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Issue for the week of Friday, March 3rd, 2023 • Volume 28 - Issue 09

Citizen of the Year: Ashton Sweetnam submitted by Chase and District Chamber of Commerce

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he Chase and District Chamber of Commerce didn't have to wait long for the nominations for Citizen of the Year Award 2022 to be submitted, and it became clear early on in the process who the residents of Chase wanted to see as the recipient.

Ashton Sweetnam of the Chase and Ashton Sweetnam (left) is presented Area Young Learners the Citizen of the Year Award by Society took home Info Centre Manager Christina the honor.

Ashton is Lutterman (right).

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Community Events

Chase

Bulletin

Pritchard Ladies Group Daffodil Tea to be held on April 1st, 2023 from 10:00 A M to 2:00 P M at the Pritchard Community Hall on Duck Ranch Road Pritchard. Crafts, bake table, lunches and in house raffles.

For table rentals please call April Stewart @ 250-577-3798 GIANT CRIB- There will be a Giant Crib at the Chase Legion on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 11:00. The cost is $12 per person. Bring your own partner.

Lunch will be available for $5.00 Payout 85%.

Happening this Sunday March 5th at Art Holding Memorial Arena!

▪️Public Skating 12:00-2:00pm Admission by Donation ▪️Stick & Puck 4:15-5:15pm $5 per player (Sticks, gloves and helmet required)

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

400 Club social Casino, dinner, and dance is on March 25, doors open at 4pm.

(250) 320-3050

Chase Minor Baseball registration?

Registration is on now and forms need to be in by March 10th. Email chaseminorbaseball@hotmail. com for information or to get a form.

The Chase & District Museum & Archives is having their Easter Purdys chocolate fundraiser again! The deadline for order submissions is March 22nd. Orders can be submitted online by card by logging in at https://group.purdys.com/ (group number 26596) or completed order forms can be handed in at the museum with cash or cheque. Catalogues can be picked up at the museum or call Janie at 250-679-3094.

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

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.

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated

by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase, as well as to Pritchard, Sorrento, Squilax, Jade Mountain, and Adams Lake. 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.

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!

Tues. Mar. 7 • open 2 pm - 6 pm, fun pool, fun darts, free meat draws

Chase Lions Club

Thurs. Mar. 9 • 6 - Close League Darts at 7:30pm Fri. Mar. 10 • open 1:30pm - 6pm Ladies fun darts, No Dinner Sat. Mar. 11 • open at 1 pm - 6 pm meat draws, fun afternoon, lotto, 50/50 Sun. Mar. 12 • CLOSED Dinner will not be held on the 3rd. It will return on March 17th.

Sunday March 12th • COFFEE HOUSE 2 -5pm

Publisher/Editor: Kelsey Snelgrove

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

CHASE LEGION Mon. Mar. 6 • 6 - close League Darts 7:30pm

Wed. Mar. 8 - CLOSED

EMAIL: info@chasesunflower.ca WEB: www.chasesunflower.ca ** Alternate drop-off location at Willows Natural Foods ** MAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0

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 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 Larry Walker $100.00

At the Blessed Sacrament Parish we invite you all to Mass every Sunday at 8:00 am 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."

JoinShuswap us Sunday Chase ChaseEvangelical Evangelical Community Church morning at 10am Free Church Church Outdoor Services Free @ The Chase 295 Shuswap Ave 10am, Sunday @ Service at 10 am Physical Gathering Community Hall.

Memorial Park Sunday Suspended in response Visit Visit More Information to Provincial Healthat www.aplacetobelong.ca www.aplacetobelong.ca Order, Online Gatherings ChaseChurch.com or more info Accessible at for more info.

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

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Council Highlights for the February 28, 2023 Meeting submitted by Village of Chase

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on February 28, 2023 at the Village office and via Zoom. 10 people attended in-person and 5 people attended virtually.

Delegations Amit Goel, Director, Goel’s Solutions Ltd. Amit Goel of the Goel’s Recruiting & Settlement Solutions Ltd. spoke about the his proposed Chase Canada Academy, which facilitates the aiming to deliver delivery of HCA (health care aide) training programs and certification with a goal of graduating up to 54 HCA certified care aides annually in British Columbia. He noted that the increased cash flow to Chase from the program is estimated to be between $292,950 and $454,500 inflow per cohort and asked for Council’s support in relation to a request from the Province of British Columbia for $185,00 in grant seed funding.

Grants-in-Aid Applications – Chase and Area Museum & Archives Society.

Council approved the awarding of $2,500 to the Chase and Area Museum & Archives Society, which represents 50% of the anticipated costs to replace an existing deck.

Grants-in-Aid Applications – Chase Creekside Seniors Organization.

Council approved the awarding of $1,050 to the Chase Creekside Seniors Organization to cover 50% of the costs to replace signage, replace a printer and purchase some sound equipment.

Grants-in-Aid Applications – Shuswap Skating Club. Council

approved the awarding of $1,650 for the Shuswap Skating Club to cover 50% of the costs to hold the “Skate Canada Interclub” competition.

Grants-in-Aid Applications – Chase and Area Young Learners Society.

