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FOCUSonScugogMAY2013Seepage5insidethisissueNorthwoodZoocloses PORTPERRYDENTALCENTRE238QueenSt.DowntownPortPerry905.985.8451www.iluvmydentist.comDr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BaneldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.KingOrthodontistDr.T.McIntyrePeriodontistWinnerofReadersChoiceAwardforBestDentalOfceIfyourteethdontttogetherandalignthewaytheyshouldyoucanbeaffectedbyanumberofpainfulanddevastatingsymptomsallrelatedtoyourjawjoint.DentistsareoftenthersttodiagnoseTMDsyndromeTemporomandibularJointDisorderandcansuggestthemostappropriatetherapybasedonthesuspectedcause.ITMAYBEYOURJAWAFFORDABLEQUALITYGREATSELECTIONest1982905985938830waterst FOCUS-MAY20131contents5LastStandNormPhillipsclosesNorthwoodZooanddispersesofhisanimals.15RagstoRugsSuzanneFarncombekeepsherhandsbusybyhookingrugs.54WhatsUpScugogEntertainmentandeventstakingplaceinScugogTownship.55TravelonAdventureswithourworldtravellerJonathanvanBilsen.18ThumbsRatinglocaleventsanddecisionswithathumbupordown.46EasterBonnetsResultsofPortPerrysannUAlEasterBonnetContest.26FortheRecordAlight-heartedlookatoneofScugogsinterestingpersonalities.PUBLISHEREDITOR........J.PeterHvidstenOFFICEADV.MGR............MaryAnnFlemingADVERTISING................................TracySouchPRODUCTION..........................ArleneWalkerFREELANCEWRITERS................PaulArculusJonathanvanBilsenKarenStillerLynnCampbellScottMercerACCOUNTING......JudyAshbyN.HvidstenFOCUSonScugogMAY2013Volume8-Number2PublishedbyObserverPublishingofPortPerry188MaryStreet-PortPerryUnit201-L9L1A2Phone905-985-8585emailfocusfocusonscugog.comwebsitewww.focusonscugog.comFocusonScugogispublished12timesayearfromPortPerryandisdistributedtoallhomesandbusinessesinScugogTownshipbyCanadaPost.DeliverytherstTuesdayofeachmonthalthoughthisdatedoesvarydependingonthenumberofweeksinamonth.Opinionsexpressedbycolumnistscontribu-torsandletterwritersmustbesignedincludingaddressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbesigned.Requeststhatanamebewithheldwillbehon-ouredonlyifthereisacompellingreasontodoso.Phone905-985-85852MailboxLettersandcommentsfromourreaders.29TrailblazerinMiningFormerPortPerrygraduatewinsprestigiousValeminingaward.48CanoetheNonquonCompetitorsreadytolaunchtheircanoesforthe45thcanoerace.3CelebratingMotherMomisQueenforaDaywhenMothersDayrollsaround. 2FOCUS-MAY2013DearFocus...MailboxMORELETTERSONPAGE28ThumbsUptoyourThumbsDownDearEditorIwouldliketogiveathumbsuptoyourtwothumbsdownintheMarchissueofFocusonScugog.Therstthumbsdownreferredto911responses.NowIhavethreepeoplethatagreewithmethatthereissomethingwronghere.Thesecondthumbsdownnotsurprisinglyislinkedtotherst.Itreferstotheunusuallyhighraisesforourreghters.Despitethefactthattheirworkishonourablerespectedandoftenverydangeroustheirimageistarnishedbywhatappearstobeanothersourceofincome.ClaireMcIntoshPortPerryBeerStoreshouldbeabolishedDearEditorIhavejustreadtheFebruaryeditionandwouldliketothankyouforpublishingmyletterretheBeerStore.Iwasnotexplicitenoughinmycomments.IdidnotmeantoimplythattheBeerStoreshouldbeupdatedratheritshouldbeabolished.AsyouknowitisownedbyfourforeignBrewerswhichcontrolallthedistribu-tion.TheCraftBrewersgetverylittlespacehencethereasonformebuyingattheLCBOwhichhasalargesectionforthem.WehavejustreturnedfromFloridawhereweboughtourbeerandwineatthesupermarketalongwithourgroceries.ItistimetheOntarioGovernmentjoinedthe21stcenturyanddidawaywiththeBeerStoremonopolyandallowedsalesthroughgrocerystoresetc.ThatwasthepointIwastryingtomake.YourstrulyGordLeaverPortPerryFamilyappreciatesigloocoverageDearEditorHaydenandIwouldliketothankPeterHvidstenandhisstaffforthewonderfularticleintheMarchissueofFocusonScugogtitledEmbracingWinter.AlsoaspecialthankyoutoLynnCampbellforsuchanamaz-ingtributetoourlifestyleandhowweappreciateourcommunityhereinPortPerry.Shecapturedthewholeprocessofbuildingtheiglooandwehavereceivedcom-plimentsonherbehalf.Sincethearticlewaspublishedwehavereceivedalotofpositivefeedbackwhilewewereoutinthecom-munity.PeopleonthebusatTimHortonsandevencustomersinthebankrecognizedHaydenandIfromthearticle.IwassuretoremindthemthatHaydendidallofthehardworkHaydenwasaskedtosigncopiesofthemagazineandobligedwithahugesmile.WehavesenttheonlinelinktofamilyandfriendsinTrinidadandTobagoNewYorkWashingtonStateandevenpostedcopiesofthemagazinetotheUnitedKingdom.WeappreciatethetimeanddedicationyoutooktocometoourhometotakepicturesofHaydenwithhisiglooduringthecoldweather.GreatjobgreatmagazineHaydenandLoriJohnsonPortPerrySincerethankstoeveryoneinvolvedDearEditorIwouldliketothankeveryonewhogavetheirsup-portandgenuinekindnesstomeduringthebirthofmybabygirl.ThestaffnursesanddoctorsatPortPerryMedicalAssociatescametogetherwithclothestoyssuppliesandthelistcangoon.AspecialthankstoMerriamHandwhocontinuestogoaboveandbeyondforsomeoneyoubarelyknew.Withoutyounoneofthiswouldhavebeenpossible.ToTracyKimandLauraIwanttothankyouforbefriendingme.Itstoughlivingherewithoutfamily.ThankyoutoDr.KimFergusonwhoisoneofthecoolestdoctorspeople.Youhavealwaysmademefeelcomfortableenoughtocondeandopenuptoyou.ToDoctorBrownandhiswifeSusananddaughterZannayourfamilycircuitissomethingIveneverknownbuthopetohaveoneday.Thankyouforyourhelp.ToalltheanonymousdonationsthatIreceivedyougavewhatyouhadtosomeonewhohadnotandforthatIamforevergrateful.ToDoctorKazarianformakingthebirthofDur-hamsFirstbearable.Youreaseandwordsofencour-agementweregreatlyneededandappreciated.ThroughallofthesupportIamstartingtoseethelightattheendofthetunnelanditsbright.Mysincerestthankstoeveryone.KariRossPortPerryFOCUSonScugogMAY2013Seepage5insidethisissueNorthwoodZooclosesourcoverScugogresidentshavebeenliv-ingnextdoortolionstigersandhundredsofotherexoticspeciesforthepast25yearsbutthisyearthesoundswillgrowsilent.North-woodZoooperatedbyNormPhillipshascloseditsgatetothepublicandtheanimalswillsoonbegone.Seestoryonpage5.PhotocompositebyJ.PeterHvidsten FOCUS-MAY20133ItsallaboutherCarolGraysaidabouthermotherMurielWotten84.Upto50relativesgatherforthetraditionalMothersDaypotluckdinnerandtherearealotofmomsinthecrowdbutasthematriarchofthefamilyMurielisthestaroftheshow.Thishasbeenanannualeventforover30yearsandCarolsaysthathermomreallyenjoysseeingeveryonetogether.WetrytomakemomfeellikeQueenforaDayCarolsaid.Murielhassixchildren14grandchildren15greatgrandchildrenandtwogreatgreatgrandchildren.ItsalotoffunandabusytimewhenthewholeganggetstogetheratPurpleHilltomarkthatimportantSundayinMaytohonourmothers.Theresalotoffoodandagoodvari-etysaidCarolwhousuallymakestwoofhermothersfavouriteslasagnaandMississippiMudPie.Ifitsgoodweatherallthekidsplayballonthelawn.Thecameraskeepsnappingtopreservememoriesofthespecialday.MurielisstillanavidgardenerwithbeautifulowerbedssoCarolsayssheusuallybuysherannualplantswhichshecanaddtohercolourfulgarden.Dayliliesandirisesarefavourites.Murielalsoenjoysgrowingvegeta-bles.AnenthusiasticmemberoftheBlackstockQuiltingGroupMurielhasmadequiltsforallofherchildrenandgrandchildren.Shealsoquiltsandcrochetsbabyblanketsforallofthenewarrivalsinthefamily.LikemotherlikedaughterCarolhasagreenthumbtoobutshemodestlysaysthathermothersowergar-MurielWottenseenherewithherdaughterCarolandgrandaughterBrittneywillbethecentreofattentionwhenthefamilygathersatherhomeforMothersDay.densarebetter.Carolspassionisforknittingoneofthemanyskillsshelearnedfromhermomofcourse.CarolhasacompanycalledKnittingJustForYouandsheisthefounderoftheScugogWomensNetworkingBreakfastgroup.AswellasMothersDayCarolislookingforwardtotakinghermomtotheDominicanRepublicforhersonsupcomingwedding.SheissuchanimportantpersoninallofourlivesCarolsaid.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogMomisQueenforaDaywhenthisBlackstockareafamilygetstogetherSundayMay12PortPerryLawnBowlingClubOPENHOUSEWednesdayMay815that7-8pmEveryoneiswelcometoshareinthefunforaneveningonthegreen.Pleasewearatsoledshoes.LocatedatthecornerofReachandOldSimcoeRoadat16077OldSimcoeRoad.CallBillat905-985-8645formoreinformation.LETSSEEHOWYOUROLLLAWNBOWLS 4FOCUS-MAY2013ChangingFacesTheCanadianTirestoreinPortPerryhasrecentlyundergoneachangeofownership.FormerownerJeffHodgkinsonsoldthelocalCTCattheendofMarch.ThestoreisnowownedandoperatedbyTerryLeitch.RichieandCalTrippownersofTrippPhotographyandHometownPrintingwillcompletethemovefromtheirpremisesintheoldmillbuildingat139WaterSt.bymid-May.After1yearsinthatlocationtheywillmoveintothestoreformerlyoccupiedbyOverHerShoulderat141PerryStreet.AnothersmallbusinessthathasrecentlyopenedindowntownPortPerryisCMSWebSolutions.RichardGauderandhisteammovedinto126WaterSt.afteroperatingfromahome-ofceforthepast13years.AlsoonthemoveisAstoriaSpaMakeupStudiowhichhasrelocatedfromits3RoseStreetManchesteraddressto166WaterStreet.Thisistheformerlocationofdbsilversmithwhohasmovedto249QueenStreet.Northoftownoneofthetownshipsmajorattrac-tionsNorthwoodZooandAnimalSanctuaryhasclosed.After25yearsoperatingthezoolocatedatSeagraveownerNormPhillipshasannouncedhewillnotopentothepublicthisyear.SeestoryinthisissueofFocus.WeweresorrytolearnthatTheBargainShoplocatedintheplazaat1894ScugogStreetwillbeclosingtheendofMay.NodoubtthearrivalofWalmarthadsomeimpactonthedecisiontoclosethisstorealthoughitisonlyoneof64BargainShopsfromacrossCanadathatarebeingclosedthisyear.AnotherdowntownbusinessTheGrenadierlocatedat269QueenStreetisclosingitsdoors.ThebusinesswhichwastakenoverbyMarkCahillaftertheun-fortunatedeathoffounderDaveZinkwillcloseonThursdayMay2andmovetoMontreal.CeasingbusinesslastmonthwasRoxysBoutiqueagiftstorelocatedat139QueenStreet.ThestorewhichhadbeenoperatedbyRoxanneMerciecaclosedabouttheendofMarch.BSGRock1400ReachStreetPortPerryhasbeensoldandisnowundertheownershipofMarkKatcha-lubaofLuchkaFloatServices.ThecompanyisasupplierofnaturalstoneproductsforlandscapingandnowoperatesunderthenameLFSRock.SignsonthewindowofTheBoardingHut237QueenStreethaveannouncedastoreclosingsaleindicat-ingthisbusinesswillbeclosinginthenearfuture.Thissnowboardskateboardandapparelsupplieristhesecondbusinessofthistypetocloseinthepasttwomonths.TheotherbeingMethodBoardsApparelwhichclosedtheendofFebruary.CorrectionLastmonthweincorrectlyannouncedthatStockholmInsidehadclosedduetoasaggingeconomy.InfactthebusinessownedbyGunPerssonRoyclosedonlybecauseherleaseforspaceintheoldmillbuildingwasnotrenewed.OurapologiesScugognallygivesuponwinterForthosewhokeeptrackwehavetheofcialdatefortheiceleavingLakeScugogfor2013.WhilelargepartsofthelakewerecleardaysearlieritwasntuntilSaturdayApril13theentirelakeopenedup.Afull28dayslongerthanjustoneyearearlier. FromthetimeNormPhillipsbegantothinkitwastimetoretireandmoveononeofhismainconcernswasforthefu-tureoftheNorthwoodZooshundredsofanimals.Ideallyhewouldhavelikedtosellthezoointact-butafteranumberofyearsoffailedattemptshewasleftwithonlyonealternative.Closethezooanddisperseofhislovedanimalstocolleaguesheknewandtrustedtotakecareofthemproperly.ButthereisoneanimalhedidnthavethehearttosellandthatwasSinbadleftwhichheraisedfrombirth.SowhenNormdrivesthroughthegatesforthelasttimelaterthisyearSinbadwillbetravellingwithhim.Seestoryonpage6.laststandFOCUS-MAY20135 6FOCUS-MAY2013NormPhillipsrubsnoseswithhisgiantSiberiantigerSinbadatNorthwoodZooearlierthisspring.Sinbadisaneight-yearoldweighinginatmorethan600lbs.SinbadaccordingtoNormcouldbethelargestofitsbreedinNorthAmerica.PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidstenAfter25yearsofentertainingeducatingandin-troducingexoticanimalstothepublicNorthwoodZooandAnimalSanctuaryhasclosed.ThesanctuarylocatedatthesouthernedgeofSeagravehasbeenhometohundredsofanimalsoverthattimebutforownerNormPhillipsaSibe-riantigerheraisedfromacubishisfavourite.SinbadComeondontbesolazyNormcallsoutasweapproachthetigerslargeenclosure.Atthesoundofhisvoicethecatlooksuphaulshismassivebodyontohislonglegsthensaunterstotheedgeoftheperchandleaps10feetgentlyandsilentlytotheground.NoweightyearsoldSinbadisthoughttobethelargesttigerinNorthAmericaweighinginatmorethan600pounds.Butwhenthismassivejunglecatreachesthefenceherubshisnoseagainsthishumanfatheractingmorelikeahousecatthanawildpredator.DespitehistameappearanceNormisquicktopointLifeisshortandthereareotherthingsIwanttodo....NormPhillipsoutthatyoucanneveren-tirelytrustwildanimalseveniftheyareraisedincaptivity.ThroughhiscareeraspartofhisjobheswrestledwithSin-badaswellasgrizzlybearslionsandajaguarbuthenolongertakestherisk.Theyareroughandanythingcangowrongheexplains.ThenhesmilesandsaysImnotasfastorstrongasIusedtobe.BorninOshawahemovedtoSt.JustinQuebecaftergatesclosedatpopularscugogexoticanimalzoo FOCUS-MAY20137hisparentsseparatedtolivewithhisgrandparents.Hewasonlytwoyearsoldbuthealwayshadaloveforanimals.HecreditstheNationalGeographicforhisinterestinexoticanimalsandherecallsspendingalotoftimeinthebushwhenhewasgrowingup.IalwaysknewIwouldgetintotheanimalbusinesshesays.AfternishingschoolheworkedforGeneralMo-torsfor24yearsbeforemovingtoCaliforniatopursueaninterestinracingboats.ThisventuretookhimacrosstheUSAandCanadaracingGrandPrixhydroplanesacareerthatlastedabout10years.DecidinghewantedtopursuehisoriginaldreamtooperateananimalsanctuaryNormpurchasedthe60acrefarmoutsideofSeagravein1988andbegananewcareer.Therstanimalhepurchasedwasababytigerbutitwasntlonguntilacougarjoinedhisgrowingopera-tion.Withtheadditionoflionsandotherlargecatshetookanactiveinterestintrainingtheanimalsanditwasntlonguntilthephonebeganringingwithjobofferswiththeanimals.Moviesandtelevisionappearancesbecameabigpartofhisoperationandhelpedtodeferthecost.Werunonashoestringbudgethesaysoftheestimated100000ayearittakestokeeptheanimals.HecreditsTonyVanzuilekomhisright-handmanforthepast12yearsasbeingavaluablepartoftheopera-tion.Hisexperiencewouldbeinvaluableifsomeoneweretocomeandpurchasethebusinesshesaid.Healsoacknowledgeditwouldbehardtooperatewithoutthe6-8volunteerswhohelpoutatthezoo.Normhashadhisshareofexperienceswiththeanimalsduringhiscareer.Evenafterbeingchasedandattackedbysomeofhisanimalshewasalwayseagertogetbacktotrainingthemandgainingtheirtrust.Buthehasmanyscarsandwoundsonhislegsandarmstoillustratethedangers.Whenitcomestotraininghisanimalshewasfullycommittedtowhateverthetask.Infactonetelevisionserieshadhimtraininghisbearstochasehimupatree.AjobthatwouldseemcompletelyoutofthequestionformostpeoplewasnothingmorethananotherdaysworkforNorm.LookingbackonthepastquartercenturyNormhasmanyfondmemoriesandhesaysitwillbetoughleaving.Nowisthetimehesaysadmittinghewillturn70yearsoldthissummer.LifeisshortandthereareotherthingsIwanttodo.OneofthoseisvisitinghissonwholivesinAustralia.Numerousattemptstosellthezoooverthepasttwoyearswereunsuccess-fulsoNormbegantheprocessofsellinghisanimalsthisspring.Theyareallgoingtogoodhomeshesays.SomeofhiswolvesandbearshavebeensoldtoamanhesworkedwithforyearsinBritishColumbia.Bow-manvilleZooElmdaleZooandtheCatWorldinOronoareotherdestinations.ButNormisnotdisposingofallhisanimals.Hehasenteredintoanagree-mentwithacolleagueinQuebecwherehewillretainownershipofsomeofhisfavourites.Sinbadalongwithtwoothertigersfourlionsandtengrizzlybearswillalsondanewhomethere.Normwillnotworkdirectlyatthezoobutwillprovidethemwithconsultingservices.HeanticipatesitwilltakeuntiltheNormwithMacalargetimberwolfthathasworkedinanumberofmovies.IalwaysknewIwouldgetintotheanimalbusinessoneday....NormPhillipsPleaseturntopage8 