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FOCUSonScugogAPRIL2014THERESANEWGIRLINTOWN EYEEXAMINATIONSARRANGEDwalkinappointmentsavailable9059859388FinDyOUrStYle30waterst.PORTPERRYDENTALCENTRE238QueenSt.DowntownPortPerry905.985.8451www.iluvmydentist.comDr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BanfeldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.KingOrthodontistDr.T.McIntyrePeriodontistWinneroReadersChoiceAwardorBestDentalOfceHappyTeethHappyChildHappyYouHappyUs FOCUS-APRIL20141contents7EasterOnParadeChurchChickspreparingforthefthannualEasterBonnetparade.39TravelonAdventureswithourworldtravellerJonathanvanBilsen.21PortPerryAmbassadorBIAselectsSandraMillarastheir2013AmbassadorOfTheYear.PUBLISHEREDITOR........J.PeterHvidstenOFFICEADV.MGR............MaryAnnFlemingADVERTISING................................TracySouchPRODUCTION..........................ArleneWalkerFREELANCEWRITERS...............PaulArculusJonathanvanBilsenKarenStillerLynnCampbellScottMercerACCOUNTING......JudyAshbyN.HvidstenFOCUSonScugogAPRIL2014Volume9-Number1PublishedbyObserverPublishingoPortPerry188MaryStreet-PortPerryUnit201-L9L1A2Phone905-985-8585emailocusocusonscugog.comwebsitewww.ocusonscugog.comFocusonScugogispublished12timesayearromPortPerryandisdistributedtoallhomesandbusinessesinScugogTownshipbyCanadaPost.DeliverythefrstTuesdayoeachmonthalthoughthisdatedoesvarydependingonthenumberoweeksinamonth.Opinionsexpressedbycolumnistscontribu-torsandletterwritersmustbesignedincludingaddressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbesigned.Requeststhatanamebewithheldwillbehon-ouredonlyithereisacompellingreasontodoso.Phone905-985-85856ThumbsRatinglocaleventsanddecisionswithathumbupordown.3ChangingFacesAlookaroundthetownshipatthesalemovingorclosingofbusinesses.27VanBellesInCostaRicaLocalfamilylivinginCostaRicaonrstlegoftheirnewlife.17SantaIsHonouredPortPerrysSantaassistantLarryMableyreadytohanguphissuit.8BigEasterEggHuntKenKouryhasbeentreatingthekidseveryEasterSundayfor26years.36WhatsUpScugogEntertainmentandeventstakingplaceinScugogTownship. 2FOCUS-APRIL2014ourcoverSpringhasarrivedandEasterisonlyweeksawaysothegirlsoftheChurchChicksUnitedhavebeenbusypreparingforthepopularEasterBonnetparadeinPortPerry.EachyearanewnurseryrhymecharacterisaddedandthisyearitsLittleRedRidingHoodaliasBrookeDunn.Seestoryonpage7.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenMegaloreSockHopagreatsuccessDearEditorTheMegaloregroupwouldliketothanktheFocusonScugogforyoursuperbcoverageandwrittenarticlesonwhatMegaloreisallabout.Withyourhelpandguid-anceoureffortswereachieved.WewouldalsoliketothankthegenerosityofourcommunityforcomingoutandsupportingoureffortsatourlastSockHopdance.MegaloreisanonprotgroupwiththepurposeoffundraisingtohelppeoplelivinginScugogTownshipwhoareinneed.OurnexteventisaSpringFling5060SockHopDanceonSaturdayMay10beginningat8p.m.ItwilltakeplaceattheHealthWellnessHall22600IslandRd.PortPerry1kmnorthofBlueHeronCasino.GreatmusicwillbeprovidedbyDJRickJohnsatacostof20perperson.Wewillhaveabarlightlunchdoorprizesspotdancesandcostumeprizes.ForticketscontactLynnorJimat905-985-1008orRickJohns-FrameFX209MarySt.905-982-1099.ThankyoumanytimesoverLynnJimDoucetteMegaloreGroupwww.megaloregroup.orgLetterstotheeditorMailboxPraiseforlocalbusinessownerDearEditorIdliketogiveathumbsuptoTerryLeitchco-ownerofthePortPerryCanadianTireforgoingoverandabovetohelpmewithaproblemIwashavingwithatoolbox.ThetoolboxthatIhadpurchasedhadnumerousproblemsthatwerecoveredunderwarrantyfortherstyear.Unknowntomethisproductwasonlywar-rantedforoneyearwhichmeantIhadtopurchasepartsnumeroustimes.Terryallowedmetoexchangethetoolboxandupgradetoabetterone.IamsureIwouldnotgetthiskindofserviceinthebigcities.AlStablefordPortPerryDespiteconstantmumblingandgrumblingabouttheweatherSpringhaspaidnoattentiontoourdis-pleasurewiththelongcoldwinterweveexperiencedoverthepastvemonths.EventherstdayofSpringMarch20broughtsnowurriesinsteadofdaffodils.Asofourpublicationdatenighttimetemperaturesdippedto-13CandtheicecontinuedtoholdatightgriponLakeScugog.SohowsyourmemoryDoyourememberwhentheiceleftLakeScugoglastyear...orhowabouttheyearbeforethatNotthatitmattersbutwouldyoubelievethatthesunhadbeenreectingofftheclearcoldlakeforal-mostthreeweeksbythetimeAprilarrivedlastyear.YestheicewasactuallygonebyMarch152012.OneyearagotheicedisapatedfourweekslaterstubbornlyholdingonuntilApril132013.Attherateofmeltthisyearitspossibleanewrecordcouldbeset.ThecurrentlatestdateisApril291965.Wellkeepyoupostedinthenextissue.SpringarrivesbutLakeScugogiceholdstightRegistRationnwR-nwMmbrthurdyaprl36p.m.-8p.m.scuLbrryPoRtPeRRYtennisCLUBOurProarrangesJr.andSr.lessonsgroupandprivatehouseleaguesfuntourneyskidssummercampsetc.TennisforeveryoneoPenHoUseFUnDaYahcur-surdyMy3-10m-2pmicludBBQluchd-up.FrmrfrmcllK905-986-4555www.prprryclub.cmWANTTOPLAY FOCUS-APRIL20143dbSilversmithDesignsoperatedbyDianeSmithwillbemovingfromherstorefrontat249QueenSt.afewdoorseastto227QueenSt.inthepremisesformerlyoccupiedbySilverside.Thestoreisscheduledtobeopenbymid-April.TheformerBargainShopat1894ScugogSt.hasbeenleasedtotheDollarTreediscountvarietystore.DollarTreeisanAmericandiscountstorethatsellsitemsforonedollar.Dateofitsopeninghasnotbeenreleased.RolandsDelectableDessertshastakenovertheformerpremisesoccupiedbyScugogIslandCruisesat166WaterSt.ThebakeriesownerRolandMosswillserveupcakesmufnscoffeeandsomegluten-freeproducts.Thestorehopestobeopenmid-April.HomedecorstoreInspirationsonQueenStreetlocatedat246QueenSt.closeditsdoortheendofFebruaryaftersevenyearsintown.ThestorewasoperatedbyMichelleHuinink.GarettHazelwoodandDanRosboroughcertiedgeneralaccountantshaveopenedtheaccountingof-ceofHazelwoodRoxboroughAccountingTaxationServicesat119PerryStreetPortPerry.Everypersonconsideredtobeanartisthasatalenttocreatesomethingextraordinaryandunique.ThisisespeciallytrueinthecaseofPeterLauricellaawoodturnerwhonowmakeshishomeinPortPerry.PeterwasbornandraisedintheBostonareaandhasrecentlymovedtoPortPerrytobenearerhisdaughterandgrandchildren.Withhimhebroughthisuniqueartofturningwoodintomagnicentbowlscupsplatesandcandleholders.AfterafewyearsaboardanaircraftcarrierintheU.S.NavyPeterstartedhisworkingcareerasateacher.Afterveyearshewantedtodomoreandtookapositiondesigninglearningmaterials.Thisledtocreatingone-of-a-kindwoodenartifactsfromcustomfurnituretocabinetry.Peterbeganhisowncontractingbusinessintheeightiesandwasextremelysuccessful.JustpriortomovingtoCanadain2008hepurchasedasixtyyearoldRockwelllathetobeginhisnewhobbyofwoodturning.MywifeandIloveCanadaespeciallyPortPerryPetersaidsmiling.WehaveappliedforCanadianCitizenshipheaddedproudly.ManypeopleaskPeterifhenoticesadifferencebetweenCanadaandtheU.S.towhichherepliesCanadiansespeciallyinPortPerryhaveamuchbettersenseofresponsibility.Hepaused.Simplethingslikeputtingshoppingcartsbackintheirplaceandobeyingtrafcrules.HeaddedjokinglyButIreallyhavedifcultywiththemetricsystem.AlongwithPeterscreativeabilityhecontinuestogivebacktothecommunity.HespendsmanyhoursaweekasahospicevolunteerwithDurhamHospiceaswellasaninstructorforseminarsinwoodturningforLeeValley.Peterhassetupaworkshopafewminutesfromhishomeandspendsmanyhourscreatinghisart-work.AlongwithhisRockwelllathehehasseveralWhenPeterLauricellamovedtoCanadafromtheU.S.A.hebroughthis60yearoldwoodworkinglathealongwithhimSaturdaySundayMay34PeterLauricellaatworkinhisstudiomakingawoodbowl.PhotobyJonathanvanBilsenPleaseturntopage4LakeScugogStudioTourChangingFaces 4FOCUS-APRIL2014powersanderstablesawsbandsawsandeverythingelsenecessarytocreatehisart.IuseoakandmapleasabaseformostpiecesPeterexplains.ButIusuallyaddexoticwoodssuchaspurpleheartandbubingabothfromAfricaaswellaslacewoodfromAustraliaandangelimpedrafromSouthAmerica.ToviewsomeexamplesofPeterswoodturningartvisithiswebsiteatwww.peterlauricella.com.PeterisoneofthefeaturedartistsinthisyearsLakeScugogStudioTouronMay3rdand4th.TheLakeScugogStudioTourfeaturesmorethan30artistsandartisanswhohavebeenbusycreatinganinspiringSpringcollectionoftraditionalcraftsandcon-temporarydesignobjects.Youwillndanexcitingselectionofartistsreadytosharetheirtalentsinavarietyofdisciplines.Viewuniquepiecescreatedinpotteryandporcelainwoodglassstonemixedmediajewelleryandphotography.FormoreinformationontheLakeScugogStudioTourvisitwww.scugogstudiotour.cawhereyoucanContinuedfrompage3OnceagaintheScugogCouncilfortheArtsispleasedtohaveaPreviewExhibitofTheLakeScugogSpringStudioTourintheSCAGalleryat181PerrySt.UnitG-1forthemonthofApril.OpeningreceptionforthePreviewShowwillbeSaturdayApril5from2to4p.m.ComemeetsomeofthestudiotourartistsenjoyarefreshmentandgetasneakpeekatsomeoftheworkthatwillbeonTheLakeScugogStudioTour.Sneakpeakofstudiotour193QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-73061-800-387-5642www.emmersoninsurance.comINSURANCEBROKERSLIMITEDSINCE1917FARMHOMEAUTOMOBILECOMMERCIALScugogslocallyownedandoperatedGeneralInsuranceBrokerwithover130yearsofBrokerexperience.downloadthecolourfulbrochurefeaturingeachoftheparticipatingartisansandalsoamaptodirectyoutothestudioswheretheirworkwillbeondisplay.Informationcanalsobeobtainedbycalling905-985-3295oremailinfoscugogstudiotour.ca.ByJonathanvanBilsenFocusonScugog1511ReachStreetPortPerry905-985-1999HoursMonday-Friday8am-6pmSaturdays8am-2pmOilChanges24.95Upto5litres.Mostcarsandlighttrucks.BrakesAlignmentsTuneUpsCOMPLETE216QueenStreetPortPerryOntarioL9L1B9Tel905-985-2171Fax905-985-4572www.waggfuneralhome.comMYLESG.ORIORDANFuneralDirectorOwner...PortPerrysonlylocallyownedandoperatedFuneralHomesince1846... FOCUS-APRIL20145FindtheBunnywiththeMoneyInstoreonly.Askfordetails.DropinanytimetotheNuttyChocolatiertolloutaballottoWina3FootChocolateEasterBunnyItsjustahopskipandajumptodiscoveryourdowntownNuttyChocolatier.......THENUTTYCHOCOLATIER182QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-0761www.thenuttychocolatier.comHoursSunday-Friday10am-9pmSaturday9am-9pmFormoreinformationpleasecallOLDEFASHIONEDCANDYICECREAMSTORE26thAnnualEasterSundayApril20thatNoonDowntownPortPerryThisEastergivethegiftsofhanddecoratedBelgianChocolateBunniesChocolateNoveltiesTrufesGiftBasketsandsomuchmore.MakeyourownEASTERBONNETandjointheparadewiththeCHURCHCHICKSForchildrenages3-7 