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FOCUSonScugogMARCH2013Seeinsidepage14EmbracingWinter PORTPERRYDENTALCENTRE238QueenSt.DowntownPortPerry905.985.8451www.iluvmydentist.comDr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BaneldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.KingOrthodontistDr.T.McIntyrePeriodontistWinnerofReadersChoiceAwardforBestDentalOfceYESTheteethwehaveareforalifetime.Thelongerthatwecanholdontoourownteeththebetteritisforournutritionappearanceandgeneralhealth.Isitimportantforseniorstovisitthedentistregularly905-985-938830WaterStreetcompleteeyecareMAXMERA.COM FOCUS-MARCH20131contents21TheDavidFestivalFestivalcelebratesGodthroughsongandmusic.14EmbracingWinterLocalmanshowshisloveforwinterbybuildingcolourfuligloo.29WhatsUpScugogEntertainmentandeventstakingplaceinScugogTownship.31TravelonAdventureswithourworldtravellerJonathanvanBilsen.26PondHockeyonScugogLakeScugoghockeytournamentraises15000forLakeridge.20ThumbsRatinglocaleventsanddecisionswithathumbupordown.PUBLISHEREDITOR........J.PeterHvidstenOFFICEADV.MGR............MaryAnnFlemingADVERTISING................................TracySouchPRODUCTION..........................ArleneWalkerFREELANCEWRITERS................PaulArculusJonathanvanBilsenKarenStillerLynnCampbellScottMercerACCOUNTING......JudyAshbyN.HvidstenFOCUSonScugogMARCH2013Volume7Number12PublishedbyObserverPublishingofPortPerry188MaryStreetPortPerryUnit201L9L1A2Phone9059858585emailfocusfocusonscugog.comwebsitewww.focusonscugog.comFocusonScugogispublished12timesayearfromPortPerryandisdistributedtoallhomesandbusinessesinScugogTownshipbyCanadaPost.DeliverytherstTuesdayofeachmonthalthoughthisdatedoesvarydependingonthenumberofweeksinamonth.Opinionsexpressedbycolumnistscontributorsandletterwritersmustbesignedincludingaddressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbesigned.Requeststhatanamebewithheldwillbehonouredonlyifthereisacompellingreasontodoso.Phone90598585854Gluten-FreeBakeryLocalbakeryspecializesinbakinggreattastinggluten-freeprodicts.22MushroomFarmingSomeofCanadasbestmushroomscomefromaScugoggrower.3EasterOnParadeChurchChickssetfor4thannualEasterBonnetContest. 2FOCUS-MARCH2013DearFocus...MailboxThumbsuptoPortPerryVillaDearEditorThumbsUptothePortPerryVilla.Thiswonder-fulplaceisanintegralpartofourcommunity.TheyparticipateinChiliCookOffsworkwiththeBIAandmanyothergroups.WetheG-Momsareveryfortunateinthattheysharetheirspacewithusformeetingsandourspecialevents.ThisisatnocosttousandthismeansthatallofthemoneyweraisegoesdirectlytoourAfricanGrannies.Itisajoytobeapartofthisvitalcommunityhome.Theresidentsarealwayswelcomingandevenenjoyinparticipatingattimes.ThanksDebbieandteam.DiniPagePortPerryAppreciatessupportforanniversaryDearEditorWewouldliketogiveagreatbigthankyoutoourloyalcustomersfamilyandfriendswhohelpedmakeour20thanniversarysuchawonderfulsuccess.Wewouldnthavehadthepastenjoyableandsuccessful20yearswithouteachandeveryoneofyou.Wewouldalsoliketothankthemanycompaniesforthebeautifulgiftbasketstheydonatedforall24draws.CongratulationstoalloftheWinnersAlsoaspecialthankyoutoMaryAnnandArleneofFocusonScugogforcreatingsuchaneyecatchingadintheFebruaryissue.Itsalwaysapleasuredoingbusi-nesswiththem.LastbutnotleastaheartfeltthankyoutoourparttimegalMoniquewehavefunworkingwithyouandwealsoappreciatealltheextratimeyouspentduringthisbusyevent.MayweenjoymanymorehealthyyearstocomeTwylaColleenHerballyYoursChangingFacesThehistoricQueenStreetbuildingcommonlyknownastheSettlementHouseblockwhichwentupforsaleearlierthisyearhasbeensold.AccordingtorealtorGuyLatriellethebuildingnowhometoTweedandHickorywaspurchasedbyaScugogIslandfamily.Curvesthewomenstnesscentrehasmovedfrom16050OldSimcoeRd.to268QueenStreetPortPerrybesideRoyalLePageFrankRealEstate.Thebusinesswasoriginallylocatedat126WaterStreetPortPerrybeforemovingtoOldSimcoeRd.inApril2008.ThePortPerryCommunityEmploymentResourceCentrehasannounceditwillbeclosingitsofceat119PerryStreeteffectiveApril1.AfterthattimeScugogresidentswillbeprovidedaccesstoservicesatdes-ignatedtimesandlocationsyettobedeterminedincollaborationwithlocalcommunitypartners.MethodBoardsandApparelhasannouncedtheywillbesellingoffallremainingstockandclosingitsdoorseffectivetheendofFebruary.Theshophasoperatedat1874ScugogStreetPortPerrysinceAugust2009.DianeSmithwhoopenedherjewelleryboutiquedbsilversmithat166WaterStreetinApril2011isonthemove.Dianehassecuredspaceat249QueenStreetnexttoHerringtonsbutchershopandplanstorelocatebylate-March.HomesteadFurniture1918ScugogSt.Hwy.7APortPerryhasrecentlyundergoneachangeofowner-ship.ThelocalfurnitureapplianceandooringstorehadbeenownedandoperatedbyRalphBallardforthepast36years.IfyouvebeenlookingforalittledifferentkindofexerciseSurviveCombativeArtsisnowopenat182NorthPortRd.Unit10PortPerry.ThecompanyourcoverThemiddleofwinterinCanadaandonepersonwhoisembracingtheseasonisHaydenJohnsonaTrinidadnativewhohaslivedinScugogforthepastfouryears.Haydenspentacoupleofweeksrecentlyconstructingafullsizeigloomadefromcolourediceblocks.Seestoryonpage14.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenteachesmixedcombativeartswomensself-defenceurbansurvivalandotherformsofmartialarts.ItisoperatedbyKirkJonesandSophieLefebvre. FOCUS-MARCH20133ItshardtobelievebutfouryearsaftertherstChurchChicksEasterBonnetContestenthusiasmforthisexcitingeventcontinuestogrow.HundredsofparticipantsareexpectedagainthisyearinfrontofthepostofceonSundayMarch31toshowofftheircolourfulhomemadeEasterBonnets.Organizershavenetunedthecategoriesandarelookingforwardtoanothersmashingsuccess.StephanieTennantownerofCakesByStephanieisthecontestsponsorandKenKouryoftheNuttyChocolatierdonateslargechocolatebunniestothewinnerandrunner-upineachcategory.Stephaniewillbeprovidingthegorgeousprizeandparticipantribbonsaswellasacupcaketoeachparticipant.OnceagaintheChurchChickswillbesellingpre-madeEasterhatsstartingat1130a.m.Regis-trationstartsatthesametime.AfreewilldonationtothelibrarywillbeavailableatthetentinfrontofRBConQueenStreet.EachyearanewstorybookcharacterisaddedandTheMatureWomanWhoLivesinaShoeSharonLauricellawillbejoiningtheChicks.Ofcourseformerfavourites-BoPeepPamHollettMissMuffetJillMcMullenandMaryMaryQuiteContraryCathyPavlik-Griffenwillalsobeonhandfortheparade.Thisyearscategoriesinclude1.BestPetinaBonnet2.Ages4yrsandunder-EasterSpirit-BestBloomin3.Ages5-15-EasterSpirit-BestBloomin4.MostDeliciousfoodthemedhatofanykind5.MostLikelytocauseaTrafcAccident-alloversizedhatsages5-156.LoveliestLadyonQueen-hatsorfascinators-allladies16yrsup7.ManliestManinaBonnet-allmen16yrsup8.BestGrandparentGrandchild-co-ordinatinghats-enteredasaduoonlyWithonefullmonthtogobeforeEasterPleaseturntopage8SharonLauricellaTheMatureWomanWhoLivesInAShoeandherfriendMaggieareallreadyfortheEasterBonnetContestcomingonMarch31.EasteronParadeParentspetskidsandnurseryrhymecharactersreadytoshowtheirstuff 4FOCUS-MARCH2013GLUTEN-FREE