February 16, 2012 | Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune
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business digest Balerinas offer classses at Oroville Fitness By Gary A. DeVon
Briety’s Ballerinas
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OROVILLE – Breity Tufte will be teaching ballet for all ages at the Oroville Fitness Center beginning this spring. Tufte has been a resident of Washington for the last four and half years. She was born and raised in New York and moved to Oroville in 2011. “I am a dance instructor and choreographer with over 18 years experience and training. I have been trained in ballet, pointe, lyrical, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and musical theatre,” said Tufte. “I was trained by Daphne Fusillo at Daphne’s Dream Dancers in Canastota, NY.” She has performed in numerous plays and musicals including the first off-Broadway production of CATS and while living in New York she won several New York State World of Beauty titles. “Through my extensive training I have developed a true passion for entertaining people. I love passing along my happiness and knowledge to others through teaching,” she said. This spring she will only be teaching ballet, although she plans to expand her class schedule to include other styles of dance in the near future. “I will be teaching all ages; from a magical pre-
Briety’s Ballerinas can be reached at the Oroville Fitness Center on 1300 Main Street or by calling (509) 476-3900. They’re now on Facebook and can be found under Briety’s Ballerinas for those that want to stay updated with announcements and schedules. school class to an adult ballet class,” she said. “Ballet lessons are a wonderful way for both kids and adults to reap the health benefits of dance as well as learn self-discipline and body control. Anyone can enjoy the beauty and grace of ballet dancing, regardless of age, body size, or fitness level. Even if you’ve never stepped foot into a ballet studio, these lessons will enable you to explore ballet as an absolute beginner. You will be introduced to everything beginners want to know about ballet, including the first steps and basic positions.” Registration for classes will be Thursday, Feb. 16 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is a time where people can ask questions, meet the teacher and learn more about the exciting world of dance, according to Tufte. “I have high aspirations to influence the com-
Burnells open Phoenix Cafe & Gallery at Molson By Gary A. DeVon
MOLSON – Noah and Heather Burnell have recently taken over the Inn at Molson and transformed it into the Phoenix Café and Gallery. As many people know, the Inn at Molson is a spectacular piece of architecture with massive beams and a stunning fireplace, say the Burnells, who add that the walls are now hung with works by local artists such as Rusty Hayden and John Phillips.
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The Burnells: Noah, Heather, Ellamae, Elija and Jasper. The couple recently opened the Phoenix Café and Gallery in the old Inn at Molson location. and Ellamae, 13. They attend the Oroville schools. On the weekends, The Phoenix has a surprisingly large breakfast menu where everything is made from scratch, from the english muffins for the eggs benedict to the pancake batter for the four grain flapjacks. They say, “Here at The Phoenix, we believe that every once in a while you should be able to experience and exceptional meal in an exceptional place. Just because we’re located in a ghost town
it doesn’t mean you have to eat like it.” Located not too far off in the Okanogan Highlands, just outside the town of Molson, the Phoenix offers a new destination for the community with a breakfast menu that ranges in price from 7-10 dollars.
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OROVILLE – Studio Fit and Fab opened in January of this year and has a grand opening scheduled for Feb. 20 through Feb. 26. During the grand opening free classes will be offered to newcomers, there will also be door prizes and other giveaways, according to Studio Fit and Fab owner Charlene Kemper. Fit and Fab, which is open Monday through Sunday has scheduled group fitness classes for all ages. Classes include Zumba, Zumba Toning, Cardio Kickboxing, stretching and toning, as well as Kid’s Zumbatomic. “We offer a place for people to get fit, learn nutrition habits, have fun exercising with friends and to learn to use fitness equipment that is simple and effective,” Kemper said. Originally from Lincoln Park, Michigan, Kemper has been a resident of Oroville for the past five years. She says she came up with the idea for the fitness classes after attending classes in Tonasket for several months. “After speaking to several people we discovered there was an interest for fitness classes in Oroville,” she said. “With the growth and excitement of the community for this service, we
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Tufte says she has the support of a loving family, including her fiancé, Louis Koler and his two children Kale and Krislyn, who she describes as her inspiration. “They encouraged me to share my passion of dance to the Oroville Community,” Tufte said.
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munity through dance. I believe that opening someone’s mind and imagination to dance can greatly influence their life. Ballet teaches discipline, health, fitness, and dedication. I feel that ballet is fun and creative outlet for people to express themselves,” she said.
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The Phoenix Café and Gallery is open with a full breakfast menu on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon. They are open for coffee and pastries on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is best to call for weekend reservations as seating is limited; call (509) 485-3322 and find them on Facebook at The Phoenix Café and Gallery. They’re located at 31 Mary Ann Creek Rd. in Molson.
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Briety Tufte, a professional dance instructor, will be teaching ballet to people of all ages in classes to be held at the Oroville Fitness Center. Registration is this Thursday.
Owner Charlene Kemper was inspired by classes in Tonasket
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“It’s a great place to get together with friends, sit by the fire, and enjoy a good cup of coffee,” they say. The Burnells have lived in the Oroville area for the past 16 years. People might recognize Heather from the library where she is on the board and works parttime as a librarian. She is also a children’s book author represented by Red Fox Literary and the owner of Mountaintop Media, a social media company that assists businesses and individuals with online marketing. Noah is a beekeeper and he recently started Okanogan Organics, an organic garlic seed company. The couple have three children, Jasper, six; Elijah, 10
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Question: How does your pharmacy differ from the others in town? Answer: We’re a federally subsidized local facility. That allows us to offer reduced prescription prices for all the medications in our inventory that are prescribed by our providers.
Question: “I live in Oroville. Do I have to come to Okanogan to get my medication!” Answer: No you do not have to come to Okanogan. We have a mailing service out of our Brewster Pharmacy and your medications can be mailed directly to your home. Question: Do I have to qualify as low income status to use your clinic’s medical and pharmacy services? Answer: No. Anyone can use Family Health Centers for medical services. As long as you have established care with one of our providers, you qualify to use our pharmacy.
Exercise has benefits for all ages and Studio Fit and Fab offers many opportunities to get in shape at 2002 Main Street in Oroville. are exploring options for a tumbling class, cheerleading clinics and additional classes for all ages.” Studio Fit and Fab is locat-
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