Chase Sunflower April 12, 2024

Food Forest taking shape

submitted by Ashton Sweetnam, CAFS

We are moving towards the end of our second week of earthworks and garden preparation, and are looking forward to commencing planting trees and shrubs in the coming weeks. Once again residents of the community of Chase have stepped up to help make a dream a reality. With the goal of this food forest becoming a community space where anyone is welcome to come to play, learn, and eat- it is heartening to see the high level of involvement that has taken place so far.

space and learn about the principles that inspired the design of the garden, and to participate in its creation.

We look forward to the next stage in which we will involve varying community groups and individuals in the final stages of preparation and then planting the space. We will involve children at the local schools in the process to create learning experiences and to connect them with this nature play space.

We have had two very productive work bees where the primary planting areas have been built. Volunteers arrived with shovels and wheelbarrows to prepare the

If you are looking for a way to participate, there are remaining trees to be sponsored, financial donations are helpful, and we welcome contributions of time as the food forest develops.

Contact Ashton for more information at 250 319-8468 or chasefamilyservices@gmail.com

Notice of AGM - Chase Citizens on Patrol, April 16th 2024, 7pm, at Sunshore Golfcourse.

Chase Curling Club PANCAKE BREAKFAST

- Sunday April 14th, 2024

8 am to 10 am. Please note the price increase. $12 for 12years and older, $6 for children 6 to 12years, Children under 6 years free. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice

April Food Bank Days

Monday April 15th 4 - 7 pm

InClusive Cafe - Wednesday April 17th 11-130 pm

Free community lunch - basement of the Chase Community Hall. If you or someone you know is needing some extra help please call to register for a food hamper. 250-682-6155.

Gordon Lightfoot Tribute

Concert - Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Chase Community Hall. In support of

Events Bulletin

the Chase Environmental Action Society. Presented by Wildwood Productions, Tickets $15, at Safety Mart, PharmaChoice, Willows, and Chase Visitor Centre

Make a mosaic garden pot and play board games on Monday April 22nd (no school) 10amnoon. Free event for kids (ages 5-12) at Chase E-Free Church. Please register at kids@chasechurch.com

Every Thursdays 9:30-11:30, CAFS will be hosting free drop family playgroup for caregivers and their children aged 0-6. This secular group will take place in the basement of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1185 Shuswap Ave.

Chase’s Give Back this Earth Day on Apr 19th being held at the downtown Pocket Park from 10-2pm. See ad on page 6...

With respect, I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc First Nation. Community

Email community Events to info@chasesunflower.ca

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

Sun. Apr 14 - CLOSED

Mon. Apr 15 - open 6-9pm, 7:30pm darts

Tues. Apr 16 - open 2-6:30pm, free meat draw, pool & darts

Wed. Apr 17 - CLOSED

Thur. April 18 - open 6-9pm, crib 7pm, 7:30pm darts

Fri. Apr 19 – open 1-8pm, BURGER NIGHT

Sat. Apr 20 – open 1-6pm, meat draw, 50/50, fun darts

Every Friday Night is BURGER NIGHT at the Chase Legion. Join us for one of our juicy burgers, served with all the fixin’s for only $10.00. Bring your family and friends and let us cook and serve you! Served from 5 – 7 pm.

COFFEE HOUSE Sunday, April 14th at Chase Legion Br #107. Afternoon of live music featuring performances by” Debbie & Friends”, talented musicians of the Shuswap and surrounding areas. Branch open 2-6pm. Entertainment 2-5pm. By donation at the door.

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Willy Moore 1-250-320-4346

Meetings @ 5:30 pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month at Railside Restaurant. New members welcome!

Chase Lions Club

PO Box 12, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0

chaselions67@gmail.com

Facebook Chase & District Lions Club

President – Karen Bassett 250-318-4527

Please call for Lion projects incl pull-tab donations

Meeting at 7 pm on the 4th Thursday of each month, downstairs of community hall. Everyone welcome.

Lions RV Park Reservations 250-679-8470 For Medical equipment contact Sandra Welton 778-245-3808.