FOCUS-MARCH20135MarcellesBakerythrivescookingglutenfreeproductsforceliacsLUTEN-FREEbakingsmellsjustasgoodasanyotherkind.Drivedown7AtothecornerofIslandRoadandstepthroughthedoorsofRedmansCrossroadsjustaboutanydayoftheweekandyouwillsmellthatthisistrue.Itisgettinggluten-freebakingtotasteasdeliciousthatisthetrick.Butthatisexactlythemagicthatgluten-freemufncookieandbreadloverssayhappensatthisbakeryaPortPerrydestinationforthoseonthehuntforgluten-freeproducts.SinceNovember2011wevedoubledourbusi-ness.InoneyearthatsprettyphenomenalsaysJohnRedmanwhoistheenthusiasticownerleadbakerinventortasterandspokespersonforMarcellesBakerynamedafterhislatewifeandhousedonhisancestralfarmland.ThissaysRedmanpointingtothelargekitchenislandwhereeggsarecrackedandbatterispouredisthewonderoftheworldForthefast-growingnumberofpeoplesufferingfromceliacdiseaseamedicalconditionwherebythesmallintestineisdamagedbyglutenhemightberight.Peoplewholivewithceliacalsolivewitharestricteddiet.Glutenwheatproteinitturnsoutisinalotofproductsbutespeciallyour.Oncediagnosedwithceliacbakedgoodsarethersttogo.ThelargewhiteindustrialRubbermaidcontainersaroundRedmanscookingtablearefullofgluten-freebaseingredientslikebeanourandRedmansspecialartisanbreadmixthattheteamhasperfectedtouseasafoundationforproductslikesweetpotatomufnsbrowniesandofcourseloavesofbread.Experimentingiskeyongoingandclearlyfunfortheteam.WellndarecipethenwellchangeittoourourwejusthavetoplaywithitsaysJohn.Foronerecipeweusuallytryitthreeorfourtimesifyoudontnailitbythefourthtimewethrowitout.Perogiesareagoodexample.PortPerryresidentJonBourgeoisthrewdowntheperogiegauntletayearorsoago.ImalwaysyellingathimlaughsJon.Itoldhimyouneedtomakepero-giesTherewereafewopsbuttheperogiesarereadytogo.Soarethedonuts.Itisthebestgluten-freefoodIhaveeverhadsaysJon.PeoplefromasfarawayastheoileldsinAlbertaJohnRedmanandMelissaArseneaupullafreshlybakedtrayofArtisanBreadfromoneoftheovensatMarcellesBakery.Productsatleftincludepotatobreadartisanbreadcheesebagelsmapledonutsandcinnamonmufns.PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidstenCELIACseeleeakadisorderinwhichsomebodycannotdigestfoodbreakitdownintheirbodybecausetheirbodyisverysensitivetoGLUTENaproteinthatisfoundinwheatPleaseturntopage7G 6FOCUS-MARCH2013QueenElizabethDiamondJubileemedalsawardedtolocalresidentsEighteenScugogTownshipresidentswerehonouredrecentlybeingnamedtoreceivetheQueenElizabethIIDiamondJubileemedal.Thecommemorativemedalwascre-atedtomarkcelebrationsofthe60than-niversaryofHerMajestyQueenElizabethIIsaccessiontothethroneasQueenofCanada.Throughoutthepastyear60000Canadianshavebeenrecognizedfortheircontributionstotheircommunity.QueensJubileeMedalswerepresentedataceremonyheldattheScugogCom-munityCentreonFebruary20.ThosereceivingtheawardsnominatedbytheTownshipofScugogwerePaulArculusRoddFosterChiefTracyGauthierEllenGreenoughTedGriffenLynnHodgsonPeterHvidstenGingerJacksonJoyceKellyMarionLeeIleanPughandIrwinSmith.NominatedbyDurhamMPErinOTooleareStewartBennettIvanDeJongBillMcKeeJamieRossJohnWoltersKathyDudley.Thisisthesecondgroupoflocalresi-dentstoreceivethemedalinhonourofQueenElizabeths60thyearonthethrone.InJunelastyearDr.TonyBrownBrianCalleryHazelCoatesDr.WilliamCo-hoonDr.JackCottrellKentFarndaleDr.PaulPuckrinandAnneWrightreceivedmedals.OtherresidentsofScugogTownshipwhohavereceivedtheQueensJubileeMedalincludeNancyHamerStrahlTerryRowlandMayorChuckMercierAnneOt-tenbriteDaveRobinsonandGaryEdgar.SoverySperry.Rocktheboatshoe.WomensMens168-178QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-2521www.brocks.ca FOCUS-MARCH20137seemtoagree.MarcelleshasasteadyonlinedistributiontofolkswhohearabouttheproductsliketheAlbertaoileldworker.Thebakeryhasnoproblemsellingthe40orsoloavestheybakedaily.Shelvesarealsolinedwithsmallwhitepaperbagsfullofmixesforgoodieslikebrownieswrapspotatobreadandsandwichbread.CeliacscantcheatexplainsJohn.Theresareac-tiontoit.Sothereisamoreconsistentcustomerbaseandtheyappreciateit.IvehadcustomerssaytomeIdontthinkyouknowhowmuchyouvehelpedmeandchangedmylife.Thatwasprettycool.Anditsalsoacreativeoutletandthesatisfactionisprettyamazing.Inanagewhenconsumptionisfallingunderharshscrutinyfrompopularauthorsforexamplethebest-sellingWheatBellyJohnisseeinganincreasingnumberheestimates25ofhisconsumerswhoarentceliacbutstillwanttogogluten-free.PeopledriveheretogetittheywilltellusitsthebestbreadtheyveeverhadsaysRedman.Ienjoygo-ingtoworkitsalotoffun.Anditfeelsgood.OtherPortPerrybusinessessuchasVosIndepen-dentQueenBeansCoffeeHouseandThePianoCafoffergluten-freeproductsandmenus.ByKarenStillerFocusonScugogDonnaHendersonhasbeenbakingforveyearsatMarcellesKitchenonScugogIsland.DonnaisseenabovewithbakeryownerJohnRedman.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenContinuedfrompage5YOURNEIGHBOURSOWNEDOPERATEDBYOpenfrom700amto1000pmSundays800amto800pm1893ScugogSt.PortPerrystress-freeeasymealsolutionsNotimetocookTryoneofoureasymealideasforsomethingdeliciousyourwholefamilycanenjoy.Whetheritbebreakfastlunchordinnerwehavesomethingtosaveyoutime-anytimeofday.QUICKANDHEALTHYMEALSFORBUSYFAMILIESWorthswitchingsupermarketsfor.LUNCHBREAKFASTDINNER 8FOCUS-MARCH2013SundayMarch31thereisplentyoftimetogetcreativeandmakeyourbonnetorhat.Sogetthosecreativejuicesowingdigoutyourhatandstartdecorating...theclockistickingLastyeartheEasterBonnetContestrecorded175entries10ofwhichwereanimalsandhundredsofhatswornbyspectators.Thetotalraisedwas2623.46with100ofthemoneyraisedgoingdirectlytotheScugogLibrary.Allfundsraisedatthisyearseventwillbefore-wardedtothelibrarycollectionsforbooksDVDSandmusicforthechildrenssection.EasterBonnetscontinuedfrompage3HONDAPONTIACFIATMAZDANISSANFORDDODGETOYOTACHEVROLETHYUNDAIJEEPKIAVOLKSWAGENGMCLINCOLNTAYLORFORDAUTOSERVICE1565Hwy.7APortPerryRightbesideWalmart905-985-3655Mon-Fri9am-6pmSat9am-1pmOfferexpiresMarch312013Appliestosinglerearwheeldrivevehicles.Upto5litresofoildisposalfeesextra.Doesnotapplytodiesel.WESERVICEALLMAKESANDMODELSTheWorksSPECIALIncludes87POINTINSPECTIONPremiumOilandFilterChangeTireInspectionandRotateBatteryHealthTestandReportVisualBrakeInspectionTopUpAllFluidsInspectionReportCardLocalShuttleServiceDealershipandServiceDepartmentopenforbusinessNominationsarenowbeingacceptedforthe2012ScugogChamberofCommerceBusinessoftheYearAwardsNominationDeadlineis400pmMarch152013Formsavailablewww.scugogchamber.caRECOGNIZINGBUSINESSESWHICHBESTEXEMPLIFIEDTHESPIRITANDSUCCESSOFOURBUSINESSCOMMUNITYIN2012181PerryStreetUnitG3PortPerry905-985-4971www.scugogchamber.cainfoscugogchamber.caAGMBUSINESSAWARDSEVENINGSOCIALCrabbyJoesTapGrillThursdayMarch21-600p.m.14375SimcoeStreetPortPerry20Member25FutureMemberRegisteron-lineinfoscugogchamber.caSCUGOGCHAMBEROFCOMMERCETownHallCentreorthePerormingArts800pmMar.2122232830Apr.456200pmMar.30Apr.7Tickets22Adults18YouthAvailableattheBoxOfce905-985-8181www.townhall1873.caMARCH21-APRIL7ScugogChoralSocietypresents 13PageHorizontalMari-AnnBrittDDDENTURECLINICYourSmileMakeoverSpecialistGetYourBack14500SimcoeSt.Unit2McDonaldsPlazaPortPerryFax905-982-2088PrivateWaitingRoomSameDayRepairsRelinesTeethWhiteningMouthGuardsImplantRetainedDenturesFullPartialDenturesPermantlyRetainedDentures905-982-2087PORTPERRYPHARMACY209QUEENSTREETPORTPERRYwww.remedys.caDaily10SeniorsDiscountCustomizedSmokingCessationProgramCertiedDiabetesEducatoronsiteweekdaysDispensationofShinglesVaccinePrescriptionsforPetslledherePassportPhotoswhileyouwait905-985-2231FAX905-985-0165MON-FRI9-6SAT9-4SUNClosedPortPerryVillaisretirementlivingatitsbest.Weunderstandthatmostseniorswanttocontinuelivinganactiveindependentlifestyleastheyalwayshaveinanenvironmentthatgivesthemandtheirfamiliespeaceofmind.WhenyourelookingtomakeatransitionfromyourcurrentresidencetoyournewhomeattheVillayoullbeamazedbywhatyouwillfindwithus.EnjoyanindependentcarefreeretirementlifestyleaspartofthePortPerryVillacommunityoffriends.Enjoyablediningdynamicactivitiesandeventssocialeducationalandrecreationprogramsareallpartofmaintaininganactivelifestyle.YoullfindalloftheseandmoreatPortPerryVilla.Fromcozystudiostospaciousoneandtwobedroomsuiteswithorwithoutbalconiesweemphasizecomfortaccessibilityandfreedomtochoose.Wehavesomethingforeveryoneandeverybudget.Everythingyouneedishere.FormoreinformationortobookatourofourretirementcommunitypleasecallDebbieArmstrong.PortPerryVilla15987SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-985-3312Seeouradonpage13.ItsBetterattheVillaDr.TompkinispleasedtowelcomebackStephanieAlexandertotheNaturalHealthAssociatesteam.Stephaniegraduatedin2010fromSirSanfordFlemingCollegejoinedNaturalHealthAssociatesinSeptember2011tookashortsabbaticalinthesummerof2012andhasnowreturnedtotakeupafulltimepracticeinPortPerry.LocaltotheareaStephaniehasagoodunderstandingoftheneedsofherpatientsandisconfidentthatherskillandindividualstylewillbringonemoregreattherapytoNaturalHealthAssociates.AppointmentsandpaymentswillnowbedonethroughthereceptiontoalloweaseofbookingandpatientscannowuseDebitVisaandMasterCardasapaymentoption.AppointmenttimesarenowavailablewithmorehoursbeingaddedasStephaniespracticegrows.NaturalHealthAssociates126-2WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-8591RegisteredMassageTherapyNowAvailableFOCUS-MARCH20139 