Maxine Dehart

Straight from DeHart

Date: September 5/2007

St. Paul’s United Church is celebrating their 50^th Anniversary and over the past year has been improving the church. This summer the exterior received a new coat of paint and new flower beds. In the next few weeks they will be reinforcing the church’s bell tower on Lakeshore Road. Their fundraiser is “Heirloom Appraisal Days” with Peter Blundell, a well known highly qualified appraiser. He will be at St. Paul’s Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13^th. Anyone wishing to make an appointment can call the church office at 762-5443. They are also celebrating with a dinner on October 20. Richard Chung has been the Pastor of St. Paul’s for the past two years.

Steve Francis has joined Scotiabank Main Branch at 488 Bernard in the position of manager, small business loans.

Michelle Collens has left the team at Sport Kelowna (Tourism Kelowna) and has joined 2010 Legacies Now in Vancouver as Manager, Sport Tourism. Jennifer Horsnell will be covering the transitional period until a new sport tourism coordinator is in place. Call Jennifer at 861-1515, ext. 26 or jennifer@tourismkelowna.com

There’s a new 10 acre vineyard that has just been planted in Okanagan Centre at 1525 Camp Road that has a real neat story that goes with it. Decoa and Jeff Harder who was also the co-founder of Svfara Marine on Bailey Road (old Hiram Walker Plant), have recently started “ExNihilo Vineyards, located across from Arrowleaf Cellars, also on Camp Road. ExNihilo is a Latin term meaning “created out of nothing” and some might recall the name from a famous sculpture done by Frederick Hart. Stay tuned for more great news from this couple and their new venture. Now, if you’re driving by you’ll know what going on!

Duct Doctor Cleaning Services has just put his third truck on the road and is celebrating his fourth season in business. The company professionally cleans ducts, furnaces and chimney’s and specializes in all steam cleaning and power washing for commercial, residential and industrial areas. Call 762-3794

Had a quick tour of the new “Choices Markets” at 1937 Harvey Avenue. What a store, with well over 15,000 square feet of retail market space. Dan Nordquist, manager of the store is excited about their opening around mid-September. The store has lots of everything, including a self service salad bar, wellness centre, upscale deli, produce, dairy, a large bulk foods department and meat, poultry and fish counter. Their intent is to bring healthy, quality choices to the area. Look for an update after the opening.

This week you can listen to Kelowna’s newest radio station! AM 1150 News, Talk and Sports will feature Phil and Whitney in the mornings and a variety of other popular programming, including Bill Good, Christy Clark, Dan Russell’s Sportstalk and Prime Time Sports with Bob McCown to keep you informed and up to date on what’s going on in news and sports. Join Phil in the mornings as he takes on the tough topics everyone’s talking about. Call 860-8600

The Chamber is hosting the Hon. Kevin Falcon, BC Minister of Transportation at a luncheon on Friday, September 7 at the Coast Capri Hotel with the topic “A Transportation Update.” Call 861-1515 ext. 2 for tickets.

Two world renowned artists will offer master classes with Okanagan students as part of the UBC Okanagan's Minds and Music series. Dame Emma Kirkby, a British soprano singer and one of the world's most respected early music specialists will lead a voice master class on Nov. 19, while Angele Dubeau, with the all-female string ensemble La Pieta will work with violin students in a master class on March 2/08. Concert updates and schedules are online at www.ubc.ca/okanagan/publicaffairs/mindsandmusic

Gourmet Outfitters is a new high-end kitchenware store. The store is a division of wholesale operation Canadian Restaurant Supply Ltd. You can find everything from a large selection of wine glasses to espresso machines. There is a great selection of kitchen gadgets, dinnerware, cast iron cookware and knives. Everything you could want for your kitchen. One neat thing they carry is the “Big Green Egg” outdoor ceramic smoker and grill. I had never seen anything like it and manager Howard Sisson was happy to demonstrate as he had a roast cooking in it, right in front of the store. It looks like a huge green egg on metal legs. It’s versatile, efficient and easy to use in both summer and winter and you can use it to cook just about anything. It fires up in just ten minutes and you use charcoal to cook and unused charcoal can be re-used. Gourmet Outfitters is located at 100-2602 Enterprise Way in front of Canadian Restaurant Supply. It’s a bit tricky to find as the entrance to the building is behind the large wire fence on Enterprise Way. The building is in the process of being repainted with a new sign, but they are open for business now. As well, the public is now invited to shop in the wholesale side as well as the new retail side. Mike Otter is the manager. Call 979-1442.

Dr. Kenn Gordon of the Kelowna Centre for Positive Living has been elected President of Religious Science International. Dr. Kenn and his wife Deborah are the co-ministers of the Kelowna Centre for Positive Living, a new thought spiritual community with 250 members that started in Kelowna in 1994.

Kudos to the KGH Auxiliary. On September 11^th they are presenting a cheque for $300,000 to the KGH Foundation for the purchase of new medical equipment at the hospital. The money was raised from the efforts of the volunteers in the KGH Gift Shoppe, The Perking Lot Coffee Bar, The General’s Snackery Snack Shop as well as a number of other activities. In the past two years, the KGH Auxiliary has donated more than $1.2 Million to purchase new equipment and facilities at KGH and in the past decade they have raised more than $3.5 Million for the hospital.

