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Friday, August 5th, 2016 • Vol. 22, Issue 32
Kittens Found In Taped Box by Cavelle Layes
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rlene Stevens had been looking forward to a relaxing day off Saturday morning, when a call came in that would send her weekend in an unexpected direction. Soon after A&W opened for the day, Stevens received a call notifying her about a cardboard box that had been taped shut, and discarded on the side of the road, in the parking lot behind A & W. While the box appeared to be nothing but garbage at first glance, it actually contained three small kittens and a note. The kittens were taped shut inside the box and wrapped in a sheet.
The note left alongside the kittens requested that the finder help secure homes for the kittens, or relinquish them to the S.P.C.A. The note also indicated their neighbors were trying to kill the small animals, and cited this as the reason behind their actions. Stevens said she was heartbroken when she picked up the kittens. She arrive just in time for the kittens to be removed from their cardboard packaging. Stevens described the kittens as hungry, dehydrated, crying and shaking. “It was hot out,” Stevens said, also noting the dangerous location the kittens were left in. Continued on page 7 ....
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Community Bulletin Board
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by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed Email your community event to weekly and distributed around Chase. The Sunflower info@chasesunflower.ca is available FREE for readers because it is advertiser supported. Please support the local businesses that Chase Lions Concession Open Monday Hootenany and Coffee House- Doors advertise in the Sunflower; shopping locally enriches our Nights 4 - 8 at Lions RV Park Mill Road. open at the Community Hall at 2 pm on community. Proceeds go to Water Splash Park. Aug. 6th music starting at 3 pm and will The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of Specials, hamburger & fries $10. continue into an open mike coffeehouse interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse Sound Tech Assistants Required - The at 7 p.m. Admission a donation of cash or submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion Music on the Lake Committee is looking non-parishable item to the Food Hamper does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions for assistants for their Sound Crew. This is $1000 Progressive Jackpot BINGO Every expressed in Letters and Columns do not reflect the views of a volunteer position with an honorarium Monday (except stat holidays) at North this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by at the end of the season, knowledge of Shuswap Hall in Celista 5456 Squilax publisher. irie Publishing sound equipment appreciated. Please Anglemont Road. Doors at 6, Games at Shutheswa p Pra contact Ali Maki ASAP at alimaki. 7. Seating is limited, so come early. BC villageofchase@gmail.com Gaming Event License #85663 wap Prairie us You could win up to $5000. The museum Do you have fruit trees that you need Publishing is having a 50-50 raffle. Tickets are $5. help picking? The Chase Hamper Society each and the draw will take place Dec 2. will pick your tree for a share of the fruit. Buy your tickets at the museum or from Please call Brenda @ 778-220-1822 to the directors and volunteers. gaming register, and let us know what type of fruit licence # 86493 must be 19+. Diana Ball, you want help to pick Manager/Curator, Chase and District The Chase Curling Rink Pancake Museum and Archives, 250-679-8847 Kelsey Snelgrove, Editor Breakfast on Sunday August 14th, 2016. Music on the Lake - Every Tuesday Come in and enjoy a GREAT breakfast PHONE: (250) 679-8880 throughout the Summer. Memorial no rush ……. stay awhile have another EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca Park 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Bring lawn chairs. cup of coffee and hang out with friends WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca Free Admission. Donations for Hamper and family it is a great way to start the Society Accepted. day!! 9 am until 11 am. $7.00 - all you can MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 Barrel Races - Event will begin at 5 pm eat pancakes, sausages and eggs served OFFICE: 721 Shuswap Ave between on Saturday Aug. 13th & at 11 am on with real orange juice and coffee/tea. All 10-3 Monday - Thursday Aug. 14th. Admission is free, concession proceeds go directly to Chase Curling will be available. Everyone welcome. Club! Art Show Judy Mackenzie (Magpie Gallery) and her sister-in-law Judy Coutts Chase Lions Box 12 will be holding their 4th annual Art Show Chase Lion’s Club is cancelling the President: Beverley Iglesias 250-679-3509 and Sale on Friday and Saturday, August Cornstock pancake breakfast due to Medical Equip: Rob Simpson - 250-319-6702 lack of volunteers to operate it 12 and 13th, from 10 to 4 each day. The Eyeglasses: Patsy McKinnon - 250-679-2918 sale will be held in the Sorrento Drop-In RV Park: Beverley Iglesias - 250-679-8470 Center in the lower level of the Sorrento Hall. Lots of parking, refreshments Chase Rotary Box 73 Blessed Sacrament served, two door prizes. Pres: Roy Nelson 250-679-1192 / 250-819-4912 Parish welcomes you to Sunday Mass @ 9 am. Churches of Sec: Doug Everett 675-2574 + Mass most Tuesdays Meeting at Chase Creekside Centre Chase & Area @ 9 am. Thursday 5:30 pm + Please join us every 3rd For info/hours Sunday at 10 am for the K of C Breakfast phone 250-679-3536