6FOCUS-APRIL2014THUMBSUP-Thepeoplespokelongandloudlyandthepoliticiansnallylistened.IttooksomeconvincingbutScugogcouncilchoppedtwopointsoffaproposed5.41percenttaxincrease.Soabigthumbsuptoourelectedofcialsforlisteningandalsotothelocalbusinesspeopleandresidentswhoattendedmeetingsdemandingcounciltakeactiononhightaxes.THUMBSDOWN-topickuptruckownerswhodrivewiththeirtowmirrorsextendedwhentheyarenottow-inganything.Perhapsthesizeofthesemirrorsismorenoticeablethiswinterduetosnowcloggedroadwidthsshrinkingbutattimesitsnearimpossiblenottomisshittingtheselargemirrorspassingonnarrowstreetsdrivewaysandparkinglots.Wesuggestownerspulltheminwhennottowing.JustsayinTHUMBSDOWN-afrequentdriveralongHwy.12givesathumbsdowntothenewdirectionalsignneartheReachRoadintersection.ThesignpointsanarrowtoUxbridgeonewayandtoPortPerrytheoppositedirection.Goodideaexceptforthetypo.OutrageousourdriversaysreferringtothespellingwhichleavesacapitaloffofthewordPerry.Portperry.Aninnocenttypobutdeservingofathumbsdown.THUMBSUP-OperationScugogtrusteeswouldliketogiveahugetwothumbsuptotheentireScugogCom-munityfortheirgeneroussupportofOperationScugogFoodBankthispastChristmasandthroughouttheyear.Wearefortunatetoliveinamostcaringandgivingcommunityandwearetrulythankful.AgreeditdoesntgetmuchbetterthanScugogTHUMBSDOWN-Snowremovalinthebusinesscorehasbeensorelyneglectedthispastwinterwithhugepilesofsnowliningeachsideofthestreetforweeksonend.Yearsagofrontendloadersandtrucksscoopedupthesnowaftereverylargesnowfallmakingthestreetsaferandeasiertonavigate.Sowegiveagentlenudgeandthumbsdowntothedecisionmakersinhopesthispolicywillchangenextyear.umThbsTrophiesAwardsCorporatePromotionsEmbroideryGraphicDesignEngravingScreenPrintingPineridgeImpress905-985-2839135NorthPortRoadPortPerrywww.pineridgeimpress.caYourNameisOurBusinessComputerREPAIRSITandNetworkSUPPORTPCandServerUPGRADES333MajorSt.PortPerry905-985-0568gmcmullenmajortech.caSERVINGSCUGOGUXBRIDGETOWNSHIPSIncludes87POINTINSPECTIONPremiumOilandFilterChangeTireInspectionandRotateBatteryHealthTestandReportVisualBrakeInspectionTopUpAllFluidsInspectionReportCardLocalShuttleServiceAppliestosinglerearwheeldrivevehicles.Upto5litresofoildisposalfeesextra.Doesnotapplytodiesel.OfferexpiresApril302014THEWORKSYOUKNOWITSCOMINGRIGHTGetyourcarreadyfor1565Hwy.7APortPerry905-985-3655BesideWalmartwww.taylorfordsales.comMon-Thur8-8Fri8-6Sat9-4TAYLORFORDRayHobbsgarageEst.1954CallBrianTasselltodayandfndoutwhatgoodcustomerserviceisallabout182NorthportRoadUnits89PortPerry905-985-0059www.rayhobbsgarage.aaro.caCustomBoatLetteringandGraphicstoFityourStylesignsvehiclegraphicsletteringandevenmoregraphicsScugogsVehicleWrappingSpecialists.SignworkScaada.cmReachNorthportRd.PortPerry905-985-0802Since1996CakesByStephanie88WaterSt.PortPerrywww.cakesbystephanie.net905-982-8881SaturdayApril199am-4pmSaturdayApril199am-4pmNewLookMoreSelectionThanEverSameGreatTasteFREESAMPLESALLDAY100PeanutFreeREGRANDOPENINGGRANDOPENINGRE FOCUS-APRIL20147HaveyoueverseenahatconstructedoutofLegoOraniguanawearinganEasterbonnetOrachapeausobigthatitcouldcauseatrafcaccidentThatsthekindoffun-lledsightsthatyouwillseeatthefthannualEasterBonnetcontestinPortPerryonEasterSunday.Thiswillbethe5thyearforthisfestiveeventwhichispresentedbyTheChurchChicksUnitedofthePortPerryUnitedChurchasafundraiserfortheScugogMemorialLibrary.Lastyeartherewere185entriesintheEasterBonnetcompetitionincluding10animals.WeareanticipatingrecordnumbersthisyearasthisisthelatestEasterwevehadinthepastveyearssaidPamelaHollettwhoisco-chairingthe2014eventalongwithMelissaDurward.Werehopingthatthegoodweatherwillbringoutthepetsinrecordnumbersaswell.PeopleareencouragedtodecoratetheirownhatswhichPampointsoutisacreativeandfunfamilyactivity.WeallcantwaittogetoutofhibernationandgetthekidsawayfromthescreensandstartcraftingtheirEasterhatsPamenthused.Pre-madeEasterhatsandfascinatorswillalsobeavailableforsaleattheevent.TheChurchChicksaddanewnurseryrhymecharactereachyear.ThisyearlookfortheFocusonScugogcovergirlBrookeDunnalldeckedoutasLittleRedRidingHood.ShewilljoinBoPeepPamHollettMissMuffetJillMcMullenMaryMaryQuiteContraryCathyPavlik-GriffenandTheMatureWomanWhoLivesInAShoeDr.SharonLauri-cella.TheircostumesarespectacularEachparticipantintheEasterBonnetcompetitionreceivesaribbonandadeliciouscupcakesuppliedbyCakesbyStephanie.ThechampionsarealsopresentedwithagrandonefoottallBelgiumchocolatebunnydonatedbyTheNuttyChocolatierandanelaborateribbon.Specialsnackssuchascarrotsorceleryordogtreatsareawardedtothevictorsintheanimalcategory.Therealwinneristhelocallibraryanditspatrons.Lastyear2623.46wasraised.Pamishopingtotopthisin2014.Allofthefundsgotowardsthelibraryscollectionspro-gramwhichsuppliesbooksmusicandDVDsforchildrenandteens.Therearenosetentryfeespeoplearejustaskedtomakeadonationtothelibrary.ThesearetheEasterBonnetcategoriesforadultschildrenandpetssoeveryonecanjoininthefun1.BestPetinaBonnet2.Ages4underEasterSpiritorBestBloomin3.Ages515EasterSpiritorBestBloomin4.MostDeliciousfoodthemedhatofanykind5.MostLikelytoCauseaTrafcAccidentallovesizedhatsages5156.LoveliestLadyonQueenhatsorfascinatorsLadiesage16andup7.ManliestManinaBonnetmenaged16andup8.BestGrandparentGrandchildcoordinatinghatstobeenteredasaduoonlyThesecategoriesshouldinspirepeopletogetouttheirgluegunsandgetcreativePampointedout.Pleaseturntopage20EasterBonnetcontestbringsspringcoloursandsmilestofacesofyoungandoldalikeasterEonparadeBrookeDunndressedasLittleRedRiddingHoodisanewadditiontothenurseryrhymecharactersatthisyearsEasterbonnetparadeandcontest. 8FOCUS-APRIL2014SeeingthesmilesonthechildrensfacesiswhatthelocalEasterEggHuntisallaboutac-cordingtoKenKoury.TheNuttyChocolatierownerstartedthispopularevent26yearsago.Sincethenhehasdo-natedthousandsofdelectablechocolatebunniesandeggstodelightthelittleoneseveryEaster.In2013anestimated1500peoplewatchedas450childrenagedthreetosevenenjoyedthethrilloftheEasterEggHunt.ExcitementaboundsasthekiddiesgatheronQueenSt.whichisclosedoffbetweenWaterSt.andPerrySt.fortheoccasion.Colouredrocksarescatteredaroundthestreetandeachchildmustndarockwiththeirageonittotradeinforabagofcandy.TwofriendlycostumedEasterBunniesstationedatTheNuttyChocolatierhandoutthecandybagsandifachildgetsaspecialeggintheirbagtheyalsogetalargechocolateEasterrabbit.AllofthetreatsaremadefromthebetterqualityBelgiumchocolatethatTheNuttyChocolatierisTheNuttyChocolatiersannualkiddiesEasterEggHuntattractshundredsofchildrenandtheirparentstotownonEasterSunday.KensBigEasterEggHuntKenKouryseenherewithathreefoot9kgchocolateEasterbunnyhasbeensponsoringtheNuttyChocolatierEasterEggHuntinPortPerryforthepast26years.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenPleaseturntopage18 Itsthe10thAnnualFridayApril25600-1000pmITSLADIESNIGHTINDOWNTOWNPORTPERRYSpecialgifttothefirst350ladieswhovisittheBIAboothlimecanaryaccessories160QueenStreetPortPerry905-982-2120www.limecanary.comDIVASFREEGIFTwithpurchaseover20.FilloutaballotforachancetoWINaGiftCerticatevalue60.whilesupplieslastLiveMusicbyWestHammocklocalbandGrabyourfriendsgirlfriendsmomssistersanddaughtersandenjoythisfabulousanduniqueeveningofshoppingdiningspecialsDivasDoitwithStyleFOCUS-APRIL20149 Shopthisareasmostwonderfulcollectionofboutiques.DrawPrizesFreeSamplesFREESAMPLESinthecafDIVAsthesehaveyournamewrittenalloverthemNEWARRIVALSMUDPIEFASHIONShotsunnybeachtobarwearandCYPRESSACCESSORIESNewFunkykitschyclocksbyAllenDesignsCAFEBAKESHOPCHRISTMASCOTTAGEDECORCLOTHING155QUEENSTREETPORTPERRY905-985-3900SpotDrawsandRafesthroughoutthenightNOTAXonallRegularPricesnotincludingCafItsyournightTaylorCompanyINTERIORSFurnitureHomeDecor905-982-2001239QueenStWPortPerrytaylorcompanyinteriorsgmail.comMonday-Saturday10am-5pmWelcomeDivasDesignServiceAvailableCallforfreein-storeconsultation241QueenStreet905.985.770760OFFselecteditemsonLadiesNightClothingforAllAges166WaterStreet905-982-2125www.astoriastudio.caRefreshmentsGive-AwaysComplimentaryHandTreatmentsandSkinCareConsultsITSYOURNIGHTatBOOKINGSPECIALSDivas10FOCUS-APRIL2014 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EntertowinoneofPerfectlyPamperedDivasGiftvalue150.Minimum10purchaseComplimentaryCoffeeTeawithpurchaseGourmetFoodTastingsTheEnvironmentalStoreGiftsGifts33180QueenStreet905-982-0660Firstdraw7p.m.Seconddraw8p.m.Thirddraw9p.m.GiftincludesLuxeBathRobeSavonDuBoisGoatsMilkSoapLACCNailPolishBeeWorksBeeswaxCandleAromatherapyBathSaltsSHOESCLOTHINGModernfashionforrealwomen176PerryStreetPortPerry905-985-9910www.brittanyandbros.comGiveawaysandPrizesEveryHourOnTheHourKickstartspring905-985-1022161QueenStreetFishChipsCaptainGeorgeStopinandtreatyourselftothebestseafoodintownIn-storeSpecials12FOCUS-APRIL2014 