b'Tenyearsago,somewherebe-tweenthemaincourseanddessert on an October evening in Tyrone, an idea to bring some winter fun to Port Perry was cooked up.Canadasfavouritepastimeand Scugogsnaturaljewelwerecom-bined and the inaugural Lake Scugog PondHockeyCharityTournament was born in January 2010. Now, ten years later, this tournament is one of the best run and well-respected hock-eytournamentsinOntario.Besides providing an outstanding venue for competitorsandhockeyfansalike, thetournamenthasdonatedthou-sands of dollars to local charities.Based on the popular shinny get-together held each year at DeerhurstThe inaugural cheque presentation to Scugog Memorial Library on January 30, 2010.Resort,nearHuntsville,thetour-namentwastoraisefundsforthethe event go to Durham Region recip- Lake Scugog Pond Hockey DurhamRegionchapterofAutismients. for example, Durham Autism,Charity Tournament would like OntarioandtheScugogPublicPrecious Minds, Hearth Place Cancerto thank the Founding MembersLibrary.was initiated. Centre, Habitat for Humanity, Lake- John MackeyJohn Mackey owner of Port Perryridge Health, and Port Perry Library,Rudy and Jacqui and Shawn deTayeMarina is a major contributor. Johnto name a few. Larry and Marianne Tracey theiceandplowsthesnowThis years event is on February 8Jamie and Audrey MacInnis oods othe lake, therefore creating the iceat 215 Water St., Port Perry. Sign in isMarilyn Pearcerinks.usually 9 or 10 depending onat 7:30 a.m. and the games begin atBrian and JoAnne Callerythe number of teams.8:30 a.m. There will be co ee providedOVERTThetournamentfeaturesthreeby Tim Hortons, silent auction, skilland the many volunteersonthree,30minutesgames,withshot games for the kids and medals special nets and no goalies. There is aand prize money for winning teams.maximum of six players per team and teams are guaranteed three games. For more information: Sponsorships and donations fromwww.scugogpondhockey.comHEADS UP PORT PERRYNATURAL GAS IS COMING TO SCUGOG ISLAND THIS YEAR!Be the first to contact CULLEN HEATING and AIR CONDITIONINGto convert from any heat source to natural gas.*SALES *SERVICE *CONVERSIONS905-725-9731www.cullenheatingandair.com(serving Durham Region and area for 35 Years +)Dont get left out in the cold! We are dedicated to servicing Port Perry residents and helping you save on your heating costs by converting to natural gas.FOCUS - JANUARY 20209'