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FOCUSonScugogJANUARY2015 Dr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BaneldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.KingOrthodontistDr.T.McIntyrePeriodontistNewPatientsAlwaysWelcome2014BESTDENTISTportperrydentalcentre238QueenSt.-PortPerry-905-985-8451www.iluvmydentist.comBrightNewYearBRANDNEWSMILEYourHometownDentalProfessionalsTHEVISIONCLINIC305QUEENST.PORTPERRYNewYearNewPlaceWearerelocanglateFebruary2015-NWcornerofQueenSimcoeEYEASSOCIATESOFPORTPERRYOPTOMETRISTSDrBHaddenAssc9059859385OPTICIANS9059859388est1982 FOCUS-JANUARY20151contents5YourWorshipAninterviewwithTomRowettScugogTownshipsnewmayor.39TravelonAdventureswithourworldtravellerJonathanvanBilsen.19FarmingFamilyNesbittfamilyselectedfortheCelebrateFamilyFarmAward.PUBLISHEREDITOR........J.PeterHvidstenOFFICEADV.MGR............MaryAnnFlemingADVERTISING................................TracySouchPRODUCTION..........................ArleneWalkerFREELANCEWRITERS...............PaulArculusJonathanvanBilsenKarenStillerLynnCampbellScottMercerACCOUNTING......JudyAshbyN.HvidstenFOCUSonScugogJANUARY2015Volume9-Number10PublishedbyObserverPublishingofPortPerry188MaryStreet-PortPerryUnit201-L9L1A2Phone905-985-8585emailfocusfocusonscugog.comwebsitewww.focusonscugog.comFocusonScugogispublished12timesayearfromPortPerryandisdistributedtoallhomesandbusinessesinScugogTownshipbyCanadaPost.DeliverytherstTuesdayofeachmonthalthoughthisdatedoesvarydependingonthenumberofweeksinamonth.Opinionsexpressedbycolumnistscontribu-torsandletterwritersmustbesignedincludingaddressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbesigned.Requeststhatanamebewithheldwillbehon-ouredonlyifthereisacompellingreasontodoso.Phone905-985-858516ThumbsRatinglocaleventsanddecisionswithathumbupordown.8WhatsOnSeniorsAcommunitycalendarlistingeventsandactivitiesthroughoutJanuary.38WhatsUpScugogEntertainmentandeventstakingplaceinScugogTownship.36BakersvilleRevealedImagesofScugogLibrarysGingerbreadVillage.12HonourRollScugogannouncesnewinducteestotheMayorsHonourRoll 2FOCUS-JANUARY2015BIArespondstonegativeopinionsregardingdowntownPortPerryDearEditorInresponsetotheletterPortPerry-youhaveaproblemwrittenbyMr.FredCookintheDecemberissueofFocusonScugogregardinghissuggestionsonhowhebelievesthetowncouldbeimproved.Firstandforemostthankyouforyourfeedback.WealwaysliketoknowhowmembersofthePortPerryBusinessImprovementAssociationarethinking.IndeedsomeretailersarefeelingthepinchandnewsofthedepartureofTweedandHickorywasasurprisetoeveryoneintownhoweveritbearsnotingLetterstotheeditorMailboxthatthisdecisionwaspartofchainwideclosures.Whileitcouldbesaidthatthiswasnotoneofthefewtheychosetoremainopenwedonothaveinsightintoalloftheirreasonsforthatandshouldnotseeitasaspecicresultofthislocationsperformance.Asfarasthesuggestionthatthetownneedsmoreadvertisingoutsideofourperimetersthatneedstobeaddressedonseveralfronts.Firstonadvertisingitself.TheBIAworksdiligentlytoprocurethebestrateswecanforbusinessownerswhoaremembers.Thereisconstantnegotiatingforco-operativeadvertisingtohelpbusinessesaffordtoadvertisemoretohelpattractpeopletoourlovelytown.SinceyoumentionedadvertisingoutsideofourareawewillonlymentiontheCuriousDaytripperOn-tarioYoursToDiscoverAttractionsOntarioPinkPagesKawarthaVisitorGuideandIntotheHills.ImyselfadvertiseonanongoingbasisinEastoftheCityandSplurgeandhavedoneStyleatHomemagazineandArabellaandtheTorontoStarwhicharenationalpubli-cations.Thatbeingsaidwedohavetorespectthatrentsinthedowntownarenotcheapandacommentweoftenhearisthatafterrentispaidandwagesifbusinessescanindeedaffordtohireoutsidestaffthereisnotmuchleftforanadvertisingbudget.TheBIAisnotsolelyresponsibleforpromotingthetownthisalsofallsonthetownshipitselfaswearealwaysencouraging.ItshouldalsobenotedthatourguestbookinthelastfewmonthshasshownvisitorsfromScotlandArgentinaEnglandNewfoundlandandNewBrunswicknottomentionBurlingtonNew-marketandNorthBay.ThemajorityofbuildingownersworkveryhardourcoverAnyonedrivingalongWaterStreetPortPerryafterthesungoesdowncanthelpbutbeimpressedwiththelightdisplayontheoldgazebobythelake.DecoratedbythelocalBIAandChamberofCom-mercetowelcometheChristmasseasonthelandmarkstilladdsasparkletocoldwinternights.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenThumbsUptoourredepartmentDearEditorAhugeThumbsUptoourredepartmentInlateNovemberwehadapossiblegasleakscare.TheScugogFireDepartmentwasatourhousewithin10minutes.Thefourreghtershadtheexpertiseandequipmentrequiredtoassessthesituationthoroughlyinsideandout.Fortunatelyeverythingturnedoutne.Theytoldmetowatchfordrytrapsindrainswhichsometimestriggeroffasimilarodour.Theirknowledgeanddemeanourmademefeelrelievedandsupported.Ifeltcomfortablereturningtothehousewithmyconcernsalleviated.Theyassuredmethatcallingandnottakingachancewastherightthingtohavedone.WearesoluckytohavesuchavaluableservicehereinPortPerry.NoteThefellowfromthegascompanytook35minutestoarrive.Hewasefcienttooandcon-rmedeverythingtheredepartmentfellowshadtoldme.Ourredepartmentneedstocontinuetobesup-portedbyournewcouncilElaineGillinghamPortPerryNeedgarbagecontainersintheparkDearEditorIcompletelyagreewithJeanetteFulfordreOwn-ersshouldpickuptheirdogpoopintheDecemberFocusonScugog.Iwouldliketoaskwhyallrecyclebinssoconve-nientlyplacedduringthesummerforourvisitorsalongWaterStreethavenowdisappearedagainThereareafewtincontainersleftintheparkwhichwillbeunusablefordogwalkersoncethesnowarrivesinearnestsincetheparkdoesnotgetplowed.CouldnotacoupleofthosetinbinsreplacethedecorativeonesduringthewintermonthssowehaveaplacetodepositourwasteThiswouldalsoencouragethefewpeoplewhoarenotscoopingtodosoandgivethescoopersthefeel-ingthattheyareasimportanttothetownasthesum-mervisitors.IreneElliottPortPerryPleaseturntopage4 FOCUS-JANUARY20153IntroducingScugogTownshipsMayorandCouncilScugogsnewlyelectedmayorandcouncillorsforthe2014-2018termofof-ceweresworn-inattheInauguralMeetingheldintheBlackstockRecreationCentreonDecember12014.PicturedinfrontrowfromleftareRegionalCouncillorBobbieDrewMayorTomRowettandCouncillorBettySommer-villeWard1.BackrowfromleftareCouncillorJannaGuidoWard2CouncillorWilmaWottenWard4CouncillorDonKettWard3andCouncillorJenniferBackWard5.PhotocourtesyofJonathanvanBilsen168QueenSt.PortPerry905-985-2521www.brockS.caocruISermisoPensandalsswimweardressescaprisshortsteesformenwomenGoingSouthItsYesterdaYagaInSaturdayFebruary710am-430pmandSundayFebruary810am-4pmScugogCommunityCentre1655ReachStreetbesidethearenaPortPerry25QualityDealersatthe18thAnnualSponsoredbyLakeScugogHistoricalSocietyAdmission4.00Goodforbothdays905-985-9250infosilvercreekantiques.comPORTPERRYANTIQUENOSTALGIASHOWSALE 4FOCUS-JANUARY2015207QueenSt.PortPerry905.985.3011www.lukesforhome.comLUKESfurnituresale50OFFoormodelsorwepaythetaxoncustomordersuptoJANUARY3-18attheirownexpensetokeeptheirfacadesfreshneatgraftifreeandinkeepingwithheritageguidelines.WalkingtoursarequitecommonhorseandbuggyrideslivereindeeratChristmasandninekeyeventstheBIApaysforareallpartofwhatthemerchantsdotoattractvisitorsandenhancetheirexperience.Anysmalltownhasandwillalwayshavebusi-nessclosuresforwhateverreasonsretirementowneroperatorissuesoffatigueofrunningasmallbusinessontheirownorissueswithrentsarejustsomeofthereasons.Whereourtowndiffersandwherewearefortu-nateisthatwehaveourwonderfullakethecasinothewineryandournewcraftbrewerytoattracttouristsandbustoursalike.Peoplewanttobepartofthisandthatswhywehavealwayshadsuchalowvacancyrate.YesCuddlyBunnyclosedbutModellaquicklymovedin.YesCabinGeneralStoreclosedbutRefreshopenedimmediately.Thatishowviableourtownisandthatiswhywearesoproudtobeapartofthistownthatwedevotethetimeandenergytohelpkeepbeautifulandaplacepeoplelovetobringtheirfriendsandfamilies.SincerelyTeriVennerCo-ChairPortPerryBIAContinuedfrompage2PortPerryisnotjustanothertownDearEditorIfeltcompelledtowritearesponsetoFredCooksLettertotheEditorPortPerryyouhaveaprobleminlastmonthsFocusonScugog.NotonlyhaveIlivedinPortPerryformyentirelifebutIhavespentthepast22yearsaspartofanexcep-tionalbusinesscommunityhereowningacommercialpropertyandaretailbusiness-DanasGoldsmithing.IwouldliketoaddressFredsstatementthatThestoresinPortPerryarenotdoingwell.Ihaveseenasignicantincreaseintrafcinmystorethisyearfromlocalresidentsandthosevisitingfromoutoftown.Weconsistentlyenternewcustomersintoourdatabase.IpersonallyspendthousandsofdollarsmarketingmybusinessoutsideofScugogTownshipinregionalandnationalmagazinesradioandthroughsocialme-dia.AsaDirectoroftheBusinessImprovementAssocia-tionBIAIencourageyoutoattendoneofourmonthlymeetingsaswealwayswelcomeinput.YouwouldthenlearnofthethousandsofdollarstheBIAspendsannu-allyadvertisingoutsideofPortPerrythesuccessofouruniqueandpopulareventsbeauticationtothedown-townaswellastheeffortsinmakingthisaheritagedistrict.PortPerryisnotjustanothertownandcontinuestobeadaytripperhavenduetohardworkingbusi-nessownersproudpropertyownersagreatcommu-nityandorganizationslikeTheBIAandTheScugogChamberofCommerce.DanaSmithDanasGoldsmithingInc.186QueenSt.PortPerryLetterstotheeditorMailboxMORELETTERSONPAGE37 