November 10, 2017 - Chase Sunflower

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Issue for the week of Friday, November 10th, 2017• Vol. 22, Issue 45

Painting Ladies Support Youth Bowlers

e would like to extend a very big Thank You to all the wonderful ladies who came to Village Lanes this past Saturday night to participate in our Paint Night. A large portion of the proceeds are being donated to the Village Lanes Bowling Club, which includes our Youth Bowlers in Chase.

The bowling club pays for all tournament entry fees, travel to out of town events, accommodation at these events if necessary, and team uniforms each year.

We are just a tiny 8 lane centre but we also belong to two amazing associations (Bowl BC and Bowl Canada). Because we belong to the Bowl Canada association, it means that our youth bowlers are a part of “Youth Bowl Canada” and get the opportunity to participate in numerous programs along with thousands of other children across Canada. Youth Bowl Canada has a cresting program, where kids can obtain individual awards for high scores, perfect attendance, or special events that we hold each month.

The kids also get the opportunity to

participate in the Youth Bowl Canada Championships. If kids are successful at all levels, they get to participate in the National Championships – held in a different province each year.

While none of our Youth Bowlers have made it that far along, don’t write them off just yet. We have some amazing talent brewing in our Youth Program at Village Lanes. The kids are well behaved, great listeners, and so easy to coach – making them better and better bowlers each week.

If you would like more information about potentially signing your children or grandchildren up for a youth b o w l i n g league at Village Lanes, don’t hesitate.

It’s fun, it’s affordable, and it’s an amazing program.

We are all touched by the ones we have lost.....

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Community Bulletin Board Email your community event to info@chasesunflower.ca

Parade Info for Saturday Nov 11th.

Parade starts at PharmaChoice Food and Drug parking lot. Marching off at 10:35 SHARP, to the Community Hall where Ceremony will take place. All marchers please be there for 10:15 am Pritchard Ladies Group Annual Christmas Bazaar. Pritchard Community Hall on Duck Range Rd. Saturday November 18, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

In house raffle:- Grocery Hamper, Quilt and Santa. Bake table, Crafters Tables, Homemade lunches. FMI and TABLE RENTALS please call April 250-577-3798 Intéressé en un groupe de conversation Francaise (un fois par mois)? Pour tout les ages et avec du vin pour les adultes!

Contactez Tristan a 250-679-8421.

Chase & District Fish and Game Club AGM for election of officers and possible dues change at Creekside Seniors Centre.

Mon at 7:30 Nov 20, 2017.

Paint Night in support of Chase and District Museum and Archives - November 27th at 7 pm at the Chase Museum. $40 including all materials.

Call Ellen to Register 250-319-9274.

For info/hours phone 250-679-3536

November 11th REMEMBRANCE DAY Parade 10:30 am Service - Community Hall 11 am After Service - Chase Legion Children - hot dog & hot chocolate Adults - sandwiches & coffee Beverage for sale Potluck 5:30 pm Dance 8 pm / Strange Brew.

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Scotch Creek, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. The Sunflower is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported.

Please support the local businesses that advertise in the Sunflower;

Chase Country Christmas Committee Meeting WED NOV 15th, 2017 at Craig’s Bakery at 5 pm. For more information Call Joanne 250-679-3189

shopping locally enriches our community.

Come on out to Haldane Elementary’s annual Scholastic Book Fair!!!

Tuesday, Nov 21st 8:00-3:30 Wednesday, Nov 22nd 8:00-7:30 Thursday, Nov 23rd 8:00-3:30 Take the opportunity to check some of those kids off your Christmas List!

that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper.

Item Donations for Chase Country X-mas store accepted from Nov 24th & Nov 25 from 12-5 at 723 Shuswap Avenue (Old Jewelery Store Location).

Chase Curling Club Pancake Breakfast Sunday November 12th. Time 9 to 11 am. $7 a person kids eat for less. Hope to see you there.

CHASE CURLING CLUB Pancake Breakfast Sunday November 12th. Time 9 to 11 am. $7 a person kids eat for less. Hope to see you there.

Junior Curling Tuesday’s after school 2:45pm.

Everyone welcome, please drop in and give it a try.

