of our Western town the next province and Canadian culture. around the world. We are a Our Archives consist of place where all are welcome collections of records of to participate learn share and groups, businesses individuals explore the social , industrial and ethnic groups as well as and environmental history of a collection of historic photos the region. pertinent to our history and Your museum is always geographic area. This area building its collection of includes not only the Village historic artifacts. Objects of Chase but also encompasses should be pertinent to the the areas of Shuswap (the history of the area being either settlement that predates the representative or actual items. village of Chase) Chase Creek, This can include items such as Turtle Valley, Pritchard, clothing, art, furniture, photos, Squilax, North Shuswap and textural records, etc.

Adams Lake.

If you own such items and What does a museum do wonder if it belongs in the for a community? We are the museum, call us at 250-679caretakers of your history. 8847.

Our archives are available and Your museum is funded utilized by many individuals by a small provincial of diverse backgrounds grant, fundraising, (cash ethnicities ages and donations are tax deductible) professions. Some are doing memberships and is supported family genealogy some work by a small group wonderful for businesses researching volunteers. Join Us. environmental impact studies,

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HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WASTE ROUND-UP Pritchard/South Thompson Eco-Depot April 1 - 30 Tuesday-Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm 1595 Martin-Prairie Rd.

Residents can drop-off these items FREE of charge.

Items collected will be safely disposed of, or recycled. If you are unsure if an item will be accepted contact the TNRD at: 1.877.377.8673

WHAT IS ACCEPTED? • Adhesives

• Paint

• Aerosols

• Paint Thinner

• Antifreeze

• Pesticide/Herbicides

• Batteries

• Pool chemical

• Corrosive/Toxic Liquids

• Oil

• Gasoline

• Oil Filters & Plastic Containers Less Than 20L

• Kerosene • Mercury and Mercury Containing Items (i.e. old thermostats)

Follow the TNRD Online

• Cleaners • Fertilizer • Grease & Tar

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

1.877.377.8673

DON’T KNOW WHAT IT IS?

BRING THAT IN TOO! Bring material that is not in an original labelled container and it will be handled properly.

Never put hazardous waste into the garbage.

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Business Listings Handyman Dave

Appliances, Heating, Locks, Plumbing, Elec.

PH: 250-679-2463

LM White Marketing LINKING BUSINESS WITH OUR COMMUNITY

PH: 250-299-1123

Lyle’s Concrete

SPRING PROJECTS? WE CAN HELP!

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SILVER LININGS

NEW, USED + COLLECTIBLES 734 1ST AVE, CHASE 679-7798

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

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Dave’s Appliance Repair

Guaranteed Service to all Brands and Makes

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Sorrento Plumbing & Water Well Service

250-679-0001 Serving the Shuswap!

TEN questions With....

This week we are talking to Michael Jackson, who last year opened JJ’s Asian Cuisine, an Asian-themed food truck in Chase with his wife, Jan. Q • Michael Jackson! What has been your experience sharing a name with the “Gloved One”?

A• Having this name has been quite a ride! I have sometimes used it as a marketing tool with occasional success!

Lots of times however the phone has gone dead after giving my name especially in the service industry !

Q • When you’re not at JJ’s Asian Cuisine, where might we find you?

A • Back up in the Oil Patch in Fort McMurray cooking for a 4000 man camp.

Q • Have you always lived in Chase?

A • I was born in Vancouver, moved to the Cariboo in ‘65, moved to Edmonton in ‘74, and came to Chase in ‘09.

Q • Food-wise, do you have any guilty pleasures?

A • 5 lbs. of Alaskan King Crab Legs with clarified butter & fresh lemon Wedges !!!

Q • What made you want to move here?

A • The Shuswap is such a beautiful area, but it was the friendly people that live here in Chase that made it an easy decision.

Q • How long have you been cooking?

A • 46 years Q • What do you love about it?

A • The job satisfaction when people let you know how much they love your meal. You are never going to please everyone, but if you can please 90%, that is like a miracle and usually that is as good as it gets!

Easy Rice Pilaf

LJ’s Towing and Transport Open 24 hrs 7 days /week

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Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe Kerrie’s cookin’ in the kitchen, come on in!

OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am

The Chase Sunflower 250-679-8880 info@chasesunflower.ca Underwood Liquor Store Open every day 9 am - 11 pm Open on All Holidays

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cups long-grain white rice 3 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 pinch saffron (optional) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Melt butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.

Combine rice and onion mixture in a 9x13-inch casserole dish placed on a

Q • What is your favourite meal?

