Country Grocer Friends & Family Fall 2017

Country Grocer’s quarterly food and lifestyle magazine

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Welcome to the fall edition of Friends and Family.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, the time when B.C.-grown pumpkins and gourds arrive, our bakeries are bustling with pumpkin everything and our meat department is gearing up for turkey time.

Fall is also a PETER CAVIN, director, special time for country grocer Country Grocer for another reason – this October we celebrate our 33rd anniversary! We thank you for supporting our Island-owned and operated grocery stores and can’t thank you enough for your business.

Look for fun promotions in-store and on our social media sites to commemorate this milestone.

Fall is also time to salute the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock and we can’t wait to welcome the riders to our Esquimalt store on Oct. 6 during the final leg of their journey. Best of luck to all the riders and thank you for your dedication. This is not an easy ride and we respect you immensely.

Continuing the community theme, we are pleased to showcase two terrific local partners in features this issue – the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island and local farmer and entrepreneur Ty James who is making it easier than ever for Islanders to enjoy locally grown veggies. We hope you enjoy their stories as much as we do!

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Growing green Island farmer and visionary revolutionizes urban growing one bag at a time Jennifer Blyth Ty James’ route to farming might seem unconventional, but it provides him a unique perspective on his chosen profession.

After earning a degree in political science, Ty worked for government for two years before joining the private sector with a software company.

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Then came farming.

“I decided I wanted to be in an industry that affects people every single day,” Ty says from his half-acre West Saanich plot, growing a delicious mix of his West Coast Microgreens you’ll find in the Country Grocer produce section at Esquimalt and Royal Oak. “And I really wanted to be in a business that’s socially responsible as well. I want to sell a product I’m happy about the consumer getting. I wouldn’t serve anybody anything I wouldn’t eat myself,” he says.

The bags are crafted from patented non-woven polypropylene that are chemically inert, meaning they don’t off-gas or leach chemicals into the soil. His chosen growing medium is 75 per cent organic compost and

“I really wanted to be in a business that’s socially responsible as well. I want to sell a product I’m happy about the consumer getting. I wouldn’t serve anybody anything I wouldn’t eat myself.”

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There’s a sustainability focus, certainly, but Ty also approaches his new vocation with an analytical eye, and with his partner, Rajan Pillay and parent company Sutra Holdings, is working to create a franchisable business selling these portable, adaptable, easy-to-use growing kits.

“I think it’s a recessionproof business almost, and microgreens are the kind of thing that people consume daily.”

The last two years have been about fine-tuning his system and getting the best products and systems in place, making connections in local and international agriculture circles and getting the word out.

The kits include everything needed to get growing: reusable planting bags (each lasts about five years), irrigation system, a pest-proof tumbling metal composter, and full instructions.

Adaptable for everything from small-scale patio gardening to agricultural applications like his own, response has been positive. Among his clients is Oak Bay’s Victoria Golf Course, whose chef harvested about 150 pounds of greens this summer.

“I’m in the Oak Bay night market and the people who see the bags and the concept say this is an ingenious idea,” he says, noting people can also order the bags and varieties they want to grow – say two lettuce bags, a tomato and a basil, for example – and Ty will deliver them ready to grow.

The system is also well-suited to roof-top gardening

where the roof structures will support the weight, opening numerous opportunities for increasing urban growing.

And that would suit many city dwellers without access to their own plot while also increasing the Island’s food security. (Vancouver Island currently only produces enough food to support residents for just three days, Ty notes.) “I can ship you a farm in any urban setting and you can grow,” he says, strolling among his bags of salad greens, cherry tomatoes, deliciously peppery nasturtiums and hot peppers.

“I’m really trying to work with government to get unused land used. There’s so much wasted space,” he says. “(Rajan) and I are trying to figure out ways to make food more accessible,” Ty says, eyeing future plans to take the business farther.

“I think there’s a real trend toward vegetarian and vegan food options and I’d like to come up with my own line of food products.”

