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Today's wildlife paintings are a modern genre of the earliest paintings on cave walls done by early man. Cave men mixed red and yellow ochre with fish oil and painted their targeted food sources. Because they butchered these animals they had a fair concept of the anatomy and looks of each animal. Some of these paintings were naiive symbols, some realistic, and some expressionistic and even bordering on abstract form. Early painted portraits of kings, queens, aristocrats and even ordinary people were often accompanied by animals that were their hunting dogs, horses, foxes from the hunt, pheasants, grouse and deer that they shot. Most of these were done in expressive realism and brought notoriety to the persons who were depicted. Lawrence of Arabia had his portrait done sitting on a camel. Exotic women posed with lions and leopards. Wildlife painting is so accepted and respected that there is a North American Center for Wildlife Painting in Jacksonhole, Wyoming that is visited by fans of this kind of painting from all over the world. Man's appreciation of his natural surroundings and the animals, fish and birds within it make this a popular art form. A former Osoyoos resident, Fran Jenkins, has had her large sculpted stone bears exhibited here and for sale. The stone she used was mined locally in Kettle River country. Many artistic approaches are used to portray wildlife -in realism like Robert Bateman, in impressionism like Eduard Degas' horses or in abstract form like Picasso's animals. At the Oliver Art Gallery we have a talented wildlife artist, Cameron Ogilvie and also Bianca Craig. All of this Gallery's artists have tried their hand at wildlife paintings to exhibit in Sept. so please join us and vote for your favorite! The Gallery is located at 6046 Main Street, in Oliver and open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am - 4pm. We have two new artists that have joined the Oliver Art Gallery. Jan Crawford from Penticton and Mina Battagin from Osoyoos. Come and see their paintings and all the wildlife art during September. Look forward to the October Theme. In October we will be featuring Figures of the human form.
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anwaxWest has announced the 2014 call for artists for Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in the Okanagan. This annual show is open to all artists residing in the Okanagan who are working with encaustic. Last year we had entries from across the Okanagan and hope that you will help us spread the word about this unique exhibition. Coinciding with this exhibition will be 3 encaustic classes taught by internationally known teachers Tracy Proctor and Shary Bartlett. Proctor and Bartlett, along with Okanagan artist Dianne Bersea CSPWC AFCA, will be judges to select the 2nd annual Thea Haubrich Award of Excellence winner. Net proceeds from the encaustic classes will be given to the Thea Haubrich Legacy Fund to assist artists assessing training to learn how to work with encaustic. For more information on the Waxing Poetic classes and exhibition please visit www.canwaxwest.ca
Heritage Fall Fair Are you proficient at preserves, brilliant at baking, daft at crafts, well-versed at veggies or adept at flower arrangement? We're excited to announce that on Sunday, September 21st we'll be hosting our first-ever HERITAGE FALL FAIR! There will be almost eighty exhibit categories to see or compete in as well as heritage games of skill, entertainment and we'll even have Andy's Acres Petting Zoo on site for the day! If you're interested in learning more about the exhibit categories you can compete in, visit
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Andrew Stone of Anarchist Mountain Vineyards was on hand at the Osoyoos Market on Main August 30 to pour their Elevation Chardonnay, as well as their Wildfire Pinot Noir. Andrew and Terry Lynne Meyer Stone focus on growing and producing bright Burgundy style wines. This summer, visitors to farmers markets were able to take advantage of relaxed restrictions in British Columbia, allowing for the sampling and purchase of made-in-British Columbia wines, beers and spirits. Photo by Brian Highley
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hat could be better than sipping on a glass of Nota Bene, enjoying the chill-lounge vibe of a hip DJ, tasting the BBQ cuisine of Bogner’s restaurant, admiring the beautiful sunset and watching an amazing display of water ballet right in the middle of a vineyard setting? That’s exactly what went down at Black Hills Estate Winery August 16 at the Midsummer Night’s Dream event. Showcasing the evening was be the water ballet talents of The Aqualillies. “The Okanagan wine scene is such a young, vibrant industry; you can hold really creative events that push the envelope,” said Black Hills President Glenn Fawcett. “The consumers in our marketplace are open to these kinds of fun ideas.” In addition to the Aqualillies, the poolside deck was moonlighting as a fashion runway, and latest line from The Bum Wrap in Penticton was on display.