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Council Coverage Part II
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Chase Village council met last Tuesday, July 26th, to discuss a variety of topics including the electric fueling station and a food truck policy. Currently the Village of Chase is not charging for the use of electric fueling station located outside the Information Centre. However, Council members have now decided to adopt a new software program, recommended by BC Hydro, that will allow tracking and charge for, usage. The software program will cost about $260 a year to use, and the Village has agreed to sign an annual contract. The Village will now be charging a $2 session fee plus $0.35 per kWh each session. Councillors were unsure if this new fee would be enough to cover the cost of the software within the year, as there hasn’t been much tracking of the stations use. For this reason, the Council decided to bring the fee rate up again at a council meeting next year to look at how it is doing. It would be decided then whether a rise in cost would be needed. It was noted that since the station’s opening, it has been used a number of times. Next on the agenda was food truck policy within Chase. Councillors noted there has been some issues regarding food trucks being hosted at Memorial Park, as a result of the powering station. Mayor Rick Berrigan stated that while all food trucks with proper licensing should be welcomed, those who exceed the amount of power the park has to offer, need to be responsible for their own power source. Those operating a food truck would also need to purchase a business licence from the Village and ensure they are situated within allowed areas. Council decided the downtown area of Chase was not an appropriate location for food trucks, as it distracts from businesses who are trying to make a living year-round. However, Councillor Nancy Egely suggested an acceptation be made for special events such as Chase Country
Christmas, where a larger than normal crowd is congregating in the downtown area. Egely explained that in these circumstances the current businesses downtown might not be able to supply for the D entire crowd, and food SOL truck vendors should be allowed in the area. Council agreed with allowing a condition to be made on banning food trucks from D downtown, in the SOL case of a special event taking place. It was decided that proposed fees and charges for food trucks would be brought back to council at a later date. Council decided to grant the Chase Hamper Society’s request for free use of the community hall for Wally Churchill’s Hootenanny celebration. The Council decided the event was acting as a fundraiser for the Hamper Society and a worthy cause for the exemption of fee. It was noted that the Hamper Society would need to sign off on the insurance forms for renting the hall, and it would be them who will be responsible if anything happens. It would also be them who is responsible to ensure the community hall regulations are followed. The Council voted to allow Memorial Park to be used for Cornstock again this year, as well as granted them a licence to host a beer garden during the event. Councillor David Lepsoe will be helping with the raise a reader campaign and will be giving out newspapers for Kamloops This Week as part of the event. The council also voted to donate $500 to the cause. Berrigan voted to make September Literacy Month in Chase again this year. The quarterly financial report was
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submitted to the council, and while Village staff were pleased with the results, some councillors had questions regarding a surplus in funds. Village staff informed the council they had received a grant which they were not expecting, resulting in the extra money. The grant is highly political, and varies in amounts from one year to the next. As a result, the Village staff does not depend on the money, as doing so in the past left them in trouble when low sums were granted. Village staff said that it is rare for the government to give the same amount two years in a row, and until last year, the grant amount had been getting lower and lower. While it is not expected that the money will still be there come the end of the year, village staff suggested if it were, it could at that time be moved to a surplus fund. Councillors heard from Chase Citizens on Patrol who were looking for full or partial reduction in costs for rental of the Community Hall in 2017, which would include the use of the hall for 6.5 hours per booking to allow set up and take down of the coffeehouse events.