Ideas include creating plant-based powders that can be used as a base for soup, for example, or a healthy ingredient for smoothies or protein bars.

The process could use fruits and veggies lacking the “perfect” appearance that makes them salable at the grocery level and provide a much longer shelf life – eliminating a lot of waste and creating affordable, healthy options for people.

“We’d be creating a product with waste produce from grocery stores – things I’d like to take, process and make something value-added.”

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Saanich Volunteer Services Society Turns 25 Thank you for helping us help our neighbours!

1992 was the year Roberta Bondar became the first Canadian woman in space.

It was the year the Cold War officially ended and the first text message was sent. It was also the year Saanich Volunteer Services Society (SVSS) was founded.

On this, its silver anniversary, SVSS wants to thank the volunteers, community partners and the Municipality of Saanich, for contributing so generously—then and now—toward helping SVSS to support Saanich residents in living independently, while enhancing quality of life in the area. “We want to express our sincere appreciation,” says Board Chair, Blair Matheson. “It’s thanks to you that SVSS has been able to serve the citizens of Saanich and exemplify its motto— neighbours helping neighbours. As SVSS operates with a dedicated staff of only four part-time employees, it relies heavily on volunteers and community partners. Thank you for the support you provide for people in our community who need it.”

When SVSS was established, it had a volunteer team of 15 members. By 2016 that number had grown to 160,

and in that year these 160 volunteers donated 9,081 hours of their personal time to help more than 1,000 Saanich residents. They did 2,540 drives to medical and other appointments, 101 gardening jobs and made 578 companion visits, where they played card games, went for walks or reminisced with clients over cups of tea.

“I had no idea Saanich Volunteers offered so many services,” observed Jill, a client who received a ride to a physiotherapy appointment when she was unable to drive. Another client, Margaret, said “I really appreciate the volunteers and couldn’t do without them.”

Any Saanich resident over the age of 19 who needs assistance to live independently can request it. SVSS provides most services at no cost to clients. With 23,710 seniors living in Saanich and with the largest group of SVSS clients being between 81 and 90 years of age, the services SVSS volunteers provide help clients access the services they need, while helping to relieve some of the social isolation many seniors face.

Saanich Volunteer Services works by matching people who need help with volunteers who are eager to provide it. Volunteers are interviewed, complete a criminal record check, and receive training that includes first aid, driving for seniors, emergency preparedness, and effective communication. Volunteers then help clients get to appointments, make trips to the store or complete their income tax returns. They also help clients with gardening and minor home repairs, make reassuring phone calls and companion visits. With the growing population of seniors in Saanich, the need for SVSS’s volunteer services is increasing.

If you live in Saanich and need support, or if you would like to join our team of wonderful volunteers, please call Saanich Volunteer Services Society at 250-595-8008, or email contactus@saanichvolunteers.org.

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Firefighters’ fundraising cookbook hot off the presses Firefighters

Jennifer Blyth Food and firefighters just seem to go together like ... well, dalmatians and their spots.

Tapping into that tasty connection, with the help of south Island chefs, the Greater Victoria Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation has published Fire to Fork, The Firefighters Cookbook, Recipes from Victoria’s Best Restaurants and Chefs.

Many readers will be familiar with the annual fundraising calendar published by the Professional Firefighters of Greater Victoria Community Foundation, but they wanted to expand their reach, explains Capt. Kraig Devlin, with Saanich Fire. The solution was pairing firefighters’ celebrated cooking skills with the local focus of south Island chefs as a fundraiser for the B.C. Professional Firefighters Association Burn Fund.

The fund supports care and research in British Columbia, as well as initiatives such as a summer camp for young burn survivors and accommodation for families whose loved ones are being treated in

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Tyler Large, store manager, Country Grocer Bowen Road.

Building community at Bowen Road Jennifer Blyth Tasty things are happening at Country Grocer’s Bowen Road store, much to the delight of customers!

Building on the store’s reputation as the local choice for all your grocery needs, many of the most recent additions are designed to serve those looking for lunch on the go or a tasty, easy option for dinner at home.

