annual report 2014-15

PROVIDENCE FARM
Providence Farm Annual Report 2014/15
ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15
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Contents
Mission and Vision 3
History ….4
From the Chair ….5
From the Executive Director ….6
Benefits of Our Work ….7
Our Board of Directors ….10
Therapeutic Programs ….11
Volunteers ….13
The Farm ….14
Our Team ….15
In Memory ….16
Friends of Providence ….17
Join Us ….22
“We wish our donation could be more and want to thank you for the good work you all do at Providence
Farm. Our son really enjoys being there. He tells us about the great things going on!”
Program Participant Family
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MISSION AND VISION
Trusting in Providence, and building upon the faith-centered heritage of our founding members, we are
committed to serving needs and to fostering talents of people in the Cowichan Valley, especially of those
not easily accepted elsewhere, through our therapeutic community at Providence Farm. Our focus shall
be upon the renewal of body and spirit, and upon people caring for the soil, and the soil nurturing the
people.
“Providence Farm is an important contributor to the lives of people with disabilities who live in the
Cowichan Valley.”
Special Woodstock
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HISTORY
In 1864, the 400 acres on which Providence Farm sits today was purchased by the Sisters of St.
Ann. For the next 100 years, the Sisters operated a school on the site. In 1921, the iconic
Providence House was built and classes continued until June 22, 1964, when the school’s bell
rang for the last time.
In the late 1970s, a group of people with varied backgrounds and interests got together to discuss
building community at the old St. Ann’s school site and farm in Duncan. By July 12, 1979,
agreement had been reached to establish a registered charity named the Vancouver Island
Providence Community Association (VIPCA), named in memory of Sister Mary Providence, the
founder of the school and programs in Duncan in the 1800s. In 2009, the Sisters of St. Ann
generously gifted VIPCA the property.
The goal of VIPCA was, and remains today, to serve the needs and foster the talents of people in
the Cowichan Valley, especially of those not easily accepted elsewhere. In the pages to come,
you will learn of our many therapeutic programs and of the people that breathe life in to
Providence Farm today.
Welcome to Providence Farm.
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FROM THE CHAIR
O n b e h a l f o f t h e Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d
Providence Community Association (VIPCA)
Board I would like to thank the many people
and organizations which make up our
therapeutic community. Without them we
could not be anywhere near as successful
as we are. Thank you to our staff, board and
volunteers for their tremendous commitment
to fulfilling our mission in the 2014/15 year.
A special thanks need to go out to the Sisters
of St Ann for their incredible generosity to this
community in providing not only the original
lease and then subsequent gifting of the land
to allow this farm to be here in the first place,
but in providing ongoing support, sponsoring
our programming and, most recently,
providing the Farm with an educational and
training endowment which will enable more training opportunities for the Farm.
We also want to thank our healthcare partners Community Living BC and Island Health for their
continuing support of our programs and the compassionate partnerships we have developed over the
years.
Providence Farm has the benefit of many wonderful partnerships including:
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Vancouver Island University’s Culinary Arts training program who run the gourmet restaurant The
Farm Table here at Providence House and promote local farm to table production.
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The Cowichan Folk Guild who produce the Island Folk Fest on the Farm and who have been doing so
for many successful decades.
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The Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association who help disadvantaged children improve their health
through the bonding of horse and rider. They have also just opened a wonderful outdoor riding ring.
•
For many years we have had the benefit of working with the Cowichan Valley Alternative School
whose students study on the farm and who contribute to our mission through helping on our
construction projects. For decades they have built and worked on so many structures around the farm
that we can’t count them all. Most recently they helped put in the accessibility walkway to our stage
and built the mobile chicken coop.
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In our ongoing desire to support those who find difficulty in the mainstream we have signed a
Memorandum of Agreement with Providence Village Housing Society and are working on a lease for
acreage to build Providence Village - a non profit, affordable housing community.
Our slogan for the coming year is So Much To Give and while many seeds have been sown there is much
work to do. As a Board of local community members we are excited about the future of Providence Farm
and look forward to working with the community to continue the Farm’s evolution into a world class
example of community compassion in action.