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sk Laurena Rehbein what she’s doing for work these days, and she will explain that it depends on the day. “I guess I am a bit of a Jack of all trades,” she says with a laugh. “But that’s what I like about being selfemployed - the freedom to work on projects that get me excited.” Laurena Rehbein has been operating her Oliverbased business, Write this Down Freelancing, for almost a decade, but at first it was a small, side freelancing business while she worked full-time as a newspaper editor and reporter in the area. That reporter lifestyle was a bit too high-paced, leading to the change to self-employment as a web and print designer and developer. For the last three years, Rehbein has put full-time energy into her business, and it has grown into a company offering services including website design, domain registration, hosting, photography, and graphic design. Rehbein points out that her skills and offerings are diverse, which works to her benefit. “In a small area like the South Okanagan, a business has to be able to handle the range of work that is available,” Rehbein says. “Plus, it’s a lot more fun.” That means that one day, she might be busy laying out Oliver Parks and Recreation’s program brochure, but the next day she might be logging on to her server to make sure things are running smoothly for her website clients - and then updating a client’s website later that afternoon. 8 www.oksun.ca
“I absolutely love website development. I am a computer geek at heart, so building a clean and modern website with code like HTML and CSS, or custom designing websites using programs like Wordpress or Joomla, that’s my favourite part of everything I do,” she said. We asked Laurena a few questions about web and print design, and her work: OK Sun: Why should someone hire a professional web designer, when there are cheaper options? LR: There are for sure cheaper options. There are “build your own” services out there, and lots of times, people can find a friend who is willing to build them a website. But there are drawbacks to those routes. First of all, when a friend or relative says they will build you a website or poster, it can end up never actually getting done, or taking a very long time. It may be uncomfortable to even set any deadlines at all for fear of feeling “pushy.” And what do you do if you don’t like the end result? You can end up hurting feelings, or being stuck with a final result you don’t really like. As for the free build-your own options, some people do find good success with them. But there are a couple of possible drawbacks to watch for. First, the websites you can build on those sites may not be what we call “cross browser compatible.” What that means is, it might look just fine on your computer when you are using your computer’s
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default browser, but not so good on someone else’s computer or phone, if they use a different browser. Some professionals (like me) offer extensive crossbrowser testing of the websites they build, and of course any good web developer should respect your timelines and deadlines. There are other drawbacks too… but it would take a while to get into them all!
website/graphics companies? LR: I don’t really know what other companies have to offer so I can’t really compare. But what I really pride myself on is my customer service. I want to be your temporary personal assistant and make things as easy as possible for you to achieve your goals. If you don’t know your goals, that’s OK too. I can help you make them, and then we can achieve them.
OK Sun: I know your sort of work requires a partnership with your clients. What do you need from them for the best result? LR: Clear, open communication! I am obsessive, and I want my clients to be thrilled. The worst possible scenario is a client who is unhappy but who keeps it secret. My feelings won’t be hurt if my ideas don’t match yours - we can tweak and revise but only if you are open and clear early on in the process. On the other hand, you need to be clear up front if you do have any preferences. If you tell me you are good with “any colour” for the website or poster, then, at the end of the process tell me you “really wanted pink”… well, that can take a long time to revise.
OK Sun: What is hosting, and how does yours compare? LR: When you have files on a personal computer, generally, no one can dial in and look at those files. That’s why, in order to have a website accessible to the public, you have to host it on a server. Really, all that means is that you have to store the files on a special computer that is set up to be accessed by the general public over the Internet. There are many different hosting scenarios, some less expensive than others. The lowest cost shared servers may have hundreds or thousands of sites on any the same server, and your IP address will then be shared by all, meaning if they get blacklisted or hacked, you are at risk. In my scenario, I lease a dedicated server, manage it myself and rent out space to my clients. That means it’s still a “shared hosting” situation (which
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makes it more cost effective for all), but it’s more exclusive, which offers a measure of security and peace of mind in that you know who you are sharing your space with. It can make a difference with speed, up-time and more. OK Sun: Would we know some of your clients? LR: Probably! I do work for Oliver Parks & Recreation, the Osoyoos Museum, the Osoyoos Desert Centre. I have done websites for CC Jentsch Cellars (using the Vin65 winery management tools), as well as their bottle shot photography. I designed the Highway to Healing logo, and some of their marketing materials. Argon
Electrical, PJR Contracting, Tara Hovanes Art, Osoyoos Market on Main… the list is pretty long! There is a portfolio on my website at www.writethisdown.ca.
change, and I love to learn new things. I’m doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing right now, it is absolutely perfect for me!
OK Sun: Do you miss the newspaper business? LR: I do miss those days, very much. I really loved every bit of my time working in the news business and especially the connections I built up. But I also love