FMI Norm 250-463-1753 or admin@chasecurling.ca

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Terri Mindel 250-819-0428 Sec: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meeting at Chase Creekside Centre Thursday 5:30 pm

Churches of Chase & Area Blessed Sacrament

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Every Sun 3

Parish welcomes you to pm @ Chase Evangelical Free Sunday Mass @ 9 am.

Church Friendly fellowship + Mass most Tuesdays with food, family & friends after @ 9 am. service. Everyone is welcome. + Please join us every 3rd Light of Life Mission- OPENSunday at 10 am for the K Shuswap Ave Pastor Joseph of C Breakfast (250) 679-7656

Chase Evangelical Free Church

295 Shuswap ave, Chase Sunday service 10am Kids Hour 10:30 Pastoral office hours: Monday 9-5, Tuesday 12-5 The door is open, coffee is on -- come for conversation, council, or prayer

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 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.

Kelsey Snelgrove, Editor PHONE: (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Ave between 10-4 Monday - Thursday Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods

Chase Lions Box 12

email: chaselions67@gmail.com

Medical Equip: 250-319-6702

400 CLUB WINNER! Date: November 8, 2017 Winner: Janie Jones Chase B.C. Amount: $100.00

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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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FALLS ARE SERIOUS – BUT CAN BE PREVENTED

250-679-3261 Chase, BC

Submitted by: Kelly Wilson, Interior Health Quality Consultant, Falls and Injury Prevention

Falls happen every day, across all age medications have dizziness or drowsiness groups. For children and youth, it might as a side effect. Sleeping pills should be be a fall off playground equipment or a avoided, if possible. It is important to bicycle. For adults, it might be a fall off tell your doctor or pharmacist about a ladder or slipping on the floor at work. all the medications you take and to For older adults, most falls occur in the make sure you take your medications as home. directed. If you think your medications Falls have devastating effects: are making you dizzy and might cause · They are the number one cause of you to fall, be sure to tell your doctor or injury-related deaths, hospital stays, visits pharmacist right away. Don’t stop taking to the emergency room and the most your medication without speaking with common cause of permanent disability your doctor first. Be especially careful for children, adults, and seniors. when you are starting a new medication · Falls are the leading cause of injury- as the side effects may be worse at the related deaths and hospitalizations for beginning.

B.C. seniors. In fact, within B.C. an Other tips to prevent falls: average of 557 seniors die each year from · Reduce clutter inside your home, falls. especially on the floors. · For youth, falls are second only · Make sure all outdoor pathways and to car and bike crashes. On average stairs are well lit and free of ice, snow and in B.C., 13,397 seniors (aged 65 and leaves. older) are hospitalized · Avoid using ladders or each year —that’s 37 step stools. Move things hospitalizations a day. down to where you can Women over 65 are reach them and/or ask the highest risk group, a neighbour, family with almost double member or friend for the rates of deaths, assistance. hospital stays, visits to · Use handrails and the emergency room remove your reading and permanent partial Tai Chi can help prevent falls glasses when going up disability than older and down stairs. men. This may be due to the fact that · Wear comfortable low-heeled shoes women have less muscle mass than men that provide good support. and weaker bones, making them more · Eat healthy foods and drink lots of likely to fall and break a bone. water – poor nutrition and dehydration The good news is there are many things can cause dizziness. that can be done to prevent falls. · Avoid rushing and “multi-tasking”. Be The number one reason why seniors fall more mindful of where you put your feet is because their muscles become weak and stay alert to your surroundings when due to inactivity. While you should always you are walking, especially on stairs. consult your doctor before beginning an · Have your vision checked each year. exercise program, the best advice for all Wear your glasses and hearing aids. ages is to get active, and include strength · Consider using a walker or cane and balance training in your routines. to help with getting around. Talk to For example Tai Chi has been shown to a Community Physiotherapist or be effective at preventing falls in seniors. Occupational Therapist first to make sure Many community recreation centres you buy the right walking aid for you. now offer strength and balance classes Nov 6-12 is Falls Prevention Week. For designed for older participants or those more information about fall and injury with health issues. prevention, visit the fall prevention site Taking more than five medications also www.findingbalancebc.ca and the Your increases the risk of falling, as many Health section at www.interiorhealth.ca.

