Chase Sunflower - June 24, 2022

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he Chase Lions donated $2000 to the Chase Firefighters Assoc to purchase 16 W.A.S.P sprinklers that are used for fighting wildfires. These Sprinklers are placed on the roofs of houses to water them and protect them from fire. The Chase Fire Dept is creating a new utility trailer that will be used in a forest fire fighting application. It will be a mobile unit to respond to any location.

The Fire Dept is fundraising to purchase a laundry list of wild fire fighting equipment that will be in the Trailer and

ready to go in the event of an emergency.

The W.A.S.P sprinklers are just one of the required items that are needed.

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Community Events Bulletin

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

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Canada Day 2022 Events

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he Canada Day o r g a n i z i n g committee is excited to once again be planning and hosting festivities on July 1st. In response to feedback from previous

years and working to offer programming for different age groups and interests, a number of activities are being hosted throughout the day at different venues.

See full schedule on page 3...

Free Community Events Can be Listed Here No Charge. Email info@chasesunflower.ca Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *

CHASE LEGION EVENTS: Mon. June 27 - open 2 - 6 pm - fun darts Tues. June 28 - open 2 pm - 6 pm Fun pool, fun darts, free meat draws Wed. June 29 - CLOSED Thurs. June 30 - open 2 - 6 pm Fun darts/fun pool, great discussions Fri. July 1 - Canada Day - open 2 pm - 8 pm NO Fri. Burger Nite Sat. July 2 - open 1:00 pm - fun darts, meat draws, 50/50, lotto, pull tabs Sun. July 3 - CLOSED Canada Day Parade, Memorial Park activities, Willson Park neighbourhood BBQ Stay Safe, Wear Head Covering and Keep Hydrated.

The Chase Sunflower invites stories, recipes, comments, photos, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to readers. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the concept of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters and Columns do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Due care and attention for accuracy is used in checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher.

The Chase Sunflower is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher.

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

Chase Rotary Box 73

Pres: Patrick Herba (250-702-3677)

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 6pm on the 2nd and 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 Tralee Mazu

At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass on Saturdays @ 4:00 pm.

Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm. - Holy Hour with Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet.

For inquiries call 250679-3025 or 250-372-2581

The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube

Churches of Chase John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

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Chase Community Church ChaseEvangelical Evangelical Free Church meets onServices Sunday Outdoor Free Church295 Shuswap Ave mornings at 10am @ 10am, Sunday @the Service at 10 am Physical Gathering Chase Community Hall Memorial Park Sunday Suspended in response Visit More Information to Provincial Health at Order, Online Gatherings www.aplacetobelong.ca ChaseChurch.com for more info.

Accessible at 250 679 3626 www.ChaseChurch.com Call: (778) 824-0383 250Tyler@ 679 1676 or Email: Spencer@ ChaseChurch.com Tyler@ChaseChurch.com aplacetobelong.ca

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Parade and vendor forms are available at the Chase Visitor Centre and online at ChaseFestival.ca Parking along Shuswap Avenue will be limited prior to and during the parade, please use the parking lot at the Chase Curling Club if you choose to drive

beer gardens, are cash only •

Remember to bring your lawn chair or blanket for seating at the parks • For up to date schedule and performer details, please visit ChaseFestival. ca or Facebook.com/ ChaseFestivalSociety

Parking at Chase Memorial Park will be limited, please consider angle parking along 2nd Ave Most of the vendors, including the

•VO LU N T E E R S NEEDED for Canada Day set up in Memorial Park and for volunteers to assist with set up and beer garden for Tuesday nights in July and August. Contact at ChaseFestival.ca

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Obituary Alfredo “Freedy” Pozzobon December 5, 1928 – June 10, 2022

On June 10th, our beloved “Old Cowboy” made his last inevitable ride to the sky. He was a good man, husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend. We all will miss him greatly. He had many friends from all walks of life and never hesitated to share a story about his life, parents or grandparents. While he always kept his family close, his other love was of friends, cows, horses, crops and bulldozers.

