Maxine Dehart

Straight from DeHart

Date: May 30/2007

After 32 years, well-known physiotherapist, Bill Locke is retiring (right after he fixes my knee). Bill and his partner, Art Fraser originally started their practice, Fraser and Locke Physiotherapy on Richter and Lawrence and practiced there for 19 years. They moved their offices to 301-3330 Richter Street seven years ago under the name of Mission Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy. Art will continue and work in the practice by himself for the time being, with Bill helping out occasionally if needed. Bill is an avid golfer and his wife Joan is not retiring quite yet, so Bill will be doing all the household chores and meals and whatever Joan would like him to do. What a guy. Call 762-3322. Incidentally, Joan got her first hole-in-one last Sunday at Sunset Ranch, 8^th hole, 110 yards.

John Edwards and Lisa Laing, formerly of CIBC Wood Gundy have moved on to National Bank Financial, together with their assistant Lynn Herrin. John is the new branch manager of the bank which is located at #500-Landmark III. Former manager Coreen Sol is still with the bank as an investment advisor. Call 717-5510 or john.edwards@nbf.ca or lisa.laing@nbf.ca

Brian Appleby is the new locations officer with the Okanagan Film Commission. He recently relocated from Vancouver after completing his diploma from Vancouver Film School and prior to that, was a resident of Kelowna for 20 years. Call 717-0087.

Avita’s Salon and Day Spa at #11-1455 Harvey Avenue (next to Nevada Bob’s) has been sold. Angela Erdely who established Avita’s in 2002 is retiring from hairstyling due to health reasons (her back). Partner and mom Judy Bulai has also retired after over 40 years in the industry.

Pam Ward, the “heart and sole” of Kelowna’s CSI section of the RCMP is retiring today after 32 years of service.

Dave Bushby has joined Valley First Credit Union as AVP-Commercial Banking at the head office in Penticton. Dave was formerly with HSBC and The Canadian Western Bank before relocating back to Penticton.

This is one announcement that I am delighted to make. Congratulations to 101 SILK-FM morning show duo Andy and T.J. on their recent engagement. They have not set a wedding date yet, but it will be sometime next year. And to top it all off T.J. is turning the big “40” on June 4. Happy Birthday T.J.

Congrat’s to Rick Kraft, co-owner of BC Prosthetic & Orthotic Services on being the defending champion of The B.C. Amputee Open at Shadow Ridge held this past weekend.

The 13^th Annual Young Entrepreneur Awards, a partnership between the EDC and School District #23 were recently held, with sponsors; Bank of Montreal, Interior Savings Credit Union, Okanagan College, Prospera Credit Union, Royal Bank and Valley First Credit Union. The purpose of the event is to teach young people about entrepreneurship. Congrat’s to the following. High School Division Winners Sanj Mudaliar, Jill Battaglio and Kevin Mueller of Kelowna Secondary School as team "Socca Playes". Their business idea is to open a roller disco called Retro-City. They received a cheque for 2,500. Middle School winners Kayla Moore and Lauren Bevandick attend Rutland Middle School. The product proposed by their ream AJLIK is a pop alternative made with Okanagan fruit. They received a cheque for 1,000. Marilyn Block was the facilitator and lead organizer of the competition.

This is going to be a major seller in the spice industry. “McCormick’s” have just come out with a full line of new 100% organic gourmet spices. They are something else. The 22 spices and herbs are certified 100% organic by Quality Assurance International. If it doesn’t say 100% organic on the bottle, then up to 5% to 30% of the contents can be non-organic. McCormick’s is 100% organic. The herbs and spices are sold in glass bottles, which is proven to be better at keeping spices and herbs fresh and better tasting. There is a full line, including the popular spices of Coriander, Nutmeg, Cumin, White Pepper, Celery Seed, Poppy Seed, Italian seasoning, dry mustard, cloves and curry powder, to mention a few. There is also Chinese Ginger, Turkish Bay Leaves, Cinnamon from Saigon, Egyptian Basil, Rosemary from Spain, Dill and Thyme from Egypt and pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract. Makes you want to clean out your whole spice drawer and start over with all these new products. They are available at all Market Place IGA’s. Dale McEwan is the local key account executive, grocery division for Crombie Kennedy Nasmark Inc., which distributes the new McCormick 100% organic spices.

Congrat’s to Rev. Fr. Andriy Werbowy of the Ukrainian Catholic Church on Coronation on his 10^th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood.

Wentworth Music & Sabian Cymbals presents Vault Tour 2007. Sabian Cymbal makers will be on hand June 6 and 7 from 4-8pm demonstrating the art of Cymbal making. It’s free to the public. Call 860-2251.

