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Chase’s community paper for 25 years! Issue for the week of Friday, July 17th, 2020 • Vol. 25, Issue 28
Chase Lions Donation Tops Off Skate Park Fundraising
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he Chase and District the previous donors and Skate Park Society contractors, who we appreciate are very excited to SO MUCH for bringing this announce that the Chase Lions dream into reality for the have made a donation of $5000. community of Chase. This donation pushes us to the funding finish line to complete the final features on the park!!! Thank you to the Chase Lions! With this donation, as well as with the generous help and support of Econospan Structures, along with all previous fundraising efforts, construction on two final features is scheduled for August 4th, 2020. These features will mark the true completion of this long-time community project and greatly improve the experience for park users. Chase Lions President Jeanne Talbot We will also be able and Treasurer Karen Bassett present a to finally get signage cheque for $5000 for the Chase Skate acknowledging all Park.
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Community Bulletin .Chase Lions Community Calendars are still available, they can be picked up at the Chase Lions RV Park, or call Jeanne @ 250-320-2314
Chase Farm and Craft Market -Every Friday in the green area near Safety Mart between 10 am and 2 pm
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Name the Mascot Contest June 30-July 18th. Children ages 0-12. Email chalib@tnrd.ca or call the library 250.679.3331 to submit your name for this year's Summer Reading Club mascot at the Chase Library. If your name is the selected winner, you will receive a prize!
THE CHASE HEAT JUNIOR HOCKEY SOCIETY NEEDS YOUR HELP!! We need Billet Homes for the 2020/2021 hockey season!! Season is September until March. We need you to open your home! Please help us keep THE HEAT in Chase. Each billet home receives $600.00 per month / per player. Call Lana Adamson #250-574-3681. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *
CHASE LEGION IS OPEN TUESDAY 3 pm FRIDAY & SATURDAY 1 pm Closing Hours at Bartenders Discretion Following All Social Distancing, Covid Health, and Safety Regulations Saturday July 17th MEAT DRAW & 50/50 at 2 pm No Darts, Pool or Burger Nites At This Time
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Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 250-679-8470* chaselions67@gmail.com Meetings are every 2nd & 4th Thursday, at Parkside. New members welcome Call 250-679-8470 for all Chase Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park For medical equipment or pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527
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Social distancing in effect. Masks optional. 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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Pres: Patrick Herba ( 250-702-3677) Zoom meetings 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month Mass at Blessed Sacrament - Mass on Saturdays at the Blessed Sacrament Parish at 4:00 pm. New rules for Covid protocol are posted at the church door and available to read as you enter the church. Looking forward to seeing you there. All are welcome Chase Evangelical Free Church - 295 Shuswap Ave COVID Compliant Gathering @ 10 Visit ChaseChurch.com for protocol. Pastoral visitation by Appointment 250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com
The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Shuswap Community Church
has canceled all gatherings and program for the time being and moved all of its services online. More info on our Facebook page Chase Shuswap Community Church. Online services are Sunday at 9:30 am. www.aplacetobelong.ca or call the church office, (778) 824-0383.
Chase Community Fellowship Cancelled until further notice
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Council Meeting Highlights - July 14, 2020
submitted by Village of Chase Council held a regular meeting on with ALIB and the Village of Chase for Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Community the acquisition of a better, more efficient Hall, ensuring appropriate physical highway rescue vehicle. She said her distancing was respected. There were fellow Council members and the Chief approximately 24 people in the gallery. of the Adams Lake Band are supportive Before the meeting began, the Mayor of working with the Village of Chase to announced that the Village has been move this initiative along.
successful in receiving a sizable grant to build a footbridge over Chase Creek in Willson Park. The Village is very excited to receive funding for this project and it will provide for more pedestrian connections within the Village for safer walking for people of all ages. The agenda was adopted to remove the public hearing on the Zoning Amendment bylaw referring to the regulation of Shipping Containers and to add a discussion regarding the Highways construction and the need for an underpass at Coburn Street.
