Carla McLeod

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Members of the Epilepsy Awareness Squad are Sylvia Mott, left, Maximilian Von Krosigk, Dan Nixon and Caitie Shaw.

Gala raises $2,000 for epilepsy

Summerland has a new squad in town, working to bring about education and awareness of epilepsy.

Members of the Epilepsy Awareness Squad are Sylvia Mott, left, Maximilian Von Krosigk, Dan Nixon and Caitie Shaw.
High school teacher Trevor Knowlton was the recipient of the Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award.

Anti-bullying efforts honoured

A teacher, Trevor Knowlton, was named Summerland’s Citizen/Volunteer of the year on Saturday night.

High school teacher Trevor Knowlton was the recipient of the Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award.
A new generation is active on the Lutz family farm. From left are Derek and Leanne Lutz with nine-month-old Coraline and Maureen Lutz.

Family continues orchard tradition

Derek Lutz is back working at the cherry orchard where he grew up.

A new generation is active on the Lutz family farm. From left are Derek and Leanne Lutz with nine-month-old Coraline and Maureen Lutz.
John Bennest designed and built a fluxgate magnetometer for use on the Canadian Space Agency’s hybrid satellite.

Scientific device has local connection

John Bennest has a very scientific mind which he has used to design and manufacture specialty scientific instruments.

John Bennest designed and built a fluxgate magnetometer for use on the Canadian Space Agency’s hybrid satellite.
The Garnett Valley Gang presented a cheque to the Penticton Trail Breakers 4-H Horse Club on Saturday afternoon at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. Pictured from front to back on the left are gang members, “Mexicali” Wendy Davis, Secretary; “Jimmy Boots” Jim Davis, President; “Del Rio” Dana Giles, Vice President; “The Kid” MacGregor Tebbutt; “Mademoiselle Promese” Joanne Gilbert and “Pistol Annie” Debra Giles, Treasurer. Club members from left in back are 13-year-old Cameron Speirs and Leader Susan Tebbutt. In front from left are Jenna Robertson, 11; Kate Glibbery, 11; Madison Kulak, 11 and Monty Tebbutt, 14.

Gang continues robberies for charity

The Garnett Valley Gang has proved to be unstoppable. Operating under a new board, the gang is ready to ride and rob for another season.

The Garnett Valley Gang presented a cheque to the Penticton Trail Breakers 4-H Horse Club on Saturday afternoon at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. Pictured from front to back on the left are gang members, “Mexicali” Wendy Davis, Secretary; “Jimmy Boots” Jim Davis, President; “Del Rio” Dana Giles, Vice President; “The Kid” MacGregor Tebbutt; “Mademoiselle Promese” Joanne Gilbert and “Pistol Annie” Debra Giles, Treasurer. Club members from left in back are 13-year-old Cameron Speirs and Leader Susan Tebbutt. In front from left are Jenna Robertson, 11; Kate Glibbery, 11; Madison Kulak, 11 and Monty Tebbutt, 14.
NeighbourLink board members from left are  Marj Ericson, office manager;  Mirjana Komljenovic, community coordinator;  May LaLonde;  Terry Sotir, vice chair;  Marj Plitt, chair and Betty Ann Xenis, treasurer.

NeighbourLink provides community help

Summerland service organization was started 12 years ago.

NeighbourLink board members from left are  Marj Ericson, office manager;  Mirjana Komljenovic, community coordinator;  May LaLonde;  Terry Sotir, vice chair;  Marj Plitt, chair and Betty Ann Xenis, treasurer.
Meals on Wheels volunteers prepare to distribute food to clients. From left are Susanne Nielsen, Ken Boettcher, Program Coordinator Charlotte Burley, Carol Bubb, Heather Griffiths, Gavin Griffiths and John Bubb.

Volunteers provide meal delivery

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. rain or shine, snow or sleet, holiday or not, volunteers deliver meals to clients throughout the community.