At 45,000-square-feet, the award-winning, state-of-theart, north Nanaimo store is the newest store in the Country Grocer family, and offers the space to try new things ... test-runs that often find their way into all seven Island stores.

“The sushi program is up and running in all our stores and the cut fruit program is really well-received – it’s such an easy grab-and-go,” says Tyler Large, Bowen Road manager.

Unique to the Bowen Road store is the hot buffet and salad bar. “The customers are saying very positive things.”

While the Island-grown company has been expanding its offerings, the community focus it was built on remains at the forefront.

“Our whole company is so focused on community in-

volvement and giving back as much as we can,” Tyler notes.

“Every weekend we have one or two hotdog sales outside.”

Both Nanaimo stores also support local sports, including the Nanaimo Clippers Junior A team, in addition to schools and community groups, Tyler says, commending the enthusiastic efforts of team members Karen Maestrello and Janice Anderson for welcoming the local community to the store. “They do a phenomenal job organizing everything and each year we have more.”

Also on-site is a boardroom, available to use free for community groups, he adds.

Close to 130 full- and part-time team members at Bowen Road are committed to the Country Grocer philosophy that “you’ll feel like family,” notes Tyler, one of the second generation of Country Grocer’s leadership team.

“In our store we hear every day that our customer service is second to none.”

It’s no surprise that the Nanaimo store welcomes customers from throughout the central Island. In fact, “one couple comes from Port Alberni every Sunday,” Tyler says.

When not in the store, you’ll find Tyler and his wife, Taylor, out exploring “anything and everything outdoors” and of course, “anything family,” he says.

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Erin Mazzoni, a physiotherapist at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, with daughter Sophia and son Cohen, who has been enrolled in QA services since his birth.

Supporting other Island children, Sophia and Cohen have donated their birthday money to the Foundation since 2011!

Island champions of children’s health Supporting Vancouver Island Children for 90 years Jennifer Blyth Celebrating nine decades serving local families, the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is the “champion of health for every Island family.”

“For 90 years, we’ve been helping every Island kid meet their full potential,” says Veronica Carroll, foundation CEO. What that looks like has evolved since the foundation’s founding as the Queen Alexandra Solarium in Mill Bay in 1927, and “what we’re really focusing on this year is early intervention, especially as it relates to mental health,” Carroll says.

Over time, the organization became the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children and today, as the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, it works to provide children with disabilities and health challenges with the same opportu-

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nities and life chances as other children.

Physical spaces include the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health in Saanich, Jeneece Place, for families whose children are receiving medical treatment in Victoria, and the Sooke and West Shore Child, Youth and Family centres.

More often today, though, the foundation invests in effective programs delivered by community organizations, researching best practices, supporting innovation and collaboration, and building partnerships to address emerging issues.

Among the initiatives in the works is a mental health hub in downtown Victoria as well as additional projects spanning Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands.

The hub will bring together a number of different services under one roof – a one-stop shop providing early intervention resources. “We’re really trying to blaze a trail when it comes to accessing services,” Carroll says.

The numbers certainly point to the need.

According to statistics, one in five Island children need help with mental health or substance use, yet only 20 per cent have access help, Carroll notes.

Another sobering statistic: three times as many Canadian youth die from suicide as from cancer.

Currently, the foundation’s 14-bed Ledger House is the only Island facility for youth experiencing serious mental health concerns, and has a lengthy waitlist. The only other options are a general pediatric ward or an adult mental health ward, neither of which is a good option.

“The foundation is really focussed on early intervention at the first sign of kids experiencing mental health or substance use issues.”

Another major funding focus this year in the Duncan area is a family resource consultant, a “navigator position to help parents access healthcare services and funding support when they don’t know where to turn,” Carroll explains.

In the Cowichan and Comox valleys, the foundation also funds therapeutic riding programs as a way to help children and youth experiencing mental illness.