Jim Dias
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Chair, VIPCA
THE PROVIDENCE
COMMUNITY
Community is a word that reminds us of
togetherness, care and compassion for our
neighbours. As a therapeutic community,
Providence Farm is home to more than 80
people from the greater Cowichan Valley
community who come here every week as
participants in our day programs. Some
come out every day, others once or twice a
week; but for all of them this is a sanctuary, a place of learning, a place of extended family, a place to
have help in building a meaningful week and hopefully, a meaningful life.
For our participants who suffer from head injuries, mental health or developmental disabilities their time
on the farm is their work. We have a wide variety of activities on the farm from gardening and
landscaping, seeding and planting, harvesting, and packaging to working in the kitchen preparing lunch
for the volunteers, participants and staff. Participants also make products in our textile program and
woodworking shop and they care for our animals. We have lots of projects and everyone works to their
capacity and is respected for whatever contributions they can make or for just being here.
We also have art, music, yoga, computers, walks, and birthday celebrations. We like cake.
I have recently taken over as the Executive Director and I find I am awestruck sometimes by the deep
commitment so many people have for the Farm. We have VIPCA founders who have retired, but are still
coming out every week and volunteering. This includes Sister Frieda from the Sisters of St. Ann who
continues to come out to help with the archives. The Sisters of course have profoundly contributed to the
Farm and continue to support our programming to this day. We also have community volunteers who
likewise have been here for decades, adding their lives to the mix. We are also supported by community
partners like the Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association, Vancouver Island University, the Cowichan
Valley Alternate School and the Cowichan Folk Guild. It’s this incredible “community” spirit which is so
inspiring. Providence Farm is a jewel in this valley. As Star Weiss says in her book Havens In A Hectic
World, Providence Farm “is one of those spots on the Earth where the word
“inclusive” could have been coined.” I feel it, I see it and I hear it everyday. I
call it a place of smiles.
I am overjoyed to be a part of this community and will work hard with all of you
to help this community move forward into more exciting ventures which will
enable us to help more people as our mission dictates and become a world
class example of how people of many different abilities can come together and
create something of tremendous beauty and humanity.
Chris Holt
Executive Director
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BENEFITS OF OUR WORK
Like the tangible results of a thriving garden, the success of Providence Farm is obvious. Friendships,
skills development, improved health, nutrition and a sense of well-being are made possible at the Farm.
An improved quality of life, the freedom to be and make mistakes, and an accepting and respectful
community make the Farm a place that is life-giving.
Some of the results of our work in 2014-15 include:
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Over 180 participant spaces in various therapeutic and vocational training programs were provided at
the Farm each week.
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9 Supported Peer Mentors and Program Assistants were employed to support programs and
participants.
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+25 full and part-time staff ran programs and provided “behind the scenes” administration.
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Over 12,000 healthy and nutritious lunches were served to participants, staff and volunteers from the
Farm’s Kitchen Program.
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Over 100 volunteers contributed to the on-going success and vibrant culture of the Farm and the
Farm was pleased to honour and celebrate them with an appreciation breakfast on May 9th.
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Dozens of Community Support Worker, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Practicum Students
and Horticultural Therapy Interns spent time working in and learning about the Farm’s program areas.
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47 local gardeners grew their crops at the Farm, in 102 allotment gardens.
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The Farm’s annual Pumpkin Hay Rides brought hundreds of school children to the Farm for hay
wagon rides and the pumpkin harvest.
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The Farm partnered with and provided learning opportunities to Canada World Youth and students
from Little Flower Academy.
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Using funds raised through a previous year’s James Barber Memorial Dinner, the Farm replaced the
commercial mixer in its Kitchen Program.
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Working with Leadership Vancouver Island (LVI) the Farm celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the
Sisters of St. Ann settling the Farm property. Celebrations included an afternoon tea during which 14
historical signs were unveiled. These historical signs are erected around the Farm property for
visitors to enjoy.
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Numerous aging buildings on the Farm got a face-lift with a new coat of paint, as well, significant
upgrades were made to the hay barn and the Farm’s sewage system.
