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CSRD kicks in cash for three local projects By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
There was a celebratory mood as Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors unanimously approved $325,000 from the Sicamous and Area Economic Opportunity Fund for three major projects that are expected to benefit the entire Shuswap. The board first approved $150,000 toward construction of “island landscape design” within the Main Street roundabout being built by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Presenting the three proposals to the regional district board on March 17, Sicamous chief administrative officer Evan Parliament explained the district wanted to have control of the island design, which is expected to cost $305,000. Parliament said the design will include lighted panels and will have different themes depending on seasons, events etc. “We’re excited about controlling the design,” he said, noting the district is partnering with CSRD, First Nations bands and Shuswap Tourism. It is hoped the project, to be located at the intersection of Highway 97A and the Trans-Canada Highway, will attract the travelling public to stop in Sicamous. “It will be money well spent and we’ve had several conversations with Rhona (Area E director Martin) and she is onboard,” said Mayor Terry Rysz. “We are going to put together a committee, then we’ll come up with a consolidated design.” While sharing his support for the roundabout, alternate Golden director Ron Oszust had some advice for the district.
Work underway: A loader distributes soil at the development of a future public boat launch at Old Town Bay. Photo by Lachlan Labere “We have a roundabout and ours was displayed in a calendar that features roundabouts of the world,” he said to laughter. “Ensure you have adequate parking in the area because people will stop to take photos.” Parliament assured him Sicamous council is eyeing the Tru Valu site, which is adjacent to the future roundabout and would have ample parking and would be able to accommodate RVs as well. Parliament also expressed excitement about a new mobile stage, which is expected to arrive in June.
CSRD directors approved $75,000 toward the purchase of the $154,907 cost of the large mobile stage, which is expected to stimulate the local economy. The stage has been included in the 2016 financial plan for $220,00, as portable washrooms are also to be purchased. “The stage will be available for not-for-profits and others,” said Parliament with enthusiasm. “We already have three bookings – for July 1 and 2 and for the Stomp in AuContinued on page 2
Waterfront access proves problematic for residents By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
A simple stroll on the beach was confounded for one Sicamous couple by the complication of residential property lots extending into the water. Sicamous council recently received a letter from Mary and Don Rowse. In it, the couple note they just became full-time residents of the community, with property on White Pines Crescent. They go on to explain how they
hoped to have access to the beach between Archibald Street and Poage Avenue – what they understood to be Crown land – but were put off by private fencing extending along waterfront residences towards the water. “In our attempt to go for a leisurely walk along this beach we learned that we could not gain access from either direction as there is fencing over-extending the property lines and leading a distance into the water,” write the Rowses.
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slopes for driveways. “They said that their carts are unstable going across that. They actually complained, they said the ones on Main Street that do that are a little tricky with those scooters that they ride,” said Mallmes. “So I’m going to make a recommendation that we go with staff’s proposed drawing.” Coun. Malcolm Makayev responded to Mallmes’ resolution by calling staff’s proposal as being non-compliant with the OCP. “We can’t pass this resolution without first passing a resolution to change the bylaw dictating what is a collector route, because the motion in front of us right now is illegal…,” said Makayev, noting the reason for the raised sidewalk and squared curb is to protect pedestrians by keeping vehicles off the sidewalk. “Coun. Mallmes says (rolled curb) is cheaper to build and cheaper to maintain,” said Makayev. “Oh
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The District of Sicamous will be applying to itself for a permit to roll out rolled curb along Shuswap Avenue. This was the direction decided upon by district council following a lengthy debate over the legality and benefits of using rolled versus squared curb on Shuswap, as part of the planned infrastructure upgrades in the area. Coun. Jeff Mallmes began the discussion with the introduction of a staff-designed plan for the reconstruction of Main Street to Martin Street, showing rolled curb. Because this section of Shuswap is designated in the district’s official community plan as collector route, the curb should be squared, he explained. However, Mallmes said seniors who live along Shuswap, especially those who use scooters or walkers, have difficulty with squared curb sidewalk and where it
sure, we could do a lot of things that are cheaper to build and cheaper to maintain. It’s just like that Visa commercial, you can’t put a value on safety, safety is priceless, and we’re talking about the most vulnerable people in our community that are going to be exposed to a car…” With the gauntlet thrown down, other councillors began weighing in. Coun. Todd Kyllo noted there are different curb designs throughout the community, and he didn’t see the benefit of going with the more expensive squared curb. “To me, this isn’t a safety issue at all… I think it’s an issue that we have to decide as a group, do we want rolled curb, or do we want a curb that’s 90 degrees that’s going to get all eaten up and chunked out through the grading of the snow in the winter,” said Kyllo. Coun. Gord Bushell also leaned towards
