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FOCUSonScugogSEPTEMBER2013SeeinsidethisissueMurderAtTheMuseum PORTPERRYDENTALCENTRE238QueenSt.DowntownPortPerry905.985.8451www.iluvmydentist.comDr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BaneldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.KingOrthodontistDr.T.McIntyrePeriodontistWinnerofReadersChoiceAwardforBestDentalOfceBack-to-schooltimeistheperfecttimetoincorporategoodoralhealthhabitsintoachildsdailyroutine.Toothdecayisstillthemostcommonchronicchildhooddiseaseandleftuntreateditcanimpairachildsabilitytoeatspeaksleepandlearn.Bookanappointmenttoday.SCHEDULEABACK-TO-SCHOOLDENTALVISITLICENSEDOPTICIANSest1982AFFORDABLEQUALITYaudaceOPTOMETRICEYEEXAMINATIONARRANGEMENTSvisualfieldretinalscanning905-985-938830waterst FOCUS-SEPTEMBER20131contents4UnworthyCreatureArunaPappsmemoirabouthonourshameandlove.15ShowtimeLocalagencybookshighprofleactsorOntariovenues.8MurderAtTheMuseumSandraCarrierwritesstoriesomurderormysterynight.45WhatsUpScugogEntertainmentandeventstakingplaceinScugogTownship.47TravelonAdventureswithourworldtravellerJonathanvanBilsen.38CharityOfMegaloreLocalcouplestartcharitygrouptoassistamiliesindividualsinneed.24TownHall1873AbricksandmortarhistoryoPortPerrysfrsttownhall.40JollyGoodShowDowntownPortPerrypackedorannualBritsOnTheLake.14ThumbsRatinglocaleventsanddecisionswithathumbupordown.PUBLISHEREDITOR........J.PeterHvidstenOFFICEADV.MGR............MaryAnnFlemingADVERTISING................................TracySouchPRODUCTION..........................ArleneWalkerFREELANCEWRITERS...............PaulArculusJonathanvanBilsenKarenStillerLynnCampbellScottMercerACCOUNTING......JudyAshbyN.HvidstenFOCUSonScugogSEPTEMBER2013PublishedbyObserverPublishingoPortPerry188MaryStreet-PortPerryUnit201-L9L1A2Phone905-985-8585emailocusocusonscugog.comwebsitewww.ocusonscugog.comFocusonScugogispublished12timesayearromPortPerryandisdistributedtoallhomesandbusinessesinScugogTownshipbyCanadaPost.DeliverythefrstTuesdayoeachmonthalthoughthisdatedoesvarydependingonthenumberoweeksinamonth.Opinionsexpressedbycolumnistscontribu-torsandletterwritersmustbesignedincludingaddressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbesigned.Requeststhatanamebewithheldwillbehon-ouredonlyithereisacompellingreasontodoso.Phone905-985-8585Volume8-Number6 2FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013FOCUSonScugogSEPTEMBER2013SeeinsidethisissueMurderAtTheMuseumourcoverAmateursleuthswillaboundatScugogShoresMuseumVillageinSeptemberwhenthemuseumholdsitsannualMurderMysteryNight.SandraCarrierseenlook-ingthroughawindowofthelogcabinhaspennedtheintriguingmysteryforthepasteightyears.Seestoryonpage8.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenScugogShoresMuseumVil-lagehosteditsannualPioneerDaysonSeptember11.Theexcellentsummerweatherat-tractedasmallbutappreciativecrowdtolearnandexperiencewhatlifewaslikemorethanacenturyago.Anumberofvolunteerswereonhandtodemonstratethewaysofourearlysettlers.AtleftTedWrightshowshowleatherwasstitchedinthehar-nessshop.BelowBarryAldredandLloydWakefordwhoarebothmembersofthePortPerryCarversClubdisplaysomeofthecarvingtheyhavecreated.Otheractivitiestakingplaceduringtheafternoonincludedpioneergamescraftactivitiesforthekidsvillagewalkingtoursabarbequewithfreshlo-calcornandafarmpettingzoo.PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidstenPioneerDaysatScugogMuseumTheTownshipofScugoginvitesthecommu-nitytoPalmerParkonThursdayAugust29foritssecondannualMovieintheParkpresentation.Bringlawnchairsblanketsandndacomfort-ablespotunderthestarsinPalmerParktoenjoyarecentlyreleasedHollywoodblockbuster.Startingatduskapproximately8p.m.youllgettoenjoyafreeshowingofOZtheGreatandPowerfulona25-footinatablescreen.Theeve-ningiscompletewithVospopcornandDominosPizzaandasettingrightnexttoLakeScugog.Organizersareremindingmovie-goerstodressfortheweather.Seatingisonarst-comerst-servebasissoarriveearly.PleasenotethemovieisratedPGandthatparentaldiscretionisadvised.MovieintheParkwillnotproceedintheeventofadverseweatherconditionshoweveraraindatehasbeensetforFridayAugust30th.Formoreinformationvisitwww.scugog.caorcontactAlexServosat905985-7346x132emailaservosscugog.ca.FreemovienightinPalmerParkthisThursdayAug.29 FOCUS-SEPTEMBER20133ChangingFacesHairtodaygonetomorrowThatseemstobethethemeforthismonthsChangingFacesaswehavearecordnumberoflocalhairsalonswhichhaveopenedorareonthemove.WellstartwithShaggsHairandBodyWorksoperatedbyMichellePoguewhichhasmovedfromitsformer16121IslandRd.ScugogIslandsiteto102RiverStreetSeagravebesidethegeneralstore.StellaFralickformerlyofShaggshasopenedShearExpressionsat16WaterStreetPortPerry.RosarioGrecoStyleshasmovedfrom180CasimirSt.toanewsalonat21WilburAvenue.PortPerry.MMMeatShopsPortPerrysfrozenfoodspecialtystorewillbeclosingitsdoorsinearlySeptemberat1874ScugogStreetaftermorethan10yearsservingtheScugogcommunity.LocalpsychologistHelenDaymondhasopenedAccessPsychologyat214MaryStreetPortPerry.Helenspecializesinchildpsychology.FreesterlingsilverPANDORAClasporBangleBracelet75CADretailvalue.Beforetaxes.Whilesupplieslastlimitonepercustomer.Charmssoldseparately.Seestorefordetails.FreePANDORABraceletwith125purchaseofPANDORAJewellerySeptember19-22186QueenStreetPortPerryOntarioL9L1B8905.985.2953www.danasgoldsmithing.comJoinusonSundaySeptember22forourPANDORAGrandEventTherst25purchasesreceiveaclaspopenercupcakeswillbeserved 4FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013Itis11584kilometersaddorsubtractafewfromArunaPappsdiningroomonaquietPortPerryroadtoDelhiIndiawhereshegrewup.Anditis49yearsandcountingsinceArunaasayoungteenagerwitnessedthehorrifyingsightofabeautifulyounggirlinherclose-knitcommunitybeingburnedaliveoutsideArunashome.ItwasthefrsthonourkillingArunawouldexperience.Itwouldnotbethelast.AllthedistanceandtimebetweenthereandherethenandnowandallthathastranspiredinArunasprofessionalandprivatelifesincehastrans-formedherslowlypainfullyandwithahard-earnedmeasureofgraceandpeaceintoaneducatoractivistadvocateonthecontentiouscomplexandincrediblysadissueofhonour-basedviolenceinCanadaandaroundtheworld.Thisisatopicsheknowsintimatelywell.Arunawasavictimofrepeatedhonour-basedviolenceasshegrewupwithherfamilyinIndiaastorypainful-lyandpowerfullyoutlinedinherautobiographyUnworthyCreatureAPunjabiDaughtersMemoirofHonourShameandLoveFreedomPressCanada2012.Arunasaysthathonour-basedviolencewithitsmostextremeanddeadlyexpressionofhonourkillingisatypeofterrorismperpetuatedbyfamilymembersmenandwomenalikewhoaresupposedtoloveandprotectwomen.TheInternationalHonourBasedViolenceAwarenessNetworkwww.hbv-awareness.comdefneshonour-basedviolenceasaphenomenonArunaPappcametoCanadaasayoungmotherwithtwolittlegirls...trappedinalovelessarrangedmarriage.ArunaPappisauthorofanautobiogra-phyaboutgrowingupinIndiaavictimofhonour-basedviolence.DramaticcoverofArunaPappsbookUnworthyCreature.UnworthyCreaturewhereapersonmostoftenawomanissubjectedtoviolencebyhercollectivefamilyorcommunityinordertorestorehonourpresumedtohavebeenlostbyherbehaviorThegroupestimatesthereare5000honour-basedkillingseachyearglobally.Canadaisofcoursenostrangertohonour-basedviolenceandkill-ings.FederalStatusofWomenMinisterRonaAmbroseinannouncingfundingforatwoyearprojecttostudytheissuesaidrecentlytherehavebeen19murdersonrecordthatareconsideredhonourkillingsNationalPostJune29.The2009murdersofthreeyoungteenagegirlsZainabSaharandGeetiShafaalongwiththeirstepmotherRonaAmirMohammadinaKingstoncanalcatapultedtheissueofhonour-basedviolenceandHonourkillingisatypeofterrorismperpetuatedbyfamilymembersmenandwomenalike. FOCUS-SEPTEMBER20135outsideofherculturalandfamilycirclesbefriend-edAruna.ShewasalsoinvitedtoparticipateincommunitydevelopmentoutreachtotheSouthAsiancommunityofwomenintheJaneFinchcor-ridorofToronto.Arunasawakeningtoherlegalsocialandinherentvalueandstandingasawomanwasslowjoyfulshatteringandliberating.TwomastersdegreesandapainfuldivorcelaterArunawaslaunchedintoacallingofwrit-ingteachingcounsellingandadvisingboththevictimsofhonour-basedviolenceaswellasthosecommittedtoprotectingthemlikepolicesocialkillingsontothefrontpagesofCanadiannewspapersandtheconsciousnessandconscienceofourcountrylikeneverbefore.ItwasArunasimmigrationtoCanadain1972thatbegantobreakherworldwideopen.ShesettledfrstinKitchenerwithathirdgradeeducationtwodaughtersandanabusivehusbandintowtomeetheralreadyarrivedparents.UntilIcametoCanadaasayoungmotheroftwolittlegirlstrappedinalovelessarrangedmarriageIhadnoreasontobelievelifehadtreatedmeunfairly.Ihadnevermetanywomanofmyculturewhowasconsideredthemoralorsocialequalofaman.writesArunainUnworthyCreature.Allthatwouldsoonchange.AssheandherfamilyadjustedtoCanadianlifewomenArunaenjoystimenearthesmallgardenwaterfallattheirhomesouthofPortPerry.Pleaseturntopage6PhotobyJ.PeterHvidsten 6FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013workersandgovernmentagencies.Sheisthefounderofthreedifferentorga-nizationstohelpthevictimsofhonour-basedviolence.ThispastMarchArunatravelledfromPortPerrytoNewYorkCitytospeakattheUnitedNations.ThreewomenwerechosentorepresentCanadaandIwasoneofthemsaysAruna.Therewere6000womenfromaroundtheworlditwasthe57thsessionoftheUnitedNationsIwastheonlyonewhospokeonhonourkillingsandhonour-basedviolence.AfterherspeechWomenweregrabbingmeandsayingpleasedontstoppleasekeeptelling.InmanyofthecountriesitisrelatedtoreligionsspeakingaboutitthreatensculturesaysAruna.AsmuchasArunacanspeakinCanadaabouthonour-basedviolenceanddoesatafreneticpacethroughherseminarsandworkshopspeoplearestillsometimesslowtounderstandhermessage.ItisessentialArunasaystograspthedif-ferencebetweenhonour-basedviolenceanddomesticviolence.Honour-basedviolenceisspecictopar-ticularcommunities.TheUNreportsthereare57countriesintheworldwherehonour-basedviolenceisprevalent.InCanadanobodyistalkingaboutitwhengirlsdogotocounsel-linganditismishandled.Socialworkersdontknowhowtocounselthesepeople.ThatswhereArunarecipientof11awardsforhercommunityactivismstepsinandspeaksup.Myfocusisriskassessmentinmyfour-dayworkshopssaysAruna.Italkabouttheculturepatriarchyideologyvaluesandhowtheyaredifferent.Idenehonour-basedvio-lenceandkillingandthenspendtwodaysonriskassessment.IfsomeonewalksinforhelpwhatdoyouaskMediaclamouredforArunasinsightswhentheShaagirlsandtheirstepmotherwerediscoveredintheKingstoncanal.TwomastersdegreesandapainfuldivorcelaterArunalaunchedintohercallingofwritingandteaching.ArunaPapprightandBarbaraKaywithTheHonourableRonaAmbrosecentreatthelaunchoftheirbookUnworthyCreatureAPunjabiDaughtersMemoirofHonour.ThepicturewastakenattheCanadianParliamentBuild-ingsinMay162012.TheHonourableRonaAmbroseisMinisterofPublicWorksandGovernmentServicesandMinisterforStatusofWomen.EveryonewantedtoblameChildrensAidandIsaidIwouldnotblamethecounsellorsIwillblametheadministratorswhodidnotprovidethetrainingshesays.TheseareCana-diankids.ThesegirlsbelievethattheyareallowedtobesafeinCanadaandtheybelievethepoliceandChildrensAidwillpro-tectthem.Theyalsobelieveandarelearninginschooltothinktobecriticaltohaveachoiceandmakeadecisiontoplantheirlifeandpickamateallofthesethingsareconsideredunacceptableinhonour-basedcultures.Whattheyarelearningfromtheirpeersisexactlytheoppositeoftheirculture.Andthisisputtingthematrisk.Theytalktotheteacherswhosayitsyourlifeyoushouldbeabletodothis.TheyaregivingthemthecerticateofdeathsaysAruna.Withtrainingthoughfrontlinecontactsliketeachersandsocialworkerscansaveliveswhentheyknowthingslikewhichculturalgroupshaveissueswithhonourandwhentheylearntorecognizethelanguageofhonourshesays.ThesedaysthewomanwhoisperhapsPortPerrysleastknownactivistdealingwithoneofthebiggestissuespossiblehasfoundpeaceinherpersonallife.ArunasharesherwarmandwelcominghomewithhersecondhusbandDavidPappamanshecreditsforhelpingherbecomeevenmorefullyemancipatedmorefullytheArunashewascreat-edtobe.HeaccompaniedhertotheUnitedNationsinthespring.SheisalsocautiouslyoptimisticaboutthisissueinCanada.IwillsaythatRonaAmbrosein30yearsshehasbeenthebestTheUnitedNationsreportsthereare57countrieswherehonour-basedviolenceagainstwomenisprevalent.Continuedfrompage5 FOCUS-SEPTEMBER20137politicianwhohaseverdoneanything.ShelaunchedmybookinParliament.Shewastheonewhoputtheissueofhonour-basedkillingsontheagendaoftheUN.AnytimethereisanissueandIneedherhelpshehasbeentheresaysAruna.Ifwecangettrainingtoallthepeoplewhoarepro-vidingfrontlineservicesandtheyarecondentinwhattheyaredoingwecandoalotofpreventionandthatiswhatmyfocusis.SoinaquiethomeonaquietstreetinwhatsomepeoplecallaquiettownArunaPappthewomanwhofoundhervoicespeaksnationallygloballyandloudlyonbehalfofthewomenandgirlscaughtinalifeanddeathspotbetweencultures.PortPerrycanbeproud.ByKarenStillerFocusonScugogArunatospeakinBlackstockLocalauthorArunaPappwillbetheguestspeakerinBlackstockonSeptember26whereshewilltalkabouthonour-killingsandhowtheydifferfromdomesticvio-lenceandchildabuse.ThepresentationwilltakeplaceattheSt.JohnsAn-glicanChurch3505ChurchSt.Blackstockbeginningat7p.m.ReservationsnotrequiredbutanyoneinterestedinattendingisaskedtocallLoisTaylorat905-985-7066.Bothmenandwomenarewelcomeandavolunteerdonationwillbecollectedtodeveloptrainingmaterials.Writtenbyawomanwhoisasurvivorofthehonourshameculturally-relatedsystemofabuse.UnworthyCreatureAPunjabiDaughtersMemoirofHonourShameandLovebyArunaPappBillMinorsBooksGaloreandMore175PerrySt.PortPerry905-985-864521.95HelenDaymonDChildandAdolescentPsychologistaucshpigfhwci214maryStreetPortPerryasofTuesdaySeptember3905-982-0606HelenformerlyofNorthDurhamProfessionalCounsellorssince2010isaregisteredpsychologistwhohasbeenworkingwithchildrenteensyoungadultsandfamiliesforover13years.168-178QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-2521www.brocks.caAvailableatKeepitplaying.......................Repairyourdiscshere68WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-8807 8FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013ItshouldcomeasnosurprisethatSandraCarrierlovesAgathaChristiemurdermysteries.SandraisthecreatorofthestorylinethatwillbethestaroftheshowonSeptember6astheScugogShoresMuseumVillagepres-entsitsannualandusuallysold-outMurderMysteryNight.Shehaspennedatleasteightofthemurdermysteries.AmaternitynursebyprofessionSandrahasalwayslovedreadingmysteriesandmadetheleaptowritingthemafterattendingtheeventoneyearatthemuseum.IaskedifanyonecoulddothemandIvebeenwritingthemeversinceSandraexplains.ShealternateswritingdutieswithfellowwriterTayaCampbelltokeepthingsfreshandneweachyear.WhatsherformulaforwritingagreatmysterythatwillkeepguestsguessingastheymaketheirwayfromonesitetoanotheronthemuseumgroundsIjustthinkofanidealikeasettingwhateraIdliketosetitinandIworkfromthere.Thisyearitsthe1880sshesays.ThenIputinallthecharacters.Thepeoplethatvolunteerasthecharactersarewonderfulanddoanexcellentjob.ThesamepeoplewilldoitoverandoversoIllfashionthecharactersafterthemtheirlooksandtheirpersonalities.IttakesSandraaboutayearfromstarttonishtopenoneofhergrippingwho-done-its.IoftenscribblethingsdownthenIaddthingsandchangethingsaround.Itsaboutayearbythetimeyougetallthecharactersinworkinalltheclueshowev-eryoneisinterwovensothispersonisrelatedtothatperson.Heradvicetothewould-besleuthswhoshowuponmysterynightPaycloseattentiontoeverythingandthendiscardsomethings.NotalltheinformationpeoplegiveoutarethetruecluestheygiveoutredherringssaysSandra.SometimestheyneedtolookaroundthebuildingIwillputcluesinthebuilding.Intheonelittlehousethereisapicturethatfoldsdownsometimeswelltuckanoteinthat.Lookatthesur-roundingsandtherewillsometimesbelittlethingssheadvises.Althoughtailor-madefortheScugogeventSandradreamsabouttakinghermysteriesoutsideoftheareasomeday.IwouldliketotakethescriptstodifferentmuseumsandseeiftheywouldliketousethemforfundraiserssaysSandra.Theyvebeenverygoodforthemuseumhere.TheMummysCursesetinthe1920sMURDERSandraCarrieristhewomanbehindScugogShoresMuseumspopularMurderMysteryNights.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenPleaseturntopage12SandrasgrippingmysterystorieshavebeenthrillingMurderMysteryNightdetectivesforeightyears. CelebratetheHarvestinDowntownPortPerrySUNDAYSEPTEMBER229am-4pmGetasouvenirchilimugsampleallthelocalentriesandplaceyourvotefortheBESTCHILIINPORTPERRY12-2pmwhilesupplieslastHelpCelebratethe5thAnnualandcheckoutourAwardWinningwehopeChili.251QueenStreet905-985-1456www.portperrybutcher.com5thAnnualSavourallthesightssoundsandavoursofourHarvest161QueenStreet905-985-1022HADDOCKHALIBUTCODFishChipsCaptainGeorgeChiliOutsideHotinhere249QueenStreetPortPerry905-982-8778www.dbsilversmithdesigns.comHandCraftedJewelleryBUSINESSIMPROVEMENTASSOCIATIONPORTPERRYwww.discoverportperry.caDontmissthegreateventssponsoredbytheDowntownPortPerryBIAMarkyourcalendar-November15-TreeLightingCandleLightWalk.UnforgettableExperiencesDowntownPortPerryYourecloserthanyouthink.FOCUS-SEPTEMBER20139 KIDSACTIVITIESScugogShoresMuseumHistoricalCraftsMiniPuttJumpingCastlePumpkinDecoratingandSundanceMeadowsPettingZooSponsoredbytheBIAYMCAPPPrintDigitalServicesBuyFresh-BuyLocalattheFOODFAIRONTHESTREETwiththeLionsClubCornRoastPlaceyourbidatthe6thAnnualBIASILENTAUCTIONBeautifulFallCentrePiecesARTARTISANSONTHESTREETBIGBANDENTERTAINMENTMusicbyTheBandFiveAfterGlowDavidLeaskInsiderinformationforartistsLearnthenot-so-secretaspectsofsuccessfulpaintingdrawingandnecrafttechniques.UncoveryourownartistictalentsinthestudioatMETA4.META4ContemporaryCraftGallery200QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-1534www.meta4gallery.caoilsacrylicsportraitsbeadworketchingfeltingpotterywatercolourspastelsjewelleryglassfusionmuchmoreFindouthowyoucanTRYITFORFREEduringCultureDaysSeptember272829Pickupacoursecalendaratthegalleryorvisitusonline.www.meta4gallery.caNowregisteringforfall2013coursesworkshopsintroducesHarpandWyliesHARVESTFESTSEASONALMENUcreatedexclusivelyfromlocalfarmers.Uniquemenusdesignedweekly.Visitourwebsiteandfacebookpagefordetailsmenusandfarmers.905-982-2103harpandwylies.com150WaterStreetPortPerrySEPTEMBER12TH-29TH10FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013 