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The Farm’s Main Stage received a significant upgrade with a grant received from Enabling
Accessibility for $13,000. The grant helped the Farm to rebuild Stage Left of the Main Stage, adding
a sidewalk to the stage and a wheelchair accessible ramp.
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Several fundraising events were held during the year: St. Ann’s Plant Sale (April), Farm Dance Under
the Stars (June), Annual Giving Campaign (November and December), Christmas Craft Fair
(December) and Beer ‘n Burger Night (February). With the proceeds of the 2014 Farm Dance Under
the Stars the Farm purchased a half-ton truck.
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As part of its administrative due diligence strategy, the Farm went to the market place with a Banking
Services Request for Proposals and selected Coastal Community Credit Union as its financial
institution.
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In July, Canadian folk icon – Murray McLaughlin – held a private concert at Affinity Guesthouse (in
Cowichan Bay) with the proceeds going towards electrical upgrades at Providence Farm.
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The Farm celebrated 35 years of service to the community by hosting an art show, wine and cheese
on September 26th and an open house, hay rides, plant sale and garage sale on September 27th.
Kathryn Gretsinger served as guest speaker at the art show.
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The Farm entered into its third year of partnership with Vancouver Island University’s Culinary Arts
Program. The Culinary Arts Program operates a field-to-plate teaching restaurant in the Farm’s
dining room – The Farm Table.
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The Farm’s role as a rural community centre continued with it being home to numerous weddings and
family events, the Annual Hike for Hospice, Islands Folk Festival and Special Woodstock.
“Pills didn’t cure my ills...hard work did.
Farm.”
This is my touchstone. I feel very lucky to be at Providence
Program Participant
“I want to tell you that every time I present an education session at Providence, I come away with a
renewed sense of why I do what I do, and feel enthusiastic and recharged. I totally believe that is from
all of the healing energy that is abundant on the Farm.”
Workshop presenter
“The Rotary Club of Duncan has, over the years, recognized the significant contribution made by
Providence Farm to the lives of its program participants, to dozens of volunteers who also work there,
and to the greater Cowichan Valley community. Providence plays a huge roles in the overall health of
this area. Our Club is proud to have made a contribution and to support the work and mission of the
Farm...of providing community for so many.”
Rotary Club of Duncan
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OUR BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
2014-15
BOARD CHAIR: Jim Dias
VICE CHAIR: Gerry Hof
TREASURER: Bill Kidd
RECORDING SECRETARY: Brad
Tomlin
MEMBERS AT LARGE: Sean Napier,
Doug Ramsfield, Michael Green,
Michelle Redfern, Heather Killback,
Laura Peterson
“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a
way we couldn’t as individuals. When we pool our strength and share the work and responsibility, we
can welcome many people, even those in deep distress, and perhaps help them find self-confidence
and inner healing.”
Jean Vanier
“There are a few things I would like to say about the Farm and my experiences working within the
community. I really enjoyed working alongside everyone...it was almost like the show, ‘Cheers’, where
everybody knows your name. If help was needed, people from other parts of the Farm were always
willing to help. The biggest thing that made me feel like I belonged happened at a group meeting and
everyone from program participants to employees participated. It was a chance for people to voice
their opinion on how they can make Providence a better place for everyone. The people there are
great...they made me feel like I could come back anytime and visit. The support that was given is
most appreciated and I know continued support is still being given. I know I can return anytime, and I
feel that the Providence Community would be happy to help...and that’s the best feeling of all.”