FOCUS-JANUARY20155YOURWORSHIPTOMROWETTItsanewyearandScugogTownshipsnewmayorishittingthegroundrunning.RookieheadofcouncilTomRowettisenthusiasticaboutimplementingtheideashecampaignedon.LesseningthetaxburdenMunicipalgovernmentefciencyInnovativenewideasAlotofcandidatesbandythesetermsaroundwhentheyarecampaigningbutwhenTomRowettsaysititringstrue.Nowonderthat90percentofhis700electionsignswereputonlocallawnsathissupportersrequest.NowonderhecapturedthecovetedtitleofMayorofScugogTownshipbyalmost1000votes.TomandhiswifeChris-tinepersonallyinstalledhiselectionsigns.Hepracticedradiuscampaigningplushehadavibrantsocialmediacampaign.Tomgotthewordoutandthevoterswerelistening.2014markedthishometownboysrstmunicipalelection.Hispositiveattitudeintelligenceandsinceritywontheheartsandthevotesofthelocalelectorate.Pleaseturntopage7ThismonthFocusonScugogaddsanewfacetoitsfeatureseriescalledYourWorship.TheserieswhichwaspublishedfouryearsagofeaturedstoriesabouttheveScugogTownshipresidentswhohaveservedasmayorsincethetownshipwasformedin1974.ThosefeaturedearilerincludeMayorLawrenceMalcolmwhowasScugogsrstmayorfollowedbyMayorJerryTaylorMayorHowardHallMayorDougMoffattMayorMarilynPearceandMayorChuckMercier.Thismonthasanewcouncilbeginsitsfour-yearterminofceweintroduceyoutoMayorTomRowettwhoofciallytookofceonDecember12014.PhotocourtesyJonathanvanBilsenwww.scugogheritage.commiscmayors.index.htmItsbeenawhirlwindmonthforScugogsnewmayorbutheslookingforwardtothechallengesthatlayahead. 6FOCUS-JANUARY2015The18thannualWinterAntiqueNostalgiaShowisreturningtoPortPerrynextmonthpromisingawel-comebreakduringthelongwinterseason.Morethan28dealersfromaroundtheprovincewillbeexhibitingjewellrysterlingsilverfurniturepostcardsandpaperbookstoyschinaglassmilitariaandmore.ShowconvenorMarilynPearcesayssheispleasedtowelcomebackmostofthevendorsfromlastyearplusacoupleofnewadditions.ItsalwaysagambletohostaWinterAntiqueShowshesaysbutoverthepast17yearswevehadgreatattendanceandsupport.Thisyearsshowpromisestobringamixtureofan-tiquesnostalgicitemsanduniqueone-of-a-kindpiecesforallagesandcollectors.TheWinterAntiqueNostalgiaShowtakesplaceSaturdayFebruary7from10a.m.to430p.m.andSundayFebruary8from10a.m.to4p.m.attheScugogCommunityCentre1655ReachSt.besidethearena.Admissionis4perpersonandisgoodforbothdays.AlightlunchisavailableandallproceedsfromtheshowwillbeusedbytheLakeScugogHistoricalSocietyforcommunityprojects.FormoreinformationcontactRicorMarilynPearceat905-985-9250oremailinfosilvercreekantiques.com.AntiqueNostalgiaShowagreatbreakformid-winterCalltodayforanoobligationconsultationtodiscussifthesetherapiesarerightforyou.NATURALHEALTHASSOCIATESCombiningNewTechnologyandTraditionalTherapy126-2WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-8591SoreFeetAchyBackStiShouldersFindouthowMobilizationTherapyImpulseAdjustiveTherapyDeeptissueMassageTherapycanworktogethertocreatelastingchange.Ourservicesarecoveredbymostextendedhealthcarebenets.StephanieAlexanderRMTDr.JohnTompkinD.C.TheBarnraisingProjecTExhibitonLoanfromSimcoeCountyMuseumondisplayattheScugogShoresHeritageCentreArchivesJanuary12-March292015GrandOpeningSaturdayJanuary171-3pmFmfmtttrbBlud905-985-8698xt103mlmuumu.www.umuum.mTHEBARNRAISINGPROJECTPresentedbytheHuroniaBranchoftheOntarioHookingCraftGuildincollaborationwiththeSimcoeCountyMuseum FOCUS-JANUARY20157IwasverypleasedwiththeelectionresultsTomsaid.Onecanneverbetoosurehowyouwillfare.Iamverythankfulfortheoutpouringofsupport.Hedescribedcampaigningasalotofhardwork.TomofciallybecametheMayoroftheTownshipofScugogonMondayDecember1.ItwassurrealTomsaysofthedeningmomentwhenhereceivedthemayorschainofofce.Over200peopleattendedtheinaugurationceremony.Iwaspleasedwiththeturnouthesaid.ItwasnicetohavetheinaugurationoutsideofthecouncilchamberstoshowoffthenewrecreationcentreinBlackstock.Membersofthe2014-2018councilwhichiscom-prisedoftwoincumbentsandverookiescomefromallwalksoflifewithagreatdealofbackgroundknowl-edgeoneverythingfrombusinesstoheritagetosavvynancetoagriculturetoeconomicdevelopment.ItsadiversiedcouncilwithagoodrepresentationofthepopulationTomdescribed.AgraduateofWilfridLaurierUniversityinEconom-icsandBusinessTomisapartnerinthe1stFinancialCentreinPortPerry.AcoupleofyearsagoTomandChristinepurchasedHomesteadFurnitureandAppli-ances.Theyhiredamanagerandretainedtheexcellentexistingstaff.Therst-timemayornotedthathiseducationandbusinessbackgroundshouldservehimwellinhisnewrole.WhatpromptedTomRowetttoentermunicipalpoliticsLastOctobertheissueoftheComprehensiveZoningBylawledTomandotherScugogChamberofCommercememberstoattendsomelocalcouncilmeet-ings.Whilethereotheritemsontheagendapiquedhisinterest.Ifeltthetownshipwasheadinginadirectionthatmanylong-timeresidentsandbusinessownersvieweddifferentlyTomobserved.ThroughtheScugogTaxpayersActionCommitteeTomwasinvolvedwiththepublicoutcrythattheforecastedhightaxincreaseswhichwerenotsustainabletoresidentsorbusinesses.Itwasmyopinionthatamorecreativeapproachinndingalternaterevenuesourcesshouldbepursued.HisphilosophyisStopsayingwhatyoucantdoandlookatwhatyoucando.SomeadvisedTomtoentermunicipalpoliticsasaWardCouncillorinsteadofgoingforthetopjob.ButhisfriendJannaGuidowhoalsoresidesinWard2hadhereyeonthatposition.AfterdiscussionswiththepillarsofthecommunityTomwasendorsedandempoweredtoseekthemayorschair.Self-describedononeofhiswebsitesasanumbersindividualandacreativethinkerTomisalreadyburst-ingwithideas.InmyopinionhestatedThemostdifcultchal-lengesofthenextfouryeartermwillbesolvingourContinuedfrompage5Pleaseturntopage14GingerLADIESOFDISTINCTIONINPORTPERRYIfeellikeanewwoman.NotonlydidIgetanewlookbutthewholeexperiencewasFun.21WilburAvenue905-985-0099rgrecoquisk.ca WhatsOnSeniorsPORTPERRYSENIORSCLUBLatchamCentreCostAges50-8015.00annuallyAges805.00annuallyPortPerrySeniorGeneralMeetings-WednesdayJanuary14200p.m.LaTChamCENTREaCTIvITIESclosedstatutoryholidaysPORTPERRYSENIORSCLUBGENERALMEETINGWednesdayJanuary14200pmARTWednesdays1030am-1230pmCRAFTSWednesdays900-1130amWOODCARVINGWednesdays900-1130amBRIDGEEUCHRECRIBBAGETuesdays100-300pmEXERCISEMondaysFridays930-1010amGENTLEEXERCISETuesdays1030-1130amCHORUSWednesdays1230-130pmLINEDANCINGMondaysFridaysRegular1030-1130amBeginner1130am-1200noonSHUFFLEBOARDMondays100-300pmPOTLUCKSUPPERWednesdayJanuary28500pmMembersOnly.ContactLatchamCentreofceTelephone905-982-2192Emailportpsc101gmail.comSCUGOGmEmORIaLLIBRaRYEVENINGBOOKCLUBThursdayJanuary22700-830p.m.MOVIENIGHTThursdayJanuary8630-830p.m.ZOOMERTECHCLUBSaturdays200-400pmCOMPUTERIntrototheMouseFridayJanuary9300-400pmIntrotoWindowsFridayJanuary16300-400pmIntrototheWorldWideWebFridayJanuary23300-400pmIntrotoEmailFridayJanuary30300-400pmContact905-985-7686SCUGOGRECREaTIONCENTREPICKLEBALLMondaysThursdays900am-400pmBeginnersMondays900a.m.