Carla McLeod

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World War I began 100 years ago, on July 28, 1914. This year, downtown banners will pay tribute to Summerland soldiers who died during the war.

Banners commemorate World War I

On July 28, we will mark the 100-year anniversary of the start of World War I.

World War I began 100 years ago, on July 28, 1914. This year, downtown banners will pay tribute to Summerland soldiers who died during the war.
The First Summerland Scouts served a pancake breakfast at the Grand Re-opening of the Arts Centre and Gallery on Saturday morning. All proceeds from the breakfast went to the Scouts. At left is Jessica Lewis, 14, and Ben Lewis, 12.

Preparing breakfast

The First Summerland Scouts served a pancake breakfast at the Grand Re-opening of the Arts Centre and Gallery on Saturday morning.

The First Summerland Scouts served a pancake breakfast at the Grand Re-opening of the Arts Centre and Gallery on Saturday morning. All proceeds from the breakfast went to the Scouts. At left is Jessica Lewis, 14, and Ben Lewis, 12.
Agur Lake Camp held its sixth annual Swing-for-Kids Golf Tournament on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Summerland Golf and Country Club. Pictured here from left are golfers Cindy Reed, Dianne Chadwick, Brian Chadwick and Jan Klassen.

Golf tournament

Agur Lake Camp held its sixth annual Swing-for-Kids Golf Tournament on Saturday.

Agur Lake Camp held its sixth annual Swing-for-Kids Golf Tournament on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Summerland Golf and Country Club. Pictured here from left are golfers Cindy Reed, Dianne Chadwick, Brian Chadwick and Jan Klassen.

Connecting with social media

Facebook page connects Summerland'ers near and far

The African Children’s Choir performed to a full house at the Summerland Baptist Church on Sunday evening. The Choir was founded by Ray Barnett in 1984 and is composed of African children aged 7 to 10 years. Many have lost one or both parents through the devastation of war, famine and disease. They are selected on the basis of need, their attitude and willingness to learn. They are auditioned to see if they are musical and have the ability to dance. They will tour for approximately 12 months. Helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today, so they can help Africa tomorrow is the mission of Music for Life-home of the African Children’s Choir. The funds raised on the tour go towards the education of each touring child as well as to the fundraising efforts of this organization, as they work towards improving the lives of thousands of African children. To learn more and to find out how you can help go to africanchildrenschoir.com.

African Children’s Choir in Summerland

The African Children’s Choir performed to a full house at the Summerland Baptist Church on Sunday evening.

The African Children’s Choir performed to a full house at the Summerland Baptist Church on Sunday evening. The Choir was founded by Ray Barnett in 1984 and is composed of African children aged 7 to 10 years. Many have lost one or both parents through the devastation of war, famine and disease. They are selected on the basis of need, their attitude and willingness to learn. They are auditioned to see if they are musical and have the ability to dance. They will tour for approximately 12 months. Helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today, so they can help Africa tomorrow is the mission of Music for Life-home of the African Children’s Choir. The funds raised on the tour go towards the education of each touring child as well as to the fundraising efforts of this organization, as they work towards improving the lives of thousands of African children. To learn more and to find out how you can help go to africanchildrenschoir.com.
Some of the members of the Dry Grad Committee include, from left, Jacquie Foley, Misty McDonald, Treasurer, Hayley Fisher, Chair, Julie Planiden and Collette Shanner. Members not pictured are secretary Deirdre McDowell, Kim Kohan, Tanya Campbell, Roland Baron, fundraising chair, Della Brown, Colleen Harlton and Diane Henderson. Many other parents were also involved with fundraising and projects to support the grad class.

Committee organized Dry Grad celebration

A couple of generations ago, dry grad parties were unheard of. Today they are an essential part of graduation celebrations.

Some of the members of the Dry Grad Committee include, from left, Jacquie Foley, Misty McDonald, Treasurer, Hayley Fisher, Chair, Julie Planiden and Collette Shanner. Members not pictured are secretary Deirdre McDowell, Kim Kohan, Tanya Campbell, Roland Baron, fundraising chair, Della Brown, Colleen Harlton and Diane Henderson. Many other parents were also involved with fundraising and projects to support the grad class.
From left, the members of the Sister City committee are Karen Hooper, Sharon Marchant, Rebecca Cogill, Jamie Embree, Council Representative, Orv Robson, Chair Person, Darlene Forsdick and Lorrie Forde. Missing from the photo are Chico Inaba, Gail Ostaficiuk, Basil Cogill and Leanne Sieben. Forsdick has served on the committee since its inception.