CHILICOOK-OFFPARTICIPANTSOurtopcommercialkitchensgohead-to-headinaheatedfriendlycompetitionfortheBestChiliinPort.HarpandWyliesGrillHousePortPerryVillaVosIndependentGrocersMillarsMarketPortPerryCadetsJudesSportsBarGrillHerringtonsQualityButchersJestersCourtGreatBlueHeronCasinoShoptheBIAmerchantsQUEENSTREETTENTSALEStartyourThanksgivingdecorating.ArtActivitieswithMETA4GALLERYLearnanewcraft.EveryTuesdayThreepm-Ninepm40perreadingtobepaidbeforereadingPAST.......PRESENT........FUTURE........PAST..........PRESENT........FUTURE.........PAST..........PRESENT........FUTURE........279QueenSt.PortPerry905-985-2775www.jesterscourt.caEnjoyourpatioeachandeverydayrightupuntilandduringtheHarvestChiliCook-offCelebrationDontForgetComeToTheHarvestCelebrationAndTasteOurCHILI155QUEENSTREET905-985-3900COMINGSOONTOMILLARSMARKETAUTUMNARRIVALSGreatnewladiesandchildrensclothingfromCafeBakeShopChristmasCottageDecorClothingFOCUS-SEPTEMBER201311 12FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013Organizersarewellunderwaypreparingforagalacelebrationthismonthtocommemoratethe140than-niversaryofPortPerryslandmarkTownHall1873.EventsgetunderwaySaturdaySeptember21withanOpenHousefrom10a.m.-4p.m.Thecommunityisinvitedtodropbyandhaveacuppawithcommitteemembersandtakealookatthetownshistoricland-markwithguidedtours.TributeConcertwillhighlightcelebrationsfor140thanniversaryofTownHall1873wouldbesogoodinCasaLoma.WhenSandraisnotnursingorteachingaLamazeclasssheisusuallyisreadingthemysteriesshelovesorbooksonherbalhealing.ShealsoenjoysScottishcountrydancing.ItsnomysterywhatshelovestodobestthoughIthinkIneverwantedtogrowupsoIhavemyownfantasyworld.Itslotsoffun.Thepeoplewhoplaythecharactersaretheoneswhopullitalltogether.Theyaresogood.ThisyearsMurderMysteryNightAFistfulofPastatakesplaceonFridaySeptember6attheScugogShoresMuseumVillage16210IslandRoadonScugogIslandbeginningat730p.m.ComeandseeyourfavouritesthegoodthebadandthefunnyAmateursleuthsareinvitedtobringtheirfashlightsandtheirbrainstoexploretheScugogShoresMuseumVillagequestionthesuspectsandsolvethecrime.Prizesdonatedbylocalbusinesseswillbeawardedtothedetectiveswhouncoverthekiller.Ticketsare17andavailableinadvanceatScugogShoresHeritageCentreinsidetheScugogArenaorcall905-985-8698x103emailmuseumscugog.ca.Only100ticketsavailablesogetyourticketsearly.ByKarenStillerFocusonScugogATownHallTributeConcertandGalawillalsobeheldonSaturdaySeptember21bringingtogetherthetalentsofdozensofentertainerswhohavegracedthestageoftheoldgirl.PlansincludeamixandmingleSaturdayeveningfollowedbyaneveningofliveconcertofmusicandtheatricalentertainment.PopularlocalsingermusicianIrwinSmithwillhosttheeveningjoinedbyabevyofTownHall1873friendsandgroupsincludingWalterBarbaraBoneLizAustonScugogChoralSocietyBoreliansCommunityTheatreandCadenzaProductions.TheentireeveningshallbeinterwovenwithanoralhistoryofTownHall1873splaceinourcommunity.FollowingtheperformanceguestsareinvitedtoadjourntothePatronsLoungeforcateredrefreshmentssocializingandtheannouncementsofwinnersfortheauctionanddrawprizes.Ticketsare40ppandincludestheshowandaprs-showpartygala.NOTE-ForafullstoryonthehistoryofTownHall1873fromitsinceptiontothepresentturntopage24ofthisissueofFocusonScugog.Continuedfrompage8MurderMysteryNightBlacktwodoorautomaticsunroofremotestartcruisecontrolACAMFMCDunder89000kmcertifedgoodtiresexcellentcondition.Mustsell.Asking9800OBO.Call705-786-2521orleaveamessage2009PONTIACG5LukesforHome207QueenStreetPortPerry905.985.3011www.lukesforhome.comUpto50offalloormodelsNotaxoncustomordersSaturdaySept.7toSundaySept.22 FOCUS-SEPTEMBER201313HouseTourincludesLishmansundergroundhomeThePortPerryTownCountryHouseTourhaslinedupanexcitingprogramfortheir5thannualevent.ThetourwhichtakesplaceonSaturdaySep-tember21hassecuredsevencharminghomesthatvaryfromlovelybungalowscenturyhomesaswellashomesofuniquedesignandlocation.OneofthemostanticipatedisboundtobetheundergroundhomeofPaulaandBillLish-manwhowillbeonhandasguides.ThecommitteeisalsoexcitedtoincludethePortPerryTownHallinconjunctionwiththehalls140thanniversary.TheywillbeservingaVictorianTeaintheloungeareawhileacrossthestreetatPortPerryUnitedChurchyoucanenjoyrefreshmentsattheHouseTourCaf.Thisisallapartofyour25ticket.Ticketsforthisyearshousetourcanbepur-chasedonlineatwww.TownHall1873.ca.TheyarealsoavailableatRoyalLePageFrankRealEstate268QueenStreetandthePortPerryUnitedChurchafterchurchservice.Alsoavailablebycalling905-985-2801.Yourticketwillprovidedirectionstoeachofthehomesaswellassometipstohelpmaketheexperienceagoodoneforallconcerned.DontbedisappointedgetyourtickettodayandmarkyourcalendarforSaturdaySeptember21from10a.m.to4p.m.ThePortPerryTownCountryHouseTourisorganizedbyPortPerry-PrinceAlbertUnitedChurchOutreach.Inthefrstfouryearssince2009morethan35000hasbeenraisedforlocalcharitiesincludingCommunityCareDurhamBigBroth-ersBigSistersofNorthDurhamYWCADurhamssecondstagehousingforwomenandJoannesHouse.BillandPaulaLishmanwillinvitevisitorsintotheiruniqueundergroundhomeonSeptember21.PhotocourtesyofBillLishmanScugogslong-timeneighbourhoodfriendandretirementcommunity.Visitourwebsiteforallofourupcomingevents.15987SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-985-3312www.portperryvilla.caLifesbetterattheVillaSENIORsANDStillCookinWereturninguptheheatandshowingourexperiencetobeattheothercontestantstotakehometheawardfortheBESTCHILIINTOWNSocomedowntownonSeptember22andtasteforyourself.YoullwanttovoteforusWevestillgotitattheVilla.Wewillbecompetingagaininthe5thAnnualPortPerryHarvestDayCHILICOOK-OFFChiliLily 14FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013ThumbsDown-Thisonecomesfromayoungmomwhosuggestsathumbsdowntothetownshipfortheterribleconditionofsidewalksinolderpartsoftown.IamanewmomandhavebeendoingalotofwalkingwithastrollerandIendupwalkingontheroadsshesaysandaddsIalsocannotbelievethatthereisnosidewalkonBayStreet.CouldntagreemoreThumbsUp-toorganizersvolunteersandwhoeverelsehelpedtomakeBritsOnTheLakesuchahugesuccess.Noonewilleverknowhowmanypeopleattendedbutitwasinthemulti-thou-sands.AndwhilewereatitthumbsuptoScugogsby-lawofcerswhoputawaytheirpensandpadsforadayallowingcarstoparkineveryavailablespaceonalmosteverystreetwithinveblocksofthedowntown.GoodjoballaroundCongratstoall.ThumbsDown-WeweresuprisedtoseesomelocalbusinesspeoplearegivingCanadaPostahardtimefortighteningtheirhoursofoperationitshardlyfrontpagenews.Thisespeciallywhenagoodnumberoflocalstoreownersopenlaterandcloseearlierthanthenewhourspostedbyourlocalpostalservice.Itseemslogicalthatanybusinessfacedwithshrinkingrevenueswouldhavetolookatwaystobemoreefcient-CanadaPostisnodifferent.ThumbsDown-itsbeenbroughttoourattentiononceagaintheshortsighteduseofvaluablecus-tomerparkingspacesinfrontofstoresbysomebusinessownersandtheirstaff.Thereisabso-lutelynoexcuseformembersofthebusinesscommu-nitytousethesevaluablespaces.Customersshouldhaveeasyaccesstoourplacesofbusinessnotthestaffandowners.Parkbehindyourstoresthepostof-ceorotheroff-streetparkingintown.Dontbesolazy.ThumbsScugogShoresMuseumVillagepresentsMurderMysteryNightAFistFullofPastaFridaySeptember6730p.m.ComeandseeyouravouritesTeGoodTeBadandTeFunnyBuyyouradvanceticketsattheScugogShoresHeritageCentreinsidetheArenafor17.00person.GetthemearlyastheyreSMOKINHOTScugogShoresMuseumVillage16210IslandRoadPortPerry905-985-8698x103museumscugog.cawww.scugogshoresmuseum.comDontorgettobringafashlightPaulaR.McMurtryBarristersolicitorPractisinginDurhamRegionSince2002FamilyLawGeneralCivilLitigation174MaryStreetPortPerry905-982-2650www.mcmurtrylaw.ca905-985-9374www.cpg.cmClassyPottiestoGoClassyBeautifulAirConditionedMobileRestroomFlushToiletsLightingVanitiesRunningWater905-985-3624175NorthStreetPortPerrywww.yourhealthchiro.caCHIROPRACTORDr.DwayneHooperBScDCAppointmentscanbemadeonline FOCUS-SEPTEMBER201315Theaircrackleswithanticipationasthehouselightsdim.Ahushfallsovertheaudiencepunctu-atedperiodicallybyscreamsfrommoreexuberantonlookers.Bathedsuddenlybyspotlightstheper-formerssettleintoplaceandanotesounds.Andsotheshowbegins.Butitsglamoroussideisonlythetipoftheshowbusinessiceberg.Wellbeforethecheeringthehardworkofmanyvirtuallyhiddenfrompublicviewcontributestothatclimacticopeningmoment.WefyunderneaththeradarlaughsCathieFaintownerofCatherineFaintEntertainmentCFE.Underthepublicsradarperhaps.ButamongmajorentertainmentvenuesinOntariopeoplewhodealwithshowbizsbusinesssideCFEcountsasawell-knownandrespectedcompanywithasolidreputationbuiltover35years.ArethaFranklinBurtonCummingsBillCosbyJamesBrownTonyBennettTheBeachBoysAla-bamaTheDoobieBrothersitsalistofluminariesthatgoesonalmostforever.AndCFEhasbookedthemall.WynonnaJuddkdLangBurtonCummingsTonyBennettCathieFaintofCatherineFaintEntertainmentInc.hasbeenin-volvedintheentertainmentbusinessformorethan35years.LocalentertainmentcompanybookingtopactstoOntarioSHOWTIMEPleaseturntopage16 16FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013ThecompanynowemploysastaffofveatitsruralPortPerryofceaswellasover100on-sitestagecrew.Asisoftentruewithevolvingbusinessesitwasntalwaysthatway.Cathiestirelessworkinitiallyasaone-womanenterprisecoupledwithadashofgoodfortuneandtimingalongthewayconspiredfavourablyintheevolutionoftheonce-humblerm.Thoughshehadrootsintheareaspendingsummersonhergrandpar-entsBlackstockfarmCathiegrewupaTorontonian.Ateenageboyfriendchangedherinterestinmusicforeverfromsimpleconsumertoindustryinsider.IdatedaguywhoplayedbassinabandandIreallyenjoyedtheenergyoflivemusicsherecalls.Thatgotmeinterestedinthebusinessside.ACanadianmusictradepaperpro-videdCathiesentrypoint.Oncearmedwithbackgroundgainedfromthisjobsheexpandedherexperienceasanagentinatalentbookingagencyaleapmoredifcultthanitmightappear.Iwasararityasafemaleinthatenvironmentsheexplains.Itwasatoughworldforawoman.Butherperseveranceengrainedlessonswhichwouldproveinvaluablewhenfatedirectedthenextturninhercareerpath.TheagencywasboughtoutsoIdecideditwastimetostartmyowncompany.Perfecttimingtoo.RightaroundthenOntarioscasinoswerejuststartingupandinneedoftalentfortheirauditoriums.TodobusinesswiththemyouneedalicensefromthegovernmentandIwasfortunateenoughtogetoneearlyon.IestablishedagoodreputationandastheygrewsodidI.CFEssteadygrowtheventuallydemandedCathieexpandherstafftosharetheworkload.In2004SylviaMasononceabusinesscontactjoinedthecompanyasitspresident.JudyAshbywouldprovidebookkeepingservicesCindySutchlookedafterimmigrationandpublicrelationsandTylerMooreCathiessonpro-videsITsupport.EachplaysapivotalroleinCFEsbookingprocess.Avenuewillsendusalistofdatesithasavail-ableSylviabeginstracingthesequenceofevents.CathieFaintseatedtakeslittlecreditforthesuccessofherentertainmentbookingbusiness.WereateamshesaysofherstaffwhichincludefromleftCindySutchSylviaMasonandJudyAshby.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenIwasararityasafemaleinthatenvironment.Itwasatoughworldforwomen....CathieFaintContinuedfrompage15 FOCUS-SEPTEMBER201317Wellneedtoknowthebasicswhatkindofbandtheyrelookingfortheirbudgetwhethertheyhaveorneedcrewsforlightingandsound.Oncethoseareset-tledwecangettoworkacquiringthetalent.NotsurprisinglyCFEhasdevelopedanextensivenetworkofartistmanagementcontacts.WecanndanybodyCathiechuckles.Naturallyartistavailabilityandcostaretwocriti-calpiecesofneededinformation.Sylviaexplainsthatartistsmanagementmayalsorequestspecialitemsbe-yondsimplyperformancefeesinthecontractsrider.Someofthoseproposedtermsmightdealwithdressingroomfacilitiesgroundtransportationorsome-timesadditionalmusicianswhoneedtobehiredlocally.Basicallytheypresentthebestpossiblescenarioforthebandsperformance.Everythingsnegotiablethough.Inthisbusinessitsallaboutrelationshipbuilding.AdepositholdstheactfortherequireddaybutCFEsjobisfarfromcomplete.CindySutchsspecialtyisimmigrationdocumentationforincomingAmericanandinternationalartists.WehavenopowerorinuencewithCanadianBorderServicesofcourseCindyexplains.butwecanexpeditetheborder-crossingprocessbyensuringthatthecorrectpaperworkisavailableandislledoutproperly.Stilltherecanbesnags.WecallherMissusTwoA-MSylviaquips.TherecanalsobequestionsfromtheartistortheirmanagementunrelatedtopaperworkcontinuesCindy.Theymaywanttoknowaboutthingslikebringingalongtheirkidsandwehelpthemwiththosekindsofissuesaswell.OnthedayoftheperformanceSylviaoftenvisitsthesite.Iensureallthedetailshavebeentakencareof.CFEson-sitelightandsoundpeoplearemyrespon-sibility.Andofcoursewewanttomakesurethattheartistishappyaswellespeciallyifthisistheirrsttimeatthevenue.Mostofthemarewonderfultodealwith.CashowsfromthevenuetoCFEandfromtheretotheartiststagecrewandanyotherscontractedfortheperformance.ThissizableaccountingtaskbelongstoJudyournancialwizardasCathiecallsher.WerunpayrolleveryweekalternatingbetweenourtwocrewsJudysays.Asyoudexpecttheresalsoalargevolumeofpayablesandreceivableswhichrequireprocessing.AlifetimememberofCFEsstaffCathiereportshesbeenhelpinghersinceage9alwaysrespectfulCFEhelpsexpeditethebordercrossingprocessbyensuringthecorrectpaperworkisflledout.Pleaseturntopage18TAYLORFORD1565Hwy.7APortPerryRightbesideWalmart905-985-3655ServiceandPartsHoursMonWedThursFri8-6Tues8-8Sat9-4SalesHoursMonThurs8-8Fri8-6Sat9-4PROUDSPONSORasalwaysofthePortPerryFairBullRidingCompetitionWellbeattheFairwithsomegreatvehiclessobesuretostopbyandcheckthemoutfeaturingwithWalterBarbaraBoneLizAustonDaveEllisplusteaserperformancesoftheupcomingtheatreseasonbyBoreliansCommunityeatreCadenzaProductionsandScugogChoralSociety.140thAnniversaryTributeConcertandCelebrationSaturdaySeptember21at8pmDRAWSDOORPRIZESANDMORE40perpersonIncludesReservedseatingattheconcertAfter-showgalawithfoodandfriends10charitabledonataionreceiptcourtesyofTownHall1873TicketsonsalenowonlineandatTownHall1873BoxOce302QueenStreetPortPerry905.985.8181www.townhall1873.caCentreforthePerformingArtsJoinusforourOpenHouse10amto4pm 18FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013thoughhisbosswasalsoMomTylerpondershiscomputerscreenintentlyastherestofustalk.HesdevelopingafacilityforcreatingimmigrationdocumentsthatllreallymakethingseasierformeCindysmiles.Wellthatsortsouteveryindividualsrole.OrdoesitDontforgetMinnieandWinnieCathieexclaimsindicatingthetwoDobermanscompetingformyatten-tion.Thepairhasobviouslybeenadoptedbythewholestaffandtemporarilytheyveadoptedtheirvisitor.Itsobviouslyaharmoniousgroup.WehavefunworkinghardsaysSylvia.InadditiontoherresponsibilitiesatCFECathieservesontheBoardofDirectorsfortheCountryMusicAssociationofOntarioCMAOandontheAwardsBallotingCommitteefortheCanadianCountryMusicAssociation.InMayCFEproducedCMAOsfrstan-nualawardsshow.Thesoldouteventtheentirestaffagreesratedasaresoundingsuccess.AwardshowscasinogigstheCFEstaffersareboundtorubshoulderswiththeirshareofcelebri-ties.SowhoamongtheartistshasmadeanespeciallyfavourableimpressionWhenImetherintheearly90sk.d.langimpressedmeasarealpresenceSylviaremembers.Aninde-pendentspiritwiththevoiceofanangel.CathiefondlyrelivesaverypersonalcontactwithContinuedfrompage17k.d.langimpressedmeasarealpresence.Anindividualspiritwiththevoiceofanangel....CathieFaintWynonnaJudd.AtthattimeIpickeduptheartistsfromtheairport.WynonnatookarealshinetoTylerwhowasaboutseven.Sheinsistedonhavingherpicturetakenwithhim.Werelatedwomantowoman.WithconsiderableexperienceinthemusicbusinessCathiehaswatcheditchangedramaticallysayingitsmoreofabusinessthanitusedtobe.Thebottomendofthemarketismuchdifferentnow.Thesmallclubswhichusedtofeaturelivemusicnightlyandofferopportunitiestoupandcominggroupstheyremostlygonetoday.Theinternetsflledthatvoidgivinganewactpotentialexposuretomil-lions.Musicfestivalshavereallygrownandtheriseofcasinoshasprovidedworkforalotofbands.ItsagreatbusinessSylviaadds.Musicisthesynergyoflife.ItisindeedanditkeepsthisgrowingPortPerryenterprisehumminginmorewaysthanone.ByScottMercerFocusonScugogYOURNEIGHBOURSOWNEDOPERATEDBY1893ScugogSt.PortPerryOpenfrom700amto1000pmLookfortheseOntariofreshfruitsandvegetablesarrivinginAugust.ReasonstobuylocalIndoingsoyourenotonlygettingtopqualityfreshtastingfoodyourealsoactivelysupportinglocalfarmsandprovidingamuch-neededboosttotheeconomy.ApplesArtichokesEggplantGrapesLeeksMuskmelonNectarinesParsnipPearsSquashFRESHLOCALPRODUCE FOCUS-SEPTEMBER201319RotaryAquaramaPortPerryRotaryClubheldits20thannualAquaramaonSun-dayAugust18withanenthusiasticmixofridersandspectatorsonhand.AquaramaisoneofRotarysmajorfundraisingevents.Pic-turedaboveRotarianMylesORiordanmakinghiswayaroundthecircuitinfrontofPalmerParkonLakeScugog.TotherightRotarypresidentBobStrickertdisguisedinablackwigdemonstratesthecoursebeforetheracinggotunderway.PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidstenRotarymakeswavesEnjoyourAnnualWagonTourthroughtheOrchardVineyardwhileviewingthe2013FruitsandSamplingthe2012Vintage.HelpuscelebratetHe2013Harvest.FAMILIESWELCOMENOChArgESeptember14152013Sat10am5pmSunNoon5pm971HighPointRd.PortPerry905-985-9924WestatScugogLine2followthesignswww.ocalawinery.comOcalaWineryOcalaWineryFormoreinformationwww.scugogchamber.caVENDORSWANTEDNovember23ScugogCommunityCentre