Chase Sunflower - January 3th, 2020 by Chase Sunflower

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Chase’s community paper for 25 years! Issue for the week of Friday, January 3rd, 2020 • Vol. 25, Issue 1

Crews Working to Keep Roads Cleared

submitted by Village of Chase

Thank you for every single donation. Our community benefits directly from every single dollar donated.

Little Shuswap Taxi Serving Chase & Area

hanks to everyone in our well as our crews and equipment. community that do what they If you are clearing your driveway and can to assist in removing the are parked on the street we understand large amount please ensure your of snow we vehicle is moved off have received. the street when the Kudos to plows are in your p r i v a t e area. If necessary, contractors for we will tow vehicles helping out that pose a safety where they hazard for our snow can, removing removal efforts. snow at public Again, thank you intersections for your patience and placing the we had a lot of snow Photo by Amber Poffinbarger large amounts in a short amount of snow they of time, and with have been moving to safe places! the power outage matters have been more We would also like to thank everyone c h a l l e n g i n g . else who has been patient with our crews' Our crew efforts - they have been working long members are hours with limited amounts of equipment doing their and fuel during the power outage. very best. We would like to ask all vehicle owners Please continue NOT to park your vehicles on the streets to work with us during the winter time, especially during to ensure we snow events. Parked vehicles on the can provide streets make snow plowing even more safe access to challenging than it already is and can be all parts of the seriously unsafe for the parked vehicles as Village.

Happy New Year! Is this the year you sell your home? Downsizing? Let’s make it happen!

Chase and District Health Services Foundation

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Donna Smith-Bradley Your Local Realtor® direct: 250-819-0551 office: 250.955.0307 ext 206 www.donnasb.com donna@century21lakeside.com

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Community Bulletin Board

Announce the activities and events of your community organization (non-business). Notices will run 2-3 weeks before your event, or as space allows. Email the text to info@chasesunflower.ca "Soup & Buns at Chase E Bowl on January 25th, 1pm. Free Church starting again Only 8 teams of 5 people. Thursday, Jan. 9. Everyone Team packages available Welcome. Enjoy hot soup, bun, at Village Lanes. Get your and goodie. 11:00 am to 1:00 friends together, gather up pm. No charge." some pledges, and you could The Chase Lions Club is win the TOP DOG award. All hosting its 1st Annual Dog proceeds go towards a seeing eye dog sponsorship. Come out for some fun, prizes, and a really good cause. Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 Tiny Tunes every 250-679-8470* Wed 11-1130am chaselions67@gmail.com starting Jan 8th. Meetings are every 2nd & 4th Thursday, Perfect drop-in at Parkside. New members welcome program for families Call 250-679-8470 for all and daycares with Chase Lions projects: little ones 0-5yrs. *Chase Lions RV Park Chase Library For medical equipment or pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

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The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters and Columns do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher. The Chase Sunflower is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher.

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE: (250) 320-3050 (250) 679-8880 EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove

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, 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; shopping locally enriches our community.

400 Club Weekly Winner:

Dec 25th big winner - Lynda Echlin $1000.00 Jan 1 winner is Lyle & Brenda Patterson- $100

CHASE CURLING CLUB Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *

January 5th, 2020 GIANT CRIB 10:45 am January 6th, 2020 LEAGUE DARTS 7:30 pm January 7th, 2020 FREE - Meat Draw 4 - 6:30 pm Pool - 3:30 pm Fun Darts January 9th, 2020 LEAGUE DARTS 7:30 pm

Pancake breakfast Curling staring back Sun. Jan. 12th, 2020. up after the holidays 9 to 11 am. $7, kids eat on January 7th all for less. All proceeds go towards the volunteer are welcome!! run Chase Curling Club. FMI Janice 250-679-4471or admin@chasecurling.ca

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meetings the 1st & 3rd Thurs of every month at Railside Rest. Start time is 5:30 pm

CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Everyone welcome

Sundays at Creekside Centre, 542 Shuswap

Worship Service 10:30 am Email: chasefellowship@gm ail.com

The Light of Life Native Fellowship

Blessed Sacrament Parish welcome you to Saturday Mass @ 4:00 pm. Every Tuesday at 1:00 there is an Hour of Adoration. Open to all. Sunday Breakfast. Every third Sunday @ 10:00 am. The price is by donation.