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RECIPES from Chef Michael

Mason Jar Salad with Lemon Chia Dressing

Bacon Cheddar Individual Quiches

Servings: 200 ml dressing Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 3 Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

This is a fun way to bring lunch on the go and you can really tantalize your taste buds looking at the mason jar while you wait for lunch. The dressing is a lovely and nutritious option that you can use as a goto dressing again and again.

These delicious muffin cup quiches are a great option for a quick breakfast or snack. You can bake them off and then enjoy them over the coming days either reheated or cold. I like them both ways.

Ingredients: For the dressing: Zest and juice of ½ a lemon 2 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp chia seeds 3 walnuts ½ cup basil leaves ½ teaspoon salt ½ to ¾ cup of extra virgin olive oil Spinach Tomato, diced Quinoa Orange peppers, diced Sausage, roasted and sliced Method: 1. Add the lemon zest, juice, garlic, chia seeds, walnuts, basil and salt to a blender. Turn the blender on and puree the ingredients and then slowly add the olive oil until you get your desired dressing consistency.

2. If you have made the dressing ahead of time and are using it from the fridge, it may need to be warmed a touch before you can add it to your salad. Five seconds in the microwave should do the trick.

3. Layer your salad ingredients in a large mason jar, alternating colours for the best presentation.

4. Once it’s lunch time, go ahead and add your dressing and then either stir to incorporate or put the lid back on and shake your salad until the dressing is evenly distributed.

Variations: Swap the sausage with diced chicken, sliced steak, chickpeas or whatever your favourite protein choice is.

Ingredients: 4 slices Tannadice farms bacon 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 eggs ¼ cup coconut milk ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper ½ cup broccoli, chopped small and steamed ¼ cup Balderson double smoked cheddar, shredded Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 350˚ F and line a muffin pan with 9 muffin cups.

2. Slice the bacon into little strips and fry them in a pan until crispy, stirring occasionally. Drain off the excess fat to help make them crispy.

3. Add the garlic towards the end of browning and sauté, stirring regularly.

In the meantime, while the bacon is cooking, whisk together the eggs with the coconut milk, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.

4. Once the eggs and coconut milk are completely incorporated, stir in the broccoli as well as the cooked bacon and garlic (once it is finished).

5. Now it’s time to fill the muffin cups.

Ladle the mixture evenly between the 9 cups, giving a quick stir before each scoop to ensure even distribution.

10. Top each quiche with a sprinkle of cheese and then bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Enjoy immediately or cool and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Variations: Mix up the ingredients and you can make so many variations. It’s good to roast or sauté veggies like peppers, onions and mushrooms before adding them to the quiche mix to remove some of the water content.

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Ricotta Gnocchi Servings: 8 Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes This beautiful and simple recipe is a fiveingredient wonder. It’s fun and easy to make, stores in the freezer and cooks from frozen beautifully. You can serve it simply in a tomato or a garlic butter sauce…just don’t forget the Parmesan!

Ingredients: 400ml tub of Paradise Island ricotta cheese 2 eggs ½ teaspoon sea salt Pinch of fresh ground pepper ~ 2 cups flour Tomato Sauce and Parmesan cheese Method: 1. Combine the ricotta, eggs, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.

2. Now add about 1½ cups of flour and stir until just combined. Do not over-mix.

3. Take about ½ cup of the mixture and try to roll it out on a floured surface. If it can be rolled without sticking, you are good to go. If it‘s too sticky, add the portion from the counter back to the mixing bowl and add a little more flour until you can roll it out without sticking.

4. Once your mixture is set, roll it out into four, ¾-inch cylinders. Cut each cylinder into ¾-inch pieces and then transfer onto a floured baking sheet.

At this point you can freeze them to be cooked another day or cook them right away. If you are freezing, place the baking sheet directly into the freezer.

5. Cooking them from fresh only takes about three minutes in a pot of simmering water … they’re done once they start floating. If you’re cooking from frozen give them about 90 seconds longer after they start floating.

