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COUNTRY LIFE IN BC • SEPTEMBER 2017 In celebration of those who choose to buy local
We’re near the end of summer and it’s been exciting to note the influx of young
Wannabe Farmer
by LINDA WEGNER
farmers contributing to the steady increase in local food production. Following his election as mayor of Powell
River in 2008, Dave Formosa made food production capacity a top priority. His efforts, along with those of various levels of government, farm organizations and individuals have resulted in a definite boost in that direction. Without naming some at the risk of omitting others, there’s a warm welcome extended to recently arrived young people
who are committed to growing and selling food stuffs here and in surrounding communities.
Driving these initiatives is
the increasing demand from individuals and restaurants for food grown “at home;” thankfully, demand for these products isn’t limited to vegetables, berries, pork or beef. In fact, those are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg which, of course, includes that particular variety of lettuce. I mention this as the
kicking off point to offer congratulations to men and women across the province who also are contributing to supporting farmers and non- farming citizens alike. Here are a couple of examples of that: Already in production and the recipient of a number of international awards, Powell River’s Townsite Brewery recently celebrated five years in operation. In another start-up operation here, Calum Malcolm has already planted thousands of apple trees in preparation for the 2018 launch of his line of spirited apple cider products. As I mentioned earlier, these
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are just two of many well- established as well as relatively new operations serving our community and communities across the province.
Gratitude
In my August offering, I used much of my space and many words commenting on the wildfire situation. My heart continues to go out to those who have lost houses, outbuildings, animals and every other type of livelihood. There really are no words to adequately express the feeling of so many of us who can only help by means of donations. Not to be forgotten in our thanks, though, are those many men and women out on the front lines fighting fire and protecting property, be they members of the military, various police forces, fire fighters from home and abroad and volunteers who contribute so much. Sadly, the inferno still hasn’t been totally conquered but this time I want to add a personal note that good sometimes does come out of bad. Here’s my
story:
During the time of evacuation, my brother, his wife and his son and family joined thousands of others heading from the Williams Lake area to Kamloops. Once there, they registered with the Red Cross and made their way to a local church that had offered accommodation, one of many acts of kindness they had experienced and were yet to experience. While unloading their vehicles, including the nephew’s four dogs, a nearby resident came over to explain that he was a volunteer with the SPCA. “I’ll be glad to help with the
care of your animals,” he told them. With that so-called chance meeting, our family circle widened. As my brother, my nephew and the neighbour continued their conversation, they noted that he and our family shared a common surname. To make a long story short, that brief conversation opened links to a previously unknown branch of the clan. I can hardly describe the excitement we’ve all experienced as a result. Since that discovery, the men have met, shared stories and histories and made plans for mutual visits in the future. In summary, that could
serve as an example of how often hard times have the potential of driving us to new victories. My wish for you is that the scars of your pain will reflect the strength you’ve gained through it all.
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