8FOCUS-MAY2013endofthesummertodispersealloftheanimalsandsellthefarmandwhileplansaretentativeheexpectstomovetotheGananoqueareawherehehasanum-beroffriends.NorthwoodZoowillbegreatlymissedinthiscom-munity.Thefacilityprovidedanopportunitytoseetigerslionsprimatesbearswolfpupsandallsortsofotherexoticanimalspeciesatanunbelievablycloserange.Andifyouwereluckyyoumayhaveexperi-encedthethrillofholdingababylionbearortigercub.WiththeclosureofNorthwoodZoooneofthethingsNormsayshewillmissmostaresomeofthegreatpeopleheshadthepleasureofworkingwithandthedaytodaycon-tactwiththem.Ofcourseitgoeswithoutsayingthathewillalsomisstheanimalswhenhewalksawaylaterthisyear.ThatsentimentwillalsobeechoedbythehundredsoffamilieswhoockedtoNorthwoodeverysummer.ByJ.PeterHvidstenFocusonScugogScugogpreparingtohostTheDragonFliesdragonboatfestivalthissummerPlansareunderwayfortheninthannualDragonFliesDragonBoatFestivaltobeheldonLakeScugogalongthePortPerrywaterfrontonJune15.Thispopularfestivalisanopportunitytopromotebreastcancerawarenessandtoraisefunds.AsinthepastthisyearsDragonBoatFestivalwillbeheldinPalmerParkandfundsraisedfromthiseventwillbedonatedtofourlocalhospitalsinPortPerryUxbridgeOshawaandPeterborough.Teamsareformedfromchurchgroupsschoolscommunityservicegroupscorporatebusinessessportsteamsbreastcancersurvivorteamsaswellasmanyotherinterestgroups.Noexperienceisnecessaryandallequipmentisprovided.Paddlersreceiveinstructionforskillsstrategiesandsafetyproceduresattheprac-ticesduringtheweekspriortofestivalday.Weencourageallinterestedpartiestojoinusforthisenjoyableandworthwhileday.Formoreinformationvisitthewebsitewww.the-dragonies.orgemailatfestivalthedragonies.orgortelephone705-932-2078.NorthwoodZoocontinuedfrompage7W.O.INSURANCEBROKERSDaleGibbonsOwnerBrokerwww.woinsurancebrokers.com905-436-9090Whetheritsyourfamilyhomebusinessoryourcarprotectwhatsyourswithinsurancesolutionsdesignedjustforyou.ProtectThoseYouLoveYOURNEIGHBOURSOWNEDOPERATEDBY1893ScugogSt.PortPerrywellgetyourgardengrowinginstyleGardenCentrenOWOPenChoosefromastunningarrayofnewandexclusiveproductssourcedfromallovertheworldandgrownrighthereinCanada. AUTOMOTIVEGusBrownBuickGMC-BillBrunnock....................................................43GusBrownBuickGMC-GaryCochrane................................................34GusBrownBuickGMC-LizBlack..........................................................20LindsayKIA-AndrewNaylor....................................................................12MenziesChrysler-TimThompson...........................................................37PortPerryAutoSupply-MaggieDavison...............................................36FINANCIALASSISTANCE1stFinancialCentre-AnitaVanZeeland.................................................19CrescentMortgageCorp-JudiWeedmark.............................................23NellieWestermanAccountingService.....................................................44SandiYokomBookkeepingService.........................................................21TDCanadaTrust-CherylTimbers...........................................................10HEALTHWELLNESS98DegreesSalon-JohnTraceyMacKinnon........................................34BridgetSpiritCounselor.........................................................................36ChristineMuirSpeech-LanguagePathologist........................................21HealingPointsIntegrativeMedicine-SusanneSchmid........................22JourneyoftheHeart-MargSmith...........................................................43NaturalHealthAssociates-Dr.JohnTompkin........................................35NaturalHealthAssociates-LuWangLouisEatly...............................35NaturalHealthAssociates-StephanieAlexander..................................35PortPerryDentalAssociates-DrFarahWalji........................................13PortPerryDentalAssociates-Dr.RamiMaarouf..................................13PortPerryDentalAssociates-Dr.RobertBoyko...................................13PortPerryDentalAssociates-Dr.SandroDelRosso............................13PortPerryDentureClinic-MikeDunn....................................................19SunleiteIntegrativeHealthCentre-BrendaLeite..................................45ZentInc.-BartLynnWagar.................................................................22LEGALPaulaMcMurtryBarristerSolicitor........................................................22WillDavidsonLLP-MoniqueMeloche....................................................10REALESTATEColdwellBanker-ChuckWillisLyndaSauder......................................10ColdwellBanker-DianneHooker............................................................12ColdwellBanker-GrantLucas.................................................................36RealtyExecutives-BrianMcKinlay..........................................................44RemaxAll-StarsRealtyInc.-BrettPuckrin.............................................19RemaxAll-StarsRealtyInc.-JulieCurranNicoleFarrell....................23RemaxAll-StarsRealtyInc.-MargaretBallCarolynWilbur................43RESTAURANTSMrSub-SpirosDimosVovos.................................................................12PicklesOlives-KostaAnicaRistevski...............................................11RedRibbonFamilyRestaurant-ShariBrown........................................22RETAILAntweek-CorinaCook..............................................................................23AsselstineCountry-FloydRuthAsselstine.........................................33Brocks-MarinaJulieBrock..................................................................34CamillesCloset-EllyHuhleJeannieMuir...........................................37DanasGoldsmithing-DanaSmith..........................................................42dbsilversmithdesigns-DianeSmith......................................................12HerringtonsQualityButchers-JacquelineBrentHerrington............20IvesPersonalTouchFlowersGifts-MichelleMacintyre....................42LukesforHome-TeriVenner..................................................................45PortPerryOptical-BrockWendyReville.............................................43TaylorCompany-InteriorsShayneTaylor............................................33Videoplex-JanetPageNancyDriscoll..................................................33VOSYourIndependentGrocer-ChristineTerryVos...........................42SERVICES4ontheFloorDogTraining-LizJones-Morden.....................................20BudgetBlinds-JoeGibson......................................................................10GreenAppleCabinetsLtd-HarveyAdamWalker...............................21HometownPrinting-RichieCalTripp..................................................42IdealHomeStorageSolutions-AlecCook.............................................37JennsDogGrooming-JenniferSouch...................................................43JonathanvanBilsenPhotography...........................................................21MartynMiniHoeLtd.-BradMartyn.........................................................37MonteCarloHairFashion-BrandonGuido............................................35ScugogAnimalHospital-Dr.JessicaSherwinDr.RolandPowers....36ScugogChamberPortPerryBIA-KennaKozak...............................23ScugogKitchenDesignLtd.-JanetBisschop........................................44SensationalSigns-BrendaColvin...........................................................20TaylorForderInsurance-SteveGajewskiJenniferMichel.................19WaggFuneralHome-MylesORiordan...................................................33TRAVELExpediaCruiseShipCenters-AnnemarieKnopp....................................34MarlinTravel-ColleenAnderson..............................................................11MarlinTravel-JeanScott..........................................................................11MarlinTravel-VirginiaFrew......................................................................11IndexByBusinessNameFourPartFeatureSalutingSomeOfOurManyLocalBusinessLeadersIttakesskillexperienceandpassionandhereareagroupofexceptionalbusinesspeoplewhohavethatandmoretooffer.Pleasesupportthemwheneverpossible.LetskeepourbusinessinandaroundtheScugogarea.BusinessLeadersFOCUS-MAY20139 BusinessLeadersPART1MONIQUEMELOCHELawyerRuralOntarioisrichwithpeoplefromallwalksoflifeanditisbecauseofourcaringculturethatwethrivefeelsCherylA.TimbersBranchManagerforTDCanadaTrustinPortPerry.Cherylhashad25exceptionalyearswiththebank.Sheenjoyshelpingpeopleandsaysshelearnssomethingneweveryday.TDCanadaTrustoffersafulllineofproductsfrompersonalbank-ingtosmallbusinesscommercialandagriculturalwealthmanage-mentwebandtelephonebanking.WeprideourselvesonourcustomerservicesevenyearsrunningwiththeJDPowerAwardshesaid.BusyCherylstillmakestimetovolunteerinthecommunitywithRelayforLifeNorthDurhamyouthgroupsandtheUnitedWay.SheisalsoamemberofthePortPerryHospitalFoundation.Cherylthanksherfamilyfortheirsupportduringhercareer.Nobodyplansongettinginjuredtheeffectscanbedevastating.Itisimportanttoensurethatyougettherightlegalrepresentationtopursueyourrights.Aftermorethan10yearsofpracticeinTorontolawyerMoniqueMelochemovedtoPortPerrywithherfamilyandbeganpractisingwithWillDavidsonLLP.MoniqueisbasedatthermsLindsayofceshealsooffersservicesinOrilliaandWhitby.Moniquespracticeisfocusedonplaintiffpersonalinjurymattersincludingmotorvehicleaccidentclaimsslipandfallaccidentsoccupiersliabilityproductliabilityandlong-termdisabilityclaims.Shepreviouslyspentmanyyearsrepresentingseveralmajorinsurancecompanies.Herexperienceprovidesherwithauniqueknowledgeandunderstandingofpersonalinjurylawandhowinsurersapproachlitigation.Moniqueiscommittedtoprovidingdedicatedprofessionalandpersonalizedservicetoeachofherclients.PleasecontactMoniqueforafreeconsultationifyouorsomeoneyouknowhasbeeninjured.165QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-8435www.tdcanadatrust.comJOEGIBSONBudgetBlindsJoeGibsonatBudgetBlindsofPortPerrysaysthatthebestwaytodoagoodjobonselectingwindowcoveringsistodoitinyourownhome.WithavastarrayofsamplesandfabricsJoeoftenwithwifeCathyassistinghimwillhelpyouexploreoptionsandseehowtheywillworkwithYOURwindowsYOURroomcoloursandYOURfurnishings.Joeworksfromhomesoisabletominimizeoverheadcosts.Thisena-bleshimtopassthesavingsontohiscustomers.Heofferscustomwindowcoveringsincludingshadesshuttersblindsanddraperyandalsocarriesacces-soriessuchasarearugsandmirrors.WithastrongabilitytorelatetopeopleJoegainsasolidunderstandingofclientexpectationswithrespecttolightcontrolfunctionalityfashionandofcoursebudget.BudgetBlindsoffersfullserviceandJoesexpertisehelpstakethestressoutoftheprocess.Heprovideseverythingfromthefreein-homeconsultationtomeasuringandinstalling.VisittheirwebsiteorgivethemacalltodayJoeGibsonBlackstock905-213-2583www.budgetblinds.comportperry206A-189KentStreetWestKentPlaceLindsay705-324-6518877-324-6518mmelochewilldavidson.cawww.willdavidson.caCHERYLTIMBERSTDCanadaTrustCHUCKWILLESandLYNDASAUDERRealEstateProfessionalsWearebothfull-timerealtorswithacombinedknowl-edgeandexperienceof40yearsassistingclientsinfulllingtheirrealestateobjectives.Passionateaboutwhatwedorealestateisourprofessionandouronlybusinessinterest.Sharingmanyofthesamecorevaluesprofessionalandpersonalstandardswithahighregardforfamilywebelieveinprovidingaserviceyoucanalwayscounton.Ourclients1goalisour1goalandwefeelveryproudtohaveonceagainreceivedtheultimateserviceawardfromColdwellBankerforbringing98customersatisfactiontotheclientswehavehadtheprivilegeofworkingwith.DoyouhaveanyrealestatequestionsGiveusacallLetusearnyourtrustwithprofessionalserviceandsuccessfultransactions.1894ScugugStreetPortPerryPortPerryPlaza905-985-9777R.M.R.REALESTATEBROKERAGE10FOCUS-MAY2013 BusinessLeadersPART1VIRGINIAFREWMarlinTravelCOLLEENANDERSONMarlinTravelColleenhasbeeninthetravelindustryforover30yearsandisacertiedmemberoftheCanadianInstituteofTravelCounsellorswhichpromotesprofessionalismandoffersongoingeducationaltraining.Manypeoplebelievethatthebestdealsarefoundonlinebutyourtravelconsultantcanusuallyndthesamepriceorlessandyouhavethepeaceofmindthatsomeonewilladvocateonyourbehalfiftheneedarises.Itisalwaysnicetodealwithapersoninsteadofacomputerandgetthebestadviceonyourdestinationchoicenecessarydocumentationandanyextracoststhatyoumightoccurduringyourtravels.YoucanpickupthephoneandcallMarlinTravelanytimeandbesureofhelpfulservice.Colleenwillofferyouthebenetofherlifetimestravelexperi-enceespeciallyanyoneinterestedintouringBritainandassistancewithallyourtravelrequirements.JEANSCOTTMarlinTravelAtravelprofessionalislikeyourownconciergebetterconnectedfasterthantheinternetandabletobooktheun-bookablewithasinglecall.Jeanhasover23yearsofexperi-enceinthetravelindustry.Heryearsofexperiencehavebroughtknowledgeskillandresourcestohelpclientsrealizetheirtraveldreams.Jeanhasorganizedindi-vidualandgrouptravelCruiseGroupsDestinationWeddingsandFamilyReunionsaswellasLuxuryTravelPackages.JeanhasbeenfortunateenoughtohavetravelledtomanycountrieswithinEuropetheCaribbeanMexicoAustraliaNewZealandallacrossCanadaandmanypartsoftheUSAincludingtheHawaiianIslands.JeanhasjustrecentlycomebackfromDreamsPuntaCanaDominicanRepublic.Travelhasbeenherpassionforaslongasshecanrememberandshelovessharingherexperienceswithothers.NothingpleasesJeanmorethanhearingaboutclientstraveldreamsandbeingabletomakethemcometrue.JeanwelcomestheopportunitytobeapartofyourtravelexperienceandlooksforwardtohelpingyoudiscovertheworldInitiallytheloveoftravelluresagentsintothetravelprofessionbuttherelationshipstheybuildwithclientsovermanyyearsholdsthemin.ThisbusymotheroftwoownsMarlinTravelafullservicetravelagencythatshebeganhercareerwith25yearsago.TheteamdoesitallfrompackagestoairlineticketsbutVirginiaspecializesincruises.Aveteranofmanycruisessheusesherknowledgeofcabinlocationsbesttimestosailcertainregionsandthebenetsofeachcruiselinetohelpeachguestnavigatewisely.Ilovehelpingclientsplantheirdreamcruiseshesays.Cruisescanbebookedinsomecasesuptotwoyearsinadvanceandsheiscurrentlyworkingonfall2014saildatesforsomecruisedestinations.Mostcruisedepositsarerefundablesotheclienthascompleteexibilitywhentheytakeadvantageofearlybookings.InadditiontotheescortedcruisegroupsthisyearthatarealreadysoldoutspacehasjustbeensecuredonCelebritySOLSTICEforHawaiiinspring2014andalsoaFranceIberiansailinginSeptember2014.CallVirginiatodaytodiscussyournextdreamcruise.158CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-2268jean.scottmarlintravel.caMCTICO4577532158CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-2268virginia.frewmarlintravel.caMCTICO4577532158CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-2268colleen.andersonmarlintravel.caMCTICO4577532KOSTAandANICARISTEVSKIPicklesOlivesTheambianceinthediningroomiswarmandinviting.Patronshappilychatwhiletheyenjoyfreshshandchickendishessavoryhomemadepastasandpizzas.ThatswhatthediningexperienceislikeatPicklesandOlivesBistro.ApopularchoiceforlunchanddinnerPicklesandOlivesisopenat11amMondaythroughFridayandat1130amonSaturdays.OwnersKostaandAnicaRistevskibothenjoynefoodsandwinesandtheylovetosharetheirpassionwiththecommunity.Theyhave30yearsofrestaurantexperiencecombined.Thereisawideselectionofwinestocomplementthemeals.RecentlythefullylicensedCafMochaRoomopened.Itcanseatupto25peopleforprivatefunctions.Alargeselectionofdeliciousdessertsareshowcased.WhetheritslunchwiththegirlsaromanticdinneroranofcepartytheRistevskisandtheirstaffwillwelcomeyou.110WaterStreetPortPerry905-982-1600FOCUS-MAY201311 BusinessLeadersPART1ANDREWNAYLORSalesandLeasingRepresentativeLindsayKIASalesandLeasingRepresentativeAndrewNaylorusestheInternetasatooltoprovideexcellentcustomerservice.ThroughFacebookTwitterandemailcorrespondencehegrowsandmaintainshisbusinessclienteleandcommunicateswithcustomersbeforeandaftersales.LindsayKIAspecializesinnewandusedvehiclesalesandleasingplusfullserviceandrepairstoallmakesandmodels.FullcollisionandbodyrepairworkisofferedattheCarstarfacilityinLindsay.AndrewhasbeenwithLindsayKIAfortwoyearsandhejoinedtheScugogChamberofCommercein2013.Hesexcitedtobepartofacompanyhedescribesasoneoftheworldleadersforsalesandamazingproductdesign.ThedealershipisopenMondaytoSaturday.Andrewsproductknowl-edgeandexcellentabilitytointerpretcustomerneedsmakeshimthego-toguyforanyoneinthemarketforsomenewwheels.AndrewNaylorSalesandLeasingRepresentativeFax705-324-1127705-324-5565SPIROSVOVOSandDIMOSVOVOSMr.SubMr.SubinPortPerryisafamilyaffair.BrothersSpirosandDimosVovosgrewupinthebusiness.TheirfatheropenedhisrstTorontostorein1970andthePortPerrylocationin1990whichisstillgoingstrongtoday.Peoplelovethecustommadesandwichessaladswrapsandthenewatbread.Deliciousfoodfriendlycustomerserviceandasupercleanenvironmentattractcustomerstoreturnagainandagain.Cateringisavailableforlargeorsmallevents.Mr.Subputsonsubdaysforlocalschoolsasfundraisersandtoprovideahealthylunchforthestudents.AgoodcorporatecitizenMr.Subhasalsosponsoredmanysportsteamsanddonatedmanyprizestolocalcharitableeventsovertheyears.ThroughtheSubsforSeniorsprogramover20000.hasbeenraisedtosupportactivitiesatthecommunitynursinghome.Mr.Subssmilingstaffarewaitingtogreetyoudailyfrom10amtomidnight.LINDSAYDIANESMITHdbsilversmithdbsilversmithdesignsjewelleryboutiquehasmovedtoamorecentrallocationonQueenStreetinPortPerryaftertwoyearsonWaterStreet.DianeSmithhasseenherbusinessgrowfromsmallbeginningstobecomealocaldestinationforthoselookingforuniquemade-on-the-premisesitems.HersuccessisatestimonytothequalityofherworkandthevaluethatshecanofferbybeingthestoresOwnerArtist.Inthisdayofmassproductionitisnicetohavealocalstorewherecustomerscanmeetandchatwiththepersonwhohasactuallymadethatspecialitem.DianetakesimmenseprideinherworkandinthefriendlycozyatmosphereshehascreatedinherboutiqueworkshopandthanksthepeopleofPortPerryandthesurroundingareawhocontinuetoappreciateandsupporther.PerfectoneofakindgiftsforyourMomonherspecialdayMothersDaySundayMay12.249QueenStreetPortPerry905-982-8778dianedbsilversmithdesigns.comwww.dbsilversmithdesigns.com1874ScugogStreetPortPerry905-985-1090DIANNEHOOKERColdwellBankerR.M.R.RealEstateBrokerageDiannedevelopedadeepunderstandingofbothhardworkandruralpropertyatayoungagegrowinguponthefarmofherparentsMildredandFredPuckrin.WorkingforalargebuilderandlaterwithOntarioHousingsheabsorbedmanykeyaspectsofthehousingmarket.Overthepast24yearsshehasputthoseexperiencestouseforherclientsandhasbeenaconsistentUltimateServiceandNationalmulti-awardwinningagentforColdwellBankerRMRRealEstateBrokerageinPortPerry.DianneisproudofherrootsinScugogwheresheandherhusbandGordhavelivedfor37yearsraisingtwonow-grownchildrenwhointurnarelivingandraisingtheirchildrenhereinPortPerry.WhatcanyouexpectfromDianneIntegrityhonestyexperienceinallaspectsofrealestateattentiontodetailandpersonalizedcustomerservicethepeopleelementofasuccessfulagentsmakeup.DiannearespectedandhardworkingagentbringstoyourtransactionanotherkeycharacteristicpersistencetogetthejobdoneHertaskisonlycompleteaftershesachievedherultimategoalinherownwordstoassistmyclientstofullltheirneedsdesiresanddreamsR.M.R.RealEstateBrokerage1894ScugogStreetPortPerryPlazaPortPerry905-985-9777www.dhooker.ca12FOCUS-MAY2013 