Afamilyownedfullserviceretirementvillageinparksettingdesignedtomeetyourchangingneeds.Alsoofferingrespiteshorttermandcomplimentarytrialstays.Selfcontainedstudio1bedroomsuiteswithkitchenettesLargelakesidelounges24hournursingcareOnsitephysiotherapisthairdresserfootcareandmassagetherapistWellnessandActivityprogramsChauffeurservicesonrequestPrivategatedaccesstowalkingtrailsboardwalklibraryandseniorscentre905-985-86601-800-248-0848293PerryStreetPortPerrywww.westshorevillage.comELEGANTLIVINGBYTHELAKE905-904-2050idhostsogmail.comPORTPERRYOrganizeyourspacewithpull-outdrawersinbathroomvanitieskitchencabinetsclosetsFootdysfunctioncanbeseenatallagesandDr.TompkinsuggestsgettingacomputerizedGaitScanforallfamilymembersduetothesimplefactthatpainisapoormeasurementasitisoneofthelastsymptomstoshowup.TheGaitScanmeasurestimingsandpressuresinthegaitcycleandallowsustoaddressproblemsbeforetheyprogresstopain.Thepatientusuallysuffersplantarfasciitiswithheelspurpaininoneorbothfeetandarthriticchangesinthetoesarebecomingevident.Thereisalmostalwaysankleleghipandlowbackdiscomfortassociated.Acombinedtherapyofimpulseadjustingtomusclesandjointsofthelowerextremitiesandfootmobilizationtherapycanhelpdealwithchangestotheconnectivetissueinthearchesofthefeet.Ultrasoundtherapycanbeusedtoaddressarthriticchangesandorthotictherapycansupportchangesmadeandhelptopreventtheproblemfromreoccurring.ThesetreatmentscanbebilledunderChiropracticandOrthoticcoverageonextendedHealthCarebenefitplans.NaturalHealthAssociates126-2WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-8591Seeouradonpage11.TheAgingFoot10FOCUS-MARCH2013 126-2WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-8591BOOKANOOBLIGATIONCONSULTATIONWITHDR.TOMPKINHowCanImpulseAdjustingofMuscleandTendonHelptheArthriticJointHowCanTherapeuticUltrasoundHelptheArthriticJointTherapeuticultrasounddelivershighfrequencysoundwavesultrasoundwhichwillspeedhealingofinjuredjointandmuscletissue.Thesoundwavesareabsorbedprimarilybyconnectivetissueligamentstendonsandfascia.Thesestissuesbecomeeectivelyheatedcausingastateofincreasedbloodowwhichspeedshealingandreduceschronicinammation.Thereisalsoaphysicalstimulationthathasbeenshowntoenhancecellularrepair.StephanieAlexanderRMTStephanieAlexandercommonlytreatspatientsof50yearsandolderforupperbackshoulderandneckpaintypicallyassociatedwithposturalchangesduetoaging.Musclemasscanstarttodecreaseinyourearlythirtiesandasaresultyourposturewillchangeaswell.Shorteningoftheanteriormusculaturesuchasthepectoralsandbicepswillcauseyourshoulderstorollforwardcausingincreasedposturalstrainonmusculatureoftheupperbackandneck.Thispoorposturecaneventuallyleadtoimproperbiomechanicswhichcanleadtoinjuryduringsimpletasks.RegulartreatmentsbyaRegisteredMassageTherapistcanrelaxmuscletissuewhichreducespainfulcontractionsandspasms.Thephysicalmanipulationinmassagewillincreasebloodandlymphaticcirculationandcauserelaxationandnormalizationofthesofttissuemuscleconnectivetissuetendonandligamentwhichcanreleasepressureonnervesanddeeperconnectivetissue.ManyposturalchangescanbereversedandslowedwithRegisteredMassageTherapyregularexerciseandstretching.MassageTherapyCanHelpWithPosturalChangesAssociatedWithAgingImpulseadjustingisastateoftheartadjustinginstrumentthatcandeliverashallowrapidphysicalpulsetothemuscletendonandjointwhichcanbeusedtocreategentlephysicalmovement.Impulsecanbeappliedtotriggerpointswithinthemusculaturecausinglocalizedhyperemiabloodowwhichallowmusclestorelaxandlengthen.Impulseappliedtojointtendonsandmuscletissuewillstimulateaneurologicalresponseagaincausingchangetojointtissueandmusculature.Impulseadjustingissafeandeectiveforpatientsofallages.Dr.JohnTompkinTolearnmoreaboutfootandorthotictherapybookacomplimentaryGaitscanandconsultat905-985-8591andlearnhowFootMobilizationTherapycanhelpyouAsthefootagesthearchtendstoattenthefootwidthtendstoincreasethefatpadsthinundertheheelandtoesbunionsforminresponsetobiomechanicalpressuresarthriticchangesbecomeevidentintheankleandtoesheelspursdevelopunderandbehindtheheelmusculatureofthelowerextremityatrophiesandtightenscausingconditionslikeAchillestendonitis.TheseareonlyafewoftheproblemsthatDr.Tompkinaddressesonadailybasisinhisfootandorthotictherapyclinic.Fortunatelymostproblemscanbetreatedallowingareductioninpainandanincreaseinfunction.Wethensupportthosechangestopreventtheconditionfrombecomingworse.Howeverthebestscenarioistogetinbeforepainanddysfunctionareevident.AsimplecomplimentaryGaitScanwillshowusifyouhavegaitdysfunctionandallowustoaddresstheproblembeforesymptomsevendevelop.Orthoticsneedtochangeasthefeetchange.Thismeansweneedtoscanthefeeteverycoupleofyears.Thearchshapecanchangethefatpadcanthinadditionsandmodicationsneedtobeaddressed.Plastictypeandthicknessneedtochangewithchangestothefeet.TheAgingFootFormoreinformationonhowStephaniecanhelpwithyourachesandpainsorhowyoucanpreventorslowposturalissuesassociatedwithagingpleasecall905-985-8591.FOCUS-MARCH201311 IdealHomeStorageSolutionshastheanswertoyourkitchenandbathroomcabinetstorageproblems.Asweageitgetshardertobendorgetdownonourkneestoseewhatsinthebackofourcabinets.WouldntitbegreatifallwehadtodowaspulloutadrawerandeverythingwasrightthereatourfingertipsThatswhatwecandoforyouusingsolidmapledovetaildrawersandcustommadepulloutunitsforthosehardtoreachplaces.Eachdrawerorpulloutisinstalledwithametalfullextensionballbearing100lb.capacityslide.Youcanincreaseyourstoragespacebyupto50.NoneedtospendthousandsreplacingyourcabinetswhenyoucanutilizethespaceyoualreadyhaveandwhatsmoreITSAFFORDABLE.CalltodayandaskforourseniorsdiscountIdealHomeStorageSolutions905-904-2050idhostsogmail.comSeeouradonpage10.PutEverythingRightatyourFingertipsPortPerryhasbeenmyhometownsince1993.AftermywifepassedawayIfoundmyselfspendingalotoftimealonethatswhenIdecidedtomakeWestShoreVillagehome.Ihavebeenaresidenthereforoverayearandcanhonestlysayitsagreatplacetolive.Weareclosetoallamenitiesandaresurroundedbybeautifulgrounds.Ilovethatitisadjacenttoparksnaturetrailsandlakeshore.Therearelotsofactivitiesandalwayssomethingtodo.Myfamilylovetovisitanddineinthethirdfloorloungewhatagreatview.ThebestthingaboutWestShoreVillageisthepeopletheothertenantscaregiversandstaff.Weareallfriendshere.PleasecalltosetupanappointmentwithTammytoinquireaboutthecomplimentarylunchordinnerorevenacomplimentarytrialstayWestShoreVilla293PerryStreetPortPerry905-985-8660westshorevillage.caSeeouradonpage10.TheFriendlyChoicePre-needandorPrepaidFuneralPlanningTraditionalandNon-TraditionalCremationandBurialServicesMainFloorReceptionFacilitiesAvailableForAfterServiceLunchesConvenientlyLocatedinBeautifulDowntownPortPerrywithAmpleOff-StreetParkingMarkFletcherFUNERALDIRECTORMylesORiordanFUNERALDIRECTOROWNERSusanORiordanPortPerrysonlylocallyownedandoperatedFuneralHomesince1846216QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-21711-800-377-9139www.waggfuneralhome.comDoctorsofAuDiologyHEAriNgtEstsADVANcEDHEAriNgAiDtEcHNologyAutHoriZEDforWsiBDVAgMsuNlifEgrEENsHiElDADPMiNistryofHEAltH462PaxtonStreetPortPerrywww.ad.aTHEAUDIOLOGYCLINICHearingHearingAidServices905-985-3166Gettogetherwithfriendsforaffordablehomecookedmeals20-22WaterSt.PortPerry905-985-1210FamiRauranAllDAyBReAkFAstRedRibbonRedRibbonOpenDaily6am-3pm12FOCUS-MARCH2013 