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Issue for the week of Friday, March 29th, 2024 • Volume 28 - Issue XIII

Gordon Lightfoot’s Music is Coming to Town!

by Carolyn Parks Mintz, Author & Journalist

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reat news for Lightfoot fans and music aficionados in general—a melodic tribute to this Canadian and international musical icon has been arranged in Chase for Saturday afternoon, April 13th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Local performance ensemble, Wildwood Productions, has organized a concert featuring all the Gordon Lightfoot tunes we love. Having put together numerous tribute events to raise funds for various area non-profits and charities, the group has

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Easter Sunday, March 31st at Willson Park, CHASE See Back Page For More Info

VILLAGE OF CHASE Notice of Special (Budget) Meeting

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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.

Payout 85%.

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. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Please feel free to email chasefamilyservices@gmail.com with any questions that you have.

The Blessed Sacrament Parish in Chase invites you to join us in following in the steps of Jesus, as we prepare for the joy of Easter.

Holy Thursday, March 28 @ 4:00 pm Good Friday, March 29 @ 5:30 pm Easter Sunday, March 31 @ 8:00 am (Yes, in the morning!)

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. Mar 31 - CLOSED Mon. Apr 1 - open 6-9:30pm, 7:30pm darts Tues. Apr 2 - open 2-6:30pm, free meat draw, pool & darts Wed. Apr 3 - CLOSED Thurs. Apr 4 - open 6-9pm, 7pm crib, 7:30pm darts Fri. Apr 5 - open 1-8pm, 1pm Ladies darts, 5-7pm BBQ Burgers Sat. Apr 6 - open 1-11pm, 2pm meat draw, 50/50, fun darts, 7-11pm Hat Trick FRIDAY BURGER NITES ARE BACK! Join us at the Chase Legion on Fridays for their famous BBQ burgers, served with all the fixin’s for only $10! Head flipper, John Angus, is looking forward to serving you at our 1st burger nite of the season – Friday, April 5th!!! Served from 5 – 7pm.

HAT TRICK Classic Rock Band is playing at the Chase Legion on Saturday, April 6th, 7 – 11pm.

Let’s give them the royal Chase welcome and fill the house! No cover charge.

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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Chase Chase Evangelical FreeEvangelical Church Chase Service at 10 -am Free Church 295 Sunday Shuswap Ave Physical Gathering at More Information Suspended in response ChaseChurch.com to Provincial Health 250 679Gatherings 3626 Order, Online Accessible Tyler@ at www.ChaseChurch.com ChaseChurch.com

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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Food Forest Materials Request submitted by Ashton Sweetnam As we prepare to begin the installation of the food forest in Willson Park, we have some requests from the community for supplies still needed: • • • • • • • •

Sturdy shed approx 10 x 10’ Large pieces of unprinted cardboard, approximately 4’x 6’ flat boxes Compost Top soil Geotextile/landscape fabric or lumber tarp Wood Chips Garden Hoses & Nozzle Rebar

Easter is almost here come check out our selection at Chase Plaza Dollar Store.

We are also putting together a list of volunteers to help at upcoming work bees, many hands make light work! If you are able to contribute or make a donation, please email chasefamilyservices@gmail. com or call Ashton at 250 319-8468

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Classifieds 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 -------------------------------------Dog Walker/Pet sitter Available.

Over 5 years experience with all breeds.

Barksafe Canine First aid certification. Call or text Chelsey 250 814 3460 --------------------------------------

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 --------------------------------------

IN SEARCH OF

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 --------------------------------------

FOR SALE

For sale: New 24” all-in-one iMac with Apple M3 chip, desk and chair.Asking $2000 OBO. Phone number (778)220-1204 -------------------------------------In Loving Memory

BUSINESS LISTING HALL’S

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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

Rod McConnell June 26, 1955 - March 31, 2015 Memories don’t fade, they just grow deep for the one we loved and could not keep.

We love you to the moon and back forever and always Love Mom & all your family.

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

Central Intake 250-253-2749

WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

Please continue to donate!

