Eagle Valley News, February 03, 2016

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Unplugged: Sicamous embraced Unplug and Play week with a variety of gadget-free events around town. Clockwise from top left: Ryan and son Ryker Trotter do crafts together with the Strong Start program; Parkview students Hanna Gordon and Victoria Itterman read together; librarian Eileen Veideman reads one of her favourite books at the Parents and Tots program; Parkview student Graysen Hicks reads; Lucille and Jessie Patrick enjoy pyjama storytime at Parents and Tots. Photos by Lachlan Labere

Woman imprisoned for negligence causing death

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Christina Laforge was taken into custody Monday to begin a two-year jail sentence for the death of Troy Charlton.

Laforge, a former Malakwa resident, pleaded guilty in September 2015 to the charge of criminal negligence causing death. Her sentence, delivered on Feb. 1 by Salmon Arm Provincial Court judge Ed de Walle, includes a three-year driving prohibition to begin upon the date of her release.

In his sentencing, de Walle referred to the circumstances

of Laforge’s case as unusual and unique, but also tragic and one of the most difficult types of cases a trial judge has to deal with.

“There is no sentence that can be imposed by this court that will in any way adequately compensate for the loss of Mr. Charlton,” de Walle told the court.

Charlton died as a result of injuries sustained from being thrown off the hood of Laforge’s car in the early hours of Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.

Sicamous RCMP Const.

Dusty Miller was on patrol that morning, travelling west on

Main Street when he saw a vehicle’s headlights between the west and eastbound lanes coming towards him. The oncoming vehicle then swerved entirely into the westbound lane before returning to the eastbound lane.

Suspecting the driver to be impaired, Miller slowed down as the oncoming vehicle drove by.

As he was about to pursue the vehicle, Miller witnessed a form lying on the road. He got out of his vehicle and discovered Charlton, whose head was resting in a pool of blood.

Moments later, Laforge, the See Sentence on page 3

Crime scene: Police mark off the location where the body of Troy Charlton was found on Aug. 14, 2013. File photo

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Sledders rescued after two nights on Owl Head Need Help?

By Barb Brouwer and Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

For the second time in a week, volunteer members of Shuswap Search and Rescue (SAR) were out in the cold all night instead of in their beds.

SAR search manager John Schut says the report of two missing sledders in the Sicamous backcountry near Owl Head was received at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Fourteen SAR members were assisted by several members of the Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club.

The missing men, out of Fort McMurray, were found at approximately 3 a.m., stuck with their sleds in a ravine.

Schut said the men were trying to find other avenues to get out and get a run at another hill, but every time they did, their sleds only went deeper and deeper. Eventually

they gave up and tried to walk out.

Gord Bushell of the Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club said the conditions were foggy at the time when the men were located.

“We probably came within 200 metres of them; they were down a sharp ravine,” said Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club executive director Gord Bushell.

“Then the search and rescue team put on their snowshoes, Gordon (Bose) and Wes (Gano) hiked down to the subjects with spare snowshoes. Then they hiked back up the hill and we doubled them out.”

The men, with their rescuers, arrived back at the snowmobile club’s parking lot at 6 a.m., where the missing sledders were checked out by BC Ambulance paramedics.

Schut offered effusive praise to Gord Bushell.

“He was a really helpful guy, he got ev-

erything running with the club and found a pathway down to the guys,” said Schut.

Bushell has similar praise for Shuswap Search and Rescue, and notes the club has spent

mobiling destination, it’s likely there will be more calls to search and rescue. However, Bushell would prefer riders be prepared for the backcountry so as to keep those 911 calls

We worked really well together… I’ve got to commend those people. What they do is amazing.

Gord Bushell Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club

time with the SAR group in order to familiarize each other regarding protocols and to share knowledge.

“We worked really well together… I’ve got to commend those people. What they do is amazing,” said Bushell.

Bushell says this was the third rescue of the season in the area, and notes as Sicamous and the Eagle Valley continues to grow in popularity as a snow-

to a minimum. He suggests riders might be over-reliant on technology to save the day.