Scugogslong-timeneighbourhoodfriendandretirementcommunity.Visitourwebsiteforallofourupcomingevents.15987SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-985-3312www.portperryvilla.caJustintimeforMarchBreakFromtheGrandKidstotheGrandParentsthisisashowthewholefamilywillenjoyLifesbetterattheVillaJoinusFRIDAYMARCH8th130pmamagicianwithmorethanjustafewtricksuphissleeveNewFullPartialDenturesImplantSupportedDenturesDentureRepairsWhileyouwaitToothWhiteningBleachingPortPerryDentureClinicImplantCentreACOMPLETEDENTURESERVICEMikeDunnDD6HighSt.Unit4PortPerry905-985-8028dunndenturerogers.comSERVINGPORTPERRYANDAREAFOROVER17YEARSMikeDunnDD6HighSt.Unit4PortPerry905-985-8028dunndenturerogers.comSERVINGPORTPERRYANDAREAFOROVER17YEARSManyofDr.JohnTompkinspatientsaged50yearsandolderstarttosufferarthriticjointpainduetoanoldinjury.Typicallypainoccursinhandsfeetelbowskneeshipsandshouldersalthoughitcanoccurinanyjointincludingthespine.Fortunatelymostpatientscanfindquickreliefwithacombinedtherapyofimpulseadjustingtothesurroundingmusculatureandtendonscombinedwithultrasoundtothejointandconnectivetissue.Impulsetherapyallowsthejointtofunctionproperlybyremovingrestrictionandcompressionwhileultrasoundincreasesbloodflowdecreasesinflammationandincreaseshealingofthetissues.Treatmentsaregenerallypainlessandeffectiveandresultsareoftenseeninonlyafewtreatments.TreatmentscanbebilledunderChiropracticcoverageonExtendedHealthcarebenefitplans.NaturalHealthAssociates126-2WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-8591Seeouradonpage11.ImpulseTherapyAndTherapeuticUltrasoundCanHelpArthriticChangeFOCUS-MARCH201313 14FOCUS-MARCH2013DespitespendingmostofhislifeintheCaribbeanHaydenJohnsonembracestheCanadianwinterweatherandthisyearhecelebrateditbybuildingacolourfuliglooinhisScugogtownshipbackyard.HiswifeLorianativeofOntariopreferscurlingupbythereplace.Haydensbackgroundinconstructionandhistrainingasastructuralengineeringtechnicianwasgoodpreparationforthetask.Singlehandedlyhedesignedandbuilttheigloowhichisvefeethighandeightfeetindiameter.Itiscomprisedof750blocksoficewhichwereindividuallymadein8x4tinfoilloafpansfromthedollarstore.Thecoloursoftherainbowwerecreatedusingregularfoodcolouringandmixinghuestogetshadessuchaspurplegivingittheappearanceofbeingconstructedofstainedglass.Haydenlayersthermalglovesontopoflatexgloveswhenassemblingtheblocks.Hestickstheblocksoficetogetherwithmor-tarmadefromsnowandwaterwhichhespreadsonwithamasonrytrowel.Duetothelackofsnowearlierthiswin-terhehadtoharvestsomefromthepondontheproperty.Theresultisabeautifulmulti-colourediglooglowinginvariousshadesofbluegreenyellowpurpleneonandwhite.HaydenswifeLoriwhogrewupinOs-hawadoesnotshareherhusbandspassionforthesub-zerotemperaturesbutshecer-tainlyshareshisenthusiasmforhiscreativeiglooproject.Iamsoproudofhimforhisdetermina-tionandbravingthecoldLorisaid.SheplanstosendaphotooftheiglootoTheWeatherChanneltoshowoffherhusbandsworkmanship.SometimesLorihelpsoutlikewhenthetwodayJanuarythawthreatenedtheintegrityoftheice.ShecametotherescuewithaBingodabbertotrytorestorecolourtosomeofthebrickswhichstartedtomeltabit.Haydensideatosheltertheigloowithtarpssavedthedayandtheigloosurviveduntilthedeepfreezesetinagain.Hespentatleasttwohoursadayoveratwoweekperioddili-gentlyworkingonthisproject.IalwayslikedtobebusyHaydencommented.andIlikeachallenge.Haydendressesforthecoldinlayersandthefrigidtemperaturedoesntbotherhimatallhesays.Whenhesnotbusyconstructingtheiglooheoftenshovelsthedrivewayorwalkstheir53acretreedpropertyforhoursenjoyingthesceneryandthewildlife.TheresnothingprettierHaydensaysthantheevergreentreeswhentheyarefrozenwithice.Healsolovesthelookofpurefreshsnow.Hetakeshiscameraanduseshisartistictalenttophotographthebeauty.LastyearHaydenusedrecyclingbinstomakegiantsnowbrickstobuildasnowiglooandthisyearhegraduatedtomakingtheprettyiceblocks.EmbracingWinterHaydenfndssolaceinScugogswintermilesfromthepalmtreesandbeachesofhisTrinidadhomeLoriJohnsonwithherhusbandHaydenwhohasconstructedalargecolour-fuliglooontheir53acrepropertyinScugogTownship.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidsten FOCUS-MARCH201315FornextyearLoriandHaydensfriendMarcWolechiareurginghimtotackleanevenmorechallengingprojectanicecastlewithaslide.MarcsayshissonDamien7wouldlovethat.SowouldLoriandHaydensgrandchildrenandthekidsshebabysitsatherhomedaycarecentre.Allthekidsareexcitedabouttheigloo.IknowHaydencandoitsaidMarcspeak-ingoftheicecastle.Heissoimpressedwithhowtheiceiglooturnedout.BeforethespringcomesandmeltstheigloolikeFrostytheSnowmanHaydenhasaplan.Hewantstocampoutintheiglooforanight.Itscozyintherewiththethickicewallstoblockthewindandretainbodywarmth.Hisplanistotakehissleepingbagandaashlightandwatchamovieonhistabletbeforegoingtosleep.AnotherideaLoriandHaydenareexperi-mentingwithismakingcolourfulroundballsoficemadebyllingupballoonswithwaterandfoodcolouring.Oncetheballoonsarepeeledoffofthesegiantmarblestheycanbeusedtolinethedrivewaymakingprettywinterowersalongthepathwaytothehouse.InthesummertimetheJohnsonspropertyisariotofcolourwithmagnicentlandscapingandowerbeds.VegetariansHaydenandLorialsogrewtheirownvegetableslastyearinclud-ingpotatoesandtomatoescucumberssquashandpumpkins.Lorilovinglyhandwatersthegardens.HaydenfullyenjoysthechangingseasonsinOntario.LoriadmitssheprefersthehotweatherofTrinidadandTobago.TheymetonlinethenLoriwenttoTrinidadwheretheygotmarriedveyearsago.Iknewitwastherealthingtrueloveshestated.ThenewlywedslivedontheislandTrinidadfortwoyearsbeforemovingbacktoCanadatobeclosertoherfam-ily.Theybothmisstheislandsfreshfruitsbutthisgreenthumbcouplearegrowingthrivingavocadoandmangoplantsindoorsalongsidetheirherbgarden.Itsliketheper-fectmarriageoftwocountriesandcultureswiththetropicalplantssunningthemselvesinthewindowwhichoverlookstheicyigloo.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogHaydenJohnsonisseeninthispicturepeeringintohiscolourfulwin-terproject-anigloobuiltofhundredsoffrozenblocksoficearecolouredtolooklikestainedglass.