OK Sun: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? LR: I see myself still here in the South Okanagan, doing the same thing as I am doing now, but I’ll have more computers. You can really never have too many computers. The new Write This Down office is open as of September 1. It is located at #5-6237 Main Street in Oliver. Laurena can be reached at 250-498-1713, or by email at laurena@writethisdown.ca
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Fall Events Abound In The South Okanagan
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all is fast approaching in the South Okanagan, with our hot summer days behind us; and the peak of the tourist season and lake activities slowing down. The month of September brings with it apple picking time; and soon to follow, the harvesting of grapes in the local vineyards. It is also time to celebrate that harvest, with the popular grape stompin’ Oliver Festival of the Grape (FOG), now in its 18th year. The crowd pleasing event, which attracts well over 3,000 people, takes place on Sunday, October 5 from noon to 5 pm at the Oliver Recreation Centre. This year FOG will include a new feature, with some of the 50-plus wineries present offering food and wine pairings. “We are thrilled to offer a new wine and food tasting experience for FOG goers that will feature Okanagan wineries from Kelowna to Osoyoos,” says Luke Whittall, Chair of FOG’s wine 12 www.oksun.ca
committee in a recent statement. There will also be an expanded number of food trucks (15 in total) outside of the wine and food pairing tents, with something to likely please everyone,
from Thai to tacos and ice cream to doughnuts. The Juno Award winning Vancouver group The Paperboys will be providing topnotch musical entertainment (see side article). The family friendly
event will have an extensive Kid Zone with games and farm animals; and there will also be 60 trade show vendors. Guests at the festival can also check out the annual Fall Art Show and Sale inside the Oliver Community Centre, with local artists exhibiting a variety of genres, from fibre art and photographs to oil and watercolour paintings. ‘Dreams and Visions’ is the theme this year, with the art show opening on Saturday 3 pm to 9 pm and continuing during FOG on Sunday from noon to 4 pm. And of course to top things off, there will be the always fun to watch grape stomping competitions for both kids and adults, throughout the afternoon. Tickets for the Oliver Festival of the Grape can be purchased online at www.sochamber.ca. Advance tickets $23 or $25 at the gate. Tickets can also be purchased at Imperial Office Pro in Osoyoos, the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce office in Oliver or Shopper’s Drug Mart in Oliver. 69th Annual Rock Creek and Boundary Fall Fair Another major fall event in the South Okanagan is the longtime annual Rock Creek and Boundary Fall Fair, which is in its 69th year, and still retains its smalltown country fair atmosphere in the picturesque Kettle River Valley. It is billed as an old-fashioned agricultural fair, with exhibits of horticulture, livestock, arts, crafts baking and preserves, all competing for that stamp of approval from the judges. Visitors can sit on the grandstands to watch the livestock shows, and the cowboys and cowgirls perform in the 4-H Ranch Horse Demos and Gymkhana, as well as the Heavy Horse Show and Trailer Races. There are always many vendor booths to browse through, plenty of home cooked food, beverages and home baked pies, and old fair favourites of cotton candy and toffee apples. Shooting Star Amusements will once again be there with midway and carnival games for the whole family.
Grape Stomping Fun Facts • Includes both adult and children stomps. • Approximately 1200 pounds of Chancellor grapes are used during stomp competitions. • Volunteers hand pick grapes on Friday before the stomp at Nk’Mip vineyards. • 12 volunteers can pick 1200 pounds of grapes in approximately one hour (depending on vineyard tail gate party). • Adult stomp consists of two heats of six teams (each with a barrel) and one final of six teams. • Kids fun stomp consists of two barrels where kids take turns stomping. • After whistle is blown, each team has five (5) minutes to produce grape juice which is weighed at end of stomp. • Winning adult stomp teams typically produce 30 pounds of grape juice. • Each adult team dresses in colourful costumes. Prizes are awarded for best costume. • Each adult team can have 3+ members The other members are only allowed to cheer on their teammates. • Only one adult stomper is allowed in each barrel at a time. No hands allowed in the barrel except to throw grapes at competitors. • The Oliver Volunteer Fire department helps to wash down competitors, jugs and stomping barrels.
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THE PAPERBOYS Mexican Son Jarocho mixed in with Irish Jigs and Reels and a good dose of Country and Bluegrass. It has healthy servings of Ska, Soca and African Highlife and we’ve been known to throw in a little White Boy Reggae. Of course it also has strains of Soul, Pop and Funk although we are by no means a funk band. It is mostly Acoustic although we also like Electric guitars. It is SingerSongwriter based but not the coffee house variety. It is definitely FOLK music, but not in the Kumbaya style. It has a deep respect and appreciation for tradition (Bluegrass, Old Time, Celtic, Son) but it’s by no means Traditional. It Rocks incredibly hard and is extremely danceable, but that is not to say it can’t be mellow and slow and beautiful. It can be heart breaking, but also joyous. It is never dark or angst ridden, and always full of hope - but not in the ‘Up With People’ kind of way. It’s not Jazz, although we like Jazz a lot. It’s not heavy metal or punk or grunge, although we love Rush and AC/DC. It is World Roots Music. It’s POP music. It is GOOD music. It has a tendency to connect people and means a lot to many folks the world over, and for that we are very grateful. It is the only multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-generational, multi-lingual, multi-instrumental, genre bending, co-ed band you will hear today!