Donations, in Memory of Donations, and Estate planning Bequethments. This is our only form of funding for the purchase of Medical Equipment (Space Lab, portable Ultrasound, most recently “Lucas” Chest compressions and 2 specialized Chairs for the Adult Day Services. ha

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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.

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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 --------------------------------------

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SERVICES OFFERED

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

EVCSS

Funded by the Government of BC. Income based service fees may apply.

Health Services Foundation

Mail donations to Box 1099, Chase BC, V0E 1M0 or check out our website at www.cdhsf.ca to donate online. Tax deductible donations and

receipts provided upon request.

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Council Meeting Highlights submitted by Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 26, 2024 at the Village office and via Zoom. 14 people attended in-person and 8 people attended virtually.

Public Input on Agenda Items. Jim Dunn of Chase Legion Branch 107 stated that he wished to remove Item 9.2 (the request for a financial contribution to assist with participation in the 2024 Provincial Legion Cribbage Tournament) as the team members covered their own expenses.

Budget Feedback Results.

Council passed a resolution receiving as information the results of the 2024 budget feedback survey, which was open from March 6 to 20 and distributed via the website, Facebook, the Sunflower and the Budget Open House on March 6.

Letter from Chase Legion Brand 107 – Request for Financial Contribution.

Council removed this item from the agenda.

Council Media Highlights. Council passed a resolution directing Administration to follow provisions of the Council Procedures Bylaw for the recording of votes in the media highlights of Council meetings by recording the opposing votes of individual Council members when requested.

Letter from BC Interior Community Foundation – Council Resolution. Council passed a resolution receiving as information a letter from the BC Interior Community

Foundation regarding the Chase Community Smart and Caring Fund, which supports charitable activities or charitable organizations in the Village of Chase. A thank you was given to Barbara Maher for her contribution of $1542 to the Chase fund.

Beginning on April 4th

Letter from the Village of Pouce Coupe – Council Resolution. Council passed a resolution expressing support for a resolution from the Village of Pouce Coupe regarding local consultation for provincial impacts to resource sector jobs.

Opportunity for Public to Speak on Municipal Matters.

Members of the public spoke about various topics, including the recording of votes in media highlights, bylaw enforcement, communications and engagement, the availability of doctors in the community, the comparison of water quality and rates to other communities, flat water rates and water metering, utility rate changes and potential grant funding to alleviate costs for seniors.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 4:50 p.m.

For more information regarding Council’s meetings, please go to the Village’s website at https://chasebc.ca/ council/minutes-agendas/ A Special (Budget) Meeting of Council (open to the public) is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

Village of Chase-

Notice of Disposition of Lands Pursuant to section 26(3) of the Community Charter, the Village of Chase hereby gives notice of its intension to dispose of that approximately 0.013-hectare portion of dedicated highway created

by Plan 31034 of District Lot 517 Kamloops Division Yale District, as shown in thick black on the sketch to the right, to Kelsey Snelgrove and Paul Matheson for a purchase price of $8,202.00. The nature of the proposed disposition is fee simple.

Any persons interested in further information can contact: Sean O’Flaherty, Corporate Officer, Village of Chase, PO Box 440, 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase BC, V0E1M0, co@chasebc.ca This is the second of two consecutive Public Notices.

Dated this 22 day of March, 2024 at Chase, BC

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Chase and District Fish and Game Spring Update

by Secretary Helen Dalin

Happy Spring everyone! There is lots of planning going on in the club at this time of Wills & Estates year. We have some exciting projects we are Family Law working on!

Conveyancing One of our first projects is the club is setting up an outdoor axe throwing venue CHASE OFFICE: at our range. The plan is to get it set up and Open Thursdays use it for special events for members and 10 am - 4:30 pm also as a revenue generator for our club.

We would rent the axe throwing venue #4-834 Shuswap Avenue out for birthday parties, stagettes or family reunions as example. Once we get the venue built, we will order the throwing hatchets.

Web: www.cfselaw.ca The axe throwing would be under CDFGC supervision to make sure that firing line rules and protocols are followed. Safety First!

Axe throwing is popular with many ages, so we are quite excited about getting this set up. It will be good for our club and the Affordable Advertising community.

