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Straight From DeHart - November 25, 2015

This week’s column is dedicated to John Gilbert who passed away November 15th at the age of 69. I have known John for many years and personal condolences go out to Lynne, John’s entire family and his many friends and colleagues in the RCMP. Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts.

Lakehouse Homestore owned and operated by Ben and Sue Boschman at 100 – 510 Bernard Avenue has been named Canada’s national winner of the Global Innovator Award (GIA) for 2015 by the International Housewares Association and Home Style Magazine. The GIA Awards recognize innovative business practices and excellence in housewares retailing and visual merchandising. The Boschman’s opened the 4,200 square foot store in December, 2011 with a concept of a gourmet kitchen store that also offers furniture, home accents and giftware. They stock more than 5,000 items from more than 100 suppliers. The Boschman’s will travel to the International Houseware Show in Chicago in March to compete for five coveted global awards, identifying them as one of the best kitchenware retailers in the world. www.lakehousehomestore.com.

<who> Lakehouse Homestore on Bernard Avenue

If you are looking for someone to put up your Christmas lights to make the holiday season simpler, safer and brighter, there is a company in town that does just that. Jolly Lights, owned and operated by Jonathan Ruse are light and decoration installation specialists. There are three installation packages to choose from and they offer free estimates. Call 778-363-3611 or tymara@jollylights.ca; www.jollylights.ca.

Last month Associated Property Management (APM) at #1 – 1441 St. Paul Street announced their acquisition of the Colliers residential portfolio and now, just one month later, they are growing again. Daniel Lobsinger, broker/owner is delighted to welcome Ron Wiebe, Aliske Webb, Kevin Jersey and Loni Shaw to the APM team. These licensed senior managers come with many years’ experience of strata management and will enhance APM’s service offering. In addition to APM’s strata management growth, their residential property management portfolio is growing also with the addition of Randi Chatham and Cherie August who have joined APM in accounting support. Call 250-712-0025 www.apmkelowna.com.

It’s the time of year again that artisan baker, Moni Schiller is baking her moist and delicious fruitcakes. This is her 13th season and she has loyal customers that order from her across Canada, so how lucky are we to have her right here in our city. Totally Decadent Fruitcake is made with glace fruits, pecans, chocolate and brandy. Okanagan Harvest Cake is made with dried fruits, almonds, chocolate and rum. The cakes make great hostess gifts or gifts for foodies, seniors or fruitcake fans. They are just the right size, nicely packaged, vacuum sealed to stay moist and a beautiful handmade gift. Both are one pound and a steal at $15. (Have you seen the price of nuts?). Locals can email moni@fruitcake.ca or call 250-860-4174 to pick-up. www.fruitcake.ca.

A 43-year-old security company with a long history in B.C. has opened its doors in Kelowna. Graydon Security is a family owned and operated business that has nine locations in B.C. from Terrace to the Sunshine Coast and now in Kelowna at 1920 Kirschner Road. The company was started in 1973 by Bryan Graydon and today is owned and operated by Ed Graydon and his brothers employing more than 100 people. One of the things that set Graydon Security apart is that they operate a call centre right here in the Okanagan so your information is directed to Vernon and not out of the province or country. The company has technicians working from their two Okanagan offices and do not charge for on-site home or business quotes, which are also available on weekends and evenings by appointment. Tony deMontigny is the Okanagan representative for Graydon. Call 250-860-9798 or tony.demontigny@graydongroup.ca.

Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm, cultivating lavender in the valley since 1994 has won a silver award in the New Zealand Supreme Oil Award, an International competition for producers of lavender essential oil. Owned and operated by David and Andrea McFadden and located at 4380 Takla Road, judges at the competition described the farm’s Maillette lavender essential oil as “lively sweet bubblegum/oranges, bright nice oil, rich and clean”. Four of the lavender farm's essential oils were evaluated at the competition, with three of the four entries placing in the top five. Guests wanting to experience the aroma of these lavender essential oils can visit the farm from Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and explore the scents at the Aromatherapy Bar location in the gift shop. Call 250-764-7795 www.okanaganlavender.com.

<who> Andrea and David McFadden of Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm

Seven local businesses were nominated for the 13th Annual Small Business BC Awards. Congratulations to Apple Artwork (Best Workplace); Cottage Quilting (Premier’s People’s Choice); Cryo Care (Best Emerging Entrepreneur); Float Space (Premier’s People’s Choice); Lake Okanagan Realty Ltd. (Premier’s People’s Choice); The Executor’s Assistant (Best Concept) and The Habitat (Best Community Impact). The Small Business BC Awards are the most visible awards program in BC for small business owners and entrepreneurs. The winners will be announced on February 25, 2016. www.sbbcawards.ca.

Renovations are now complete at Globally Fair, a cultural gift store offering home décor and jewellery at 1695 Burtch Road. By taking out a wall, they now have a larger sales floor and the entire store has been painted. New track lighting has been installed and there is more wall space for displays for their hand crafted items, wonderful wall hangings and large assortment Christmas ornaments that have just arrived. The metal snowflake ornaments are beautiful. Owned and operated by Cindy Henderson, Globally Fair offers wonderful fair trade gifts, which help artisans and farmers around the world and on partnership days, they help local organizations and charities. Call 778-484-3247 www.globallyfair.ca.

<who> Cindy Henderson (right) and her daughter Kate Henderson (left) of Globally Fair.

