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January 14, 2009
This week’s column is dedicated to Betty Adams who passed away Jan. 5/09. Betty and Roy have been friends since 1969, where we met in Calgary, long before they moved to Kelowna. My personal condolences to Roy and her family and friends.
Cindy’s ReCreations by Cindy Rezansoff offers 15 years experience applying Venetian plaster techniques. Venetian plaster transforms any room, bringing in old world European sophistication and beauty. It can be created in a variety of styles and finishes and applied to walls or ceilings to suit your décor and personal tastes. Cindy has studied at the world famous Ritins Studio in Toronto and continually undergoes professional training with the latest products and finishing techniques that will update a room’s appearance and enhance popular décor ideas. This technique is suitable for homes, businesses or restaurants. On the other hand, if you are looking to refinish kitchen and bath cabinets with a less expensive alternative to complete replacement, Cindy can also help you with that. Whether you strip them, stain them, paint them or create a design unique to you, a cabinet makeover can change the entire look of a room. Call 250-864-1956 www.cindyscreations.com
Matthew Longman, registered massage therapist and owner of Ethel Street Therapeutic Massage Clinic has returned to full-time practice. Matthew has been an RMT for 16 years and has owned the clinic since 1996. Call 250-717-1741
Shop the Valley, a local artisan gift boutique, owned by Tommi Hanley and located at Summerhill Pyramid Winery has expanded with two new locations; one at 1551 Ellis Street and the other in Trapper’s Crossing at Big White. Their products range in price from $2 to $2,000, representing more than 1,000 locally made items, so there is definitely something for everyone. Everything is handmade and is of the highest quality, including jewellery, ceramics and one-of-a-kind original art. They offer gift certificates and you can shop on-line at www.shopthevalley.ca. For more info contact Dawn Larsen at 250-764-8000, ext. 109 or Karin Dowsett at 250-448-8575
Ray Keen of Sherwood Hospitality (www.sherwoodhospitality.ca) has started another company, "Okanagan Valley Rentals" with business partner Sherry Kowalchuk. The company is an objective, professional management company dedicated to delivering their client homeowners, enhanced value, maximized revenue and controlled costs. They provide a full spectrum of booking and property management services designed to accommodate absentee homeowners looking for greater return and the peace of mind that comes from knowing their real estate is being properly maintained and managed. Sherry will be leading the OKVR vacation rental team with full support from the accounting and audit team of Associated Property Management with whom they have formed an alliance. Call 250-801-6651 www.okvr.ca
David Lynch is “The Friendly Computer Guy”. His business specializes in computer support and repair, web sites and creating web videos and video commercials at reasonable rates. With over 20 years in the industry he can create a 3-5 minute video for about $30. Call 250-718-0718 www.friendlycomputer.ca
Congratulations to Karen and Russell Currie (UBCO Professor) on the birth of their beautiful baby girl Anneke Catherine on January 5/09.
More innovation from Clubhouse. With the growth of Asian foods, and in particular, Indian and Thai, McCormick Canada has introduced four new flavours into the ethnic dry sauce category; two that originate from India and two from Thailand and they are great. The new items have no trans fat; no artificial colours or flavours and the peppers on the package tell you how “hot” the seasoning mix is. Try one of the four flavours including Thailand Tandoori Chicken (India); Butter Chicken (India); Thai Coconut Chicken (Thailand); and Pad Thai (Thailand). They can be purchased at your local MarketPlace IGA. Dale McEwen is the regional sales representative for McCormick Canada.
Perfect for the New Year, “Anew Start Rejuvenation Centre” at 1912-106 Enterprise Way offers the latest technology in fitness and detoxification with the whole body vibration therapy. Owner and physiotherapist Julie Dickson says the training is proven to build lean muscle, detoxify your lymphatic system, fight osteoporosis, promote balance and help you lose inches. It helps increase your energy level and vibration training only takes 10 minutes, no need to change clothes and the spa environment will give a refreshing break from your hectic day. Anew offers three free trial vibration training sessions and also offers relaxing ionic detox foot baths with incredible masse chairs, and far infrared sauna to further promote health and detoxification. I’m trying the whole body vibration. It’s easy, certainly not time consuming and actually fun. Stayed tuned and I’ll let you know how I make out. In the meantime, call Julie at 250-762-9995 for your free trial sessions. www.anewstartcenter.com
Happy 40th Anniversary Anne and Arnie Schneider (Schneider Sample) on January 11.