rolled curb, noting the district has been breaking its rules for the past 15 or 20 years in doing rolled curbs. “Why is that stopping us tonight,” said Bushell. “We can still change the bylaw two weeks or a month from now. As a developer, our bylaws totally need to be revamped, especially the subdivision bylaw. It’s hindering the growth of this community and I think we should move forward.” Community planner Mike Marrs noted the district is currently going through its OCP review, and from this process there are recommendations to modify some road designations, including that of Shuswap Avenue, which would be downgraded from a collector, “partly because of the narrowness of this right-of-way and having to reduce the lanewidth to incorporate the sidewalks, etc., as well as, primarily, the road is surrounded or runs through residential ar-
eas.” Marrs added rolled curb, from his perspective, hasn’t proven to be a safety issue, and suggested council could allow its use on Shuswap through a development permit application or by changing the bylaw (a longer and more complicated process). After further discussion, Mallmes agreed to rescind his motion, with council favouring the development permit application. Makayev argued no one on council was qualified to make this decision, and insisted on the involvement of a traffic safety engineer. Subsequently, council agree to direct staff to prepare a development variance permit application for the District of Sicamous to apply to the District of Sicamous, regarding the subdivision servicing bylaw on Shuswap Avenue, and include with the application an opinion letter from a qualified traffic safety engineer.
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Old Town Bay will be a great draw for Sicamous. “This will be universally accessible to everyone,” he stressed. Added Parliament, “Twin Anchors is build-
gust.” Rysz said the $100,000 from the economic opportunity fund towards the total $254,367 cost of a new boat launch at
ing a massive dock and marina and we will place a covenant on the dock so people can park their boats. The dock and land will permit public access.” The district didn’t
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just take from the economic opportunity fund, they handed back $75,000 for digital signage that had been approved by the board in 2014. “We’re going in a
different direction,” said Rysz. “At this stage, we don’t require the funding so we’re putting this back.” Martin told the board she fully supported the projects.
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Council gives support to ALR exclusion By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Sicamous council is supporting an application to exclude property on the Twin Anchors Marine Manufacturing site from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) application, submitted by Kyllo Properties for 675 Old Town Rd., relates to property on the back portion of the industrial site that is, technically, still in the land reserve, despite its historic industrial use. The ALC recognizes that use and has no objections to it, commented district community
Sky view: An aerial view of the property at 675 Old Town Road. Photo contributed planner Mike Marrs. Furthermore, the ALC offered its support to exclude the 6.1-hectare portion of land from the reserve back in 2007. The ALC’s review from 2007 notes that while the land “has ca-
pacity for agricultural use, its awkward shape, relatively small size and adjoining industrial uses limit the likelihood of agricultural development.” The intent behind the 2007 application
was to use a portion of the property for worker housing, with the majority to be used for houseboat and mini-storage. The ALC did not object to part of the land being used for housing, provided it didn’t become permanent residential development. It offered its approval of the exclusion provided several conditions were met, one of them being the rezoning of the property to reflect industrial and seasonal residential uses. But, as noted by Marrs, while work to fulfill conditions of the approval were started, “economic conditions deteriorated, causing delays during which the
conditional time frame stated in the approval lapsed.” With the current application, Marrs said it’s possible the ALC will come back with other requirements, but, “from what I’ve gathered in our discussions, they’re more or less prepared to reinstate that exclusion.” If you are one of the millions of women who suffer domestic abuse at the hands of your partner, you are not alone. You do not have to be hit to be abused. Just reach out and call the Women’s Emergency Shelter for shelter, support counselling and referrals at…
Mayor Terry Rysz told the News this is an old and complicated issue, and is actually a provincial matter. “A lot of stuff has been grandfathered in, and it’s a bit of a mess and unfortunately the way it’s been monitored and dealt with over the past 40 years or so, it hasn’t been all that desirable from my point of view because there isn’t a lot of clarity with it,” said Rysz. Coun. Jeff Mallmes, who oversees council’s waterfront research portfolio, confirmed this is a provincial matter, but was able to provide some clarity. He explained that
in the beach area of concern, and typically on most waterbodies in the province, land below the visible high water mark
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is typically owned by the provincial government. However, there are properties with legal lot descriptions that extend into the water, including at least those along the beach the
Rowses hoped to stroll. “They are not paying property tax on the area that is below the high water mark,” said Mallmes after speaking with the province. “They have threatened to take the Crown to court but they’ve never done it. The Crown kind of wishes that they would so it would be established, but right now it’s just a general ruling that nobody should own anything below the high water mark. “As soon as they go to development, as soon as they have to have a legal survey done, their lot line will pull back to the high water mark. So basi-
cally it belongs to the general public, all of it, below the high water mark.” Mallmes recommends people wishing to confirm whether they can access a beach area call FrontCounter BC in Kamloops. “We (the district) can have a say on the 200 feet from the shore, from the high water mark, but when it comes to actually enforcing, that would have to be done through FrontCounterBC or FLNRO (the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations).” FrontCounter BC can be reached by calling 250-828-4131.
