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Vancouver police find scrapbook with Summerland connection

Scrapbook from early 20th century had belonged to Lona Washington
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Lona Washington is shown with her family in this photo circa 1953. Pictured are George and Lona Washington in front, and their children Marilyn and Gerald in back. (Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum)

A scrapbook with a Summerland connection was turned in to the Vancouver Police Department. The picture has thee name Lona Washington written on the front. (Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Police Department)
A scrapbook with a Summerland connection was turned in to the Vancouver Police Department. The picture has thee name Lona Washington written on the front. (Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Police Department)
A scrapbook, turned over to the Vancouver Police Department, has a connection to a former Summerland resident.

On Sept. 14, the Vancouver Police Department received the scrapbook, which contains personal memories of a person from Summerland.

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John Arendt

About the Author: John Arendt

John Arendt has worked as a journalist for more than 30 years. He has a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism degree from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute.
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