Okanagan Sun - June 2012

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f you drive along Highway 97 between Osoyoos and Oliver, not too far north of Ye Olde Welcome Inn, there is a patch of Antelope Brush there along the side of the road that is being protected by the Nature Trust of British Columbia. I have driven past that spot hundreds of times without recognizing the importance of the scientific research taking place there. In a new column from Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Barb Sabyan informs us on page 11 of some of the species that rely on the Antelope Brush, and invites us to the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre to learn more.

This month, we feature Rene Boutin of A-1 Security in Osoyoos. Most people in our area know Rene to see him, and certainly almost all of us have seen his signature white van at one time or another. But this month we learn a little bit more about the man who has owned and operated the successful locksmith business here for nearly 25 years.

And if Rene’s 25 years in business impresses you, you may want to check out Lloyd Park’s column this month. In this month’s Garden Talk, we turn from gardening tips to go back in time with Lloyd, to retrace his amazing 70 year career in the business. Just to put 70 years in perspective: when Orson Welles played Charles Foster Kane in “Citizen Kane” in 1941, Lloyd was already selling fruit. When Anne Frank made the first entry into her diary, Lloyd was selling fruit. When the Beatles first landed in America, Lloyd had already been selling fruit for almost 25 years. Well, he’s

still selling fruit and running the popular Home Of Every Blooming Thing Garden Centre with his wife Veral, right off the highway at The Home of Every Blooming Thing. We are very lucky to have them in our area. Check out page 26 for part one of Lloyd’s life in fruit.

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and we check in once again with David Head of the South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society to learn a little bit about a better quality of life for people who have survived a stroke.

At this time of year, we also like to encourage all the coaches and parents out there to get informed on recognizing the signs and symptoms of a concussion and what do to in cases of emergency.

Also this month, we hear from Carolyn Tippler about the importance of eating locally, and we even get an introduction to three food producers in the South Okanagan. Turn to pages 18 and 19 for a look at the markets in Osoyoos and Oliver.

A look inside Rustico Farm & Cellars, an introduction to local cancer survivor Bea Becker, a preview of the upcoming Vinos Wine Film Festival and much more is all inside these pages - free to you, thanks to the support of our advertisers.

As always, we invite everyone in the community to submit their stories, artwork, and school and club news to be printed and shared.

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10 CONTENTS • JUNE Rene Boutin has the key to success 5 Vinos Wine Film Festival schedule of events 8 ‘Old West’ Allure at Rustico Farm & Cellars 14

JUNE 2012

Rise and Shine!

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Rene Boutin of A-1 Security in Osoyoos.

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PUBLISHER

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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.

ANDREA DUJARDINFLEXHAUG has been living in the South Okanagan and writing for newspapers for 25plus years, ever since she graduated from the Journalism Program at Langara, VCC

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“What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade.”

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DAVID HEAD is the Chief Executive Officer with the South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society.

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.

BERNIE BATES is a writer, cartoonist, poet and entrepreneur of native heritage, who grew up on a ranch. “I was the only kid I knew that could play cowboys and Indians all by myself!”

DEREK HIGHLEY is a Class A Member of the PGA of America. He is TPI Certified and is a full time Golf Instructor teaching over 1,500 lessons annually.

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Rene Boutin has the

Key To Success

By Brian Highley

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o most of us, the lock and key is a ritual taken for granted. We all protect our homes, cars and belongings this way, but very few of us give a second thought to the mechanics of a lock - until such time as we lose a key, or accidentally lock ourselves out of our home or vehicle. And when that happens, there is one man that Osoyoos has been turning to for almost 25 years. As every local knows, Rene Boutin owns and operates A-1 Security on 85th Street in Osoyoos, just off of Main Street.

Rene first came to Osoyoos in 1981, after a two year stint in Calgary as a steelworker on highrises. “Calgary was booming at the time,” Boutin remembers. “I was 19- years- old, and had just finished two years of college. I wanted to try something different.” A native of Quebec, the French language was Rene’s only way of communicating, making the decision to move West a difficult one.

“I went anyway,” he said.

But the hard work, learning and proficiency required for the locksmithing trade were instilled in Boutin long before coming West.

Born in smalltown Quebec, just outside Montreal, Boutin grew up in the same house for all his childhood years. “ I was raised in a good home,” he said. “With my mom and dad, two brothers and one sister.” Baseball and hockey were a big part of Boutin’s life at a very young age. “I was eight- years -old when i started to play hockey, always as a goalie. My last two seasons were played on a Junior B team. It was the

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best time of my life.”

The Okanagan While working in Calgary, Boutin heard about the Okanagan and again decided to go on a little adventure. “I will always remember the first time I came to Osoyoos in 1981,” he said. “After a long night of travel, I stayed at the Poplar Motel, and I woke up to this unbelievable

sight. I thought I was in paradise.”

Boutin spent the next two years as one of the young people from Quebec who come to the area to pick fruit, until landing a job at the Home Hardware store in Oliver, where his training as a locksmith began.

“John Batchelor was the Home Hardware owner at the time, and was instrumental in getting me to where i am today. Thankyou John! I also credit Dave Murray, who

at that time owned Penticton Lock and Key. He was always there for me when I needed help.”

In 1990, Boutin was ready to open A-1 Security in Osoyoos, which is still going strong some 22 years later. “I am very passionate about what I do, and believe that it is the main reason I am still in business today,” he explains. “The service that I give my customers is the same as it was

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Boutin credits the people he has met over the course of his career with keeping his line of work so interesting. “I really want to thank all the people who have trusted and encouraged me over the years,” he said.

As well, Boutin has some interesting tales of life in the locksmithing trade.

“I can remember being called to make a key for a van on Lakeshore Drive,” he recalls. “the customer said that he could not be there for a few hours, so he gave me the directions to the vehicle.” Boutin located the van and proceeded to work on the ignition. “I did a complete teardown of the ignition column to get to the lock cylinder,” he recounts. “All of a sudden this guy is staring at me wondering what the hell I’m doing in his van. I looked at him and said, ‘I have the wrong van don’t I?’ He said, yes you do!” The man was irate, and the police were called.

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new key for his van, and the officer calmed him down,” he said. “It was one of my most embarrassing moments.”

For all his accomplishments in sports and business, Boutin says that he is

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most proud of his family. “I have three children Amy, Jesse and Stephan, as well as a grandson who is three and a half,” he said. “They are what I am the most proud of in my life.”

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Vinos Wine Film Festival

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he producers of the Vinos Wine Film Festival have announced several new developments with the June 8 event at Spirit Ridge in Osoyoos. Erin Cebula, popular television host of Entertainment Tonight and GlobalBC has come on board as the host for the Vinos.

As well, Chef Jeremy Luypen (Terrafina Restaurant), who is the instructor at the Okanagan College culinary arts program, will be bringing his top graduates to cook and serve their creations to patrons at the Vinos party. “This is an incredible opportunity to showcase the emerging culinary talent in the Okanagan” says Chef Luypen. “This is a very talented group of new chefs coming onto the food scene, and it is thrilling for their debut to take place during such an exciting event like the Vinos”.

Further, the inspiring and award winning acoustic duo One More Girl has signed on to headline the afterparty. One More Girl is a pop/contemporary duo comprised of sisters Britt and Carly McKillip from Vancouver. Despite being only 22 and 21-years-old they were recently signed to Lady Gaga’s label. In addition to opening for artists such as Keith Urban, Terri Clark, Johnny Reid and Toby Keith, in 2010 they took home the prestigious Canadian Radio Music Award for ‘Best New Country Artist’. They also cleaned up at the BCCMA awards for ‘Single of

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the Year’, ‘Group or Duo’, ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Entertainer of the Year’ as well as being chosen ‘Rising Star’ on the CBC televised Canadian Country Music Awards.