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42 Artists, 4 stages & 3 nights of excitement by Cavelle Layes
Music on the Lake isn't the only place to catch some talented musicians this month. With over 42 bands heading to Salmon Arm on August 19, 20, and 21 for the 24th annual Roots and Blues festival, you do not need to go far to catch some of the best concerts this summer. The event has been a long-standing source of entertainment in the Shuswap and only continues to get better each year. The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society work hard to present artistic and cultural events that enrich the fabric of their community. To do this they draw from musicians and artists alike from across Canada and the world. The festival began as a humble
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endeavour, a stand-alone folk show. However, it has since grown into a major western Canadian outdoor event with four stages, and two days and three nights of music. The festival has helped boost the careers of some talented emerging artists and has showcased some top music ambassadors. On top of the wide-ranging concerts that are put on throughout the weekend, the festivals also puts on workshops. These allow artists from any band to collaborate together together in different ways to create something truly magical. Artists are able to draw inspiration from one another, and have often praised the event for the tools it has provided them. To make the workshops even better, they are all conducted live on stage, where audiences can gather and see how music is made, completely from scratch. This year, the weekend will see musical acts such as Delhi 2 Dublin, which combines sounds you would hear from traditional music in East India, to what you might hear in an Irish pub, as well as trademark sounds from other corners of the world. The talented band has managed to weave these unique pieces into something completely new and unheard of in any other band. Continued on page 13.....
Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts Submitted by Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts
Judging by the great turnout, the 2016 Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts at the Carlin Community Arts and Cultural Center, was a smashing success. Now in it’s thirty third year, the Festival drew four hundred and fifty one visitors who viewed the fabulous selection of art presented by the Shuswap’s artist and artisan community. The 10 juror’s choice awards went to the following artists: (alphabetically) Mella
Ashenbrenner, Larry Bell, Janice Cleland, Rosalind Crocker, Sherry Kalloch, Ellie MacKenzie, Judy MacKenzie, RaeLynne Robertson, Rebecca Shepherd, and Shirley States. The 2D Peoples Choice Winner was Judy MacKenzie for ‘Deadman Creek Gold’ painting, while the 3D peoples Choice award went to Larry Bell for his ‘Segmented Diamond’ wood bowl. Onsite art sales accounted for artists and artisans taking home their share of a total of nearly four thousand
dollars. Congratulations and a special thanks to everyone who entered a work of art to the Festival. Once again you have shown the Shuswap to be an active, vibrant, artist and artisan community capable of creating and sustaining a buzz within our region. We hope to see you all at the 2017 festival, Your Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts Committee.
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ADVENTURE TOURISM COULD BE CHASE'S NEW NICHE Treetop Flyer’s has marked its 5th year in business with the launch of a brand new attraction the Screaming Eagle Swing. The swing opened up for tourists and locals alike this season and has something to offer that few other adventure tourism sites have. Not only does the swing have you traveling heights of 100ft at speeds of 80 km/h with a hangover of 180ft, as far as the owners know, it is the only completely green attraction in Canada. The swing is completely off the grid thanks to solar panels and of course, gravity itself. While word is still getting out about the swing, Treetop Flyers has been nothing short of a success since their grand opening in 2011. We made multiple goals when we started all this, and we are happy to say we have met every single one,” co-owner Matt Lepp said. Lepp explained the business wanted to have a proactive impact on Chase, by bringing in tourists to help boost local economy and by employing locals among other things. Treetop Flyers began as a simple zip line course which took guests out to the beautiful scenery of not one, but two waterfalls. The zipline soon turned into a complete tourism site, with other attractions such as ‘the jump’ being added and more hoping to be included in the years to come. While the business does get some local traffic, its main audience is travellers. Both stay-cationers looking for fun within the Shuswap, as well as those from overseas, have all been stopping in to see what Chase has to offer. “We drive our groups through Chase’s downtown and explain what businesses are in the area and plug in the history of the village” Lepp said. “We try to promote Chase as much as possible. Lepp explains that many of their
guests have driven along this side of the highway, but never took the turn into Chase. However, after a quick trip through town with Treetop Flyers as their guides, guests have announced they will be soon returning the the Village. Lepp believes being able to give back to Chase in those small ways is one of the things they enjoy most about their business. Chase gave them the chance to succeed, and in return, their success is helping them to promote Chase. On top of their regular events, Treetop Flyers has also become creative with their packaging, and began offering night-time zip line passes during the full moons of summer. The events were quite popular and often sell out, so this year they have also added full moon swings to the mix. The zipline is open sevendays a week to anyone sixyears-old and over who fit the weight requirements. Lepp said they often have seniors who stop in for a ride on their zipline. Packages are available to combine all the attractions into one bundle, and groups rates are available fore 10- people or more. Despite being open every day at 10 a.m., the zipline remains busy all week long, and often book solid. Those who are hoping to try out the local attraction are suggested to call and book ahead. Treetop flyer’s employees are professionals, and are able to offer the quick training needed for guests to take on each attraction. Those who want to take part in all the events should expect to spend about two hours at the site. Spots for the August 19 full moon tours are filling up quickly. Those whowould like to take part should reserve their spot soon. This event is also open to anyone who meets the weight requirements. For more information on Treetop Flyers, or to book a ride, visit their website at treetopflyers.ca or call 1-866-343-6761.
