A painting of Olaf Norum, better known as Ollie, has been donated to the Summerland Museum.
Several years ago, Janice Mallory purchased the painting in a local shop as a gift for her husband, David.
The portrait was painted by Summerland artist Glen McQuirter.
Norum was part of Summerland’s identity for many decades. Many remember him as having a smile or wave for everyone.
When Norum died on Dec. 31, the Mallorys decided that there was no better place for his portrait than the Summerland Museum where everyone could see it and where Ollie would forever have a place in Summerland’s history.
The painting can be viewed during museum winter hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Museum staff are working to prepare a permanent display for the painting donation.
