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This week’s column is dedicated to long-time Kelowna resident Pat Browne-Clayton. The Browne-Clayton’s were long-time friends of the DeHart’s for over 60 years.
Great news for the United Way and Kelowna . Susan Steen is new executive director of the United Way of the Central Okanagan/Similkameen. Susan is relocating from Ottawa but is not new to Kelowna or the valley as she resided in our city for three years in the mid 1990’s. She is currently the executive director of Computers for Success-Canada, a non profit partner of Computers for Schools. She will assume her new position with our United Way on April 10 and will unquestionably be a great asset to the association and our city.
Gabriele and Wendy Giammartino, together with their daughter Candice Munro, owners of Via Veneto Hair Design, Esthetics and Day Spa are celebrating “30” years of owning successful salons overseas and in Canada . Via Veneto located at 102-3001 Tutt Street is a boutique-style salon offering the highest standards of quality, service and hygiene. Gabriele trained in Italy and London in hair styling for men and women. Wendy and Candice are European trained in all aspects of esthetics for women, including facials, skin care, make-up, waxing, manicures, body wraps and all kinds of pampering. Drop in and visit this tranquil salon. I’ve known them for years and you won’t be disappointed. Their mission statement is “Excellence in Service” and that’s just what you’ll get! Call 861-6868.
Tony Muresu is the new director and general manager of The Grand Hotel. Tony is not new to Kelowna as he was formerly the assistant manager of the Coast Capri Hotel and most recently served as senior hotel director for Royal Caribbean International for the past six years.
Louise Wilson is the new accountant at The Kelowna Golf and Country Club.
Brian Tapp, long-time Kelowna businessman who joined Jamieson Laboratories five years ago as territory manager was recently presented with two prestigious company awards. He was honoured with “Western Canada Territory Manager of the Year” and “National Territory Manager of the Year”. You might remember Brian was formerly with Labatt and most recent to that was the owner of Advantage Tapps Travel & Cruises. Jamieson is a worldwide nutritional supplement company that conducts all of its own research, manufacturing, packaging and distribution. Call him at 878-4663.
Kathy Ratchford has opened Mekastin Interiors at #103-5309 Main Street in Kettle Valley . Mekastin Interiors is also hosting HGTV’s Design Rivals, Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman on Sunday, April 9th. Call 870-3363 for tickets.
Gail Moody has left the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Diane Barker is serving as acting area manager of the Foundation for the Okanagan and Kootenay area.
Toby Tannas, former CHBC-TV anchor has opened her new business “Lotuswear” in Orchard Park Shopping Centre (across form Cleo’s). Lotuswear is women’s active and casual wear for teens to seniors, carrying tops, jackets, vests, pants, accessories, capris, shorts, skirts, t-shirts and bras. They will even be carrying a children’s line and have some men’s items in the store now. Drop in and visit her or call 861-8876.
Okanagan Trucking Ltd. has moved to new premises at 1545 Hardy Street . Owned and operated by Les and Sharon Pidwerbesky, the company services all points locally in the valley and in B.C. They are agents for TST Porter Trucking and offer a full fleet of trucks and courier vans as well. They will haul general freight; have tailgate and ramp service, haul furniture and appliances, all with weekend and evening service and rush delivery is needed. You might remember Les in another venue. He has hung up his head phones as a well known DJ owning “Dancing the Night Away DJ Service” for many years. Call 860-3822 or okanagantrucking@shaw.ca
Can a dull knife or dull piece of equipment be more dangerous than a sharp one” Absolutely! To maintain the best control of a knife’s operation as a precision tool, it must have a razor sharp edge, sometimes neglected. One excuse might be the time consuming hassle of taking them to be sharpened to a sharpener. “A Sharper Edge” mobile knife and blade sharpening service has new owners. Errol and Judi Hannigan have sold the business to Gordon and Betty Fletcher. They specialize in sharpening knives, food processor blades, pizza cutters, serrated knives, hunting knives, scissors, lawn mower blades, shears or anything that needs sharpening. They service both the residential and commercial markets including pubs, restaurants, bakery’s and chef’s personal knives. Their sharpening machinery is specifically designed to create a better than new razor sharp edge and you don’t even have to deliver and pick-up. Call 878-4611.
Home Instead Senior Care owned and operated by Don and Anita Henke has opened a new office to service their area office located now at Suite #101 - 1455 Ellis Street in the Peak Investment Building . Home Instead offers seniors a variety of care-giver services, including personal care, companionship and home helper services to keep seniors stay safe in their home. They have had the business for the past four years. Call 860-4113 www.homeinstead.com
The Cops for Kids R.C.M.P. Regimental Ball at Prospera Place was a “huge” success. The evening went off without a hitch and record numbers attended. Chair Ken Thom and committee members Bart Dorssers, Brad Field, Grant Fletcher, Alex Fong, Ken Green, Superintendent Don Harrison, Gail Harrison, Superintendent Bill McKinnon Beryl Itani, Mel Kotler, Robert Levin, Heather MacDonald, Ron Maclaren, Allison McNeill, Inspector Steve McVarnock, Lillian Moller, Shawna McCrea, Sarah Nelems, Krista Noonan, Nan Pellatt, Gavin Perry, Dave Roseberry, Betti Smith, Kerry Solinsky and Paul van Drunen did an extraordinary job. Once again, I would like to express my appreciation in being asked to be Honourary Chair of the event. It was the highlight of my year and as all of you saw, I had a great time. An even greater honour was to have R.C.M.P. Deputy Commissioner Beverley Busson attend the event. Retiring R.C.M.P. Superintendent Ken Green did a phenomenal job as MC, along with Mike Roberts. Thanks to Platinum Sponsor CIBC Wood Gundy (Brock Aynsley) and all the other many sponsors, way to numerous to mention. Kudos to well-known artist Alex Fong for the truly amazing RCMP original portrait and prints. The painting was absolutely beautiful. Proceeds from the event are staying in our community for a suite in the Kelowna General Hospital for parents of neo-natal and critically ill children. And, please don’t forget. “Our law enforcement is the only entity that keeps you and me, the ordinary citizen safe. They are the only people between us and the bad guys. Always respect them and their decisions”.