He was born in Pinantan Pritchard to Samuel and Assunta Pozzobon on the homestead at Pooley Lake.

He had four siblings – Mackie, Sammy, Marino and Maria. He attended Pemberton Range School until the age of 13 years. When he finished school, he left home for the first time on foot, crossed the Monte Creek Ferry and went to work on the Bostock Ranch. That fall, he returned home to Pooley Lake where his brother Mackie was living and working. Come spring he returned to Bostock Ranch on his horse and was hired on as a cowboy under the guidance and care of Fred Nichol and his wife.

He stayed on the ranch for 6 years. From Bostock Ranch, he went to work for Buckerfields Ranch (Green Acres) for one year. After this, he and his brother Sammy started up a sawmill in Pinantan.

Eventually all four brothers – Freedy, Mackie, Sammy and Marino worked at this mill. When they were not working, they were at a rodeo. They all started rodeo at an early age. Freedy entered saddle bronc and later calf roping and team roping. He still carried his “Gold Card” from the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.

He married Jean Cherriman of Chase, B.C. in 1954. Three children were born – Robbie, Colleen and Steven. He bought two acres along the Trans-Canada Highway near Pritchard from the Stewart family. Here they built a house, which was later lifted and moved to VLA Flats in Chase. Upon moving to Chase, he left the sawmill but continued logging – first with Danny Dee of Pritchard, then with Lloyd McNary (brother- in-law) and finally with Clarence Becker. He and Clarence formed Lee Creek Holdings and remained partners for 28 years. Together they both had homes in Chase, logged and bought property in Chase Creek (the Porlier place, the Cahilti place and the Hepburn place). To this day Freedy holds and runs the 29 brand from Jack Hepburn. Between logging, farming, road building, and raising families, life was busy. In 1996, Freedy and Jean would move to the Chase Creek Property where they continue to reside today. Hard work and hard play, good memories, and a lot of fun was had. Eventually, Clarence retired and invested in new ventures with his relatives while Freedy down sized in 2004 and sold the 160 acres on the top side with gravel pit to Mickey Van-Dyke. He continued to graze lease the pit property for spring and fall while also keeping the Harper Lake Range for summer. He spent his time running 30 head of Charlois and Red Angus cows. This spring he moved them to pasture and checked on them at Harper Lake until his last day.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years and remained living on the Chase Creek farm where he wanted to be. He was predeceased by Rob, his oldest son, who was tragically killed in a logging accident in 1976. He is survived by his daughter – Colleen (David) Porlier and son – Steven Pozzobon; grand children Kyla (Derry) Dawson, Chris (Echo) Porlier, Josh Pozzobon and Payton Pozzobon; greatgrandchildren Bradley and Hailey Dawson, and Ava, Wyatt and Colter Porlier; and numerous nieces and nephews.

We are extremely grateful and send a huge thank you to many: Dr. Kevin Goldberg for his years of care and friendship, to our neighbors who were our cattle beacons when the cattle were coming and going, our fellow hay growers who always helped dad top up, and the extended family and community members who provided enduring kindness and heartfelt support!

Service and memories Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 1:30pm in the Chase Community Hall, Chase, B.C.

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WANTED Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-577- 3357.

GARAGE SALES Garage Sale - Saturday July 2, 9am to 4pm. 571 Lakeshore Drive.

Yard sale happening at 825 Okanagan Ave: Saturday June 25 9am-3pm, Sunday June 26 9am-1pm. Lot’s of baby/kids clothes!

BUSINESS LISTINGS Gypsy Soul is looking to buy vinyl records. 638 Shuswap Ave 250-819-3875 Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, snowmobiles, generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett.

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RCMP REPORT submitted by Chase RCMP

PARENTING PROBLEMS On May 28th, 2022, Chase RCMP were advised of an incident at a local lake. The complainant was concerned for the wellbeing of a child, after witnessing the accompanying adult yelling and screaming - apparently at the child. The complainant recorded the license plate number from their vehicle and provided it to Police. Police contacted the registered owner and were told the other side of the story. The adult explained that the child was swinging around the fishing rod and when told to stop, threw the fishing rod into the water. This abruptly ended the fishing trip and the adult hollered at the child. A bystander helpfully yelled, “Way to traumatize your kid!”; then everyone left the lake. No one was injured and no one had fun.

