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The Penticton Farmers’ Market, held every Saturday on the 100 block of Main Street, has a simple motto. “You have to make it, bake it or grow it,” said Erin Trainer, manager of the market. All of the vendors at the market, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., live up to that motto. The primary focus of the market, first established in 1991 in Gyro Park, is fruits and vegetables, with 80 per cent of the vendors being local farmers. The remaining 20 per cent include bakers, one from Penticton and another from Cawston, as well as baked goods, including gluten-free products, some crafts such a jewellery, pottery and flyfishing flies. Adhering to the motto of the Penticton Farmers’ Market is an important element of the market, Trainer said. Organizers of the market want residents of Penticton and surrounding area to meet and interact with the farmers who produce food in the region. It is those connections, said Trainer, that have customers coming back every Saturday to their favourite vendors to purchase their fruits and vegetables and other items offered at the market. “It’s about supporting people who are trying to make a living growing food in your community. At the same time, said Trainer, the farmers’ market tries to encourage younger farmers or farmers just starting out. “Getting these newcomers into contributing to food security is really important for us,” said Trainer. Another important element of the farmer’s market, explained Trainer, is sustainability. “There’s great food being produced in other areas, but they are further away, and that’s not really sustainable,” she said. Vendors at the Penticton Farmers’ Market come from Peachland south to Osoyoos, and from Rock Creek west to Keremeos. The number of stalls at the farmers’ market fluctuates every week, but there are 49 permanent vendors, vendors that are typically there every week. In addition, the market has 27 causal vendors, vendors who don’t make it to the market every week, which, said Trainer, gives the market some variety on a weekly basis. “I think that’s one thing that makes the market neat is that
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you never really know what you’re going to get,” said Trainer. “It’s a really great vibe. All the vendors are really neat, I really feel like the integrity of the farmers’ market is there. “These are local people selling local things.” The farmers’ market is definitely dear to local residents as between 5,000 and 10,000 people visit the market every Saturday. Trainer is new to the position of market manager, and said taking the job allows her to pursue several interests.
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If you’ve been to the Bench Artisan Food Market on Vancouver Hill, you’ve probably met executive chef/manager Stewart Glynes and felt his passion for fresh, local homemade food. Glynes has been the face of the business for the past three years, and has been cooking professionally for nearly 25 years. Now Glynes and his wife, Heather, are fulfilling their dream of having their own business, purchasing the Bench Market from the founders. “It has been a labour of love for Deb and I to develop the business. The time is right for us to move on and to put the Bench in Stewart and Heather’s very capable hands. We wish them great success as they grow the Bench Market forward,” said Dawn Lennie, who, along with her sister Debbie Halladay, started the Bench Market in 2005. “Heather and I share a drive to not only maintain all of the things that people love about the Bench but also work to take it to the next level. We have the greatest staff – hard working, energetic, service-oriented and knowledgeable – along with the best coffee in town, made using fresh-roasted beans from Backyard Beans in Summerland,” said Glynes, adding that they will maintain the market’s commitment to using local, fresh ingredients to make their breakfast and lunch menu items from scratch. “We will continue to support our local farmers, artisans and wineries, and look forward to increasing our community partnerships,” said Glynes. “And watch for us at upcoming holiday fairs and other community events. Come and see how we’re keeping it local and making it fresh.” Glynes invites everyone to stop by for a coffee and a bite to eat, grab a takeaway meal, shop or arrange for them to cater business functions or private events. The Bench Market is located at 368 Vancouver Avenue in Penticton at the entrance to the Naramata Bench winery route. It is open daily from 8am to 5pm. Like “The Bench Market” on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @TheBenchMarket.