“One of our first rescue situations that we had this year was one of our club members,” said Bushell.

“They waited it out in the night and walked out in the morning. By the morning everybody knew they were missing but at least they didn’t push the 911 button to come and get

Derkaz to head local Liberal association Salmon Arm’s Cindy Derkaz has been elected president of the North Okanagan-Shuswap Federal Liberal Association.

Derkaz, who finished second to Mel Arnold in the riding in the October 2015 election, was elected at the association’s annual general meeting held at the Enderby Seniors Complex.

“I envision a team with renewed energy and commitment,” said

Derkaz. “The association will be active in the community and consult with residents of all political persuasions from one end of the riding to the other.”

A number of North Okanagan residents were elected to the executive including Vernon’s Gord Adams (treasurer), Tom McKenzie (secretary/data manager) and Mavis MacPherson of Enderby/Armstrong (membership).

They join Karen Angove (vice-president), Monica Kriese (communications/marketing), Don Derby (fundraising chair), Michael Boudreau (policy) and Lynda Wilson (organization) of Salmon Arm on the executive, along with Sorrento’s Don Paterson (regional vice president).

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them. They hunkered down and walked out in the morning.”

Bushell encouraged backcountry sledders to pack food and water and be prepared for an overnight stay.

“They should be able to spend two or three nights there…,” said Bushell. “If you’re going to enter the backcountry, you should be able to do that without inconveniencing 20 to 30-plus search people to help you out for the night.”

Carrying snowshoes as the SAR members do also strikes Bushell as an ideal precaution.

“A lot of search and rescue people don’t go out without them,” said Bushell. “If you can’t ride your snowmobile out, it’s doubtful you’re going to be able to walk out in deep snow unless it gets cold and the trail sets up.”

Like Bushell, Schut reminds sledders they are travelling in the often-inaccessible and difficult backcountry.

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driver and sole occupant of the passing vehicle, appeared at the scene. Appearing distraught, she asked if Charlton was dead and said she knew first aid.

Charlton, 49, died while en route to hospital.

Laforge was arrested on Aug. 15, and subsequently charged with two counts of impaired driving causing death, two counts of criminal negligence causing death as well as dangerous driving causing death.

During their investigation, police learned Laforge had consumed a significant amount of alcohol prior to Charlton’s death, when she had been attending a party at her sister’s house for Charlton’s birthday.

Charlton was said to have left the party on foot sometime between 1:30 and 2 a.m.

Efforts were made to take away Laforge’s car keys and have her stay the night. But Laforge later found her keys and left the party sometime after 2 a.m.

Sometime after 2:30 a.m., a Sicamous Askew’s employee witnessed a white sedan driving very fast on Main Street with a person on the hood. The witness stated it looked as though the person was hanging on for dear life, but was not distraught. The witness then heard the brakes and, soon after, saw police attending to a body on the ground.

Using surveillance video footage from different downtown businesses, police confirmed a white sedan had been driving through town with a black mass on the hood.

Using this footage, police were also able to extrapolate the speed at which Laforge was travelling – between 72 and 76 kilometres an hour. From this, police reported Charlton’s body was travelling at about 56 kilometres an hour when he was thrown from the hood of Laforge’s car and struck the pavement.

Laforge told police she had a lot to drink and did not remember leaving the party. Nor did she recall when,

where or how Charlton appeared on the hood of her vehicle. She said she didn’t remember what happened after that, she “just wanted him to get away from me, leave me alone.”

De Walle heard victim impact statements from Charlton’s wife and daughter, who were both present during the sentencing. De Walle also heard a letter of apology from Laforge to the deceased’s family, read by Laforge’s lawyer, Melissa Klages.

Arguing Laforge needed to be held accountable, the Crown recommended a sentence of two to three years, a DNA order and a driving prohibition of three to five years.