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Page 5 • August 5th, 2016 • Chase Sunflower 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 (721 Shuswap Ave) or at Willows Natural Foods.
FOR SALE FOR SALE - Autobody Shop with living quarters. 250-679-8443. Classy and Classic - 2003 Chev Tahoe Need to Show. Reliability in beauty and function. $7700 call 250-463-4245 to view 09 Montana SUV - 3.9 litre V.G. A/C one owner. Non smoker. KL 27,699. Trailer hitch, snow tires on rims used one season. $7,799. Phone 250-6793753. Will consider offers. Ask for Allan FOR SALE - Antique make up bureau. 2 vinyl recliners/rockers. Must sell. Have allergies to vinyl. Double bed, metal frame headboard bookcase and foot board,. Sleep apnea machine - Rem Star Pro M series. Excellent condition. Masks, hoses, etc. Has water or can run without. Deacon Bench. Phone 679-8554. For Sale - Closed in trailer ideal for somebody with tools. Two pack saddles with pack boxes and a gold sleuth. Call Vernon Leweke for more information at 250-851-1694 12 ft aluminium boat with 4.5 H.P. mercury motor, oars, electric motor with battery. Asking $1650 O.B.O. Call 250-679-8450 Rabbit Meat for Sale - at the Chase Farmer’s Market Fridays from 10 - 2 in Curling Club Parking Lot. For sale - 1987 Mercedes 190E Excellent Running Condition. Rebuild Receipts available. Asking $4500 OBO. A must to see vehicle. 250-679-8797. For Sale - Camperette, 8 ft. with cab over bed, sink and stove. Lightweight, suitable for 1/2 ton. Comes with jacks. Rough, used for hunting. $200. Phone 250-679-8052 For Sale - 2015 Jayco Flite Travel Trailer, 14.5. Used twice, fully loaded includes A/C. Must be seen. 250-679-3889
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non-stop and have become very good at hiding. “They had no means of fending for Steven said the kittens were not feral, themselves,” she said, referring to the but simply scared from their recent taped box, “and even if they did, they adventure. were too young to know how.” No one has contact Stevens with interest The security footage at A & W is being in giving the kittens a new forever home, reviewed for clues as to who may have but there is still time. abandoned the kittens and RCMP has Stevens will hold on to the kittens for 14 been contacted. days before bringing them to a vet to be For now Stevens, who has in the past checked out. worked with Street Cats, a rescue society For now, the kittens appear to be in good for cats based in Saskatchewan, has taken health, and, Stevens said, would make the three scared kittens home. great pets. While they do not appear to have been There are two kittens with grey fur and abused in any way, and seem to have been one with black, and all three get along fed prior to their discarding, Stevens said with dogs, she said. the kittens are a little skittish. Stevens said that while she is very upset Since making themselves at home with about the treatment of the kittens, she is Stevens, she says they have been eating more worried at this time about the abusive children mentioned in the note. “If what they said is true it needs to be investigated,” Stevens said. “Children don’t just abuse small animals.” “Those children have something else going on in their lives and need support and help,” Stevens said. With the kittens safely in her care, the children are now where her attention is now focused. Photo contributed by Arlene Stevens Stevens has contacted police and Three kittens are in need of homes after being she hopes help is provided where it discarded in a cardboard box near the highway over is needed. the weekend. As of Tuesday, none of the kittens had been adopted, all were in frightened but healthy “Whoever dropped off the kittens should report the abusers,” Stevens condition. said, also noting there are many
A note left alongside the kittens stated the reason they were abandoned was because the neighbor kids were going to kill the kittens. Arelene Stevens who rescued them, hope the children are found and given support for whatever is happening in their lives
other options for people in the same situation. “Call the police or even go to a local business for help re-homing the animals. Don’t just drop kittens in a box on the side of the road.” Those interested in adopting the kittens can reach Stevens through Facebook at ‘Arlene Stevens’. She also reminds Chase residents that local SPCA’s are always accepting donations to help take care of the animals. It is with the communities help that the SPCA is able to care for animals that are a result of rescues such as this. Your donations of food, toys, and monetary sums help keep their doors open. For now Stevens is hoping to avoid the SPCA, hoping some Chase residents might have room in their home for a new furry friend.