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Shopping locally can be retail therapy and good for the community Retail therapy can be good for the soul and the community -- provided consumers shop at the right stores. When spending money at shops that put some profits back into the neighborhood, consumers are supporting merchants with an eye on more than just the bottom line. In many neighborhoods, particularly those with a broad economic demographic, a person can usually find Salvation Army and Goodwill stores. While these are ideal locations in which to drop off donation items, they’re also good places to grab great deals and benefit the community. According to The Salvation Army, The Salvation Army Family Stores are the crux of the organization’s Adult Rehabilitation Center Program. This provides an in-residence rehabilitation program with a focus on basic necessities. Each beneficiary (program participant) is provided with a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, spiritual direction, and other resources. The program is funded entirely through sales from The Salvation Army Family Stores with no other solicitation for donations, making it self-sustaining. The family stores have many benefits. They provide low-cost essentials for a community, which benefits low-income families at a basic level. The stores serve as employment for some people in the rehabilitation program. Furthermore, they enable The Salvation Army to fund their efforts completely through merchandise sales. For shoppers who are looking for a bargain, they can find quality clothing (even designer items), furniture and other goods at bargain prices.
Much like The Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries International, Inc. also uses the proceeds from sales in its stores to fund many different programs. These programs include job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who have disabilities, lack education or job experience or face employment challenges. Donated vehicles may be part of the Wheels-to-Work program, which provides reliable transportation to keep people on the job. For those who want to turn their love of shopping into a way to help others, visiting these thrift stores is a good way to do so. When shopping, there are some things to keep in mind. * The stock of these stores turns over very frequently and is always changing as new donations are brought in. Therefore it’s best to check in frequently for good finds. * Become friendly with the clerk and store staff to be given tips on the best deals in the store. * Learn the stores’ ticketing procedures, including what colors or codes designate the best deals. * Inquire about methods of payment so you’ll know if the store accepts both cash and credit. Some stores prefer cash. * Shop during the weekdays when the stores are less likely to be filled with people and you can browse more easily. * Wear comfortable footwear because many of these stores have minimal furnishings and concrete floors. Also, you may be scouring racks for desired items for hours. * Make purchases as you would at any other retail store. If an item doesn’t fit or it’s just not your style, pass it up even if the price is right.
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Buying locally is worth it If you’re a fan of winter sports, you’ll save time and perhaps money too if you shop for sports equipment close to home. Why go through the hassle of driving long distances or losing hours to browsing on the Internet when you can find everything you need locally? Buying sports equipment from a local business is so practical: it’s easier to get refunds, exchanges, repairs, and advice. Everything you need is close at hand. Winter sports lovers know that it’s important to have equipment that is good quality, well adjusted, and expertly maintained — it’s the only way to be assured that you can practice your
sport as safely as possible. A binding has come off one of your skis? One of your skates needs a new blade? You need something new to improve your comfort or your performance level? By buying locally, you can take advantage of these types of service without having to drive to the box stores or order “blind” from the Internet. By buying locally, you have a better chance of getting personalized service, from choosing the equipment right through to maintaining it. But that’s not all. Salespeople who work in local stores are often a great source of local knowledge.
They might be able to help you discover new places to practice your sport according to your level of expertise. And in a hometown shop, you might even find yourself being served by the manager! That’s exactly what buying local means: quality products and attentive, professional service, provided in a friendly and courteous atmosphere. Buying locally is increasingly important; it contributes to the economic prosperity of our area and is in everyone’s best interest. This winter, be sure to make the most of the pleasures of life by shopping close to home.
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Listening to customers It’s all about listening to their customers, said Cory Parsons, retail operations manager with Home Hardware in Penticton. Listening to clients is what motivated the local store to add a section dedicated to home appliances. “It gives our store the ability to have another option for our customers,” said Parsons. Options, is the whole concept of Home Hardware, to allow customers the ability to look at all aspects of their house versus just parts of the house. With that in mind, Home Hardware de-
cided it was time to expand and expand they did with a recent redesign to accommodate an appliance section. “We try have all of our departments feed each other so that we can look after our customers from start to finish,” said Parsons. “We do kitchen designs, cabinet designs and to have the appliances as well is really important. “We’ve always had requests to carry appliances, and so it was a pretty easy decision when the opportunity arose. “The changes have been well received by our customers.”
