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FOCUSonScugogMAY2014ABOY...AFROGANADVENTURE PORTPERRYDENTALCENTRE238QueenSt.DowntownPortPerry905.985.8451www.iluvmydentist.comDr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BaneldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.KingOrthodontistDr.T.McIntyrePeriodontistWinnerofReadersChoiceAwardforBestDentalOfceSPRINGCLEANYOURSMILEENJOYWEARINGGLASSESEYEEXAMINATIONARRANGEMENTS905-985-9388walkinappointmentsavailable30WaterStPortPerry FOCUS-MAY20141contents3GreenbankDustbowlResidentslivingneartheGreenbankfllsitedescribehowtheirliveshavechanged.63TravelonAdventureswithourworldtravellerJonathanvanBilsen.43CulinaryDelightsHighschoolteensarelearningmorethanthethreeRsinclass.PUBLISHEREDITOR........J.PeterHvidstenOFFICEADV.MGR............MaryAnnFlemingADVERTISING................................TracySouchPRODUCTION..........................ArleneWalkerFREELANCEWRITERS...............PaulArculusJonathanvanBilsenKarenStillerLynnCampbellScottMercerACCOUNTING......JudyAshbyN.HvidstenFOCUSonScugogMAY2014Volume9-Number2PublishedbyObserverPublishingoPortPerry188MaryStreet-PortPerryUnit201-L9L1A2Phone905-985-8585emailocusocusonscugog.comwebsitewww.ocusonscugog.comFocusonScugogispublished12timesayearromPortPerryandisdistributedtoallhomesandbusinessesinScugogTownshipbyCanadaPost.DeliverythefrstTuesdayoeachmonthalthoughthisdatedoesvarydependingonthenumberoweeksinamonth.Opinionsexpressedbycolumnistscontribu-torsandletterwritersmustbesignedincludingaddressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbesigned.Requeststhatanamebewithheldwillbehon-ouredonlyithereisacompellingreasontodoso.Phone905-985-858516ThumbsRatinglocaleventsanddecisionswithathumbupordown.13SpringingToLifeNonquonenvironmentalareawelcomesspringbyopeningthewetlandsoranadventure.29ChristianSchoolSmallprivateschoolinPrinceAlbertisunknowntomanyarearesidents.35PortPerryLionsClubFormorethan70yearsLionshaveservedthecommunity.52WhatsUpScugogEntertainmentandeventstakingplaceinScugogTownship. 2FOCUS-MAY2014FOCUSonScugogMAY2014ABOY...AFROGANADVENTURE...seeinsideourcoverWithwinterfnallybreakingitsagreattimeoramiliestogetoutandenjoyadaylearningabouttheenvironmentatNonquonSpringsToLife.LikemostkidsLiamKamstraseemsquiteintriguedbytherogheexaminesbeorereturningittothesaetyoitswildliehome.Seestoryandpicturesonpage13.PhotocourtesyJamesKamstraLetterstotheeditorMailboxThumbsDowntorudedriversDearEditorIwouldhavelovedtobewritingtoFocusonScu-goggivingsomeoneorsomethingathumbsupbutsadlyImwritingwithathumbsdownAsamotheroftwowonderfulchildrenIvealwaystaughtthemtorespecttheireldersespeciallylivinginacommunitywithsomany.LivinginAppleValleyitsagreatwalktoR.H.Cor-nishSchoolwithmykids.TodayasIwascrossingtheroadwithbothcrossingguardsatthebusyHwy.7AandSimcoeSt.crossingwecouldhearahornhonkingandhonking.NotthinkingmuchofitwecontinuedtocrossandwhenwereachedtheothersideIrealizedthatanoldermanwasviolentlythrowinghishandsintheair.AswegotclosetohiscarheippedmeoffandrolleddownhiswindowKeepinmindmychildrenarewalkingwithme6and4years-old.Hescreamedouthiswindowcrudelanguageandexpletivesinclud-ingthatIwasafatpieceofdogpoopTheverbalassaultwentonandonuntilIkindlytoldhimthatIfeltbadforhimbeingsorudeespeciallyinfrontofchildrenHeshouldbeashamedofhimselfSothisismythumbsdowntorudepigheadedpeoplewhoaredisrespectfulofparentswalkingtheirchildrentoschoolThesecrosswalksarevitaltodailylifeinasmalltown.IfyoucantdealwithcrosswalksadjustyourplansorstayhomeandbegrumpyThankyouverymuchforyourtimeCarrieSpicerPortPerryAppreciatedcarereceivedatclinicDearEditorIwouldliketogiveathumbsuptoDr.JimBrownandhisgreatstaffatSouthsidePetClinic.TheclinicisnewlyrenovatedandtheyhavedoneawonderfuljobatsprucingtheplaceupIrecentlybroughtmycatintobecaredforinanemergencysituation.Icalledandwastoldtocomeinrightaway.IntheendmysweetOliverpassedawaybuthewascaredforwithsomuchloveandrespect.YoucantrulyseethatDr.Brownlovesallanimalsandwantstohelpthemasmuchaspossible.IwishImetDr.Brownandhisstaffsooner.Thankyou.JulieNadinPortPerryFOCUS-MAY2014312013-2014corporateplanupdateMAY2014InsidethisissueofFocusonScugogyouwillndthe2013-2014TownshipofScugogCorporatePlanUpdate.Thefourpagedocumentprovidesresidentswithanoverviewofitsaccomplishmentsandgoalsforthecomingyears.YouwillndtheScugogCorporatePlanUpdatestartingonpage31.ScugogCorporatePlanUpdate FOCUS-MAY20143DUSTBOWLNoisefumesdirtanddustarehavinganegativeimpactonthelivesofresidentslivingneartheairportsiteMostpeoplearelookingforwardtospringafterthisyearshardwinterbutAnneMarieandFrankSzebedin-szkyarenotexcitedaboutsummercoming.WhyBecausetheyliveonHwy.12acrossfromtheGreenbankAirwayssitedirectlywestofthemountainoflandll.Anairportwithtwopavedrunwayshangersfor150planesahotelandamuseumareproposedforthisproperty.WhileothersareoutsideenjoyingthesunshineAnneMarieandFrankplantostayinsidewiththewindowsalltightlyshut.MaybetheywillbarbequeonaSundaywhenthetrucksdontrun.IwontevenbeabletohangoutmylaundrythisyearAnneMariesaid.WhyBecauseneighbouringresidentsclaimthatthenoisefumesdirtanddustfromthenearbyGreenbankAirwaysGApropertyhasnegativelyimpactedtheirqualityoflife.TwohundredtrucksadaybringllfromTorontotodumpontheGreenbankAirwayssite.Inall250000truckloadsareexpectedoverathreeorfouryearpe-riod.Theinvasionstartedayearandahalfago.Allwintertherehasbeenathicklayerofdirtonthesnowandontheirvehicles.Theirfencepostspaintedblackaregreywithmuck.TheysaythattheroadwashersweeperturnsthedirtonHighways12and47intomud.Thenoiseisdeafening.Sixdaysaweekdumptrucksbeginarrivingat7a.m.orearlier.AnneMariecomplainsthatonedaytheconvoyoftruckslinedupat640a.m.WhenyouhearsixorseventailgatesslammingrepeatedlyandcontinuouslyalldaylongitisenoughtodriveyounutssaysAnneMarie.Sleepinginpast7a.m.isoutofthequestion.AnneMariewhohasasthmahasdevelopedacoughfrominhalingthedieselfumes.Shesaysshestartschokingeverymorningwhensheletsthedogsout.DonnaandBradLloydarealittlefartherawayfromPleaseturntopage4AnneMarieSzebedinszkywholivesacrossfromGreenbankAirwaysshowsathicklayerofdirtthatcovershervehiclesfenceandhouse.LivingintheGreenbank 4FOCUS-MAY2014thesitebuttheyarestillaffected.TheymovedfromNewmarkettoGreenbankinSeptemberof2012.Whentheypurchasedtheirretire-menthomeonanacretheydidntknowanythingaboutthenewairportprojectnearby.Theydidntknowthattheycouldlookforwardtoyearsofdumptrucktrafcinthevicinity.TheLloydsarenotsureiftheyareevengoingtobeabletoopentheirwindowsthissummer.Donnawondersifitwillbeworththemoneytoplantthegardenshewaslookingforwardtocreating.LizPerryofGreenbanknotedthatoneofherneighboursmovedawayandmorehousesneartheproposednewairportsiteareupforsale.WewerethinkingofsellingourpropertysaidAnneMariebutwhointheirrightmindwouldbuyitMogensandCathyGalbergofGreenbankdescribedrivingpastthesiteasahazard.Mogenscomparedthecloudsofdustwhichimpairdriversvisibilitytowhite-outs.Hehadaclosecallthiswinter.HewasdrivingonHwy.12whenadumptruckpassedasnowplow.ItwascomingrightatmeMogenssaid.Luckilyhewasabletosafelypulloverontothesideoftheroad.Headdedthatanotherissuefordriversisthattheydontknowwhattodowhentheyconfrontthestreetsweeperputteringalongtheroadespeciallyiftheyhavejustcomeoverthehill.Cathywhodrivespasttheairportsiteonherwaytoworkeverydaycallsitdangerous.Yourcarcanslideonthemuddyroadsshesaid.Andthetrucksdonotalwaysstopatthestopsigns.Theyjustgoaroundthecorner.Of-tendriverscantseeforthedust.Mogensquestionedwhysuchalargequantityoflandllisrequiredbeforetheredevelopmentcanbeginattheairportsite.Hepointedoutthatthemountainofdirtwillneedtobeproperlycompactedbeforeanythingcanbebuiltonit.Thereusedtobeabout30deerontheSzebedinszkys22acreprop-erty--andcoyotestoo.NowtheyhavealledsaidAnneMarie.Shesconcernedaboutthenaturalhabitatforwildlife.SheswondershowthealteredenvironmentalconditionswillaffecttheirhaycropthisyearandneighbourRonParishscattlefarm.IhaventtalkedtoasinglesoulinGreenbankwhoishappywithwhatisgoingonCathycom-mented.ThesearetheissuesthatGreenbankarearesidentsarepres-entlyfacing.Futureissuesareunknownandalsoacauseoffearandspeculation.BradLloydemphasizedthattheneighbouringlandownersdontContinuedfrompage3Pleaseturntopage20wanttobeseenasabunchofcom-plainersandwhinersstandinginthewayofprogress.Theirconcernisntjustforthem-selvesandwhattheyhavetoputupwithintheshortterm.Whatitsreallyaboutisourkidsandgrandchildrenhepoint-edout.IfthewaterispollutedandthereisnowildlifeisthatrightOnlyonein10loadsofllistestedforcontaminants.Acknowl-edgingthatthereisnoproofFrankworriesthatifallofthelandllisnotcleanitmaynegativelyimpactarealandsandwaterwaysinthefutureincludingtheNonquon.Weneedtoalertthepeopleliv-inginPortPerrybecausethewatertableowsthatwaycommentedLizPerry.CarmelaMarshallamemberoftheadvocacygroupLakeridgeCitizensforCleanWaterhasbeenwaitingoverayearforrepliestoherquestionstoGAManagerJohnPacker.Herconcernsrangefrombadsmellingsoiltoallegedis-sueswithnon-compliancewiththetownshipsagreementwithGreen-bankAirways.Inheropiniontestingasmallsampleofsoilfromonein10trucksisinadequate.SomeofthellhasbeencleanedatGreenForLifessoilManypeoplequestionwhethertheprojectisreallyanairportoranexcuseoralandfllsite.Wewerethinkingosellingbutwhointheirrightmindwouldbuy...AnneMarieGreenbankresidentslivinginthevicinityoftheairportllsitefeeltheirlifestylehasbeenruinedduetothedustanddirttheyhavehadtolivewithformorethanayear.FromleftAnneMarieSzebedinszkyBradandDonnaLloydandLizPerryareseendiscussingtheissueslastmonth.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidsten FOCUS-MAY20145IhaventtalkedtoasinglesoulinGreenbankwhoishappywithwhatisgoingon....CathyGalbergThismountainofllgrowslargereverydayashundredsotrucksdumptheirloadsatGreenbankAirways.Residentslivingnearthedumpsitesaytheirliestyleisbeingdestroyed. 6FOCUS-MAY2014ChangingFacesAntrimHousePubwhichoperatedatthecornerofMaryandWaterStreetformanyyearscloseditsdoorlastNovemberandsatemptyformostofthewinter.JudyCollinsofJudesSportsBarleasedandrenovatedthebuilding.Shere-openedthepopularrestaurantbaronApril12underthenameThePub.Thisspringbringsacoupleofchangesonthelinkswithtwoofourlocalgolfcourseschanginghands.Sun-nybraeGolfCourseat1430KingSt.PortPerryhasbeenpurchasedbyDorieMcDonaldandSummerleaGolfClublocatedat10500RusselRd.PortPerryisnowownedbyAmyMcQuaid.AndthatsallthenewswehaveonthegolfsceneforenowAnothernewbusinessCabinGeneralStorewillswingopenitsdoormid-Mayat249QueenStreettheformerlocationofdbsilversmithdesigns.OwnedbyAlanandKristineWisniewskithestorewillcarryuniquenostalgicgiftshomeandcottagedcorandmore.ItappearsasifworkisunderwayattheformerBargainShopinthePortPerryPlaza.Thesignhasbeenremovedandactionisunderwayinside.AsmentionedlastmonthdiscountvarietystoreDollarTreewillopenatthislocationbuttherehasbeennowordonadateforthestoreopening.WehatetoseevacantstoresalongQueenSt.butitsbeenalmosttwomonthssinceInspirationsonQueenSt.closeditsdoors-leavingastorefrontvacantanditswindowscoveredwithbrownpaper.Hopefullythisonewillbeflledupsoon.46thAnnualCanoetheNonquonSaturdayJune72014www.scugogshoresmuseum.comRegistrationattheLatchamCentreFayJ66-9pmSaayJ76-9amFirstboatsinthewaterSaturdaymorningat7a.m.Registration50canoeorkayak.Allparticipantsencouragedtoseekadditionalsponsorship.Prizeswillbeawardedtothosewhoraisethemostmoney.Formoreinformationmuseumscugog.caorcall905-985-8698x103ARACEFORALLAGESAlsoatLatchamCentreonSaturday....SilentAuctionchildrenScrAFtSBBQFreeMASSAGeS-rvaMassagtapyWssPPyLisaMantifelandEmilyEdwardsRMTsSUMMERCLASSESSTARTJUNE29054470532dedicatedtodancerogers.com168QueenSt.PortPerry905-985-2521www.brocks.caPARKHURSTTheperfectgiftforMOMHAPPYMOTHERSDAY FourPartFeatureSalutingSomeOfOurManyLocalBusinessLeadersIttakesskillexperienceandpassionandhereareagroupofexceptionalbusinesspeoplewhohavethatandmoretooffer.Pleasesupportthemwheneverpossible.LetskeepourbusinessinandaroundtheScugogarea.BusinessLeaders241QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-7707KARENSTANILANDTheKidsCupboardJACQUELINEandBRENTHERRINGTONHerringtonsQualityButchersWhethercompanyiscomingfordinneroritsjustafamilymealHerringtonsQualityButchersistheplacetogofornecutsofmeatanddelectableaccompaniments.For15yearsBrentandJacquelineHerringtonhaveofferedhighqualityfreshmeateconomicalfreezerpacksandcustomordersbigorsmall.HerringtonsspecialtyproductsincludeEmpirecheeseoliveoilsanddips.Thereare20popularvarietiesofmeatpiestochoosefromrangingfromturkeycranberrytobeefandbacon.Brentisaformerfarmerwhostartedinthebutcherbusinessasacoopstudentanddecidedtomakeithiscareer.Friendlyserviceisofferedsevendaysaweekbytheknowledgeablestaffofthirteen.HerringtonsisproudtosupporttheTerryFoxRunChiliCookOffandsomanymore.CheckouttheeasyanddeliciousrecipesonHerringtonswebsiteSignuptogetnoticeofweeklyspecialsviaemail.251QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-1456www.portperrybutcher.combrenthqb.caWhatmanypeopledontknowisthatatTheKidsCupboarditsnotallaboutkids.YesthereareliterallythousandsofchildrensitemsfromclothingbabygearkidsbooksandgamesaswellasnewMelissaDougtoys.TheKidsCupboardalsohasclothingandaccessoriesforwomenmenandteenagers.KarenStanilandownerfor9yearsisanxioustomentionthatherstoreisforeverybodyfrominfantstograndparents.Herstoreisconsignmentandcarriesallthebestnamesinfashionforeveryoneinthefamily.BrandnameshavebecomehotitemsandTheKidsCupboardcarrieseverythingimaginable.Clothingshoeshandbagsjewelleryandtoysallatamazingprices.OpenMonday-Saturday10-5SundaysandHolidaysnoonto5pm.ClothingforAllAgesFOCUS-MAY20147 