Every Sun 3 pm @ Chase Evangelical Free Church Friendly fellowship with food, family & friends after service. Everyone is welcome. Light of Life Mission- OPENShuswap Ave Pastor Joseph (250) 679-7656

Chase Evangelical Free Church

Shuswap Community Church

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

Sunday Worship, 10:00am@ the Chase Community Hall. Children’s Programs for Kids For more information visit www.aplacetobelong.ca

Shuswap Victory Church

641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC

Sunday Morning Service: 10:00 am Wed evening Prayer/Praise; 6:30 pm - 9 pm OFFICE HOURS: Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00-12:30. 250-306-6078

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Community Bulletin Board Parent-Child Mother Goose Thu 4-5pm starting Jan 16th for eight weeks. Registration is required but there is still room! Call the Chase Library to register 250.679.3331 Tweens Fri Jan 24 3-3:45pm Always something fun planned for 9-12 years - games, crafts, chaos! Drop-in bring a friend. 250.679.3331 Stuffie Sleepover Storytime Fri Jan 31 1111:30am. Put on your PJs and bring your favourite stuffed animal to the library for a special storytime. Your stuffie will stay at the library for a sleepover! We will take good care of them and take pictures of what they get up to in the night! You can

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Hello 2020!

Happy New Year! We surely candlelight and flashlight with enjoyed our week off, although good friends and yummy food. it flew by with no shortage of We'd love to hear how you things to do. spent the power outage - send Chase and area experienced us an email. a huge dump of wet snow See page 12 for tips on being on December 31st, between prepared . 20-30 cm. This resulted in transformer failures and lines downed by trees which caused power outages throughout the south/central interior. According to BC Hydro over 1295 customers in Chase were affected and thousands more in the interior alone. Some are still without power and new outages are occurring as more snow falls. Over at the Sunflower, we A quiet New Years Eve - Photo celebrated New Year's Eve by by Cindy Perner-Gauvreau

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90 Attend Annual Creekside Xmas Party Submitted by Chris Welch

The Chase Lions Club Is hosting its 1st Annual Dog Bowl

January 25th, 1pm

** Only 8 teams of 5 people. ** Team packages available at Village Lanes. Get your friends together, gather up some pledges & you could win the TOP DOG award.

Come out for some fun, prizes, and a really good cause. All proceeds go towards a seeing eye dog sponsorship.

OCP 2020 –

Enter to Win $100 The Village of Chase is updating our Official Community Plan (OCP) and as part of the process we are seeking input from our residents. We need your input on key issues discussed in this survey to start off the process. We are inviting all residents, every member of your household, to complete their own survey. To complete the survey and have a chance to win the “shopping at home” gift certificate to a local business with a total value of $100, go to the website at www.chasebc.ca and navigate to the OCP 2020 tab – then click the survey link. Otherwise, you can find hardcopies of the survey at the municipal office. For shut-ins or those requiring personal delivery, please contact the office at 250-679-3238 to request. Together we can plan the Chase we want it to be!

Creekside Centre celebrated their annual Christmas turkey dinner on December 14th. It was a great evening and 90 members attended. The Chase L.A. catered the dinner which was perfect as usual. They served turkey with dressing, potatoes, carrots, turnips, cranberry sauce and gravy. Desert was strawberry shortcake - very yummy! Life time memberships

Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. lemon pepper seasoning 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 lemons, divided 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c. Chicken broth 2 tbsp. butter 2 cloves garlic, minced Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 400°. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, lemon pepper, salt, and

were given out to Paul Relland, Ella Duheme, Anne East and Grace Fox. A big thank you to Vern, Doreen and Claudette for the wonderful entertainment and a big thank you to the Belles and Beaus for the lovely Christmas Carols. Another big thank you to Billie and all the other members who made this evening a huge success. THANK YOU.

zest of 1 lemon. Toss chicken breasts in the flour mixture until fully coated. Slice remaining lemon into thin rounds. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden on bottom, about 5 minutes, then flip chicken breasts. To skillet, add broth, butter, garlic, and lemon slices and bake until chicken is cooked through and sauce has reduced slightly, 15 minutes. Spoon sauce on top of chicken and garnish with parsley.

