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Malcolm Ferguson for councilFeatured in In the Daily Buzz - Nov 15, 2011 Malcolm Ferguson
We live in a wonderful small town, a true community, a place where people support each other, and care for each other. As a member of the Creston Town Council, I pledge to you that I will do my best to build on the strengths of our community and to enhance the options that are here, so people can have improved economic, cultural, and educational opportunities.
Although I was raised in Vancouver my roots in Creston are deep. My family originally arrived in Creston in 1922 and purchased a dairy farm in West Creston. My grandfather was the Superintendent of Public Works in the 1940’s, and my father retired here. I now live in the house my father purchased in 1994. I previously spent thirty years working for a major American corporation. I also have a degree in engineering. My background means I am comfortable dealing with people in all walks of life. I have excellent public relations and business skills and very strong management abilities.
Since retiring in Creston, I have contributed to our fine community in many ways. I have worked with the Cancer Relay for Life for three years, and last year was chair of the Cancer Relay for Life committee. I am presently Vice-President of the Footlighters Theatre Society and secretary of the Creston Arts Council. I also contribute to fund raising for the Creston Refugee Committee this year by once a month, making brunch in a local church for up to one hundred and twenty people.
When I look around our community, I see much that has been accomplished and much more that could be done. Throughout its history, one of the great strengths of Creston has been the rich abundance of our agricultural lands. Previous generations have made Creston one of the most productive and amazing agriculture areas in British Columbia. We must continue to promote and publicize our area as the go-to area for abundant, locally grown, healthy food – from fruits and vegetables to grain, meat, cheese, wine, and other value added foods. We can take advantage of the food movement to promote Creston as a go-to food destination area; come and drink wine, dine in our fine restaurants, go bird watching in one of the finest birding areas in North America, or fishing, hiking, golfing, or many other recreational pursuits. One of the finest Recreation Centres in the whole of South-Eastern BC has recently been upgraded. People outside our community may not have a sufficient appreciation of what our community has to offer. We need to polish and update our image.
We also need to support and assist our business community. Activities like the Farmers Market, the Santa Claus parade; the Blossom Festival, Fall Fair and the Christmas Craft Fair bring people to Creston and to the downtown area supporting local businesses. We can do much more to increase tourism in the Creston Valley.
Creston has a versatile arts community which has grown amazingly over the past few years. We now have professional successful artists from all disciplines living here; photographers, writers, painters, jewelers, musicians, actors…all contributing to the life of our community. Many people don’t realize how much the arts contribute to business but research has shown that time and again, the arts are a big economic driver for local economies.
By supporting the arts community, agricultural and local business to work together on various initiatives, we can build on and enhance our existing strengths.
I urge you to vote for the big-picture ideas that I bring to our community and help me make our community a dynamic, supportive and successful place to live.
Comments| posted by: deltafay | 2011-11-15 07:48:34 | Well done! I no longer call the Creston Valley home, but Malcolm Ferguson will always have my vote!Reading his article has make it clear that he has the insight to became councillor. He recognizes the assets of the Creston Valley. I am sure under his direction, arts, culture and the most important of all, food security, will continue to grow and expand!I believe that Creston and the surrounding area will only improve under Malcolm Ferguson's direction!He has my vote!
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| posted by: mayorron | 2011-11-16 05:32:07 | Hey Malcolm --All the best on your bid to become a new "rookie" !
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| posted by: leechapoton | 2011-11-18 15:16:30 | I'm looking forward to seeing you accomplish much on town council. Enjoy it!
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