Summer Student employee
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THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS
Providence Farm is a therapeu3c farm nestled at the base of Mount Tzouhalem in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Bri3sh Columbia. In 2014, the Vancouver Island Providence Community Associa3on celebrated 35 years of providing crea3ve and innova3ve programs for adults and seniors in the Valley with mental health and substance use issues, brain injuries and developmental challenges. •
The Greenways Self Help Program follows a psycho social rehabilita3on model providing approximately 45 people each week with an assortment of set programming and seasonal ac3vi3es. Programming selec3on is specified to meet the needs, goals and desires of each of these individuals, allowing for personal growth and building of community. •
Hor3cultural therapy and training are offered in greenhouses, raised beds, the nursery and market garden. •
Employability skills and voca3onal training are emphasized in the Furniture Shoppe, Farm Fashions, and Farm Fix-­‐It Shop, while culinary skills and healthy ea3ng are taught in the kitchen. Page 11
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Ar3s3c skills like sculp3ng, pain3ng, kniTng, weaving and spinning are nurtured in the Farm’s Art Studio and Loom Room. •
The Segues program brings together 10 men with different developmental challenges who work throughout the Farm, tending the animals, caring for the grounds and offering a welcoming presence for people coming up the driveway (of which there are over 800 a week!) •
St Ann’s Garden Club offers a safe and home-­‐like environment to seniors and gives par3cipants an opportunity to grow gardens in raised beds, prepare meals, talk, laugh, and work at projects together. All programs inten3onally overlap, consistent with the idea that we are taking care of the Farm together. Friendships, skill development, improved health and a sense of well-­‐being are made possible by the dedicated staff and volunteers of the Farm. The freedom to be and to make mistakes, and an accep3ng and respec\ul community make the Farm a place that is life-­‐giving. “Providence Farm, keep up the great work. You are all such an important part of this community! And
all your smiles make me smile.”
@ILoveCowichan
“In the Providence Seniors’ Program, participants are welcomed into an accepting and respectful
environment.
They enjoy and benefit from socializing and working on projects together, and with
volunteers and other community members. We were able to bring a number of our seniors to
Providence Farm to participate in workshops in St. Ann’s greenhouse. This was very much enjoyed
and appreciated by these seniors. “
Ts’i’ts’uwatul’Lelum Assisted Living Society
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VOLUNTEERS
We depend on our 100s of volunteers to help make this Farm work. These wonderful compassionate
people dedicate thousands of hours a year to working alongside our participants in weaving, cooking,
woodworking, construction, repairs, painting, animal care, and all aspects of gardening. And so much
more. Volunteers embody community and we thank them for their heartfelt contribution to helping make
Providence Farm what it is.
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THE FARM
Providence Farm is not only a therapeutic community
but is also a working organic farm. We are committed
to organic natural farming to create fresh and
nutritious food that will nurture not only the body but
the spirit. Our new farm manager is increasing our
production every year as we work to sustainability.
Find us at the Duncan and Chemainus farmers
markets.
We also have a retail nursery which provides a wide
variety of plants, planters, seedlings for local