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Chase Library Hidden Treasure Submitted by Andy Finnen, Chase Library

I have been issuing some new folks to Chase, library cards recently and realized once again how much I take for granted that everyone knows how many things we have available here at the library. So here we go, a list of things available to you, with a library card. All the programs we offer are free, including crafting, tech help, tween, teen and family programming. Library cards are free. The only way to accrue a fine is by returning something late/ damaging or losing it. Even still, please do not let that stop you from using the library, accidents happen...come in and chat with us! We can probably work something out! We have: Books - information, fiction, new releases, Board Books for Babies, seasonal books, teens, juvenile, children's, adult, Large Print and graphic novels. Magazines DVDs - new release, TV series, classics, documentaries and children's Video games - Wii, WiiU, XBox 360, XBox One, Nintendo Switch, PS3, PS4. (a great way to try out a new game, before buying it...make sure you like it first) Literacy Kits (each kit contains 10 books, CD, wood puzzle, feltboard with story, puppet-all based around a theme, like numbers, music, etc) Physical Literacy Kits - a great kit for encourage physical

literacy - balls, scarves, books on movement Book Club Sets for adults and juvenile - soooooo many titles!!! Each set comes with nine books and an audiobook. Extreme Lending passes for the BC Wildlife Park, Family Fitness Pass for TCC, Budding Birder Backpack for birding enthusiasts, Thermal imaging cameras for Android and Apple devices Books on CD - audiobooks Music CDs eBooks and eAudiobooks Databases galore... for research, for auto repair, for languages, for newspapers from around the world, for magazines, for learning Lynda.com, for children Tumblebooks and homework help - ScienceFlix by Scholastic and for genealogy buffs.

OUR GENEROUS COMMUNITY Parkside Community Residents would like to thank the community and all those involved for their generosity this holiday season. Thank you for making our Christmas that much more special. Contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-320-0400 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase

Free Wifi all day Internet access an hour / day In the branch, you can read the Province newspaper, colour a colouring sheet, do a scavenger hunt, help with the puzzle that is out, buy a book for 25cents from our booksale shelf, or just chat it up with your neighbour! You are welcome to start a Scrabble game, attend any of our free programs, offer up your skills music, a craft, if you know of a local author, for a program. The library is such a hidden treasure!! Love it when it is used by everyone and enjoyed by all. See you in 2020 and Happy New Year.

Ch[s_ Fish & G[m_ @nnu[l B[nqu_t Saturday Feb 1, 2020 Chase Community Hall Happy Hour 5:50 to 6:30 pm Banquet 7:00 pm Dance to follow to the Live Band "Sleepless Nights" " $30.00 $30 Tickets or info call Vickey 250-955-2374 or pick up tickets at Millers Pet Vault (across from Chase Post Office)

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Wonderful Wednesdays at Creekside submitted by Chris Welch

The best place to be on a Wednesday evening at 7 pm is at Creekside Centre, so affordable, local hosting come along and join us! Very talented musicians join together stefan@inTechrity.ca Stefan Schielke to make wonderful Wednesday music. 250.679.7744 www.inTechrity.ca Everyone who has ever attended any jam session would like to thank LINDSAY @ all the musicians who have played LIQUID HAIR and entertained us through 2019, and to wish them all a Happy New SALON Year. Call for appointment Chase is so privileged to have 19-0893-03 Black & White Newspaper such Version Size: 4.33”w 7”hmusicians a great bunchxof 742 Shuswap Ave, Chase

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who just love to have fun and entertain. They make it so that if you want to join and play, sing, just listen to the music or dance, you are made very welcome to do so.

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Mascon Home Essentials Bundle $110/mo1

Mascon now offers TELUS SmartHome Security.

This year has been so good that even Santa attended bearing gifts.

X-mas Tree Drop Off Submitted by Village of Chase

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Regular price starts at $38/mo. Receive $10 off if you have Mascon residential internet and/or digital TV, and receive $10 off if you have TELUS Mobility post-paid service. Installation fee of $100-$450 applies.