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REAL ESTATE INFO NIGHT November 13th, 2017 - Part II - Finding/Buying the Right Home

EVERYONE WELCOME

Where: Chase Creekside Seniors Hall When: Doors Open @ 6:30pm, Info Seminar starts @ 7pm Guest Speakers: Local Insurance & Lending Professionals Hosted By: Brenda Patterson

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OPINION The Female as Prey

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author & Freelance Writer

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Ongoing news stories about the harassment and assaults upon women and girls prompt the question, “Just when does a female, in the minds of some unsavory, self-absorbed men, cease to be someone’s daughter, mother, sister, wife or indeed a person—and become nothing more than a sex object?”

What is missing in their psyche, in their morals, that leads them to believe they have the right to someone else’s body?

I most certainly had “the talk” with my teen-age children, a boy and a girl, emphasizing that their body was theirs and theirs alone and that they had no right to that of others without consent and understanding—that my daughter must be aware of never compromising the safety of her person. Cold showers came into the discussion as well.

I have huge problems with religious sects that “marry off ” or transport adolescent girls as young as 13 to service older men.

Are such youngsters nothing more than vassals?

And in the case of a disturbed, disgruntled, and revengeful male, violence is often their last resort to the point of homicide of a previous spouse and even their children. A recent mass murder in the United States purportedly was the result of former in-laws attending that church and the vindictive actions of a man who had been dishonourably discharged from the armed services for assaulting his wife and child.

The assumed and misdirected power of the male over the female has always been something I considered grossly unfair and unwarranted—regardless of the history and even current cultural practices in various countries that subjugate women. I recall telling a fellow once that his anatomy did not make him my boss. There wasn’t a second date!

Worked for me.

Any discussion of this difficult topic must include the fact that there are spiteful women, although in a distinct minority, who unjustly accuse men of

inappropriate actions or assault. Most such cases are proven to be false and do not result in conviction, although they sully the reputation of the fellow involved to some degree. Ladies, you’re not doing the rest of us any favours nor helping the situation with these actions.

The military, RCMP, and law enforcement agencies are rife with sexist, misogynist behaviour that has gone on for years. Women are left with no recourse when authorities ignore the barbarism within their ranks.

And that brings me to the pervasive workplace harassment perpetrated by those in control, in power—and it’s not just in Hollywood where the “casting couch” has been a known entity forever— again, a situation in which the victim is re-victimized because she fears reprisal if she reports what’s taken place. Her livelihood could depend upon keeping quiet. She is inadvertently turned into an enabler for a sexual predator, unable to protect herself or other women from him.

I am encouraged by the brave women who are coming forth accusing their attackers. Make no mistake, it is an attack.

Harassment and assaults harm them physically, mentally and emotionally.

Self-esteem is damaged and fear on many fronts is prevalent.

This brings me to those who “blame” the victim. They too are culpable in perpetuating a sick facet of society. While women of all ages should consider what ‘message’ they are sending by their dress and actions, implying or stating that a woman brought it on herself simply leads to justification for an antagonistic male to carry out his dirty work.

So what can be done? Well, a complete about-face on how to deal with “boys being boys” in which consequences are swift and effective. Certainly, counselling and rehabilitation need to be part of putting an end to such aggressive behaviour. Continued on next page...

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OPINION

And those in charge, those with the ability to make change within an organization need to be open to listening to complaints, to investigating them, and adopting zero tolerance for all forms of harassment, whether it be denigration, assault, or attempts to exert power over the females on their staff.

Women need to feel safe in coming forward without fear of retribution or labelling. Need to feel that they will be heard, whether the person to whom they are reporting an incident is a woman or a man.

Yes, ladies, it’s time we stood up for each other. It’s time to stand firm within our

rights to live with freedom of person and without anxiety or distress over what a male might be contemplating.

And where in this are all the good guys that we know? The great husbands, fathers, brothers, grandfathers and sons who are part of our lives? We need you to persist with us, to call out the perverts within the male population who are preying on the women you care about and love. Get angry with us! The status quo has been tolerated for far too long. It is now ending. It must end.

It’s all about respect.

Oh and by the way, #me too!

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PIN CHATTER: News from the Bowling Alley submitted by Calyn Collins, Village Lanes

How is everyone enjoying this crazy weather out there?! If you are anything like me, you are already wishing for Spring!