-noonARENAWALKINGPROGRAMEveryday745-915amMENS50HOCKEYTuesdaysThursdays1130-1250pmSTICKPUCK55TuesdaysThursdays1000-1050amADULTSKATEMondaysNoon-1250pmTuesdays900am-950amWednesdays130-220pmThursdays900-950amContact905-985-8698BLaCKSTOCKCOmmUNITYCENTREWALKINGPROGRAMMondaysWednesdays100-300pmFREEADULTSKATEWednesdays200-250pmContact905-985-8698hEaLThWELLNESSFOOTCARECLINICHopeChurchbyappointmentWednesdayJanuary14281030-1230Contact905-985-8461PORTPERRYTAICHISt.JohnsPresbyterianChurchCost25.00monthMondays630-730pmThursdays100-200pmbegThursdays230-330pmcontContact905-985-1689FINDPEACEOFMINDMeditationProgramstorelievestressMedicalAssociates462PaxtonSt.PortPerryWednesdays700-900pmContact905-985-1863mEaLSCOMMUNITYCAREDURHAMLUNCHEONOUTVariouslocationsCost8.00ThursdayJanuary15atNoonContact905-985-8461SOUPSONUSChurchoftheAscension-FreeEveryThursdayat1130am-100pmContactnsbradleysympatico.caMENSGROUPBREAKFASTSeagraveUnitedChurchSaturdayJanuary10830amPOTLUCKSUPPERSeagraveUnitedChurchThursdayJanuary29630p.mPresentationMaryMargaretBooneCLUBSmEETINGSPATCHERSGUILDMEETINGHopeChristianReformedChurchMondaysFridays930-1010amContactwww.portperrypatchers.caSHIRLEYWOMENSINSTITUTELocationTBAWednesdayJanuary21130pmContact905-986-5841GREENBANKLIONSMEETINGGreenbankHallWednesdayJanuary721700p.m.ContactLarryDoble905-985-3723GREENBANKFOLKMUSICSOCIETYGreenbankHallSaturdayJanuary24730pmContact905985-8351EUChREBLACKSTOCKTuesdays730pmatSt.JohnsAnglicanChurchContact905-986-5046PORTPERRYVILLAWednesdayJanuary721130pmContact905-985-3312NESTLETONThursdays730pmatNestletonHallContact905-986-5648ScugogTownshipSeniorsAdvisoryCommittee289-485-1012WantyourFebruaryeventactivitylistedPleaseforwardinformationtoseniorsscugog.cabyJanuary8SENIORSCOMMUNITYCALENDARJANUARY20158FOCUS-JANUARY2015 FOCUS-JANUARY20159MembersofPortPerryshospitalauxiliaryarelook-ingforalargegroupofbravesoulstojointhematthelakefrontnextmonthforagoodcause.YesthePolarPlungeisbackandthisyeartheAuxil-iarytoLakeridgeHealthPortPerryhavelabelledtheir8thannualeventLetsGetFreezinForAReason.Andthereasoncouldntbebetter.Ifyouhavebeenthinkingoftakingtheplungethisistheyeartodoit.Itssoeasy.SignupseeinformationatbottomofstoryGetsponsorpledgesfromfriendsandfamily.Createacostumeoptionalandmakeitafunday.HereshowyoucanparticpateandsupportyourlocalhospitalIndividualplungersarerequiredtoraiseaminimumof200inpledges.Ifyouwanttoplungewithapartnerremembertoletthemknowwhenyousignup.TeamsarewelcomeaswellasindividualsTeammemberswillallplungetogethersogetallyourfriendsfamilycolleaguesorneighbourssigneduptogether.Aminimum100pledgeperpersonforgroupsoffourormoreisrequired.ThepubliccangetinvolvedbysponsoringaplungerandcomingdowntosupportandcheerthemastheymaketheirruntotheicewaterofLakeScugog.Registrationopensat1p.m.inPalmerParkandthePolarPlungebeginsat2p.m.Plungerscanshakeoffthechillsinhottubsaftertheirdipandwillbetreatedtohotchocolatecoffeeandhomebakedgoodies.Makeplanstocomeoutandcheeronyourfriendsandneighbours.Pledgestoyourfavouritedipperwillsup-portthelocalhospitalbyhelpingitsauxiliarymeettheircommitmentof350000towardstheYourHospitalYourFuturecampaign.Signuptodayatauxiliary.polarplungegmail.comorbycontactingRuthSpearingat905-985-6232.HospitalAuxiliarywantsyoutogetfreezinforareasonatPolarPlungeSharonPattersoninredbathingsuittakingtheplungelastyear.InspirationalWoodWorksInc.CustomFinishingCarpentry905-242-4690IanRoss-PortPerrywww.inspirationalwoodworks.comCustomBuilt-InsInteriorFinishingHardwoodFlooringKitchensHarvestTablesMore1511ReachStreetPortPerry905-985-1999superiortireportperrygmail.comOilChanges33.96IncludestaxUpto5litresMostvehiclesWarrantyApprovedSPECIALSHoursMonday-Friday800am-600pmSaturday800am-200pmCOMPLETESPECIALPRICINGKUMHOKH18AllSeasonTires75.plusOTSinstallandbalancingPreOrderNowforSpring20555R16 10FOCUS-JANUARY2015ADVERTORIALWhyAll-On-4Formostpeopledentalimplantsarethebestsolutiontoreplacemissingteeth.WiththeAll-on-4techniqueanyonecanhavebeautifulnewteethinasinglevisit.Ifyouhavebeentoldyouarenotacandidatefordentalimplantsorarelackingenoughboneforimplantsthissolutionmightberightforyou.TheAll-on-4techniqueisarevolutionarytreatmentandcanbeusedineithertheupperorlowerjawtosupportanimmediatexedbridgethatlooksfeelsandfunctionsverysimilartonaturalteethinjust1day.All-on-4isacosteffectiveadvancedtechniquewherebyawholearchofteethissupportedbyonly4implants.Withthistreatmentthereistypicallynoneedforbonegraftingandothertimeconsumingandcostlyprocedures.Becauselessimplantsareplacedincomparisontoothermethodsitallowsforsimplercleaningwhilestilldeliveringoptimalresults.ThisprocedureisacommontreatmentinourclinicandmanyofourpatientscometoPortPerryDentalAssociatesbecausetheyareunhappywiththeirdentureorarelosingtheirteethandwantanaturallylookingsmile.ForallthesecasesAll-on-4canbetherightsolutiontogoingbacktohavingafullupperandorlowersetofpermanentteeth.Thepersonwhohaslosttheirteethregainstheabilitytoeatvirtuallyanythingandcansmileagainwithcondence.NoTeethNoProblem.Gettheminjustonevisit FOCUS-JANUARY201511462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comEVENINGAPPOINTMENTSAVAILABLEWhattoExpectPlacingadentalimplantisaquickminimallyinvasiveprocedure.AtPortPerryDentalAssociatesourdentalspecialistwilldoacarefulinitialevaluationtodeterminethebesttreatmentplanforyourdentalcondition.Theinitialevaluationconsistsofacomprehensiveexaminationanddiagnosticimaging.WiththehelpofCTanalysisa3dimensionalimageofyourjawwillbecreatedandVirtualimplantsareplacedinthe3Dimagetoensureaccuracyatthetimeofyoursurgery.Aftertheimplantsareplacedmodelsaretakenandyourprosthesisispreparedinthelaboratoryandinsertedonthesameday.ContactPortPerryDentalAssociatesforyourconsultat905-985-8459Welookforwardtohelpingyouachieveyournewsmile.InsertionofimplantsAllfourtitaniumdentalimplantsareplacedsothatthemaximumamountofthepatientsboneisutilizedwithoutanybonegraftingneeded.SecuringofprosthesisOncetheimplantsareinplacethedentistattachesabutmentstowhichthepatientsnewteetharetobesecured.ArchofteethThearchofteethyourtrialteethisattachedtotheimplants.Minoradjustmentswillbemadetogetyournewteethasperfectaspossible.EnjoyyournewsmileOncebonesecuresthedentalimplantsthepatientsgeneraldentistreplacesthetemporaryarchofteethwithasleekerstrongerevenmoreattractivearchofteeth.All-on-4DentalImplantsTHEBENEFITSOFALL-ON-4DENTALIMPLANTSAfullsmilerestorationinonedayEliminatestheneedforbonegraftinginmostcasesRequiresminimalrecoverytimeFoodcanbeeatenwithoutfearYoucanretainyournaturaltasteandtemperaturesensationsProcedurecanbeperformedsafelyonpatientsofanyageCompactsdentalvisitsfrommanymonthstoafewweeksMinimaldiscomfortandsorenessComfortlevelishighasimplantsfunctionsimilartoyournaturalteethOnetimelongtermsolutiontomissingteethCondenceisrestoredwhenyounolongerhavetohideyoursmile2014BESTDENTALOFFICEVotedBestDentalOffice MayorTomRowettandmembersofScugogcouncilwillhonouragroupofresidentsthisweekfortheirgenerousservicetothecommunity.ThepresentationswillbemadeduringtheMayorsAnnualLeveeattheScugogCommunityCentreonSundayJanuary11.EachoftherecipientswillbepresentedacerticateofappreciationandtheirnameswillbeinscribedontheMayorsHonourRollplaquewhichhangsintheScugogMunicipalofce.Followingarethe2014inducteestotheHonourRollandtheannouncementasmadebythemayor.MostpeopleknowJonathanvanBilsenasaphotographerandauthorbuthehasalsoaccomplishedagreatdealofgivingtothecommunity.JonathanischairoftheKentFarndaleArtGalleryandtheKentFarndalleBursarycommitteeandsitsontheboardoftheScugogCouncilfortheArts.HewasthefirstrecipientoftheScugogCouncilfortheArtsPatronoftheArtsAward.HeisthefounderandPresidentofthePortPerryPhotographicSocietyandfounderoftheNorthDurhamPhotographersAssociation.JonathanisoneoftheoriginalmembersoftheWritersCommunityofDurhamTegionaswellasTreasureroftheLakeScugogSpringStudioTour.In2012JonathanreceivedtheOntarioHeritageTrustAwardforhispromotionoflocalhistorythroughoneofhisbooksPortPerryThenandNow.AllthisandmoremakesJonathanvanBilsenaveryworthyrecipientfortheMayorsHonourRoll.JohnathanvanBilsenCliveisawell-roundedtirelessvolunteerwhoseactivi-tiesincludeworkintheartssportsfaithandhumanitariancommunities.HeisamemberofthePortPerryUnitedChurchBandandtheNorthDurhamCommunityBandplayingforspecialoccasionsatchurchandinseniorshomes.AnavidcurlerCliveservesasvicepresidentofthePortPerryCurlingClubandhevolunteerstimeandtalentsintro-ducinghighschoolstudentstothefunsportandprovidingleadershipattheclub.Clivehasanextraordinarycom-mitmenttotheCanadianRedCrossandisamemberoftheDisasterManagementTeaminDurhamRegion.InthepastyearhehasservedasTeamLeadofaPersonalDisasterTeamandisChairoftheDurhamRegionBranchCouncil.Hehastravelledtootherareastoassistvictimsoffloodingandtheresultingdamage.MostrecentlyheassistedthepeoplewhoweredisplacedasaresultofthefireatFairviewLodge.Locallyhehasattendedtotheimmediateneedsandassistedvictimsoffires.Clivewelcomesallopportunitiestohelpothersandenjoysfullyparticipatinginthelifeofthecommunity.CliveWaltonNoreenMalcolmdespiteherageof91yearsisstillyoungatheart.ThisvibrantyoungwomanplayedamajorroleinthebirthandlifeofthePortPerryHospitalstartingwiththemoveofanoldwartimemunitionsfactoryfromAjaxtoPortPerry.ThebuildingbecamethetownsnewhospitalandwaslocatedwherePortPerryVillaandNursingHomenowsit.NoreenthenhelpedcleanouttheyellowbrickhouseonJohnStreetwhichhousedtheoldhospitalandwashonouredbybeingaskedtocuttheribbonattheofficialopeningceremony.NoreenwasonthefirstPortPerryHospitalAuxiliaryformedNovember231952andhasbeenanactivemembereversince.NoreenisdelightedtobeincludedinthisyearsMayorsHonourRollsayingthatshegetsmoreoutofthevolunteerworkthananythingelseshedoes.ThetownshipknowsthatNoreenneverexpectedthanksforallhergreatworkbutfeltsheshouldberecognizedforhergreatcontributionstothehealthandwell-beingofthecommunity.NoreenMalcolm12FOCUS-JANUARY2015HonourRollHonourRoll GordwasateacheratPortPerryHighSchoolwhosvolun-teeringwentwellbeyondtheclass-roomandnormalextracurricularactivitiescoachingandteachingsportstwotothreeseasonsineveryoneofhis32years.Inthe1980sGordcoachedcrosscountryskiingandrunningatthehighschool.HewasontheexecutiveoftheSouthernOntarioDivisionofCrossCountryCanadaandwasselectedtobepartofanInternationalCoachingAssignmentwiththenationalcrosscountryteamin1988.GordsitsontheBoardofthePortPerryCurlingClubandco-ordinatesanafterschoolprogramfor12to18-year-olds.HealsobecameinvolvedinhislocalschoolAdvisoryCouncilandwastheirchairforanumberofyearsandwasalsoaBeaverleaderfor10years.HeisanactiveandinvolvedmemberofBigBrothersBigSistersofNorthDurhamandhasmadeahugedifferenceinthelivesofthoseyoungsterswhomhehasmentoredandwhoheworkswithregularlysometimesbeingcalledinforemergencysituations.Hehaswonanumberofawardsovertheyearsforhistremendouscontributionstoyouthinsports.GordHumphreyJimChrisGrieveEnciDhanoosinghEncihasbeenaveryactiveseniorwhohasvolunteeredhertimeandboundlessenergytotheSeniorsClubforover15years.ShehasplayedahugepartinredefiningthewordSeniorinthiscommunitybyencouragingandassistingtheclubtohaveamoreactivelifestyleandbroadeningtalentsandskillsamongthemem-bers.SheisamemberoftheSeniorsAdvisoryCommitteewhichhasprovidedvaluableadviceandinputonhowtheTownshipcanimprovethelifeandwell-beingofseniorsinourcommunity.AsalongtimememberoftheHistoricalSocietyEnciwasactivelyinvolvedintheplanningandmaintenanceofthevegetableandherbgardenattheScugogShoresMuseumavaluableadditiontodemonstratetheday-to-daylivingofthepioneersofScugogparticularlytoourschoolchildren.InadditionEnciisavolunteerforCommunityCareinmanycapacities.ShecanoftenbeseenonthedancefloorlinedancingorboogeyingwithfriendsandmembersoftheSeniorsClub.JimLawrenceJimLawrencehasspentagoodpartofhislifeinScugog.HeoperatedBrutonsDrugStoreonQueenSt.formanyyearsandthenwasthefamiliarsmilingfacebehindthecounteratDurhamPharmacyintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding.Jimsvolunteereffortsarewell-knownplentifulandvaried.ThePortPerryKinsmenClubhon-ouredhimwithKinsmenoftheYearvotedhimClubPresidentandhereceivedtheMasterKinsmenAwardbeforegoingontobecomeKinsmenDistrictGovernorNationalDirectorandhonouredwithLifeMembership.HehascarriedonhishumanitarianandvolunteeringthroughtheRotaryClubofPortPerryservingaspresidentandbeingnamedRotarianoftheYearandrecipientofthePaulHarrisFellowsAward.HewasadirectorontheScugogChamberofCommerceontheboardofScugogMemorialPublicLibraryandamemberofthePortPerryHospitalFoundationforthepast10years.JimisalsoactivewiththePortPerryUnitedChurchhavingservedaschairoftheBoardofStewards.FOCUS-JANUARY201513tothe2014inducteesintotheScugogMayorsHonourRoll.Onbehalfofourreaders-FocusonScugogextendssincereCongratuiationsCongratulations 14FOCUS-JANUARY2015issueswithlloperationsnegotiatingmunicipalunionagreementsandminimizingthetaxburden.ScugogTownshipisabeautifulfourseasoncom-munitytheenvyofmanynotedTom.Asmayormylongtermgoalistomaintainandaddtothebeautifulassetsourtownshipownswhilesolvingourshortfallssuchasroadsbridgesqualityemploymentruralinter-netandyouthactivities.Hethinksoutsidetheboxtocomeupwithsolu-tions.ForexamplethenewmayorhasalreadyinitiatedtalkswithMPErinOTooleregardinghisuniqueideaforimprovingruralinternetserviceandsimultaneouslybringinganinuxofrevenueintothetownship.OneofeightregionalmayorssittingontheTransitAdvisoryCommitteeTompointedoutthattransitisoneareawhereScugogoverpaysfortheserviceprovidedbyDurhamRegion.Thisisthecaseforallthreenorthernmunicipalities.ThemayorsandregionalcouncillorsfromUxbridgeScugogandBrocktownshipshavetobeunitedandstandstrongtogetherattheRegionofDurhamregardingtransitandotherinequities.Ifthereisnotfairtaxallocationforservicesweneedtolookatalternativeshesuggested.RememberScu-gogonlyretainsonequarterofthetaxescollectedwhileDurhamRegionandtheprovincetaketherest.TomplanstoinvestigatetheconceptoftheRegionsubsidizingtaxifareswhichmayprovetobeamorecosteffectivewaytoprovidepublictransitinthenorth.Hisresearchshowsthatreplacinglongbuseswithshortbuseswouldresultina13savingssoheslookingintothisaswell.Heexpectssomefrustrationwithpoliciesandproce-dureswhentryingtoturnhisideasintorealitybutthatwontholdhimback.Hisshort-termgoalsincludendingoperationalinefcienciesinoraroundthetownship.Collectivelyheaddedwiththestaffandcouncilwehavetoworkasateamtoquestioneverythingandsavemoneywhereverpossible.Manyofourroadsareindesperateneedofattentionandwedonothavethemoneyinthebudgetyetwehavetostartreversingthedeteriorationorthecostswillescalateexponentially.Weneedacomprehensiveassetplanwithatimelinethatwecanadhereto.Thenewmayoradvocatestakingadvantageofgovern-mentgrantsforinfrastructureandotherprojectsbutnotrelyingonthem.Healsocalledforexploringoppor-tunitiesforrevenuesourcesandpartnershipswithintheprivatesector.Tomattendedthetri-municipalityeconomicdevel-opmentmeetinglastyearandheplanstobeactivelyengagedineconomicdevelopment.Hesinterestedinthepreservationoflocalheritagewhenitaddsvaluebutnotifitscost-prohibitivetothetaxpayers.Hislocalrootsrundeep.ThesonofConnieandJimRowettTomwasbornatWehavetoworkasateamtoquestioneverythingandsavemoneywhereverpossible....MayorTomRowettContinuedfrompage7PortPerryHospital.HeenjoyedgrowingupherelivinginfourofthevelocalwardsenjoyingsportsonthelakeandswimmingatBirdseyeswimmingpool.ThereusedtobealocalmovietheatreandabowlingalleyinPortPerrytoo.Tomwouldliketoencourageprivatesectorinvestorstobringtheseattractionsbacksothatlocalyouthinclud-inghis14-year-oldsonTylerhavemorenon-organizedlocalactivities.GracingthewallsofhismayoralofceisahistoricpaintingoftheOldGrainElevatorbyTomsunclethetalentedlocalartistHarveyWalker.The2014ChristmascardsTomsentfeaturedtheimageofapaintinghecommissionedhisuncletodo.Harveysrenditionofthesnow-kissedlakesidegazeboinPalmerParkalldeckedoutfestivelyisquitecharming.WhatapositivewayforMayorTomRowetttostartoffhisnewcareerbypromotingaquaintlandmarkandalocalartistinhisbelovedhometownwhileofferingseasonsgreet-ings.