Wineries The participating wineries were also announced for the Festival, and the ten wineries who will be pouring wine for the patrons include: Osoyoos Larose, Tinhorn Creek, Jackson Triggs, Bounty Cellars, Ex Nihilio, Cellarhand, Nk’Mip, Hillside Estate Cellars, Moon Curser and Black Hills Estate Winery.

“We are thrilled to have such a great turnout of fine B.C. wineries for the Vinos, and to be having them serving their outstanding wines to participants during the Festival party” said Festival Founder Glenn Fawcett.

It was also announced that renowned music maestro DJ Shakes (Nathan Heiberg) will now be spinning the discs for the lively Vinos after party.

“Having Erin Cebula join us as host this year will bring a great energy and funloving element to the Film Festival” says Fawcett. “Plus the great music of One More Girl combined with the dance beats of DJ Shakes will keep the party going to the wee hours!”

The schedule of events for the Festival

Weekend is as follows: Friday June 8, 2012 The 3rd Annual Vino’s. 7:00 pm at Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos. Tickets are only $99.00.

Saturday June 9, 2012 Grand Opening Media Preview - Black Hills Estate Wineries 1:30 pm.

Nota Bene Release Party. 3 pm to 6 pm at Black Hills Estate Winery. Tickets are only $159.00.

The afterparty Beach BBQ at Walnut Beach Resort. 7 to 11 pm. BBQ tickets are only $40.00.

Sunday June 10, 2012 Grand opening of the new Wine Experience Center at Black Hills Estate Winery.

1 pm to 5 pm. No costs on this day for the tasting experience, but advance reservations are recommended.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at noon for the newly built centre that will house a new wine shop. The centre offers the opportunity to savour and enjoy Black Hills wines in a sit-down guided tasting using varietal specific Riedel glassware.

This enticing wine tasting experience includes exceptional current releases along with some of the most sought-after library wines served from their unique enomatic wine system.

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The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board wants to know what you think about your local government and will conduct a telephone citizen's survey between June 1 and June 14.

Approximately 400 residents will be telephoned asking to share their opinions and ideas about the Regional District as their local government.

Survey results will assist the Regional Board to evaluate programs, improve services, and set budget priorities. Significant sections of the survey will question residents on Quality of Life, Service Satisfaction, Environment, Communications, Information Technology, and Fiscal Responsibility.

The 15 to 20 minute telephone survey is completely anonymous and will be conducted by Discovery Research with an accuracy of plus or minus 4.9%, at the 95% confidence level. The number of surveys in each of our eight electoral areas is based on a percentage formula utilizing the 2011 Population Census.

Chair Dan Ashton states, " the results and analyses of the survey will provide the Board and staff with information that will be used to make sound, strategic decisions in a variety of areas, including service improvements and enhancements, annual budget planning and implementation, and RDOS policy planning and development. The RDOS completed a Citizen Survey in 2010 which has been used as a tool to gauge public satisfaction.�

It is anticipated the results will be available in July and will posted on the website at www.rdos.bc.ca The participation of each of our randomly selected citizens is very important to the success of the survey and its use.

The Antelope Eight Gang

By Barb Sabyan

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o one can deny the natural beauty and attraction of the Okanagan; but were you aware that one-third of B.C.’s ‘species at risk’ call the Okanagan home?

There are many unique and interesting plants here, and one of the most endangered is the Antelope Brush. Sixty eight percent of this plants’ original habitat has been destroyed in this region.

There are at least eight species known as ‘The Antelope Gang’ that are directly impacted by this particular shrubs demise. They are badgers, gophers snakes, rattlesnakes, Behr’s Hairstreaks, burrowing owls, great basin spadefoot toads, tiger salamanders and the pallid bats.

So, before this precious plant becomes extinct, remember that the creatures dependent on it also call this their home. Remember, when the antelope brush is gone…so is the gang.

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Meet Bea Becker

Cancer comes in many types and sizes, so do cancer survivors. Some survivors are children, others grandparents, some men, some women, some famous, some just ordinary people like you and me, but they are all fighters. Here is a story of one of our local champions, Bea Becker as told by her.

My journey began 36 years ago in November 1976. I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After having a mastectomy and continuing with my regular checkups, I was cancer free five years later.

Eleven years ago, I was again diagnosed – this time with melanoma. The removal of a growth on my leg again put me in the cancer free category.

In 2010, much to my surprise, my annual mammogram showed a mass in my “good” breast. Cancer was again confirmed and another mastectomy was performed. This time it was followed up with radiation.

Today, I am again cancer free.

Through this process I have been encouraged to volunteer and work with cancer patients. I stress that early diagnosis and treatment is very successful. I am living proof! Bea Becker

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Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. - Sun. - Mon. - Tues.

June 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 25 - 26 Showtimes on Fri. & Sat. at 7:00 & 9:30 p.m.

June 10 - 11 - 12

Violence.

Sexually suggestive scenes, sexual language.

Summer Showtimes begin on June 28

Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. - Sun. - Mon. - Tues.

June 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 Showtimes on Fri. & Sat. at 7:00 & 9:10 p.m.

Summer Showtimes 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. Nightly (Unless otherwise stated)

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June 28 - 29 - 30, July 1 - 2 - 3

Sat. Showtimes at 7:00 & 9:15 p.m.

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Enjoy your evening out, taking in a movie at the Oliver Theatre!

June, 2012 Programme

If you are a cancer survivor, please join Bea at the Osoyoos Relay for Life on June 23, 2012 at Gyro Park. Walk in the Survivor’s Lap at noon and join us for some refreshments after. You can register for free by filling out a form you can pick up at the following locations: In Osoyoos at the Sonora Community Centre, Wine Kitz, CIBC and Pharmasave.

In Oliver at Shopper’s Drug Mart or online at www.bcrelay.ca

If you are not a survivor but would like to join the fight there are many ways you can become involved: 1. Create your own Relay for Life team or join one of the existing teams that are looking for more members. You can find out more information and register at www. bcrelay.ca.

2. Volunteer either for the day of the event or for the committee. If you would like to do either you can contact the committee at osoyoosrelay@bc.cancer.ca or call Maxine at 250-495-0485.

3. Buy a luminary bag in memory or support of someone battling cancer. Again you can do this online at www.bcrelay. ca or buy a bag at the Sonora Community Centre, Wine Kitz, Pharmasave, or Osoyoos Times in Osoyoos. In Oliver you can get one at the Oliver Chronicle.

4. Come and enjoy the fun and spirit of the Relay, there will be a silent auction and live entertainment most of the day at Gyro Park. The fun starts at noon June 23 and goes until midnight.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Relay!

Spring Palette “Spring Palette”, an exhibition of fine art, is presently on show until June 21 at Leir House in Penticton. The paintings are by artists from among the 95 members of the South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA). The Arts Councils of Penticton, Osoyoos, Oliver and Summerland are generously supporting this exciting event in the arts community.

Each year the local Chapter presents several exhibitions of members’ work, with one or two shows each year adjudicated by the national organization. Work selected by the jury must meet the standards applied to

paintings exhibited in any Federation venue, regional or national.

“Spring Palette” is one of these juried shows.

