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FOCUSonScugogJULY2013SeeinsidethisissueBreathingnewlifeintooldclassics PORTPERRYDENTALCENTRE238QueenSt.DowntownPortPerry905.985.8451www.iluvmydentist.comDr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BaneldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.KingOrthodontistDr.T.McIntyrePeriodontistWinnerofReadersChoiceAwardforBestDentalOfceSummerDentalCareForYourChildSchedulingdentalexamsinthesummerisagreatstarttopreventingtoothdecayandotheroraldiseasesthataffectchildren.Youngerchildrencanstartpreventativecareinthesummerbygettingexamsandsealants.Bestofalltheywontneedtomissschooltogotocheckups.Itsagoodideatostartyourchildslong-termtreatmentplansbeforeschoolstarts.Yourworld.Seethebrilliance.eyewear30waterstportperryappointmentarrangements9059859388OPTOMETRICCOMPLETEVISIONEYEHEALTHEXAMINATIONSretinalscanningeldvisioncontactlenses FOCUS-JULY20131contents5SuperParentsLocalcouplefosterparentstomorethan125children.25WhimsicalWorldViktorTinklsworldisafantasyofaqueductsandstrangefgures.13ShockingKenMurrayreectsonhis50yearsinbusinessinPortPerry.68WhatsUpScugogEntertainmentandeventstakingplaceinScugogTownship.70TravelonAdventureswithourworldtravellerJonathanvanBilsen.33KimCallsItQuitsKimCoateswrappingup32yearcareerwithTownshipofScugog.23ThumbsRatinglocaleventsanddecisionswithathumbupordown.54WoodenClassicsRefurbishingclassicwoodboatsnewloveforGordHooker.18SplishSplashPalmerParksplashpadclosedforfourthtimesinceitwasopenedin2009.PUBLISHEREDITOR........J.PeterHvidstenOFFICEADV.MGR............MaryAnnFlemingADVERTISING................................TracySouchPRODUCTION..........................ArleneWalkerFREELANCEWRITERS................PaulArculusJonathanvanBilsenKarenStillerLynnCampbellScottMercerACCOUNTING......JudyAshbyN.HvidstenFOCUSonScugogJULY2013Volume8-Number4PublishedbyObserverPublishingofPortPerry188MaryStreet-PortPerryUnit201-L9L1A2Phone905-985-8585emailfocusfocusonscugog.comwebsitewww.focusonscugog.comFocusonScugogispublished12timesayearfromPortPerryandisdistributedtoallhomesandbusinessesinScugogTownshipbyCanadaPost.DeliverytherstTuesdayofeachmonthalthoughthisdatedoesvarydependingonthenumberofweeksinamonth.Opinionsexpressedbycolumnistscontribu-torsandletterwritersmustbesignedincludingaddressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbesigned.Requeststhatanamebewithheldwillbehon-ouredonlyifthereisacompellingreasontodoso.Phone905-985-8585 2FOCUS-JULY2013DearFocus...MailboxMORELETTERSONPAGES1132ourcoverManypeoplewhoretirendthemselveswonderinghowtokeepbusybutnotGordHookerwhohastakenhispart-timehobbyofrenishingclassicwoodboatstothenextlevel.GordspendscountlesshoursrestoringtheseoldclassicsathishomeonScugogIsland.Seepage54.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenReferencetonativesnotappropriateDearEditorReFocusonScugogThumbsManyofthemembersattheMississaugasofScugogIslandFirstNationweresurprisedatyourFocusonScugogThumbsreferencethatitappearsthena-tivesarerestlessddduetotherebeingarashofgraftispreadaroundtownthispastmonth.Iwouldrespectfullyrequestthatyoutakegreatercareintheusageofthatphraseparticularlyinthecontextofpublicizedcommentsaboutunlawfulormischievousbehavioursuchasgrafti.ManyreadersAboriginalandnon-Aboriginalmaynotbeawareoftheoriginofthephraseandworsemayhavetakenyourcommentsliterally.Attentionmustbepaidtothecontextofyourcom-mentary.ScugogFirstNationhasworkedveryhardtocontributeandfostergoodwillwithinthePortPerrycommunityandIdonotwantaseeminglybenignphrasetodiscounttherelationshipthatourcommu-nityhasbuiltwithScugogresidents.OnaquickscanofthewebandwritingsaboutthelmbasedonH.G.WellsbookTheIslandofDr.MoreauthephrasethenativesaregettingrestlessimpliesthattheIndigenouspopulationisabouttoriseupandattackthepeoplewhodonotbelong.ApparentlythephrasewasoriginallyemployedinamovieTheIslandofLostSouls1933andwasutteredtodescribeahybridizedhumananimalpopulationasaresultofanexperimentbyDr.Moreau.RegardlessoftheoriginofthephrasethewordnativehasbeenusedtodescribeAboriginalpeoplesformanyyearssomuchsothatithasbecomesynony-mouswithFirstNationsIndigenousAborigi-nalIndiansetc.RoofleakatBeerStoreaproblemDearEditorHereisaThumbsDowntotheBeerStoreforhavingaprolongedroofleakthattheyappeartodonothingabout.IthasbeenmonthssinceIhavewalkedintothestoreandseenabucketontheoorinfrontofthecoolerthatistheretocatchwaterdrippingfromtheceiling.ArewejustsupposedtowaituntilwehaveourownElliotLakecatastropheforthesemonopolisticbeermongerstodosomethingIttookthemfourorvemonthstorepairafewpotholesintheparkinglot.Isuggesttheroofleakisamuchmoreseriousproblemandshouldrequireim-mediateaction.TimJohnstonPortPerryNoplanstoretireforKenMurrayDearEditorAftera50yearcareerasanelectricianinPortPerryIwascompletelysurprisedandtouchedbyapartyinmyhonourattheRoyalCanadianLegiononJune8.Morethan100peopleattendedincluding14menwhotrainedandworkedformeatKenMurrayElectricbeforegoingoutontheirown.TherearesomanypeopletothankforpullingoffthisamazingsurpriseandbeforeInameanyoneIdliketothankallthosewhohadanypartinthismemo-rableevening.AspecialthankstoGuyLatriellewhoarrangedforcerticatesfromJohnOTooleMPPMayorChuckMercierTownshipofScugogAaronOTooleMP.AlsoIwouldliketothankmywifeEleanordaugh-terJulieeFitzandson-in-lawJoeYoungBrianMcTag-gartandBethandAndyPenningtonfortheirhelpinorganizingtheevening.IknowtherearemanyotherswhowereinvolvedandIwouldliketoexpressmysincereappreciationtoallofyou...andnoImnotretiringKenMurrayPortPerryArticleonkartingwellreceivedDearEditorWowwhatagreatwriteupandphotosinthelatesteditionJune2013oftheFocusonScugogmagazine.Wehavehadsomanypeoplealreadycommentonhowwellitwasdone.WesurehopethishelpsgetthewordoutaboutKartingandthatpiecewillsuregoalongwayinhelpingtopromoteit.ScottnailedalltheinformationtoaTaboutthesportofkarting.Thankyouverymuch.ItseemsttingthatthestorycameoutthisweekaswewonourrstraceoftheseasonthispastSundayalongwithathirdandfourththepasttworaces.Mustbegoodluck.CodyFentonPortPerryPleaseturntopage32 FOCUS-JULY20133200QueenSt.PortPerry905-985-1534www.meta4gallery.caMETA4ContemporaryCraftGallerymixedmediaacrylicsCelticcalligraphyguredrawingintrotooilpaintingjewellerywiresculpturemosaicscartooningSpectacularSummerArtCampMorningprogramsforkids6olderworkingwithprofessionalartists.FLEXIBLEDATES.JULYAUGUSTcallsoon...itsllingquicklyStudioExplorationforTeensAdultsWEDNESDAYS1PMTO330PMFullDetailsforallprogramsonourwebsite.BecomeanartistforanafternoonadayoralifetimeatMETA4GallerySuperbworkshopsforTeensAdultsthissummermoreAlargecrowdwasonhandinPalmerParktotakepartinthefreeSummerSolsticecelebration.TheeveningincludeddrummingandayogasessionsponsoredbyPortPerrysFlowYoga.AmongthoseparticipatingwasthisyoungfamilyJamieandBreanneKraw-chukandeightmontholdSunnywhoappearedtobeenjoyingtheentertainment.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenThisdrumminggroupentertainedacrowdofabout200peopleinPalmerParkonthelongestdayoftheyearFridayJune21.TheyweretakingpartintheannualSummerSolsticewhichhasattractedlargecrowdsforthepastthreeyears. PhotobyJ.PeterHvidsten4FOCUS-JULY2013 FOCUS-JULY20135ItisapictureyouwouldprobablyseeinalotofCana-dianphotoalbumsapatientyellowlabresignedtohisfatewearingapinktutuandsurroundedbybeaminglittlegirls.Thisphotoalbumthoughisdifferent.Thejumbo-sizedbookfeaturesdifferentkidsonalmosteverypagefreckledfacesbeachballsvelvetdressesboyswithbucketslitcandlesonbirthdaycakessleepylittlepeopleloungingonhammockskidswithcows.ItisacollectionoflovecarefullyputtogetherbyPortPerrysSuePelykafostermotherwhohaswelcomedandnurturedmorethan120childreninherScugogIslandhomeforthelast25years.SomestayforyearsothersovernightasSueandherbeenthrough.Someofthemwillneverberight.IusedtothinkIcouldxeverykidbutyoucant.Youdoyourbestandmakeadifference.Youcanputthemontherightpath.JenniferMooreisaresourceworkerwiththeDurhamChildrensAidsociety.SheworkswithSue.Suehasbeenafosterparentforusforover25yearsnow.Shesanawe-somefosterparent.SuehasagreatsenseofhumoursaysJennifer.ThethingthatisreallywonderfulaboutSueandherfamilyishowtheytreattheirfosterchildrenjustliketheyweretheirownchildren.Youcanttellthedifferenceandideallythatiswhatyouwant.InfactwhenSuelistsoffwhatafosterparentneedstosucceedtheyreallyarecharacteristicsthatmostgoodparentshaveYouhavetohavealotofpatience.Youcantbeselsh.YouhavetobeabletostopwhatyouaredoinganddootherhusbandTimrespondtotheshort-termandemergencyneedsofchildrenbroughtintocarebytheDurhamChildrensAidSociety.TherearethingswrongintheirhomeseachchildhasadifferentreasonthatyoucouldwriteabookaboutexplainsSue.Theultimategoalistoreturnchildrentotheirnaturalfamilies.InthemeantimethoughSuecreatesatemporaryfamilyfortheyoungpeoplerangingfromnewbornin-fantstoolderteenswhowalkthroughherfrontdoor.ItsamomthingsaysSuemothertotwoadultchildrenandoneadoptedteenofherown.TheyneedcontinuitywhichsometimesyoucantgivethemsaysSue.IdontknowhowyoucanchangewhattheyveAbove-ThePelyksdaughterAmandalefttakenwithherthreefostersistersin2002.MaggieKeirandKeely.Oppositepage-ThePelykfamilyontheirfrontporchinMay2013.PicturedfrombackleftTimKeelyandSuefrontleftMaggieandKeir.ThePelykshavefostered120childrenin25years...butwhoscountingSuperMOMandDADPleaseturntopage8 6FOCUS-JULY2013MikeDunnDDYourPrecisionImplantDentureSpecialist2LocationstoServeYouCreatingYourPerfectSmilePortPerryDentureClinic6HighSt.Unit4PortPerryONL9L1H8905.985.8028DunnDentureClinic196BondSt.EastOshawaONL1G1B3905.576.5541MikeDunnDDdunndenturerogers.comFreeNoObligationConsultationMikeDunnfamilyhavebeenrestoringthesmilesofDurhamRegionresidentsforover40years.Weprideourselvesinprovidingnothinglessthanthebestqualityandservicetoourclients.CompleteandPartialDentureServicesSameDayRelinesandRepairsImplantSupportedRetainedDenturesSportsMouthGuardsToothWhiteningALLINSURANCEPLANSACCEPTED182NORTHPORTROADPORTPERRY905-982-0226WeSharpenToolsBtsSwblesWeNowCrryOutoorEqupmentGenertorsPressurewshersIfyoudontseeit...askusON-SiTEREPaiRSfORMOSTMajORBRaNdSOpenMony-fry730-600Stury900-100SunyClosePOWERTOOLS FOCUS-JULY20137ChangingFacesWelcometoFocusonScugogmakesachangethismonthmovingfromitsthirdoorofcesat188MaryStreetdowntwoightsofstairstothegroundoor.TheFocusofcesarestilllocatedinthesamebuildingbutinthespacepreviouslyoc-cupiedbyT-ZoneVibration.TheScugogChamberofCommerceandPortPerryBIAarejoiningintoapartnershipwithDurhamFarmFreshandDurhamCollegesCommunityEmploymentServicestoprovideservicesatanewlocation.ThefourorganizationsopenedinJuneat237QueenStreetinthebuildingformerlyoc-cupiedbyTheBoardingHut.AnyonelookingforautomotiverepairshasanewchoicewiththeopeningofMarkWillesAuto-motiveat1151ReachRoadUnit2PortPerry.InnerBeautyNailsSpawhichwaslocatedat116WaterStreetPortPerryclosedinJune.OneofPortPerryssubshopsQuiznosSubslocatedat14500SimcoeSt.closedlastmonth.ThereisstillafewweekstogobeforetheannualRotaryClubAquara-matakesplacebutorganizersarealreadyplanningforthe20than-niversaryofthislocalfundraiser.TheeventwilltakeplaceonSundayAugust18atthelakefrontinPalmerParkandisopentotheentirecom-muinitytoparticipate.ForinformationonthisyearseventcheckouttheAquaramawebsiteatwww.aquarama.caorcallSteveat905-852-8008.Aquarama2013QUALITYFOODSTRADINGPOSTCOLLECTABLES1920WhitfieldRd.PortPerry905-982-0118FollowSimcoeStreetjust3kmsnorthoftownwww.tradingpostqualityfoods.comQUALITYFOODSCOLLECTABLESONTARIOMEATSFreeRangeChickenFreeRangeTurkeysInSeasonFreshFishWinnersofBestSteakInOntarioPREPAREDFOODStuffedChickenBreastsAwardWinningKabobsBBQOvenReadyRibsJalepenoBaconPoppersYANKEECANDLEOUTLETCanadasLargestStoreScentoftheMonthYearlyWarehouseSaleEmailAlertsforDealsOURBUTCHERSHOPusesonlythenestofmeatsfromOntariofarms.Ourbeefisraisedontwo4thgenerationfamilyfarmsfreeofhormonesandantibioticsconsistencyandreliabilitythatyoucantrust.CUSTOMCOTTAGEBOXESDONEONTHESPOTBETHEFIRSTTOKNOWSignuponourwebsitetoreceiveourweeklyspecialsviaemail.IncludesproductinformationhowtobestcookitandsuggestionsofwhattoservewithitOuranimalsareavailabletoenjoyfromearlyMaytolateNovemberastheweatherdictates.Bringthekidsandacameraandfeelfreetowalkaroundandexplorethecompound.PettingZooFROZENFOODSWeofferawideselectionoffreshlyfrozenfoodsincludingveggiesagreatselectionoffruitpiesappetizersdessertsandmore. 