BusinessLeadersPART1DR.RAMIMAAROUFDDSDentistDr.RamiMaaroufofPortPerryDentalAssociatessaysthatmanyofhispatientsarenowgoodfriends.HejoinedtheteamatPPDAinJanuary2010.PriortothathepracticeddentistryforoneandahalfyearsinMadridSpainandfortwoyearsinDubai.AftercomingtoCanadain2007andworkinginTrentonDr.RamidecidedhelikedsmalltownlifeandrelocatedtoPortPerry.HegraduatedfromdentalschoolatNewYorkUniversitywherehedidaninternshipattheRosenthalAestheticInstitute.AswellasrestoringteethDr.Ramidoescrownsbridgesandrootcanals.Hehasaspecialinterestincosmeticveneersandimplantdentistry.Dr.RamilikesbeingpartofthePortPerryDentalAssociatesteamofprofessionalswhoworkcollaborativelytogiveeachpatientindividualcare.DR.ROBERTBOYKOOrthodontistOrthodontistDr.RobertBoykoofPortPerryDentalAssociatesworkswithchildrenandadultstore-aligntheirteethforthatHollywoodsmile.Heseespatientsasyoungassevenyearsofagesinceearlydetectionofdevelopingissuesiscrucialsoearlyinterceptivetreatmentcanbegin.Childrensteetharenotfullyformedandthejawisstillgrowingbutxedorremovableappliancesareavailabletoyoungsters.Age13isthetimewhenthosewhoneedbracescanmakethatcommitment.Dr.Boykogetsgreatsatisfactionoutofworkingwithhispatientsofallagestore-aligntheirteethforthatcondentsmile.BorninOshawaheearnedadegreeinEconomicsandhisDoctorofDentalSurgeryattheUniversityofWesternOntario.HecompletedhisOrthodonticSpecialtyTrainingatGeorgetownUniversityinWashingtonD.C.Dr.BoykohasbeentreatingthefriendlyresidentsofPortPerryforover20years.DR.SANDRODELROSSOH.BscDDSDentistDr.SandroDelRossoenjoysthevarietyofpracticinggeneraldentistryatPortPerryDentalAssociates.Since1996hehasfullledhischildhooddreamofacareerasaDentist.Atypicaldaymayincludellingcavitiesdoingextractionsrootcanalsdentalimplantsbridgesandcrowns.Healsohandlesanydentalemergencies.Dr.DelRossobelievesthatlifelonggooddentalhealthreliesongoodoralhygienestart-ingatanearlyage.Brushingandossinginbetweenteethwherethetoothbrushcantreachisvitallyimportanttothehealthofeachtooth.Parentscanhelptheirchildrenasyoungasnewbornsbywipingtheirgumsandcleaningtheirteethforthemtopreventcavities.State-of-the-arttechnologycontinuestodramaticallyimprovedentalcareservices.Dr.DelRossondsitrewardingtoservelocalfamiliesandhelppatientsofallagestosmiletheirbestsmiles.DR.FARAHWALJIBSCDDSDIP.PERIOPeriodontistWhenwethinkofthewordDentistthewordTeethspringstomind.Buthealthygumsalsoplayavitalroleingoodoralhealth.PeriodontistDr.FarahWaljijoinedPortPerryDentalAssociatesin2005.ShereceivedherBachelorofScienceDegreefromMcGillUniversityandgraduatedsevenyearslaterasaPeriodontistfromTuftsUniversityinBoston.Sheusesherexpertisetorestorelostgumtissuestotheiroriginallevelsandhelpstopreventfurtherbonelossanddeterioration.Sometimesdentalimplantsaretherightchoiceforapatient.WiththeadventofCTguidesurgeryitisnowpossibletoplacethedentalimplantswithoutlongincisionsresultinginminimalswellingandpost-opdiscomfort.Dr.Farahbelievesthattoothlossandgumdiseasedonthavetobearesultofaging.Usingmodernpro-activetreatmentssheisexperiencedinhelpingpeoplekeepthatyouthfulsmile.462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.com462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.com462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.com462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comFOCUS-MAY201313 14FOCUS-MAY2013GreenbankLionsClubsettofertilizeScugogForthe15thconsecutiveyeartheGreen-bankLionsareselling55lbbagsoflawn21-7-7andgarden18-18-18fertilizerforthelowlowpriceof25abag.Thispriceincludestaxesandfreedeliverytoyourhome.Overtheyearsthousandsofdollarsinprotshavebeenusedtosupporteventsinlocalschoolssuchasacademicawardnightshealthysnackandliteracyprojects.MoneyhasalsobeendonatedtoOpera-tionScugogthePortPerryHospitalPreciousMindsandprojectstohelpthosewithdiabe-teshearingandvisionissues.Itsawin-windealasyougettheproductsatunbeatablepricesandthelocalcommuni-tiesaresupportedwiththemoneythattheLionsraise.Placeyourorderbycalling905-985-3723LeaveyournameaddressandquantitytoensurequickdeliveryinAprilorearlyMay.TheLionswillalsobeholdingascrapmetalandelectronicitemscollectionattheGreenbankHall8a.m.-3p.m.onMay4th.LarryDoblealongtimememberoftheGreenbankLionsClubwithaloadoffertilizerwhichtheclubwillbesellingthisspring.Thisisthe15thyeartheGreenbankLionshaveraisedfundsthroughthisprogram.PortPerryVillasAnnualPortPerryVillasAnnualEntertainmentBBQLunchManyVendorsToonieSaleandDraws15987SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-985.3312www.portperryvilla.caLifesbetterattheVillaSat.May4th10am-3pm FOCUS-MAY201315SusanneFarncombeofPortPerrymakesragrugs--athomewhilewatchingTVatthecottageinthecarandevenatthebeach.Itmustlookfunnyshesays.ThereIamsit-tingbytheshoreatWasagaBeachworkingwithmyfabricthetailsallblowinginthewind.ButIcantaffordtotakeadayoff.Thereisagreatdemandforherragrugsandshehasalotofrepeatcustomers.SusannehasaweeklyboothatthesummerOril-liaandGravenhurstmarketsplussheparticipatesinseveralannualspecialshowsincludingtheSunderlandMapleSyrupFestivalartandcraftshow.HermothertaughthertheartofcrochetingwhenshewasayoungballerinatravellingwithherdancetroupebytrainandplanearoundBritishColumbia.ItpassedthetimesaidSusanne.Idontliketobebored.Shealsocreatedsweatersandsquaresforafghans.Shehasalwayslikedtokeepherhandsbusy.Icantjustsitanddonothingshesaid.Over20yearsagowhenSusanneandherhusbandEricboughttheircottageinOrilliashelookedatthebareoorsanddecidedtomakesomeragrugs.Theprocessincludescut-tingstripsoffabrictrimmingtheendshandsewingeachpieceandthencrochetingthemintoroundorovalshapes.Susannesrugsarefamousfortheirkaleidoscopesofcolourandpatternswithsomethingtomatcheveryonesdcor.Thesizesrangefrom28inchestoover5feetinlengthandthepricesrangefrom20.forasmallonetoover100.foralargerug.Dependingonthesizeeachrugtakesbetweeneightand40hourstomake.Itsalabouroflove.Therugsarecolourfulanddurableandanothermajoradvantageisthattheyarewashable.Youcanputtheminthewashingmachineandthedryerandtheywontshrink.Oryoucanjustpoptheminthedryerwithascentedsheettofreshenthemup.WhobuysSusannesrugsEveryoneshesays.HerrugsgraceSuzanneFarncombeneedstokeepbusysoshestartedtohookrugsfromragscrapsRUGSRagstoRichesPleaseturntopage16 16FOCUS-MAY2013theoorsofhousesfromPEItoBritishColumbiamanyStatesincludingHa-waiiEuropeandAustralia.Manypeoplebuythemfortheircot-tagesortrailerswhichisverypracticalsinceyoucanjustshakeoutthesand.StudentsdecoratingsparseroomsatuniversityoftenliketoplaceoneofSusannesrugsbythebedside.ItslikebringingalittlebitofhomewithyouSusannepointedout.Petownersbuyherrugsasbedsfortheirdogorcatortoputindogkennelsfortravel.Someofhercustomershaveeightor10ofSusannesrugsthroughouttheirhomes.Beingmadeofpre-washedrecycledmaterialtheyarecozyandsoftunderfoot.Theyalsoaddapopofcolourtoanyroomwithmanyartisticdesignstochoosefromcreatedusingplainandpatternedfabriccombinations.Youcantndthesecustomhandmaderugsinadepartmentstore.Susanneestimatesthatshehasmadeabout2000ragrugs.SheusedtosellperennialplantsatthemarketsandoneyearshemadeextrarugsforfunandherhusbandEricsuggestedshetakesometoherbooth.All17soldinonedayandshewasamazed.AlthoughshestillbringsafewplantsandherbstosellrugsareSusannesmainproduct.Whenshestartedhercareerasanelementaryschoolteacherinthe1970suntil1991sheneverthoughtshewouldendupswitchingcareersandbeingTheRugLadyoneday.ShetaughtatBeauValleyinOshawaandthenatWestLyndeinWhitbybutshedidntgobacktoschoolafterherdaughterKirstenwasborn21yearsago.TheFarncombeshadbeenmarriedfor17yearswhenthebabycamealonganditwasagreatsurprise.IjustdidntwanttoleaveherandContinuedfrompage15putherindaycareSusannesaid.Susannehasfondmemoriesofteach-inggradethreestudentsinparticular.Sheespeciallyenjoyeddoingathemeonmicewhereeverythingfrommathproblemstoartworkweremouserelated.ShewouldcelebratetheendoftheunitwithaMouseParty.EricwouldbringhomeexoticcheesesfromtheSt.LawrenceMarketinTorontoandshewouldhaveeverythingfrombluecheesetocamemberttocheddartosamplealongwithcrackersandlittleplasticwineglassesofjuice.Parentswouldtellmethatnowtheirchildwasaskingforbrieinsteadofpro-cessedcheeseslicesaftertheMousePartySusannerecallswithasmile.Havingaloveofchildrenandthelearn-ingprocessSusannedidalotoftutoringovertheyears.Manyofherstudentsfromgradeonetograde12werefromPortPerryandarea.Butthentherugbusinessbegantakingupmostofhertimeandshedecidedtofocusonthat.Shewasalsooncalltohelphersisterlookafterhermotherwhopassedawayin2012attheageof102.Rugsweresomethingshecouldbusyherselfwithanywhereanytimeevenwhilelookingafterhermomortalkingonthephone.Beingself-employedSusanneenjoyedtheexibilityinherschedulewhenKirstenwasyoungwhichallowedhertotakeherdaughtertolocalmusicprogramsandSwimkidsinPortPerrywhenshewasgrowingup.NowauniversitystudentwhenKirstencomeshometovisititsjustlikeoldtimeschattingwithhermomwhilesheworksonherragrugsbythelakeatthecottageorbythewoodstoveathomeinPortPerry.SusannesaysthatmakingrugsistherstthingIdointhemorningwhenIhavemycoffeeandthelastthingIdoatnightbeforeIgotobedandreadmybook.ByLynnCampbellDealershipandServiceDepartmentopenforbusinessMonday-Friday9am-6pmSaturday9am-1pmTAYLORFORDAUTOSERVICE1565Hwy.7APortPerryRightbesideWalmart905-985-3655OfferexpiresMay312013Appliestosinglerearwheeldrivevehicles.Upto5litresofoildisposalfeesextra.Doesnotapplytodiesel.WESERVICEALLMAKESANDMODELSIncludes87POINTINSPECTIONPremiumOilandFilterChangeTireInspectionandRotateBatteryHealthTestandReportVisualBrakeInspectionTopUpAllFluidsInspectionReportCardLocalShuttleServiceTHESPRINgREFESHERTHATCANSAVEYOUUPTO350AYEARONgASWiththispackageandregularmaintenance.THEWORKSFuelEconomyPackageAnopenhousetohonourtherichnessofCartwrightHighSchoolcommunitylifewillbeheldonFridayMay24andthecommunityisinvitedtojoin.Thedaybeginsat115p.m.withavisittostudentsworkinginclassrooms.Thenfrom3-9p.m.decaderoomswillbeopenwithdisplaysandmemorabilia.Thiswillprovideanopportunityforpastandpresentstudentstoreectonsharedmemories.Alightlunchwillbeprovided.AnyonewhowouldliketopostphotosormemoriesofCHScanemailchsmemo-riesoutlook.comForfurtherinformationcallCHSat905-986-4241.CartwrightHSwillhonouritshistory FOCUS-MAY201317Inthenews...NewadministratorjoinsScugogCouncilfortheArtsEvelineKlamtisthenewpart-timestaffmem-berattheScugogCouncilfortheArts.Inherroleasadministratorshewillassistvisi-torstotheCouncilsofceandartgallerypro-videpublicinformationruntheofcemaintainmembershiprecordsandbepartoftheCouncilsactivitiesincludingtheMayorsGalafortheArtsfundraiser.ArelativelynewresidentofScugogshehashadbusinessadministrationandteachingexpe-rienceinCanadaandoverseashasservedsev-eralartsorganizationsasavolunteerandboardmemberstudiedartandinhersparetimepursuespersonalartprojects.ThePortPerryHospitalAuxiliarywillbeholdingtheirannualTagDaysfromJune6to8th.Auxiliaryvolunteerswillbecanvassingatselectedlocationsthroughouttown.Fundsareusedforneworreplace-mentequipmentatPortPerryHospital.TheauxiliaryhopestoraiseenoughmoneyduringTagDaystopurchasetwomoreceilingliftsforthehospital.Supporttheauxiliaryandthehospi-talbypurchasingatag.AuxiliaryTagDaysLocalBIAwinsMarketingandCommunicationsawardThePortPerryBusinessImprovementAreawastherecipientlastmonthoftheMar-ketingAndCommunicationsAwardfromtheOntarioBIAAssociation.TheawardfortheBIAsPortPerryVirtualTourpromotionwaspresentedtoPortPerryBIAco-chairsLanaCrosbyandTerryVenneratanawardsgalaheldinTorontoonApril15.ThejudgescommentedYourteamhastiedinthecategorywithanotherwonderfulsubmissionwereceivedanditdemonstratesthegreatworkthatisbeingdonebyBIAsthroughoutOntario.TheLastPictureShowatKentFarndaleGalleryStretchyourartisticperspectiveandexplorenewhorizonsintheup-comingexhibitTheLastPictureShowbyRuthRodgers.Ruthusesatechniquethatcombinespastelpaintingandcollagedneartdecorativepapersinordertoexploreoftheimpactoffairytalestoriesontheroleandimageofwomen.TheopeningreceptionwillbeginSaturdayMay4that2p.m.TheshowwillrunMay4-30intheKentFarndaleGalleryintheScugogMemorialPub-licLibraryat231WaterStreetinPortPerry.TheKentFarndaleGalleryisopen7daysaweekduringlibraryhours.Pleasecall905-985-7686formoreinformation.TitledEvolutiontheMayexhibitintheScugogCouncilfortheArtsgalleryfeaturestheworkoflocalpainterPamelaMeacher.Itdemonstrateshowherworkhaschangedovertheyearsfromherbegin-ningsatthekitchentablein1969.Experimentingwithoilandpaletteknifeshepaintedwhenevershecouldwhileraisingafamily.Inthe1990sshebeganpaintingintricatebotanicalworkstruetotheplantstheydepict.Since2000shehasbeenproducingrenedelegantwatercoloursandsomegraphiterenderingsofnativeora.TheshowopensSaturdayMay11withapublicreceptionfrom2to4p.mandcontinuestoMay25.ThegalleryisopenTuesdaytoSaturdaynoonto3p.m.at181PerryStreetUnitG-1PortPerry.EvolutionatSCAGallery 18FOCUS-MAY2013ThumbsDown-totheOntariogovernmentfornotre-calculatingthepublicsectorsalarydisclosureorso-calledSunshineList.Thepracticewhichstartedin1996publisheseachyearthenamesandsalariesofemployeespaid100000ormoreinacalendaryear.Whilethedisclosureisnotabadidea100000in1996wouldbeworthabout146000today.Maybea150000SunshineListwouldbemorerefec-tiveoftodayseconomicconditions.Justsayin.ThumbsDown-Withwinteratanendonedisgruntledhomeownersuggestsathumbsdowntosnow-plowoperatorsinruralScugogthatinsistonwinginggravelfromtheroadsalongwiththesnowfartherbackthanisneeded.Itsnotthe401andtheywingbackwaybeyondwhatisneededhesayssuggestingthatitcreatesahugecleanupforpropertyownersinthespring.ThumbsUpDown-Withthearrivalofspringahostofissuessurfaceasthesnowmelts.Onegentle-mansuggestsathumbsuptotheLakeStew-ardsfortheimprovedwalkingtrailalongthelakefrontbehindWaterSt.ballparksbutgivesathumbsdowntothepoorlymaintainedtrailnorthoftheboatlaunch.Hecomplainsthistrailiswetandpartiallysub-mergedforpartsoftheyearandneedstoberaised.ThumbsUp-Endingonapositivenoteitsnicetoseethesweepersoutslowlymakingtheirwayalongthesand-coatedstreetsandroadwaysofScugogcleaningupthesaltyremnantsofwinter.Withwarmerdaysaheaditwillbenicetobeabletowalkalongthestreetswithoutdustblowingintooureyes.ThumbsDown-tothethieveswhomadeoffwiththebulkofthescrapmetalandelectronicscollectedduringafundraiserbythelocalscoutgroup.Itdoesntgetmuchlowerthanstealingfromkidswhoaretryingtoraisemoneyforthecommunity.Thumbs193QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-73061-800-387-5642www.emmersoninsurance.comINSURANCEBROKERSLIMITEDSINCE1917FARMHOMEAUTOMOBILECOMMERCIALScugogslocallyownedandoperatedGeneralInsuranceBrokerwithover130yearsofBrokerexperience.45thAnnualCanoetheNonquonSaturdayJune12013www.scugogshoresmuseum.comRegistrationattheLatchamCentreFayMay316-9pmSaayJ16-9amFirstboatsinthewaterSaturdaymorningat7a.m.Registration45canoeorkayak.Allparticipantsencouragedtoseekadditionalsponsorship.Prizeswillbeawardedtothosewhoraisethemostmoney.Formoreinformationskellyscugog.caorcall905-985-8698x103ARACEFORALLAGESAlsoatLatchamCentreonSaturday....SilentAuctionchildrenScrAFtSBBQ905-985-3624175NorthStreetPortPerrywww.yourhealthchiro.caCHIROPRACTICACUPUNCTUREDr.SabrinaHooperBABEdDCDr.DwayneHooperBScDC