Nisei Ski Club

by Dorise Ouye, NSC Member

I just want to thank everyone that attended the Jackson Hole weeklong ski trip. This is my first-time experience on a ski trip with NSC. The members were friendly and they made me feel welcomed. A really nice group of people.  I normally don’t ski with groups or out of state and this was a totally new experience for me.

A special thank you to the advanced skiers (Armand, Wendy and Wayland). Their patience was tested when I skied with them at Grand Targhee. I appreciated all the tips on and off the slopes. My first time skiing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  I had the chance to visit the Jackson’s National Elk Refuge with Carol W and Ahn.  Prior to the trip, I had never eaten bison or elk.

Visiting St John’s hospital wasn’t planned on my agenda. But thanks to Carol F who drove us multiple times to those hospital visits.

We had fun time shopping around the town square in Jackson Hole.  We stopped by the Million Dollar Bar & Silver Dollar bar. At the end, it was a very memorable trip.

Thanks to NSC board for all of your hard work and coordination. I just want to let you know that I appreciated all the work you did to make this a successful trip.

by Armand Gutierrez, President  

The Nisei Ski Club (NSC) had their ski week at Jackson Hole, Wy, and was joined by members of the Hawaiian Snowriders to honor Lloyd Maeda in a slope side memorial. Lloyd’s friends from the Hawaiian Snowriders included Jay Fukuda, Ed Ho, and Wesley Lum. They had traveled from Hawaii to join NSC for a week of skiing at Jackson Hole, Wy. From 27 January – 3 February.

So who was Lloyd? Lloyd loved to snowboard with his friend Roland Kutaka (they were from the dark side) in the club they organized called the Hawaiian Snowriders, with Jay Fukuda, Ed Ho, Beverly Uemura, Randy Chu, Tom Ho, Fran Tone, Stephen Sang, and Dave Lee. Jackson Hole was one of Lloyd’s favorite places to snowboard. In November of 2014 Lloyd, aged 59, passed after several years of suffering from the effects of Lou Gehrig’s disease. In 2015 the Nisei Ski Club held their annual ski week trip in Jackson Hole, and it was befitting that we decided, with the blessings of his family, to spread some of his ashes here at Jackson Hole off of the Casper chair lift, at the base of the grove of trees between the Sleeping Indian and Wide Open runs.

On Tuesday, 30 January, members of NSC joined the Hawaiian boys to visit with them at the same location, had a toast of Jack Daniels and Fireball and enjoyed each other’s company. The 3 days we had been skiing here had been overcast and near whiteout conditions caused by fog, but Lloyd cleared the fog with some blue skies for us today!  He watched over us while we are here and to keep us safe from harm. We miss you and will see you again. Aloha and ahui hou.

by Karen Soo, Newsletter Editor

What a difference 9 years make. Here is the NSC group picture from 2015 and 2024.

Can you spot yourself?

by Karen Soo, Newsletter Editor

This month we are posting a cookie recipe. The cookies were made and served at the NSC Jackson Hole Potluck Night on Tuesday.

Thanks to Carolyn Wong, she packed a large cookie sheet in the bottom of her luggage.

This recipe requires only 4 ingredients.

The fun part after eating the cookies is picking out the fine seeds (Chia Seeds, Flax seeds) that got stuck under your crowns and in between your teeth. Sharpen those pinky nails or using a good toothpick will do the job,

This recipe is for a 26-ounce container of Nuttzo purchased from Costco. Skippy or Jiffy smooth peanut butter or almond butter may be substituted for the Nuttzo.

Enjoy

Bon Appetite – Julia Child and Karen Soo share the same birthday.

Ingredients

1. Mix together the brown sugar and regular sugar and break up the lumps.
2. Mix in the Nuttzo (or Nut Butter)
3. Add a pinch of baking soda
4. Mix in the eggs
5. Cool in the refrigerator
6. Use a teaspoon and make balls
7. Cook at 350 degrees for 11 minutes (do not overbake) ( Use Silicone mats)

Notes:

• When making a large batch, use a metal serving spoon to mix.
• Using a teaspoon to measure out the batter makes small cookies
• A large batch uses 4 large baking sheets

by Karen Soo, Newsletter Editor

Here’s interesting article that was printed in the San Francisco Chronicle regarding the price of lift tickets.

