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Friday, May 23, 2014
Vol. 6 • Issue 94
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This week’s feature: ture:
Dreaming of the NHL
Art market opens
Restoring a ‘677
Hunt is waiting for draft day
Mustang!
More than 150 pieces on display DrivewayCanada.ca
Zarelli gets 14 days
Perry Ridge protester sentenced
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Slocan Lake search suspended After 10 days, the search for three youths presumed drowned in Slocan Lake following a canoe accident has been called off. The effort involved an RCMP dive team and helicopter, Arrow Lakes and Vernon search and rescue, the Slocan Lake Fire Department, Bruce’s Legacy and others. “It is unfortunate that the youths could not be located, however the terrain and depth played a large part in [the search] not being successful,” RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little said. “The RCMP would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search effort.” The youths’ families have been notified of the decision. Jule Wiltshire-Padfield, 15, Hayden Kyle, 21, and Skye Donnet, 18, have been missing since their canoe capsized in Bigelow Bay a week ago Saturday as they were en route from New Denver to Rosebery. Lily Harmer-Taylor, 19, was pulled from the canoe but died in hospital.
“This has been a difficult 10 days for our community,” New Denver mayor Ann Bunka said in a statement. She thanked the many agencies who were both involved in the search and in providing counselling services. She also thanked the May Days committee and volunteers for pushing through with the annual event despite the tragedy. “This traditional community event which brings us together in a familiar, comfortable way was much appreciated,” she said. “Everyone in the community stepped up and took a role. The quality of people here is unsurpassed. Through the best of times and the worst of times we roll up our sleeves and get it done. It is a great source of pride and comfort to be part of this community.” An account has been set up at Kootenay Savings Credit Union to receive donations for the families. It’s under the New Denver Hospice Society account, 54734, Summit Savings No. 1.
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A man who blocked a Slocan Valley logging road in March has received a 14-day conditional sentence and 18 months probation. Dennis Zarelli, 37, admitted to criminal contempt of court before BC Supreme Court Justice Mark McEwan Tuesday. He was arrested along with Marilyn James on a Perry Ridge logging road March 4 after Galena Contracting, which has a contract with BC Timber Sales to extend the road, obtained an injunction against protesters. Zarelli and James say they were trying to protect the Sinixt First Nation’s cultural sites. The sentence was the result of a joint submission by Crown and defence that called for 14 days in jail plus 18 to 24 months probation. However, if Zarelli abides by his conditions — including staying away from the logging road — he can serve his sentence under house arrest and won’t be required to spend time behind bars. Crown prosecutor Debra Drissell played a short video of an exchange between Zarelli and James and Galena’s Ray Hascarl at the gate to the logging road. She said Zarelli’s “public defiance” was an aggravating factor, tempered by his admission of guilt and personal circumstances. Court heard Zarelli has been raising his five-yearold son by himself after his common-law wife died the day he was arrested — which he only learned of upon his release. Zarelli’s lawyer, Don White, said Zarelli has “paid in a deep and emotional way for his actions already. It’s been a difficult haul.” White said Zarelli “took full responsibility” for his actions and “was polite and respectful” in the encounter with Hascarl. There was no physical violence, Zarelli did not chain himself to anything, and he was co-operative during his arrest, White added. In drawing a portrait of his client, White said Zarelli has “decided to live his life in poverty and assist others” and is “an adopted member of the Sinixt.” He was born in Victoria, where his parents still reside, and has lived around Winlaw and Vallican for the Continued on Page 2
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