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Summerland teachers find unique way to bypass the slide to get to work

Bypassing rock slide on Highway 97 involves bicycles, two cars and a rough trail
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Talor Hulubetz and another Summerland Secondary School teacher have a temporary solution to get to the school while the highway closure is in effect. Their method includes a cycling portion over a rough trail. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Two Summerland Secondary School teachers have found a unique way to get to school during the closure of Highway 97 north of Summerland.

On Aug. 28, a rock slide blocked all lanes of the highway, resulting in lengthy detours which add hours to travel time.

However, art teacher Aleita Lloyd and learning support teacher Taylor Holubetz, who both live north of the road closure, have put together a solution which will add between 45 minutes and one hour to their travel time.

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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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