Carla McLeod

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Finding Refuge, by Summerland author Cathi Shaw, was released last week. The novel is written for young adults between 14 and 18 years of age.

Young adult fantasy novel released

Finding Refuge, the second book in the Marked Ones series, written by Cathi Shaw, was released last Thursday.

Finding Refuge, by Summerland author Cathi Shaw, was released last week. The novel is written for young adults between 14 and 18 years of age.
Linda McIntosh and Eric Johnson have between 1,500 and 2,000 lights in their holiday display at 9717 Canyon View Rd. Those wishing to suggest a home or street with an outstanding holiday light display are asked to send their suggestions to news@summerlandreview.com or put a description on the Review’s Facebook page. A list will be published before Christmas.

Holiday season light display expands

The love of holiday lights moves Eric Johnson and his wife Linda McIntosh to light up their yard for the holiday season each year.

Linda McIntosh and Eric Johnson have between 1,500 and 2,000 lights in their holiday display at 9717 Canyon View Rd. Those wishing to suggest a home or street with an outstanding holiday light display are asked to send their suggestions to news@summerlandreview.com or put a description on the Review’s Facebook page. A list will be published before Christmas.
Blossom Pageant coordinators and candidates gathered in the basement of the Summerland Baptist Church recently to bake apple pies, filling prepaid orders. The pies are sold to raise money for the pageant. Pictured behind the girls from left are pageant coordinators Karen Hooper, Pat Gartrell and Leanne Sieben. Candidates from left are Melane Martens, Taylor Arkesteyn, Martha Headland, Erin Sorensen, Chantal Ashton, Julia Fotherby, Makenzie Vandertoolen, Emily Jerry, Emma Thomson and Elia Rodriguez.

Royalty program involves long commitment

Blossom time may seem like a long way off, but the coordinators of the Blossom Pageant are already preparing for the pageant weekend.

Blossom Pageant coordinators and candidates gathered in the basement of the Summerland Baptist Church recently to bake apple pies, filling prepaid orders. The pies are sold to raise money for the pageant. Pictured behind the girls from left are pageant coordinators Karen Hooper, Pat Gartrell and Leanne Sieben. Candidates from left are Melane Martens, Taylor Arkesteyn, Martha Headland, Erin Sorensen, Chantal Ashton, Julia Fotherby, Makenzie Vandertoolen, Emily Jerry, Emma Thomson and Elia Rodriguez.
Members of the Summerland 902 Air Cadets Squadron were selling poppies door to door on the weekend. With driver Roger Hale are Air Cadet Ariana Vader, Sgt. Maeghan Vader and Air Cadet Alyson Vader.

Poppy sales

Members of the Summerland 902 Air Cadets Squadron were selling poppies door to door on the weekend.

Members of the Summerland 902 Air Cadets Squadron were selling poppies door to door on the weekend. With driver Roger Hale are Air Cadet Ariana Vader, Sgt. Maeghan Vader and Air Cadet Alyson Vader.

Skills taught through cadets program

The Air Cadet program is funded by the Department of National Defence in partnership with the Air Cadet League of Canada.

Shila Weaver, Carol Mullis, Linda Van Alphen and Val Wright serve breakfast Halloween morning to children in the Breakfast for Learning program at Giant’s Head Elementary School.

Volunteers serve breakfast to elementary school students

The Giant’s Head Breakfast for Learning program is coordinated by Val Wright.

Shila Weaver, Carol Mullis, Linda Van Alphen and Val Wright serve breakfast Halloween morning to children in the Breakfast for Learning program at Giant’s Head Elementary School.
After 60 years of fruit farming, Barbara Geres has sold her home and orchard.

Geres retires after 60 years of fruit farming

After 60 years of farming fruit, 87-year-old Barbara Geres has sold her home and orchard.

After 60 years of fruit farming, Barbara Geres has sold her home and orchard.
The MAUD Run on Saturday drew an estimated 120 participants. The event, at Summerland Racquets Club, featured route lengths of one, three or five kilometres.

Weekend run supports Blood Services

The MAUD (Make a Unique Donation) Run was held in Lowertown on Saturday at the Summerland Racquets Club.