Billets Needed For Homeless Boys August 29th is coming fast and homes are still needed for many of our Chase Heat hockey players. With each player comes $600.00 to help with the groceries, a wonderful smile of appreciation for your kindness and an adventure like no other once the regular hockey season starts. Did I mention you also get one seasons pass for each player that you welcome into your home? Once the team has been selected the out of town players will
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need an immediate place to live from September 2016 until March 2017. The boys come from all areas of British Columbia and beyond and vary from 16 to 20 years in age. Some boys are still in school (these players attend Chase Secondary during their stay in Chase) and some have already graduated. Being a billet family is a very rewarding experience and adds a whole new dimension to the otherwise dreary Chase winter. It is important
that you are able to provide him/them with healthy meals and a safe comfortable environment. This ’home away from home’ is important to enable the boys to be successful on the ice and in everyday life. Providing a smoke free living area is essential. If this opportunity sounds intriguing and you would like more information please …….. contact Janice Winfield 250-679-4471 or Lana Adamson 250-574-3681
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Chase Ball Player Heads to Nationals by Cavelle Layes Continued From Page 1....
Minor Baseball provincials this weekend.” A Chase baseball player will be “We plan on doing well in league heading to Ontario to compete for the playoffs,” he said. top spot in Nationals later this month. “I have played on a lot of sports teams, After a tough stretch of games filled but have never been apart of a team that with top notch talent from across the works so well together, Pittendreigh said. province, Keegan Pittendreigh‘s team, “ We have become great friends, the Kamloops Riverdogs, beat out the the supporting each other on and off the field. competition. The qualifying tournament I believe we will do well at Nationals, lasted from Thursday and ran into the because of how well we work together and weekend before the team landed the all the skill we each bring to the team.” tough win that officially named them the The 13u AAA Riverdogs advanced to top Peewee team in British Columbia. the Baseball Canada Also managing Nationals in London, to nab a spot at Ontario. Outscoring nationals was the their opponents by a Riverdogs midget whopping 52-8 this team on the same weekend, including weekend. a 16-0 win over the “There has Abbotsford Angels been a buzz about in the Championship our programs at final, the PeeWee these two levels AAA Riverdogs will all year,” said represent KMBA and Kamloops Minor British Columbia at Baseball President the event August 25Chris Balison. 28. “The coaching Piitendreigh, staff and players 12-years-old, has been knew they were playing baseball since the team to beat, he was five years-old, but used their Keegan Pittendreigh will be fundraising in and helps his parents quiet confidence, Chase to raise money for his trip to Nationcoach a Chase minor resilience, attitude als in London, Ontario in August Photo by baseball team in the to prove to Kamloops Thise Week summer. everyone their Pittendreigh will talent is legitimate” be heading to London, Ontario later this he adds. month to rival against Canada’s top talent The entire weekend was a huge in hopes of winning the top prize. success for KMBA and the City of After a long season that consisted Kamloops. “Hosting the first ever of a lot of traveling, and playinteamg single-site provincial championship for fees, Pittendreigh will be fundraising 3 divisions could not have been made throughout the community to help possible without the help of the volunteers pay for his unexpected, though highly and the City of Kamloops,” notes KMBA anticipated, trip to Ontario. Tournament Director Stacey Matkowski. Pittendreigh gratfully asks the “We have had a pretty successful community to keep an eye out for him, season so far. We won a tournament and for the communities support as he down in Pitt Meadows, and we won head to a national platform. Baseball BC provincials last weekend.,” Pittendreigh said about his team. “We are also the number two seed going into BC
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Mammogram Van comes to Chase
By Cavelle Layes
A van with life-saving capabilities will be rolling into Chase later this month, and reservation spots are quickly filling. On August and 18 and 19, the Mobile Mammography Coach will be stationed at 395 Brooke Dr. in the Safety Mart parking lot. The new coach is like nothing you have seen before. In February, The BC Cancer Agency released a new fleet of digital trucks. Compared to the older models, which required technicians to carry their equipment into public spaces such as gyms and arenas, the new truck has everything they need right inside. Essentially, the mobile unit is like a doctor’s office, equipped with a waiting area, changing room, and exam room all
within the truck. The new trucks have a wheelchair lift, and the testing is stored digitally as opposed to the previous film tests. From the time the Screening Mammography Program began in Feb
1992 until the 2014 annual report was released, the program had conducted over 5 million screenings, and detected over 220,372 cases of breast cancers. BC Cancer Agency officials believe the
mobile units are vital tools, allowing women in rural communities who would normally need to drive over an hour for a test, the chance to do so close to home. Mammogram screenings are life saving tools that can help detect cancer before women or their doctors can feel lumps or see visual changes themselves. This means making them accessible to more treatments early on, and possibly saving their life. All the tests done on the mobile units are conducted by trained and certified female technicians who have been through a quality assurance process with BC Cancer Agency. Continued on page 16...
