Photo by Kim Elsasser
Lisa Olson 0716
The other day, I learned a new term while visiting my son up north and chatting with his boss on the jobsite. As a mom, it was heartwarming to hear how well my son was doing on the job. Phrases like, he’s such a quick learner, and takes initiative plus an all around good person to work with were his boss’s words.
“He’s like a brother to me; I’m like his Bro-Boss!” A Bro-boss? We chuckled for a few minutes at the new term and deep down, I was a proud and glowing mama. It got me thinking about how many of us have co-workers that feel like family.
This year marks 10 years since taking over Orchard & Vine. While the magazine dates back to 1959 from its days as the BC Orchardist, it’s 10 years for many of us at the magazine.
Our slick style and look comes to us thanks to creative graphic designer, Stephanie Symons who has been displaying her artistic talents on these pages for a decade. Longtime advertisers know her skills well too, as she ensures advertisements display crisp and clear graphics - no fuzzy ads in her layouts! Close to five years for Holly Thompson who lends her talents in marketing, sales and social media.
Throughout the years, you have read many uplifting and inspiring articles by writer Darcy Nybo, who is so passionate about spreading the word of our extraordinary growers and specialty food and wine producers.
Fraser Valley writer Ronda Payne is a dedicated farming journalist who puts an interesting and informative spin on all her stories. Check out her latest work in our Annual Fruit Report.
Michael Botner is an investigator and wine aficionado who enjoys reporting on news from the wineries and the latest in winemaking, liquor laws and business happenings.
Our favourite business columnists take extra time and research to bring you into their world of expertise on topics that are here to help you succeed.
When you turn the pages of this magazine, it’s good to remember there’s a close knit team, almost a family now, who pour their talent and hard work into the magazine every issue.
Thank you readers and advertisers of O&V! Best of the season and enjoy the magazine!