Chase Sunflower - April 3rd Issue

Friday, April 3, 2015Vol. 20, Issue 12

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The Chase & District Fish & Game Club has conducted Archery Practise each

week for several years. They have recently moved to the Adams Lake Band Gym and are continuing every Wednesday night. As seen in the picture parents are helping their children become interested in the sport at a young age.

The practice is open to all ages by donation and equipment is supplied by the club.

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Glass EXPRESS

by Kelsey Snelgrove

The fundraiser to replace the 25-year-old stove and worn-out kitchen flooring in the

Chase Community Hall is nearing the halfway point, with about $3800 raised.

Many businesses have bought whole pies ($100) and over $1400 in single slices ($20) have been sold. One generous donation of $500 was received as well!

There is a status board in the window of Sunny BC Realty, across from the Community Hall, which shows the names of all those who purchased a pie to help this fundraiser meet it’s goal of $8000. Everyone who purchases pie is invited to come enjoy it with a cup of coffee on May 3rd at the Hall.

Tickets are available at Naramada Downtown or through Beverley at 371-7136.

Easter Egg Dropat Haldane soccer field

Sunday April 5th @ 10 am

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Community warms up to stove fundraiser

Local motorcycle enthusiasts, Brian & Betty Strauch are putting a call

out to fellow riders to join AIM, the As-sociation for Injured Motorcyclists. There are 4 chapters in BC working

to assist motorcycle accident victims and their families in many ways. They provide multi-faceted support through legal aid, hospital visits and other aspects of recovery. AIM also promote public awareness of

motorcycling, which is often misunder-stood.The Strauchs’ are already members of

the very active Vancouver Chapter of AIM, but hope to get enough people revved up for Chase to become a sattelite chapter. ... Continued on page 7

AIM for Chaseby Kelsey Snelgrove

The Chase Sunflower is independently owned and operated by Shuswap Prairie Publishing. 1500 copies are printed weekly and distributed around Chase. 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. 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 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.

ShuSwap prairie publiShingKelSey Snelgrove, editor

CONTACT THE SUNFLOWER:

PHONE: (250) 679-8880EMAIL: [email protected]: www.chasesunflower.caMAIL: Box 524, Chase BC, V0E 1M0OFFICE: 721 Shuswap Ave between 10-3 Monday - Thursday

Chase Lions Box 12Contact: Pres Bill Riben 679-4418Sec: Mercedes Riben 679-4418Medical Equipment: 679-4418

RV Park: Hannelore Wiesenthal 679-7712

Chase Rotary Box 73Pres: Jacquie Everett 675-2574,

Sec: Doug Everett 675-2574 Meeting at Chase Creekside Centre

Thursday 5:30 pm

CHASE LIONS CLUB WILL HOSTEaster at Memorial Park on April 5, 2015, 2:00 - 4:00 PMHot Dogs on the BBQ.Easter cake, coffee/tea/juice.Bag of Easter Chocolate for the kidsThere will be a draw two Easter Bunnies with goodies.**Thanks to our sponsors; A&W, Canada Bread and Van Houtte Coffee (Steve McMullen)**5th Annual Easter Egg Drop at Haldane Soccer Field, Sunday April 5th at 10 am. Haldane Elementary Green Kids are having a bottle drop off and flea market on Earth Day - April 22nd from 9 am - 2 pm. Looking for donations for the flea market; items can be dropped off at the school by April 17th. Proceeds go to help build a well for clean drinking water in communities in need around the worldChase Country Christmas - Join the Planning & Brainstorming meeting. Anyone welcome. Wed. April 22nd at 5 pm at Craig’s Bakery.

The museum will be hosting another Secret Garden tour and strawberry tea on Saturday June 27.We are currently taking entries for the garden tour. A prize and bragging rights will be given to the winners of the peoples vote. Please contact the museum to enter your garden. We will be limiting the number of gardens to 10 this year so don’t delay. 250-679-8847

Archery Practice by Chase & District Fish and Game Club Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult. Admission by donation. Equipment supplied. At Adam’s Lake gym each Wednesday 7:30 pm - 9 pm.

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Announce events and activities of your community organization! Deadline Monday 3 pm for Friday’s paper.

