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IN THIS ISSUE By Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug
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he month of May brings with it the welcome Art Gallery, so you can read about that. And sight of Spring flowers and cherry blossoms incidentally, this is the third anniversary of sorts for the Okanagan Sun as well (how time flies!), as in the South Okanagan. And with it, approwe publish our third May issue. priately enough, that special day that flowers are We also take a look back at that once popuassociated with, Mother’s Day, always celebrated lar form of summer entertainment, the drive-in on the second Sunday of May. movie. Osoyoos had its own drive-in at one time, This time of year also signals the reopening of the Osoyoos Desert Centre, with its rare flora and the Silver Sage, and it is featured in this issue ‘then and now.’ Surprisingly enough, there are still fauna, and 1.5 kilometre interpretive boardwalk three drive-in theatres in operation seasonally in for visitors. It is featured in a photo and update in B.C. The closest one to the South Okanagan is this issue of the Okanagan Sun. Enderby’s Starlight Drive-In (they have a webWe also have an article about little Chloe site). The other two are the Twilight Drive-In at Kroeger, who graces our cover this month. The the coast in Langley, and Park Drive-In in Prince three-year-old is bravely fighting cancer at ChilGeorge. dren’s Hospital in Vancouver. Her parents Gina Congratulations to the winner of our Mother’s and Jon grew up in Oliver, and Chloe’s grandDay contest, Nancy Katerenchuk of Osoyoos. parents and great grandparents are all longtime Karen has won a dozen roses from Flowers On Oliver residents. A special benefit will be held in Main in Osoyoos. Congratulations also goes Oliver for her on June 1, so be sure to see that out to our Oliver Theatre contest winner, Gisele article inside. Cleave of Oliver. The Oliver Theatre contest has On the arts front, we have some stunning phooff again www.oksun.ca, so come and tographs by Osoyoos photographer Peter Hoves...positive, kicked upbeat stories from theat South Okanagan visit us there to enter. tad; and a feature on Oliver Art Gallery’s Artist Of As always, we welcome everyone in the commuThe Month for May Rod Gould. 250.535.0540 nity to Falls, send in stories, The Oliver Sagebrushers are celebrating their· Okanagan Box 177 BCtheir · V0H 1R0 pictures, club news, third anniversary with a reception at Quail’s Roost columns and artwork to be printed and shared.
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BRIAN HIGHLEY has run international campaigns with Adbusters magazine and published the OK Sun newspaper in Osoyoos. He is of course writing this, and feels strange referring to himself in the third person.
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REPORTER & PROOFREADER ANDREA DUJARDIN-FLEXHAUG
has been living in the South Okanagan and writing for newspapers for 25-plus years, ever since she graduated from the Journalism Program at Langara, VCC
CONTRIBUT0RS SALLY FRANKS is the convenor of the Mainly for Women Trade Show. She is proud of her association with the Women of Oliver for Women Society, and a firm believer in their mandate and their contributions to the community. PETER HOVESTAD has been an avid
photographer since discovering the darkroom tucked under the stairs of his high school in the 1970’s. He is the president of the Osoyoos Photography Club.
JORG MARDIAN is a Certified Kinesiology
Specialist, Myoskeletal Therapist, Fitness Trainer and Registered Holistic Nutritionist. He specializes in injury/pain therapy, functional fitness, weight loss and holistic nutrition.
GAIL PRIOR’s stories and poems have ap-
peared in a variety of publications and recently she self-published a collection of her short stories. Gail divides her living and writing time between Oliver, B.C., Little Bear Lake, Saskatchewan and Bullhead City, Arizona.
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8 Sunshine And Vines: The World Of Modern Quilting 10 Osoyoos Desert Centre Open 23 At aged three, Chloe Kroeger has a long road ahead 24 Oliver Sagebrushers Celebrate Anniversary 30 Around Town: Community Events Calendar
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Chloe Kroeger is due to have 41 chemotherapy treatments as well as radiation treatments. Turn to page 23 to learn how you can help. Photo contributed
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When Okanagan Valley fruit trees display their blossoms, the volunteers of Wine Country Racing Association (WCRA) are dusting off their equipment to put on a show. Sunday, May 5 is opening day for the WCRA 2013 season. Fans, young and old, have five chances this year to come to the Osoyoos airport - west of town on Highway 3 - to watch side by side racing. Richter Pass Motorplex offers a fun, safe environment for racers of all backgrounds; and experience levels to get the adrenaline rush of driving competitively. Gates open at 9 a.m. on race day. Time trials begin around 11 a.m. Final elimination round begins at 1 p.m. Drivers should come early to register, and to get their vehicles put through physical inspection. Cost at the gate is $10 per person over age 12. Those under 12 are admitted at no charge, but must be accompanied by an adult. Drivers race for only another $25. Concessions are offered on site. There is plenty of room to set up your lawn chair, or find spot in the grandstands. Go to www.winecountryracing.ca or call 250-498-6443 for more information and to check out the photos. The other racing dates will be May 26, June 9, September 22 and October 13.