Call 1-866-832-6020 to sign up today. Learn more at mascon.ca/homesecurity (1) Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a Mascon representative. Mascon reserves the right to make changes to or withdraw services and duration of discount offered for bundle at any time without notice. Cancellation of any service within a bundle will result in removal of unlimited data and regular pricing applies to service kept, currently $85/month for Internet 60 and $43/month for TV + 3 Theme Packs. (2) $18/month for the Secure plan available to customers who have one Mascon residential service and TELUS post-paid mobility service, who have not subscribed to TELUS SmartHome Security services in the past 90 days. Offer expires September 30, 2019. Offers subject to change at any time without notice. Cannot be combined with other TELUS SmartHome Security promotional offers. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a licensed and certified TELUS technician. Bundling discount of $20/month applies to regular price of Secure, Protect and Control plans for 36 months. Full regular price applies, currently $38/month, after 36 months. Regular price is subject to change without notice. A cancellation fee applies for early termination of the 3-year service agreement. The cancellation fee is $10 per month for Secure, Protect and Control plans, multiplied by the number of months remaining in the service agreement. Available to customers signing up for TELUS SmartHome Security on a 3 year service agreement. All recurring monthly charges will be waived for any service cancelled in the 30 days following installation, promotional and installation credits will be reversed, and all equipment rental monthly fees will not apply; however, the rental equipment must still be returned to TELUS or a charge will apply. Rental equipment must be returned in good condition upon cancellation of service, otherwise the replacement cost will be charged to the account. TELUS SmartHome Security installation fee applies and is $100 for customers subscribed to one or more of the following services: Mascon TV or high speed internet, TELUS post-paid mobility. The installation fee for all other customers is $450. 19-0893-03

Christmas tree drop off - you can drop off your clean, undecorated Christmas tree at the Curling Rink park lot and our crews (once the snow is cleared) will ensure the trees are taken to the EcoDepot and mulched

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Fish & Game Club Update by Secretary Helen Dalin

What would a fish and game club be without an annual big game banquet? Not only has the banquet been the major fundraiser for the club, but it has evolved into a looked forward to, annual social event for the public! Prior to the February occurrence, it is common for a club member to be asked, by someone on the street, when the banquet is being held. This year the banquet is being held on Saturday, February 1st at the Chase Community Hall. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at Millers Pet Vault in Chase, or call Vickey Bischoff at 250-955-2374 and Helen Dalin at 250-679-8019. Tickets make great Christmas presents for that someone who has everything. Also, our event can be a great night out for a group of friends in dreary February. Included in the evening’s entertainment is an array of donated goods to be raffled, auctioned or drawn for. Many local commercial businesses from Chase, Sorrento and North Shuswap in the area give merchandise to support the CDFGC banquet and is very appreciated. This year there will be draws for a Remington 783 in 308 with scope, a Bradley smoker and a beautiful handmade quilt along with smaller silent auction items and door prizes. And of course, everyone enjoys all they can eat of a great feast. A good variety of choice wild game which is generously donated by members of the Chase and District Fish and Game club. Everyday items, including ham and roast beef and the usual fixings and vegetables are also available if you are not a wild meat eater.

This banquet allows the public to enjoy a festive night out with great food, drinks, socializing with friends, and some dancing to the live band “Sleepless Nights” which plays a variety of music genres. And don’t forget you also have a chance to win some fabulous prizes. The individuals of CDFGC are interested in the pursuit of outdoor activities, habitat enhancement and conservation. Since this banquet is our one big fundraiser of the year, your support and attendance are greatly appreciated. The Chase and District Fish and Game Club offers and maintains a multi-use shooting range for members at Turtle Valley. We can accommodate handgun, rifle, archery and Trap and Skeet. Fundraising is required to maintain this facility for use. We are an established advocacy group that promotes and endorses the wise use of our common fish and wildlife resources. We are members of the BC Wildlife Federation and support their initiatives to preserve and maintain the wildlife and environments of BC. The CDFGC hopes to see you at our banquet in February. Thank you also to the local businesses that support our group with donations for our event. We realize that you get many requests and appreciate all that you do for our community. You can get your memberships at Millers Pet Vault which is across from the post office in Chase. You can also download the 2020 membership form off our website at www.CDFGC.ca and mail it in.

Village of Chase NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POTENTIAL CHANGE TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS The Village of Chase Council will be holding a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 13 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as: LOT 2, Sect 26, Tp 21, RD 13, W of 6th MERIDIAN and DISTRICT LOT 517 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT, Pl KA67405, Exp KAP70538 and EPP71745.

