Bargoon Cabinets has a new showroom on 1880 Spall Rd.
Owner / designer Marcus Herronwho has been in the industry for many years, launched this innovative kitchen and bathroom cabinet design center that has an uncompromising focus on providing high quality, affordable options without sacrificing quality or service. You can actually get cabinets for a 10-foot by 10-foot kitchen for under $ 2,000. The cabinets are made from a high quality material using the most modern German machines for a precise fit and finish. Marcus believes his cabinets are an affordable alternative for customers while offering cabinet options in all sizes, styles and prices. Look for high quality sinks, faucets and handles, as well as a full range of cabinets with cabinets, shelves and accessories. You can assemble the cabinets yourself or have them assembled with ready-to-assemble instructions. There are upgrades with 55 cabinet door types and colors to choose from or upgrades such as dovetail drawers made of solid birch available. Bargoon offers free in-home measures, advice and cabinet design. Call 250-550-8000; online www.bargooncabinets.com.
Known media type Mark Burley is the new executive director of the Downtown Kelowna Association. Mark served as Group Program Director for Bell Media for more than a decade, overseeing the program for all 22 Bell Media stations across BC Interior and leading large employee and stakeholder teams. His new responsibilities included operating and programming three Kelowna radio stations – 99.9 SUN FM, 101.5 EZ Rock and AM 1150.
TIED TOGETHER: New CEO of the Downtown Kelowna Association
Chris Sobon is the new editor-in-chief of the television channel Global Okanagan. Sobon, who will be in charge of the entire news operation, has worked for the station for 34 years, in 1985 as chief operator, then as cameraman, in 2003 as operations editor and today as editor-in-chief.
Celebrate
Join the MNP Canada Games Torch Relay celebrations in Kelowna on Friday, November 30th at 3 p.m. at Stuart Park to celebrate the 2019 Canadian Winter Games. The torch relay is an important element of the Canada Games and has united communities across Canada for 51 years. The Canada Games torch was lit in Ottawa on October 4, with season celebrations scheduled for 50 communities across Canada, including Kelowna. I am truly honored to be selected as a torchbearer with Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran and local MLA Steve Thomson, Raghwa Gopal (Speed up Okanagan), Ivan McLelland (BC Sports Hall of Fame Goalie), Renee Simons (World champion in curling) and Christina Acton (former trainer of the Canada Games). It’s gonna be a party! The 2019 Canadian Winter Games opening ceremony will be held in Red Deer on February 15.
Kevin Bourdin has opened its third Booster Juice Outlet near us.
The newest addition is at 1612 Powick Rd., A new commercial center anchored by Holiday Inn. Other locations are in West Kelowna and Capri Center. The grand opening is all day, Saturday, December 1st, with two for a smoothie, specials, and raffle and door prizes. Some of the most popular menu items are Strawberry Sunshine, Tropi-Kale, and High-Impact ACAI. All are fresh, made to order, and healthy. Boosterballs are also available for a limited time.
CONNECTED: Kelowna Booster Juice is moving to The Hub
Congratulations
Congratulations to the winners of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Mental Healthy Workplace Awards – William & Associates Counseling Services (Small Business), TWP Fitness (Medium Business), and Interior Savings Credit Union (Large Business). Jessica Samuels is the communications and event manager at CMHA.
Kudos to the recipients of the Kelowna City Strong Neighborhoods Program Andrew Jones, Bonnie Sheppard and Sue Harper, Darcy classes, Derek Tuppen, Dwight Willet and Laurel stone, Gary Welder, James Perreaux, Jerry Kneller, John Douglas, John Mummery, Len McFarlane, Leslie Gamble, Monty and Brenda Tuck, Rory fader, Tim Bayliff and Tina Ward.
Congratulations to Stephanie Slaman, Business Development Officer for the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, who received an MBA in Community Economic Development from the Shannon School of Business at Cape Breton University. The MBA in CED offers a cutting-edge curriculum with an emphasis on economic development, leadership, governance and management of change.
The annual Downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market & Tree Lighting returns for the 30th time on December 1st at Stuart Park with live entertainment, kids’ activities, ice skating, food and a visit from Santa Claus. End the evening by lighting the huge tree.