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogReferralsarethecoreofourbusinessCallJohn90543405179059858569www.lucykrenovations.comRenovationsfromtheoutsideinwecandoitallYoucantransformyourhomecottagetooBEFOREAFTER FOCUS-JANUARY201515AJourneytoaHealthierYouisthethemeofNorthDurhamFamilyHealthTeamsrstannualWellnessHealthFairwhichiscomingsoontoPortPerry.TheNDFHTprofessionalsworkincollaborationwiththephysiciansofMedicalAssociatestodeliverthefol-lowingexpandedservicestotheirpatientsDietitianDiabetesEducationChiropodySmokingCessationPharmacyMentalHealthPatientNavigatorHealthyLungCentralNursing.TheHealthFairwillprovideavarietyofinteractiveideasandresourceswhichpromoteahealthylifestyleforallages.Theseincludefooddemosdisplaysphysi-calactivitychallengesgameswithprizeshandoutsandtake-awayresourceinformation.OrganizersinvitethepublictojointhemonTuesdayMarch3atMedicalAssociatesofPortPerryforfunactivitiespresentedbyyourFamilyHealthTeam.YourwellnessjourneybeginswithasinglestepandtheylookforwardtosupportingyouonthisjourneyScugogslocallyownedandoperatedGeneralInsuranceBrokerEmmersonInsuranceBrokerswouldliketointroduceShannonKimbleanewmembertoourbrokerageteam.Shannoncomestouswithmorethan30yearsoCustomerServiceExperience.AsaregisteredInsuranceBrokerShannoninvitesriendsamilyandormerclientstodropbytheofceorcallanytime.Shannonwilloeryouthecoveragesyouneedatacompetitivepricewithavarietyoinsuringcompaniestochooserom.KarenLewisisaarmeraninsuranceBrokerandknowsarminsurance.Karenhasbeeninthearmingbusinessherwholelieandknowtherisksthatcomewithdaytodayoperationsi.e.frewindorcountlessoccurrencescanfnanciallythreatenanyarm.Insurancecanprotectarmersromlossandgivepeaceomind.Karencanshowyouthebestcoverageoryourarmatcompetitivepremiums.ShannonKimbleKarenlewiSIntroducing...Introducing...INSURANCEBROKERSLIMITEDSINCE1917193QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-73061-800-387-5642www.emmersoninsurance.comaUTomobilehomeFarmCommerCialNorthDurhamFamilyHealthTeamtoholdWellnessFairForfurtherinformationpleasecontactYvetteDal-rympleFamilyHealthTeamProgramCoordinatorbycalling905-985-2895ext6239oremailydalrymplenorthdurhamfht.ca.SaturdayFebruary7th3RDANNUALPORTPERRYFEBFESTDONTMISSSoupForThoughtSoup-a-thonattheLatchamCentre1130am1pm8thAnnualPolarPlungeinPalmerParkstartingat2pmandmanymoreactivitiesHottubsafteryourdiphotchocolatecoffeeetc.BUSINESSIMPROVEMENTASSOCIATIONPORTPERRYHospitalAUXILIARYForacompletelistofactivitiesgotoDiscoverportperry.caEverydayLowPricing20-80BelowRetailSwimSummerStylesYear-RoundBras1888ScugogStreet905-985-1890ATKOTYAPEEKINWinterClearoutTrophiesAwardsCorporatePromotionsEmbroideryGraphicDesignEngravingScreenPrintingPineridgeImpress905-985-2839135NorthPortRoadPortPerrywww.pineridgeimpress.caYourNameisOurBusiness 16FOCUS-JANUARY2015THUMBSUP-Letsstartthenewyearoutonaposi-tivenotebyrecognizingtwoScugogresidentswhowererecentlyinductedintotheDurhamDistrictSchoolBoardsDenitelyDurhamHallofFame.Thetwomengradu-atesofareaschoolswentontoserveandexcelintheircareerswithintheircommunityandwerehonouredfordoingsobythelocaleducationboard.WesaluteBillLishmanandGaryEdgarwithabigthumbsup.PAWSUP-toorganizerssponsorsanddonorswhosededicationtothewelfareofanimalsresultedinraising20000forhomelesspets.ThefundswereraisedattherecentGimmeShelterGalaandwillbeusedforconstruc-tionofanewanimalshelterforUxbridge-Scugog.THUMBSDOWNtoruralpaperdeliverypersonswhotosstheirnewspapersintoourdrivewaysinthemiddleofasnowstorm.Hourslatertheirhiddentreasurersstilllurkbeneaththesnowjustwaitingtochokethelifeoutofourpoorunsuspectingsnowblowers.Myhandsarefrozenmydrivewayisfullofsnowmylawniscoveredwithcon-fettiandmysnowblowerisdeadthanksalotTHUMBSUP-AppleValleyresidentsfeelthelocalParksandRecreationDepartmentdeservesathumbsupforrepairingandupgradingtheAppleValleyParkwalkwaywhichconnectstheparktothreestreets.Wejointheminsayingthankyoujobwelldone.THUMBSDOWN-AlongtimeresidentofPortPerrysuggestsgivingathumbsdowntothelackofparkingaroundthechurchandtownhallonthecornerofSimcoeandQueenSt.TheysuggestthesituationisaheadacheforresidentsintheareaandcouldbexedbycreatingaparkinglotonthegrasssectionaroundthechurchthusleavingFoodlandslotforcustomers.THUMBSUP-Regardlessofthenegativeimpactlowoilpricescreateformanufacturersandvacationersyougottasmileatthepricesshowingupatthegaspumpsrecently.Daybydaypriceshavedroppedwithalitreofgaswellbelowthe1markforthersttimeinyears.Infactinmid-Decemberwelledupfor93.6litre.SoaslongasyourenotheadingsouthliketheCanadiandollaryougottalovecheappetro.umThbsExpeiencendknowledgeofllmkendmodelTielendintlltion....FrEEbaTTEryTEsTwithneviceHOUrsMond-Fid8mto5pmstud8mtonoonMARKWILLESAutomotive905-985-9292Foppointmentcll1511ReahRoadUi2PorPerrQUALItySERvIcEQUALItyPARtSFAIRPRIcIng1918ScugogStreetPortPerryacrossfromVos905-985-2451www.FurnitureAndAppliances.caOMESTEADHFURNITUREAPPLIANCESHARDWOODLAMINATEFLOORINGWINDOWCOVERINGSReversibleRemovableGameSurfaceDiningSurfaceSCIATICADr.DwayneHooperBScDC905-985-3624175NorthStreetPortPerrywww.yourhealthchiro.caAppointmentscanbemadeonlineChiropractorstreatthattoo FOCUS-JANUARY201517portperrydentalcentre238QueenSt.-PortPerry-905-985-8451www.iluvmydentist.comYourHometownDentalProfessionalsDr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BaneldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.King-OrthodontistDr.T.McIntyre-PeriodontistDearFriendsOnceagainwearehumbledbyyourgenerosity.ThankyousomuchfortheincredibleoutpouringofloveyougavetothepeopleofElSalvadorthroughyourgiftsofsoccerballssportsapparelschoolsupplieshandknitfaceclothssunglassestennisballsclothingtoiletriesandnancialsupport.OurdentalteamconsistingofDr.JackCottrellDr.JerryIsenberganddentalassistantsMichelleCottrellandSheilaMoorealongwiththerestoftheSperowaydentalteamtreatedover1000peoplein5daysinNovember2014.TheywerelonghotdaysofperformingdentistryandbringingtheirindividualgiftsandskillstothepeopleofElSalvadorhasforeverchangedtheheartsofeachteammember.ThepatientsandfriendsofPortPerryDentalCentreareamazingpeoplewithheartsofgoldandwewanttothankyouforthegiftsyousent.HappyNewYearandwatchfornewsofournextmissiontriptoCentralAmericamaybeyoulljoinusDr.JackCottrellDr.JamesHardyandstaffLefttorightDrJackCottrellDrJerryIsenberganddentalassistantsSheilaMooreandMichelleCottrell. ThenNowPortPerryLakeScugogLumberCo.Ltd.operatedfromtheabovelocationonLakeScugogswaterfrontfromthe1930suntil1972whenthecompanymovedtoitspresentlocationsouthoftownonVanedwardDrive.Aftermovingthe2.4acrepropertywaspurchasedbylocalbusinessmanKenJacksonwhosecuredthevaluablelakefrontpropertyuntilthemunicipalitycouldaffordtopur-chaseit.Hesoldittothemin1979for155000.TheTownshipremovedtheoldLakeScugogLumberbuildingsandconstructedtheScugogMemorialPublicLibraryin1982.Alargeadditionwasaddedtothelibraryin2012.1954PicturedaboverightistheformerPortPerryDairyasitlookedabout1954.Thepopulardairywaslocatedat158WaterStreetacrossfromPalmerPark.StandingontheporchinthispictureisemployeeCoraGerrow.Ms.Gerrow197120132014marriedIrwinTrippwhooperatedTrippsGaragewhichwasnextdoorinthebuildingnowoccupiedbyHarpWyliesrestaurant.In1988theDairyBarbuildingwascompletelyrenovatedandrefurbishedtobecomethehomeofPortPerryPizzaDelight.PizzaDelightwasownedandoperatedbyDonandJudyMitchellandopenedinMarch1988.Therestaurantoperatedfor10yearsbeforebeingdestroyedbyreinMarch2000.Afterfouryearsofplanningconstructionbeganontheattrac-tivenewbuildingleftduring2004.Itwascompletedinthespringof2005withretailstoresonthegroundoorandapartmentsontheupperoor.ThecommercialspaceisnowleasedbyBranchingOutaoralandgiftshop.18FOCUS-JANUARY2015 