homeservicesThismonthgetajumponfallhomemaintenanceaddsomeseasonalcolourtoyourgardenandbringorganizationtoyourhomeandyourlife.Septemberistheperfecttimetondoutwhatcanbeimprovedreplacedorrepairedwhiletheweatherisstillniceenoughforoutdoorprojects.Talktotheprofessionalsaboutallyourhomeimprovementprojectsbeforethecoldweatherarrives.SEPTEMBERAstyleforeverypointofview.Blinds-Draperies-Shutters-ShadesGreatSelection-StylishColours-SuperiorServiceSatisfactionGuaranteedFREEIN-HOMECONSULTATIONSave25onselectedSignatureSerieswindowcoverings.GetstartedtodayJoeGibsonBlackstock905-213-2583www.budgetblinds.comportperryseeinstorefordetailsFREEINSTALLATIONFREESINKFAUCET180MarySt.PortPerry905-985-9506www.scugogkitchendesign.comVitalactivitiesofyourlifelikedrinkingbathinglaundryanddishwashingareallaffectedbyyourwateritshardnessironcontentandimpurities.Wehaveequipmenttoaddresseachoftheseproblems.Callusat905-985-4900andwelltellyouhoweasytheyaretox.Weofferfreewateranalysisinyourhomeorbringinasample.NorthDurhamWaterEcoWaterislocatedinthePortPerryPlaza.WereundertheblueawningnexttotheBankofMontrealopenweekdays9to6Saturdays830to430.NorthDurhamWaterislocallyownedandamemberoftheScugogChamberofCommerceNorthDurhamWaterSystems1894ScugogStreetUnit1PortPerry905-985-4900Pleaseseeouradonpage23.Therearemanythingswecandowithoutwaterisnotoneofthem.20FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013 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24FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013OnehundredandfortyyearsafterconstructionbeganonPortPerrysTownHall1873itremainsoneofthemostimposingandimportanthistoricallandmarksinthetown.Despitecallsbytheeditorofalocalnewspaperforanopen-ingworthyofsosplendidabuildingnowrittenrecordsfoundtodatesuggestthereeverwasaspecialcelebrationorofcialopen-ingofthetownsnewhall.Itspossiblethatduetotheunnishedhallbeingusedonandoffforcountlessmeetingsandgatheringsthroughoutitsentireconstructionitwasfeltunnecessarytoholdanofcialopeningbutthisisjustspeculation.Nownearingthe140thanniversaryofTownHall1873plansarewellunderwayforacelebrationworthyofitshistoricmilestone.ThispartywilltakeplaceSeptember21withaTributeConcertandGalaEveningfeaturingtourslocaltalentandrefreshments.SeemoreabouttheGalaonpage12.TheideaofbuildingatownhallforthenewCorporationofPortPerrywasrsttabledatacouncilmeetinginFebruary1872.AfteradiscussionbythetownfathersacommitteeconsistingofReeveJosephBigelowandcouncillorsWilliamTateandA.N.Sex-tonwasformedtoobtainplansandthepossiblecostofbuildingasuitablemunicipalstructure.Aboutsixmonthslaterthecouncilpassedaby-lawtode-benture10000fororganizingaredepartmentsecuringareengineandmostimportantlytonancetheconstructionofatownhall.Theysettledonasiteonthesouth-westcornerofQueenandLillaSimcoeSt.ownedbyBenjaminCrandellwhosoldthelottothevillagefor1000.InterestinglythecorporationofPortPortPerrylandmarkstandstallGrandoldhallreadytocelebrate140yearsConstructionofPortPerrysrsttownhallstartedin1873atthecThehallstandsproudlytodayasitdid140yearsagoandwithitsu FOCUS-SEPTEMBER201325PerrydidntpayforthepropertyuntilFebruary1875withanother152.50addedforinterest.ConstructionunderrespectedcontractorWilliamSpencegotunderwayduringthesummerof1873.AfewmonthslaterinOctoberalocalnewspaperreportedThelargeandhandsomeTownHallbuildinghasnowattaineditsheightandwillsoonbereadyforoccupancy.Onlytwomonthslatercouncilauthourizedthebase-mentofthenewhalltobeusedasatemporaryshelterforthetownsreengineuntilamoresuitableplacecouldbefound.DuringthesamemonthReeveJ.Bigelowheldtherstcouncilmeetinginthehallwhichwasdescribedasbe-ingstillnakedofbricksonitsloftywallshadgapingjoistsandwasinageneraluncompletedstate.WorkontheinteriorcontinuedthroughthewintermonthsandinMarch1874theeditoroftheOntarioObserv-erledthefollowingprogressreportWehadthepleasuretheotherdayofvisitingournewTownHall.Themasonworkisbeingdoneinamannerwhichwoulddocredittoanyofourcitiesandfairlyestab-lishesthereputationofMr.Wm.Spenceasoneofourmostskillfulcontractors.Theceilingisreallyhandsomesurround-Pleaseturntopage26rnerofQueenandSimcoeSt.overlookingthedowntownandLakeScugog.iquegunsightwindowsisoneofthetownsmostrecognizablelandmarks.ThisviewlookinguptowardthetowerfrominfrontoftheTownHallemphasizesthedecorativebrickworkandwindowtreatments.PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidsten 26FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013edbyanecorniceaboutsixfeetwidewithsomesixoreightcentrepieces.Thishallwillbenolessanornamenttothevillagethanacredittotheliberalityenterpriseandintelligenceofitsinhabitants.FromtheappearanceofthingstheTownHallwillbedryandthoroughlyreadyforuseinacoupleofmonthsandwewouldsaybyallmeansletushaveanopeningworthyofsosplendidabuilding.De-spitethesuggestionsofagalacelebrationtherearenorecordsshowinganofcialopeningevertookplace.InMarch1874councilpassedaby-lawappropriat-ing2perpersontobeusedtowardscompletingoftheTownHallandthesamemonththeyordered75benchseatsatacostof35perfoot.InAprilthestilluncompletedhallwasrentedat2anighttotheWesleyanMethodistChurchforSundayeveningservices.ByJuneareportwaspublishedsayingthehand-someTownHallisbeingcompletedwiththeerectionofthetower.AMontrealclockmanufacturerofferedtofurnishavefootdiameterclockfortheclocktoweratacostof350.Itappearsthataclockwasneverorderedandcouncilwascriticizedmonthslater.Healsocommentedonthestateofthebelltowersay-ingitiscertainlynocredittothisthrivingtowntohaveabelltoweronoursplendidTownHalllookingdownlikeagreatdummythroughitsleatherspectaclesonthepassersby.Onelooksupforaclockandndsthebottomofaourbarrelmeetinghisgaze.Onethousanddollarswillplaceasuitablefourdialclockinthebelltower.InMay1875councildiscussedthemeritsandneces-sityofabellandclockforthetownhallbutnodecisionwasmadeatthattime.Estimatedcosttobuildthehallin1873wasabout6000.InOctober1951thetowerwasremovedfromthebuildingduetoitsunsafecondtions.AnewlowpitchpeakreplacedtheclocklesstoweruntilJune1975whenMrs.MerlinLetchergenerouslyhaditreconstructedandreplacedontheroof.PossiblythemostsignicanteventinthehallshistorycameinJanuary1974whenPortPerrystowncouncildecidednottorestoretheagingoldTownHallslatingitfordemolition.Fortunatelyagroupoflocalcitizensfoughtthedeci-sionandsixmonthslatercouncilvotedunanimouslytosavethehall.TheythenacceptedanofferfromthenewlyExteriorbrickingwasbeingcompletedinSeptem-ber1874whencouncilreceivedanofferfromaMr.JonesofMarkhamtosupplyabellfortheTownHallonatrialbasisandifconsideredsatisfactorythecosttothetownwouldbe120.Thebellwasinstalledandwasrungthreetimesdailybythecaretaker.Yearslaterworshippersinnearbychurchescomplainedaboutthebellbeingsoundedduringchurchservicessoitwasdiscontinued.ThehallcameunderthescrutinyoftheObservereditoronceagaininthespringof1875whenhecomplainedoftheinadequatelightinginthebuilding.Somesixpiecesofrustycrookedironwithfourrushlightsstickingontheendsofthemaredigniedwiththetitleofchandeliersandmadetododutybyfur-nishingsufcientglimmersothatpeoplemaynotrunupagainsteachotherorstumbleoverthebencheshewrote.Continuedfrompage25Insidethehallornatetinceilingscanbeseenintheupperhall.ThiswasinstalledinAugust1911bylocalcontractorJohnStovin.Mostoftheoriginaltinceilingandmouldingremainsintact.Windowsofthehallarehighlightedwithverydistinctivebrickcapsanduniquedecorativekeystone.Theseveryroundgunsightwindowsareoneofthemostun-usualarchitecturalpiecesofthetownhall.Pleaseturntopage28 FOCUS-SEPTEMBER201327ONTHEWATERFRONTSaturdays8am-1pmPalmerParkHomeBakingPreservesFreshFruitsFreshVegetablesLocalMeatsLocalHoneyPORTPERRYFARMERSMARKETwww.portperryfarmersmarket.cafreshfromthefarm-ahealthiershoppingalternativeRotaryClbOFPORTPERRYBooyorteafor2014www.aaraa.catoallvolunteersparticipantsandsponsorswhohelpedtomakeAquARAmA2013AsuCCEssTaylorForderInsuranceEmmersonInsuranceIvesPersonalTouchMacIntyrePlumbingKarlHerderAutoSalesPortPerryBIAPortPerryChamberofCommerceHarpWyliesGrillHousePortPerryMarinaLongMcQuaidCrabbyJoesMartynMiniHoeMcDonaldsRestaurantDanasGoldsmithingHerringtonsQualityButcherShopTradingPostFoodlandJudesSportsbarGrillAaraaThAnkYOu14325SimcoeStreetPortPerryStore905-985-7341Service905-985-9595PortPerryCanadianTirewilldonate20000toScugogJumpstartTheprogramhelpsfnanciallydisadvantagedkidsages4-18participateinorganizedsportsandrecreationbycoveringregistrationequipmentandortransportation.ComeonScugogweencourageyoutodropintotheCanadianTirePortPerrylocationtopickupabrochureorcall1-877-616-6600toseeifyouqualify.TerryLeitchofPortPerryCanadianTireandPatHigginsofUxbridgeCanadianTireacceptingthe40000checkfromGaryRobertsforthechildrenofNorthDurhamcommunitieswiththeJumpstartProgram.GaryrobertsandFriends4haulClGlftumAUGUST142013 28FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013Continuedfrompage26formedTownHall1873Committeetoleasethebuild-ingfor99yearsatachargeoftwodollarsannually.Overthepast140yearsthishistoricallandmarkhasservedthecommunitywellincountlessways.Itwashomeofthetownsmunicipalofceandcouncilchamberagatheringplaceforpoliticalralliesthelocalcourtoflawandduringthedepressioneraitprovidedshelterformorethan500transientsinoneyear.Ithasalsobeenthevenueforlivetheatreschoolandchurchclassesrollerskatingamovietheatreandthelowerlevelthelocalredepartment.Thehallsmostunusualusagewasforawomensundergarmentfactoryduringthe1950sand1960s.Todaythehallstandsasamonumenttothevisionandenterpriseofourforefathersandahistoriclandmarktobesafeguardedandtreasuredbyfuturegenerations.ByJ.PeterHvidstenFocusonScugogTheTownHall1873towerwithitsuniquecementcapsandtriple-circlewindowsoverthefrontentrance.FORTHEMANYHANDSMAKEARTWORKwww.scugogartsgala.caCocktailreceponGourmetsit-downdinnerFortherstmefeaturing12on12GalaEvent12localarstswillpresentauniqueartpieceona12x12boardWiderangeofotherfabulousitemsforSilentandLiveAuconsTicketsNowonSaleIndividualcketsare125Tablesof8are1000.Ticketsorinfo905-982-2121FORTHESCUGOGCOUNCILThepremierentertainmenteventinScugogagainthisyear4thAnnualScugogMayorsGalafortheArtsMANYHANDSMAKEARTWORKThursdayNovember72013ManyHandsMakeArtWorkisgenerouslysupportedbyVosIndependentGrocerScoaBankBaagwangCommunityAssociaonandGusBrownBuickGMC.CostofinsurancecausinglabourpainswecanDELIVERoptions 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30FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013LocalhistorianPaulArculuswillagainbeleadingtheLakeScugogHistoricalSocietystourofthePineGroveCemeteryinPrinceAlbertthisSeptember.PaulregardsthePineGrovecemeteryasbeingoneofthemostuniqueinOntario.ForacommunitythissizeIdontknowofanycemeterythatmatchthisoneintermsofitstowns-folkwhohaveachievedsomuchfame.Wehavegiantsofindustrycommerceeducationpoliticsandthemilitaryaswellasintrigueandmysteryandacoupleofmurders.WeevenahavestarsofHollywoodandtheNHLhere.Butthemostimportantaspectofthiscemeteryisthatittellssomanystoriesofcourageanddetermina-tionandtragedyinthelivesofourpioneers.Paulwillbeleadingthewalkbeginningatthesouthendofthecemeteryat700ontheeveningofWednesdaySeptember18.ThereisnochargebutacollectionwillbetakenandtheproceedswillbeusedtofurthertheworkoftheLakeScugogHistoricalSociety.Participantsareremindedtobringanumbrel-laincaseofrain.September28isthedateforthewalkathontosupporttheNewAnimalShelterforUxbridge-Scugog.ThiswalkathonspearheadedbyRegionalCouncillorJackBallingerofUxbridgeisuniqueinthatparticipantsfromScu-gogandUxbridgewillstartthewalkintheirrespectivetownsandmeethalfwayatEpsomwheretheywillenjoyabarbeque.Walkathonbuttonsareavailablenowandpledgesheetswillbereadyshortly.SoontherewillbealinkonourFacebookpageforparticipantstocreatetheirownonlinepledgepagesotheirsupportershaveaneasywaytomakepledges.Moreinformationwillbereleasedasitbecomesavailable.AnimalShelterwalkathonMagicalCemeteryTourunearthshistoricallocalactsfctionandolklorePaulArculusPelvicHealtHPHysiotHeraPyNowavailableLocatedintheMedicalBuilding462PaxtonStreetPortPerrywww.portperryphysio.caForanappointmentcall905-985-8363CoveredByMostExtendedHealthPlansNoreerralnecessary.Eveningandearlymorningappointmentsavailable.JoinusforaComplimentarypresentationonpelviCHealtHpHysiotHerapytdsb24h6-7Emailkristal.physiogmail.comorcallfordetails.PhysiothaerapyAssociatesoPortPerryisnowoeringPelvicHealthPhysiotherapyorincontinencepelvicpainconstipationprolapsesacroiliacjointdysunctionandpelvicfoordysunctionassociatedwithpregnancy.AlsoavailableAcupunctureMassageTherapyPortPerryslakefrontspashpadcontinuestoprovideplentyofwetfunforyoungstersasthisyoungladfoundoutthroughoutthehotsummerdaysofAugust.Despitecoolerweatherthanusualthissum-merPalmerParkhasbeenapopularandbusyplace. 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WelcometotheCadetProgramWhatifyouweretoldtherewasadynamicstructuredyouthprogramofferingCanadianyouthavarietyofinterestingandchallengingactivitiesthissameprogramdevelopsinyouthanincreasedlevelofself-condenceself-esteemandself-awarenessacadetshardworkcanearnavarietyofrewardsinreturnfortheircommitmentdedicationandparticipationItisnotapreparationforamilitarycareer.Summertraininginternationaltravelbursariestrophiesandcerticatesarejustafewofthemanyattractiverewardsthemostnotablebeingthefunchallengeandfriends.Thereisdenitevalueinhavingwell-roundedcommunity-mindedexperiencedyoungpeoplewhoarereadytoassumetheirplacesastomorrowsleadersanddecision-makers.Visitwww.41portperryrcacc.comorcall705-786-1409email41ArmyCadetsbell.netPleaseseeouradonpage32..55YearsofSkatinginPortPerryOurlocalPortPerrySkatingClubiscelebratingits55thyearThisnot-for-protorganizationsanctionedbySkateCanadaandrunbycommunityvolunteersiscommittedtoprovidingqualitySkateCanadaLearn-to-SkateFigureSkatingandSynchronizedSkatingprograms.Instructionisprovidedbyprofessionalexperiencedcoachesusinginnovativehigh-qualitytrainingprogramsdevelopedbySkateCanadainafunandsafeenvironment.Skaterscancomeouttoskateforfunandtnessortheycanmoveontousetheirskatingskillstobecomestronghockeyandringetteplayersorcompetitiveskaters.Theprogramisopentoeveryoneages3andupandincludesallabilitiesfrombeginnertoseasonedathlete.FallsessionbeginstheweekofSeptember9th.ComeonoutandwatchourprogramsinactionMondayTuesdayandThursdayeveningsonPad2atScugogArena.Formoreinformationvisitourwebsiteatortalktousonourregistrationdateslistedinourad.PortPerrySkatingClubwww.portperryskatingclub.comPleaseseeouradonpage37.CompetitionPracticeDressesAccessoriesNewSkatesConsignmentDressSkateSalesMaureenDowson14620OldScugogRd.Blackstock905-986-0177SkatersCornerTheHandKnitBabyBlanketsby905-986-017724-HOURCO-EDFITNESSwww.anytimetness.com14500SimcoeStreetPortPerrySouthGateMall9052130262LocallyownedbyJohnJenniferOPENINGSOON...REGISTRATION34FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013 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CallRowenaFowlerformoreinformation.905-982-1593905-985-7972www.portperrycurling.cominfoportperrycurling.comPORTPERRYCOMMUNITYCURLINGCENTRESundaySept.29thANNUALGENERALMEETING-1pmPRACTICEICE2-5pm.Curling.GiveitaShotREGISTRATIONSOCIALSept.9107-9pmLastRockProShopopenforbusinessPortPerryCommunityCurlingCentre483BayStreetPortPerryLEARNTOCURLNoviceBeginnerSept.2325Oct.136-730pmLADIESPRACTICEREFRESHEROct.8151230-230pmFREEFREENEWCURLERSWELCOMESPECIALRATESUNLIMITEDCLUBCURLINGPayHighestLeagueFeeBREAKTHEICEMeetoldfriendsandmakenewones.ADULTLEAGUESCompetitiveMensLadiesMixedBusinessWomenSeniorMixedPracticeTimeFunCurlingREGISTRATIONChildrensCentreInc.185CasimirSt.PortPerrywww.curiositychildren.com905-985-5589InfanttoSchoolAgeNurserySchoolTransportationtofromSchoolAvailableFullPartTimeSCHOOL-AGECHILDREN4YEARSMeetingyourchildsspeechandlanguageneeds.SERVICESArticulationFluencyVoiceLanguageMHSCSLPCReg.CASLPOSpeech-LanguagePathologistPortPerry905-982-1947ChristineElizabethMuirInformationLittleRockscallMary905-985-3278BantamsJuniorscallDiana905-982-0446YOUTHCURLINGINPORTPERRYQualiedinstructorsonhandTOREGISTERBringyourchildonMondaySept.9thorTuesdaySept.10thfrom7to9p.m.totheCurlingClub483BayStreetPortPerryLittleRocks7-12yrs.Tuesdaysat400p.m.October22nduntilMarch2014BantamsJuniors13-19yrs.Mondays400p.m.October21sttoMarch2014RegistrationFee105.00incl.hstFORTHESEASONFortheLoveoftheGameForauniqueandaffordablehockeyexperiencepleasejoinusthisfallinBlackstock.Werunaexibleabilitybasedco-edhouseleagueprogram.DivisionsrangefromMitetoMidgetexperiencewelcomebutnotrequired.Powerskatinglessonsavailable.OurfamilyfriendlycloseknitBMHLencouragesfairplayandhockeyskillswithoutbodycheckingdangers.AgreatplacetoplayCanadasfavouritewintergamefortheFunofHockey.BlackstockHockeyRegistrationDay-September7thwww.blackstockminorhockey.comPleaseseeouradonpage33.36FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013 YogaandMindfulnessforPersonalTransformationMinorachesandstrainsBackpainOldinjuriesBalanceissuesTransformativeYogaaddressestheseissuessafelygentlyandeffectively.Improveyourqualityoflifeusingtimetestedeasytolearnmovementandbreathstrategies.Yogawillimprovecorestrengthexibilitybalanceandself-condence.NOagebarriersNOexibilityrequirementsjustbringalongayogamatandasenseofexploration.Mindfulnessmeditationentailsobservingandexaminingexperienceinnon-threateningwayswithasenseofbalanceharmonypeacefulnessandacceptance.Mindfulnesspracticeleadstoaneutralnon-judgmentalawarenessofyourenvironmentandallthosewithinyoursphereofinuence.Withroutinemindfulnesspracticestressanxietyandbloodpressureareallreduced.MayaHealingArts905-985-4147dmsmpowergate.camayahealingarts.comPleaseseeouradonpage32.RegistrationattheScugogArenaAug.28th6-8pmSept.5th6-8pmSept.8th5-7pmOrvisitwww.portperryskatingclub.comPreschoolages3to5Canskateages5andupSynchronizedSkatingFigureSkatingOff-IceTrainingComeoutandregisterandgetmoreinformationonour201314programsFallSkatingbeginstheweekofSEPTEMBER9th.LearntoskatethisyearTrainingSessionsSundayTuesdayChildren5-7615to7pmFamilyClasses7to830pmDiscoverYourandYourChildsTruePhysicalMentalPotentialEmphasisonFitnessConcentrationCo-ordinationSelf-defenceCondenceRespect.LearnHowToDealWithBullying.RonRuskay905-986-5071orFrankMurphy