Carla McLeod

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People come from all around to bring their dogs to this off leash dog beach at Sunoka Provincial Park. It is said to be one of the best dog beaches in the Okanagan. Kit and Chica, being Summerland dogs, get to enjoy it often.

Beach attracts dogs and owners

The dog days of summer are no problem for canines living in, or visiting, the Summerland area.

People come from all around to bring their dogs to this off leash dog beach at Sunoka Provincial Park. It is said to be one of the best dog beaches in the Okanagan. Kit and Chica, being Summerland dogs, get to enjoy it often.
Seven’s Company perform at Angus Place the second Wednesday of every month. Pictured from left are, Jim Gillis, Joan Hiele, Ann Saunders, Trevor Ling, Al Kuppe and Ian Macdougall. Missing from the photo is Chris Barron.

Ensemble performs at seniors’ facilities

Members of the musical group Seven’s Company entertain at seniors' facilities in Summerland

Seven’s Company perform at Angus Place the second Wednesday of every month. Pictured from left are, Jim Gillis, Joan Hiele, Ann Saunders, Trevor Ling, Al Kuppe and Ian Macdougall. Missing from the photo is Chris Barron.
Graham Karner prepares to dump cherries into the stem separating machine at the Carcajou Fruit Company.

Family farm specializes in cherries

August is a busy time of year at the Carcajou Fruit Company as the Carlson family and their workers harvest and pack this year’s cherries.

Graham Karner prepares to dump cherries into the stem separating machine at the Carcajou Fruit Company.
The 58th annual Horseshoe Tournament was held in Summerland this past weekend. Pictured here is Bill Flannigan as he prepares to toss, with Bill Brussee awaiting his turn.

Horseshoe tournament

The 58th annual Horseshoe Tournament was held in Summerland this past weekend.

The 58th annual Horseshoe Tournament was held in Summerland this past weekend. Pictured here is Bill Flannigan as he prepares to toss, with Bill Brussee awaiting his turn.
Kurumi Dendo and Sae Watanabe, both 14, from Toyokoro Japan paddled kayaks on Okanagan Lake. The kayaks were provided by Shane Smith. This adventure was part of the farewell party held for the students at Peach Orchard Beach on Friday evening.

Kayaking experience

Kurumi Dendo and Sae Watanabe, both 14, from Toyokoro Japan paddled kayaks on Okanagan Lake.

Kurumi Dendo and Sae Watanabe, both 14, from Toyokoro Japan paddled kayaks on Okanagan Lake. The kayaks were provided by Shane Smith. This adventure was part of the farewell party held for the students at Peach Orchard Beach on Friday evening.
A farewell party, for the students visiting from Toyokoro Japan, was held at Peach Orchard Beach on Friday evening. After a chicken dinner there were speeches and gift presentations. The students gave a calligraphy demonstration and each thanked their host families and expressed their appreciation for their visit to Summerland. Most commonly mentioned were the facts that Summerland was a very beautiful place, that it was “very hot” here and that the experience would be memorable. After the formalities the students were given the opportunity to paddle a kayak on Okanagan Lake. In this group photo is the students, their chaperones, the interpreters, host families, members of the Sister City Committee along with the mayor and several Summerland council members.

A sister city gathering

A farewell party for the students visiting from Toyokoro Japan was held at Peach Orchard Beach on Friday evening.

A farewell party, for the students visiting from Toyokoro Japan, was held at Peach Orchard Beach on Friday evening. After a chicken dinner there were speeches and gift presentations. The students gave a calligraphy demonstration and each thanked their host families and expressed their appreciation for their visit to Summerland. Most commonly mentioned were the facts that Summerland was a very beautiful place, that it was “very hot” here and that the experience would be memorable. After the formalities the students were given the opportunity to paddle a kayak on Okanagan Lake. In this group photo is the students, their chaperones, the interpreters, host families, members of the Sister City Committee along with the mayor and several Summerland council members.
The Leona Claes Memorial Bursary award was given out for the third year on Sunday afternoon. This year’s recipient for the $1,000 bursary was Evelyn Krieger. Claes had a great love of music, especially classical and knew all of the operas. Her family decided to memorialize her by helping students to pursue their dream of music. Kreiger is a talented pianist and violinist with goals of getting her diploma in music and being a piano teacher. Pictured here presenting her with the cheque is Rene Claes, husband of Leona. The presentation was held at the Summerland Seniors Village where he resides. A concert was held with Kreiger performing for those in attendance. Also performing were the previous winners of the award, Madison Johnson and Sasha Perry-Fagant.

Bursary presented to music student

The Leona Claes Memorial Bursary award was given out for the third year on Sunday afternoon.