BusinessLeadersPART2ANITAVANZEELANDFirstFinancialFor38yearsAnitaVanZeelandofFirstFinancialCentrehashelpedtomakeherclientsliveseasierbytakingcareoftheirac-countingandtaxneeds.Herclientsrangefromsoleproprietorstofarmerstocorporationstoindividuals.AsaForensicAccountantAnitatakesananalyticalapproachtoensurethateachclientbenetsfromproperbookkeepingpayrollCrainsightwsibhsttaxreturnsauditsandappeals.Taxknowledgeisofprimeimportancetoensurethatallexpensesareclaimedintheproperway.Taxcourtandrepresentationarealsooffered.Topofthelinetaxsoftwareandaccountingsoftwareareused.TaxreturnlingsandcompanyaccountingareFirstFinancialCentresspecialty.AnitaVanZeelandhasaprofessionalteamofveemployeesonthejobfrom830a.m.to430p.m.FromanywhereintheworldwithinternetAnitacanlookafterherclientswithherpersonalizedhometownapproach.36WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-1926www.1stnancialcentre.caBRETTPUCKRINAACIP.AppSalesRepresentativeIwasborntohavethiscareersaidBrettPuckrinofREMAXAllStars.ProfessionalismKnowledgeWorkEthicandResults...characteristicsthatBretthasacquiredfrombeingasuccessfulsecondgenerationrealtor.Thespiritofowninghisownbusinessandenjoyingeveryworkingdaymadehiscareerdecisionforhim.For21yearsBretthasbeenactiveinallaspectsofrealestatesalesresidentialcommercialindustrialinvestmentlanddevelopmentagriculturebusinessandspecialpurposeuses.Healsoprovidesprofessionalrealestatevaluationsfornancingestateplanningtaxpurposesandexpropriation.WetakeprideinputtingourclientsrstBrettsaysWebelieveinprovidingalltheinformationtoaclient-thepositiveandthenegative-sotheclientcanmakeaninformeddecisionthatisbestforthemandmeetstheirneeds.Cuttingedgeelectronicmarketingisusedforeasyaccessbyyourmobiledevices.Thisensuresaqualitypresentationandeaseofusefortherealestateconsumer.Over90ofconsumersbegintheirrealestatesearchonline.144QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-4427brettbrettpuckrin.comwww.brettpuckrin.comSTEVEGAJEWSKIandJENNIFERMICHELTaylorForderInsuranceTaylorForderInsurancepromisesahighlevelofcustomerservice.WededicatepersonalizedbrokerstoeachclientsaysownerSteveGajewski.Youcanexpecttheteamofelevenprofessionalexperiencedstaffmemberstoprovideyouwithindividualizedserviceaswellasclienteducationoftheproductsavailable.Theofceisopenfrom830amto500pmMondaytoFridayandbyappointmentafterhoursandonweekends.Claimsserviceisavailable24hoursaday7daysaweek-holidaysincluded.Stevehas35yearsofexperienceintheeldandmanagerJennMichelhas10yearsofexperience.Helpingthecommunityisanextensionoftheirattitudetowardshelpingclients.GiveSteveorJennafriendlywavewhenyouseethemparticipatinginlocaleventssuchastheRelayforLifeDragonBoatRacesBigBikeorthePolarPlunge.169NorthStreetPortPerry905-985-8416www.taylorforder.comINSURANCEMIKEDUNNDDDenturistWordofmouthadvertisingleadsclientstoseektheprofessionalservicesofDenturistMikeDunn.FollowinginhisfatherEdwardsfootstepsMiketookoverthefamilybusinessinOshawain1995.MikeestablishedPortPerryDentureClinicin1996becausehealwayslikedthecommunityofScugogandforthepast17yearshehaskepthisclientshappilysmiling.ThereisawiderangeofservicesincludingfullandpartialdenturesrelineddenturesimplantsecuredandretaineddenturesAll-on-4.Hemakessportsmouthguardstoprotectathletesteeth.Toothwhiteningbleachingisalsooffered.Mikefabricatesallofthedenturesrightonthepremises.Heworksinconjunctionwithlocaldentistsplushemakeshousecallshospitalandnursinghomevisits.Newclientsandwalk-insarewelcometovisittheclinicwhichisopenMondaytoFriday830a.m.to500p.m.Hisgoalistomakeeverybodysmile6HighStreetUnit4PortPerry905-985-8028dunndenturerogers.comPortPerryDentureClinicImplantCentreAll-StarsRealtyInc.BrokerageFOCUS-MAY201319 BusinessLeadersPART2LIZJONES-MORDENDogTrainerHerloveofdogsledLizJones-MordenofPortPerrytostartup4ontheFloorDogTrainingThePositiveWay.ManywintersworkingasadogsledexpeditionguideinAlgonquinParkinspiredLiztogointoherchoseneld.For15yearsLizhastraineddogsandsheattributeshersuccesstoherskillatcommunicatingwithbothdogsandpeople.Lizspecializesinreward-baseddogtrainingfrompuppytoadultbasictoadvancedlevels.ShealsoteachesaTricksClassUrbanDogoutdoorclassandaPetFirstAidCerticationcourse.AveterinaryassistantatPetHospitalonMaininUxbridgebusyLizhopestovolunteerhertimetothenewlocalanimalshelterandoffleashdogpark.NetworkingisdonethroughFacebookandherwebsite.AthomeLizenjoysspendingtimewithherhusbandandyoungsonaswellasTaigatheir10-year-oldLabVizslacross.905-441-17764ontheoordogtraining.caBRENDACOLVINSensationalSignsWhenyouvebeeninbusinessfor15yearsthatsasignofsuccess.BrendaColvinsSensationalSignsCompanyInc.isacreativeservicesboutiquestaffedbyateamofexperiencedsignartisans.Allsignsarehighqualitydurableandenvironmentallyfriendly.Thein-houseinstallerstakeprideintheirworkandtheyinstallyoursignsontimedespiteinclementweather.Thesignartistspromisetodeliveraneffectiveandimaginativesolutiontopromotingyourbusinessandbrand.SensationalSignsCompanyspecializesinconstructionmarketingandsafetysignsfordevelopersinOntarioaswellascustomsignsforretailersandbusinesses.Theyareknowledgeableaboutallsignagebylaws.Fiveemployeesareondutyandthehoursofoperationare830amto430pmMondaytoFridayorbyappointment.CommunityinvolvementincludesdirectoratBigBrothersBigSistersofNorthDurhamsince2005andHabitatforHumanityDurhamsince2009andsupportsmanycharitygolftournaments.12780SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-982-0881www.sensationalsigns.netJACQUELINEandBRENTHERRINGTONHerringtonsQualityButchersWhethercompanyiscomingfordinneroritsjustafamilymealHerringtonsQualityButchersistheplacetogofornecutsofmeatanddelectableaccompaniments.For14yearsBrentandJacquelineHerringtonhaveofferedhighqualityfreshmeateconomicalfreezerpacksandcustomordersbigorsmall.HerringtonsspecialtyproductsincludeEmpirecheeseoliveoilsanddips.Thereare20popularvarietiesofmeatpiestochoosefromrangingfromturkeycranberrytobeefandbacon.Brentisaformerfarmerwhostartedinthebutcherbusinessasacoopstudentanddecidedtomakeithiscareer.Friendlyserviceisofferedsevendaysaweekbytheknowledgeablestaffofthirteen.HerringtonsisproudtosupporttheTerryFoxRunandtheChiliCook-Off.CheckouttheeasyanddeliciousrecipesonHerringtonswebsiteSignuptogetnoticeofweeklyspecialsviaemail.251QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-1456www.portperrybutcher.combrenthqb.caLIZBLACKGusBrownTosellgreatcarsandtrucksyouneedterricproductsplusthedesiretoworkonapersonallevelwithpeople.WhenLizBlackjoinedGusBrownBuickGMCfouryearsagosheknewtherstofthosefactorswasrock-solid.Herprofessionalbackgroundnotthemostcommonrouteforvehiclesalespeopleaswellasherpositiveatti-tudeensuredthesecondfactorwouldbeequallytrue.LizrecallsIworkedasaightattendantandthendecidedonsalesasacareerbecauseIenjoyworkingwithpeopleespeciallyinasmalltownsetting.Myabilitytointeractwellwithcustomersgettingtoknowwhattheywantthesethingsmademecondent.Ofcoursethequalityofourproductsisahugefactor.LizknowsthatsmallbusinessoperatorscantjustgetouttothedealershiptoshopforanewvehiclemanycantgetthereduringofcehourssoLizisalwayshappytotakeavehiclestothemforatestdrive.ItsjustthatextralittlesomethingLizisalwayswillingtodo.YoucanmeetthisenthusiasticarearesidentatherprofessionalhomeonVanedwardDriveMonday-Thursday.8am-8pmFriday9am-530pmandSaturday9am-5pm.10VanEdwardDrivePortPerry905-985-8474www.gusbrownportperry.comlizblackgusbrown.comBUICKGMC20FOCUS-MAY2013 BusinessLeadersPART2SANDIYOKOMBookkeepingServicesSandiYokomhasalwaysbeenanentrepreneur.Sheworkedforsixyearsasalegalsecretaryatwhichtimeshehandledaccountingduties.Shethenspentthreeyearsasarealestateagent.Sandilateroperatedadelifortwoyearsandthenspent10yearsasanaccountingclerk.In2007shenallydecidedtomergeherexperienceandherskillsininteractingwithpeopletocreateherownbookkeepingservice.WithaspotlightonsmallbusinessbookkeepingaswellascomputerizedpayrollgovernmentremittancespayrolldeductionsandpersonalincometaxSandispecializesinprovidingclientswithproperinsightintoRRSPplanning.Toprovidethemostconvenientandaffordableservicepossiblesmallbusinessesonlyneedtodropoffpaperworkonamonthlybi-monthlybasisforSanditodothework.TakeadvantageofherconvenientworkhoursMondaytoFriday9am-5pm.Extendedhoursduringtaxseason.JONATHANVANBILSENPhotographerJonathanvanBilsenhasspentmostofhisadultlifetravellingphotographingandwritingaboutwonderfullocationsaroundtheworld.FromhishomeinthecountrysettingoutsideofPortPerryhehasvisited86countrieswritten9booksandcountlessarticlesandhasphotographedsomeofthemostexoticlocalsonourplanet.HisphotographystudioindowntownPortPerryfeaturesthelatestindigitaltechnologyaswellaslargeformatprintingcapabilitiesproducingspectacularportraitsandcommercialimages.HistravelcolumninFocusmagazinetakesreadersallovertheworldsharinghisadventuresinmanydifferentlands.Jonathanssenseofhumourandstory-tellingabilitymakehimanexcellentspeakerateventsandmeetings.Hehasspokentogroupsaslargeas1500andassmallas20infar-awayplaceslikeHawaiiandParisaswellasclosetohome.ConsiderJonathanvanBilsenasaguestspeakeratyourgrouporclubsnextevent.Followhisadventurespackedwithawardwinningphotographsatwww.photosNtravel.com188MaryStreetPortPerry905-925-1343jonphotosNtravel.comCHRISTINEMUIRMHScSLPCSpeech-LanguagePathologistMayisSpeechandHearingMonth.Communicationskillsarethegatewaytoacademicandsocialsuccess.Christinehaspracticedasaspeech-languagepathologistsince1983andhasgainedworkplaceexperiencewithinschoolboardtreatmentcentreandcommunitysettings.Currentpracticefocusesonmeetingthecommunicationneedsofelementaryschoolagechildren4years.ServicesfocusonproductionofspeechsoundsunderstandingandusinglanguagetocommunicatevoiceandstutteringSessionsareindividualizedandclientcenteredwithanaimtoengageandencouragechildrentoachievetheirpotential.Sessionsavailableyearround.ChristineElizabethMuirMHScSLPCSpeech-LanguagePathologistRegisteredCASLPO905-982-1947JONATHANVANBILSENPHOTOGRAPHY4RiverStreetSeagrave905-985-8962syokomwcshighspeed.comHARVEYWALKERandADAMWALKERGreenAppleCabinetsGreenAppleCabinetscancreatethekitchenofyourdreamsregardlessofyourbudget.Afamily-ownedandoperatedbusinessinPortPerryfor26yearsHarveyandAdamWalkerhavebuilttheirstunningreputationoncontinuingtoexceedtheirclientsexpectations.Ourcustomerstellingtheirneighboursrelativesandfriendsarewhatwehavebuiltthebusinesson.YourelyonreferralsoryoudontstayinbusinessstatesHarveyemphatically.GreenAppleCabinetstakesprideinfocusingonthedetails.TheyllhelpyouchoosefromnumeroustopqualityOntario-madecabinetsallbackedbyave-yearwarranty.Cabinetsareprofessionallyinstalledandyoucancountonthejobgettingdoneontime.Personalizeddesignserviceandcompetitivepricingensureaperfecttforyourspacestyleandbudget.ByhelpingyouunderstandallofyouroptionsGreenAppleCabinetsisyourbestchoice.48WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-3767www.green-apple.caBOOKKEEPINGSERVICESFOCUS-MAY201321 BusinessLeadersPART2PAULAR.MCMURTRYBarristerSolicitorThebeautifultownofPortPerrywastheplacelawyerPaulaR.McMurtrywantedtoopenherpractice.AlawyerinoneofthelargestrmsinDurhamformorethannineyearsPaulaconductedtrialsatalllevelsinclud-ingtheSuperiorCourtDivisionalCourtandCourtofAppeal.Specializinginfamilylawshegarneredawealthofexperienceandrespectintheeld.IknewNorthDurhamneededfamilyandcivillitigationlawyersIlovedPortPerryandknewIcouldprovideaclientcenteredapproachtofamilylawissueswiththecommonsensibilityandknowledgetoresolvetoughfamilylawissues.PaulaR.McMurtryspecializesincohabitationagreementsmarriageagreementsseparationagreementsdivorceandgenerallitigationincludingbreachofcontractpersonalinjuryandrealestatelitigationallthewhilefocusingonthespecicneedsoftheclientinaprofessionalmanner.174MaryStreetPortPerry905-982-2650www.mcmurtrylaw.caSUSANNESCHMIDR.Ac.CSTHealingPointsCelebratingBusinessinCommunityIlookforwardtoandvaluemycontinuedconnectionwiththepeopleofPortPerry.SevenyearsagoIhadadreamtoopenmyownbusinessandlandedhereandneverlookedbackItwasthroughmypassionofMartialArtsthatIcametoknowaboutEasternPhilosophyandthroughyearsofpracticethatbroughtmetoAlternativeMedicine.Igraduatedin1997fromTheAcademyofAcupunctureandChiKungStudieswhichincludedTraditionalChineseMedi-cine.IvealsostudiedwiththeBarralUpledgerInstitute.Itakegreatprideinmybusinessandcontinuedsuccessofmyclients.AlternativetherapiesincludeAcupunctureMoxibustionHotCuppingTuinaChinesemassageCranialSacralTherapyRaindropTherapyandHydrotherapy.Commonlytreated-stressheadacheslowbackpainsciaticadigestionmenopausefatiguetonameafewIlookfor-wardtohelpingyoumanageyourhealthRegisteredwithTheCollegeofTraditionalChineseMedicinePractitionersandAcupuncturistsofOntario1894ScugogStreetPortPerryFoodBasicsPlazabyappointmentonly905244-4336BARTandLYNNWAGARZentInc.Zentoffersareallifeapproachandphilosophytotnesstraining.Zentsapproachtotnessisbasedoncross-trainingconceptscreatingaPerformanceandConditioningCentreaimedatcreatingahealthyvibrantlifestyle.ZentsalllevelfriendlyclassesincludeGroupTrainingBootcampsKettlebellTRXKettlebellTRXFusionViPRSmartCoreSmartMuscleYogaFitnessStand-upPaddleBoardingandSUPYogasessions.TheirloveoftnessandtheirpassionforhealthylivingpromptedBartandLynnWagartoofferZentinPortPerry.AftertheJune1GrandOpeningthehoursofoperationwillbe6amto10pmfeaturingclassesandopenoortimesforworkoutsservinggroupsorindividuals.DetailscanbefoundonZentswebsiteFacebookpageandTwitter.BartandLynnarecommittedtohelpingeveryonegetintoshape.TheircommunityeffortshaveincludedfacilitatingtheGoalieDevelopmentProgramforthePortPerryMinorHockeyAssociation.16050OldSimcoeStreetUnit6905-436-5734www.zent.caPaulaR.McMurtryBARRISTERSOLICITORHealingPointsIntegrativeMedicineSHARIBROWNRedRibbonFamilyRestaurantWhenyourrestaurantisvotedBestBreakfastinPortPerryfor16yearsinarowyouknowyouaredoingsomethingrightRedRibbonFamilyRestaurantisapopularlocalspotforenjoyingfreshhomecookedbreakfastsandlunches.Itsopendailyfrom6amto3pm.SmilingShariBrownhasbeentheretakingcareofcustomersfor33years.Shestartedasawaitressatage15andthengraduatedtoacook.EightyearsagowhenherchildrenweregettingolderandlessdependentSharitooktheplungeandfollowedherdreamtoownherownbusiness.Hergreatloveforpeopleandhersenseofhumourbringcustomersbackagainandagain.Thedeliciousmealsaretheotherdrawingcard.Thewholesomefoodiscookedrightonthepremisesincludingturkeyandbeef.FeelingpeckishCheckoutRedRibbonFamilyRestaurant.20-22WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-1210FamilyRestaurantRedRibbonRedRibbon22FOCUS-MAY2013 