Our other practice events continue to run. The Trap and Skeet club had a great turn out last month in March with 18 shooters in attendance. This practice club runs the second Sunday of the month at the range at 10 Notice of AGM Guests are welcome with a $5 guest fee.

Chase Citizens on Patrol am.

Ammo is available for purchase. Depending April 16th 2024, 7pm, on the games played – rounds of clays cost at Sunshore Golfcourse. from $5 to $7 per round. Bring cash. If you do not have a PAL, you will be supervised by a CDFGC member with a PAL. Next practice will be April 14th, 2024, starting at 10am at the range. Coffee supplied, bring your own lunch.

Pistol Club still continues. The Pistol Club practices are the 3rd Saturday of the H&R Block Easy Drop-Off ™ month. So, in April, service available here. pistol practice will be Sat. April 20th starting at 10am at the CDFGC range, 724 Turtle Valley We offer FREE drop-off service so you can put our expertise to work on your refund, without the wait.

Road.

The club is still 1. Gather your tax documents such as T4s, receipts, statements, etc. looking for a person 2. Drop your documents off at an H&R Block office near you. who is willing to start up 3. Your Tax Expert will contact you to follow up. an archery club practice Once complete, come back to the tax office to review and sign your return. (a day, afternoon, or That’s it! Stop by an H&R Block office today. evening).

Whatever fits their schedule. This For more info, call: 250-679-4440 could be as easy as one 5- 305 Brooke Drive Chase, BC day a month, or one day hrblock.ca a week. However much

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they can or want to commit to. We have the targets, arrows, bows, and venue at the range, we just need someone to get the club started who knows archery and could teach if required. Perhaps an archer would like to start a friendly, non-competitive, practice group to meet up once a month. Please contact the CDFGC if you are interested in doing this.

Our other big project idea for 2024 is trying to get a dock and hopefully a vault toilet installed at Phillips Lake. This is a very needed project. People are defecating in the bushes and under the trees all around the boat launch area. Private landowners are upset with this use of their property along the shoreline as a giant toilet. Some people have even used the inside of their private pump houses as an outhouse, defecating on their pipes. There is an easement to the lake at the boat launch, but both sides of the easement are private property. There is talk of fencing off the private property areas which will reduce access and eliminate parking to the narrow dirt road. With up to 50 boats a day using the lake parking will be mayhem on the roadside.

Of course there is much red tape, forms, permissions. etc. concerning constructing docks and vault toilets on crown land. At this moment, this project is just in the beginning stages until CDFGC hears back from the TNRD on what we can do to move forward. Good news is that the Turtle Valley Association would like to be a partner with us on this project and the BCWF has also shown interest.

Updating and maintaining infrastructure at the range takes quite a bit of money in addition to donations of docks and toilets.

So…. This means the BIG FALL 50/50 and CDFGC SILENT AUCTION will be taking place this fall again after a year’s hiatus. We are hoping the community will support the Fish and Game and their commitment to give back to the community. Our club’s aim is to protect, enhance, and promote the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

Fish and Game meetings are always the 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm, Creekside Senior Center, Shuswap Ave. Chase BC. All newcomers are welcome. Download membership forms off cdfgc.ca or go to Village U-Brew on Shuswap Ave. to buy a membership. Individual, Senior and Family memberships available.

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Chase Lions Club

Easter

Eggs-travaganza Easter Sunday, March 31st at Willson Park

PARADE Bike Parade Starts at 11 am

Line up at 10:30 am Parade from PharmaChoice to Willson Park

Decorate

your bike, scooter, stroller, anything with wheels!!

PARK ACTIVITIES Bring your lounge chair and enjoy an afternoon in Willson Park filled with Activities • Crafts • Egg Toss • Fish Pond • Bounce House • Gunny Sack Race • Egg on a Spoon • Egg Golf • Prize Wheel • Hot Dogs by Citizens on Patrol • Cotton Candy by Chase Grads

Be sure to get your Easter map so you can collect all 9 event stickers!

JOIN US AT THIS FREE, FAMILYFRIENDLY EVENT!