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Chase CornStock has something for all ages
Submitted By the Cornstock Committee
On August 13th Chase Memorial Beach will be the corniest spot in the Shuswap as Chase CornStock returns for its 7th year from 3pm-10pm. This year’s festival will feature live music on the CornStock Stage by local artists DAWsound (Tanner Dawson), Lindsay May, Sleepless Nights, the Jeremy Kneeshaw Band, and Eargazm. The Interior Savings Little Kernels Zone will once again host plenty of family fun activities such as crafts, games, face painting, and performances by the Rivertown Players. Over in the CornField Market guests will find fresh produce, delicious foods, unique gifts, information booths about local service groups, and of course, Chase’s world famous, hot-buttered corn! Christie Mickelson Photography will also be on site at the Farmers Foto Booth, where you can get a corny photo taken
and shared on our Facebook Page. For CornStockers 19+, there will be cold beverages and good company available in the Watering Hole, with a great view of the CornStock Stage and Little Shuswap Lake.
Be sure to mark your calendars and come join your family and friends at Chase CornStock for a true Shuswap
Project Play winner to be revealed After countless hours of organizing and planning, and thousands of votes, the Kraft Heinz Project Play winner will be announced Thursday, August 4th. Earlier last month it was announced that the Chase Skateboard Park project had placed in the top four slots of a nation-wide competition. The Project Play competition grants the grand prize winner $250,000 and $20,000 to the runners up. The society rallied locals together and spread the word near and far about the accomplishment, and prepared them for the voting frenzy that took place on July 25 and 26th. A 36-hour period that wore out the fingers of many eager Chase voters. People from across Canada announced their support for Chase through social media. Since then, the country has been waiting for the tallies to be made public.
Earlier last week a date was announced for the reveal, which will take place during the intermission of the BC Lions football game this Thursday. To celebrate the roller coaster ride of excitement, and offer a thank you to all those who have supported them through their journey, the Chase and District Skate Park Society is hosting a reveal party. The event will run from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Village Lanes Fun Centre. A free BBQ, KD, hot dogs and hamburgers will be supplied. The skate park wants to remind the community that no matter what the results of the contest is, they are proud of Chase. The skate park has made it into the final four, and as a result will be receiving some money no matter what, and the spirit the community has shown is an achievement of its own.
experience. Chase CornStock is completely volunteer run and is always happy to have new Volunt-ears join their team. If you are interested in volunteering head to their website and complete the quick form and a member of the CornStock committee will be in touch with you. Back for a second year is Chase's CornStar Challenge. Once again contestants will compete to claim the bragging rights of being Chase’s 2016 CornStar and win $100 for a local nonprofit of their choice. The CornStar Challenge has teams competing against each other in corn eating, corn husking, and cornstalk javelin. If you are interested in submitting a team, please see the website for an entry form. For a current schedule and more event information, please visit ChaseCornStock.com.
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• BBQ run by Village Lanes Bowling Club • Hotdog Eating contest • Hula hoop contest • Water balloon toss • Face painting • Nail painting • Hair streaking • Carpet bowling • Photo booth • Bowling • Silly string zone • Live music by Tanner Dawson • 50/50 draws • Draws for a free year of league bowling!! Register for Fall Bowling Leagues while you’re here!