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidsten 16FOCUS-MARCH2013ADVERTORIALWhyAll-On-4Formostpeopledentalimplantsarethebestsolutiontoreplacemissingteeth.WiththeAll-on-4techniqueanyonecanhavebeautifulnewteethinasinglevisit.Ifyouhavebeentoldyouarenotacandidatefordentalimplantsorarelackingenoughboneforimplantsthissolutionmightberightforyou.TheAll-on-4techniqueisarevolutionarytreatmentandcanbeusedineithertheupperorlowerjawtosupportanimmediatexedbridgethatlooksfeelsandfunctionsverysimilartonaturalteethinjust1day.All-on-4isacosteffectiveadvancedtechniquewherebyawholearchofteethissupportedbyonly4implants.Withthistreatmentthereistypicallynoneedforbonegraftingandothertimeconsumingandcostlyprocedures.Becauselessimplantsareplacedincomparisontoothermethodsitallowsforsimplercleaningwhilestilldeliveringoptimalresults.ThisprocedureisacommontreatmentinourclinicandmanyofourpatientscometoPortPerryDentalAssociatesbecausetheyareunhappywiththeirdentureorarelosingtheirteethandwantanaturallylookingsmile.ForallthesecasesAll-on-4canbetherightsolutiontogoingbacktohavingafullupperandorlowersetofpermanentteeth.Thepersonwhohaslosttheirteethregainstheabilitytoeatvirtuallyanythingandcansmileagainwithcondence.NoTeethNoProblem.Gettheminjustonevisit FOCUS-MARCH201317462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comEVENINGAPPOINTMENTSAVAILABLEWhattoExpectPlacingadentalimplantisaquickminimallyinvasiveprocedure.AtPortPerryDentalAssociatesourdentalspecialistwilldoacarefulinitialevaluationtodeterminethebesttreatmentplanforyourdentalcondition.Theinitialevaluationconsistsofacomprehensiveexaminationanddiagnosticimaging.WiththehelpofCTanalysisa3dimensionalimageofyourjawwillbecreatedandVirtualimplantsareplacedinthe3Dimagetoensureaccuracyatthetimeofyoursurgery.Aftertheimplantsareplacedmodelsaretakenandyourprosthesisispreparedinthelaboratoryandinsertedonthesameday.ContactPortPerryDentalAssociatesforyourconsultat905-985-8459Welookforwardtohelpingyouachieveyournewsmile.InsertionofimplantsAllfourtitaniumdentalimplantsareplacedsothatthemaximumamountofthepatientsboneisutilizedwithoutanybonegraftingneeded.SecuringofprosthesisOncetheimplantsareinplacethedentistattachesabutmentstowhichthepatientsnewteetharetobesecured.ArchofteethThearchofteethyourtrialteethisattachedtotheimplants.Minoradjustmentswillbemadetogetyournewteethasperfectaspossible.EnjoyyournewsmileOncebonesecuresthedentalimplantsthepatientsgeneraldentistreplacesthetemporaryarchofteethwithasleekerstrongerevenmoreattractivearchofteeth.All-on-4DentalImplantsTHEBENEFITSOFALL-ON-4DENTALIMPLANTSAfullsmilerestorationinonedayEliminatestheneedforbonegraftinginmostcasesRequiresminimalrecoverytimeFoodcanbeeatenwithoutfearYoucanretainyournaturaltasteandtemperaturesensationsProcedurecanbeperformedsafelyonpatientsofanyageCompactsdentalvisitsfrommanymonthstoafewweeksMinimaldiscomfortandsorenessComfortlevelishighasimplantsfunctionsimilartoyournaturalteethOnetimelongtermsolutiontomissingteethCondenceisrestoredwhenyounolongerhavetohideyoursmile TaxTipGettheGSTcreditStudentsturning19beforeApril12014shouldlea2012taxreturneveniftheyhadnoincome.ThiswillallowthemtocollecttheGSTHSTcreditfortherstpaymentperiodfollowingtheirbirthday.HRBlock905-985-9803TaxTipSoyouhavecollectedallyourslipsandyouarepreparingtoheadouttoyourtaxpreparer.Dontforgettotellthemaboutanychangestoyourlifestyle...anewchildachildinpost-secondaryeducationaprolongedillnessordiagnosisinthefamilyaparentnowlivingwithyou.Alltheseandmorecanmakeadifferenceonyourtaxreturnsotakeamomenttochatsothatallthetaxbenetsaremaximized.NellieWestermanAccountingServices905-985-0195AnitaVanZeelandACCOUNTINGANDTAXSERVICESAllAccountingBookkeepingServicesComputerizedAllGovernmentRemittancesPayrollWsibCraAuditsAppealsTaxStrategiesBudgetsandBusinessPlansPortPerryPhone905-986-5217Fax905-986-0034Emailaypeckhotmail.comJustonecalltomecouldsaveyouthousandsofdollarsinunclaimedtaxrefunds.-ALLTAXRETURNS-FarmingCorporateSmallBusinessPersonaltaxreturnsstartingatonly302012IspecializeinFORENSICACCOUNTINGanalyzingdissectingyouraccountstomaximizeyourtaxsavingscorporateorxedincome.11490SimcoeSt.PortPerryFx905-985-3007nwestaccountingwcshighspeed.com905-985-0195Letushelpyougetallthebeneftsforwhichyouareentitled.AreyouawareofallthenewtaxcreditsdeductionslingproceduresformsandformulasregardingtaxreturnsWearewellacquaintedwiththeseandmorehavingattendedseminarsdealingspecicallywiththeintricaciesofthe2012taxreturn.Giveusacallandwewillmaximizeyourdeductionsandtaxcreditstoloweryourincometaxpayableandkeepmoneyinyourpocket.personaltaxreturns-e-fleserviceRRSPtaxplanningsmallbusinessaccountingcomputerizedpayrollAccountingServiceMARCHAPRILMon.-Fri.830am-6pmSat.9am-2pmorbyappointmentIftaxtimebringsyoustressthisfeaturegivesyouanexcellentstarttondingtheservicesofaprofessionalintheScugogareawhowillhelpyou.TAXFINANCIALSERVICESTAXFINANCIALSERVICES174PerryStreetPortPerryOntario905-985-9803Letstalktaxe.www.hrblock.caGettheHRBlockAdvantageAlltheservice.Allthesupport.ItseasytoseewhyeveryonetrustsHRBlock.Formorethan45yearswevebeenhelpingCanadiansgetthebestrefundpossible.nInstantCashBacknAuditassistancenFreeSecondLooknYear-roundServicenMaximumRefundGuaranteeTaxTipPropertyTaxRentalCreditRememberhowitworksfor2013AnitaVanZeelandAccountingandTaxServices905-986-521718FOCUS-MARCH2013 FOCUS-MARCH201319ThedowntownPortPerryWirelessNetworkisnowontheairandreadytouse.TherstphaseofconstructionhasbeencompletedandbasiccoverageisavailablefromtheeasternendofQueenStreettoaconnectionpointwestofPerryStreet.ConnectioncoverageisalsoavailablenearJestersCourtandintoReectionPark.WiFicoveragewillbeexpandedthroughoutthenextfewmonthstoeventuallyincludePalmerParkaswellaspartsofNorthSt.andMarySt.Localretailersmayalsorequestadditionalindoorcoveragefortheirloca-tionsasneededtoservetheirshoppersandguests.Thesystemwillhelptoprovidemediumbandwidthservicetovisitorsandresidentsalikewhoareenjoyingthebeautifuldowntownandwishtostayconnected.Thewelcomepageofferslinkstodiscoverportperry.caandscugogchamber.casitesalongwithadirectlinktotheportperrybandb.caassociationforvisitorswhowishtostayovernightPortPerryWiFiNetworkasitislabellediseasytologintoforafree60minutesession.Userscanconnectatnochargeupto10timesduringa30dayperiod.Foradditionaltime24hourand72hourvouch-erscanbepurchasedatparticipatinglocalretailersforanominalcharge.Apre-paidmonthlysubscriptionservicewillofferunlimitedsecureaccessbeginninginMarchforusersthatliveorworkinthearea.ThenetworkwasbuiltasajointventurebetweenthePortPerryBusinessImprovementAssociationScugogChamberofCommerceandCommunicateFreelyalo-caltelephonecompanybasedinPortPerry.TimSt.PierreownerofCommunicateFreelyhasbeenprovidingbusinesstelephoneservicesince2006andisnowofferinghighqualitytelephoneserviceandsymmetricInternetaccesstodowntowncustomers.Formoreinformationaboutthenetworkvisitwww.communicatefreely.netorcall289-225-1220.DowntownPortPerrynowprovidingfreeaccesstoWiFiserviceTaxTipAtBDOCharteredAccountantsandAdvisorsaskusaboutthebenetsofaTax-FreeSavingsAccount.Weareheretohelpyou.BDOCharteredAccountantsandAdvisors905-852-97144RiverStreetSeagrave905-985-8962BOOKKEEPINGSERVICESIfsopleasecallE-FilePersonalIncomeTaxComputerizedPayrollSmallBusinessBookkeepingOfceHoursMondaytoFriday900am-500pmExtendedEveningSaturdayHoursduringTaxTimebyAppointmentOnlyNewClientsWelcome1BrockStreetEastUxbridgeONL9P1P69058529714www.bdo.caCharteredAccountantsandAdvisorsITSTAXTIMELetBDOworryaboutthenumbers. 20FOCUS-MARCH2013ThumbsDown-AlocalresidentsuggestsaThumbsDowntoirresponsiblesnowmobilerswhodrivetheirmachinesontheinterlockingstonewalk-waysinPalmerParkandscratchthebrickswiththestuddedtracksfromtheirmachines.Thiskindofrecklessbehaviourspoilstheappearanceofthewater-frontandisimpossibletorepairhesays.ThumbsUp-Thenicethingaboutlivinginasmallcommunityisthateveryoneissowillingtohelp.WehereatFocusexperiencedthisrst-handlastmonthwhileonvacationwhenaproduc-tionemergencyarose.FocusstafferTracycalledourfriendsatPPPrintandbeforelonghelparrivedtoxtheproblemandsendtheFebruarypagesofftotheprinter.SofromallofushereatFocus-abigThumbUptoDaryleLanaandthestaffofPPPrint.ThumbsUp-LastmonthweawardedathumbsuptothePortPerryMoJacksbutfailedtomentionthefundraisinghockeygamewasorganizedbytheScugogMensHockeyLeague.Thegamefea-turedplayersfromthecurrentMoJacksteamagainstMoJacksAlumnifromtheSHL.Thisyearseventraised6500forthePortPerryHospitalFoundation.SoweareofferingabelatedThumbsUptotheScu-gogMensHockeyLeaguefortheircommunityspirit.ThumbsUp-toBlackstockwildlifeartistClintJammerwhohasaddedtwomoreawardstohisgrowinglistofaccomplishments.ClintswildlifepaintingsofatimberwolffromtheHaliburtonWolfCentreandapairofloonsonLakeSuperiorwerechosenbyDucksUnlimitedCanadatobepartoftheDUCpro-gram.CongratulationsClintThumbsDown-GrattihasalwaysbeenacurseforcommunitiesandduringtheearlyweeksofJanu-arythisyearthiscrudeartformwassprayedoveranumberofbuildingsthroughoutthedowntownarea.TheformerLCBOstoreonPerryStreetwithitslargecanvasofyellowstuccowasamongthebuildingdefacedwithswirlsofspraypaint.ThumbsDowntothemindlessvandalswhondpleasureindestroyingthepropertyofothers.ThumbsUptothePortPerryBIAandScugogCham-berofCommercefortheirrecentlylaunchedPortPerryWiFiPortalwhichprovidesfreeWiFicoveragethroughoutthedowntownforresidentsandvisitorstothetown.Thesystemallowsten60min-utefreesessonsovera30dayperiod.Whatagreatserviceforshoppersandresidentsinthearea.ThumbsAstyleforeverypointofview.JoeGibsonBlackstock905-213-2583www.budgetblinds.comportperryFREEIn-HomeConsultationSHOPFORYOURHOME-INYOURHOMESave25whenyouscheduleacomplimentaryin-homeconsultationtoday1511RcStrtPortPrry905-985-1999OilChangeS24.95Upto5litres.Mostcarsandlighttrucks.www.suprortr.csuprortrportprrym.comMarchSpecial15OffbrakeserviceFrmtcckwttpurcsoftrsFREEINSTALLATIONFREESINKFAUCETonacompletekitchenrenovation.180MaryStreetPortPerry905-985-9506www.scugogkitchendesign.com FOCUS-MARCH201321TheDavidFestivalacelebrationofChristianworshipandtheartsbasedinPortPerryispreparingfora2013festivalhappeningovertwoweekendsfromApril6to14.Thefestivalwillcontinuetoexpandandattractmoreindi-vidualparticipantsandanevenwidervarietyofchurchesregisteringfortheworkshops.EnteringitsfthyearthefestivalexiststoencourageenableandequipchurchesintheScugogareatoglorifyGodthroughmusicandthearts.Thefestivaldoesthisbybringinginexpertsintheireldssuchaschoralmusicdirectorspoetssong-writersandworshipbandleaderstoofferpracticalinteractiveworkshopstoindividualschoirsbandsandsometimestheentireworshipteamofScugogareachurches.ThepeoplewhoparticipateleavetheDavidFesti-valenergizedandequippedtogobacktotheirhomechurchesanddothingsevenbetterthanbeforesaysBevFosteralocalmusicianandDavidFestivalorganizerandparticipant.Wetrytobringinthebestintheeldthatwecanndintermsofexpertsandourparticipantsleavewantingtobringtheirverybestbackintotheirowncom-munities.ThisyeartheDavidFestivalline-upfeaturesCanadasFemaleGospelMusicianoftheYearforthelasttwoyearsAliMatthewsteachingparticipantshowtowritesongswell.AndyParkawell-knownworshipleaderacrossCanadawillalsobeafeaturedpresenteryinginfromhishomeinBritishColumbiatohelplocalworshipteamsgrowinexcellence.Lori-AnneDolloffwillleadtheadultyouthchoralworkshopthisyear.DoloffisAssociateProfessorofMusicattheUniversityofTorontoandteachesattheTorontoSchoolofTheology.Achildrenscho-ralworkshopwillbeledbylocalcliniciansCathyPavlik-GriffenandSuzanneGarriockmusicianswellknownfortheircontributionstothemusicaleduca-tionofchildrenintheScugogschoolsystem.TheDavidFestivaljustkeepsgettingbetterandbettersaysFoster.ForScugogchurchestohavetheopportunityforworld-classworkshopsrightintheirownbackyardisreallyamazing.MoreandmoresaysFosteritsnotjustScugogchurcheswhoseethevalueoftheDavidFestivalexperience.Eachyearweareseeingpeoplewanttoregisterfromchurchesoutsideofourhomeareasothisyearweareintentionallyopeningupregistrationtoanyonewhowantstoparticipate.WereexcitedtoseetheproleofthefestivalincreasebecausethatshowsthatmusiciansartistsandwritersreallydowanttogetbetterandbetteratwhattheydoandoffertheirverybesttoGodallthetime.Organizerscautionthatwithgrowthcomesfullworkshops.Workshopswithregistrationlimitsmightllupquickly.Participantscanregisteronlinenowatthefestivalsnewlylaunchedwebsitewww.davidfestival.caordownloadaregistrationformfromthesiteandmailitin.ByKarenStillerFocusonScugogFestivalTheDAVIDGlorifyingGodthroughmusicandthearts 22FOCUS-MARCH2013YoumayhavedrivennorthonHighwaytwelveandnoticedagi-ganticnewbuildingjustnorthofthesixthlineandwonderedwhatwasinsidethewallsofthestructure.WellIcertainlydidandwhenIstoppedinwassurprisedtolearnitisthenewhomeofGreenwoodMushroomFarm.NotknowingagreatdealaboutmushroomsIwaslookingforwardtolearningmoreasIenteredthebrandnew127000squarefootfacil-ity.IwasmetbyNickVanHalterenoneofthepartnerswhooperatesthisvastnewventureinScugog.Myfather-in-lawMacSnobelenstartedthebusiness34yearsagoNickexplained.HeworkedforCampbellSoupsandhadasmallfarminGreenwoodWestneyandHighway7area.Forthepast19yearsthecom-panyhasbeenoperatingoutoftheirAshburnfacilitybuttheneedtoexpandwasevidentbythegrowthoftheirbusiness.Weemploy80peopleinthePortPerryfacilityandpeoplelovethecleanlinessautoma-tionandsheersizeofthebuildingNicksaidwithpride.EightypercentofthecompanysMassiveScugogmushroomfarmproducesmorethan300000lbs.eachweekNickVanHalterenapartnerofGreenwoodMushroomFarmwithshelvesofmushroomsandautomatedassemblyline.PhotobyJonathanvanBilsenMUSHROOMFARMGREENWOOD FOCUS-MARCH201323businessiswhitemushroomswiththeremainderbe-ingbrownonlythewhitearecurrentlygrowninthePortPerrylocationbuttheyaresoontobegingrowingbrownthereaswell.Mushroomfungusmixedwithcompostandfertil-izerarrivesattheplantfromtheAshburnlocationwhereitismade.Thereare25enormousrooms5400squarefeeteachwithracksthatreachtotheceilingandarelledwiththecompostmixture.Nickexplainedthatmushroomshaveaveweekgrowingseasonfromthetimetheyareplanted.Theydoubleinsizeeverydayheadded.Theplantingisstaggeredsoharvestingoccursconstantly.Intotalthecompanyproduces300000lbs.ofmush-roomsperweekutilizingaDutchtechnologywhichallowsthemtoproducesixpoundsofmushroomsfromeverysquarefootofthenewstateoftheartfacility.Thenew12millionbuildingsprangupinonlysixmonths.Wewerereallyhappywiththeconstruc-tionprocessandwereverygladtobeabletohirelocalcontractorswhereverwecouldNicksaid.ThePortPerryGreenwoodMushroomFarmfacilitywhichopenedoneyearagothismonthoperates365daysayear.Overallthecompanyhas250employeesandisconsideredoneofCanadasleadingmushroomgrowers.Notonlydoesthecompanygrowandproducemushroomstheyalsosellthemundertheirinternation-allyrespectedWindmillFarmsbrand.EveryoneinthePleaseturntopage24905-982-8778www.dbsilversmithdesigns.comto249QueenStreetbesideHerringtonsLATEMARCHWewillremainopenat166WaterSt.untilthemoveiscomplete.RELOCATINGWEREHandCraftedJewellery1918ScugogStreetPortPerryacrossfromVos905-985-2451www.FurnitureAndAppliances.caYouronestopHomeandCottageshopHOMESTEADFURNITUREApplIANcESFlOORINgJackieTylerJoanneNewmancaveproductsGasfreplacesPortablebarsGamingtablesBilliardsHigh-endcustomorderappliancesE-CommercewebsiteBIGCITYSELECTIONSMALLTOWNSERVICENewOwnersChristineandTomRowettWearerenovatingandaddingnewproductstomakeHOMESTEADFURNITUREBUICKGMC10VanedwardDrivePortPerry905-985-8474www.gusbrownportperry.comLizhasover17yearsofautomotiveexperience.Shepridesherselfbyinformingnewandpastclienteleofcurrentmarkettrends.ShehasreceivedtwoReadersChoiceawardsinDurhamwhichhasearnedherthetrustofmanydedicatedcustomers.PleasedropintoGusBrownPortPerryandmeetLizandletherhelpyouwithyournextautomotivepurchased.GusBrownofPortPerryispleasedtoannounceanewusedcarsalesprofessionaltotheirteam.LizBarrett 