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14FOCUS-APRIL2014ManypatientswhovisitPortPerryDentalAssociatesaskwhywisdomteethshouldberemovedifthereisnopainorinfectionpresent.TheanswerisPreventativeMedicine.Firstofallwisdomteethorthirdmolarsarethethirdsetofmolarswhichgrowatthefarupperandlowercornersofthejaw.Wisdomteethoftenmaketheirdebutwhenapersonisapproximately15to25-years-old.Bythetimetheyeruptthepatientsmouthisusuallyalreadyfullofteethleavingnoclearspaceforthemtogrowintothemouth.Oftentheresultisthatallorpartofthecrownofthewisdomtoothandallofitsrootsremainsubmergedbelowthegumlineandoftengrowonacrookedangle.Thiscancauseunpleasantfutureoralhealthissues.Ifwisdomteetharenotremovedtheycanbecomeimpactedwhichbasicallymeansstayingtrappedbelowthegumline.Ifawisdomtoothisunabletofullyerupttobecomeahealthyfunctioningtoothseveralproblemsmayoccur.Thepressurethatimpactedwisdomteethcanputonneighbouringteethisunhealthy.Ifnotextractedwisdomteethcanleadtoperiodontalgumdisease.IfthecrownofawisdomtoothremainstrappedunderneaththegumsTowisdomornotthatisthequestion. FOCUS-APRIL201415462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comEVENINGAPPOINTMENTSAVAILABLEnastyinfectionsandcystformationcanresult.Apartiallyeruptedwisdomtoothcancausetheformationofaskinapwhichbecomesredswollenandpainful.Incaseswherewisdomteethdogrowthroughtheyoftencausecrowdingandanimproperbitebyeruptingtooclosetoexistingmolars.Submergedwisdomteethcanalsocausedamagebyputtingpressureontherootsofotherteeth.NobodywantsthistohappenThebesttimetoremovewisdomteethisbeforeanyproblemsemergeusuallybetweentheageof16and22accordingtotheexperiencedDentistsatPortPerryDentalAssociates.Theidealcandidateforwisdomtoothextractionisayounghealthypatientwhohasnotyetexperiencedanypainatthesitesofthewisdomteethwhichisaredagthatthereareproblemsbrewing.Dependingontheindividualpatienttheprocedureofwisdomtoothremovalisroutinelydoneintheofceandwecanprovidethatserviceforyou.AtPortPerryDentalAssociatestheprocedureisdoneunderIVsedation.Recoveringfromoralsurgerytoremoveoneormorewisdomteethcanbeexpectedtotakeafewdays.Analegesicsaremadeavailableandmostpatientscanexpectaspeedyanduneventfulrecovery.Thepatientsdietshouldconsistofsoftfoodsordrinksandnothingtoohotorcold.Thinkroomtemperaturepuddingyogurtdrinksandbrothsoup.Thengraduallystarttoenjoyscrambledeggsandmashedpotatoes.InaweekorsoyoucanlookforwardtoaniceT-bonesteak.Thebestthingaboutgettingallfourofyourwisdomteethoutisthatitonlyhappensonceandthenyoucanbeworryfreefortherestofyourlife.Anothersilverliningisthattheremovalofwisdomteethinnowayimpedesapersonsabilitytoeatorspeakorbiteproperly.ThebottomlineisItisaverywisedecisiontohaveyourwisdomteethremoved.VisitthecaringprofessionalDentistsreadytoserveyouatPortPerryDentalAssociatestodetermineifnowistherighttimetoremoveyourwisdomteeth.12YearsInfectionCrowdingCystsErosionCavity14Years17Years25YearsGenerallyitsbesttohavewisdomteethtakenoutbetweenages16and22.Likeotherteethwisdomteethdevelopinthejawbone.Thecrownofeachtoothisformedrstanditspushedupwhentherootofthetoothdevelops.Inyoungadultstheformationoftherootisnotcompletesotherearefewercomplicationsandrisks.WisdomTeethGrowthbyAgeImpactedWisdomTeeth 16FOCUS-APRIL2014LikeowersbloominginspringGalaOnTheGreensisbecomingoneoftheseasonsmostpopularevents.ThegalaistheG-MomsofPortPerrysannualfundraiserandthisyearfeaturesauthorArunaPappasitsguestspeaker.ArunaisanexpertonFam-ilyandHonourBasedViolenceSocialInjusticeandPublicPolicy.Shewillsharewithustheposi-tivelifealteringeffecthergrandmotherhadonher.ArunawhoholdstwoM.A.degreeswasselectedasadelegatetorepresentCanadaatthe57thsessionoftheUnitedNations.Sheisadynamicspeakerwithafascinatingandinformativestorytosharewithus.ShehaswrittenthebookUnworthyCreaturewhichwillbeforsaleattheGala.GalaOnTheGreensisoneoftheG-Momsfa-vouritefundraisingeventsasithassomanyappealingfacets.ThegalatakesplaceonSaturdayMay3attheRoyalAshburnGolfClubbeginningat10a.m.Lunchwillbeservedatnoonandtheeventwillendabout3p.m.Ticketsare75.perperson.Thedoorsopenat10a.m.soguestscanenjoyfreshlybrewedcoffeewhileshoppinginthemarketplace.TherewillbemanyexcitingthingstochoosefromsuchasKazuriJewellerysilkscarvesprizesandsilentauctionsitemsthatvaryfromairplaneightstotheatreticketsaweekatacottageandatriptoCostaRica.ThisisawonderfulwayforyoutospendafabulousfunlleddaywithfriendseatingdeliciousfoodandexperiencinganoutstandingspeakerwhilehelpingourGranniesinAfrica.TheG-MomsofPortPerryarepartoftheGrandmoth-ertoGrandmotherCampaignandtheyworkinpartner-shipwiththeGranniesinAfricawhoareraisingtheirorphanedgrandchildrenduetotheAidsPandemic.AllproceedsgototheStephenLewisFoundationanditisguaranteedthat90percentofthefundsgetdirectlytotheprojectstheysupport.ProjectshelpcreateincomegeneratingprojectssothatGranniescanbecomenancial-lyindependentandalsosothattheycansendtheirgrand-childrentoschool.Withouteducationforthechildrenthereisnohopeforchangeandprogress.PleasejoinTheG-MomsinhelpingmakingtheworldabetterplaceandempoweringtheAfricanGrannies.TicketswillbeavailablefromSueBradleysuebrad-ley599gmail.comandfromourtworealtylocationsRoyalLePageonQueenSt.andColdwellBankersintheFoodBasicsPlaza.GalaOnTheGreenswelcomesspringArunaPapp17170Sideroad17CustomBuiltExecutiveStyleBungalowStunning6yearnewcustombuiltbunga-lowonaquietsideroadandsituatedon99acres.Qualityconstructionthroughoutthe2250sqftplusafullynishedlowerlevelwithwoandgreatpotentialforanin-lawapt.Beautifullyappointedandspaciousprinciplerooms.Wonderfulcoveredverandahandanattractive30x26covereddeckwithbrickpillars.CallKeithPuckrinforallthedetails.749000905-985-44271-866-507-2375www.PuckrinAndLatreille.comKeithPuckrinBrokerkeithkeithpuckrin.coBrettPuckrinSalesRepresentativeAACIPAppbrettbrettpuckrin.comTanyaLatreilleBrokerClientCareSpecialisttanyapuckrinandlatreille.comGuyLatreilleBrokerguyguyandtanya.comALLSTARSREALTYINC.BROKERAGEIndependentlyOwnedOperated607AlmaStreetPortPerryExecutiveontheCreekGiganticin-townlotnearlyanacrewithmunicipalwaterPark-likesettingwithremodelled4bedroom2storeyhomethatexudeswarmthandcharm.PerfectforafamilywithwonishedbasementupdateddeckwithhottuboverlookingthecreekWalktodowntownschoolandamenitiesCallBrettPuckrinformoredetails.64990026HighParkRoadStunningCountryHomeAbsolutelystunningcustombuilthomeatopapprox48acresoverlookingLakeScugog.Stonebrickfacadecathedralceilinginlivingroomeat-inkitchencompletewithgranitecountersmarblebacksplashbutlerspantryandwotomaintenance-freedeckwithtemperedglassrail.Cherryhardwoodandceramicthrough-outMustbeseentobefullyappreciatedCallKeithPuckrinformoredetails.94990041RiverviewDriveLargeandPrivateIn-TownPortPerryLargein-townlotlocatedatendofstreetonspaciouspie-shapedlot.Kitchencom-pletewithlotsofoakcupboardsquartzcountersseparate2.6mx2.6meatingareawotopatio.Mainoorfamilyroomwithgasreplaceandwotomultipledecks.4bedroomplusbonusofceorplayroom.Beautifullylandscapedyard.CallGuyLatreilleformoredetails.5990004641MalcolmRoadNeedSpacefortheFamilyCountrysideSerenityYouhavefounditSelfcontainedin-lawsuiteonmainlevelbeside4bedroommainoorfamilyunitFinishedbasementwithextrakitchen3morebedroomsoakbarentertainmentareadeckwithhottubandgazeboabovegroundpoolbarnwithloft.6washroomsinthishomeCallBrettPuckrinformoredetails.187WaterburyCresSoughtAfterCanterburyCommonsBackingontothegolfcourseandoverlookingLakeScugogthislovely12bedroomhomeismove-inready.Eat-inkitchenwithbuilt-inpantryandwotodecklivingroomwithgasreplacefullynishedlowerlevelcompletewith2bedroomswotopatiooverlookinglake.Nicelylandscapedandwellmaintained.CallGuyLatreilleformoredetails.615000546900 FOCUS-APRIL201417After25yearsthetimescomeLarryMableytellsmematter-of-factly.BesidesIm80yearsoldthisyear.ImreadyformysecondretirementHisrstfollowed33yearsinamoreconventionalrolewiththelocalhydroauthority.ButanotherrewardingtwoandahalfdecadesawaitedLarryoncethatphaseofhislifefadedtoblack.Ratherthantakefullretirementheinsteadacceptedatrulyuniquepart-timerole.IreadanadinthePortPerryStarherecalls.ItsaidStreetSantawanted.Applywithresumeto8Rein-deerWayNorthPolePostalCodeHOHOHO.ThatjobofferingmightnotholduniversalappealbutitwasonewhichLarrymerrilyembraced.Ireallylovekidshadfourofmyown.Kidsaresweetmostofthemandalwayshonestwiththeirfeelings.Ienjoythosepartsofinteractingwiththem.Anextensivescreeningprocessfollowedhisapplica-tion.BecomingScugogsSpecialAssistanttoSantaClausisntajobforjustanyTomDickorLarryandrecruit-mentisnttakenlightly.HeremainedrmlyevasivewhenaskedifhemettheNorthPoleClausaspartofmultipleroundsofinterviewsorifheevervisitedthejollyoldelfsNorthPolehead-quarters.Santamovesinmysteriouswayswasallhewouldsaywithatwinkleinhiseye.TheanswerstosomequestionsIdecidedarebestleftvagueeveninthepursuitofjournalistictruth.InoneinterviewhedidrevealtheyaskedmehowjollycanyoubeIgavethemmybestho-ho-hoandIsupposeImustvepassedthetest.TheproofofthatyoumightsayisintheChristmaspudding.UltimatelyLarrywouldwinthemulti-facetedjobofbringingChristmascheertoPortPerrysdowntownvisitinglocalchildrenspartiesandofcourseridinginthefeaturedpositionduringeachyearsannualparade.Larryestimateshewouldseeover1000childrenduringanaverageChristmasseasonandwoulddis-tributeover5000candycanes.Ofcoursesomeofthosewenttopeoplemuchtoobigtobesittingonmykneehesayswithasmilehelpingtoreconcilethediscrepancy.Thejobhesayshasbeenrichinrewardsandhasattimespackedsomeemotionalpunches.Overthepast25yearsLarryhasheardandfeltitall.Theeyesofthechildrenastheygazeintoyoursthatsanunbelievablefeeling.Andthehugstheygiveyouarealwayssomethingspecial.Heanticipatesmynextquestion.SantasfaithfulassistanthangsuphisredsuitScugogChamberofCommercehonoursPortPerrysSantaClaushelperforhis25yearsservicetocommunityLarryMableywiththeawardhewaspresentedbytheScugogChamberofCommerceforhis25yearsofserviceasSantasassistantforthecommunity.InsetLarryinhisfamiliarposeasSantasassistantduringtheSantaClausParade.PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidstenPleaseturntopage18 