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Golf champs Summerland Golf and Country Club hosts a major championship.
Page 15 School honours Summerland Secondary School bestowed undergrad awards.
Page 14 Rock hazard Drainage rocks on Kirk Avenue could pose a hazard to bicyclists.
Page 7 So you think you’re funny Auditions are set for a fall comedy production.
Page 9 Cadet ceremony S u m m e r l a n d ’s air cadets received awards and promotions during a ceremonial review.
Page 8 Flower invasion Yellow flag iris is a pretty flower that is taking over Okanagan wetlands.
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YOUR SMILE A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.
Removed from the cemetery Flower pots, ceramic figures and other mementoes left on graves at Canyon View Cemetery were moved to a nearby municipal property earlier this month during a clean-up initiative at the cemetery. Family members who had placed the items have expressed outrage over the action.
Grave items removed Flower pots and mementoes moved during clean-up effort by John Arendt Flower pots, ceramic angels and other items placed on graves at Canyon View Cemetery were removed earlier this month and taken to a nearby municipal property.
The removal, which was done as part of a larger maintenance and clean-up effort at the cemetery, resulted in an outcry from the public, especially from those who had left the items at the graves. At a meeting of municipal council on Monday morning, several of those affected by the decision asked why the items had been removed from the
cemetery. “I was absolutely shocked,” said Pat Horner, whose father,
serene place to go. This is a violation.” Donna Waddington was also disgusted by the
“I was absolutely shocked. It used to be such a serene place to go. This is a violation.” Pat Horner Steve Dunsdon, is buried at the cemetery. “It used to be such a
removal of the items. “I find it very disrespectful for the living and
the dead,” she said. “It hurts.” Margaret Lynum, whose husband is buried at the cemetery, said the items had been placed on the cement pad, not on the grass. “Why can’t we do what we want with this piece of cement?” she asked. “This decision was illadvised to say the least,” said Chris Beaton. See CEMETERY Page 3
No changes to crosswalk Crosswalks near intersection of Main Street and Rosedale Avenue to remain as is by John Arendt Municipal council will not change the crosswalks on Rosedale Avenue near Main Street, despite a request to add another marked crosswalk. At the municipal council meeting on Monday, council voted to keep the intersection as it is. Earlier, Dave Simpson had
submitted a petition to council, with more than 1,500 names asking for a crosswalk to be added at Main Street and Rosedale Avenue. At present, there are marked crosswalks in place nearby, but not directly at the intersection. “People are trained to cross at an intersection,” Simpson said. “Whether or not you mark it as a crosswalk, it’s going to be used.” Acting administrator Ken Ostraat said the intersection is an unmarked legal crossing, but the safest places to cross Rose-
dale Avenue are at the marked crosswalks. Mayor Janice Perrino said adding a marked crosswalk would also mean the municipality would have to close the vehicle drop-off area in front of the medical building, since the drop-off area would interfere with a crosswalk. She added that the safety of the intersection is also a concern. “I want people to be as safe as possible,” she said. Coun. Martin Van Alphen said the loss of the drop-off
area would outweigh any benefits from an additional marked crosswalk. “The pullout at the building is necessary,” he said. “With a crosswalk, we’d lose that.” Coun. Peter Waterman said the petition needs to be considered. “I’m not about to ignore 1,500 people who have a difficulty with this issue,” he said. A resolution to leave the crosswalk unchanged was approved, with Waterman opposed. Coun. Bruce Hallquist was not present at the meeting.