landscapers and gardeners. Please drop by and
check it out.
Our general store is an outlet for farm produce and
farm products from our textile, kitchen and wood
working programs. And don’t forget ice cream. Open
Tuesday through Saturday.
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OUR TEAM
Abe Wahi – Farm Manager Al Mill, Bill Baker, Carmen Baker and Steve Bull – Peer Mentors Alicia Taylor – Greenhouse Therapeu3cs Andrew Brown – Woodworking Coordinator Anne Brunet – Fund Development Manager Barb McInnis, John Peters, Mark Jenkinson, Michael Jacobsen, Rob Fehr – Program Assistants Barbara West – Farm Fashions Associate Ben Ziakin – Site Manager Brien Laflamme – St. Ann’s Garden Club Support Worker Chris Holt -­‐ Execu3ve Director (Feb) Cindy Ross – St. Ann’s Garden Club Coordinator Harold Aiken -­‐ Farm Relief/Farm Intern Kiefer Jens – Farm Intern Jordan Cain – Fix-­‐It Shop Coordinator Julie Dopierala, Muriel Brakefield, Tim Fraser – One-­‐on-­‐One Support Workers Julie McNally, Sara Pedscalny – General Store Associates Karen Bigner – Execu3ve Director (April -­‐ Jan)/
Manager of Finance( July+) Kori Kelloway – Programs Coordinator Leah Boisvert – Community Rela3ons Coordinator Linda Mabon – Finance and Administra3on Manager Maria Hiles – Administra3ve Assistant Nolan Gierc, Sean Roberts – Summer Students Peggy Hickling – Art Program Coordinator Pete Stacey, Theresa Dupont, Tim Fraser – Segues Support Workers Samantha Caissie – Greenhouse/Nursery Coordinator Sharon Rumley – Animal Husbandry and Resource Room Coordinator Star Maracle – Kitchen Coordinator Wendy Davis – Tex3les Program Coordinator Page 15
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In Memory
During the year, Providence Farm was honoured
to receive donations in memory of:
Mary Uttley
Wes Braithwaite
Ross Rooney
Timothy Trousdell
Pru Sharp
Josina & Nel Griffioen
Mr. & Mrs. Hammond
Robert Newall
Maureen Cyr
Grandmothers Kate & Eva
Michael Davidson
Henrietta Rink
Maureen Tait
Kevin Brodie
Brian James
Jo & Robert Meili
Barbara James
Sheila Bellows
Gayle Shewchuk
Karon K. Allen
Dara Nakhjavani
John Dallyn
George H. Smith
James Barber
Emma Chow
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FRIENDS OF PROVIDENCE
Ace Bobcat Adam's Tree Service Adelheit Meyer Affinity Guesthouse Tanner & Barb Elton Ainslie & Douglas Thomson A. Frame Allan Aikman Aly & Lorern Stubbs Al & Anne Brunet Alex & Juanita Haddad Alice Hall Alison Douglas Alyce Blom Amuse Brad & Leah Boisvert Andrew Blount Ann Dales Ann Perodeau Anne Cutler Anne Murray Anthony Hull Aquafun Family Pools & Spas Ltd. Arbutus Ridge Golf Club Arnie Dyck Asrael Zemenick Averill Creek Vinyard BC Forest Discovery Centre Baljet Car Co. Ltd. Pieter & Dawn Baljet Bambolega Dolls Barbara Hershberg Bernice Kachuk Bernie Dinter Begy James Beverlee McLeod Beverly Smith Beverly Corners Liquor Store Sherry Groenendyk Bill Brodie Bill Jones Bob & Lynda Giles Bob & Ria Lewis Brentwood College School Brian Payne Page 17
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Brian & Annege MacGregor Brian & Patricia Cocks Bruce Atwell & Joanne Ridgeway Buckerfield's Butler Brothers Supplies Ltd. Canada-­‐BC Growing Forward 2 Program Carey Pallister Carmen Timmermans Caroline Storie Catherine Gill CEEVACS Roadrunners Club Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary Chemainus Neighborhood House Chemainus Theatre Fes3val Chris Groenendijk Chris3na Burridge Clare Carver Claudege & Jack Hugon Cloverdale Paint Coastal Community Credit Union Coffee on the Moon Community Farm Store Connor Searle Constance Allan Cogage Farm Centre for Mental Health Recovery Society Cowichan Bay Pub Cowichan Bay Seafood Cowichan Compost Cowichan Family Life Thrin Store Cowichan Folk Guild Cowichan Golf & Country Club Cowichan