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Tragic deadline for troubled youth What are the limits of compassion in our society, and specifically B.C.? Can we put a price on it? Does it stop at a certain age? Right now, young people in care in the province are being virtually cut adrift in our society as soon as they reach the age of 19. It’s time enough for them to fend for themselves, our society evidently believes. It’s a convenient solution for many of us, but it forgets that there are good reasons, often profoundly complex, why these individuals were placed in care as children. “So what?” our society seems to say. “It’s not my problem and I shouldn’t have to pay for it.” It is Stephanie Cadieux’s problem, however. The Minister of Children and Family Development, and Surrey-Cloverdale MLA, is well-aware of the challenges of young people aging out of the system, and says her ministry is doing everything it can to increase support for the transition. But whenever the death of a young person formerly receiving government help is discovered, it seems to serve as a tragic reminder of how the system is failing some of our most vulnerable. This week we learned of the demise of another teen, Patricia Lee Evoy, 19, who was discovered in a Burnaby apartment March 10, the apparent victim of a drug overdose. She had been on a youth agreement to receive financial help, but it expired when she turned 19 in October. She was, by many accounts, a bright young woman, who had shown “remarkable resilience” in battling the disadvantages of a harsh life, according to BC Representative for Youth MaryEllen Turpel-Lafond. The BC Teachers Federation is now calling for Cadieux’s resignation, after an emergency motion passed by some 700 teachers. The teachers say there are far too many young people like Evoy, and it’s time the government does more. While the BCTF call may do a grave disservice to those in government working hard to deal with a complex situation on a case-by-case basis, it’s hard not to agree that more should be done. As a society, we can espouse many things, but, ultimately, our level of compassion must be judged by our actions. - Peace Arch News
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Alternatives to urban drug ghettos By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
My recent columns on B.C.’s struggle with the growing westward migration of transients have produced responses that fall mainly into two groups. The largest is people relieved that somebody is questioning the urban media narrative. That’s the one where drifters, drug addicts, welfare shoppers and thieves are the victims, and working people whose hardearned communities are being degraded are the problem because of their selfish, uncaring attitudes. Then there are readers so marinated in our nannystate education, media and political system they object to anything other than a biggovernment response. They tend to ask, what’s your solution, Tom? As someone who has lost one relative to heroin addiction and almost lost another, I reflect on the history of successful addiction treat-
ment. That is one of detox and abstinence. That’s why I oppose the failed model of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where resources are poured into concentrated housing and “harm reduction” that perpetuate addiction, handouts and helplessness. Housing Minister Rich Coleman is rolling this out in other communities, in what I fear is an effort to paper over the problem for an election year. The Globe and Mail recently profiled a methamphetamine addict enrolled at Onsite, the belated treatment addition to Vancouver’s Insite supervised injection site. It was his fifth try, which may have something to do with the fact that when he walks outside he is in the middle of Canada’s biggest street drug bazaar. Contrast that with a facility called Baldy Hughes, a therapeutic community 30 km outside Prince George. It’s a working farm, designed to provide a year-long program of ab-
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March 30 Lego Builders For kids ages 6-12. Limited space, please register at the library or by calling 250-836-4845 Mar. 24 (Thurs.) & 26 (Sat.) $2 bag sale at Sicamous United Church Thrift shop. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing & shoes. We are Closed March 26 for Good Friday. March 25, 26 & 27 Sicamous Easter Hockey Tournament For info contact Jamie Sherlock, Recreation Programmer 250-8362477 or recreation@ sicamous.ca March 26 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Finlayson Park Ages 1-4 10-10:30 am, 5-8 1111:30 am, 9-12 12-12:30 pm. Crafts, Family Fun, Cookies & Fire Safety. Donations to the Food bank accepted. Bring your own basket. Starting March 26 Sicamous Red Barn Market Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm Starting Easter Weekend. For further information or to book a table call 250-8362177. April 8 Malakwa L e a r n i n g Academy Bottle Drive fundraiser 9 am12 please leave bottles
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also associated with the belief that God is the geometer of the world, because there are so many universal patterns found throughout nature, such as the spiral of a shell or flower as well as the hexagonal cells of a beehive. Plants are affected by varying kinds of sound or music, and experiments have shown that when they’re subjected to high vibration classical or traditional Indian music, they exhibited earlier flowering and fruiting, as well as increased growth and seed yields by as much as 60 per cent, but failed to thrive with low vibration rock or especially heavy metal. More and more farmers and gardeners worldwide are now becoming aware of this phenomenon and broadcast high frequency music or sound over their fields and plots (see Sonic Bloom). Singing, as well as bird song and the buzzing of insects, are also known to be important stimulators of plant growth. Linda Long, a biochemist from Exeter University, recently took our understanding of plants and sound vibrations a giant step further by demonstrating that plants actually create music.