400 Club Winner

April 3 - Jason & Karen Whitney $100

April 10 - John Moslin $100

Chase Evangelical Free Church295 Shuswap Ave Physical Gathering Suspended in response to Provincial Health Order, Online Gatherings Accessible at www.ChaseChurch.com

The Light of Life Native Fellowship

Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube John 3:16

“Give Back” this Earth Day 2024, April 22nd

submitted by Chase Environmental Action Society

Since our planet is our only home, we are all responsible to protect it for future generations.

Environmental degradation has huge consequences for all humans, wildlife, and the ecosystems we all share. Human caused climate change is having significant impacts on the planet and destroying the natural order.

How can we ignore just some of the more recent tragic events that happened?

The wildfires in Lytton, the North and Little Shuswap, Turtle Valley, Sorrento, and surrounding areas. Many of our neighbors and friends lost their homes, livelihoods and continue to be displaced. The heat dome wiped out a billion sea creatures and caused the deaths of over 600 people in BC. The current drought continues to affect farmers and their crops, and we need to be concerned about our food sovereignty. Our wild salmon, crucial to First Nations and regarded as a keystone species supporting over 130 species, are also dwindling in numbers. The flooding in the Lower Mainland, the Fraser Canyon and Coquihalla Hwys, Princeton, and Merritt resulted in months of road closures, damaged and destroyed homes, farms, and infrastructure, and cost millions of dollars in repairs.

1) Try car-pooling, walking or trying an e-bike rather than jumping in a vehicle. If you can afford it, purchase a “quiet” electric or hybrid vehicle.

2) Reduce energy consumption by lowering thermostats in the colder months and using fans in the warmer months. Turn off phantom lights and use a clothesline or racks to dry your laundry.

3) Conserve water by washing full (rather than partial) loads in cold water, use timers on irrigation taps, collect rainwater, install a lowflow toilet and take shorter showers.

4) Reduce plastic waste by using cloth bags and refusing plastic of any kind–our world is drowning in it!

5) Eliminate methane gas by composting organic waste and installing a heat pump (keeps you cool in the summer too) instead of using “natural” (methane) gas.

6) Let’s buy only what we need and resist our habit to consume.

We can also hold our governments and corporations accountable for their part in continuing to allow the devastation of our planet. Support policies and regulations that protect the environment by voting for those that will commit to change.

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By “giving back” this Earth Day, we can raise awareness of these issues. We can also take action to reduce our impacts on our environment and air quality. Taking action will improve our overall health and happiness.

There are many ways to take action, here are a few:

All of us can play a role on Earth Day, and every day, by making ourselves aware of how our behavior impacts our health, others and our planet, and changing it for the better. Please join us, and other organizations, for Chase’s Give Back this Earth Day on Apr 19th being held at the downtown Pocket Park from 10-2pm.

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them all, find new ideas and maybe your new home!! Come for the Parade, stay for the Concert!! Call us today!

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SERVICES OFFERED

Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

BUYING COINS & ENTIRE COIN COLLECTIONS! Old coins, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins, Franklin Mint, US Mint, OLYMPIC coins, and World collections WANTED! Todd 250-864-3521

BUYING UNWANTED JEWELRY, coins, 9999 bullion, Sterling Silverware, coin collections, old money, nuggets, gold, silver, platinum. Todd 250-864-3521

WE BUY/SELL/TRADE SILVER, GOLD, bullion, coins, jewelry, nuggets, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins & COIN COLLECTIONS! TODD 250-864-3521

FOR RENT

Top floor condo in Chase. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Range, fridge, dishwasher, gas fireplace. No pets, no smoking of any kind. Tenant insurance required $1375 plus utilities per month Text or phone 250 718 4866

Bsmt suite available May 1st in Chase. 1 Bed 1 Bath, no pets, no smoking/vaping, single person, furnished, $1000/month plus $500 damage deposit. Call/text 250318-3203 for more details.

GARAGE SALES

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE - Saturday, April 27th, 8am-3pm. Pritchard Community Hall (1741 Duck Range Rd, Pritchard)

Rain or shine - indoor/outdoor yard sale

FMI: Contact pritchardspringsale@gmail. com or Facebook page

MOVING SALE, 424 Larch St on Saturday April 20 & 27, 9-2. Multi family, baked goods and jewelry by young entrepreneurs. Yard Sale! Yard Sale!