A • Lobster Thermidore with fresh asparagus, and a fresh lemon rice pilaf.

Q • Do you have any hobbies?

A • I am an aspiring jazz rock drummer.

Q • What do you feel most proud of?

A • My wife, she is such a beautiful person and has given me the life and love that I have always dreamed of. She has overcome many challenges and has such strength as a loving, giving person.

Q • If you could only keep five possessions what would they be?

A • My sense of humour, my integrity, my compassion, my positive outlook and the love that I have for my wife !!

baking sheet. Stir thoroughly to coat the rice.

Combine chicken stock, salt, saffron, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Pour chicken stock mixture over rice in the casserole dish and stir to combine.

Spread mixture evenly along the bottom of the pan. Cover tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove foil and fluff with a fork to separate the grains of rice.

which rice is Pilaf is a dish in oned broth. cooked in a seas olproof way to A simple and fo more flavour! make rice with

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Business Listings

Continued from page 1...

Volunteers Appreciated in Chase

Ed's Pest Control

C. Ant Season is here! 30 yrs exp.

Gov. Licensed/Insured. 250-668-5902

On Friday evening, April 15th, Mayor and Council celebrated with community volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation event. Mayor Rick Berrigan presented the Festival Society with a plaque recognizing their volunteer contributions for 2015. Diana Endean and Gayle Maddalozzo accepted the award on behalf of the Festival Society.

Awesome Ladies Fashions Available Locally

Chum ‘n’ Luba’s

826 Shuswap Ave • 250.679.3134 • Tues - Sat 10 - 4:30

Underwood Restaurant 250-679-3321

Roast Beef Mondays

Sharen’s Hair Studio

611 - 3rd Ave, Chase (rear entrance) Mon - Fri

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Re: Recent Federal Election I wonder how many people, in this federal riding, voted for Justin Trudeau?

While he was on the ‘stump’ he made something like 171 promises. He did not mention what he was going to include in his first budget that concerned banking.

Canada has four major banks.

Because I’m ‘older than dirt’ I can remember when the Bank of Toronto and the Dominion Bank of Canada merged.

The same goes for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Imperial and Commerce were two separate banks.)

But, I digress.

Some readers may recall the recent banking failures on Cyprus. To dig themselves out of a financial mess these banks began taking depositors’ monies.

Well, on page 223 of the PM’s budget there is a paragraph that states ‘our’ banks, if in financial difficulties, may use depositors’ funds just like the banks on Cyprus did.

The one difference here is that our bank would issue shares to those whose funds were expropriated (a.k.a: stolen).

Somehow I do not think shares in an financial institution, that is in financial distress, to be worth very much.

Now, before readers begin a stampede to retrieve their savings they should know that the Canadian banking system is well-managed and healthy. It is regarded as the one of the best in the world. In 1923 the Home Bank failed. All through the Great Depression, to the present day, there have been no failures (during the Depression the the USA suffered 9,000 bank failure!) Besides, your savings are now insured, at not cost to you, for a maximum of $100,000 dollars.

So, our banks are in good shape, but, one must wonder why the PM found it necessary to insert this clause in his Budget?

B. Elmer Borneman, Chase

HAVE YOUR SAY!

Letters on any topic can be sent to the Sunflower at info@chasesunflower.ca, or mailed to Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0.

Letters may be edited for length, or not published.

Opinions expressed in Letters do not reflect the opinions of anybody but the letter-writers themselves!

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Heat Jr. Hockey Society Annual General Meeting

Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 7:00 pm at Art Holding Memorial Arena Mezzanine Memberships can be paid at Registration

Village of Chase Town Hall Meeting April 22nd, 2016 7:00 p.m.

VENUE CHANGED:

Now at the Chase Community Hall Please be advised this meeting will be held to discuss residents’ concerns about criminal activity in Chase and ways to reduce property crime.

6TH ANNUAL TRADITIONAL POW WOW Neskonlith Pow Wow Grounds

June 24, 25, 26 2016 FREE CAMPING & ADMISSION Everyone welcome to attend!