8FOCUS-JULY2013things.Youhavetobeexible.Butyouhavetodothatwithyourownkidsanyway.Tobeafosterparentthoughrequiresmorethansolidparentingskills.YouhavetogothroughanorientationtakecoursesmorenowthanitwasbackwhenIstartedsaysSue.Ihavetotakecoursesev-eryyearCPReveryyearandcoursesonthingslikemanagingaggressivebehavioureveryyear.Someofthecoursesandconferenceshavehelpedwithraisingmyownteens.ImabetterparentthanIwaswhenIwasyoungIthink.Suealsobelievesthatwhilehernaturalbornchildrensometimesmighthavestruggledathavingfosterkidsinandoutoftheirchildhoodhometheexperienceultimatelyenrichedtheirlives.Theyhadtosharemeandsharetheirhousehold.IthinktherewasgoodandbadinitsaysSue.Sherememberswhenonebabylefttheirhometheyboughtakittentohelptheirdaughtergetoverthatloss.ItwasabalanceacttheresabirthorderineveryhouseholdsoImadesurethefosterkidswereyoungerthanmyownkidsasmuchasIcould.MytwoadultkidstodayareinhelpingprofessionsandIthinkthatwaspartofit.ForallthehappymomentscapturedinSuesphotoalbumsheandherhusbandhaveseentheirshareofsadmomentsovertheyears.Sherecentlyspenttimeatthehospitalwithababywithfracturedribs.Continuedfrompage5Astyleforeverypointofview.JoeGibsonBlackstock905-213-2583www.budgetblinds.comportperryBlinds-Draperies-Shutters-ShadesGreatSelection-StylishColoursSuperiorService-SatisfactionGuaranteedFREEIN-HOMECONSULTATION25OFFselectedsignatureserieswindOwtreatmentsSueandTimPelyklookoveraphotoalbumattheirhome. FOCUS-JULY20139AndSueremembersonelittlegirlsayingImjustlikeBambi.Shehascomfortedchildrenwhoseparentsdidnotshowupforascheduledvisitbutalsorejoicedwithcaseworkerstohearprogressreportsofchildrenwhowerehappilyadoptedorreturnedtotheirownrestoredfamily.Shehasevenhadsomekidscomebackforavisitandtosaythankyou.ThesedaysSueandherhusbandsharetheirhomewiththreeteenstwoofthemarefosterchildrenandoneistheirdaughterwhotheyadoptedyearsago.ItsjustaMomthingsaysSue.Igivethemmybest.JenniferMooreagreesSuedoesgiveherbest.Ithinkpeopleunderestimatehowdifcultitistobeafosterpar-entnotjusttobequaliedbuttheongoingworkafteryoureapproved.TheresalotoftrainingsaysJenniferYouhavetoworkwithagreatamountofpeopleandalotofcommunityprofessionals.Itsalotofwork.JenniferalsosaysthattheDurhamChildrensAidSocietydesperatelyneedsfosterparentsItsidealifwecanhavefosterparentsthatcangivechildrenthatsenseoffamilythatsenseofbelonging.Wewantthebestforourkids.Wewantthemtogrowupwitheverythingthatallkidsdeserve.InSuePelykshouseonScugogIslandthatisexactlywhathappensatleastforatime.Tondoutmoreaboutbecomingafosterparentvisitwww.durhamcas.caByKarenStillerFocusonScugogEligibleVehiclesAntiquesover20yrsoldClassics15-20yrsoldModiedCustomized15yrsorolderMilitaryVehiclesJeepsTanksetc.COLLECTORVEHICLEPROGRAMINSURANCEBROKERSLIMITEDSINCE1917areproudtorepresenttheTondoutmorecallEMMERSONINSURANCEBROKERS905-985-73061-800-387-5642www.emmersoninsurance.comAntiqueplatesnotrequiredOccasionalpleasureuseacceptedAppraisalslessthan3yrsoldhonouredDriversasyoungasage23acceptedonstockautosGREATRATESGENERALINSURANCECOMPANYWithover130yearsofBrokerexperienceEmmersonInsuranceBrokersLtd.havebeenservingScugogTownshipandsurroundingareaswithCompetitiveComprehensiveandPersonalizedservicesince1917.ScugogslocallyownedandoperatedGeneralInsuranceBrokerINSURANCEBROKERSLIMITEDCOMMERCIALFARMHOMEAUTOMOBILESINCE1917193QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-73061-800-387-5642www.emmersoninsurance.comNORTHDURHAMEYECLINIC189NorthSt.PortPerry905-985-1361www.drworkman.optometry.netDr.DarrylWorkmaninvitespresentandfuturepatientstodropinforaFreeCaseandCleaningCloth.EyewearFrameLightecmodel6783PhotographybyRichieTrippSeeouradoninsidebackcover 10FOCUS-JULY2013SCUGOGISLANDCRUISES905.982.1106www.scugogcruises.comBUILDYOURCRUISEPRIVATECHARTERSstartingfrom500BringYourOwnPlattersSEVERALDATESSOLDOUT.BOOKYOURSNOWLiteLunchCruisesLuncheonCruisesDinnerCruisesDinnerDanceCruisesLiveEntertainmentGroupCruisesWeddingCruisesPrivateCruisesFridayJuly57pm-10pmSUMMERDINNERDANCEThursdayJuly116pm-8pmSUNSETDINNERCRUISEFridayJuly127pm-10pmELVISTRIBUTEDINNERDANCESundayJuly14530pm-730pmSUNDAYFAMILYDINNERCRUISEFridayJuly198pm-11pmKARAOKETALEALECRUISESummerContestThursdayJuly256pm-8pmSUNSETDINNERCRUISEFridayJuly268pm-11pmKX96LIVETOAIRCOUNTRYCRUISEFridayAugust27pm-10pmCARIBANADINNERDANCESundayAugust4530pm-730pmSUNDAYFAMILYDINNERCRUISEThursdayAugust86pm-8pmSUNSETDINNERCRUISEFridayAugust97pm-10pmBRITISHINVASIONDINNERDANCEFridayAugust168pm-11pmKARAOKETALEALECRUISESummerContestSaturdayAugust1712pm-1pmKIDSPIRATEDAYSundayAugust18530pm-730pmSUNDAYFAMILYDINNERCRUISEThursdayAugust226pm-8pmSUNSETDINNERCRUISEFridayAugust237pm-10pmDINNERDANCECRUISEFridayAugust308pm-11pmKX96LIVETOAIRCOUNTRYCRUISEFridaySeptember67pm-10pmDISCODINNERDANCEThursdaySeptember126pm-8pmSUNSETDINNERCRUISESundaySeptember15530pm-730pmSUNDAYFAMILYDINNERCRUISEFridaySeptember278pm-11pmKX96COUNTRYCRUISESaturdaySeptember2811am-12pmCULTUREDAYSPIRATEACTIVITIESADULTTOTALPRICEIncludingtaxSIGHTSEEING32.00LITELUNCH47.00HEARTYLUNCH52.00BRUNCHLUNCH60.00THEMEDINNERDANCE79.00ELVISCRUISE96.002HOURDINNERCRUISE68.00ENTERTAINMENTCRUISE90.00ChildrenandSeniorpricingisavailable.CRUISINGEVENTSSUMMER2013Aboardthe100passengerMVWoodman FOCUS-JULY201311Onceinawhileanideacomesalongthatseemssogooditdemandsrecognition.ThatideacomesoutofNeilsenCo.Ltd.aworldwideglobalinformationandmeasurementcompany.TheysetasideJune13or14ofeveryyearastheirGlobalImpactDayandeveryem-ployeearoundtheworldworksinsteadofintheirhomecommunityonsomedeserv-ingprojectplannedinadvance.Sincetherearesomanyproj-ectsthatjustneedafewvolunteerhourstomakethemythisisagreatcorporateprogram.ScugogTownshipandtheScugogLakeStewardswerebeneciariesofthisprogramwhennineemployeesincludingtwovicepresidentsofthecompanycametoPortPerrytohelpimproveourlakeshore.TheLakeStewardssuggestedtwoprojectsthatreallyneededtobedone.Thereforeonegroupchosetoaddnewsurfacingmate-rialtothewalkingtrailsouthofPalmerParkBeachtoeliminatepuddleareasandmakeitmorewheelchairstrollerfriendly.Asec-ondgroupcleanedthewateredgellingthreelargebagswithdebris.Sincethismotivatedgroupcamewiththeirowncompanyinsurancecoveringtheirvolunteerismtherewasnoproblemusingtheireffortsonmunicipalland.TheLakeStewardsthanktheTownshipofScugogforprovid-ingthelimestonenesforthepathwaysandalsoTimLegereandFredCollinsoftheParksDepart-mentfortheirfriendlyandcourte-oushelp.Especiallyhoweverourbig-gestthanksgoestoallthefolksfromA.C.Nielsen.GoodworkWehopetoseeyouinPortPerryoften.BarbaraKartheinPresidentScugogLakeStewardsInc.DearFocus...MailboxGlobalcompanymakesalocalimpactonLakeScugogwaterfrontVolunteersfromtheA.C.NeilsenCo.Ltd.cametoPortPerryonJune13tohelprepairthewalkingtrailalongLakeScugogsouthofPalmerPark.AmongthoseparticipatingwerefromleftSteveMatreskyPatUhaldeChristineGobleRochelleMortimoreJulieCampitelliBarbaraKarthein.PhotoscourtesyBarbaraKartheinLargekitchenwithrefrigeratorelectricrangeanddishwasherSpaciouslivingdiningareaLargewalk-inclosetWasheranddryerPlentyofstoragespaceMasterbedroomwithensuiteUpgradedwashroomxturesDenofceoroptionalbedroomWiredforcableandtelephoneAir-conditioningFreeparkingSecondoor1900monthIncludesHeatHydroWaterTaxesMaintenanceandInsuranceForAppointmentToViewCall905-449-6690or905-985-3089emailpeterfocusonscugog.com1400sq.ft.at188MarySt.PortPerryjuststepsfromshoppingparksandlakefrontLARGEAPARTMENTINPORTPERRYNOWAVAILABLEVolunteersatworkrakingnewmaterialalongthepath. 12FOCUS-JULY2013AUTOFARMHOMECOMMERCIAL169NorthStreetPortPerry905-985-8416www.taylorforder.comWearemorethanjustinsuranceweprideourselvesonquickreliableadviceyoucancounton.JennMichelCAIBOfceManagerEveryclienthasindividualneedsandweareheretooffertheservicesadviceandproductsyourequire.SteveGajewskiCAIBOwnerPersonalizedsupportIndividualplansDedicatedinsuranceprofessionalExperiencedanddevotedKnowledgeablestafftoserveyoubetterINSURANCE3333314500SimcoeSt.SouthUnit4PortPerrySouthGatePlazasouthgatedentalyahoo.ca905-982-0134Check-UpsFillingsCrownsBridgesRootCanalsOralSurgeryGumDiseaseLaserTreatmentCosmeticDentistryDentalOfceSOUTHGATEDr.SmochkoandStaffTAKINGCAREOFYOURSMILESHealthyTeeth FOCUS-JULY201313KenMurraystonecarriesanunmistakableconvictionIenjoycomingtoworkeveryday.Notallofuscanmakethatstatementwithoutreservation.Andevenfewercansayitafterhold-ingthesamejobforftyyears.Inaself-ownedbusinesslikeKenMurrayElectricyouwriteyournextpaychequewithyourownsweat.Itscertainlynotabusinessop-portunityforthefaintofheartorforanyonewhodemandsthesecurityofpredictablepaydays.Sotosurvive50yearsinthatenvironmentandstillbegoingstrongyoumusthavebeendedicatedtoyourcraft.Andaswellyouhadtohavebeengoodatit.Kenscommitmenttoqualityhelpstoexplainhiscompanyslongevity.Wedontdojobswheretheemphasisisondo-KenMurraystandsinfrontofhisnewChevytrucknotlongafterstartingKenP.MurrayElectricin1963.KenMurrayhasbeenpoweringupScugogcircuitsfor50yearsSHOCKING...buttrueKenMurraystillgoestohisofceworkshopinPortPerryeverymorning.Pleaseturntopage14 14FOCUS-JULY2013ingtheleastworkforthemostmoneyKensays.Youwantthatyouretalkingtothewrongguy.Dollarsandcentsheinsistsareasecondaryconsider-ationinthebigpicture.ItoldmykidsIfyouregoingtodosomethingfor30or40yearsofyourlifedontthinkaboutmoney.Youwontenjoylifeifyouhatewhatyoudo.While50yearsinbusinesscertainlyrepresentsanenviablemilestoneKensworkinghistorystretchesbackevenfurther.MyolderbrotherRosswasarebelwhohatedschoolanddroppedoutwhenhewas15Kenexplains.Hebecameanelectricianandat11Istartedhelpingonweekendsandduringthesummers.Unthinkablebytodaysstandardsneitherservedanapprenticeshiptoqualifyasacertiedelectrician.Backthenyoudidnthavetohaveatradeticket.Allyouneededwasthenervetogooutandtryit.Butrememberthingsweresimpler.Agrowingdemandandafortuitousareaofexpertiseensuredthebrothersprosperity.Manyfarmswerejustinstallingelectricityatthetimewewerestarting.OntarioHydrojustdidnthavethemanpowertoputupthatmanypolesandsincethatwasourspecialtywehadlotsofwork.Hisexperienceserectingandstringingelectricalpolesintheearly1940sKenlaughstellastorylightyearsremovedfromthemodernprocess.Wepaidadollarapiecefor25to30cedarsfromLeaskdalewhichwecutdownandlimbedmanuallyduringthewinter.Ahorsewoulddragthefallentreesoutofthebushandwedstackthemuntilspringtodry.Theredbeawindowwhereyoucouldbarkthemskinthebarkoffquiteeasilyandthatwasalsopartofourpreparation.Wedugtheholesveandahalffeetdeepusingashovelturnedwitha35-poundbarandaspoontoliftthedirtoutaswewent.Threemenworkedwithpikesandstrapstoraisethepoleandultimatelydropitin.Wegotpaidvebucksaholesoifthingswentwellyoucouldmakegoodmoney.Kenstenurewithhisbrotherlastedalmostnineyears.Perhapslogicallythestorywouldcontinuewithhisbreakingofftorunhisowncompany.Butlifeisrarelyastraightline.IgotintothenewOakvilleFordplantin1953butfoundIcouldnthackdoingthesamethingdayafterdayinspiteofthegoodpay.ForaboutayearIinstalledandstrungelectricalpolesforaconstructioncompany.ButwhentheysaidtheywereheadedforSudburyinthefallthatwasEvenafter50yearsKenstillenjoysgettingintotheworkshopathisbusinesseachandeveryday.PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidstenContinuedfrompage13HisolderbrotherRossbecameanelectricianwhenhewas15soKenstartedhelpingat11yearsofage. FOCUS-JULY201315enoughformeKensloveoftravelsparkedhisnextopportunityworldsawayfromelectricalwork.IwantedtobeapilotbuttheAirForcerejectedmebecauseIwascolourblindherecalls.SoIdidtwove-yeartoursofdutyinanadministrativerolemuchofthattimestationedinWashingtonDC.IlovetotravelandtheAirForcegavemeachancetoseetheworld.Fatecamecallingin1963asheponderedathirdtour.IdbeenofferedaplumpostinginEuropewhenmyyoungerbrotherBillaskedmetogointotheelectricalbusinesswithhim.IwoundupinPortPerry.Buthisroleinthepartnershipwouldsoonchange.Billwhohadlongmoonlightedasamusiciandecidedtopursueafull-timecareerincountrymusic.Kenbe-cameMurrayElectricssoleproprietoroneofonlytwoelectriciansinPortPerryatthetime.RossDuffwasmycompetitorbutwemaintainedagreatworkingrelationship.Therewasenoughworkforbothofussoweeachavoidedundercuttingtheother.IfyouwereRosscustomerIrespectedthatandviceversa.ButovertimeIprobablyworkedforeverybodyintownWhileconsolidatinghisownreputationKenprovid-edaspringboardfornumerousyoungelectricianswhowouldprosperastheareaspopulationexpanded.RickLaroqueRickCampbellPaulBentthosearejustsomeofthemanylocalguyswhoworkedforme.KenMurraysecondleftisseeninthispicturewithhisfa-therBillMurraycentreathisretirementfromBellTelephoneinthe1960s.AlsopicturedareKensbrothersleftBillandRossright.PhotobyPerHvidstenUxbridgeTimes-Journal.IalwayswantedtobeapilotbuttheAirForcerejectedmebecauseIwascolourblind.....KenMurrayPleaseturntopage16YOURONESTOPFORTRUCKACCESSORIES182NorthPortRd.Unit4PortPerrywww.jdtruckacc.com905-982-1578COVERUPTHISSUMMERHOURSMonday-Friday9-6Saturday9-2ServingScugogSince2003HardandSoftTonneauCoversTrailerHitchesTruckCapsToolBoxes 