If you feel your property interests may be affected by the proposed amendment and you wish to address Village Council on any matters pertaining to this application, please attend the Public Hearing at the Village Office on:

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 4:00 pm Your comments/concerns may also be presented in writing, in advance of the meeting by addressing them to the undersigned, or at the public hearing in person, by petition or by attorney. Sean O’Flaherty, RPP Corporate Officer Village of Chase Note: This is the first of two consecutive Public Notices. Dated this 3rd day of January, 2020 at Chase, BC

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Chase 838 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC info@chasesunflower.ca www.ChaseSunflower.ca

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Classifieds FOR RENT

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NOTICE

Lost Wallet - if you happened to pick up my wallet and take 3 silver dollars - one with moose on it and a stone, penny daily grand ticket, $70 cash, $5 older bill... Turn this stuff in and I'll pay the $100 reward offered before. Get real and do it anonymously or have someone turn it in anonymously. I think you made a mistake and I understand. Thanks - Ian Cripps.

Classifieds are $5 for 20 words. 20 cents for each additional word. Email info@chasesunflower.ca or drop off at 838 Shuswap Avenue or Willows Health Food Store.

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Obituary James Lenard Cavers Dec 14th, 1933 — Dec 23rd, 2019

James Lenard Cavers was born December 14th, 1933 in Winnipeg Manitoba, the oldest of three boys, to James and Thelma Cavers. Jim moved to Vancouver BC, when he was 18 yrs. old, where he later met his future wife Nancy. They were married October 20th, 1962; they celebrated 57 yrs of marriage together this past October. In 1972, Jim along with Nancy and their two children decided they wanted to leave the big city and move to the quiet little community of Celista. Jim and Nancy bought "Shadow Valley Ranch" on Line 17 road in 1973 where they lived for the next 35 years raising their two children, Jim and Anne-Marie. They wanted a little hobby farm, which turned into a major project. They had every animal that a farm could have. The neighbours’ always gladly would come and lend a hand when one of the cows was having trouble during calving time, there were many funny and happy times on the farm. Jim worked for BC Tel as a young man up until he retired in 1989. Jim loved his job at BC Tel. He made close friends with his co—workers which he kept in contact with for many years. Everyone knew him as the "telephone man" and many times at night or on the weekends people would call the house if their phones weren’t working and Jim would gladly head out to go and ﬁx things for his neighbours’. Jim and Nancy loved the farm, but the time came when it was just too much work, so the decision was made to sell the farm and move to Chase where they currently live until Jim passed away. In the last few years Jim enjoyed his daily trips on his Scooter running into friends and neighbours’ and always happy when they would take a minute to stop and have a chat. Important in Jim's life was his love of the bible and his willingness to share his beliefs with others. He was a dedicated witness of Jehovah until the day of his passing. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Nancy and his daughter Anne-Marie (Ian). Dear to his heart are his grandchildren, Ryan, Aaron, Christopher, Justin and Chantal. He leaves his two brothers, Gary (Diane) and Gordon (Phyllis) along with nieces and nephews. His son, Jim, predeceased him in 2009. The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to Dr. Barnard, Dr. Rollheiser, Dr. Montgomery and the nurses on 6 North at RIH where Jim spent his last few days. The care and kindness shown to Jim and our family has been greatly appreciated. We also would like to express our gratitude to friends for thoughtfulness shown to our family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at 1:30 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 818 Thompson Avenue in Chase with long-time friend John Kaay officiating.

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WHITFIELD LANDING UPDATE

Happy New Year!

submitted by Brenda Patterson, Fair Realty

The following information was released by the Project Manager on Nov. 21, 2019. ”Regretfully, I am informing you that work on the East Mobile Home Park at Whitfield Landing is being suspended for the winter. We were dealt a blow by BC Hydro in late August when they told us that they would only provide service to the boundaries of the development and that internal electrical servicing would be our responsibility. We applied to Hydro in February, paid the design fees, and to our surprise received this notification 7 months later. We are at a point where in theory, we could order the electrical materials and try to complete this year, but we have two fundamental problems. 1) The long—term weather forecast shows temperatures dropping below zero

with snow predicted in about a week. 2) We still do not have written approval from BC Hydro for our on—site electrical servicing and connection details. This is not expected for at least 2 weeks. Based on their performance so far, this time frame may be optimistic. Trying to complete lot servicing in the winter carries its own risks, but without Hydro approval, the risk associated with ordering the electrical materials is too high. Chase Devco intends to restart work in 2020 as soon as weather allows. Engineering and approval work will continue during the shut down so the project can be completed without delay as soon as we can get started again.

