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Everyone’s been asking about the former Carmelle’s Restaurant site at 101-1836 Underhill Street (behind Skogies Orchard Park). Here’s the scoop! The restaurant is now called “Underhill Street Grill” and is owned and operated by Anita Thomas and Dan Gorman. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. The restaurant is a “family home cooked meal type restaurant” with their signature dish being fish and chips. Dan is not new to the restaurant industry as he has operated several restaurants out of our province. The décor of the restaurant is virtually the same with pricing of items up to about $12.95. Call 762-6267. Two of my favorite people are retiring at the end of the month. In no particular order (I thought I should make that perfectly clear) both Brad Field, Chief Technical Officer and Vice Chairman of Pacific Safety Products and Ron Rubadeau, Superintendent of School District #23 are throwing in the towel, so to speak. Brad made is very clear that he is not going fishing; he is only “thinking” about retirement at age 48; may look at politics again; is going to learn to cook (that didn’t come from Lori); is going to golf (I suggested golf lessons as I have golfed with him – only joking); and is going to fly more. Lori says he is “back to his old self now”. After 29 years with the school district, Ron Rubadeau is not really retiring. He is going to work for his son, Devin who is one of Canada’s senior sailing coaches and head coach at the Central Okanagan Sailing Association. Ron is going to be a “sailing instructor” and as most of you know, he will be great at that. Ron’s wife Donna is still working at Rutland Elementary, so I imagine Ron is going to have to try and do the house-hold chores in-between sailing instruction. One thing some of you might not know is that Ron plays his string bass for local musicals and theatre groups and in the past 40 years has performed in more than 100 productions around the world. He’s way too talented. After 15 years with Okanagan Insurance Services on Dilworth Drive, Sharon Ridinger has retired. To start off her retirement, she is going on a cross-country tour with hubby Bill in their 5th wheel. Richard Toussaint and Martine Lefebvre and the team at Bouchons Bistro at 1180 Sunset Drive are the proud recipients of the Wine Spectator Magazine’s “Award of Excellence” for a second year in a row. Call 763-6595 Cassandra Tompkins is the new owner of “The Women’s Place” at 123-1889 Springfield Road specializing in group fitness, cardio, strength, mind-body personal training along with child care. With the cosmetic changes, including new furniture, Cassandra has added some nice touches for her clients, including free water and a coffee station. She has also added a new segment to the operation called “fusion fitness” with new certified director Jenn Carter heading the program which incorporates yoga, fitness conditioning and pilates all in one. She has also added a hydraulic circuit which is no charge for members. Others can use the circuit training for a special membership fee. They are celebrating with a grand opening on June 3rd and are open seven days a week. Call 762-7255 Sean Kirby of the 243 Ogopogo Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron Kelowna was one of 70 young British Columbians to receive the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. Lt.-Gov. Iona Campagnolo made the presentation at a Government House Ceremony. All participants completed a program of community service, personal achievement, improved personal fitness, and outdoor expedition and exploration. The program operates in 105 countries. Dot Com Media Inc., one of the largest web design firms in the Okanagan is celebrating Ryan Lahay’s 5th anniversary with the company. Ryan custom builds solutions for companies that are looking for ways to get to the “next level”. He has been instrumental in determining how a successful community portal is built and has been one of the driving forces behind the success of WelcometoKelowna.com (where you can also find my column). Nikki Csek is the VP marketing and sales for the company which is located at #206-1441 Ellis Street. Call 862-8010 Accent Custom Furniture owned and operated by Gary Trelenberg is a new company located at 330-1405 Stevens Road (behind Westside Self Storage). The company specializes in just what their name says, custom furniture for offices or residential use. All furniture is crafted on site and their products are very diversified. They build everything from built-in cabinets and fireplace mantels to bedroom suites. Call 769-2211. Local PostNet owners Geoff Millar and Ingrid Temmel (husband and wife) have received a prestigious honour. They were the recipients of the Canadian Franchisee of the Year Award at PostNet’s 13th Annual Franchise Convention held in Denver. The award is given to owners who exemplify customer service, growth of their business and support of the PostNet vision. Geoff and Ingrid own the two PostNet’s in Kelowna, one at 3957 Lakeshore Road and one in Orchard Plaza. They are also the area franchisors for the B.C. Interior and a Fed-Ex authorized shipping centre. They specialize in digital copy and document services, printing and finishing services, computer/Internet services and domestic and international shipping, private mailboxes, shipping and packaging supplies, office supplies and more. There are 900 franchises throughout North America. Call 764-9696 (Lakeshore) or 860-9100 (Orchard Plaza). The 17th Annual GLAAD Media Award winners were announced in New York and the award for “Outstanding TV Journalism – Newsmagazine” went to “Gay Rodeo” Only in America (Discovery Times Channel) produced by Kelowna-based Gabriel Films North Inc. The award honours individuals and projects in mainstream media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives. The show “Gay Rodeo” was devised to explore the world of gay cowboys in the Bible belt in the aftermath of the politically controversial proposed Gay Marriage Amendment during the run up of the 2004 Presidential Election. Gabriel Films North Inc. is a television production company based in Kelowna, operated by husband and wife producing team David McIlvride and Alison Love. Fern G. Z. Carr, former lawyer, French immersion teacher and past president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Kelowna Branch was invited to New York to read her poem “Minuet in G(eneral Hospital)”. This is in conjunction with a book launch of Volume 6 of the Jewish Women’s Literary Annual in which her work appears. A member of the League of Canadian Poets, Carr has written in excess of 300 poems. Although her poetry is primarily written in English, some of her work is composed in Spanish, Italian and French. She has been published extensively all over the world. Dr. Doug Owram, a former Vice President (academic) and Provost at the University of Alberta has been named UBC Okanagan Deputy Vice Chancellor effective July 1. He brings a wealth of experience in both academic and administrative roles, including serving as the University of Alberta’s most senior academic officer. The Associated Canadian Travelers/United Commercial Travelers 13th Annual A.C.T./U.C.T. Dominion Grand Council #31 Session is hosting their national convention in Kelowna from May 4-7th at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre. The council received its charter in 1976 and this year will be celebrating their 30th anniversary in our city. The Grand Councillor for 2005/2006 is Kelowna’s Rick Warner of Canadian Freightways. This year’s special guest is Kent Tucker who is the Supreme Councillor of UCT for North America. The association raises over $1,000,000 each year for local charities and Kelowna's own council gives more than $50,000 to over 15 local charities each year. Keith Preece is the chair of this year’s convention. Call him at 707-0455. Pandosy Village is hosting their first annual Pandosy Village Spring Celebration on May 6. They will be having sidewalk sales, door prizes and many more exciting offers. Their Spring celebration coincides with the local spring Wine Festival with many of the stores carrying wine related products and accessories to compliment the valley’s award winning wines. Take time to discover Pandosy Village in the Mission and see what their fabulous shopping district is all about. For more info call Pamela Scott at Urban Hut Design at 763-4301 or any of the other merchants. Happy 50th Anniversary Hunt and Joan McKay (April 20). The Kelowna Lioness Club is hosting a community service “ham dinner” on Sunday, May 7 at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. They are featuring Deb Stone (Patsy Cline Tribute) with door prizes and a good time. The Kelowna Lioness have donated the proceeds of their various events to many community endeavours with over $23,000 donated in 2005. They have also donated over 1,600 hours of service in 2005 and continue to do so this year. The dinner is only $12.50. Call Patti Crichton at 763-2023 or 762-4727 for tickets or more info. As Flag Day approaches, we are reminded of the sacrifices our soldiers made who fought to preserve our freedom. Lakeview Dignity Memorial Gardens Cemetery is supporting our local Legion Groups by participating in Flag Day on Monday, May 8th at 10:30am. With respect, they place a Canadian Flag on all identified Veteran graves. There will also be a Flag Parade, a short ceremony and light refreshments. Join them on this special day to honour our Veterans. All are welcome. Call Barbara Bleiler at 765-2929 for more info. This is a good time of year to clean out your closets. Church of the Nazarene on Highway 33 in Rutland is hosting a free clothing giveaway from 9:30am to 1:30pm on May 13. If you have any good, clean, used clothing to donate, drop it off at the church prior to May 11. For more info call Evelyn at 869-4198. Make your 2006 winter’s wish a reality in Hawaii! Team 101-5 SILK FM lets you train and travel with Team Diabetes, get fit and reach a personal goal while supporting the Canadian Diabetes Association. Join “Andy and TJ in the morning” to walk or run a 10K or full marathon in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 10. Team 101-5 SILK FM will be open to 45 participants and they encourage you to register fast as last year wait-list was required for the Iceland 2005 Marathon. Registration closes on May 8. Last year the team raised over $169,000 for the work of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Help them do it again! To find out more or to register send an e-mail to hawaii@silk.fm What a dingbat I am sometimes. You all know my blonde hair is not died (ha!). Last week and in previous weeks I have asked you to join Mayor Shepherd and myself for the 5th Annual Hike for Hospice. Last week I forgot to tell you what the date was. It’s on Sunday, May 7th starting at 10am at Mission Creek Regional Park. Contributions will assist in funding the “Children’s Good Grief Camp” and it’s sure to be a fun filled day – even if we have to walk! Please come join us. Call 763-5511 for more info or to register. Just to let you know I won’t be doing a column next week. See you on May 10. Quote of the week – You’ve achieved success in your field when you don’t know whether what you’re doing is work or play (Warren Beatty). Birthday of the week: Maxine DeHart is a |
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