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Based in Kelowna, Canada’s luxury pen maker, Mervin Mascarenhas is the first Canadian to be featured on the front cover of one of the World’s most prestigious magazines, Millennium Millionaire. Besides his published article about the pens, Mervin was also one of the main interviewees. His pens have been sold all over the world and most recently has gone to one of the Royal family members in the Middle East, His Highness HH. Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nayan of Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Hamad lives in his Palace Barzan in Abu Dhabi and also holds the Guinness book of world records of having the largest number of 4 x 4 vehicles on the planet complimenting Mervin by saying “Mervin has magic hands.” Mervin loves to use unique materials and ancient wood, like Bermuda Cedar or Lignum Vitae (wood recovered from the Atlantic Ocean) or shells of Mother of Pearl, New Zealand Paua, Ocean or butterfly wings. He finds the perfect combination to suit his designs. His world-wide clients find him via his website, word of mouth, social media, and high-end magazines. He caters to clients looking for unique pens either for themselves, gifts for someone who wishes to use a piece of history or material to create a custom design and create a unique piece. www.
After 31 years, well-known CEO of Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs, Diane Entwistle is retiring at the beginning of October. Jeremy Welder has been appointed the new CEO effective October 5th. He has held the position of Director of Operations for the past six years and a series of management roles within the organization prior to that since 2001. Boys and Girls Clubs has been a leading provider of programs in our community for 60 years. www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca
Smitty’s Family Restaurant in the Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre on Harvey Avenue is going back to their regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. as of September 1st. Drop in and try their new fabulous dessert menu and daily specials. www.smittys.ca
Congratulations to Cheryl-Lynn Schaefer who is the recipient of the 2020 Sage Circle of Excellence Innovator Award. This award is presented to a person or practice that pushes through conventional boundaries. In the accounting industry for 18 years, Cheryl-Lynn started Now Bookkeeping Services in 2016. She then realized the need for a virtual, paperless bookkeeping system in the valley. The Sage Circle of Excellence Accounting Awards celebrates Canada’s top accountants, bookkeepers and their small business clients. Each of this year’s winners demonstrates a strong commitment to client service, in-depth knowledge, persistence to ongoing professional development and support for local communities. www.nowbookkeeping.ca
You won’t want to miss this closing out sale. Liquidation European Stock, owned and operated by Lyubov Omasheve at 2330 Highway 97S in West Kelowna next to Tim Hortons and Wendy’s is closing September 15th. The store is chock-full of men’s and ladies clothing, new jeans ($25.00 for 5 pairs), T-shirts ($3.00), super kid’s shoes ($3.00), bags ($20.00), scarfs ($5.00), skirts, hoodies ($15.00), toys, home décor, and tons of wool and yarn for knitters and crocheters from Europe. It’s a short drive to pick up some hot deals. www.liquidationbc.com
Waste Connections of Canada has new management personnel in the interior. Geoff Goodman is the District Manager, BC Interior, Shawn Pearson, District Sales Manager, BC Interior and Christina Young is the Territory Manager. The company has a long history in our area. Cenoka Disposal was the original waste service company in the Kelowna area, circa 1970 which was purchased by WSI in the mid 1980’s and eventually grew into Waste Connections of Canada who they are today. The company has had many of the original staff stay on with them over the years. One of their original drivers, Elliott Peters, a 36 year veteran, is still working for the company as a roll off driver. Waste Connections employs 43 personnel in Kelowna, 17 in Vernon with other locations in Penticton, Kamloops and Salmon Arm. Their total workforce in the BC Interior is 110. The company is a huge community contributor and has donated to many events, including the Maxine DeHart, United Way – Ramada Hotel Drive-Thru Breakfast for 20 years. www.wasteconnectionscanada.com
