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Vavenby man still missing

Search shows no sign of back-road-travelling senior

After more than two weeks, the search continues for missing Vavenby resident Laverne (Vern) Boettger, age 78.

Police are asking drivers in the North Thompson area to be on the lookout for the elderly man and his pickup truck. He was last seen Oct. 6 driving his 1997 Ford Ranger, B.C. licence plate8769HB, heading north from Vavenby on Highway 5.

Close to 50 search and rescue members and non-member volunteers, supported by helicopters, have concentrated on searching the numerous area back roads, which family members say Boettger enjoys exploring.

Initial searches around Vavenby and Blue River have now been expanded to include the Valemount area.