At Focus on Scugog, we value reader input. Unique, local story ideas and any community information is always welcome, and we will publish as much as we possibly can. Please submitideasto: focus@focusonscugog.com GOT IDEAS LET’S HEAR THEM! ? features 3 6 16 24 Publisher / Editor ................. MaryAnn Fleming Advertising ..............Tracy Souch, Hallie Karpis Production.....................................Arlene Walker Freelance Writers ............. Jonathan van Bilsen, Lynn Campbell, Paul Arculus, Marjorie Fleming, Scott Mercer, Peter Hvidsten Website................................................Bill Walker Accounting........................................ Judy Ashby FOCUS on Scugog JUNE 2017 Volume 13 - Number 3 Published by Focus on Scugog Inc. 188 Mary Street, Unit 201 Port Perry L9L 1A2 905-985-8585 email: focus@focusonscugog.com website: www.focusonscugog.com Focus on Scugog is published 12 times a year from Port Perry and is distributed to all homes and businesses in Scugog Township by Canada Post. Delivery the first Tuesday of each month, although this date does vary, depending on the number of weeks in a month. Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers must be signed, including address and phone number. Letters must be signed. Requests that a name be withheld will be honoured only if there is a compelling reason to do so. our cover HAPPY CANADA 150! Happenings in and around Scugog, plus fun Canadian tidbits and interesting facts. See pages 27-53. Composition by Arlene Walker From Humble Beginnings 40 years later, Community Care is still going strong. Nothing Fishy About These Young Men! Aaron Fusco, Aaron Nijjar and Ethan Frain are off to compete in Tennessee this month. It’s All About the Bees Eight-year-old Sarah McLaren wants your help to save them. True Grit - Determination and Imagination Michael and Brodie Stanfield have that and more. regulars 18 57 66 70 Thumbs Rating local events and decisions. Changing Faces Local businesses on the move. What’s Up Scugog? Local entertainment you don’t want to miss. PhotosNtravel Adventures with Jonathan van Bilsen. SUNDAY JUNE 18 16 12 22 FOCUS - JUNE 2017 1