Council heard from Paul Demenok, Electoral Area C Director with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Director Demenok explained the Regional Economic Development proposal CSRD’s Electoral Areas C, D and F (South Shuswap, North Shuswap and Falkland), asking if the Village of Chase might be interested in participating. There would be an annual cost of approximately 45 cents per thousand assessed values. The intention is to hire an Economic Development Officer to support the efforts of the participating areas to build capacity and to attract and promote business. Council will obtain additional information regarding actual costs and benefits and will review the issue at an upcoming meeting. Council then heard from Councillor Gina Johnny of the Adams Lake Indian Band, who proposed a collaboration
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Council discussed the Zoning Amendment Bylaw that will, once adopted, regulate shipping containers on land within Chase. Council agreed to include in the draft bylaw language that would permit a company that sells, leases or rents shipping containers to operate in Chase. The bylaw will come back to Council in August for a public hearing. Council discussed the highways works that will affect the number of access and egress points along the corridor between Petro-Canada and the bridge over Chase Creek. Council is concerned that there will be restrictions to accesses into Chase and emergency vehicles will be restricted when having to travel eastbound along the new highway. Council directed Administration to organize a meeting with MOTI staff, and that the public needs to have an opportunity to provide input into the design. Council discussed a request from the Creekside Seniors to utilize the Community Hall for some of their activities during the Covid-19 pandemic as the Creekside Seniors building is too small for physical distancing to be respected. Council approved the use of the Community Hall by the Seniors exercise group and the wood carvers. Hard surface chairs will be lent to the Seniors for the quilters group to meet at the Creekside seniors as there are no more than 10 of them at any one time.
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Ray Downer Feb 8,1957-July 6,2020 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Father, brother, brother in law, uncle, grandpa (Pop), husband, son and faithful friend to many, including his beloved shadow Stanley. Ray will forever be remembered as a gentle loving man, who gave the greatest hugs, had the kindest heart and for his infectious smile. His untimely passing has left us heartbroken and leaves a void in our family that will never be filled. The entire Downer family thanks you for your condolences and kind thoughts. There will be no service at this time.
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We are sorry it took us so long. We do want to thank all our friends, from near and far for their kindness, support, prayers and thoughts to me and Gikie at this difficult time. Thank you so much for our friends who brought a meal, cake, snack, lovely flowers, cards and love to our family. Thank you for the generous donations to our family from my brother's family, relatives, friends, the Heat Family and the Chase Grad class of 2020 and their families. We are grateful to have you all in our life. - Hoa and Gikie
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Village of Chase Council Highlights
Council considered a letter from Brian Lauzon asking that Council consider instituting a pesticide bylaw in Chase. Council directed Administration to research what other small communities are doing and bring back a report later in 2020. Council received a letter from the owner of the Village Green Mobile Home Park asking that Council consider paving the roadway in the park, such road being owned by the Village of Chase. Council directed Administration to include the roadway in the upcoming asset management assessment project for which funding has been requested through the Federation of Canadian municipalities. Council approved provided a letter of support for the Skmana Ski and Snowshoe Club for their application for funding for new grooming equipment. Council passed a resolution to proceed with the Annual Property Tax Sale set for September 28, 2020. Council approved an increase to the Utility Rates for this current billing period. Council deferred the purchase of a new Firetruck to October 2020. The reasoning is due to reduced property tax revenue to date and the extension of the penalty on unpaid property taxes for 2020 to October 1, 2020.
Council directed Administration to research soil removal and deposit bylaws and bring a report back to Council at a future meeting. The following motions were released to the public from in camera discussions: • That a letter of support be provided to the Chase Hamper Society for their application for funding to provide improvements to the Community Hall to support a ‘community kitchen’ • That Shuswap Tourism be invited to attend a meeting of council as a delegation to report on their 2019 activities and what they are working on in 2020 and how Chase benefits from a partnership with Shuswap Tourism • That CSRD Electoral Area C Director Paul Demenok be invited to speak to Council regarding the proposed regional Economic Development Society for CSRD Areas C, D and F • That the municipal office resume normal operating hours and staffing levels starting June 29, 2020 The meeting concluded at 6:11 p.m. The next regular meeting of Council will be held at the Community Hall on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 starting at 4:00 p.m.
Weed of the Week submitted by Dallyse Good, Amongst the Weeds
When my family and I arrived in Chase last October, the very first thing I noticed was all of the mullein!! There they stood, tall and proud, last season's flower spikes like tiny black saguaro cactus's against the backdrop of blue skies and evergreen trees! What a welcome sight! To some, these may be just another annoying weed, but to me it is important and useful medicine! All parts of the mullein plant are medicinal, the flowers can help quell discomfort from earaches, the root, both diuretic and astringent, can help with prostate or urethral inflammation, as well as issues related to bladder-muscle weakness. The leaves on the other hand, are the first thing I reach for whenever there's an issue with the lungs. Bronchitis, colds, coughs, pneumonia, asthma, even smokers cough, can all be improved with the aid of mullein leaf. It is considered generally safe for use by all, and in conjunction with other lung herbs such as elecampane or grindelia, it can be exactly what the doctor (or herbalist) ordered! The easiest way to use mullein leaf is to make a tea or an infusion. For a tea the rule
of thumb is usually a tsp of herb to 1 cup of hot water. for the maximum effect allow to steep for 20 minutes. An infusion is like a tea, only it is much stronger as it has been allowed to steep for a minimum of 8 hours. To prepare an infusion, you will need a litre size canning jar, 28 grams of dried herb, and boiling water. Place the herb in the jar, fill to the top with the boiling water, cap it, and let it sit on your counter for 8-12 hours. I like to prepare my infusions before bed, so when I wake up the next morning I need only to strain and enjoy! Be sure to use a fine mesh strainer, or muslin tea bag to strain out your mullein leaf as the leaves are quite hairy and can be irritating to the throat. It should be noted that while mullein is considered safe, it does have some lookalikes, like foxglove, which if ingested will surely be fatal. As a rule, you should always be 110% sure of your identification before consuming any herb. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your medical care provider before beginning any herbal regimen, particularly if you have a known medical condition or if you are pregnant or nursing.