Tourism Kelowna has a new 2006 Tourism Advisory Council for 2006. Congratulations to Bill Eager (Manteo Resort), Tony Muresu (the Grand), Rod Shuttleworth (Dilworth & Recreation Inn), Michael Wynne (Holiday Inn Express), Jim Nixon (Hotel Eldorado), Rosemary Paterson (Best Western Inn), and Stan Martindale (Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre and Kelowna Hotel Motel President). All the above are from the accommodation sector. Others elected were Ian Robertson (Kelowna Springs Golf Course), Blair Baldwin (Okanagan Wine Festivals Society), Michael J. Ballingall (Big White), Roger Sellick (Airport), Alan Gatzke (Gatzke Farm Market), Steve Stinson (The Keg), Lorna Gunn (City of Kelowna ), Andre Blanleil (City Council) and Laura Thurnheer (Chamber of Commerce).
Oscar night has come to Kelowna ! The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Kelowna honoured former Mayor, Walter Gray with an award of recognition at their general meeting last week. He was presented with a “Honourary Tommie Award” for his positive guidance and outstanding support and dedication to the home building industry in our community during his several years as Mayor. Shane Warawa, O.W.C.P. (BC) of Enviro Choice Sewage Treatment Solutions is president of the association.
The Serta Sheep are so cute! Last year Sleep Country Canada raised $110,000 for Children’s Hospital in Canada . They did it though the “Adopt a Sheep Campaign” with 11,000 sheep being adopted. This year’s target is $113,000 or 13,000 sheep. The first shipment of Serta Sheep has arrived at the Kelowna store at 2031 Harvey Avenue . These sheep are looking for caring people to adopt them for a minimum donation of only $10. All proceeds of the adoptions will go to the Children’s Hospitals. Don’t be disappointed. Adopt your sheep now.
The Royal Bank, Plaza 33 Branch is having their annual charity used book sale on April 11, 12 and 13 from 10am-4pm . You can drop off your books (no Readers Digest or Encyclopedias) anytime during bank hours from now until April 7. All proceeds are going to the M.S. Walk. For more info call Phyllis Litz at 491-2824.
Happy 60th Anniversary Ann and Armand Charles (March 19).
This is an easy way to blend going out for dinner and giving back to the community. “Dining Out for Life” with Honourary Chairs Alan and Carol Dolman and media spokesperson CHBC-TV’s Mohini Singh invite you to go out for a meal on Thursday, March 23 and participate in this innovative event. It’s simple. All you have to do is dine out at one of the participating restaurants which are Agostino's, Fresco, Siam Orchid, Staccato’s (Rotary Centre of the Arts) The Rotten Grape or Waterfront Wines and the restaurant will give 25% of their food revenues that evening to The Living Positive Resource Centre. There is no extra cost to guests. This is so simple. We all eat out anyway. Why not make it Thursday, March 23. Daryle Roberts is the executive director of the association and Karen Alexander the volunteer and marketing coordinator. Call 862-2437 for more info or www.diningoutforlife.ca
Do you have an heirloom item or two that you have wondered about? Is that incredible deal you found at a garage sale worth anything? Find out! Furniture Heaven Consignment Shoppe at 435 Banks Road is having their bi-annual “Heavenly Finds” Antique and Art Identification Day on Saturday, April 1st from 9-5pm . Well known independent Appraiser, Peter Blundell will be in attendance to give you help in the above areas. This identification event is designed to encourage people to bring their items in for verbal assessment so they can find out whether or not these items are worth doing formal appraisals. The fee is only $35 for a fifteen minute segment. Book your appointment at 762-2231. Limited space is available, so book early.
Fresco Restaurant was awarded “Judge’s Choice” champions at the 17th annual Taste of Kelowna. Freddy’s Brew Pub held the title for the past three years. Fresco entered the food fair for the first time and impressed the panel of five judges with dishes such as roasted Dungeness crab “cappuccino” bisque.
Quote of the week – Fall seven times, stand up eight. (Japanese Proverb)
Birthday of the week:
- Happy 35th Nicole Niles, Shaw Cable (Mar/10)
- Happy 50th Jeanie Wintimute (Mar.16)
- Lise Sinclair (Mar.13)
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna hotelier. Phone her at 979-4546, fax 860-3173, E-mail maxdehart@telus.net and web-site www.welcometokelowna.com (click on Business)
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