Accordingly, the art will reflect the high standards expected by the FCA. Works on view in “Spring Palette” include a variety of painting media --- watercolours, oils, acrylics and encaustic.

Leir House is located at 220 Manor Park Avenue in Penticton. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call Leir House at 250-4927997 or e-mail pdcac@ shawcable.com The South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter of the FCA meets at 10 a.m. on the the first

Saturday morning of the month (except for July and August) at Leir House. New members and visitors are always welcome; artists and those who are supporters of the arts will find the monthly programs (presentations, demonstrations, talks, which form part of the meetings) informative and stimulating. To learn more about the local Chapter of the FCA, contact the President Brad Hillis at hillisb@ shaw.ca or visit the Chapter’s website at www.fca-sos.ca Contributed by Carol Munro Publicity Committee, Federation of Canadian Artists, South OkanaganSimilkameen Chapter

For The Love Of Animals

By B. H. Bates

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oday's poke is at the many creatures that surround us every day.

Many people own pets or, in some cases, it seems the other way around.

You know people like this - folks who pamper their pooches and puddy-tats saying things like: "Who loves the babywaby?" Then they refer to themselves as being mommy or daddy. Sometimes it can be very cute and loving. But sometimes it can become a bit much - I just want to smack Poky's mom with a rolled up newspaper.

Growing up on a ranch I knew from an early age that animals were born, lived within the circle and then were replaced by another. Just like ourselves, we too will be replaced by the next generation.

Naturally, I became more attached to my horses, dogs and cats than I did with the chickens, cows and pigs. And over the years I've loved many animals, and yes, I've also shed many tears at their passing.

The bond between a boy and his dog or a girl and her cat is a very special kind of love. And I'll wager that, right to this very

day, you can remember that animal, can't you? If you don't I feel sorry for you.

Statistics show that kids who were indifferent or cruel to their pets wound up in jail, abusive relationships or became that bitter old jack-ass who lives down the street. I think we need to care for other creatures so that we may live a healthy life. A life filled with caring, loyalty, honesty, empathy and unconditional love. These are the characteristics I look for in humans, and if I don't see them - I avoid these type of people like a ticked off rattlesnake.

And isn't it funny the way we imperfect humans refer to others in animal terms?

An example would be: "All men are pigs!" Yes, we men do like to eat, grunt and make bacon. But did you know that pigs are smarter and cleaner than they're given credit for? A pig in a pen will eat in one corner, poop in another and sleep in yet another corner. And you can trust me when I say I've met people who don't live up to those standards. I'd call them pigs, but that would be insulting to the pig.

Are we humans as wise as an owl or as dumb as an ass? In nature it's survival of the fittest. I wonder just how long we'd last if a sun flare blasted out our electronic world? It makes me quiver to think about it; talk about a dog eat dog world.

It forces the question: could you make a pen worthy enough to eat and sleep in?

Let me address the other extreme: luxury.

We animal lovers spend over 45 billion dollars on our beloved animals every year! From the simplest necessities like litter and food to diamond studded collars and air conditioned dog houses. With the so-called pocket pooches leading the way of extravagance. These pompous pups fly first class, eat steak and adorn the arms of the rich and famous - I should be so lucky. All this doesn’t come cheap nor is all of it necessary. But the creature comforts don't stop there; there are salons, massage therapists and even pet psychologists. I kid you not.

If you're paying someone to analyze what your dog is thinking - your dog is fine - it's you who needs the help.

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wo horses are tied up to the hitching post outside of Rustico Winery & Cellars south of Oliver. A boardwalk with pleasant shaded wooden benches overlooks the picturesque South Okanagan valley view of lush vineyards, with Osoyoos Lake sparkling in the distance.

Outside of the winery building is an old covered wagon with red painted wheels, a pergola with hanging oil lamps, and assorted weathered farm artifacts that help set the ‘old west’ theme. The winery building also has a western facade, and inside is the Lonesome Quail tasting room, a ‘saloon’ with lively oldtime music playing, long ago emptied whisky bottles lined up on wooden shelves, vintage tin canisters bearing names like ‘Stag Tobacco,’ and cowboy riding gear. Full wine bottles are stacked to the rafters in wooden crates, bearing labels such as ‘Doc’s Buggy Pinot Noir,’ ‘Last Chance Zinfandel’ and ‘Mother Lode Merlot,’ in keeping with the pioneer ranching and mining theme.

Standing behind a wood counter is proprietor and founder Bruce Fuller of Rustico, looking every bit the part of a saloon keeper, with his traditional western wear and cowboy hat, beckoning visitors a warm welcome. “Hi folks, are you here for a tasting?” he says with gusto. “Sure, why else?” answers one woman with a smile. Fuller firmly sets down a row of tumblers (no long-stemmed wine glasses here), and launches into his spiel.

“The theming of the winery of course is mining, so ‘Motherlode’ was a good day,” says Fuller cheerily, holding up a bottle of it for tasting. He tells some ‘tall tales’ and jokes with each pouring of the wine, and the visitors enjoy the casual, relaxed atmosphere.

“This is called Farmer’s Daughter Dry Gewurtztraminer. We call it Farmer’s Daughter because we say she was a bit of a tart,” says Fuller. He continues on with wild stories about a wine ‘named after a woman who stayed in that bunkhouse with 19 miners and she was a gold miner too, no-one knew it was a woman...” The bunkhouse Fuller refers

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to is his residence next door, which was in actuality transformed long ago into a unique sod-roofed house. Fuller’s interest in history was peaked when he first saw the unusual looking house for sale, with its mature vineyard that gently slopes downward below it. “It felt very comfortable because of the house,” explains Fuller. “ It was a good starting point to create our branding,” he says.

Music wafts in the window of the tasting room from outside, where on this day

Osoyoos singer Cindy Doucette strums her guitar and plays country songs for visitors. It is a special occasion, the first anniversary of the artists group Sagebrushers at Quail’s Nest Art Gallery, which Fuller has generously allowed to occupy the upper floor of his winery. The Sagebrushers, with members from Oliver, Ok Falls, Osoyoos and other local areas, sometimes have cowboy themed art events in conjunction with the wine tasting

room downstairs. Sagebrushers artist Sally Franks says the response has been “excellent, people love it when they come up here, it’s such a surprise.”

The bunkhouse turned residence is steeped in the history of the early 1900’s Sally mine of Beaverdell. The story was first told in the 65th Report of the Okanagan Historical Society in the article ‘Tokios Bunkhouse – Home Sweet Home’ by this reporter.

Excerpts from Okanagan Historical Report ‘Tokios Bunkhouse - Home Sweet Home’

A man would have to have great patience and forbearance to move a building by himself. Josef John Tokios had both when he decided to perform just such an endeavour, but ‘Johnny,’ as he was known to friends, was always interested in trying new things.

It was while working as a locomotive drive at the Highland-Bell Mine ...that Johnny hiked up to the by then, out-ofproduction Sally Mine. In its heyday, it produced silver, gold, lead, zinc and copper from 1901 to 1910s.”

The schoolhouse, kitchen and bunkhouse were still intact in the 1950s, and

Original mine building including the bunkhouse section on the right which was moved to Oliver to rebuild as a house.

he became inspired to move the bunkhouse and received permission to do so.

The bunkhouse had been home to 19 men, and so was a fair size, but Johnny was determined. Over the course of about a year, he took the wooden structure apart, piece by piece, numbering each one for shipment down the steep, winding incline of Anarchist Mountain, through the valley to his land south of Oliver. All he had was a Volkswagen truck and a little trailer in the back.