Studio9 Independent Arts Society has a new board of directors for 2015/16. Congratulations to new chair Kevin Purnell, vice-chair Dave Manual, finance committee chair, Chuck Abney and secretary Jeannette Deshayes. Lyle Isenor and John-Gary Aylward have also joined the board. For more info email Mike Guzzi at mike@studio9.ca.

Impressions Weddings & Events, formerly a home-based business, has now opened a new store front location at 2424 Last Road in West Kelowna. Co-owned and operated by Stacie O’Leary and Christina Gautron they offer services including full service décor set up, DIY Do It Yourself Rentals, owner décor set up, day of coordinating, florals and décor consignment and retail. Impressions also co-op with other businesses to offer one-stop-shopping with Cakery Arts, Tangerine Orchid, 689 Photography, Holiday Inn West Kelowna, Okanagan Dance Party DJ’s and MC's, UPose Photobooth and Every Little thing Catering. Call 250-317-8817 www.impressionsweddingspro.com.

Lawyer, Steven Wilson has been appointed a master of the B.C. Court. Supreme Court Masters preside in civil cases and registrar hearings. Affiliated with Pushor Mitchell LLP, Wilson practices in commercial and civil litigation. B.C. has 13 Supreme Court Masters. The positons are applied for.

Ashbury Bridal located at 1619 Ellis Street is celebrating their 3rd year in business. Owned and operated by Shilo Verhaegen, the shop is a consignment bridal boutique offering a wide range of price options as all their gowns come to them previously loved. The boutique showcases over 1,000 bridal, grad and formal gowns, along with a huge selection of locally designed wedding accessories. Sabrina Robertson has joined Ashbury as a new bridal consultant. Call 250-469-2371. www.ashburybridal.ca.

The URBA Uptown After Hours is Wednesday, December 2nd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Centennial Hall, 180 Rutland Road N. hosted by Benson Law LLP Lawyers. Members and guests welcome.

Congratulations to UBC engineering student Trevor Stirling, who is heading to the world trampoline championships taking place in Denmark. The young athlete, a KSS school grad, has been bouncing on a trampoline since 2007 and will represent Canada in the men’s single competition.

Okanagan Changemakers is running their ChangeUp again this year. Dubbed the Social Dragons Den, the December 3rd ChangeUp event will see six organizations pitch their social projects to a live audience at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Winners will be determined through real-time audience voting. Unlike the traditional Dragons Den, the dragons will be the audience who will vote for their favourite social purpose organization. They are offering a block of tickets at a discount with 10 tickets at $25 each vs. a single ticket for $35. Available on line at www.okanaganchangemakers.com/changeup-2015/. Mary Jane Slavin is the chair, Okanagan Changemakers at 250-763-5445.

Just in time for Christmas for clients, employees or stocking stuffers for hunting and fishing enthusiasts. The BC Interior Sportsman Show is April 9th and 10th, 2016 at the Capital News Centre. Admission gift packs are now available on www.bcinteriorsportsmanshow.com. For more information call Rosanne Ting-Mak Brown at 250-864-3480 or Rosanne@bcinteriorsportsmanshow.com.

Pam Grimm is the new communications coordinator for The Salvation Army Kelowna. The 15th Annual Tiny Tim Toy Breakfast is at the Coast Capri Hotel on Thursday, December 3rd from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a complimentary hotel buffet breakfast in exchange for a new unwrapped gift. SUN FM Morning Show on location, lots of festive entertainment with Anna Jacyszyn and door prizes.

Downtown Kelowna Association is reaching out to ask if any reliable, outgoing and hardworking teens might be interested in volunteering their time at the Light Up event on Saturday, December 5th. This is a great way for students to earn community volunteer hours. Call Jennifer Widmer at 250-862-3515.

The Ukrainian Catholic Church at 1091 Coronation Avenue is having their Christmas Food Sale on December 5nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Purchase cabbage rolls, perogies, kubasa, beet borscht, pies or home baking.

Holiday Art Show & Silent Auction Fundraiser is Saturday, November 28th at the Laurel, 1304 Ellis Street from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., presented by Art for Humanity. All proceeds from the silent auction will be donated to the Gospel Mission. $2 admission and children are free. There will be paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics jewellery, live music, kid’s activities, door prizes, and a bake sale.

The 2nd Annual KLO Middle School (corner of Gordon and KLO) Christmas Craft Fair is this Saturday, November 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be over 60 crafters, KLO choir, pictures with Frosty, fresh baking and if you wear Christmas colours, you will be entered into a prize draw.

Rutland United Church at 1370 Rutland Road North is hosting a fund raising event featuring The Dreamland Band with vocalist Alisa Parker on Saturday, December 5th from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets $25 at church office or by calling 250-765-5141.

Birthdays of the week –Happy 55th Barry Gerding, Editor, Kelowna Capital News (Nov. 21); Happy 60th Barb Shillington (Nov. 23); Alan Glaser (Nov. 23); Shirley Lindsay, 88 (Nov. 25); Hugh Fitzpatrick (Nov. 26); Reg Henry, Kelly O’s (Nov. 27); Gary Filifilo (Nov. 28); Dr. Mike Shepherd (Nov. 29); Bryan Feagan (Nov. 29); Lou Goncalves (Nov. 30); Jana Hardy (Nov. 30); Dan Willms (Nov. 30); Jane Fletcher (Nov. 30); Vern Martindale (Dec. 1); Toni Vos (Dec. 1).

Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna City Councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546, 250-862-7662, fax 250-860-3173, E-mail maxdehart@telus.net and web-site www.KelownaNow.com (click on Columns – Maxine DeHart)



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