IN SEARCH OF

Wanted: Double bit Axes - handle on or just heads. Also wanted HBC Blanket Coat. George 250-546-3556.

BUSINESS LISTINGS

HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard. Heated & A/C. Special rates for multiple dogs and long term stays. 250-318-8367

Sunflower Bicycle Repair - Open

Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday until 2 pm. 838 Shuswap Avenue in Chase 778-220-6709

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

CHASE CITIZENS on PATROLCommunity service, flexible hours, variety of duties.

Help to keep Chase safe by:

• Going out on a 4-hour vehicle patrol one afternoon or evening per month.

• Patrolling at a variety of community events

FMI and an application, please call Christina at the Chase Info Centre Ph: 250-679-8432

phone/text: 250-320-3050

email: info@chasesunflower.ca

838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase

Village of Chase Employment Opportunity

2 Temporary Labourer Positions

- Public Works

Two temporary employment opportunities exist in Public Works for a Labourer for approximately 6 months.

• The Temporary Labourers will report to and work directly under the guidance of the current Manager of Public Works. They are also responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and routine semi-skilled manual construction and maintenance tasks that may occasionally involve considerable physical effort and agility. Weekend work may also be required.

Main duties include:

• The performance of a variety of labour-intensive work including heavy outdoor manual tasks

• Performs a variety of parks and cemetery tasks including but not limited to picking up litter, pulling weeds, cutting brush, raking leaves, watering grass, water flower baskets, operating manual mowing equipment and weed trimmers, and assisting in the maintenance of gardening plots

• Cleaning of culverts and drainage ditches as required

• The performance of routine repairs and maintenance to street pavement, boulevards, street signs

• Uses hand tools for routine repairs and maintenance and changing of equipment attachments

• Assists with grave digging, installation of headstones, trench digging, backfilling

• Cleans up after construction projects or around buildings, easements, clearing and sorting salvage material as required

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract (air brake endorsement considered an asset)

• Three years’ experience with sound knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment, practices and standards of public works

• Confident with sound judgement

• Ability to maintain records, make written and oral reports to co-workers and supervisor

• Must be able to deal tactfully and professionally with the public and elected officials

• Maintains an excellent quality of service and high degree of accuracy in work

The complete job description is available upon request from the Director of Corporate Operations. The wage for this position is $27.06 (2023 rate) per hour. This CUPE position is temporary, full-time hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., days of week will vary and will include weekend work.

Please submit a cover letter and resumé by email to co@chasebc.ca.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024.

Village of Chase Council Highlights

submitted by Mike McLean, Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on April 9, 2024 at the Village office and via Zoom. 14 people attended in-person and 6 people attended virtually.

Public Input on Current Agenda Items. Members of the public commented on the remedial action requirement at 229B Brooke Drive, water and sewer rates, and water meters.

Notice of Motion from April 2, 2024 Special Meeting. A motion was made by Councillor Torbohm and was seconded to have staff bring back information to the May 14, 2024 Council meeting to show what the financial implications are to the water fund by reducing the minimum consumption from 60 m3 to 30 m3 and also include in the staff report other potential options. The motion was defeated, Mayor Lepsoe and Councillor Herman were opposed.

229B Brooke Drive – Remedial Action. Council adopted an updated resolution regarding the Remedial Action Requirement (RAR) at 229B Brooke Drive, which requires that the property owner apply for and obtain a building permit with respect to work that has taken place on the property without a building permit. If the property owner is unable to obtain a permit, the work must be removed within 60 days. The property owner has the opportunity to request a reconsideration hearing during which Council will act as a quasi-judicial body and the Building Inspector will be invited to participate.

Oncore Seniors Housing – 221 Shepherd Avenue. Council received a report for information on the current status and next steps for the Village of the BC Housing and Oncore Seniors Society proposed project to build and operate a 37unit low-income seniors housing complex at 221 Shepherd Road.