Following his wife’s advice, he tried to get a truck, and all the men he approached, refused. They well knew that the switchbacks on the road were so high up in the mountain, and were so sharp that the loaded truck couldn’t take the curve.

“He used to come flying through Osoyoos with a small red flag at the end of his logs,” remembers Ursula. “It looked funny doing that. People were smiling and saying, “There comes Johnny with his logs.”

In 1964, the enterprising couple also planted their first three acres of vineyard, which, over the years, eventually grew to ten acres. Their young family, which by now included a son David as well, helped Johnny reconstruct the bunkhouse on their land, and the family moved into their new home in the summer of 1975.

The original bunkhouse roof was too

worn to reuse, so Johnny constructed a new, rather unique one instead, layered with plywood and tar paper, sod over top, and later, a scattering of animal horns for an even more creative touch.

On its website, Rustico Winery & Cellars describes the former bunkhouse as

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“a one-of-a-kind, must-see building and a perfect complement to the community’s rich ranching, farming, mining and now vineyard-winemaking history.”

For more information about Rustico Winery and its unique setup, go to www. rusticowinery.com

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Osoyoos Market On Main Open For Summer

By Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug

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yn Silverthorn’s homemade fruit jams and other delectable wares are a familiar site at Market On Main’s weekly summertime market on Saturdays in Osoyoos. Silverthorn has had a booth there for all of its seven years, and the retired resident enjoys the social and lively atmosphere as much as her customers.

“The people, I love the people. It’s my entertainment, hobby.” Silverthorn’s spread of homemade wares appeals to all, “Kids right up to grandmas,” she chuckles. “And alot of recipes are my own...,” she adds. There is rose petal jelly, currant, elderberry, and especially, her raspberry recipe. “It’s been in the family for 80 years,” she says. The heirloom raspberry plant started from her grandfather’s day and as she says, she got babies from it “great, great, great greats.”

“I have so many varieties, alot of people like my hot, spicy jams. But everything goes.”

Market On Main is open next to the Osoyoos Town Hall for the duration of the summer from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. “This is going to be our best year ever,” enthuses volunteer Sue McKortoff. “We have live entertainment every week the whole sum-

What's in season in June?

Apples, Cauliflower, Cherries, Chinese Vegetables, Chives, Cilantro, Lettuce, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Sage, Salad Greens, Spinach, Strawberries, Thyme, Turnips.

mer... .”

“It’s a place where you can shop local, you know where your food came from and who grew it,” says Osoyoos Councillor Michael Ryan, who spoke at the official opening of the market in May. “And it’s all homegrown and homemade.”

Fresh fruit and local vegetables from local South Okanagan orchards and farms

are available for purchase, as well as a variety of quality locally created wares.

Wine to bath with? Yes, handcrafted soap made by Osoyoos resident Katharina Boyo adds to the Okanagan wine theme of this area. “It was a lightbulb moment,” says Boyo about her unique idea. She wanted a way to pay tribute to the South Okanagan’s growing reputation as a fine wine growing area, and says her wine soap and beverage soap does just that.

“Alot of people can’t drink wine...so it’s a new way to enjoy it.”

Boyo uses local wine to make the all-natural Wine Soap, and even has a fragrance-free alternative with the Beer

Soap she makes as well. Not only that, she has ‘Tub T’s,’ a fragrant herbal bathtub tea, filled with herbs and botanicals and soothing lavender ‘dream’ pillows.

“Some of it’s from my mom’s garden as well, and the Naramata Lavender Farm as well,” says Boyo. For more information, go to www.okanaganwinesoap.com The colourfully designed hot mats made by Karen Quayle of Osoyoos are selling like, well, hotcakes.

“I have an Okanagan theme with the fruits and the wines and that kind of thing of the Okanagan,” she says. This is her third year as part of Market On Main, and she says, “I couldn’t keep up with the demand.”

This year she has teamed up with her neighbour Pam Coles, who makes fabric covered plates, some that match Quayle’s hot mats, such as the vivid and eyepleasing watermelon design. “This is the first time we’ve done them as sets, and I find people are buying the set, they want the sets.”

As Councillor Ryan points out, “It is free and it is a place for socializing. You can meet your friends, your neighbours and visitors, and extend to everybody a warm welcome... “.

Why support BC agriculture?

Only 5% of BC's land is suitable for farming; only 1% of this is the best soil with the highest capability for growing field crops such as potatoes, onions, carrots, broccoli, strawberries and more.

Local food production reduces our dependence on imported foods and associated environmental costs and impacts, like greenhouse gas emissions.

Diverse farmlands can create a variety of wildlife habitats and support bio-diversity.

BC Farmers Need Our Support 45% of BC farmers are 55 and older (2006 Census of Agriculture) — buying BC grown food makes it viable for new farmers to keep farming.

50% of farm sales average less than $10,000 annually.

41% of farmed land is leased or rented from other owners. Years of work creating a viable farm may be lost by a cancelled lease.

The number of small farms (under 10 acres) in close proximity to urban markets is growing.

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Why eat locally?

By Carolyn Tipler

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ost likely from the consumer’s point of view, it is the freshness and flavour of local food that is produced to eat, not to travel. Fruit and vegetables that are flown or trucked in from a different country or continent are picked before they are even close to ripe so they will travel. This not only affects the flavour but the nutritional value too.

Equally important in buying locally means 90% of what you pay will be recirculated in the local economy. Most food produced locally is also done in a sustainable manner, often using organic or naturally grown methods which are good for the environment as well as the consumer.

Buying locally means you are supporting local farmers who are often passionate about building a food supply which is not dependent on imported food produced by corporations.

Throughout BC there is a network of local producers who either market through farmer’s markets, farm gate sales, CSA boxes, specialty stores and even some supermarkets.

Ask at your local store where the fresh food comes from, whether it is fruit, vegetables, dairy or meat. Indicating that you would prefer to buy local can influence the store’s buying habits.

I would like to introduce you to three local producers here in the South Okanagan: Le Petit Clos Vineyard and Market Garden. Certified Naturally Grown (naturallygrown.org) Located midway between Oliver and Osoyoos just off Road 18. Initially growing for their own consumption, and that of family and friends, the farm gradually grew from demand for local naturally grown produce and fruit. Carolyn Tipler and Francois Martel both believe strongly in the health of the environment and the need to move back to locally produced food. The farm now produces a wide range of tree fruits, currants, berries, summer and winter vegetables, garlic and herbs. All grown with top quality in mind and nuturing of the soil.

Stop by the farm on Saturday mornings or call 250-498-2725 To the South on the East bench of Osoyoos is Prana Farm. A small family farm providing sustainably grown fruit, vegetables, and berries to the people of the South Okanagan. Marc Aucoin and

Katherine Campbell Aucoin start all their own seeds in their greenhouse beginning in March, as they patiently (or not) await the full arrival of spring. They sell the finished products at the Penticton Farmer’s Market; to the Sonora Room Restaurant at the Burrowing Owl Winery, and this year have introduced a Fresh Harvest Box service for customers in Osoyoos.

This offering follows the model of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), wherein customers pay up front and receive a weekly box of fresh, seasonal produce throughout the growing season.

Marc and Katherine are driven by a desire to provide their community with local, healthy food, in an effort to reduce the harmful environmental effects of the long distance shipping of non-local foods and for the massive increase in flavour and nutritional value.