and Sunday is $10 Children 6-12 $5, and Children 5 and under are free. Gates open at 6:30 am on both days at the Rock Creek Fairgrounds. Gates close on Saturday at 9 pm and close Sunday at 6 pm. Grist Mill & Gardens Heritage Fall Fair
Canadian country singer Tim Hus and his Travelin’ Band are returning to the fair on Saturday night, performing their brand of highstepping music to dance to. This seasoned group plays 200plus concerts a year both in North America and overseas. Check out Hus’s 2013 CD ‘Western Star’ (Stony Plain Records); he has also opened for the likes of the late Canadian icon Stompin’ Tom Connors. Other entertainers include the Pernell Reichert Band, Timely Wonders, the Sock Monkey Band and the Canadian family favourite entertainer Charlotte Diamond, who has 13 recordings and multiple awards, including a Juno for her debut album ’10 Carrot Diamond.’ And also making their annual appearance will be the colourful ladies of Les Folles Jambettes, bringing their high-kicking spirited Cancan dancing to the stage. Admission on Saturday is $12,
While the Rock Creek Fair is into its 67th year, in the town of Keremeos, the Grist Mill & Gardens is holding its very first Heritage Fall Fair on Sunday, September 21. The Grist Mill site houses the last remaining pioneer flour mill in the West, with its original machinery intact, including a working 1877 waterwheel. There will be close to 70 exhibit categories (flower arranging, baking, crafts, etc.) to see or compete in at the fair, as well as heritage games of skill, concessions, face painting, balloon animals, local crafts, entertainment and a petting zoo, courtesy of Andy’s Animal Acres of Naramata. The fun begins at the Grist Mill site the night before at 6 pm, when to celebrate the impending Fall Equinox, it will host a Kitchen Party featuring vibrant fiddle player, step dancer, singer and composer Jocelyn Pettit and the Pettit Band from Squamish. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Check out www.oldgristmill.ca for more information. Incidentally, another major event will be held in Keremeos on Saturday, September 20, their 13th annual Similkameen Sizzle Pepperfest, which is Canada’s only hot pepper festival. For more information go to www.similkameencountry.org
FALL PRODUCTIONS IN THE OKANAGAN Okanagan Film Commissioner Jon Summerland is pleased to announce that Sepia Films is returning to the Okanagan this fall to shoot a new TV movie, the first of two television movies in the upcoming months. Wrecking Ball (aka A Wife’s Nightmare) will start shooting September 8th in the region. The film will be directed by celebrated Canadian filmmaker Vic Sarin, (Partition, A Shine of Rainbows, Cold Comfort, Margaret’s Museum, Whale Music, Bye Bye Blues). Sepia Films is dedicated to producing a diverse range of quality entertainment for today's marketplace and to collaborating with like-minded international and domestic partners to bring great stories to the screen. The film stars Jennifer Beals (Flashdance, The Book of Eli, The L Word), and Dylan Neale (50 Shades Of Gray, Arrow, Cedar Cove). The movie is being produced by Tina Pehme and Kim Roberts and executive produced by Meyer Shwarzstein and Larry Gershman for A&E International, Lifetime and Corus Networks. “We are doing things right when production companies are returning year after year with multiple productions,” Jon Summerland said. “During the spring and summer we have been very busy with more projects in various stages of development than ever before which is creating continued industry growth in this area; and animation in the region, as always, is growing steadily.” For more information visit www.okanaganfilm.com
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My American Cousin celebrates its 30th in the Shatford Auditorium
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Menopause is a natural life change, the time in a woman's life when the ovaries stop MEGHAN producing the PHARMACIST two hormones estrogen and progesterone. You are considered menopausal if you have not had a menstrual period in one full year. The average age of menopause is 51 years old, but it’s different for every woman. Common symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and insomnia. Perimenopause, which signals the start of menopause, can begin up to 10 years prior to your last menstrual period.
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he Shatford Centre is pleased to announce a special screening of the classic Canadian film My American Cousin. We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the production of My American Cousin directed by Pen High grad Sandy Wilson. It was August 1984 when the movie took over Naramata and Penticton to made a film about the golden summer of 1959. Naramatian filmmaker Sandy Wilson and the star Maggie Langrick, as well as other cast, and crew will be in attendance. "In the spring of 1964, I was in the Shatford auditorium decorating for the Grad Events; in 1974 I was on the high school campus shooting Pen Hi Grad. In 1984 we were staying at the Majestic Motel and back and forth to Paradise Ranch shooting My American Cousin. And now, in 2014 we're back to screen My American Cousin and celebrate the movie we shot here in town and it has travelled the world. It is very exciting to bring everyone together for this special occasion in this heritage venue." said Sandy Wilson. This special viewing of the award winning film "My American Cousin", will be screened on Sunday, September 14th at 2 pm, doors open at 1:30 pm. This is a benefit screening for the Shatford Community Learning Kitchen to be held at the Shatford Centre at 760 Main Street in Penticton. Tickets are $10 and available at eventbrite.com or at Shatford Centre, by phone at 250-770-7668 or at the door. Please visit the My American Cousin website at www.myamericancousin.com for much more information, youtube audio/video clips, full bio, downloadable photos and more.
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Osoyoos’ Artists On Main Show & Sale This Month At Osoyoos Art Gallery
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he best of South Okanagan painting will be on display starting mid-month for four weeks when the Artists on Main art show and sale kicks off at the Osoyoos Art Gallery. The annual event and sale is the showcase for the group, which has been at the heart of fine art in Osoyoos and area for seven
decades under one name or another. According to Sandy Albo, a member of the executive committee running the show, the group started in the 1950s when a number of like-minded women would meet in their homes to paint and talk about painting. Back in the day, one of the
members was Molly Plaskett, sister of Joe Plaskett, who was and remains an internationally known painter. He visited Osoyoos in the summers and gave lessons to many of the lucky early members of the group. Albo said Joe Plaskett is in his 90s but is still an active artist living in Paris. Sometime in the early 1960s,
Artist on Main member Donna Phalen works on an acrylic painting titled Symphony at the group's studio in Osoyoos
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the group formed an arts council and acquired a studio in the old community centre down by the beach. Within a couple of years they moved into the old curling rink, which today houses the Osoyoos Museum. “They were upstairs in the curling building and so they called themselves the Attic Co-op,” said Albo. The name changed to the Osoyoos Painters and Potters. They remained in the curling club until about 1990, when they moved to their current studio, upstairs in the Osoyoos Arts Centre on Main Street. Three years ago the potters
formed their own group and the painters, seeking a name that identified both what they do and where they do it, opted for Artists on Main. With more than 50 members, the club includes all skill levels from beginner to professional. And Albo expects there will be
work from painters across the spectrum of experience. One of the better-known painters whose work will be on exhibit is Bonny Roberts. Although she lives in Keremeos, she is a member of Artists on Main. She had her own successful one-woman show at the gallery this past winter. Well-known local western artist Michael Jorden, a former winner of best-in-show honors at the Federation of Canadian Artists juried show in Osoyoos, is expected to participate. Other notables include: Albo, who works in acrylics; watercolorist Sue Whittaker; and former art teacher Mina Battigen whose work tends toward impressionism and abstract impressionism. It is expected there will be more than 60 paintings on display and sale, with prices ranging from $100 to $2,000. The show runs September 13 through October 11, with an opening reception Friday, September 12 from 5 to 7. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from noon until 4 at the corner of Main and 89th Streets. Look or the blue canopy next to the Town Hall.
