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Congratulations to Senator Ross Fitzpatrick on receiving the distinguished award “Freedom of the City” from The City of Kelowna, presented by Mayor Sharon Shepherd at the senator’s Tribute Dinner this past Saturday evening. This special honour has only been given to fifteen recipients since 1943 and must have the unanimous vote of City Council. There will be an official ceremony to commemorate the event at the Monday, May 26th City Council meeting.? ?????
The Kelowna International Airport is officially opening the newly expanded departure area to the public today. It includes a satellite Kelowna Art Gallery in the new well-wishing area, the pre-board screening area and the expanded departures lounge that will seat 120 addition passengers. The departures lounge also features a children's play area, locally-focused specialty wine store and a 79 seat full-service White Spot Restaurant.
Interior Savings Credit Union re-elected Rolli Cacchioni and Doug Findlater for a three year term. Rolli Cacchioni was then elected vice-chair of the Board.
Over the past two weeks 14,000 people have visited the www.supremewebmakeover.com website from 57 countries to cast their vote for which Okanagan non-profit organization should win the free $10,000 website, hosted by Twin Creek Media Inc. Over 9,000 were from Kelowna. Congrat's to "The Association for the Benefit of Children with Disabilities" (ABCD) and "Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society" (COBCC). Call 762-4001
S/Sgt. Duncan Dixon is the new officer in charge of the area known as "Kelowna Rural" operating out of the Westside. Presently working in the city as a watch commander, he will start his new position on May 26, replacing S/Sgt. Shawn Wylie who is retiring on June 4.
Met Jim Larsen, the new manager of London Drugs. Jim relocated from Kamloops and has been with the company for 19 years. The store is open, all the renovations are complete and the 10,000 sq. ft. addition is phenomenal. They have hugely expanded their high-tech area which includes cameras, computers and audio visual equipment. The new modern pharmacy now has a consultation room, along with consultation booths and the larger, bright cosmetic department is in full swing. The Westbank London Drugs is due to open in August. Call 860-3331
Cindy Mallach is a certified dental assistant for people and also a certified canine oral hygiene specialist for dogs. Although she works at the Winfield Dental Centre she also has a new business "Kelowna Oral Hygiene" for your special friends. She works out of Doggytopia on Ellis Street, her home and also offers a mobile service. Cindy was one of only eleven hygienists extensively trained in Victoria and the only one that was certified in the Valley. She specializes in sedation free scaling and polishing for dog’s teeth above the gum line, providing a cosmetic service only. Call 859-9602 or 712-0899 for an appointment.
The Okanagan Mission Post Office has relocated and expanded to #5 - 3818 Gordon Drive (Mission Station - formerly Abaco Health) after 10 years in the former Laughing Moon Restaurant location. They are servicing the same area, have the same staff and are a corporate office not a franchise and have been in the Mission area for over 125 years. Call 717-8337
Corie Griffiths of the EDC, Central Okanagan has been appointed to the 2008 Board of Directors of the Economic Development Association of B.C.
The EDC was the recipient of the Community Project Award for its “Skills Recruitment – Foreign Attraction Program” presented by the Economic Development Assoc. of B.C. The skilled worker shortage is a serious challenge for companies in most sectors and business owners have expressed widespread interest in hiring foreign works as one solution to this issue. Call 469-6280?
Olive and Elle Boutique has opened at 1585 Pandosy Street in the former Enigma location that closed last year. New owners Sarah Ramey and Linda Povarchook both previously worked at Enigma and the new shop has been completed renovated and changed. They have a full array of home d飯r items, accessories, lighting, bedding and bath products. They now carry Noodle & Boo baby bath products that are also sold at Neiman Marcus stores and Caldrea, a cleaning product line, along with Bella Notte bedding. A full line of Tord Boontje (Dutch born London based designer) lighting and home d飯r items are also available. New product is arriving daily. Call 862-2778 www.oliveandelle.com?????????????
The Rotary Club of Kelowna is celebrating their 80th Anniversary on May 22. The club is working in partnership with the City of Kelowna to plant 80 trees in the south slopes area (site of Okanagan Mountain Park fire). Members of the environment committee, along with President Michael Loewen will be joining Mayor Sharon Shepherd on May 21 for the ceremony. The public is invited.
Jacobsen Collision Center at 1110 Leathead Road has switched their painting techniques. Had a chat with body shop manager Scott Tanke and they have switched their paint to go "in partnership with the environment." All their paint is now water based and environmentally friendly. The product is manufactured by DuPont Refinish and is called "Cromax Pro" an advanced waterborne basecoats technology paint. When used to repair your vehicle, the product reduces solvent emissions, resulting in cleaner air. It also meets the strict standards set by vehicle manufacturers to ensure that the value of your vehicle remains at its highest possible level. It looks fabulous. Call 860-7788 or stanke@jacobsen.ca
Moving and storage company “BigSteelBox.com” at 1670 Dilworth Drive is expanding its business to meet the demand for “door to door” service. Owners Jason Siebenga and his family say the new service helps reduce the hassle of moving and enables homeowners to gradually pack up their contents into a secure steel storage unit that is delivered to your front door. Once everything is packed, they deliver the unit to your new front door where you unpack at your leisure. Rates are competitive and the longer time line for moving makes it more convenient. They can also store your packed unit in their yard at no charge until you are ready to move. All units are secure, wind and water-proof, rodent-free, fire-resistant and come with clean hardwood floors. Their new equipment enables them to handle and deliver loaded containers up to 15,000 lbs. inside. Call 763-9660.?
