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FOCUSonScugogFEBRUARY2013SeeinsidethisissueFirstNationsAward PORTPERRYDENTALCENTRE238QueenSt.DowntownPortPerry905.985.8451www.iluvmydentist.comDr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BaneldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.KingOrthodontistDr.T.McIntyrePeriodontistWinnerofReadersChoiceAwardforBestDentalOfceFollowthese5stepstogoodoralhealth1.Brushyourteethandtonguetwiceadayusingfuoridetoothpasteandfosseveryday.2.Eatawell-balanceddiet.3.Checkyourmouthregularlyforsignsofgumdiseaseandoralcancer.4.Dontsmokeorchewtobacco.5.Visityourdentistregularly.Callforanappointment.WewouldtoseeyoursmileUnleashthePotentialOftheLensMarketEverycorrectivelenswearershouldhaveatleasttwopairsofglasses.NuPolarSunwearWhyshouldntwegiveoureyesthesamebenetswegiveourfeetPrescriptionLab905-985-9388EyeExaminations FOCUS-FEBRUARY20131contents11ForTheRecordAlight-heartedlookatoneofScugogsinterestingpersonalities.40WhatsUpScugogEntertainmentandeventstakingplaceinScugogTownship.38TravelonAdventureswithourworldtravellerJonathanvanBilsen.15LifetimeAchievementGaryEdgarhonouredwithaLifetimeAchievementAward.14ThumbsRatinglocaleventsanddecisionswithathumbupordown.PUBLISHEREDITOR........J.PeterHvidstenOFFICEADV.MGR............MaryAnnFlemingADVERTISING................................TracySouchPRODUCTION..........................ArleneWalkerFREELANCEWRITERS................PaulArculusJonathanvanBilsenKarenStillerLynnCampbellScottMercerACCOUNTING......JudyAshbyN.HvidstenFOCUSonScugogFEBRUARY2013Volume7-Number11PublishedbyObserverPublishingofPortPerry188MaryStreet-PortPerryUnit201-L9L1A2Phone905-985-8585emailfocusfocusonscugog.comwebsitewww.focusonscugog.comFocusonScugogispublished12timesayearfromPortPerryandisdistributedtoallhomesandbusinessesinScugogTownshipbyCanadaPost.DeliverytherstTuesdayofeachmonthalthoughthisdatedoesvarydependingonthenumberofweeksinamonth.Opinionsexpressedbycolumnistscontribu-torsandletterwritersmustbesignedincludingaddressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbesigned.Requeststhatanamebewithheldwillbehon-ouredonlyifthereisacompellingreasontodoso.Phone905-985-85852MailboxLettersandcommentsfromourreaders.3NorwegianAdventureKyraspendsayeartrekkingaroundNorwayonRotaryexchange.6NewHomeForChurchNewSongchurchgetsreadytotakeoverformerOddfellowsLodgeHall.20ThenandNowAlookbackatchangesinthecommunityoverthepastcentury.34MayorsHonourRollLocalvolunteershonouredfortheirdedicationtothecommunity. 2FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013DearFocus...MailboxourcoverNowintotheheartofwinteroutdoorenthusiastsaretak-ingtothehillsandlakesaroundScugogTownshiptoenjoyskiingtobogganingicefshingskatingandsnowmobiling.OurcoverthismonthshowsskiiersenjoyingadayontheslopesatDagmarSkiResortsouthwestofPortPerry.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenThumbsuptolocalbusinessesDearEditorIwouldliketogiveathumbsuptothebusinesscommunityandorganizationsofPortPerryforarrang-ingtohaveSantaClausvisitourdowntowncore.WeareproudtobelivinginPortPerryandproudofthecontinualprogramsofferedbythelocalbusinessmerchantswhichonlyenhanceourdowntowncore.Theykeepthingsfreshandinterestingfortheresidentsandvisitorsalike.OurgranddaughterwasvisitingfromoutoftownwhenshemetSantainhiscabinonQueenStreet.Shewasenthralledwhenhespoketoherandaskedherabouttheholidays.ThebestpartiswatchingthesmilesonherparentsfaceastheywatchedtheirdaughterinteractwithSantaClaus.Thankyouformakingaspecialmomentfora312yearold.GoodjobPortPerry.JoanneNowosadPortPerryUrgesBeerStoretojoin21stCenturyDearEditorIenjoyedyourarticleinthemostrecentFocusabouttheevolutionoftheLCBOliquorstoreinPortPerryNowitistimetoturnyourfocusontheBeerStoremonopolyinOntarioseerecentarticlesintheTorontoStarbyMartinReggCohn.Thisisthemostarchaicmethodofretaildistribu-tioninthecountry.WhenIusedtobuybeeratthelocaloutlettherewasusuallyalonglineupandonceyoureachedthecashiertheyhadtoconveyyourordertothebackandsomeoneelsehadtobringitout.IrefusetobuybeerthroughtheBeerStoreandIneverbuythemajorbrands.Ipurchasebeerattheliquorstoreandonlybuyproductsfromthecraftbrewers.WhenwegotoFloridawebuyourbeerandwineatthesametimewebuyourgroceries.ItistimeOntariojoinedthe21stcentury.GordLeaverPortPerryEDITORSNOTEYouareabsolutelyright.HopefullythenewLCBOstorewillembarrasstheBeerStoreintomodern-izingtheirstorehereinPortPerry.AuxiliaryappreciatesyoursupportDearEditorTheAuxiliarytoLakeridgeHealthPortPerrywouldliketothankallthosewhocameouttosupporttheDeliciousandDelightfulHolidaySale.Wearesogratefultoallthosewhobakedthemanydecadenthomemadegoodiesforthissuccessfulfundraisingevent.Eachpiecakecookiemufnshort-breadandloafsoldrepresentsnotonlygoodtastebuttheongoingcommitmenttoourvaluablecommunityhospital.Weinviteyoutocomeseeusagainin2013whenwewillpresenttheDeliciousandDelightfulSpringChoco-lateandSweetTreatSale.Untilthenthankyouagainforvisitingthesale.SincerelyJoyceRiceMagBrownRuthSpearingandMarilynLauricellaTheAuxiliaryDeliciousandDelightfulCommitteeGiftshelpmakeChristmasspecialDearEditorAgainthisyearwedliketothankyouforyourwonderfulsupportoftheCommunityGiftGivingpro-gram.Wewereabletomakesurethatall107residentsreceivedwonderfulgiftstoopenonChristmasdaywithaChristmascardfromthecommunity.AlotoftheresidentsofthenursinghomereceiveonlyoneChristmascardandthatistheonefromyouourdonorswhichtheylovinglyplaceontheirbedsidetable.Againfromthebottomofourheartsthankyou.SincerelyJillianHowsamJoanElliottCommunityGiftGiving FOCUS-FEBRUARY20133Typicallytheyearmostpeopleturneighteentheytrytopreparefortherealworldgraduationuniversitylastyearofhighschoolallthefunstuff.IdecidedtotakealittlebitofadetourwithmylifesoIwenttoNorwaywithRotaryInternationalsYouthExchangeProgram.WhyNorwaydoyouaskOneofthereasonsisdenitelythelandscapewhichisincrediblybeautifulasanyonewhohasseenNor-wayssteepfjordsvarioustypesofmountainsandamazingseascapescanattestto.Iliveonanislandacrossfromamedium-sizedtownonthesoutherncoastanditstillastoundsmetowakeupandseeastretchofoceanrockyislandsandabeau-tifuloldchurcheverymorning.Anotherreasonisthepeopleandtheirlifestyles.IvelivedwithtwohostfamiliessofarauniqueaspectoftheRotaryprogramwelivewith3or4familiestomaximizeexposuretoculturaldifferencesandbothhavemadegreateffortstotakemeplacesandtointroducemetonewthings.IvedangledmyfeetofftheedgeofPreikestolenafamouscliffwithasheerdropof604metrestothefjordeatenrawmooseandbeenswimminginafreezingmountainlakeafteradayofhiking.IvevisitedfriendsinDenmarknorthernNorwayandKristiansandvisitedOsloTrondheimandUlvik.IvemetpeoplefromallaroundtheworldincludingotherexchangestudentsfromplaceslikeItalyFranceAustraliaArgentinaEcuadortheU.S.GermanyBrazilandfromotherpartsofCanadaandIhaveplanstovisitsomeofthemaftermyexchange.Manythingshereareverydifferentfromhome.Smalldifferencesarethingsliketransportationwalk-KyrareportsonheronceinalifetimeadventuretoNorwayKyraGrahamofPortPerryisspendingayearinNorwayaspartoftheRotaryClubsexchangeprogram.KyraisseeninthispicturewhileshewasouthikinglastfallinHovdenTelemarkNorway.OnTopOfTheWorldPleaseturntopage4 4FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013ingisanationalpastimebusfareishalfpriceforstudentsyoucanbenedforforgettingyourIDwintertiresarerequiredbylawafteracertaindateinNovember.Somethingsshowhowrichthecountryismostlyduetotheiroiltheschoollendslaptopstopeoplewhocantaffordthemhighpricesreectthehighincomesoftypicalhouse-holds.SomethingsarejustoddCanadaGoosejacketsareconsideredtobetheheightofcoolthefamousVosswaterasitturnsoutisactuallyjusttapwaterfromthetownofVossketchupisanacceptabletoppingforpizzaandspaghetti.TheveryrstquestionImaskedwhenpeoplendoutthatImfromCanadaishowIlikeVancouverandthemountainsinB.C.myanswerneverseenthem.IvealsohadsomeveryweirdexperiencessuchasbeingchaseddownamountainbysheepItookalotofpicturesofthesheepwhichmyhostfamilythoughtwasabsolutelyhilariousandunexpectedlylearninghowtoherdcowsinDenmarkchasingthirtyorsocowsbackintotheirpasturewithmyfriendandherparents.InshortbeingonexchangehasopenedmyeyestoanentirelynewworldfullofinterestingpeopleplacesandthingsIwouldneverhaveimaginedbackhome.ImstilltryingtolearnBokmltheNorwe-gianlanguagespokenmostlyinthesouthernsectionofthecountry.NorwegianisverysimilartoDanishandSwedishenoughsothatIwasabletounderstandsomeofwhatwassaidwhileinDenmark.NorskhasthreelettersattheendofthealphabetthatwedonthaveinEnglishthetheandtheandcompoundwordsareusedoften.TheotherofciallanguageinNorwayisNynorsknewNorwegian.JegskalsnakkernorskveldigsnartmedhjelpefralrerminogvertsfamilienminTranslation-IllspeakNor-wegianverysoonwithhelpfrommyteacherandmyhostfamilyImenrolledatthelocalvideregendeskoletheNorwegianequivalentofhighschoolgrades11to13rsttothirdgradeshere.IaminthethirdgradeandaRusswhichmeansIllbeamongthegraduatesfromArendalvi-deregendeskoleattheendoftheyear.ItalsomeanswegettowearfunnyredpantsandpullpranksoneachotherintheweekbeforeConstitutionDaythe17thofMay.IamtakingFootballSocialGeographyPhotogra-phyNorskNorwegianHistoryReligionandGymalltaughtinNorwegian.Ivealsostartedtoinvolvemyselfinactivi-tiesoutsideofschoolIhavejoinedaninnebandyteamsimilartooorhockeythatwewouldcalloorballmyislandsvol-leyballteamandthelocalRedCrossgroup.IalsoattendRotaryClubmeetingsintowneveryThursdaywheretheclubgetstogetheranddiscussesvarioustopicsspecicallyhowtheycanmakeapositiveimpactonthecommunity.IdliketothanktheRotaryClubsofPortPerryandArendalDistricts7070Canadaand2290Norwayandeveryonewhohascontributedtohelpmakethisexperiencepossibleforme.ByKyraGrahamSpecialtoFocusonScugogKyraatPreikestolenPulpitRocknearStavangeronthewestcoastofNorway.Thecliffis604metres1982feetaboveLysefjorden.Continuedfrompage3 FOCUS-FEBRUARY20135ChangingFacesThemostsignifcantchangeinthedowntowntakesplacelaterthismonthwhenthelocalLCBOStoremovesfromitsfamiliarlocationincentralPortPerrytotheoutskirtsoftown.ThemovetakesplaceonValentinesDayThursdayFebruary14whenthestoreopensintheSmartCentresplazaon7AHighway.YMCAOntarioEarlyYearsCentrehasmovedfromtheir158CasimirSt.location.ThecentrehasdivideditsserviceswiththeEarlyYearsCentrenowoperatingfromR.H.CornishPublicSchoolandYMCACommunityProgramsintoGoodShepherdCatholicSchool.NewtoPortPerryisAlecCookwhooperatesIdealHomeStorageSolutions.Hiscompanyspecializesinorganizingspaceinkitchencabinetsclosetsandbathroomvanities.OutatSmartCentreson7AHwy.wehearthatSeattlesBestCoffeelocatedinsidetheWalmartstorehasclosed.Aftertwodaysofrecordbreaking15CtemperaturesthesunaroseonJanu-ary14torevealonelonelyshhutsittingalongsidealargesectionofopenwaternearWestshoreMarine.AweekofunusuallywarmweatheralongwithwindandrainhavecreatedunsafeconditionsonLakeScugogsofarthiswinterforicesh-ingsnowmobilingskatingoranyoutdooractivities.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidsten1894ScuSrPrPrryPz905-985-9777PutourexPeriencetoworkforyouR.M.R.RealeStateBRokeRageEachOfceIndependentlyOwnedandOperatedhasarrived168-178QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-2521www.brocks.ca 6FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013TheOddfellowsHallinPortPerryproledintheJan-uaryissueofFocusonScugogwillnotremainemptyforlong.ThecongregationofNewSongAnglicanChurchispreparingtomoveintothehalltransformingitslowlyintoaplaceofworshipandcommunityservice.WehavebeenmeetingasachurchgroupinPortPerryforapproximately18monthssaysleadpastorRev.Dr.BrentStiller.DuringthattimewehavebeengrowingasacongregationinatemporarysettingatS.A.CawkerPublicSchoolbutalwayskeepingoureyesopenforaseven-day-a-weekchurchlocation.Wevebeenreferringtothenewbuildingasahomeofourownandchurchforthecommunityandthatsreallyhowwewanttotreatthiswonderfulfacilitythatisinsuchagreatloca-tion.Thechurchplanstoslowlyworkitswaythroughthebuildingwithexternalandinternalrenovations.TheyRev.BrentStillerrightwithyouthworkerGeorgeHewittofNewSongAngilicanChurchinfrontoftheformerOddfellowsHall.expecttofullymoveintotheirnewfacilityonSimcoeStreetsouthoftheMcDonaldsrestaurantinthenextfewmonths.Firstonourlistisworkingthroughthespacegraduallyturningitintoacomfortableandattractiveplaceofworshipandtosimplygatherasagrowingcommunity.Wereallywantthelargercommunitytofeelwelcomehere.PortPerryisagreatcommunitysaysRev.Stillerwhohaslivedintownformorethan10years.Itisawonderfulprivilegetoservewithotherlocalchurcheswhoareincreasinglyworkingtogether.AtNewSongwewanttobeapeoplewhoaregroundedinworshipcommittedtogrowinginourfaithandserv-ingthecommunity.NewSongisalreadyknownbymanyforitspro-gramslikedodgeballandoorhockeyofferedregu-larlyatR.H.Cornishandtriathlontrainingforkids.Thechurchalsohasastrongartsethoswhichitwillbuildoninthenewfacility.TheDurhamregionishometoalargenumberofartistsandmusiciansoffaith.WehopetoprovideahomewheretheycanexploreandexpresstheirartandfaithwiththecommunitysaysRev.Stiller.Asthecongregationpreparestomovethechurchisestablishingatemporaryofcespaceat249QueenSt.Wellbedowntowninthemonthsleadinguptoourmovesofolkscanstopinandsayhellothereinthemeantime.YoucanlearnmoreabouttheNewSongAnglicanChurchontheirwebsite-www.newsongportperry.ca.AfreshstartforNewSong1511RcStrtPortPrry905-985-1999OilChangeS24.95Upto5litres.Mostcarsandlighttrucks.www.suprortr.csuprortrportprrym.comFbuaySpcialFreealignmntchckand10Offbaksvic broughttoyoubyPortPerryBIAHospitalAuxiliaryDurhamChildrensAidFoundationSATURDAYFEBRUARY23atthewaterfrontJustaboutthetimewinterwillbestartingtogetyoudownheresachancetogetoutintothecommunityandenjoysomegreatfun.HelpingpeoplelivemoresensitivelywiththeEarthNaturalOrganicNon-ToxicRecycledReusedAlternatives180QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-6980BabySTUFFGirlSTUFFGuySTUFFandallkindsofSTUFFfortheHouseCoolforeveryoneGREENSTUFFPOLARPLUNGETheHospitalAuxiliarys6thannualLotsoflaughsandcheersaslocalresidentsjumpintotheicywatersofLakeScugogforcharity.10a.m.atthewaterfront.MaplesyruponastickBeavertailsHotDrinksDemonstrationsCraftsMusictohelpwarmupyourheartwillbeprovidedin-storebyParticipatingbusinessesFOCUS-FEBRUARY20137 TAYLORCOMPANY239QueenSt.W.905-982-2001taylorcompanyinteriorsgmail.comBEINSPIRED905-985-1022161QueenSt.PortPerryFishChipsFishChipsCaptainGeorgeCaptainGeorgeCaptainGeorgefreezingParticipatingDowntownMerchantswillbetohelpwarmupyourFebruaryDemonstrationbyIceSculptorRobertBrookswhowillbehandcraftingacreationoutofLargeBlocksofIce100pmLatchamCentrearea.EnjoydemonstrationsbytheBoardingHutStaticdisplaybyAsselstineCountrySnowmobilesinPalmerPark.TheScugogShoresMuseumwillbehostingWintergamesanddemonstrations.Tryyourhandatspinningwoololdfashionwoodcuttingsnowsnakesandmore100-300pmattheGazeboinPalmerPark.FUNFOREVERYONEBUSINESSIMPROVEMENTASSOCIATIONPORTPERRYMarkyourcalendarsfortheseupcomingeventsDivaNightApril26MoonlightMadnessJune21BritsontheLakeAugust11HarvestChiliCook-OffSeptember22UnforgettableExperiencesDowntownPortPerryYourecloserthanyouthink.www.discoverportperry.ca8FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013 LukesforHome207QueenStreetDowntownPortPerry905.985.3011www.lukesforhome.comNoTaxonALLinstockitemsduringFEBFESTParticipantsAntrimHousePubTheBeanSoupCompanyHerringtonsCapsNewspaperHanksPastriesHarpWyliesJestersCourtThePassionateCookPortPerryArmyCadetCorpPortPerryVillaMillarsMarketSalvatoresSoupsonUs200QueenSt.PortPerry905-985-1534www.meta4gallery.caMETA4ContemporaryCraftGalleryDigitalPaintingPaintingtheSkyAcrylicsJewelleryWoodCarvingMoreSPECIALFAMILYPROGRAMSFebruary161718PLUSOurFeatureArtistforFebruaryisKIMBERLEYPRICEKimberleysuniquejewelleryiscolourfultexturedboldandone-of-a-kind.JoinusonThursdayFebruary7from6-8pmforaKimberleyPriceTrunkShowManyuniquepieceswillbeavailableforonenightonlySave10onKimsworkduringthemonthofFebruary.LearnSomethingNewandCreateSomethingOriginalatMETA4GalleryBUSINESSIMPROVEMENTASSOCIATIONPORTPERRYOLDEFASHIONEDCANDYICECREAMSTORESoupForThoughtTryhome-madesoupsfromseverallocalgroupsandbusinessesandvoteforyourfavoritetowintheSilverLadleAward.EventtakesplaceattheLathcamCentrefollowingtheplunge.TicketsAdults20.ChildrenStudents10.includesahandpaintedbowlandALLproceedstoDurhamChildrensAidFoundation.ComejointheFebfunforareallygreatcauseFOCUS-FEBRUARY20139 10FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013MeetYourNewestNeighbourSTOREHOURSMONDAYSATURDAY10AM9PMSUNDAY12PM5PMpleasedrinkresponsiblyNEWLCBOOPENSFEBRUARY1416434ComeintothenewLCBOstorewevebuiltforyouinPortPerry.WethinkyouregoingtolikeithereDISCOVERanexceptionalselectionofover1700productstochoosefromplus300Vintagesproducts.NEWPRODUCTStotryatourTastingBar.EXPERTSTAFFwhocantwaittoshowyouaroundandhelpyoundeverythingyouneed.1535HWY7APORTPERRYONCALLUS905-985-2392BrockStKingStRoseStHwy712GoodwoodRdHwy7An 1.WhatcareerwouldyouhavepursuedifyouhadnotchosenyourpresentoneIloveworkingwithandhelpingpeoplesoIguessifIhadtochooseanotherjobitwouldwithoutadoubtbeanurse.2.WhatwasyourefavouritetoygrowingupIfIwasnotoutsideplayingkickthecanorroadhockeywithmybrotherandourfriendsIlovedtoplayTwisterIjustwishIcouldtwistnowlikeIcouldthen3.ThingsyoucantlivewithoutorgetthroughthedaywithoutusingIdontthinkIcouldgetthroughanydaywithoutmusicitmakesmydayalilebrighterIwakeuptotheradioandhavemusicplayingalldaybothatworkandathome.Ilovedwatchingmychildrenandnowmygrandchildrendanceandwigglearoundthehouse4.Whatisyourfavouritehome-cookedmealWhenIrstgotmarriedmymotherinlawtaughtmehowtocookherspecialspaghesaucewiththesecretingredientsIthinktothisdaythatspaghesaucerecipeissllmyfamilysfavouritemeal.5.ThreethingsthatyoulikemostaboutlivinginPortPerryScugogTownshipOneofmyfavouritethingsarethefriendlypeoplethatliveandworkhere.NoonecouldliveInPortPerryandnotcountLakeScugogasoneoftheirfavouritethings.LastlyIlovethehistoryofthistownshipandtakepartinthehistoricalwalksthroughthelocalcemeteriesandtree-linedstreets.6.WhatpersondoyouadmireandwouldliketomeetIadmiremanypeoplefordierentreasons.Mychildrenfortheiraccomplishmentsmyfamilyandfriendsmyco-workersandespeciallymyhusbandforpungupwithme7.OnethingyouwouldnevergiveupAsidefrommyfamilyIwouldnevergiveupmyfaithitprovidesdireconformeasImovethroughlife.8.YourfavouritesingerandmoviesofallmeMyfavouritesingerisBarbraStriesandandIlovetowatchherInthemoviesYentlandHelloDollyAtChristmaswelovetowatchChevyChaseinChristmasVacaonthatstartstheseasonoontherightfootforourfamily.OnamoreseriousnoteIlovethemovieRudy.ThatIsonemoviethatIcouldwatchoverandoveragain.Anyonewhospendsanymeatthearenaorhaslivedinthiscommunityforsomemewillknowthisenergecandvibrantwoman.BrendaRobinsonwasborninTorontoandlivedinWhitbyBrooklinunlmovingtoUcawhenshewasabout15yearsofage.HerrstjobinPortPerrywasworkingasawaitressatEmielsRestaurantnowMillarsMarket.LateraerherchildrenbegantoaendschoolBrendaworkedwithJohnFosterattheMTOyardinManchesterandthenonAugust191996shewashiredbyEarlS.CuddieclerkfortheTownshipofScugog.BrendaconnuesworkingforthetownshipfromanoceatScugogArena.ShelivesinPortPerrywithherhusbandPaul.BRENDAROBINSONForTheRecord...Pleaseturntopage12FOCUS-FEBRUARY201311 12FOCUS-FEBRUARY20139.ThemostinuenalteacherorpersonwhenyouweregrowingupIlovedsciencesandoneofmyinuenalteachersinhighschoolwasLarryBurt.HetaughtenvironmentalstudiesatPortPerryHighschool.OnedayIhandedinanassignmentinhisclass.WhenIgotitbackIdidnotgetagreatmarkandalongwiththefailinggradehehadmarkedonitBBBB.HetoldmeitwasagoodreportbutheknewIcoulddobeer.IwasnothappyatthemehoweverIwillnotforgetthatlessontoalwaystrytogotheextramile.TheacronymBBBBmeans-BullBaesBrainsBrenda10.Yourfavouritesweettreatandwhyicecreampiemaplesyrupetc.InthesummerwhenweareatourfamilycoagenearBancroitdoesnttaketoomuchconvincingtogotoKawarthaDairyandgetaPralinesandCreamicecreamcone.Yummmm11.ThepetyoumostlikedduringyourlifemewhyThiswouldbeourbeaufulgoldenretrieverpuppynamedBuddy.WewentoutonedaytobuyaCDplayerandcamehomewiththisuyballoffurthatweallfellInlovewithatrstsight.HisnamerangtrueashewasabestbuddytoeveryonewhetheryouwantedhimtobeornotHegrewupwithourkidsandgrandkidsandwasjustoneofthefamily.Althoughhehasbeengoneformanyyearsnowwesllmisshimalot.12.WhatwastherstorfavouritecaryoueverownedMyfriendMargarethadaRamblerwhenwewereinhighschool.IthadapushbuontransmissionLotsoffondmemoriesinthatoldcar13.WereyoueverbulliedwhenyouaendedschoolIdorememberkidssayingmeanthingstootherkidsatschoolbutfortunatelyIwasneveronthereceivingend.ItbreaksmyheartwhenIhearaboutwhatsomehavetodealwith.Ipraythatwecouldliveinakinderworld.IsignomyemailswithLoveSimplyLoveGenerouslyCareDeeplySpeakKindly.Goodwordstoliveby.15.YourinterestshobbieswhenyouarenotworkingOntheweekendsIlovetospendmewithmyfamily.MyhusbandandIboughtatraveltrailerandwedidquiteabitofmetravellinglastsummer.IthinkthatisournewaddiconInthewinterwhenweareathomeIenjoycookingsewingdoingprojectsaroundthehouseandplayingguitar.16.YourfavouritemorningradiotelevisionshowsAsIsaidIloveallkindsofmusicbutIdolovetolistentoEllisandArcherinthemorningonKX96radio.Theyarefunnyandoerlotsofgreatlocalinformaon.17.WhatisyourfavouritesporttowatchorplayIlovetowatchhockeyespeciallyminorhockey.Mychildrenallplayedhockeyandringee.IusedtoplaylobballandIbelongedtothebowlingleaguethatwasrunoutoftheoldlaneswheretheHylandRestaurantisnow.18.WherewouldyourtripofalifemetakeyouMydreamvacaonwouldbetotakeourtrailertothewestcoastandexploreVancouverIsland.WhenwegotbackonthemainlandIwouldboardatrainthatwouldtakeusthroughthemountainsalongthewestcoastnorthtoAlaska.19.ApetpeeveofyoursOnethingthatreallybothersmeistelemarketerswhocalltodotelephonesurveysatsuppermeForTheRecord-contnuedfrompage11BoreliansCommunityTheatreProudlyPresentsDirectedbyJoanManseldProducedbyKitBauldryZacharyManseldTickets22Adults20Seniors15Age17underFeb.21222328Mar.12800pmFeb.23Mar.2200pmTownHall1873PortPerrytownhall1873.caorcall905-985-8181Withover130yearsofBrokerexperienceEmmersonInsuranceBrokersLtd.havebeenservingScugogTownshipandsurroundingareaswithCompetitiveComprehensiveandPersonalizedservicesince1917.193QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-73061-800-387-5642ScugogslocallyownedandoperatedGeneralInsuranceBrokerINSURANCEBROKERSLIMITEDCOMMERCIALFARMHOMEAUTOMOBILESINCE1917www.emmersoninsurance.com FOCUS-FEBRUARY201313ADVERTORIAL462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comEVENINGAPPOINTMENTSAVAILABLEPortPerryDentalAssociateshaveadedicatedteamofhygieniststoensurethatyouroralhealthandoverallhealthareoptimal.Dentalcavitiesgingivitisandbadbreathmayallbepreventedifgoodoralhygienehabitsarepracticed.Professionalcleaningsarerecommendedtwiceayear.Thehygienistfocusesontheremovalofdentalplaqueandtartarfromyourteeth.Stickyplaqueharboursbacteriawhichcanleadtogumdiseaseortoothdecay.Recentclinicalstudiesalsosuggestalinkbetweenoralinfectionsandserioussystemicdiseasesincludingcardiovasculardiseasebacterialpneumoniadiabetescomplicationsandosteoporosislowbirthweightsorextremelyhighbirthweights.Over80ofcavitiesoccurinsidessuresandpitsonchewingsurfaceswhereyourtoothbrushcannotreach.Thehygienistcanthoroughlycleaneachtoothusingtechniquescalledtoothscalingandtoothpolishinggivingyouafreshstart.Thenitsuptoyoutobrushwithuoridetoothpasteandossdailyinbetweenyourprofessionalcleanings.Itisalsoimportanttocleanthefooddebrisandbacteriafromyourtongue.Somepeoplebenetfromtheuseofaninterdentalorproxybrushtoreachthosehidingplacesforfooddebriswhichgetstrappedbetweenteethorthewiresofdentalbraces.Othersbenetfromoralirrigationusingatoolwithasprayofwatertowashawayfooddebris.Chewingsugarlessgumwithxylitolaftereatingcanstimulatetheproductionofsalivawhichhelpsremovefoodparticles.Drinkingwaterkeepsyourgumshydratedandwashesyourteeth.Watercontaininguorideaddsextraprotection.Agooddietcanaidingoodoralhealth.Sugaryandstickyfoodsarenotfriendsofyourteethandgums.Acidsinsomefruitjuicecancausetoothenameltodemineralize.Someofthemanyfoodswhicharebenecialtoyouroralhealthincludegreenteadairyproductshighbrefoodsmeatsfruitssuchasapplesorangevegetablesandbroccoli.Onionsaregoodbecausetheycontainantibacterialsulfurcompounds.YourprofessionalhygienistatPortPerryDentalAssociateswillworkwithyoutoformulateyourpersonalizedoralcareplan.dentalhygiene 14FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013ThumbsDown-Wedontthinkdriversespeciallycommuterswillevergetusedtothecashgrabsoevidentatthelocalgasstationsaroundtown.Almostwithoutfailyoucanbeassuredthatthepriceofpetrolwillbefourorvecentshigherat6a.m.thanitisat10a.m.Atthetimeofwritingthispiecegaswassellingfor1.22.9litreintheearlyhoursandthendroppedto1.17.9litrelaterinthemorning.ThumbsdowntothisdespicablepricegougingpracticeThumbsDown-ThismonthweregivingathumbsdownonbehalfofsmallbusinessownerstoVeridianConnections.ScugogsenergysupplierjustintroducedTimeOfUseTOUratestobusinesses-asystemthatmightworkforresidentialusers-butwillbeaburdenonsmallbusiness.Verid-ianshighestelectricityratesareduringthedaytimewhentheseshopsareopenforbusiness.Thelowestratesarefrom7p.m.to7a.m.whenthemajorityareclosed.Justanothercashgrabfromamonopolyandablowtosmallbusiness.ThumbsUp-tothePortPerryMoJacksplayersandstaffofthepast40yearswhoraised6500forthePortPerryHospitalFoundation.ThemoneywasraisedatacharityhockeygamebetweenpresentandpastMoJacksplayersinfrontofapackedarenaonJanuary12.After40yearsontheicetheboysofwinterkeepgivingbacktothecommunitytheyloveandsupport.Abigthumbsuptoownersmanag-ersandplayersofthisPortPerryinstitution.ThumbsUp-Itsnicetoacknowledgeyoungsterswithbigheartssothismonthwegiveathumbsupto8-year-oldFelicityKileenwhoforthepastvemonthshasbeenweavingpotholdersandsellingthemtofriendsandfamilyfor4eachtoraisefundsforthePortPerryHospital.SincereceivingaweavingkitforherbirthdaylastAugustshehasraised112whichshewilldonatetothelocalhospital.WelldoneThumbsDown-AsexpectedreactiontotheMedicalAssociatesdecisiontochargeforparkingattheirnewfacilityhasbeennegative.AtFocuswevereceivedanumberofphonecallsandonelettersuggestingathumbsdowntoMedicalAssociates.OneresidentwrotesayingItsahugedisappointmenttohearourlocalhealthfacilityhastakenstepstochargethesickvulnerableandlessfortunateofourcommuni-tytosolveaparkingissuetheyhavewiththehospital.Ihaveincrediblerespectforourhealthprofessionalsbutamdisheartenedwiththisrecentturnofevent.Shameonthem.BewarethewrathofseniorsThumbs216QueenStreetPortPerryOntarioL9L1B9Tel905-985-2171Fax905-985-4572www.waggfuneralhome.comMYLESG.ORIORDANFuneralDirectorOwner...PortPerrysonlylocallyownedandoperatedFuneralHomesince1846...www.scugogchamber.ca905-985-4971DIDYOUKNOWWehaveanewwebsite905-904-2050idhostsogmail.comPORTPERRYOrganizeyourspacewithpull-outdrawersinbathroomvanitieskitchencabinetsclosets FOCUS-FEBRUARY201315Peopledontsetouttoleadlivesofachievementandaccolade.Butoftenanunplannedcombinationofcircumstanceandlatentabilitiesconspirefavour-ablytoproducethatpotential.GaryEdgarsprangfromhumblerootsafull-bloodedAboriginaloftheMississaugabandgrowinguponScugogIslandinthe1950s.SomekeyearlyinuencesstartedGaryonapositivepath.MymotherkeptusinschoolandmyUncleEdwinwhowasamentortomyselfandmysisterFayeencouragedustoreadherecalls.Anextraordinarytalentemergedthroughthoseformativeyearsonewhichwoulddenehischild-hoodandultimatelypaveGarysworkinglifetime.Iplayedeverysportavailableherecalls.InhighschoolIrantrackanddidhighjumpjoinedthegymnasticsgroup.IalsoplayedteamsportshockeyfastballbasketballtheresnothingIdidnttryGarysathleticprowesscaughttheeyeofstaffatPortPerryHighsettingthestageforhisrstpublichonour.IwontheTomLongboatAthleticAwardin1957tobepresentedataschoolassemblyherecalls.Ifeltprettyconictedaboutitwhethertobeproudorem-barrassed.AtrstIresistedbutmymotherinsistedIfollowthrough.NowIrealizesheknewbest.ThedistinctionacknowledgedGarysaccomplish-mentsaswellashisheritage.NamedforcelebratedAboriginaldistancerunnerTomLongboattheawardcontinuestothisdayhonouringAboriginalathletesfromeachprovinceaswellasanationalwinner.WithhisfutureundecidedGaryappliedtoworkfortheareaslargestemployerGeneralMotors.Butothersrecognizedadifferentcallingwhichinhindsightprovidedtheyoungmanwithhisperfectvocation.Teachingwasntevenonmyradaratthetime.ButtheschoolprincipalencouragedmetomeetwithsomeTeachersCollegerepshelaughs.Theopportunitytosharehispassionforsportwithyoungpeopleensuredhedndprofessionalsuccess.Asayoungteacherheprovedresourcefulinim-provinghisschoolsPhysicalEducationprograms.GaryEdgarwasawardedaLifetimeAchievementAwardforhisworkwiththeMississaugasofScugogIslandattheFirstNationCana-dianGamingAwardsheldatFallsviewCasinoResortNiagaraFalls.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenLifetimeAchievementLifetimeAchievementGaryEdgarrecognizedforhiscontributionstotheMississaugasofScugogIslandFirstNationPleaseturntopage16 16FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013WedidnthaveagymatmyrstschoolinBrook-lin.ButIwasabletoworkoutadealtousethevillagesarenaonceaweek.Andlaterweblacktoppedanewbasketballcourtintheschoolyard.AsdomanyteachersGarymigratedamongschoolsanddistrictsdeliveringacombinationofacademicandPhys.Ed.coursesatvariouslevels.AfterasixyearstintasPhys.Ed.consultantforthenewly-createdDurhamRegionSchoolBoardhereturnedtotheclassroomwhichhefoundhedcometomiss.AdaptingChurchillsfamousphraseGarys1990retirementfromteachingprovedtobemerelytheendofthebeginninginhisvariedcareer.Itsnextphasewouldprovetobeequallyrewardingandsuccessful.HeyearnedtoimprovethelotofScugogsFirstNa-tionpeopleandbecameinvolvedinitsleadership.Wewantedtorestoreourhuntingandshingrightsandmovetowardsself-sufciency.Ididnthaveapoliti-calbackgroundbutfeltcondentinmyabilitytomakethingshappen.AndtruetohiswordasChiefoftheMississaugasofScugogIslandGaryquicklybeganadvancingitscausesinofcialcircles.Alandusepermitfor30acresontheIslandsnorthendhelpedachievehisinitialgoalbuild-ingasitetoserveastheMississaugasmeetinghallandadministrativecentre.Fundingallowedthehiringofpart-timestafffrominsidetheband.AndastorefrontindowntownPortPerryNativePerspectiveshelpedtopromotetheirvisibilitywithinthesurroundingcom-munity.Theexperienceshegainedwiththeworkingsofgovernmentfacilitatedanotherachievement.AsourEconomicDevelopmentOfcerIsatonacommitteewithAboriginalChiefsandgovernmentofcialswhentheydiscussedgaminglicenses.OurapplicationultimatelybecametheGreatBlueHeronCasino.Garysinitialvisionwashumblerthanthefacilityeventuallybecame.Wesawitprimarilyasabingohallwithlimitedgamingheremembers.ButbeforeitcouldbecomeanythingGreatBlueHeronneededapartnertoprofessionallyoperatethefacility.FollowingcourtshipfromseveralpossibilitiesGaryhelpedbrokeradealwithanAustriangroupwithexperiencemanaginganumberofEuropeancasinos.AgainstalloddstheypartneredwithusGaryrecallshiseyesstillshowingtheamazementhefeltatthetime.Theyloanedus26millioninstart-upmoneyanamountwecouldneverhaverepaidiftheplacefailedtogeneratetherequiredrevenue.Theproposalofanycasinoiscertaintodrawop-positionfromsomequartersofthecommunity.WiththepartnershipdealnalizedGaryre-channeledhisenergytosatisfyinglocaldissenters.Intheendhisdip-lomaticeffortsguaranteedtheGreatBlueHeronwouldbecomeareality.AndultimatelyveryquicklyaftertheintroductionofslotsGaryreportstheMississaugabandwasabletorepaytheAustriansinfull.TheBaagwatingCommunityAssociationthenamemeans-thepeopleofshallowwatersformedtooverseefairdistributionofthebandsshareofcasinorevenues.NotsurprisinglyGaryEdgarservedasitsChair.AsacharitablecasinowevesupportedtheScugoghospitalthelibraryandthearena.WevereachedoutbeyondScugogtoUOITUniversityofOntarioInstituteofTechnologyaswellastheneo-natalandcancercarefacilitiesattheOshawahospital.AndintheirrecenttimeofneedwecontributedtoGreatBlueHeronCasino-ScugogIsland.Continuedfrompage15CONGRATULATIONSGARYEDGARoftheMississaugasofScugogIslandFirstNationforawelldeservedFirstNationCanadianGamingAwardLifetimeAchievementAwardFIRSTNATIONCANADIANGAMINGAWARDS