There were some excellent scores here this past week! Our Club 55 bowlers showed the rest of us how it was done this week! Elmer Dodds and Violet Nancekivell are officially a part of the elite 300 club this season! Elmer bowled a 320 single on Monday morning, while Violet made a spare in the tenth to roll a 300 on the nose! Way to go you two!

Carman Lynch had a great day on the lanes last Monday averaging a 209 for his three games! And Jim Dunn (the new Jim Dunn, from our Tuesday group!) bowled a 266 single! Way to go Jim! Our night league bowlers weren’t far behind! Cathy Hosier was the star on Monday Night league bowling a 660 triple! Excellent job Cath! Norm Flynn bowled a 261 single on Wednesday night league. And on Friday Night father and

son, Greg and Gary Clayton battled it out! Greg ended up on top with a 274 game, while dad, Gary was just behind him at a 263. Great bowling this week everyone!

The Village Lanes Bowling Club is currently selling raffle tickets for $10.00 per ticket. 1st prize is $2000.00 cash, 2nd prize is $500.00 cash, and 3rd prize is a 1-night stay at the Quaaout Lodge Resort! Stop by Village Lanes to get your tickets! Only 500 being printed, so don’t miss out!

We also have tickets on hand for the Annual Ladies Sip and Shop event happening on November 25th! A great night out for ladies to come and socialize, have a glass of wine, and do a little bit of local shopping!

Have a great week ahead, and remember to stay warm! If you’re looking for something to do indoors, don’t hesitate to give us a call and book a lane! Cheers!

Thank You for Reading the Sunflower!

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) or “Getting Your Website to Page One of Google”

Thank you!

David Lepsoe & Joan Anderson for your volunteer work at the Chase Visitor Center!

BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS

CHASE OFFICE Ask for

Lorine Evans Wills & Estate Family Law Conveyancing evening & weekend appointments

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People ask about how to get their website onto page one of Google. Google website ratings are based on many factors which change daily. Your website must be submitted to Google to ensure that they are indexing (checking) your website.

Google uses an algorithm (steps) in analysing websites. While Google does not make this algorithm public, there are factors that affect how Google will rate a website. Getting a website to page one is not a simple task. It takes a minimum of 6 months of monitoring and updates to see movement in rankings.

In addition, the following steps can move your website in the proper direction: First and foremost is mobile friendly (responsive design).

What does this mean? Whether you view a website on a 27” screen, 15” screen, 11” screen, tablet, or smart phone, the website should be formatted to each screen size.

Google has made this a top factor in their rating algorithm.

An easy way to check this, is to go to Google’s “Mobile-Friendly Test” page (https://search.google.com/test/mobilefriendly) and plug in your website URL. After analysis, you will receive a message indicating if your website is mobilefriendly.

Second, you will want to check your page speed.

This Google test analyzes the content of a web page, then generates suggestions to make that page faster. To test your

website, go to Google’s “PageSpeed Insights” (https://developers.google. com/speed/pagespeed/insights/) and enter your website URL. You will receive two ratings, one for “mobile” and one for “desktop”. In addition to the results, Google will provide you with optimized resources you can use on your website.

Another factor is the content of the website.

Google checks your website to determine if: the content is original; it is duplicated; it adds value; the images are appropriate and labeled correctly; it utilizes appropriate keywords or keyword phrases; the website URL’s are descriptive; proper coding is being used; quality of website backlinks; validity of website clicks; blogs and social media.

There are also many other factors that contribute to Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

The bottom line is there is no quick and easy way to get to page one of Google. There are many online sources that state that they can accomplish this for you. The techniques used are frowned upon by Google and once they catch on, they will black-list your website. SEO is a process that must be carefully examined for each website.

If you are interested in an in-depth website analysis, or would like help improving your website rankings, please contact us on Facebook, Twitter, email or by phone.

Thank Yous

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Classifieds FOR SALE

Business for Sale - Taxi service. Call 679-8884.

Near new Grandby ( Conforto KLR1003T) High Efficiency Oil Furnace, c/w above ground tank and copper lines, etc . Furnace was only used for 1 month. $1200.00. Call 250-319-9776.

Farm Raised, grain fed, frozen chickens. No Chemicals. Gov’t inspected. $3.50/lb. 4+ lbs. Call Norm 679-3540.

For sale - Fold Up Roll-a-way cot.