BusinessLeadersPART2JULIECURRANandNICOLEFARRELLSalesRepresentativesWithover15yearsofexperienceintherealestateindustryJulierecognizesthatahomeisoneofthegreatestinvestmentsmostpeoplewillmakeandpridesherselfonprovidingprofessionalservicefocusedonhonestyintegrityandhardwork.ThisyearJulieearnedthePlatinumClubAwardwithReMaxandin2012shewasamongthetop1ofRealtorswiththehighestsalesinScugog.Asalocalresidentforover40yearsandthePresidentoftheScugogChamberofCommerceshesharesacommoninterestinhercommunity.JulieisveryproudtointroduceherdaughterNicoleFarrellwhorecentlyobtainedherrealestatelicense.GraduatingwithhonoursinAdvertisingNicolesexpertiseinmarketinggiveshertheskillsettoeffectivelymarkettheirlistingsonlineinprintandinsocialmediawithcustomdesigns.ThisMotherDaughterteamiscommittedtoofferingalevelofservicethatisnothinglessthanexceptional144QueenStreetPortPerryOfce905-985-4427juliemovingwithjulie.comwww.MovingWithJulie.comJUDIWEEDMARKCrescentMortgageCorpYoucantgetmoreconvenientpersonalizedservicethanoffered247byMortgageAgentJudiWeedmarkofCrescentMortgageCorp.Shebringstothetableover35yearsinthemortgageeldincluding28yearsinthebankingindustry.Hervastexperienceandstrongknowledgecombinestoservehercli-entswell.Judidealswithalltypesofmortgagesandsheisafliatedwithmanylenders.Privatefundsarealsoavailable.DependingonyourindividualneedsJudicanarrangethebestmortgageorlineofcreditforyou.MarkSmithSuttonRealEstateencouragedJuditoleavethebankandstartherownbusinessandshehasneverlookedback.Herpersonalserviceevenincludeshomevisits.LetJudiWeedmarkMortgageAgentdotheworkofshoppingforthebestmortgagedealforyouwhileyouhavefunshoppingfornewcurtainsforyournewhouseJudiWeedmarkCRESCENTMORTGAGECORP.Lic.10126KENNAKOZAKScugogChamberBIATheScugogChamberofCommercePortPerryBusinessImprovementAssociationpromoteseverythingwonderfulthatScugogTownshiphastoofferfromfestivalstolocalbusinessestotourism.ExecutiveDirectorGeneralManagerKennaKozakisdedicatedtoprovidingafullbusinesscomple-mentofservicesincludingeventcoordinatingmarketingcreativedesignandbroadcasting.ForveandahalfyearsKennasfocushasbeenoninterconnectingandassistingwithposi-tivegrowthanddevelopmentwithinacommunityandbusinessenvironment.Kennais100percentinvolvedinourbeautifultownship.TheInternetisacriticaltoolforpro-motingeverythingfromlocaleventstobusinessworkshops.Onepart-timeCentreAssociateplusonesummerstudenthelpKennamantheofce.Itsopenweekdaysyearround.FromtheendofMayuntilAugustweekendhoursare9am-430pmonSaturdayand11am-4pmonSunday.Checkoutthewebsitesfordetailsofupcomingattractions.181PerryStreetUnitG3PortPerry905-985-4971www.scugogchamber.cawww.discoverportperry.caBUSINESSIMPROVEMENTASSOCIATIONPORTPERRYCORINACOOKAntweekApicturessays1000wordsandyoucanseephotosoftheartisticfurniturerestora-tionscraftedbyAntweekontheirwebsite.BetteryetvisittheirlocalshowroomTuesdaytoFriday10amto5pmorbyappointment.DontmissthepublicopenhouseandartisanshowonJune1.Redesigneditemssuchastheuniquefeatherlamporthebeadedhalltablewouldaddatouchofbeautytoanyhome.ThedenitionofAntweekistotakeunwantedabandonedoruselesshouseholdpiecesfromdecorativeitemstowoodenfurnituretocreateone-of-a-kindheirlooms.Insteadofoldpiecesendingupinlandlltheyarelovinglytransformedusingstrippingpaintingstainingandstabilizingtocreateworksofartfromcasualchictocountrycharm.AntweekisthebrainchildofPresidentCorinaCookwhoisatrainedinteriordesignerdecoratorandVicePresidentMicheleSilva-Netothebusinessmindedpartner.vanGoghchalkcollectionandpaintworkshopsavailable.Callfordetails.99NorthPortRoadPortPerry905-982-1100www.antweek.netAll-StarsRealtyInc.BrokerageFOCUS-MAY201323 24FOCUS-MAY2013ManypatientswhovisitPortPerryDentalAssociatesaskwhywisdomteethshouldberemovedifthereisnopainorinfectionpresent.TheanswerisPreventativeMedicine.Firstofallwisdomteethorthirdmolarsarethethirdsetofmolarswhichgrowatthefarupperandlowercornersofthejaw.Wisdomteethoftenmaketheirdebutwhenapersonisapproximately15to25-years-old.Bythetimetheyeruptthepatientsmouthisusuallyalreadyfullofteethleavingnoclearspaceforthemtogrowintothemouth.Oftentheresultisthatallorpartofthecrownofthewisdomtoothandallofitsrootsremainsubmergedbelowthegumlineandoftengrowonacrookedangle.Thiscancauseunpleasantfutureoralhealthissues.Ifwisdomteetharenotremovedtheycanbecomeimpactedwhichbasicallymeansstayingtrappedbelowthegumline.Ifawisdomtoothisunabletofullyerupttobecomeahealthyfunctioningtoothseveralproblemsmayoccur.Thepressurethatimpactedwisdomteethcanputonneighbouringteethisunhealthy.Ifnotextractedwisdomteethcanleadtoperiodontalgumdisease.IfthecrownofawisdomtoothremainstrappedunderneaththegumsTowisdomornotthatisthequestion. FOCUS-MAY201325462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comEVENINGAPPOINTMENTSAVAILABLEnastyinfectionsandcystformationcanresult.Apartiallyeruptedwisdomtoothcancausetheformationofaskinapwhichbecomesredswollenandpainful.Incaseswherewisdomteethdogrowthroughtheyoftencausecrowdingandanimproperbitebyeruptingtooclosetoexistingmolars.Submergedwisdomteethcanalsocausedamagebyputtingpressureontherootsofotherteeth.NobodywantsthistohappenThebesttimetoremovewisdomteethisbeforeanyproblemsemergeusuallybetweentheageof16and22accordingtotheexperiencedDentistsatPortPerryDentalAssociates.Theidealcandidateforwisdomtoothextractionisayounghealthypatientwhohasnotyetexperiencedanypainatthesitesofthewisdomteethwhichisaredagthatthereareproblemsbrewing.Dependingontheindividualpatienttheprocedureofwisdomtoothremovalisroutinelydoneintheofceandwecanprovidethatserviceforyou.AtPortPerryDentalAssociatestheprocedureisdoneunderIVsedation.Recoveringfromoralsurgerytoremoveoneormorewisdomteethcanbeexpectedtotakeafewdays.Analegesicsaremadeavailableandmostpatientscanexpectaspeedyanduneventfulrecovery.Thepatientsdietshouldconsistofsoftfoodsordrinksandnothingtoohotorcold.Thinkroomtemperaturepuddingyogurtdrinksandbrothsoup.Thengraduallystarttoenjoyscrambledeggsandmashedpotatoes.InaweekorsoyoucanlookforwardtoaniceT-bonesteak.Thebestthingaboutgettingallfourofyourwisdomteethoutisthatitonlyhappensonceandthenyoucanbeworryfreefortherestofyourlife.Anothersilverliningisthattheremovalofwisdomteethinnowayimpedesapersonsabilitytoeatorspeakorbiteproperly.ThebottomlineisItisaverywisedecisiontohaveyourwisdomteethremoved.VisitthecaringprofessionalDentistsreadytoserveyouatPortPerryDentalAssociatestodetermineifnowistherighttimetoremoveyourwisdomteeth.12YearsInfectionCrowdingCystsErosionCavity14Years17Years25YearsGenerallyitsbesttohavewisdomteethtakenoutbetweenages16and22.Likeotherteethwisdomteethdevelopinthejawbone.Thecrownofeachtoothisformedrstanditspushedupwhentherootofthetoothdevelops.Inyoungadultstheformationoftherootisnotcompletesotherearefewercomplicationsandrisks.WisdomTeethGrowthbyAgeImpactedWisdomTeeth 26FOCUS-MAY2013ALANAMURPHY1.WhatcareerwouldyouhavepursuedifyouhadnotchosenyourpresentoneIdidntactuallychoosethiscareer.Itjustsortofhappened.OtherthanbeingawifeandmotherIhaveneverhadaburningdesireforanyothercareer.2.WhatwasyourefavouritetoygrowingupMybicyclewasmyfavouritetoygrowingup.Itallowedmetogofasterandfartherthanwalking.AsayoungerchildIrememberspendingalotofmewithmySlinky.3.Thingsyoucantlivewithoutorgetthroughthedaywith-outusingAradioistherstthingIturnoninthemorningandIhaveoneonalldayatwork.Ilikehavingbackgroundmusiconandregularnewsupdates.Itisalwaysoninthecaraswell.4.Whatisyourfavouritehome-cookedmealAnymealIdonthavetocookismyfavourite.MyhusbandBobGoodmandoesagreatjobcookingsteaksontheBBQsothatwouldhavetobemyfavourite5.ThreethingsthatyoulikemostaboutlivinginPortPerryScugogTownshipWhilemykidsweregrowingupwemovedacoupleofmesbutthatdidnotaecttheschooltheyaendedorthehockeyorsoccerteamstheyplayedfor.Thisisoennotthecaseinamoreurbanseng.IlovethatmanyofthebusinessesintownthatIdealwithknowyoubyname.HavingalmosteverythingIneedwithinashortdistancemakeslifemuchmoreconvenientthantravel-linggreatdistances.6.WhatpersondoyouadmireandwouldliketomeetIthinkHillaryClintonhasledaveryinteresnglife.FrombeingFirstLadyoftheUnitedStatestoSecretaryofStateIwouldthinkshewouldhaveacomplexviewofworldleadersandissuesofourme.Idlovetositdownanddiscussdierentpeopleandsituaonsshehasexperienced.7.YourfavouritesingerfavouritesongandfavouritemovieofalltmeBruceSpringsteenismyfavouritesingerwithhisJerseyGirl-liveversionbeingmyfavouritesong.Favouritemovieismoredicult.HavingjustwatchedChristmasVacaonforprobablyAlanawasbornandraisedinTorontobuthasspentthepast30yearslivinginScugogTownship.CurrentlysheisemployedbyCanadaPostCorporationasPostmasterinthePortPerryPostOfce.Shehasworkedinthisofcefor21years.BeforethatshewasaclaimssupervisorwiththeUSFireInsuranceCompany.ForTheRecord... FOCUS-MAY201327the20thmethatwouldrankrightupthere.IhavealsoseentheHuntforRedOctobernumerousmes.ImabigTomClancyfan.8.ThemostinuenalteacherorpersonwhenyouweregrowingupMygrade9EnglishteacherSisterHugheswouldbemymostinuenalteacher.AlthoughIwasalreadyanavidreadershebroadenedthescopeofwhatIread.Ingrade9IdidntthinkShakespearewouldevermakesensebutSisterHughesfoundaway.9.Yourfavouritesweettreatandwhyicecreampiemaplesyrupetc.IcecreamisdenitelyatreatIndhardtoresist.ForthatreasonItrynevertobuyit.IfitisinthehouseIhavetohaveit.10.ThepetyoumostlikedduringyourlifemewhyJennamycurrentdogisthepetIlikethemost.Sheisablacklabandreallyobedient.Thepuppyclasseswetookhertomadeallthedierence.Otherdogsthatwehadandeitherdidnttaketoclassesorwaitedlltheywerefullgrownwereneveraseasytohavearound.Shes8yearsoldnowandImtyingtoconvinceBobweneedapuppy.Itsnotgoingwell11.WhatwastherstorfavouritecaryoueverownedIgotmyrstcarwhenIwas26andpregnant.Itwasa10-year-oldToyotaandIloveditNothavingtotakethebustoworkwasamazing.Ididntgetrainedonorfrozenwaingforthebus.OtherthanthatIdonthavemuchinterestincars.Ijustwantthemtowork.12.Bullyingisinthenewsalotlately.WereyoueverbulliedandhowIamthemiddlechildinafamilyofsevenkids.Therewasalwayssomeoneolderaroundtopreventanypossiblebully-ing.Itriedtowatchoutformyyoungerbrothersbutitdidnttakelongforthemtobemuchtallerthanme.Iftherewasanybullyinggoingonitwasfromasibling.IdgotoMomandDadforthat.13.Slangexpressionsorwordsthatyoucantstandeg.LikeDuhEh247yallCurrentlyscalcliisanexpressionIdliketogoaway.AnotherexpressionIhateiswhensomeonesaystheygave110.Howdotheydothat14.YourinterestshobbiesandpassmewhenyouarenotworkingBobandIenjoytravellingwheneverwecan.ShoppingreadingandlisteningtomusicarethingsIdowhennotwork-ing.Decorangisanotherpassionforme.IdontknowthatImgoodatitbutIwatchCitylineandMarilynDenisfaithfullyforideas.BobhatesitwhenthenewcoloursfortheseasoncomeoutasIalwayswanttopaint.15.YourfavouritemorningradioandortelevisionshowsIswitchbackandforthbetweenJohnDerringeronQ107inthemorningand680News.16.Whatisyourfavouritesporttowatchorplay.WhyHockeyisdenitelymyfavouritesporttowatch.Igrewupinahockeyfamilyandlaterbothofmykidsplayed.SoccerhasbecomeasportIenjoywatchingaswell.AlthoughmykidsalsoplayedlacrosseInditdiculttowatchonTV.Ihaveneverplayedeitherhockeyorsoccer.AsachildIparci-patedintrackandeldeventsandsllenjoywatching.17.WherewouldyourtripofalifemetakeyouBobandIreallyenjoyItalysoalengthyvisitencompass-ingmuchofthecountryinaleisurelymannerwouldbewon-derful.Wedlovetosharethiswithourkidsandgrandkids.18.ApetpeeveofyoursApetpeeveofmineispeoplewhoparkinhandicappark-ingwithoutapermitorwhostageinfrontofthegrocerystorewithoutparking.13PageHorizontalMari-AnnBrittDDDENTURECLINICYourSmileMakeoverSpecialistGetYourBack14500SimcoeSt.Unit2McDonaldsPlazaPortPerryFax905-982-2088PrivateWaitingRoomSameDayRepairsRelinesTeethWhiteningMouthGuardsImplantRetainedDenturesFullPartialDenturesPermantlyRetainedDentures905-982-2087MattressOUTLETPillowPedic2PillowTop180CasimirSt.PortPerry905-985-6023QUEEN300.DOUBLE250.TWIN200.MadeinCanadaMANYINSTOCK 28FOCUS-MAY2013PortPerryteamheadsforGuatemalaDearEditorTheGreenbankMissionTeamconsistingof10peoplefromthePortPerryareaareheadingtoworkinGuate-malathiscomingOctoberandwearenowplanninganumberoffundraisingefforts.AmongthethingswehaveplannedinthecomingmonthsareaGuatemalaGreen-UpDaywhichisaplantsalebottledriveandrainbarrelpick-up.ThiswillbeheldonSaturdayMay25.Rainbarrelscanbepre-orderedonlinefor55atwww.rainbarrel.caGreenbankandpickeduponMay25.InJunewewillbeholdingaYardSaleonSaturdayJune1andoneweeklateronSaturdayJune7aGuate-malanSunsetCruiseonLakeScugog.Ourgoalsthistimearetobuildahousebuildfourstovesforfamiliesstillcookingoveropenamerepitsrenovateaschooleducateteachersandofferhygieneworkshopstowomenandchildren.Wewillalsobettingmorethan800peoplewithshoesplusoperatingasoupkitchenteachingthechil-DearFocus...Mailboxdrencraftsofferingclothingdrivesfooddistributionsewingco-opetc.Itwillbeaverybusy10days.Weareaskingforthecommunitytohelpinanywaytheycan.FormoreinformationemailJuliconardgmail.com.JuliConard-MyersPortPerrySuccessfulHeartStrokecampaignDearEditorTheTownshipofScugogHeartandStrokePersontoPersonCampaignendedonFebruary28butithastakenamonthtocollectallthekitsandtotalthedonations.AtthistimeIcancongratulatethecaptainsandcanvassersonasuccessfuljob.Ourgoalwastoraise25000andIknowwewillreachitwhentheonlinemail-inandcreditcarddonationsareincluded.Wetookin23000inourdoortodoorcollectionthisyearThankyoutothegenerouspeopleofScu-gogTownshipwhosupportedtheHeartandStrokeFoundationofCanadaandthetirelessvolunteerswhoknockedonyourdoorsandaskedyou.Thesevolunteersrangeinagefrom14to85.Thismayhavebeentheirrstexperienceaskingastrangertoplaceaposterinastorewindow.Thisyearmightalsobethelastcampaignforsomecanvasserswhoarendingthestepsandhillstoochallenging.Ithankthemallforgivingtheirtimeandenergy.Ihopethatnexttimewewillndawarmwel-comeateverydoorandadonation.Itonlytakesatwoonietoencourageustokeeponcanvassing.ThanksScugogJudyAndersonZoneLeaderScugogTownshipPersontoPersonCampaignWatershedReportCard2013KawarthaKwConvionppibocuummyonofouufcwfogounwnwln.Howhealthyisyourlocalenvironmentwww.KawarthaConservation.comreportcardSeegradesforScugogandtheKawartharegiononSurfacewaterqualityForestconditionsGroundwaterqualityWetlandconditionsAhealthyenvironmentsupportshealthypeopleasustainableeconomyandaresilientecosystem.Findoutmoreonline.TrophiesAwardsCorporatePromotionsEmbroideryGraphicDesignEngravingScreenPrintingPineridgeImpress905-985-2839135NorthPortRoadPortPerrywww.pineridgeimpress.caYourNameisOurBusinesssignsvehiclegraphicsgraphicsandevenmoregraphicsScugogsVehicleWrappingSpecialists.SignworkScaada.cmReachNorthportRd.PortPerry905-985-0802HAPPYMUDDERSDAYSince1996 FOCUS-MAY201329SamanthaEspleywinsprestigiousVale-IncoWomeninMiningTrailblazerAwardTherecentrecipientoftheprestigiousWomenInMiningCanadaNationalTrailblazerAwardsaidshelovedspendingtimeatLakeScugogwhilegrowingupinPortPerry.FormerlocalresidentSamanthaEspleyisValeCanadasgeneralmanagerofminesandmilltechnicalservicesforitsOntariooperationsinSudbury.Aminingengineershekepthermaidennameforprofessionalreasons.SamanthagrewuponahobbyfarmonConcession7RegionalRoad8neartheScugogarena.HerfamilyincludedherbrotherJohnsisterBelindadadGeorgeEspleynowretiredinPickeringandhermomthelateBerylEspley2005.TheysharedtheirhomewithdogsMaxandOggiecatsButtonsandBasilgeeserabbitssheepgoatsandbullWherearetheynowPleaseturntopage30 30FOCUS-MAY2013calveswhichSamantharaisedforbeef.SomenightsSamanthacouldhearthetrainswhistlefromthebarnyardandsheknewthatherdadwouldsoonbearrivinghomeontheToronto-Havelocktrain.IwouldrunandhidesoIcouldspringoutandscarehimasheenteredthehousemischievousSamanthasaid.WhenIwaslittlehewouldletmestandonhisshoessowecoulddancearoundthediningroom.SchoolwasterricSamantharecalls.Everyyearwasagreatadventurewithmyfriends.HerbestfriendsatschoolwereJanetLambandJackieSkelding.Wewerethethreemusketeers.WedideverythingtogetherfromGirlGuidesto4-Htoschoolbandsandtripsandwithourmarriagesandourownchildren.SamanthahasbeenbackhomeforschoolreunionsandforJanetsweddinginManchester.OtherwisetheykeepintouchthemodernwaythroughFacebook.Upuntilgrade6SamanthaattendedPrinceAlbertPublicSchoolandthenshewentontoR.H.Cornishforgrades7and8.In1984shegraduatedfromgrade13atPortPerryHighSchool.ShewentontoearnaBachelorofAppliedSciencedegreefromtheUniversityofTorontoandaMastersinminingengineeringfromLaurentianUniversity.ShereceivedtheGovernorGeneralsGoldMedalforOut-standingAchievement.DadGeorgewasaminingengineersowetalkedminingaroundthedinnertablesaidSamantha.UofTChairmanDr.FredDeLorysupportedherplantopur-suepostsecondaryeducationinGeotechnicalEngineer-ingin1984.Helookedatmygradesandsaidwithoutadoubtyouwillbeagreatengineer.Samanthasacademicsuccessasastudentpavedthewayforfuturecareersuccess.FromGrade6onshelovedthesciencefairs.OneofherfavouriteteacherswasTheWhizwhorantheEnrichedMathProgram.WedidfunthingslikeMastermindcontests.AsaxplayerandchoirmemberSamanthafondlyrecallsgreatmusicteachersPeterChellewRussBairdandCharlesWhite.ShedescribedherEnglishanddramateacherMrs.Lackieasexoticandfun.Samanthasactivehighschooldaysalsoincludedcheerleadingdramapepralliesmusicdancesandservingasyearbookeditorandphotographer.Wehadagreatgymandthetrackandeldforrun-ningsheadded.JanetandSamanthacamedeadlastwhentheycom-petedinCanoetheNonquonwhichtheyblamedonOxtheirtrustycanoeYoumayrememberateenagedSamanthaservingyourmealatHaugensRestaurant.ShealsoworkedattheformerRailroadHouseMotorHotelon7AHwy.SamanthababysatfortheParrysanddatedChrisRooney.SheadmitstogettingintoalotofmischiefwithherchildhoodpalsLizandTommyDart.HeridyllicyouthincludedspendingtimeatLakeScugogswimmingandeatingice-creamattheDairyBar.IspentmysummersswimmingatBirdsEyeParkorhangingoutatPalmerPark.IenjoyedtakinghorsebackridinglessonsatHoskinsStables.IputallthattrainingtousewithmyownhorseJuliaChild.ShedescribesdowntownPortPerryasbeautifulwithlotsofgreatshopsandlovelyhomes.IwouldridemybikeintotowneverydayandlovedthetrekdownQueenStreetthetrekbackupQueenSt.wasanotherstory.Samanthasjourneyupthecorporateladdertookherfarawayfromherhometown.AfterworkingatDenison-PotacanPotashcorporationinNewBrunswickandforFalconbridgeLtd.inQuebecSamanthajoinedtheteamatValeIncoinSudburyin1990.AsGMofminesandmilltechnicalservicesSamanthaleadsamulti-disciplinarygroupofmorethan200miningandmineralprocessingengineersgeologistsmetallur-giststechnologistsandotherstaff.SheisapastmemberoftheboardofScienceNorthanewboardmemberfortheBhartiSchoolofEngineer-ingatLaurentianUniversityandafoundingdirectorofWISESudburyWomeninScienceandEngineering.Arolemodelforwomeninminingandastrongadvo-cateforhereldSamanthaisalsomarriedtoaprofes-sionalengineerMarcBoudreau.TheireldestchildrenAmyandEricarefollowingintheirparentsfootstepspursuingdegreesinscienceandengineering.KatrineandMirandaareexcellinginaspecializedscienceandtech-nologyprogramatLockerbyHighSchool.TheirfamilyhomeisinHanmerjustnorthofthetownofSudbury.OntherareoccasionswhenSamanthahastheop-portunitytovisitScugogtownshipshelikestofrequentsomeofherfavouriteoldhauntslikeHaugensRestau-rantfortheirfamousBBQchickenandspecialsauceanddeliciousstrawberrypie.IliketodriveupHighway12toGreenbankforsomehomemadebreadanddessertsaddedthehigh-poweredexecutivewhohasearnedgreatrespectforherstellarcareerinanon-traditionaljobforwomen.Butthelittlegirlinherstillremembersthehome-townsmellofFlamingobuttertartswaftingacrossthefarmseldsinPortPerry.