Carla McLeod

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The Summerland Rotary Club hosted the Senior Pioneer Tea on Saturday. Jean Lewis, 96, and Wilf Evans, 94, were honoured as being the eldest woman and man in attendance.

Honouring pioneers

The Summerland Rotary Club hosted the Senior Pioneer Tea on Saturday.

The Summerland Rotary Club hosted the Senior Pioneer Tea on Saturday. Jean Lewis, 96, and Wilf Evans, 94, were honoured as being the eldest woman and man in attendance.
Nine-year-old Fawn Hollas presented John Bubb of the Summerland Food Bank with $245.75. She raised the money through a fundraising campaign she started at her Trout Creek School, called Stuffies for Showers. Children donated their stuffed toys and they were then resold for a small price. The money raised will help build a handicap-accessible washroom and a shower and laundry room at the Resource Centre.

Food Bank marks 30th anniversary

A 30-year anniversary tea was held at the Summerland United Church Hall on Saturday.

Nine-year-old Fawn Hollas presented John Bubb of the Summerland Food Bank with $245.75. She raised the money through a fundraising campaign she started at her Trout Creek School, called Stuffies for Showers. Children donated their stuffed toys and they were then resold for a small price. The money raised will help build a handicap-accessible washroom and a shower and laundry room at the Resource Centre.
Miss Avery Law Office, Taylor Arkesteyn was chosen as Miss Summerland at the 44th Annual Blossom Pageant.

Arkesteyn chosen as Blossom Queen

As the Royal Gala apple trees blossomed in the orchards around town, Summerland’s Royalty were being crowned.

Miss Avery Law Office, Taylor Arkesteyn was chosen as Miss Summerland at the 44th Annual Blossom Pageant.
Sue Gibbs, a volunteer at the Summerland Art Gallery, taught young artists how to create a wind sock on Saturday afternoon. The art gallery hosted the event as part of the Earth Week Celebrations. From left are Gibbs, Carol Doyle, Jayden Doyle and Halee McLeod.

Environmental art

Sue Gibbs, a volunteer at the Summerland Art Gallery, taught young artists how to create a wind sock on Saturday afternoon.

Sue Gibbs, a volunteer at the Summerland Art Gallery, taught young artists how to create a wind sock on Saturday afternoon. The art gallery hosted the event as part of the Earth Week Celebrations. From left are Gibbs, Carol Doyle, Jayden Doyle and Halee McLeod.
Joan Lansdell led the call to form the Quest Society for Hearing Enhancement, a Summerland-based charity working to enhance the quality of hearing and reduce hearing loss.

Quest provides hearing assistance

The gift of sound is what the Quest Society for Hearing Enhancement gives to local residents.

Joan Lansdell led the call to form the Quest Society for Hearing Enhancement, a Summerland-based charity working to enhance the quality of hearing and reduce hearing loss.
Seven-year-old Scout Parson, offers to share an Easter egg with four-year-old Cana Marsh, during the Easter Egg Hunt held at Summerland Spirit Square, Peach Orchard Park on Sunday. The event was sponsored by the Rotary Club.

Finding Easter eggs

Seven-year-old Scout Parson, offers to share an Easter egg with four-year-old Cana Marsh, during an Easter Egg Hunt.

Seven-year-old Scout Parson, offers to share an Easter egg with four-year-old Cana Marsh, during the Easter Egg Hunt held at Summerland Spirit Square, Peach Orchard Park on Sunday. The event was sponsored by the Rotary Club.
The opening reception was held at the Summerland Art Gallery last Thursday evening, for Outlines: Artworks Inspired By Bullying. Numerous artists contributed to this exhibit, many local and several from the lower mainland. They courageously shared their stories, inviting viewers to share the feelings that inspired their works of art.  Artist and organizer of the show, Traci-Jo Critchlow expressed her thanks to Summerland Bully Free, particularly its founder, Tina Martin, who provided support throughout the process of assembling the exhibit. From left are, Summerland Bully Free committee members Martin Van Alphen, Tina Martin, artist Traci-Jo Critchlow and committee member Linda Van Alphen.

Anti-bullying art exhibit shown

The opening reception was held at the Summerland Art Gallery last Thursday evening, for Outlines: Artworks Inspired By Bullying.

The opening reception was held at the Summerland Art Gallery last Thursday evening, for Outlines: Artworks Inspired By Bullying. Numerous artists contributed to this exhibit, many local and several from the lower mainland. They courageously shared their stories, inviting viewers to share the feelings that inspired their works of art.  Artist and organizer of the show, Traci-Jo Critchlow expressed her thanks to Summerland Bully Free, particularly its founder, Tina Martin, who provided support throughout the process of assembling the exhibit. From left are, Summerland Bully Free committee members Martin Van Alphen, Tina Martin, artist Traci-Jo Critchlow and committee member Linda Van Alphen.
Courtney Williams holds her two-year-old daughter Kyla. Behind are Elaine and Chris Nuessler. The family wants Kyla to have access to a special hybrid marijuana plant to treat her epilepsy, but the plant is only available in Colorado.

Family seeks access to hybrid marijuana

Charlotte’s Web. That is the strain of medical marijuana Kyla Williams' family wants her to have access to it to treat her epilepsy.

