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

GIANT CRIB - There will be a Giant Crib at the Chase Legion on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 11:00.

The cost is $12 per person. It is not necessary to bring your own partner. Lunch will be available.

Visitors are welcome.

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NEW PLAYGROUP IN TOWN: This upcoming Thursday, April 4th from 9:30-11:30, CAFS will be hosting the first free drop family playgroup for caregivers and their children aged 0-6. We look forward to gathering together in this casual group for parents to socialize and share experiences while the children enjoy playtime, peer interactions and socialization, snacks, story time and crafts. This secular group will take place in the basement of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1185 Shuswap Ave. Please feel free to email

chasefamilyservices@gmail.com with any questions that you have.

April Food Bank Days Tuesday April 2nd 12 -3 pm 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.

Blessed Sacrament Church in Chase is having a Spaghetti Dinner on April 6th at 5pm.

Everyone is welcome. By donation.

Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Concert Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Chase Community Hall. In support of the Chase Environmental Action Society. Presented by Wildwood Productions, Tickets $15, at Safety Mart, PharmaChoice, Willows, and Chase Visitor Centre

Chase

OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE:

(250) 320-3050

EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off The Chase Sunflower location at invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We Willows Natural Foods ** reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit MAIL: for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept Box 524, Chase BC, of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters V0E 1M0 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.

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around the Chase, BC area.

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.

Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove With respect, I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc First Nation.

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 7 - CLOSED Mon. Apr 8 - open 6-9:pm, 7:30pm darts Tues. Apr 9 - open 2-6:30pm, free meat draw, pool & darts Wed. Apr 10 - CLOSED Thurs. Apr 11 - open 6-9pm, 7pm crib, 7:30pm darts Fri. Apr 12 - open 1-8pm, 1pm Ladies darts, BURGER NITE Sat. Apr 13 - open 1-6pm, 2pm meat draw, 50/50, fun darts GIANT CRIB Join us on Sunday, April 7th for Giant Crib at the Legion (downstairs) at 11am. Cost is $12.

85% payout. Partner optional. Lunch available. Great Sunday afternoon past time.

FRIDAY BURGER NITES ARE BACK! Join us at the Chase Legion on Friday, April 12th, for one of our famous BBQ burgers, with all the fixin’s for only $10.00! Served from 5 -7pm. Bring your family & friends & let our head flipper, John Angus cook for you.

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

March 27th - Jane Herman $1000

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250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com

At the Blessed The LightParish of Lifewe Sacrament invite you all to Mass Native Fellowship everyPastor Sunday at 8:00 am Joseph

#1.250.457-3845 Tuesdays Find@ 1:00 pm. - Holy Hour with "Joseph Shuswap Rosary and Divine Mercy Kim"For on inquiries Youtubecall chaplet.

John 3:16 "For God so loved 250-679-3025 or only the world that He gave His begotten Son, 250-372-2581 that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

Shuswap Shuswap Community Church Community Outdoor Services Church 10am, Sunday @ Join us Sunday Memorial Park

morning at 10am Visit 641 Shuswap Ave. www.aplacetobelong.ca (778) 824-0383 for more info.

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Village of Chase Special Budget Meeting submitted by Village of Chase

The Special Budget Meeting of Council was held on April 2, 2024 at the Village office and via Zoom. 14 people attended in-person and 10 people attended virtually.

Public Input. Members of the public expressed their opinions on various aspects of the proposed capital budget, including disaster risk mitigation, cultural humility training, economic development funding and incentives for businesses. Concerns were also raised about the proposed tax rate increases and recent changes to water rates.

2024 Capital Budget. Council passed a resolution directing staff to draft a fiveyear financial plan based on the capital budget information presented at the April 2, 2024 Special Budget Meeting with the following adjustments to the allocations of the Growing Communities Fund: • Cemetery Improvements $400,000 • Shepherd Road construction/ paved pathway – combine allocations of $465,000 and $75,000 • $150,000 to the Arena to augment the $100,000 recently received from the Canucks Game Changer Contest

and Liuna Local 1611 $150,000 to hiking trails Defer the $40,000 for Fire Department bush truck until more information received • Remaining $267,000 Mill Park Boat launch construction Councillor Connett opposed the resolution.

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Deli Staff hiring for foodies.

We are looking for like minded people to join our Deli team. Creating retail and catering products will hone your culinary skills. We are looking for a full time Deli clerk to help with making products for store retail shelves.

2024 Tax Rates. Council passed a resolution directing staff to prepare a tax rate bylaw for the 2024 taxation year based on the information provided by the Chief Financial Officer at the April 2, 2024 Special Budget Meeting.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 5:55 p.m.

Dan's Plumbing & Gas

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

(778) 257-0572 Hot Water Tanks • Drain Cleaning • Renos

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

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*** FREE LUNCH *** submitted by Chase Hamper Society

Mark your calendars! Everyone is Welcome!