Using a slotted spoon, remove them from the water, drain and then place directly into a frying pan with warm tomato sauce. Finish with parmesan cheese and a touch of fresh basil if desired.

Variations: Try mixing the ricotta with a mixture of white and whole wheat flour.

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Hangry no more Not too long ago I made a drastic shift hours everyday and consume all my daily in the way I eat and it has changed my life. calories within the eight hours that remain.

You see, I used to be a bit of a Jekyll and So, I usually skip ‘breakfast’ and fast until Hyde … one of those hangry monsters in about noon each day, then I have a big lunch your life that you love to hate. When hangry (which is my break-fast). I have another took over, look out – if you gave me the large meal at about 5 p.m. and then on exercise days I would have a third large meal at wrong look, said something the wrong way about 8 p.m. or just a very light snack on off or even sniffed too loud, the rage would days. Sixteen hours of fasting later I am back build inside me, and all because I was sugar at noon to start the process all over again. crashing. You see, I have a condition called Since making this switch and getting through reactive hypoglycemia and without getting the transition period, hangry is a mood I into the why’s and how’s, just know that virtually never need to experience and it if I do not take care of what I eat, I end up feeling short, frustrated and generally crappy really is amazing. If this sounds intriguing then I recommend you read the free e-book until I eat some food and restore my blood co-authored by sugar levels. So, for the last Dr. John Berardi five years since I learned about my condition, I have been “Since making this switch ... at this link precisionnutrition. careful to eat smaller meals hangry is a mood I virtually com/intermittentevery couple of hours while never need to experience fasting. There’s avoiding processed foods and tonnes of great especially high-carb meals. and it really is amazing.” info on how it The trouble was, if I went works, including different strategies to make an hour too long or indulged in a Chinese food buffet, which in my world is inevitable, intermittent fasting work for you.

The biggest challenge for me in switching it would be ‘T-minus and counting’ until I to 16:8 intermittent fasting diet was the first was crashing again and the veritable ‘do not week. More specifically, I found it severely disturb’ sign was hanging from my neck. difficult waiting until noon to eat my first This all changed about eight months ago meal when I was used to eating at after an enlightening conversation with 7 a.m. everyday. That last few hours from a colleague of mine who happens to be a 10 a.m. to noon were the most challenging world-class doctor of nutrition and exercise.

Dr. John Berardi suggested I stop chasing the and I found that I would get increasingly carbs and employ a 16:8 intermittent fasting anxious and agitated. It was like I was that hangry Joe Pesci but without the friend who diet. What this means is that I fast for 16

had a Snickers bar to come to the rescue.

Once I could finally eat, it was best to just stay out of my way while I was in the kitchen because I was ravenous! But after that lovely large, tasty meal I was good to go and by the next meal I was only just starting to get hungry. Now, since I am used to my new routine, my blood sugars stay very stable and food is one less factor in my life that effects my mood.

The only thing that got me through and still gets me through the mornings is my greens supplement, by the way. I have a pop top lid on a mason shaker jar filled with a serving of North Coast Naturals Daily Greens on ice.

I love sipping on that slowly every morning and if I forget it, I get sad. Between my greens drink and a couple cups of tea, I really don’t miss eating in the morning anymore and the best part is Mr. Hyde has taken a hike and never comes back to visit.

Please note that I am in no way a doctor and before making changes to your diet you should consult your family physician.

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When the pace picks up in September, ensuring that everyone gets adequate nutrition, especially at breakfast, can be challenging.

We all benefit when we give our bodies and brains what they need for optimal functioning, and starting off on this best foot sets the tone for the rest of the day.

The tastiest shortcut to this breakfast benefit I have found is overnight oats. There are endless variations, but the basic recipe is so simple that no matter how rushed or nutritionally challenged one may be, overnight oats can be an excellent solution to the dual dilemma of morning madness and breakfast boredom.

Prepared the night before, this delicious and nutritious meal is ready to be consumed cold or warmed up, at home or on the go.