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he 11th edition of of the Destination Canada Job Fair will take place on November 18, 19 and 20 in Paris, on November 22 in Brussels, and on November 24 and 25 in Tunis. The purpose of the program is to help employers in Canada recruit and retain highly skilled French speaking immigrants to fill key technical or skilled positions. For anyone able to attend in person, you are only responsible for international travel, on site expenses and meals. The trade show, local transportation and the prescreening is all provided free of charge. Participants can also benefit from a 10% discount from Air Canada and a negotiated accommodation package from Megatour (visit www.megatour. com/canada for more information). For more information about the program as a whole, visit www. destination-canada-job-fair.ca. This is a federal initiative which nicely compliments the Provincial Nominee Program, an economic immigration program designed to help B.C. meet its evolving labour market needs. The program helps employers attract and retain qualified foreign workers who have the skills and experience to contribute to B.C.’s economy. It also selects entrepreneurs ready to invest in our economy and create jobs for 20 www.oksun.ca
Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The PNP is operated by the Province of B.C. in partnership with the federal government through Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). The PNP assesses applications and nomi-
nates candidates for permanent residence, after which CIC makes the final decision on each application and issues permanent resident visas to successful applicants. For more information on this program visit www.immigrationdirect.ca.
Caitlin’s & Moore in OK Falls Caitlin’s Cafe & Bakery at 940 Main Street in Okanagan Falls has expanded to include clothing, jewellery, candles and a wide variety of items for sale. The new store also carries a line of the popular pagan or celtic type pendant neckalces. Owner Deb Atkinson says that the store is in the process of bringing in new items to stock the shelves in the upcoming weeks and months.
The Lotus Buffet restaurant has closed its doors after nearly four years in Osoyoos. Owners Jasmine and Johnny will be moving to Edmonton with daughter Lily and son Oliver. Photo by Roger Richardson
The newly opened W.K. Trading Co.is extending its hours to open at 7am daily. Owner/ Manager Beverly Glazebrook reports that the response to the new convienience store has been tremendous. The store, located at 9001 Highway 97 at Vaseux Lake will have a complete line of food and grocery items, general merchandise and specialty items. The store has also started a new, daily specialty tea program. Drop
Pappa’s Grill In Oliver
There is a new restaurant/bistro operator at the site of the Toasted Oak and Firehall Brewery on Main Street in Oliver. Owner/operator, Fotis Sotiros and his staff are looking forward to getting things rolling. “We look forward to welcoming you to the newly styled Pappa’s Grill,” he said. Pappa’s Grill specializes in Mediterranean style Chicken & Ribs and offers a full menu offering great variety at reasonable prices. Fotis brings 20 years of Food and Beverage experience from Summerland and Penticton.
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our hair tells a story. It is an important story about your overall health and nutrition. Healthy, shiny hair is one indication of vibrant physical health, while thinning, brittle, dull and lifeless hair tells an entirely different story. Although you may feel great physically, the fact is that suboptimal levels of specific nutritional factors make a noticeable difference to the health and appearance of your hair and scalp. Recent studies have revealed that many North Americans are chronically deficient in several of the major nutrients that promote healthy hair. Stress, illness and hormone-related metabolic factors also impact hair health significantly. Aging, environmental sensitivities, medications (especially birth control pills) and recreational drug and alcohol use also influence the healthy look and feel of hair. It may be difficult to determine the exact cause of deteriorating hair health, but one thing is certain: you'll improve the health of your hair by improving nutritional intake. Here is a list of some ingredients that help improve the health of your hair. Vit. C. - restores and heals: This antioxidant protects us against the environmental pollutants that can wreak havoc on our hair. Vit. A.- promotes thicker hair: Research proposed that the intake of retinoids from Vitamin A “increase the rate of hair growth and produce denser hair regrowth.” Vit D3 – Stimulates hair growth: Scientists have found
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that Vit. D3 “dramatically stimulates hair growth. One study published in 2001 showed that even while taking a 1000 IU supplement, fewer than half of the Canadian participants were getting enough to achieve optimal blood levels. Vit. B Complex – Provides a metabolic tune-up. The entire B Complex family is beneficial for healthy hair. They are interdependent, working synergistically to maintain a healthy metabolism and combat the effects of stress. Selenium – Fights environmental damage to hair and is instrumental in thyroid hormone metbolism, both of which impact on hair health and vitality. Choline & Inositol – stress busting hair protectors that are thought to keep hair follicles healthy at the cellular level. Iodine – Your thyroid gland's best friend. Hair loss and dry, brittle hair are common indicators of low thyroid function. Thankfully someone has combined all these ingredients into one easy to take capsule for your convenience. Hair Dressers accross the country are seeing the results of this formulation for hair improvement in their clients. Prairie Naturals Hair Force softgel capsules synergistically combine 22 natural nutrients recognized for their role in restoring, healing and nourishing hair. The combined effect of these vitamins, minerals and nutrient co-factors directly counteract the hair-damaging negatives caused by stress, illness, hormonal imbalances and other health and environmental concerns. Drop into Bonnie Doons for a free pamphlet on creating beautiful hair. 8515A Main St. Osoyoos, B.C.