905-985-9167r.ruskayi-zoom.netwwwhttptinyurl.comppwkfkREGISTRATIONSeptember3rdat630pmPortPerryScoutHall15585SimcoeStreetN.PaxtonStreetCallforPre-RegistrationInformationREGULARCLASSESSTARTSEPT.3Inour40thyearNEWSTUDENTSSPECIALFirstmonthis40.00includesuniformPortPerryWadoKaiTheBestChoice1974-2013FamilyKarateCompareourRatesNoContracts.JohnJenniferownersofthenewAnytimeFitnessinPortPerrywouldliketothanktheresidentsofPortPerryandthesurroundingcommunitiesforthewarmwelcometheyhavereceivedasnewresidentsandbusinessownersintown.AnytimeFitnesshasover2200clubsaroundtheworldandoffersitsmembersstate-of-the-artcardioandstrengthequipmentprivatechangeroomswithshowersourproprietaryonlineAnytimeHealthprogramandaninvitingrelaxedatmospherethatisaccessible24hoursaday7daysperweek.YourPortPerryclubwillalsooffergrouptnessclassesbootcampspersonaltrainingandmassagetherapy.JohnJenhaveover15yearsinthehealthindustryandhaveasolidunderstandingofhowpropernutritionandexercisecancontributetowellnessandlongevityandimprovequalityoflife.YourAnytimeFitnessofPortPerryiscurrentlyunderconstructionwithaviewtoopeningforbusinessinFall2013.Wewillbeofferingourlowestratesevertoourrst50chartermemberswhenmembershipsalescommenceinthecomingweeks.WehopetoseeyouattheclubAnytimeFitness14500SimcoeSt.PortPerrySouthGateMall905-213-0262www.anytimetness.comSeeouradonpage34.YourAnytimeFitnessComingSoonFOCUS-SEPTEMBER201337 38FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013Itsadreamcometrue.ThatiswhatLynnDoucettesaysaboutTheMegaloreGroupanewcom-munity-basedserviceclubtohelpScugogresidentsinneed.LynnisthefounderthedrivingforceandtheheartbehindMegalore.Herenthusiasmforthevisioniscontagious.Shehasformedaboardof12colleagueswithcom-passionincludingherhusbandJimwhowilljoininwithMegaloresvisiontoraisefundsthatwillthenbedistributedtopeopleinneedinthecommunitywhomightotherwisefallthroughthecracks.Thisallstartedabout10or12yearsagowhenIcalledthegovernmentbecauseIwantedtostartachil-drenscharityexplainsLynn.Shehungupthephonedeatedbytherealitiesofredtapeandrestrictionssometimesplacedoncharities.Megalorethereforeisnottechnicallyacharitybutagroupofneighbourswhowanttoengagethecom-munitytoraisefundsthatwillstaywithinthecommunityandhelpthoseinneed.ItisnamedafterJimsgreatgreatgrandfather.AnamewithsubstanceexplainsLynn.Weregoingtohaveyearlymembershipfeeof25thatwillcontributetothefundssaysLynn.Anyonecanjoin.MegalorewillholditsrstofcialfundraisingeventaFifties-SixtiesthemedanceonOctober19attheMasonicHallPortPerry.Lynnisnetworkingwithalreadyexistingcom-munitygroupsandchurchestoletthemknowaboutMegalore.ImcallingallthesportspresidentstheyknowthefamiliestheymightknowofafamilywhocouldntaffordasportfortheirchildrensaysLynn.MyheartisreallyforhelpingthechildrenbutIwantittobeopentoall.Lynnisdeterminedtomakeadifferenceinthelivesofpeoplewhomightbeexperiencingacrisisofanykindorjustneedahelpinghandtobridgesomehardtimes.SpeakingwithLynnonehastheimpressionthatherdeterminationandenthusiasmcouldprobablymakejustaboutanythinghappen.ThisisawomanwhoswamacrossLakeScugogwhenshewas14accompaniedbyhersisterrowingaboat.SheisaretiredGen-eralMotorsemployeetheirsecondfemaleemployeetoeveroperateaforkliftandhermachinewasthesecond-largestonetheyhad.ShehasworkedwithWelcomeWagoninPortPerrylaunchedanewcomersbreakfastthathasmetfor12yearsandsheandherhusbandJimaredriverswithKeystoUsadesignateddrivingserviceinDurham.AndthatisprobablyjustscratchingthesurfaceofLynnscommunityactivitiesandconnections.TherearepeopleinPortPerryIknowwhoaretooMEGALOREPARTYEnthusiasticlocalcoupleorganizecharitytoassistpeopleinneedofhelpFirstfundraisingeventwillbeaFifties-SixtiesthemeddanceonOctober1950s60sJimandLynnDoucettearereadytorocknrolltothehitsofthe50s60swhentheyholdafundraiseronOctober19fortheirnewcharitycalledTheMegaloreGroup.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidsten FOCUS-SEPTEMBER201339proudtoaskforhelp.Itwillcometousthroughwordofmouthwehaveabankaccountgoingnow.Allthemembersputintheir25membershipsothatsastartsaysLynn.ShecreditsTheGorgonsanUxbridgeserviceclubwithasimilarmandatefortheinspirationandpracticalhelptolaunchMegaloreinPortPerry.IwouldreallyliketodofoureventsayearmaybeacurlingeventagolfeventaMonteCarlonightandadance.ThatsmyvisionsaysLynn.Ifwedothersteventandwedonthavearecipientrightawaythatmoneyisinthebank.Everypennygoestotherecipi-ents.Wehopetobuildthebankaccount.AsLynnandherteamtalkaboutMegalorearoundtowntheyveonlyreceivedpositivefeedback.Itsalljustfallingtogether.ImlikeHolycowre-allyIjustdeepdownfeeltheresaneed.ItsordinarypeoplehelpingordinarypeoplesaysLynn.Thepeoplethatareonthecommitteesomearestillworkingsomeareretired.Theyareaveragebears.Igrewuphere.Itstheonlyplaceintheworldtolive.AnyoneinterestedinMegalorecancontactLynnathoney3940wcshighspeed.comor905-985-1008orvisitthewebsitewww.megaloregroup.org.TicketsfortheMegaloreFifties-SixtiesThemeDanceare20andavailableatmegaloregroup.orgByKarenStillerFocusonScugogLOWESTPRICESOFTHESEASONSUNDAYSEPTEMBER22201310am-3pmMARKYOURCALENDARFORTHE7THANNUALOpentoallmakesfrom1982andolderplusspecialinterestvehiclesBUICKGMC905-985-84741-800-417-6780mikeadamgusbrown.com10VanedwardDrivePortPerryFormoreinformationcallWewouldliketotakethisopportunitytosaythankyoutoallofthosewhohelpedtomakethisyearsBRITSONTHELAKEfabulousAllofthewonderfulparticipantswiththeirlovelyBritishcarsandmotorcyclesThevolunteerswhomakethisdayabigsuccessDurhamEastEndersBritishCarClubforanotherneValveCoverRaceFundraiserTheRoyalCoupleVirginiaSoaveIanPiggottBillHallettandhisRoyalRollsRoyceUxbridgeLegionPipesDrumsDJ-WildWillyBillLockehiswifeCherylThelivebandFIVEandtheirBeatlesBritishInvasionmusicTheparticipantsintheFascinatorandBestDressedcontestsThemerchantswhossupportandfriendlywelcomingservicedelightsattendeesAllthosewhohelpedmakeitagreatdayforthechildrenwiththepettingzoofacepaintingridesandsnacksSincerelyThePortPerryBusinessImprovementAssociationLittleBritainMotorCompany5thAnnualBritsontheLakeClassicBritishMotoringRevivalAlsoaspecialthanksgoouttoourvaluedSponsorswhomakeitallpossiblePortPerryStarCKDOTheStandardMcDonaldsCIBCBrocksTradingPostTDCanadaTrustTheWeeTartanShopRBCQueenBeansCoffeeHousePPPrintMillarsMarketBUSINESSIMPROVEMENTASSOCIATIONPORTPERRY JollyGoodShowTheBritsinvadedPortPerryonSundayAugust11orthe5than-nualBritsOnTheLakecarshow.Anestimated300ormorevehiclesromacrosstheprovincerolledintotowntotakepartinthispopularevent.BritishvehiclesoeverymakemodelandcolourlinedthestreetasthousandsocarenthusiastsfockedintothedowntowntoseesomeothespectacularvehicleswhichlinedbothsidesoQueenStreetandoverfowedontoWaterandPerryStreets.40FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013 FOCUS-SEPTEMBER201341PeterandLizSvilansofThornhillarrivedinPortPerrydrivingtheirthree-wheeled1934Raleigh.1948MGmodelYAownedbyFrankRussellCobourg.LargecrowdsockalongthewestendofQueenSt.toadmiresomeoftheBritishcarstakingpartintheshow.A1954MGownedbyAlanWellerofGoresLandingdrewsomeattentionwithlegsstickingunderthecar.TheGraduatingClass2013attheCOMMENCEMENTCEREMONYThursdayOctober1020138pmPortPerryHighSchoolHosts193QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-73061-800-387-5642www.emmersoninsurance.comINSURANCEBROKERSLIMITEDSINCE1917FARMHOMEAUTOMOBILECOMMERCIALScugogslocallyownedandoperatedGeneralInsuranceBrokerwithover130yearsofBrokerexperience.NEEDYOURPOOLCLOSEDBOOKNOW6BHighStreetPortPerrybesideHalibutHousewww.clearwaterpoolsportperry.caWaterHaulageAvailableCLEARWATEPOOLSSPASCLEARWATEPOOLSSPASScugogCleaningSupplies905-985-6650ProfessionalInstallationandAfter-SaleService 42FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013CanadianFootballHallofFamelegendRussJack-sonhasbeenannouncedasthekeynotespeakerforthisyearsScugogHallofFameinductionceremonyonThursdayOctober24.CommittememberRobertScottisthrilledwiththeannouncement.Itsnotoftenthatwegettohavealivinglegendmakeanappearanceatoneofourinduc-tionceremoniessoIthinkthisonesgoingtobereallyspecialofferedMr.Scott.Jacksonspenthisentire12-yearprofessionalfootballcareerwiththeOttawaRoughRidersoftheCanadianCFLlegendRussJacksonguestspeakeratScugogHallofFameinductionsFootballLeaguewinningthreeGreyCups.HeisamemberoftheOrderofCanadatheCanadianFootballHallofFameandCanadasSportsHallofFameandhasbeendescribedasthebestCanadian-bornquarterbacktoplayintheCFL.AfterretiringfromfootballhespenttwoyearsasheadcoachoftheTorontoArgonautsbutnotreachingtheplayoffsineitherseason.HeisanOfceroftheOrderofCanadaandwasnamedintoCanadasWalkofFamein2012.TheScugogHallofFameinductionceremonywilltakeplaceattheScugogArenaonThursdayOctober24commencingat7p.m.Mr.Jacksonwillbeavail-abletospeakwithpriortotheinductionceremonyandalsoforcomplimentaryautographsafterwards.TrophiesAwardsCorporatePromotionsEmbroideryGraphicDesignEngravingScreenPrintingPineridgeImpress905-985-2839135NorthPortRoadPortPerrywww.pineridgeimpress.caYourNameisOurBusinesswebCMSSlutionsTimeforaNewWebsite126WaterStreet2ndFloorPortPerry905-982-0450infocmswebsolutions.comwww.cmswebsolutions.com905.986.4437www.asselstines.comMotorcycleATVandSnowmobileshop.AuthorizedSuzukiandYamahadealership.PartsClothingandAccessoriesSALESSERVICELocallyownedandfamilyoperatedsince197110MinEastofPortPerryTake7AtoDurhamRd.576kmsouthCheckourWebsiteforaGreatSelectionofUsedMotorcyclesNewFullPartialDenturesImplantSupportedDenturesDentureRepairsWhileyouwaitToothWhiteningBleachingPortPerryDentureClinicImplantCentreACOMPLETEDENTURESERVICEMikeDunnDD6HighSt.Unit4PortPerry905-985-8028dunndenturerogers.comSERVINGPORTPERRYANDAREAFOROVER17YEARSMikeDunnDD6HighSt.Unit4PortPerry905-985-8028dunndenturerogers.comSERVINGPORTPERRYANDAREAFOROVER17YEARS