The price of lift tickets keeps going up. Eventually, we either pay the price or find another sport that is a little less expensive like pickleball or golfing on the weekdays. What do you think?

https://www.sfgate.com/renotahoe/article/private-ski-lesson-cost-lake-tahoe-18652272.php

by Karen Soo, Trip Director

What could be sweeter than chocolate for a good cause?  Buy delicious See’s Candies to show your support for the Far West Ski Foundation.  The deadline to make a purchase is: March 15, 2024.

The overarching objective of the Far West Ski Foundation is to sustain snowsports to ensure that the inspirational experiences of snowsports will remain for future generations.  FWSF missions are:

The overarching objective of the Far West Ski Foundation is to sustain snowsports to ensure that the inspirational experiences of snowsports will remain for future generations.  FWSF missions are:

• Building for the Future – with its Athletic Scholarship Program for junior racers.
• Rehabilitation and Renewal – with its support of adaptive and rehabilitative snowsports programs.
• Sustaining Snowsports – supporting snowsports industry initiatives, such as, climate control, youth and family development, and diversity.
• Preserving the Legacy – with research, preservation, education and publication of snowsports history.

Visit our shop to pick and choose your favorites and buy and ship your candy online.  It’s that easy!  Ship to your family and friends!  Our storefront is located at the following link:

https://www.yumraising.com/secure/farwsf_far_west_ski_foundation60/JanWyc9529/

The Nuts and Chews See’s packaged box is one of my favorites. If you feel like sending me box, I would not turn it away.

Happy shopping and thank you for your support!

FWSF is an autonomous public benefit corporation, in compliance with law and regulations Under Section 501c3 of the IRS Code (https://farwestskifoundation.org).  For additional information please contact Jane Wyckoff, FWSF Vice President, 949-933-9607, janewyckoff99@gmail.com.

by Jeanne Katsuro, Vice President

HI I will be leading a non-skiing weeklong trip to Niagara Falls and Eastern Canada on October 11- 19 2024.

Check out the information below. Its a great deal for the cost.
Sign up early before April 11, 2024 to secure the cost. Prices will go up after this date.

Collette Trip Insurance:

https://partner.travelexinsurance.com/policy/?plannumber=365ZA-0123

by Karen Soo, Newsletter Editor

In  the summer of 2022, I attended the NSC picnic at Las Palmas Park in Sunnyvale. Food was always the main focus at NSC events. There were plenty of pot luck dishes to try. One particular pot luck dish that stuck to my mind was Carol Takeda’s Pea Salad.

This salad was simple and crunchy. The best part… it contains bacon. YUMS.

The recipe calls for one teaspoon of Beau Monde seasoning. I had never heard of this seasoning but I googled it and you can get a jar on Amazon. 

https://spiceislands.com/product/beau-monde/

You can also make your own Beau Monde seasoning. See the simple recipe below.

Or be like Carol and don’t put it in at all.

Bon Appetite – Julia Child and Karen Soo share the same birthday.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 bags petite frozen peas, thawed
• 3/4 Cup sour cream
• 2 tbs mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Beau Monde seasoning
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 c red onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound bacon cooked and broken into pieces
• Pepper to taste
• Spanish Peanuts

1. Make dressing with Beau Monde seasoning, sour cream and mayonnaise.

2. Chop celery very fine.

3. Chop onions very fine.

4. Mix altogether with the peas. Before serving add the Spanish peanuts and crispy bacon

Beau Monde Seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon celery seed

Toss it in a jar with about 6 – 10 grains of rice if you live in a humid environment and plan on opening and shutting the jar a few times over a couple of months. Shake it up good, that’s pretty much it.

by Karen Soo, Newsletter Editor

Happy New Year!!

The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, signals the beginning of a new cycle in the Chinese zodiac, from one animal to another. 2024 welcomes the Year of the Dragon, which begins on February 10.

In Chinese mythology, the Dragon is a symbol of strength, courage, creativity and innovation.

2024 is expected to be a year of potential and opportunity.

People born in the Year of the Dragon are said to be charismatic, ambitious, adventurous, and fearless. They are also confident, independent, and visionary.

Check out your horoscope in the Year of the Dragon 2024.
https://horoscopeview.com/2023-chinese-horoscope.html

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