18FOCUS-APRIL2014AndImsureyourewonderingwhatsthemostunusualgiftitemIveeverbeenaskedforMostrequestsasyoudexpectsticktothelatesttoyfadsbutIvealsobeenaskedforhorses.AndonmorethanoneoccasionIvealsobeenaskedtobringpeaceonearth.ThatgetsyourightherepointingtohisheartSantacontinuedfrompage17famousfor.Facepaintersarealsoonhandtoaddtothefun.KensaysthatstagingtheEasterEggHunteventishiswayofgivingbacktothecommunity.Itsforthechildrenheaddedbutitsfunforeveryone.KenalsodonatesimpressiveonefoottallEasterBunniesasprizesfortheannualEasterBonnetcontest.MoreofthestoresindowntownPortPerryarenowopeningonEasterSundaymakingitabigcommunitythingKensaid.DontmissthisyearsEasterEggHuntwhichbe-ginsat1p.m.onEasterSundayApril20followingthegalaEasterBonnetparadeandcompetition.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogEastercontinuedfrompage8Jackieisveryexcitedtobeabletoshareherdedicationknowledgeandexpertise.Shetakesprideinhercustomerserviceskillsandisverymuchlookingforwardtohelpingherclientswiththebestsolutiontotheirprintingmarketingneeds.SomeofyoumayrememberJackiefromBigBrothersBigSistersofNorthDurham.PPPrintoffersawiderangeofprintingservicesaswellasgraphicdesignpromotionalitemssignageandeventdisplays.GiveJackieacalltodayasshewouldwelcometheopportunitytosharewithyoualloftheservicesandproductswehavetooffer.WearepleasedtointroduceJACKIEGRANGERtoourPPPrintsalesteam201NorthSt.PortPerry905.985.9755ext.35jackieppprint.caguessbeingSantasAssistantismytrueclaimtofameThatsign-offtohissatisfyingsecondcareerisnearlyperfect.AlmostasperfectasanotheroneLarrycouldhavedrawnfromSantahimselfoneImcondentbothwouldendorseMerryChristmastoallandtoallagoodnightByScottMercerFocusonScugogwhenitscomingfromthemouthofave-orsix-yearoldIcantellyou.LarryisveryprotectiveoftheopticsofhisjobasScugogsSpecialAssistanttoSantabutadmitstooccasionallyhavingfunwiththerole.IvelivedinPortPerrynowfor47yearssonaturallyIknowalotofpeople.TherevebeentimeswhenIvecalledapersonIknowbynamejustasimpleHiBobsomeonewhohasachildwithhimorher.Asyoudexpectthechildseyesgrowaswideassaucers.GeeDaddySantaknowsyouLarryspersonalmakeupmadehimanidealchoice.Thejobrequiresmorethanjustaheartyho-ho-ho.Ienjoyhelpingpeoplehesays.Pitch-inginwhensomebodyneedshelpmovingsomethingorshovellingsomeonesdrive-way.IguessitsjustthewayImmade.ThePortPerryBIArecentlyrecognizedLarryscontributiontoitsdowntownholi-dayspirit.TheBoardpresentedhimwithaplaqueinthanksforhis25yearsofdedi-catedserviceinthiskeyposition.YouknowIhadaprettyresponsiblejobrunningtheHydroherefor33years.AtonetimeoranotherIlledeveryroleonstafffromsittingintheofcetoclimbingupthepoleshesaysthenlaughsButITheScugogChamberofCommercerecognizedLarryMableyattheirannualmeetingonMarch20forhis26yearsofservicetotheorganizationandcommunityasPortPerrySantaassistant.LarryisseenherereceivingaplaquefromChamberofCommercePresidentJulieCurranassistedbyMayorChuckMercier. FOCUS-APRIL201419Springclean-up...theoldfashionedwayTherewasatimenotsolongago-actuallyitwasmorethan40yearsago-whenresidentsofthecommunityputtheirbestfootforwardandhelpedcleanthesaltandsandofPortPerrysmaindragafterthesnowdisappeared.TheabovepicturewastakeninApril1967whenmembersofthelocalredepartmentbroughttheirtrucksandhosesouttowashwintersgrimeoffthestreet.TheyareseencleaningupinfrontoftheformerPortPerryStarLaSalleRestaurantandJamesBearebarbershop.UpperrightmembersofthePortPerryKinsmenClubareseeninApril1973sweepingupthesandandsaltoffQueenStreetinfrontofthefollowingstoresG.W.PentlandJewelleryMercso5to1storeRoyalBankFrankRealEstateandEmmersonInsurance.Streetsarenowcleanedeachspringbytrucksequippedwithstreetcleaningbrushesandwater.J.PeterHvidstenArchivePhotosBUICKGMC10VanedwardDrivePortPerry905-985-8474www.gusbrownportperry.com2014SIERRA 20FOCUS-APRIL2014TheChurchChicksaregettingexcitedPamsaid.ThepeopleofScugogdeservealovelyspringcelebra-tionRegistrationfortheEasterBonneteventisat1130a.m.andtheshowgetsunderwayatnoononEasterSundayApril20.MayorChuckMercierandotherprominentlocalindividualsvolunteerasjudgesPamnotedwithappreciation.ShealsoexpressedthankstoKenKouryofTheNuttyChocolatierforhisgenerosityandco-sponsorsStephanieTennantofCakesbyStephanieandNicoleKoogjeofTheCuddlyBunny.TherewillbeababychangeareasetupattheCuddlyBunnyforthepublicsconvenienceagainthisyear.TheEasterBonnetContestwouldnotbethesuc-cessitistodaywithoutthewonderfulsupportandpro-motionbyFocusonScugogmagazinePamconcluded.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogContinuedfrompage7ThismonthPortPerryWado-KaiFamilyKaratemarksamilestonehavingservedtheScugogareafor40yearsPortPerryWado-KaiFamilyKaratewasoneoftherstsatelliteafliatedclubsoftheTorontoWado-KaiKarateClubLtd.TWKKbasedatRyersonUniversityinToronto.ThePortPerrygroupwasestablishedin1974asasatelliteclubofTorontoWado-KaibySenseiDaveManaraPresidentandChiefInstructorofTorontoWado-KaiKarateTWKK.OvertheyearsthePortPerrydojohasbeenlocatedinvari-oussettingsintownsuchastheMasonicHallOddfellowsHallpublicschoolstheLatchamCentreandcurrentlyatthePortPerryScoutHall.Itallstartedinearly1974whenoneoftheRyersonkaratestudentsfromPortPerrytoldSenseiManaraofastrugglingkarateclubbackhomerunbyabrownbeltthathadnoorganizationalsupport.SenseiaskedtheclubleadertojointheTWKKorganization.Overtimethatinstructormovedonbuttheorgani-zationcontinuedtosupporttheclub.SenseiRobbDodstookovertheclubinMarch1983andwasheadinstruc-torfornineyearsuntil1992.SenseiMicheleMuellerheadedtheclubfrom1992to1994whensheretiredtoconcentrateonherequestriancareer.SenseiRonRuskaystartedtrainingatthePortPerryWado-Kaiin1983afterheenrolledhissonsatthedojo.TrainingtotheBlackBeltlevelhimselfRonbecametheclubheadafterMicheleandcontinuestodayasthechiefinstructorwitharankofGodan5thDegreeBlackBelt.AtPortPerryWado-KaiFamilyKarateweofferanopportunitytostudykarateasitwasmeanttobepracticedsaysRon.Westicktothebasicsbecauseweknowthatisthesurestandmosteconomicalwaytosuccess.ThestyleofkarateweteachiscalledWado-RyuoneofthemostclassicalformsoftheJapanesemartialarts.Itisalsothemostpopularheexplained.PortPerryWado-KaiFamilyKarateisamemberoftheTorontoWado-Kai.Thisorganizationwasestab-lishedatRyersonPolytechnicUniversityin1971andnowhasover30afliatedclubsintheGTADurhamRegionAlbertaBritishColumbiaNovaScotiaandtheBahamasandCaribbeanislands.Inthelast40yearsPortPerryWado-Kaihastaughtover1200studentsandhavetrainedmorethan30studentstotherankingofBlackBelt.ThePortPerryWado-KaiFamilyKaratewillhaveanopenhousetocelebrateits40thAnniversaryonSundayApril6atthePortPerryScoutHallfrom2-4p.m.Allcurrentandpaststudentstheirfamiliesandallfriendsoftheclubareinvitedtoattend.KarateClubhitsthebig4-0SenseiRonRuskay15930OldSimcoeRd.Unit10PortPerry905-985-33442ElginParkDr.UnitEUxbridge905-852-3309GettherightcoverageforyouCallordropintoourPortPerrylocationforaquoteforachancetowina100.00GiftCerticateHoursMondayFriday9am5pmwww.ronnobleinsurance.comDontleaveyourselfEggs-posed FOCUS-APRIL201421SandraMillarnamedBIAsEmbassadoroftheYearfor2013NotlongagoIsawasigninfrontofalocalchurchDontletyourdreamsbedreams.SadlymanyofusdoButwhenyouarepassionateaboutyourgoalitispossibletotransformdreamsintoreality.SandraMillarhadadream.Infactshecouldseeitliterallyfromthewindowofthestorewheresheworkedafor-leasesignonsomeprimePortPerrycommercialspace.Herlifelongdreamhadbeentooperateherownbusinessandherebeforehereyeslaidapromisingopportunityonlyastreet-widthaway.Butthepursuitofdreamsalsodemandssobriety.Sandrahadanextensivebackgroundinretailsalessoexperiencedidntrepresentanissue.Buttherisksweregreaterthantheyhadbeeninthepastandshehadntevenformulatedaconceptforthe600squarefootspaceattheheartofherdream.IbrainstormedwhatdoesPortPerrynothavethatitmightneedsherecalls.AfteralotofconsiderationIcameupwithTheChristmasNook.OnlyveyearsremovedfromitshumblebeginningtheNookhasmorphedintoMillarsMarketandtheoriginalsquarefootagehasexpandedsix-fold.RecentlySandrawasformallyrecognizedbyPortPerrysBIABusinessImprove-mentAssociationasitsAmbassadoroftheYearforhercontributionstothedowntowncommunity.Shesmodestlyreservedaboutthehonour.Pastwinnershavebeenheavyweightsinourbusinesscommunity.IdontfeellikeIminthesameleague.Butthepeoplehavespoken.Andtothinkitallbeganasjustadream.SandraMillarfoundhercallingearlyinlife.Herrstjobasateenagersawherclerkinginaclothingstore.Sheenjoyeditenoughtoeventuallyexpandherroletothemanagementofmultipleoutlets.Allthetimeshecontinallyaccumulatedvalu-ableexperienceinvariousfacetsofoperatingabusiness.IassumedIdhavemyownretailoperationonedayshesaysofherearlyaspirations.IalwaysgureditwouldbeinclothingbecauseIspent10yearswiththataspectandlovedit.Butrstothersweeteropportunitieswouldadddiversitytohergrowingresume.MyhusbandStacyandIranapairofbakeshopsfor10yearsrstSaintCinnamoninPickeringforhalfofthattimethenanotheronecalledSweetTease.ItwasStacysjobacareeroutsidetheretailrealmwhichbroughtthecoupletoPortPerryseveralyearsago.GivenherbroadexperienceSandrawaswelcomedenthusiasticallyaspartofthestaffofdowntownPlovers.GazingacrossQueenStreetfromtheshopsfrontwindowaforleasesignattractedPleaseturntopage22SandraMillarownerofMillarsMarketwasrecentlynamedtheBIAs2013AmbassadoroftheYear. 