The MAUD Run on Saturday drew an estimated 120 participants. The event, at Summerland Racquets Club, featured route lengths of one, three or five kilometres.
For the third year in a row Skaha Ford joined in partnership with Summerland Secondary High School to help raise money for the musical theatre department. People were invited to test-drive a variety of Ford vehicles and for every participant Ford Motor Company of Canada pledged to donate $20 to the School. Drama Teacher Heather Ayris said the students work hard at fundraising and the school tries to provide them with the best in quality when it comes to their productions. Pictured here about to take a test-drive is Jean Lauer with her granddaughters, from left Chloe Eisner, nine; Kirsten Eisner, 12 and Becca Eisner, 15. I, the back row from left are members of the drama class. From left are Emma Thomson, 16; 16 year old Michelle Gagnon, 16; Katrina Van Herwaarden, 15; Justine Houde, 16 and Victoria Tao, 15.

Funding drive

Skaha Ford joined in partnership with Summerland Secondary School to help raise money for the musical theatre department.

For the third year in a row Skaha Ford joined in partnership with Summerland Secondary High School to help raise money for the musical theatre department. People were invited to test-drive a variety of Ford vehicles and for every participant Ford Motor Company of Canada pledged to donate $20 to the School. Drama Teacher Heather Ayris said the students work hard at fundraising and the school tries to provide them with the best in quality when it comes to their productions. Pictured here about to take a test-drive is Jean Lauer with her granddaughters, from left Chloe Eisner, nine; Kirsten Eisner, 12 and Becca Eisner, 15. I, the back row from left are members of the drama class. From left are Emma Thomson, 16; 16 year old Michelle Gagnon, 16; Katrina Van Herwaarden, 15; Justine Houde, 16 and Victoria Tao, 15.
Summerland played host to a delegation from sister city Toyokoro, Japan. One of the many events they attended was the rededication of the Toro lantern at the health centre, a 1967 gift from Summerland’s Japanese-Canadian community.

Spirit of community shines on

A re-dedication ceremony of the stone Toro Lantern was held at the Summerland Health Centre on Thursday.

Summerland played host to a delegation from sister city Toyokoro, Japan. One of the many events they attended was the rededication of the Toro lantern at the health centre, a 1967 gift from Summerland’s Japanese-Canadian community.
For the past eight years, Ron Restrick has served as the general manager of Summerland’s Kettle Valley Steam Railway.

Restrick retires from Kettle Valley Railway

After eight years as general manager at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway, Ron Restrick has announced his retirement.

For the past eight years, Ron Restrick has served as the general manager of Summerland’s Kettle Valley Steam Railway.
Emiko Sato presents a Japanese tea ceremony for guests at the Toyokoro welcome reception.

Renewing a long relationship

A delegation from Summerland’s sister city, Toyokoro, Japan, arrived in town last week.

Emiko Sato presents a Japanese tea ceremony for guests at the Toyokoro welcome reception.
Paul Pearcey, a resident at the Pleasant View Motel and RV Park, fills up milk jugs with his neighbours water hose, because the trailer he is renting does not have running water.

Living on the fringes

A Summerland business owner, says the community needs to be made aware of people living in substandard conditions at a local RV park.

Paul Pearcey, a resident at the Pleasant View Motel and RV Park, fills up milk jugs with his neighbours water hose, because the trailer he is renting does not have running water.
A block party was held in downtown Summerland on Saturday. Merchants joined SASS Boutique and Carousel Antiques and Collectibles as they celebrated 20 years in business. From left are Susan Lopatecki and Nancy MacInnes. They, along with Lopatecki’s mother, Mary, originally opened the Carousel together. Lopatecki then opened an art studio of her own and thus was born SASS Boutique.

Downtown block party

Merchants joined SASS Boutique and Carousel Antiques and Collectibles as they celebrated 20 years in business.