Klages said Laforge had shown remorse for Charlton’s death and has since experienced major depression and social anxiety disorder.

Klages said Laforge, 48, has been residing in Revelstoke for the past two years and has been receiving ongoing weekly counselling and support over that period.

“Any disruption

in continuity of her care would have a detrimental effect on her well being,” said Klages, noting Laforge is employed as a care provider and has not consumed alcohol for almost two years.

Klages suggested the court impose a suspended sentence or, if the court impose incarceration, that it be up to 15 months. However, Klages asked that if the court impose a two-year jail sentence, it be the full two years and not two years less a day so that Laforge could access federal programming for her psychiatric and medical needs.

De Walle recognized Laforge’s remorse and efforts at rehabilitation, but said the mitigating factors were outweighed by the aggravating factors that put Laforge in the “upper range of moral blameworthiness.” He noted the accused had consumed a significant amount of alcohol and was aware the victim was on her vehicle, yet “did not immediately stop and come to a safe stop so the victim

Hired Equipment Registration Okanagan Shuswap District

The Okanagan Shuswap District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the fiscal year of 2016/2017, which begins April 1, 2016. This district geographically covers the area from the United States border, east to Osoyoos, west of Princeton and north of Salmon Arm. All individuals or companies registered in 2015 will have received invitations by mail to re‑register hired equipment for 2016. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, you can register online at www.bcbid.ca or contact the District Office in Kelowna to obtain the appropriate forms. Any individuals who were not registered in 2015, but wish to have equipment listed are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

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would not be hurt or injured.”

De Walle said two years in prison would serve as a fit and proper sentence.

“I have no control of what happens once you are taken into custody,” de Walle told Laforge.

“My expectation is you will receive whatever medical care or treatment you will need…”

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DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS NOTICE OF PHASED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (200 OLD TOWN ROAD – OLD TOWN BAY) This is to advise that Council will consider Phased Development Agreement Bylaw No. 905, 2015 respecting Remainder Lot 1, District Lots 528 and 529, Plan KAP82686, Except Plan KAP91776, KDYD and Lease Number 347646 located at 200 Old Town Road, Sicamous, B.C. Under the provisions of section 905.1 of the Local Government Act, the District of Sicamous Phased Development Agreement Bylaw No. 905, 2015 is intended to establish the conditions for a phased development and partnering agreement MoTI Ad 1129 A- of Sicamous and 443602 BC Ltd. which will secure specified between the District OKSH Hired Equipment CDZ.07–RM-Resort Marina Zone and CDZ.06-RCR-Resort Commercial Residential Zone of Zoning Bylaw 101, 1993 and Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 500, 2003 requirements for the above identified parcel of Land and Water Tenure Lease for a ten (10) year time frame in exchange for amenities and other Lake Country Calendar considerations deemed beneficial to the District and further development of Old Summerland Review Town Bay. The proposed Phased Development Agreement (PDA) will also generally Similkameen provide for: Spotlight

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Eagle Valley News

OPINION

Secure funding needed for SAR North Okanagan-Shuswap residents have come to expect that members of Vernon and Shuswap Search and Rescue (SAR) will drop everything during an emergency.

Many of the most recent rescues have taken place in recreation areas, like Owl Head in Sicamous and Crowfoot Mountain in North Shuswap, which are very popular with sledders – both residents and tourists.

But imagine what would happen if the volunteer unit wasn’t there?

Who would spend hours looking for lost snowmobilers in the backcountry? Who would help look for a missing child or someone who fell off a boat? Who would help the RCMP gather vital evidence during a case?

The reality is that the North Okanagan-Shuswap, and communities across the province, benefit directly because of the civic-minded spirit of SAR volunteers.

“Within ground search and rescue there are roughly 100,000 hours of volunteer time donated to searches (provincewide). To replace these would cost more than $5 million annually in direct salary dollars,” said Todd Stone, transportation minister.

That’s why the government’s announcement of $10 million for SAR training, administrative support and equipment upgrades is welcome news.

