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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, January 22, 2015 | 36 Farm Forum set for Jan. 29 Innovation in agriculture will be the focus of the third annual Halton Region Agricultural Forum on Thursday, Jan. 29. The free event, which will be held at Milton's Country Heritage Park's Niagara Room, will zero in on some of the newest innovations in the farming and agricultural industries that are available to farmers, food processors, other agri-product processors and related associations and organizations. It will run from 6:30-9:30 p.m. "Preserving our active and vibrant farming community continues to be a top priority for Regional council," said Regional Chair Gary Carr. "The annual Agricultural Forum not only provides members of the agricultural community with an opportunity to network with peers, but it also gives them the chance to discuss emerging topics and issues that are relevant to their businesses." The lineup for this year's session includes four keynote speakers. What's Growin On at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre will be presented by the centre's research director, Michael Brownbridge. Mark Hayhoe, owner of K2Milling in Tottenham and Kevin Stemmler, co-owner of Stemmler Meats and Cheese, Heidelberg, will speak on Developing Niche Markets. Government Funding: Cash Flow Planning Options to Innovation and Accelerate Growth will be the topic discussed by Alex Barlow, business development executive, Mentor Works, Cambridge. Light refreshments will be provided. To register or learn more, go to www.halton.ca/farm, dial 311, or call Anna DeMarchi-Meyers at 905- 8256000, ext. 7574. Country Heritage Park is located at 8560 Tremaine Rd. in Milton. 17 YEAR S NEW LOWER 2015 CIVIC DX PAYMENT! MODEL FB2E2FEX Volunteering feels good: Serre IN A RO W SELLIN G CAR! continued from p.35 "We are not sure where John finds the time to do all the events and work. It is not just one reason why John deserves this recognition, there are 25 years of reasons," said Levai. In addition to the June Callwood award nomination, Serre has garnered a Volunteer Halton Cheers to Volunteers Award, Hamilton Music Award and a TVCogeco Volunteer of the Month nod. He was also nominated for a Community Spirit Award and was a Cogeco Stars Among Us award finalist for three consecutive years. "I couldn't function if I couldn't be doing something for those less fortunate. The more you feed off this positive feeling of giving, the more you want to do it. I'll be doing another 25 years of volunteering if I can." EVENT CIVIC IS CANADA 'S BEST- LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS . EXCLUDES LICENSE AND HST. 42 0.99 $ WEEKLY AT DOWN PAYMENT /OAC ALL-NEW 2015 FIT DX % APR $ 0 $ YOU COU LD CELEBR WHEN Y ATING 17 YEA OU LEA RS WIT * SE OR P H URCHA A CHANCE TO SE A 20 * 15 CIVICWIN YOUR CIV BEFORE IC FOR $ 17 FEBRUA RY 28 TH. 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Example: if a winner purchased, leased or financed a 2015 Civic DX Sedan 5MT [model FB2E2FEX], then his/her Prize will consist of a cheque payable in the amount of $19,555.78 (calculated as $15,750 MSRP, $1,495 freight and PDI, plus applicable EHF tires [$28.45], EHF filters [$1.55], A/C levy [$100 except Civic DX], OMVIC fee [$5], PPSA lien registration fee [$40], lien registering agent's fee [$5.65], and taxes [$2,247.13]) minus $17. Skill-testing question required. Odds depend on number of eligible entries. Full rules (including no purchase entry details) at HondaOntario.com Limited time weekly lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Weekly payment includes freight and PDI (ranges from $1,495 to $1,695 depending on model), EHF tires ($28.45), EHF filters (ranges from $1.00 to $1.55 depending on model), A/C levy ($100 except Civic DX & Fit DX models), and OMVIC fee ($5). 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Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details. Based on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between 1997 and December 2014. www.insidehalton.com