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Thanks a million times Kelowna. You did it again – and in a huge way. In just three hours, in the pouring rain, we raised $51, 610 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Maxine DeHart, Ramada Hotel - United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast. Personal thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers, media, dignitaries, RCMP, road maintenance crew and by-law officers who participated in the event to make it a great success. Also thanks to everyone who helped in the bagging the evening before. The tremendous amount of support from you, the community getting behind this event is nothing less than overwhelming. Personal thanks to the Ramada Hotel owners, RPB Hotels and Resorts, manager Stan Martindale, convention manager Sergio Cunial and the Ramada Hotel staff. Without their loyal support and help, this event would not have taken place. They are all huge community supporters. A heartfelt personal thanks to all the many corporate sponsors who dug very deep into their pockets this year so we could reach the 10th Anniversary goal of $50,000 which was surpassed. I love you all!
Congratulations to the major prize winners. Kyle Fraser (the gorgeous Robert Bateman print sponsored by the Julie and Wayne Evans of The Evans Gallery); Lynda Ross (Thom & Associates Vancouver Get-A-Way); Renee Woolley (Sleep Country Serta Queen Size bed); Claude Bernard and Ken Pommier (Horizon Air tickets); Mel Wright (Westjet tickets); Brian Kuhn (BFI - MP3 Player). Ann Ellis and Natasha Delorme (London Drugs Weber One Touch Grill’s); Keith Grayston, Glen Kunth, Lawrence Parlane, Nick Kardynal and Toni Aabye (HP digital cameras sponsored by Okanagan Strata Management. Bye the way, there are still a few major prizes that have not been claimed. If you have won, call me at 979-4546.
After owning Camber Golf at 2013 Enterprise Way for 15 years, Doug Osness has decided to go into the construction industry and has sold the business to Paul Wammer. Paul is certainly not new to Kelowna or the golf industry, as ten years ago he relocated from Kelowna to the Cayman Islands and has recently moved back to Kelowna. He is well versed in golf, playing professionally in 2002 and 2003 and is a well accomplished golfer, winning tournaments in the Caribbean. Actually, Doug taught Paul about the business. The shop will be open all year round, offering in-door golf lessons, club fitting, club repairs and custom fit club sales. Call 860-7772
Well-known mortgage lender Linda DaCosta has left Creative Mortgage after six years and is venturing on her own. She has started Casa Noble Real Estate Financing Corp., a mortgage brokerage firm located at 2997 Pandosy Street (Pandosy & Groves). Linda has many years experience in her industry, with 14 years at the Bank of Montreal before joining Creative. Linda’s brother, George will also be joining her in the business. Call 979-7400.
After 19 years, Dave and Judi Daudrich have sold Scandia Golf & Games on Highway 97 to Brian Lovig. Dave and Judi acquired Scandia when it was in its fifth year of business. They will be staying in Kelowna and looking after their other business interests.
Jon Summerland has been appointed the new Okanagan Film Commissioner replacing Sara Shaak who has started her own company, Grapevine Picture Works. Jon comes to the position with over 15 years experience in the film industry, most recently as a Vancouver based location manager. Call 717-0087
Sometimes, it’s just easier not to leave your own home. Crystal Coffin and Tania Chartrand, both professional estheticians for many years have started their own new business “2U Mobile Spa Services.” Both were formerly at The Grand Spa, Tania being there for 10 years. 2U Mobile Spa Services is just what it says; they treat you and anyone interested in spa services in the comfort and convenience of your own home. They offer many services including pedicures, manicures, tinting, waxing, makeup and a wide variety of facials. Their set up is professional using plastic mats with sanitary and safe procedures and products. They use “Arbonne” Pure Swiss Skin Care products and offer reasonable prices. Call Crystal at 215-1690 or Tania at 215-8772.
Lens & Shutter Cameras has just opened at 2061 Harvey Avenue (formerly Color Your World). The company is owned by Steve Good who has six shops: five in the lower mainland and one in Victoria. Throughout the years, people who lived in our area and have shopped at Lens and Shutter constantly asked him to open a store in Kelowna and now it has happened. Managed by Daryl Knox of Kelowna, the store is jammed full of name brand photo equipment for both the professional and keen camera club member to the every day person who is looking for a good camera. They also carry accessories, photo albums, studio lighting, light boxes, which come in handy for artists and have one huge wall full of picture frames. You name it, they have it; even if it remotely relates to photography. Along with all that, they offer on-site full photo lab service or self service kiosks. The company also has their own professional imaging lab “CustomColor” in Vancouver, which is one of B.C. finest photographic labs providing professional quality processing and printing. They are open Monday to Saturday. Call 762-2221.