It will take considerable pressure off of the units who have largely been left covering the cost of their activities.

Instead of fundraising, more time can be directed towards training and ensuring equipment is in top condition.

However, while Victoria’s assistance is positive, it’s only one-time support. Yes, it’s $10 million but it won’t go far among 80 units, particularly given the expense of equipment.

As Stone pointed out, the SAR volunteers save all of us about $5 million a year. If we had to pay staff for search duties, it’s unlikely the service would exist.

One-off funding is great but more needs to be done to ensure the long-term viability of our search and rescue teams.

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Urban drug ghettos aren’t working

By Tom Fletcher News Columnist

Communities around B.C. are struggling to cope with the continued influx of what politicians call “homelessness,” a term that suggests the problem can be solved merely by providing more homes.

Taxpaying citizens see the daily reality behind the soothing euphemisms – mainly transients squatting in parks and “tent cities” blighted by drug abuse and crime, and “homeless” shelters that fill up as soon as they open. They worry that the continued costly supply of supports only invites more arrivals, particularly in the gentle climate of southwestern B.C. Their worries are well founded. In Abbotsford, a 40-bed “temporary weather shelter” made from industrial camp trailers opened in December with a $450,000 operating grant from B.C. Housing.

It was full in 10 days.

Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich told city council in January that his bike officers don’t recognize most of the shelter occupants from their constant patrols of local tent camps, the largest of which has been on a city-owned roadside site since 2013.

Victoria’s camping population has gathered in an Occupy-style squat on provincial land next to the courthouse, after years of uncontrolled camping in Beacon Hill and other city parks.

The city opened a shelter in a vacant Boys and Girls Club gym, complete with new indoor tents. By the time that was full, the courthouse camp was bigger than ever, with some occupants describing how they came to town for the opportunity. One said Vancouver Police gave her a bus ticket to Victoria.

The latest plan by a local agency that runs Victoria shelters is to convert

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an old, empty seniors’ care home into a 101-bed permanent housing facility.

This would also be “low barrier,” a euphemism for allowing drug and alcohol consumption in the rooms.

The city has come up with around $1 million for this project, in a residential area next to a school, but it still needs millions more to renovate and run it. This would presumably come from B.C. taxpayers via our social housing czar, deputy premier Rich Coleman.

Coleman pioneered this “housing first” experiment in 2007, buying up 13 century-old “single-room occupancy” hotels in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. These crumbling bedbug habitats were bought and renovated for a staggering $143 million, plus a 15-year maintenance commitment and a cop assigned to each in an effort to contain the chaos inside.

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lessly about the great job he has done, but how is that actually working? A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers provides a more objective assessment.

Tracking 433 mentally ill homeless adults over 10 years, the study found the concentration of lowrent accommodation, food handouts, street outreach and medical supports resulted in “significant personal decline rather than recovery, as evidenced by their involvement in the criminal justice system, large increases in acute care and prolonged homelessness.”

The rate of people arriving in this service-intensive hellhole has tripled in the last 10 years, a finding similar to studies of concentrated services in New York, Sao Paulo and Osaka.

It’s a cautionary tale for other urban communities where this failed containment model is proposed.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS This is a FREE listing of community events for not-for-profit organizations and paid advertisers.

Ph: 832-2131 Fax: 832-5140 Email: classifieds@eaglevalleynews.com DEADLINE: 2pm, Fridays

Feb. 7 12:30 5th Annual Sicamous Ladies Ride Camp.

All sledders Welcome.

Please contact Michelle for more info and to Register at 250.836.0002.

Feb. 9 Pancake Supper 5 pm at Sicamous United Church. Tickets $6 (children under 6 free) available at the United Church Thrift store or call 250-836-2300.

Feb. 13 Swansea Point Family Fun Day & Pot Luck Dinner Toboggan from 2-4, hot chocolate & board games to follow. Pot luck dinner 5 pm, stay for music, dessert & games. Bring a non-perishable item for the Sicamous Food Bank. RSVP secretary@ swanseapoint.net.