Produce helps commmunity groups In its third year of operation, the Farm Bag Fundraiser is helping South Okanagan residents help find local foods and produce year round. The program partners with local schools and non-profit organizations to sell a set bag of local produce as a fundraising project. From October to February, customers collect a pre-paid bag that contains about 20 pounds of fruits and veggies carefully selected for variety, seasonality and tastiness. Schools and non-profit organizations register to run the fundraiser and receive a percentage from every sale. Customers buy their bags online at www.farmbagfundraiser.com. During the buying process, they must choose a fundraising group to support and collect their bags from. This year there are 27 participating groups to choose from, located in Keremeos,
Oliver, Okanagan Falls, Kaleden, Penticton, West Kelowna and Kelowna. The Farm Bag program goal is to source produce from small-scale, organic growers. Throughout the season, customers enjoy a variety of root crops, late and early season produce and other items that store well through the winter months. Each Farm Bag contains seven to 10 different kinds of produce and each month a newsletter accompanies the produce, explaining who grew what and tips on how to prepare it. “Part of the joy of receiving a Farm Bag is learning about what is available out of the growing months. Many customers are surprised and delighted at the variety of fruit and veggies,” said co-founder Jennifer Vincent. “It’s so wonderful to hear stories about people who are
enjoying the process of trying new foods and recipes for their meals.” The Farm Bag Fundraiser program is the brainchild of Thomas Tumbach, Jennifer and Nicholas Vincent. Started in 2011, it has raised over $20,000 for local community groups, purchased more than 70,000 lbs of B.C. grown produce and brought local food to over 800 family tables. This year, the team is also developing sponsor relationships with Valley First Credit Union, Nature’s Fare Markets, Quality Green Markets, Enactus Okanagan College and Impressionable Careerwear. Visit www.farmbagfundraiser.com for more information. Farm bags cost $34 each or $30 each if you buy more than three months. To receive a full season of Farm Bags from October to February, you must place your order by Sept. 27.
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Giving back to Summerland community Full Circle cycles cash through community The newly-formed Okanagan Community Development Society (OCDS) was established in June of this year. The OCDS is made up of a creative, experienced and energetic group of entrepreneurs looking to fill a need in the Summerland community. The board of directors includes president, Jessica Nemeth, with Jeff Kruck as vice president, Kristi Leardo is the secretary, the treasurer is Paula Cowen and the general director is John Ryland. Together, they bring a skill set and a passion that is immeasurable. “The OCDS’s mission is to provide the youth and family programs in Summerland and the Okanagan with funding assistance to support and encourage positive growth in our future citizens and leaders,” said Nemeth.
“Our main source of raising funds for this purpose is our non-profit family clothing and home fashions store in Summerland, Full Circle Outlet.” At Full Circle, they believe it is important to supply customers with an affordable place to buy quality products. In order to ensure residents of the Okanagan shop local they know it is imperative the products they sell are of good price and great value. The OCDS has formed relationships with several manufacturers of similar mindset which allows them to pursue their mission. Some of the brands Full Circle carries include Orb, Buffalo, Flojos, Homestyles, Sunbeam, Costa Blanca and more. “We will be always be working on making connections with new suppliers to fill the store
Jessica Nemeth, president of the Okanagan Community Development Society adjusts some of the clothing merchandise on a rack at the newly opened Full Circle Outlet in Summerland, B.C.
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with merchandise that our patrons are looking for,” said Nesmith. When you visit the store don’t hesitate to tell one of thefriendly staff what you would like to see brought in. The Full Circle Outlet has been open for just
over a month now; the positive response from the community has been heartwarming. People are excited that the money they spend at the store helps others. We are so proud to be able to be role models and show people that
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giving back is not only easy but necessary. They will be donating raffle prizes to the Rally for Aiden on Sept.28 at the Summerland Arena Banquet room as well as many other projects in the future. Please like us on
Facebook and get to see the weekly specials and new items that are coming in regularly. “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give” – Winston Churchill
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Shop Full Circle and Support Local Youth & Family Programs through the Okanagan Community Development Society!
- Shopping locally is a healthy choice -Shopping local reduces carbon emissions from longer shopping trips
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