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22 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 7,1993 ~~ Co-op student's dream com By Julia Dempsey Port Perry Star Since moving to Scugog Township eight years ago, Jus- tine Wilson has wanted to work at Windfields Farm. That dream has become a re- ality, thanks to Port Perry High School's co-operative education program. "It has been one of my biggest dreams to work here with these horses," Justine told the Port Perry Star. Justine started working at the thoroughbred horse farm in north Oshawa in September as a co-op student. Through the placement program, she is earn- ing credits towards her Grade 12 diploma while gathering val- ugble work experience. Although her co-op program will end in January, Justine's employment at the farm will not. Because of her dedication to the job, Justine has been offered full-time employment once she graduates from high school in January. "Justine is pretty good," said John Neville, yearling manager at the farm. "She has a good atti- A 180 Mary Street, Unit 1A, Port Perry ~ 985-0861 Herbally Yours Naturally you're looking for something special... Bathe in the Beauty of Nature Aro ntherape Yo aeral Bath, 3 bath size Fenn Tixeity dp Aromatherapy Gift Items Massage & Bath Oils, Body & Foot Massagers (to 2: Jamie McQuaid, Billy Britt, Mary Britt et --2 LOCATIONS - - HIRYU BUSHIDO KAI Martial Arts Centres \Y (STU 0) 1110 Ea ® 111 (eI 3! INTRODUCTORY COURSE 19.95 Leam about Karate before vou jom FOR CHRISTMAS Gift Certificates...put a FREE Uniform under your Christmas Tree! 15258 Simcoe St., Port Perry 985-0205 73 Brock St. W.,, Uxbridge 852-3093 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" tude and is a real trier." "With someone who shows this much enthusiasm, we help them along and show them en- couragement," he added. The farm has been involved in the Durham Board of Educa- tion's co-op education program since 1989. This year, nine stu- dents will work at the farm through the program. "Our plan with the co-op stu- dentsis toinvolve themin all as- pects of the horse farm," Mr. Ne- ville said. The students do everything from mucking out stables, to breaking and riding the horses. "We have two resident vets, a lab technician, and the best far- rier have come across," Mr. Ne- ville said, adding the students -- " Justine Wilson has been offered a full-time job at Windfields es true have the opportunity to work alongside 'all of these profes- RRS sionals. Justine said her favorite as- pect of the job is riding the hors- es. " gf # A seasoned equestrian, she started riding when she was five years old while living in Strathmore, a village just out- side Calgary, Alberta. e 17-year-old is now gear- ing up for a career with horses. "It's very difficult to find good help," Mr. Neville said. "The pay isn't brilliant. You really have to like horses to work with them." In Justine, Windfields Farm has found someone who truly loves horses. And in Windfields Farm, Justine has seen a dream come true. Farm once she finishes her high school education in January. See story. ~ During the holidays drunk driving related accidents and deaths are more likely to occur. IF YOU DRINK DON'T DRIVE See that others who are drinking have a ride home, and those who are driving are fit to get behind the wheel. A message from OSAID (Ontario Against Impaired Driving) Port Perry High School. Support meetings held 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Co-op Office at noon. Sponsored by: Emmerson Insurance Brokers Limited, Port Perry