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The Scugog Council for the Arts announced the winners of the 2012 Community in the Arts Awards at the organization’s annual ceremony, held May 29th at the Scugog Memorial Public Library. The awards are presented annually and have been created by the SCA to honour those who have made outstanding contributions to the vibrancy of the arts community in Scugog. In addition to recognizing the awards recipients, the SCA has also acknowledged the wealth of local artistic talent by commissioning the 2012 presentation pieces from local artist and “Artist for the Arts” recipient, Bonnie Thomson. Winners of the Community in the Arts Awards are: Artist for the Arts Award Kent Farndale Patron of LIS SIMPSON he Arts Award This award recognizes PAMELA MEACHER In recognition of the overwhelming, dedication to the arts shown by Kent Farndale, this award has been named in her honour and recognizes an individual who has shown an outstanding level of support to the arts in Scugog. an individual artist who has shown significant support and involvement, not only in their own discipline but also in multiple areas of the arts throughout Scugog. North Port Tire has been in the tire business for over 65 years and we have been proud to serve Scugog Township for over 30 of those years. Drop in to say hello claelelg NEW LOCATION. 905-985-8054 SCUGOG COUNCIL FOR THE Business for the Arts Award STEPHANIE HERRERA This award recognizes a busi- ness that has shown an exemplary spirit of investment to the arts in Scugog. Young Artist in the Community SARAH BAIRD This award celebrates an out- standing young artist in any disci- pline and serves as a reminder that the potential and future of the arts will be realized by our youth. Continued on page 59 58 FOCUS - JULY 2012 07. JULY FOCUS 64 pages.indd 58 12-06-25 11:29AM