16FOCUS-JULY2013905-985-3624175NorthStreetPortPerrywww.yourhealthchiro.caCHIROPRACTICACUPUNCTUREDr.SabrinaHooperBABEdDCDr.DwayneHooperBScDCSomeevengottheirticketworkinghereandwentontoformtheirowncompanies.Otherswentintothecorpo-rateworld.KenpointstohisrelationshipwithKenJacksonasonehighlightinhiscareer.HecalledmeupearlyoneSundaytoldmehehadthisideatomanufacturebuttertartsoutofhisgarageandwouldIdothewiring.YouvegottoknowKenwhenhegotanideainhisheadhewasdeterminedtohaveithappennowThebusinessexpandedrstinhisgaragethenwiththefactoryintown.Allthetimethathesbuyingnewmachinesandgettingbiggerheneededmorewiring.Sowegrewtogether.Buttheirlengthyprofessionalrelationshipwentbeyondsimplytwobusinessmenhelpingeachotherprosper.InmakingoneofthoseexpansionsKenaskedmeifIdrunhimatabbecausehesextendedasfarashecangoatthatmoment.SoIdid.EventuallyanditwasanotherearlySun-daymorningasIrememberithecalledaskedmetodrawupaninvoice.ThiswasyearslaterandwhenIwasdonethatbillstretched23or24pagesWhenIdelivereditKenwroteachequewithoutamomentshesitation.IstuckitinmypocketuntilIgothomebutfoundwhenIdidtheaccountingthatitwasmadeoutwayoverthebilledamount.IcalledKenandlethimknowbutheinsistedhispaymentwascorrect.TheextravegrandhetoldmewasbecauseIdchargedhimnointerestontheinvoiceafterallthattime.HewasanamazingguyKenJackson.ThesamecouldbesaidforKenMurrayforhispartinatrustingandrespectfularrangementwhichmightbeimpossibletoduplicatetoday.Changeshesseenmanyin50years.Therearemanymoreregulationsandmuchstricterenforcementnowhesighs.Tooofteninmyopinionbureaucratsrunourlives.Imafairbelieverinsafetybutbeingridiculousissomethingelse.Andsometimesallthoserulescauseunnecessaryexpense.ThatchanginglandscapehasprovideditsshareofdiscussionforKenoffthejobaswell.Mywifesaysitsadifferentworldmaybetimetogetoutmeaningretiresaysthe80-yearold.IvescaledbackthisoperationtotwoelectriciansfromsevenoreightbutImstillenjoyingmyself.Andthatasheoncewiselytoldhischildrenistherecipeforafulllinglife.ByScottMercerFocusonScugogRickLarocqueRickCampbellPaulBentareafewofthelocalelectricanswhostartedoutworkingforKen.Continuedfrompage15KOTYAPEEKINFashionBoutiqueSimSummerearallearrundSprtsearbTRIBALBraBustierSetsDressesCasualPrmEveningSizesS-4X1888ScuggSt.905-985-189017thANNIVERSARySALEoNNowUPTO50OFFSUMMERSTOCKInteriorExteriorResidentialCommercialSince1990JohnGraham-PaintingContractor905-767-1145paintingontheside.compaintingonthesidegmail.comAllathletes.Allages.Anysportwithastrongchanceforcontactwithotherparticipantsorhardsurfacesrequiresmouthprotection.Playerswhoparticipateinbasketballbaseballsoccerwrestlingsquashracquetballlacrosserugbyin-lineskatingandmartialartsorevenrecreationalsportssuchasskateboardingandbicyclingshouldwearmouthguards.WhoshouldwearamouthguardCalltodaytondoutaboutourAnnualSportsguardClinicPORTPERRYDENTALCENTRE238QueenSt.DowntownPortPerry905.985.8451www.iluvmydentist.comWinnerofReadersChoiceAwardforBestDentalOfce 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18FOCUS-JULY2013PortPerrysPalmerParksplashpadwasbuilttoprovideyearsoftrouble-freesummerfunforlocalkidsandithasbeenagreatsuc-cesswellalmostUnfortunatelythisgreatfacilityrstconceivedbymembersofthelocalKinsmenandKinetteClubbackin2008hasalsocreatedanongoingheadacheandanongoingexpenseforthetownship.Itsawonderfulplayareabutthepadwhichopenedwithgrandexpectationsayearafteritwasap-provedhasbeenplaguedwithcostlyandinconvenientrepairsorupgradeseverysummer.Theproblemshavealsodriventheoriginalcostupconsiderably.BackinguptoJune2008ontherecom-mendationofJohnSellarsScugogsDirec-torofParksRecreationandCulturethetownshipawardedInnovativeIndustriesInc.ofPortPerrythecontracttoinstaltheinitialsplashpadforthemaximumsumof125000.Theproposaloutlinedthefacilitywouldfeaturea60diameterpadpalmtreeswithcascadingwaterfallsaseriesofhoopsforkidstorununderlargefrogswhichspraywaterfromtheirnostrilsandfourgeyserstosprayupwards.Despitemanydelaysandcomplicationsduringconstructionaspecialceremonywasheldtomarkthecompletionandof-cialopeningofthenewfacilityonJune192009.Thecostofthepadbythetimeitopenedwasinexcess275000.Thefollowingsummerthepadwasshutdowntoapplyanon-slipcoatingovertheconcretepadafternumerousreportsofchildrenfallingwhenrunningthroughthewaterfeatures.ThenonJuly142010splashpadusersweresurprisedtoseesignsattachedtothepumpingstationadjacenttothepadadvis-ingthatthesplashpadwascloseduntilfurthernotice.BevHendryScugogsCAOexplainedatthetimenewMinistryofHealthregula-tionsmadetheclosurenecessaryfortheSplishSPLASHKidslookingforanearlydipndsplashpadunderrepair...againItalmostappearsasifthisfrogatthesplashpadhasatearstreamingfromitseyeafterlearningthatthepopularchildrenswaterparkhadtoundergorepairsagainthisyear.Gonearethecolourfulshonthearchestoprightwhichhavebeenreplacedwithratherblandlookingpotablewaterpiping. FOCUS-JULY201319installationofultravioletltersforthepipesthatsupplywatertothepad.Afterasummerofuninterruptedpleasurelocalsplashpadenthusiastsonceagainwereconfrontedwithdelayswithopeningthefacilitythefollowingsummer.ThepadwasclosedfortheentiremonthofJune2011whilecontractorsinstalledalargecon-cretetankbeneaththepumphouseatacostofabout35000.Thetankreplacedabladderusedtostorerecirculatedwaterfromthesplashpad.Onceagainthiswasanupgradetoensurethetownshipcompliedwithallhealthrequirementsandavoidedpossiblecontaminationofwater.Duringthesummerof2012thesplashpadhadonceagainunderwentmorerepairsthistimetoreplacecrackedwaterpipesunderthecentreofthepad.Therepairsalsoinvolvedremovingthewaterarcheswiththeshsculp-tureswhichwereunfortunatelyreplacedwithratherblandlookingwhitepotablewaterpipes.Butforthekidswhousedthefacilitythrough-outthelonghotsummerthecoolwaterspray-ingonthemwasablessing.Onewouldhavethoughtthatafterallthemoneyandrepairsthesitehasexperiencedthissummerwouldberepairfree.Buttruetoformthespringof2013arrivedWhenthespashpadopenedin2009oneofthemostpopularfeatureswasthisdecorativewaterarchwithleapingfsh.Theyhavesincebeenre-movedandreplacedwithveryplainwaterpipes.PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidstenandonceagainafteraninspectionofthesitethepopularsplashpadhadtobefencedoffforrepairsafteritwasfoundthatthepipesunderthebaseofthetwopalmtreewaterfea-tureswereleaking.RepairsgotunderwayinJuneandtownshipofcialsex-pectedthespashpadwouldbeupandoperationalsometimebeforeCanadaDaycelebrationsinPalmerPark.ByJ.PeterHvidstenFocusonScugogContactyourvacationconsultanttoday9059828855187798288551888ScugogSt.Unit5PortPerrywww.cruiseshipcenters.comNorthDurham7NIGHTTahitiTheSocietyIslandsCruiseExpediaExtras200onboardspendingcredit.PlusFREEgratuitieshotcoldbeveragesselectwinesspirits24-hourroomservicekayakingsnorkelingwindsurngpaddleboardinground-tripairfarefromLosAngelestoTahiti.Papeete-Raiatea-MotuMahana-BoraBoraovernight-Mooreaovernight-Papeeteovernight4795USDOceanviewCATFGovtfeestaxes89pp.PaulGauguinOct262013-CALLFORMOREDATESExpediaExtrasareperstateroomonselectsailingssubjecttoavailability.PricesareperpersoninUSdollarsbasedondoubleoccupancy.Onboardspendingcreditsarenotredeemableforcashandcannotbetransferredorrefunded.Otherrestrictionsapply.AeroplanisaregisteredtrademarkofAeroplanCanadaInc.Contactusforfulltermsandconditions.TICO50020685 20FOCUS-JULY2013SometimesitsthedozensoflittledonationswhichmakeadifferenceasisbeingfoundoutbyorganizersoftheNewAnimalShelterforUxbridge-Scugog.WhenLiamEdwardsbirthdaywasapproachingthisspringheaskedhisfamilyandfriendstodo-natetotheNewAnimalShelterforUxbridge-Scugoginsteadofgivinghimpresents.WhenaskedwhyhemadethisveryunselshdecisionhesaidIchosetheanimalshelterbecauseIthinkthereshouldalwaysbeasafeplaceforanimalstogothatneedrescuing.ItmeansalottomebecauseGingerJacksonofPortPerryVice-ChairoftheNewAnimalShelterforUxbridge-Scugogacceptsadonationof350totheshel-terfromnine-year-oldLiamEdwardsofSandford.AnimalShelterbenetsfromyoungboysgenerosityIloveanimalsandonedayIhopetobeavet.SoitwasthatyoungLiammetupwiththenewshel-tersvice-chairGingerJacksonandpresentedherwithachequefor350raisedforhisbirthday.ItsgenerositylikethisthatwillbuildournewanimalshelterGingercommentedafterreceivingthedonation.216QueenStreetPortPerryOntarioL9L1B2Tel905-985-2171Fax905-985-4572www.waggfuneralhome.comPortPerrysonlylocallyownedandoperatedFuneralHomeSince1846MylesORiordanFUNERALDIRECTOROWNERSusanORiordanBlackstockFridayJuly5th730pmSaturdayJuly6th700pmFridayLocal4x4GasTrucksHotStock4x4TrucksModifedFarmTractorsSuperModifed4x4TrucksSingleEngineModifedTractorsSaturdayLocal4x4DieselTrucksMiniModifedTractorsSuperStock4x4TrucksLightProStockTractorsHeavyProStockTractorsJaniceBeechey905.986.0035JoanSwain905.986.07757www.blackstockfair.caTRACTORTruckPullAdults10Children12andunder4Parking2BEVERAGEGARDENAUGUST23242013BLACKSTOCKFAIR149thAnnualEntertainmentforallagesGardenTractorPullDemoDerbyParadeLivestockShowsAgAwarenessDisplays4-HAchievementDaysHomecraftKidsWorldMidwayMusicalEntertainmentThisyearsthemeFridayAugust232013730pmAdmission8Childrenunder124ParkingFREEFormoreinformation905-986-0035www.blackstockfair.caFREEOn-siteParking FOCUS-JULY201321FeelthedifferenceofGaitscanCustomizedOrthoticsBOOKANOCHARGENOOBLIGATIONGAITSCANTODAY.SUPPORTtherightamountofsupporttocorrectmechanicaldysfunctionFLEXIBILITYallowsshockabsorptionminimizingdamagetofeetlegskneeshipsandlowerbackCOMFORTwhetherhighheelsorworkbootswehaveavarietyofoptionstohelpwithsoreandachyfeet.ACCURACYthesmalladjustingtipallowsforaccuratemovementofalljointsinthebodyincludinghandsandfeetDIVERSITYthreedifferentforcesettingsallowadjustmentoftheentirespineonpatientsofALLages.COMFORTthecombinationofspeedandthrustfrequencyminimizesthebodystendencytotightenupandresisttheadjustmenttherebyoptimizingjointmuscleandnerveresponse.Dr.JohnTompkinStephanieAlexanderRMT126-2WATERSTREETPORTPERRY905-985-8591Dr.JohnTompkinhasadoptedImpulseAdjustmentTechnologyintohispractice.BOOKANOCHARGECONSULTATIONTOLEARNHOWTHISTECHNOLOGYCANHELPYOU.DoyouhaveafriendthatgoesforregularRegisteredMassageTherapyTreatmentASKTHEMWHYTHEYKNOWTHATMASSAGETHERAPYCANProvideoverallrelaxationtothebodyReducetensionwithinmuscleReduceoreliminatepainImprovejointmobilityStephanieAlexanderisnowexpandingherhourstofulltime.CalltodayandmakeREGISTEREDMASSAGETHERAPYpartofyourhealth.NATURALHEALTHASSOCIATES 