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What’s in a name? A Facebook discussion Trina Dawson Maybe they changed the mascot then. When I was a teenager, it was an owl Robin Millard Janzen - That would make sense about the hooter from an owl then! Cheryl Williams - Canada geese and swans migration spot:) Shirley Francis Abercrombie - It started in the mid 1960 when green acres was a tv show!! Sharon Bennett I’m pretty sure it came from the show Green Acres like Shirley and a couple of others said. Hooterville was a little town out in the sticks, and at that time so were we Shirley Francis Abercrombie - I remember in the mid 60’s when we moved here, my husband playing hockey for the old “merchants team” and Red McKay (Doug’s dad) coming up and saying “Welcome to Hooterville” Sharon Bennett Ok. Not sure if the town Hooterville was from the show Green Acres, or Petticoat Junction. Linda Harkins Petticoat - Junction Sharon Bennett. Shelly Sexton - Is summer of 69 by Brian Adams really about vanderhoof? Tina James - yes it is Shelly Sexton Sheri Copp Faulconer - wow Tina James really? I didn’t know that Shelly Sexton - I’ve heard this, in the song he sings about the 5 and dine , and apparently there used to be one her? Shelly Sexton Here! Dannica Turner They should put facts about Vanderhoof in the local paper or on the backs of menus at a restraunt. Pamela Berger - I think maybe a trip to our historic site may be in order. I was sure about the geese and also there was a fellow named Vanderhoof. Now I think I dreamed it all up. Yikes we should know this. Barb Deorksen would maybe know from Hobson Museum. Cathy Rae Malo - Founded by Herbert Vanderhoof! All his-
tory can be found at the museum site , OK Cafe, etc. Joy Pyle - Shelly Bryan Adams song is not about Vanderhoof a member of his band I believe was from Ft Fraserish area - not Hooterville Cathy Rae Malo - Bryan Adams wrote the song with Jimmy Vallance and Summer of 69 was a metaphor for making love. Hence 69!! Byran was actually 9 in 1969. And he bought his first guitar at a pawn shop not a five and dime. So I think Joy is right. But it’s fun to believe !! Cathy Rae Malo - As far as the name Hooterville goes, I don’t recall any reason other than it sounded cool at the time. And it’s far better than some of the names I have heard. And I agree with Danica, Vanderhoof facts would be cool in the paper Pam Berger or the Gander! Or both!! Lol!! Joleen Stevenson I thought it was cuz of an event( like the car show), that was such a hoot, they called the place hooterville! Ha Mark Rasmussen Colleen Flanagan got it right Claire Nielsen Thanks for asking this Dannica. For over 20 years I have wondered why Vanderhoof was called Hooterville.. I assumed it had something to do with geese. So glad it has nothing to do with ample bosoms Sandie O’Brien Ziegler - I moved here in spring of ‘69 and yes we did have a 5 & dime store on Burrard. Vanderhoof has definately grown a lot since then. Has always been called Hooterville as long as I can remember. Tina James - I found this on the song Summer of 69.. it has Vanderhoof connections.. Tina James - Jim Vallance, who co-wrote the song with Bryan Adams, used to live in Vanderhoof. From Jim’s website: “When we were writing ‘Summer Of ’69’ I suggested the lyric, ‘I got a job at the railway yard,’ because that’s what Chuck had done - he got a job load-
ing two-by-fours into box-cars at the Vanderhoof railway yard!” Sandie O’Brien Ziegler - Jim Vallance had once lived in the house that bordered the back of my yard way back in the day. He had long moved out when we built our home, and his old home had been sold & sold over and over by then.. But that would of been on Campbell Avenue.. Julie Brown Hodson - Jim’s dad was the royal bank manager. Sandie O’Brien Ziegler - I didn’t know that Julie.. Thanks for the info... Funny how a status is about Vanderhoof getting its nickname and ends up all about Brian Adams, Jim Valance and The Summer of ‘69 eh? Sandie O’Brien Ziegler - All alot of interesting information that alot don’t know about Hooterville tho... So that is awesome... Jen Malo - I love this!! So much fun history from our little community Cathy Rae Malo Yes thanks Danica! You started this!! Lol Julie Brown Hodson - Jim would have left Vanderhoof around 1966, I think we were in grade 9. Pamela Berger The store was called Gray’s five cent to a dollar I think. My mom worked there in 1966 forward. Rose from Home Hardware might know she works many
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years at Stedmans and I think the Gray’s store was in the same location before Stedman’s. And for the record Rose was just as terrific there as she is now at Home Hardware. I am also very sure that Wayne Derksen is friends with Jim Valance and may have played with them some. Ask Barb or Debbie maybe? Cathy Rae Malo - I think Jim Valance was here last year fir a reunion . Penner boys have pics with him . Julie Brown Hodson - There are pictures of Jim and Wayne and band in my high school year books. If I wasn’t sacked out on the couch with bronchitis, I would go get them. And yes, I am a hoarder, but I’m an OR-
