Carla McLeod

Now retired from his role as director of development services for the municipality, Ian McIntosh, left, along with his family, enjoy a time of recreation.

McIntosh served in municipal planning role

Ian McIntosh feels much lighter these days, since retiring from his position as director of development services.

Now retired from his role as director of development services for the municipality, Ian McIntosh, left, along with his family, enjoy a time of recreation.
Members of the Summerland Art Club pose with several of the new pieces they have painted for the nativity scene, which was originally created by the club in 1952, the year it was formed.

Summerland Art Club preparing for holiday season

The Summerland Art Club has a long history in Summerland.

Members of the Summerland Art Club pose with several of the new pieces they have painted for the nativity scene, which was originally created by the club in 1952, the year it was formed.
Rob King shows some of the numerous medals he has won as a swimmer. Now 92, King competes each year in the B.C. Senior 55+ Games.

King earns medals for swimming

Rob King is known for being a great swimmer who competes each year in the B.C. Senior Games.

Rob King shows some of the numerous medals he has won as a swimmer. Now 92, King competes each year in the B.C. Senior 55+ Games.
The Summerland Horseshoe Club, a presence in Summerland for the past 60 years, now has 20 active members. This summer, the club will hold a tournament on Aug. 6 and 7.

Summerland Horseshoe Club marks 60 years

The Summerland Horseshoe Club is turning 60 years old this summer.

The Summerland Horseshoe Club, a presence in Summerland for the past 60 years, now has 20 active members. This summer, the club will hold a tournament on Aug. 6 and 7.
Charlie Bernhardt was presented with the French Legion of Honour medal, the highest military honour, for his part in liberating Europe during World War II.

Bernhardt honoured for service

Being a Canadian means everything to 95-year-old Charlie Bernhardt.

Charlie Bernhardt was presented with the French Legion of Honour medal, the highest military honour, for his part in liberating Europe during World War II.
Connie Davis has devoted many hours to volunteer work. In the past, she was on the board of directors and served as the president of the Summerland Fall Fair. She is now on the board of the Friends of the Gardens Society and is working with the Summerland Ornamental Gardens’ 100th anniversary celebrations.

Davis involved in volunteer efforts

For Connie Davis, volunteering is a good health formula.

Connie Davis has devoted many hours to volunteer work. In the past, she was on the board of directors and served as the president of the Summerland Fall Fair. She is now on the board of the Friends of the Gardens Society and is working with the Summerland Ornamental Gardens’ 100th anniversary celebrations.

Visually impaired artist paints

Can someone who is visually impaired be taught to paint a picture?

Janna Reid thought not, but Tammy Jackson said otherwise.

Sara Gottwald, Miss Avery Law Office, was named Miss Summerland 2016 at the Blossom Pageant on Saturday evening.

Gottwald receives crown at Summerland Blossom Pageant

the 46th annual Summerland Blossom Pageant was held on the weekend of May 6 and 7 at Centre Stage Theatre.

Sara Gottwald, Miss Avery Law Office, was named Miss Summerland 2016 at the Blossom Pageant on Saturday evening.
Brayden Cathcart, left, and Tyler Huzar show some of the garbage they noticed in a wilderness area near Summerland. The two cleaned it up and took it to the landfill.

Household garbage cleaned up

It is distressing that there are still people who feel they are entitled to dump their garbage in the wilderness.

Brayden Cathcart, left, and Tyler Huzar show some of the garbage they noticed in a wilderness area near Summerland. The two cleaned it up and took it to the landfill.
Judith Chidlow, left, Liana Bonaldi and Glenda Drew worked together to provide help to an elderly man in distress.

Help provided to neighbours in need

Summerland is a town where people don’t hesitate to help each other. This is something outsiders take note of and residents appreciate.

Judith Chidlow, left, Liana Bonaldi and Glenda Drew worked together to provide help to an elderly man in distress.
Lisa Scott talks with her friend and high school biology teacher, Harold Baumbrough, at a recent presentation on invasive plants at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens. The two are planning a guided tour of  Giant’s Head Mountain, during the upcoming Meadowlark Festival in May.

Scott works as habitat biologist

Even though Lisa Scott wasn’t sure in what direction her education would take her, she knew that she wanted to make a difference.

Lisa Scott talks with her friend and high school biology teacher, Harold Baumbrough, at a recent presentation on invasive plants at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens. The two are planning a guided tour of  Giant’s Head Mountain, during the upcoming Meadowlark Festival in May.
Last year, Ayman Kanaan of Summerland was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International. Earlier this year, he was nominated for the Summerland Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award.

Kanaan helps refugees transition

Earlier this year, Ayman Kanaan was nominated for the Summerland Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award.