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Sunshine And Vines the world of modern quiltmaking
Quilt BC 2013 committee members Marilyn Govier and Darlene Chapman checking in one of the Invitational Show quilts. Photo: Marianne Parsons
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f the image of a quilt in your mind is something handmade, warm and on a bed, then it’s time for an image upgrade. Today’s quilts are just as
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likely to be on the wall as on the bed, and contain paper, synthetics, paint, ink, metal or other substances not noted for their warmth. Quilting the lay-
ers together is often done by a computerized sewing machine, sometimes with no human at the wheel. The world of modern quiltmak-
ing is light years away from its original form, and filled with new techniques, tools and technology. You will have a chance to see the top quilts in Canada, and get a close look at the secrets to their construction when the Canadian Quilters Association (CQA/ACC), Canada’s only national quilting organization, brings the 32nd National Juried Show (NJS) to Penticton May 16 to 18. Quilt BC 2013 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre will bring together thousands of quilters from across the nation for the National Juried Show that celebrates the best in contemporary quiltmaking. After the awards ceremony on Wednesday evening, the NJS will be open to the public from Thursday, May 16 to Saturday, May 18 for three jam-packed days. There are five accompanying shows featuring more Canadian quilters: The Fibre Art Network’s “Fibrescapes” exhibit with 30 pieces from across Western Canada; SAQA (Studio Art Quilters Associates) with 40 pieces from among their 3,000 members titled “Best of the West”; The Fabricators based in the South Okanagan showing 15 “Elements” pieces; the “Invitational” featuring CQA executive, teachers and the Quilt BC 2013 organizing committee; and a special exhibit celebrating the past 24 winners in the Trend-Tex Challenge.
For 25 years, Trend-Tex Fabrics Sales has donated kits of five fabrics from which CQA members create quilt art to be auctioned off during the conference to raise funds for CQA. This year, the theme is “Sunshine and Vines” in honor of Quilt BC 2013 in Penticton. The public
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is invited to vote for a favourite from among the approximately 100 entries, and to participate in the silent auction of the quilts. To add to the frenzy, there will be over 50 merchant booths featuring everything a stitcher could desire. There will be the latest in sewing machines, irons, threads, books, rulers and fabrics. Add to that the custom-created fabrics, the burning tools, the beads, ribbons and embellishments, the discharge supplies, dyes, paints and inks, stencils, stamps, foils, kits and other fabric art necessities, and you have a quilter’s paradise. Access to some exhibit areas will be by admission ticket. The merchant mall and Trend-Tex Challenge areas have free entry, allowing unlimited shopping and voting. Open hours to all areas are Thursday, May 16, 10 am to 5:30 pm; Friday, May 17, 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday, May 18, 10 am to 5 pm. For more information about the CQA/ACC or Quilt BC 2013, check out www.canadianquilter. com. OKANAGAN SUN • MAY 2013 • 9
Osoyoos Desert Centre
The Osoyoos Desert Centre is open daily once again to visitors for the summer/ early fall months. This site 3 km north of Osoyoos offers visitors both guided and self-guided tours along a 1.5 km boardwalk through a unique antelope brush ecosystem. There is also an interpretive centre and native plant demonstration garden on the site. Signs of Spring are coming alive with rare flora and fauna, and birders are welcome to take part in an upcoming Birdathon at the centre from May 11 to 17. Phone (250) 4952470 for more information about the event. The centre is operated by a non-profit society, intent in conserving and restoring this fragile and endangered ecosystem in the South Okanagan. They are always in need of volunteers, donations and new members. For more information about the Osoyoos Desert Centre, go to their website at www. desert.org 10 www.oksun.ca
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Bulky Item Collection Coming In May
Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
Bulky Item Collection is coming in May. In Penticton, residents receiving curbside collection should place out items before their collection day from May 6th to 10th. Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos, Okanagan Falls and RDOS Electoral Areas ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘F’ and ‘G’ residents get pickup on their normal collection day from May 13th to 17th. Residents can place out a maximum of two pieces of furniture, large appliances and mattresses per home. Items accepted include mattresses, box springs, tables, chairs, chesterfields, washers, driers and stoves. Fridges and freezers will also be accepted except within the Town of Osoyoos. Common items not accepted include carpeting, doors, toilets, hot water tanks or any other construction or plumbing product. The Regional District asks that televisions and computer monitors be brought to local electronic waste recycling centers at the J&C Bottle Depot in Penticton, the T-2 Bottle Depot in Oliver or the Osoyoos Depot for free recycling. These items can break easily if placed out for Bulky Item collection and may contain poisonous materials like lead. The Campbell Mountain, Oliver, Okanagan Falls, Summerland and Keremeos Landfills will also recycle TV’s and monitors at no charge. Contact your local government for local collection details. The RDOS Solid Waste Division can be reached at 250-490-4129, e-mail info@rdos.bc.ca or visit www.rdos.bc.ca.