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Dannica Turner Just curious. How did Vanderhoof get the nickname Hooterville? Robin Millard Janzen - not sure, guess I’ve never thought of it, always hated that name myself Pamela Berger The geese. They come each year. Emily RobersonErhardt - After Hooterville, the small farming town near the shady rest motel from the tv show petticoat junction. Just an opinion Tammy Lyell - The geese Donald Ginter Wouldn’t owls be more appropriate than geese just saying it is not called honkerville Cathy Rae Malo LMAO!!!!! Oh now it will be!!!! Cathy Rae Malo We could change the name of this site to the “Honkerville Community Message Board” Donald Ginter Perhaps it’ due to the great mammary genetics in the area just saying Collien S Flanagan - Petticoat Junction a spin-off TV series from Green Acres 1970 era was based in a little town called “Hooterville”. My Dad, a trucker and logger and lots of truckers and loggers have been calling Vanderhoof that since the 1970’s. Jen Malo - I was told the nickname came from the many many snowy owls that used to populate the area Linda Harkins maybe because Hooferville sounds weird? lol Kathleen Hebb I’m with Robin Millard Janzen: the nickname makes me cringe. Time for a more modern, classier nickname? Suzanne Barkman Reimer - the ‘Hoof is what I hear used a lot Trina Dawson - If memory serves me. I think Jen Malo is right. I know the mascot is an owl. Hooterville is in regards to an owl. Dannica Turner Ok that’s awesome. Dannica Turner Thanks everyone. Robin Millard Janzen - The Mascot I’ve seen places has been a goose, I’m pretty sure
GANIZED hoarder! I know exactly where my year books are! I have an antique wardrobe which I have hung one of those canvas sweater hanging shelves. It’s my “memorabilia” storage. So, from Hooterville to Summer of 69 to storage tips! LOVE this about Facebook! Pamela Berger And everyone, for the record we would love to put all the neat Vanderhoof tidbits into the paper. Anyone interested? If someone would like to have a column each week, pick a name and submit interesting facts...come in and see me. It would be very interesting, exciting and fun. We just do not have enough manpower, but happy to talk to someone interested in volun-
teering. Cathy Rae Malo Pam you should print this all off and put it in the paper !? It’s awesome ! Facebook explodes with Vanderhoof history !! Sandie O’Brien Ziegler - Love the Title Cathy... Tina James - So no need of a FB group for it then hey.. Tom Bulmer - Here is a pic of Wayne in the Tremolones in 1965 and I think that is Jim Vallance who co-wrote Summer of 69 with Bryan Adams on drums. The version I heard is it was written about his move from Vanderhoof to Smithers. Either way what a great conversation. Continued on page 9
Local food! BEEF The previous article listed the number for Newsat farms incorrectly. The correct phone number for Newsat farms is 250-567-3197 – my sincere apologies for any inconveniences it may have caused. Buying local food means more than just supporting your local economy it means you help the environment and can get to know what you are eating . Luckily we have a number of Beef suppliers, and so we will have two articles! If you have any additional questions give them a call, and if you also provide this service but are not listed in the Nechako Valley Food Directory give them a call at 1-866-279-973 ·Willowheart Ranch – Cam & Heidi Hill – 250-567-5854 – moss_creek@ hotmail.com n Hereford cows crossed with Highlands – these cows are grass fed and their hay is purchased locally. There is no use of hormones or fertilizer on their lands and you can visit the cows to check out their cool, laid back stress free lifestyle! These cows have a very lean cut of meat, very little fat in their marbling. They are available in the fall during times of butchering, with some carry over in the spring. Call in advance to book to be sure to have meat available. Purchase ½, ¼, or whole. There is free delivery to Vanderhoof and Prince George (call about deliveries elsewhere) ·Copper-T Ranch – Trevor Tapp – 250-699-6466 0 ttapp@bcgroup.net n Herford beef – hormone free – no implants – part of the Canadian verified beef program – sell locally at the Fraser Lake community market from late may to September, and from home in the winter. All beef is on a first come first serve basis or they can take orders and deposits in the spring for fall. Been in the business 11 years and they purchase local grain and grow their own hay. ·Whispering Winds Ranch – Ruiter family – 11667 Goldie Road, Vanderhoof – 250-567-3287 – www.bestbcbeef.com n All beef is hormone and antibiotic free – no wheat or corn in any of their beef. A family run farm for 3 generations came to Vanderhoof about 20 years ago – minimum orders are 25 pounds of any combinations – food stuff available include: jerky, pepperoni, smokies, sausages, bratwursts, garlic coils, wieners, salami, organ meat, ox tail with prices listed on their website. Delivers free to Vanderhoof and twice a month to Prince George – fresh available all year round, frozen as well. Also delivers to Abbotsford and Fraser valley – sold over the phone, online or in person – accepts credit cards – not usually at the farmers market due to busy season. n Type I – traditional grass fed grain finished beef (80%forage-20%grain) “like grandpa used to raise, more flavor, good tenderness, people really love it” n Type II – completely grass finished product – no grains at all – difference is in the steak which are a bit tougher but roasts and burgers there is not much of a difference. n Type III- KOBE beef is now available – very high marbling, more tenderness, even more flavor that is unique and rich. n All sausages and hamburgers are gluten and lactose free – no fillers- all beef and spices & collagen casing.
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