Food & Drug

Grocery 250-679-3553

Pharmacy 250-679-8611

8 am to 8 pm

Sundays: 10 am-4 pm

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9 am - 6 pm

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All the staff at Safety Mart would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a prosperous year ahead

JANUARY AT THE FOX! MONDAYS

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Burger & Beer Mondays $15

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Business Listings Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe Come on in!

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

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With the new year's opportunities almost within reach, the Arian's courageous aspects are raring to go. And don't be surprised if a lot of people follow the zodiac's most trusted leader.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Change lies ahead for the brave Bovine who is ready to shuck off the tried-and-true to try something new. But appearances can be deceptive. Check it all out before you charge into

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This week promises a peek into what the new year holds for the Gemini Twins, both in love and careers. Family matters continue to be a factor in decisions you're going to be facing.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) LEO (July 23 to August 22) VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) As you move into the new year, your The new year holds both glitter and gold. A good way to start the new year might travel aspects grow stronger, and you This means Leos and Leonas should be to arrange for a visit to someone might find yourself making decisions begin getting the facts they'll need to you haven't seen in a long time. You about a destination and a separate the real thing from might also want to pick up traveling companion sooner the sham in order to make that project you put off a while than you'd expected. important decisions next year. back. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) As you contemplate the new year's Someone close to you might feel potential, you might want to talk things you have no more room for him over with people who are or have or her in your life. This calls for immediate reassurance of been where you want to go. your love so you can start Their experience and advice the new year on a high note. can be helpful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) The coming year will bring more people into your life. Some situations might not work out as well as others. But overall, everyone earns something, and that's always a good thing.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) The new year could find you indulging in one or more of the hobbies you've always wanted to take up. And don't be surprised if they ultimately direct you toward a new career.

PISCES (Feb 19 to March 20) The new year offers challenges for Pisceans who want to make better use of the skills they now have and learn new ones. Personal relationships show stronger positive aspects.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) The artistic Aquarian should find more opportunities in the new year. You might even make some potentially helpful contacts as you gather to ring in the year 2009.

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Be Red Cross Ready Power Outage Checklist

❏ If you are considering getting a generator, get advice from a professional, such as an electrician. Make sure that the generator you purchase is rated for the power that you think you will need.

Let Your Family Know You’re Safe

If your community experiences a disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well Web site available through RedCross.org to let your family and friends know about your welfare. If you don’t have Internet access, call 1-866-GET-INFO to register yourself and your family.

❏ The primary hazards to avoid when using alternate sources for electricity, heating or cooking are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock and fire.

❏ Install carbon monoxide alarms in central locations on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas to provide early warning of accumulating carbon monoxide. ❏ If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door.

❏ Call for help from the fresh air location and remain there until emergency personnel arrive to assist you.

❏ When using a portable generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a portable generator to a home’s electrical system.

Let Your Family Know You’re Safe

❏ Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.

❏ Keep your car’s gas tank full.

Using generators safely

❏ If you are considering getting a generator, get advice from a professional, such as an electrician. Make sure that the generator you purchase is rated for the power that you think you will need.

❏ Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic lights will be out and roads will be congested.

Caution: Carbon Monoxide Kills

❏ Keep a non-cordless telephone in your home. It is likely to work even when the power is out.

❏ Leave one light turned on so you’ll know when the power comes back on.

❏ When using a portable generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a portable generator to a home’s electrical system.

❏ Turn off or disconnect any appliances (like stoves), equipment or electronics you were using when the power went out. When power comes back on, surges or spikes can damage equipment.

❏ If you are not sure food is cold enough, take its temperature with the food thermometer. Throw out any foods (meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers) that have been exposed to temperatures higher than 40° F (4° C) for 2 hours or more, and any food that has an unusual odor, color or texture, or feels warm to touch. Using generators safely

❏ Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment, including sensitive electronics.

❏ Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic lights will be out and roads will be congested.

❏ Leave one light turned on so you’ll know when the power comes back on.

❏ Turn off or disconnect any appliances (like stoves), equipment or electronics you were using when the power went out. When power comes back on, surges or spikes can damage equipment.

Electrical equipment

For more information on disaster and emergency preparedness, visit RedCross.org.

❏ Call for help from the fresh air location and remain there until emergency personnel arrive to assist you.

Caution: Carbon Monoxide Kills

❏ If food in the freezer is colder than 40° F and has ice crystals on it, you can refreeze it.

