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Chase’s community paper for over 25 years! Issue for the week of Friday, May 7th, 2021 • Vol. 26, Issue 19
Plant Sale Brings in Funds for Young Learners
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submitted by Chase and Area Young Learners Society
he Chase and Area Young Learners Society would like to send a big thank you out to the community of Chase for supporting the sidewalk plant sale fundraiser held this past weekend. Society volunteer, Bev Amundrud set up a beautiful display of bedding plants, flower baskets and decorative p l a n t e r s downtown Chase on Friday and Saturday. The fundraiser was set up to support the s o c i e t y ’s upcoming spring and s u m m e r programming, including the iRide After School Program, an Art in the Park program, and the EverWild Explorers nature education program. Bev invited three young entrepreneurs to assist her as well. Jasper and Juniper Hart-Sweetnam and Pia Sungrove have
been working since last fall on their plant businesses: saving seeds, propagation houseplants, and starting bedding plants. They sold the majority of their plants and donated half of their proceeds to the Young Learners. After advertising the plant fundraiser in the community, Bev was happily surprised to find a lineup of eager customers waiting both mornings. After selling out on Saturday, she didn’t have enough plants to return as planned for Sunday. Customers were happy to support a good cause and to be able to buy their bedding plants for the season here in town. She was able to raise $883 to donate to the Young Learners, money that will go directly back into programming for kids here in the Village of Chase.
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Community Events Bulletin The 2021 Chase Farm and Craft Market will be held every Friday starting May 21 through October 8. It will be from 9am - 2pm in the field between Home
Hardware and the RCMP station on Shuswap Ave. New vendors please call 778-689-4876 or 250-5773410
OFFICE: 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday PHONE:
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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.
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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
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *
Chase Legion Branch #107 will be closed until notice. We will update information as we receive it from Provincial Health Officer and BC/Yukon Command. Thank you for your continued support. Take care & Be safe.
Shuswap Victory Church
641 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-1pm For Council and/or Prayer Please contact: Pastor Peter King 250-804-3518
Pres: Patrick Herba ( 250-702-3677) Meetings 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month via Zoom. New members welcome.
Chase Lions
Box 12, Chase, BC V0E1M0 250-679-8470* chaselions67@gmail.com
*Public meetings cancelled until further notice.*
Call 250-679-8470 for all Lions projects: *Chase Lions RV Park For medical equipment or pull tab donations please call Karen Bassett 250-318-4527
400 Club Weekly Winner: Eddie Mickelson $100.00
Churches of Chase Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Under the new variance issued from the government on March 23, 2021, outdoor religious services may be held. The Blessed Sacrament Parish will hold outdoor services on Sunday @ 9:00 am. Chase Evangelical Free Church 295 Shuswap Ave Physical Gathering Suspended in response to Provincial Health Order, Online Gatherings Accessible at www.ChaseChurch.com 250 679 1676 or Tyler@ChaseChurch.com
The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim" on Youtube Shuswap Community Church Facebook @Chase Shuswap Community Church Visit our website for more information or to sign up to join a service. www.aplacetobelong.ca
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COVID-19 exposure at Chase Secondary School Interior Health is reporting a COVID-19 exposure at Chase Secondary School. According to the Interior Health school exposure website, the "potential exposure event" was April 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. As has been policy, students and staff who may have been in direct contact with the person who tested positive
for COVID-19 are being contacted by health and school officials with further instructions. If you have not been contacted, health officials say it is still safe for your children to go to school as normal. If you have questions or concerns about COVID-19, you’re also asked to contact 811.
COVID vaccine appointments accelerating throughout Interior Health Get notified of when to book your COVID-19 vaccine appointments – both your first and second doses – by registering on the provincial Get Vaccinated system today. Anyone aged 18 and older should register for a notification telling them when it is their turn to schedule their immunization. If you’ve registered once, you do not need to do so again. Individuals who have already received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine but who have not registered, should complete the Get Vaccinated registration process. This will ensure a notification is sent when it is time to schedule the second dose.