Did you know that about 80% of people looking for real estate start their search online? In saying that, “Redkey.ca” is a new website that grew out of the frustration of Dave Cartwright and Scott Butler in trying to find real estate when moving to the Valley.? They also recognized the need for developers to mass market their real estate projects more effectively, providing a simple, effective and affordable way for developers and marketers to contact potential buyers. It’s not just another online advertising medium. Kedkey.ca is attempting to change the way new real estate is marketed in Canada by creating a consolidated source for all the projects in the Valley. Check it out. Call Dave at 863-5699 or dave@redkey.ca??
There's a new green business in town where everything taken is recycled and nothing goes in the landfill. Landscaper and horticulturist, Russell Rose is a waste removal expert turning your garbage into gardens. He believes everything is recyclable and wants your potato peels, vegetable scrapings, spoiled food, Kleenex and paper towels as well as the stuff you cleaned off the floor. Add lawn cuttings, vacuum bags, garden waste and food waste. Anything organic, he wants it all. “Recycle and Compost Removal Services” helps reduce the amount of garbage leaving your home. Russell collects the waste and naturally composts it for local farmers for the best type of soil enricher. It’s a great idea for condo’s and homes. Farmers are hungry for fertilizer and Russell comes to you, providing contains free of charge, with only a charge for pick-up. Call 864-1969 or 718-4166
Jan Cioe, Associate Professor Psychology has been selected to receive UBC Okanagan’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation for 2007/08 on June 6 and will now join the UBC Okanagan Academy of Teaching Excellence.
Five prominent citizens will be recognized as Honorary Fellows in June by Okanagan College. Congrat’s to Ken Harding, retired partner in Whillis Harding Insurance; brothers Syd, Dick and Rob Cannings, each of whom have had distinguished careers as biologists and Jeannette Armstrong of the En’owkin Centre in Penticton.
After 11 years at the helm of Kelowna's Celebration Singers, artistic director Katherine van Kampen is leaving Kelowna and saying farewell with a high energy musical tribute to the fabulous fifties at the Mary Irwin Theater on May 23/24 at 8pm. Performing with Katherine is accompanist Melissa Gingrich and guest artists Ed Turner (lead guitar), Bob Bachtold (percussion), Stu Dawson (sax), Bryan Feagan (bass guitar) and Henry Piovesan (keyboard/piano) along with dancers Rob Sebo and Lisa Roberts. Tickets at the Arts Box Office or call 717-5304.
Well-known financial advisor, Fro Renaud of Canaccord Capital Corp. at #602-1708 Dolphin Ave. is now a qualified "Certified Senior Advisor" working to meet the changing needs of seniors. He received his accreditation in Vancouver, with only 2,500 of these advisors in Canada. With the aging population and the baby boomers being a little more loose with their money, the course emphasized on health, disease, exercise, home care, long term care, estate planning and anything to do with retirement and aging. Fro was formerly with Midland Walwyn for 14 years. Call 979-1106 or fro_renaud@canaccord.com
Around Our Town…
The Okanagan Chef's Assoc. is hosting their 25th Annual Family BBQ on June 1 from 11am-5pm at the Lions Easter Seal Camp at 1790 Davidson Road in Lake Country. This year's event is being organized by Chef Bruno Stass, who incidentally received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Canada from the Canadian Federation of Chef's last year. Sixty chefs are participating with sponsors Okanagan Spring Brewery, Gray-Monk Winery, Sisco, Neptune, Specialty Bakery, Chef Reinhard Foerderer of Manteo Resort and Bill Adam of Okanagan College. Any ex-members or the public are invited to attend. Call Bruno at 250-766-3720.
The TELUS Community Ambassadors are hosting their huge garage sale on Sat., May 24 at the TELUS building at 2002 Enterprise Way from 7am-1pm. All funds raised are going towards furnishing a room at the new Hospice facility. Drop items off on Friday, May 23 from 4-6pm (no clothes) Call 764-8150.
Fi Bistro at #5-3045 Tutt Street is celebrating their new name with an open house from 1-3pm on May 24. Owner/chef Derek Thompson is inviting you to drop in and visit. Call 868-3389
The 10th Annual Crimestoppers Golf tournament is Friday, June 20 at Sunset Ranch. Presented by Whillis Harding Agencies and Western Financial Group, you can register for a "fun" or competitive" team for only $169. Call 470-6347 or crimestoppers@shaw.ca
Less than five years after the destruction by forest fire, The Myra Canyon Reconstruction Project Committee, chaired by Ken Campbell, will be re-opening? Myra Canyon and its 18 frames railway trestles and two tunnels with a day long celebration on June 22. The public is encouraged to pre-register for this event with no obligation on www.myratrestles.com.
Quote of the week – Age is mind over matter, if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. (Submitted by Tracy Nyboe, RE/MAX Kelowna)
Birthdays of the week – Happy 80th George Brownlee (May 24); Don Shafer, GM Astral Medial (May 25); Jeremy Harris (May 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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