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogSchoolwasterrifc.Everyyearwasagreatadventurewithmyfriends....SamanthaEspleyMydadwasaminingengineersowetalkedminingaroundthedinnertable....SamanthaEspleyContinuedfrompage29 FOCUS-MAY201331OurReceptionistsStephanieJensenandAlexisBieserarehappytoansweryourquestionsandmakeyourvisitssmoothandcomfortable.OurDentalAssistantsAliciaAllenandCarolynRoyareeagertohelpyoureachyouroralhealthgoal.OurDentalHygienistsKrystalHurteauandJessicaSandersmakeyouroralhealththeirtoppriority.Dr.HenryWongDDSDr.ConnieYongDDSandDr.ReannaRochmanDDSTheyarehappytosharetheirbroadrangeofexpertiseimplantsorthodonticswhiteningtheydoitallinoneofceOurDentistsAtWaveDentalwebelieveintheverybestindentalhealthcareandarecommittedtoprovidingthecommunityofPortPerrywithyearsofexperienceinallfacetsofdentistry.Ourhighstandardsandprofessionalqualicationsalsobringtothecommunitythelatestandgreatesttechnologyavailableindentistry.1535Hwy.7AUnitH6intheWalmartplazawww.wavedental.ca905-982-0399portperrywavedental.caCelebratingourAnniversary 32FOCUS-MAY2013TwoofPortPerrysleadingbusinesseswererecognizedwithBusinessoftheYearawardsattheannualGeneralMeetingoftheScugogChamberofCommerceonMarch21.TopDanaForderownerofDanasGoldsmithingandSilversidereceivesherawardfromChamberpresidentJulieCurranandMayorChuckMercier.Theawardwasforabusinesswith15orlessemployees.AtleftKenKouryownerofthepopularNuttyChocolatiershowstheawardhere-ceivedforalocalbusinessemployingmorethan15people.ScugogChamberofCommercepresentsawardsforBusinessesoftheYearRayHobbsgarageEst.1954CallBrianTasselltodayandfndoutwhatgoodcustomerserviceisallabout182NorthportRoadUnits89PortPerry905-985-0059www.rayhobbsgarage.aaro.cawebCMSSlutionsTimeforaNewWebsite126WaterStreet2ndFloorPortPerry905-982-0450infocmswebsolutions.comwww.cmswebsolutions.com126-2WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-8591DidYouKnowThatYourExtendedHealthBenetsMayCoverTheCostOfCustomMadeOrthoticsBOOKANOOBLIGATIONCONSULTATIONWITHDR.TOMPKIN1.Doyouhavecoverageforcustommadeorthoticsandifsohowmuchperyear2.Howmanypairsperyearareyouentitled3.WhendoesyourcoveragerenewSomepeoplearecoveredeveryyearothersevery2or3years.Asktherenewaldate.4.WhocanmakethemMostcompaniesallowaChiropractortomakecustommadeOrthotics.IfyourcompanydoesnotnottoworrywewilllineyouupwithaprofessionalwhomakesGaitScanOrthotics.5.WhatmanufacturingtechniquesarecoveredOurpreferenceistouseGaitScantechnologybutwecanmakecasttechniquewhennecessaryandwecanstilluseGaitScantomadeadditionsandmodicationstotheOrthotics.6.WhocanprescribethemSomeplansallowyourChiropractortoprescribewhileothersrequireamedicalprescription.7.DoyouhaveChiropracticcoverageandifsohowmuchperyearThiscoveragecanbeusedtowardtreatmentofyourfootdysfunction8.Askifyouarecoveredforstock-modiedoro-the-shelffootwearandifsohowmanypairsandwhatamountperyear.youmaybecoveredforhighqualityfootweartogowithyourOrthotics.WeareaPreferredGreenshieldprovider.Thismeansthatwecanbilldirectlytothecompanysavingyoutimeandenergy.IfyouhaveanyotherconcernsastoyourcoveragesimplycallorbringinyourHealthbenetspackageandwewillbehappytohelp.WhethercoveredinfullinpartornotatallndouthowDr.JohnTompkincangetyouintoaordablehighqualitycustommadeOrthoticsmadewithGaitScantechnology.HerearesomehelpfulquestionsyouneedtoaskDr.JohnTompkinOurweightlossclinicisgettingcallsdailywithpeoplewhoarereadytostart.Theyhavecommittedtothethoughtprocessthattheyaresimplygoingtodothisandlivelifedierently.Livelifehappyandfullled.Nowisthetimetolosetheweightandgetitstablizedforsummer.Dontletsummercreepuponyou.LookandfeelgreatandenjoysummerforallithastooerHowLongAreYouGoingToWaitToLoseAllThatWeight 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BusinessLeadersPART314500SimcoeStreetUnit7PortPerry905-982-0448ANNEMARIEKNOPPExpediaCruiseshipcentersHerlifelongloveoftravelledAnnemarieKnopptogointobusinesstohelpothersenjoyglobe-trotting.TwoandahalfyearsagoAnnemariestartedasanindependentcontractorwithExpediaCruiseShipCentersNorthDurham.Hercompanyspecializesincruisesallinclusivevacationslandtoursairtravelandhotelbookings.ForexampleAnnemarieisofferinga14daycruisesailingfromSinga-poretoHongKongonFeb.22014ontheCelebrityMillennium.Annemariemakesherselfavailabletocustomers247viahercellphone905-259-4563.Clientscanalsobookthroughherwebsite.Annemariespastcareersasanentrepreneurmostrecentlyasaconferencecoordinatorgiveherextensiveexperienceinprovidingqualitycustomerservice.AmemberoftheBetaSigmaPhiSororityfor30yearsAnnemariehaslivedinPortPerryfor34yearswithherhusbandElginandfourchildren.LetAnnemariehelpyouplanthatdreamvacationJOHNandTRACEYMACKINNON98DegreesSalonUniquecomplimentaryhealthandwellnessservicesareavailablerighthereinPortPerryat98DegreesSalon.JohnandTraceyMacKinnonofSeagravetookoverthebusinessinMarchof2012.BothhavebackgroundsasMedicalLaboratoryTechnologists.TraceyspecializedinHematologyTransfusionMedicineandJohnspecializedinPathology.Theirfocusisonqualityservicetoenableclientstorelaxandrejuvenate.98DegreesSalonbooststheonlyAquamassagebedinthePortPerryarea.Thisisadrywatermassagewhichreleasestensionsoothesachingmusclesandrelievespain.InnovativeRedLightTherapycombinedwithVibrashapeTechnologyhelpstoreducenelinesandwrinklesatthesametimermingtoningandreducingcellulite.Customereducationonthebasicsoftanningisavailable.DontmisstheCustomerAppreciationEventonMay11.WitheverypurchaseyouhaveachancetowinaniPodTouchoraSportsPlayVideoCamera.LIKEthemonFacebook1888ScugogStreetUnit5PortPerry905-982-8855www.cruiseshipcenters.caannemarieknoppMARINABROCKandJULIEBROCKBrocksSince1881Brocksstorehasbeenacentralpartofthedown-townPortPerrylandscape.JulieandMarinasgreatgreatgrandfatherWilliamfoundedthebusinesswhichcurrentlyincludesthe6thgenerationwithMarinasdaughterLindsayworkingasastudentcarryingonthefamilytradition.Brocksoffersthelatestfashionsandaccessoriesformenandwomenandfootwearforthewholefamily.HotnewbrandsincludeMichaelKorsSamEdelmanandVinceCamuto.FourstoresunderoneroofareshowcasedinanhistoricVictoriansettingcompletewithoriginalladdersshelvingandtheoriginalW.Brocksignfromthe1800s.AlwaysastrongandgivingcorporatecitizenBrockshasbeendonatingtocommunityeventsforoveracenturyincludinghost-ingagalathatraisedover50000forLakeridgeHospitalsupportingthelibraryexpansionandmuchmore.DontmissthefamousBrocksTentSaleonJuly26and272013whichshoppersacrossOntarioocktoeachsummer.Brocksafamilytraditionforover132years.168QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-2521www.brocks.caGARYCOCHRANEGusBrownGaryCochraneofGusBrownBuickGMCisproudtobepartofacompanythatactivelysupportsvariouslocalsportsteamsandlocalgroups.In1994GarysoldhisbusinessandmovedtotheScugogareatocontinuehiscareerintheautosaleseld.Hehasbeenatthesamelocationsince1998withBrycePhilipthenJimConlinandnowGusBrown.Garysknowledgefromyearsofexperiencesellingandleasingnewandpre-ownedvehiclesisevidentinhissuperiorcustomerservice.ExtensiveinternetadvertisingdrawscustomersfromalloverOntario.TheSalesDepartmentatGusBrownisopenfrom8amuntil8pmMondaythroughThursdayandfrom9amuntil5pmonFridaysandSaturdays.Garyevengivesouthiscellphonenumbersocustomerscangetintouchwithhimanytime905-244-4797.Nowthatsgoodservice10VanEdwardDrivePortPerry905-985-8474www.gusbrownportperry.comgcochranegusbrown.comBUICKGMC98DegreesSalon34FOCUS-MAY2013 BusinessLeadersPART3DR.JOHNTOMPKIND.C.NaturalHealthAssociatesSTEPHANIEALEXANDERRMTNaturalHealthAssociatesDr.JohnTompkinopenedhisrstchiroprac-ticofceinPortPerry16yearsagoandhasneverlookedback.In2011Dr.TompkinopenedalargermorecomprehensiveclinicNaturalHealthAssociateswhichboastsamultitudeofservicesincludingChiropracticOrthoticandFootTherapyaneffectiveWeightLossprogramTraditionalChineseAcupunctureandRegisteredMassageTherapy.Dr.TompkinnowoffersImpulseAdjustingaswellasmanualadjustingtechniquesandmodalitiessuchasultrasoundandelectrotherapy.MorerecentlyDr.TompkinhasputhisfocusonFootandOrthotictherapyandnowoffersfootpaindysfunctiontreatmentsandcustomizedOrthoticsmadewithGaitScantechnology.Dr.Tompkinhasexpandedhishoursofferingavarietyofbookingtimesbetween8amand8pmincludinglunchhoursandSaturdaystoaccommodatehispatientsandisaddinganotherroomtohisownpracticetoallowspaceforadditionaltherapeuticservicesandexpansionoftheweightlossprogram.StephanieAlexanderispleasedtobringherownpersonalstyleofRegisteredMassageTherapytoPortPerry.SincejoiningtheteamatNaturalHealthAssociatesStephaniehasbeenquicklybuildingherpracticeandispleasedtoannouncethatsheisaddingmoreappointmenttimeseffectiveMay1st.Stephanieoffersamultitudeofmassagetechniquesandser-vicesincludingtherapeuticdeeptissuepreandpostnatallymphaticdrainagerelaxationandeveryonesfavoritehotstonemassage.WhetheryouareapatientsufferingwithasportoroccupationalinjuryneckorlowbackpainheadachesormigrainesshoulderorkneeinjuryorsimplyhavetightachymusclesduetoeverydaystressStephanieiscondentthatshecanhelpyou.StephanieadvisespatientstochecktheirExtendedHealthplansasmanypeoplehavefullcoveragefortheseservicesandinvitesyoutodiscoverthebenetsofRegisteredMassageTherapyLUWANGLouisaEatlyR.TCMPandR.AcNaturalHealthAssociatesTraditionalChinesetherapiesareofferedlocallybyLuWangLouisaEatlyatNaturalHealthAssociates.In1990LouisagraduatedfromBeijingUniversitywithaDegreeinChinesemedicineandacupuncture.HerhealingskillsincludeacupuncturehotcuppingandusingChineseherbs.Louisahelpspeoplesufferingfromawidevarietyofailmentsbothtopicalandchronicsuchasmenstrualandmenopausalsymptomschronicsinusobstructionfarmerslungdigestiveproblemsmigrainesgeneralachesandpainsandtheinabilitytoconceive.Louisahasakeeninterestinhealthcarebasedonnaturalandtraditionalmeth-ods.ShequaliesforthenewcerticateofregistrationfromthecollegeoftraditionalChinesemedicinepractitionersandacupuncturistsofOntario.ThiswasestablishedonApril1toregulateChinesemedicinepractitionerstoensurepublicsafety.Louisaisavailabletotreatpatientsfrom9am-5pmMondaytoFridayorbyspecialappointment.126WaterStreetUnit2PortPerry905-926-8878louisaeatlyhotmail.com126WaterStreetUnit2PortPerry905-985-8591126WaterStreetUnit2PortPerry905-985-8591BRANDONGUIDOMonteCarloHairFashionIn1974MichaelGuidoopenedMonteCarloHairFashiontoprovidequalityhairstylestoScugogresidents.ItonlyseemedttingthatBrandonwouldfollowinhisfathersfootsteps.Brandonknowswhatittakestomakeyoulooknothingshortoffabulous.Brandonhasmanyyearsexperiencegivingyoualookthatcapturestheimageyoufeel.AtMonteCarloHairFashionsMichaelBrandonandsevenstylistskeepuptodateonallthelatestandgreateststyletrends.Theyspecializeinweddingsandofferafreeconsultationwiththebride-to-bekeepinginmindthathervisionandtheirstylesofthedaywillberecordedforever.Accommodationsforlargerpartiesarewelcomedandrememberthatalloftheconsul-tationsneedtobescheduledbutarefree.Brandonandthestylistsalsoofferafullservicesalonincludingbarberingestheticsandhairextensions.VisitthemsoonatMonteCarloHairFashionwhereyoucanrelaxrejuvenateandreinventalookthatworksbestforyou.11WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-3684MonteCarloHAIRFASHIONFOCUS-MAY201335 BusinessLeadersPART3DR.JESSICASHERWINandDR.ROLANDPOWERSScugogAnimalHospitalScugogAnimalHospitalhasbeenSupportingAnimalHealthsince1976andthispastspringitalsocelebratedtheoneyearanniversaryofdoingsofromitsnewmodernhospitalfacilitybesidetheTimHortonsatthenorthendoftown.ThenewhospitalhasallowedustoraisetheawarenessofandaccesstocurrentveterinarymedicinewithinthecommunitysaysDr.JessicaSherwinandDr.RolandPowers.Wewantyoutoknowthatweareheretoserveyouandtocareforyourpetsasiftheywereourown.ScugogAnimalHospitalisafullserviceanimalhealthfacilitycateringtocompanionanimals.Itfocusesontheoverallhealthandwellnessofyourpetsthroughservicessuchassurgerylasersurgeryx-raydentalcaremedicinenutritionearlydetectionscreeningpreventativecareandahostofotherin-houseandreferralservices.Someexcitingnewthingsareplannedfor2013.WhetheryouarealongtermclientornewtothecommunityoranewpetownertheentirestaffatScugogAnimalHospitallooksforwardtomeetingyousoon16050OldSimcoeRoadUnit1PortPerry905-985-8481MAGGIEDAVISONPortPerryAutoSupplyDo-It-YourselferscanrelyonMaggieDavisonsexpertiseatPortPerryAutoSupply.Shehas30yearsofexperienceandsevenhelpfulemployees.PortPerryAutoSupplysellspartsformostvehiclesfrombrakestotuneupstobodyrepairs.Youcangeteverythingyouneedforyourneworoldforeignordomestictractorssnowmobilesboatsandsmallengines.Theyalsosup-plypartstogaragesmarinasfarmersandindividuals.HoursareMondaytoFriday730am-530pmandfrom8am-1pmonSaturdays.Onlineorderingisanefcientoptionformanycommercialcustomers.BusinessownerMaggiestillndstimetoserveasamemberoftheScugogSistoarsDragonBoatTeamandplayontheScugogWomensHockeyLeague.ShealsosponsorstheTorchRunfortheSpecialOlympicswiththeDurhamRegionalPolice.RememberMaggiewhenyouneedtogetyourenginesrunningsmoothlyPortPerryAutoSupply15930OldSimcoeRoadPortPerrywww.scugoganimalhospital.cominfoscugoganimalhospital.com905-985-9748GRANTLUCASSalesRepresentativeABRSRESAfulltimeRealtorwhoprefersthepersonalhands-onapproachtoclientcareGrantLucasbroughtwithhimover25yearsofSalesMarketingandCustomerServiceexperiencewhenhejoinedtheindustryin2009.GrantsdedicationtohiscareeratColdwellBankerRMRRealEstateBrokerageisevidentinhissearchforknowledgebyattainingboththeSeniorsRealEstateSpecialistandtheAccreditedBuyersRepresentativedesignations.AnexcellentchoiceforbuyersandsellersGranttreatshisclientslikefamilyandprideshimselfonanticipatingtheirneeds.GrantenjoyshomeremodellinglandscapingandgardeningwithfriendsandfamilyandespeciallyhiswifeRobin.Yethealwayshastimetomakehisclientsneedsatoppriority.Heisnevertoobusytolookafteranyreferrals.AtrustedadvisorGrantpledgestoprovidethecareandserviceyoudeserveandclientsatisfactionatitshighestlevel.R.M.R.RealEstateBrokerage1894ScugogStreetPortPerryPortPerryPlazaOfce905-985-9777Direct905-718-2933EachOfceIndependentlyOwnedandOperatedNotIntendedtoSolicitBuyersorSellersAlreadyUnderContractBRIDGETMCFARTHINGSpiritCounselorSocialworkerturnedspiritcounselorBridgetenjoyshelpingpeople.BridgetismultifaciltedandtrainedindifferentdisciplinessuchasEnergyWorkandFengshui.Withover15yearsofexperienceBridgetfocusesherpracticeonspiritualcounselingthatlooksatthepatternswerecreatewithinourrelationshipsfromtheperspectiveofyoursoulandlifelessons.SheoffersAngelReadingsEnergyRebalancingGroupworkshopsSoulcoachingandPastLifeRegression.Fengshuiadviceisalsoavailableforhomeorofce.WeeknightandweekendappointmentsareavailableinPortPerryplusshedoesreadingsonSundayafternoonsatElemiOrganicsinUxbridge.ManypeopleaccessBridgetsspiritualservicesviaSkype.BridgetM.Ed905-982-2741www.spirit-counselor.comfengshuiinterlog.comorSkypeW333onderful36FOCUS-MAY2013 