This is particularly important to Katherine, who was raised on an orchard in Osoyoos. She thought she was on a oneway trip to the big city after high school but 14 years later she was back, having learned many important lessons (the majority of them food related) along the way.

And while Marc did not grow up with a farming background, he has come to love the lifestyle just as much as his wife.

If you would like to learn more about Prana Farm you can visit them online at www.pranafarm.ca or give them a call at 250-498-7372.

And now to the North in Summerland: This is the fourth season that Tyler Harlton Farms has made its home in the Okanagan Valley. Situated on two acres of land in Trout Creek, the farm’s diverse offering is spread out from May’s baby turnips to October’s mesa squash harvest.

The farm delivers fresh produce to the local market through sales to consumers and restaurants.

The farm’s emphasis is on quality, and Tyler believes that this is achieved through nurturing the soil and treating the land like a living organism, using an age-old approach that is also re-gaining traction in the wine industry. Farming with respect for the land’s balance sometimes results in smaller yields and disruptions in choice, but the market for this type of food is growing as consumers recognize the value added by hands-on local farmers.

Visitors are welcome to the farm and Tyler can be reached at 250-494-8334.

Think about it, would you put second class fuel in your vehicle? Support your local producers; if you do they will be there when you need them.

Oliver Country Market happenings The Oliver Country Market is pleased to announce a new date for their markets starting June 21. That’s right, the usual Saturday has been changed to Thursday.

The time and the location remains the same, from 8:30 to 12:30 in Oliver's Lions Park.

"We have had a lot of pressure from both customers and potential vendors to move to a weekday," says Rattray. The new day will allow vendors who are drawn to the bigger markets on Saturdays to come to Oliver mid-week. We are looking forward to a larger market with more vendors, and a wider variety of products for our customers.”

"Mid-week markets are successfully operating in Penticton, Naramata, and Summerland," notes Rattray, "so Oliver hand-picked Thursdays. This way, there is availability to a Farmers Market on every day of the week." It’s about getting back to the basics, the way Great Grandma used to cook and eat.

The Okanagan is fortunate to have Farmers Markets where fresh and nutritious, in-season fruits and vegetables are available all summer long.

"We have lots of room in the Park to add more vendors," says Rattray, "additional crafters and more fruit and vegetable vendors would really round out our market." Contact Rattray at 250-498-3369 for more information on becoming a vendor.

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Stroke Is A Brain Injury

By David Head

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trokes don’t just happen to old people. More and more young people and adults in their 30s and 40s are being hospitalized for stroke. Indeed, stroke is the leading cause of serious long term disability.

A stroke is a brain injury. Strokes are caused by either an interruption of blood flow to the brain or a rupture of blood vessels in the brain which results in brain cells dying in the affected area.

The effects of a stroke vary depending upon what area of the brain was damaged and how much damage there was.

It can include a restriction in physical movements, a loss of speech, a prob-

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lem with memory, a change in personality or behaviour, a loss of vision, or a flood of new emotions.

Health care authorities and other organizations are doing a good job in warning people about the signs of a stroke.

The health care system is becoming better and better and dealing with the medical fallout when a stroke happens. But then what?

How do you carry on having a good life?

No matter the age of the victim, stroke is a shock to the whole family. Often the person the family members knew has now disappeared and a new, different person has taken their place. The man you fell in love with, married and have spent the last 25 year living with is gone. Who is this stranger in his place?

The vigorous woman who held the family together no longer has the strength or the physical ability to continue doing so. Now what do you do?

South Okanagan stroke survivors and their caregivers can access help at the South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society.

The Society is focused on helping the stroke survivor, the family, and the caregiver develop a better quality of living.

While we can’t give them a better quality of life as a gift, we can help them to find it for themselves.

The Society provides programs which have been developed around the needs that clients have expressed for

support, education, recreation, socialization, outings, and encouragement.

Professionals come as guest speakers to offer first-hand information on topics such as physical therapy, music therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, finances, exercise and fitness, and stress management. In addition other stroke survivors and caregivers, in self-help sessions, provide advice and information about how they have learned to cope with the effects of their stroke.

Who can access these services?

Anyone who has had a stroke and still lives at home, or is the caregiver of a stroke survivor. Anyone who is over the age of 18. You can be referred by a medical professional, another organization or just come in by yourself. The South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society can be found at #2-996 Main Street in Penticton, or you can call 2504900613.

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Awareness that you can forge a better quality of life begins with the awareness of where you can find help.

Give Your Portfolio a “Spring Cleaning”

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pringtime is almost here. If you’re like many people, the arrival of spring means it’s time to spruce up your home. But why stop there? This year, consider applying some of those same spring-cleaning techniques to your investment portfolio.

Here are some ideas you may want to put to work: Get rid of clutter. You probably don’t have to look too far around your home to find things that are broken or simply no longer useful to you. If you poke around your portfolio, you might make similar discoveries: an investment that has chronically underperformed, duplicates another investment or met your needs in the past but is less relevant to your current situation and goals. Once you identify these types of investments, you may decide to sell them and use the proceeds to take advantage of opportunities that may prove more valuable to you.

Consolidate. Over the years, you may have accumulated multiple versions of common household items — brooms, mops, hammers — which pop up mysteriously in various parts of your home. You might find it more efficient, and even less expensive, if you consolidated all these things in

one centralized location. As an investor, you also might find that consolidation can offer you some benefits.

Do you have one Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with one financial services provider and a second RRSP with another? Have you scattered investments here, there and everywhere? By consolidating all these accounts in one place, you can cut down on paperwork, reduce fees and, most importantly, unite your investment dollars so that it’s easier for you to see what you have and then follow a single, coherent investment strategy.

Prepare for turbulent weather. As you know, springtime can bring heavy rains, hail, strong winds and other threats to your home. As part of your overall spring cleaning, you may want to check the condition of your roof, clear branches away from your house, clean your gutters and downspouts, and take other steps to protect your property from the ravages of Mother Nature. And just as you need to safeguard your home, you’ll want to protect the lifestyles of those who live in that home — namely, your family. You can help accomplish this by reviewing your life and disability insurance to make sure it’s still suf-

ficient for your needs.

Get professional help. You may find that you can’t do all your spring cleaning by yourself. For example, if your carpets and rugs are heavily soiled, you may need to call in a professional cleaner. Or if your tree branches have grown out of control, you might need to bring in a tree trimmer. Similarly, when you decide to “tidy up” your portfolio, you’ll need some assistance from a financial professional — someone who can study your current mix of investments and recommend changes, as needed, to help ensure your holdings are suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and short- and long-term goals.

Spring cleaning can reinvigorate your home and your overall outlook. And by tidying up your investment portfolio, you can help gain some of that same optimism — for your future.

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Sundried Tomato Tapenade

Sundried Tomato Tapenade

We were so lucky to have Ricardo Scebba, owner of Lake Country’s Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen and his wife, Sue Miller, conduct a cooking class for us recently. Their exciting cookbook –“That’s Amore” was published last year.

I picked up a copy to skim it and found that it is a “have to have” addition to my collection. The recipes are simple and delicious with ingredients that are easy to source. He has a section on Kitchen Secrets in his book which will enable you to be more authentic and save money to boot. Osoyoos Home Hardware carries his book.

He started the class with an appie that wasn’t in his book so we begged him to share the recipe which follows.