Church of Nazarene on Highway 33 in Rutland is hosting a free clothing giveaway from 9:30am – 1pm on October 6. If you have any good, clean, used clothing to donate, drop it off at the church. Call 869-4198.

The Kelowna Community Theatre is presenting a special evening for women entitled “Reflections of Love, Life & Laughter” on Saturday, September 8^th. The evening will include all female entertainment, including music, comedy and a showcase of women business owners. There will also be a café and beverages available. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ca

The BC Orchard Industry Museum is hosting its annual Apple Fair on Saturday, October 20th and is offering a fund raising opportunity to a local school or community group interested in baking and serving apple pies. Approximately 40-50 apple pies are needed to be served by the slice or sold whole at the Air. Your group would provide and sell the pies and keep all the profits. This is excellent for sports teams or clubs. If you are interested call Risti Nykiforuk at 763-2417, ext. 22 or e-mail events@kelownamuseums.ca up to September 24.

Rotary Clubs in the Central Okanagan are currently looking for team members to be part of a cultural and vocational exchange to South Korea departing April 6/08 and returning May 2/08. As a team member, you will be part of a five person team led by a Rotarian and will live with Korean families, visit Korean business and learn the culture of the country. Travel and living expenses are covered by Rotary with team members responsible for some expenses. The age group desired is Canadian citizens in good health, 25-40 years of age and employed fulltime in a recognized profession. Applications must be in by August 31 and interviews will be held September 29 and 30^th. For info or an application go to www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/gse or contact your local Rotary Club.

Got a note from Norine Clinkard who also was successful on the L.A. Weight Loss Program. She lost 65 pounds and has kept it off for over two years. Now, that’s a real accomplishment. She said “she would never have had lost this weight or kept it off without the help of L.A. Weight Loss”. Sometimes, we all just need a little help!

If anyone is looking for a 12 foot Norfolk Pine or 6 foot weeping fig for their home for pool area, etc. I got a call from Helen and she has to let them go as she is moving. Call 765-1024.

Phase 2 of Westwood Retirement Resort is now ready for occupancy. One and two bedroom suites, along with penthouses are available with spectacular views. Their caring staff and residents make you feel right at home. Call Corinne Munro at 768-2934 for an appointment.

Had a golf match with Charlie Styles, Terry Hyde and Derrick Johanneson at the Kelowna Golf and Country Club. I gave the guys a good run, but in the end I won the first nine, but overall we all lost to Terry and I lost the match by one stroke to Charlie. I guess it was that one “putt” that just missed. Actually it was several putts (ha!). Anyway, the guys said they would golf with me again, so I figured I should show I’m a good sport by writing my loss in the column.

The Maxine DeHart, Ramada Hotel – United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast is fast approaching on September 20^th, celebrating our 10^th Anniversary. S/Sgt. Shawn Wylie and many local RCMP have everything in order for a smooth morning commute. This year both Horizon Air and Westjet have again come on board with their fantastic flights; Ken Thom is giving away a Luxury Get-A-Way to Vancouver; MarketPlace IGA is giving a $500 shopping spree and you might find a Sleep Country queen size bed certificate in your bag. The large famous insulated blue breakfast bags sponsored by I.A. Pacific Life (Terry Wardrop) are filled with goodies such as Sun-Rype juice and bars, Kellogg’s cereal, Island Farms Yogurt, fresh apples from Dave and Marg Hobson and toothbrushes from Doctors Hugh Jarvin and Tom Martin. We even have “doggie” goodies for your special pooch from Purina. Arby’s will be on hand to give away their famous roast beef sandwiches and Pepsi will be handing out Aquafina water. We will all be wearing our colourful aprons sponsored by Interior Savings Credit Union and many dignitaries, volunteers and celebrities will be on hand to join in the fun. 101-5 SILK-FM, along with 99.9 SUN FM will both be on board live this year on Enterprise Way and Highway 97. And if this isn’t enough, Kozy Shack will be giving away their famous puddings, Old Dutch their delicious potato chips and Nestle will entice you with a chocolate bar, all for lunch. There’s just too much for breakfast and everyone has to have lunch! All in all, a really fun morning, with great grand prizes to be won and a great breakfast bag. The best part is that all the money donated goes to United Way and stays right here in our community. Please come by and be generous so we can “go over the top” for our 10^th Anniversary. If anyone would like to donate a gift certificate or anything for the bags, just give me a call and we’ll pick them up. 979-4546.

Birthdays of the week – Happy 60^th Chris DeHart, TAC Mobility Sept.11); Happy 60^th Betty Russell (Sept. 6); Andy James, 101-5 SILK FM (Sept.11); Rose Kardynal - my second mom (Sept. 10); Holly Yerxa (Sept.11), Steve Wood (Sept. 10) Michael Park (Sept. 4) and Terry Reed (Sept. 5) all of the Ramada Hotel.

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)