22FOCUS-APRIL2014herattentionandre-ignitedherdreamofownership.InOctober2009nosurpriseitwasbydesignjustintimefortheholidayTheChristmasNookopeneditsdoors.Sandrasconceptsheexplainswasmorethansimplyastorededicatedtothefestiveseason.Itsalwaysbeenallaboutcreatinganexperienceforvisitors.Youstartofcoursewithqualityproductsandoutstandingcustomerserviceensurearelaxedatmosphereandinjectsomewow-factor.Thatsbeencontinuallyevolving.Ashasthestore.SandraseizedontheopportunitytogreatlyincreaseheroorspacewhenFrancescosRestau-rantclosed.Purchasingthehistoricbuildingsheadded3000squarefeetofextraroomtointroduceclothingherinitialretailpassion.Naturallytheformerrestauranthadkitchenfacilitiesanaspectsheknewwellfromhersweet-treatdays.Butthestoresspicecomesfromitsever-changingblendofuniqueitemswhereSandrasingenuityshinesthrough.Itsinstinctthatdrivesthoseacquisitions.Sometimestheyreforsaleitemsothertimesjustpropsforaesthet-ics.ShepausesthenlaughsIfndoutwhatspopularthroughexperiencebasicallyyouthrowthingsagainstthewallseewhatsticks.ButIfndmyinstinctsarerightmoreoftenthantheyrewrong.Sandrasquicktorecognizethecontributionofherstaffwhichswellsbyhalfto16-17duringthepeakChristmasseason.Theyrethegreatestshesayswithasmile.Cus-tomersoftenmistakethemforownersbythequalityandattentivenessoftheirserviceandthisbusinesswouldntbeanywherewithoutthem.Butgrowingintoalargerconcernhasntbeenallheartsandowers.HousedinacenturybuildingSan-draadmitstherehavebeensurprisessomedefnitelymorepleasantthanothers.Partofthemainceilingfellinwhileotherworkwasgoingon.Butanothertimeweuncoveredthisbeautifulbrickwallwhichaddscharactertotheinterior.Withanoldbuildingyouexpecttheunexpectedandmaintainyoursenseofhumour.Sandradescribesbusinessownershipasanall-injob.ButshehasalsofoundtimeforinvolvementincommunityactivitiestheChiliCook-offSoup-a-thonacceptingco-opstudentsaswellasdonatingtocharityevents.ShesproudtocallPortPerryheradoptedhome-town.ItsbeautifulhistoricandcloseenoughtoTorontotoattracttouristswithitsamazingvarietyofuniquestores.Improudtobeasmallpartofthatgreaterwhole.MillarsMarketaccordingtoSandraremainsaworkinprocess.Evenwith3800squarefeetitneverseemslikeenoughspaceInretailyouhavetobewillingtochangeconstantlyandrespondquicklytotrends.Chal-lengingyesbutformetrulyalabouroflove.Ortoputthatanotherwayadreamcometrue.ByScottMercerFocusonScugogBonnetscontinuedfrompage21W.O.INSURANCEBROKERSDaleGibbonsOwnerBrokerwww.woinsurancebrokers.com905-436-9090Whetheritsyourfamilyhomebusinessoryourcarprotectwhatsyourswithinsurancesolutionsdesignedjustforyou.ProtectThoseYouLovewebCMSSlutionsTimeforaNewWebsite126WaterStreet2ndFloorPortPerry905-982-0450infocmswebsolutions.comwww.cmswebsolutions.comSpringStudioTourSaturdayMay3SundayMay410amto5pmBrochureswithmapwillbeavailableatmostPortPerrybusinessesandpublicvenuesFormoreinformationcall905-985-3295www.scugogstudiotour.ca32juriedartistsandartisansinvitethepublictoaself-guidedtourFREEADMISSIONBeAPartOfTheCreativeJourneyLakeScugog2014GOLDBUGINTERNATIONALESTATESWELCOME-35YEARSEXPERIENCE1874ScugogStreetHwy.7AacrossfromWaterStreet905-985-0001goldbug0001hotmail.comJEWELLERYCOINSWATCHESSTERLINGINSTANTCASHGOLDSILVERHonestQualiedCondential FOCUS-APRIL201423BigBrothersBigSistersofNorthDurhamchal-lengesthecommunitytocomeoutandthrowstrikesattheirannualBowlForKidsSakefundraiseratParishLanesinUxbridgeonApril5.BowlforKidsSakeisaperfectteam-buildingactivityforfamiliesmentorsandmenteesvolunteersbusinessescoworkersandfriendstopartakein.Eachparticipantisaskedtocompleteapledgeformwhichallowstwofreegamesandfreeshoerental.Bowlinglaneswillbeavailable12noonto11p.m.Ready...set...goBowlForKidsSakeBigBrothersBigSistersofNorthDurhamisdedicat-edtoservingtheyouthofBrockUxbridgeandScugogcommunitieswithmentoringprogramssuchasGoGirlsGameOnIn-SchoolMentoringandtheTradi-tionalmentoringprogram.Formoreinformationaboutparticipatingasateamdonorsponsororvolunteerpleasevisitwww.bigbroth-ersbigsisters.canorthdurhamorcontactKristaDukeSpecialEventsandFundraisingat905-985-3733ext.4oremailkristabbbsndaol.com.HannahBergsmaandEijiDoiofScotiaBankareseenac-ceptingtheirawardfromleftPresidentJulieCurranMayorChuckMercierandFirstVice-PresidentTonyJannsen.Taylor-ForderInsuranceownerSteveGajewskiJenMicheleKarenGardinerandJan-iceTayloracceptedtheirawardfromPresidentJulieCurranleftMayorChuckMercierandatrightCouncillorHowardDansonandFirstVice-PresidentTonyJannsen.PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidstenCofCawardsScotiaBankandTaylor-ForderTheScugogChamberofCommercehelditsannualgeneralmeetingMarch20therstofanumberofeventsplannedduringtheyeartocelebratethe100thanniversaryofthePortPerryScugogbusinessorganization.FormerpastpresidentsTedGriffenandWilliamBillBarrwereguestspeakersexplaininghowtheorganizationmorphedfromtheoriginalPortPerryBusinessmensAs-sociationin1914tothePortPerryChamberofCommercein1963andnallytakingonthenameScugogChamberofCommercein1974.Mr.Griffenservedaspresidentin195519591969-1970.Mr.Barrheldthepositionduring1983-1984.Bothmenprovidedinformativeandattimeshumourousaccountsofeventsandactivitieswhichtookplaceinyearspast.PresidentJulieCurranannouncedthebusinessesnominatedforthe2013AwardsofExcellencewhoincludedHarpWyliesCanadianGrillHouseHerringtonsQualityButchersJudiWeedmarkLakeScugogLumberNorthPortTruckandTireMapleLeafMcDonaldsScotiaBankandTaylor-ForderInsurance.Winningthisyearsawardforabusinesswith15orlessemployeeswasTaylor-ForderInsuranceandtheawardwasgraciouslyacceptedbySteveGajewskionbehalfofhisstaff.Inthecategoryofabusinesswithmorethan15employeesarelativenew-comertotownScotiaBankwasnamedasthisyearswinner.HannahBergsmamanagerofthelocalbranchacceptedtheawardonbehalfofherstaff.TheChamberofCommerceheldtheireventintheLatchamCentrewhichwassuitablydecoratedwithChambermemorabiliaandphotosofthetownofPortPerryThenNowbyJonathanvanBilsen.ThestaffandstudentsofthePortPerryHighSchoolCulinaryArtspro-gramprovidedavarietyofdelicaciesthroughouttheevening. 24FOCUS-APRIL2014GETREADYTOFILEYOUR2013INCOMETAXRETURN11490SimcoeSt.PortPerryFx905-985-3007nwestaccountingwcshighspeed.com905-985-0195Letushelpyougetallthebenetsforwhichyouareentitled.AreyouawareofallthenewtaxcreditsdeductionslingproceduresformsandformulasregardingtaxreturnsWearewellacquaintedwiththeseandmorehavingattendedseminarsdealingspecicallywiththeintricaciesofthe2013taxreturn.Giveusacallandwewillmaximizeyourdeductionsandtaxcreditstoloweryourincometaxpayableandkeeppersonaltaxreturns-e-fleserviceRRSPtaxplanningsmallbusinessaccountingcomputerizedpayrollAccountingServiceMARCHAPRILMon.-Fri.830am-6pmSat.9am-2pmorbyappointment250QueenStreetPortPerry905.985.9791905.985.8893SCUGOGcharteredprofessionalaccountantsaccountingprofessionalcorporationMichaelKonopaskiPhDCPACMARogerMoaseCPACAAreyoueligibleforpensionplittingSplityourincomeandsaveevenmoreonyourtaxes.Didyouknowthattransferringyourpensionincometoaspouseorcommon-lawpartnercanincreaseyourtaxsavingsHRBlockCanadaInc.FormoreinformationspeaktoanHRBlockTaxProfessionaltoday.Atparcipangoces174PerryStreetPortPerryOntario905-985-9803TAXTIPChildCaredontforgettoclaimthemusiclessonsalongwiththesoccerfee.AVZAccountingTaxIncAnitaVanZeeland905-985-1926Eachyearfederalincometaxesincreaseinsizeanddiculty.Eachyeartaxsoftwarepackagesgetbetterbutevenusingsoftwareprogramsrequiretime.Plustheoutcomeisdirectlyrelatedtoinformationbeingenteredcorrectlybythetaxpayer.Tosaveyoufromstresstheservicesofapaidprofessionalmaybesomethingtoconsiderthisyear.ThisfeaturegivesyouanexcellentstarttondingtheservicesofaprofessionalintheScugogareawhowillhelpyou. FOCUS-APRIL2014254RiverStreetSeagrave905-985-8962BOOKKEEPINGSERVICESIfsopleasecallE-FilePersonalIncomeTaxComputerizedPayrollSmallBusinessBookkeepingOfceHoursMondaytoFriday900am-500pmExtendedEveningSaturdayHoursduringTaxTimebyAppointmentOnlyNewClientsWelcomeACCOUNTINGTAXINCAnitaVanZeelandAllAccountingBookkeepingServicesComputerizedAllGovernmentRemittancesPayrollWsibCraAuditsAppealsTaxStrategiesBudgetsandBusinessPlansPortPerryPhone905-985-1926Fax905-985-4320Emailaypeckhotmail.comJustonecalltomecouldsaveyouthousandsofdollarsinunclaimedtaxrefunds.