1 cup sun dried tomatoes, dry or oil drained 1/3 cup EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) ¼ cup roasted red pepper 4 garlic cloves 3 medium basil leaves, chopped 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup grated feta cheese Cracked black pepper Combine all ingredients except cheese in a food processor and blend well. In a mixing bowl, add feta to mixture. Mix well and store in your fridge. Spread mixture on a crostini or cracker and serve.

Can be made days in advance and can be used for weeks afterwards. It is best served on some really good chewy bread.

Polenta This is “platform” used instead of mashed potatoes to present some really saucy dishes. The following recipe would serve 10 – 12 but you can pare it down according to the number at your dinner table.

9 cups water 1 tbsp.salt 3 cups yellow cornmeal or regular grind semolina 10 oz. Fontina cheese, diced ¼ cup butter salt and pepper Bring the salted water to a boil in a large pot and sprinkle in the semolina or cornmeal in a thin stream, cooking and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 15 – 20 minutes. When the polenta comes away from the sides of the pot, after about 30 minutes, it is ready. Stir in the cheese, butter, salt and pepper and continue mixing until they are completely absorbed.

Note: There are many ways to make polenta. Ricardo didn’t use the cheese in his. Instead he sautéed garlic and onions with a splash of white wine and added to the boiling water. He flavoured to taste with chili flakes and parsley in addition to the salt and pepper.

Your local grocer can bring in anything that you don’t see on their shelves. It might take a couple of days but will save you on gas and shoe leather and frustration. Just ask the manager. Give them a chance. Shop locally.

Frances from Osoyoos Home Hardware is carrying a new line of tea. It is good and wonderfully presented. Great hostess gift for those with discerning palates.

Jackson Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery recently did the wine pairing for a class for us. They paired using three of their wonderful award winning wines.

Their prices are excellent. Ask them about their Wine Club and save even more money.

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JUNE

June 2 and 16: Historical Walking Tour (16 years+) Ken Favrholdt of the Osoyoos Museum leads a walk through Osoyoos and explores the community.

Learn about local history, pioneers and landmarks. Preregistration required at Sonora Centre. $5.00 June 8: The 3rd Annual Vino’s. 7:00 pm at Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos. Tickets are $99.00 June 9: Back Alley Concert Series at the Firehall Brewery in Oliver. 7pm-9pm.

Gates open at 6:30pm. Tix $10+HST June 9: Nota Bene Release Party. 3pm to 6pm at Black Hills Estate Winery. Tickets $159.00. After-party Beach BBQ at Walnut Beach Resort. 7pm to 11 pm. BBQ tickets are $40,00 June 9: Grand opening of the new Wine Experience Center at Black Hills Estate Winery. 1pm to 5pm. No cost, but advance reservations are recommended.

Ribbon cutting at 12 noon.

June 8-10: Cactus Jalopies. Show & Shine, Rotary Beer Garden & Entertainment June 9 at Osoyoos Gyro Park.

June 10: Wine Country Racing Association presents Osoyoos Drag Racing.

Bring a lawn chair & enjoy the action.

1/8 mile side-by-side drag racing at the Richter Pass Motorplex at the Osoyoos Airport. Gates open at 9am. Driver registration 9am - noon.

June 14: 2nd Annual Street Hockey Tournament at Sonora Centre in Osoyoos hosted by the Osoyoos Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) 3pm to 8pm. Contact Kurt at 250-6897236 for further information.

June 16: Quail Garage Sale 9am-2pm Oliver Community Arts Council fund raiser. 5840 Airport Street June 16: Rotary Club of Osoyoos’10th annual Charity Golf Tournament. Registration 11am - 12:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, auction & prizes. For more info email b.emblin@eastlink.ca June 23: Relay For Life 2012. Join in the fight against cancer. Gyro Park in Osoyoos.

June 23: Pop-Rock band Acres of Lions perform at Tinhorn Creek as part of the summer concert series. 7pm. For more information, go to: www.tinhorn.com July 1: Grand opening of Kenyon Park in OK Falls. 11am ribbon cutting, Spray Park opening at Noon. Noon-4pm, Canada celebrations, entertainment, birthday cake, Art In The Park.

Every Monday Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm. St. Anne’s Catholic Church.

Every 3rd Monday Osoyoos Arthritis community group meets at 1pm Osoyoos Health Centre. Everyone welcome. For info call 495-8041 or 495-3554 First Monday Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets at 1pm in Osoyoos Health Unit. Maureen 250-495-7978 Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday Kiwanis Club of Oliver meets at noon at the Community Centre. For info call Rosemary at (250) 498-0426 Third Tuesday Soroptimist Osoyoos meet at McKia’s restaurant at Best Western at 6pm (no meetings July and August) Contact Doris at 250-495-4428.

New members welcome.

Third Tuesday Women of Oliver for Women (WOW) 250-498-0104.

First & Third Tuesdays Osoyoos Quilters meets at Anglican Church Hall at 9am.

For more info call 495-4569 First and Third Tuesdays The Oliver Royal Purple Lodge # 63 meet at 7:30pm at the Oliver Elks Hall. For info call Annie at 498-2170.

Every Tuesday South Okanagan Toastmasters meeting at 7pm at the Best Western. Call Greg 495-5018.

First & third Tuesday Osoyoos Photography Club meets at 7pm in meeting room above the Art Gallery. New members welcome! Please contact Don at 250-495-6108 First and Third Wednesday Osoyoos Royal Purple Lodge #240 meets at

7:30pm at Osoyoos Elks Hall. For info 250-495-6748.

First Wednesday and second Thursday O’s Own Writers meet at 10am (Wednesdays) at 7:30pm (Thursdays) above the Art Gallery. New members welcome.

Last Wednesday of every month Osoyoos Reiki support group 7pm at Holistic Desert Connections 250-495-5424 Every Thursday Bingo at 1pm Osoyoos Senior Centre First and third Thursday Kiwanis Club of Osoyoos meets at noon at Cactus Ridge Retirement Residences. For info call Donna at 495-7701.

Second Thursday Multiple Sclerosis group meets from 10am - noon in the basement of the Community Services Building in Oliver. Call Cathy at 250-4956866.

Thursdays The Rotary Club of Osoyoos meets McKia’s Restaurant in the Best Western Hotel at Noon. For details call Bill Collins at (250) 495-6522.

Every Thursday Desert Sage Spinners & Weavers drop- in at Oliver Community Centre between 10am and 3pm. Info call 498 6649.

First & Third Thursday Osoyoos Lake Lions Club meets at 7pm at Jack Shaw Gardens Building. 250-495-2993 Every Thursday Oliver & Osoyoos Search & Rescue. 7pm at Oliver SAR hall. www.oosar.org.

Every Friday night, Osoyoos Elks invites you to play Bingo. Doors open at 5:00pm Bingo starts at 7:00pm.

Jason GOGO to debut art infused experience as Black Hills Estate Winery expands The complete new art collection from Jason GOGO will be on display during the Grand Opening of the new wine centre at the Black Hills Estate Winery, during its Nota Bene Release Party on June 9. Known for creating organic expressionism, Jason GOGO draws on natural substances including bark, ancient fossils, recycled paints and applies these to his medium of oil paint.

Immersed in the Black Hills vineyards, the brand new $1 million wine centre offers tastings, vineyard tours and views of the Okanagan Valley. Black Hills inspiration for this is the world-class tasting lounges that have recently opened in Napa Valley at esteemed wineries such as Duckhorn and Paraduxx. The facility will provide wine tourists the unique opportunity to sit down & relax in poolside Cabanas, while marvelling in the 360 degree panoramic view of the new location on Black Sage Road.