Hosted by Swansea Point Community Association and Swansea Point Fire Department.

Feb. 1-27 Community Street Banner Project The 2016 theme is Birds of a Feather. Banners can be painted between 10 am and 4 pm upstairs at the District Recreationb Centre (Evening hours can be arranged).

Registration fee $15, pick up your design form from the District Office on Main Street.

Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.

Internet & related services. Call Diana. 8362446 Mon., Wed. & Fri Sicamous Strongstart 8:15-11:15 Parkview Elementary 836-2871

Every Monday

Sicamous Threechord Ukulele Band At the United Church Sicamous - starting at 1 pm Newcomers please come at 12:15pm to help you get set up.No need to read music, we will teach you how to play. Just bring a ukulele.For more information call Carla 250-836-4705

Every Tuesday

Sicamous Baby Talk 9 - 11 am Free drop-in program for parents & babies to 12 months of age. Sicamous health unit Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships.

No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700.

Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in the Common Room at the Haven. Delivery

SICAMOUS EAGLES JUNIOR B HOCKEY CLUB

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Home Game Friday, February 5th

Sicamous vs Chase

Away Game Saturday, February 6th

Sicamous vs Kamloops

Away Game Monday, February 8th

Sicamous vs Revelstoke Sicamous & District Recreation Centre

available if required, phone Dorothy at 250836-2437.

Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview Elementary 836-2871

Every Wednesday

Malakwa Parent & Tot ~ 10:00 – 12:00 pm ~ Malakwa Preschool Building. For more information call Gwyneth 250-836-3440 Dody’s Art For Everyone Meets Every Wednesday At The Red Barn, 10 a.m.

To 3 p.m. Everyone Is Welcome . For More Info Call, Dody At 250 836 3112 Or Jean At 250 836 3511.

Girl Guides of Canada.

Sparks - 2:15 pm at Parkview. Brownies 3:30 pm at Legion. New members welcome!

Leaders needed. 250836-3366 or online: girlguides.ca United Church Thrift Store Open 10:00 am to 3 p.m.

Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon.

Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven seniors building.

Everyone welcome you don’t have to be a senior. Socializing and coffee served after crib.

Info: Bev 836-3435 or Ed 836-4133

T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets Wednesday morning at the Sicamous Rec. Centre (arena). Weigh in at 9:00 am and meeting at 9:30.

Everyone Welcome. Ph: 250-8364041 for info.

1st & 3rd Wed. Parkinsons Support Group Contact Don at 250-838-0794.

1st & 3rd Wed. Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome.

Last Wednesday of the month Autism Support Group January 27 6:00-7:30pm at Sicamous Health Unit

Every Thursday

Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome.

Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview elementary 836-2871 Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in the Common Room at the Haven.

Delivery available if required, phone Dorothy at 250-836-2437.

Every 2nd T h u rsda y Sicamous Lions Club meeting at the Seniors

Activity Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue.

Doors open at 6:15 and meeting starts at 6:30.

Anyone interested in being a volunteer for the community, please feel free to call Mary at 250-517-8107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788.

1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250-836-2695.

Every 4th T h u rsda y monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:00 in the Learning Centre Library.

Every Friday

Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Sicamous Resource Center. Free Drop-in program for parents & children to age 6. Active play, crafts and socialization.

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Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250-836-4756. www. eaglevalleybrushandpalette.com Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm 1st

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THURSDAY FEb. 4 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Minor Hockey: 2:30-3:30 pm Eagles Practice: 4-5:15 pm Pre-Novice: 5:30-6:30 pm SA Midget T2: 6:45-8:00 pm SA Midget T3: 8:15-9:00 pm FRiDAY FEb. 5 Public Skating: 9 - 10:45 am Pre School: 12:30 - 1:00 pm Public Skating: 2-4:00 pm Power Skating: 4:15-6:15 pm Power Skating: 6:30-8:00 pm

2nd 3rd and 4th Friday Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre 1091 Shuswap Avenue.