Meals on Wheels volunteers prepare to distribute food to clients. From left are Susanne Nielsen, Ken Boettcher, Program Coordinator Charlotte Burley, Carol Bubb, Heather Griffiths, Gavin Griffiths and John Bubb.
The Nakagawa family demonstrates a Japanese dance, called the coal miner’s dance. The motions of the dance depicted digging, shovelling, packing and pushing carts full of coal. From left are Frances Nakagawa, Aisha Quo Vadis, Kira Quo Vadis, Mary Nakagawa, Kimberly Marti, Tia Quo Vadis and Lukas Quo Vadis.

Japanese dinner raises funds for relief work

A dinner at Holy Child Catholic Church Hall has raised money for assistance in the Philippines.

The Nakagawa family demonstrates a Japanese dance, called the coal miner’s dance. The motions of the dance depicted digging, shovelling, packing and pushing carts full of coal. From left are Frances Nakagawa, Aisha Quo Vadis, Kira Quo Vadis, Mary Nakagawa, Kimberly Marti, Tia Quo Vadis and Lukas Quo Vadis.
The Ehmann family enjoyed skating last Monday afternoon. The Summerland Arena held extra public skate sessions during the holidays. Pictured are six-year-old Scarlett Ehmann, Dan Ehmann, Molly Ehmann and three-year-old Johanna Ehmann.

Public skating

The Summerland Arena held extra public skate sessions during the holidays.

The Ehmann family enjoyed skating last Monday afternoon. The Summerland Arena held extra public skate sessions during the holidays. Pictured are six-year-old Scarlett Ehmann, Dan Ehmann, Molly Ehmann and three-year-old Johanna Ehmann.
The Kettle Valley Steam Railway’s decorated train lit up the tracks Friday night, with an additional run to its scheduled and sold out Christmas Express runs. The December trains have become an annual tradition at the steam railway.

Holiday train

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway’s decorated train lit up the tracks during the Christmas Express runs.

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway’s decorated train lit up the tracks Friday night, with an additional run to its scheduled and sold out Christmas Express runs. The December trains have become an annual tradition at the steam railway.

Summerland Resource Centre provides assistance

The Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre has been up and running since May. Recently it lost its only paid employee.

Kathy Janzen, left, Wendy Schindel and Maxine Millis sort through the many gifts in the basement of the Summerland CIBC branch. The three retired bank tellers have been active in preparing the gifts for the annual Toys and Toonies for Tots to Teens gift drive. Toys and cash donations are collected by the Summerland Fire Department. Gifts are given to children in the community each year.

Volunteers help with gift drive

A treasury of toys is being held in a small basement room at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Kathy Janzen, left, Wendy Schindel and Maxine Millis sort through the many gifts in the basement of the Summerland CIBC branch. The three retired bank tellers have been active in preparing the gifts for the annual Toys and Toonies for Tots to Teens gift drive. Toys and cash donations are collected by the Summerland Fire Department. Gifts are given to children in the community each year.
For the fifth year in a row, Dora Bystrom braves sub zero temperatures to stand and ring the bell, outside the Government Liquor Store in the Sungate Plaza.

Bell ringing

For the fifth year in a row, Dora Bystrom braves sub zero temperatures to stand and ring the bell for donations.

For the fifth year in a row, Dora Bystrom braves sub zero temperatures to stand and ring the bell, outside the Government Liquor Store in the Sungate Plaza.
Members of the Faith Rebekah Lodge take a break from preparing chili during the Festival of Lights on Friday evening. To the left of the stove are D. A. Cole, president of Rebekahs Assembly of B.C., Patti Allan, Jean Mooney and in front Sharon Stone. To the right of the stove are Daisy Houndle, Janet Braid, Frances Beulah, Marilyn Anderson and in front Olive Hunter.

Rebekahs prepare chili to warm festival crowd

It was a chilly night for those attending Summerland’s Festival of Lights, and Chili Night for the ladies of the Faith Rebekah Lodge.

