b'DECEMBER 2021Volume 17 - Number 4Published by Focus on Scugog Inc. 188 Mary Street, Unit 201Port PerryL9L 1A2 905-985-8585email:focus@focusonscugog.comwebsite: www.focusonscugog.comPublisher / Editor . MaryAnn Fleming 16Advertising Deborah Jones Finotti,Production Yianna Souchleris featuresArlene Walker, Daryle WrightFreelance Writers . Jonathan van Bilsen,Lynn Campbell, Paul Arculus, Scott Mercer, Peter Hvidsten 3 Santa TimWebsite Bill WalkerKeeping the dream alive since 2014.Accounting . Donna van BilsenFocus on Scugogis published 12 times a year7Brocks140 years and counting from Port Perry and is distributed to all homesStill giving back. This time, hoody proceeds to hospital.and businesses in Scugog Township by Canada Post.Delivery therst Tuesday of each month, although this date does vary, depending on the9 The number keeps growingnumber of weeks in a month. PPHF Here for You campaign getting close to the goal.Opinions expressed by columnists, contributorsandletterwritersmustbesigned,including address and phone number. Letters must be35 Experience on so many levelssigned.RequeststhatanamebewithheldMeet the new Executive Director of will be honoured only if there is a compelling reason to do so. IDEAS ? Scugog Chamber of Commerce.GOT LETS HEAR THEM!AtFocusonScugog wevaluereaderinput.regulars, Unique, local story ideas and any community information is always welcome, and we will pub-lish as much as we possibly can. Please submit ideas to:focus@focusonscugog.com29 ThumbsRating local events and ourcover decisions. 41 LettersWe love to hear from you! 43Changing FacesLocal businesses on the move. 63 PhotosNtravelAdventures with Jonathan van Bilsen.This beautifully decorated and crafted Christmas wagon and gnomes, were created by Blackstock resident Valerie Ellis.Photo courtesy of Valerie EllisFOCUS - DECEMBER 20211'