features 3 27 43 54 Publisher / Editor ................. MaryAnn Fleming Advertising ..............Tracy Souch, Hallie Karpis Production.....................................Arlene Walker Freelance Writers ............. Jonathan van Bilsen, Lynn Campbell, Paul Arculus, Scott Mercer, Peter Hvidsten Website................................................Bill Walker Accounting........................................ Judy Ashby FOCUS on Scugog DECEMBER 2017 Volume 13 - Number 9 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. regulars 18 39 60 63 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. Dr. Allin Retires! With grace and style. Hoodies + Gift Cards + More Donate today and help brighten Christmas for others.. A goal of 200? Dr. Amita Dayal’s organ donation campaign. What a Celebration! At the Agricultural Gala. our cover Scarlett Anderson and her cousin Delilah St. Amant, were mesmerized during the Candlelight Walk held on Friday November 17 in Palmer Park. Photo courtesy of Ron Prestage, LUXE Photo Studio 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 submit ideas to: focus@focusonscugog.com GOT IDEAS LET’S HEAR THEM! ? FOCUS - DECEMBER 2017 1