Committee fosters ties with Japan

Summerland and the Japanese city of Toyokoro officially became Sister Cities in 1996.

From left, the members of the Sister City committee are Karen Hooper, Sharon Marchant, Rebecca Cogill, Jamie Embree, Council Representative, Orv Robson, Chair Person, Darlene Forsdick and Lorrie Forde. Missing from the photo are Chico Inaba, Gail Ostaficiuk, Basil Cogill and Leanne Sieben. Forsdick has served on the committee since its inception.
The stands were full at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds on Saturday evening. The Chris Stevens Family Band, was the special featured band at the 19th annual Summerland Bluegrass Festival.

The sound of bluegrass

The Chris Stevens Family Band was the special featured band at the 19th annual Summerland Bluegrass Festival.

The stands were full at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds on Saturday evening. The Chris Stevens Family Band, was the special featured band at the 19th annual Summerland Bluegrass Festival.
Grade 3 students from Trout Creek Elementary School recently planted a vegetable garden at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens.

Gardening efforts

Grade 3 students from Trout Creek Elementary School recently planted a vegetable garden at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens.

Grade 3 students from Trout Creek Elementary School recently planted a vegetable garden at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens.
Coun. Robert Hacking presents Maureen Ingram with a plaque in recognition of her 24 years of service as the coordinator of the Recope program.

Ingram coordinated Recope for 24 years

A retirement tea was held for Maureen Ingram at the IOOF Hall on Sunday afternoon.

Coun. Robert Hacking presents Maureen Ingram with a plaque in recognition of her 24 years of service as the coordinator of the Recope program.
John Topham, right, helps a worker in Mozambique with a band saw. The saw was donated by the Summerland Wood Turners Club.

Topham teaches wood turning in Africa

For three weeks John Topham slept in a tent and heated water over a fire in Africa.

John Topham, right, helps a worker in Mozambique with a band saw. The saw was donated by the Summerland Wood Turners Club.
Performing The Maple Leaf Forever (Dance Team/Stage Dance) are Rachel Berekoff, Shae-lyn Clarke, Tiana Ferlizza, Krista-Marie Goss, Allison Handfield, Marie Holmes, Jenayah Lefebvre, Jessica  Lewis, Ashley Manning, Avery McKelvey, Delaney McKelvey, Jenna Mercer, Hayley  Peterson, Maria  Raitt, Caitlin  Slade, Devyn Slade, Brooklyn Stern, Brianna Ure, Brook Ure and Savannah Vogel. Pictured here are some of those dancers.

Dancing together

Members of the Summerland School of Dance held their annual concert on the weekend

Performing The Maple Leaf Forever (Dance Team/Stage Dance) are Rachel Berekoff, Shae-lyn Clarke, Tiana Ferlizza, Krista-Marie Goss, Allison Handfield, Marie Holmes, Jenayah Lefebvre, Jessica  Lewis, Ashley Manning, Avery McKelvey, Delaney McKelvey, Jenna Mercer, Hayley  Peterson, Maria  Raitt, Caitlin  Slade, Devyn Slade, Brooklyn Stern, Brianna Ure, Brook Ure and Savannah Vogel. Pictured here are some of those dancers.
Friends of the Gardens Society volunteers gathered together last week to plant the flowering annuals at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens. The men pictured here in the back, from left are, Bob Ferguson, Dave Weir, Aaron Anderson, Ken Lonstrut, Ray Davis and Mitts Hikichi. The women from left in the middle are Community Program Director, Eva Antonijevic, Sue Bannerman, Ann Keifer, Pam Willis, Helen Poncelet, Mary Ann Faltinson. In front from left are, Gardener Trina Taylor, Head Gardener,Wilma Kruger, Linda McIntosh, Connie Davis, Juliet Schoonderwoert, Marian Rudisill, Marlene Hikichi and Elsie Sanderud.

Friends keep gardens growing

For the Summerland Ornamental Gardens, without friends, there would be no flowers.

Friends of the Gardens Society volunteers gathered together last week to plant the flowering annuals at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens. The men pictured here in the back, from left are, Bob Ferguson, Dave Weir, Aaron Anderson, Ken Lonstrut, Ray Davis and Mitts Hikichi. The women from left in the middle are Community Program Director, Eva Antonijevic, Sue Bannerman, Ann Keifer, Pam Willis, Helen Poncelet, Mary Ann Faltinson. In front from left are, Gardener Trina Taylor, Head Gardener,Wilma Kruger, Linda McIntosh, Connie Davis, Juliet Schoonderwoert, Marian Rudisill, Marlene Hikichi and Elsie Sanderud.
The Faith Rebekahs held their spring sale at the IOOF Hall on Saturday. The money raised from the event will go towards the high school bursaries they give out each year.

Spring sale

The Faith Rebekahs held their spring sale at the IOOF Hall on Saturday.

The Faith Rebekahs held their spring sale at the IOOF Hall on Saturday. The money raised from the event will go towards the high school bursaries they give out each year.
It’s the season for sales These two young entrepreneurs, Lillian Pereira, six and Grace Pereira, 10, were selling flowers from their roadside stand, last weekend.

Selling flowers

These two young entrepreneurs, Lillian Pereira, six and Grace Pereira, 10, were selling flowers from their roadside stand, last weekend.

It’s the season for sales These two young entrepreneurs, Lillian Pereira, six and Grace Pereira, 10, were selling flowers from their roadside stand, last weekend.
The Kettle Valley Steam Railway opened for another season on the weekend. Throughout the spring, summer and fall, visitors from across the country and beyond will experience the regular rides and train robberies aboard the tourist train.

All aboard

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway opened for another season on the weekend.

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway opened for another season on the weekend. Throughout the spring, summer and fall, visitors from across the country and beyond will experience the regular rides and train robberies aboard the tourist train.
The inaugural Giant’s Head Grind Race was held in Summerland on Saturday. A total of 360 participants took part in the race from Peach Orchard Beach to the peak of Giant’s Head Mountain. Half of the money raised will go towards colon cancer diagnostics and research and the other half will go towards the upkeep and improvement of the trails in Giant’s Head Park. The race was organized by the Summerland Rotary Club along with a group of Summerland residents, including Ellen Walker-Matthews and her husband Tom Matthews, who lost their son Christopher Walker, to colon cancer in 2013. It is their hope to honour their son’s memory by promoting physical activity.

Off and running

The inaugural Giant’s Head Grind Race was held in Summerland on Saturday.

The inaugural Giant’s Head Grind Race was held in Summerland on Saturday. A total of 360 participants took part in the race from Peach Orchard Beach to the peak of Giant’s Head Mountain. Half of the money raised will go towards colon cancer diagnostics and research and the other half will go towards the upkeep and improvement of the trails in Giant’s Head Park. The race was organized by the Summerland Rotary Club along with a group of Summerland residents, including Ellen Walker-Matthews and her husband Tom Matthews, who lost their son Christopher Walker, to colon cancer in 2013. It is their hope to honour their son’s memory by promoting physical activity.
Sharon Armstrong and Dawn Snowden enjoy tea and goodies at the Mother’s Day Tea, held at the Summerland Library on Saturday. Overseeing the table is volunteer Carol Mackenzie of the Friends of the Summerland Library.

Tea at the library

Sharon Armstrong and Dawn Snowden enjoy tea and goodies at the Mother’s Day Tea, held at the Summerland Library on Saturday

Sharon Armstrong and Dawn Snowden enjoy tea and goodies at the Mother’s Day Tea, held at the Summerland Library on Saturday. Overseeing the table is volunteer Carol Mackenzie of the Friends of the Summerland Library.
Catie Shaw, a Summerland Secondary School student, organized speakers and activities for National Child and Youth Mental Health Day on May 7.

Events held to mark Mental Health Day

Seven million Canadians — 20 percent of the population — live with mental illness.

Catie Shaw, a Summerland Secondary School student, organized speakers and activities for National Child and Youth Mental Health Day on May 7.
Members of the Summerland players, from left, are Yolande Prochnau, Irene Kaman, Margreet Vandersluys, Secretary, Norma Wilkinson, Vice President, Christena Tonge, President, Ruth McPhillamey, Maureen Wills, Ruth Manning, Marilynn Lillies, Jean Sherwood, Jean Robb and Treasurer, Evelyne Turner.

Painters develop art skills together

The Summerland Pleasure Painters was started by a group of seven ladies back in 1977. It has grown in membership over the years,

Members of the Summerland players, from left, are Yolande Prochnau, Irene Kaman, Margreet Vandersluys, Secretary, Norma Wilkinson, Vice President, Christena Tonge, President, Ruth McPhillamey, Maureen Wills, Ruth Manning, Marilynn Lillies, Jean Sherwood, Jean Robb and Treasurer, Evelyne Turner.