CHECK WELLBEING On the evening of May 29th, 2022, Chase RCMP were requested to conduct a well-being check in Lee Creek. The complainant reported that her mother wasn’t answering the phone. She was worried something bad had happened.

Police attended and knocked on doors and windows—no one answered, and nothing was heard from inside the house.

Police noted that the mother’s vehicle was parked in her driveway, indicating that she was likely at home. The complainant asked Police to enter the house to find her mother. With increasing dread, Police entered and searched the house but did not locate the mother. The complainant called back later to report that she had made contact with her mother—she was out of town.

SHOTS FIRED On May 30th, 2022 at 2:30 am, Chase RCMP received a ‘shots fired’ report.

The complainant reported hearing three gunshots from the area of the Skate Park. Nothing else suspicious (such as screaming or yelling) was heard. The complainant did not believe that it was fireworks. Police attended and conducted patrols. Freshly used fireworks were

located at the skate park, leading Police to believe it was, indeed, fireworks.

ambulance for treatment.

FAKE FIGHT On June 2nd, 2022 at 9:15 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a fight in progress in downtown Chase. The complainant reported that two teenage males were kicking a third male who was on the ground. Police attended immediately.

It turned out that the three teens were filming a fake fight to post online. No one was injured and it was clear the teens were having a good time.

SUSPICIOUS PERSONS On June 9th, 2022 at 8:30 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a ‘suspicious persons’ report in the Pine Street Mobile Home Park. The complainant reported two men wearing garbage bags were knocking on doors. Police conducted patrols but did not locate anyone matching that description.

MVI On June 4th, 2022, Chase RCMP were advised of a collision between a pickup and a motorcycle at the intersection of Little Shuswap Lake Road and Squilax Anglemont Road. Chase RCMP, BC Highway Patrol and BC Ambulance Service attended. The passenger of the motorcycle suffered serious but non-lifethreatening injuries and was transported to hospital by ambulance. The motorcycle driver had minor injuries and the driver of the truck was uninjured. Investigation

by Police determined that the driver of the pickup completed his required stop before entering the highway, but he did not see the approaching motorcycle.

Chase RCMP would like to take this opportunity to remind the motoring public that motorcycles can at times be difficult to see.

ASSIST AMBULANCE On June 7th, 2022, Chase RCMP were requested to assist BC Ambulance Service at a residence in Chase. Ambulance was responding for a female who had ingested a cannabis cookie and was responding poorly—more to the point, she was said to be freaking out. Police attended and found that the female was outside the house, buck-naked and being pinned down by her friends. Police were told she had made a complete mess of the house in which she was a guest. She eventually calmed down enough to don clothes and was then transported to hospital by

STOLEN VEHICLE On June 9th, 2022 at 10:49 pm, Chase RCMP located a stolen vehicle during routine patrols. The vehicle was towed to a local secure storage yard where it was promptly re-stolen during the night. The vehicle turned up several days later in the river in Kamloops. The matter is still under investigation.

IMPAIRED DRIVERS On June 12th, 2022 at 3:57 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of an erratic driver on the Trans Canada Highway near Pritchard. Shortly thereafter, Police were advised that the vehicle hit a curb and blew a tire. When Police arrived, the driver was making efforts to change his flat tire by sitting near the jack contemplating the problem. Police immediately noticed an odour of alcohol on his breath. Samples of his breath were obtained roadside, which resulted in ‘fail’ readings. He was therefore prohibited from driving for 90 days and his vehicle impounded. Being from out of town, he was also stranded in Chase.

On June 12th, 2022 at 3:42 am, Chase RCMP were advised of an impaired driver. The complainant reported that a grey pickup struck the concrete barricades at the west end of Shuswap Ave. A second complainant reported a grey pickup dragging a boulder along Sicamous Ave. Police attended and located the vehicle at the Petro-can. The driver did indeed appear to be impaired by alcohol. Continued on page 8...