ROTARY’S 12TH ANNUAL

AUCTION GOES WESTERN Submitted by Doug Everett

On Saturday April 16th, the Chase Club come to your home or business Community Hall was packed with and barbeque a steak dinner for up to20 “want- a- be” people with all the cowboys and trimmings. Auctioneer cowgirls who Bruce was so great were supporting that this item was sold R o t a r y ’s 3 times over and the 12th Annual Rotary Club will now Auction. With impress over 60 guests 31 superb with their culinary live auction skills and hospitality. items, helium The Rotary Club balloons filled would like to thank with prizes, 37 all businesses and silent auction individuals who items, 12 bucket contributed to the auction items success of this annual and the selling event. of 50/50 and Adams Lake Lumber, refreshment Alice Baltersen, Arne Raven, ASSA Abloy tickets the Entrance Systems, Barry evening started and Gail Coward, Big O off with a festive Tire Auto Service Centre, atmosphere. The Bill and Yvonne Heese, guests were treated Brian and Betty Strauch, to a sumptuous Vancouver Canucks, Captains Village Marina, meal prepared Chase A&W, Chase by the Miss Country Quilters, Chase Chase Excellence Auto & Window Glass, Committee and, Chase Fish and Game, the evening was off Chase Heat Hockey Club, COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS - Top photo: Chase Royal Bank, Chase to a great start.

Our auctioneer, Bob Misseghers and Ron Wilkenson. Bottom Victim Services, Chum N’ Bruce Bolton photo: Cindy Nakazawa and her daughter Luba’s, Claude and Kym Rampone, Copper Island started the evening Dixie Smith Picture Framing,Coast off by selling a Kamloops Hotel, Craig’s Bakery, Dale Mintz, Don knitted wool blanket, a kitchen basket DeFrece, Doubletree By Hilton, Doug and Jacquie full of essential items, golf passes from Everett, Econospan, Ellen and Mel Jasman, Ernie Talking Rock and a fire bowl. The Erickson, JJ’s Asian Cuisine, Janet and Murray audience were very receptive to his McCartney, JJ Mechanical, Jade Mountain Fas Gas, encouragement and quickly realized their John and Debbie and Natasha Durning, Mark Shave, Maurice Wright, Mike Draper, Mildred Hendren, financial donations would be turned back Miller’s Cabin, Myron Crown, Nation Wide Appliance into the Chase and areas communities Plus, Nickerson Family (Pritchard), Pritchard to develop future projects and make the Community Association, Quaaout Lodge, Richard area more desirable to live and work. The and Judi Waugh, Rick and Debbie Porteous, Romeo’s evening was very upbeat and the Victim Kitchen Spirits, Roy and Emily Nelson, Emerald Service volunteers added their own lively City Fireworks, SASCU Financial Group, Safety Mart Foods, Shelley and Brandon Kellner, Sherry enthusiasm which was contagious and Chamberlain (Chubb Security), Silver Star Resort, enjoyed by all.

Sorrento Building Centre, Springhill Excavating, Sue The evening concluded with the Bepple, Sunshore Golf Club, Tag Auto Centre, Team auctioning off of the infamous Rotary Equipment, TRU Hardware, Underwood Restaurant, BBQ where members of the Rotary Village Lanes.

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MP Arnold on the 2016 Budget Submitted by MP Mel Arnold, North Okanagan-Shuswap

It has been an exhilarating four months since I took my seat in the House of Commons representing the North Okanagan- Shuswap. The work of Parliament is of major significance to all of our lives and I appreciate the honour of representing our constituency in Ottawa. Transitioning into the role of Member of Parliament is an unforgettable experience and I would like to thank all the individuals and groups from across the riding that have provided me input and feedback as I continue in this process!

The first federal budget of the 42nd Parliament was tabled on March 22 and my work in preparation for this budget began in February when I began the process of pre-budget consultations.

Through rounds of meetings, I was able to connect with elected representatives from 30 communities and 5 First Nations from across the riding to discuss the needs and priorities of our riding. I was also able to consult with Provincial MLAs on their perspectives and efforts to deliver positive results for our communities.

Connecting with all these representatives provided me a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities that we face in the North Okanagan- Shuswap.

Priorities include treatment and handling systems for water and sewage that require investment. The momentum of recent safety improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway needs to be carried forward as do safety improvements on other highways in our region including Highway 97 and Highway 6.

Representatives I met also raised the need for increased skills training and supports for those suffering from mental illness. I learned that there are spaces in the riding that can accommodate these sorts of programs and supports if funding can come from Ottawa for retro-fitting existing buildings and funding services.

Affordable housing is also a challenge that too many people are facing in our region and it is apparent that access to affordable housing is effective in helping those who are motivated to improve their situation and work towards greater self-sufficiency.

I compiled the information gathered in these consultations, provided it to the government and continue to work hard

to fulfill my role as your MP and produce results. This means that my office and I will continue to engage with the government, all the way up to the Prime Minister, to ensure that they know what is needed in the North Okanagan- Shuswap. This is an essential part of my job as your MP and I will continue to press the government for results.