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The Rotary Club of Osoyoos, in conjunction with the Town of Osoyoos, is pleased to announce the launch of a ticket raffle, with proceeds supporting the development of a Splash Park in Osoyoos. The Osoyoos Splash Park committee is working diligently to make the Splash Park a huge success. The Splash Park will be located at Jack Shaw Gardens which is located on 89th Street and Kingfisher Drive. Tickets are $50 each and only 400 tickets are being printed. 1. First prize is a $5,000 travel voucher from Osoyoos Travel 2. Second prize is a $3,000 shopping spree at O&S Audio Video 3.Third prize is $1,000 cash.
There will be an early bird draw of $1,000 cash that will take place July 1, 2013 at 3 pm at the Gyro Beach Bandshell. Final prize draw will take place July 27, 2013 at 1 pm at the Osoyoos Town Hall. Tickets will be available at the Sonora Community Centre, Pharmasave Osoyoos, Imperial Office Pro, R n R Rentals and Interior Savings. Osoyoos Rotarian Vaughn Davis will also have tickets available for purchase. OKANAGAN SUN • MAY 2013 • 11
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Silver Sage Drive-In, Osoyoos. View of snack bar in front, projector room behind (top). At left, inside the snack bar. Photos contributed.
By Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug
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t wasn’t exactly the bright lights of Broadway, but Osoyoos once had its own form of entertainment amongst the sagebrush and cacti in the semi-desert country. It was known as The Silver Sage Drive-In and on a warm summer evening, it was a popular place to be in the late 1960’s and ‘70’s. Built out of large shale rocks taken from a nearby hillside and logs from Christian Valley, it took the whole summer of 1968 for local families, the Pitchers and Sevys, to build it. The Pitchers ran the Drive-in for two years, then Joy and Alberta Sevy and their four children ran the place from 1972 to 1981. The movie screen was touted as the second largest in Canada (90 feet wide and 38 feet high); the projector was a top-of-the-line Gaumont Kaylee, made in England, and purchased second-hand from the old Roxy Theatre in Grand Forks. It was a family-run business, with son Cam learning the fine art of running a projector along with dad Joy, eldest son Jon doing the “grunt” work and helping sisters 12 www.oksun.ca
Maryjoy and Doni and mother Alberta run the snack bar. “We did really well,” comments Alberta, in a fond look back at those six nights a week of operation. “In mid-summer we would wait till it would get dark (to run the films) and we wouldn’t get home till about two.” It was the customers who made life interesting for the young Sevy family, and there were regulars such as the loggers who would come down to Osoyoos for the weekend and head to the drivein for three or so of the good “Sage” burgers and hotdogs and popcorn with real butter. Bikers stopping by… There were also groups of bikers from Vancouver who would stop by for an evening of entertainment. Alberta recalls one night when the police phoned ahead from a neighbouring town to warn the Sevys about the visitors heading their way. “When the eight or nine bikers pulled in, my daughter went ballistic. She wouldn’t come out of the back (of the snack bar),” remembers Alberta. While she was
slinging hamburgers at intermission, Alberta heard someone use profanity. She called out to the person to watch their language, and turned around to see the biggest biker of the bunch. However, he apologized, and Alberta found them to be a well-behaved lot. Sneaking in Local families were also regulars at the theatre, with parents getting their kids to wear pajamas and watch the cartoons before the main feature, when the kids would drift off to sleep in the back seat. There were 58 speakers outside for cars, plus a sound system inside the snack bar. Occasionally, horror films started at 10 p.m. and continued until 5 a.m. Kids would sit around the speakers on old car seats at the front with blankets. Of course, the Sevys had their share of kids who would sneak in, despite the three strand barbed-wire fence around the ten acres. “Joy would give trespassers a talk, but it didn’t happen again,” chuckles Alberta. “If Joy spotted a sneaker-in, the kid would give up quickly because Joy was a fast runner.” But on the whole, Alberta recalls the patrons were nice, very courteous.” She remembers patrons
would generally clean up after the show, leaving their piles of bottles neatly at the bottom of the speaker posts. Alberta notes she was always choosy about which movies they selected to show. She found it an interesting phenomenon that people on holiday would watch some of the older movies that they wouldn’t necessarily go to at home. “I enjoyed the people, but I finally reached the point where it was hard to get a good decent show,” says Alberta about the latter years of running the drive-in. “And when the videos came in, it wasn’t viable (to continue)…but it was good while it was going.” On the whole, in addition to Joy’s day job at Frontier Realty,
it provided a living for the Sevy family. The Lesmeister family continued to run it until the Silver Sage Drive-in was closed forever after the 1984 season. (The Lesmeisters went on to run the Oliver Theatre, and they still do. (See Okanagan Sun online archives issue March 2012). After the drive-in was dismantled, the retirement community Casitas Del Sol was built on the site. (See adjoining article for update). The former projector room was turned into an apartment; and the snack bar was turned into a clubhouse. So, in a sense, the drive-in lives on. Note: This article was originally published in the 69th Report of the Okanagan Historical Society, 2005.
