Publisher / Editor ................. MaryAnn Fleming Advertising ........Stacey Andrews, Tracy Souch 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 JULY 2018 Volume 14 - Number 4 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 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! ? When the inventor was asked if this remote controlled lawnmower had a name, his answer was, “I sometimes call him Bob”. We love it and it stuck with us. See page 27 Photo by MaryAnn Fleming 24 11 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. features 3 8 27 33 Oink! Oink! Bert & Ernie, first animals welcomed at - Pegasus Animal Sanctuary. Award-winning ribs and entertainment for everyone 3rd annual Ribfest. Port Perry’s Ultimate Figure-It-Outer, Bryan Coughlin The inventor behind Bob and more. Fun things happening as the celebrations continue Events in the Canterbury community . regulars H a p p y C anada Day 20 39 43 46 24 FOCUS - JULY 2018 1