FOCUS-SEPTEMBER201343SorefeetseasonishereBacktoschoolmarksthebeginningofsorefeetseasoninDr.JohnTompkinspractice.Dr.TompkinsaysPatientshavebeenwearingipopsandsandalsandtheirfeetarenowpayingtheprice.Conditionslikeplantarfasciitisachillestendonitisandheelspursareaggravatedandneedimmediateattention.IfyousufferfromsorearchesheelsorgeneralfootandlegacheDr.Tompkininvitesyoutoacomplimentarygaitscanandconsultationtodiscussbothorthotictherapyandfoottreatmentoptions.NATURALHEALTHASSOCIATES126-2WATERSTREETPORTPERRY905-985-8591CombiningregularmassagetherapyandchiropracticimpulsetherapycanincreaseyouroverallwellbeingMoreandmoreofStephanieAlexandersregisteredmassagetherapypatientsandDr.JohnTompkinsimpulsetherapypatientsarecombiningthesetwoeffectivetreatmentsandgettingincredibleresults.Itisvirtuallyimpossibletoinjuremusculaturewithoutaffectingthejointtissuesandconverselyitisvirtuallyimpossibletoinjureajointwithoutaffectingmusculature.Soitmakessensethattreatingbothjointtissuesandmusculaturewillgiveagreateroverallresponse.Dr.JohnTompkinStephanieAlexanderRMTIfyouare15poundsormoreoverweightpleasereadthefollowing.HaveyousuccessfullylostasignicantamountofweightonlytogainitbackHaveyougoneonahealthybalanceddietonlytolose3-5poundswithnofurtherweightlossHaveyoubeenonadietlostsomeweightandhitaplateauthatwontbudgeDr.JohnTompkininvitesyoutoacomplementaryconsultationtodiscusswhathefeelsisoneofthemosteffectiveweightlossprogramsonthemarket.Ourweightlosspatientsexperiencelittletonocravingsfeelenergizedandndweightlosssimplefastandconsistent.Dr.Tompkinsaystodatewehavenothadapatientplateauformorethanaweekandmostpatientshavecontinuedtoloseweightasregularfoodshavebeenintegratedbackintotheirnewlifestyle.Dr.Tompkinisalsopleasedtoannouncethatallsuccessfulweightlosspatientswillbeenrolledinaoneyearmaintenanceprogramatnoadditionalchargethatwillhelppreventyoufromregainingthoseunwantedpounds. 44FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013Presents1stAnnuAlEventDateSept.212013JoinusforadayofFREEDENTALCAREFORPATIENTSINNEEDArriveeArly-registrAtionstArtsAt830AmPatientswillbeseenonarst-comerst-servedbasisPatientsmaychooseONEofthefollowingtreatmentsCleaningFillingorExtractionMustbeover18yearsofagetoparticipate.Patientsareencouragedtoarriveearly.Dressappropriatelyfortheweatherandbringchairsblanketswaterandsnacksetc.astheymaybeoutsidewaitingtobeseen.Formoreinformationpleasecontact905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.com462PaxtonSt.PortPerryONL9L1A7EventHours900amto400pmLocatedintheMedicalAssociatesbuildingacrossfromthehospitalSaturday FOCUS-SEPTEMBER201345DavidHutchisonisoneofCanadasmostversatileandexperienceddrum-merpercussion-istswithamusicalbackgroundthatspansvirtuallyeverycurrentgenre.Jazzpopreggaecalypsocountryrocklatinrhythmbluesfusionbigbandandmore.Anaturalleaderhenowteachesandleadsgroupsthatper-formregularlyintheTorontoarea.HehasrecordedinstudiosacrossNorthAmericaandinEurope.StartTimes700p.m.LocationJestersCourtupstairsReservationscallLynn289-354-1140oremaillynnlynnmcdonaldjazz.comMusicCharge15perpersonJAZZAtJestersSUNDAYSEPTEMBER22DAVEHUTCHISONbANDScugogWhatsUpAllroadsleadtoPortPerryfortheannualPortPerryFairthisweek.ThepopulareventreallygetsunderwayonSaturdayAugust31withexhibitsandthemidwayopening.BesurenottomisstheopeningceremoniesfollowedbytheTractorPull.Seedetailselsewhereinthisissue.DatesAugust31toSeptember2OpeningCeremonySaturdayat6p.m.LocationPortPerryFairgroundscornerofReachSt.OldSimcoeRd.Informationwww.portperryfair.comPORTPERRYFAIRHarboursandWatersanewexhibitionofpaint-ingsbyJoannaMalcolmRonPetersandDavidTrantopensSeptember7attheScugogCouncilfortheArtsGallery.Thisexhibitionofpaintingsbythreelocalart-istswillcelebratethelifeandlandscapesassociat-edwithMaritimeandinlandwaterwaysinmanydifferentandcompellingwaysandinavarietyofmediums.Theexhibitwillstrivetointrigueengageexciteandpresentfortheviewingaudienceapartoftheirowncreativejourney.Comeandenjoythefreshbreezeoffthewater.HarboursandWaterswillbeondisplayfromSeptember7-28attheScugogCouncilfortheArtsGallery181PerryStreetUnitG-1PortPerryON.PlantoattendtheopeningreceptiononSatur-daySeptember7from2to4p.m.MalcolmPeterTrantexhibitofHarboursandWatersRayHobbsgarageEst.1954CallBrianTasselltodayandfndoutwhatgoodcustomerserviceisallabout182NorthportRoadUnits89PortPerry905-985-0059www.rayhobbsgarage.aaro.caLeTourdePrryGettoknowthePortPerryUnitedWayandshowyourcommunityspiritbymakingplanstoattendthe6thAnnualBBQTourdePrryTrikeRace.Everyoneisinvitedtothisfreefun-lledevent.WatchlocalbusinessesandorganizationscompetingfortheTourdePrrytricycleracetrophyAlsoenjoyaburgerbarbequedbylocalcommunityagencies.EntertainmentbyIrwinSmith.DateThursdaySeptember5Time12noonto2p.m.LocationPerryStreetbetweenQueenandNorthSt.PortPerryInformationCall905-985-9399OutofthePoolBacktoSchoolSince1996signsvehiclegraphicsletteringandevenmoregraphicsScugogsVehicleWrappingSpecialists.SignworkScaada.cmReachNorthportRd.PortPerry905-985-0802 46FOCUS-SEPTEMBER2013THETERRYFOXRUNFORCANCERRESEARCHSundaySeptember152013PALMERPARKATTHEGAZEBOQUEENST.WATERST.PORTPERRYSTART900a.m.Pre-startwarmupWheelchairaccessiblebicyclesandrollerblading.Thereisnopre-registrationsopleaseshowupatleasta12hourbeforethestarttimeifyouwishtobeinvolvedintheofficialstart.DianneHookerSalesRepresentativeR.M.R.REALESTATEBROKERAGE1894ScugogStreetPortPerryPlazawww.dhooker.ca905-985-9777IthasbecomeafalltraditioninCanadatogatheryourfriendsandfamilylaceonyourshoesbringyourpledgesheetsandattendyourfavouriteTerryFoxRunsite.RunwalkrollerbladeorbikeinhonourofTerryFoxandhelpraisemoneyforcancerresearchAWORLDOFHOPE.ASINGLEDREAM.905-982-1600110WaterStreetPortPerry20-22WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-1210RedRibbonRedRibbonAllDAyBreAkfAstfamirauan159CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-4352LAKEVIEWBEERWINEComputerizedAccountingServicenwestaccountingwcshighspeed.com11490SimcoeSt.PortPerry905-985-01954RiverStreetSeagrave905-985-8962BOOKKEEPINGSERVICES1511ReachStreetPortPerry905-985-1999www.superiortire.casuperiortireportperrygmail.comBrianandMichelleShaw278QueenStreetPortPerryPORTPERRYBrianMCkinLaYBrokerRealtyExecutivesSystemsInc.Brokerage905-430-3000bmckinlaylivecom FOCUS-SEPTEMBER201347InSearchOfSwedishMeatballstothenearestrestaurantIcouldnd.MymouthwaswateringformeatballswhichbynowIwasalmostabletotaste.IlookedaroundthelobbyandrealizedIwasinahotel.ItookasecondlookandrecognizeditasnotjustanyhotelbuttheGrandachainoffairlyhighendestablishmentsthroughoutEurope.SurelyarenedestablishmentsuchasthiswouldhavethefamousSwedishdishbutagaindisappointmentsetinwhenIscannedthemenuandsawonlysandwiches.RainpouringdownhardoutsideandachillrunningthroughmybonesIdecidedtoputmymeatballsonthebackburnersoWheneverItraveltoforeigndestinationsItrytoinvolvemyselfinthespecialtiesofthecountryIvisit.IhadthepleasureofgoingtoSwedenanddecidedthatSwedishmeatballswouldbeattheirbestifeateninSweden.ThequestionwaswherewouldthebestmeatballsbeSwedenscapitalcityofStockholmisathrivingmetropolisandanamazingcityfromasightseeingperspective.IthoughtthebestwaytogetanoverviewofthecitywouldbeonboardaharbourcruiseboatwhereIcouldseenotonlytheshorebutalsosomeofthe30000islandsthatlieinSwedenslargestcitysharbourandperhapsthehomeofthebestmeatballsintheworld.Iboardedtheboatandbeganmytour.UnfortunatelytherainalsobeganandwhenIsayrainImeanrain.Itpouredsolidforthecompletetwohourcruise.FortunatelytheboatwascoveredsoIstayeddry.HavingexperiencedthetrekIwasratherintriguedwithseeingStockholmfromawetperspectiveandwasquitetakenbythesplendorofthecity.NowherehoweverwasthereanysignofmeatballsandIwasdisappointedforIexpectedtoseebannersandbillboardseverywhere.ThemomenttheboatdockedImadeamaddashacrossthewetstreetTheOldTownSquareofStockholmisusedasameetingplace.158CasimirSt.PortPerry905-985-2268virginia.frewclarkemarlintravel.caMCTICO4577532IsyourwinterescapebookedyetColleenJeanVirginiaTheplaceinyourmind.Wellgetyouthere. 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