Secret Hair Affair has just opened at 1191a Sutherland Avenue. Proprietor Sharleen McBlain has 23 years experience in the hair industry, where she started at Untouchables and for the past three years was an instructor for basic and advanced techniques at Marvel College. She has also had the privilege to work with Laddie James, the stylist for the panel judges on the hit show Canadian Idol. She offers a wide variety of services including cuts, styles, colour, foils, perms and cuts for kids. The shop does not offer esthetic services. Call 860-0040.
There’s a new business in town called “Lavish Services” Owned and operated by Ariane Stevenson, who is still operating the same business in Vancouver, this personal service company is suited for the discerning business traveler or someone who is looking for a personal concierge. Her services include: personal assistant, which consists of wedding planning, scheduling appointments, assisting at business meetings, making dinner reservations, doing errands or baby sitting. Secondly they offer property management services for vacation homes or personal residences. They can meet and greet your guests, prep and stock your vacation home or personal home with your favorite things, having it ready for your arrival, maintain your vacation home while you are away or simply maintain your personal home on a regular basis. One thing, it’s sure to free up some of your personal valuable time. Call 863-4997.
The Okanagan Science & Technology Council (OSTEC) has a new board for 2007/2008. Congrat’s to new president Mike Boudreau, president of Technology Brewing Corp. who beings a one-year term after serving as a director for five years. The new board is as follows: Jim Hawkins, Diamcor Mining Inc. (past president); David Webb, Intelligent Database Solutions (vice- president); Helen Yu, Beairsto Sabey (secretary); Kimberly Stevens, CGA (treasurer) and Hans DeBruyn, Okanagan Technology Consulting Inc. (Director at Large). Directors are: John Christie, FormaShape; Peter Haubrich, Okanagan Valley Research & Innovation Centre; Dr. Andrew Hay, Okanagan College; Brad Imrich, Star Municipal Technologies; David Jenkins, Borcom Associated Consultants; David Jones, UBCO; Mike Martin, Quantech Software.com; Vern Nielsen, OkanaganMentors,com; Richard Okimaw, Benson Edwards LLP; Edison Reis, N.A.P. Windows & Doors; Keith Schiehl, Rent-A-Geek Computer Services; Larry Smith, Next Stage Consulting; Jack Van der Star, WaveTeq Communications; Sonja Vrcic, Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory and Mark Ziebarth, Bongarde Media. Will Gow is the executive director. Call 712-3344 www.ostec.ca
Congrat’s to long-time grocery guy at Dilworth Safeway (now downtown) Ryan Lomax and Michelle Brisson have just had their fifth and they say, last baby, a boy on Sept. 18. The count to date is four boys and one girl.
Thanks to Ben Grainger of Subway on Gordon Drive for your excellent service and friendly attitude.
Grammar scary? Learn to write a sentence with style at the “Saying it Write” seminar on Saturday, September 29 from 1-3pm in the Reading Room, 2nd floor, Ellis Street Library, sponsored by the Okanagan Branch, Canadian Authors Association. Members – free, non-members $20. Call 763-4968 or 860-2022.
Just a reminder that the Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and Exshaw reunion is this coming Saturday, September 29th. For info call Wally at 764-1428 or 212-8843 or Howie at 765-4294.
P.S. To Mike Mervyn of I. A. Pacific Life – If you’re going to drive a truck like the “big boys” perhaps you should go to driving school and learn how to back up!
Quote of the week – People who say it can’t be done should not interrupt the people doing it. (Old Chinese Proverb – Submitted by Laura Doncom of Ballet Kelowna).
Birthdays of the week – Happy 80th Frank Majewski (Sept. 29); Happy 70th Dorothy Donaldson (Sept. 28); Charlie Styles (Today, Sept 26); Happy 50th Katrina Patterson, Freedom 55 Financial (Oct.1); RCMP Superintendent Don Harrison (Sept. 27); Bobbi Levin (Sept.22); Penny Caley (Sept. 28); Barry Gibbs (Sept. 28); Ruth Hill (Oct. 1); Irene Wilkinson, The Mortgage Centre (Sept.29).
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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