BusinessLeadersPART3TIMTHOMPSONMenziesChryslerForTimThompsonofMenziesChryslerinWhitbysellingacarisnotjustaboutthesaleExplainsTimSellingcarsisaboutbuildingrelationships.Iwanttomakemyguestsfeelcomfortablesothattheywillhavecon-denceinreferringtheirfamilyandfriends.PortPerryisTimshometownandheishappytobringhis10yearsintheautomobileindustryclosetohome.JoiningtheMenziesChryslerdealershipteamisaperfecttforTimasMenziesbelievesingivingbacktothecommunitybysupportingtheorganizationsthatmaketheirtowngreat.TimsharesthispassionandisamemberoftheScugogChamberofCommerce.MenziesbusinessincludesnotonlyChryslerbutalsoDodge-featuringthebestsellingCaravanandtheinnovative2013DodgeDarttheruggedanddurableJeeplineupwiththenewlyredesigned2014GrandCherokeeandtheawardwinning2013RamTruckswithavailable8spd.transmissionPleasecallordropbyforavisit.HewillbehappytosharewhatMenziesChryslerhastooffer.1602ChamplainAve.Whitby905-683-4100tthompsonmenzieschrylser.comwww.menzieschrysler.comALECCOOKIdealHomeStorageSolutionsPortPerry905-904-2050idhostsogmail.comwww.idealhomestorage.comELLYHUHLEandJEANNIEMUIRCamillesClosetItsthebestofbothworldswhenyoucangetabargainandsupportaworthwhilecharityatthesametime.CamillesClosetisoperatedbyTheAuxiliarytoLakeridgeHealthPortPerry.Itspecializesinrecyclingusedmerchandise.Itsopenfrom10am-4pmsixdaysaweek.ThreeyearsagoCamillesClosetwasstartedtoraisefundsforthelocalhospital.Ateamof40volunteersstaffCamillesClosetandanother40volunteersareactiveinotherprojectsandadministrationoftheorganization.AuxiliarymembersparticipateinthePolarPlungeandotherevents.TheannualTagDaysareheldinJune.TheAuxiliaryalsooper-atesthegiftshoplocatedinthelobbyofthehospital.Thankstolocalgenerosityalmost90000.00wasraisedthisyearalone.Over40000.00hasbeenspentonhospitalequipmentandmoreisonorder.SupportingAuxiliaryinitiativesmeansevenbettermedicalservicesforyou119PerryStreetUnit5facingMaryStreetPortPerry905-985-9522AtIdealHomeStorageSolutionsqualityandserviceisourtoppriority.With35yearsexperienceasacabinetmakerinthekitchencabinetindustryAlechastheknowledgeandexpertiseforcreatingtheperfectsolutiontoorganizingandstorageproblemsinallyourcabinets.Bybuildingcustommadedrawersandpulloutsforthosehardtoreachplaceswecanenhancetheavailablespaceyoualreadyhave.Weusesolidmapletimetesteddovetailjointsnaturalnisheddrawersandbecausewearenotlimitedtojustdrawerswealsouse129plyBalticbirchplywoodtocreateanarrayofpulloutunitscustomdesignedtotjustaboutanyspace.Installedonmetalballbearing100lb.capacityrollingslidesforeasyaccess.Asweageitbecomeshardertobendandgetdownonourhandsandkneestoseewhatsinthebackofcabinets.WeatIdealHomeStorageSolutionsrecognizethisandofferourdrawerspulloutsandservicestomakeiteasytoaccessyourcabinets.Noneedtospendthousandsofdollarstoreplaceyourcabinetswhenallyouneedaresimpledrawersandpullouts.Wewillcometoyourhomemeasuredesignandinstall.BRADMARTYNMartynMiniHoeLtd.Whenaskedwhyhestartedhisownbusiness15yearsagoBradMartynofMartynMiniHoeLtd.inBlackstockjokedthatNooneelsewouldhireme.IalwayswantedtoworkinthedirtandluckilyIhadlotsofhelpfromothersinthebusiness.Bradandhisteamofveemployeesworkwheneverandwherevertheyareneeded.Theytackleeveryjoblikeitistheirownfocusingonmakingeachprojectfeasiblepracticalandworththemoney.Theydowhatmakessense.MartynMiniHoespecializesinwaterproongdrainageandgrading.ForwaterproongBradusesahighpressuresprayonrubberizedmembranewithanRvalueprotectionboarddrainageboard.Thisisanexampleofndingthebestproductsatthebestpricesforhissatisedcustomers.MartynMiniHoeLtd.gives100percenttoeveryjobbigorsmall.Blackstock905-986-0550or905-718-6375www.sprayedfoundationwaterproong.caFOCUS-MAY201337 38FOCUS-MAY2013SpirosandDimosVovosownersofMr.SubPortPerryareatitagain.TheguysareholdingtheirannualSubsforSeniorsdayonMondayJune3.Thefundraiserwhichbeganin2009wasinspiredbytheirmotherwholivedinanurs-inghome.InhonourofherthetwoyoungmenstartedSubsForSeniorstohelpgivebacktotheircommunityandthenursinghome.Foronedaytheydonate1fromevery12inchsuband50fromeverysixinchsubtotheCom-munityNursingHome.Themoneywillbeusedforsuppliesartsandcraftsentertainmentandhelppayfortripsandoutingsfortheseniors.Ticketsarealsoonsalefora5donationballotandadrawwillbeheldonJune410a.m.PrizesincludeTorontoMapleLeafandBlueJaysticketsaroundofgolfatOakridgeGolfCoursePlaysta-tion3andoneofthreeSonyMP3players.TodateSpiroandDimoshaveraisedmorethan20175.SubsForSeniorshismonthBooksInPrintfeaturesthreere-centlyreleasedbookswhicharenowavailable.FirstonthelistisanovelbyPortPerrysMeganDenbywhosebookiscalledAThistleInTheMist.Thestory-lineisasfollowsMearaisntthinkingaboutdeaththatmorningwhenshekisseshermothergood-byebuthourslatersheisasherngersslideintothebackofMothersshatteredskull.EmptyeyestheemptyeyesofhermotherstarerightthroughherandMearathinksherworldhasended.Shehasnoidea.AThistleintheMist-335pages14.95isavailableatBooksGaloreandMore175PerryStreetPortPerry.TBeautifulphotographsandfascinat-ingadventuresfromaroundtheworldmakeupJonathanvanBilsensnew90pagebookentitledAWorldofParadox.Spectacularphotostakenfromhistravelstomorethan85countriesgivethereaderasenseofbeingthere.Thephotosareaccompaniedbyarticleswritteninahumourousandinformativestyleandaresuretokeepyourinterestwitheverypageyouturn.JonathanwillbesigningcopiesofhisnewestbookonMay11from1-2p.m.atBooksGaloreandMore175PerryStreetinPortPerry.Dropbuyandchatwiththeauthor.AWorldofParadoxBOOKSINPRINTOshawaauthorGrantKarcichsbookScugogCarry-ingPlacetellsabouttheancientaborigi-naltrailsconnectingLakeOntairowithLakeScugog.Intracingitsdocumentedhistoryfromthe1790stothe1850sheunravelsmysteriesexploresthelifestylesofearlyFirstNationsprovidesbackgroundonlocalarchaeologicalsitesandintroducestheintrepidearlysurveyorsandfurtraders.ScugogCarryingPlaceisamustreadforhistorybuffsgenealogistsarchaeologistsandanyonewithrootsinthispartofOntario.ScugogCarryingPlace-264pages26.00isavailableatBooksGaloreandMore175PerryStreetPortPerry.ScugogCarryingPlaceAThistleInTheMist825ConlinRd.Whitby100OsborneRd.CourticeOshawaWhitbyDepotTakeatourandvisitthetruckdisplay.Thetourisnotrecommendedforchildrenundertheageofeight.Exploreourpopulartruckandequipmentdisplay.CourticeWaterPollutionControlPlantNationalPublicWorksWeekFormoreinformationonothereventsvisitwww.durham.canpww1-800-372-1102WorksDepartmentDURHAMREGIONIfthisinformationisrequiredinanalternateformatpleasecontact1-800-372-1102ext.2834.SaturdayMay2510a.m.to3p.m.TourandOpenHouseTourandOpenHouseFREEgamesandkidsactivities FOCUS-MAY201339ScugogShoresMuseumVillageispleasedtoopenitsseasonbypresentingtheTheKingsRoyalYorkersonSaturdayMay4from10a.m.to4p.m.TheKingsRoyalYorkersisthelargestofsev-eralLivingHistorygroupsthatareproudmem-bersoftheCanadianMuseumofAppliedMilitaryHistory.Theywillhaveafewtentssetupsopeoplecanseewhateldconditionsattheirbestcouldbe.TheLoyalRefugeesectionwomenandchildrenarealsoplanningtobetheregoingoversomethingshavingsewingworkshopsmakingclothingfortheKingsRoyalYorkersvisitScugogShoresMuseumOnloanfromtheRoyalOntarioMuseumtheArtsofChinabringsChinesehistorycultureandclas-sictraditionstolifethroughexploringmaterialscloselyrelatedtoChinajadebronzeandceramics.ExploreChinesedynastiesthedevelopmentoftheirwritingsystemancientsymbolsofpowerinnovativetechnologicalcreationsaswellashowbronzejadeandporcelainweremadeandtheirimpactonthewesternworld.Dontmissthisexhibit.ArtsofChinaDateContinuesuntilMay26LocationScugogHeritageCentre1655ReachSt.PortPerry-2ndFloorcomingseasonclarifyingtheirrolesetc.Therewouldhavebeenwomenandchildrenlivingandworkinginagarrisoncampduringtheperiodmanyemployedbythearmyaslaundressesseam-stressesofcersservantsetc.FootandArmsDrillwillbewhatasoldierwouldhavetopracticeonadailybasistobecomeprocientinhandlinghisweapon.Loadingandringwillbedem-onstratedfollowedbysomepracticinggoingthroughthestepswithoutactuallyloadingandring.Aclose-updemonstrationandbrieftalkonthehis-toryandfunctioningofthemusketwillbeprovidedformuseumvisitors.AdmissionisfreeFormoreinformationpleaseseeourwebsiteatwww.scugogshoresmuseum.com.LearnmoreabouttheKingsRoyalYorkersatwww.royalyork-ers.ca.EveryoneisinvitedtocomeandseetheKingsRoyalYorkersattheScugogShoresMuseumVillagelocatedat16210IslandRoadPortPerry.Agreatoutingfortheentirefamily.188MARYSTREETLargebrightofcespaceidealforRealEstateLawyersAccountantsHealthCareproviders.OFFICE-SPACEFORLEASE-RETAILPleasecallformoreinformation905-449-6690or905-985-3089237QUEENSTREET-PORTPERRYIntheheartofdowntown.Size-1500sq.ft.GroundFloorConvenientparkingAirConditioningWoodooringHandicapaccessiblewashroomfacilitiesSixofceworkareas1500sq.ft.mainoorOptionalbasementWoodplankooringParkingatrearCentralAirConditioningAvailableJune12013AvailableJune2013CallDaveorLyndaformoreinformation905-721-0771or905-244-1065FORRENTFORRENT 40FOCUS-MAY2013SpringtimeintheNonquonwetlandisamagicaltimeoftheyear.Thesnowandicehavemeltedandnewlifeisplentiful.Wildowerspushtheirwayupthroughthesoilandtreebudsopentoformnewleavesbothshoweringthewetlandwithcolour.Manyanimalscomeoutoftheirwinterslumberandbirdsreturnfromsouthtoenjoythenewwealthoffood.Birdsbeginbuildingtheirnestsandmotherturtlesventureoutofthemarshtolaytheireggsinthesand.Thewetlandisalivewiththemusicofbirdsandfrogsnoneout-competingthehighpitchedpeeppeepoftheSpringPeepersNumerouscolourfuldragoniesandbutteriesutterthroughtheairsignallingthestartofnewlifeintheinsectworldandwarmerspringtemperatures.TheFriendsofNonquonwouldliketosharethismagicaltimeofyearinthewetlandwithyouScugogresidentsandtheirfamiliesareinvitedtoexplorethewetlandwithusduringourNonquonSpringstoLifeeventonJune2nd.Stationswillbesetupforvisitorsofallagestoexploreattheirleisureandwetlandexpertswillbeonhandtosharetheirknowledgewithyou.YoumaychoosetospendtimeatacoupleofstationsorvisitthemallShortguidedhikeswillberunthroughouttheeventaswell.ThefollowingstationswillbeofferedPonderingthePondGrabanetandabucketandcomeandexplorethepondwithusLearnaboutthelivesofmanyofthewetlandsaquaticcreaturesandplantsasyoutakeacloserlookatwhatNonquonwetlandisspringingtolifePleaseturntopage41FourstudentsfromR.H.CornishPublicSchoolfromleftAntheaMavidisOwenBookerDanielleBookerandKarissaPosthumusgetanupcloselookatnewlyhatchedsnappingturtlesduringavisittotheNonquonEnvironmentalEducationCentre.Atleftawhitethroatedsparrowoneofavarietyofbirdsmakingtheirhomeinbush.PhotosbyJayThiebert FOCUS-MAY201341youcollect.FrogstadpolesminnowsdragonynymphsandgiantwaterbugsaresomeexamplesofwhatyoucoulddiscoverYoumayevenscoopupaninsecteatingbladderwortplantNetsbucketstraysandviewersprovided.FeatheredFriends-TheNonquonwetlandisarestingspotformanymigratingbirdsandisapopu-larnestingarea.Bringapairofbinocularsandcometoidentifyobserveandlearnaboutavarietyofourfeatheredfriends.ThemaleRed-wingBlackbirdsarethersttoreturnandcanbeseenthroughoutthemarsh.ListenforthesweetsweetsweetlittlemoresweetsongofthevibrantYellowWarbler.HeartheutelikewhistleoftheBaltimoreOrioleasitswaysinitspouchnestintheaspentrees.TurtlesforTomorrowConstructandConserveJuneisthemonthwhenfemaleturtlesatNonquonventureoutofthewetlandtolookforasuitablespottolaytheireggs.Learnaboutthechallengesaffectingourturtlepopulationsandassistintheconstructionofpredatorprotectioncoversfornestingsitesmaterialsfornestingcoversprovided.IncredibleInsectsGrabanetandatrowelandcatchobserveandidentifymanyofthefascinatingin-sectshidinginthetallgrassessoilandunderlogsonContinuedfrompage40theforestoor.TigerswallowtailbutteriescaterpillarsbeetlegrubsanddragoniesareafewofthemanyinsectspeciesyoumayndYoucanalsotakealookatsomeofourinsectdisplaysnetstrowelstrayscontainersandviewersprovided.BiodiversityofNonquonTakealookinsidethePheasantPenclassroomandlearnaboutthediversityoflifeatNonquonthoughthehands-onexplorationofourtouch-tablebyviewingandreadingfastfactsaboutourtaxidermyanimalsandthroughlivereptileandam-phibiananimalshows.ThegoalofTheFriendsofNonquonorganizationistopromoteappreciationconservationeducationandun-derstandingoftheecologicalsignicanceoftheNonquonwetlandanditswatershed.Itisourhopethatbysharingourknowledgeandloveofthisuniqueandfragileenvi-ronmentwithyouthatyouwillfallinlovewithittooNonquonSpringstoLifetakesplaceSundayJune2from12p.m.3p.m.TheNonquonProvincialWildlifeAreaPheasantPenClassroomSiteislocatedat19745OldSimcoeRoadontheEastsideoftheroad5kmnorthofReachRoadand1kmnorthofScugogLine10.Wehighlyrecommendthatyouwearboots.Likeusonfacebookatwww.facebook.comfriendsof-nonquon.ByCaraGregorySpecialtoFocusonScugogLittleMissMuffetchatswithayoungsterpriortothecontest.OnceagainQueenStreetPortPerrywaspackedwithparticipantsandspectatorsonMarch31fortheannualEasterSundayBonnetCon-testandNuttyChocolatierEasterEggHunt.Thiswasthe24thyearthatKenKouryhassponsoredhispopularEasterEggHuntforScugogskiddiesandthefourthyeartheChurchChickshaveaddedtothedaywiththeirgrowingEasterParadeofBon-nets.Organizersreport180peopleregisteredforthecompetitionturningthestreetintoarainbowofcoloursshapesandsizes.Followingistheofcialwin-nerslistBestPetinaBonnetZiggy-ownedbyLindaMoore.RunnerUpRumourGollyG-ownedbyDaleWoitte.EasterSpirit4yrsandunderSebastianGreenwood.RunnerUpEverettWalker.BestBloomin4yrsandunderSallyYeo.RunnerUpAveryProut.EasterSpirit5-15yrsIsabelCurrie.RunnerUpLukeKehler.BestBloomin5-15yrsMadisonRamirez.RunnerUpOliviaReed.MostDeliciousJakeHollett.RunnerUpAbbyGreenwood.MostLikelytoCauseanAccidentBellaAlcantara.RunnerUpJackYeoLovliestLadyonQueenStreetDerlynFaulkner.RunnerUpMelanieBarnett.ManliestManinaBonnetDavidVowles.RunnerUpJohnHenderson.GrandparentandGrandchildIsa-belPeterReid.RunnerUpAnnieGrayRhianDyer. BusinessLeadersPART4MICHELLEMACINTYREIvesPersonalTouchMothersDayisMay12andnothingshowsmomhowmuchyouloveherlikeabeautifuloralarrangement.IvesPersonalTouchFlowersandGiftsisalocallyownedandfamilyoperatedbusinesswithMichelleMacintyreatthehelm.Ivesstaffarededicatedtoqualityserviceandpersonalizedcarewitheachorder.Theysupplyavarietyofowersfromlocalgrowersforalloccasionsincludingweddingsandfunerals.DeliveryisavailablefromNewcastletoHamilton.100satisfactionisguaranteed.ThehoursofoperationareMondaytoFriday930amto530pmandfrom10amto2pmonSaturdays.ForcustomersconvenienceowerscanbeorderedonlinethroughtheIveswebsite.NominatedforRBCsWomensEntrepreneuroftheYearMichellehas15yearsofexperiencetransformingowersintoheartfeltmessages.271MaryStreetbehindFoodlandPortPerry905-985-2525www.ivespersonaltouchowers.comRICHIEandCALTRIPPHometownPrintingHometownPrintingismovinginMaytoanewlocationat141PerryStreetbutdontworrytheyaretakingtheircreativegeniuswiththem.OwnerRichieTripphiswifeCalTrippmarketingandadvertisingandtheirtalentedteamspecializeinprintinggraphicdesignandmarketing.HometownPrintinghelpslocalbusinessesbigorsmalltogettheirmessageacrosstocustomersinaclearandeffectivepackage.Theresawiderangeofmarketingproductsavailablevinylbannersbusinesscardsbrochuresyersposterssignscalendarsandevenpersonalizedholidaycards.IfyourcompanyisdoingatradeshowHometownPrintingcancreatethedisplayandalloftheprintedpromotionalmaterialrequired.Commercialphotoservicesarealsoavailable.Thedetail-orientedstaffwillensurethatyourprojectsareprofessionallyproducedandeye-catching.HoursareMondaytoFriday830to530.LetHometownPrintinghelpyoupromoteyourbusiness.thatstheirbusiness141PerryStreetPortPerry905-985-2468infohometownprinting.cawww.hometownprinting.caFLOWERSGIFTSDANASMITHDanasGoldsmithingInc.Afterbeinginbusinessformorethan20yearsDanaSmithiswellknowninourcommunitynotonlyasasuccessfulbusinesswomanbutasagener-oussupporterofthecommunity.ShehasusedherdesigningskillstocomeupwithseveralyearsofChristmasornamentsthathavebeensoldinsupportofthePortPerryHospitalFoundation.Sheiscurrentlyonherseconddesignofdragonypendants.ThependantsaresoldinanefforttoraisefundsfortheannualDragonBoatFestival.AscustomdesignisDanasspecialtyshecantakeyouroldjewelleryandbreathenewlifeintoitbycreatingsomethinguniquejustforyou.AlongwithcustomdesignDanasGoldsmithingisyourdiamonddestinationproudlyofferingOntarioVictorDiamonds.DanasGoldsmithingwasrecentlyawarded2012BusinessoftheYearforexcellenceinbusinessactivitiesandexceptionalcontributiontothecommunityofScugogTownship.CheckoutDanasnewwebsiteatwww.danasgoldsmithing.com186QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-2953www.danasgoldsmithing.comCHRISTINEandTERRYVOSVosYourIndependentGrocerVosYourIndependentGrocerisafamilystorewithstrongfamilyvalues.OwnersTerryandChristineVosareproudofthat.Theyhaveastrongknowledgeandsenseofbusiness.Theyareverypersonableandcommunityresponsive.Terryhasworkedinthegrocerybusinessfor22years.ThecleanandbrightVosstorefeaturestheexclusivelineofPresidentsChoiceproducts.VosYourIndependentGroceristheplacetogoforsomethingsweetorsavoryfromthebakeryspecialtycheesesfreshproducedrygoodsandatemptingarrayofmeatsanddeliitems.Thereare178friendlystaffmemberstoassistyou.Customerserviceisapriority.TerryandChristinearededicatedtobeingpartofthelocalcommunitycontributingandgettinginvolved.VosisopenMondaytoSundayfrom7amto10pmforyourconvenience.ForapleasantshoppingexperiencechooseVosYourIndependentGrocer.1893ScugogStreetPortPerryYOURNEIGHBOURSOWNEDOPERATEDBY42FOCUS-MAY2013 