Two little men with big hearts who are located at Enterprise Way 14-2670 have a lot of news to report these days.
After 12 years with Big White, famous ski girl Katie Balkwill Okanagan traded champagne powder for moving boxes. Katie has joined a longtime friend Stu Starkey, who owns and operates a dozen locations in western Canada owned by two little men with big hearts, and who has just bought the Kelowna location. Stu’s goal as president was to build a moving company that would set new standards in the moving industry and give back to the communities they serve. This year, the company’s goal is to donate $ 200,000 to charity. Donna KaneThe company’s appraiser and relocation coordinator has been with Two Small Men Kelowna for more than 30 years. Addison Pareniuk is the CEO of the company.
The Movement Boutique, which promotes dance, flip, skate and exercise, was upstairs at 104-1645 Dilworth Dr. (behind the new Kelowna Ford Lincoln dealer) opened. Owned and operated by dance instructors Rochelle Ott and Michelle KoricinaThe boutique offers a good selection of gymnastics, dance and skating clothing, active clothing, all sorts of accessories for adults aged two and over, dance shoes, a broadcast department and performance make-up kits. Michelle is also the owner of the Kore Dance Project. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Since April 2020, the Canadian company Precision Chemical Technologies has quickly grown into one of the ten largest manufacturers of hand sanitisers in Canada. The Winnipeg-based company currently employs 72 people to meet production needs and has just moved to its third manufacturing facility to accommodate the huge demands. Many products have hit the market since the beginning of the pandemic. Some smell too strong, some are too liquefied, some dry too much on the hands, and of course the price always plays a role for buyers. Not only does Precision Chemical Technologies offer great prices, but the disinfectant’s faint odor goes away in seconds, has a non-irritating agent and a hand softener. The product contains 73 percent ethyl alcohol and an expiration date. It’s a great product at an excellent price. The production team can quickly provide the disinfectant, wall pumps and hands-free floor dispensers to customers. Local representative Charlie Mac manages the company’s sales across BC and beyond. Contact them at charlimac7@me.com or go online to www.sprechemtech.com.
Congratulations
To Charlie Styles on his third hole-in-one on hole # 5 at Sunset Ranch.
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Well-known local entrepreneurs JC Rathwell, formerly from Kelowna Cruises, and Jim BelshawThe former owner of Roy’s Shoes has teamed up to start a business that will help local businesses get their products and services in front of local buyers. The Super Shopper Club is designed to help brick-and-mortar businesses survive and ensure that local products appear before online stores. Once you’ve found what you’re looking for, Belshaw’s Parrott Courier Service delivers it right to your doorstep anywhere in the Okanagan. Customers benefit from purchasing local products using the Super Shopper Club app with access to special offers offered by the 1,000+ store database. Check them out at www.SuperShopper.club.com.
After 15 years with CWB National Leasing, Rick Montgomery (Former Head Golf Pro at Gallagher’s Canyon) will now be back in the equipment leasing business with Affiliated Financial Services. Rick, based in Kelowna, will provide leasing solutions to both vendors and end users for all new and used equipment. This includes equipment for transportation, construction, medical, dental, healthcare, agriculture, commerce, golf, and turf. Contact Rick at rick@groupesfa.com; www.groupesfa.com.
A long-haul driver for over 17 years, Leonard Topple has now started Scoot’N Transport Towing. Despite being an amputee with a prosthetic leg, Leonard is a fully licensed driver and has a tow truck that services the Okanagan Valley. He also picks up junk cars and, as an amputee, gives 10 percent of the proceeds to war amplifiers and wounded warriors. He also offers a 10 percent discount for military veterinarians. His slogan is champagne on a beer budget. Call or text us at 250-258-TOWS (8697).
Mike Mussell, An employee in the Department of Facilities for the City of West Kelowna, has retired after 33 years. Mike originally went to the Central Okanagan Regional Unit and then to the Mount Boucherie Arena. I understand that when he retires he will be spending more time on the golf course.
Local music artist Shae Ryga seeks to restore the meaning of high quality musicality to old school music. To achieve this with his album, he played and recorded almost all of the instruments himself, including drums, guitar, bass, and vocals. His songwriting is heartfelt soulful, inspired by old school artists, but shaped by a youthful and modern artistic flair. He has been playing guitar and singing for three years and started recording and producing his own songs last year. Shae’s grandfather was George Riga, a writer who became famous with The Ecstasy Of Rita Joe. The Ryga Arts Festival is held annually in August in honor of his artistic achievements in Summerland. Check out the album website at shaeryga.hearnow.com.
Aman Dosanj, from The Paisley Notebook, has been serving a pop-up dinner since 2017, feeding seasonal surprise menus and winning a national award for culinary tourism. Aman is now launching a range of handcrafted Indian spice mixes for you to cook at home. Whether in your pantry, camp, or suitcase, the goal is to make using Indian spices less intimidating and more fun creating positive food memories. You may remember Aman when he was the owner of Poppadoms Restaurant in Kelowna.
It’s your last chance to play Go Batty at the Kelowna Museum. The museum’s mission is to help the public see bats in a whole new light with its current exhibition BATS: Out of the Darkness, but time is running out. The museum has extended the exhibition to September 7th due to COVID-19. You can discover fascinating facts about bats, examine BC bat samples up close, hear their calls, and uncover common myths about bats. Amanda Snyder is the curatorial manager of the Kelowna Museums.
Val Litwin, chief executive officer of the BC Chamber of Commerce, is stepping down after a four-year term effective August 28th. Throughout his tenure, Val has been an incredible supporter of the BC Chamber network, which not only brought positive transformations to the BCCC, but also delivered critical wins for the BC business community.
The Kelowna City Fall Activity and Program Guide is now online with programs for all ages and abilities at www.kelowna.ca/recreation. No prints are made. COVID-19 guidelines and security logs are in place at all times.
Birthdays of the week
Happy 80th to former Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray(September 4th); Dennis Gabelhouse (September 3); Steve Mandl (September 3); Barry Spring (September 3); John Marritt (September 4th); Jean Treadgold (September 4th); Sharon Bazil (5th September); John Moxness (7th of September); Peter Rochfort (5th September); Betty Russell (September 6th); Iris Moffatt (7th of September); Leo Bulach (7th of September); Garth Letcher (September 8th).
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna councilor and local hotelier. Call them at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662; Email max@maxinedehart.ca; Website: www.maxindehart.ca
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