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FOCUS-JULY201323ThumbsDown-ABlackstockreaderwouldliketogiveathumbsdowntoScugogofcials.ShesaysItismidJune.HowmuchlongermustBlackstockresidentswaitbeforetheycanexpecttheremovaloftheonefoothighweedsfromaroundtheCenotaphowerbedsandRecreationCentreplantersFlowerswouldbelovely.WhatadisgraceThumbsDown-OneofScugogsdedicatedschoolcrossingguardsgivesathumbsdowntomotor-istswhodrivewithdogsontheirlapssuggestingitsmoredangerousthantalkingonacellphone.Dogsonadriverslapareunpredictableandcreateadangeroussituationforbothoperatorpedestriansandothermotorists.HesaysShouldyouhavetostopsuddenlythedogcouldbeinjuredorkillediftheairbagdeploys.Itcouldalsobeahazzardtoanyonecrossingthestreet.WecouldntagreemoreThumbsUp-toPortPerrys16year-oldJakeBricknellwhohasbeensignedtoplaywiththeBellevilleBullsoftheOHL.JakehadaverysuccessfulyearwiththeCentralOntarioWolvesandwasselectedinthesecondroundandpresentedwithhissweaterbyBullscoachGeorgeBurnettwhoalsolearnedhishockeyskillsinthiscommunity.ThumbsUp-Andspeakingofsportingachievementsathumbsupto18year-oldJakeMcNultywhohasbeenselectedbytheGolfAssociationofOntariotorepresenttheprovinceatthe2013CanadaSummerGamesbeingheldinSherbrookeQuebec.JakecurrentlystandsfourthintheJuniorU19BoysGolfAssociationofOntariorankings.ThumbsDown-ThiscommentfromalocalreaderwhogivesathumbsdowntothethoughtlessignorantindividualsresponsiblefordefacingthesouthwalloftheNewSongChurchonSimcoeStreetinearlyJune.ShewritesThegraftiwasruderacistandinextremelypoortaste.ItwasveryinsultingtothemembersoftheChurchandtomycommunityatlarge.VerydisappointingtoseeinPortPerry.ThumbsDown-forthelessthanadequatewashroomfacilitiesbeingprovidedinPalmerParknearthechildrensplaygroundarea.Threeportabletoi-letswhichoftenradiatearatherpungentodourfallfarshortofthetypeoffacilitiesonewouldexpectforvisitorsandresidentsofthisbusyarea.ScugogisoftenreferredtoasthegemofDurhamRegionbuttheseportablestarnishtheshineforresidentsandguestswhovisitourbeautifullakefront.ThumbsTheseClienTsmadeTheCallforaCTionltpcyWttCallBrianifyouneedassistancetoSellorBuyrealTYeXeCUTiVessYsTemsinC.brokeragebmckyBroker905-430-3000emailcyv.cBrianMcKinlayOshawaBungalowGoneforunder300KScugogWaterfrontGoneforunder400KOshawaNorthEnd2200sqftGoneforunder450KWaterfrontResortIncomeRes-BuckhornAreaGoneforunder1millWaterfrontBobcaygeonFamilyCompoundGoneforunder700KKawarthaLakesFarmapp100acresGoneforunder500kSOLDSOLDSOLDSOLDSOLDSOLDwheretheexpertsareOfce905-430-3000orcell905-260-1568 24FOCUS-JULY2013905-655-32911-800-575-56564179SimcoeStreetN.Oshawajust10kmsouthofPortPerryPro-21Zoommodels3491515714.5hp500cc26714291515920hp725cc29775091516123hp725cc3579Pro-21ZoomXlmodels4291516322hp725cc45074891516523hp725cc46405491517324hp725cc4722Pro-21mAXZoommodels4899108523hp725cc55485299108623hp725cc57526099108725hp725cc5854CheckOutOurTimeSavingZeroTurnMowersZOOMAROUNDYOURYARDTHISSUMMER FOCUS-JULY201325TheWhimSicalWoRldofWhileonacountrydriveyoumayndthepropertybychance--thesamewayownerViktorTinkldid.Itsthefamousplacewherethetoweringsumacsintheyardcrownedbycoppercolouredglobessharespacewithtoweringsculpturesmadeofmetalandcementtheirwhimsicalfacesstaringbackatyouasyoustareatthem.TheruralretreatnearVallentyneisaptlydescribedintheUxbridgeStudioTourbrochureasafantasyofaqueductsandriotsofgures.Tinklsplaceduringthe28yearsthattheUx-bridgeStudioTourhasbeenheldtoviewVik-torsuniqueinstallationsandhiswifeJudithsbeautifultextileart.Thegallerycontainsacollectionoftheirinspiredworks.DenimMinedisaquiltedwallhangingJudithcreatedfrompiecesofdis-cardedjeansadornedwithbuttonsapleasingcollageoftextureandcolour.Her3-Dpiecewhenspunislikeakaleidoscopethedomi-nantcoloursmagicallychanging.Schoolkidsonclasstripsplaywiththetriangularscrapsontheoor.PortPerrysKentFarndaleGalleryisoneofthemanyvenueswhereJudithhasexhibitedherremarkableworkin1986.Atowerofblockssnakestotheceiling.Abovealargedisplayoftinandwoodsoldierswhichappeartobemarchingthroughaeld.AtleftoneofthemanycementsculpturesontheTinklproperty.ViktorTinklJudithandViktorhavelivedlovedandcreatedarttogetherformorethan40yearsattheirsecludedcountryretreat.SculptorViktorwilltellyouthatsomepeopledrivebyreallyfastbecausetheyperceivehissculpturestobediabolical.Othersslowdownforacloserlookbutaretooshytostopandknockonthedoor.HundredshavemadethepilgrimagetothePleaseturntopage26ViktorTinkl 26FOCUS-JULY2013WhentheirtwosonswereyoungViktorusedtomakethemblockstoplaywithjustliketheserectangularoneswithphotosadheredtoeachside.Foreveryphotoyouchoosetheresoneyoudonthepointsout.Anambitious2012projectforViktorwasthetributetothe158CanadiansoldierswhodiedintheAfghanwar.Eachminiaturegurewithadollarstoreskullandacam-ouagepaintedbodyhasitsownminicofnwithanumberonit.Apowerfulimpact.Someofhisotherinventionsarelikegianttoys.Turnthepulleyandthepaintedguitarbeneaththerowofredsilkrosesmakesmusic.Theirhomeisatreasurechestoftheirowncreationsandworksbyformerstudentsandartistfriendssomewellknownsomenot.AsastudentJudithmadethebrilliantstainedglasspanel.Viktorbuiltthebench-likesofawearesittingon.TheresagiantbirdyingfromtheceilingametalpinetreeoverhereandoverthereyouseeagatheringofInuitsoapstone.TheblackcatnamedOhWelllikestoloungeontheantiquedentalchairwhichwasonceownedbyDr.HowardShanks.TheresalsoavintagebarberchairfromCannington.ThegreycatJustOneMorecurlsupnearJudithsfeet.Viktorgetsuptostokeuptheornatemonsterwood-stovetheWaterburySpecialFurnacewhichcamefromaBlacksmithsinWilfrid.Hesayspeoplethinkitisromantictoliveinoldschoolhouses.Usedtobeyoucouldheatitfor30.amonthinoil.Itwasin1965thatViktorboughttheoneroomReekieschoolwhichwasjustashellwithnoplumbingandonlyenoughhydroforacoupleoflightbulbs.HediscovereditbychanceonadrivetoLakeSimcoetoswim.Thoughtitwouldbeagoodplaceforaworkshopsincetherewerethreeacres.AlsoitwasanokaycommutingdistancetoworkinToronto.Additionsrenovationsandconstructionoftheworkshopandthegalleryonthepropertywerealldonewithhisownhands.JudithbringsoutphotosofhowtheschoollookedbackinthedaywhenMissHarriestaughtgradesonetoeight.ThersttimetheymetwasattheOntarioCollegeofArtwhenViktorwasshowingstonecutprintsbynativeartists.Thenexttimesheendedupatapartyathisruralhome.Fittingthattheyshouldresideinanoldschoolhousesincebothhadlong-timecareersteach-ingatOCAandJudithevenworkedinadministration.TheirphilosophiesofeducationdifferwithJudithtakingamorestructuredapproach.Creativitytheyconcuron.TheurgetocreateisanelementofhumannatureViktorTinklsworldconsistsofhundredsofstrangeandcompellingcreaturesandimages.Theycanbefoundaroundeveryturnonthepropertymanyappearingunexpectedlyun-derbushesbehindtreesandaboveyourhead.Onceonthepropertyyoullfndeverynookandcrannyprovidesnewandexcitingdiscoveries.Continuedfrompage20Pleaseturntopage29 FOCUS-JULY201327LifesbetterattheVillaTHURSDAYJULY18TH130pm.THURSDAYJULY18TH130pm.THURSDAYJULY18TH130pm.LiveentertainmentstrawberrydessertsdrawsLiveentertainmentstrawberrydessertsdrawsLiveentertainmentstrawberrydessertsdrawsEveryonewelcometothisfreeeventEveryonewelcometothisfreeeventEveryonewelcometothisfreeevent15987SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-985.3312www.portperryvilla.caPleaseJoinUsAtPortPerryVillas17thAnnualPOWWOWHostedbySATURDAYJULY20dSUNDAYJULY212013GRANDENTRY12NOONSunriSeCeremonybothmorningSWpswsksfssABSOLUTELYNOALCOHOLNODRUGS-NOPETSbringoWnlaWnChairSDedicatedtoWilmaJacobs-TaylorMiigwewin-KweecFs2yrsUnderFree3yrs-11yrs2.0012yrs-64yrs5.0065yrsup.200FfccJamieKozlinsky1-800-647-8454x22122521IslandRoadPortPerryONwww.scugogfrstnation.com 28FOCUS-JULY201310MinEastofPortPerryTake7AtoDurhamRd.576kmsouth905.986.4437TollFree1.877.986.4437www.asselstines.comBRINGONSUMMERTHEBOLTISHERE.SALESSERVICEBolt950ccFeaturingthefuelinjected4-valveV-Star950enginetheBoltR-Specutilizesanallnewlessismoredesign.TAKEACLOSERLOOKHEATINGCOOLINGOverRidgeFireAirFurnace170CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-0715overnappowergate.cawww.resalive.comWEAREYOURLOCALHEATINGCOOLINGANDBBQEXPERTSMattressOUTLETPillowPedic2PillowTop180CasimirSt.PortPerry905-985-6023QUEEN300.DOUBLE250.TWIN200.MadeinCanadaMANYINSTOCKFREEBOXSPRINGwitheverypurchaseSingledoublequeenandking.Mfg.rebateorcostcreditExp.Aug302013 FOCUS-JULY201329Judithfeels.ShunningthelabelartistViktorclariesthathemakesthings.Hesnotbigonartbeingjudged.Artisntgoodorbad.Itjustis.ViktorsaysItwasachallengetokeepmyspiritalivewhileworkinginaninstitution.Ihadamongmanystudentsafewwhomadeitworthwhile.Whatdrivespeopletocreateasksthemaker.MoneyFamePrestigeNoitssomethingintrinsicinsideyou.Anideathatneedstotakeform.Itslikethenativeartistswhotoldstoriesthroughtheirartbutthewordartwasneverused.SomeartisuselesssomeisfunctionalsaysViktorwhonallyagreesthathisnovelcreationsmightputasmileonpeoplesfaces.NobodycaresifyoudosomethingornotViktoradds.TheworldmaynotneedwhatIdobutIneedit.Ahbuttheworldisinterested.Theworlddoescare.Despitetheirrenownedtalentanicecupofcoffeeandafriendlychatiswhatyougetfromthismodestcouplewhohavebeenmarriedforsome47years.Shecooksdinnerandhewashesthedishes.Judithlovesowergardening.Viktorbuiltcisternstocollectrainwatertowaterherlilies.Theyareateam.JudithshowsoffphotosofthemuralViktorpaintedathishighschoolGaltinCambridge.ThankstothelonglastingbrillianceofoilpainttheimagesofAtlascarryingtheworldonhisshouldersamongstotherhistoricimagesareasclearaswhenthe75-year-oldpaintedthematage17.HisEnglishandartteachersencouragedhisremarkabletalentatthetimewhichhesaidwasunusualforthatera.Viktorfashionedhisrstsculptureafterhehadsomecementleftoverfromarepairjobonthebuilding.Therstthinghelearnedwastowearrubbergloveswhenhandlingcement.WhencreatinghisstatuesheusesapotpourriofitemsincludingmetalStyrofoamandwire.Theresnopreplanninghejustgoesforit.Thisisasummeractivitypreferablyinthesunshinenotintherainunderatarp.WintertimeseesViktorspendingmoretimeindoorsdrawing.AsChairofthe2013UxbridgeStudioTourwhichtakesplaceonSeptember1415Judithstaysbusyatthecomputerwhensheisnotcreating.Thesunlightburstsoutandallofthemetalandtheshadowsoftheconcretefacesandthefoot-printeddriftsofsnowandtheshinybuttonsonthequiltsandthegiltontheframesallglimmertransformed.Onanothervisitdifferentanglesofspringtimelightfadingatduskgivethevieweradifferentbutstilldramaticperspective.Itsinspiring.LiketheInuitViktorsaysWemakethings.Wedothings.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogTinklsGalleryislocatedatS18735BrockRoadSunder-landandisgenerallyopenfromMay24thtoThanksgivingweekendbychanceorbyappointment.Moreinformationattinklsgallery.comBizarrecementguresofallshapesandsizesadorntheoutsideoftheTinklsconvertedschoolhousewhichistheirstudioandhome.Continuedfrompage26 30FOCUS-JULY2013FarmfreshproducebakedgoodsandothertastytreatsareattractinglargecrowdstothePortPerryFarmersMarketagainthissummer.ThemarketwhichopenedtherstweekendinJunewelcomesthepublictosamplesomeofScugogsbestfarmproductseverySaturdayfrom8a.m.to1p.m.ThemarketisheldintheparkinglotbesidePalmerPark.WithmorevendorsandvarietythaninpreviousyearsitisprovingtobeapopularSaturdaymorningdestinationandtheearlybirdalwaysgetsthebestchoiceoffreshlypickedproducebakedgoodsmeatsaswellasowersandaselectionofcrafts.DropbythePortPerryFarmersMarketandsupportyourlocalfarmcommunity.Itsagreatplacetodropbytoshopmeetfriendsandenjoyauniqueshoppingexperience.PortPerryFarmersMarketofferingupnaturesbestfreshfromtheeldtoyouSummerATasteoPatrickMonaghanofWillowtreeFarmssellingfreshstrawberries.JessicaFooteatLunarRhythmGardensbooth.BeekeeperownerIanCritchellservesupcustomers.FrankElsworthwithhiswoodandfolkartstand. FOCUS-JULY201331ADVERTORIAL462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comEVENINGAPPOINTMENTSAVAILABLETheimportanceofgoodoralhygieneforchildrencannotbestressedenough.Itsaseasyas123forparentstoinitiatepositivelifelonghabitswhichwillhelpprotecttheirchildrensteethfromfutureproblems.PortPerryDentalAssociateswouldliketoremindyouthatitisnevertooearlytobeconcernedaboutbabysoralhealthevenbeforetherstteetherupt.Aroundsixmonthsofageteethingbegins.ThisisanimportantmilestoneinspiringparentstogetoutthecameratocapturethehistoricmomentItsrightuptherewithphotographingbabysrststepHerestheusualpatternofprimaryteetheruption.Thetwobottomcentralincisorsusuallyappearrstfollowedbythetopfourfrontteeth.Teethmostcommonlyeruptinpairs.Bythetimethechildis2to3yearsoldtheyaresportingtheirwholesetofprimaryteeth.Thereare20babyteethinall10onthetopand10onthebottom.WhenisthebesttimetostartcaringforbabyteethAssoonastheymaketheiradorableappearancePortPerryDentalAssociatesadviceistouseadampcleanwashclothtoremovethelmofbacteriafromtheinfantsteeth.Gentlywipeallthenooksandcranniesonceaday.Asmallsmearofuoridetoothpasteisallyouneedtobrushtheteethofatwo-year-old.Asoftchild-sizedtoothbrushisrecommended.WhenistheidealtimefortherstdentalvisitAssoonasthereareteethtocheck.AtPortPerryDentalAssociatesweknowhowtomakeboththeinfantandparentcomfortablewiththeexperienceofgettingadentalcheckup.Wecandiscussanyconcernsthecaregiversmayhaveregardingthechildshistorydevelopmentteethingsuckingriskfactorsforcavitiesandtheformationofthechildsbite.Theideaistopreventfutureproblemsbybeingproactiveearlywhenitcomestodentalcare.Byagesixachildmayhaveadequatecoordinationtotakeoversomeofthetoothbrushingresponsibilityforhisorherownteethwithaparentshelpandsupervision.Itseasytoinstillthelifelonghealthyhabitoftoothbrushingatayoungage.Likeadultschildrencanenjoytheimmediaterewardofthatfreshbreathfeel.OurfamilyfriendlyteamatPortPerryDentalAssociatesinvitesyoutobringyourchildrenforacheckupsoon.HopefullywewillhavetheopportunitytosaythosetwolittlewordswhicharemusictoourpatientsearsNocavitiesMy1stStepMy1st2TeethMy1stDentalVisitOurFamilyDentistsatPortPerryDentalAssociatesareofferingafreecheckupandcleaningforallnewpatientsagedfourandunderfortheirrstvisit. 