Brand new $100 OBO Call 778-2573125.

Electric fireplace 4”w x 1” ft d x 2” h.

From Canadian Tire $450-500. Asking $200 with cabinet. Wall hung. Great TV Stand. 250-679-2488.

Classified deadline is Monday at 3 pm for Friday’s paper. $5 for 20 words. 20¢ each additional word (tax incl). $2.50 for Lost and Found. Obituaries are $35 with photo, $30 without. Email info@chasesunflower.ca or drop off at Sunflower Headquarters at 838 Shuswap Avenue or at Willows Natural Foods. Thank you!

Wanted: Coin collections appraised and purchased. Buying and selling for 54 years. Also, metal detecting service for lost valuables. Chase and area. Phone 250-318-4054.

FOR RENT

For Rent: 2 bdrm house. Avail now.

No pets, no smoking. $975 250-8197999 3 Bedroom, 2 bath condo for rent in Chase. Avail. Dec 1/17 $950 / mo.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Taxi service looking for driver in Chase. Part/Full Time. Class 4 License. Call 250-679-8884.

PRODUCT OFFERED

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Ask me how www.valentustour.com/ Maryerickson or call 250-679-0009.

SERVICES OFFERED

Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available.

Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

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Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-577-3357.

Quality Alterations. Pick up and delivery. Call Carmen at 250-5773400 Get you yard ready for winter!

Hedge trimming and fall clean ups available. Call design house for your quote today!! 250-852-2298.

HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard *First time boarders receive one free day. *Special rates for long term boarders.

Transportation available.

250-318-8367 Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call

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Chase resident recently posted to Kijiji a 2008 Champion Bowrider “Gently Used”. Please contact Ken at kmV890@yahoo.com.

Business Listings

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250-320-6082 Obituary Arlene West The family of Arlene West would like to let all our friends in Chase know that our Mom passed away October 31, 2017.

Arlene moved to Chase in 1962 where she raised her family and made a place for herself in the community. Her outgoing personality, sense of humour and gestures of kindness will always be remembered.

Arelene will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by Bev, Dianne, Doug, Lynda, Randy (deceased) and our spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren., along with Mom’s many brothers and sisters and all her special nieces and nephews.

Thank you to her companion, Oral, for making her life an adventure which they travelled together for many years.

A memorial tea will be held at the Creekside Seniors Hall on November 11 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Please stop by and say hi!

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Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins Ingredients: - 1 1/3 cup sugar - 1 cup full-fat yogurt - 2 large eggs - 1 cup canola oil - 2/3 cup milk - 1 tsp almond extract - 2 ½ cups Gluten-free flour - 1 tsp baking powder - 1 tsp salt - 2 cups fresh blueberries Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Line muffin tins with paper cups.

3. Whisk together the sugar, yogurt, eggs, oil, milk, and almond extract in a large bowl.

4. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining

dry ingredients except the berries together. Then mix into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix!

5. Fold the fresh blueberries into the muffin batter. Lastly, sprinkle coarse sugar on top for the crackly finish later on.

6. Scoop into muffin pan and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. Cool and enjoy!

ATTENTION EVERYONE IN CHASE AND SURROUNDING AREAS! Trans Canada Highways Upgrades will affect YOU! The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Village’s community hall to show the most recent designs for the Trans-Canada Highway upgrades along the corridor from the Chase-Falkland Road intersection at TCH to Jade Mountain at Mattey’s property.

How will this affect YOU? Your BUSINESS? We need to hear from everyone who will be affected by the upgrades to the Trans Canada Highway along the Chase/Falkland Road – Mattey Hill corridor.

At present we have three full access and egress points between PetroCanada and Mattey’s Hill. The proposals from the Ministry of Highways will reduce our access points significantly! This has serious impacts to our community!

We need your voice! How will changes affect YOU? Think about the following in preparation for the meeting: Accessing the Highway: 1. How do you access the Highway to travel towards Kamloops now? How might you access with the upgrades completed and the current access points removed?

2. How do you access the Highway to travel towards Salmon Arm now? What about access once the changes are done?

Accessing our Community: How do you get off the highway now to go home from Kamloops or Salmon Arm or Sorrento or Pritchard? How will you get off the highway to home once the changes are made?