CHASE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP

Everyone welcomeSundays at Creekside Centre, 542 Shuswap

Exploring Christianity 9:30 amWorship Service 10:30 am

Email: [email protected]

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C.O.P. Coffee House - Support Citizens on Patrol! 2nd Friday of every month. Join in for some good toe tappin’ music – 7 PM at community hall. $3 admission. Entertainers welcome! Call Ella at 679-3375

The Faith Mission is hosting a Spring Banquet. Wed April 29 @ 5:30 pm@ North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church, 4079 Butters Road - Scotch Creek, BC). Ministry reports, Camp updates, Special music & Good food. To reserve your FREE ticket(s) to the banquet please call Faith Mission Camp Centre @ 1 (250) 379-2822

The Adams River Salmon Society is seeking new Board members and volunteers. View www.salmonsociety.com/about for more info. Annual General Meeting Saturday April 25th, 2015 10 am - 12 pm at the Little Shuswap Indian Band Hall (across from fire hall)Chase 2015 Queen Pageant Coronation Final judging and crowning of the new Miss Chase and Princess. Chase Secondary Gym. Sat. April 25th at 6:30. $10, Tickets at People’s, Safety Mart & at door.

St. Andrews & All Saints Anglican/United Church 845 Thompson Ave, Sun April 5th, 10 AM, Holy Communion, Rev. Bill Pantzer

Sunshore Ladies Golf. Tuesday April 7th, 2015 @ 10 am. Sign up sheet on board in Club House. Catholic Church of the Blessed Sacrament Church Mass: April 2nd Holy Thursday 7 pm, April 3rd Good Friday 3 pmApril 5th Easter Sunday 9 am

For info or hours please phone 250-679-3536

CHASE LEGION HOURS FOR EASTER WEEKEND

CLOSED - FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd OPEN - SATURDAY, APRIL 4th

CLOSED - SUNDAY, APRIL 5th

Saturday April 4th at 2 pmMEAT DRAW, 50/50 & FUN DARTS

Creekside Center Activities• Jam Sessions - 7 pm on Wed. Bring your instrument or voice, have some fun!• Pool - Monday & Wednesday 1 pm• Exercise class, For guys and gals. Join in, get in shape this summer. Mon 8:30 am, Wed & Fri 9 am• BINGO - Tuesday 1 pm• Wood carving - Thursday 9 am. Ladies welcome to join; try out a new hobby, lessons given. No tools? That’s OK! Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI. • Carpet bowling - Thursday 10 am. Low impact exercise. Lessons given. • Cribbage - Friday 1 pm. Come early please to help set up tables and chairs. • 3rd Friday every month, Join us for our dinner. Doors at 4:30 – Happy Hour• 2nd Friday every month Mini Crib. Registration 10:30. Start at 11 am. ** No crib this week, due to Good Friday! ** For more info contact Sharron at 679-1183


Chase Lions 400 Club Party

When: April 11thWhere: Chase Community Hall

Entertainment: Sleepless NightsDoors open at 6:30 pm

Bring your 400 club ticket for admittance.

Casino, door prizes. Light meal served. For more info call Lorna at

250-819-9736.

The early arrival of spring weather this year means many of us are spending more time enjoying the great outdoors. And we aren’t the only ones basking in the unsea-sonable warmth. The change in weather also brings out ticks – small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease.

“Ticks are most often found in tall grass and wooded areas, so covering up before you head outdoors and checking for ticks on yourself, your children, and your pets after being outdoors are simple things that go a long way to prevent tick bites,” said Gwen Barker, Communicable Disease Specialist with Interior Health.

The most common tick species in the Interior is the Wood Tick, which does not carry the Lyme disease bacteria. The Wood Tick can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, al-though it is very rare. Some ticks also have toxins that can cause temporary muscle weakness and paralysis if attached for sev-eral days, but the symptoms fade once the tick is removed. Signs of many tick-borne infections can be quite similar and include fever, headache, muscle pain, and rash.

The tick species that carries Lyme dis-ease (Ixodes pacificus) is more common

in the coastal areas of B.C., but may also be present in low numbers in the Interior region.

“Most tick bites do not result in illness; however, all tick bites should be cleaned, as infection can occur whenever there is a break in the skin,” added Barker. “It is important to watch for signs of tick-trans-mitted illnesses. Anyone who experiences a bulls-eye rash or other symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible.”

Other precautions include:• Wearing a hat, long sleeves, pants, and

light-coloured clothing.• Tucking pant legs into socks or boots.• Carefully checking clothing and scalp

(covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live.

• Having a shower after returning from areas where ticks may live.

If you find a tick on yourself, a family member, gently remove it. Needle-nose tweezers can be used to gently grasp the tick close to the skin. Without squeezing, pull the tick straight out. Be careful not to crush the tick as this could cause it to inject its stomach contents into your skin. After removal, clean the area with soap and wa-ter.

BOOK REVIEWby Annelise Grube-Cavers

This is one of my favorite books from childhood. A novel subtly shaped by science fiction, it is a dystopic idea of what the future could look like. The young character, Jonas, is assigned the task of being the Giver in his community, of learning all of the secrets from the older man who has held them. With this task comes a weight of of responsibility; it is Jonas’ turn to understand what his

community has had to give up in order to reach their state of static equality and perfection.