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THE BIG SPEND - July 25th submitted by Chase & District Chamber of Commerce
Local small businesses make our community run. They support community events and sponsor sports teams and organizations. They have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and we want to support their recovery in the same way they have supported our community time and again. The Chase & District Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to participate in The Big Spend- a national, one-day, buy local event designed to help revive Canada’s economy. On July 25, take action & help our COVID-19 rebuilding process. The big idea is to have people make an intentional purchase on July 25th at any local business of their choosing. You report it using the #TheBigSpend on Facebook or Instagram to have your spend added to the map of Canada. Then we can all see the spending across regions and we get to see the economic impact we are having collectively on our country. But let’s not stop there. Now is an opportunity to reset the way we shop and to commit to supporting our local businesses. Research in Canada and the U.S. has shown that money spent with local businesses generates almost 5x more revenue than chain competitors. For example, a study conducted here in BC found that, for every $100 spent with a BC local business, $63 was re-circulated back into the BC economy (vs $14 for multinational corporations). That means they re-circulate 4.6 times more revenue in the local economy.
To put it simply, when you buy local more money stays in the community. That doesn’t mean you should never shop online or at a big box store. In our age of globalized trade and interconnected supply chains, it’s difficult and sometimes not possible to only shop local. However, there are likely some easy switches you can make to redirect a portion of your dollars to a local business.
PARKSIDE REMAINS CLOSED TO PUBLIC Parkside is now scheduling social distanced tours. Spacious suites starting at $2050. Call Courtney today to discuss protocols and details. Parkside will remain closed to the public until further notice. Thanks for helping keep our seniors safe. Contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-320-0400 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase
Making a point of supporting the small businesses in our community ensures money keeps circulating in our community, w h i c h promotes job growth, economic r e s i l i e n c y, Support Local BC is a province wide initiative to and a stronger help support the local, independent businesses in your community sense of by providing a place for communities and businesses throughout b e l o n g i n g . the province to support each other. Through the online platform you Buying local can show your love for your favourite local businesses by purchasing and local gift certificates for future use. You can choose businesses in your recirculation own community or you can purchase gift certificates from other of dollars will communities to give a family member or friend. This helps us support not suddenly our community, encourages physical distancing, and will allow solve our businesses to maintain some cash flow while we tackle this incredibly e c o n o m i c difficult situation.
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challenges, but we see it as an important economic principle that we can all leverage as our nation works on post COVID-19 recovery.
For business owners in Chase, this is a free service for you to enroll with. The buyers will get an order confirmation email which has a unique order number and also serves as their gift certificate. As the registered business owner you will have access to the business portal to manage and redeem gift certificates in real-time. The program uses weekly direct deposit payments for the gift certificates sold in the previous seven days and there is no charge to your business - you will receive the full value of the gift certificates purchased. This is a great way for you to reach a wider base of customers and to offer virtual gift certificates if you don’t already provide this. To purchase local gift certificates or to register your business,
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Garden Talk with Dr. Catherine Tarasoff
Getting to the ‘Root’ of your weed problem Your plants are talking to you!