My favourite recipe involves no cooking or warming, but the oats can be cooked slightly in preparation and warmed before consuming if that is preferred.

The following recipe provides a serving for one and can be multiplied for more mouths, or more mornings.

Sealed and refrigerated, overnight

oats are also good for up to five days, making weekday breakfasts a cinch with a little Sunday planning and preparation.

Ingredients 1/3 cup Only Oats (gluten free) 1 Tbsp chia seed 1/3 cup of full-fat Greek yogurt 1/3 cup of unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup of chopped pitted dates Method: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well, then spoon into a container with a tight-fitting lid. Seal and refrigerate overnight.

Sometimes I use maple syrup when I have no dates, and ground flaxseed when I’m out of chia. Sometimes I soak almonds separately overnight, and add them in after a rinse for extra protein and fat.

The recipe above provides approximately 540 calories, 20 grams of protein, 14 grams of fibre and a 24 gram dose of heathy fats that our brains crave first thing in the morning.

A great source of calcium and iron, overnight oats are the perfect vehicle

for delivering extras such as whey or plant-based powders, essential fatty acids like fish and flax oils and fibre supplements for those needing these nutritional boosts.

To make your overnight oats vegan, use plant-based milk/yogurt, and stevia, fruit or maple syrup for sweetener. To make it with less sugars, replace the dried fruit with 1/2 a banana or use stevia only. If you need to be gluten-free, ensure you get Only Oats that are processed in a glutenfree facility and uncontaminated by other grains.

So simple, convenient, delicious and nutritious... enjoy!

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Loving the leftovers For many, one of the best parts of turkey dinner is not the dinner itself, but the opportunity for some deliciously creative leftovers. Whether it’s the ultimate turkey sandwich – bring on the stuffing and cranberries! – or your unique take on turkey pot pie, loving your turkey leftovers begins with safe storage.

First, refrigerate or freeze all poultry leftovers within two hours to minimize the chance of bacteria growing, advises Health Canada.

Divide leftovers separately into shallow containers so they cool quickly. Refrigerate once steaming

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stops and leave the lid off or wrap loosely until the food is cooled to refrigerator temperature.

Cut and debone the meat from large cooked birds and make sure cooked foods don’t come into contact with any food that hasn’t been cooked.

Avoid overstocking the refrigerator, so cool air can circulate effectively.

Use refrigerated leftovers as soon as possible, ideally within two to four days. When reheating food, ensure it’s cooked to a temperature of 74°C (165°F), and in general, you shouldn’t reheat the same leftovers more than once.

In addition to ranged grassfed and finished beef, they also raise natural freerun turkeys and chickens.

The turkeys will be available in store, but to be sure you get yours, reserve at your Country Grocer.

Halloween happenings With the leaves falling and corn mazes carved from full fields, Halloween can’t be far behind. How will you scare up a little fun?

• In Esquimalt, head to the Archie Browning Sports Centre, beside Esquimalt Country Grocer, for the annual Halloween bonfire hosted by the Esquimalt Lions from 6 to 9 p.m. All ages enjoy the warmth from the flames of a huge bonfire while sipping a nice warm cup of hot chocolate – reusable cups encouraged. All food and drink sales are by donation with proceeds supporting community programs.

• South Cowichan Valley families have

made a tradition of celebrating at the Halloween bonfire at Country Grocer’s Cobble Hill store Oct. 31. Swing by for treats, refreshments and a big bonfire in the store parking lot.

• At the Youbou Hall, check out the all-ages Halloween Haunted House Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. Costume judging is at 7 p.m. and fireworks follow. Free admission.

• Nanaimo Recreation has a few fun activities planned to get families in the spirit. Saturday, Oct. 21 brings the Halloween Dive-In Movie from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, followed by the

Starlight Skate at the Nanaimo Ice Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 27, head to the Beban Pool for Halloween Howl from 4 to 7 p.m.

