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A long career
After almost 28 years at the Summerland Credit Union, Herlinda Burt has retired.
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Promoting wine
Bottleneck Drive wineries will hold a special event in September.
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Time to read
Sue Kline of the Summerland Library examines a wide array of Western novels from the U.S. and Canada.
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Basketball
Older players won at Summerland Secondary School’s annual alumni basketball tournament.
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Yukon players
Three members of the Summerland Steam have travelled from Whitehorse, Yukon to play Junior B hockey here.
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Curling action
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Mike Robertson, left, and Brian Budzinski sweep a rock during a recent curling match at the Summerland Curling Club. The club recently hosted the annual Bush Spiel.
Low-cost homes promoted John Arendt
An initiative proposed by the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre would provide low-cost housing for the community. At the municipal council meeting on Monday evening, John
Bubb, president of the centre, presented the Cottage Community concept, a plan to address Summerland’s low-cost housing problem and to provide supplementary income for any of the centre’s clients who would want and benefit from it. Bubb said at present five per
cent of Summerland residents are in need. “The need in our community is increasing,” he added. While there are some low-cost accommodations available, Bubb said the Cottage Community project would not have the restrictions based on age, disability or welfare status.
As a result, the units could be used by young people starting out, couples saving for a home of their own or as temporary accommodations for those pursuing other options. The rent would be around $500 a month.
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