SUMMERLAND REVIEW THE VOICE OF OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1908
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Tourism logo launched
Numerous groups participated in branding project by John Arendt
A new tourism logo has been developed to
market Summerland for visitors. The logo was unveiled on Tuesday evening. It was developed by a committee representing 14 tourism stakeholder groups in the community.
“We’re very proud of this,” said Brett DeWitt, chair of the Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism’s tourism committee. “It was a lot of work.”
Stephanie Tambellini Design Studio Inc. and Simone Carlysle-Smith of the Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association assisted in the branding project. Photography was done
by Eric Simard of Eric’s Photo Lab, Kelly Funk Photography and Darren Robinson Photography. “It was a long process, but it was very inclusive,” DeWitt said. See POSITIONING Page 6
Reading initiative
The Summerland Library will hold a special event to promote reading later this month.
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A strategy for growth
Summerland’s new growth strategy will feature plenty of input from the community, particularly from youths.
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Snow removal
Heavy snowfall this winter has kept municipal crews busy to keep the streets clear.
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Flu season
Flu vaccines are still available for those at risk for serious illnesses and for caregivers.
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Advancing in bobsleigh
Summerland’s Justin Kripps had a good showing in recent bobsleigh competitions.
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YOUR SMILE Honesty is the best policy — unless you want people to like you.
A symbol of Summerland
A new tourism logo and brand, developed for the Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism, was unveiled on Tuesday evening. From left are chamber president Arlene Fenrich, Lisa Jaager of the Summerland Waterfront Resort, chamber manager Christine Petkau and Brett DeWitt, chair of the tourism committee.
Baseball academy proposed by Barbara Manning Grimm
Plans are moving ahead for establishment of an academy for young athletes at the Glenfir school site in Summerland. The B.C. Youth Base-
ball Legacy Complex has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase the former Glenfir Independent School in Summerland to establish an international baseball and softball academy. The announcement was made this
week by Robin Harden, president of the BCYBLC, following seven years of work on the project. The school is to be redeveloped as a coeducational college prep baseball/softball sport academy for students
in Grades 9 through 12. Doors would open in the fall of this year. The academy will offer day and full board programs. The academy will provide a comprehensive and complete educational program to each student
leading to graduation following the B.C. Ministry of Education guidelines. Students will be assessed academically upon application and course loads designed for each student. See PLANS Page 8