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MEET THE TEAM

Country Grocer’s marketing team, Adrienne Murdoch, left, and Tammy Averill, on location at the Esquimalt store for a summer fundraiser for the Esquimalt Firefighters Charitable Foundation. From social media to store flyers to community events, they do it all!

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Sharing the Country Grocer message Jennifer Blyth Ever wonder who organizes the weekly Country Grocer flyers, co-ordinates community fundraisers and shares the latest contests with shoppers?

Meet the Country Grocer marketing team!

Seeing the marketing role expand and evolve in her nine years as Country Grocer’s marketing manager, Tammy Averill wouldn’t have it any other way.

Tammy heard about Country Grocer from one of their suppliers who urged her to apply for the company’s first marketing role. “I liked the fact that they were locally owned and that they operated with a family focus,” she says.

Today, the diversity in her day adds to the appeal.

“Marketing involves everything from advertising and promotion to social media, special events and community support,” Tammy says.

Then there’s initiatives like this Friends and Family magazine, produced with Black Press, and the Island Chef TV cooking series with Country Grocer chef Michael Williams and Shaw TV. Joining Tammy at many of those events

is Adrienne Murdoch, an applied communications and graphic design professional by training, responsible for much of the in-store signage, promotional materials and more.

Originally working with the Country Grocer team as a freelance designer, when the opportunity arose to come on board full-time, it was the perfect fit, Adrienne says.

Reaching the store’s diverse customer base means balancing time-honoured marketing, like grocery fliers, with every-evolving social media like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, Tammy says. The immediacy and ability to reach many shoppers quickly with contests, events and special promotions have increased the seven-store, Islandgrown company’s reach in recent years.

Getting to know the unique character of each community – Victoria, Nanaimo, Cobble Hill, Lake Cowichan and Salt Spring – is also rewarding. “Each market is so unique,” Tammy reflects.

While acknowledging each aspect of the eclectic job description has its appeal, “my favourite part is the community support projects – fundraising and designing their materials for that,” Adrienne says. “We’ve

met so many great people.

“It’s a fun job – every day is different.”

In addition to helping raise much-needed funds through in-store promotions and special events, those partnerships also help raise awareness, especially valuable to some of the smaller non-profits that don’t have large marketing budgets, Tammy notes.

“We try to help everyone as much as we can,” Tammy says.

The scope of their role points to the importance marketing plays in the familyowned and operated business.

“I think it’s integral, especially with the competitive nature of the grocery business here on Vancouver Island.”

To connect with the Country Grocer marketing team or learn what’s coming up in your store and community, follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/countrygrocer, on Instagram at instagram.com/ countrygrocervi, onTwitter at twitter.com/ CountryGrocer and on Pinterest at pinterest.com/countrygrocer.

For recipes, how-to videos, in-store fun and more, check out their YouTube channel!

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Sides include Mexican rice and beans and for those who’d m a d e in h o u s e like to add a little more zip, look for the fresh-made guacamole in store.

Components – made fresh then frozen – are brought to the Country Grocer delis to be assembled for customers, says Kirsten Webster, Country Grocer’s Deli Operations Manager.

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Country Kudos Wendy Cozens, a familiar face in Country Grocer’s Cobble Hill floral department, demonstrated the power of a smile for one regular customer.

“I’ve recently had to place my fiancé into Cedars Rehabilitation Facility in Cobble Hill. This has been a very difficult time for myself, our children and admittedly my fiancé. To make her stay more comfortable, I’ve been driving up from Victoria to drop off personal items she’s requested once or twice a week and I always make sure to stop at Country Grocer in Cobble Hill to pick up a greeting card of encouragement. I must make these trips before my workday begins so I’m generally the first customer through your doors in he morning,” he wrote.

“Your staff member Wendy has made these long, early trips bearable for me. Her infectious smile, laugh and personable attitude give me the strength to keep going, I can honestly say I leave your store a much happier person than I was when I walked through the doors.

“I hope she gets the recognition she truly deserves!”

Kudos!

