Something new will be cooking at Oozie’s
By Joan Janzen
Oozie’s Lounge, located upstairs at the Kindersley Golf Course Clubhouse, has always been a favourite spot patronized by golfers and Kindersley folks throughout the years. A variety of operators have manned the bar and grill, each adding their individual flavour. But no matter who is at the helm, it has always offered a family atmosphere, along with hamburgers for the kids and steaks and drinks for the adults.
When the snow finally melts, and the golfing season begins in 2024, Kelly Skappak from Kindersley will be inviting everyone to sit at the tables at Oozie’s. Kelly is a familiar face in the area and everyone has likely had the opportunity to enjoy her culinary treats offered through her catering service. Now in addition to serving customers at Simply Satisfied Catering, Kelly will be keeping everyone satisfactorily fed at Oozie’s Lounge.
“I was looking for a place and this was available,” Kelly said. She plans to have a rotating menu, and will be adding her own delicious flavour to the mix. “Steak and burgers will obviously be offered, but I’ll definitely be giving people options.”
Kelly loves trying out new dishes, making food that she has described as “tasty, exciting and not boring." There’s never a dull moment for this single mom of two elementary-school aged boys. Her two friendly youngsters will undoubtedly become familiar faces at the golf course restaurant.
On Tuesday and Wednesdays, Kelly is looking forward to serving the golfers who come to the local course. “I want Oozie’s to run like a restaurant,” she explained. Like every successful restaurant owner, Kelly is looking for more dependable staff.
Not only will she be offering her own flavourful food, but she is hard at work giving Oozie’s a makeover. As a woman of many talents, Kelly has been busy mudding the walls, painting, replacing ceiling tiles, adding a portable fireplace, painting tables and adding her artistic flair to compliment the decor.
“There’s a lot of work to do,” she admitted. But Kelly has never been afraid of hard work.
“I hope it comes together like I want it to,” she said. And she wants Oozie’s to take on a whole new look. “I hope nobody will recognize it when they walk through the doors.”