There are three ways to register for notifications: 1. Online by visiting the provincial website here or www.getvaccinated.gov. bc.ca 2. By phone: 1-833-838-2323 3. In person at a Service BC office listed here. For a list of all Interior Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics and other resources visit: https://news. i nte r i or h e a lt h . c a / n e w s / c ov i d - 1 9 vaccines/ To learn about B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/ getvaccinated
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BUSINESS LISTINGS Todd "The Coin Guy" - Buying coin collections, sets, old money,
Good Karma Contracting - Friendly handyman at your service! Honest, experienced and reliable. Plumbing, carpentry, painting, renos, repairs etc. Call Tanner 778-700-6776
bullion, jewelry, old silver & ALL
Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.
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things gold & silver. 1-250-864-3521.
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Two responsible, mid-30’s full-time employed sisters seek rental. Quiet, clean, non-partiers. No drugs or smoking. Excellent references. Ideally looking for a quiet 2-3 bedroom home with yard and garden to take care of. We love living in Chase and are seeking a more permanent home. Contact sucairnie@gmail.com 250-309-9362 Wanted Mature lady for housecleaning, 1 dayweek. 250-6792767.
GARAGE SALES
a free estimate, 250-852-2298 Small engine maintenance and repairs - Certified technician Call 250-320-6082 all outdoor power equipment serviced. Lawnmower, weed whackers, rototiller, quads, motorcycle, snowmobiles, generators, boat motors etc. Ask for Jarrett.
Moving Sale: Saturday, May 8th, 9 to 12:30 No Early birds. Tools, books, kids stuff, house plants and flowers. Masks and social distancing required. 339 Beach Dr.
Chase Upholstery – Sorry, I have
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You all for your patronage over the
Interior infrared sauna, electric, asking $800. Great for aching muscles. 1600# Gas powered pressure washer. Asking $100. 32"×80" interior doors $30 each. Contact info: 250.463.3223 Potatoes for Sale - Stored in root cellar; just starting to show sprouts. Excellent for eating and for seed. Three varieties. $1.50/lb • 25 lbs and over $1/lb. Call 250679-3777 For sale - Champion Gas Generator7800 W Peak Watts, 6500 running. 389 cc Electric start and pole start. used twice. still brand new. $1000 OBO. 250-6824166, Harold.
retired due to health reasons. Thanks
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2 bdrm, 2 bath, gas FP, ground floor, $1200 + Utilities. No Pets. 250-718-4866.
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Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-5773357.
Village of Chase Employment Opportunity Temporary Labourer - Public Works
A temporary employment opportunity exists in Public Works for a Labourer. The temporary labourer will report to and work directly under the guidance of the current Team Lead Hand. The temporary labourer is responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and routine semi-skilled manual construction and maintenance tasks that involve considerable physical effort and agility. Main duties include: • The performance of a variety of labourintensive work including heavy outdoor manual tasks • Cleaning of culverts and drainage ditches as required • The performance of routine repairs and maintenance to street pavement, boulevards, street signs • Operates small machinery on sidewalks • Uses hand tools for routine repairs and maintenance and changing of equipment attachments • Directs traffic, places barricades and warning lights around work projects • Assists with grave digging, installation of headstones, trench digging, backfilling • Cleans up after construction projects or around buildings, easements, clearing and sorting salvage material as required • Education/Experience/Qualifications • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent • Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract (air brake endorsement considered an asset) • Three years’ experience with sound knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment, practices and standards of public works • Confident with sound judgement • Ability to maintain records, make written and oral reports to co-workers and supervisor • Must be able to deal tactfully and professionally with the public and elected officials • Maintains an excellent quality of service and high degree of accuracy in work The complete job description is available upon request from the Corporate Officer. The wage for this position is $26.01 per hour. This CUPE position is temporary, full-time hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., days of week will vary. Please submit a cover letter and resumé by email to co@chasebc.ca. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021.
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Letter to the Editor To Chase Sunflower Community Paper, Hats off to the residents of Chase, we were well pleased by the receptions of all the people we encountered as we walked the streets and window shopped while waiting for our appointment. The people were very open, friendly and talkative. We really enjoyed Lucille and her friends, which we called Chase's "Good Will Ambassadors" while enjoying our time at the Natty Cakes
Bake Shop. A reputation to be proud of - real country hospitality. Will be back again soon. John & Sue Milum, Armstrong.
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Page 8 • May 7th, 2021 • Chase Sunflower "The tires pictured here that were in the water and along one of the Little Shuswap's beaches, have been removed. The removal of some of these tires has allowed residents once again to enjoy the beach and one of the amazing landscapes in our town." Submitted by the Chase Environmental Action Group
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