She did this by grouping the sound emissions of protein constituents into seven sequences, which she then related with the seven musical notes – one note per sequence, then her software read the structure of a protein and converted it into corresponding musical notes. What was truly astounding though, was that she found that instead of random notes, the sequence formed a kind of musical tune. Her conclusions were that each protein in a plant has its own specific note, so if it had 100 proteins, then 100 musical compositions could be created. Just think about that! So maybe the heavens – or the distant harmonics of the planets – and nature actually do ‘sing’ in their own special, mysterious way. If only we had the ears to hear in those silent moments, that incredible symphony of sounds and the epicsized choir of nature’s ‘voices’ that are all around us, all the time. -This column is dedicated to Heide Hermary, co-founder of the Gaia College, who ‘listens and hears’ everything.
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man voice into visible patterns, became convinced that biological evolution was a result of these vibrations, and that their nature determined the ultimate outcome – that sound is the creative principle and must be regarded as primordial. He was able to demonstrate that when the vowels of the ancient languages of Hebrew and Sanskrit were pronounced, the patterns produced were in the shape of the written symbols for these vowels, such as the sound or tone of OHM. That group of three sacred vowels and their meanings of earth, atmosphere and heaven, is central to the Indian philosophical belief that God first created sound, that the universe arose from it and is continually held together by it. In Genesis 1:1 it says: “In the beginning was the Word”, which (to me) may have meant the same thing except in a different language, because God’s ‘word’ was a sound vibration, and sound vibrations can create, generate and influence all kinds of patterns, shapes and moving processes – even into highly ordered 3-D forms. Sacred geometry is
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Seeking out silence in this modern, noisy world can be a real challenge, but some things are under our control, such as resisting the urge to talk with people when out in nature or quieting our minds while we garden. When I go to the Island, my brother and I usually head out to a provincial park that’s big enough to be alone in and our slow steps and stops through the hushed forest floor and along the river are always with the understanding that neither of us say a word to each other so that we can be truly present to consciously experience all the sights, scents, touch sensations, sounds and the silence around us. But that silence didn’t actually exist, because in reality there was a whole lot of racket going on that our ears just couldn’t tune into.
Our planet is constantly being bombarded with energy such as photons and cosmic rays that travel at different high and low speed wavelengths. This is known as the electromagnetic spectrum, and within those ranges of vibrational frequencies are things like radio, ultra-violet and infrared light and x-rays as well as the visible light and audible tones that our eyes and ears are designed to receive. Everyone and everything is affected by these electromagnetic energies – so much so, that life on earth as we know it couldn’t exist without them. When these waves travel through a medium such as water or air, it creates a sound or a subtle audible frequency. All matter, such as living organisms and their sub-systems such as organs, rocks, gases, distant planets and even the excretion of nectar by plants to attract insects – emits or vibrates a unique energy ‘signature’ too, and all these individual signatures then create countless interacting energy fields and sound frequency patterns. Hans Jenny, inventor of the tonoscope that translates the hu-
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Puppet preparation: Puppeteer/actors Zompopo Flores, left, Cathy Stubington, James Fagan Tait and Sarah May Redmond work with one of the puppets to be used in Runaway Moon Theatre’s new production, 21 Ways to Make the World Last Longer, which is going to Victoria’s Spark Festival next week, and will be presented at the Shuswap Theatre in Salmon Arm March 31 to April 2. Photo contributed
Runaway Moon addresses our endangered planet By Kristin Froneman Black Press
Enderby-Grindrod theatre company Runaway Moon is taking its puppets on the road. The company, known for its environmental productions and community plays often involving handmade, life-like puppets, is presenting its documentary-style puppet production, 21 Ways to Make the World Last Longer, at the Spark Festival in Victoria’s Belfry Theatre next week. “21 Ways to Make the World Last Longer is a practical, hopeful and simple tribute to the beauty of humanity,” reads a release about the production, which makes its way to Salmon Arm after the Victoria showing. “This brand new puppet play for youth and adults is a 90-minute funny and dramatic sharing of the kooky and maybe necessary approaches to living on an endangered planet.” Co-written by Runaway Moon artistic director Cathy Stubington and director James Fagan Tait, who also directed the play Tuwitames for Runaway Moon at the Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn Teaching Centre in Enderby in 2014, this production features 28 puppet characters along with their handlers and live actors. Puppet makers/operators Stubington and Zompopo Flores are joined by guest performers Fagan Tait, Sarah May Redmond and Tom Jones, who are well known to Run-