32FOCUS-JULY2013G-MomssaythankstocommunityDearEditorWeofferoursincerethankstothisamazingcom-munityforitsconstantsupportoftheworkwedotohelptheGrandmothersinAfricaastheylookafterthewelfareoftheir15millionorphanedgrandchildrenWhetheritstheelegantGalaontheGreenswhichraised19000orahugeYardSalewith80000insalestheG-Momsprovidelifesustaininggiftstowomenwhohavelosttheirownchildrenandwhonowmustprovidefoodclothingandeducationfortheirgrandchildren.Withoutthisthecontinentwouldbeinchaos.Thegeneroussupportofmediabusinessestoonu-meroustomentionaswellasallthosewhoparticipatehelpusmakeahugedifferenceinplaceswherewearetheonlyonesprovidingsupport.AsincereandheartfeltthankyouandsayUbuntutoall.Ubuntuprinciplesincludedignityrespecthonestyempathycaringsharingandcompassion.IfyoushouldwishtojoinourteambeawarethatyoudonothavetobeaGrandmother-youcanbeaGrandOther.WehavemanyGrandOthersonourteam.Contacttinie5xplornet.comThankYouGMomsofPortPerryUbuntu-ASub-SaharanAfricanphilosophyandawayoflife.DearFocus...MailboxContinuedfrompage2FormanyAboriginalpersonstoemploythephraseharkensbacktothepresumptionthatIndiansaresupposedtobemeektameandremainonthereserva-tiontodootherwisewouldimplyrestlessnessorrisktheperceptionoflawlessness.Asyoucanunderstandthephrasethenativesarerestlessdoesnotevokefeelingsofgoodwillandre-spect.Contextiseverything.CouncillorKellyLaRoccaMississaugasofScugogIslandFirstNationEDITORSNOTEKellyLaRoccahasaddressedsomevalidpointsinherletteraboutthesensitivityoftheadagethenativesarerestlessaspublishedinourJuneThumbscolumn.WeatFocusonScugogregretthatthedenitionofthisoldexpressionmayhavebeenmisinterpretedassome-thingotherthanwasintended.Ouruseofthewordna-tiveswastoidentifyalocalpersonorsomeoneassociatedwithaplacebybirthasdenedintheOxfordDictionary.TherewasabsolutelynointenttodisrespectanyofScu-gogsFirstNationresidents.Inretrospectweshouldhavewordeditdifferently.WOWItsBeenAYearAlready...sincewemovedtoournewlocationExaminationsVaccinationsLaserSurgerySurgeryDentistryDentalX-rayX-rayReferralServicesPharmacyIn-HouseLaboratoryPrescriptionDietsNutritionalCounsellingPreventativeCareWellness905-985-9748www.scugoganimalhospital.com15930OldSimcoeRoadPortPerrySCUGOGANIMALHOSPITALSupportingAnimalHealthWefocusontheoverallhealthandwellnessofyourpetsthroughourprofessionalservices.NEWPATIENTSWELCOME FOCUS-JULY201333July25willbeadoublyspecialdayforKimCoates.AswellasbeingherbirthdayitwillbeherrstdayofretirementfromhercareerasclerkoftheTownshipofScugog.Herplansforthatdayincludethedecadenceofsleepinginwearinghercomfyclothesandenjoyingchocolatecake.ImjustgoingtotakeiteasyforalittlewhileKimsaidwithenthusiasm.Nomoresettingthealarmfor630a.m.Nomoreeveningmeetings.Sheislook-ingforwardtospendingmoretimewithherdaughterMandyandhergrandsonthree-year-oldBrayden.KimalsoenjoysgardeningandgolfandwatchingtheYRTheBigBangTheorySonsofAnarchyandRevenge.YoulllikelyseeheraroundtownvisitingtheFarm-ersMarketdiningatPicklesandOlivesshoppingatlocalstoresorcheeringontheDragonboatracers.OnethingKimdoesnotaspiretodoistravel.Sheishappytostayinherhometown.IlovePortPerryshesaidaddingthatitwasagreatplacetogrowup.BothherparentsthelateBillandAnnabellHarrisononceworkedatthePortPerryStarnewspaper.Oneofherfondteenagememoriesisdanc-ingattheInnCrowdhostedbyDJsPeterHvidstenandBillBallingerattheMasonicHall.AlifelongPortPerryresidentKimworkedatReyn-oldsExtrusioninRichmondHillaftergraduatingfromPortPerryHighSchoolattheageof17.Whenshelearnedofanopeningintheclerksdepartmentatthetownshipsheappliedsoshewouldnthavetocommute.AftertheinterviewKimreturnedhometoheartheKimCoatesisseenhererelaxingbehindherdeskinthenewTownshipofScugogmunicipalofceinearly2004beforethebuild-ingwasfullycompleted.KimbecamethetownshipsclerkinOctober2000followingtheretirementofherformerbossEarlCuddie.NowitsKimsturntopassthedutyovertothenextgeneration.Shewillstepdownlaterthismonth.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenTownshipclerkisreadytohanguphershingleafter32yearsinScugogsadministrativeofceImjustgoingtotakeiteasyforalittlewhile.Nomoresettingthealarmclockfor630a.m.....KimCoatesKimssettokickbackPleaseturntopage34 phoneringing.Igotthejobshesaid.IfoundmynicheKimaddedwithasmile.Ire-allyenjoyworkingwithpeople.Thirty-twoyearsagoKimstartedworkingintheClerkAdministratorde-partmentforEarlCuddie.WhenheretiredhisjobwassplitintotwopositionsCAOandClerk.KimdecidedtoapplyfortheClerksjobandshewassuccess-ful.KimassumedtheimportantroleofClerkinOctober2000.InordertogetaccreditationKimcompletedherAMCTonlinefromSt.Law-renceCollege.WhatsatypicaldaylikeKimspendsalotoftimelookingupanswerstoquestionsforseniorstaffandmembersofthepublic.Inpreparationforthecouncilmeetingstheresthetaskofpreparingagendasgoingthroughtheminutesandprocessingthecorrespondenceandthenattendingthemeetingsthemselves.Someoftheworkisrepetitiveshepointedout.Otherprojectscomeandgo.Kimwaspartoftheteamthatrecentlyre-vampedthetownshipswebsiteandtheresultshavebroughtalotKimhasseenalotofchangesovertheyearshavingworkedwith11differentcouncilsandvemayorsScugogTownshipstaffarepicturedaboveaftermovingintonewofcesintheformerMcMasterhouseonNorthSt.inOctober1989.FromleftareWendyBourgeoisEarlCuddieKimCoatesDianeKnutsonandBillHenshall.ofcompliments.SometimesKimisondutyattwoorthreeeve-ningmeetingsinaweek.Maybetherewillbenonightmeetingsthefollowingweek.ThentherestherealestateissuesandfreedomofinformationrequestsallofwhichcomeacrosstheClerksdesk.TheClerkalsodealswithbylawservicesanimalcontrolandofcerecordsissues.ItsabusylifebutoneKimhasreallyenjoyed.Continuedfrompage3334FOCUS-JULY2013 FOCUS-JULY201335Shehasseenalotofchangingfacesovertheyears.Kimhasworkedwith11differentcouncilsandveMayorsJerryTaylorHowardHallDougMoffatMari-lynPearceandChuckMercier.YestherearelotsoffunnyanecdotesKimcouldtellaboutheryearsintheClerksdepartmentbutdiscreet-lyshewontshareSinceKimstartedworkingwiththetownshiptimeshavechanged.ComputershavereplacedtypewritersandtheClerksdepartmentmovedfromtheoriginalbuildingtotheirofcequartersinthelittlehousetothebeautifulmodernnewfacilityat181PerrySt.OnethingKimsaysshewontmissisworkingdur-ingthenextelection.ShesaysThatsalwaysstress-ful.DedicatedKimsaysshesonlyaphonecallawayifthenewtownshipClerkneedsclaricationaboutanything.RetirementwillgiveKimevenmoretimetodevotetohervolunteeractivities.SheisthesecretaryoftheBoardofNorthHouse.Herotherpassionisworkingtoraisemoneyforthenewlocalanimalshelter.ApetloverKimsharesherhomewithGoldenRetrieverGunnerandMr.Kitty.EveryoneneedsshelterandtobetakencareofKimsaidaddingthatironicallyitseasiertosuccess-fullyfundraisefortheanimalshelterthanfortran-sitionalhousingforpeople.NorthHouseahomeinBeavertonwhichprovidestemporaryaccommodationandwraparoundservicestoNorthDurhamresidentsneedstogetbetterknownshefeels.HerfriendLoisMcIntoshofPortPerrygotherinvolvedinthisveryimportantcause.OnethingisforcertainKimwillbemissedattheScugogtownshipofce.AdministrativeAssistantLind-sayBurnetttearedupwhenshewasaskedifshewillmisshercolleague.KimsthebestLindsaysaidgrabbingatissue.Shessoeasygoingandalotoffuntohavearound.TheTownshipofScugogofcehadbetterstockuponKleenexforKimCoatesnaldayservingasClerkonWednesdayJuly24.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogW.O.INSURANCEBROKERSDaleGibbonsOwnerBrokerwww.woinsurancebrokers.com905-436-9090Whetheritsyourfamilyhomebusinessoryourcarprotectwhatsyourswithinsurancesolutionsdesignedjustforyou.ProtectThoseYouLovewebCMSSlutionsTimeforaNewWebsite126WaterStreet2ndFloorPortPerry905-982-0450infocmswebsolutions.comwww.cmswebsolutions.comScugogShoresMuseumVillage16210IslandRoadPortPerryForfurtherinformationcall905-985-8698x103www.scugogshoresmuseum.commuseumscugog.caJuly20219am-4pmComeandjoinusforour11thannualcelebrationofallthingscanine.Lastyearwehadalmost2000participantsandvisitorsand60vendors.ThisyearwillbeevenbiggerandbetterAllproceedsgotohelpmaintaintheMuseumscollectionandourhighqualityexhibitseventsandprogrammingyear-round.SCUGOGSHORESMUSEUMFUNDRAISERfashionshowswoofjocksdockdogsPhotobyJonathanvanbilsenPhotobyJonathanvanbilsenapdgTiDogCatGroomingBrocksNestletonWatersInnTreetopEcoAdventureParkEachyearover30volunteershelpruntherace.ThankyoutoalloourloyalmuseumvolunteersaswellasOMCKRAtheScugogVolunteerFirefghtersandtheVictoria-HaliburtonCountyAmateurRadioAssociationwhohelpmakeoureventsaeandsuccessul.TheScugogShoresMuseumswouldliketothankthelocalbusinesseswhosponsoredthe45thAnnualCanoetheNonquon.SeeyounextyearonSat.June7th2014FlawlessDryCleanersFoodlandPortPerryGreatBlueHeronCharityCasinoGusBrownPontiacBuickGMCLtd.HalibutTimeHerringtonsQualityButchersJohnstonsBikeSalesServiceJonathanvanBilsenPhotographyLakeScugogLumberInc.LakeviewBeerWineLukesCountryStoreNeverEnoughWoolNorthportTireAutoServicePamelaMeacherPetValuPortPerryPicklesOliveBistroPineridgeImpressPortPerryMarinaPortPerryPharmacyRayHobbsGarageRedmansCrossroadsSalvatoresTrattoriaScugogTransmissionSignworksTheStandardSouthShoreAutoRentalsVosIndependentWildwaterKingdomYellowleesFamilyFarmAldonTransmissionSpecialistsAllanDelaneyInvestorsGroupBooksGaloreandMoreBowmanvilleZooCanadianTireCaptainGeorgesFishChipsCarrMcLeanCenturyGreenhouseCNEDanGallagherCarvingWoodworkEmmersonInsuranceBrokersSilversidedbsilversmithDesignsDynamicCarWashThankyouToourleadsponsorsThankyouToTheFolloWInGsponsors 36FOCUS-JULY2013ThisyearswinneroftheKentFarndaleBursaryfortheArtsisJasminReville.TheBursaryprovides-nancialassistanceintheamountof1000toresidentsofScugogTownshipwhowishtopursueaspeciceldofstudyinthearts.TheKentFarndalebursarywasestablishedinKentFarndalewiththewinneroftheKentFarndaleBursaryfortheArtsJasminReville.PhotocourtesyJonathanvanBilsenJasminRevillerecipientof2013KentFarndaleBursaryfortheArtsIfyoushouldwishtojoinourteambeawarethatyoudonothavetobeaGrandmotheryoucanbeaGrandOther.WehavemanyGrandOthersonourteamandwecelebrateandneedthemall.CtctT5xpt.cToallbusinessesmediaandresidenTsofourCommuniTyachttThkythG-m.ypptGHgyshpv27000Gthac905-985-2161.www.scugogcomputers.comMobilerepairandserviceComputerPrinterInternetTroubleWeareexperiencedlocalprofessionalsreadytomakeyourcomputerrunlikenewVideoTapesDeterioratedWecanconvertyouroldmoviestoDVDpreservingtheminaneasy-to-watchformat-ComputerRepair-VirusRemoval-InstallsandUpgrades-In-houseService-AudioVideoEditing-OnlineVideoUpload-BackupStorage-VarietyofFileFormats FOCUS-JULY2013371992andnamedinhonourofKentFarndaleforhercontributiontothearts.Itwashopedatthattimethatitwouldlast10yearsandthisyearcelebratedtheprograms21stanniversary.ThepurposeofthebursaryistoassistanyoneinScugogwhoisinvolvedintheartsandwishestofurthertheirexpertise.Therearenoagerestrictionsandalljudgingisdonebyacommittee.IfanyoneisinterestedinapplyingfornextyearsbursaryinformationcanbefoundontheScugogMemorialPublicLibrarywebsite.Jasminstarteddancingwhenshewassevenandatage13pursuedherdreamprofessionallybytrainingwithsuchnotableorganizationsastheNationalBalletofCanada.SheiscurrentlyenrolledatYorkUniversityandupongraduationplanstocontinueherdancepassion.ScugogMayorChuckMercierandRegionalCoun-cillorBobbieDrewMichaelFowlerrepresentingtheRotaryClubofPortPerryandfamilyandfriendswereinattendanceforthehonouraspatronKentFarndalepresentedtheawardtoJasmin.ScugogresidentsofallagesareeligibletoreceivetheKentFarndaleBursaryfortheArtswhichisawardedannually.Anyonewishingtomakeadona-tiontothebursarycandosoatthelibrary.YOURNEIGHBOURSOWNEDOPERATEDBY1893ScugogSt.PortPerryOpenfrom700amto1000pmLookforhOriofrhfridvglrrivigiJl.ApricotsBlueberriesBeetsCarrotsCeleryCornCurrantsFieldTomatoesGooseberriesGarlicPeachesPeppersPlumsRappiniRaspberriesWatermelonZucchiniReasOnstObuyLOcaLIndoingsoyourenotonlygettingtopqualityfreshtastingfoodyourealsoactivelysupportinglocalfarmsandprovidingamuch-neededboosttotheeconomy.FRESHLOCALPRODUCEChristineTerryVos 