BusinessLeadersPART4BILLBRUNNOCKGusBrownAsayoungboyBillBrunnocklovedautomobiles.HisnaturalinclinationtowheelshasstoodhimingoodsteadasitleadtotwelveyearsinautomanufacturingatGMandthepastfouryearsinautosalesforGusBrownBuickGMC.Hispassionandknowledgeofautomobileshasgrownswiftlyandheproudlyprovideshighqualityvehiclesforhiscustomers.Givingvalueforyourhard-earnedmoneyBillserviceshisclientelewithhonestyrstandfollowswithknowledgecourtesyandrespect.Listeningtoyourrequirementshelpshimdeterminetherightcarortruckforyou.Billwantstoearnyourbusinessforlifesohesalwayswillingtogothatextramile.NowthathehasmovedtoScugogheisavailablesixdaysaweekbutevenonSundayhecanbereachedbyemailatbillgusbrown.com.10VanedwardDrivePortPerry905-985-8474www.gusbrownportperry.combillgusbrown.comJENNIFERSOUCHJennsDogGrooming5455LangmaidRoadHampton289-675-2494jennifersouchhotmail.comHerloveofdogsledJenniferSouchintohercareerasadoggroomer.Forthepastyearshehasworkedasaself-employedgroomeratKalmegessKennels.Regulargroomingisasimportanttoadogshealthasdailyexerciseandpropernutrition.MatscanbepainfulsoJenniferiscarefultoremovethemall.Sheusesspecialshampoosforwhiteningandde-sheddingoatmealshampooandevenfacialscrubs.Thisleavesthedogsfeelingandsmellingfreshandclean.Jenniferndsherworkveryrewarding.Sheisknownforherpatienceandshetakesgreatprideinherworkmanship.JenniferisavailableforappointmentsMondaythroughSaturdaybetween9amand530pm.Sheisalsoinvolvedinlocaldogrescuesandthatshowshefoundtwoofherfourdogs.Jenniferwillgroomyourpetswithlovingcareasiftheywereherown.BUICKGMCMARGSMITHJourneyoftheHeartMargisanurturingpersonwhohasworkedinthehealthandteachingprofessionsforover35yearsbeginningatPortPerryNursingHomeandthenasanEducationalAssistantforschoolchildren.ThroughherhomebusinessJourneyoftheHeartsheoffersavarietyofhealingmodalitiessuchasweeklyYogaclassesReikitrainingandclassesonMeditationandtheChakras.EightyearsagoshebeganassistingclientstoreleaseoldlimitingbeliefsandbehaviorsthroughatransformationaltechniquecalledTheJourney.ToprepareforthisworkshetravelledextensivelyforthreeyearsasfarasAustraliaandIndia.Margsharescopingtechniquesandtoolswithherclientstohelpimprovetheirliveshostingweekendworkshopsandretreatsinherquietlakesidehome.ThroughtheatmospherecreatedbyMargssoothingvoiceherwarmthandkindnesspeoplendthemselvestrustingandopeningtotheirownhealingprocess.905-985-1655www.journeyoftheheart.caMARGARETBALLandCAROLYNWILBURSalesRepresentativesRealestaterunsdeepwiththisProfessionalMotherDaughterteamMargaretBallandCarolynWilburofReMaxAllStarsRealtyInc.Brokerage.WithMargarethaving40yearsofrealestateexperienceandCarolynhaving26theystrivetoprovideprofessionalinsightandvaluethrougheverystepoftheirclientsrealestatemoves.ServingDurhamRegionandKawarthaLakestheirsuccessisbasedonrepeatandreferralbusinessaccountingforover80oftheirclientele.MargaretandCarolynagreeWehaveacommitmentanddevotiontotheindustryweloveandthisgreatcommunitywelovewhichisreectedingivingbackandsupportinglocalcharitiesandevents.Whetherbuyingorsellingthisdynamicduoisreadytoaddyournametotheirlistofsatisedcustomers.Ohandbythewaytheyarenevertoobusyforanyofyourreferrals.144QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-4427www.fordurhamhomes.camballpowergate.cacwilbursympatico.caAll-StarsRealtyInc.BrokerageFOCUS-MAY201343 BusinessLeadersPART4JANETBISSCHOPScugogKitchenDesignLtd.JanetBisschopownerofScugogKitchenDesignLtd.isinthebusinessofmakingdreamscometrue.Janetsnewlydesignedshowroomat180MaryStreetdisplaysthequalityandcraftsmanshipthatsheandherdesignstaffandinstallationcrewofferinordertomaketheircustomersdreamkitchensbecomeareality.Janetandcrewdesignandinstallqualitycustomcabinetryandcountertopsforkitchensandbathrooms.JanetsaysItsveryexcitingandrewardingtoseesomeonesideascometolifefrompapertonishedproduct.Theytakecareofeverythingfromremovaldisposalofyouroldkitchentodesigndeliveryandinstallationofyournewone.Allkitchensaredesignedwithyouthecustomerinmind.UsingthelatestindesigninnovationwithqualityproductsJanetandstafftaketheirover40yearsofcombinedexperienceandwithgreatattentiontodetailmakecertainthatthecustomerswishesarelistenedtoandfollowedthrough.FromasmallrenovationtoacompletenewkitchenJanetandhercrewatScugogKitchenDesignwillturnwishesanddreamsintosatisfactionguaranteed.180MaryStreetPortPerry905-985-9506www.scugogkitchendesign.comBRIANMCKINLAYRealEstateBrokerDuringhis33yearcareerRealEstateBrokerBrianMcKinlayofRealtyExecutiveSystemsInc.hassoldover1000homes.Hehasalsobeeninstru-mentalinthesaleofinvestmentpropertiesapartmentbuildingscommercialandindustriallandsfarmsandresorts.AScugogresidentfor18yearsBrianhasastrongdesiretobuildlastingrelationshipswithpeopleandtoprovidealevelofprofessionalismthatshouldbeconsistentwithintheindustry.Brianbringstothetabletopnotchnegotiatingskillshonestyexperienceandasenseofhumour.Hespecializesinthesaleofhomesandbusinessesandassistsclientsseekinglifestylechanges.Helpingpeopletoachievetheirdreamsandgoalsishispriority.Brianhascontinuedtoupgradehisskillsthrougheducationandexperiencetobetterservehisclients.Brianmakeshimselfavailable247andstilltriestotaketimeshingwithhissonsandfriends.362SextonStreetPortPerryOfce905-430-3000Cell905-260-1568bmckinlaylive.comSCUGOGKITCHENDESIGNLTD.kitchensdesignedwithyouinmindBROCKandWENDYREVILLEPortPerryOpticalLicensedOpticiansBrockandWendyRevillecanhelpyoutoseetheworldmoreclearly.PortPerryOpticalwasestablishedin1982andbothworkedforthepreviousowner.Whentheytookoverthebusiness28yearsagotheyexpandedthelocation.Theyareskilledatrecommendingthebestlensdesignsforeachindividual.EuropeanandNorthAmericanqualitymaterialsanddesignsinframesandlensesareoffered.TrustedbrandsincludeEssilorNikonZeissLanctotSilhouetteOGILuxoticaMauiJimAdidasOakleyandRayban.Productsfromthesecompaniesrequirelessmaintenanceandfeweradjustmentsplustheyarebackedbywarranty.Optometricfacilitiesareavailableforfulleyeexamsincludingeldvisionandretinalscanning.EyeexaminationsforchildrenandinfantsareencouragedandcoveredbyOHIP.PortPerryOpticalistheidealchoicetoservetheneedsoftheentirefamily.30WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-9388www.portperryoptical.comportperry0pticalNELLIEWESTERMANAccountingServiceAccountingislikeapuzzleandNellieWestermanlovespuzzles.Placingthepieceswheretheybelongturningthemsotheytperfectly.Shehastakenherloveofpuzzlesandfor40yearshasbeenmakingsenseofreceiptstaxcalculationsandspreadsheets.MostofNelliesselfemployedclientshaveapassionforwhattheydobutunlikeNellietheirpassiondoesntrunanywhereclosetoaccountingandbookkeeping.Andyetinthebusinessworldproperbookkeepingremittancesandlingareessential.ThankfullyformorethanthirtyyearsasownerofherownbusinessthishasbeenNelliespassion.SmallbusinessaccountingbookkeepingpayrollandahostofothernancialrecordkeepingservicesmaykeeptheNellieandherstaffbusyyearroundbutMarchandApriltheyareinhighgearfortaxseason.HundredsoftaxclientsuseNelliesservicesatthattime.AllthoseTslipsandtaxreceiptsareeasilyprocessedbyherofceandclientsrelaxknow-ingthattheirreturnsarebeingprocessedandledaccurately.Nellieandherstaffareconstantlyattendingseminarstoremaincurrentwiththeeverchangingtaxrules.GiveNelliesofceacallsoyoucanconcentrateonthethingsyouaretrulypassionateaboutwhileNellieandherstaffdemystifythetaxesandpaperworkforyou.11490SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-985-0195Fx905-985-3007nwestaccountingwcshighspeed.comAccountingService44FOCUS-MAY2013 BusinessLeadersPART4TERRIVENNERLukesforHomeLukesforHomeofferseverythingyouneedtofeatheryournestinstyle.Twostaffinteriordecoratorsareonhandtohelpyouchooseandplaceaestheticallypleasingfurnitureandaccentpiecesinyourhome.Thelateststylesandcoloursincurtainsrugscustomfurnituretablewareandlightingareshowcased.OwnerTeriVennerwholovesachallengeoftencarriescustomerspaintchipsandfabricswatchesinherpursewhensheisonthelookoutsourcingspecialitems.TeriandherhusbandRonVennerboughtLukesCountryStorein2005whentheLukesretired.Since1993TerihadworkedattheoriginalLukesstoremovingupfromstoreclerktobuyertomanager.RonandTeriintroducedthedcorandfurniturebrandLukesforHome.ItslikeatreasurechestoffashionablehomedcoritemsoftenmadeinCanada.ForinspirationandprofessionalassistancevisitLukesopensevendaysaweek.207QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-3011www.lukesforhome.cominfolukesforhome.comDR.BRENDAM.LEITEPHDNMDoctorofNaturalMedicineSunleiteIntegrativeHealthCentre229MaryStreetPortPerry905-985-3303www.sunleitehealth.caSunleiteIntegrativeHealthCentrehasprovidedfamilyhealthcareformorethansevenyears.DrBrendaLeiteisgratefulforallthesupportfromthecitizensofPortPerryandbeyond.ClientscomefromareasinCanadawhentheyhearoftheuniqueapproachtohealingofferedbyDr.Leite.ShecombinessciencewithenergetichealingtohelpshiftimbalancesincludinghormoneschronicfatigueADDIBStonameafew.Livebloodmicroscopywithaphysicalassessmentbeginsyourworkwiththedoctorfollowedbyenergeticrebalancingasrequired.Sheisamedicalintuitiveandcanidentifywheretheenergeticblockageexistsandthenisabletoreleasetheissue.Thermographyisalsoofferedforriskassessmentforoverallhealth.Wordofmouthisourmostvaluableadvertisingtoolandhasresultedintheongoingsuccessattheclinic.Dr.LeiteJaynePennyandChristineinviteyoutoex-periencetraditionalnaturalhealing.IntegrativeHealthCentreSunleiteThankYouFinallyweurgeeveryonetoshoplocallyatthebusinessesthatsupportFocusonScugogandthisgreatcommunityofours.WewouldliketothankallthosewhoparticipatedintheannualFocusonScugogExceptionalBusinessLeadersfeatureandforallowingustoshareyourliveswithourreadership.AlsothankyoutoallofouradvertisersfortheirongoingsupportofFocusonScugogmagazine.WelovetobringittoourreaderseachmonthandcanonlydothisbecauseofthecontinuedadvertisingsupportoftheScugogbusinesscommunity.FOCUS-MAY201345 46FOCUS-MAY2013Vaultedand8.5ft.ceilingsLargekitchenwithrefrigeratorelectricrangeanddishwasherQualitykitchencupboardsSpaciouslivingdiningareaLargewalk-inclosetLaundryroomwithwasheranddryerPlentyofstoragespaceSpaciousonebedroomwithensuiteUpgradedwashroomxturesDenofceoroptionalbedroomWiredforcableandtelephoneAir-conditioningHardwoodooringceramictileandluxuriouscarpetFreeparkingSecondoor1900monthIncludesHeatHydroandTMIForAppointmentToViewCall905-449-6690or905-985-3089emailpeterfocusonscugog.com1400sq.ft.at188MarySt.PortPerryjuststepsfromshoppingparksandlakefrontLARGEAPARTMENTINPORTPERRYAVAILABLEJULY1PortPerryandCaesareaFireghtersAssociationsaregettingreadyfortheirsecondannualRooftopCampoutoneyearafterclimbingofftheroofofSobeyslastsummer.ThisyearagroupofsixenthusiasticreghterswillmaketheircampontherooftopofHarpWyliesCanadianGrillHouseatthecornerofMaryandWaterStreet.Thisdedicatedgroupwillspend60hoursofthelongweekendsleepingeat-ingandlivingontheroofinsupportofMuscularDystrophyCanada.FireghterswillalsobeconductingbootdriveshostingresafetydemonstrationslivemusicandothercharityeventstoraiseawarenessofMuscularDystrophy.Fundsraisedthroughtheireffortswillbedirectedtowardsresearcheducationsupportservicesandequipmentgrantsforfami-liesinDurhamRegionwhostrugglewiththeongoingchallengesofMuscularDystrophy.ThereghterswillascendtotherooftopofHarpWyliesat7p.m.onFridayMay17duringaspecialopeningceremonyandwillcomedownonMondayMay20thduringtheclosingceremony.LastyeartheScugogFireghtersraised11497.30duringthecampoutandtheyarehopingtoexceedthatamountthisyear.LocalfrefghtersclimbinghightoraisefundsduringrooftopcampoutPhototakenduringtheFireghtersRooftopCampoutonSobeysinMay2012. DontforgetSundayMay12FOCUS-MAY201347279QueenStreetPortPerrywww.jesterscourt.caStartingEarlyMayTREATYOURMOMTHISMOTHERSDAYMay1211am-2pmBookyourtablenowforourfabulousMothersDayAllYouCanEatBrunchBuffetCALLFORRESERVATIONS12JoinuseveryThursdayeveninginMayforMENUCheckoutourNEWGetCrackingWanttobeMomsfavouriteWevemadethateasierthanever.SimplyOrderDrop-InorletusDeliveryourMomfreshflowersatropicalplantorevenagiftbasketandwellenterhertowinFlowersforaYear.ThatsrightwellmakesureyourMomrememberswhyyoureherfavouriteeverysinglemonthforafullYear.158WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-303314CameronStreetEastCannington705-432-334043BrockStreetWestUxbridge905-862-3697NEWLOCATIONMom 48FOCUS-MAY2013The45thannualCanoetheNonquonisonlyamonthawaytakingplacethisyearonSaturdayJune1.Thecoursestartsatthe10thConcessionatthebridgeovertheNonquonRiverandwindsthroughlushlowlandsbullrushesbeaverdamsanddeadendchannelsfor18kmtowardsLakeScugog.ForthosejustwantingtotakepartinthisscenicpartthereisapointtonishattheRobingladePark.Moreseriouscompetitorshaveanother8kmofpaddlingalongtheshoreofLakeScugogtoPalmerPark.Participantsracetheclockandcanstartanytimebetween7a.m.-930a.m.Saturdaymorning.Amateursandprofessionalsyoungandoldmaycompeteinalargenumberofcompetitiveorrecreationalcategories.Shuttlevansareavailabletotakeparticipantsbacktotheircarsuponconcludingtherace.EventClassesPleasenotekayakclassesarenewthisyear.SanctionedClasses1.C1Allparticipantsin186canoesmustcompeteineitherC1orC2classes.2.C2Allparticipantsin186canoesmustcompeteineitherC1orC2classes.3.K1TheK1classisforcompetitiveone-personkayaks.RecreationalClasses4.Men5.Women6.Mixed7.40orbettermenwomenormixed8.17undergirlsboysormixed9.FamilyJr.Sr.mustincludeonechild17andunderandoneadult18over10.Kayak-Men11.Kayak-Women12.KayakJunior17under13.RiveronlyallagesNoteTheseclassesfnishatRobingladeParkbeforethelakesection.RegistrationtakesplaceattheLatchamCentreonthePortPerrywaterfrontatthecornerofQueenandWaterStreetsonFridayMay31from69p.m.andSaturdayJune1from69a.m.RegistrationformsarealsoavailableontheMuseumswebsiteatwww.scugogshoresmuseum.comevent-canoe-the-nonquon.php.Participantsmaypre-registerbysendingtheircompletedap-plicationformsponsorformandpaymenttothemuseumpriortoraceday.Participantsmuststillcheckinwiththeregistrationdeskpriortostartingforsafetyreasonsandinordertoreceivetheircanoeracenumber.Registrationfeeis45canoeorkayak.Participantsareencouragedtoseekadditionalpledgemoneyfromfriendsandfamily.Therewillbeprizesawardedtotheparticipantswhoraisethemostmoney.AnAwardsPresentationwilltakeplaceonSaturdayJune1attheLatchamCentreat2p.m.Thetopthreenishersineacheventclasswillbeawardedmedals.Whileyourewaitingatthenishlineenjoychildrenscraftsabarbecuesilentauctionandotheractivitiesofferedthroughouttheday.FormoreinformationcontactShannonKellyCuratorScugogShoresMuseum.Call905-985-8698x103emailskellyscugog.caorwww.scugogshoresmuseum.com.CanoetheNonquonprovidesalifetimeoffamilymemorieswhetherpaddlingforprizesorpleasureTwocanoesmaketheirwayalongawindingstretchoftheNonquonRiver. 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FOCUS-MAY201355RajasthanLandofEnchantmentOneofthemostbeautifulplacesIhaveevervisitedoutsideofPortPerryistheIndianstateofRajasthanthelargestofthe28statesoftheRepublicofIndia.Iguessthehistoryandgrandeurofdays-gone-bystillloomsintheshadowsofthecurrentpovertyandoverpopulation.Regardlessofmoderndayconcernsthepeoplearefriendlyandthesightsaremagnicent.OfallthehighlightstovisitinIndiaRajasthanisamustbuttryandgointheearlypartoftheyear.IwasfortunatetotrekthroughIndiainJanuaryandwaspleasantlysurprisedatconstant25degreetemperatures.Thesummermonthsbringmonsoonrainsandextremelyhotandmuggydays.RajasthanwasthecentreoftheMaharajaera.Therearefortsandpalaceseverywhereandanumberofthemhavebeenconvertedintoluxuryhotels.Toexperiencestayinginroomswherekingshavesleptisbeyondimagination.ThebestwaytoexploreRajasthanisbyprivatecarwithdriverandguide.TrafcanywhereinIndiaisunbelievable.Therearenorulesandtheroadsaresharedbytrucksmotorcyclesdonkeysandcamelselephantsandbicyclespeoplepullingcartsandthousandsofautomobiles.Tomakemattersworsetrafclightsareonlyfordecorationandtheoddpolicemanstandingonapedestalinthecentreofanintersectionistoobusyfearingforhislifetodirecttrafc.Therearenolanesandtrafcseemstodriveoneithersideineitherdirection.Topassontheshoulderisquitecommonandifthereisnoroomthentheeldsidewalkorditchwillsufce.AnotherinterestingfacetabouttravelthroughIndiaisthedebrisontheroads.WheninRajasthanIexperiencedthreeattireswithinahundredkilometrestretch.Fortunatelyeveryoneusesinnertubesandrepairspotsarelocatedcon-TheLakePalacehotelinUdaipurhasonly83roomsbuteachoneisfurnishedingrandeurstylevenientlyalongtheroadatvariousintervals.Theequivalentofsixtycentssawusonourwayagaininminutes.Pleaseturntopage56158CasimirSt.PortPerry905-985-2268virginia.frewclarkemarlintravel.caTICO4577532ExploreIndiasVibrantandExoticCitiesCalltoday 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