The Leona Claes Memorial Bursary award was given out for the third year on Sunday afternoon. This year’s recipient for the $1,000 bursary was Evelyn Krieger. Claes had a great love of music, especially classical and knew all of the operas. Her family decided to memorialize her by helping students to pursue their dream of music. Kreiger is a talented pianist and violinist with goals of getting her diploma in music and being a piano teacher. Pictured here presenting her with the cheque is Rene Claes, husband of Leona. The presentation was held at the Summerland Seniors Village where he resides. A concert was held with Kreiger performing for those in attendance. Also performing were the previous winners of the award, Madison Johnson and Sasha Perry-Fagant.
The grandchildren of Fred Urchyshyn of Summerland spent an afternoon sculpting Ogopogo in the sand at the beach. From left are Brooke Emes, eight; Jacob Lawrysyn, seven, Scott Emes with Cassie Emes, four, on his shoulders; Colby Lawrysyn, 10 and Sydney Emes, eight. Urchyshyn, 95, is often seen walking six kilometres a day along Solly Road.

A face in the sand

The grandchildren of Fred Urchyshyn of Summerland spent an afternoon sculpting Ogopogo in the sand at the beach.

The grandchildren of Fred Urchyshyn of Summerland spent an afternoon sculpting Ogopogo in the sand at the beach. From left are Brooke Emes, eight; Jacob Lawrysyn, seven, Scott Emes with Cassie Emes, four, on his shoulders; Colby Lawrysyn, 10 and Sydney Emes, eight. Urchyshyn, 95, is often seen walking six kilometres a day along Solly Road.
Surrounded by artifacts, pictures and historical photographs, Sharon Stone reflects on her time as the administrator of the Summerland Museum.

Stone chronicled Summerland’s past

For the past 30 years Sharon Stone has been involved with the Summerland Museum.

Surrounded by artifacts, pictures and historical photographs, Sharon Stone reflects on her time as the administrator of the Summerland Museum.
The Summerland IGA held a two day fundraising event on the weekend, with all proceeds going to the Summerland Food Bank. Owner of the store Colin Powell and Brandon Wells cooked hamburgers and hot dogs, while Teresa Powell handed out samples of fresh cooked sockeye salmon to the public. Volunteers helping serve were 13-year-old Tristen Brown, 10-year-old Bethany Brown, 11-year-old Molly Kennedy and Lisa Miller. The event raised $458.

Food Bank fundraiser

The Summerland IGA held a two day fundraising event on the weekend, with all proceeds going to the Summerland Food Bank.

The Summerland IGA held a two day fundraising event on the weekend, with all proceeds going to the Summerland Food Bank. Owner of the store Colin Powell and Brandon Wells cooked hamburgers and hot dogs, while Teresa Powell handed out samples of fresh cooked sockeye salmon to the public. Volunteers helping serve were 13-year-old Tristen Brown, 10-year-old Bethany Brown, 11-year-old Molly Kennedy and Lisa Miller. The event raised $458.

Kripps prepares for summer bobsleigh

The winter Olympics are the farthest thing from one’s mind in the middle of a hot Okanagan summer. That is unless you spot Justin Kripps.

Volunteers with the Canadian Cancer Society, Nishat Tasnim and Alex Cloherty, were at Rotary Beach on Saturday. They had umbrellas set up on the beach and were handing out pamphlets and sunscreen samples in order to help educate the public about sun safety and skin cancer.

Sun safety

Volunteers with the Canadian Cancer Society, Nishat Tasnim and Alex Cloherty, were at Rotary Beach on Saturday.

Volunteers with the Canadian Cancer Society, Nishat Tasnim and Alex Cloherty, were at Rotary Beach on Saturday. They had umbrellas set up on the beach and were handing out pamphlets and sunscreen samples in order to help educate the public about sun safety and skin cancer.
A total of 76 golfers took part in the Summerland Legion’s golf tournament on Sunday afternoon, with proceeds going to Branch #22. Thanks to the generous support of area businesses everyone attending was sure to receive a prize. From left are Rick Larsen, Carla Larsen, Steve Cooke and Diane Martin.

Golf tournament

A total of 76 golfers took part in the Summerland Legion’s golf tournament on Sunday afternoon.

A total of 76 golfers took part in the Summerland Legion’s golf tournament on Sunday afternoon, with proceeds going to Branch #22. Thanks to the generous support of area businesses everyone attending was sure to receive a prize. From left are Rick Larsen, Carla Larsen, Steve Cooke and Diane Martin.
The Summerland ATV Club hosted the Off the Grid 2014 Jamboree last week. On Thursday, participants rode to Summerland Sweets for an ice cream run in the evening.

ATV enthusiasts gather for jamboree

Approximately 150 all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts attended the Off the Grid 2014 Jamboree from July 15 to 20.

The Summerland ATV Club hosted the Off the Grid 2014 Jamboree last week. On Thursday, participants rode to Summerland Sweets for an ice cream run in the evening.
Collector car enthusiasts gathered at the Dairy Queen to hear a proclamation read last Thursday evening. The province of British Columbia declared that July 12 and the month of July be known as Collector Car Appreciation Day and Month. There are 86 collector car clubs in B.C. which have brought in over 40 million dollars to the province, over the past year. Pictured are Bob Kelly, representative for the sponsor of the event, Specialty Vehicle Association of B.C. and Mayor Janice Perrino.