Another essential part of my job is holding the government to account on its policies, including fiscal policy in the budget. I remain concerned about the level of debt delivered in the budget. PM Trudeau promised to limit the deficit this year to $10 billion but has delivered a deficit much larger than that.

“How can our MP be seeking funding from the budget but be opposed to the deficit it brings?” you may be asking yourself and this is a valid question.

The answer is this: I believe that federal funding and balanced budgets are both possible and not exclusive of each other. Government needs to invest in communities but with balanced budgets that do not burden taxpayers, both present and future.

Federal governments have run deficits in past years when, frankly, they had to.

When Canada’s economy was in recession shrinking at a rate of 4% per year, it was clear that a deficit was appropriate to stimulate the economy.

However, Canada’s economy today is not shrinking; according to Statistics Canada, it is growing. Our economy has grown for the past four consecutive months reported which begs the questions of why the federal government is running a deficit at all and breaking its promise to limit deficit spending to $10 billion when our economy has actually been growing.

My rejection of the 2016 deficit will not stop me from pressing forward in advocating on behalf of the North Okanagan- Shuswap because if we are all on the hook to repay the debt then we should all be receiving a fair portion of the spending. I was elected to advocate on your behalf and that is what I will continue to do.

Mel Arnold, Member of Parliament North Okanagan- Shuswap

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Classifieds

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For Sale - Art Framing Equipment - Glass cutter, mat cutter, several boxes of large bainbridge mats, some glass. $1500 OBO. 679-7714 Patriot Scooter, double size, good condition. $4800 firm. Must See! 250679-8497.

5th Wheel Hitch for sale $200.00 OBO Call 679-3443.

8 Cases wine bottles for sale. All same colour & size. $10/case. 6795417.

2006 Nash 26’ Holiday Trailer Clean, non-smoking unit w/slideout, queen walkaround bed, full bath, a/c, F/A furnace, fridge, stove w/oven, microwave, stereo, 16’ awning, outside BBQ hookup, outside shower, sleeps 8, sway bars & tow hitch $16,500. 250679-3928

GARAGE SALES

Indoor/Community Garage Sale Lots of quality items! May 14 from 10 2. Table $15. Contact Debbie 250-6798704 or jndrustic@gmail.com Multi Family garage sale. Deer Ridge Estates,1510 TransCanada Hwy. April 30, May 1, From 10 am to 3PM Yard Sale - Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24, at 232 Brooke Dr., 9-3. Tools, motorcycle gear, Lulu clothing, raspberry canes, plus lots more good stuff!

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Need a dog walker? Or a dog, cat or house sitter? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. Call Paulette 250-679-1153.

Pruning Services. Power Raking & airerating. Accepting new lawn care clientele. Fully insured. Jonnie Walker.

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Angie Vaughan, CHW. Your Friendly Neighbourhood Caregiver. Offering personal care, light housekeeping, respite, companionship, etc. $25/hr.

1-250-574-5122 esc2shuswap@gmail. com. References available Window, gutter, yard cleaning, power washing, dump runs, painting, flooring, pruning. Call Ted 250-852-2754.

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Business & Services Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs Golden Ears Bike Shop - New # & new facebook page! Call Paul at 250-679-8744 and check out www. facebook.com/GoldenEarsBikeShop Fitness Classes.

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Tues/Thurs 7-7:45am, Sat 9-10am. Terra Lundy 250-299-5222 SAHHALTKUM DAYCARE est.1996. Licensed facility. Certified staff. Children 3mths up to 12 years.

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Nutritious snacks provided. Daily educational programs. Part/full time or drop in available ALL CHILDREN WELCOME!! F.M.I. 6459 Hillcrest Rd, Chase (across Pine St. bridge) or ph: 250-679-2229 Bicycle need a tune-up? New parts? Want to learn about repair?

Call Paul at Golden Ears Bike Shop 250-679-8744.

Sewing Alterations, Reasonable Rates. Lyn Paik, 250-819-2966. #229A Brooke Drive, Chase Need a small engine mechanic?

I can do all your lawn and garden equipment as well as motorcycles, quads, side by sides, boats, and any other small engines you have. Work guaranteed. Call Jarrett 250-3206082.

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A woman noticed her husband standing on the bathroom scale, sucking in his stomach. “Ha­­ ! That’s not going to help,” she said.

“Sure, it does,” he said. “It’s the only way I can see the numbers.”

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Applications are available at H&R Block, in the Chase Shopping plaza.

When asked for his name by the coffee shop clerk, my brother-in-law answered, “Marc, with a C.” Minutes later, he was handed his coffee with his name written on the side: Cark.

