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This week's column is dedicated to Laura Forgues who passed away suddenly on July 16. Laura is the wife of local well-respected RCMP Inspector Cam Forgues. Our thoughts are with the family and their many friends.
Rapidly growing coffee roaster, Cherry Hill Coffee Company is going in a totally new and positive direction with their rebranding. Owner Dave Biglow (along with his brother Jeff) was ecstatic to tell me that they have just hired James Caider, a former art director with Madhouse Creative to lead the brand roll out plan. James has had extensive experience in marketing and design, working with such global brands such as Bacardi and Smirnoff. Established in 1986, Cherry Hill now would like their new logo and streamline packaging materials to reflect their great product and continued success, with a contemporary flair image and keeping up with the times. Although, Cherry Hill is 95% a wholesale operation, the public can still purchase their specialty coffee and teas from their retail shop, showroom and roasting facility located at Unit #1 - 1404 Hunter Court. Their high-quality coffee beans are imported from all over the world, including Central and South America (Costa Rica), Africa and Indonesia. Call 861-4733.
Breanne Cancade is the new promotions coordinator at 101 SILK FM. Breanne relocated from Fort McMurray where she was with Country 99.3 and Rock 97.9. Call her at 860-1010 or bcancade@fri.ca
Glenmore residents now have their very own Marlin Travel location. Owners Terry and Deanna Florence are opening a new Marlin Travel August 1st at 110 - 437 Glenmore Road (Glenvalley Plaza). Their grand opening will be August 25 from 11am-4pm with door prizes and a grand prize of $500 in gift certificates. Drop in and visit well-known travel agents Deanna, Kerry Logan and Cheryl Hartley. Call 868-2540
The May winner of the Exceptional Service under the Sun Award was Larry Diduk of Rona.
Kim Trimble, former server at Gallagher’s Canyon has joined the team at Mickie’s Pub. She’s not really new to the pub as she has worked at Mickie’s part-time in the past.
Vedanta Academy administration has appointed Cadence Trites as the school’s new vice-principal. Vedanta has grown in enrolment and in cutting edge learning strategies now to the point where they need to begin sharing the administration and pedagogical workload. Cadence has been with the Academy for three years. She will begin her new duties in August. Mike Guzzi is the assistant executive director of the Academy. Call 868-8816 www.vedantaacademy.com
Andy Steenwyk, former director of catering at the Capri Hotel for over 17 years has moved on to a different career and has now started his own business “Life Styles Home & Yard Care”. He’s doing great. Call 870-0703.
Director of public relations for Prestige Inns, Lisa Stephenson and her husband Dave of Sysco Food Services are moving east – way east to Halifax. Dave has accepted a position with Sysco as the new vice president of sales and marketing for the entire Atlantic Region and they will be relocating the end of July. Lisa is staying on with Prestige Hotels in her east coast office of “one.” She says she will now be the e-mail and phone queen! Good luck to both of them. Call Lisa at 860-5858 or e-mail lisa@prestigehotels.ca
Jason and Catherine Casey of Casey’s Custom Woodshop are celebrating their second year in business. They custom build everything from small shoe-benches to full kitchens, in every type of solid wood desired. Jason was a cabinet-maker in Montreal for three years (he apprenticed with a German women in Quebec) before moving to the Okanagan. Catherine originates from Kelowna and formerly was a sports reporter in Montreal. They now both spend their days covered in sawdust and stain. There is no custom piece, either big or small that they cannot make, even from a picture. They will also be at the Farmers and Crafters Market on Springfield Road throughout August on Saturdays. Call 864-6741
At a recent International Art Conference in Anaheim, California, a program “Paint for Peace – “Pass it Forward” was announced. Local artist Pat Laurin (also of Arby’s) was selected as the first Canadian asked to paint a card for our Canadian Soldiers. The two piece card is made of wood to last; each injured Soldier will keep the card for a non-specific duration, sign his or her name on the back, then pass it forward to another injured Solider (much like the movie “Pay It Forward”). The card is only 5 inches by 7 inches but includes scenes that will be dear to their hearts no matter which part of Canada they are from. It depicts a scene encompassing our land and our home, from the West Coast to the East Coast. In the reflection on a wine decanter, stands a Soldier in uniform, deep in thought looking out across this great land, as in a far away place, he or she proudly fights “For the Love & Freedom of our Country.” It even includes a few clusters of Okanagan grapes. The card will first be sent to Wichita, Kansas where it will be photographed to be featured in an International Art Magazine before it finds its way to an injured Soldier overseas. Call her at 769-5017.
