Feeling the loss of one of their own in the Robinson Creek mudslide, Sunnybrae residents are hoping to honour the memory of Roy Sharp.

Bastion Ranch owner David Miege says support for a petition to be delivered to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District has also come from Tappen and Salmon Arm.

He says people who did not know Sharp personally, recognized him from his friendly waves as they drove along Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road.

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Miege says, initially, he mentioned the idea to a couple of people who were enthusiastic about it. His wife convinced him to create the petition to show the level of support.

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Miege plans to submit the petition to the CSRD for approval, hopefully in time for the July board meeting.

Ryan Nitchie, the CSRD香蕉视频直播檚 team leader of community services, says the regional district is aware of Miege香蕉视频直播檚 petition.

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As well as an , hard copies are available at Tappen Co-op, Gem Diesel and Reliable Rebuilders.

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Anyone who would like to have petition forms available to sign, should send Miege an email at david@bastionranch.com.