For full details visit www.blackhillswinery.com Black Hills is also hosting the 3rd Annual Vino’s Wine Film Festival on June 8, 2012 at 7pm. The Vino’s is the world’s first wine film festival. Wine enthusiasts producing a one to two minute video about their favourite BC winery or anything to do with B.C. wine, compete for cash prizes and precious wine packages during a Hollywood Oscar’s party at Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos.

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Grow TOO much of a GOOD thing? Why not sell it at the Oliver Country Market? Applications are being accepted for the Thursday morning markets starting June 21. Call Jean Rattray @250-498-3369 for info.

Got talent? Need exposure? Step it up a notch and audition to entertain at the Oliver Country Market. For information, times and locations call Jean Rattray @ 250498-3369.

The next South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce Business Promoting Business event will take place Wednesday, June 20 at Hidden Chapel Winery. 9756 Pinehill Rd. (382nd Ave.) in Oliver. The Chamber wishes to welcome the following new members: Gold Star Fencing in OK Falls JoJo’s Cafe in Osoyoos Linda Larson in Oliver Osoyoos Shell Gas Station Sven’s Trailer Rentals Town of Osoyoos Arrow Plumbing & Heating Inc. services from Summerland

Sierra Self Storage has launched in Osoyoos at 11601 – 115th Street, the site of the former Apex storage facility.

“Our fundamental goal is to deliver storage products and services that meet the unique needs and expectations of our customers,” says co-owner Gene Lockerby.

Gene & Tara Lockerby, realized a lifelong dream of living in the Okanagan and owning their own business in December of 2011. Tara & Gene have two girls, Makenzie and Avery. They look forward to raising a family and being part of the local community.

The Economic Gardening program spearheaded by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen was passed unanimously by 241 delegates to the BC Chamber’s AGM. This means the BC Chamber will lobby the provincial and federal governments to enter into a $2,159,105.00 funding agreement to sponsor a three year Economic Gardening program. The program is designed to connect local businesses with resources and to implement a market research tool that could assist in market strategies and increase revenues. The market research tools long used by large national firms would be made accessible to small businesses. For more information, visit www.cfokanagan.com

to Osoyoos, including Naramata, Apex Mtn, Keremeos & Mnt Baldy. Licensed Gas Contractor. Service, installations, gas fitting and general plumbing. Anything from new construction to regular maintenance. 250-770-9077

Dr. Daniel H.p. Ng Inc. General Dentistry in Oliver Hanna International Sales Inc. Fresh fruit and vegetable brokers.

Work BC Open Door Group Operating two Work BC Employment Services Centers in the area, including one at Unit D-291 Fairview Road, Oliver, and a satellite office at #4-9150 Main St RR 2, Osoyoos.

Investors Group Michelle Weisheit. Providing personal financial planning services, and is dedicated to building lasting client relationships.

Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen is pleased to announce that their new Self Employment Program will be up and running in the next few months. Be sure to check www.cfokanagan.com for upcoming workshops and seminars. You can always sign up for a workshop via video conference through Small Business BC.

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Wet Weather Wisdom

GOLF TIPS

By Derek Highley

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ften accompanying the hot and humid summer days here in the bay area are afternoon showers and thunderstorms. While a little daily moisture is often a good thing for a golf course, our afternoon storms generally produce large amounts of rain over a short period of time, a combination that often leaves golfers faced with wet and soggy playing conditions. Luckily golf has a rule that is designed to provide a little relief for players during just such circumstances.

A round of golf interrupted by or following a heavy afternoon downpour will often leave puddles and wet areas throughout the golf course. Rule 25 of The Rules of Golf provides golfers with instructions on how to proceed when faced with this “casual water”.

As defined in the Rules of Golf, casual water is “any temporary accumulation of water on the course that is not in a water hazard and is visible before or after the player take his stance”. If you find your ball in casual water or if when you take your stance you see water pooling around your shoes you are entitled to relief under Rule 25.

the bunker and the ball must be dropped in the bunker. Your second option, with a 1 stoke penalty, is that you can take relief outside the bunker, keeping the point where your ball lay directly between the hole and the point where the ball is dropped. There is no limit to how far back on that line behind the bunker you go.

For a ball in casual water on the putting green the rule is applied a little differently.

On the putting green as opposed to drop-

ping your ball within one club-length, you lift and place the ball, without penalty at the nearest point of relief, no nearer the hole. But keep in mind your nearest point of relief may be off the putting green.

Under all three circumstances the golf ball may be cleaned when lifted.

During these summer months if you find yourself on a saturated course remember rule 25, it is there to help you cope with the difficult conditions.

Following are three of the most common areas where you may encounter casual water. i) Through the Green – “through the green” is defined as the whole area of the course except for the teeing ground and the green of the hole being played and all hazards on the course ii) In a bunker iii) On the putting green Each of these areas has its own little variations on how a player should proceed.

For a ball in casual water “through the green” you are entitled to take relief without penalty by dropping your ball within one club length of, and not nearer the hole than the nearest point of relief.

For a ball in casual water in a bunker you have two choices, one without penalty and the other under a penalty of 1 stroke. The non-penal option is the same as the relief provided for a ball “through the green” with the only stipulation being that the nearest point of relief must be in

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Garden Talk With Lloyd Park The year 1941 was the first year that I became involved in selling fruit. My next door neighbour had lots of nice fresh rhubarb, so I made him a deal that I would pull it on Saturday mornings, wrap it up in bundles, and I would deliver it door to door.

I used to walk with as many as I could hold in my arms up Whitlow Street in Victoria, and then I would come back and get a second load and I would deliver it down Cook Street and Bellevue. On Bellevue Road, there was a small nursary starting up called "Bellevue Nursery". They were a customer that would take rhubarb every week, as long as the rhubarb was able to be picked.

I can remember the first day, coming back with five dollars and 30 cents and splitting it with the fellow that gave me the rhubarb. And when we split up the money on the table, and I gave him two dollars and 65 cents, I can remember a little tear coming to his eyes, because he had never had any money other than his pension cheque for many, many years. Having two dollars and 65 cents extra in 1941 was a lot of money. Most people were making 75 cents an hour for a grown up man working in an 8 hour-a-day job, and in the nursery where I ended up working part of that same year, the wages were 25 cents an hour for us young fellas.

Of course, we worked just about as hard as men did. We wheeled wheelbarrows full of bedding soil for plants.

So that was my start.

From there I encouraged him to grow more lettuce than what he needed and I started selling lettuce to some of my customers after the rhubarb had finished. Then I picked blackberries on his fence line and when that ran out, I went and got native blackberries to sell and then of course raspberries were in his yard, so I sold raspberries. When it was slow selling door to door, I would take the berries down to Cox's Bakery, and sell them to the bakery on Quadra and Tallmy and they would

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make nice fresh pies out of freshpicked blackberries and raspberries.

That was sort of my start. One year later, in 1942, I had worked a fair few hours at the nursery, learning how to do geranium cuttings and chrysanthemum cuttings. My favorite thing was working on the cutting bench.

Also, I learned how to stoke furnaces and how to mix soil and prick off the bedding plants. One of the ways we

made extra money was cutting the old grape boxes from growers winery on Quadra in half, and then renailing bottoms on them to make flats, cheaper than the cedar flats. We used to get 2 cents per box for making them at that time. So that was one way that we made more than our 25 cents per hour.