I found some of the young characters easy to relate to as they navigate a space difficult for young people in any culture or time; the space between childhood and becoming an adult. I would recommend this book for adults as a nostalgic read, or for children from 9 years old to 12.”

The Giver by Lois Lowry

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In addition to the fact that the “trickle down” effect from the bulg-

ing one percent economic theory does not work, other factors are resulting in what the indicators show to be an increasing level of poverty in the Shuswap. Chief among these are government poli-cies that make it increasingly more difficult for economi-cally challenged individuals and families to get adequate financial assistance. Food banks are but a stopgap measure that re-lies on public generosity. Thankfully oth-er solutions are being pioneered here, but more efforts are needed to successfully solve the problems.

Growing unemployment is certainly one of the factors behind the growing wealth gap in the Shuswap. Across Can-ada in January 2015 the rate for Canada was 6.6 percent, for B.C. it was 5.6, in the Southern Interior it was 6.7, whereas one estimate for the Shuswap was pegged between 8 and 9 percent. With recent layoffs in Sicamous and Salmon Arm at companies manufacturing portable housing and equipment for the Alberta oil industry, and because many local oil patch workers are los-ing their jobs, this rate will likely increase.

A look at the local economy does show how more people are employed in lower wage, seasonal jobs here such as agricul-ture and sales than in the lower mainland, although fortunately the cost of living here is much lower. And up until the last ten years, the forest industry provided a high percentage of the jobs many that were well paid. Now many of these jobs have been lost to automation and declining timber supplies, as well as the loss of government oversight posi-tions and a decline in silviculture.

As the food bank numbers show, un-deremployment is a growing problem, as the trend is for minimum wage jobs to be part-time without benefits and the minimum wage of $10.25 per hour is far less than what is considered to be a living wage of $16.70 per hour. Although peo-ple rejoice over the lower priced goods now available at the new big box store, it is ironic that most families could not survive on the store’s low wages and part-time hours. Typically, most families now require two wage earners, and sometimes more than one job for each wage earner, which can add greater stress and lead to more problems that require the help of social services.

Family Resource Centre Director Pa-tricia Thurston is frustrated by the lack of empathy within govern-ment and their growing efforts to reduce the number of those getting assistance by in-creasing red tape with only online and phone servic-ing, focusing on investigations and

enforcement and denying help to those in dire need such as new mothers with no support. The Centre itself only receives partial funding from the government and must rely on local organizations and businesses to help maintain its services.

A closer look at poverty in the Shuswapby Jim Cooperman

THE CHASE VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICE NEEDS YOU!

We are seeking highly-motivated individuals who have a keen interest in firefighting and who would you like a challenging and rewarding volunteer experience. If you

like helping people, appreciate continuous learning, and are physically fit, you may be an ideal candidate.

o Great trainingo Strong sense of accomplishmento Member of the team o Giving back to your community

If you would like to become a member of the Chase Volunteer Fire Rescue contact Brian Lauzon at 770.220.3032 or the Village of Chase office 250.679.3238. We are an organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting property.

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April 1, 2015 Chase, BC

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EGGS AWAYThe lucky winners of Lakehead Helicopters’ Easter Egg Drop contest are Penny Hanna and Diane Tarry. On Sunday April 5th at 10 am they will help drop Easter treats donated by Safety Mart from a helicopter over Haldane School soccer field!


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The Romans gave this month the Latin name Aprilis. The traditional etymology is from the verb aperire, “to open”, in allusion to when trees and flowers begin to “open”. In F i n n i s h April is

huhtikuu, m e a n i n g “ s l a s h - a n d -burn moon,”in Slovene, the traditional name is mali traven, meaning the month when plants start growing.

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The trees on Shuswap Avenue getting their spring pruning

Tax Tips For Families With Childrenn Child Amount: Families will benefit from a $2,255 child amount for each child under the age of 18 for the last time in 2014. This will result in a federal tax saving of $338 per child. And if one parent cannot use the entire amount to lower their tax payable, the unused amount can be transferred to a spouse or common-law partner.

n Credit for being active: The Children’s Fitness Amount is a non-refund-able credit is worth up to $1,000 for children under the age of 16 enrolled in an eligible program of physical activity. Not every program meets the eligibility guidelines so you need to ensure you know the requirements. Make sure you keep your receipts. Disabled children will also qualify for the credit if they are under 18.

n Artistic credit: The Children’s Arts Credit is another non-refundable credit worth up to $500 for children under the age of 16 enrolled in an eligible program. This could include language classes, Girl Guides or Scouts, art classes or ballet lessons. Again, keep your receipts to make the claim.

n Universal Child Care Benefit: This is available to any family with children regardless of their household income. It used to be available only for children under the age of six. However, effective January 2015, a new $60 per month component will be paid for children over five and under 18. The component for children under six will also be increased from $100 to $160 per month. Parents will receive a retroactive payment in July 2015 for the enhanced amounts for the first six months of the year UCCB is taxable in the hands of the lower-income spouse.

