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Meet Our Contributors
Jennifer Deeks - Jennifer is the owner and operator of "Jenny's Farm", a small gardening company based in Owen Sound. She earned a diploma in horticulture from the University of Guelph and is a Master Gardener with the Grey County Master Gardeners. Read Jen’s columns here.
Christy Hempel - An urban designer who writes, draws, and makes Lego models about building strong towns. She shares columns on community planning and development. Read Christy’s columns here.
Cathy Hird - Writes about life between the escarpment and Georgian Bay, the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, in her column, Between Our Steps. A retired farmer and United Church minister, Hird writes fiction and creative non-fiction, with seven published fantasy and SciFi novels. Read Cathy’s columns here.
Angela Kemble - A seasoned writer with a deep love for all things culinary. When not typing or cooking, I can be found exploring local markets and specialty shops, testing restaurant menus, and savouring the diverse cuisines of Grey and Bruce. Read Angela’s columns here.
Joel Pennington - From Australia but shivering since 2010. Live in Owen Sound with my partner Kat and our embarrassingly spoiled cat Mickey. Passionate about community building, chess, soccer, and, uncharacteristically, Mariah Carey's music circa 2000. He/Him. Read Joel’s columns here.
Trevor Schwandt - Our chef-in-residence shares recipes and tips for enjoying what’s in season in his Community Kitchens column. He is head chef at a mental health and wellness social enterprise in downtown Owen Sound and previously worked at Stone Tree Golf & Fitness for over 20 years. Read Trevor’s columns here.
