Madison Penney is a shepherd at OVINO in Acton. Continued from page 20 In the summer, the thick canvas walls on the structure are lowered to al- low natural airflow for the srowing floc! the those walls are waised ® with heat ing units to keep the inter- nal temperature optimal _ ihe youngest of the vile most of the herd is comprised of ewes (fe- male sheep), a handful of rams (males) live a life of luxury as the few proud studs. Those studs are careful- ly selected based on the "We love our sheep and consider them family.” - Jay Akras quality of their mother's milk, monitored automati- cally during each milking ses: Twice daily, the flock of milking sheep visit the ilking parlour, a round, rotating floor, which al- lows the sheep to be milked. ays Bryan Myers/ Metroland with ease. With room for 80 ewes at a time, a few moti- vated milkers can process up to 1,000 ewes per hour. Once collected, the milk is cooled to 4C beforea gen- te pasteurization process intains the benefi- oat qualities of the milk. For now, OVINO prod- ucts are available at the farm (7323 25 side road), on. Sat. and Sun. between 9 ough airy's Facebook page (fb.com/ovinofarm). More information about VINO is available at www.ovino.ca. Andy Bathgate (left) and Jake Wood Owners Hone your hockey skills and be game-ready at Top Notch Hockey Development. Owners Andy Bathgate and Jake Wood are committed to developing all levels and ages of athletes to reach their potential. The duo has played more than 300 professional hockey games, and now they want to help others sharpen their skills. Top Notch Hockey Development offers one-on-one private sessions. On-ice training focuses on power skating and skills development, and off-ice, training focuses on speed, agility, and conditioning. Other services include weekly hockey camps, weekly junior/colleges, pro skate sessions, and college hockey showcase teams. Clients can sign up and inquire through the Top Notch Hockey Development website. For Andy and Jake, their approach to development comes from experience playing in various leagues, including: The American Hockey League, The Southern Professional Hockey League, The United States Hockey League, The National Collegiate Athletic Association and more. Top Notch Hockey Development began offering its services this summer. Already, it has gained popularity with clients who want to work on their hockey skills. “Our interactive approach with our clients always allows us to communicate efficiencies and continue to work on strengths,” explains Jake. “We make a point to work with each individual athlete by including video breakdowns and constant communication.” Helping athletes meet their goal of becoming a better hockey player and help them chase their dreams of playing in the NHL inspires Andy and Jake every day. “We are committed to helping our clients become the best players possible. We take a full hands-on approach towards our athlete’s development,” Andy says. admin@topnotchhockeydevelopment.com 905-702-3535 topnotchhockeydevelopment.com IH UOWEH - dl SUL | 1Z a Fy 2 Fy S Pd Ss 2 x 8 x 8 8 eordyouy