-ALLTAXRETURNS-FarmingCorporateSmallBusinessPersonaltaxreturnsstartingatonly302012IspecializeinFORENSICACCOUNTINGanalyzingdissectingyouraccountstomaximizeyourtaxsavingscorporateorxedincome.AVZ1BrockStreetEastUxbridgeONL9P1P69058529714www.bdo.caCharteredAccountantsandAdvisorsITSTAXTIMELetBDOworryaboutthenumbers.TAXTIPFORCANADIANSOVER50IncomesplitandsaveSeniorsareallowedtosplituptohalfoftheireligiblepensionincomewithaspouseorcommon-lawpartner.Incomesplittingallowssomeseniorstoenjoyasignicanttaxreduction.Inthesituationwherethelowerincomespousehasverylittleincomethetaxsavingsaresubstantial.HRBlock905-985-9803TAXTIPConsiderdealingwithanaccountingprofessionalwhonotonlyunderstandsyourtaxsituationbutalsoyourinvestmentsestateplanandfamilydynamics.Alsoyouraccountantshouldintegratetheirrecommendationswiththoseofyourotherprofessionaladvisors.Asimpletaxreturnisonethingbutcomprehensivenancialplanningisanotheranditisoftenmissed.MichaelKonopaskiPhDCPACMACFPScugogAccountingProfessionalCorporationCharteredProfessionalAccountants905-985-9791905-985-8893TAXTIPThinkyouowemoneyandarescaredtole.....byNOTlingyouaregoingtoincurpenaltiesandyoumaybemissingoutonHSTandTrilliumbenetsforwhichyoumaybeeligible.SoleItwillsaveyoumoneyinthelongrun.NellieWestermanAccountingServices905-985-0195 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FOCUS-APRIL201427PuravidaSimplytranslatedpurelifeAfterspendingayearorsotravellingmeetingnewpeoplespeakinginchurchesJohnandIalongwithoursonTravisreachedthe75percentlevelofourbudgetinNovember2013.WhatdidthatmeanWereceivedtheokaytobuyaplanetickettoCostaRicatobeginSpanishlanguagetraininginpreparationforourmissionaryworkinElSalvador.WelandedinSanJoseCostaRicaonDecember282013andwiththehelpofotherstudentsatourschoolourhous-ingwaswaitingforuswhenwearrived.Weunpackedandtriedtostarttosettlein.SojustwhatislifelikehereBacktopuravida.InCostaRicalifeisverydifferent.Theresalwaystimeforaconversationonthestreetorinastore.Nothingisdonequickly.Whenweneedgroceriesitstimetogetourgrocerycartandwalk20minutestothegro-cerystore.ActualshoppingisachallengeasthingsarenotlocatedinthesamelogisticalareasthatwehaveinCanadaandourbrainsarestillinconstanttranslationmode.Mostplaceswehavetogettoarea15-20minutewalk.BillsYeswehaveutilitybillswhichisnotanis-sue.Howeveritisanissuewhenthewatergetscutoff.Whatwedidntrealizeisthattherearenosuchthingsaspaperbillsandyouresupposedtopaythebillatthegrocerystore.Itishelpfulthoughtoactuallyhaveanaccountnumber.Thankfullyitonlytookoncethatourwaterwascutofftogurethisout.Hydroohhowweloveourhydroespeciallywhenitstayson.Thesamedaythatourwaterwascutoffweheardaloudbangupthestreetandthenoffwentourhydro.Aswehadalreadydecidedtogooutforabitwehopedthatbothourhydroandwaterwouldbebackonbythetimewegotback.Aswewalkedupthestreetweweretoldwhywedidnthavepower.Apparentlybirdsshouldnotlandonopenwireonepoorcrispyfriedbirdlay-ingonthesidewalk.Atleastthattimetherewasavalidexcuse.Othertimestherearerandompoweroutagesforseveralhourswithoutexplanation.Ontothemainpurposeforuslivinghereschool.WhatdoesaschooldaylooklikeSchoolstartsOneyearagoFocuseaturedastoryaboutJohnandAudreyVanBellesdreamomovingtoElSalvadortohelpchildren.SincethenthePortPerrycouplehavemadetheirwaytoCostaRicawheretheyarelearningSpanishbeoreproceedingtotheirfnaldestination.FocusinvitedtheVanBellestosharesomeotheirex-periencesastheyimmersethemselvesinnewcultureswhilepreparingortheirnewmissioninlie.everymorningpromptlyat730a.m.De-spiteticotimewhichisCostaRicanforalwayslateourschoolisveryprompt.Ourdayincludestwohoursofgram-mar...everydayMondaytoFriday.Itshardenoughtoknowwhatpronounsverbsetc.areinEnglishletaloneSpan-ishwheretherulesaresodifferent.Ontofonticaespaolatheofcialtermforphonics.Howcanwelearnalanguageifwedontknowhowtopro-nounceeverything.Thisclassisanotherhourofourday.Ontoournextclassoflenguajeorlanguageclass.ThisclassisJohnAudreyandsonTravisinfrontoftheSpanishLanguageInstituteinCostaRica.JohnandAudreywerejustplanningtheirtripinApril2013nowtheyarethousandsofmilesawayinCostaRica.ChallenginglieorVanBellesastheysettleinCostaRicaPleaseturntopage28 28FOCUS-APRIL2014Itwas530p.m.onValentinesDaywhenSabrinaandRicharddroppedbyBrocksforaquickbrowsethroughtheshoedepartment.SevenmonthsearlierthecouplehadcometoPortPerryfortheirrstdatewhichhadincludedavisittoBrocksandanewpairofshoesforSabrina.TocommemoratetheirrstdateandtocelebrateValentinesDayRichardbroughtSabrinabacktoBrocksandboughtheranewpairofboots.Buttheromancedidntendthere.ItseemsthattheValentinesDaytriptoBrockswasallpartofRichardsmasterplan.Whentheyleftthestorethecoupleheadeddowntothewater-frontandRichardaskedSabrinatoputonhernewboots.AssheswitchedherfootwearRichardusedthelargeplasticbagfromBrockstoshieldhispantsfromthesnowashebentdownononekneeandproposed.SabrinasaidyesandthecouplewentbacktoBrockstosharetheirexcitingnewswithdelightedsalesassociatesMaryVezeauandCherylFinch.CongratulationsSabrinaandRichardfromyourfriendsatBrocksByCherylFinchSubmittedtoFocusonScugogValentinesDayweddingproposalCherylFinchisaneditorandwriterintheGTA.Shespecial-izesinnon-fctionmanuscriptdevelopmentwebsitecopywritingandSEOonlinearticlewritingandcontentmarketing.Cherylcanbereachedatcfnch999gmail.com.FromleftMaryVezeauwithRichardandSabrinaandshoesalesassociateCherylFinchatBrocksstoreinPortPerry.whereournewfoundknowledgeissupposedtoworktogether.AclasswherenoEnglishisspokennotaprob-lemifyouknowthelanguage.Ourschooldayendsatnoonbutourlearningdoesntstopthere.Ourafternoonsbringhomeworktripstothegrocerystoreorlaundryusingaclothesline.Electric-ityistooexpensivetouse.Preplanningiskeybecausegrocerystoretripsneedtobecompletedearlyintheafternoonasitgetsdarkhereby530p.m.yearround.Reectingbackoverthepasttwomonthsofbeingherethechallengeshavebeenmanybutsohavethere-wards.EverydaywelearnjustabitmoreSpanish.ThetransitionfromCanadatoCostaRicawasatoughonebutthankfullyweareprettysettledherenowandlifeisanewnormal.WewillcontinueourstudieshereatschooluntilDecember.AtthattimewewillbehomeforseveralmonthsaswecontinuetoprepareforourmovetoElSalvadorincludingmorefundraisingascurrentlywearenotfullyfunded.WewanttothankthemanypeoplewhohavebeensupportingusandhelpingustonalizethingsinCanadaafterwemovedtoCostaRica.Youcanndusonourwebsitewww.cupofwaterministries.caorlikeusonFacebookatCupofWaterMinistries.ByAudreyVanBelleSpecialtoFocusonScugogDurhamSustainAbilitysannualfundraisingRainBarrelSaleissettotakeplacelaterthismonth.Ordersarenowbeingtakenforaweekdayweekendpickupdate.Youcanorderyourrainbarrelsonlinerainbarrel.cadsa.PickupwilltakeplaceonDurhamSustainAbilityholdsRainBarrelSaleinAprilApril2223from9a.m.to5p.m.andApril26from10a.m.tonoonattheDurhamSustainAbilityofce126WaterStreetPortPerry.Onlybarrelsorderedinadvanceareguaranteedtobeavailable.Pricesbeginat60perbarrel.Avarietyofoptionalitemsincludingexibledownspoutpipesdownspoutdivertersrainbarrelstandsdispensinghoseandaddi-tionallengthsofoverowhosecanalsobepurchased.Call905-985-3279x10oremailheathersustain-ability.caforinformationnotavailableonthewebsiteorifyouneedassistancewithonlineordering.DurhamSustainAbilityisanenvironmentalnot-for-protandsocialenterprisethatsupportsindividu-alsorganizationsandcommunitiesonthepathtoasustainablefuture.VanBellecontinuedfrompage27 Springisintheairandwithitcomesasenseofnewbeginningsandfreshstarts.Itsaperfecttimetoensureyourhomeisingoodshapesoyoucanenjoythecomingmonthsofsunshineonthegolfcourseatthelakeorinyourbackyard.Herearesomeofthepeopleinourareathatwillhelpyouplanandcompleteyourspringprojectsbothindoorsandout.BOBGOODMANPLUMBING905-985-7758FAMILYOWNEDANDOPERATEDPlumbingisOurPassionthird-generationplumberservingcustomersinPortPerryandsurroundingareasover33yearsofexperiencelicensedinsuredbytheWSIBDraincleaninggeneralplumbingrepairswellandsewagepumpsalesandserviceinstallationofin-oorradiantheating.REQUESTANESTIMATETODAYKEEPYOURBASEMENTDRYTHISSPRINGCallusforsumppumpinspectioninstallationandmaintenance.182NorthPortPlazaUnit7ReachSt.atNorthPortRd.905-985-6665www.windowstore.caWhetheryouarelookingtoaddarchitecturaldetailtoyourhomeorhopingtogainbetterenergyefciencywehaveawindowordoorstyletoteverylifestyleandbudget.Ourexpertswillhelpyouchoosetheperfectonesforyou.CHOOSINGTHERIGHTWINDOWSFORYOURHOMELocallyownedandoperatedbyIkeandKellyvandenBergVisitourshowroomandseewhyTheresSoMuchMoreAt...MAKEYOURSPRINGMAINTENANCEEASIERDurhamKubotahasitallfromlighttoheavydutyjobsthechoreproductsareinandreadyforallyourspringandsummerjobs.TheshowroomispackedwithAriensGravelyStihlandofcourseKubotaproductstomakeyourjobseasier.Wecarryeverythingfromweedremovallawnedgerschainsawslogsplittershedgetrimmerspushmowersfullyloadedzeroturnlawntractorstoutilityvehiclesforfunandwork.Notonlydowecarrythenewproductline-upwealsohavegentlyusedequipment.Checkoutourwebsitewww.durhamkubota.caforourselection.AtDurhamKubotaourservicedepartmentexperttechniciansservicewhatwesellandhavethepartsyouneedforthedoityourselfprojects.Pleasedropinandseeourfamilyowneddealershipthatprovidesqualityserviceandproductsforyouourcustomer.DurhamKubota4179SimcoeStreetN.Oshawa905-655-3291www.durhamkubota.caSeeouradonpage31.Followingaconsistentschedulethroughouttheseasontoensureyoustayontopofyourhomemaintenanceandrepairscanhelppreventpotentialproblemsbeforetheyoccur.FOCUS-APRIL201429 