every one Issue 1 || Oct 2017
Contents : 2 Welcome 3 People profile 5 HFHO News 7 Memory Lane 9 People profile 11 Event dates
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Welcome Our mission is to shine some light on the people working at the Kelowna & West Kelowna ReStores, the HFHO Affiliate office, and the huge team of volunteers in all areas. Through shared stories, photos, profiles, and memories, we hope to add some colour and shade to the people we work beside. We will also continue to feature updates on HFHO projects, ReStore news, upcoming events, and more.
If you have stories, photos, news, or an event that you would like to share, please feel free to contact : Rose (rose.jorgensen@hfhokanagan.ca)
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Paul Dique Kelowna ReStore Volunteer Paul recently underwent knee surgery and is greatly welcomed back to the Kelowna store. Where do you find inspiration Paul? Terry Fox and Wayne Gretzky and an internal drive of not necessarily knowing where I want to go, but knowing where I do not want to end up. Tell us of some places you’ve visited... I have travelled across Canada, Europe, Central America, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Caribbean islands, Northern & Western United States.
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Three songs / musicians / albums that you love? Most Southern American blues musicians from the 40's, 50's & 60's - Alan Parsons, John Mayall, the Allman Brothers, and Joe Bonamassa too. Tell us about your hobbies.. Golfing, attending blues concerts, travel and volunteering at the ReStore. Favourite childhood toy, game, or activity? Riding my bike, and building with meccano. How do you like to relax and re-charge? Sitting in the sun, reading and having a nap.
Most interesting or miserable job you've had? Working at a steel fabricating factory, a dirty, hot, sweaty and draining job that reinforced the importance of staying in school. What would be the title of a movie about you? "Takin' care of business" with the subtitle "livin' the dream". Favourite comfort food? Steak (medium rare), baked potato, caesar salad or insalata mista pasta, with a glass of a nice, dry red wine. Greatest achievement so far and why? My two sons.
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Vernon We’re delighted to say that the tri-plex in Vernon is wrapping up and that three families will be moving in at the beginning of November. A key ceremony will be held on Saturday December 2nd.
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Lake Country build
HFHO is getting strong support from the District of Lake Country for the Powley Court build. A recent council meeting gave approval for the waiving of several fees which will lessen the cost to build the proposed multi-unit project. We will be hosting a public information meeting in Lake Country hopefully before the end of the year.
CHBA Event
HFHO hosted the Canadian Home Builders Association after hours at the Kelowna ReStore on October 12th. The turnout of over 75 people was one of the bigger groups this year to attend the regular event. Lots of great networking.
New York Trip
Sarah and Lorraine recently travelled to New York to attend the Synergy Global Forum “ A Master Class in Disruption�. People from across the world assembled to listen to 14 global icons including: Richard Branson, Steve Forbes, Malcolm Gladwell and more. Sarah received free tickets for she and Lorraine, and they were the only non-profit represented.
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Where were you and what were you doing? Dawn Bampton
ReStore Media Dept.
Volunteer // Kelowna
With my husband Ray, I ran an explorative drilling company and lived on a quarter section (80 acres) in Alberta with our two kids and two cats.
Bruno Klammer
ReStore Plumbing Dept.
Volunteer // Kelowna
At that time I was running a plumbing business in Delta. I ate breakfast at 6am, got to work for 7 and would return home by 6pm. I spent a good part of the day wondering when to have lunch.
Jim Madsen
ReStore Pricing Bench
Volunteer // Kelowna
I lived in London, Ontario and was working in sales for a food importation company.
Cheryl Grant
HR & Finance // West Kelowna
of two children, my daughter, Mallory.
Rick Bobowsky
ReStore Truck Driver
// West Kelowna & Kelowna
In those days I worked at McGavins bakery in Edmonton.
Tom Hanik
ReStore Warehouse & Outdoor Dept.
Volunteer // Kelowna
In ‘84 I lived in Princeton with my wife and two children and worked at the Newmont mine. Having started out as a labourer, I learnt about several large mines in Canada and South America.
Josh Kalke
ReStore Truck Swamper
Volunteer // West Kelowna & Kelowna
Neil Smith
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ReStore
District Manager // Okanagan
I was in Saskatoon, spinning Country records at CJWW radio station as the director of promotions & marketing.
Anne Roberts
ReStore Cashier
Staff // Kelowna
I lived in Vancouver and was working at a cabinet shop.
Gary LeFeuvre
ReStore Antiques & Collectibles Dept.
Volunteer // Kelowna
I was working in wholesale and retail supplies to the RV and houseboat industry, here in Kelowna.
Laura Baron
Volunteer // Kelowna
Joan Stasiuk
Volunteer // Kelowna
ReStore Merchandising Dept.
I lived in Kelowna and was busy taking care of my family and coaching soccer. I also spent a month in Tokyo as chaperone to a group of teens with the 4-H club. ReStore Merchandising Dept.
In 1984 I was busy running my own floristry business on Lawrence Ave.
Scott Burke
ReStore
Manager // Kelowna
I was active with the SCA or Society for Creative Acronysms in Kelowna. We would engage in battles at the Shire of Appledore in full medieval costume and armour.
Paul Dempsey (pictured right) ReStore Electronics Dept. Staff // Kelowna
I was two years old and living in Cill Dara, Ireland. Apparently my fondness for black overalls and red bicycles began back then.
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People Ashley Sorochka ReStore Dispatch The woman behind our social media and dispatch gives us some insight into herself. Where do you find inspiration Ashley? Travelling, reading books, conversing with people who like to push boundaries. Tell us of some places you’ve visited... I have travelled to Australia, Greece, Spain, France, Switzerland, Egypt, London, and a few more spots. How do you like to relax and re-charge? I love to travel, read, and learn about history. I also enjoy dinner parties with friends and family, and spending time with my 3 adorable nephews.... who I'm planning on stealing one day!
If you had a slogan for your life what would it be?
‘Know your limit, don’t play within it.’
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Photo goes here Tell us about your hobbies... I have my black belt in Karate, and teach childrens classes with my dad.My grandmother taught me to knit and crochet last year.. I make a pretty bad a*s toque and scarf combo! Favourite childhood toy, game or activity? Jenga, and running over my brothers sand castles.
What animal would you swap places with and why? Anything that can fly - so I could spy on everyone. Also, it'd be great to be a sea otter, because they always look like they're having an absolute riot. Three songs / musicians / albums that you love? 1- Frank Sinatra and Benny Goodman 2- Gipsy Kings- Bamboleo is my jam 3- Anything acapella What would be the title of a movie about you? ‘How to live your life in the uncontrollable fast lane’ Favourite comfort food? Perogies. Greatest achievement to date and why? hmm...still being alive?
Upcoming events
Vernon tri-plex key ceremony Saturday December 2nd 10:30am ~
Laurel Packing House, 6 - 9pm RSVP to Rose by November 18
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