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 DECEMBER 2018 Volume 14 - 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. 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! ? HO, HO, HO and Merry Christmas! features 3 9 21 43 Looking up at local history Fortunate to have so many ‘local’ downtown building owners. Top medical practice in Ontario Medical Associates of Port Perry. Read all about it! Bribery, corruption and so much more The latest book by local historian Paul Arculus. Butt out!!! The Smoking Cessation Program that will help you quit. regulars 18 55 58 61 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. Merry Christmas FOCUS - DECEMBER 2018 1