The next URBA Rutland Uptown After Hours is on Wednesday, December 5th, from 5pm to 7pm, hosted by ANAF at 270 Dougall Rd. North. Registration is $ 10 / person. Catering from IGA.
Awards
Kelowna Hair Design, 1525 Gordon Dr. (opposite the Mediterranean market), owned and operated by Colleen Woelders, was nominated for Hair Salon of the Year – Okanagan / Boundary and Color Technician of the Year by Creative Oceanic Events. Colleen, who has run the shop for eight years, is taking her three employees to the award ceremony on December 9th in Vancouver.
Well-known media journalist Barry McDivitts The new book Rank Six – Firestorm has just been published. Rank six refers to the most devastating type of forest fire and the story takes place in BC during a forest fire. You can buy the book online from Amazon, Mosaic Books, or Indigo Chapters.
Raphael Nowak, local researcher, first author, and UBC Okanagan graduate, has had a passion and interest in studying Okanagan Lake since 2005 when he was 10 years old. For the past 13 years, Raphael has done research on the science, history and environmental aspects of Lake Okanagan. This led to the creation of the Okanagan Lake book, the first and only book written about our precious freshwater resource. The 272-page novel offers a holistic look at all aspects of the lake as well as a chapter on Raphael’s own underwater exploration expeditions into the lake’s deepest regions. Much of his research deals with biology, geology and the anthropogenic interactions with the lake. In 2008, when the British Columbia Department of Transportation was only days away from submerging the old Okanagan Lake floating bridge, Raphael was a strong voice against that decision to use our lake as a landfill and was the bridge builder forced the materials. This is a must do. Available from Mosaic Books, Heritage Museum, Indigo online, nwise@sandhillbooks.com or Raphael@ifur.ca
poet Fern GZ Carrs Debut poetry collection Shards of Crystal is currently orbiting the planet Mars aboard NASA’s Maven spacecraft. Your volume of poetry is a metamorphosis from darkness to light that brings the reader to the edge and pulls him back again. The topics deal with the harshness and beauty of life and range from mental illness to the death of a child, substance abuse and animal cruelty to musicality, existential philosophy, inspiration and spiritual liberation. To purchase, read extracts from the book or contact Fern at www.ferngzcarr.com.
Happy anniversary
Happy 60th anniversary Steve and Marie Mandl (22nd of November). The Mandls were former owners of Kelowna Tobacco and Smitty’s Pancake House.
Things to do
The Taste of Japan takes place on Sunday, December 2, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parkinson Recreation Center. Entry is $ 2 / person or $ 5 / family. Tea ceremony, Japanese cuisine, raffles for gift baskets, Japanese goods, sumo rings, games, handicrafts and lots of fun.
Hudson’s Bay Kelowna is hosting Ladies Night on Wednesday, December 5th, from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy an additional 25 percent discount on women’s sale fashion, gift packaging for a donation, raffles at the door, refreshments and signs of appreciation for cosmetics and fragrances.
Bags, Baubles & Bevies, hosted by BrainTrust Canada, takes place on Thursday, December 6th, 11-368 Industrial Ave., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It’s a fun evening of socializing and bargain shopping while you donate to a great organization. Tickets are $ 10 for applies and a glass of wine. Maps on Facebook.
The Kelowna Liedertafel presents their annual Christmas concert on December 8th at 2pm at First Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Rd. Special guests are Thomas Bauer (Flute), Esther Goertz (Piano) and Richard Mervyn (Drums). Entry against donation.
Birthdays of the week
Patricia Todd (25. November); Bryan Feagan (November 29); Sonja Rosco (Dec. 3); Gary Wahowski (25. November); Gary Filifilo (November 28); David Kopp (November 28), Dr. Mike Shepherd (November 29); Lou Goncalves (30th of November); Jana Hardy (30th of November); Dan Willms (30th of November); Meryl Corbett (30th of November); Jane Fletcher (30th of November); Vern Martindale (Dec. 1); Dan Albas (Dec. 1); Krystyna Werbury (Dec. 3); Powder thing (Dec. 3); Sherry Cote (Dec. 3); Heath Zais (Dec. 4); Don Holzer (Dec. 2).
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna councilor and local hotelier. Call them at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662; Fax 250-860-3173, email maxdehart@telus.net.