Can Multi-Joint, Circuit Style Training Mimic Cardio’s Effects? By Jorg Mardian
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t is now a proven myth to say that only conventional cardio works for weight loss. As long as you’re not training for an endurance sport, it’s more than feasible to replace traditional cardio with lifting weights. In fact, there is a growing trend from cardiovascular training toward weight and strength training. According to a study by the Fitness Products Council and Sporting Goods Manufacturers, the number of people lifting free weights has increased 76% in the past decade. However, your cardiovascular training effect is determined more by how you do the exercises, than by what type of exercises you choose. Cardiovascular activity combined with weight training will result in much more effective fat loss as this raises muscle metabolism during the activity and for a short time after the exercise session. Some examples of this type of training include: •
Using multi-joint exercises like squats, deadlifts, bench presses and bent-over rows to involve as many muscles as possible. Some non-traditional exercises like the tire flip, farmers walk, bench
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Training circuit style to fatigue the body rapidly. Minimize rest between sets to keep your heart rate up and to force your body to use the aerobic system.
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Using circuits lasting 2-5 minutes. It takes two minutes for the aerobic system to kick in, so sets of up to 5 minutes are unbelievably effective. Use 6-8 exercises for 10 reps each with a controlled, slow tempo of about 45 seconds. When done your circuit, take a 2 minute rest to make the workout similar to interval training on the treadmill or bike. A 20-30 minute workout will mimic cardiovascular benefits of cardio, while making muscles more dense. Do this for 6-10 circuits, three to four times per week.
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Making sure your weight is lighter than a normal strength or mass lift and don’t go to failure. You don’t want to be overly fatigued and not be able to complete your circuit. Don’t worry, you’ll still gain strength and size once your endurance and cardiovascular fitness improves. • Determine your priorities. If you’re after pure strength and size, rather than burning fat, this style of training is probably not your best option. But having just said that, you can still develop a healthy, muscular base simply by going heavier on the weights as you get stronger and increase your endurance. OKANAGAN SUN • SEPTEMBER 2014 • 23
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Oliver Sagebrushers Present
JANICE CORNETT-CHING Janice has been a long time member of the Oliver Sagebrushers as well as an instructor. Check out her work at the Quail’s Roost Gallery at Rustico Farm & Cellars Winery on Rd.16 and Highway 97. A reception will be held on Saturday September 6th from 2-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Please come out and enjoy the show, a taste of wine and an incredible vista. Many of the artists will be in attendance as well as Janice.
I was born in Scotland, lived in Southampton, England, moved to Calgary in 1952; and then to the beautiful Okanagan Valley in 1969. I have spent most of my life drawing and painting. Portraits are my specialty, of people or animals. I was even commissioned to do a portrait of someone’s pet monkey years ago! I became an Active Status member of the Federation of Canadian Artists in September 2000. I have Jurors’ Choice Awards as follows: * October 2002 - The Autumn Show at Osoyoos Art Gallery, for ‘Wallace Island.’ * April 2003 - Spring Awakenings Show at Summerland Art Gallery, for ‘Burrowing Owl Vineyard.’ * April 2003, Nature Walk Show at Tumbleweed Art Gallery for ‘Skaha Lake.’ * April 2004 Latitudes Show at Osoyoos Art Gallery for ‘Government Camp Highway 97.’ * October 6, 2007, the show Paint at Mat and Mitre Gallery for ‘Wallace Island.’ * August 21, 2007, ‘Skaha Lake.’ I also designed the poetry book cover for “Of Love and Peace” by Vic Childs. I have two murals in Summerland, one in the Royal Canadian Legion, and the other in the Summerland Yacht Club, and have also done others in homes. In 2012, I was invited to spend two weeks at the Lakeside Resort in Summerland, to dis24 www.oksun.ca
play my artwork, and also offer painting lessons to visitors. It was successful in both selling and teaching. I have also had many articles and photos of my artwork in the Penticton Herald, Western Advertiser and the Summerland Review. I have my studio at my condominium in Penticton, where I do all my artwork. I also have a few students who like to come and enjoy the fun of painting, any subject or medium. Pastel is one of my favorite mediums, creating softness for portraits. I feel it gives a lifelike look of warmth to skin tones. My portraits are lifelike down to the last eyelash - and most have eyes that follow you, even upside down! The best response from animal portraits is when the person who commissioned me sheds a few tears, as the likeness is down to the last spot of light in an eye! I delight in the beautiful and spectacular scenery in the Okanagan, always changing - both light and colour. I love clouds as they are ever changing, setting the mood for the painting. They can be a wonderful subject, with not much else neces-
sary to create a beautiful image in watercolour or acrylic paint. Both mediums, when used together, can have a wonderful effect of luminosity and strength of colour. I have always loved water, and I have a feel for it when using it as a feature in my work. Water has no colour, so it can change depending on the type of weather, time of day, position of the sun, or cloud cover happening at the time of the painting. Reflections are just a mirror of the surroundings. If there is wind, it spoils the reflections and will take on the colour of the sky - it can be grey if it is a dull day, or bright blue, or even green. I find it very fascinating and challenging. I am at present experimenting with 3D effect paintings and trying different mediums to get the most realistic and dynamic dimensional effect. I love to teach and share my knowledge. I get very enthused about being able to show different techniques
THANK YOU! A big THANK YOU to all of our wonderful customers for helping us get through another busy summer. We really do appreciate each and every one of you. It is hard to believe that September is here! Osoyoos Home Hardware is very dedicated to making sure that our September customers can still purchase a lawn chair and enjoy those fabulous September days by the lake, even though we have been receiving Christmas decorations for the past few weeks. Speaking of Christmas, our Christmas in August sale in the lower level will continue until the middle of September.