38FOCUS-JULY2013ElizabethandShellyareexcitedtowelcometheirclientstotheirnewsalon...razorhaircutfoilscolourpermsweddingpromup-doswaxingairbrushinglashbrowtintingeyelashextensionsmake-upapplicationmanicurespedicuresearpiercing16050OLDSIMCOEROADPORTPERRY905-985-8888WALK-INSANDNEWCLIENTSWELCOMEFULLSERVICESFORMENWOMENCHILDRENOver30yearsexperienceNobodywantstocometothelakeanddealwithshorelineproblems.ButmanypropertyownersaroundLakeScugogandtheKawarthasaregrapplingwithsomecommonissues.TheseincludeerosionCanadageeseexces-siveaquaticplantsandblue-greenalgaeinthewater.Widespreadtheseproblemsthreatenthehealthofthelakesystemasawhole.Manyoftheseissuesaremadeworsebytraditionallandscapingpracticessuchasmani-curedlawnsrighttothewaterandbreakwalls.Withoutabundantvegetationtheshorelineisleftunprotectedandexposedtotheforcesofnature.ThatswhymoreandmorepropertyownersintheKawarthasaresimplylettingtheirshorelinesgrow.Byallowingplantstogrowonyourshorelinethebenetstheyprovidewillalsogrow.Asrootsystemsexpandtheytakeholdofthesoilandhelpstabilizethebank.AbovegroundtheplantsdeterCanadageesePleaseturntopage51AstableshorelinehelpsimprovethehealthofLakeScugogGraftiandvandalismhavelongbeenascourgeonsoci-etybutitappearsinrecentyearstheseactsofdisrespecttopersonalandpublicpropertyontheriseinPortPerry.OneofthemorerecentincidentswhichhastakenplacewasattheNewSongChurchonSimoceStreetjustsouthoftheMcDonaldsplazainJune.VandalswhodrawswastikasymbolsandscrawlthingslikelongliveVietnamandSatanhavenoideahowmanypeopletheyoffend...butthentheyprobablydontcareaboutthefeelingsofthosewhomnditoffensive.GraFFiti FOCUS-JULY201339Tires-AllBrandsSalesServiceFeaturingBridgestoneFirestoneUsedTiresAutomotiveRepairsLocalandonewaytruckrentalsPackingsuppliesSvngtrurnc1950TRUCKTRAILERRENTALSNORTHPORTTIRETIREAUTOSERVICE905.985.8054905-985-8054905-985-3939905-985-9057178ReachIndustrialParkRoadPortPerryCornerofReachRoadReachIndustrialParkRoadNEWLOCATIONWERESTILLHERETOSERVEYOUNOWOPENSUNDAYSOurSwanCreekCandleCo.NEWSummerCandleScentsCoconutLimeRaspberryCreamLilacMistOliveVerbenaCilantroClementine1874SCUGOGSTREETUNIT3PORTPERRYbesideMMMeats9059821900AmishFurnitureCountryDecorYoureSoCountryFURNITUREDECOR 40FOCUS-JULY2013CanoetheNonquonhascomeandgoneforanotheryearbuttheannualcanoeracewhichat45yearsisthelongestrunninginNorthAmericawasonceagainahugesuccess.Entrieswereupfromthepreviousyearwithatotalof143participantstakingpartdespiteanovercastdaywithalightmistofrainandstrongheadwinds.DuetotheconditionsmanyparticipantsdecidedtoexitatRobingladeParkratherthantacklethelongpaddledownLakeScugogtothelakefront.Awisedecisionconsideringvolunteerswerecalledontotowinacoupleofboatswhoranintoproblems.Butoveralltheeventwasagreatsuccesswithmorethan5000beingraisedforScugogWeathercouldntdampenenthusiasmfor45thannualCanoetheNonquonShoresMuseum.ThethreetopfundraiserswereMelissaandMaryAnnRoche-385DavidShepherdandJohnBrown-310andJefferyLeslie-252.TheJackKaneAwardracersshowingthemosteffortwaspre-sentedtoJefferyLeslie.Jeffhavingcanoedtheracebyhimself.TheAlleneKaneAwardmostmemorableracerswenttotheteamofBrendaBeverlyMar-shallamotherdaughterteamwhoenteredtheraceforthersttime.AlexLawrencewhohasca-noedtheraceeveryyearsinceitbeganwasteamedupwithPaulSeamaninthe40orBetterclassandcamethirdinatimeof35407.LongtimecompetitorsGlennandHeinzandTravisKuckwereenteredintheFamilyJr.Sr.andtookrstplacewithatimeof30353.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenPleaseturntopage42MassedBandsPoorAngusLiveinBandshelloneofCanadastopbandsfortheCBCsearchlightcontestTheLittleWhiteLiesBandHeavyEventAthletesHighlandDancers450inallScottishBreedDogShowAntiqueCarShowandDisplayLivestockShowScottishBreedPaulStarrandhis4HorseHitchClydesdalesCelticFamilyandChildrensPlayAreawithFacePaintingGarlandMakingFineScottishFoodPlusTreatstoTakeHomeLiveMusicAllDayInOurBeerGardenJULY2627282013ELGINPARKSOMANYTHINGSTOSEEANDDO...UXBRIDGETICKETSAVAILABLEATwww.highlandsofdurhamgames.com18THSMASHYEARJUSTWinatripfortwotoScotlandAnewIpad64GwifiAnewsilvereditionGoProcameraBBQandmore www.scugogfirstnation.comSaturdayJuly20SundayJuly212013IslRPrPrrPwWw1kmpaCaiAbsolutelynoAlCohol-nodrugs-noPetsdedicatedtowilmajacobs-taylorMiigwewin-kwebiwawcai.Comeoutandenjoytraditionalnativedancesdrumgroupsanddisplays.Over40differenttraditionalnativefoodandcraftvendors.POWWOWMISSISSAUGASOFSCUGOGISLANDExtendingourbestwishesonyour17thAnnualPowWow204CasimirSt.PortPerrywww.callerygroup.com905-985-ScugogMemorialPublicLibrary231WaterSt.PortPerry905-985-7686ThanksforinvitingScugogtoexperienceyour17thMississaugaPowWowWewishyoueverysuccessthisspecialyearLakeScugogHiStoricaLSocietyOnbehalfoftheMayorandCouncilweextendbestwishesandhopesthattheGreatSpiritwillblessandlookovertheScugogIslandPowWow.EveryoneWelcomeSunRISeCeRemonybothmoRnIngSgRandentRy12noon17alBDOPROUDLYSUPPORTSTHEMISSISSAUGASOFSCUGOGISLANDFIRSTNATIONS16THANNUALPOWWOW1-1BrockStEUxbridgeON9058529714www.bdo.caFOCUS-JULY201341 42FOCUS-JULY2013BarryPagenishedsecondinthesameclasswithatimeof31003SevenmembersoftheKnightsofColumbuspaddledareplicaoftheNorthCanoefromRobingladetothenishlineanddonated250tothemuseum.Followingarethe2013classwinnersContinuedfrompage40PractisinginDurhamRegionSince2002PaulaR.McMurtryBarristersolicitor174MaryStreetPortPerry905-982-2650www.mcmurtrylaw.caDivorceParentingplansCustodyandaccessSpousalsupportChildsupportSupportvariationsEqualizationpropertydivisionCollaborativelawyerSeparationagreementsCohabitationagreementsPre-separationlegaladviceMarriagecontractsCollectionsCivillitigation17Under-CharlotteMarshTay-lorDawn2480040Better-MichaelBenderJohnLiversage-24336C1-GuntherKrausbar-24535C2-MariaKuzminStanMachacek-23620FamilyJr.Sr.-HeinzKuckTravisKuck-30353K1-AnnDebrouwer-24202K2-BeckyMatthewsKathyLittle-33816KayakMen-RonCoulson-23053KayakWomen-BonnieHudson-52909LakeOnly-KnightsofColumbus-12347Men-BillBaileyDannyHerr-24053MixedCouples-PeteKennedyJaniceKennedy-25241RiverOnly-AndreaKeayMadelineFleming-14942Women-KarenKadowakiSandyChurchillSarahLaRose-42710JohnHinchisallsmilesinhiskayakasheovertakescanoersBrianneMercerandJessicaIltgenalongastretchoftheNonquonRiverFocusonScugog2011flephoto. FOCUS-JULY201343OLDEFASHIONEDCANDYICECREAMSTORE182QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-0761Thenuttychocolatier.comTheBestCandyChocolateandIceCreamStoreinTownforyourfavouritesummertimetreatsMILKSHAKEMONDAYS3scoopmilkshake3.752scoopsoficecream2.00RevisitSERVICESALESANDPARTSALLINoNENEwLyRENoVATEDbuILDINgTAYLORFORDAUTOSERVICE1565Hwy.7APortPerry905-985-3655RightbesideWalmartwww.taylorfordsales.comMon-Fri9am-6pmSat9am-1pmIncludes87POINTINSPECTIONPremiumOilandFilterChangeTireInspectionandRotateBatteryHealthTestandReportVisualBrakeInspectionTopUpAllFluidsInspectionReportCardLocalShuttleServiceAppliestosinglerearwheeldrivevehicles.Upto5litresofoildisposalfeesextra.Doesnotapplytodiesel.ThEwoRkSSpecialFuelEconomyPackageofferexpiresJl312013 Salutetocancersurvivors.SandraMayrdressesuptheraces.MembersoftheDragonFliesandChestmatesteamsraisetheirpaddlesduringthebreastcancersurivorcarnationceremonyfollowingthenalsurvivorchallengerace.PaddlesdigdeepinoneofthemanyraceswhichtookplacethroughoutthedayonSaturdayJune15thduringtheDragonBoatFestivalonLakeScugog.FDragonlies2013DragonBoatFestivalCarnationsoatonthewaterinfrontofalargecrowdatthelakefront.44FOCUS-JULY2013 FOCUS-JULY201345Perfectweatherconditionstheenthusiasmof1200paddlersmorethan120volunteersandnumer-ousvisitorsatPalmerParkinPortPerryonJune15resultedinanotherverysuccessfulDragonFliesDragonBoatFestival.AttheendoftheFestivalDaypledgesubmis-sionstotalledmorethan13000.00.FundsraisedwillgotowardsincreasingbreastcancerawarenessprovidingsupportprogramsandassistingbreastcancersurvivorsinthediagnosisandtreatmentofbreastcancerinfourlocalhospitalsnamelyRossMemorialHospitalintheCityofKawarthaLakesLakeridgeHealthinPortPerryUxbridgeCottageHospitalandtheR.S.McLaughlinDurhamRegionalCancerCentreinOshawa.DignitariesfromthelocalmunicipalitiespaidtributetoTheDragonFliesforstagingthiscom-munityeventandrecognizedthesuperbeffortofTheDragonFliestoslaythedragonintheghtagainstbreastcancer.Allfundsraisedstayinthelo-calmunicipalitiesofDurhamRegionandtheCityofKawarthaLakes.DuringtheBreastCancerCeremonybreastcancersurvivorsfromtheraftedboatsaswellaspaddlersandvisitorsfromtheshorestossedcarnationsintoLakeScugog.Songsofdedicationcompletedthemovingtributetothosewhohavelosttheirbattletobreastcancertoshowsupporttothosewhoarecurrentlyundergoingtreatmentandtocelebratethosewhohavesurvived.TheChestmatesfromKingstoncapturedtheKawarthaBreastCancerSurvivorRaceChallengeforthebreastcancersurvivorteams.TheScugogWomensHockeySistoarstoppedtheall-femaledivisionandtheLearDockKnockersclaimedtophonoursinthemixedcrewdivision.CanterburySilverDragonswasthehighestpledgeteam.ThetopindividualpledgedonorwasNeilSimpsonfromtheCanterburySilverDragons.SecondandthirdpledgedonorteamswerePad-dlerswithPurposeandScugogWomensHockeySistoarsrespectively.Secondandthirdplaceindi-vidualpledgedonorswereLorraineNesbittfromPaddlerswithPurposeandCecyliaBarrfromtheLifeSavers.BestDressedteamhonourswenttotheDragonButNotSaggnteamfromPortPerryandtheTonsilTossteamchantwinnerwasDeseretDippersfromOshawa.DragonFestivalraisesmorethan130000forfourlocalcancerawarenessprogramsYourSmileMakeoverSpecialistGetYourBack14500SimcoeSt.Unit2McDonaldsPlazaPortPerryFax905-982-2088PrivateWaitingRoomSameDayRepairsRelinesTeethWhiteningMouthGuardsImplantRetainedDenturesFullPartialDenturesPermantlyRetainedDentures905-982-2087Mari-AnnBrittDDDENTURECLINIC 46FOCUS-JULY2013PRIDETHATSHOWSTHROUGHFROMSTARTTOFINISHFamilyownedandoperatedsince1979A.OppersLimitedisasupplierofhighqualitywindowsanddoors.WithsuperbinstallationandcustomerserviceA.OppershasestablisheditselfasthepremierwindowanddoorcompanyintheScugogarea.Ourattentiontodetailhasbroughtusahighlevelofreferralandrepeatbusiness.WearetheexclusivePellaCertifiedContractorforDurhamRegionanddealwithseveralotherleadingman-ufacturerstobringyoutheproductthatbestsuitsyourhomeandbudget.Wearealsoabletoofferyoumanyotherproductsforyourhomeincludingrailingsawningsandrollshutters.Youputalotoftrustinacontractor.WithOppersyoucanhavepeaceofmindknowingthejobwillbedoneright.ComeandseewhatwehavetoofferatourlargeshowroomindowntownPortPerry.A.OPPERSLTDWindoWsdoors193NorthStreetPortPerry905-985-4910www.oppers.caBUICKGMC10VanedwardDrivePortPerry905-985-8474www.gusbrownportperry.comCheckoutallourvehiclesonlineatwww.gusbrownportperry.comTestdriveanyvehicleforachancetowina100.00GASGIFTCARDComeoninanytimeduringthemonthofJulySeedealerfordetails FOCUS-JULY201347DOGDAYSofScugogDogDaysofScugogwillreturntotheScugogShoresMuseumVillageovertheweekendofSaturdayJuly20andSundayJuly21asDurhamRegionslargestdogeventmarksitseleventhanniversary.Theeventrunsfrom9a.m.to4p.m.bothdays.WearepleasedthatRoyalCaninCanadahaspart-neredwithustosponsorthisyearseventandthatthePortPerryStarwillonceagainbeourmediasponsor.PetValuPortPerryhasdonatedthousandsofdollarsofpetbedstobeusedasprizesattheevent.EventorganizersarethrilledtoannouncetheOn-tarioDockDogswillreturntoDogDaysaftermissinglastyearsevent.Thisisafun-lleddayfordogsandthewholefam-ilyandorganizersareexpectingmorethan2500dogstheirownersandinterestedspectatorstojoinintheMuseumgetsreadytowelcomedogsofallshapessizesandbreedsJuly2021BURIEDINPAPERWORKWecanhelp.Keepingaccuratefnancialrecordsisessentialorbusinesssuccess.BookkeepinginvolvesMoniescominginandoutothebusinessMoniesowingtothebusinessandbusinessowingtoothersKeepingfnancialdetailsormakingbusinessdecisionsManagingreceiptsbillsandstatementsCreatingaflingsystemtokeepreceiptsstatementsandpaidbillsCreatingflesbasedontaxcategoriesandorganizereceiptsneededattaxtimePurchaseobookkeepingsotwareorsetupaspreadsheettomanagebusinessfnancesAccountsreceivableloanspettycashandtaxesaswellassalestaxandestimatedtaxPrintingmonthlyreportstogetanoverviewEvaluationoexpensesThepersonalizedhomeTownapproachToFinancialmanaGemenT36WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-1926ANITAvANZeelANdAccountingandTaxServices38yearsexperiencePleaseturntopage49SometimesapupjustneedstimetorelaxatDogDays. 