Council approved the awarding of $2,690 to the Chase and Area Young Learners Society to cover 50% of the After School Arts & Recreation and the Teen Summer program.\ Chase Firefighters Association – Lobsterfest Fundraiser. Council approved the waiving of rental fees for usage of the Community Hall for the Chase Firefighters Association’s annual Lobsterfest Fundraiser on June 17, 2023. The rental fees would cost $240 if the group paid the not-for-profit rate for a 12-hour rental or $190 for an 8-hour rental.

With no further business, the Council meeting concluded at 5:31 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 Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.

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HELP WANTED

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Seniors welcome.

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References

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Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.

BUSINESS LISTINGS Gypsy Soul is looking to buy vinyl records. 638 Shuswap Ave.

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Obituary Margaret Beatrice Schultz (nee Hunt) It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret Beatrice Schultz (nee Hunt) announce her sudden passing on Friday February 10, 2023, at the age of 85 after a battle with cancer. She passed quietly at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, in Kamloops. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her children, Neil Schultz (Erin), Kathy Schultz (Martin); grandchildren, Michael, Adelaine, Hunter, Evan; nieces, nephews and a great many other family members and friends.

Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband Elmer; parents, Chester and Bertha; siblings James and Edna.

Margaret was born on a cold and blustery day in Agassiz, BC in 1938. She lived on a farm and attended school until moving to Armstrong, BC in 1953. Margaret attended school and graduated in 1956. She got her first job at the CIBC Bank, where she met Elmer. They were married in November of 1962.

She worked at the Co-op grocery store, the Armstrong Dairy. She spent many years working at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Credit Union and the Price Is Right Bulk Food Store, before retiring to Chase, BC, in 1998. She enjoyed her retirement, making new friends and taking an active part in the community. Margaret was an avid bowler and loved making baby outfits and blankets, as well as numerous other knitted and crocheted articles. She always had a quick smile and a cheery hello for everyone she met.

A Celebration of Life will be held in July of 2023 in Chase, B.C. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Cancer Society. Details to follow, please email Kathy at kathy.schultz@ chaloschool.bc.ca or Neil at c.schultz2@ shaw.ca

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Chase Secondary Art Pieces

by Tyler Gilowski Showcasing Chase Secondary Art created in February.

Grade 12s - We focused on using art as a form of therapy, specifically neurological line Art. Students were asked to pose a question and create a set of lines with their eyes closed. Then they drew attention to intersecting lines and

the spaces between with the elements of art in mind.

Grade 7s - They focused on creating art using patterns and lines! They needed to be aware of the front, fore and mid grounds of their art pieces.

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New Double wok installed in the Deli kitchen for hot, flavourful dishes.

3 item Chinese Combo dinner for $11.99 Come in to see the changing selections every Friday from 4:00 – 7:00pm

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CHASE OFFICE:

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

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EMERGENCY HELP 250-682-6155 All your Civil & Oil+Gas Inspection Needs

Armstrong Inspections

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Buying coins, coin collections, jewelry, GOLD, SILVER, BULLION +

Pete’s Pizza & Pasta

Open Tues to Sat • Closed Sun & Mon

250-679-2775 Duck Range Plumbing & Heating Your Local Gas, Heating, and Cooling Specialist

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MJK Home Renovations Chris Walker 250-572-7035

Framing, Custom Woodworking, Tile, Flooring

Quick Dry Carpet Cleaning

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FULL EMAIL SPACE BLOCKED BOUNCE

RECEIVE BANDWIDTH COMMUNICATION RESEND INTERRUPTION

Why didn’t the toilet paper have a lot of money?

It kept getting ripped off.

SPAM FROM ATTACHMENT TRASH DELETE

SORRY FIXED INCONVENIENT HASSLE ELECTRONIC

“For 20 years”, said the man to the bartender, “my wife and I were blissfully happy.”

“Then what happened?” asked the bartender.

“We met.”

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Hamper Society Info March Food Bank Dates

Monday March 6th 12-3 pm Monday March 20th 4 - 7 pm Downstairs at the Chase Community Hall

InClusive Cafe

Wednesday March 21st 11-130 pm Downstairs of the Chase Community Hall Everyone is welcome for this free lunch offered through our food recovery and food share programs.

Take out is available too.

If you or someone you know is needing some extra help please call to register for a food hamper at 250-682-6155.

Novice Sudoku

STUDIO SUITES AVAILABLE Independent and Assisted Living for Seniors All inclusive, home cooked meals, housekeeping, 24 hr on-site staff and social calendar.

For more information or to book a tour contact us at 250-679-1512 or 250-679-4447 Ext 404 live@parksidecommunity.ca 743 Okanagan Ave, Chase

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Chase Legion Variety Telethon submitted by Val Atcheson

Left to Right: Val Atcheson co-ordinator, Clay Freemantle auctioneer, and Paul Osadchuk Br #107 President.

A huge Thank you from the Chase Legion #107 to our community for raising $4402.00 in support of Variety the Children’s Charity telethon.

Thank you to our auctioneer Clay Freemantle and his wife Deb for filling in last minute and doing an awesome job, to the following business for their generous donations. PHI Hotel Group (CeCe G), Adams

Lake Store, Home Hardware, Rivershore Golf Course, H & R Block, Silver Fox Pub, Leslie Koshnysky, Sunshore Golf Course, Quaaout Golf course, Richard Wesolowski, and everyone else than donated or bought a gift and everyone who came out and enjoyed the day.

To All our Hard working Legion Volunteers we couldn’t do it without any of you.

THANK YOU.

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