Everyone Welcome.

Lunch at noon. Everyone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.

United Church Thrift Store open 10:00 am to 3 p.m.

2nd Saturday of the month Scrabble Tournament Sicamous library 1 pm

Sundays Every 4th Sunday Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m.

Birthday Tea (formerly the OAPO) for members and friends at Seniors Activity Ctre 1:30 pm.

Everyone is Welcome.

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Recycling depot moves off Main Street

By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has agreed to relocate the Sicamous recycling depot even though staff believe the current location downtown is the best site.

District of Sicamous council asked regional district staff to investigate options because of planned future upgrades at the corner of Main Street and Highway 97A. In his report to the CSRD board of directors, Environmental Health Services team leader Ben Van Nostrand pointed out that the struggle to find a favourable location has been ongoing for the past 10 years.

“The main issue has been siting the depot in a location that is convenient for the public, while at the same time not situated in a location prone to vandalism,” he wrote in his report to the Jan. 21 board meeting. “Over the years, several locations have been trialed, but unfortunately these sites were often too secluded and, as a result, the bins were vandalized.”

Van Nostrand said that since the depot was located at the highly visible Main Street site, there has been no vandalism.

“We’ve worked on this for a year-and-ahalf,” said Van Nostrand of the new site at 1133 Eagle Pass Way (behind the Parkland Mall) and a request that the board endorse a memorandum of understanding between the District of Sicamous and CSRD. “The MOU is based on the site we’ve located, even though we think the current one is best.”

The MOU stipulates that the District of Sicamous will be responsible for all costs associated with the relocation of the bins to the Parkland Centre location and will be responsible for any site improvement costs necessary to ensure vandalism is minimized.

CSRD chair Rhona Martin noted bins at previous sites had been set on fire and asked about lighting behind the mall.

Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz thanked

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Teen’s cancer now in remission

Treatment: Megan Senn must continue with chemo.

By Martha Wickett Eagle Valley News

Megan Senn and her mom have received the best of gifts for their upcoming February birthdays.

Megan, 16, was diagnosed with leukemia in August. Since then she has been in Vancouver, undergoing treatment at BC Children’s Hospital.

Megan’s birthday is Feb. 26 and her mom’s, Karen Quinton, Feb. 11.

Quinton explains that Megan’s leukemia is now in full remission.

“Her latest bone marrow biopsy confirms that even at a microscopic level, no cancer cells can be detected. Terrific news worth celebrating! Chemotherapy is working and Megan’s body is responding!” she writes in a letter provided by Megan’s aunt, Leslie Stewart.

“Megan’s doctor describes treating leukemia like shovelling while it is still snowing. As soon as you clear a path, snowflakes fall where you have just shovelled and you need to shovel again. So even though Megan is in remission, she must continue chemotherapy to ensure her leukemia stays in remission.”

Quinton expressed her gratitude for all the support they’ve been provided.

“I am continually amazed and grateful for the support Megan and I receive from the Salmon Arm and Sicamous communities. It is because of your generosity that I am able to stay here with Megan and focus my energy on helping her heal. Your prayers, emails, dinners, chauffeuring, letters, visits, care packages and fundraising are all greatly appreciated.”

Megan will receive intensive chemotherapy treatment in Vancouver until spring. Once she is able to come home, she will need to make frequent trips back to the hospital for more treatments until January 2018.

Megan has three siblings: Connor who’s 15 and who just arrived in Vancouver to stay with his mom, and Megan; Heather, 19, and Courtney, 18. Quinton is a Grade 1 teacher at Parkview Elementary in Sicamous but has also taught at other district schools.

Megan has Down syndrome, so Stewart notes it’s been crucial to have her mom by her side to help her understand what’s been happening.

Stewart, other family members and friends have been fundraising to help cover the many expenses that Quinton, a single mom, is facing.