Wednesday April 17th 11-130 pm Come and join us at InClusive Cafe for pulled pork on a fresh kaiser bun with coleslaw.

And our famous Tuxedo cake!

Basement of the Chase Community Hall 547 Shuswap Avenue Take out is available.

Please call 250-682-6155 to pre order.

FAIR REALTY Presents a PARADE OF HOMES in Chase on Saturday, April 13, 11:00AM to 2:00 PM. Door Prize draws and refreshments at all Open Houses!

Come for the Open House tour, stay for the Concert!

We live here • We work here • We know here!

Furnace Boiler Service & Installs • Gas Fitting Plumbing Repairs • Installs

Seniors Discount!

As of April 30/24, the Loyalty Program will no longer be offered to our customers.

PLEASE REDEEM any qualifying points by the end of day 8:00pm April 30.

Food & Drug

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8 am - 8 pm

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Sundays: Closed

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Classifieds SERVICES OFFERED Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable.

References available. Reasonable rates.

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-------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------Basement 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.

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Retired professor wishes to rent a quiet, 1-bedroom or studio apartment in Chase starting April 1. One-year lease OK. Email: barraganlives@hotmail.com -------------------------------------Wanted: Double bit Axes - handle on or just heads. Also wanted HBC Blanket Coat.

George 250-546-3556.

-------------------------------------Wanted: Someone with cultivator to work the soil of approx 13’ x 24’ garden.

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phone/text: 250-320-3050 email: info@chasesunflower.ca 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase

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. - Saturday April 6, 9-2. Multi family, baked goods and jewelry by young entrepreneurs.

Yard Sale! Yard Sale!

-------------------------------------Yard Sale - 925 Hysop Road. April 5, 6, 7 from 10 am - 4 pm. Furniture garden stuff, etc.

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VOLUNTEERING

CHASE CITIZENS on PATROL - Community 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 --------------------------------------

Chase Sunflower Classifieds: Email info@chasesunflower.ca

Shuswap Better at Home A little extra help for seniors and elders to remain confidently in their own home • Friendly Visit Calls • Light Housekeeping • Resource and Referrals

Obituary EAST, Robert James “Bob” May 17, 1933 - Jan 14, 2024 With heavy hearts, we are sad to share that Bob passed away peacefully after a short stay at Ridge Meadows hospital.

Bob was a kind and gentle man who could creatively fix almost anything. He was very social and enjoyed hosting recurring garage sales that were more about visiting than making a sale. As a Lifetime Royal Canadian Legion member at branch #107, he took pride in the positions he held and valued the friendships he made along the way. Bob will be remembered for taking long walks with his sidekick Roxy, his trusted beagle, stopping to chat with anyone who crossed their path. He is now free to walk the dogs with his late wife Gay, who was the love of his life.

Bob leaves behind a legacy through his four children, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, his dear sister and brother-in-law and his many friends in the Chase community. His love and warmth will be forever held in our hearts. Bob will be truly missed.

Memories and refreshments will be shared at the Chase Legion on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1 pm.

Services are subject to availability Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been carefully vetted & trained for your security.

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New Spring Rec Program was a Blast! submited by Nakia Hill

What an amazing time we had at the first ever Village of Chase SPRING Rec Program!

The weather cooperated for us and we were able to spend lots of time at different parks & playgrounds enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.

Treats, games, activities, crafts, dance parties, movies, TumbleBooks & popcorn! So much coloring & so much chalk! Scavenger hunts at our wonderful Chase Library Thank you Susan & Michelle!

A trip to Village Lanes Fun Centre for bowling fun!

Thank you again, Amy! A morning walk to the Art Holding Memorial Arena for a super fun skate with the ice all to ourselves! Huge thanks to Owen!

Councilor Dan Stevens came and gave us a great FireSmart presentation!

It was wonderful to see so many of our little friends & meeting new ones too!

M a n y thanks to: • Tanis Le Jeune for being an absolutely amazing

Play Leader! Exceeded expectations & the kids adored him!

• Kara Cowan & Joaquín Martinez for volunteering their time!

• Eye Candy • Loon on the Lake Bakery • Pharmachoice • Safety Mart (Colleen in the bakery is amazing!)

• Kim Carlin for your continued support & help!

• Torin, Rocío & Pia for coming to help with the littles!

It takes a village... and I am so thankful for ours. What a great way to get warmed up for the SUMMER program...

[Stay tuned for more info!]

THANK YOU ALL!

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Open Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm #4-834 Shuswap Avenue

Phone: 250-679-3180 Web: www.cfselaw.ca

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

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Tuesday - Friday • 10 am - 4 pm Saturdays • 10 am - 2 pm

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Renos, Decks, Fences, Siding, Roofing & More 20+ yrs exp.

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Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

Shuswap Soles Footcare

Advanced, Geriatric & Diabetic Footcare

Call or Text @ 250-550-6511 CHASE HAMPER SOCIETY

EMERGENCY HELP 250-682-6155

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