Communities in Bloom –Together Chase Committee and

Chase and District Chamber of Commerce. Council passed a resolution declaring support for an application from the Together Chase Committee and the Chase and District Chamber of Commerce to the Communities in Bloom initiative, which is a volunteer and partnership-driven organization that focuses on helping municipalities showcase community achievements and foster civic pride.

Climate Action Committee –

Request for Demo of SenseNet Fire Start Technology. Council passed a resolution approving the Climate Action Committee’s request for a demonstration at a Regular Council meeting from Sense Net Rapid Wildfire Detection Technologies and inviting all three local Indigenous community leaders to participate in the demonstration meeting either in person or via Zoom.

Climate Action Committee

Composting Survey. Council received the results of the Climate Action Committee Composting Survey, which was open from February 22 to March 30, 2024 and received 127 responses.

Notice of Motion. Councillor Connett provided Notice to Council that he intended to bring forward motions regarding the purchase of a snow pusher and directing administration to provide a report on options for purchasing the Pocket Park to install washrooms.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 4:59 p.m.

For more information regarding Council’s meetings, please go to the Village’s website at https://chasebc. ca/council/minutes-agendas/

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.LE

News from First Nations - Additional March News Items

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author & Journalist

FIRST INDIGENOUS FEMALE NHL SCOUT

History maker Brigette Lacouette has been appointed the first Indigenous woman to scout for a National Hockey League team. Hired as Regional Scout for the Chicago Blackhawks, she was also the first First Nations woman to play hockey for Canada in the 2018 Winter Olympics, earning a silver medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics.

A member of the Ojibwa community and from Mallard, Manitoba, Brigette plays for the Calgary team in the

Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) league, as well as serving on the NHL’s Player Inclusion and Female Hockey Advisory committees.

FIRST INDIGENOUS GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER

Lily Gladstone also made history at the recent Golden Globe Awards, taking home the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama in recognition of her starring role in “The Killers of the Flower Moon”—the first Indigenous actor to win an award in the Golden Globes 81-year history.

She was also named Best Actress of 2023 by the New York Film Critics Circle. Lily, whose heritage includes Blackfeet and Nez Perce roots, stated in her acceptance speech, “This is an historic one, and it doesn’t belong to just me—I’m holding it with all of my beautiful sisters in the film and my mother in the film, Tantoo Cardinal.”

BRITISH COLUMBIA MANDATES FIRST NATIONS STUDIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

For the first time, all secondary students in BC will be required to

complete Indigenous focused course work prior to graduation. Under the new model, students currently in Grade 10 will be the first group to complete a course on First Nations history and culture, during this school term. The new requirement is the result of years of essential work and investigation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Since its implementation in September at all public, independent, and offshore schools, the response has been positive from students and teachers alike.

Presents EARTH DAY 2024

Presents EARTH DAY 2024

Friday 19th,10am-2pm

Chase t Park

734 Shuswap Ave

Friday, April 19th,10am-2pm

Presents EARTH DAY 2024

Chase Pocket Park

734 Shuswap Ave

Elaine Sedgman Expert & Author s: 10:40, 11:20, 1:35 one Family Resource Centre welcome!

Friday, April 19th,10am-2pm

Composting information & display by TNRD and Chase Climat Committee

Chase Pocket Park

Elaine Sedgman Pollinator Expert & Author

Elaine Sedgman

734 Shuswap Ave

Presents EARTH DAY 2024

Story Times: 10:40, 11:20, 1:35 642 Riverstone Family Resource Centre Walk-ins welcome!

n Shuswap Master s: nnett & Megan Blackmore n table and tips on gardening

Friday 19th,10am-2pm

Golf Cart program An opportunity to check out some golf carts!

Composting information & display by TNRD and Chase Climate Action Committee

Pollinator Expert & Author Story Times: 10:40, 11:20, 1:35 642 Riverstone Family Resource Centre Walk-ins welcome!

Chase Pocket Park

Presents EARTH DAY 2024

Thompson Shuswap Master

Composting information & display by TNRD and Chase Climate Action Committee

Registration and information for Go-By-Bike Days on June 3rd--9th

April 19th,10am-2pm

Golf Cart program An opportunity to check out some golf carts!

734 Shuswap Ave

Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners:

Golf Cart program An opportunity to check out some golf carts!