n Family Tax Cut: For families where one spouse earns more than the other and have at least one child, they may transfer up to $50,000 in taxable income to help reduce their family tax liability. The maximum claim is $2,000.

n Save for future education: Designed to help save for a child’s post-sec-ondary education, parents can make up to $50,000 RESP lifetime contribution. Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) per year is $500.

n Canada Learning Bond: To help lower income families, the Government provides $500 in a CLB at birth for children whose families are entitled to the Nation-al Child Benefit Supplement. As long as the family is still entitled to the supplement, they will receive an additional $100 CLB each year until the age of 15.

Tax Tips For Canadians Over 65n Income split and save: Seniors are allowed to split up to half of their eligible pension income with a spouse or common-law partner. Income splitting allows some seniors to enjoy a significant tax reduction. In the situation where the lower-income spouse has very little income, the tax savings are substantial.

n Get your benefits: Any senior receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) through Old Age Security should file on time to ensure their benefits continue uninterrupted.

n Transfer amounts: If your spouse is unable to completely offset his or her age amount, pension income and disability amount against tax payable, he or she may transfer the unused portion to your return.

n Caregiver amount: If you live with your children and you are over 65, they may be able to claim a caregiver amount for you if your income is less than $20,002. If you are dependent on them due to an infirmity, they may claim you even if.you are under 65. In this case the income threshold will be $22,060. The caregiver amount is increased by the $2,058 family caregiver amount when the dependant is infirm.

n Foreign pension income: Pensions from foreign countries may be subject to special tax treatment under the terms of a tax treaty. Always check with a tax professional to find out if the pension you receive from a foreign source is taxable in Canada.

n Split your CPP and save: You may be able to split part of your CPP retirement benefits with your spouse depending on how long you lived together when you were contributing to the plan. This is an advantage if one senior is in a higher tax bracket than the other. However, to do so, you must apply to Human Re-sources & Social Development Canada using Form ISP-1002. It cannot be done at the time of tax preparation.

n Medical expenses can add up: If you purchase medical insurance for a trip or wintering in another country, it is considered a medical expense. Medical expenses are calculated based on income so the lower income spouse should claim them. And if you have to travel to obtain medical treatment that was not available where you live, you may be able to claim the cost of transportation, meals and accommodation.

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Tax Tips For Families With Childrenn Child Amount: Families will benefit from a $2,255 child amount for each child under the age of 18 for the last time in 2014. This will result in a federal tax saving of $338 per child. And if one parent cannot use the entire amount to lower their tax payable, the unused amount can be transferred to a spouse or common-law partner.

n Credit for being active: The Children’s Fitness Amount is a non-refund-able credit is worth up to $1,000 for children under the age of 16 enrolled in an eligible program of physical activity. Not every program meets the eligibility guidelines so you need to ensure you know the requirements. Make sure you keep your receipts. Disabled children will also qualify for the credit if they are under 18.

n Artistic credit: The Children’s Arts Credit is another non-refundable credit worth up to $500 for children under the age of 16 enrolled in an eligible program. This could include language classes, Girl Guides or Scouts, art classes or ballet lessons. Again, keep your receipts to make the claim.

n Universal Child Care Benefit: This is available to any family with children regardless of their household income. It used to be available only for children under the age of six. However, effective January 2015, a new $60 per month component will be paid for children over five and under 18. The component for children under six will also be increased from $100 to $160 per month. Parents will receive a retroactive payment in July 2015 for the enhanced amounts for the first six months of the year UCCB is taxable in the hands of the lower-income spouse.

n Family Tax Cut: For families where one spouse earns more than the other and have at least one child, they may transfer up to $50,000 in taxable income to help reduce their family tax liability. The maximum claim is $2,000.

n Save for future education: Designed to help save for a child’s post-sec-ondary education, parents can make up to $50,000 RESP lifetime contribution. Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) per year is $500.

n Canada Learning Bond: To help lower income families, the Government provides $500 in a CLB at birth for children whose families are entitled to the Nation-al Child Benefit Supplement. As long as the family is still entitled to the supplement, they will receive an additional $100 CLB each year until the age of 15.