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New website makes promoting Shuswap events easy - By Cavelle Layes
allowing the user to do less work and A new company hopes to make it easier The team is still taking advertising have more fun. for you to plan your weekend festivities, orders and can provide pricing informaThe team went to a number of business’ thanks to a new website for the Shuswap. tion to anyone interested. The advertiselooking for support for their new idea, The idea is simple enough – one webments will be displayed to anyone who but while many showed interest none, site to host information on all the local decided to jump on board. The team did visits their website, and as such, is the events within the Shuswap. No longer perfect way to get in touch with residents not let that deter them however, instead will you need to visit multiple websites of the Shuswap. deciding to take their new venture into just to get a full idea of what is taking The website is also an easy way to protheir own hands. place that week. mote your fundraising event, or annual The website is funded by advertiseThe website not only hosts a visual entertainment. Posting the information ments showcased tastefully throughout calendar which displays the is easy, and even though events, but those who find the website has just been something of interest can made open to the public, it is simply click on the event to already seeing high volumes find out more information. of traffic. An easy-to-navigate page Those who wish to use the with event info will then be website to help find a famdisplayed and just in case ily friendly, or budget safe you want a little more, the idea for this weekend can Your online calendar of local events! website associated with the do so absolutely free by visiting www. the us website. Join on While the advertisements event will also be linked. shuswapevent.com. Events can be sorted display and promote local businesses, The Shuswap event team came up with by date, time and even cost, among other they are done tactfully as to not distract the website idea after finding it hard to options. from the content the website has to offer. make plans within the Shuswap without Those who wish to contact Shuswap Those interested in finding out more visiting a list of different websites to find event regarding advertising or event about a business being advertised can out what was taking place that week. information can do so by calling Roxy at simply click on the ad to be brought to a The team decided there should be one 250-575-2966. page filled with info on that company. location to find local event information,
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Website said. Another major act taking the main stage this year is Nova Scotia's Matt "Rolling into 2016 with a wave of fresh Anderson, an incredibly talented momentum spurred by rave reviews for musician who has been rocking pubs the new D2D release “We’re All Desi”, and arenas alike. Anderson's career has this amazing live act, that got its start a begun a new high this year after his Juno decade ago, continues to take the world nominations. Anderson is in the midst of by storm, raising the rafters in halls in the his Honest Man tour, performing songs UK, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and that have shot to the top of iTunes and Germany, as well as every corner of this other music vendor’s charts. In February, country and the US," the Roots And Blues his freshly released album made it to the top-five most downloaded albums on Soundscan, along with musicians and bands such as Adele, Justin Bieber and Macklemore and Lewis. Anderson's strong vocals, skilled guitar playing, and soulful lyrics are more than enough to make the entire weekend worthwhile. The festival also features a children's area, outfitted with sand piles, crafts stations, sprinklers and of course entertainment to name a few. Children can watch everything from magicians to musicians, some Photo by Kelowna Now With 42 bands and four stages and three days who rival the likes of Mr. Dressup of musical excitement, Roots and Blues is one and Fred Penner. Also available of the must-see festivals of the summer. Tickets on site is a daycare, where parents are still on sale and can be bought online or at can confidently leave their young the gate. ones to take in the child centre fun,
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while being able to explore the rest of the festival themselves. If the music itself wasn't enough, the event also features a fleet of food trucks providing hungry music-seekers with everything from Thai, Mexican, vegetarian and more. Don't forget to bring some extra money, as the festival has also become known for some of their incredible artists who set up shop on the festival grounds throughout the weekend. From leather work and metalwork, to jewelry, clothing, and decor, the festival has so much to see. Day passes as well as weekend passes are available for the event. To find out more information regarding this year's Roots and Blues festival, including the performers, visit www.rootsandblues. ca . Tickets will be available at the door and online. Campsites behind the festival grounds are also available to rent for those who would like to make it a weekend trip. Sites book up quickly however, so be sure to reserve your place online today. Matt Anderson will be the Roots and Blues headliner, taking the Main Stage on the final night Sunday, August 21. Anderson’s songs are available for download on Itunes. This East Coast powerhouse is certainly one of the must-sees of the weekend. Anderson will also be taking part in workshops, see the Roots and Blues 2016 schedule on their website www.rootsandblues.ca to find out when.
Page 14 • August 5th, 2016 • Chase Sunflower What did one eye say to the other eye? Don’t look now, but something between us smells.
You know why you never see elephants hiding up in trees? Because they’re really good at it. Why aren’t koalas actual bears? They don’t meet the koalafications. What does a pepper do when it’s angry? It gets jalapeno face.
Why did the man dump the ground beef on his head? He wanted a meatier shower. What did one hat say to the other hat? You stay here, I’ll go on a head.
What was Beethoven’s favorite fruit? Banananaaaaa!
Why did the skeleton go the the party alone? He had no body to go with him.
What did the mother buffalo say when her boy left for college? Bye-Son.
Which side of a cheetah has the most spots? The outside.