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The Osoyoos Silver Sage Drive-In Then And Now… By Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug
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he memories of the Osoyoos Silver Sage Drive-In remain (see page 12), even though the architectural landscape there has changed. Casitas Del Sol, a retirement community of homes, sits where the drive-in once stood. But the site retains some of the physical history of that time, as evidenced by the community’s clubhouse. Although it got a new roof in 2004, and it has been renovated, it is still the same building. The projection room on the upper floor had been changed into a caretaker’s suite by the new owners. “Then when they didn’t need it anymore, they put a new roof on,” says Casitas Del Sol resident Marj Trosky. Along with her husband Joe, the couple has been researching the history of the building. “I mean, drive-ins are almost extinct in Canada. There’s only a few around and it’s part of our culture…, ” explains Marj. “It’s not great to lose that kind of history.” In the clubhouse, Marj points out a plaque on the wall, that the couple put together with photos and information about its history. Awhile back, she showed former theatre owners, Joy Sevy, and her daughter MaryJo, their former building. Marj recalls that “when Mrs. Sevy was here she went over in this corner. She said, ‘If you look, you’re going 14 www.oksun.ca
to find our handprints.’ ” Marj refers to a rock wall cemented together that the Sevys had constructed from rocks from the area. The original wood posts inside and other architectural features of the building made out of cedar wood most likely were sourced from the Sevy’s Christian Valley ranch. Also, says Marj, “When the daughter was here with her mom, she said, ‘Ah, look at that. They still have my (wooden) signs I made for the washrooms.’ ” “This is where their grill was here,” says Marj, pointing to a corner in a room nearby. Although the drive-in kitchen setup is long gone, the original range hood remains above the clubhouse’s stove, as does the wood covering for the former drive-in’s serving counter. One wall of the drive-building had featured an artsy type glass wall, constructed out of empty pop bottles. Fortunately, it is still there, although it has been covered up as it offered no insulation for clubhouse users. Trosky says that she and husband Joe are pleased to have found the additional information about the drive-in from both the Sevys, and in the article in the OHS Report. “It’s a very historical building,” says Trosky. “I’m always interested in everything old…,” she notes. “Including me,” jokes Joe.
Osoyoos Soroptimists Sponsor Workshop/Adult Program
Coming To Terms With Hearing Loss Hearing loss is the most common sensory impairment caused by aging. The early signs usually go unnoticed, PERRY but once the loss of hearing PHARMACIST has become evident, it can be a frustrating condition to come to terms with. Hearing loss can also be brought on by noise exposure, heredity, head injury, or neurological problems. Adult warning signs of hearing loss include:
Mike Safik, Principal, Oliver Elementary School, Lidia Ferreira and Tanya Tressel, co-chairs of the Children of the Street workshops, and members of Soroptimist International of Osoyoos.
The Osoyoos Soroptimist sponsored interactive program TCO², coming to the elementary schools in Oliver, Osoyoos, Okanagan Falls and Keremeos on May 7 and 8, will provide a timely ‘back-up program’ for adults. The Osoyoos Soroptimists are proud to offer an evening Parent Session on May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Osoyoos Mini- Theatre. This informative support program will provide the parents of grades 6/7 students with an opportunity to learn about current social media issues, how to recognize problems, and get useful help and advice. This adult program is developed by the Children of the Street Society, and deals with exploitation in social media, online and webcam safety, as well as drug and alcohol prevention strategies. This adult workshop will be facilitated by Diane Sowden, Founding Executive Director of the Children of the Street Society. Ms. Sowden lost her 13-year old daughter to the sex trade, and has devoted her time and abilities to prevent the exploitation of children and youth in British Columbia. More information and details are available from Soroptimist CoChairs Lidia Ferreira, 250-498-7097, lidasells@gmail.com or Tanya Tressel, 250-495-4955, mervtanya@telus.net This program is free.