Last year, Ayman Kanaan of Summerland was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International. Earlier this year, he was nominated for the Summerland Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award.
Rick Gay, pastor of Summerland Alliance Church, speaks with children during an outdoor summer service in Memorial Park. At left is Jan Gay. The couple have been involved in Summerland since 1997.

Pastor couple involved in community

For Christians the world over, Easter is a time to reflect on Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.

Rick Gay, pastor of Summerland Alliance Church, speaks with children during an outdoor summer service in Memorial Park. At left is Jan Gay. The couple have been involved in Summerland since 1997.
Ericka Bidwell, left, Antonio Hansen and Nikki Blair have benefitted from their involvement in the Summerland Asset Development Initiative’s Unity Youth Club.

Teens benefit from club involvement

People in Summerland are familiar with the Summerland Asset Development Initiative’s Unity Youth Club.

Ericka Bidwell, left, Antonio Hansen and Nikki Blair have benefitted from their involvement in the Summerland Asset Development Initiative’s Unity Youth Club.
Charlotte Burley and Paul Barber were the recipients of this year’s Citizen/Volunteer of the Year award. They moved here in 2007 and have been active in numerous community organizations and initiatives since that time.

Couple active in community work

This year it is a couple who are sharing the title of Citizen/Volunteer of the Year, for Summerland.

Charlotte Burley and Paul Barber were the recipients of this year’s Citizen/Volunteer of the Year award. They moved here in 2007 and have been active in numerous community organizations and initiatives since that time.
The Summerland Skating Club held their Carnival on Sunday. The show titled, Ships A Hoy was Produced and Directed by Club Coach, Shirley Schmidt. Pictured here and dressed as Jelly Fish are the intermediate and senior girls. The skaters, in alphabetical order, are Jordyn Birds, Jenna Bordeleau, Silvie Cormillot, Jocelyn Erdt, Kaylee Fortunato, Patricia Fortunato, Sabrina Fortunato, Kinga Kotulska, Blythe McKelvie, Katie Portman, Saki Smith and Brin Young.

Volunteers work with young skaters

The Summerland Skating Club would not exist were it not for its base of parent volunteers.

The Summerland Skating Club held their Carnival on Sunday. The show titled, Ships A Hoy was Produced and Directed by Club Coach, Shirley Schmidt. Pictured here and dressed as Jelly Fish are the intermediate and senior girls. The skaters, in alphabetical order, are Jordyn Birds, Jenna Bordeleau, Silvie Cormillot, Jocelyn Erdt, Kaylee Fortunato, Patricia Fortunato, Sabrina Fortunato, Kinga Kotulska, Blythe McKelvie, Katie Portman, Saki Smith and Brin Young.
The Legion Fun Spiel was held at the Summerland Curling Club on Saturday. Pictured are players from the Circ de Curling team competing against team Stonehead. Twenty teams in all took part in the fundraiser. Organizer Heather Stuckey said all proceeds go to the Summerland Legion and are then donated back to the community.

Fun Spiel action

The Legion Fun Spiel was held at the Summerland Curling Club on Saturday.

The Legion Fun Spiel was held at the Summerland Curling Club on Saturday. Pictured are players from the Circ de Curling team competing against team Stonehead. Twenty teams in all took part in the fundraiser. Organizer Heather Stuckey said all proceeds go to the Summerland Legion and are then donated back to the community.
The sign at the Okanagan Fur Brigade Trail is one of many showing Summerland’s heritage sites. In addition, a list of heritage buildings and sites can be viewed on the municipality’s website.

Buildings and sites reflect heritage

The third week in February has been designated Heritage Week.

The sign at the Okanagan Fur Brigade Trail is one of many showing Summerland’s heritage sites. In addition, a list of heritage buildings and sites can be viewed on the municipality’s website.
After 41 years of marriage and many challenges along the way, Sue and Warren Julien are still devoted to each other.

Juliens have faced challenges together

February is the month when our thoughts turn to love…romantic love, the kind that often leads to marriage.

After 41 years of marriage and many challenges along the way, Sue and Warren Julien are still devoted to each other.
The South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society recently presented knitted items to the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre. From left are case manager and acquired brain injury support worker Annemarie de Jong,  Angela Chenier, Marlene, and Kim Greenhow, presenting knitted items to volunteer Craig Green of the centre.

Support offered after brain injuries

The South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society is offers support to people who have suffered a brain injury or stroke.

The South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society recently presented knitted items to the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre. From left are case manager and acquired brain injury support worker Annemarie de Jong,  Angela Chenier, Marlene, and Kim Greenhow, presenting knitted items to volunteer Craig Green of the centre.