A chicken walked into the library, walks up to the desk, and says:”Book, book book!!” The librarian hands over a couple of slim chidren’s paperbacks and watches the chicken as it leaves the library , walks across the street, through a field, down a hill and disappears. The next day, the chicken is back. He walks up the librarian, drops the books on her desk and says, “Book book BOOK BOOK!” The librarian hands over a few books again and watches the chicken drag them away. The next day the chicken comes in for a third time. It drops the books on the desk and says, “Book BOOK BOOK BOOK!” This time, once the chicken is out the door, the librarian follows him across the street, through a field, and down the hill to a small pond. On a rock on the edge of the pond is the biggest frog the librarian has ever seen. The chicken walks up to the frog, drops the books on the ponds edge, and says, “Book, Book, Book.” The frog hops over, uses it’s front leg to push through the pile and says, “Read it, Read it , Read it.”
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Slo-Pitch Tournament Kicks off this weekend
By Cavelle Layes Local and traveling ball players will be in Chase over the weekend for a first annual ball tournament. The event begins Friday August 5th and will feature eight strong teams. The Lions Food Truck will have a confession on site for players, and their ball fans throughout the day. There will even be breakfast sandwiches for the morning
gamers. Games stretch from Friday afternoon into Sunday and is free for those hoping to watch. Some of the top teams who have taken first place in other local competitions, will be among the weekend lineup. Come out to see the games and cheer on your favourite team. See if you can guess who will be taking home the cash prize. Everything for Healthy Living
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MUSIC ON THE LAKE – SUMMER MUSIC SERIES WEEK SIX – WOODSHED JAMS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE WEDDING
Submitted by Music on the Lake Committee
Woodshed Jams is a band from Lee Creek BC, led by Bill Rawn (guitar) and featuring Suzi Rawn (vocals, bass, guitar), David Balser (vocals, bass, guitar), Mary Lutjen (backup vocals), and Lorn McCausland (back up vocals, violin). Each of these musicians has a vast resume in the entertainment industry. Bill spent time in his 20's as a touring musician and nurtured Suzi's aspirations with music in the family, and have done many projects including a cross Canada tour, together… Suzi was on Canadian Idol in 2005 and spent years as a touring musician, while David has toured with many
bands playing drums, guitar and pretty much any instrument you put in front of him, as well as theatre and playing in local bands with Mary, while Lorn has got his hands in everything violin, including the Salmon Arm symphony, music camps in Sorrento and every band he can fit in his schedule. Knowing each other as family and jamming in an assortment of situations over the years decided to start a little jam night this past new year. Their sound is a folk/rock genre meant to sound as real, modest, and beautifully simple as being able to set up in a Woodshed like in the ol' days and just jam for the pure joy of music.
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New truck has ability to save lives Continued from page 9 ....
Officials say it is important that the right technicians are operating the units, as most women who go for testing are already ner vous. Having a good r e l at i o n s h i p with your technician is an integeral part of the process, officials said, noting they want the experience to be as stressfree as possible. While everyone who reserves an appointment with the truck is required to have a primary doctor, those working with the program will help coordinate a doctor for patients who do not already have one. As long as there is a doctor who agrees to look after the patients needs, in the case that the tests come back positive, any woman can get tested. Women who are between the ages of 40- and 70-years-old are encouraged to get tested between every two and four years. Those over 50 have a higher risk of cancer and should be tested more frequently. Women who have a history of breast cancer, especially within the first generation, should be tested every year. Those going to an appointment are suggested to wear a two-piece outfit
with a shirt that can button down. This allows the guest to be tested without fully needing to undress. Women should also avoid wearing lotions, perform and deodorant during the day of testing as it can impact the test results. While coffee does not impact the test results, it can make a patient more uncomfortable and is suggested that it be skipped until after the appointment. The tests only take 20 minutes from the time a patient walks into the coach, until they walk out. The testing itself does not hurt but may feel uncomfortable for some women. The results of the tests will be mailed to patients, as well as their doctor, about 2-weeks after their testing. While Chase only has a few appointment slots left, those who miss the trucks this time can book ahead for December, when the truck will be back in the area. To book a free appointment, locals are asked to call 1-800-663-9203. More information is available on the BC Cancer Agency website, along with step-by-step videos of the test, and survival stories as a result of early testing, from people like you.
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Village of Chase Garbage Reminder “Bins must be placed on the roadway, wheels next to the curb (if there is one), at least 3 feet apart and away from any other objects, eg; vehicles, poles, fences. The new garbage truck “arm” requires more space to work effectively. Bin lids need to be closed, do not overfill either type of bin. Ensure items in the recycle bin are in a large clear bag and/or that boxes are broken down.”
The new digital truck is just like stepping into a doctor’s office. With changing rooms, a waiting area and experts on site to conduct the tests, as well as top-of-the-line digital equipment. Openings in the newly launched truck are quickly filling in Chase.