48FOCUS-JULY2013July4561112131819at800pmJuly1420at200pmTownHall1873CentreforthePerformingArtsPortPerryTicketsavailableatwww.townhall1873.cabasedontheworksofDr.SeussdirectorLyleCorriganmusicaldirectionCarolSalamonechoreographyCareyNicholsonproducerLyleCorriganCareyNicholsonmusicbyStephenFlahertylyricsbyLynnAhrensTAKENOTEOFOURNEWADDRESSWEAREMOVINGHAIRBODYWORKS16121IslandRoadPortPerryWEREONTHEMOVETHEENDOFJULYANDASOFAUGUST7THYOUWILLFINDUSATLindleyMichelleownerCarolynJaimieesthetician102RiverStreetSeagraveSeagraveGeneralStore905-985-7386Welookforwardtoournalmonthandlookforwardtoseeingourpastclienteleandmeetingnewinthemonthstocome FOCUS-JULY201349LocatedinREDMANSCROSSROADS15751IslandRoadPortPerry15751IslandRoadPortPerry905-982-0794www.marcelleskitchen.caWesellbothreadybakedgoodsanddrymixes.OPEN10-5SEVENDAYSAWEEKGLUTENFREEHamburgerHotdogBunsMufnsSquaresCookiesTartsPiesCakesBreadBunsBagelsSandwichesFrozenPizzatastycookedontheBBQFrozenCookieMufnDoughscoopbakeandserveweekend-longfunthataimstopromotethepropertrain-ingandcareofdogsandtocelebratethejoyofsharingourliveswithourcaninefriends.ConrmedhighlightsthisyearincludeOntarioDockDogsWoofJocksbyK9CentralScugogDiscDogSkyHighDogsCSIK9NoseWorkCanadianAssociationofRallyObedienceCanineGoodNeighbourTestFashionShowsandContestspresentedbyAndPuppyDogTailsInadditionmorethan50vendorsandexhibitorshaveregisteredforthetwofun-lleddays.DogDaysisthelargesteventhostedbytheScugogShoresMuseumVillage.Since2003over13000peopleanddogshaveattendedand80000hasbeenraisedforthemuseum.Admissionis7foradults5forstudentsandseniorsand2forchildrenaged5-12years.Children4andun-derarefree.Familyweekendpassesareavailablefor20includes2adultsandunlimitedchildren12andunder.TheScugogShoresMuseumVillageislocatedat16210IslandRd.one-kilometrenorthofHwy.7AeastofPortPerry.FormoreinformationcontactShannonKellycura-torScugogShoresMuseums.Call905-985-8698x103oremailskellyscugog.ca.Continuedfrompage47ThepopularDockDogsreturntoDogDaysthissummer. 50FOCUS-JULY2013905-982-1998treerifcgmail.comJAMESPAPIACertifiedArboristTreeTrimmingPruningTreeStumpRemovalArborConsultationHedgingandPlantingInsuredSO-4204A FOCUS-JULY201351byremovingwideopencutgrass.Thethickvegeta-tionalsoltersnutrientrichsedimentsinsurfacewaterrunoffthatwouldotherwiseendupinthelakeandfeedtheweeds.Therststepiseasy-juststopcuttingyourlawntothewatersedge.Leaveatleastthreetosixfeetfromtheshorelineuncut.Asitgrowspulloutanyweedsandinvasivespecies.Toenhanceyourno-mowzoneplantnativeshrubsgrassesandwildowersthatwillgrowdeeproots.ForbigorsmallprojectsKawarthaConservationstaffcanprovideafreeno-obligationconsultationtoproviderecommendations.Formoreaboutshorelineprotectionvisitwww.KawarthaConservation.comshorelineorcall705-328-2271.Continuedfrompage38HealthofLakeScugogLittleBrotherXanderChaves9isinfullconcentrationashebeginsoneofhisheatsattheLionsClub14thannualSoapboxDerbyheldonMacDonaldSt.PortPerryonJune22.Dozensofyoungsterslineduptotakearundownthecourse.PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidstenLionsSoapboxDerbyTheyreoffTworacescomedowntheramptobegintheirruntothenishlineattheLionsClubofPortPerrySoapboxDerby. 52FOCUS-JULY2013InterlockingDrivewaysPaosWalkwaysRetainingWallsStepsDecksFencesNaturalStoneSodExcavangTreeandShrubPlanng905-986-1313DesignInstallationandRepairofSince1996.QualitySellsItselfAreyouritemsdisorganizedandhardtoreachSolidmapledrawersmakeyourspaceorganizedandaccessible.905-904-2050idhostsogmail.comPORTPERRYwww.idealhomestorage.comCallTodayoraFREEIn-HomeAssessmentEverythingatyourfngertipsROLLOUTDRAWERSAFFORDABLEACCESSIBLESMOOTHSLIDINGSHELVESCLOSETORGANIzINGCUSTOMCLOSETSYSTEMSProessionalCabinetmakerwith35yearsExperienceJULYSPECIALSAVE15SAVE15withthehealthyhomesrenovationtaxcreditforseniors FOCUS-JULY201353NOWOPENSaturays8am-1pmPamerParkHomeBakingPreservesFreshFruitsFreshVegetablesLocalMeatsLocalHoneyPORTPERRYFARMERSMARKETNEwVENdORSwElcOMEportperryfarmersmarketgmai.omfreshfromthefarm-ahealthiershoppingalternativeONTHEWATERFRONTwww.portperryfarmersmarket.caSeptember28isthedateforthewalkathontosupporttheNewAnimalShelterforUxbridge-Scugog.Thiswalkathonspear-headedbyRegionalCoun-cillorJackBallingerofUxbridgeisuniqueinthatparticipantsfromScugogandUxbridgewillstartthewalkintheirrespectivetownsandmeethalfwayatEpsomwheretheywillenjoyabarbeque.Walkathonbuttonsareavailablenowandpledgesheetswillbereadyshortly.SoontherewillbealinkonourFacebookpageforpar-ticipantstocreatetheirownonlinepledgepagesotheirsupportershaveaneasywaytomakepledges.Moreinformationwillbereleasedasitbecomesavailable.ScugogUxbridgewalkathonforanimalshelterTrophiesAwardsCorporatePromotionsEmbroideryGraphicDesignEngravingScreenPrintingPineridgeImpress905-985-2839135NorthPortRoadPortPerrywww.pineridgeimpress.caYourNameisOurBusinessRayHobbsgarageEst.1954CallBrianTasselltodayandfndoutwhatgoodcustomerserviceisallabout182NorthportRoadUnits89PortPerry905-985-0059www.rayhobbsgarage.aaro.casignsvehiclegraphicsletteringandevenmoregraphicsScugogsVehicleWrappingSpecialists.SignworkScaada.cmReachNorthportRd.PortPerry905-985-0802FrogDaysofSummerSince1996216QueenStreetPortPerryOntarioL9L1B2Tel905-985-2171Fax905-985-4572www.waggfuneralhome.comPortPerrysonlylocallyownedandoperatedFuneralHomeSince1846MylesORiordanFUNERALDIRECTOROWNERSusanORiordan 54FOCUS-JULY2013Thinkofitastheadultequivalentofnomorepen-cilsnomorebookseveryonehaslonginglycontem-platedretirement.Buteliminatingroutineisjustonesideofthepost-employmentequation.WhenthebosstheworkloadandthecommutefadetoblackwhatthenThereareasmanyanswersastherearepeopleimaginingwhatitwouldbelikeif.FouryearsfollowinghisretirementGordHookercountshimselfamongthefortunate.Histransitionfromfull-timeemploymenttoachallengingandrelaxingpart-timehobbyhasbeenassmoothasthewaterstheoutputfromhisnewjobnavigatebest.IrememberseeingthemcruisingbyourcottageonBalsamLakeasakidherecallsofthewoodenboatshenowlovinglyrestores.IdalreadydonesomeplayingwithrestorationbeforeIretiredbutsuddenlyIhadalotmoretimetopursuemyinterest.MahoganyboatmanufacturingtracesmuchofitsCanadianhistorythroughtheMuskokaNiagaraandGordshobbybecomeshispassionAboveGordHookerleansoverthesternofhisfavouriteproject-a22foot1949Shepherdwhichhellhaveonthewaterthissummer.Woodies FOCUS-JULY2013551000Islandsregions.Atonetimebuilderscreatedone-offboatsGordexplains.Thenproductionmanufacturersappliedstructuredtechniquestoproducetheminquantity.Constructedonwhiteoakframeswithamahoganyplankexteriorandrangingfrom16to27feetShep-herdboatscrestedinpopularityduringthelate40sand1950s.Theirhandsomelinescreatedaclassicappear-anceonewhichignitedapassioninGordthankstothosechildhoodmemories.Butowningoneduringtheirgoldenagehesayswasntforeveryone.In1956an18mahoganywouldrunyou4500brandnew.Forastandardcarofthesameerayoudpay1500.Fibreglassconstructionfasteronthewatereasiertomaintainandlessexpensivetopurchaseovertookwoodastheprimaryboat-buildingmaterialofthe1960s.Aswithmanyreplacedtechnologiesmahoganyboatswereshunnedforatimeonlytoberediscoveredasaclassiclookandcollectorsitem.EnterGordHookerwhoseprofessionalexperiencecontributedtohisgrowinginterest.Mybackgroundisautomotive-mechanicalthirdgenerationinfactheexplains.ThatwasvaluablewhenIstartedworkingontheboatspowertrain.Keepinmindalsothoseareprettyprimitivesystems.WiththerenishingpartoftherestorationIlearnedbytrialanderror.AtthetimethatIbroughttherstonehomeIhadnoexperienceatall.AsitiswithanycraftsmanGordsprocessislengthyandpainstaking.Sandingisakeypartoftherenishingprocesshebegins.Therearemultiplecoatsofsealerstainand12coatsofvarnish.Isandinbetweeneachone.Themajorityofthatworkisdonebyhandusingalong-boardsander.OnmymostrecentprojectIdidntuseanelectricmachineatall.Fairingisacriticalpartoftherenishingprocesswhichdemandsmanualsanding.Ihavetomakethehullstraightandatbyconstantlylookingdownthesideoftheboat.Forthatlevelofprecisionanelectricsanderwouldntgivemethecontrolthatsneeded.WhilehissandingmethodmightrecallapasterainworkmanshipGordsaystherestoredboatreapsrewardsfrommoderntechnologyaswell.WithmodernmaterialsliketheepoxyIusetheboatisprobablybettersealedthanitwaswhenitwasnewRestoringaboatascanbethecasewithanoldcarmayrequireasecondunitinsearchofparts.Thislatestprojectisacombinationoftwoboatshesays.WhilealongspanoftimeandconsiderablemanuallabourinthemakingGordsrecentprojecthasbeenworththewait.Gleaminginthemiddaysunthe22-foot1949Shepherdisaworkofart.Pleaseturntopage56THANKYOUSCUGOGFORYOURCONTINUEDSUPPORTYougotoalotoeorttomakethetripagreatholiday.-JeanThedriversandstaareverycourteousandhelpul.-HenryMyfrsttripwithKerrandIwasimpressedwiththequalityoservice.-ArdenWehavebeenonmanybustourbeore.Thisisthebesttourwehavebeenon.Everythingwaswellorganized.-FrankSomeooursatisfedcustomersSpecializinginMotorCoachTravelEvErEttJoannEJaynEJEffTORONTOSTREETSTOUFFVILLESUNDERLANDNORTHPORT29TorontoSt.UXBRIDGE905-852-738215RingwoodDr.STOUFFVILLE905-642-577726ChurchSt.SUNDERLAND705-357-316115903OldSimcoeRd.PORTPERRY705-357-3161COMMUTERSWeHaveFourLocationsToServeYou 56FOCUS-JULY2013IvesoldsomeboatsthatIvedonebutthisoneImplanningtokeep.Youcouldsaythat15yearsexperi-encewentintothisoneMidwayreadsthenameontheShepherdshull.Gordchucklesatthenextobviousquestionbeginninghisexplanationofthenamewithawell-wornpamphlet.Ifounditinoneoftheboatsstorageareas.Mid-wayMarinawaslocatedinBobcaygeonlikethepam-phletsays.Thatnamejustkindat.Gorddescribeshispursuitofwoodenboatsinneedrarelyseekmeouttorestoreaboat.IenjoycontinuingtolearnthroughmyexperiencesandfromotherpeopleintheAntiqueandClassicBoatSocietyclub.IprefertorenishboatsmadebyShep-herdbecauseIvecometoknowthemwell.Soonhellhavethepleasureofcruisingthesamelakewhereherstsawmahoganycraftcuttingastatelywakemanyyearsago.ThatcottageonBalsamisstillinthefamilysoIcanlaunchitthere.AndIlltakeitoutonScugogaswell.IgureinanothermonthIllhaveMidwayonthewater.TheenjoymentofcruisinginaclassicboatrepresentsthetangiblerewardofGordsmonthsofhardwork.Butthereisanotheraspectwhichinthebiggerpictureisjustasgratifying.GordalludestoitashedescribesthehourshespendsContinuedfrompage55Gordsitsinthecockpitofthe17footShepherdUtilityboatwhichheasrecentlycompleted.Therichmahoganywoodhighlightsthesleekbowofhis17footShepherdUtilityboatwhichGordhasrecentlycompleted.ofrefurbishingorforthepartstheycanofferasactivelookingontheweb.IhavethreeusableboatsrightnowincludingMidway.ButImalwaysonthelookoutformore.Noteveryunithoweverissuitable.Thecriticalpartoftheboatiswhatsinthewaterheexplainsofhisselectionstrategy.IfitsingoodshapeIknowIcandealwiththerest.Butifitsroughyoullnevergetyourinvestmentback.Thebusinessaspectbuy-ingandsellingissecondarytoGordsenjoymentoftherestorationprocess.Imjustanamateurhav-ingfunheinsists.Peopleeachweekonhisongoingprojects.Thisisgoodforthebodyandsoul.Thatshortstatementmayprovideatleastpartofthesolutiontothepotentialretireesquandarywhattodowithhisorhernewfoundtimeachallengetothemindaworkoutforthebody.IfGordHookerisanybarometerattheintersec-tionofpassionandrewardliesafulllinglifeaftertheworkplace.ByScottMercerFocusonScugog 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FOCUS-JULY201359279QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-2775www.jesterscourt.caENJOYOURPATIOTHISSUMMMERSeafoodFesteveryThursdayNightDowntownPortPerrywasbuzzingtherstdayofsummerasthelocalBIAputontheirannualMoonlightMadness.Hundredsofpeopleockedtothestreettoenjoytheactivitiesandspecialspro-videdbylocalmerchants.AboveAlexServosScugogTownshipvolunteerandPaigeSiopidiasofthePortPerryBIAhelpcustomersatthelocalbusinessassociationsboothinfrontofthepostofce.Atrightshopperscrowdthestreetlookingforbargains. 