• Speaking or listening to music louder than necessary • Preference for listening with one ear • Constantly asking for words to be repeated • Thinking people are always mumbling If you suspect you have hearing loss, it is important to get a hearing test to determine the degree of hearing loss and treatment. Devices such as hearing aids can greatly improve your ability to hear. Speak to your Remedy’sRx pharmacist about help with hearing loss.
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Rod Gould
Featured At Oliver Art Gallery
By Steve Staresina
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ere we are, with the passing of April and the completion of Arts and Culture Week. Well, the Oliver Art Gallery is proud to push on with the theme by announcing its new Feature Artist for the month of May. Horse Logger/Painter Rod Gould will be displaying his many works on our feature walls until May 28. Gould, an avid outdoors man, has spent most of his life hunting, fishing, farming and logging with his horses, on his 1500 acre wilderness ranch. While he had painted and followed his love of art all along, lately he is finding himself out in the weather slapping paint on canvas more and more. Gould’s paintings are his attempt in expressing his appreciation, of the life he has had the privilege of living, and to pay tribute to some of the good and honest horses he has worked with. His paintings speak of the sparkle of first light on a mountain river, or times past when horses broke the ground and skidded the logs. Gould occasionally works in watercolour, but mainly he paints in oil. It is the chosen medium of his artistic heroes, like Tom Thomson, Carl Rungius and N.C. Wyeth. He spends a lot of his time painting outdoors, or creating plein air sketches that later become a large studio painting. The Oliver Art Gallery is privileged to have Gould as one of its 20 artists, displaying a variety of mediums and styles from realism to abstract, for the pleasure of all art lovers. Ceramics and jewellery have also been added as extra variety for a diversity of choice to shoppers. There are also ongoing art classes offered at the gallery. Drop in to view Gould's artwork, and the many other beautiful pieces on display. 16 www.oksun.ca
Second Nature Photography By Peter Hovestad
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don’t know who was the first to say it, but the quote, “The best camera is the one that you have with you” is one of my favourites. It reminds me that cameras don’t make
photographs, people do. Excellent images depend on the photographer having a camera, and seeing something that they want to make an image of. Then, knowing how to use the camera
that they happen to have with them, to create the image that they want to create. That camera can be as simple as the camera in the photographer’s phone, or a sophisticated digital camera
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digital storybooking • decks of cards • posters • iPhone 4 cases calendars • metal prints • canvases • greeting cards • fabric bags all of these can be made with your photos!
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worth more than a family car. The real key to great images is learning how to use the camera that you have, so that it becomes second nature. Just like driving a car, becoming proficient at using a camera requires a little bit of learning plus lots of practice. It doesn’t matter what kind of camera you have, from the most basic point and shoot camera to the most fancy and expensive DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera. They both do the same thing, and they’re both capable of making excellent images in the hands of a competent operator. So take that camera with you. Stick it in your purse or your pocket when you’re headed out the door. Or better yet, hang it around your neck or walk around with it in your hand, and take lots of pictures. As handling and using your camera starts to become second nature, you are sure to see an improvement in your photography.
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The Defense By Gail Prior
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submit to each of you valued members of the jury, that my client did not pre meditate murder and the facts must be acknowledged. On that fateful day, my client feeling free of encumbrances was enjoying a spirited walk along a park pathway when it happened. The victim was lying in the grass and my client accidentally stepped on him. This sudden movement enraged the victim, who then stood up and spat at my client, who jumped back in alarm.
The victim then started weaving sideways, back and forth, as if drunk. My client then leaned towards him thinking to be of some assistance. However, the victim then attempted to strike my client and widely opening his mouth started to thrash his head violently indicating he would imminently bite my client. My client had had enough of dodging this crazed troublemaker. He did what any self respecting bull terrier would
do. Grabbing the victim by the back of the neck, he gave him a good shaking hoping this would resolve the conflict. It did. The rattlesnake was no longer moving and lay limply on the ground. My client could not believe the snake was dead and pawed him a few times. No response. He acted in self defence, I'm sure you will agree. I suggest the real culprit here is Mrs. Viola Smith, who initially let my client off his leash.