Continued next month

Okanagan Falls author publishes seventh novel

By Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug

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uthor Alan E. Longworth may as well be named the resident writer of Okanagan Falls, as he continues to publish book after book of fictional stories that take the reader into his neverending imaginative realm.

In his seventh novel entitled Union Boss, Longworth writes about one man’s determination to become boss of a waterfront union no matter what it takes, including murder and violence.

Cruel and ruthless boss Frank State forms an alliance with the truckers union, and together they are able to hold the city to ransom and gain exorbitant contracts for their members. “They

launch into crime in a big way, often deflecting the crime onto innocents,” explains Longworth.

At one time, Longworth himself worked on the Vancouver waterfront and in the trucking business. “I had firsthand knowledge of the crime which went on,” he notes, “So this was an easy novel for me to write.”

Longworth does alot of his own book selling by mail, through signings locally, and has a blog at http://a2zbooks. ca/ He is presently working on a sequel to one young adult novel entitled Black House, and preparing to publish another one named Enigma. The prolific author also writes cowboy poetry, and performs at cowboy poetry festivals as well as at Ok Falls events such as the annual Wild West Fest.

Longworth recently received a cash award and a publishing contract for a short story titled ‘Farm Kids,’ from an Ontario publisher of humourous works. He also won honourable mention from the Burnaby Writers Association for a story of humour about chickens.

Longworth is a member of the Penticton Writers & Publishers group, which helps with the Raise -a -Reader program in local schools. In May, Longworth went to Penticton Christian School to share one of his childrens’ books, noting, “It was a very successful day, giving me tremendous pleasure.”

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Omega 3 - Who ME ?

Are you troubled by arthritis, memory loss, cholesterol, heart disease, depression or inflammatory conditions?

Then yes, you!

Omega- 3 fatty acids are often referred to as essential fatty acids (EFAs). EFAs make up at least 60% of the mass of our brains. These oils are called essential because our bodies cannot produce these from other nutrients. They must therefore be obtained from either diet or supplements. They are needed as basic elements of our cell membranes. They control the inflammatory response, and hence pain and the spread of disease. They also mediate the immune response, control hormone production and regulate nerve transmission.

The ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids is 1-1. The standard North American diet, due to the overconsumption of breads, cereals, eggs, poultry, nuts, vegetable oils such as safflower, corn, soy and sunflower from processed foods has a ratio of between 20-1 and 30-1. This relative OMEGA-3 deficiency is what is believed to be the cause of numerous health problems.

Omega -3 oils from fish have two components, DHA and EPA. Supplements with higher DHA benefits the brain, while higher EPA benefits cardiovascular issues.

Omega-3 fatty acids are critical to the structure and function of neuronal membranes. The communication between various nerves could not occur in a normal way without omega-3 fatty acids. As a result, just about every brain condition would benefit from optimal levels of DHA and EPA. Depression is one of many common conditions that could benefit from omega-3 fatty acids. They influence something called the cytokine system in the brain. These cytokines are known as interleukin-1-2 and -6 interferongamma, and tumor necrosis factor alpha. They can directly and indirectly influence the severity and outcome of depression.

Cognitive health promotion is another area of proven benefit of omega-3 fatty acids. The incidence of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is rapidly es-

calating with a greater and greater dependency on drugs such as ritalin (an amphetamine). The good news is that there are now numerous studies supporting the use of EPA and DHA in the treatment of ADHD. EPA and DHA are crucial in proper retinal and brain development. They improve school performance, learning, focusing on tasks and behaviour in children.

Back in the l970's it was reported that despite a relatively high-fat diet, the Inuit people of Greenland had little incidence of heart disease. They had long winters with little sun exposure, a factor thought to increase the risk of psoriasis, yet psoriasis was rare in the Inuit. Their secret was a large consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids.

It is now a fairly well- established fact that heart disease, especially coronary artery disease, is the end result of inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory, so it would stand to reason that EPA and DHA would be of help in both the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. EPA and DHA also prevent blood from being too sticky and forming arterial blockages. All those people who have been recommended to take a baby aspirin a day would do just as well to take adequate amounts of fish oil.

When buying capsules make sure they are enteric coated.

This is important so that the oils reach the small intestines before they are dissolved higher up in the stomach. Capsules that are not enteric coated produce a fishy regurgitation smell.

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Beyond The Ordinary Workout, Into The Ultimate Boot Camp Experience

By Jorg Mardian There are obvious benefits to working out and living a healthy lifestyle, but additional benefits can be had from participating in a boot camp environment.

Obviously, a boot camp is a tough experience and pushes the body, helping you achieve your fitness and weight loss goals. Most people rarely push themselves as hard as an exercise professional will, so having an expert guide you in such an experience is a bonus as it can avoid physical injury. As well, guidance through the proper exercises will accelerate bAxuilding muscles, build endurance, and drop body fat.

Another benefit of having a fitness trainer guide you is that programs are formulated to burn a lot of calories, sometimes 1000-1100 calories in just one 60-minute class.

Scientifically formulated exercise routines will boost results much quicker than typical gym exercises or general workout classes.

Economics also come into play as you get all the benefits of a personal trainer, with less cost. Boot camps are generally conducted in a small group of 15-25 people per session, which extends more cost effective prices but still provides the benefits you seek.

Some people are naturally shy, but when going through a group workout program friendships are usually formed.

No doubt this helps you to stick with your workout program, as well as providing a sense of accountability if you don’t show up.

If the boot camp experience is fun, then the camaraderie, intensity, and various exercises make for a unique experience that participants look forward to attend. Rarely will a boot camp be boring, making sure your workouts do not fizzle out due to lack of enthusiasm.

If your cardio, spinning or running programs have lacked some fizzle lately, then try a fitness boot camp as the ultimate spark to regain your interest.

Vengeance Extreme Fitness Boot Camp Engage in a Boot camp experience like no other in Osoyoos – at Vengeance Fitness (side of building) Quite simply, the Vengeance Extreme Fitness boot camp is the toughest fitness workout you’ll ever love!

Our mission is to help you achieve the ultimate positive body change & overall health, under the guidance of professional trainer Jorg Mardian CPT, CKS, MT, RHN. We offer: 1. Metabolic resistance, Metabolic cardio, Power workouts 2. Tire flipping, pulling, stepping, hitting (with sledgehammer) 3. Core workouts, Free weights 4. Bodyweight training, Aerobic endurance Boot camp starts: Monday June 4th. Classes are every: Monday, Wednesday, Friday morning at 5:30-6:30 am.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings at 5:30-6:30 pm Cost is: Drop in - $14.50 (HST included in price) 3 flex weekly pass - $40 (save $3.50 - HST included) 12 flex monthly pass - $145 (save $29.00 - HST included) Call 250-495-7237 (Vengeance Gym) to reserve your spot.

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PUZZLE PAGE

Each Sudoku has a solution that can be reached logically without guessing.

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit, as must every column, and every 3X3 square.

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Our extensive menu features most meals for under $10 or up to $19.95 for a New York Steak and Lobster. You can depend on Dale or any of the eight year-round staff to give you “old school service” every day of the year, with a chef on duty until 11:00PM seven days a week.

Come savour fresh, homemade food served by well trained staff in our warm, friendly and comfortable establishment!

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June is all about Dad @ Cherry Lane!

HAPPENINGS: June 10-16: ROCKIN’ WITH DAD curling event. Register

your team before June 8 for a chance to WIN awesome prizes. See the FUN details @ www.cherrylane.ca!

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