Wildflowers and Wine Tours started by Val Jenner and Patricia Albright just four years ago has experienced 30% growth every year with an even better 2007 tourism season underway. Recently they marked their success with another milestone, a brand new 24 passenger bus unique to the Okanagan. The bus will help the company expand its corporate and group tour business through its sister company, Distinctly Kelowna Tours. Call 979-1211 www.wildflowersandwine.com
Zena and Kevin Tucker are celebrating one year of ownership at Enterprise Flower Studio at 2009A Enterprise Way (opposite the Telus building) on August 1. To recognize this landmark they are having draw for a wonderful flower arrangement. Just drop into the flower shop, have a piece of birthday cake, leave your name and a lucky winner will be drawn on close of business August 1. There has been a flower shop in this location for the past 15 years and the Flower Studio will continue to provide the latest trends as well as cater for more classic and traditional designs for all occasions. On another note, congratulations to Sarah Tischler, who has been working in the shop for two years and her fiancé Dennis Dexel (City of Kelowna) who are getting married on September 15th. Call 868-3880
L.P. Kurach & Associates at 1751 Westlake Road has expanded and opened a new branch office in the Kelowna area after 13 successful years in Edmonton and Sherwood Park, Alberta. Their new phone number is 769-1415.The company is an employment recruiting firm matching companies and qualified employees, specializing in the recruiting industries of manufacturing, forestry, power, engineering and technical.
Happy 36th anniversary Lise and Bill Sinclair on July 30.
Big thanks to Kristel Halliday and Heather Adams, both of Home Outfitters for your exceptional customer service. Also to Frank Latchford for helping me with all my parcels. Funny where you meet nice people – I met Frank and his wife in the line-up to pay.
Happy 50th Anniversary Anton and Francis Knorr this past June 29th.
The Okanagan Jewish Community's annual golf tournament was a humongous success. This was the 10th Anniversary of the event and it was the largest ever. The Harvest, as usual, did a fabulous job and were even gracious enough, because of the large numbers, to let us park on their beautiful lawn. This year, a portion of the proceeds were donated to the United Way and there was also a novel twist in their community service. In lieu of the traditional golf gift that was given in the past to every golfer, a donation was made on behalf of each registrant to the United Way. The cheque will be presented at the annual United Way Kick-off Breakfast in September. I was lucky enough to be have been placed in a unique foursome; being myself and three gentlemen who were, at "most" times fairly gracious with the only woman on their team (ha!). You can imagine that I had to really hold my own with RCMP Superintendent Bill McKinnon, local well-known artist Alex Fong and chartered accountant Don Turri of McKay LLP. I guess that says it all! Mark your calendar for next year – you won’t want to miss this one.
Can you believe that Bear Creek is 25 years old and they celebrated with a 25th anniversary Parks Day Celebration.
To help kick-off Christmas is July; the Kelowna Airport Ambassadors have collected $3,100 in quarters from the luggage carts and distributed the money to the Kelowna, Lake Country and Westbank Food Banks and the Sunshine Dream for Kids. Since the Airport Ambassadors have been in operation which started in July, 1999 they have given $33,100 to many different charities. Abby Sones is the Airport Ambassadors Manager.
The 5th Annual YMCA-YWCA Strong Kids Campaign has surpassed its 2007 goal and raised $51,404. Funds raised through the Strong Kids Campaign goes directly to children and youth in our community and support financially assisted memberships, out-of-school childcare, program participation and children and youth programs at the Y.
Fusion Canada is a non-profit Christian organization that is putting on a free family community festival at Rutland Centennial Park August 3-5. Their desire is to build bridges and relationships between people in the community, including schools, churches and businesses. For more info call Rachel Bohn at 681-0075. (not 861-0075).
TaylorMade Golf Quote of the Week – By Jon Kadin - Try this the next time you are struggling with your putting! When a player misses a putt, either their speed or direction is “off”. Finding the correct pace on your putts simply requires practice. Feel cannot be taught…however, if you are continually off-line with your putts try this simple pre-putt routine and I’m certain you will become more consistent. Once you have determined where you want the ball to go once it is struck…when you replace your ball on the green, line up the logo of your ball at your intended “target”. I say target because we are not always aiming at the hole. Most putters today have a line of some sort on them to aid you with your direction. Couple this with the logo of your ball and you now have two items reconfirming your direction. All of the guess work is gone and we are free to make a fluid, tense free stroke! (Jon Kadin is the head professional at Gallagher’s Canyon and Greg Murtland is the territory manager for TaylorMade)
Birthday of the week – Tom Light, On Track Marketing (July 27).
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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