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Double O Bikes is getting set to open on Main Street in Oliver. The 2,000+ square foot location will be situated next to Southern Okanagan Association For Integrated Community Living, the group which owns both the Osoyoos and Oliver bicycle shops. The Osoyoos location is in the process of a facelift as well, as a new garage door, a ramp and wash station are being installed. A brand new venture opened this month at 8521 Main Street in Osoyoos called the Crows Nest. It features handmade quality crafts by local and some not so local artisans, as well as antiques and collectibles. Among the wares will be Okanagan Sun graphics contributor Barb Derksen’s quality greeting cards. In addition to the wares of others, owner Darcy Meek also sells her own creations. “Mostly I do recycled furniture from old pallets, and pretty much whatever I can scrounge up,” says Meek. “As well, I do some folk art painting and candles.” Crows Nest is going to be open seven days a week. Meek says it will also be open in the evenings “ to give folks who have been at the beach or wineries all day a chance to shop.” Why is the place named Crows Nest? Meek explains, “Crows love to collect things, usually sparkly, but anything which attracts their eye. Beautiful things like what we will have.” EZ Fuel (formerly Desert Oasis Gas) is open for business just north of Oliver on Highway 97, after months of setbacks and a relaunch postponed by a fire last September. “We are so thankful to everyone,” said manager Craig Pearson. “People have been coming in saying they are so glad to see us open. To have their support, we couldn’t ask for anything more.” Two new businesses, EZ Bins storage and EZ fencing, are also operating on site. EZ Fuel is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The same Queen boutique that used to be open seasonally on ‘motel row’ in Osoyoos, has now moved to a more central location, 8317 Main Street, on the same block as Shoppers Drug Mart. It’s ‘Hammer Time’ in Oliver! The BBQ is on at Hammer’s seasonal House Of Hog, right alongside Hwy.97 in Oliver. Stop by for authentic Southern comfort food, every day except Monday from 11 am to 7 pm Spring hours depend on the weather though, and on the NHL playoffs! The South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the following new members: Jane Clarke at Eastside Corner, Grant Strzuk at Osoyoos Physiotherapy and Active Living Clinic, and Kim Hdowaychuck at Westkey Graphics. The next Chamber Business Promoting Business will be held May 22, 5:30 p.m. at Wild Goose Vineyards in Okanagan Falls. To add your business news, email info@oksun.ca. It’s FREE. OKANAGAN SUN • MAY 2013 • 21
Okanagan Historical Society New Executive For Local Branch
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By Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug
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he Okanagan Historical Society’s mandate is to preserve history through local projects, and the written word in their annual reports. The books, which are available to the public, contain original articles about pioneer life and the early history of the region. However, as Oliver/Osoyoos branch president Larry Shannon noted at their local AGM recently, the OHS is moving forward with the times. The reports, which have been published since 1926, are in the process of being digitized and indexed online. This work is being done by the UBC-Okanagan free of charge. For researchers, this means they will now be able go to the OHS website, type in a subject in the search line, and come up with the year of the report and page that the subject is in. There is always a need for original articles and old photos that look at the history of the Okanagan, with the deadline for submissions being the end of April of each year. If anyone has an idea or submission they think might be of interest, they are welcome to send a query to the OHS. Past copies of the OHS books are available at a reduced cost through the local branch and at the Oliver Archives. For contact, membership and general information on the society, go to www. 22 www.oksun.ca
okanaganhistoricalsociety.com. In other AGM news from the local branch, a new executive was elected for 2013-14, and includes: Larry Shannon of Oliver as president and Gail Cornish of Osoyoos as vice-president. Treasurer is Mary Roberts and secretary is Lynn Alaric, both of Oliver. The new editor for the local branch of the OHS is John Brent Musgrave. The highlight of the AGM was an animated and entertaining look back at the early days of
Osoyoos, by longtime local resident Dorothy Fairbairn. She had moved to town with her family as a young child. From spending their first months living in a tent by Osoyoos Lake to carefree days of childhood with little in the way of modern comforts; she gave a picture of a life far different from what it is today. For a vivid look at life in the early days of Osoyoos, see next month’s issue of the Okanagan Sun for an up close and personal interview with Dorothy Fairbairn.