FOCUS-JANUARY201519Multi-taskingRyanNesbittanswersquestionsforthisinterviewwhileonhiscellphoneonthetractoratCedardaleFarmsinNestleton.Heisrunningthegrainbuggytocatchthecornfromthecombinewhichisbe-ingoperatedbyhisfatherTrevor.Ryanthespokespersonforhismulti-generationalfarmingfamilysaidthattheywereallsurprisedandhonouredtobeselectedtoreceivethe2014CelebrateAgricultureFamilyFarmAward.Morethan200peopleattendedtherstinauguralawardsceremonystagedattheRoyalAshburnGolfCoursetopromoteagriculturalawarenessinDurhamRegion.Itallstartedwithadairyfarmownedbyhisgrand-parentsthelateMauriceandHelenwhosoldthefarmtotheirsonTrevorandhiswifeLorraineinthe1970s.Inthe1980sthefarmingoperationwastransitionedovertobeefandthedynastyofCedardaleFarmssuccesswithCharolaiscattlebegan.AllthreeNesbittchildrenRyanScottandLisaearnedB.CommAgriculturedegreesfromtheOntarioAgriculturalCollegeattheUniversityofGuelph.ThiscommitmenttoeducationandhigherlearninghasproventobesuccessfulinthebusinessdecisionstheyhavemadesinceScottandRyanreturnedhometothefarmcommentedNicoleSwainwhonominatedtheNesbittfamilyfortheaward.WhenScottgraduatedin2001hedevelopedamarketingstrategyfortheirpurebredCharolaiscattle.Therston-farmbullsalewasheldin2004andthishasturnedintoanannualspringtimeeventattractingbuyersfromacrossCanada.Toquotetheopeningremarksfromtheir2014BullSalecatalogueWeareextremelyproudtobeoneofOntarioslargestregisterdCharolaiscowoperationsaswellashavingoneofthelongestrunningCharolaisbullsalesinOntario.ModestlyRyancommentedthatCedardaleFarmsgotalongverywellattheRoyalWinterFairagainthisyearcapturingtheRoyalGrandChampionFemaleReserveandChampionandReserveforBullCalf.OneofthesecretstothesuccessofCedardaleFarmsisbeingprogressive.SteveRitchiefarleftofCIBCpresentedtheprestigious2014DurhamFarmConnectionsFamilyFarmAwardtotheNesbittfamilyofCedardaleFarmsinNestletonrecently.Accept-ingtheawardisLorraineNesbittseenwithherhusbandTrevorAndreaScottAllisonandRyan.PhotocourtesyBruceSargeantFarmBoyProductionsPleaseturntopage20NesbittamilyhonouredtobeselectedorfrstCelebrateAgricultureFamilyFarmAwardFAMILYFARMERSof 20FOCUS-JANUARY2015MyDadisabigproponentofthevalueaddedpracticeswehavesuggestedsaidRyan.Forexam-plewhenRyanreturnedhometothefarmheimple-mentedanewrotationalgrazingsystem.Thisearnedthemthe2010OntarioCattlemensAssociationOntarioForageCouncilPastureAward.CedardaleFarmscropsmorethan1500acresgrowingavarietyoftraditionalandspecialtycrops.Ryandescribedhisfatherasamanoffewwords.Buthewouldsaythatheisproudofthefactthatthefarmcanprovidealivingformybrotherandmeandourfamilies.SisterLisaaCharteredAccountantspecializinginContinuedfrompage19agriculturalbusinessesisactivelyinvolvedinthebullsalesaswellasbeingbusyinherfarmingoperationwithherhusbandDave.AlsoimportanttotheNesbittclaniscontributingtotheircommunityandpromotingagriculturethroughvariousnetworks.InmemoryofKeithGoblealongtimefriendandthemanwhointroducedthemtotheCharolaiscattlebreedtheynowsponsorapre4-HshowmanshipclassattheBlackstockFair.SeveralofCedardaleFarmsheifersaresoldtobe4-Hprojectsacrosstheprovince.Countless4-HeventshavebeenheldattheNestletonfarmovertheyears.ThispastspringCedardaleFarmshostedtheDur-hamRegionCattlemensAssociationBMPworkshopforproducerstolearnthelatesttechniquesincattlehandlingandtreatment.Despitetheirtime-consumingcommitmenttofarm-ingtheNesbittfamilymembersalsondthetimetovolunteer.WealwaysfeelweshoulddomoreRyansaid.Itsimportant.TrevorisontheCemeteryBoard.LorraineispartoftheDragonFliesDragonBoatFestivaltopfundraisingteamwhichhasraisedover75000since2009.ScottistheLeaderofthe4-HBeefClubplusheservesasaDirec-toroftheDurhamCattlemensAssociation.RyanisontheBeefCommitteeoftheLindsayAgriculturalSocietyandtheOntarioCharolaisAssociationBoard.AllisonisontheLindsayAgriculturalSocietyBoardandshesaCom-mitteememberandpresenterforFarmConnectionshighschoolprogram.WorkingwiththeNationalBeefHeiferShowisanotheroneofAllisonspassionsasamemberoftheRoyalAgriculturalWinterFairCommittee.GenerationsofNesbittshaveparticipatedinareafallfairsincludingPortPerryandBlackstock.TrevorandLorrainehaveveyounggrandchildrenalreadyjunioragriculturalistsandtheolderonesshowcalves.RyanandAllisonhavetwogirlsagedoneandfour.ScottandAndreahaveafour-year-oldsonandLisaandDavesboysaresixandeight.NodoubtthelegacyofCedardaleFarmswillliveonforyearstocome.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogFreeSinkFaucetwithcompletekitchenNewYearNewKitcheN180MrySrPorPrry905-985-9506www.scugogkitchendesign.comBlindsDraperies-Shutters-ShadesGreatSelection-StylishColours-SuperiorServiceSatisfactionGuaranteedFreeIn-HomeConsultationJoeGibsonBlackstock905-213-2583www.budgetblinds.comportperryAstyleforeverypointofview. ActivitiesandFestivitiesforthewholefamilyREGISTRATIONFEATUREPORTPERRYSCHOOLOFMUSICPORTPERRYSCHOOLOFMUSIC905-441-0872www.portperryschoolofmusic.comHomeofPianokidsGuitarkidsandViolinkidsPianoKeyboardGuitarUkuleleViolinVoiceTheorySongWritingEarlyChildhoodMusic18m-age4RoyalConservatoryofMusicandConservatoryCanadaMarie-ThereseGummerDirectorM.MusB.MusGPDARCTLESSONSFORALLAGESANDSTAGESYear-RoundRegistrationUniversityEducatedTeachersClassesstartJan13th6-weeksessionsonly30persessionBallet3-5yearoldsJazzandHipHop5-7yearoldsPortPerryDanceAcademy16050OldSimcoeRd.Unit78905-985-5081www.portdance.comThePlaceYouStart.ThePlaceYouStay.TerrificTuesdaysRegisterNow...CallToday905-985-5081NewDontletthecoldwetwinterweathergetyoudown.Participatinginaregularactivityisafantasticwaytostayactiveinthewintertime.Theresnothinglikesigningupforanewclassorjoininganindoorsportsleaguetogetyouandyourfamilyupandmovingduringthechillymonthsahead.FOCUS-JANUARY201521 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200QueenSt.PortPerry905-985-1534www.meta4gallery.caMETA4ContemporaryCraftGalleryImagIne.Learn.make.Mketiteeoletopitwclpttowpotocftoowjewelle.Si-ulSuiSiThursdayJanuary15t600900pmMETa4GaLLErymkeitewithtop-notchinstructorsaconvenientandwelcomingstudioandcoursesforalllevelsfrombeginnertoadvanced.regIStertodayForfullcoursedescriptionsvisitourwebsitewww.met4glle.cRegisterinpersonorbyphone.-oilpainting-acrylics-watercolours-drawing-pottery-jewellery-felting-sculpture-glassfusion......moreBLaCkStoCkSkatIngCLUBSInCe1988SkateCanadaApprovedCertifiedProfessionalCoachesatAffordableRatesLSol145.00f10WsWInterregIStratIonSiJu8hPleasecontactAimee289-314-3973orbyemailata.nelsonrogers.comwww.blcscsc.cCoacMag905-985-1655www.jouyofhha.caAllClAssesstArtinJAnUArYYoga-AllLevelsTues.Thurs.MeditationChakrasThurs.ReikiIIIIIICallfordetails.Reiki-sharenightsWeekendWorkshopsJouyofhHaReexologyReikiTreatmentsPortPerrySchoolofMusicprovidesmusicinstructionforstudentsofallagesandstagesWithamissiontodevelopalifelongloveofmusiclessonsaretaughtbyenthusiastichighlytraineduniversity-educatedteachers.Studentsareencouragedtofollowtheirmusicalinterestsbyexploringgenresthatinterestthem.PortPerrySchoolofMusictheproudScugoghomeofPianokidsGuitarkidsandViolinkidsislocatedinsidePortPerryDanceAcademy.Thelargeperformingartsfacilityoffersindividualandgroupmusicinstructionrootedinhigh-qualityteachingandsolidfundamentals.Registrationisavailableyear-roundwithlessonsavailableinPianoKeyboardGuitarUkuleleViolinVoiceTheorySongwritingandEarlyChildhoodMusic.PortPerrySchoolofMusic905-441-0872www.portperryschoolofmusic.comSeeouradonpage21.FortheLoveofMusicAlthoughAntweek.netisknownforitswonderfuleco-friendlyCottagePaintandfunandinformativeworkshopclassesdidyouknownthattheysellaveryinterestingselectionofqualityhandpaintedfurnitureoriginalpaintingsphotographyandsculpturesallbylocalartistsNewfurnitureandartiscreatedweeklysotheresalwayssomethingnewtoexperienceatthestoreTheseoneofakindtreasureswarmthesoulwiththecareandcreativityputintothemIfyouhaveaboringroomthatneedsabreathoflifecometoAntweek.netsshowroomandbringhomeacreativetouchthatwilltranspireyourexistingspace.Antweek.net257QueenStreetPortPerry905-982-1164www.antweek.netSeeouradonpage22.AlwaysSomethingNewforYouFOCUS-JANUARY201523 24FOCUS-JANUARY2015TOMROWETT-MayorTownshipofScugogHappyNewYeartoalltheresidentsofScugogTownshipAsweturnapagetobeginanewchapterinourlivesyournewScugogCouncilaspirestobringinnovativethinkingtosolvemanyofourcomplexissues.Withchallengescomeopportunities.Itisourvisiontomakeouralreadyexemplarytownshipevenbetter.IlookforwardtomakinggreatprogresswiththeuppertiersofgovernmentfellowcouncillorsexcellentstafftirelessvolunteersandthewonderfulresidentsofScugogTownshipandMississaugasofScugogIslandFirstNation.MayyourNewYearbepros-perousandsafeJULIECURRAN-PresidentScugogChamberofCommerceInthecomingyearIwouldliketomaintainabalancedandhealthylifebetweenmyfamilyworkandcommunityinvolvementbylivingeachdaytoitsfullestandgivingbacktothoseinneed.Alsotocontin-uebuildingacircleoffriendshipsbysurroundingmyselfwithpositiveandinspiringpeople.AsthecurrentPresidentoftheScugogChamberofCommerceIwanttocontinueassistinginstrengtheningourbusi-nesscommunityandhelpgrowourmembersbusinesses.InadditionIwillcontinuetobetheChambersvoiceatalllevelsofgovernmentontopicsrelatedtotheirbusinessneeds.Communityleadersvoicetheirviewsandaspirationsforthecomingyear...MARGARETAYRES-ExecutiveDirectorBigBrothersBigSistersAssocationofDurhamRegionMovingtoScugoghasbeenoneofthebetterchoicesIvemadeinmylife.Ihopethat2015bringsnewbusinessestothiswonderfultownweliveinandthatweasacommunitycontinuetogrow.Ihaveafewper-sonalgoalsfor2015Iwillcontinuetobehealthyandhappyandtohelpmychildrentobeallthattheycanbeastheyheadintoayearfullofnewexperiencesandchallenges.Dontcountyourdaysmakeyourdayscount 