away Moon and Caravan Farm Theatre audiences. “Using the magic of Runaway Moon rod puppetry and an eclectic quintet of puppeteers, this production is sure to make you wonder, remember and reflect,” reads the release. Runaway Moon has been exploring and performing its particular style of puppet theatre for more than three decades. From its roots in Montreal, and a series of productions at the Caravan Farm Theatre from 1989 to 1998, the company has since been based at Curly Willow Farm in Grindrod. Its shows are often held outdoors in deliberately planted settings of corn, sunflowers and other vegetables. “This new play is created for the indoor theatre setting, allowing the puppeteers to disappear in the dark while the puppet world comes alive in the imaginations of the audience,” reads the release. 21 Ways to Make the World Last Longer takes the stage at the Shuswap Theatre in Salmon Arm March 31 and April 1 at 7:30 p.m., and April 2 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Call 250-549-7469 or order at ticketseller.ca. Or in Enderby, tickets can be purchased at Anne C. Casey’s accounting office at 1304 Belvedere St. Call 250-838-0013.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A positive attitude may help you overcome any challenges that come your way this week, Aries. Maintain this positivity and things will ultimately work out for the best. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, offer others positive feedback when they deserve it. Your willingness to give credit where it’s due is why others find you so easy to work with. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others will be very receptive to your fresh ideas this week. Be prepared to explain these ideas in as much detail as possible and enjoy the fruits of your labors. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some good news is just over the horizon. Resist the temptation to celebrate prematurely, but don’t be surprised when Lady Luck breaks your way. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A number of opportunities are coming your way in the near future, Leo. Just get ready to take advantage of these chances when opportunity knocks. It rarely knocks twice.
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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Relationships are on your mind, Virgo. You are anxious to show loved ones how much you care for them, and they will respond in kind. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have plenty on your plate lately, but you also have to find a way to fit in some time for rest. Running at a frantic pace is a recipe for burn-out.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, let go of some of the responsibilities you have recently taken on. Trust that others around you can handle these tasks just as capably. Enjoy the extra free time. You earned it. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, even though the world has lately presented plenty of twists and turns, you can still enjoy the ride. Keep an open mind to all new opportunities. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a big project is yours to make work. This is a big responsibility, but you are up to the task. Keep forging ahead and you will be pleased with the results. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Focusing on one thing is a tricky proposition this week, Aquarius. You have a lot of things on your mind, but do your best to maintain focus. Take breaks, if necessary. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Someone’s criticism may shock you, Pisces, but that could be for the best. It may just ground you and bring you back to reality. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MARCH 23 Brett Eldredge, Singer (30) MARCH 24 Peyton Manning, Athlete (40) MARCH 25 Elton John, Singer (69) MARCH 26 Keira Knightley, Actress (31)
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CHAPMAN, CHESTER HENRY SEPTEMBER 11, 1927 - MARCH 17, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chester Chapman of Sicamous BC. Chester was born on the homestead near Tisdale Saskatchewan. At age 7 the family moved to New Westminister where he completed school and vocational training. As a young man he was very athletic and played on a minor league hockey team. In 1951 he married Margot his wife of nearly 65 years. Chester worked as a welder fabricating boats, movie screens and other large projects. Chester’s love of adventure lead them to Mara Lake in 1961 and later to Sicamous. He developed several campgrounds, marinas and a local subdivision.....he was always dreaming of a new idea! Chester enjoyed the great outdoors: boating, water skiing, snowmobiling and curling. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing. In later years Chester & Margot spent many winters in Arizona. As a life long legion member he enjoyed a beer with friends. He is survived by his loving wife Margot, daughters Susan & Sharon (Charles), grandchildren Dylan & Dana, brother Keith (Val), sister-in -law Sheila, and many nieces & nephews. Pre-deceased by parents Harry & Floss, sister Doreen, brothers Don & Gordon. He will be remembered for his story telling and willingness to lend a hand. Celebration of Life Saturday April 9, 2016 Sicamous Seniors Centre 1:00 PM In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart & Stoke Foundation Online condolences may be sent through Chester’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice. com
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