“I know that it is far outside the scope of duties for staff at ‘customer service’ to bail out a customer who accidentally locks their keys in the car trunk ... but that is exactly what one of your wonderful staff took upon himself,” noted one Royal Oak customer in a note about Customer Service desk staffer Ryan Dawshka.

“It’s a long, painful story, but Ryan helped me to try to get in touch with BCAA, loaned me his personal phone so that I wouldn’t tie up the store phone, while I was

on hold for over a half-hour! Finally, the phone’s battery died and I could not come up with a solution to my dilemma – $72.05 worth of groceries and plants locked in a warm trunk, along with my car key. This kind man ran me home – all the way out to West Saanich and back on his break!

Unbelievable kindness from and to a stranger. This guy is ‘solid gold’ and I hope you value having him on your team, as I surely do.”

Kudos!

Do you know a Country Grocer employee deserving recognition for an exceptional achievement? If you have been “wowed” or received outstanding customer service, take a few minutes to complete an Employee Recognition form and share your story. Submit your Kudos instore or online at countrygrocer.com

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Expanding the “Pop, Pop, Fizz, Fizz” promotion Island-wide, more than 60 grocery stores were involved this year, says Heather Skydt, United Way Greater Victoria marketing and communications director. Joining Country Grocer were Save on Foods, Thrifty Foods, Red Barn, Tru-Value and Quality Foods, with the last three stores new to the promotion this year.

“At United Way we are always looking for new partnership opportunities and ways to collaborate with businesses to support people in need,” says Bruce Williams, United Way campaign co-chair. “It’s a privilege to be working with six partners who are deeply committed to our community, as they all prove in their day to day operations.”

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Sept. 30 – Esquimalt Child’s Story Festival, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Memorial Park. Enjoy an amazing free line-up of talented storytellers, crafts and contests at the event supported by Country Grocer. Lunch for all children will be provided from 12:15 to 1 p.m. by donation in support of programs benefiting literacy in Esquimalt. Info: esquimalt.ca.

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Sept. 15 – Fall Fun Fair, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre.

Free admission. Info: cvrd.bc.ca.

Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 – Savour Cowichan Festival, showcasing local artisan food and drink producers from the Cowichan Valley region. Info: tourismcowichan. com Nov. 5 – Skate with the Kerry Park Islanders, 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the Kerry Park Arena.

Oct. 6 – Esquimalt welcomes Tour de Rock riders at Archie Browning Sports Centre, 9 to 11 a.m. Info: esquimalt.ca

Sept. 17 – Terry Fox Run, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. at Bowen Park and the run at 10 a.m.

Lake Cowichan Sept. 22 – An evening of free public skating or bowling. Free skate and rentals, 6:30 to 7:50 p.m. at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena; free bowling and shoe rentals, 6:30 p.m. to close at the Youbou Bowling Alley.

Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day Service, 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. by Esquimalt’s Memorial Park Cenotaph.

Nov. 17 – Jersey Day Free Skate, 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Wear a jersey for free admission.

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Dec. 3 – Shawnigan Lake village lightup, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 14 – Branch Out! Join Esquimalt Parks in this invasive plant removal and native planting event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Saxe Point Park. Esquimalt welcomes the Green Team and community volunteers in the urban forest protection event. All supplies and light refreshments provided.

Oct. 7 – Fourth annual Community Connections Business Showcase, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Centennial Hall, 309 South Shore Rd. Info: cowichanlake.ca

Oct. 3 – Tour de Rock event, 11:15 a.m. at Lake Cowichan School, barbecue

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Salt Spring Oct. 1 – 18th Annual Salt Spring Island Apple Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come learn about some of the 450 varieties of apples grown organically on the island. Info: saltspringapplefestival.org.

Oct. 14 – Salt Spring Vineyards annual Harvest Grape Stomp Celebration, an afternoon of wine, music, food, grape-stomping for all, competitions and fun. Info: saltspringvineyards.com Nov. 18 – Annual Ag Alliance Birthday Bash, 6 to 10 p.m.

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