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Summerland is really a happy place. Did you know that? This town

PMurphy — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:51:00 +0000

is friendly and happy. Sure, there are people who complain when things aren’t quite right. Sure, there are always some who see the negative around every cherry tree. There are probably those who could find a way to complain or write a letter to the editor about pretty much anything! But, really, Summerland is a very happy place. Think of the grad this last weekend…tons of fun, a parade down Main St and thru the roadblocks for construction, past the closing packing house to the old arena where all the happy grads and proud families gathered. It is tough on the town to have that closing, and tough to have the roads under construction, yes, but noone was complaining as the proud Summerland Grads enjoyed a marvelous weekend! Even the night of dry grad went great from what I hear.

No one was complaining the week before when all those young children and not so young were participating in the soccer tournaments. Summerland teams did great!

One boys team had a perfect season and just barely lost to an Osooyos team for the final tournament gold game…but those boys had a perfect season nonetheless…and I know of one girls team that has had the same Dad coach them for 5 years, all thru high school! That team DID have a perfect season, finally! They went undefeated in regular season, then also went on to win the year end tournament, too! perfect season!

So, if some people sign a petition against the RCMP building and if some still write negative letters about politics, and if some just want to complain, I say…let them! I am not listening! This is lining up to be a wonderful summer here, and I hope that with Action Fest and the concerts in the Park all done for another year, with the Giants Head Run behind us, and nothing but a wonderful summer ahead, everyone can get out and enjoy the lake, golf a bit, drink some wine, enjoy some of the first class restaurants (I was treated to a drink at Local one night this week and sat on the deck, BEAUTIFUL), and enjoy the summer weather…when it gets here! all the best for a great summer.

And if you get a chance to say hello to someone at the Beanery, do it!

At what point will there be some hope for economic activity in Summerland?

PMurphy — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:33:44 +0000

“Western Canadian cleantech companies and entrepreneurs recognize that the world is changing and that there is a trillion-dollar opportunity coming at them with or without the accelerant of government stimulation,” Mr. Goetz says.

Here are some pictures of Organic Wine Bottling process in Summerland

PMurphy — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:47:30 +0000

http://picasaweb.google.com/MikeStohler/SummerGateBottling?feat=email#slideshow/5478932877064708290 Summergate Organic Winery bottled their vintage this week, using mobile bottling technology! Congratulations on a fine harvest. If you want to visit Summerland and participate next year, let me know in advance and you can plan a unique Okanagan … Continue reading →

BCTV News Small town feature: Summerland

PMurphy — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:50:44 +0000

http://www.globaltvbc.com/video/index.html?releasePID=KbKZby_yTywnZF0eH0JVn1vcTf3hSr5x

Pinnacles Sponsors in the News

PMurphy — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:13:46 +0000

http://www.bclocalnews.com/okanagan_similkameen/summerlandreview/sports/93627879.html

Entrepreneurial effort will help Summerland prosper.

PMurphy — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:11:59 +0000

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/your-business/start/location/community-futures-give-small-towns-second-chance/article1564574/

Chamber newsletter mentions our sponsorship of Pinnacles

PMurphy — Sat, 08 May 2010 12:16:04 +0000

http://www.summerlandchamber.com/newsletters/may7/events/index.html

Such a privelege to be a part of Summerland! Thank you.

PMurphy — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:59:42 +0000

RE/MAX Orchard Country in Summerland announces major financial sponsorship of the South Okanagan SC U21 Men’s Pinnacles Team.

RE/MAX Summerland Realtors have seen many of their client families volunteer and participate in the success of local soccer over the years. Summerland school teams, Summerland house teams, the coaching, the management, volunteers, parent turnouts, and the strong representation on South Okanagan Select Teams all contribute to a very strong Summerland soccer environment that continues to build and grow.

Patrick Murphy, RE/MAX Broker Owner states “we felt strongly as a group of 4 local Realtors that we wanted to help bring attention to the success of Summerland players as they achieve very high levels of competition in the Pacific Coast Soccer League Reserve Division. These young men from Summerland have honed their soccer skills locally, having been coached and supported by many volunteers in their growth as players. Now, with this important financial support, these players are taking a major step within the Pacific Coast Reserve Division. Incredibly, a number of these Summerland players still continue the tradition with volunteer coaching to other young Summerland players.”

The Realtors at RE/MAX Orchard Country in Summerland are pleased to provide financial support for the efforts of the Mens U21 Pinnacle team of the Pacific Coast Soccer League Reserve Division. We encourage fans to visit our facebook page or website or call for details of local games, and invite all Summerland Soccer families to come out to cheer on the Summerland Boys on this fine team.

Pinnacles U 21 Soccer season opener…did you know there are strong Summerland

PMurphy — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:26:11 +0000

connections with this team? Summerland is well represented, on the field and off. Watch for major announcement coming soon…but not yet.

http://www.pentictonherald.ca/top_story.php?id=261433&type=Local

Congratulations and thank you to Lisa Scott and all the Summerland

PMurphy — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:15:49 +0000

volunteers who worked to remove invasive plants from along the creek bordering the jogging path around Dale Meadows fields as part of Earth Day in Summerland.

http://www.bclocalnews.com/okanagan_similkameen/summerlandreview/opinion/letters/92367249.html

This small town of ours has so many good people who give back and volunteer to help the community in so many ways…a real encouragement to know there are WAY MORE people who care enough to contribute than those few who care only enough to complain.