Courtney Williams holds her two-year-old daughter Kyla. Behind are Elaine and Chris Nuessler. The family wants Kyla to have access to a special hybrid marijuana plant to treat her epilepsy, but the plant is only available in Colorado.
Once a year, the members of the Bottleneck Drive get together to clean up a section of Highway 97 from Arkell Road south to Sunoka Provincial Park. This year it was prearranged with the Highways Department to do it on Earth Day, so despite the rain the work must go on. From left are Jayne Graydon from Saxon Winery, Kurt Freistadt from Sumac Ridge Winery, Mike West from Okanagan Crush Pad and Arjan Smits from Sonoran Winery.

Highway clean-up

Members of the Bottleneck Drive get together to clean up a section of Highway 97 from Arkell Road south to Sunoka Provincial Park.

Once a year, the members of the Bottleneck Drive get together to clean up a section of Highway 97 from Arkell Road south to Sunoka Provincial Park. This year it was prearranged with the Highways Department to do it on Earth Day, so despite the rain the work must go on. From left are Jayne Graydon from Saxon Winery, Kurt Freistadt from Sumac Ridge Winery, Mike West from Okanagan Crush Pad and Arjan Smits from Sonoran Winery.
Sue Gibbs and David Finnis ponder the future of the Summerland Community Arts Council. The arts council’s present facility has been sold and as a result, the arts council must relocate later this year.

Artists consider relocation challenges

Anyone who has received an eviction notice knows the range of emotions one goes through at the thought of having to leave their home.

Sue Gibbs and David Finnis ponder the future of the Summerland Community Arts Council. The arts council’s present facility has been sold and as a result, the arts council must relocate later this year.
Ron Gans and his sons Jacob, in back, and Isaac, in front, stopped to enjoy a swing at Kin Park in Lowertown, after a long bicycle ride from Penticton.

Taking a break

Ron Gans and his sons Jacob, in back, and Isaac, in front, stopped to enjoy a swing at Kin Park in Lowertown.

Ron Gans and his sons Jacob, in back, and Isaac, in front, stopped to enjoy a swing at Kin Park in Lowertown, after a long bicycle ride from Penticton.
Tennis players enjoy a game at Lakeshore Racquets Club just before the club’s annual general meeting on Sunday afternoon. From left on the far side are Linda Elia and Gail McAuliffe. On the front side from left are Aileen Houston and Debbie James.

Tennis match

Tennis players enjoy a game at Lakeshore Racquets Club just before the club’s annual general meeting on Sunday afternoon.

Tennis players enjoy a game at Lakeshore Racquets Club just before the club’s annual general meeting on Sunday afternoon. From left on the far side are Linda Elia and Gail McAuliffe. On the front side from left are Aileen Houston and Debbie James.

Burning season

A sure sign of spring in Summerland, is the sight of farmers burning stumps and prunings.

Three years ago, Rachel Hoey began her efforts to stop smoking. She says her breathing has improved dramatically since she became a non-smoker.

Ending the addiction to tobacco

It has been said that nicotine is a more addictive drug than heroin and even harder to stop using.

Three years ago, Rachel Hoey began her efforts to stop smoking. She says her breathing has improved dramatically since she became a non-smoker.
SADI held Nerf war games in the gymnasium of the Summerland Baptist Church during spring break. Pictured here in back is Scott Anderson and in front, Alex Van Herwaarden.

Nerf wars

SADI held Nerf war games in the gymnasium of the Summerland Baptist Church during spring break.

SADI held Nerf war games in the gymnasium of the Summerland Baptist Church during spring break. Pictured here in back is Scott Anderson and in front, Alex Van Herwaarden.
The Summerland Fire Department was called to a potential gas leak last week at Cartwright and Darke Road, where municipal crews were working in a large dug out hole. Dirt sloughed in on a gas line, so for precautionary reasons work was suspended until Fortis Gas arrived and clamped the line.

Gas leak

The Summerland Fire Department was called to a potential gas leak last week at Cartwright and Darke Road.

The Summerland Fire Department was called to a potential gas leak last week at Cartwright and Darke Road, where municipal crews were working in a large dug out hole. Dirt sloughed in on a gas line, so for precautionary reasons work was suspended until Fortis Gas arrived and clamped the line.

Parenting program presented

The St. John’s Lutheran Church is sponsoring a six-session parenting program.

Events scheduled to mark Earth Week

Once again this year, Summerland will be celebrating Earth Day, with a whole week of free events.

Rick Cogbill, left, of Mercy Tech presents a torque wrench to Prosper Fernando, a Mozambican automotive student. Mercy Tech is sponsoring Fernando for the next year as he learns to run an automotive repair shop.

Mission provides training in trades

Having just returned home from his annual stay in Mozambique, Rick Cogbill is once again experiencing a bit of a culture shock.

Rick Cogbill, left, of Mercy Tech presents a torque wrench to Prosper Fernando, a Mozambican automotive student. Mercy Tech is sponsoring Fernando for the next year as he learns to run an automotive repair shop.
Five Summerland students worked on a video project with an anti-bullying message. From left are Ryan Antonovitch, Pierre Holmes, Colton Worts, Navi Raike and Teaghan Trewhitt.

Youths create anti-bullying video

Five Summerland students have created a video about bullying which has been posted online.

Five Summerland students worked on a video project with an anti-bullying message. From left are Ryan Antonovitch, Pierre Holmes, Colton Worts, Navi Raike and Teaghan Trewhitt.