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at the Vipond Arena in Brooklin. Last year, 1,200 grade three students attended from all over Durham Region, including kids from Scugog Township. Over 1,000 members of the general public also attended. Workshop stations are set up, and the visitors rotate. There’s also information available about careers and educational op- portunities in the agricultural industry. Farm animals are brought in. Timely issues such as bee health are explored. A team of 15 volunteers puts on this amazing event. Plans are already underway for the 2015 program, slated for April 7-9. “People (who attend) learn what actually happens on farms,” Nicole summarized. She was “pleasantly surprised” to be chosen as the first recipient of The Farm Connections Leadership Award at the inaugural Celebrate Agriculture Gala. The presenter was Cheryl Timbers of TD Canada Trust, Port Perry. This award recognizes a young farmer who has a passion for agriculture and who has shown strengths in leadership and community involvement. Nicole was described as, “innovative, energetic and passionate about science and agriculture.” Her volunteer work with local fall fairs was also applau: It sounds like Nicole Swain was the ideal candidate for this honour. By Lynn Campbell Focus on Scugog GD> SNOWBLOWERS : § ainan 20 SHO 3. Platinum 4,Pro 5. Deluxe Track & Pro Track 4179 Simcoe St. (just 10km south of Por 905-655-3291 « I1- 800- '575- 5656 €)Kiybota. When Quality Counts RON | ON NOB LE AUTO - HOME - COMMERCIAL - FARM - RECREATIONAL Peggy Taylor Kathy Bonis Judi Freeman Ron Noble Insurance Ltd. Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Port Perry Proud of the growth achieved in their first year in Port Perry, Ron Noble Insurance Ltd. appreciates the opportunity to provide new and existing clients with a full range of property and casualty insurance. Their professional advice, excellent justomer service sand othioa sence of conduct have iness, They located at 15930 aire aes ‘Unit 10, ‘Port re rit in the Old Simcoe Centre next to Tim Horton: Drop in or call 905-985-3344, Judi, Kathy or — would be happy fo give you a quote on all of your insurance needs. Hours: Monday — Friday 9 am - 5 pm 15930 Old Simcoe Rd., Unit 10, Port Perry 905-985-3344 www. com A horse and ( carriage for hire ~ would like to thank the Port Perry BIA for years of support as well as all the guest riders, young and old. Thanks to those who came for their first ride and to those who have come for years. Best wishes in the new year from Newt and his staff www.donnasdrivingservice.ca FOCUS - JANUARY 2015 35