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Sicamous Downtown Recycling Bin Relocated The Sicamous Recycling Depot has been relocated to the parking area behind Parkland Shopping Centre, located at 1133 Eagle Pass Way as of February 1, 2016.

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Good news: Megan Senn and her mother Karen Quinton pose for a smiling selfie after hearing the news that the teen’s leukemia is in remission, although she will still have to continue with the course of chemotherapy prescribed by her doctors at BC Children’s Hospital. Photo contributed Stewart explains that Megan is now staying in Ronald McDonald House with her mom, so she is considered an out-patient, and some of her medical supplies aren’t covered. Living in Vancouver is expensive, with costs for fuel, food, nutritional supplements and hospital parking adding up quickly. The BC Family Residence Program and Variety Club paid for the first three months of their stay at Ronald McDonald House BC but that coverage has run out.

To help, two fundraising events in the Shuswap are planned to help the family, appropriately promoted as “Double the love in two towns.”

A chocolate bake sale will take place at the Mall at Piccadilly on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Then, in Sicamous, a beef on a bun fundraiser will take place at the Askew’s grocery store on the same day, Feb. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

In addition to the fundraisers, funds can be donated via a GoFundMe account under Megan Senn Recovery Fund at http:// www.gofundme.com/6q3mrt38.

Donations can also be made at any branch of Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union, by asking for the ‘In trust for Megan Senn, account 1626480.’

Quinton says she and Megan have experienced much kindness at the hospital from caring health-

care professionals, to volunteers who make dinners, to professional athletes who drop by for a visit.

“When people hear we are from the Shuswap, they always mention its physical beauty. Yes, it is a beautiful area but it’s the people who live in the Shuswap that make it home for us. Many families here do not enjoy the same level of community support like we do and are struggling spiritually, emotionally and financially.”

Through all the treatments, Quinton says Megan’s spirit shines through.

“Although necessary, the chemotherapy Megan receives has numerous negative side effects. Nausea, hair loss, dizziness and extreme fatigue occur frequently. Megan has also experienced some rare, severe side effects including diabetes, blood clots, seizures and strokes.

She has primarily been using a wheelchair since October but uses a walker when she feels good. Megan is working with a physiotherapist to regain her mobility. She has required more than a dozen blood transfusions as her bone marrow recovers from the cancer and the chemotherapy. Through it all, Megan’s famous smile continues to shine.

She brings joy, love and laughter to everyone around her and is a favourite patient of many nurses, doctors, housekeeping staff and volunteers. She is my hero.”

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kurt Stump of Malakwa; beloved husband, father and grandfather on January 23, 2016 at the age of 82.

Kurt was born March 17, 1933 in Buchackern Erlen, Switzerland, the youngest of four siblings.

After finishing school, Kurt entered his mandatory military service and achieved the status of corporal.

He then entered farm school before immigrating to Canada in pursuit of better opportunities. Shortly before leaving Switzerland he met an enchanting young woman, Hermine, who would later become his wife.

Kurt arrived in Canada in 1955 with nothing but a few short sleeved shirts and worked his way from Eastern to Western Canada before settling on forty acres in Malakwa. Kurt couldn’t forget the lovely Austrian girl he had met before leaving Europe and finally convinced Hermine to come to Canada to build a life together.

With determination and hard work Kurt and Hermine built Crystal Lake Ranch. Farming and family were Kurt’s life. He loved being outdoors, raising cattle, growing crops, planting trees, milling wood and building structures that would last. He lived the lifestyle he enjoyed. His grit and determination were exemplified in his last year of life. Within 7 weeks of breaking his arm and leg in a bad fall, he was back operating his sawmill, all the while courageously battling cancer.

Kurt is survived by his wife Hermine, daughter Sylvia (Marvin), sons Peter (Lauren) and Werner (Jody) and grandchildren Yolanda, Leisl, Erica, Myer, Kayla, Gunner, Brenner and Callista.

A heartfelt thank you is extended to the staff at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital who supported Kurt and his family during his last year.

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