The Human Cannonball tells the circus owner he is going to retire. “You can’t” protested the boss. “Where will I ever find someone of your caliber?”

Whatever you do, always give 100%.

Unless you are donating blood.

I fear my neighbor may be stalking me, she’s was googling my name last night on her computer. I saw it clearly through my binoculars.

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From the Archived Files of the Chase Lions Club Written in 2003, by Frank Shelest, Charter Member

Other early ventures that shouldn’t be overlooked are;- work party to prepare Grocery 250-679-3553 the ground at the Children’s Park for Open 8 am to 8 pm black-topping; sponsoring a fish derby Pharmacy 250-679-8611 (September ‘69); sponsoring twoOpen 9 am - 6 pm hour films during the winter (‘69-’70); constructing and erecting community bulletin boards; organizing a White Elephant Sale; distributed Lions place mats to local cafes and restaurants to BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS commemorate January as founders month; and visitations galore.

CHASE OFFICE The. Sale became the Lions Ask for Auction, In 1970 it was held Lorine Evans in conjunction with the Pritchard Community Wills & Estate Family Law Association, in 1973 Conveyancing - Sorrento Lions. This evening & weekend appointments project has continued till about 1990 and had Phone: 250-679-3180 generated up to $3,000 per Email: levans@cfoelaw.com auction during its peak years.

Web: www.cfoelaw.com The Chase Lions Community Birthday Calendar project, now in itsj4th year, was initiated in January, 1969. The net proceeds designates were many and varied, such as purchase of land for the curling rink, purchase of five sets of Little League uniforms, to jam-can curling, to OAPO carpet bowling set, to Chase Perfect Starter Home! $119,900 Lions Bursary, to 4H Club activities, to T h i s the purchase of playground; and to many bungalow other areas that meet the Lions objects of would make helping those less fortunate than us. the perfect Chase Lions Bingo under the present starter, format began just over seven years ago rental or MLS 10108292 and became the major money raising retirement activity. The first Lions Bingo was held in home. Large yard, main floor laundry, good April of 1970 ($270), another in June; and size kitchen, 1 bdrm and a cozy living room. one during the summer months.

Two other projects during 1970 proved very popular - Chase NOW’S THE TIME TO GET YOUR WINDSHIELD REPLACED! Lions Barn Dance at Green Acres - which were held annually rock chip airs rock repchip for the next four years repairs and Wine and Cheese Parties (August, October) held at the 250-679-3118 Mon to Fri 8:30 - 4:30 250-679-3118 W.I. Hall.

822A Shuswap Ave, It was during WINDSHIELDS.. No need to contact ICBC Mon to Chase, Fri 8:30-4:30 BC One Stop glass claim service.

October 1970 that 822A Shuswap Ave WINDSHIELDS... No need to contact ICBC the Chase Lions Club Chase, BC One Stop glass claim service. became involved with

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the Federal and Provincial Fisheries, and along with three other Chase organizations to operate a concession at the Adams River Spawning grounds park display area (presently Haig-Brown Park) from October 10th to October 25th. This became a continuing project occurring every fourth year, the most current being October 1990. Since 1974, however, the project has been shared with Sorrento Lions - 2 weeks each with Chase Lions being responsible for the first two. Much of the proceeds during the first years was used to purchase the .9A of land for site and construction of a 2-sheet Curling Rink.

However, Christmas hampers for the needy, Christmas dinners for older citizens living alone and in need, and several school projects were also undertaken.

Here is another “one-for-the-record”, the first annual Chase & District JamCan Curling Spiel for young people of age 6-12 was hosted - April 11, 1971 - a two day event with 24 rinks participating.

On April 17, 1971, the Club hosted the B.C. Jam-Can Play-downs with the assistance of the Salmon Arm Lions Club. This became an annual event. In the fall of 1975, after much work and help from many, our first real “jam-can’ rocks were produced (February 1976).

Since then rocks have changed, new brushes adopted, participation increased to as high as 80 rinks, but the annual enthusiasm has not waned.

Established (October ‘71) the pocketbook box also known as the Lions Book-bin, first located at Erwin’s Bakery, then the Snack Shack. This is an ongoing project raising money for Easter Seal Camperships at Camp Winfield.

Other Centennial ‘71 projects and activities were Bavarian Gardens (‘71’77), boat raffle, donation to the Kamloops Wildlife Park, light bulb sale ($284.39), Lions acting as Santa Claus at Children’s Christmas parties, and the 1st installation of Lady Lions (November 6, 1971), More Lions Club History to be continued...