and effects. Colour is a science. The fact that you can create every possible colour on the colour wheel with just the three main primary colours is fascinating. Sometimes I challenge my students to do just that; using split complimentary and limited colour can cause some wonderful effects. I am a natural and self taught artist. I have painted most of my life, picking up hints and tips from different workshops I have attended. It’s an ongoing process of experimenting, and being brave. I tell my students that they can’t make mistakes in my class - everything is fixable. A trip to the bathroom mirror shows a whole new way of seeing in reverse what you are creating. Lots of practice and happy accidents along the way to success! OKANAGAN SUN • SEPTEMBER 2014 • 25
Then and Now
Photo courtesy of the Oliver & District Heritage Society.
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The Chaptixw (Chap-Tik) Stories And The New Puppet Show At The Nk’mip Desert Cultural Centre. By Derek Bryson
Marketing Manager NDCC Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Nk’Mip Desert Segment of your Okanagan Sun. This has been a summer to remember, with temperatures soaring and visitors flocking to Osoyoos to experience Canada’s Warmest Welcome. Chaptixw (Chap-tik) stories are educational stories that have been passed down from generation to generation, and they usually have a moral, a lesson to be learned from them; much like a parable from the Old/New Testament or an age old story that always seemed to provide the ‘answer.' These lessons are essential in growing up with proper values, and can be used even today to get a message across. At the NDCC we have taken several stories from a book called Coyote Stories, an Okanagan point of view about how the world was changed to allow the people-to-be (humans) to live peacefully without worry. Since these stories are all verbally passed down, re-enacting them as puppets is slightly tricky as there isn’t an actual narrator. After pre-recording the voices and sound effects, the interpreters then had the task of miming out the actions to go along with the appropriate wordage and use. It was a bit daunting at first, but after a few practices the interpreters allowed the public to see. And though at times it was a bit rough, the morals, the values, and the storytelling is all present, and has a resounding effect on whoever watches it. A couple of the stories are: Owl-woman and chipmunk: A story of how a little girl escapes from the clutches of a child-stealing owl, and how chipmunk has her stripes.
Horse-monster and coyote: Long time ago horse was a massive beast who terrorized the valley. How did he get stopped and by who? These are only a couple of stories that have been translated into a puppet show. We hope to see you and yours at the Cultural Centre to enjoy the show, and the other amazing educational experiences we have to offer!
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Jeremy Schorb, Executive Chef, at the Boathouse Restaurant in White Rock opened the Spring Session at Osoyoos Home Hardware. He comes from a family of foodies as his Father, Karl owns the popular Branding Iron Restaurant in Keremeos. His Mother, Doris, has worked at Family Foods in Osoyoos for a very long time. Recipes as follows all calculated for four people dinner parties.
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put the beef into the oven at 400F for 10 minutes to achieve a more medium product. However, the name will no longer be tataki. Jeremy’s very good friends, Barbara and Charlie Baessler of Corcelettes Estate Winery Beef Tataki did the wine pairing. This exciting 2 cups soy sauce duo is doing wonderful things with 1 cup olive oil their wines. Be sure to check ½ cup red wine (save some for them out. yourself) 1 tbsp white vinegar Matheson Farms, located on 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic and Eastside Road between Okanaginger gan Falls and Penticton, grows 1 tbsp brown sugar 15 varieties of apples. Arlene is 1 lb. fresh beef (tenderloin, stripextremely knowledgeable about loin or sirloin or chicken) these apples so you must pay her a visit to pick her brain. There In a medium bowl combine all are so many new varieties and ingredients and whisk until all each one has its own personality. are well mixed. Place beef in a We are so lucky to have someziplock bag or shallow insert and one with her expertise. Take submerge in liquid for 4-6 hours. advantage of it. Tell her we sent Once marinated, remove from you. the liquid and discard. Pat the Frances of Osoyoos Home beef dry with a paper towel and Hardware has created such a place a pan on high heat with a shopping experience. Make small amount of canola oil. Sear sure that all your company takes all sides of the beef (about 2 the time to visit her. Her various minutes). Remove from the heat departments – the BBQ World, and allow the beef to rest for 2 Camping World, Sporting goods, minutes before cutting very thin Seasonal Area, Petland, Plantslices off. land, Paintland, Toyland, and an area of Gourmet Cookware *Note: Tataki is an expression of and utensils - everything is un“served raw”. It is a great way to equaled. Of course you will find taste the flavours of a marinade the hardware area with tools et as well as the product itself. But al. If you are shopping for a gift Jeremy says that if you don’t like speak to their staff who will be it mooing that is okay. Searing able to help you to find just what the beef is the essential step for you are looking for. They will gift more doneness however simply wrap it as well.