FOCUS-FEBRUARY201317Attawapiskatrelief.Thatsacauseneartoourhearts.Garyscontributionshavebeenrepeatedlyrecog-nized.In1992hereceivedtheGovernorGeneralsmedalforContributionstoCanada.TheFirstNa-tionsTribalCouncilhonouredhimin2005anawardfromhispeershecitesasasourceofenormouspride.In2012twootherprestigiousawardscamehiswaytheQueensDiamondJubileemedalforcommunityserviceandaLifetimeAchievementawardfromtheFirstNationsGamingAssociation.Hesnotablyhumbleindisplayingthemedalsandcerticatesanimpressivecollectionoftangibleacknowledgementsfromyearsofdedicatedhardwork.IonlyhopeIvecontributedsomethingtomyownpeopletohelpbettertheirwayoflife.Clearlyhehas.InfactGaryEdgarhastouchednumerouslivesthroughouttwodistinctcareersini-tiallyhisstudentslaterthosewhosharetheheritageofwhichheisunderstandablyproud.JustashedidntconsciouslysethissightsontheTomLongboatAwardasateenGarysultimatepath-wayhasappearedtohavebeenlargelyunplanned.Butthenwhilemanyarepresentedwithsignicantopportunitiesinthecourseofalifetimeonlythere-markablefewrecognizeandseizethosemomentsthenbringthemtoasuccessfulconclusion.ByScottMercerFocusonScugogComputerREPAIRSITandNetworkSUPPORTPCandServerUPGRADES333MajorSt.PortPerry905-985-0568gmcmullenmajortech.caSERVINGSCUGOGUXBRIDGETOWNSHIPSTrophiesAwardsCorporatePromotionsEmbroideryGraphicDesignEngravingScreenPrintingPineridgeImpress905-985-2839135NorthPortRoadPortPerrywww.pineridgeimpress.caYourNameisOurBusiness48WaterSt.PortPerryON905985-3767BUICKGMC10VanedwardDrivePortPerry905-985-8474www.gusbrownportperry.comTHEGMCNEWYEARSTART-UPTheserst-timeeverairmilesRewardmilesmakeiteasytostartyouryearinanewGMC.EARNUPTOREWARDMILES30000FINANCINGFORUPTO72MONTHSONSELECTMODELSOR0.9LEASINGONTERRAINPLUS2013GMCSIERRA2013GMCTERRAIN2013GMCACADIAStart-UpyouryearinanewGMCandwatchwherethemilestakeyou.Checkoutourusedcarsonlineatwww.gusbrownportperry.com FebruaryisHeartMonth.Togetherwecanmakeadifference.ThsspssapdtspptthHatadStFdat.Pasjthadgvgst.FebruaryisMAKEDEATHWAIT.3-182NorthportRoadPortPerry905-982-0226uxporttoolwarehouse.comsalesservicesuppliesrentalsDaleGibbonsOwnerBrokerW.O.INSURANCEBROKERSHOMEAUTOBUSINESSLIFE905-436-9090www.woinsurancebrokers.com20-22WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-1210RedRibbonRedRibbonAllDAyBreAkfAstfamirauan241QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-7707ClothingforAllAges178ReachIndustrialParkPortPerry905-985-3333www.allenssiding.caAllensSidingProductsLimitedASINCE1969ROBERTCAROLYNHALLFRANKRealEstateIndependentlyOwnedandOperatedBrokerage268QueenSt.PortPerryrobcarhallhotmail.com905-985-9898905-985-7718www.portperrylistings.comPORTPERRYTRAILERRENTALSDIV.OFROBERTE.LEEENTERPRISESINC.905-985-9650Fax905-985-2236www.portperrytrailer.com110WaterStreetPortPerry905-982-1600154QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-4808VillageDcorShoppe11WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-3684MonteCarloHAIRFASHIONATriAlFibrillATion-bePulSeAwAreAtrialbrillationAFisaconditioninvolvinganirregularheartrhythmknownasanarrhythmia.Itisthemostcommontypeofarrhythmiaaffectingapproximately350000Canadians.GenerallytheriskofdevelopingAFincreaseswithageandwithotherriskfactorssuchasdiabeteshighbloodpressureandunderlyingheartdisease.Oneofthemaincomplicationsofatrialbrillationisstrokewhichbecomes3-5timesgreaterthanthosewithoutAF.SymPTomSSomepeoplewithatrialbrillationmayfeelperfectlyne.Theymaynotevenknowtheyhavetheconditionuntiltheyhavearoutinetestcalledanelectrocardiogram.OtherswithatrialbrillationmayexperiencevarioussymptomsincludingIrregularandfastheartbeatHeartpalpitationsorarapidthumpingintheirchestChestdiscomfortchestpainorpressureAcTionSyoucAnTAkeIfyouareexperiencinganyofthesesymptomsvisityourdoctor.IfyouhavebeendiagnosedwithA-byourdoctorcanhelpyoudeterminethebestwaytotreatyoura-bsymptomsandrisk.Ifyouareexperiencingchestdiscomfortorothersignsofaheartattackcall9-1-1oryourlocalemergencynumberimmediately.Onaregularbasisdontforgettoaskyourdoctortocheckyourpulse.ShortnessofbreathparticularlywithexertionoranxietyFatigueDizzinesssweatingornauseaLight-headednessorfainting14500SimcoeStreetPortPerry18FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013 FOCUS-FEBRUARY201319NeedsomethingtokickthewinterbluesawayThengetreadyforFebFestcomingtotowninjustthreeweeks.PortPerryFebFestwilltakeplaceatthelakefrontonSaturdayFebruary23startingoffwiththeHospitalAux-iliaryspopularPolarPlungeat10a.m.ThisisthesixthyearforthiseventanditattractslargecrowdstocheeronlocalresidentsastheyrunorjumpintotheicywatersofLakeScugog.TherewillbelotsofactivitiesthroughoutthedayincludingdisplaysbytheBoardingHutandAsselstineCountrySnowmobilesinPalmerPark.IcesculptorRobertBrookswilldemon-stratehiscraftcarvingimagesoutoflargeblocksoficebesidetheLatchamCentrestartingat1p.m.AndofcoursedontmisstheSoupForThought-SoupathonwhichbeginsattheLatchamCentrefollowingthePolarPlunge.Comeoutandtryhome-madesoupsfromabout10localgroupsandbusinesses.ParticipantsincludeAntrimHouseTheBeanSoupHerringtonsCompanyCapsNewspaperHanksPastriesHarpWyliesJestersCourtMillarsMarketThePassionateCookPortPerryArmyCadetCorpPortPerryVillaSalvatoresandSoupsonUsTicketstotakepartintheSoupathonforadultsare20whichincludeahand-paintedbowl.Childrenandstudents10.AftertastingeveryonesbestsouprecipesyoullbeabletovoteforyourfavouritesoupandthewinnerwillreceivethecovetedSilverLadel.InadditiontherewillbeentertainmentattheLatchamCentreandlotsofscrumptiouswintertreats.TrymaplesyruponastickBeavertailsorahotdrink.Therewillalsobecraftsforthekids.ScugogShoresMuseumwillbehostingwintergamesanddemonstrationsatFebFestattheGazeboinPalmerParkfrom1-3p.m.Tryyourhandatspinningwoololdfashionwoodcuttingsnowsnakesandmore.Andifallthatisntenoughtowarmyourheartthenyoucantakeadvantageofsomedowntownmerchantswhowillalsobefreez-ingthetaxtohelpwarmupyourFebruarySomemerchantswillalsobeservingwarmyummydrinksinsidetheirstores.FebFestisbroughttoyoubyPortPerryBIAHospitalAuxiliaryandDurhamChildrensAidFoundation.Formoreinformation-www.discover-portperry.ca.POLARPLUNGEFEBFESTPORTER2013LakeScugogreadytoshockPolarPlungersPortPerryHospitalAuxiliaryspopularPolarPlungeisgettingcloserandthisyeartakesplaceonFebruary23beginningat10a.m.Thiseventhasbecomearealcrowdcrowd-pleaseroverthepastfveyearsandorganizersareencouragingthecommunitytocomeoutandcheerontheplungers.IttakesalotofnervetostripdowntothebareessentialstojumpintotheicywaterofLakeScugogandauxiliarymembersencourageparticipantstoshowtheircreativesideanddressupforthechar-ityevent.Ifyoureallyfeelbraveyoucantakepartthereisstilltimetosignup.Allyouneedtodoisregisterandbringpledgestotallingatleast200.ToregisterforthePolarPlungecontactMaryJaneat905-985-6002orRuthat905-985-6232orRuthatrspearinghotmail.com.FebFest-PolarPlungeGetreadyforsomeoldfashionedwinterfunJudyAndersontakingtheplunge. 20FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013Thebuildingbelowmaynotlookfa-miliarbutitstillhousesoneofPortPer-rysbusiestenterprises.ItwasoriginallyopenedasBruntonFarmsHatcheryinOctober1952byArthurBruntonfollow-ingthedestructionofhisformerhatcheryonthe6thconcession.OnJune21958thehatcherybuildingwasre-openedasaBrewersRetailstoreatthecornerofQueenSt.andHwy.7Awhereitstillop-eratestoday.19522013Then20131966ThatsCharlieReesoraboveleftacceptingthekeystoTrippsSupertestStationinSeptem-ber1966fromownerIrwinTripp.ThegaragewaslocatedonthepropertynowoccupiedbyPioneerGasonScugogStreet7AHwy..AtthetimethispicturewastakenthestationservicedcarshadasmallsnackbarandwasalsothelocaldepotforColonialCoachLines. FOCUS-FEBRUARY201321AboveHaugensChickenBarbequerestaurantonHwy.12justsouthofMan-chesterasitlookedin1957.TherestaurantwasopenedbyIvanHaugeninSeptember1955.Althoughownershiphaschangedthebusinesscontinuestooperatefromthesamelocationtothisday.Mr.Haugenstartedhisrestaurantca-reerin1945operatingtheDelicateriares-taurantatthepresentlocationofMillarsMarketonQueenStreetPortPerry.20131937TheUticaGeneralStorehasseenmanychangesovertheyearsandtheabovephotoshowsthegirlsoftheUticaBluebirdClubstandinginfrontoftheUti-caRedWhitestorein1937.ThestorewasownedbyCharlesW.Lackeyatthistime.Anumberofmencanbeseenstandingaroundoutsidethestore.PriortobeingageneralstorethisbuildingwastheDafoeHousealocalhotel.Thebuildingceasedtooperateasageneralstoreanumberofyearsagoandisnowusedasanan-tiqueoutlet.Now19572013 22FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013ValentinesDay-February14thGourmetChocolatesASweetIndulgenceGourmetchocolatesaretheperfectsweetsforyoursweetheart.AtastysplurgethatisenjoyedbyallfromassortedchocolatesinheartshapedboxesfoilValentineheartschocolatecoveredstrawberriestrufflesandmorefromtopbrands.OtherThanLoveNothingisMorePreciousthanJewelleryFewthingsinlifecarryasmuchmeaningasjewellery.Jewelleryspeakswhenwecantfindthewordsandthereactionisoftenpriceless.IthasalwaysbeenaclassicgiftforValentinesDay.Apieceofjewellerycanbearomanticsentimentalitemthatcanbeatreasuredgiftforever.FromsilvertopearltogoldcharmherwithsomethingsweetonValentinesDay.LetuswarmyourinnerromanceandsparkyourimaginationthisValentinesDay.OurecelecticmixofstoresandrestaurantsintheScugogareaareladenwithdifferentgiftoptionstoexpressyourlove. FOCUS-FEBRUARY201323ViewourValentinesPassionMenuonourFacebookpageandourWebsitewww.harpandwylies.com150WaterStreetPortPerry905-982-2103harpandwylies.comCallustoreserveyourtable.ThursdayFebruary14toSundayFebruary17VALENTINESPASSIONMENUGiftsforyourOne-of-a-KindValentineInsearchofauniquegiftforyourlovedoneOurScugogmerchantswillbehappytohelpyoupurchaseamostmemorablegiftforyoursweetheart.Considerchoosingalocallymadeone-of-a-kindgiftthatyourspecialsomeonewillcherishforever.DineOutonValentinesDayValentinesDaywouldnotbecompletewithoutasumptuousdinner.SpoilyourlovedonethisFebruary14th.Gooutforaromanticdinnerfortwoorbringthewholefamily.TreatthemtosomethingsavoryDontcarefortheexpenseofdiningoutandpayingababysitterConsiderstayinghomeandpreparingaspecialValentinesmealtogether.ValentineRosesandFlowersRedRosesarethetraditionalValentinesDaygift.Theyrepresentthelovepassionandromanceyouhaveforyoursweetheart.ButyoucouldalsobedifferentandsendsomethingcompletelyunexpectedlikegoldrosesoravarietyofValentinesDayflowersandfloralbouquetsfromthevariouslocalshops.TreatyoursweethearttoanintimatecandlelightdinneratafractionofthecostofdiningoutPREPAREAROMANTICDINNERFORTWOATHOME1920WhitfieldRd.PortPerry905-982-0118www.tradingpostqualityfoods.comQUALITYFOODSCOLLECTABLESWehavehorsdoeuvressteaksseafooddessertseventhecandlesAskushowtocookitperfectly166WaterStreetPortPerry905-982-8778www.dbsilversmithdesigns.comHandCraftedJewellery1874ScugogStreetUnit3PortPerryPrimitiveFurnitureCountryDecorYoureSoCountrybesideMMMeatsShesaidsheistiredofowersandchocolateandwouldabsolutelyloveoneormoresoycandlesandoraGiftCerticatefrom....YOURWIFECALLED271MaryStreetPortPerrybehindFoodland905-985-2525FLOWERSGIFTSYouronlylocallyownedowershopsince1967.Purchaseadozenrosesandreceiveachancetowina200.00giftcerticatefromDeliverHappinessThisValentinesDay 24FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013YOURNEIGHBOURSOWNEDOPERATEDBYOpenfrom700amto1000pmSundays800amto800pm1893ScugogSt.PortPerrystress-freeeasymealsolutionsNotimetocookTryoneofoureasymealideasforsomethingdeliciousyourwholefamilycanenjoy.Whetheritbebreakfastlunchordinnerwehavesomethingtosaveyoutime-anytimeofday.QUICKANDHEALTHYMEALSFORBUSYFAMILIESWorthswitchingsupermarketsfor.LUNCHBREAKFASTDINNERPondhockeyreturnstoLakeScugogonSaturdayTheplayersbagsarepackedskatessharpenedandstickstapedallinanticipationofthisweekendsLakeScugogPondHockeyCharityTournamentatthelakefrontinPortPerry.Afterunusallymildweatheracoupleofweeksagoorganizersarehopefulthaticeconditionswillbesuitableespeciallyafterhavingtocancelthepopulartournamentlastyearduetopoorice.Theboysandgirlsofwinterareanxioustogetbackoutonthelakeforadayoffunandcompetitionandtheactionisscheduledtogetunderwayat730a.m.thisSaturdayFebruary2.Unliketraditionalhockeygamespondhockeyhasonlythreeplayersontheiceandnogoaltender.Playersarerequiredtowearhockeyskatesandhelmetsandalthoughthereisnocontactprotectiveequipmentisrecommended.Onceagainthisyearorganizersareexpectingafullslateof36teamsinthreedivisionsmensladiesandfamilymixed.Eachwillplayaminimumofthree30minutegames.Andtheresnoneedtogohungry.Twofoodven-dorstheBoatHouseCafatPortPerryMarinaandFoxCateringwillbeonhandtollyourstomachandquenchyourthirst.NeedabreakfromthegamesTakepartintheshoottoscorecontestwhichisopentoanyonewhowishestoparticipate.AllproceedsfromthetournamentwillbedonatedtoLakeridgeHealthtoputtowardsthepurchaseofaneonatalheartmonitor.Organizersarehopingtoraiseenoughtonishpayingforthe25000monitorthisyear.Therewillalsobesomerafesandasilentauc-tion.ComeonoutandcheerthemonthisSaturday. FOCUS-FEBRUARY201325TheFriendsoftheNonquonareinvitingScugogresidentstocomeoutonFamilyDayMondayFebruary18thtoexperiencethewon-dersofthewinterwetlandattheNonquonEnvironmentalEducationCentre.TheNonquonE.E.C.issituatednearthecornerofOldSimcoeStreetandScugogLine10intheheartoftheNonquonProvincialWildlifeReserveaprovinciallyownedandprotectedtractofwetlandandwoodlandthatstraddlestheriverofthesamename.ThenewlyformedFriendsoftheNonquonisagroupofvolunteerswhosemissionistopromoteappreciationconservationeducationandunderstandingoftheecologicalsignicanceoftheNonquonwetlandanditswatershed.TheupcomingNonquonWinterWetlandSnowshoeAdventureisagreatopportunitytocomeoutwiththefamilytoexperiencethisnatu-ralareaatPortPerrysdoorstep.Thewetlandmayappearratherlifelessundericeandsnowandwiththetreesbareofleaves.Howeverthewatercontinuestogurgleasitowsbeneaththeiceandtheannualcycleoflifecontinues.Someanimalsliedormantandsnugintheirwinterchambersandtheywillnotbefoundwhileotherscontinuetobeactive.Deerbandtogetherinthecedargroveswherethereislesssnowandcoyotesroamwidelyintheirsearchforprey.RiverOttersslidealongthefrozenriverwhilevolescreatetunnelrunwaysunderthesnow.ThebeautyofwinterisWinterSnowshoeAdventureFamilyDayatNonquonEnvironmentalCentreTwoschoolstudentsvisitingNonquonEnviron-mentalEducationCentreonarecentclasstripareseeninteractingwithsomeofthewildlife.Bringyourfamilyouttoexperienceandenjoyawin-tersnowshoeadventureattheNonquonEnvironmentalEducationCentreonMondayFebruary18.PhotosbyJayThibertPleaseturntopage26 26FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013thatanimalsleaveevidenceoftheirpassingintheirtracks.Thealertobservercantellthemakeroftheprintsandperhapsdecipherthetaleinthetracks.Experiencednaturalistswillleadsmallgroupsintopartsofthewetlandthatarenearlyimpossibletoaccessinthesummer.Whilesnowmayseemtohidelifeinthemarshinfactitallowsustomoreeasilytrackwildlifeandwiththefallenleavesmuchthatishiddeninthesummeriscleartosee.Participantswillexplorethetrailslookforanimalsignsndoutwhereinsectsgoandlearntreesbytheirbarkandbuds.Iftheweatherco-operatesthiswillbeanopportunitytotrysnowshoeing.Itistrulyremarkablehowthissimplefootwearspreadsouttheweightofapersonallowingthemtostayontopofdeepsnow.WithsnowshoesonyourfeetyoucangoalmostanywhereSurebeatsploddingalongkneedeepthroughtheuffywhitestuff.TheWinterSnowshoeAdventureisforallages.ItbeginsattheNonquonPheasantPenpropertyat930a.m.andrunsuntil1130a.m.TogettherefollowOldSimcoeStreetabout5kmnorthofReachRoadinPortPerry.Registrationisrequested.PleasecontactFriendsoftheNonquonat905-985-8351oremailfriendsofnonquongmail.com.ByJamesKamstraSpecialtoFocusonScugogContinuedfrompage25InstructorSherryBrownexplainstheconstructionofabeaverlodgetosomeschoolchildren.RayHobbsgarageEst.1954CallBrianTasselltodayandfndoutwhatgoodcustomerserviceisallabout182NorthportRoadUnits89PortPerry905-985-0059www.rayhobbsgarage.aaro.caW.O.INSURANCEBROKERSDaleGibbonsOwnerBrokerwww.woinsurancebrokers.com905-436-9090Whetheritsyourfamilyhomebusinessoryourcarprotectwhatsyourswithinsurancesolutionsdesignedjustforyou.ProtectThoseYouLoveLOVEISBLINDSandwevegotthestylesyoullloveAstyleforeverypointofview.JoeGibsonBlackstock905-213-2583www.budgetblinds.comportperryFREEIn-HomeConsultationFebruary10ChineseNewYearTheHeritageCentrewillbekickingoffitsupcomingexhibitTheArtsofChinabyringingintheChineseNewYearinaspecialprogramforchildren4-12.TherewillbecraftsstoriesandsnackstohelpringintheYearoftheSnake.TheprogramtakesplaceSundayFebruary101-3p.m.10perchildpre-registrationrequiredbycalling905-985-8698x103oremailingmuseumscugog.ca.February18FamilyFunDayTheScugogShoresHeritageCentreandArchiveswillhavefreeadmissiononFamilyDayfrom11-4p.m.withcraftactivitiesandstorytimeshappeningallafternoon.OurcraftswillshowcasebothourFirstNationsexhibitScugogsFirstPeoplesALivingHistoryandourupcomingexhibitTheArtsofChinaonloanfromtheRoyalOntarioMu-seumcomingMarch3.Alsoitwillbethenaldaytoseeourex-citingmilitaryexhibitTheyWenttoWarPortPerrysMilitaryPast.Freeadmissionand50offselectgiftshopitems.TheHeritageCentreislocatedat1655ReachStreetPortPerry.Atthemuseum FOCUS-FEBRUARY201327BackbypopulardemandandawelcomerespitefromthewinterdoldrumsthePortPerryWinterAn-tiqueNostalgiaShowreturnsforits16thyear.Antiquesandnostalgictreasureswillbefeaturedwithover28dealersfromaroundtheprovincetakingpartinthetwodayevent.Therepromisestobesomethingforeveryonejewellrysterlingsilverfurniturepostcardspaperbookstoyschinaglassfurniturerestorationandmore.ShowconvenorMarilynPearceispleasedtowel-comebackmostofthevendorsfromlastyearwithacoupleofnewadditionsRelicsAntiquesfromTweedandMeadowCreekBarnsfromHastings.Theshowpromisestobeamixtureofantiquesnos-talgicitemsandjustreallyneatstuffforallagesandisbeingheldinresponsetothevendorswantingtokickofftheirantiqueshowyearinPortPerry.ThisyearaswellRogersTVhasjoinedasourmediasponsorandyoucanwatchusaswechatabouttheshowonEyeofDurham.TheshowwillrunonSaturdayFebruary2nd1000a.m.to430p.m.andSundayFebruary3rd1000a.m.to400p.m.attheScugogCommunityRecreationCen-tre1655ReachSt.besidethearena.Theadmissionis4.00andisgoodforbothdays.Lightlunchisavailable.AllproceedsfromtheshowwillbeusedbytheLakeScugogHistoricalSocietyforcommunityprojects.ForadditionalinformationcontactRicorMarilynPearceat905-985-9250oremailatinfosilvercreekan-tiques.comTheressomethingforeveryoneatthePortPerryantiqueandnostalgiashowwebCMSSlutionsTimeforaNewWebsite905-982-0450infocmswebsolutions.comwww.cmswebsolutions.comFREEINSTALLATIONFREESINKFAUCETonacompletekitchenrenovation.180MaryStreetPortPerry905-985-9506www.scugogkitchendesign.comKOTYAPEEKINFashionBoutiqueSwimSummerwearallyearroundSportswearbyTRIBALBraBustierSetsDressesCasualPromEveningSizesS-4X1888ScugogSt.905-985-1890VACATIONCRUISEWEARWeSupportPortPerryRotaryClubPortPerryLionsClubPortPerryLegionHospitalFoundationVariousLocalChurchesPortPerryFairBlackstockFairSunderlandFairBrooklinFairPortPerryMinorHockeyPortPerryCurlingClubScugogMensHockeyMinorBaseballMinorSoccerSunderlandWalkfortheCureSubsforSeniorsNumerousCarClubShowsScugogIslandMuseumCanoetheNonquonDucksUnlimitedTownHall1873ScugogMemorialLibraryPortPerryMoJacksTAYLORFORD1565Highway7AW.PortPerry905-985-3655Supportingourcommunityforover35years.LetFordRecycleYourRideRecycleYourRideandgetupto3000towardsmostnewmodelsSeedealerfordetails.OffersexpiresFebruary28.2013Fiesta2013Focus2013F-150 28FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013Allaspectsofyourbeingphysicalmentalemotionalandspiritualrequirethesameattentionandrespect.Everyoneisatadifferentplaceontheirwell-beingjourney.Everydayisanewopportunitytoworkonthefactorsthatneedchange.SCHOOL-AGECHILDREN4YEARSMeetingyourchildsspeechandlanguageneeds.SERVICESArticulationFluencyVoiceLanguageMHSCSLPCReg.CASLPOSpeech-LanguagePathologistPortPerry905-982-1947ChristineElizabethMuirLIVELIFEWELLALWAYSACCEPTINGNEWPATIENTSDr.ConnieYongDr.HenryWongAssociatesWaveDentalPortPerry6-1535Hwy7ASmartCentresPlazaPortPerryOntario905-982-0399WaveDentalUxbridge8-307TorontoSt.SHillsidePlaceUxbridgeOntario905-862-2228FREEWHITENINGwithcompletenewpaentexamandcleaningwww.wavedental.caThePortPerryDentalCentrebeganwithonlytwodentiststwoassistantsandareceptionistandhasgrowntoabusinessemployingastaffofthirty.Thespiritofcommunitythatthistownandsurroundingareasaresoveryproudofisthesamespiritthisbusinesshasbeenbuilton.PortPerryDentalCentrehasreceivedboththeBestDentalOfceandBestDentistaccoladesbythecommunityviatheReadersChoiceAwardsoninnumerableoccasions.Dr.JackCottrellandDr.JimHardyareco-ownersofthedentalpracticeandhavebeenextremelyactiveinthecommunityovertheyearsservingoncommitteesandboardsatalllevels.BetweenthemtheyhavebeeninvolvedintheRotaryClubLionsClubNorthDurhamBigBrothers-BigSistersChamberofCommerceScugogLibraryBoardScugogMunicipalCouncilWardCouncillorTownHall1873tomentionafew.ThisbusinesshasnanciallysupportedmanylocaleventsincludingPortPerryMinorHockeyScugogArenaIcePadExpansionScugogSoccerAssociationPortPerryMoJacksScugogShoresMuseumPortPerryHighSchoolsBusinessClassMusicDepartmentF.I.R.S.T.RoboticsTeamOntarioUniversityInstituteofTechnologysGraceFundOperationScugogTownHall1873andsomanymore.OnaninternationalleveltwoofourdentistsandanassistantareactivelyinvolvedinthedentalprogramwithSperowayformerlyFeedtheChildrenCanadaandaremakingadifferenceinthelivesofchildrenandadultswhoarenotasfortunateasweare.PortPerryDentalCentrehasprovidedtheentirecommunitywiththeopportunitytotakepartinourFREESportsGuardClinicformanyyears.PortPerryDentalCentre238QueenSt.PortPerry905-985-8451www.iluvmydentist.comSeeouradontheinsidefrontcoverProudtobePartoftheCommunityDuringcoldanduseasonNDECexperiencesaspikeinpinkeyecasesoftenrelatedtotheviralinfection.Pinkeyeisageneraltermforconjunctivitisaninammationofthewhitecoveringoftheeyethatcanbecausedbydryeyeallergiesorinfection.Althoughcommoninchildrenitisrareforahealthyadulttohavebacterialpinkeye.Thecoldvirusontheotherhandcancausepinkeyeoftenfromeyerubbingwithcontaminatedhandsorcoughinginclosequartersandcanspreadquicklyamongchildren.Antibioticeyedropsareineffectiveagainstallergiesorviralinfectionandcancauseproblemsoftheirown.ForanyredeyeorallergyDr.Workmanprovidespromptocularhealthassessmentusingaslitlampmicroscope.Thisinstrumentisessentialtoproperlydiagnoseanypinkeyebutisnotavailableinwalk-inclinics.Anditiscrucialthatmoreseriousconditionssuchasiritisareruledout.Accuratediagnosisleadstopropertreatmentandresolution.Like91ofoptometristsinDurhamRegionDr.Workmaniscertiedtoprescribemedicationfordryeyeocularallergiesinfectionsandglaucoma.NorthDurhamEyeClinic189NorthSt.PortPerry905-985-1361www.drworkman.optometry.netSeeouradontheinsidebackcoverPinkEyeSeason 