Tax Tips For Canadians Over 65n Income split and save: Seniors are allowed to split up to half of their eligible pension income with a spouse or common-law partner. Income splitting allows some seniors to enjoy a significant tax reduction. In the situation where the lower-income spouse has very little income, the tax savings are substantial.

n Get your benefits: Any senior receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) through Old Age Security should file on time to ensure their benefits continue uninterrupted.

n Transfer amounts: If your spouse is unable to completely offset his or her age amount, pension income and disability amount against tax payable, he or she may transfer the unused portion to your return.

n Caregiver amount: If you live with your children and you are over 65, they may be able to claim a caregiver amount for you if your income is less than $20,002. If you are dependent on them due to an infirmity, they may claim you even if.you are under 65. In this case the income threshold will be $22,060. The caregiver amount is increased by the $2,058 family caregiver amount when the dependant is infirm.

n Foreign pension income: Pensions from foreign countries may be subject to special tax treatment under the terms of a tax treaty. Always check with a tax professional to find out if the pension you receive from a foreign source is taxable in Canada.

n Split your CPP and save: You may be able to split part of your CPP retirement benefits with your spouse depending on how long you lived together when you were contributing to the plan. This is an advantage if one senior is in a higher tax bracket than the other. However, to do so, you must apply to Human Re-sources & Social Development Canada using Form ISP-1002. It cannot be done at the time of tax preparation.

n Medical expenses can add up: If you purchase medical insurance for a trip or wintering in another country, it is considered a medical expense. Medical expenses are calculated based on income so the lower income spouse should claim them. And if you have to travel to obtain medical treatment that was not available where you live, you may be able to claim the cost of transportation, meals and accommodation.

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Let us help you find every available tax credit!

For more information, speak to an h&R Block Tax professional today.

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Real long-term solutions to address the impacts of increasing levels of inequal-ity can only come from the provincial and federal governments. Governments need to increase minimum wage and the level of assistance for those people who require it due to disability, old age, or other issues. A guaranteed minimum income would be one solution that other countries offer. Yet the trend continues to move in the opposite direction, such as the decision to raise the retirement age to 67. Keeping people in the workforce lon-ger will only lessen the jobs available for those starting out, which is evident now, as the unemployment rate for those un-der the age of 24 is over 10 percent.

Locally, more efforts to provide

skill-training opportunities would help. Of course, finding new companies to set up in the Shuswap is an important ongoing effort, but one that must com-pete with every other community in the country. And as I have suggested in the past, attracting more retired people to move here and bring their discretion-ary income that does help create more jobs would build on an already booming trend, given that the Shuswap offers one of the best places in the province to live.Jim Cooperman writes a blog at www.shuswappassion.ca that provide passionate, insightful commentary on politics, economics, environmental issues and culture. This article was originally posted on February 20, 2015.

Working Together Pow Wow Society is hosting

the 5th Annual Traditional PowWow June 26, 27, 28th

2015 at Neskonlith Pow Wow Arbour.

Free Admission! Mark it on your calendar.

More info to come.


New Asian Cuisine hits Shuswap Ave

by Kelsey Snelgrove

There’s a new lunch option in Chase; it’s bright yellow and on wheels!

Michael Jackson and his wife Jan are currently operating their concession trailer, JJ’s Asian Cuisine, out of their yard on Shuswap Ave and Bell Street.

All necessary licenses and permits are in place; they are currently putting the tiny kitchen to the test, serving hand made dumplings, noodle dishes, stir frys, and more.

Michael, who is a Red Seal Chef with over 40 years of experience, said the cooking couple “are here to make friends”, and want to get involved in the community.

Photos- Above: Tara Willard contemplates the menu (All dishes $10, they pay the GST). Bottom: Michael and Jan Jackson inside their kitchen on wheels

Continued from pg. 4/Addressing Poverty in the Shuswap

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Easter Blow-Out Sidewalk Sale

BLOW OUT WINTER SALE!!!

Saturday, April 4th • Don’t Miss It! All Day Easter Special • 1 Day Only

Big Happy Sidewalk Sale!!

G-Force Sports & Board Shop927 Shuswap Ave. Chase BC

Blowing out as much as we can to make room

for new arrivals!

Sizes for everyone

from Toddler to Adults!Snow Jackets & Pants, Gloves, Toques, Goggles, Clothing, Accessories & More!!

Rain or Shine!

A sale like we’ve never

done before!

Craig’s Bakery & Deli & Cafe Kerrie’s cookin’ in the kitchen, come on in! OPEN: Mon - Sat 6 am • Sunday 8 am

Sharen’s Hair Studio611 - 3rd Ave, Chase (rear entrance)

Mon - Fri 250-679-8800

LX ComputersRepair, Rebuild, Upgrade

IF IT’S BROKE I FIX IT! 778-932-3238

Pete’s Pizza & PastaOpen at 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday

250-679-2775

LJ’s Towing and TransportOpen 24 hrs 7 days /week

250-679-8600

Dave’s Appliance RepairGuaranteed Service to all Brands and Makes

250-679-5399

Awesome Ladies Fashions Available Locally

Chum ‘n’ Luba’s 826 Shuswap Ave • 250.679.3134 • Tues - Sat 10 - 4:30


Red Cabbage Slaw

SILVER LININGSNEW, USED + COLLECTIBLES

734 FIRST AVE, CHASE, BC

Q • You are one of the happiest, and friendliest people I have ever met! Does positivity come

naturally to you? A • You betcha! Usually does come naturally and always has, but also it comes directly from the people I encounter and their very own radiating energy, if it’s in there I’ll share it right back to them whether they know it or not. Q • If you could tell the folks of Chase one thing, what would it be?A • To love life and to completely enjoy where we live and our surroundings. We really are pretty spoiled to be here.Q • What do you do for fun?A • For me is everything that involves the outdoors. Way too many to list because my fun is anything from playing in the mud, dirt, snow, water, all the way down to just yard work on a nice day.Q • What websites do you visit most often?A • That one’s easy; our own lately www.gforcesports.ca and then all the sites of brands we offer, for product research and sharing.Q • What random skill do you want to learn?A • This is definitely going to sound random, meat cutting.Q • What is the best part of running your own business? Biggest challenge?A • Being able to work in Chase and have a business that helps me continue to be part of this community from helping causes and events where I can,

to keeping in touch with my customers, friends and families often. Like the old show “Cheers” Where everyone knows your name. I love having a business in our small community. The biggest challenge is just running and staying open as a retail business. Being the owner, boss, manager, worker, bookkeeper, and everything in between, plus trying to make a wage or profit at the end of the day, is one of the hardest things I could have ever imagined.Q • If you could meet one person alive or dead, who would it be? A • Albert Einstein, that would be an amazing visit.Q • What childhood memory to do you miss the most? A • Summer days at a small lake cabin on Little Shuswap. Q • How did you come to be running a snowboard shop in Chase? A • Well somewhere between a rock and a hard place, with a dash of big dreams, put me in the wonderful helping arms of Community Futures and their self-employment program. Which gave me the proper direction and some great planning help that I needed to make it happen. I always had planned to work in an outdoor sports shop or jobs directly involved somehow. But a dream and lots of hard work somehow turned into my very own G-Force Sports & Board Shop. Dove in feet first knowing nothing of a retail business, and have been slowly learning ever since.Q • Who should we interview Next? A • Angie McLaren

Each week we’ll talk to a different person in town. This week we are talking to Marie Vogel, who runs G-Force Sports & Board Shop, which has been in the same place just on the “outskirts” of the Chase downtown (927 Shuswap Ave) for almost 10 years!

TEN questions With...

G-FORCE SPORTS & Board Shop

Kids To Adults Clothing, Accessories, Gear & More

250-679-8456927 Shuswap Ave. Chase

UNDERWOOD

LIQUOR STORE

OPEN EVERY DAY9 AM - 11 PM

On ALL HOLIDAYS

Underwood Hotel Restaurant Steak, Pasta, Fish & ChipsOPEN 7 Days a Week!

AIM calls itself an “organized cause, not a club” which suites the Strauchs’ who are looking for a more casual, social gather-ing of people.“Not everyone wants to join a group

where you have meetings every 2 weeks and a president and so on.”

They’d like everyone in town with a bike to join up and from there the possibilities are endless, from fundraising for local causes to group rides. Contact Brian or Betty at 250-371-4862

or check out www.AIMVancouver.com for more information.

Continued from page 1/AIM: “A Hand for the Downed Rider”


Classifieds

Business & ServicesAdored Before Home Decor & More - WIll be open Easter Friday 11-4 & Saturday 11-4. All Easter items 20% off! 632 Shuswap Ave

Spring has Sprung. Pruning to be done! Trees, hedges, yard cleanups, lawn care. Now booking power raking and aerating, fully insured. Call Jonnie Walker 250-318-5237.

Chase Upholstery – 323 Willow St, Chase, BC. 679-3923. Furniture – Auto – Boat tops and seats – RVs .Shuswap Piano Tuning and Restoration. Call/text Kenny 250-517-7717 [email protected]’s Bookkeeping & Tax ServicesSeniors and Low Income - Free Regular $45/ Couple $80Business Returns start at $100 • Phone for Appoint. 250-679-2914 9 am - 3 pm

Interiors by Patrica - Interior Decor, Home Staging. Now with Furniture! Office: 250-679-3504 Cell 403-370-6661. [email protected] • www. interiorsbypatricia.ca

Golden Ears Farm Bike Shop - Open by appointment. Phone Paul to schedule your spring tune-up. 250-679-8421.

Classified deadline is Monday at 3 pm for Friday’s paper. $4.50 for 20 words. 20¢ each additional word (tax incl). Lost & Found & Thank yous are pay-what-you-can/free. Obituaries are $35 with photo, $30 without. Wedding, birthday, anniversary notices all welcome! Email [email protected] or drop off at Sunflower Headquarters (721 Shuswap Ave) or Willows Natural Foods.