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Sept 2: The sponsoring committee for the 232bighorn Air Cadets is holding a Community Mass Registration on the evening of September 2nd. from 6:30-8pm. at the Air Cadet Hangar in Oliver 5856 Cessna St. If you would like to promote your local activities, courses, crafts, or anything you require people to register for, or if you are looking for something for your family to do in their spare time, please come down and see what there is to offer in your communities. The evening will incorporate Ok Falls, Oliver, and Osoyoos. Contact Susan at cadetchair232bighorn@ live.ca for more info. Sept 5-7: The Skaha Kennel Club presents their Annual All Breed Championship Dog Show at Nk’Mip RV Park and Campgrounds in Osoyoos. Between 200-300 different dogs being shown over three days, each day being a complete show. Come out and bring your lawn chair and watch the show and cheer on the puppies. Please do not bring your dogs to the “show ringside”. Sept 6: Colin James performs at Tinhorn Creek as part of their concert series. 7:00 pm $75. No minors, no outside alcohol permitted, no chairs permitted; cushions & blankets welcome. Shuttle return from Osoyoos or Penticton available. Sept 13: Final Harvest dinner at Covert Farms. Farm Chef Derek Uhlemann will create a multi course culinary tribute to the over 60 organic crops grown at the farm. Covert Farms Family Estate wines from past and present will be paired individually with each course. Farmer / Wine maker Gene Covert will talk about growing organic vines and over 60 different crops side by side in the South Okanagan terroir and the challenges of growing in a desert sagebrush environment. Families welcome; play areas for all ages. Tickets are $85 and can be pur30 www.oksun.ca
chased at www.covertfarms.ca or call 250 498 9463. Reception at 6:00pm dinner at 6:30pm. Sept 12-14: Lake Osoyoos Sailing Club annual Invitational Regatta. More information is available at www. sailosoyoos.org Sept 13: Lobster On The Beach. Come enjoy PEI full lobster at Gyro Beach at 6pm. Mark Madryga from Global TV will be MC for the evening, along with music, a live auction and cocktails for $5. Tickets $60 per person (reserved tables of 8 available inc. wine on the table). Tickets available at Office Pro in Osoyoos, and Beyond Bliss in Oliver (Rotarians can purchase from Cheryle: 250-495-7751) Sept 13-14: 69th Annual Rock Creek & Boundary Fall Fair. Lawnmower races, exhibits, vendors, carnival and so much more! Check out www. rockcreekfallfair.ca for more info. Vendor spaces are still available, please contact fair office @ 250-4462465 Sept 16: Forum on Town Centre Development in Okanagan Falls. A public information meeting will be held at the Seniors Centre to review the consultant’s preliminary report on Town Centre development options. Sept 20: Canadian Alpaca Farm Days – Sunkeya Farms Open House. Come and celebrate Canadian Alpaca Farm Days 10 am – 4 pm. Bring your camera and your questions. Learn about our alpacas, all they have to offer and what can be done with their luxurious fibre. For more info, visit www.sunkeyafarmalpacas.com Sept 20: Freak’n Farmer Adventure Obstacle Race. Presented by Covert Farms and Hoodoo Adventure Company. Tickets $85-$115 Visit www. thefreaknfarmer.ca for details. Sept 21: The Grist Mill & Gardens
in Keremeos is holding its very first Heritage Fall Fair. Close to 70 exhibit categories, as well as heritage games of skill, concessions, face painting, balloon animals, local crafts, entertainment and a petting zoo. Check out www.oldgristmill.ca
for more information. Admission $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.
Sept 27: Osoyoos Market On Main. Buy locally grown produce, condiments, baked goods, and artistic creations directly from the person who created or produced them. Even sample locally produced wine, beer or spirits at the Farmers’ Market, purchase a bottle or two and carry on with the rest of your market shopping. You will also find local musicians to entertain the shoppers. 8 am - 1 pm. Sept 28: Wine Country Drag Racing at the Osoyoos Airstrip. $10/person, kids 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Gates open at 9am, time trials at 10am, Racing at 1pm. Spectators bring a lawn chair so you can relax and enjoy the action. Proper footwear is encouraged as area is natural habitat to cactus. For more info visit www.winecountryracing.ca Oct 4: 3rd Annual Garlic Festival Hester Creek Estate Winery. Local garlic growers, artisan crafters, food
carts, live entertainment and more! This family friendly event is in support of the Oliver Elementary School Farm to Table lunch program. Admission is by donation to the program and the festival runs from 11am to 4pm Oct 5: Festival of the Grape presented by the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce. Oliver Community Centre. Live entertainment, Grape Stomp, Art Show, Kids Zone, Food Vendors. Ticket information available at www.sochamber.ca
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