Chloe’s Angels Benefit By Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug
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ittle Chloe Kroeger just turned three-yearsold on April 12. For most little girls that age, their days are happy and carefree. But Chloe has been spending much of her time in children’s hospital in Vancouver, as she has been diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer (in her case, a tumour in the cheek). Chloe, her five-year-old brother Lucas, mom Gina and dad Jon have been travelling from their home in Penticton, to stay at the coast, while Chloe has her treatments. Chloe has a family connection to Oliver, as not only do her grandparents Marion Farrell, Russ Reed and Pat Somerville live in Oliver, but so do her great grandparents Jack and Trudy Demorest. She also has another grandparent, Shirley Van Vianer living at Gallagher Lake. Also, Chloe’s parents Gina and Jon both grew up in Oliver and graduated from SOSS. Chloe has a long road ahead of her, as she is due to have 41 chemotherapy treatments as well as radiation treatments. The family recently got good a bit of good news, in that most of those will
be able to be done in her hometown of Kelowna, but one treatment still requires a trip to Vancouver Children’s hospital every three weeks. In order to help them with extra expenses, family friend Jacque Endreny stepped in. “When I heard this devastating news I wanted to do something to help them,” says Endreny. “Along with prayers, sending hugs and love I decided to put together a benefit.” Another close friend Diana Epple suggested the event be named Chloe’s Angels Benefit. It will be held at the Oliver Community Center Saturday, June 1 at 7 pm. “This is to raise money to help ease the financial burden the family faces,” explains Endreny. “As well as treatment costs, they face many other expenses, and we can ease this stress for them.” The benefit will include a silent auction, dance, bar and draws. Tickets are $10 each, and they are available at InnerVisions, Lady O’s Fitness, Royal LePage and Beyond Bliss. There are also $5 “support” tickets for people who cannot attend but who want to help. OKANAGAN SUN • MAY 2013 • 23
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with her tireless energy devoted to her painting and music. On the morning of Saturday, May 25, the Sagebrushers will be assisting the winery with the Half Corked Marathon. What a delight to view the costumes, the runners and the happy faces. On Sunday, May 26 the Sagebrushers will be part of the cancer fundraiser for little Chloe Kroeger. It will be a Stampede Pancake
Breakfast from 9 am until noon, with an open invitation to everyone to attend. The Quail’s Roost Art Gallery will be open during these events. So put that weekend on your calendar, and attend the happy goings on. Rustico Winery is on Road 16 west and Highway 97. For more information about these events, phone Sally at (250) 498-0104.
Spring By Gail Prior Nature said, "Let's party!" And the invitations went out. "I'll dress in red, the Tulip said. It's bound to be most arty." "Yellow is for me,"said Ms. Daffodil, picturing herself as the life of the party. Iris decided she would wear purple. The Sweet Peas blushed and stood up for flight, with their varied colours, they knew they could dance all night. The Cherry trees were ready - all perfumed and pink, The bees were buzzing thinking about a drink! Miss Mouse skittered about in a cloak of shiny brown, At the party, she hoped a "MR." would soon be found. The sun beamed warmly to assist with the Spring ball. The preparations were complete when The Great Gardener smiled down on them all.
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Are Food Bars Good Meal Replacement Options? By Jorg Mardian
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n today’s fast paced society, the emergence of pocket-sized nutrition bars has been a boon for serious athletes looking for a competitive edge. But now anyone who feels the need for a nutritional boost seems to keep a few stashed in a purse or a briefcase. I get asked many times if food bars will substitute as meal replacements. But if you are trying to lose weight, or stay healthy, they’re not a good option. Now it’s impossible to generalize that all protein or energy bars are unhealthy, but it’s safe to say that if you flip most of them over and read the nutrition information, you might be shocked. There are literally hundreds of these portable products competing for shelf space at gyms, healthfood stores, and supermarkets, but any competent nutritionist will agree that most are pure junk food… candy bars disguised through labeling as a health food bar. With busy consumers hungering for a quick nutritional fix — whether they’re recreational athletes, workaholics tied to their desks, or over- committed moms — they may feel confused from
all the overkill and heavily hyped claims. But one of the most insidious claims is that these bars are good nutrition for those working nonstop from sunup to exhaustion. Sure, a doughnut may be slightly more heart stopping in fat, but many of these bars rate a close second with their unhealthy ingredients, having as much sugar and as much saturated fat as a candy bar. Many energy bars are filled with high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils (trans fats), added sugar and artery-clogging saturated fat. Plus, some bars (particularly meal replacement varieties) contain more than 350 calories each―a bit more than “snack size” for most people. The list goes on with nothing but junk such as artificial flavours, colours, more hydrogenated oils, artificial sweeteners, and rounded out with some highly processed soy protein isolate.
In October 2001, ConsumerLab.com announced findings of its independent laboratory tests of 30 nutrition bars. Not surprisingly 18 did not meet the claims of ingredient levels on the label, and about one-half of the nutrition bars exceeded the carbohydrate levels stated on the wrapper. If you want a healthy snack, eat a piece of fruit, enjoy some vegetables, a small piece of cheese, grab a few almonds or snack on a handful of cashews. These are all food options with a high amount of nutrients. Some of them might be a bit high in calories, but these aren't the empty calories of the types you’ll find in “health” bars. Eat food as close to its natural state as possible to keep yourself healthy.