Healthy soils are your first line of defense against noxious weeds and invasive plants in your garden. Soil houses the resources that plants need to be healthy and happy. When your plants are happy they provide the first line of defense against weeds and invasive plants. Severely unhealthy plants are easily recognized when we see small, yellow, shriveled plants that look sick in our garden/pasture/ native range. But, how do we diagnose what our plants need before they become so sick that they are no longer able to recover? The soil contains nutrients – both macro and micronutrients. Macronutrients are the nutrients that a plant needs a lot of (nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus are the main three). Micronutrients, such as copper, boron, and zinc are also critical but are required in very small amounts. This article will focus on macronutrients as they are easily manipulated through fertilizing. Nitrogen is critical for plant growth; it forms the foundation of chlorophyll, the compound famous for capturing sunlight’s energy and converting it to sugar, or ‘plant food’. Both potassium and phosphorus affect the overall health of the plant; they are essential to nearly all processes, from root development to flower formation. How can you tell if your plants need more nitrogen? You can’t open up a leaf and count chlorophyll! Luckily, plants show you through their leaves! When a plant needs more nitrogen you will typically see the lower leaves turn yellow-green. When a plant needs more potassium you will see what is called ‘scorching’ along the leaf margins. Scorching starts as yellow but turns to crispy dead margins and tips as the deficiency persists. Lastly, if your plants suddenly stop growing, this could be a sign of phosphorus deficiency. If growth stagnation is accompanied by dark green, red or purpling in the older leaves, you may need to add more phosphorus. Compacted soils also limit growth of desirable plants. Within healthy soils,
there are ample tiny gaps that provide room for roots to grow, and spaces for oxygen, water, and nutrients to collect. If your soil is compacted, all the fertilizer in the world will not help; it simply will not be able to get to the roots and your plants will continue to exhibit poor growth. Proper soil structure, with lots of little gaps, is the foundation for healthy plant growth and improving any soil nutrient deficiencies through soil amendment practices, such as fertilizing. A great way to improve soil structure is adding organic matter such as compost and mulch. Organics feed the organisms – and these tiny, and not so tiny, animals will burrow, dig and tunnel through the soil; loosening the compaction. Unfortunately, not all plants suffer under poor growing conditions! Some weeds are adapted to survive, and flourish under limited nutrients, water, and/or compacted soils. For example, orange hawkweed, a garden escapee, is often found on sites deficient in sulphur. Field bindweed and prostrate knotweed are often found growing in compacted soils. In your lawn, black medic will tend to dominate in areas where the soil has compacted and depleted of nutrients. Understanding what your plants need, before the weeds take over, will limit the amount of weeding and hoeing you do this summer. The more you understand about your community of plants, both desirable plants and weeds, the more likely you will win the war against weeds in your garden. Garden tip: PlantWise and “Know What You Grow”! Visit beplantwise.ca to learn about what you can do to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive plants during your gardening activities. Catherine is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Thompson Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee (on Facebook @TNIPMC). Look for more resources at www.tnipmc.com
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2020 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Chase & District Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is awarded to high school graduates pursuing further education. This year’s award is $500. To qualify, applicants must have completed a minimum of grade 12 or equivalent, and must be enrolled in or will be undertaking a full time or part time post-secondary degree or full time or part time program at a post-secondary institution such as a university, community college, private institution or school of trade where tuition is payable by the student in 2020. The application form is available for download at ChaseChamber.com and completed applications must be received by the Chamber on or before August 7th, 2020.
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BILLET HOMES NEEDED submitted by Lana Adamson, Chase Heat
As the Chase Heat prepare for the upcoming season one thing we know for sure is we need billet homes! The Player’s will be arriving in September to start their 2020-2021 hockey season. Once the team has been selected the out of town players will need a place to live for the hockey season (September 2020-March 2021). 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. What they all have in common is their love for the sport and their desire to provide Chase
with many hours of exciting hockey. Being a billet family is a rewarding experience and adds a whole new dimension to the otherwise dreary Chase winter. It is important that you are able to welcome these boy/boys into your home and provide him/ them with healthy meals and a safe 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 Lana Adamson #250-574-3681.
Cates Ford Soll & Epp LLP
is proud to congratulate Whitney Mahar on her call to the Bar! Kamloops born and raised, Whitney attended law school at UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law before returning to Kamloops to article with our firm. During her articles Whitney proved herself to be a capable and compassionate advisor, ready to properly listen to her clients and give them the best advice to achieve their goals. Now fully qualified as a lawyer in British Columbia, Whitney is excited to grow her practice in the areas of wills and estates, real estate and business law. TO HELP WHITNEY GROW HER PRACTICE, WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER DISCOUNTS ON OUR FLAT RATE WILLS, ESTATE PLANNING, AND REAL ESTATE PURCHASES AND SALES FOR CLIENTS WHO ASK FOR WHITNEY BY NAME.
CONGRATULATIONS WHITNEY!
VILLAGE OF CHASE
2021
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS Charitable and not-for-profit organizations may apply for tax exemptions on land or improvements that they own. These include schools, service clubs, religious organizations, seniors’ homes, hospitals and community care facilities. In order to receive 2021 tax exemptions, organizations must apply to the Village and include: •
the services and objectives of the organization
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current annual budget and most recent financial statements
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statement of impact
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a permissive property tax exemption application
The deadline for receipt of these applications is July 31, 2020. For further information please contact the Village Office at 250-679-3238 or visit the Village website at www.chasebc.ca Director of Financial Services Village of Chase
Wills & Estates Family Law Conveyancing
CHASE OFFICE: Open Thursdays 10 am - 4:30 pm #4-834 Shuswap Avenue
Phone: 250-679-3180 Web: www.cfselaw.ca