The Chase Lions Club is now accepting submissions for RV Park Manager for the 2015 season (May 1 - Sept 30, 2015) at Chase RV Park.

Duties will include: registering guests, booking reservations, daily cleaning of 2 washrooms, and maintaining 14 full serviced sites and tenting area.

For more information and copy of contract please contact:

Bill Riben 250-679-4418 orBeverley Iglesias at 250-371-7136. Submissions will be accepted until

April 17, 2015. Only successful applicants will be notified.

WANTEDWant to buy your collection of older country & western songs (with cords) or any older country & western books. 679-3130

Buying old items, pre 1950 Crocks, wood extension ladders, milk cans, wood boxes, windows, suitcases, furniture, lanterns, tools, kitchenware. 250-577-3357

FREE!Moving? Need boxes? See Terry @ NAPA

Fridge - Large, in working condition. You pick up! 250-679-3903

FOR RENT. 3 bedroom house available April 15th637 3rd Ave (corner of 3rd and Willow). Fully fenced yard, washer and dryer. $800 plus utilities. References required. Pets OK, No smoking inside. Call 250 804 9627

FOR SALEBoys BMX bike - Like New $25.00. Elliptical exercise machine $150.00 OBO. 250-679-3964

Must see - Fiber Form in board Boat with trailer. Open to offers. 250-679-8609 or 312 Schouten Rd

Are you interested in really getting involved in your community? To succeed as the Village of Chase Community Liaison you will be enthusiastic, community-oriented, organized, and able to work independently.

This is a part time contract with an annual budget limit of $10,000 and will be reviewed after a period of 6 months to assess its viability. There is a requirement for some evening and weekend work.If you feel you are qualified for the role of Community Liaison RFP documents will be available on the Village website at www.chasebc.ca, by emailing a request to [email protected], or a hard copy can be collected from the Village office after 12:00 noon on Monday, March 30, 2015.A Community Liaison role would include several aspects including:• Event and festival Coordination;• Research and grant writing;• Volunteer engagement and coordination;• Youth engagement;

• Engage existing groups, committees and organizations in the community and find out what kind of support would be of benefit;• Maintenance of ExperienceChaseBC.ca.

Completed proposals must be received in a sealed envelope and labelled:“RFP #3-15 - Community Liaison” by 4:00 pm

Monday, April 13, 2015 at:Village of Chase

826 Okanagan AvenuePO Box 440

Chase, BC V0E 1M0Attn. Deputy Corporate Officer

Any and all inquiries regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing by mail to the address above or by email for attention of:

Tammi Pretty, Deputy Corporate [email protected]

The Village of Chase reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, modify the terms of the proposal at any time, to waive defects in any proposal document and to accept the proposal which it may consider to be in the best interests of the Village. The lowest cost proposal or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted.

Village of Chase -Request For Proposals #3-15 Community Liaison

Older model Wolf gas range with 6 burners, a 30” grill and 2 ovens.Due to the generous fund raising efforts of many of our citizens the old gas stove at the Community Hall is being replaced.Sealed bids will be accepted at the Village of Chase until 3 p.m. on Wednesday April 8th.The stove can be viewed on Tuesday April 7 until 4:30 p.m at the Chase Community Hall, please call the Village of Chase office to arrange to see it at 250-679-3238.

Village of Chase - FOR SALE

THANK YOUThe Chase Curling Club Pancake Breakfast volunteers would like to thank our community & surrounding communities for all your support at our fundraiser breakfasts. Your dedicated support of our breakfasts helped our club keep our doors open for the 2014-2015 curling season. We are all going to give our volunteers and break, so our next breakfast will be on June 7th 2015. We are counting on your continued support for the 2015-2016 curling season. We all look forward to your smiling faces on Sunday June 7th, 2015!!

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CHASE OFFICEAsk for

Lorine evansWills & Estate Family Law

Conveyancingevening & weekend appointments

Phone: 250-679-3180Email: [email protected]

Web: www.eppcatesoien.com

Photo by Rob McLean of Chase Creek Falls taken on Thursday, March 12.

The Annual Pritchard Daffodil Tea, which was hosted by the Pritchard Ladies Group Society, was well attended and enjoyd this past weekend. We would especially like to thank Darlene

from Chum N’ Luba's who did a wonder-ful job with the fashion show which was new this year. The models for the Fashion Show were

April Stewart, Christina Burrows and Kathy Dalgleish all of which looked fan-tastic, the show was very well received and will happen again next year. Thank you to all the crafters and everyone who helped to make the Tea a success.