Local managing consultant, Disa-marie Cameron of RevMedia Studio represents Canadian Hip Hop Artist Robbie G. He has just released a new animated video called “Got The People With Me”. Kelowna sets as a back-drop and features Robbie G and DAX. Robbie G and DAX are no strangers to filming videos in the valley and Robbie G. made the move from Guelph to Kelowna where he has been living for the past year. DAX resides in California. While on a Canadian tour prior to COVID-19, they came together to record the song Got The People With Me at R-Evolution Media Studio. Robbie has been helping with the growth of the Canadian hip hop scene for years. Matt Bhird and founder of OK Valley Entertainment directed the video. The song has been streamed over 100,000 times since its release. https://you.tu.be/WBbv8gbGsqM
Edan Fay, former operations manager is the new general manager at The Royal Kelowna, a 70 suite Bellstar (Aimbridge Hospitality) hotel and resort property since 2019. Bellstar has started a complete common space and in-suite renovation of the property and are hoping to have the common place completed by early 2021 and in-suite completed by end of 2021. They offer a rooftop infinity pool and hot tubs. All new local/BC artwork has been installed provided by Gallery421. edanf@theroyalkelowna.com
The 4th Annual Mission Superwash at 3960 Lakeshore Road is Friday, August 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with all proceeds going to Freedom’s Door. There will be door prizes, swag bags and a BBQ. Matte & Associates Financial Solutions are also a sponsor. Freedom’s Door has been rebuilding men of addiction since 2002 bringing life back to those once lost. www.missionsuperwash.ca
The GolfBC Championship, a Mackenzie Tour PGA TOUR Canada event for Kelowna was cancelled this year due to COVID-19. Focus has now shifted to 2021 for the fifth year of the professional golf tournament that has generated $600,000 for charities, including $500,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation. Last week, volunteers and sponsors of the GolfBC Championship were thanked for their contribution to the event at Gallagher’s Canyon for a fun day of golf and to let them know how plans are coming for 2021. This is one of Kelowna’s top sports events and a world class tournament. Dates for next year’s GolfBC Championship and other Mackenzie Tour tournaments across Canada have not yet been released. Hugh Vassos is the Tournament Executive Director of the Kelowna event. For sponsorship for 2021 contact hvassos@sasktel.net
Kudos to 15 year-old Mori Gilbert who got his first hole-in-one at Black Mountain Golf Club on hole #4, 138 yards using a pitching wedge.
The United Way Southern Interior BC (SIBC) has contributed over $1.3M in 90 plus charities throughout our region to support people who have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Several granting streams have been rolled out in the past few months to provide emergency relief and capacity assistance to frontline community service organizations across our region. Kahir Lalji is the Executive Director of the organization. www.unitedwaysibc.com
Huge thank you to representative Maureen Alm of Staples for her excellent customer service.
The Legion is looking for volunteers to work in their bar. All you need to do is have a Serving it Right Certificate or up-to-date one. Training is provided. Contact Betty Ross if you are interested at br.20@shaw.ca.
Many children and youth are enjoying outdoor activities and BrainTrust wants parents to know that if your child sustains a concussion, they could be eligible to receive support through BrainTrust Canada’s Youth Concussion Clinic. The clinic is a medically supervised approach to assisting children and youth aged 5 to 25 heal safely from a concussion. The clinic provides parents with one-to-one guidance, information, tools and the reassurance they need after their child or youth sustains a concussion. The Youth Concussion Clinic is made possible by funding provided by the KGH Foundation Kiwanis Legacy Fund. Christine Atkins is the Athletic Therapist and Youth Concussion Clinic Manager and Mia Burgess is the CEO of BrainTrust Canada.
Birthdays of the week – Happy 91st Lee McClelland (Aug. 23); Happy 91st Donna Alexander (Aug. 26); Happy 60th Steve Farris (Sept. 1); Rachel Dekker (Aug. 260; Eileen Galarneau (Aug. 26); Christina Ferreira (Aug. 26); Klaudia Van Emmerik (Aug. 26); Doris Vester (Aug. 26); Bill Everden (Aug. 26); Richard Rafton (Aug. 26); Kim Dorcas (Aug. 27); Susan Macneil (Aug. 28); Michelle Kirschner (Aug. 28); Sylvia Boychuk (Aug. 29); Garry Appleton (Aug. 29); Debra Fletcher (Aug. 31); Rosanne Ting-Mak Brown (Aug. 31).
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna City Councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662. Email max@maxinedehart.ca. Website www.maxindedehart.ca
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