Petroleum Sales Cowichan Therapeu3c Riding Associa3on Cowichan Valley Alternate School Cowichan Valley Arts Council Cowichan Valley Garden Club Cowichan Valley Shrine Club Craig Street Brewing Co. Crystalline Vortex Pogery Chip Nary Cure Ar3san Meat & Cheese Currie Ellis Dairy Queen Dale Nigel Goble Darlene Taylor Darrel Frank David & Carol Sim Dawn Connolly Dawn & Dennis Clemens Debi Tiesu Delta McDonell Doctor Bones Project John & Gail Bones Dodd's Lumber & Building Supplies Dominique Daviau Don Genova Don Skerik Donae Capps Donald & Connie Allan Donna Shaw Dorothy Whigome Doug & Krysty Thomson Douglas Ramsfield Douglas & Mary Cleough Dr. Bryan Bass Dr. Eric Meiner Dulux Paints Duncan & Begy Locke Duncan Auto Parts Duncan Business Improvement Area Society Duncan Choral Society Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce Duncan Dabber Bingo Society Duncan Printcran Duncan United Church E. Margaret Taylor Edie Wragg Edith Goss Dicarlo Edith Williams Eileen Fudge Eleanor Raab Elsie Thull Emily Wagers Erika Krolman Esther's Dream Fund Evo Marcon Fabrica3ons Fabricland Falconcrest Screen Prin3ng Farm Folk/City Folk Fay Norie Faye Parks Festool Canada Frances Montgomery Frank Donnelly Frank & June Shoemaker Friedhold Brost Friendly Food Farm Funk Your Fashion Garden City Horsemen's Club Gary Fitzgibbon Gary & Mary Knull Page 18
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Gary Interiors Gayle Fletcher George Seymour Georgege LeBlanc Gerald & Annege Newell Gerald & Charloge Herkel Geraldine Craig Gerome & Pam Webster Gerry Hof Glenn Craig Gordon Thomas Gordon & Dea Wallace Gordon & Edna Mill Govt. of Canada -­‐ Enabling Accessibility Fund Govt. of Canada -­‐ New Horizons for Seniors Program Granneke Management Consul3ng Services Grant Mellemstrand Grant Stonehouse Grant & Lynne Clement Great Fermenta3ons Heather Davie Heather McKenzie Heather & Peter Lord Helen Lambert House of Indigo Humana Crea3ons Sarah Pedscalny Ian & Rosemary Mogershead Ingram Ladies Reading & Social Club Island Savings Credit Union Island Soul Choir Island Tractor & Supply Ltd. Ivan Mishchenko J. Lusk J.W. Kidd Consul3ng Ltd. Jack Ego Jack Pearce Log Scaling Jacoba Dikkentman Jacqueline Kraushar James Gair James Hugon James Maier Janet Salloum Janet Sankey Janet & Anton Turner Jean Addison Jean Mary Smith Jeff Kluge Jeff Rowan Jennifer Demedash Jennifer Lawson Jim & Diana Williamson Jim Zinger Jim & Jean Moore Joan Copial Joan Hayden-­‐Luck Joe's Tire Hospital John Mirus John Berikoff John Caldwell John Kaye John Richmond John & Glynis Ballard John & Maria Correia John Scull & Linda Hill Jon Lefebure Joseph Cyr JP Construc3on Supplies Ltd. Julia Denisenko Rich Rags Justus Edmundson JW Kidd Consul3ng Ltd. K. Patricia Coldren Kal Tire Karen Husted Katharina Digus Kathleen Braithwaite Kathryn Gretsinger Kelly Loch Ken Albrecht Ken Olive Ken & Michelle Lacroix Kenneth Newcomb Khaya Home Decor & Gins Heather Scudder Kim Dibb Knights of Columbus Knut Pogery Plus Al Knutson Kris Vopnfiord Laura Baird Lawrence & Ann Carpen3er Lawrence Morey Lawrence Turner Leadership Vancouver Island Lee & Linda Goehring Lee's Chicken Leighton Mellemstrand Leighton & Arlene Davis Leola's Studio Leola Wig-­‐McNie Leon's Signs Leona Kopeck Page 19