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e were honoured to welcome Marianne Abraham to Osoyoos Home Hardware for a cooking class. She is a chef, and tested all the recipes for the Whitewater Cookbook series named after the ski hill in Nelson. She is working closely with Shelly Adams on their fourth cookbook which should be out in October - watch for it. The recipes are all quite simple and yummy. Hard to choose a favourite, but the halibut which follows is a winner. It is in season so try it.
Halibut with a Wasabi Pea Crust
serves 6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2 ½ lbs. fresh halibut fillet 1 cup mayonnaise 3 tbsp. sweet chili sauce 1 ½ cups wasabi peas, chopped roughly • • • • • • •
Cut halibut into six equal pieces Mix mayonnaise and the sweet chili sauce together in a small bowl Put the halibut pieces, evenly spaced, onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper Spread mayonnaise mix evenly on the top of each piece of halibut Press the chopped wasabi peas firmly into the mayonnaise mix coating on the halibut Bake for about 15 – 20 minute, until halibut starts to flake and the peas start to brown slightly Serve right away
Halibut will continue to cook a bit after it has been taken out of the oven, so be sure to take it out just when it’s starting to look opaque and flaky. The wasabi peas are readily available. Ask for help to find it in your local store. They make a hot snack, but mysteriously you are not aware of this heat on the fish.
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Judy’s Tips The key to delicious fish is timing. Make sure the table is set, and the rest of the meal is ready to go. The fish should come right out of the oven, and on to the plates. The rule of thumb for cooking time is eight minutes per inch of thickness, so if the fillet is two inches thick, the cooking time will be about 16 minutes. We featured Shannon’s Lemon Cream desert last month (Lake Village Bakery). She said it was best to let it set overnight. It has so many uses – cakes, on top of fruit sauce with strudels and other pastries, as a filling for profiteroles, and on top of French toast. Let your imagination go. It will hold up for 2-3 days before separating. My new favourite kitchen friend is the Vac N Store. After having fought with my Food Saver for a number of years I am absolutely delighted with this simple tool. You must use special bags which are reusable meaning you can store a block of cheese in this bag and open and reclose it again with ease. Your cheese will stay fresh for a very long time. You suck the air out with a pump – no electricity required. Pump and bags are available at Osoyoos Home Hardware – check it out.
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May 4: Refresh The Desert: a Hip-Hop event to raise funds for the splash park in Osoyoos. Live performances by Immaculate, Bitter Rhythm, MC Bodmi, Endless and Shaylina. Sonora Centre. Doors at 7 pm. $15 May 4: 2nd Annual PIG OUT at Covert Farms. 28 wineries showoff their latest releases, six local chefs have put their heads together to create six different picnic inspired dishes. $45 includes wine samples, food, souvenir wine glass, and entertainment. More info at www. oliverosoyoos.com/PigOut May 5: South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre For Owls Annual Open House, north of Oliver. May 5: 7th annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care, Fundraiser. Raise pledges to help support the important work of the Desert Valley Hospice Society, and then enjoy a walk along the Hike and Bike Trail in Oliver. info@desertvalleyhospice.com May 5: Wine Country Drag Racing at Osoyoos Airport. Gates open at 9 a.m. Driver registration 9 a.m. to noon. Bring a lawn chair so you can relax & enjoy the action May 6: Oliver Country Market
AGM Monday at 7 PM in Rm 1 Oliver Community Centre. Agenda to include annual reports and election of officers. Vendor applications will be available. May 16-18: Quilt BC 2013 – National Juried Show. Multiple concurrent shows including South Okanagan quilters, 52 merchant booths, Silent Auction, Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. May 16-20: Voted ‘Best Annual Community Event in the South Okanagan’, the Meadowlark Nature Festival features over 90 environmental tours. Visit www. meadowlarkfestival.bc.ca for tickets and information. May 17: Digital scrapbooking drop-in event at Dogtown Coffee in Okanagan Falls. 6pm - 8pm May 18: The annual Market On Main holds its Grand Opening for the summer season on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at Osoyoos Town Hall Square. Rusty Copeland will be performing. The popular farmers, artisans and crafters market will run every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm until September 28. Live entertainment will be featured every week. May 25: Soroptimists Yard Sale at Cactus Centre, Chicadee Lane (off Kingfisher Dr). 9am-12 pm May 26: Wine Country Drag Racing at Osoyoos Airport. Gates open at 9 am. Driver registration 9 am to noon. Proper footwear encouraged as area is natural habitat to cactus.
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