Fashion Show a Hit at Annual Tea

Submitted by Jocie McLean

What are four hundred rabbits hopping backwards? A receding hare line. What did the rabbit say to the carrot? Its been nice gnawing you. What’s the difference between a healthy bunny & an odd bunny? One is a fit bunny, and the other’s a bit funny! The more he takes away the bigger it becomes. What is it? A rabbit holeWhy is a rabbit like a cent? Because it has a head on one end & a tail on the other.

Why did the bunnies go on strike? They wanted a raise in celery! How do bunnies get from one vegetable garden to another? They take a taxi cabbage!

Photos - Top: Darlene Trowsse (left) explains Kathy Dalgleish’s outfit in the fashion show. Left: Christina Burrows. Right: April Stewart

Bunnies to be raffled off at Lions Club Easter Event at Memorial Park on Sunday, April 5th

Naramada Ice CreamTwisters are back!

SmartiesOh Henry

SKOR

OMGCookies & Cream

Reese

Flavour Burst Soft ServeMultiple Flavours!

Hard Ice Cream24 Flavours Arriving

for Easter

Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy!

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Ricky (Ulrike) Hedrich250-572-0828

www.chaseshuswap.com

NEED A GREAT 3 BDRM HOME STEPS AWAY FROM PRIVATE BEACH? This fantastic 3 level split home is waiting for you. Meticulously maintained and boasting loads of storage as well as a huge family room makes for easy living. The large yard is beautiful landscaped with several fruit trees and gorgeous covered patio. Nothing to do but enjoy.

$299,900

COMPLETE MAKEOVER a few years ago, w/soft colours, tasteful décor, drywall & upgrades to kitchen, bathroom, flooring, windows, siding, deck, skirting, electrical, central air & appliances.

$37,000WHAT A STEAL!!! Only 4 years old , 16’ wide. Open concept, 3 bdrm, 2 bath home w/walk in closet, central a/c, deck & lots of storage. Why rent if you can own this beauty w/ fenced yard. Or use as a rental. 24 hr notice for showing.

$79,900PERFECT RENTAL OR STARTER home. Completely reno’d. New roof, new siding, electrical all redone, extra insulation, newer windows, new paint and flooring & great fenced yard. Insulated 1 car garage has natural gas heat. Home is compact - 1 bdrm, 1 bath. Better than paying rent!

$114,900

PERFECT RANCHER FOR THE EMPTY NESTER or great starter home. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom on one level. Almost 1200 sq.ft. welcoming you. 10 years old with single car garage. Lots of storage space. Back deck is nice and shaded in the summer. Area of nice homes and just steps from shopping and recreation.

$239,900

Registration Happening Now!Join us for a short 8 week session on the lanes, before Summer arrives!Registration $20.00 - 3 games per week - Weekly fee $12.50Leagues beginning the week of April 19th!

BONUS - If you have never bowled a league with us, register for a Spring League and receive your own pair of personal bowling shoes!

250-679-3432 [email protected]

Call or email us to get signed up today!

Spring Leauge Registration

at Village Lanes Fun Centre

It proved to be another amazing weekend at Village Lanes, with nu-merous high scores, and better yet,

more teams advanc-ing on to Provincial Championships!

On Friday after-noon, Village Lanes held the Bert Hill Clas-sic Zone Finals. A tour-nament in which Club 55+ members com-pete to see who will be representing Chase and Village Lanes at the Bert Hill Classic Provincials. Making up the dream team, from Thursday morn-ing were Gwen Sokal, Catherine Bais, Shir-ley Danyluk, Marshall Mills, and Wally Yachimec! They will be heading to Surrey at the end of May! Sat-urday evening was packed at the lanes,

with our 2nd Annual King and Queen of the lanes tournament. James Savage and Marion Jackson have earned the title of

2014/2015 King and Queen of the Lanes. A big thank you to the t o u r n a -ment spon-sors, Aqua B e a c h E s t h e t -ics, Chase L o r d c o , and the Q u a a o u t Lodge Re-sort, for d o n a t i n g all of the

tournament prizes this season! Finally, Chase played host to 8 different teams this weekend, all competing for a chance

to compete at the National Classified Pro-vincial Championships!

The mens team from Village Lanes just missed the gold, by 23 pins; the ladies however, are off to Provincials!

The team consisting of Kristyne Mc-Coy, Sandra Coates, Karen Dennis, Ali Maki, and Linda Woodford, annihilated the competing teams by over 500 pins!

A very big congratulations to Linda Woodford, who averaged a whopping 297 over the four games of bowling, and throwing the tournament high game of 363. The ladies will now compete in Kelowna on May 2nd, fighting for the opportunity to represent B.C. at the Na-tional Championships being held in June, in Toronto, Ontario. Good luck ladies! Make us proud!

We are the Champions, my friend!By Village Lanes Fun Centre

King & Queen of the lane; James Savage and Marion Jackson THANKS FOR READING!

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