Chase Pocke Park

Friday, April 19th,10am-2pm

gman Expert & Author s: 10:40, 11:20, 1:35 642 Riverstone Family Resource Centre Walk-ins welcome!

Chase Environmental Action Society (CEAS) Information table, trees and plants available by donation Beautiful artwork. Enter the draw for f goodies!

Gardeners: Sherry Bennett & Megan Blackmore Information table and tips on gardening

734 Shuswap

Chase Pocket Park

Sherry Bennett & Megan Blackmore Information table and tips on gardening

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Elaine Sedgman

Pollinator Expert & Author

Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners:

734 Shuswap Ave

Story Times: 10:40, 11:20, 1:35 642 Riverstone Family Resource Centre Walk-ins welcome!

Sherry Bennett & Megan Blackmore Information table and tips on gardening

Composting information & y TNRD and Chase Climate Committee

Kids Activities and Facepainting by Pauline and Chase Secondary students

Story Times: 10:40, 11:20, 1:35

Chase Environmental Action Society (CEAS) Information table, trees and plants available by donation. Beautiful artwork. Enter the draw for a basket of goodies!

Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners:

Sherry Bennett & Megan Blackmore Information table and tips on gardening

Chase Environmental Action Society (CEAS) Information table, trees and plants available by donation Beautiful artwork Enter the draw for a basket of goodies!

Registration and information for Go-By-Bike Days on June 3rd--9th

Chase Environmental Action Society (CEAS) Information table, trees and plants available by donation Beautiful artwork Enter the draw for a basket of goodies!

Golf Cart program An opportunity to check out some golf carts!

Composting information & display by TNRD and Chase Climate Action Committee

642 Riverstone Family Resou re Walk-ins welcome!

Chase & Area Family Services Information on programs & available resources

Registration and information for Go-By-Bike Days on June 3rd--9th

Chase Literacy Program Information and book wagon available

Chase & Area Family Services Information on programs & available resources

Chase & Area Family Services Information on programs & available resources

Be sure to check out Chase Library and local business windows for posters created by Haldane and CSS students!

Composting information & display by TNRD and Chase Climate Action Committee

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Kids Activities and Facepainting by Pauline and Chase Secondary students

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What board game is popular in Prague? Czechers.

What do a tick and the Eiffel Tower have in common? They’re both Paris sites.

Letter to the Editor

Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor do not reflect those of the Chase Sunflower or it’s advertisers. Submit Letters to the Editor at info@chasesunflower.ca Letters may be edited for length and clarity.

A lady had a medical emergency at the Copper Island Pub in Sorrento on Tuesday night. The woman had stopped breathing, but luckily there was an R.I.H. E.R. nurse, Lyndsay, on the premises! With her instant expert response, and CPR method she saved our friend Teresa’s life! It really was a miracle the way everything unfolded. She is now, on the road to a safe recovery! All played a role

Chase and Salmon Arm

in saving this Salmon Arm woman’s life. It was a real joint effort that played a role in getting Miss T back, and on the road to recovery!

Thank you & A Huge Shout Out to All of the 1st responders last night! We should celebrate our local hero’s performing miracles! There must be many more that we never even hear about.

Danny Duck

FOOD DRIVE

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

BIKE

Chase – 9am-noon Saturday, September 22

Pick up will be between 9 am - 1 pm

No open or expired food please

You will receive a “Yellow Bag of Help” in the September 14th Shuswap Market News in Chase.

Please ll the bag with non-perishable food and leave it on your doorstep for pick up between 9 am- noon Saturday September 22nd

Chase residents will receive a “Yellow Bag of Help” delivered to your door between April 14 - 18th

Thank you for supporting your local food bank.

If your bag is not picked up, call Doug at 250-371-7639.

If you missed the pick-up you can drop off your Yellow Bag at your local grocery stores, Pharmachoice & Safety Mart.

For more details go to www.OurRotary.com

Shop early and you can leave your donation at PharmaChoice and Safety Mart. There will be bags available at these locations.

If you would prefer to donate by cheque please make it out to the Chase Hamper Society. Thank you for supporting your local food banks.

Or you can drop your donation off to the Chase Hamper Society ourrotary.com