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Music Events in Memorial Park during July

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author, Journalist, & Freelance Writer

Music on the Lake, organized by the Chase & District Festival Society at Chase’s lakeside Memorial Park, is pleased to welcome the following gifted entertainers and performers during the month of July: July 1 DJ’s SpunLogic and Spin Trix will be spinning upbeat tunes for your listening pleasure. And in addition to local musicians Craig Rushworth and Jacob Schraepel, The Turtle Valley Band will be performing rock ‘n roll from the 50’s through to today, along with some country too—audience members will undoubtedly enjoy hearing the soundtracks of their lives.

July 5 Suz and Jonnys Blues Band is a fourpiece groove machine led by the powerful vocals of Canadian Idol finalist Suzi Rawn, and a group that performs original material as well as classic blues, rock, and R&B.

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He was belligerent, crude, verbally abusive and generally unpleasant to deal with. He refused to provide a sample of his breath into the roadside alcohol screening device. A ‘refusal’ carries the same punishment as a ‘fail’ reading. He was therefore prohibited from driving for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 30 days. He was released to the care of his family.

OUT EVERY WEEK

July 19 Juno award-winning George Leach from the Sta’atl’imx First Nation brings intense passion and dedication to every performance of roots, rock, and soulful blues, as slide guitar and a range of rhythms blend with his powerful voice, captivating audiences.

July 26 The King of Raggae, Daveton Jones, was the former lead singer of Soul Survivors for twelve years. Now a resident of Scotch Creek, Daveton and his talented band have been treating audiences to smileinducing music throughout the Shuswap.

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July 12 Paisley Groove is a five-piece funky, rhythmic, upbeat and entertaining band that will have audiences clapping their hands, tapping their feet, singing along, and dance, dance, dancing to Santana, Joe Cocker, The Beatles, and more.

BREAK AND ENTER On June 20th, 2022 at 12:36 am, Chase RCMP were advised of a break and enter in progress at a residence in Scotch Creek. The complainant reported hearing banging and smashing glass. Police rushed to the scene and found that the front door was smashed.

Police called out and rang the door-bell in an attempt to make contact with any occupants. No one answered. Police

entered the home and methodically searched for suspects who might still be inside. An intoxicated female was located, hiding under a bed. She was arrested for break and enter and placed in the backseat of the Police car. She told Police that the home belonged to a friend, and that she broke in because she needed something, but didn’t have a key. She could not explain why she was hiding. Police eventually made contact with the homeowner. He confirmed he knew the female and did not want her charged.

While searching the house for a possible suspect, police located several unsecured firearms in the residence and seized them. The investigation is continuing.

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Friday, July 1st Canada Day

Events in Chase, BC

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Parade and vendor forms are available at the Chase Visitor Centre and online at ChaseFestival.ca Parking along Shuswap Avenue will be limited prior to and during the parade, please use the parking lot at the Chase Curling Club if you choose to drive

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Parking at Chase Memorial Park will be limited, please consider angle parking along 2nd Ave Most of the vendors, including the beer gardens, are cash only Bring your lawn chair or blanket for seating at the parks Visit ChaseFestival.ca or Facebook.com/ChaseFestivalSociety

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Fish and Game Club Update for July 2022

by Secretary Helen Dalin CDFGC had its last meeting on June 21st, before our summer break. There are no general meetings in July or August.

However, if you are a member who has had their orientation, the range is still open for use. The range is only closed if fire season gets too extreme. Let’s hope this summer is not like last summer in that regard.

The Wildlife print raffle has now been completed. Our winners were: 1st place Ryan Bragg “Bull River Bugle” 2nd place Wolfgang Ritter “Cariboo Migration” 3rd place D. Brand “Cinch Ring” oil reproduction 4th place Richard Cowrie Bear on a ledge” Trop Haut” 5th place K. Earl “Book Cliffe Elk II” 6th place Megan Friesen howling wolf ” Starlight Serenade” 7th place Jim Douglas “Rams Head” Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to all our supporters who bought tickets. Watch for our Big Fall 50/50 which will be returning this year as another fund raiser for our club!