Members of the Faith Rebekah Lodge take a break from preparing chili during the Festival of Lights on Friday evening. To the left of the stove are D. A. Cole, president of Rebekahs Assembly of B.C., Patti Allan, Jean Mooney and in front Sharon Stone. To the right of the stove are Daisy Houndle, Janet Braid, Frances Beulah, Marilyn Anderson and in front Olive Hunter.
Julie Sardinha presents a cheque for $431 to the Summerland Community Arts Council. The money was contributed by the Apple Valley Cruisers in memory of Joe Sardinha, a member of the car club and a talented artist. At left is David Finnis, president of the Summerland Arts Council and at right is Garry Janzen, president of the car club.

Orchardist had a love of the arts

Joe Sardinha was known across the country as a farmer and a great leader and enthusiastic spokesman for the agricultural industry.

Julie Sardinha presents a cheque for $431 to the Summerland Community Arts Council. The money was contributed by the Apple Valley Cruisers in memory of Joe Sardinha, a member of the car club and a talented artist. At left is David Finnis, president of the Summerland Arts Council and at right is Garry Janzen, president of the car club.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 22 of the Royal Canadian Legion has been active since 1927. In the back row from left are Alva Zahar, Joan Skelton, Rita Nielsen and sergeant at arms Lois Anderson. In the middle row from left are Lillian Blystone, Pat Dixon, Jean Lewis, Cecile Steed, Marion Pshyk and Eileen Eden. In front from left are Elsie Antonovitch, flag bearer Doreen Bargholz, standard bearer Char Edwards, Treasurer Margaret Lynum, frst vice president Joyce Wood, president Julia Law and past president Pat Smith. Missing from the photo is secretary Doreen Ryan.

Legion Auxiliary continues tradition of service

The Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 22 of the Royal Canadian Legion continues to assist the branch in their work.

The Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 22 of the Royal Canadian Legion has been active since 1927. In the back row from left are Alva Zahar, Joan Skelton, Rita Nielsen and sergeant at arms Lois Anderson. In the middle row from left are Lillian Blystone, Pat Dixon, Jean Lewis, Cecile Steed, Marion Pshyk and Eileen Eden. In front from left are Elsie Antonovitch, flag bearer Doreen Bargholz, standard bearer Char Edwards, Treasurer Margaret Lynum, frst vice president Joyce Wood, president Julia Law and past president Pat Smith. Missing from the photo is secretary Doreen Ryan.
From left Sukhmeet Saran, Hannah Wright and Emily Okabe are among the volunteers in the Health Care Cadets Program at the Dr. Andrew Pavillion.

Candy Stripers learn about health care

Every weekday afternoon two or three young people arrive at the Dr. Andrew Pavillion to volunteer as Candy Stripers

From left Sukhmeet Saran, Hannah Wright and Emily Okabe are among the volunteers in the Health Care Cadets Program at the Dr. Andrew Pavillion.
George Ferguson, Summerland’s oldest veteran, plans to raise the flag during the Remembrance Day ceremony on Monday morning.

103-year-old Summerland veteran to raise flag

The Summerland Legion’s flag person and oldest veteran is ready to raise the flag at the Remembrance Day ceremonies.

George Ferguson, Summerland’s oldest veteran, plans to raise the flag during the Remembrance Day ceremony on Monday morning.
Margot Stolz combines her art with beeswax. She has been selected as Summerland’s Artist in Residence. Her studio is at the Summerland Art Gallery.

Artist uses inspirations from natural environment

Margot Stolz is the new Artist in Residence at the Summerland Art Gallery.

Margot Stolz combines her art with beeswax. She has been selected as Summerland’s Artist in Residence. Her studio is at the Summerland Art Gallery.
Air Cadets in Summerland held a car wash on Saturday. From left are Flight Sergeant Zachary Fitzpatrick, Sergeant Rachael Smith, Leading Air Cadet Lara Desjarlais, Flight Sergeant Alexander VanHerwaarden and holding the sign is Anne VanHerwaarden.

Car wash

Air Cadets in Summerland held a car wash on Saturday.

Air Cadets in Summerland held a car wash on Saturday. From left are Flight Sergeant Zachary Fitzpatrick, Sergeant Rachael Smith, Leading Air Cadet Lara Desjarlais, Flight Sergeant Alexander VanHerwaarden and holding the sign is Anne VanHerwaarden.