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30FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013LIVELIFEWELLNorthportDentalCentrecanhelpyoumaintainahealthymouthandkeepabrightsmile.GeneraldentistryservicesRegularCheckUpsandCleaningsDigitalRadiographyX-raysIntra-oralImagingRootScalingandPlaningDeepCleaningsPeriodontalMaintenanceDentalSealantsFluorideTreatmentsOralHealthCheckUpsRestorativeservicesCrownsBridgesExtractionsFullandPartialDenturesDentalImplantsandImplantRestorationsYourCondentSmileisourGoalNewFullPartialDenturesImplantSupportedDenturesDentureRepairsWhileyouwaitToothWhiteningBleachingPortPerryDentureClinicImplantCentreACOMPLETEDENTURESERVICEMikeDunnDD6HighSt.Unit4PortPerry905-985-8028dunndenturerogers.comSERVINGPORTPERRYANDAREAFOROVER17YEARSMikeDunnDD6HighSt.Unit4PortPerry905-985-8028dunndenturerogers.comSERVINGPORTPERRYANDAREAFOROVER17YEARSCallBridgetM.Ed905.982.2741www.spirit-counselor.com....CreateGreaterBalancein2013...........................................................................................................................................................FengshuiYourHomeIntegrativeEnergyWorkMediumshipIntuitiveCounselorCardReadingAngelSoulCoachingTarotetc.WouldyouliketobehealthierstrongerandhavemoreenergyDoyouneedbettercoordinationmobilityandexibilityDoyouwanttotoneandtightenyourmusclesHowwouldyouliketomassageyourmusclesandincreaseyourmetabolismwhiledecreasingcellulitevisibilityDoyouknowthatWholeBodyVibrationdoesallthisandmoreinjust10minutesadayNotonlythatbutitalsoassistsinweightlossDosomethinggreatforyourselftodayandcomeinforafreetrialandseewhatT-ZoneWholeBodyVibrationcandoforyou.Andrea...AfteronlyafewdaysIsawadifference.Atrstaslighttighteningofmusclesandimprovedsleeping.ThesebenetsseemedtocompoundeveryweekandafterthreeIwasfeelinghealthierthanIhaveinmanyyearsT-ZoneWholeBodyVibration188MarySt.PortPerry905-982-8770tzoneportperrygmail.comSeeouradonpage32T-Zone.WhatcanYOUgetoutofitComputerVisionSyndromeCVSisasetofcomplexeyeandvisionproblemsrelatingtocomputerinteractionacomputerdisplayoritsenvironment.Inmostcasessymptomsoccurbecausethevisualdemandsofthetaskexceedthevisualabilitiesoftheindividualtocomfortablyperformthetask.Duringsustainedcomputerusageourvisionrequiresfrequentocularmovementconstantaccommodationanddemandsonthemuscles.CVSsymptomsincludeeyestraintiredsorewateryirritatedordryeyesheadacheblurredvisionslownessoffocuschangedoublevisionneckbackandshoulderpainItiswidespreadcoveringnearlyeverydemographicofthepopulation.CVSproblemscanbediagnosedbyaneyedoctorandcanbecorrectedwithaprescription.FormoreinformationaboutCVSandrelatedconcernspleasecontactPortPerryOptical.PortPerryOptical30WaterSt.PortPerry905-985-9388www.portperryoptical.comSeeouradontheinsidefrontcoverComputerVisionSyndromeRootCanalTherapyTooth-ColoredFillingsCosmeticDentistryTeethWhiteningPorcelainCrownsandVeneersImplantRestorationsBondingTooth-ColoredFillingsCustomFullandPartialDenturesOrthodonticsSedationdentistryservicesIntravenousSedationtwilightsleepNitrousOxideSedationlaughinggasOralMedicationNorthPortDentalCentre15930OldSimcoeRd.PortPerry905-985-7777www.thedentalcentre.caSeeouradonthebackcover FOCUS-FEBRUARY201331126-2WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-8591OurNewYearsresolutiondietershavebeensheddingpoundsoffatsinceJanuary2ndandmanywillbe20pluspoundslighterbythetimethisarticlegoestoprintEvenIdecidedtoheedmyownadviceandhavesuccessfullydropped16.4lbsinthe3weeksfollowingBoxingDay.Iambacktomy32waistandfeelgreatOurweightlossclinicisgettingcallsdailywithpeoplewhoarereadytostart.Theyhavecommittedtothethoughtprocessthattheyaresimplygoingtodothisandlivelifedierently.Livelifehappyandfullled.NowisthetimetolosetheweightandgetitstabilizedforsummerbutinterestinglyourbusiesttimestartsinAprilandMay.Thesepeoplesuddenlyrealizethatsummerisuponthemandtheywanttoenjoywearingshortsandbathingsuits.Dontletsummercreepuponyou.LookandfeelgreatbyspringandenjoysummerforallithastooerBookacomplimentaryGaitscanandlearnhowFootMobilizationTherapycanhelpyouAheelspurisapointedbonyoutgrowthoftheboneoftheheelcalcaneusandisattributedtochroniclocalinammationoftheinsertionofthesofttissuetendonorplantarfasciaconnectivetissueinthatarea.Soinaecttheboneactuallygrowsouttowardthechronicpulloftheconnectivetissuetotryandstabilizechronicfootdysfunctionthatmostcommonlybeingatarches.InmypracticeItreatthisproblemonadailybasiswiththemostcommoncomplaintbeingthatthepatientfeelsliketheyarestandingonbrokenglassrstthinginthemorning.Thepatientusuallysuerspainmonthstoyearspriortotheboneactuallyformingaspurandinmostcasesthesymptomscanbeeasilytreated.Otherpatientsattendourclinicyearsaftertheonsetofthispainandhaveamuchharderbattleaheadhowevertheytooareverytreatable.Thetrickistodecreasethetensionofthesofttissuetendonandplantarfasciacalmtheinsertlocatedontheheelbonecalcaneusandsupportthedysfunctionofthelongarchofthefootwithaexibleorthoticallowingtheperfectcombinationofarchexibilityandstability.Ifthespuriswelldevelopeditisoftennecessarytomodifytheheeltoallowthespurtorestwithoutconstantpressurewitheachstep.IfyousuerfromthisconditionoranyotherfootconditionpleasecallandbookacomplimentaryGaitscanandconsultationtodetermineiffoottherapyororthotictherapycanhelp.HeelSpursAndPlantarFasciitisDr.TompkinPosesTheQuestionHowLongAreYouGoingToWaitToLoseAllThatWeightEverySaturday9-12noonfreeproductsamplingfreebodycompositionanalysisBOOKANOOBLIGATIONCONSULTATIONWITHDR.TOMPKIN905-926-8878www.acupuncturedurham.ca20yearsexperience.CertiedmemberoftheChineseMedicineT.C.M.Dr.AcandAcupunctureAssociationofCanadaDr.LouisaEatlyLuWangNaturalTreatmentforHealthInsuranceClaimsWelcomeTRADITIONALCHINESEACUPUNCTUREHOTCUPPING 32FOCUS-FEBRUARY2013LIVELIFEWELL905-985-3624175NorthStreetPortPerrywww.yourhealthchiro.caCHIROPRACTICACUPUNCTUREDr.SabrinaHooperBABEdDCDr.DwayneHooperBScDC13PageHorizontalMari-AnnBrittDDDENTURECLINICYourSmileMakeoverSpecialistGetYourBack14500SimcoeSt.Unit2McDonaldsPlazaPortPerryFax905-982-2088PrivateWaitingRoomSameDayRepairsRelinesTeethWhiteningMouthGuardsImplantRetainedDenturesFullPartialDenturesPermantlyRetainedDentures905-982-2087IncreasemusclestrengthPromotegeneralwell-beingAssistinweightlossIncreasemetabolismImproveexibilityImprovemobilityMassagemusclesRaiseenergylevelDecreasecellulitevisibilityImprovecoordinationToneandrmmusclesLowimpactkindtojoints188MarySt.PortPerrytzoneportperrygmail.com905-982-8770permonthGAINBACKYOURHEALTHLOSEINCHESFEELGREATwithT-ZonesWholeBodyVibrationTechnology10MINUTES1HOURBecomeamemberortakeamachinehomeforaslittleas12week.SPECIALPRICERegularprice49.00AskushowtolockinthislowmembershippriceNEWHOURSMon-Thur7-7Fri7-6Sat10-2NonRefundablepermonthPORTPERRYAnexcellentalternativetogasforthosewhoarenotcomfortableatthedentistandrequiresomethingstrongertoeasetheirnervesorforthoserequiringmoreinvasivedentalworksuchaswisdomtoothremovalextractionsorothertherapies.Safeandeffectivelessmedicationrequiredmakingitsaferthangeneralanesthesia.InOfcenohospitalvisit.RegisteredNurseintheoperatorytostartyourIVandmonitoryouwhileyourprocedurehappens.twilightaffectontheedgeofsleepmostpatientsenjoyaquicknapwhiletheirprocedurehappens.amnesiaaffectyouwonthaveanymemoryofyourprocedure.Freeconsultationtoassesswhetherthisserviceisrightforyou.WaveDental6-1535Hwy7APortPerry-SmartCentresPlaza905-982-0399www.wavedental.caSeeouradonpage28ThebenetsofIVsedationfromWaveDentalItsthattimeofyearwhencoldsanduonceagainhavetheiricygripuponthepopulous.Ifyouveneverconsideredacupunctureasapartofyourarsenalinthisannualconictyouvebeenignoringaverypowerfulally.UsingskillslearnedatBeijingUniversityandtheexperiencefrommanyyearsofpracticeinChinatheU.K.andCanadaLouisaEatlyLuWangcanofferyouacourseofacupunctureandhotcuppingtosubstantiallyreduceyourchancesofbecominginfectedbyloweringstressandboostingtheimmunesystem.Ifyouarealreadybattlingacoldsinusandnasalcongestionandtheassociatedheadachesthesesymptomscanbedramaticallyreducedby2or3acupuncturesessions.Giveusacalltoscheduleanappointment.PortPerryNaturalHealthAssociatesLouisaEatlyLuWangT.C.M.Dr.Ac.126-2WaterSt.PortPerry905-926-8878Seeouradonpage31FightWintersOgresNaturally 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