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34FOCUS-JANUARY2015WhatstherealstoryaboutGMOsHowdoesthedwindlingbeepopulationaffectourfoodsourcesWhatsorganicfarmingreallyallaboutNicoleSwainisdedicatedtoprovidinganswersandinformationabouttheseexamplesofcurrentis-suesinagriculture.PubliceducationisNicoleSwainspassionandthatswhatwontheBlackstockfarmerTheFarmConnectionsLeadershipaward.ItsallaboutpeoplehavingarelationshipwiththefarmerswhogrowtheirfoodandknowingwheretheirfoodcomesfromNicoleexplained.Consumersatthegrocerystorearesofarremoved.NicoleteacheschemistrybiologyandspecialeducationatDonaldA.WilsonSecondarySchoolinWhitby.AmotheroftwoshesalsoactivewithherhusbandScottandherin-lawsDonandLouiseattheirfourthgenerationfamilyfarminBlackstock.Itsabeefandcashcropoperation.NicolesharesherknowledgeaboutagriculturebypresentingworkshopsthroughtheDurhamFarmConnectionsHighSchoolProgram.ShestheCom-mitteeChairofthisprogramwhichshefoundedeightyearsago.NicoleisalsoavolunteerfortheDurhamFarmConnectionsGrade3ProgramandshesaDirectorontheDurhamFarmFreshorganiza-tion.Shehasorganizedworkshopstoeducateteachersonagricultureandshepullstogetherresourcesforthem.Thestudentprogramsaredesignedtotintotheirsciencecurriculum.PubliceducationisimportantbecausewereallywanttohelpdevelopeducatedconsumerswhocaneffectivelyunderstandtheissuesinthenewsnotjustjumponabandwagoniftheyseesomethingonaFacebookpostNicolesaid.Farmersaredoinggoodworkandwewanttogetthemessageout.WhilethehighschoolprogramisheldintheclassroomtheGrade3DurhamFarmConnectionsprogramisstagedEDUCATINGCONSUMERSNicoleSwainispresentedtheFarmConnectionsLeadershipAwardfromCherylTimbersmanageroftheTDBankbranchinPortPerry.PhotocourtesyBruceSargeantNicoleSwainspassionforpubliceducationearnshertheFarmConnectionsLeadershipAward1874SCUGOGST.HWY7APORTPERRY905-985-7420170CASIMIRSTREETPORTPERRY905-985-0715TIMEFORANEWFURNACEORFIREPLACEFinancingNowAvailableQueenSetReg.30802299HEATINGCOOLINGProudlyMadeinCanadaMattressandMuchMorewouldliketointroduceSealytotheFamilyR4-SealyPosturepedicAdjustableBasewiththeInfuseHybridMattressQueenmattressesstartingat375.00DeliveryAvailable FOCUS-JANUARY201535attheVipondArenainBrooklin.Lastyear1200gradethreestudentsattendedfromalloverDurhamRegionincludingkidsfromScugogTownship.Over1000membersofthegeneralpublicalsoattended.Workshopstationsaresetupandthevisitorsrotate.Theresalsoinformationavailableaboutcareersandeducationalop-portunitiesintheagriculturalindustry.Farmanimalsarebroughtin.Timelyissuessuchasbeehealthareexplored.Ateamof15volunteersputsonthisamazingevent.Plansarealreadyunderwayforthe2015programslatedforApril7-9.PeoplewhoattendlearnwhatactuallyhappensonfarmsNicolesummarized.ShewaspleasantlysurprisedtobechosenastherstrecipientofTheFarmConnectionsLeadershipAwardattheinauguralCelebrateAgricultureGala.ThepresenterwasCherylTimbersofTDCanadaTrustPortPerry.Thisawardrecognizesayoungfarmerwhohasapassionforagricultureandwhohasshownstrengthsinleadershipandcommunityinvolvement.Nicolewasdescribedasinnovativeenergeticandpassionateaboutscienceandagriculture.Hervolunteerworkwithlocalfallfairswasalsoapplauded.ItsoundslikeNicoleSwainwastheidealcandidateforthishonour.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogAhorseandcarriageforhireest.1995wouldliketothankthePortPerryBIAforyearsofsupportaswellasalltheguestridersyoungandold.Thankstothosewhocamefortheirrstrideandtothosewhohavecomeforyears.BestwishesinthenewyearfromNewtandhisstaffwww.donnasdrivingservice.caAUTO-HOME-COMMERCIAL-FARM-RECREATIONAL15930OldSimcoeRd.Unit10PortPerry905-985-3344www.ronnobleinsurance.comHoursMondayFriday9am5pmProudofthegrowthachievedintheirrstyearinPortPerryRonNobleInsuranceLtd.appreciatestheopportunitytoprovidenewandexistingclientswithafullrangeofpropertyandcasualtyinsurance.Theirprofessionaladviceexcellentcustomerserviceandethicalstandardsofconducthaveattributedtotheirsuccessinbusiness.Theyareconvenientlylocatedat15930SimcoeRoadUnit10PortPerryOntariointheOldSimcoeCentrenexttoTimHortons.Dropinorcall905-985-3344JudiKathyorPeggywouldbehappytogiveyouaquoteonallofyourinsuranceneeds.PeggyTaylorKathyBonisJudiFreemanRonNobleInsuranceLtd.CelebratesOneYearAnniversaryinPortPerry905-655-32911-800-575-56564179SimcoeSt.N.Oshawajust10kmsouthofPortPerryWhenQualityCounts85.00ValueSNOWBLOWERSOneforEveryJobFinancingAvailable5differentchoicesfor5differentjobs1.Compact2.Deluxe3.Platinum4.Pro5.DeluxeTrackProTrackPlatinum30SHOLogSplittersAvailable27-Ton 36FOCUS-JANUARY2015BAKERSVILLEGingerbreadVillagecomestolifeatScugogMemorialLibraryUnfortunatelyBakersvilleGingerbreadVillagehasclosedforanotheryearbutincaseyoumissedthisamazingdisplaycreatedbyfamiliesschoolsorganizationsandbusinessesshereareafewexamplesofthispopularChristmasseasontreat.DragonBoatTeambyJillBaranowski.TheOldFlameBrewerycreatedbyPatsySteeleLesleyHancockandNancyHvidsten.CharmingCountryFixerUpperbyMarionGinn.TheVillageChurchbyMandMNeefjes.TheScoutHallby1stPortPerryBeavers.SwampHousebySueRobNeilBradley.LittleSchoolHousebyBonnieHudson. FOCUS-JANUARY201537TheG-MomsofPortPerryareproudtopresentapoignantdocumentarywhichfollowsthreegrand-mothersfromUgandaandSwazilandastheypreparetotestifyattheground-breakinginternationalAfricanGrandmothersTribunalheldinVancouverCanadainSeptember2013.ThelmAfricanGrandmothersTribunalSeekingjusticeatthefrontlinesoftheAIDScrisiswillbeshownattheScugogPublicLibraryPortPerryonTuesdayJanuary27.ThelmshinesalightontheurgentneedtoprovideprotectionforthehumanrightsofAfricangrandmoth-erswhohavesteppedintocarefororphanedgrand-childrenwhiletendingtothesickharvestingthecropsandcreatingincome-generatingprogrammes.Africangrandmothersareadvocatesandareemerg-ingasexpertsandleadersincreasinglyrecognizedbygovernmentsandinternationalNGOs.DespiteallofLocalbusinessownerrespondsDearEditorRePortPerryYouhaveaproblemletterintheDecember2014issueofFocusonScugogAsbothco-ownerandoperatorofathrivingfamilybusinesswithover133yearsindowntownPortPerryandamemberoftheScugogHeritageCommitteeIfeltcompelledtorespondtoMr.FredCooksrecentletter.InmyexperiencethecharmofPortPerrysVictorianheritagehasbeenembracedbysuccessfulbusinessesfrequentvisitorsanddowntowncustom-ersalike.MostsmalltownsinOntarioonlywishthattheycouldhaveourproblemdedicatedbuildingownersuniquebusinessesoriginalVictorianarchi-tectureawonderfulmuseumandvillageawineryanewcraftbreweryapicturesquelakeandgreenspaceparkandthelistgoeson.TheHeritageCommitteeandScugogTownshiphaveworkedcloselywithbusinessandresidentialpropertyownerstopromotemaintainandenhancebuildingsintheHeritageDistrictandScugogTown-ship.Tothisendownershavedonearemarkablejobinvestinginheritageprojectsthattheybelievewillenhancevaluetothetownandtotheirrespec-tivepropertiestherestorationoftheformerLCBObuildingbacktotheCarriageHousehousingthenewOldFlameBrewerytraditionaldecorativerooffeaturesparapetshavebeeninstalledontheLukesG-MomsinviteScugogtoviewapoignantlmwhichshinesalightonAfricangrandmothersthistheystillfaceatriplethreatofdiscriminationbasedonsexageandHIVstatus.Theirabilitytocarefortheirgrandchildrenandforthemselvesisgreatlycompro-misedbyhighratesofviolenceanepidemicofpropertygrabbingextremepovertyandinadequatehealthcare.LastNovemberthescreeningwiththeStephenLew-isFoundationinTorontosoldoutall600seatsquicklyandasecondscreeningwasrequired.ThispowerfuldocumentaryhasbeensubmittedtotheSundanceFilmFestivalandisnowmakingitswayaroundtheworld.PortPerryhasbeenverysupportiveoftheeffortsoftheG-Moms.AsaresulttheStephenLewisFoundationhaschosentoworkcloselywiththisevent.TherewillbespeakersfromtheStephenLewisFoun-dationandabriefpanelpresentationwithquestionsanddiscussionbeforeenjoyingourAfricancakeandrefresh-ments.Thereisnochargebutdonationswillbegrate-fullyreceived.forHomebuildingandthePlumLocobuildingtheBooksGa-lorebuildingfaadeimprovementwithheritagedetailandmanyotherprojects.HistoricalculturehasbeenenhancedastheHeritageCommitteehascompletedtherstphasesoftheinstalla-tionofhistoricalplaquesinthedistrictdetailingtheoriginalownersandbusinessesinkeyhistoricalbuildings.TogetherthesetypesofprojectsaresteppingstonestothecreationofanattractiveculturalheritageofwhichtheletterwriterFredCookistalkingabout.Wehaveitwearerestoringitandwearecontinuingtoimproveuponit.MarinaBrockBrocks168QueenStPortPerryScugogHeritageCommitteeMemberMytownMyhomeDearEditorIdliketothankPortPerry.Myhomeisinthisbeautifultown.Ivenevermetsuchcaringfolkswholendahandwhenthingsbreakdown.Igotoshopforgroceriesandpeoplesmileandsayhello.SomearemygoodcustomersbutsomeIdontevenknow.IlovethestreetIliveon.Myneighboursworkhardandtheycare.Andwhentheyhavesomeextratreatstheyknockonmydoorandshare.Sothankstoallthosepeoplewhohavehelpedme.IvelivedinalotofplacesbutIfeelIamathomeatlast.HaveagreatnewyearKathleenTrpanierPortPerryLetterstotheeditorcontinuedMailbox 38FOCUS-JANUARY2015ScugogWhatsUpSUNDAYJANUARY18JanuaryJazzStartTime700p.m.LocationJestersCourtupstairsReservationscallLynn289-354-1140oremaillynnlynnmcdonaldjazz.comMusicCharge15perpersonWHITNEYROSS-BARRISATILLAFIASTRIOSUNDAYJANUARY25OurlocaldynamoandquirkytalentWhitneyRoss-BarrisyesgranddaughtertoAlexTheBarrisBeatonvocals.Sheperformsrecentlydiscoveredsongspennedbyhergrandfather.MarkKieswetteronpianoandRossMcIntyrebass.Theworld-travelledAtillaFiasTrio.AttilaFiasonhisuniqueandmagicalcompo-sitionplayspianoHungar-ianCubanIndianBrazil-lianblendstowarmusupRichardBriscoedrumsandPatKilbrideonbass.jazzatjestersGreenbankFolkMusicSocietyTheGreenbankFolkMusicSocietypresentsJunoandEastCoastMusicAwardswinningglobe-trotterOldManLeudecke.Hisperformancesareexcit-ingandtotallyentertaining.Hisunclichedbanjoplayingsparklesbeautifullyanddynamically.Thiscoupledwithhisthumpingfootcreatesacompletesound.PeoplearedrawnintosingingalongsaysCBCMusic.Dontmissthisgreatshow.OLDMANLEUDECKESATURDAYJANUARY24DateSATURDAYJANUARY24Showtime8p.m.LocationGreenbankCentennialHallTickets25perperson.AvailableatPOEPortPerry905-985-0060orcall905-985-8351orBlueHeronBooksUxbridge905-852-4282.TheScugogShoresHeritageCen-treArchivesispleasedtoannounceitsrstexhibitforthe2015seasonTheBarnRaisingProject.ThefortyhookedrugsshowcasedinTheBarnRaisingProjectdemon-stratethebeautyofourruralland-scapesacrossCanada.Theartisticpiecesofbreartillustratestoriesofhowruralstructuressuchasbarnshavehadanimpactontheartists.TheGrandOpeningcelebrationtakesplaceSaturdayJanuary17from1p.m.to3p.m.andtheshowwillbeondisplayfromJanuary12toMarch29.EnjoydeliciousCanadiancheeseandwinewhilebeingsurroundedbyCanadianrurallandscapes.TheScugogShoresHeritageCentreArchivesislocatedat1655ReachStreetPortPerryinsidetheScugogArenaonthe2ndoor.HoursofoperationareTuesdaytoSundayfrom11a.m.to4p.m.Regularadmissionis4foradults3forstudentsseniors2forchil-dren5-12andfreeforchildren4andunder.Pleasecontactusforratesforschoolprogramsandgrouptours.FormoreinformationcallRebeccaBlundonCurator905-985-8698x103emailmuseumscugog.ca.HeritageCentresnewexhibitshowcasesrughooking FOCUS-JANUARY201539ItsludicrousnottovisitLuderitzItseemsnomatterwhereItravelIamalwaysamazedbytheconstantsurprisesIencounterandarecenttripItooktoNamibiadidnotdisappointme.Firstofallforthosenotfamiliarwiththissouth-westAfricancountryitishometothehighestsanddunesintheworldaswellasthesecondlargestcanyonnextonlytoArizonasGrandCanyon.IloveAfricaandhavebeennumeroustimesbutalwaysdreadthejourneyandNamibiawasnodifferentwiththreeightsthelongestofwhichwas16hoursnon-stop.IcantalkforeveraboutthewondersofthisAfricancountrydeepintheKalahariDesertbuttheoneplacethatstandsoutfromtherestistheGermandescendanttownofLuderitzlocatedontheoceanhalfwayupthecoun-try.IfyoudrawastraightlineacrosstheglobeintersectingLuderitzyoutouchRiodeJaneiroandAyersRockAustralia.Sowhatisitthatmakesthisseem-inglysleepytownsointerestingInoneworddiamonds.Luderitzwasnothingmorethanadeserttownwheresud-denlyaboutahundredyearsagodia-mondswerediscoveredonthebeach.TheywerewashedouttotheseafromSouthAfricasOrangeRiverandbroughtupthecoastbyoceancurrents.Priortothegemdiscoverytheareawasadesertwasteland.OnedayaGermanimmigrantnamedKoopmantravelledtheareadeliveringsupplies.Agiantrocksatinhispathanditwasdifcultforhimtomanoueveraroundit.Hedecidedtoblowitoutofthewayandfoundthepreciousjewelslyingbeneath.ThatwasthestartofoneofthelargestdiamondrushesontheplanetprobablyequivalenttoourKlondikegoldrush.ThousandsofOneoftheoriginalbuildingsinLuderitzstilloccupiedbydecendantsofthesettlers.Pleaseturntopage40158CasimirSt.PortPerry905-985-2268virginia.frewmarlintravel.caTICO4577532Wellgetyouthere...Takemetotheocean.........thebeach...thesun...thesand...theshells... 40FOCUS-JANUARY2015AbandonedbuildingsintheghosttownofKoopmanskopNamibia.Continuedfrompage39peoplemostlyGermansmadetheirwaybyshipstothisuniqueplacewherethewhitesandsoftheKalaharimeetthefrigidwatersoftheSouthAtlantic.WhenIrstsawthetownIstoodinaweatthevastwhiteexpanseofthedesert.IhaveseentheSaharaandtheMohavebutnothingpreparedmefortheconstantsandblowingeverywherebytheercewinds.Koopman-skopasthesettlementwasknownisnownothingmorethanaghosttownbutlessthantenkm.awayisthepicturesqueseasideresorttownofLuderitzwhichnowistheonlyreasontovisitthispartofNamibia.ThepeoplewholiveinLuderitzhavecomefromallovertheworldthemajoritybeingGermanorofGer-mandecent.ImetawomanwellintoherseventieswhoarrivedasateenonherwaytoSouthAfrica.Shefoundworkasabarmaidandneverleft.Iwasntsurewhatat-tractedthepeopleforthewindshowledconstantlyandthe30degreetemperatureswereabitunbearablebutavisittotheabandonedghosttownandofcoursetheoceancertainlyhaveanappealfortourists.IsetoutfrommyhoteltovisittheghosttownofKoop-manskop.Thedrivealthoughonlytenkm.takesagoodhalfhourasthehowlingwindsblowsandsothickthatitislikedrivinginaheavyfog.ThewindnearlytookmycardooroffwhenIsteppedoutandIwasgratefultohavehadtheforesighttocarryaplasticweatherproofcoveronmycamera.Withoutitthesensitivemechanismswouldnothavelastedmorethanafewminutes.Thereareabout30build-ingsmostofthemruinsbuteachwithauniquenessandstorycenteredaroundtheinhabitantswholivedthereinsearchoftheirfortune.WalkingthroughsandlledhousesaschoolandahospitalIcouldimaginehowdifcultlifemusthavebeenfortheseprospectorsastheycrawledontheirhandsandkneesoverthesandlookingfordiamonds.ImsuremanypeoplewonderwhyanyoneletalonemewouldvisitsuchafarawaylocaleandbelievemewhenItellyouIwonderedthatmyself.Thereissomethingmagicalaboutstandingonaplacewheremostpeopleinmyworldhaveneverbeenandprobablyneverwillbe.AfewmonthsagoIcouldntevenpronounceNamibiaandnowIhavestoodamongthedesertedbuildingssandblowingharshlyeverywherecarryingtheanguishsoundsofthediamondprospectorsnowlongforgotten.AlthoughNamibiaismostlydesertlandscapeitisalsohometosomeofAfricaswildestanimals.AleopardjumpedfromthebushesameterfrommyLandRoverandatonepointIcountedaherdof32elephantsdrinkingfromawaterholebutthatisanotherarticle.PerhapsnextmonthIwillsharemyexperienceswiththewildanimalsofAfricasEtoshaRegionanareathesizeofLakeOntarioandhometocountlessspeciesofelephantsrhinosandthepredatorycats.48WaterSt.PortPerryON905985-3767vehicleletteringwrappingSignworkScaada.cmReachNorthportRd.PortPerry905-985-0802Since1996SIGNSGOTENOUGHCOVERAGEHOMEAUTOBUSINESSLIFEHEALTHGROUPBENEFITS1564KingSt.E.Hwy.2Courtice905-436-9090www.woinsurancebrokers.comW.O.INSURANCEBROKERSDaleGibbonsR.I.B.ONBroker 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