A block party was held in downtown Summerland on Saturday. Merchants joined SASS Boutique and Carousel Antiques and Collectibles as they celebrated 20 years in business. From left are Susan Lopatecki and Nancy MacInnes. They, along with Lopatecki’s mother, Mary, originally opened the Carousel together. Lopatecki then opened an art studio of her own and thus was born SASS Boutique.
A spaghetti dinner for Summerland teachers last week was hosted by retired teachers, CUPE staff and other supporters. From left are Sandy Nicolson, Donna Graham, Linda Beaven, Marian Rudisill and Pat Gartrell.

Appreciation dinner held for teachers

Summerland teachers and their families were invited to a Teacher Appreciation Dinner, held at the United Church Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

A spaghetti dinner for Summerland teachers last week was hosted by retired teachers, CUPE staff and other supporters. From left are Sandy Nicolson, Donna Graham, Linda Beaven, Marian Rudisill and Pat Gartrell.
Janet Lacy had other commitments the day of the Terry Fox Run but that didn’t stop her from participating in her own way. Last Wednesday afternoon she and two of her sponsors Nancy Strachan and Hettie de Jong were out on Okanagan Lake. Her goal was to paddle board a total of 20 kilometres for the Terry Fox Campaign. Lacy raised $1,200 in sponsorship from local businesses. She said the response from Summerland businesses was amazing. She also said she felt passionate about the cause because of the way cancer touches everyone’s life in one way or another.

Paddleboard fundraiser

Janet Lacy raised $1,200 in sponsorship in the Terry Fox Run.

Janet Lacy had other commitments the day of the Terry Fox Run but that didn’t stop her from participating in her own way. Last Wednesday afternoon she and two of her sponsors Nancy Strachan and Hettie de Jong were out on Okanagan Lake. Her goal was to paddle board a total of 20 kilometres for the Terry Fox Campaign. Lacy raised $1,200 in sponsorship from local businesses. She said the response from Summerland businesses was amazing. She also said she felt passionate about the cause because of the way cancer touches everyone’s life in one way or another.
It was a time for some fast-paced basketball action as a three-on-three tournament was held on Saturday at the outdoor courts at Summerland Middle School. The event was organized to raise money for a new outdoor basketball facility in Summerland.

Three-on-three basketball

It was a time for some fast-paced basketball action as a three-on-three tournament was held on Saturday.

It was a time for some fast-paced basketball action as a three-on-three tournament was held on Saturday at the outdoor courts at Summerland Middle School. The event was organized to raise money for a new outdoor basketball facility in Summerland.
Orv Robson, David Cassidy, presenting sponsor Tom Budd and Cst. Jacques Lefebvre of the Summerland RCMP detachment were on hand at the Summerland RCMP detachment to welcome the Cops for Kids riders on Friday afternoon. Robson offered a donation of $500 on behalf of the Penny Lane Society and Cassidy presented them with a cheque from the Summerland Rotary Club for the amount of $300. Budd pledged to match any donations made.

Police raise funds to help children

The Cops for Kids ride made a stop at the Summerland RCMP building on Friday afternoon.

Orv Robson, David Cassidy, presenting sponsor Tom Budd and Cst. Jacques Lefebvre of the Summerland RCMP detachment were on hand at the Summerland RCMP detachment to welcome the Cops for Kids riders on Friday afternoon. Robson offered a donation of $500 on behalf of the Penny Lane Society and Cassidy presented them with a cheque from the Summerland Rotary Club for the amount of $300. Budd pledged to match any donations made.
Volunteer Connie Davis and Office Administrator Dale Belvedere, have been hard at work at the Fall Fair office, making sure everything comes together for this year’s fair.

Volunteers preparing for fair weekend

Community on the Bounty. That is the theme of the 105th annual Summerland Fall Fair, being held this weekend.

Volunteer Connie Davis and Office Administrator Dale Belvedere, have been hard at work at the Fall Fair office, making sure everything comes together for this year’s fair.
Bernice Shiosaki and museum archivist Ruth Ten Veen show the Japanese exhibit at the Summerland Museum. The exhibit has been nominated for the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming.

Exhibit nominated for national award

The Summerland Museum has been nominated for the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming.

Bernice Shiosaki and museum archivist Ruth Ten Veen show the Japanese exhibit at the Summerland Museum. The exhibit has been nominated for the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming.