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This week’s column is dedicated to Peter Mallam who recently passed away. Peter was a pioneer mission resident and a long-time friend of the DeHart family. He will be missed in the community and by all his friends and family. “GeoTility Corp.” (Geothermal Systems) is going strong in the Okanagan and now in the lower mainland. President Jim Leask was thrilled to tell me that the company has opened a new office and warehouse in Richmond, B.C. The new space is similar in size to the Kelowna operation at #200-1649 Cary Road. There’s more big news. They have been awarded several high profile projects, including Geothermal for the Whistler Sliding Centre that will house the Bob Sled Track for the 2010 Olympics. They will also be installing Geothermal for another very unique project. A 50 storey high rise in downtown Vancouver in the Cole Harbour area called “Flat Iron.” And, if that isn’t enough, they are also part of the team consulting on the Geothermal for the Richmond Olympic Skating Oval. Just goes to show that Okanagan companies can certainly compete and benefit from the 2010 Olympics. Call 762-5776. Jason Luciw is the new Area Administrator, Kelowna Area Office for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon at 201-1456 St. Paul Street. Jason officially begins the full time position on Monday, June 19. He most recently worked as the Administrative Assistant - Administration Department at Statistics Canada. He is also well-known in the media industry, working for both the Kelowna Capital News and Standard Radio. Diana Barker is the Foundation’s Area Manager. Call 860-6275. Kudos to my sister Tracy Nyboe of RE/MAX Kelowna who was featured in the RE/MAX of Western Canada Insight Regional Magazine for her outstanding client customer service. RE/MAX Kelowna received a glowing letter from U.S. clients Boleyn Relova and Robert Clegg about her great service and dedication. Way to go sis! Vickis Cut Above at 1957 Harvey Avenue (Northgate Plaza) has a brand new look and some new services. They have completely renovated with colours in tones of nutmeg, browns, turquoise and black. The shop is beautiful with new lighting and new leather chairs and couches. Vicki Campbell has been the owner of the shop for the past 18 years with five operators. They are a full service unisex salon. Along with the renovations, “Nails Only by Wendy” which is located in Vickis Cut Above has changed their name to “P.S. You’re Beautiful” which is owned and operated by mother and daughter team Wendy Polmear and Karlee Stachiw. Their services have also expanded and they now offer waxing, tinting, and professionally applied UV-free, streak-free and odor-free spray on tanning. They also offer nail enhancements and spa pedicures. Call Vicki’s at 762-0050 and P.S. You’re Beautiful at 712-2246. Congratulations to Paul Boray, Senior Manager Loans with the BDC at 313 Bernard Avenue on his promotion to Area Manager for Portfolio Development and Underwriting. Paul has been with the BDC for over 11 years. Call 470-4812 Well-known London Drugs gal Marlene Muir is retiring on June 10. She has been with London Drugs for over 10 years and is known as “the cashier on #1.” She is getting married to George Dickran on June 24. We’ll miss her smiling face, but wish them all the best. David Tufts, manager of Far West Factory Outlet at 100-2463 Hwy. 97 N. is excited that they have now re-opened their doors for business, after their fire. They have restocked their store and are back to have some fun in the outdoors. Call 860-9010. It’s all in the potato! This is a really neat place and you’ll be missing out if you don’t stop by and try it. “Shack on the Beach” is located at The Kelowna Marina beside the Fintry Queen at the foot of Bernard. Owned and operated by Barb Multan, Shack on the Beach has the most amazing “french fries” anywhere. Because I could only try a few (I’m still on L.A. Weight Loss maintenance) I took some friends with me. They were very impressed with the delicious fries. The fries are made with special potatoes that they purchase from Margo and Kerry Sawka at The Tomato King on Casorso Road. Barb won’t tell anyone the name of the secret potatoes and Margo and Kerry are also sworn to secrecy. The fries are very light and non-greasy. They change their oil daily which is one of their secrets. You can have them with gravy, cheese or chili, but I think they are best just plain with ketchup and vinegar. Along with Barb, you will see mom and pops (they wouldn’t tell me their real names either, as that is how they have been known for years) to serve you. They also offer hamburgers, hot dogs and Bryers Ice Cream. It’s a nice place to stop with bright coloured umbrellas, clean tables and the best view ever. Barb also runs The Kelowna Marina, has a goat from The Tomato King on her dock (yes a goat), a really cute dog with one eye who wears a life jacket on their boat and a nice boyfriend named Mark. By the way, the parking lot right next door to the Marina is free on weekends. It’s great place to visit. Congratulations to Rev. Albert Baldeo, Mike Roberts and Lois Serwa who are all being named as Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College in recognition of their service and dedication to the community. Rev. Baldeo and Mike Roberts will be recognized at the June 3 Convocation and Lois Serwa on June 29. The Award of an Honourary Fellow is recognition by Okanagan College of distinguished achievement or outstanding service. The criteria for the award are mentorship, excellence eminence and accomplishment, which all the recipients certainly attest to. Sat Nam Yoga, a Kundalini Yoga studio has moved to new premises at 625 Vernon Road, above World Beat Family Golf. Kundalini Yoga is regarded as the world’s most powerful form of yoga, yet it is a form of yoga that is suitable for all levels of physical ability. Amy Veale, a certified Kundalini instructor and owner of Sat Nam Yoga has been holding the classes from a studio based in her home but found that demand has necessitated a move to larger premises, with hardwood floors, loads of natural light and excellent amenities. To celebrate the move Sat Nam is offering specials for first time students. Call 864-2372 or visit www.satnamyoga.ca In a first for UBC Okanagan, Health Studies professor and researcher Dr. Craig Mitton has received a Scholar Award from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. Dr. Mitton’s research examines priority setting and resource allocation in health authorities, including the Interior Health Authority, Vancouver Island Health authority and Calgary Health Region. He has also conducted research in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Questions being explored include how the public should be involved in decision-making, how benefits are best measured and issues surrounding organizational behaviour. Celebrating their 3rd anniversary in business, Downtown Eyewear is located at 547 Bernard Avenue. Owned and operated by master optician Randall Quinn, the unique optical store searches out only the most interesting and innovative eyewear products. Randall often designs or redefines a pair of eyewear specifically for a client and is known not only for his exciting selection of frames, but also for his talent at choosing just the right frame and matching it perfectly with the appropriate lens products for a perfect blend of fashion and function. Call 763-2020. This is really neat. Former Mayor Walter Gray received a letter from Ichiro Ukai, Mayor of Kasugai telling Walter that as of May 1st he had ended his term as Mayor of Kasugai. He had been Mayor since 1991 and ended his municipal government duties because of failing health. Ukai, when he was the Mayor, made the trip to Kelowna and led a Kasugai delegation for the occasion of Kelowna’s 100th Anniversary, in spite of his failing health. I also have fond memories of Mayor Ukai and Kasugai. In 1997 when I was vice-president of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, we joined Mayor Gray and Doreen Gray along with a delegation and visited Kasugai. It was a memorable trip and we had the pleasure of staying with wonderful hosts Mr. and Mrs. Kawasaki, who at that time was the president of Kasugai’s Chamber of Commerce. In Ukai's letter to Walter he expressed his sincere thanks for all the support and cooperation he received from everyone for all those years. Speaking of Walter Gray, congratulations on his appointment to the FortisBC Board of Directors and also to Harry McWaters as chair of the FortisBC Board. Had a nice chat with Scott Dawson of Ponderosa Golf & Country Club. Since their devastating fire they have come a long way and are doing well. They have brought in a pre-fab building to house their office and pro shop. They also have erected a tent with a wooden floor that can house 200 people for tournaments, BBQ’s, lunch and limited breakfasts. Cecil’s Perogies has given Ponderosa their portable kitchen for the season. They invite everyone to come up and golf and visit. They are hosting a golf tournament with the “Kelowna Rockets” on June 11 at 2pm with a shot-gun start. The tournament is open to the public but you must pre-register as entries are limited. Call 768-7839. Happy 50th Anniversary Mike and Betty Klym on March 24th but they celebrated this past weekend. Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd. is hosting a Career Fair on Tuesday, June 13th from 3pm-7pm. It will be at Hangar 8 with booths displaying all departments and job opportunities. They ask that interested parties bring their resumes and come and meet the people from the various departments. As well they will be giving short tours so that you can see what’s in the “Big Yellow Hangars”. For more info call Monica McLean at 765-7289. JC and Tina Rathwell, owners of The Boardroom are having a Blues Night every Thursday on the Boardroom houseboat docked at the foot of Bernard Avenue. $15 gets you a cruise on the lake, appy’s and a fun night. Call 860-1485 to reserve. Join BMO Bank of Montreal employees at the Mission Park Branch at 16-3155 Lakeshore Road on Friday, June 9th from 11am-3pm for a Hot Dog Sale in support of the B.C. Children’s Hospital. Let’s help sick children get better! Call Colleen Duncan at 979-7826 for more info or just drop by. TaylorMade Golf Tip of the week by Jon Kadin - Bunkers! Those sandy hazards we all love to hate… If it isn’t enough to have to hit a shot out of them, we also have to be conscious of the proper etiquette and rules associated with them. Etiquette- Please remember to ALWAYS leave the sand trap in better condition than you found it. Out of courtesy to the other players on the golf course, raking a sand trap after your shot should be done each and every time. A question was recently brought up about where to place the rake after your shot. Each course sets its own protocol on this and depending where you are playing, the rakes can either be placed outside of the bunker or they can be left inside. Please remember to place the rake, regardless of whether it’s inside or outside of the bunker, parallel with the direction of the hole you are playing. This will lessen the chance of the ball rolling into the bunker and settling beside the rake… Rules- A couple of reminders when playing out of bunkers. Firstly, a bunker is defined as a “hazard”. Therefore, we are not permitted to “ground” our clubs when addressing the ball. In layman’s terms we are not allowed to “touch” the sand. If we do, a 2 shot penalty is incurred. Secondly, I had heard recently that someone thought hitting the rake was a penalty. It is not. Just “rub of the green” or in other words bad luck! (Jon Kadin is the Director of Golf at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club and Greg Murtland is the territory manager for TaylorMade). Birthday of the week: Maxine DeHart is a |
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