24FOCUS-MARCH2013facilityisproudofthesemi-automatedprocesswhichallowsthemtoharvestprocesspackageandshipwithin24hoursensuringconsumersarealwaysofferedfreshproduct.ThemanagementteamatWindmillFarmsisconsid-eredoneofthemostexperiencedintheindustryworld-widewithextensiveknowledgeinallphasesofmush-roomproductionsalesdistributionandmarketing.SothenexttimeyoudrivenorthonHighway12takealookatthenewfacilitythehomeofGreenwoodMush-roomFarm.ByJonathanvanBilsenFocusonScugogContinuedfrompage23SalesInstallationWindowsDoorsSidingShuttersSunroomsRenovations182NorthPortPlazaUnit7-ReachSt.atNorthPortRd.905-985-6665www.windowstore.caFreeEstimatesAllWorkGuaranteedCREATETHEAMBIANCEDURHAMREGIONYEARSPROUDLYSERVINGEXHIBITMarch3-May262013Tuesday-Sunday11am-4pmARTSofCHINAGlimpsesofanAncientCivilizationScugogShoresHeritageCentreArchives1655ReachStreetPortPerrylocatedinsidetheScugogArena2ndoor905-985-8698x103www.scugogshoresmuseum.comMushroomslayonlongrackswaitingtobeharvestedaftertheirfveweeksgrowingperiod.48WaterSt.PortPerryON905985-3767WalkerTreeSpiritsondisplayTheKentFarndaleGallerylocatedintheScugogMe-morialLibrarywillfeaturetheoilpaintingsoflocalartistHarveyJ.Walkerthismonth.TreeSpiritsacollectionofHarveyspaintingswillbeondisplayinthegalleryfromSaturdayMarch2tuntilApril4.MeettheartistattheopeningonMarch2from2-5p.m.Thelibraryislocatedat231WaterSt.PortPerry. FOCUS-MARCH201325TheG-MomsofPortPerryareonceagainpresentingtheiramazingGalaontheGreensattheRoyalAshburnGolfClub.Doorswillswingopenat10a.m.onMay4soguestscanenjoyfreshlybrewedcoffeewhileshop-pinginthemarketplace.Therewillbemanyexcitingthingstochoosefromaswellasanoutstandinglistofsilentauctionitems.TheyvaryfrombreakfastightstoElmhurstLodgetheatreticketskayakles-sonsandevenaweekatacottage.WomenwhichwillbeavailableattheGala.TheGalaisawonderfulwayforyoutospendafabulousfunlleddaywithfriendseatingdeliciousfoodandexperiencinganoutstandingspeakerwhilehelpingourGranniesinAfrica.G-MomsarepartoftheGrandmothertoGrandmoth-erCampaignandworkwiththeGranniesinAfricawhoareraisingtheirorphanedgrandchildrenduetotheAidspandemic.AllproceedsfromtheGalaontheGreensaredonat-edtotheStephenLewisFoundationanditisguaranteedthat90percentofthefundsgetdirectlytotheprojectstheysupport.FundshelpcreateincomegeneratingprojectssothatGranniescanbecomenanciallyindependentandalsosothattheycansendtheirgrandchildrentoschool.PleasejointhePortPerryG-Momsinmakingtheworldabetterplacewhilewecelebratethegiftoflivingwherewedo.TheGalatakesplaceattheRoyalAshburnGolfClubonSaturdayMay4from10a.m.to3p.m.Alunchwillbeservedatnoon.TicketsforGalaontheGreensare75perpersonandcanbepurchasedbycontactingSueBradleyat-nsbradleysympatico.ca.ForfurtherinformationabouttheeventcontactTinieattinie5xplornet.com.ThisyearsguestspeakerisSallyArmstrong.SallyisanAmnestyInternationalawardwinneramemberoftheOrderofCanadajournalistteacherauthorandhumanrightsactivist.Armstronghascoveredstoriesinzonesofconictallovertheworld.FromBosniaandSomaliatoRwandaandAfghanistanhereyewitnessreportshaveearnedhermanyawards.Sallyisapowerfulandengagingspeakerwhosefar-rangingcareerhasgivenherafoundationforhermessagewhichisinspirationalforpeopleineverywalkoflife.ShehasrecentlyreleasedhernewbookTheAscentofG-MomsGalahelpsAfricanchildrenSallyArmstrong1894ScuSrPrPrryPz905-985-9777PutourexPeriencetoworkforyouR.M.R.RealeStateBRokeRageEachOfceIndependentlyOwnedandOperatedWithover130yearsofBrokerexperienceEmmersonInsuranceBrokersLtd.havebeenservingScugogTownshipandsurroundingareaswithCompetitiveComprehensiveandPersonalizedservicesince1917.193QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-73061-800-387-5642ScugogslocallyownedandoperatedGeneralInsuranceBrokerINSURANCEBROKERSLIMITEDCOMMERCIALFARMHOMEAUTOMOBILESINCE1917www.emmersoninsurance.com 26FOCUS-MARCH2013Theweathercooperatedtheteamsarrivedandorganziersreportthe4thannualLakeScugogPondHockeyCharityTournamentwasanoverwhelm-ingsuccess.Althoughthefnaltallywasnotcompletedatpresstimethepopularwin-terhockeyonthelaketournamentpasseditsgoalofraising15000fromthePondHockeyraisesmorethan15000forLakeridgeHealthPhotosbyJ.PeterHvidstenCLOCKSAHEADMARCH10CLOCKSAHEADMARCH10daysactivities.ThirtysixteamsgatheredalongtheshoreofLakeScugogonFebruary2forafulldayofhockeyandfunforagoodcause.Beingthegoodsportstheyarethewinningteamsdo-natedtheirprizemoneybacktotheorganiz-ers.AllproceedsfromthetournamentwillbedonatedtoLakeridgeHealthtobeusedtowardsthepurchaseofaneonatalheartmonitor.Despitethecoldweather-10Cformostofthedaytheeventwentoffwithoutahitchandnowplansareunderwayfornextyear.W.O.INSURANCEBROKERSDaleGibbonsOwnerBrokerwww.woinsurancebrokers.com905-436-9090Whetheritsyourfamilyhomebusinessoryourcarprotectwhatsyourswithinsurancesolutionsdesignedjustforyou.ProtectThoseYouLoveForFREEHomeEstimatescall905-986-1090orcell905-261-7840ResidentialCommercialGroundsMaintenanceInterlockingStoneWorkNaturalandFlagStoneStepsandWallsHomeRenovationsSepticSystemInstallationandRepairsExcavactionandBobcatServicesGetyourpropertyreadyforsprinGBooKyoursprinGMaintenanCepaCKaGenoW FOCUS-MARCH201327TheScugogChamberofCommerceiscallingonthelocalbusinessownersemployeesorindividualstonominatecandidatesforthe2012BusinessoftheYearAward.Deadlineis4p.m.FridayMarch15soputonyourthinkingcapandnominateabusinessyoufeelshouldberecognized.TheawardspaytributetolocalbusinesseswhichbestexemplifythespiritandsuccessoftheScugogbusinesscommunityoverthepastyear.Therearetwocategoriesfornominationbusinesseswithover15employeesandbusinesseswith15orlessemployees.TheBusinessoftheYearAwardswillbepresentedataBusinessAwardsEveningSocialatCrabbyJoesTapGrillPortPerryonThursdayMarch21begin-ningat600p.m.Formoreinformationandticketscall905-985-4971oremailinfoscugogchamber.ca.Youcandownloadabusinessawardnominationformfromthewebsiteatwww.scugogchamber.ca.SearchisonforScugogsoutstandingcompaniesforBusinessoftheYearwebCMSSlutionsTimeforaNewWebsite905-982-0450infocmswebsolutions.comwww.cmswebsolutions.comKOTYAPEEKINFashionBoutiqueSwimSummerwearallyearroundSportswearbyTRIBALBraBustierSetsDressesCasualPromEveningSizesS-4X1888ScugogSt.905-985-1890VACATIONCRUISEWEARPaulaR.McMurtryBarristersolicitorPractisinginDurhamRegionSince2002FamilyLawGeneralCivilLitigation174MaryStreetPortPerry905-982-2650www.mcmurtrylaw.ca3260HigHway7PickeringOnL1y1c8905-620-1171.motospotsp.om2013Ninja300asboutoutltvs.2013ApexSE3260HigHway7PickeringOnL1y1c8905-620-1171.motospotsp.omRetailPromotionUpto4000OFFincustomerrebatesFinancingavailablewithYamahaPowerFinanceINSURANCEAUTOFARMHOMECOMMERCIALwww.taylorforder.comWearemorethanjustinsuranceweprideourselvesonquickreliableadviceyoucancounton.JennMichelCAIBOfceManagerPersonalizedsupportIndividualplansDedicatedinsuranceprofessionalsExperiencedanddevotedKnowledgeablestafftoserveyoubetter169NorthStreetPortPerry905-985-8416 28FOCUS-MARCH2013ThegroundisstillcoveredinsnowbutmembersoftheRotaryClubofPortPerryarelookingaheadtolongerandwarmerdays.Withaboutsevenweekstogoplansarewellunderwayforoneoftheclubsbig-gestfundraiserstheannualSpringGalaDinnerAuction.ThisyearsSpringGalawilltakeplaceattheRoyalAshburnGolfClubonSatur-dayApril20gettingunderwayat530p.m.ThelocalRotaryClubislookingforthesupportofthecommunitywhichwillinturnsupporttheircommitmenttolocalandinterna-tionalprojects.SomeoftheprojectstheRotaryClubofPortPerryassistsincludeLakeridgeHospitalPortPerryScugogMemorialLibraryscholarshipsChristmasdinnerformorethan200seniorsandpeopleinassistedlivingcareOperationScugogFoodBankliteracyinschoolsstudentexchangeprogramswalkingtrailsandRo-tarysInternationalsprojecttoeliminatePolioworld-wide.YoursupportbyattendingtheSpringGalawillassistthecontinuationoftheseworthyprojects.ForticketstothisspecialeveningcontactBobBrownson905-985-6726orbob.brownsonsympatico.caoranymem-beroftheRotaryClubofPortPerry.Ticketsarepricedat100perperson.PortPerryRotaryClubbeginsplansforannualSpringGalaDinnerAuctioneveryTuesdaystartingat3pm-9pm40perreadingtobepaidbeforereadingbookyourappointmentwithSharonorCarolynbycallingJestersCourt905-985-2775HAVEDINNERWHILEYOUWAITANDRECEIVE15OFFYOURFOODORDER.PAST.......PRESENT........FUTURE........PAST..........PRESENT........FUTURE.........PAST..........PRESENT........FUTURE........279QueenSt.PortPerry905-985-2775www.jesterscourt.caYOUASKEDFORITperogiesreubenquesadillasandmoreSomeofourtraditionalpubfavouriteshavereturned.KissMeImIrish.signsvehiclegraphicsgraphicsandevenmoregraphicsScugogsVehicleWrappingSpecialists.SignworkScaada.cmReachNorthportRd.PortPerry905-985-0802Since1996A.OPPERSLTD193NorthSt.PortPerry905-985-4910www.oppers.caPRIDETHATSHOWSTHROUGHFROMSTARTTOFINISHWereallyappreciateOppersqualityofworkmanshipandthewayyoustandbehindyourwork.Wewouldnothesitatetorecommendyourcompanytoourfriendsoranyonewhoneededyourtypeofservice.Wefeelthatyouarealsoveryhonestandreasonableinyourpricesforthequalityofworkyoudo.RuthPortPerryTrophiesAwardsCorporatePromotionsEmbroideryGraphicDesignEngravingScreenPrintingPineridgeImpress905-985-2839135NorthPortRoadPortPerrywww.pineridgeimpress.caYourNameisOurBusinessRayHobbsgarageEst.1954CallBrianTasselltodayandfndoutwhatgoodcustomerserviceisallabout182NorthportRoadUnits89PortPerry905-985-0059www.rayhobbsgarage.aaro.ca