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Leslie & Ella Howard Life3mer Boats Inc. Ligle Flower Academy Live Edge Design Livio & Maria Michieli Lois Fenna Lois Ronneseth London Drugs Louise Neveu Lynn Starter Lynne Clarke Lynn's Vitamin Gallery Mal & Maureen Stelck Manchester Pet Supplies Julie Dopierela Maple Bay Farm Margaret Adam Margaret Hammond Margaret Laroche Margaret Miller Margit Walbohm Maria Blote Marie Hiles Marilyn Klizs Marion Csepe Mark & Freya Timmermans Marvin Thorgeirson Mary MacKenzie Mary Owens Maureen Kits Maureen Norton Maureen Stringer Maurice Copiak Max Bossi Michael & Caroline Pagerson Michelle Lancaster Mickey King Mike Rybchuk Mike Thorpe Mike Clermont Mile End Farm Tim McGiffin MNP Duncan Social Club Moira Hauk Moira Wightman Monica Wag Monte Nordstrom Morgan Saddington Mount Brenton Golf Course Municipality of North Cowichan Murray Hart Naomi McLean Nathalie Cooke Neil Fa3n New Life Bap3st Church Nicole Stewart Nola Hendrie Nola Landucci Norma Barkley Norman Sugerlin Opus Art Supplies Claudine Kollmann P. Loewen Pacific Northwest Raptors Pacific Truss Building Systems Pamela Bonnell Pamela Clement Pamela Plant Patricia Slade Patricia Gentry Patrick Barber Paul Douville Paula Dickie Peggy Mudge Peggy Hickling Peggy Smith Penelope Young Penny Lehan Pete Stacey Peter & Susan Ballachey Peter & Joan Wilson Peter Broomhall & Sherry Loof Peter & Peggy Carlin PetSmart Duncan Phil's Farm Pipi Home Decor Planet Clean Power to Be Probus Club of Duncan Professional Guger Province of Bri3sh Columbia Radway Real Canadian Superstore Reed Elley Rembrandt's Chocolates Reta Flanagan Reynold & Donna Hert Richard Bontkes Richard Maghews Richard & Jean Addison Rick Fisher Rick & Jacquie Mar3nson Robert Isbister Robert Mar3n Roch Lapointe Page 20
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Rock Cod Cafe Rod Garbug Roman Kierzek Ron & Sadie Hudspith Ron & Shirley Bellows Ronald Daniels Ronald & Marie-­‐Luise Clark Rosemary Darville Rotary Club of Duncan Royal Lepage Duncan Realty Blair Herbert Ruth Chaster Ryan Smith Saanich Women's Ac3ve Newcomers Sahtlam Tree Farm Bob Russell Salesforce Sandi Stevenson Sandra Beagley Sandra Singbush Sandra Stewart Sandra Petrie Sara Tillie Save On Foods Sassy Lion Thrin Store Service Canada -­‐ Canada Summer Jobs Shades Ladies Clothing Shane Williams Sharon Rumley Shawnigan Lake School Sheila Johnson Shield Roofing Silvifor Resource Consultants Ltd. Peter Bontkes Sister Frieda Raab Sisters of St. Ann Snap Fitness Soul Comfort Sheepskin South Cowichan Chamber of Commerce South Island Fireplace & Spas Alan Jackson Spinning Ninny Bou3que Sports Traders Steve Friesen St. Edwards Catholic Women's League St. John the Bap3st Anglican Church, Cobble Hill Sue Billings Sue Kilvington Sue Taylor Susan ` Billings Susan Menzies Susan Simpson Susan Yates Susan & Thomas Tremble Suzanne & Walter Boyle Tannis Slimmon Ten Old Books Terri Lewis The Butchart Gardens Ltd. Theresa Burke-­‐Gaffney Theresa Dupont Theresa Vogel Thriny Foods Tim Fraser Tim Horton's Timothy Trousdell Tom Burgess True Grain Bread Val Galvin Valerie Townsend Vancouver Island University Vanessa Bellefleur Verla & Grant Hargreaves Victor Vesely Violaine Mitchell Violet Gregson Volume One Bookstore W. Tremble Walmart Watson Gloves Wayne & Hazel Grant Wendy Davis Wendy Sehn West Coast Seeds Western Forest Products Whitney Laughlin Ye-­‐Old Dogwood Murray Logan
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Shop in our General Store and Greenhouse for your farm vegetables, herbs, eggs, bedding plants, perennials and many other hand-­‐
made products. Watch for us at the Duncan and Chemainus Farmer’s Markets. Come for a visit, pick up your free map to tour the Farm and stroll through St. Ann’s public garden. Stay for an organic coffee, ice cream, a souvenir and the fresh farm air. Rent our faciliEes. Become a member to support us and receive our e-­‐newsleHer. Make a tax deducEble donaEon to our programs or Endowment Fund. Think of us in your legacy giving. Contact us to learn more. Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Road Duncan, BC V9L 5L6 Charitable registraEon #11928 1780 RR0001 Email: [email protected] Website: www.providence.bc.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/
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