60FOCUS-JULY2013Ilookforwardtohearingfrompastclientsrelativesandfriends.Referralsandsatisedcustomersarethecoreofmybusiness1511RhRodU2PorPrrMarkisproudtoannouncetheopeningofhisownModernAutomotiveShop.ExperienceknowledgeofallmakesmodelsQualityfriendlyserviceismymottoAProblemSolverIwillcallyoupersonallybeforemakinganyrepairsIn-townshuttleserviceavailableQUalityPaRtsFaiRPRicingQUalityseRviceHOURSMonday-Friday8amto5pmandSaturday8amto1pmMaRKWillesAutomotiveForappointmentscall905-985-9292HAIRSolutions84WaterStreetPortPerryCalltodayforanappointment905-985-2508HighlightYourSummer FOCUS-JULY201361SCUGOGSHORESMUSEUMPORTPERRYTheScugogShoresMuseumVillageislocatedonScugogIslandoverlookingthetownofPortPerry.ThemissionoftheMuseumistopreserveresearchinterpretandexhibitartifactsthatillustratetheculturalandnaturalhistoryofthearea.Themuseumgroundsarehometo12restoredbuildingsinthehis-toricvillageheritageowerandvegetablegardensandtheOjibwayHeritageInterpretiveLands.SpecialeventsschoolprogramsandguidedtoursmaketheMuseumanexcitingplacetovisitthroughouttheyear.OpenMondaytoSunday10a.m.-4p.m.Locatedat16210IslandRoadPortPerry.Informationcall905-985-8698x103.SCUGOGISLANDCRUISESPORTPERRYScugogIslandCruisesiscelebratingits10thyearprovidingtoursofLakeScugogfromitsdocklocatedindowntownPortPerry.EnjoybeautifulLakeScugogcruisesonthedouble-deckcruiseshipnamedTheWoodman.DiscoverLakeScugogsbeautyonnarratedsightseeingtours.Lunchcruisesbrunchessunsetdinnercruisesandentertainmentcruises.Weddingsandprivatechartersarealsoavailableforspecialoccasions.Shiplocationis119QueenStreetPortPerry.Ofcelocatedat166WaterStreetPortPerry.Formoreinformationandschedulescall905-982-1106.OCALAORCHARDSWINERYPORTPERRYOcalaOrchardsFarmWineryorOcalaWineryopenedtothepublicasalicensedOntariowineryinthesummerof1995.Fifteenacresoforchardsand20acresofproducingandmatur-ingvineyardsprovidethefruitforOcalaswines.ThelicenseunderwhichOcalaWineryoperatesdictatesthatatleast50oftheorchardfruitandgrapesusedforitswinesmustbegrownon-site.Ocalasorchardsandvineyardscurrentlyproduce90ofthefruitusedinon-sitewineproduction.Locatedat971HighPointRoadjustsouth-westofPortPerry.Call905-985-99243DayrippingtScugogPLACESTOVISITTHISSUMMER 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FOCUS-JULY201363TheregularSundayeveningConcertsintheParkserieskickedoffonJune23inthegazebolocatedinthebeautifullyredesignedPalmerParkandcontinuesthroughoutthesummerendingSeptember1.Averyinterestinglineupofexcellenttalentisinstoreforconcertgoersagainthissummer.InJulyyouwillbeentertainedbyAlexIngramandhisSwingTymeMelodiesBand.TheywillentertainyouwithyesterdaysfavouritesalongwiththePortPerrySeniorsChoirJohnFrechettesAfterGlowTrioeasylisteningmusicandroundingoutthemonthjoinBillCollinsandLeJazz.AugustisshapinguptobeanotherexcitingmonthwithmusicfromUxbridgeSummerConcertBandplay-ingclassicalandmoderncompositionsandGenerationGapfeaturingthetalentsofTonyGuymerandCoolDixieNewOrleansstylemusicpresentedbyGlenMc-Mullen.AlexIngrambringshisSwingTymeMelodiestothestagetocloseoutthesummerandtoperformOneMoreTimemelodieswelovetodanceto.BringalawnchairorblanketandtakeatripunderthestarsthroughyesteryearSundayeveningsatthegazeboinPalmerParkbeginningat7p.m.sharpForfurtherinformationpleasecontactAlexIngramat705-874-6607.2013CONCERTSCHEDULESundayJuly7th-PortPerrySeniorsChoirSundayJuly14thAfterGlowTrioEasyListeningJohnFrechetteSundayJuly21stSwingTymeMelodiesYesterdaysFavoritesSundayJuly28th-LeJazzHotBillCollinsSundayAugust4thSwingTymeMelodiesSongsYouLovedSundayAugust11thUxbridgeSummerConcertBandClassicalModernBandCompositionsSundayAugust18th-GenerationGapTonyGuymerSundayAugust25thCoolDixieNewOrleansStyleGlennMcMullenSundaySeptember1stSwingTymeMelodiesOneMoreTimeSundaysParkintheSummerConcertsIntheParkseriesreturnstothegazeboFullAestheticServicesFacialsMake-upNailsandIntroducingMonteCarloHAIRFASHION11WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-3684RHONDAandJORDANformerlyfromInnerBeautyDaySpaAtMonteCarlooursevenfulltimestylistsareprofessionalswhopridethemselvesonbeinguptodateonthelateststylesandtrends.Wespecializeinhaircutsstylesup-dosstraighteningcolouringhighlightstexturizingkeratinhairtreatmentsmensbarberingeyebrowsandsomuchmore.BrandonPaulaHollyJordanFarynDarleneMichaelLeigh 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FOCUS-JULY201365BigBikecomestoPortPerryItwasatoughpedalbutdozensofScugogresidentsandbusinesspeoplehoppedontheBigBikeonJune18inPortPerrytohelpraisefundsfortheHeartStrokeFoun-dation.InthepictureleftthePortPerryRealtorsteamisseenmakingtheirwayupCasimirStreetastheyheadout.Teamsaremadeupofamaximumof29riderscom-mittedtoraiseaminimumof50eachforthefoundation.TengroupscompetedlocallywiththePortPerryRealtorsthetopteamraising1135forHeartStroke.Mon-Fri8am-6pmSat8am-2pmClosedSaturdaysonlongweekends1511ReachStreetPortPerry905-985-1999www.superiortire.casuperiortireportperrygmail.com1stAnniversary13OFFMechanicalRepairsexpiresJuly312013OilChanges24.95upto5litresMostcarsandlighttrucksWecarryallmajorbrandsoftiresFastfriendlyhonestservice 66FOCUS-JULY2013Afamilyownedfullserviceretirementvillageinparksettingdesignedtomeetyourchangingneeds.Alsoofferingrespiteshorttermandcomplimentarytrialstays.Selfcontainedstudio1bedroomsuiteswithkitchenettesLargelakesidelounges24hournursingcareOnsitephysiotherapisthairdresserfootcareandmassagetherapistWellnessandActivityprogramsChauffeurservicesonrequestPrivategatedaccesstowalkingtrailsboardwalklibraryandseniorscentre905-985-86601-800-248-0848293PerryStreetPortPerrywww.westshorevillage.comELEGANTLIVINGBYTHELAKEITSBACK2NDANNUALLEAHDANIELSALLIWALKERBRETTKINGSWELLJOHNNYANDTHEMACHINEANDMORELEAHDANIELSALLIWALKERBRETTKINGSWELLJOHNNYANDTHEMACHINEANDMOREIpad364GwifiIpad364GwifiTRIPFORTWOTOSCOTLANDIPAD64GWIFINEWSILVEREDITIONGOPROORBBQTRIPFORTWOTOSCOTLANDIPAD64GWIFINEWSILVEREDITIONGOPROORBBQ FOCUS-JULY201367GoodfoodandmusicatUxbridgeRibfestwww.hankspastries.comYourspecialdaycallsforaspecialcakeChooseromavarietyofavoursandstylesAwardwinningcakesoralloccasionsHanksPastries204QueenSt.PortPerry905.985.2172Scugogresidentslookingforsomethingtodoinmid-JulyandhaventcheckedoutourneighbouringtownofUxbridgetheresaneventtakingplacewhichmighttickleyourtastebuds.The2ndannualUxbridgeRibfestwillbeheldonJuly1920and21inpicturesqueElginParkUxbridge.Itsathree-daymouthwateringextravaganzastartingFridaynight.Entertainmenttakesplacefrom6p.m.to9p.m.TheRibfestoffersgreatfoodandfuntimesforthewholefamily.ThereslivemusicbeingperformedattheRotaryBandShellsetbeneath80yearoldtreesinthepark.ThefantasticlineupoflivebandsandentertainersinthebeergardenincludesLeahDanielsAlliWalkerBrettKingswellandJohnnyandtheMachine.Therearedailychildensactivitiesandfunforadultsandkidsalikeincludingamini-Midway.Enjoysomeofthetastiestribsandchickenyourtastebudshaveeverencoun-teredThereismusicfoodfunandactivitiesforeveryonetoenjoy.Award-winningBBQpitbossesfromaroundtheprovincegathertoshowcasetheirtalentsandserveupaward-winningbarbequetomouthwateringresidentsandvisitorstothetown.Thisfestivalisuniquetothetowninthatbarbequeisthefocalpointoftheevent-offeringthepublicachancetosampleavarietyofbarbequerecipesfromacrossthenationandevenAustralia.Formoreinformationcheckoutthewebsiteatwww.uxbridgeribfest.com.TimesFriday-6p.m.to9p.m.Saturday-11a.m.to11p.m.Sunday-11a.m.to7p.m.48WaterSt.PortPerryON905985-3767 68FOCUS-JULY2013ScugogWhatsUpDatesSaturdayJuly20SundayJuly21GrandEntry12noonbothdaysLocation22521IslandRd.ScugogIsland1kmpastGreatBlueHeronCharityCasinoInformationwww.scugogrstnation.comOneofthemostexcitingandcolour-fuleventsofthesummertakesplacelaterthismonthastheMississaugasofScugogIslandholdtheir17than-nualPowWow.Thepublicisinvitedtoattendandwatchthegrandentryexperiencetraditionalnativedancesanddrumgroupsanden-joythenativecraftsanddisplays.Bringalongalawnchairforyourcomfort.mississaugaspowpowHIGHLANDSOFDURHAMGAMESDatesJuly262728LocationElginParkUxbridgeInformationcall1-888-253-5552oremailinfohighlandsofdurhamgames.comThisisthe18thannualCelticFestivalandcelebrationwithatouchofOldScot-land.EnjoythreedaysoftraditionalScottishentertainmentincludingamassedbandperformancelive-stockshowsheavyeventscarshowsandlotsofCelticfare.Dontmissthisexcitingweekend.VisittheHighlandsofDurhamGames.GetsetforsightssoundsandsmellsofScugogsbiggestandbestTruckandTractorPullinBlackstock.Seesomeoftheareasbestvintagemodiedandprostocktractorsandhotstocktruckscompeteinthisexcitingevent.DatesFridaySaturdayJuly56StartTimeFriday730p.m.Saturday700p.m.LocationBlackstockFairgroundsAdmissionAdults-10.Children12under-4.Parking-2.Dogsandtheirownerswillnotwanttomissthe11thannualDogDaysofScugog.Afunlleddayfortheentirefamily.IthasgrowntobethelargestdogdayinDurhamRegion.FeaturingOntarioDockDogsagilitydemonstrationsdiscdogscontestsfashionshowsandmore.DatesSaturdayJuly20SundayJuly21Times9a.m.to4p.m.dailyLocationScugogShoresMuseumAdmission7.00adults5studentsseniors.Familyweekendpasses20.Childrenunder12free.DOGDAYSofSCUGOGBlackstockTruckTractorPullest1982905-985-938830waterstFinDyOUrStYle FOCUS-JULY201369SUNDAyJULy21LYNNMcDONALDLynnsingshernewstuffwithherband.DaleScaifeonthekeysandRonJohnstononbass.KenWelshwillalsomakeanappearanceandjoininafewsongs.StartTime700p.m.LocationJestersCourtupstairsInformationContactLynnMcDonaldatlynnlynnmcdonaldjazz.comor289-354-1140Tickets15perpersonJAZZatJESTERSSUNDAYSAT700CadenzaProductionspresentsThispopularfamilyshowisbasedontheclassicstoriesofDr.SeussandbringstogethersuchfavouritecharacterssuchasTheCatintheHatHortontheElephanttheWhosofWhovilleandGertrudetheBird.Alongthewaymanyotherwell-knowncharactersmakeanappearance.CadenzasproductionofSe-ussicalisdirectedbyLyleCor-riganunderthewatchfuleyeofmusicdirectorCarolSalamone.OpeningTHURSDAyJULy4PerformancesJuly4-611-131819-8p.m.July1420at2p.m.LocationTownHall1873FormoreinformationonSeussicalandCadenzaProductionsvisitwww.cadenzaproductions.comAUTOTRAILERSALES905-985-93301-866-985-9330salesnorthporttrailers.comNorthporttrailers.com181NorthPortRoadPortPerryTRAILERSTRAILERSALESSERVICEPARTSACCESSORIESNewUsedUtilityLandscapeMotorcycleATVDumpOpenorEnclosedLivestockBoatPontoonWatercraftTowDollies.FinancingandleasingavailableSERVICEWENOWOFFERFULLSERVICEFORALLPASSENGERSLIGHTTRUCKVEHICLESWehavetwofullyoperationalbayswithlicensedtechnician.Wespecializeinalignmentandexhaustwork.Wearededicatedtomeetyourexpectationsinallautomotiverepairwork.GaryLenMikeFrankBevKoryLocallyownedandoperatedbyLenWallMon-Thur830-530Fri830-500Sat9-12noonTRAILERPROFESSIONALSforthePROFESSIONAL 70FOCUS-JULY2013LostInTheValleyofTheKingsHavingtravelledextensivelyIamoftenaskedwhichcountryismyfavourite.TheanswerisimmediateEgypthaswonmyheart.AtwohourightfromCairotakesyoutotheVal-leyoftheKingstheburialplaceformanyofEgyptsPharaohsincludingTutankhamen.KingTutstombwasdiscoveredin1922fullyintacthavingescapedencoun-terswithlooters.Egyptsdryclimateisresponsibleforthepreserva-tionofitsancientarchitectureparalleledbynoothersitesontheplanet.Iwasgreetedbytwocolossalstatueswhichmarkedtheentrancetothevalley.ItwashereIexperiencedadifferentsideofEgypt.Beingapho-tographerIamalwayschallengedtondtheperfectshot.DuringmytrekIlearnedtheEgyptianGovernmentimposesafeeonany-onewhowishestotakephotos.Themoneyiswellusedhoweveradifferentpermitisrequiredforeacharcheo-logicalsite.Ihadboughtseveralbutdidnothavetimetogetoneforhere.IhadneverbeenaskedtopresentpreviouspermitsanddecideditwouldnotbeaproblembesidesIsawveryfewsecurityguards.Icoveredmycameraanddiscreetlybeganshoot-ing.IwasdoingwellwhenIheardsomeoneshouting.Iturnedandsawtwomenrunningtowardme.TheyweredressedintypicalEgyptiancottonsmocksandshoutedphotophotoTheyweresecurityguardsdressedasciviliansapracticewhichseemedunfair.IdebatedconfrontationbutmyArabicislimitedtothewordshokranwhichmeansthankyouprobablynotofmuchhelpinthissitu-ation.Ifearedifcaughtwithoutapermitmyequipmentwouldbeseizedandthatwasjustnotgoingtohappen.IconsideredofferingthemmoneybutrecalledasimilaractinChinawhereInearlyfoundmyselfarrested.Ihadbutonechoicerunlikethewind.ForthoseofyouwhohaveneverbeentoEgyptthetemperatureinsummerreaches46degrees.Localstellyouitsadryheatwhichyoudonotfeelbuttrustme46degreesishotdryornotIstartedmysprintupahillwiththeguardsshoutingbehindme.VisionsofMid-nightExpressracedthroughmymindandIdarednotstop.AfterThegreatpyramidsatGiza 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