ScugogWhatsUpRUSSELLDECARLEGreenbankFolkMusicSocietyisdelightedtopresentRusselldeCarleafoundingmemberofPrai-rieOysteroneofCanadasmostenduringandcelebratedcountrygroups.RusselliscurrentlytouringhisacclaimedrstsoloalbumUndertheBigBigSkyaspartofatriowithacoupleoftalentedoldfavouritesofoursguitar-istSteveBriggsandaccordionistDenisKeldie.DateSaturdayMarch23Time800p.m.LocationGreenbankCentennialHallTickets25perperson.AvailableatPOEPortPerry905-985-0060orcall905-985-8351or905-852-4282.GreenbankFolkMusicSocietyTheScugogChoralSocietyisguaranteedtogiveyouroldmintjulepakickwhentheypresentJerryHermansmuch-lovedBroadwaymusicalblock-busterMame.TheshowfeaturestimelesshitsbyoneofBroadwaysmostproliccomposers.MameIfHeWalkedIntoMyLifeMyBestGirlBeauBosomBuddiesandmoreBasedonthenovelAuntieMamebyPatrickDennis.DatesMarch212223282930April4567LocationTownHall1873PortPerryTickets22Adults18YouthBoreliansCommunityTheatreproudlypresentsAdaptedfromthebookbyCharlesDickens.PleasesircanIhavesomemoreStepintothepastwiththisdra-matictellingofDickensclassictale.YouknowthecharactersFagintheArtfulDodgerBillSikesandNancyMr.Bumblenowcomeandexperiencethemupclose.AhugeensemblecasthasbeenassembledforthisshowandwearethrilledtobebringingittoyouDirectedbyJoanManseldproducedbyKitBauldryandZackaryManseld.DatesFebruary28March12-800p.m.MatineeMarch2-200p.m.LocationPortPerryTownHallTicketsAdults22Seniors2017yearsandunder15.SUNDAYMARCH10DAVERESTIVODaveRestivoonpianowithhistrio.ThisisanannualeventandLynnalwaysfeaturesmanyspecialguestsatthisjazzbashLotsofsongsandguestsingersLynnwillbesingingherfavouritesongs.ErnestoCerviniplaysdrums.BassplayerTBA.DontmissDaveRestivothreetimerecipientoftheNationalJazzAwardCanadasnumberonejazzpianist.StartTime700p.m.LocationJestersCourtupstairsInformationContactLynnMcDonaldatlynnlynnmcdonaldjazz.comCall289-354-1140Tickets15perpersonSECONDSUNDAYJAZZSERIESJAZZatJESTERSFOCUS-MARCH201329 30FOCUS-MARCH2013TheTownshipofScugogoffersaMarchBreakMadnessCampMondayMarch11toFridayMarch15attheScugogArena.CampsarebrokenintotwoagesDiscoveryCampAges3-6yearsAdventureCampAges7-12yearsCampHours9a.m.to430p.m.Cost109fortheweekor33perdaySkatingDaysTuesdayandThursday.ExtendedHoursavailableFormoreinformationcontactShawnaCornishat905-985-8698ext.101oremailscornishscugog.catoregistertodayMadnessCampMarchBreakKidsOnloanfromtheRoyalOntarioMuseumtheArtsofChinabringsChinesehistorycultureandclassictraditionstolifethroughexploringmaterialscloselyrelatedtoChinajadebronzeandceramics.ExploreChinesedynastiesthedevelopmentoftheirwritingsystemancientsymbolsofpowerinnovativetechnologicalcreationsaswellashowbronzejadeandporcelainweremadeandtheirimpactonthewesternworld.DontmissthisexhibitattheScugogHeritageCentreandArchives.OpeningMarch3throughtoMay26.Seeadonpage24formoredetails.TheArtsofChinaexhibitWiththeapproachofspringapersonmaybesureofseveralthings.BirdswillbesingingandpancakeswillbeippingatPurpleWoodsConservationAreajustsouthofPortPerry.Thisisthe38thyearfortheMapleSyrupFestivalatPurpleWoodsandagreatwaytogetoutwiththefam-ilythroughoutMarchandduringtheMarchBreak.Seehowmaplesyrupwasmadeover400yearsagothroughtothemodernmethodsoftodaytakeahorse-drawnwagonrideandenjoysomehotpancakes.GeneralAdmission3adult2seniorsandchild12yrs.andunder8family2adultsand3children.Freeparkingnopetsareallowed.ThisyearsFestivaltakesplacesasfollowsSaturdaySundayMarch23MarchBreakSaturdayMarch9toSundayMarch17SaturdaySundayMarch2324Time10a.m.to230p.m.eachdaySapowingatPurpleWoodsActivitiesisjmpkedwitexitingpogmsfosoolgedkidsScugogMemorialPublicLibraryREGISTERNOWCall905-985-7686ex.101231WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-7686www.scugoglibrary.comMarch11-15MADScienceAttheLibrAryLaaus.Sup-lxpms.KdsGads1-6.tusdaMa12tm2-3pmtks4PoLyMercLAychArMSMaksup-uamsakm.Pa1Ma111030am-12pmPa2Ma121030-1130amDiGitALPhotoGrAPhyLalgsaudgalpgap.F812alds.Ma11-13tm10am-12pm103ssssbALLoontWiStinGLamakallasswksp.Ag8up.FdaMa1510-11amDiyLiPbALMMakmsa.All-aualgds.Ags8adup.MdaMa11tm2-3pmKitchencoSMeticStwsamaksugasusmmmusldgds.WdsdaMa13tm2-3pm.iMProVbootcAMPGamsapaavadmpvsklls.Fags8adup.tusdaMa14tm10-11amFreeKiDconcoctionSMaklsufwusldgds.Ags6adup.tusdaMa14tm10-11amFreeMArchbreAKMoVieSFdaasa2pm.Ma8-iAgcalDMa15-DaaWmpKdDgDastks2 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32FOCUS-MARCH2013AsIslowlymademywayaroundtheperimeterIbecameconsumedbythehistoryoftheoriginofStonehenge.The17BlueStoneseachweighinginexcessoftwentytonscamefromWalesabout380kilometresaway.TwotheoriesabouttheirtransportationexistoneisthestoneswererolledonlogsinsimilarfashiontotheMoaiofEasterIsland.Thesecondsuggestedtheyusedatboardscoveredinanimalgrease.Thelattertheorywassuccessfullyrepeatedin1995byateamof100workersusinga40tonslab.Thereareover900stonecirclesinBritainbutStonehengeiscertainlythemostpopularandeasilyaccessible.SurroundedbyacresofbrightyellowRapeseedrollinghillsandhundredsofsheepthereislittleotherthantheroadwhichappearstohavechangedsincetheconstructionofthesitearound3000BC.ittook1600yearstobuild.WasStonehengeanastronomicalobser-vatoryProbablynot.WasitaDruidtemplecompletewithsacricesandblood-curdlingceremoniesSorrynoastheDruidsCelticpriestswerenotduetotheareaforanother1500years.WhatwasitthenStonehengewasprobablyamultipurposeceremonialcentrerelatingtofertilitydeathandrebirth.Oneofthefascinationswehavewiththesiteisthatwereallydonotknowbuthalfthefunisthespeculation.Imustadmitthe9metrestonesseemedsmallerthanIrecollectedbutat9metres30feetarequiteoverpoweringandverymes-merising.AllinallIwasgladImadethestop.ThevisitwasveryworthwhileandbroughtmeclosertothehistoryofthepeopleofEngland.ItalsogavemeanewrespectforalltheworkBillLishmanputintohisicereproductionofStonehengeonLakeScugogafewyearsago.PerhapshehadhelpfromthemysticalDruidsofPortPerry.Thegiantmonolithsstanduptoninemetreshigh.ScugogphotographerJonathanvanBilsenwillpresentanexhibitionofhisphotographyattheLindsayArtGallery.AnopeningreceptionwillbeheldonMarch28from7-9p.m.Havingtravelledto86countriesJonathanscollectionofphotographsnumberinthethousands.Forthisuniqueexhibi-tionthirtyofhisnestimageshavebeenprintedonMonetcanvasandwillbeondisplay.TheexhibitAWorldofParadoxwillbeondisplayattheLindsayArtGallery190KentStreetLindsayOntariofromMarch26toApril20.JonathanstravelcolumncalledTraveloncanbereadeachmonthinFocusonScugogmagazine.PresentingAWorldofParadox158CasimirSt.PortPerry905-985-2268virginia.frewclarkemarlintravel.caTICO4577532TryTransattoLondonbeforeyouenjoyyourcruiseorcoachtourDailyightstoGatwickClubClassContinuedfrompage31 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