Had the most delightful experience at "seven six four restaurant" on Lakeshore Road (former Laughing Moon location). Chef, sommelier and general manager Mark Filatow, Chef Jeff Irwin and sous chef James Lamey (Mayor Sharon and Mike Shepherd’s son-in-law) and the staff excelled our expectations. Favorites were the lobster bisque with a lobster and ricotta ravioli, crispy goat cheese fritter with organic greens and apple vinaigrette, Salt Spring Island mussels with a coconut green curry broth and a beef tenderloin duo featuring a grilled filet mignon and beef bourguignon with house made pappardelle. The portions were generous and all ingredients are local or house made. The service was excellent and they are also open Saturday and Sunday for breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noonish and offer a kids menu. Dawn Sleiman is the catering and events consultant of their catering company "details catering" which can service 2-500 people inside or outside at any venue or location. Call 250-764-7645 or 250-878-9890 (catering).
Congratulations to Nick Suedbeck (Rona) and Niki Taylor (Cove Resort) on the birth of their first child, son Alexander Nicholas. Congrat’s also to grandparents Tom and Mary-Ann Graham of Maggie’s Café.
Grant Wiebe, a realtor with Century 21 Assurance has just unveiled his new RutlandHomes.ca real estate display board at the Plaza 33 mall in Rutland. Although he servicing his clients in all areas of the city, Grant has focused his practice on marketing and selling homes in the Rutland, Ellison, Black Mountain and Joe Riche areas. In addition to his new real estate display, Grant also distributes the quarterly “Rutland Real Estate Report” and operates Rutlanders.ca. a community website dedicated to making the Rutland community a great place to live and work. Call 250-869-2279
101-5 SILK FM's Andy and TJ in the Morning are gearing up for a challenge and a trip of a lifetime and they want you to join them. In support of the Canadian Diabetes Assoc., Andy and TJ are looking for a team of walkers and runners to raise money and awareness for diabetes. All team members will join Andy and TJ for their choice of a 10K, half or full marathon on August 20 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Airfare, accommodation and training are taken care of. For more info send an e-mail to iceland@silk.fm
Happy 50th Anniversary Doug and Donna Binnie on January 19th.
The City of Kelowna is encouraging residents to nominate their Snow Buster who assists others by clearing driveways or sidewalks of snow and ice. Nominees will be entered in a draw to win a $500 travel voucher at the end of the season. With so much snow this year, there should be a “ton” of nominees. You can nominate your Snow Buster online at kelowna.ca; e-mail snowbusters@kelowna.ca or by letter to 1435 Water Street, V1Y 1J4.
The Kelowna Crows Athletic Society and The Kelowna Rugby Club are hosting a dinner and silent auction on Saturday, January 24 at the German Canadian Club at 1696 Cary Road at 6pm. Tickets are only $20 and proceeds are going to support Okanagan youth rugby players. They have some neat auction items including a hockey stick signed by the Canucks, (excluding Sundin), a Ryan Dempster 2008 All Star game jersey, Steve Nash signed basketball, Scott Hannan signed jersey and numerous national team and international club rugby jerseys. For tickets call 250-212-1995 or kelownarugby@shaw.ca
For the past 14 years, the Kelowna Canada Day Concerts Society has presented the Kelowna Pops Canada Day Spectacular Concert with the 100 piece live orchestra and Leonard Camplin CD, Music Director. The KCDCS is now announcing a second event for 2009, the “Young Artists Competition”. This event is open to all instrumentalists and vocalists who have received formal musical training (except pianists, regretfully). Winners will be invited to perform as guest soloists with the full POPS Orchestra on July 1/2009. Entries forms must be in by February 18. For more info and what is needed to enter contact Barbara J. Shave at 250-869-1414 or bjshave@shaw.ca
Ballet Kelowna's Pirouette signature black tie fundraiser is Friday, February 6 at the Starlit Atrium of the gorgeous new Fipke Centre at UBCO, the first formal evening event to be held there. This year's honourary chairs are Pat and Linda Aldous, who have been true patrons of the arts and Ballet Kelowna. The evening is going to feature a glittering reception by new chef Stuart Klassen of the Delta Grand, a brief stunning performance by Ballet Kelowna and a dazzling dinner by chef of the year, Reinhard Foerderer. There will be an extraordinary live auction and wonderful art pieces. Birgit Bennett is the president of Ballet Kelowna. Tickets are $250 by calling Debbie at 250-764-4803 or balletkelownapirouette.ca
Birthdays of the week – Tracy Nyboe, RE/MAX Kelowna, my sister (Jan.19); Melonie Dodaro (Jan. 19); Larry Kuffler (Jan.13); Jerry Ellchuck, Falcon Bus Charters (Jan. 16); Dina Kotler (Jan. 17); to my special friend Tara O’Sullivan, 8 years old, today, January 14.
Quote of the week – Leaning isn’t something that just takes place in the classroom. It happens every minute of your life. (Grant M. Bright – Submitted by Danny Moores, ICBC). )
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546, fax 250-860-3173, E-mail maxdehart@telus.net and web-site www.welcometokelowna.com (click on Business)
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