48WaterSt.PortPerryON905985-3767TheRIGHTConnectionsmeaneverything.Yourhomeelectricalwiringismuchtooimportanttoleavetojustanyone.Youcantrustourcarefulprofessionalservicetowireyourhomesafelyandefciently.MONSMAELECTRICLTD.905-431-5042INDUSTRIALCOMMERCIALRESIDENTIALTosaythatthispastwinterwasonefortherecordbooksiscertainlyanunderstatement.Recordcoldtemperaturesaswellassnowfallwerethenormforthefirsttimeinovertwentyyears.Manyhomeownerssawfirsthandasthegripoftheicycoldletindraftsandicinghadformedaroundmostwindowanddooropenings.Energyefficientvinylwindowsandsteelorfibreglassinsulateddoorsarethebestwaytocombatwinterscoldwhilekeepingdowneverincreasingheatingcostsallthewhileprovidingamaintenancefreeexterior.Nowthatspringisslowlymakingitswayandsummerwillnotbefarbehinditsimportanttokeepinmindthatenergysavingwindowsanddoorswillalsoconserveairconditioningcostsandkeepheatout.LettheprofessionalsatTheWindowStorehelpyouinchoosingthebestproductforyourneedsandbudgetwhileprovidingqualityproductsalongwithexpertinstallation.Callusforafreeinhomeconsultation.TheWindowStore182NorthPortRoadUnit7PortPerry905-985-6665www.windowstore.caSeeouradonpage29.KEEPCOSTSDOWNWITHENERGYEFFICIENTDOORSANDWINDOWSRemembertoalwaysputsafetyrst.Manyhomemaintenancetasksarebetterlefttotheprofessionalssobesuretohireacontractorortechnicianifyouarenotabletohandlethetaskonyourown.30FOCUS-APRIL2014 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FOCUS-APRIL201435Forthe15thconsecutiveyeartheGreenbankLionsClubareselling55lb.bagsoflawn21-7-7andgarden18-18-18fertilizerforthelowlowpriceof25abag.Thispriceincludestaxesandfreedeliverytoyourhome.ThelocalserviceclubwillalsobeholdingitsannualscrapmetalandelectronicitemscollectionattheGreenbankHallfrom8a.m.to3p.m.onSaturdayMay3th.OvertheyearsthousandsofdollarsrasiedfromGreenbankLionsClubprojectshavebeenusedtosupporteventsinlocalschoolssuchasacademicawardnightshealthysnackandlit-eracyprojects.MoneyhasalsobeendonatedtoOperationScugogthePortPerryHospitalPreciousMindsandprojectstohelpthosewithdiabeteshearingandvisionissues.Itsawin-windealasyougettheproductsatunbeatablepricesandthelocalcommunitiesaresupportedwiththemoneythattheLionsraise.Placeyourfertilizerorderbycalling905-985-3723.LeaveyournameaddressandquantitytoensurequickdeliveryinAprilorearlyMay.GreenbankLionsClubholdscrapmetalcollectionandertilizersaleGreenbankLionsClubmemberLarryDoblewithatruckloadoffertilizeratlastyearsfundraisingevent.DarylSneathwasraisedinasmalltownnearalakebuthenowshareshisdayswithhiswifeandthreechildreninadifferentsmalltownnearariverthatbeingSeagravejustnorthofPortPerry.AllMySinsishisrstnovel.BenDunnhasnotbeentrafckingmarijua-natohishighschoolstudents.Hehashow-everbeenintimatewithonewhichisprobablywhytheauthoritiescomelookingforhimoneafternoon.Afteranightspentinthedrunk-tankBencommissionshisfriendshelpinplanningarevenge-plotagainstthefellowteacherheblamesforhisforcedremovalfromtheschool.LocalauthorDarylSneathpenshisfrstnovelAllMySinsIntheendhoweverhejustwantstobeginanew.Tohavehisnamecleared.Toxthethingshesbroken.Andtogobackandundotheawfulthingshesdone.Buthesstuckinthepresentwherethepastlingersandthefuturelooms.AllMySinswillbeinbookstoresandavailableonthee-readerofyourchoicethisspring.ContactDaryldi-rectlyatdaryl.sneathgmail.comandcheckhimoutonthewebatwww.darylsneath.com.EverydayLowPricing20-80BelowRetailPricesPromGradDressesSummerStylesYearRoundBras1888ScugogStreet905-985-1890NEWBYKOTYAPEEKIN1874SCUGOGST.HWY7APORTPERRY905-985-7420QUEENMATTRESSQuality2PillowTopEuroOrthopedicDouble325Twin225AllmadeinCanada.AllsizesinStock.NoRecycledMaterialEverydayPrice375MattressMuchMoreFREEPillowwithpurchaseBillMinorsatBooksGaloreandMore175PerryStreetPortPerry905-985-8645WHEREWEREYOU29.95 36FOCUS-APRIL2014ScugogWhatsUpANDREWCOLLINSTRIOJamesMcEleneyMikeMezzatestaandAndrewCollinshavejoinedcreativeforcestopushtheboundar-iesofthemusictheylovetocreateacompellingbodyofworkthatblursthelinesbetweenbluegrassjazzold-timefolkcelticandclassicalmusic.TheAndrewCollinsTrioplaysoriginalcompositionsaswellasnewarrangementsofpiecesbysomeoftheirfavouritecomposers-astheytradeoffonmandolinmandolamandocelloddleguitarandbass.DateSATURDAYAPRIL26Time800p.m.LocationGreenbankCentennialHallTickets25perperson.AvailableatPOEPortPerryBlueHeronBooksorUxbridgebycalling905-985-8351or905-852-7578.GreenbankFolkMusicSocietySpringFlingSockHopTheMegaloreGrouppresentsitssecondannualSpringFling-50s60sSockHopDancewithgreatmusicprovidedbyDJRickJohnsofFrameFX.Therewillalsobealightlunchandbar.DateSATURDAYMAY10Time8p.m.-1a.m.LocationMississaugasofScugogIslandHall22600IslandRoadScugogIslandAdmission20perperson.TicketsContactJimorLynnat905-985-1008Rickat905-982-1099oremailatinfomegaloregroup.orgAcclaimedCanadianArtistsperformfeaturingthetalentsofRussellDeCarle-localresidentandfoundingmemberofPrairieOysterSteveStrongmanwinnerofa2103JunoAwardLynnMilescriticallyacclaimedsongwriterBlairPackhamofthe80ssensationTheJittersandMitchTones.Thiseventisrestrictedtopatrons19yearsofageandolder.DateSATURDAYAPRIL19Time830p.m.LocationTownHall1873PortPerryAdmission33perperson.Ticketsavailableatwww.townhall1873.caportperryunpluggedIVThemulti-talentedandcharm-ingDrewJureckaonvocalsddleandsaxophone.DrewisoftenseeninAlexPang-mansAlleycatzWithMarkKieswetteronpianoandClarkJohnstonbass.Thislove-ablegeniusisalwaysontourDontmisshim.StartTimes700p.m.LocationJestersCourtupstairsReservationscallLynn289-354-1140oremaillynnlynnmcdonaldjazz.comMusicCharge15perpersonjazzatjestersSUNDAYAPRIL6DREWJURECKATheHeilligManoeuvreisaquartetdesignedtoturncatchytunesintojazz.ThefunbeginswhenheputsthesesongsinthehandsofbandmatesAlisonYoungsaxStacieMcGregorpianoandlong-timeMantecamateCharlieCooleydrums.SUNDAYAPRIL27HEILLIGMANOEUVRE FOCUS-APRIL201437InatownwheresuchgreatvalueisplacedontheartsandwhereopportunitiesaboundforyouthitshouldcomeasnosurprisethatateamoflocalmusiciansarereadytojoinforcestocreatethePortPerryChildrensChorus.CathyPavlik-GriffenisamusicandFrencheducatorwiththeDur-hamBoardofEducationwhohasconductedchoirsandworkedasaclinicianandworkshopleaderacrosssouthernOntario.CathybringshervocalexpertiseandknowledgeofchoralrepertoiretothisnewchoirafterspendingthispastyearcompletingherMastersinMusicatYorkUniversity.SuzanneGarriockteachesFrenchImmersionatR.H.CornishPublicSchoolwheresheleadsover50studentsinaviolinclubandrunsmultiplesessionsofhanddrummingwithstudents.Suzanneisaskilledinstrumentalistandwillbringawealthofideasforinfusingpercus-sionandworldinstrumentsintothechoirsmusicmaking.JackieCrawfordteachespianofromherhomestudioandhasbeenaccompanyingchoirsacrosstheGTAfornearly30years.Sheistheco-directoroftheUxbridgeChildrensChorusandwillbetheaccompanistfortheupcomingBrooklinYouthChoirthroughwhichtheseladieshopethatJackiescommonpresencewillhelppromotecollegialityamongyoungsingersandtheirdirectorsacrossNorthDurham.ThePortPerryChildrensChorusisgroundedinthebeliefthatmusicshouldbefunandthatmagicalthingshappenwhenchildrencometogethertosing.Choristerswillenjoycommunityperformancesparticipationinmusicfestivalsandtraininginbecomingbettermusicians.CathySuzanneandJackiewillbehostingwelcomingauditionsforthisnewchoirontheafternoonsofSaturdayApril26andSaturdayMay10byappointmentonly.Emailppccletssinggmail.comorcall905-985-9274forfurtherinforma-tionandtobookanauditiontime.LikemostpeoplegrowingupDonnaKyteneverthoughtmuchaboutfamilyhistory-thatisuntilherhusbandpassedawayat68yearsofage.Itwasthistragedythatmadeherrealizetherewasaneedtoinformherfamilyaboutherlifegrowingupandsharethememorieswiththem.SadlyshewasntabletorecordthelifememoriesofherfatherRoyMcLaughlinbeforehepassedaway.DonnawasraisedonafarminNestletonandhaslivedinthecommunityherentirelife.SheattendedbothpublicandhighschoolinBlackstockandaftergraduat-ingfromteacherscollegebeganateachingcareeratBlackstockPublicSchool.Nowretiredthemotheroffourandagrandmotherto11childrenhascreatedanon-linescrapbookcalledMyLifethroughTheYearsasawaytoshareherlifeandfamilyhistorywithherchildren.Donnahasalsocreatedawebsitewhereperson-alizedscrapbookscanbeordered.Eachbookcon-tainshundredsofhistoricalfactstriviapicturesandnostalgiathatoccurredduringyourlife.Anyoneinterestedinmoreinformationcancontactheratdonnamylifepublishing.comorbygoingonlinetowww.mylifepublishing.RetiredteachercreatesonlinememorybookTalentedtriotoformchildrenschorusAwardwinningauthorJohnBoykowillbetheguestspeakeratthenextLakeScugogHistoricalSocietymeetinglaterthismonth.Mr.BoykowilltalkabouthislatestbookBloodandDaringanaccountofthemorethan40000CanadianswhofoughtintheU.S.CivilWar.Inthiscriticallyacclaimedworkheexplainshowthatwarhadasignicantinu-enceinCanadabecominganationin1867.ThemeetingwillbeheldattheSt.JohnsPresbyterianChurchonQueenStreetinPortPerryontheeveningofTuesdayApril15startingat730p.m.Itisopentothepublic.Mr.Boykowillhavecopiesofhisbookforsaleandwillbeavailabletosignthem.BoykospeaksonBloodDaringHistoricalSocietyGuestSpeakerBethesda-ReachWomensInstitutepresenttheirannualLuncheonandSpringFashionShowfeaturingfashionsfromBrocksstoreinPortPerry.ThefashionshowhasbecomeariteofspringpresentedeveryAprilforthepast30years.OnApril8lovelysignsofspringwillgreetthosewhoattendthelun-cheonandfashionshowheldatTrinityUnitedChurchUxbridgeat12noon.Ticketsareavailableat20fromBlueHeronBooksUxbridgeorbycalling905-852-4024or905-985-3976.SpringFashionShowfeaturesBrocksstylesAuthorJohnBoyko 