‘Flippy LePage’ is the new library mascot

Published: May 25, 2010 6:00 PM Kelowna Courier:

ORL: May 21:

“Flippy LePage” has been declared the winner in the Okanagan Regional Library’s Name the Marmot mascot contest. Almost 3,000 votes were cast during the past few weeks of online voting, with Flippy LePage receiving 22.2 per cent of the vote, beating out more than 1,100 other entries. The name was suggested by 15-year-old Jeremy Woo, of Coldstream.After hearing that Flippy LePage was one of the Top 10 finalists vying for the title, Jeremy wrote that he “was very excited” and was “crossing my fingers” that his mascot suggestion would win out.Jeremy will be awarded a $200 customized prize package from the ORL in recognition of his creativity.“Paige Turner” and “Orlee” were also popular names in the online voting.