What a hoot! Last Saturday Superintendent Bill McKinnon arrested me at the Ramada Hotel and took me to Walmart to the “Free the Fuzz” event to raise money for B.C. Special Olympics. The event is hosted by the Kelowna RCMP Detachment. I was put in a “jail” on the Walmart parking lot entrance and proceeded to call friends to bail me out. Special thanks to friend MLA Sindi Hawkins for her help. She stayed right beside me, outside the jail and helped phone friends and colleagues for funds to get me out of jail. Together we raised $1,000 in about 40 minutes. And to top that off, Nigel Lark, publisher of the Kelowna Capital News donated another $1,000 to match the funds that Sindi and I raised. Thanks Capital News! We had a great time – even if I was in jail. I did get a “Get out of jail card” from Superintendent McKinnon some time ago, but I forgot to use it! The event was organized by Constable Julie Rattee, Constable Steve Holmes, Sgt. Terry McLachlan, Inspector Steve McVarnock who came from Vernon for the event and Constable Cheryl MacKinnon, who incidentally shaved her head when the total reached 25,000 and she still looks really cute. Councillor Norm Letnick is shaving his head, as the total raised was over $30,000. That will happen on Wednesday at noon at Walmart. Big thanks to Walmart store manager Sarah Pedersen. Hope all of you saw us on the roof of Walmart. It was a blast.

Congrat’s to the winners of the Mayor’s Environmental Achievement Awards. Holiday Park Resort (Most Environmentally Innovative Business Initiative); Judie Steeves, Kelowna Capital News (Most Environmentally Dedicated Individual); Oceola Fish and Game Club (Most Environmentally Dedicated Group); Quigley Elementary (Most Environmentally Friendly School); Eric Bilodeau (Most Environmentally Friendly Commuter) and Carol Suhan and Wayne Carey (Most Environmentally Friendly Yard).

Was sorry to hear that former Scotiabank manager Guthrie McCrae passed away in Vancouver last week. Guthrie was manager of the main branch on Bernard Avenue from 1982-1985.

Congratulations to Jennifer, Michael and Austin (brother) Rampone on the birth of their daughter Mackenzie May. Congrat’s also to grandparents Lina and Domenic Rampone. Rampone Farms on Gordon Drive will be open in about one month. Call 212-2800

Kelowna’s Cops for Kids is sponsoring six riders to be a part of the Houston Police Department’s NASA to NASA 38 person Bicycle Relay. The ride takes place June 12^th to 17^th and covers 2,000 miles from Houston, Texas to Cape Canaveral, Florida. Funds raised from the ride will go to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and The Cops for Kids Foundation. Riding 2,000 miles closer to a cure are locals Brent St. John, Mark Hickman, John MacKay, Kelly Murphy, Roger Soar, RCMP S/Sgt. Julio Krenz and Brad Field. Call Brad at 878-2723

This is really neat. The Chatsworth Retirement Suites & Bungalows, in appreciation of seniors day, is hosting a “Senior Star Musical and Singing Competition” on June 20 at Chatsworth at 1931 Parkview Crescent at Leckie. They are looking for musical talent of seniors who are 65 years of age and up. They are holding preliminary auditions on June 5 and 6. The top ten contestants will go on to be judged on June 20 by a panel of three judges. It will be tons of fun, with food, entertainment and fabulous prizes for the top three contestants and winner. Senior Star is a national competition with 60 events such as this one being held across the country. The first place winners from each region will then compete in an event in Toronto. Call Shirley Bodie at 860-1064, ext. 403 for more info and to sign up.

The Iristani Princess, Kelowna’s ultimate cruise ship is hosting an exclusive cruise of support of not-for-profit organization Brain Trust Canada. It is on Wednesday, June 6^th at 7pm and includes a five course dinner provide by Sysco and the Iristani Princess. There’s a reception, music by Stepping Out followed by the elegant dinner paired with Okanagan wines. The entire proceeds from each $250 ticket will go in support of brain injury prevention and education programs in the Okanagan coordinated by Brain Trust Canada, Call Magda Kapp at 762-3233 for info or tickets.

TaylorMade Golf Tip of the Week – by Jason Laczkovics -The other day Maxine told me about a situation she had. She had hit her ball and it came to rest right at the base of a tree. This brings up the issue of what to do when you have an “unplayable lie.” If you deem your ball to be unplayable you have 3 options.

You may… (a) play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played, or (b) you may drop a ball behind the point where the ball lay, keeping that point directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind that point the ball may be dropped, or (c) drop a ball within two club-lengths of the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer the hole. All three of these options have a penalty of one stroke. The only other thing to keep in mind is if you are in a bunker and declare it unplayable, you must stay and drop inside the bunker if you choose b or c. (Jason Laczkovics is the golf operations manager at The Okanagan Golf Club and Greg Murtland is the territory manager for TaylorMade)

P.S. to Dr. Alex Canning – You’re now old enough to play with the real men in the master’s. (Alex, you know where that came from – not me).

Birthdays of the week – Happy 40^th T.J. 101-SILK-FM (June 4); Dr. Alex Canning (June 2); Kate Martin, RE/MAX Kelowna (June 1); Jeremy Harris, Landmark III Financial (May 27); Madi Francis, Rosevalley Elementary (May 24)

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)