Car proclamation

Collector car enthusiasts gathered at the Dairy Queen to hear a proclamation read last Thursday evening.

Collector car enthusiasts gathered at the Dairy Queen to hear a proclamation read last Thursday evening. The province of British Columbia declared that July 12 and the month of July be known as Collector Car Appreciation Day and Month. There are 86 collector car clubs in B.C. which have brought in over 40 million dollars to the province, over the past year. Pictured are Bob Kelly, representative for the sponsor of the event, Specialty Vehicle Association of B.C. and Mayor Janice Perrino.
Staff at the Summerland Credit Union raised $728 in the last three months with their Comfort for a Cause fundraiser. They chose to give the money to the Giant’s Head Grind. In centre front, Herlinda Burt of the Summerland Credit Union presents the cheque to Ellen Walker-Matthews, representing the Giant’s Head Grind and Sue Eden representing the Summerland Rotary Club, one of the sponsors of the race. Also pictured are Credit Union staff members. Each week staff members contribute $1 to a fund, which is matched by the Credit Union, to be able to wear jeans to work on Friday. The money raised goes to a local charity or organization, of the staff’s choosing.

Credit Union donation

Staff at the Summerland Credit Union raised $728 in the last three months with their Comfort for a Cause fundraiser.

Staff at the Summerland Credit Union raised $728 in the last three months with their Comfort for a Cause fundraiser. They chose to give the money to the Giant’s Head Grind. In centre front, Herlinda Burt of the Summerland Credit Union presents the cheque to Ellen Walker-Matthews, representing the Giant’s Head Grind and Sue Eden representing the Summerland Rotary Club, one of the sponsors of the race. Also pictured are Credit Union staff members. Each week staff members contribute $1 to a fund, which is matched by the Credit Union, to be able to wear jeans to work on Friday. The money raised goes to a local charity or organization, of the staff’s choosing.
Janette Damsa of Critteraid takes care of Avalon, left, and her horse Padre, right.

Damsa leaving Critteraid position

Janette Damsa has been living above the Critteraid cat sanctuary and was responsible for the care of all the animals at the sanctuary

Janette Damsa of Critteraid takes care of Avalon, left, and her horse Padre, right.
Cyclists in the fourth annual Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan 2014, rode through Summerland on Sunday morning. They are pictured here riding down Hillborn Street. Around 2,600 cyclists of all skill levels took part, including Canadian Olympic athlete Clara Hughes. The ride started in Penticton’s Gyro Park and rolled through the communities of Summerland, Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Kaleden and then back to Penticton. The ride is touted as being one of the best cycling events in North America.

Bicycle ride

Cyclists in the fourth annual Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan 2014, rode through Summerland on Sunday morning.

Cyclists in the fourth annual Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan 2014, rode through Summerland on Sunday morning. They are pictured here riding down Hillborn Street. Around 2,600 cyclists of all skill levels took part, including Canadian Olympic athlete Clara Hughes. The ride started in Penticton’s Gyro Park and rolled through the communities of Summerland, Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Kaleden and then back to Penticton. The ride is touted as being one of the best cycling events in North America.
The opening reception for Travels With My Sketchbook by Dale Matthews was held on Thursday evening. The artist has taken a sketchbook with him on his travels and along with keeping a written diary each day, he also did a sketch. He then chooses certain sketches and produces acrylic and watercolours from them. The show is the first to be held at the new Summerland Community Arts Centre, 9088 Main St.

Art exhibit

The opening reception for Travels With My Sketchbook by Dale Matthews was held on Thursday evening.

The opening reception for Travels With My Sketchbook by Dale Matthews was held on Thursday evening. The artist has taken a sketchbook with him on his travels and along with keeping a written diary each day, he also did a sketch. He then chooses certain sketches and produces acrylic and watercolours from them. The show is the first to be held at the new Summerland Community Arts Centre, 9088 Main St.
The opening reception for Travels With My Sketchbook by Dale Matthews was held on Thursday evening. The artist has taken a sketchbook with him on his travels and along with keeping a written diary each day, he also did a sketch. He then chooses certain sketches and produces acrylic and watercolours from them. The show is the first to be held at the new Summerland Community Arts Centre, 9088 Main St.

Art exhibit

The opening reception for Travels With My Sketchbook by Dale Matthews was held on Thursday evening.

The opening reception for Travels With My Sketchbook by Dale Matthews was held on Thursday evening. The artist has taken a sketchbook with him on his travels and along with keeping a written diary each day, he also did a sketch. He then chooses certain sketches and produces acrylic and watercolours from them. The show is the first to be held at the new Summerland Community Arts Centre, 9088 Main St.