Thanks to the support of our community the CDFGC has been able to complete numerous upgrades to the range. We have 3 new vault toilets, have built a pistol shooting range, have updated the indoor plumbing and deposited 8 loads of ¾ crush gravel onto the road into the club, and now have a supply of plywood for target practice. These items cost money, and without our fundraising efforts, and the efforts of our volunteers, the range and clubhouse would be falling into disrepair.

In July there will be two changes to the monthly events calendar. The Trap and Skeet Practice will be on Sunday, July 17th at 10 am the 3rd Sunday, rather than the 2nd Sunday the 10th.

The Pistol Club Practice is changed to Saturday, July 23rd at 10am. Guest are always welcome to come to these events with a member. If you do not know a member, organizers will sign you in on a guest waiver. The fee is $5 for a guest, plus the costs of the event (ammunition, targets, clays).

There are shotguns and pistols available for beginners to use if you do not have one, but just want to come try these activities out. Perhaps something like this has been on your bucket list.

There have been changes lately to the Federal government firearm rules. It is encouraged that members of the public go to the following links and read the extensive changes. Some of these changes are already in effect and others have been tabled. These changes will affect all gunowners, even if you are not an active user. You need to know the rules of long gun transfer and handgun ownership for target shooters. Also, the consequences to your estate as guns are no longer personal items but have to be part of the “listed” estate. This affects more people than you would think.

At this link you can find the information for changes of Bill C-71

which is already in effect as of May 18th, 2022. https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/ firearms/bill-c-71-need-know . This bill affects your ability to sell or transfer guns, or estate items.

To transfer or sell a non-restricted firearm can take place only after a reference number has been issued. The reference number is valid for a period of ninety (90) days or for the remaining period of validity of the transferee’s (buyer’s) licence. If a reference number expires before the physical transfer of the firearm, a new reference number must be requested. https://www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/en/firearms/ buying-and-sellingtransferring-firearms.

For Bill C-21 which has just been tabled go https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/ cnt/cntrng-crm/frrms/c21-en.aspx#s1 or type in Bill C21 into your search bar and you can read the wide range of changes.

As far as being able to contact the RCMP firearms center in Miramachi to complete any of these transfers and a reference #– good luck. They are so overloaded they are not answering the phone, or even putting you on hold, or offering a call back. All you get is a recorded message and then they disconnect you. Paperwork is taking months to complete. If you are trying to get a PAL registered, do it online!

CDFGC’s next general meeting will be on Monday, September 20th at Creekside Hall Chase 7 pm. Hope to you there.

Located on 200 Shuswap Ave

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by Carolyn Parks-Mintz, Author and Journalist Human beings love music—and since and that’s important. As well, it’s a ‘coming a comfortable outdoor beer garden, the time immemorial have created it in various together’ event to attend with neighbours, proceeds from which provide additional forms, even though something as abstract guests or family—an enjoyable outing that’s funds for costs beyond performers’ fees. as rhythmic sounds were not necessary also a no-charge event.”

Thanks to Village and corporate to survival. It may have developed “We were especially pleased with the sponsorship, 2022 funding from Creative serendipitously, but once evolved, it became response to our call for volunteers,” he BC, and the group of keen volunteers, the important. adds. “Without locals generously giving of following musical groups and entertainers It’s been posited that the human brain their time, Music on the Lake couldn’t take will bring their considerable talent to our loves patterns and also considers music place.” scenic lakeside venue: a form of speech. Then there’s the power “The commercial July 1 DJ’s SpunLogic and Spin Trix, of it to communicate spin-off from such The Turtle Valley Band, Craig emotions and moods, as special happenings Rushworth, and Jacob Schraepel well as to create mental is important too. on Canada Day states beneficial to Residents and July 5 Suz & Jonny’s Blues Band quality of life. Whatever visitors out and the rationale for its July 12 Paisley Groove about on a summer existence, music is a evening contribute July 19 George Leach wonderful addition to to the local economy July 26 Daveton Jones Band most people’s lives. in many ways.”

Aug 2 King of Foxes And Chase residents, Drone shot of Music on the Lake in Additional Festival Aug 9 The Liz Blair Project as well as visitors, have Chase BC taken on August 28,2018.

Society Board Aug 16 Interior Savings “CornStock” been missing special Photo taken by Rob McLean members are Diana featuring Tanner Dawson and musical outdoor Endean, Dave performances during Shattered Blue Smith, Gail Maddalozzo, Ali Maki, Joan their summer months for too long. The Anderson, Sue Bepple and Jim Bepple.

Aug 23 Spiritual Warriors good news is that Music on the Lake is Another current volunteer group includes Aug 30 The Daytime Highs returning this year.

Brian Gulack, Sheryl Penttila, Shirley Papiz, Music unites us, whether through its With its mandate to support arts and David Lepsoe, Diane Tarry, Janice Winfield, culture of Chase and surrounding Christina Lutterman, Brent Chamberlain, rhythm, dancing to it, or hearing its communities by showcasing local talent James Mintz, and your scribbler, Carolyn message. It’s a form of communication that and artisans, the Chase & District Festival Parks Mintz – along with others who will allows listeners to feel it from head to heart.

Society is pleased to announce that, help out on specific dates. (Apologies if any Song writer/singers such as Harry Chapin, Gordon Lightfoot and Kris Kristofferson starting July 1st and continuing on July and name has been inadvertently omitted.) have also been storytellers, who weave August Tuesday evenings, performers will The Chamber of commerce is still be filling the evening air with songs and accepting vendor applications, which are melodic tales with messages.

So put on your dancin’ shoes, pack up instrumentation in Memorial Park. The available at the Chase Visitor/Information your lawn chairs, and head on down to tunes are back!

Centre. Vendors are able to select various Chase’s beautiful park, with its beach, long “It’s a spark within the community,” says commitments: one date, multiple dates, or pier, bandshell, waterpark, playground, and Festival Society Board member all events. well-kept lawns—for a fun time and a great Brock Endean. “Residents feel they ‘own it The Lakeside Music Series also hosts musical experience!

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This week’s CMBA Players of the week!

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BC Ambulance is hiring is Hiring

Submitted by Chase Minor Baseball Association

Primary Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders positions available in Chase, BC

Maverick Einfeld

Fav position shortstop /catching Fav ice cream Oreo or birthday cake Fav team jays

Leah Sowerby

9U Greyhawks She likes birthday cake ice cream and her favourite part of baseball is batting.

Kendrick Telford

5U Stop Signs He likes caramel ice cream and he loves everything about baseball!

Nathan Young

9U Thunderbolts He loves Mint chocolate chip ice cream and batting!

Mason Foard

7U Jaguars Bubble gum ice cream is his favourite.

He likes Catching and throwing the ball.

Thank you Eye Candy Ladies for a fantastic year of ice cream and smiles!

Special Thank you to the Chase Sunflower for printing our players of the week!

Most importantly, thank you to all the coaches and volunteers for making the 2022 season great!

2022 Village of Chase Property Taxes submitted by Village of Chase

This is a friendly reminder that 2022 property tax payments are due Monday, July 4, 2022.

Payments made after July 4, 2022 will be charged a 10% penalty as required by legislation.

To avoid a penalty, please ensure that your payment is received by the Village on or before July 4, 2022. If you pay via on-line banking, transactions take a few days to be received at

their destination.)

This year, as in 2021, Home Owner Grants must be applied for through the Province of BC either on-line or via phone. If you require assistance to apply for your Home Owner Grant, please call us at 250.679.3238 or come into the office.

If you have not received a property tax notice, please call us at 250.679.3238 or come in to the office to see us.

www.bcehs.ca/careers Or, call our local ambulance supervisor at 250.371.7445

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