38FOCUS-APRIL2014AROUNDTOWNMembersoftheRotaryClubofPortPerryisputtingthenaltouch-esontheirannualfun-lledSpringGalaonSaturdayApril12.Alongwithgreatfoodandfellowshipthemuchantici-patedhighlightsincluderafessilentauctionsandliveauctions.AstheRotarysmajorfundraisingeventallproceedsgodirectlytolo-calandinternationalprojects.LocallytheclubhassupportedtheLakeridgeHealthPortPerryhospitalandtheScugogMemorialLibraryaswellasannualChristmasdinnersforseniorsandpeopleinassistedlivingcarethefoodbankstudentscholarshipsandexchangeprogramsliteracyinschoolsandwalkingtrails.TheRotaryInternationalcam-paignistoeradicatepolioworld-wide.ThegalawillbeheldattheRoyalAshburnGolfClub.Ticketsare100perperson.ForticketsorinformationcallBobBrownsonat905-985-6726orbob.brownsonsympatico.caoranymemberofPortPerryRotaryClub.RotaryClubSpringGalafundraisingeventApril12ChildrensMedievalSpinningandWeavingWorkshopLearnabouttheartofspinningandweavinginmedievaltimes.Weaveyourveryownmedievalbookmarkonahand-madeloomtotakehome.InstructionprovidedbyvolunteersfromthePortPerrySpinnersandWeavers.SaturdayApril51p.m.pre-registrationandfeerequired.Reg-istration10includesexhibitadmission.WackyMedievalMan-at-ArmsPresentationJointhefunandexcitementwhenyouareconfrontedwitha14thcenturyEnglishMan-At-ArmsThishighlyentertainingpresentationhasbeenadaptedandperformedforaudiencesofallages.Itisadelightfulblendofinsightdramaandgreatmomentsofcomedy.Questionsandanswersleadtostoriesandawealthofinformationaboutthismarvelousandprovocativetime.Andthebestpartisthereisanopportunitytohandlereplicatedweap-onsallsafelydulledandarmourtypicaltothistimeinhistory.SaturdayApril121p.m.330p.m.pre-registrationandfeerequired.Registra-tion15includesexhibitadmission.EventstakeplaceatScugogShoresHeritageCentreArchivesonthe2ndooroftheScugogArena1655ReachStreetPortPerry.RegularExhibitAdmission4Adults3StudentsSeniors2Chil-dren5-12Freeforchildrenunder5.Someworkshopsrequireasepa-ratefee.Formoreinformationpleasegotoourwebsiteatwww.scugogshores-museum.comcall905-985-8698x103oremailmuseumscugog.caGoMedievalattheScugogHeritageCentrethisAprilPITCH-INWEEKAPRIL20-262014CalendarofEventsMAY24COMPOSTGIVEAWAYDAYTheTownshipofScugogandtheRegionofDurhamwillbecoordinatingthisyearsCompostEventtobeheldonSaturdayMay242014attheScugogCommunityRecreationCentre.Againthisyearresidentswillhavetheopportunitytopickupfreecompostaswellaspurchaserecyclingbinscurbsidecompostbinsbackyardcompostersandkitchencom-postbins.Quantitywillbelimited.Bringashovelandcontainer.Anon-perishablefooditemforOperationScugogwouldbeappreciated.APrIl20-26NATIONAlPITCh-INWEEkLastyearover1000regis-teredparticipantsincludingschoolsGirlGuidesandScoutschurch-esgroupsandorganizationstookpartinOperationCleanSweep.Encourageyourgrouptoregister.Weneedyourhelp.Pleaseregisteronlineatwww.scugog.caenvironmentalinitiatives.Letusknowwhatyouaredoingsowecanthankyou.ForlocationsglovesbagsandadviceonhowyourgroupcanhelpcontactShawnaCornishat905-985-7346x112The20MinuteMakeoverreturns.Businessesschoolsandresidentstakejust20minutesandcleanuplocalareas.ThinkgloballyActlocallyforjust20minutes.www.scugog.caenvironmentalinitiativesCElEBrATElIFEPlACEABENChOrPlANTATrEEFOrThEFuTurE.ScugogsCommemorativeTreePlantingPartnershipprovidesacreativeandlastingwayforindividualresidentsfamiliesbusinessesschoolsandcom-munitygroupstohonourfriendsfamilyortocelebratespecialevents.Yourtreebenchwillserveasalivingtributeforgenerationstocome.Information905-985-7346x112.APrIl2520MINuTEMAkEOVEr FOCUS-APRIL201439BergenAnotherreasontovisitNorwayWhenvisitingNorwaymanypeoplestopatthecapitalOslobutthesecondlargestcityofBergenisoftenoverlooked.Onereasonforthisisitisclearacrossthecountryanadd-onforwhichthereisseldomenoughtime.NotvisitingthecoastaltownofBergenwhenyouareinNorwayisamistake.Ithasmorehistorythanmostotherpartsofthecountry.Bergenissurroundedbysevenhillsandliesinavalleywithdirectaccesstotheocean.Theordsofthissectionofthewestcoastarespec-tacularespeciallyifyouhaveacamerainhandorsimplyappreciatenatureswildbeauty.ThecitywasdevelopedinthemidsixteenhundredsbyGermanmerchantswhorealizedthattradingwithNorwaycouldbeverylucrative.TheseHanseaticMer-chantsastheywereknownimmediatelysetupshopandbeganbuildingstoresandwarehousesinwesternEuropeanstylesoftheday.TodaytheoldcityofBergenisahavenfortourists.Dozensofshopslinethecanalandareallhousedinoriginalstructuresalldatingbacktotheseventeenthcentury.Inordertokeepthetraditionsalivethetowncouncilhasinitiatedlawswhichinsistthatanyrenova-tionsaredoneintheoldtraditionsusingtheoriginalTheBergenhusFortressseenfromacrosstheriverislocatedintheentrancetotheharbourinBergen.Pleaseturntopage40158CasimirSt.PortPerry905-985-2268virginia.frewclarkemarlintravel.caTMTIMETRAVELS....happyVirginiaFrewColleenAndersonJeanScottTICO4577532 40FOCUS-APRIL2014materials.Itisnotuncommontoseeamoderndooronashopwithanoutsidefaceof400yearoldwood.Amongthemanystoresareanexcellentvarietyoftraditionalres-taurantsfeaturingboiledpotatoesheartyvegetablesandpotroastorsausages.OneofmyfavouriterestaurantsisBryggeloftetStu-ene.Theconceptisabitdifferentfrommostplacesinthatyouselectyourtableandthenheadtothebarwhereamenuiswrittenonthewall.Thelightingisdarkandtheplaceisbuiltofsolidoakgivingitanextremelyoldappearanceprobablybecauseitis.Youplaceyourorderforfoodanddrinkpaythebarmanandtakeyourseat.IwaitedpatientlyandnallymydrinksarrivedfollowedbythebestorderofribsIhaveevertasted.Theboiledpotatoesmeltedinmymouthandthelocalbeerwasheditdowndeliciously.Thearrangementdoesnotprovidefortippingwhichisanicediversionfromwhatweareusedto.Ifyouarenotinthemoodforalargemealtherearemanysmallerrestaurantsandbakerieslocatedthroughouttheoldtown.Quiteof-tenforlunchIenjoyedafewslicesofhomemadebreadwithaplateoflocalcheesesaccompaniedbyacupofsteamingcoffee.Justremembertoleaveroomfordessert.Norwegianshavenoshortageofpastriesandicecreamagreatwaytonishanymeal.Itiseasytogetlostinthenarrowwindingstreetsbuttheoldpartofthecityissmallenoughthatyouwillalwaysndyourwaybacktotheharbour.TheareaisashoppersparadisewithmanyChristmasornamentssouvenirssweatersetc.KeepinmindthatpricesinNor-waytendtobehigherthantherestofEuropesoshoparoundandstayawayfrombuyingthingsyoucaneasilygetathome.BergenhasmanymuseumsandsightsbutbeforeyousetoutyoumaywanttoinvestintheBergenCard.Issuedbythecitythiscardisgoodfor24hoursatacostof200Krona35Cdn.andgivesyouaccesstotheentiretransitsystemaswellasmostmuseumsandgallerieswhichisdenitelythebestwaytotravelinBergen.TheTroldhaugenMuseumisdedicatedtothelifeandmemoryofNorwaysgreatestcomposerEdvardGrieg.IfroyaltyisinyourcardsyoumaywanttotakeintheGamlehaugenPalaceusedbytheroyalGamlehaugenPalaceisamansioninBergenNorwayandtheresidenceoftheNorwegianRoyalFamilywhileinthecity.Continuedfrompage39familywhentheyvisitBergen.ThePalacewasbuiltin1809andhasastorybooklooktoit.Thegroundsareamazingandgreatforleisurelystrolls.NoScandinavianharbourdistrictwouldbecompletewithoutashmarketandBergencancertainlyboastoneofNor-waysnest.Everythinginthemarketisfreshbutbesuretogetthereearlyasthechoiceproductsarequicklypurchasedandthemarketcloseswhenmostofthegoodsaresold.AlthoughBergenisquitelargepopu-lationof258500therearetwobasicdistrictswhichwouldbeofinteresttovisitors.TheoldtownwhichItalkedaboutaboveandthetownsquarewhichisquitemodern.IstayedataRadissonlocatednexttothesquareandfoundittobecon-venientasitissurroundedbydepartmentstoresandrestaurants.Thereareafewparksandiftheweatherisnicewalkingbecomesverypleasurable.AnotherinterestingsiteinBergenistheoldBergenhusFortresslocatedhighatoponeofthesevenhillsthatoverlookthecity.Theviewsarespectacularandthetrans-formationintohistoricBergenisextremelyinteresting.Amongthenumerouslookoutsisoneontheroofwhereyoustandamidthelargeslatetiles.NotriptoBergeniscompletewithoutatouroftheords.Ifyoutraveltothisuniquespotbycruiseshipyouwillnodoubthavealreadyseensomespectacularsightsbutbecausethecityliesonaordandis39kmfromtheseatoursbysmallerboatsandzodiacsarereadilyavailableandareamustforanyvisitor.WhenyouvisitScandinaviaandNorwayispartofyouritinerarybesuretomakethetimetovisitBergenasyouwillnotbedisappointed.Ifyouareonyourownthereisatourofferedbythegovern-mentcalledNorwayinaNutshellFocusonScugogNovember2011.YoudepartOslobytrainandtransfertotheFlamrail-waythesteepestintheworldfollowedbyacruisethroughtheordsanda45minutebusrideintoBergen.Thetrekisabout8hoursandquiteanadventure.SpendtwodaysinBergenandybacktoOsloorretraceyourstepsbytrain.NorwayandinfactallofScandinaviaisasafeandpopulartouristdestinationwithamazinghistoryscrumptiousfoodandlotstoseeanddo.FollowJonathanvanBilsenstraveladventuresatwww.photosNtravel.com 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1893ScugogStreetPortPerrywww.yourindependentgrocer.caPCEasy-CarveRosemaryandGarlicSemi-BonelessLegofLambMakeyourEasterdinnerpreparationasnapwithourno-fusstendersucculentlegoflamb.Worthswitchingsupermarketsfor.YOURNEIGHBOURSOWNEDOPERATEDBYWhatbettertimethentothinkabouthowyoutakecareofyourmouthJustasdietandexerciseareimportantinkeepingushealthysoismaintainingahealthymouth.Notonlyisgooddentalhealthimpor-tanttohavinghealthyteethandgumsbutitmayalsoreduceyourriskofchronicdisease.YourCondentSmileisOurGoal.15930OldSimcoeRd.PortPerry905-985-7777www.thedentalcentre.caTORONTOSTREET29TorontoStreetUxbridge905-852-7382STOUFFVILLE15RingwoodDriveStouffville905-642-5777SUNDERLAND26ChurchStreetSunderland705-357-3161OtherlocationstoserveyouOralhealthisanimportantpieceofyouroverallhealth.AprilisNationalOralHealthMonth