Traffic impacts inside Chase - Congestion What about INSIDE Chase once changes have been made to the way we access the highway and access our community? Can you think of potential bottlenecks and congestion that might occur because of the proposed changes to how we access our community or travel to the highway?

Think about these issues for the immediate future, but also 20 years into the future when our population will be over 3000 – what will access and congestion look like then?

The highway upgrades will be in place for 100 years, so we need to look ahead for our community!

The opportunities for Chase as a tourism destination may become lessened if it is difficult for tourists to easily access our community – if there are less opportunities to come to Chase, we will lose tourism. The likelihood of highway travellers turning into Chase or even having time to CONSIDER visiting will be reduced if there are fewer access points and the motorists are travelling effectively 25 km/hour faster than they currently travel along the corridor.

Your input is very important for the future of Chase – proposals will be presented about what impacts the highway upgrades will have on access points into and out of Chase along the highway.

For more information, please contact Mayor Berrigan at 250.318.1318 or the Village Office at 250-679-3238 and ask for Sean or Joni.

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

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Scooter’s Dog Grooming 921 Okanagan Ave, Chase BC

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G-Force Sports & board Shop

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Q: Why can you never trust atoms?

A: They make up everything!

Q: What do leader of a A: The Nucleus

you call the biology gang?

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Q: Why wouldn’t the shrimp share his treasure?

A: Because he was a little shellfish

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Q: What did the football coach say to the broken vending machine?

A: Give me my quarterback!

Sudoku

I’m looking to buy a new boomerang, how can I throw the old one out?

Harry Potter Jokes (are these funny? I have no idea!)

Q: What kind of they serve at A: Hufflepuffs

cereal do Hogwarts?

Q: How many Slytherins does it take to screw a light bulb A: 5… 1 to screw the light bulb and 4 to say with their fathers connection at the ministry they could screw it faster Q: Why did the Hufflepuff return his House tie?

A: It was too tight Q: How many wizards does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

A: Two. One to hold the bulb and one to rotate the room.

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HEAT AND POWER BACK ON submitted by Scott Koch

The trials and tribulations of operating, managing and coaching a Junior Hockey Team are many. There is the bottom line to worry about, there are line combinations to fret over and there are fantasies of lineups of fans anxiously awaiting entry into the Art Holding Memorial Arena. All doable if you provide an entertaining product, win or lose, for those able to spring some after tax dollars.

So, prior to the weekend update, we provide a morsel of great news regarding the on ice component. Of the 20 teams in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League the Chase HEAT have the #1 Powerplay in the entire league.

Not too shabby considering the team is currently playing 500 hockey, win one, lose one and on and on. A bright light of good news for locals, especially when the news cycle normally contains either bad or sad items for us to mull over.

Friday night the 3rd Chase played host to the #1 team in their Division, the Revelstoke GRIZZLIES. The Stoke popped in the scoring opener before Colton Nikiforuk evened things at 1-1, assisted by Kaden Black and Zachary Fournier. But the mad bears struck again, after the first it’s 2-1. In the 2nd the HEAT struck twice on the powerplay, Cory Loring from Pat Brady and Josh Bourne, and then Nikiforuk from Fournier and Grady Musgrave. In the 3rd the GRIZZLIES tied it up before Bourne assisted by Ryan Okino and Loring regained the lead. However the Mountain Mecca boys came right back to make a contest of it late in the game.

The icing for Chase fans arrived when “Bourne again” on the man advantage popped in the winner from Okino and Brady. Three markers on six chances on the extra man advantage.

Then its off to the Houseboat Capital to meet the majestic fowl, the

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EAGLES. For some reason these two combat units play “mellow” hockey during their meetings. By games end the fowl had left a foul taste in the mouths of the HEAT. The end result a 3-1 win for Sicamous, with Brady on the powerplay from Okino and Kolten Moore in the 2nd being the only puck to find the net. Maybe the wrestling with the bears knocked the starch out of their socks and resulted in no sign of soaring with the EAGLES. The bit of HEAT produced in this one was like a candle blowing in the wind.

The HEAT face the Kamloops STORM on Tuesday the 7th prior to a home and away duel with the EAGLES, game time 7:00 pm at AHMA on Remembrance Day, Saturday the 11th. A special ceremony will be held prior to the opening faceoff. LEST WE FORGET.