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Kembel, the driving force behind EMK Clothing, began sewing when she was in Grade 5, although her mom’s creativity set the pattern for Kembel’s pursuits well before then. By the time she was in junior high, she was sewing clothes for herself and friends.
Barn Hammer Brewing Company
They say if you love what you brew, you’ll never work a day in your life. Tyler and Sable Birch opened Barn Hammer Brewing Company in July 2016.