❏ If someone in your home is dependent on electric-powered, life-sustaining equipment, remember to include backup power in your evacuation plan.

❏ Keep a non-cordless telephone in your home. It is likely to work even when the power is out.

❏ Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures 40° F (4° C) for 2 hours or more or that has an unusual odor, color or texture. When in doubt, throw it out!

❏ Keep food in a dry, cool spot and keep it covered at all times.

Put together an emergency preparedness kit with these supplies in case of a prolonged or widespread power outage:

❏ A digital quick-response thermometer— With these thermometers you can quickly check the internal temperatures of food to ensure they are cold enough to use safely.

❏ Ice—Surrounding your food with ice in a cooler or in the refrigerator will keep food colder for a longer period of time during a prolonged power outage.

❏ One or more coolers—Inexpensive Styrofoam coolers work well.

To help preserve your food, keep the following supplies in your home:

❏ If someone in your home is dependent on electric-powered, life-sustaining equipment, remember to include backup power in your evacuation plan.

Throw out unsafe food.

❏ If it looks like the power outage will continue beyond a day, prepare a cooler with ice for your freezer items.

❏ Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment, including sensitive electronics.

❏ If it looks like the power outage will continue beyond a day, prepare a cooler with ice for your freezer items.

❏ Use your non-perishable foods and staples after using food from the refrigerator and freezer.

❏ Then use food from the freezer. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.

❏ Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. First use perishable food from the refrigerator. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold for about 4 hours.

Keep food as safe as possible.

• Water—one gallon per person, per day (3day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) • Food—non-perishable, easy-toprepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) • Flashlight (NOTE: Do not use candles during a power outage due to the extreme risk of fire.) • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) • Extra batteries • First aid kit • Medications (7-day supply) and medical items • Multi-purpose tool • Sanitation and personal hygiene items • Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, deed/lease to home, birth certificates, insurance policies) • Cell phone with chargers • Family and emergency contact information • Extra cash

❏ Do not touch any electrical power lines and keep your family away from them. Report downed power lines to the appropriate officials in your area.

❏ Never taste food or rely on appearance or odor to determine its safety. Some foods may look and smell fine, but if they have been at room temperature too long, bacteria causing food-borne illnesses can start growing quickly. Some types of bacteria produce toxins that cannot be destroyed by cooking.

❏ Use your non-perishable foods and staples after using food from the refrigerator and freezer.

Electrical equipment

Put together an emergency preparedness kit with these supplies in case of a prolonged or widespread power outage:

❏ If food in the freezer is colder than 40° F and has ice crystals on it, you can refreeze it.

❏ A digital quick-response thermometer— With these thermometers you can quickly check the internal temperatures of food to ensure they are cold enough to use safely.

❏ Then use food from the freezer. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.

❏ Keep food in a dry, cool spot and keep it covered at all times.

Throw out unsafe food.

❏ Ice—Surrounding your food with ice in a cooler or in the refrigerator will keep food colder for a longer period of time during a prolonged power outage.

❏ Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. First use perishable food from the refrigerator. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold for about 4 hours.

❏ Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures 40° F (4° C) for 2 hours or more or that has an unusual odor, color or texture. When in doubt, throw it out!

❏ Do not touch any electrical power lines and keep your family away from them. Report downed power lines to the appropriate officials in your area.

❏ One or more coolers—Inexpensive Styrofoam coolers work well.

Keep food as safe as possible.

What should I do when the power comes back on?

❏ If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door.

What should I do during a power outage?

To help preserve your food, keep the following supplies in your home:

❏ Keep your car’s gas tank full.

❏ Turn off lights and computers when not in use. ❏ Wash clothes in cold water if possible; wash only full loads and clean the dryer's lint trap after each use. ❏ When using a dishwasher, wash full loads and use the light cycle. If possible, use the rinse only cycle and turn off the high temperature rinse option. When the regular wash cycle is done, just open the dishwasher door to allow the dishes to air dry. ❏ Replace incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights.

❏ Install carbon monoxide alarms in central locations on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas to provide early warning of accumulating carbon monoxide.

How do I prepare for a power outage?

Energy Conservation Recommendations

❏ The primary hazards to avoid when using alternate sources for electricity, heating or cooking are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock and fire.

Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially when they last a long time. If a power outage is 2 hours or less, you need not be concerned about losing your perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, though, there are steps you can take to minimize food loss and to keep all members of your household as comfortable as possible.