BusinessLeadersPART1DENISEKVETON-ROYSteppingStonesHomeChildcareMortgageagentJudiWeedmarkofCrescentMortgageCorp.wasproudtobenominatedforBusinessoftheYearin2013.With40yearsofexperiencetoofferJudicanarrangeyourmortgagesprivatelyorwithnancialinstitutions.Shespecializedinmortgagessecuredlinesofcreditandsecuredvisas.Duringher28yearcareerinbankingJudiworkedasaMortgageOfcerandaBankManagerandobtainedherCanadianSecuritieslicense.HerextensiveexperiencegivesJudiasoundunderstandingoftheeconomy.Shesbothknowledgeableandpersonable.IworkwithlocalrealestateagentstogetthebestdealsformyclientssaysJudiwhomakesherselfavailable247.AresidentofPortPerryfor13yearsJudienjoyscommunityinvolvement.ShesaDirectoroftheScugogChamberofCommerceastrongsupporteroftheG-MomsandonthecommitteesfortheSantaClausparadeandtheIndoorOutdoorShow.445KentStreetPortPerry905-985-2605steppingstoneshcsympatico.caJULICONARDTherapeuticGraceThe15thanniversaryofTherapeuticGracewillbecelebratedthisJulyHelpingothersisafundamentalpartofwhoIamsaysownerRMTJuliConard.whohasaninnerdesiretohelpeasepainandreconnectthebodymindandsoulforoptimalwellbeing.TherapeuticGraceoffersregisteredtherapeuticdeeptissueandrelaxationmassageaswellasReikiMeditationClassesSpiritualRetreatsworkshopsandAngelTherapy.WeddingOfciantServicesarealsoavailableforyourowncustomceremony.AngelaDeLucaRMTandJennSouleRMTroundouttheteamatTherapeuticGracewhereclientsarewelcomedbyappointmentonly.JulisnurturingattitudetowardshelpingothersextendstoservingasMissionCoordinatorforGreenbankUnitedChurch.JulihasledtwothirdworldmissionteamstoGuatemalaandtwoyouthmissionteamsforHabitatforHumanitytothesiteofHurricaneKatrina.MypurposesaysJuliistoinspireauthenticexpressionofSoulinothersaswellasmyself.JOHNWHITETrueNorthEavestroughingJohnWhyteisproudofhissmalltownrootsandwithover25yearsintheconstructionmarkethiscompanyTrueNorthEavestroughinghasgotcustomersatisfactiondowntoaneart.JohnsmottoisWewilltreatyourhomeorbusinesslikeitsourown.HistoppriorityisqualityworkashefeelsthatqualityworkmanshiplendsitselftowhathefeelsishisbestadvertisingstrategywordofmouthTrueNorthsstrengthisseamlesseavestroughingandtheyhavespecializedequipmenttofabricateeavestroughsthatruntheentirelengthofyourhometherebyeliminatingseamsandanypotentialleaks.IfleavesareaproblemTrueNorthhasexperiencewithavarietyofproductsandcanrecommendagoodleafguardsystem.JohnandhiscrewserviceawideareainDurhamandbeyond.ForperformanceandvalueforyearstocomeJohnwelcomesyoutovisithiswebsitetolearnthefullextentofhisqualityservices.PortPerry905-982-1831www.truenorthgutters.caPeaceofmindiswhatparentsenjoywhentheydropofftheirlittleonesfornurseryschoolatSteppingStonesHomeChildcare.OwnerDeniseKveton-RoyisanEarlyChildhoodEducatorwith17yearsofexperience.CaringpatientandcreativeDeniseisalsoamomherself.Denisespecializesinnurseryprograms.Classesoperatefrom9-1130MondaytoFridayandtheresanextendednurseryfrom9-1whichincludesahotlunchandoutdoortime.Themixedageclassacceptsone-year-oldsandparentsdonotstaywiththeirchild.Preschoolclassesareofferedforchildrenagedtwo-and-a-halfandup.Nurseryprogramsareagreatwayforyourchildtosocializeexplorediscoverlearnandcreateinachildfriendlyandfun-lovingsmallgroupenvironment.SteppingStonesHomeChildcareiscurrentlyenrollingforSeptember2014andbeyond.905-243-5834www.judiweedmark.caJudiWeedmarkCRESCENTMORTGAGECORP.Lic.10126JUDIWEEDMARKCrescentMortgageCorp14683OldSimcoeRd.PrinceAlbert905-985-2006www.therapeuticgrace.caTherapeuticGracegmail.com8FOCUS-MAY2014 BusinessLeadersPART1DANASMITHDanasGoldsmithingAtrueleaderinourCommunityDanasenergiescanbeseensupportingmanycommunityeventsandcharities.DanaSmithownerandoperatorofDanasGoldsmithingisnotonlyajewellerydesignerbutagraduategemmologistcertiedgoldsmithandselftaughtgraphicdesigner.InordertoconcentrateonhertruepassionofjewellerydesignDanahasmadesomebigchangesthisyear.AlthoughwehaverecentlyseentheclosingofherSilversidelocationwecannowndmanyofourfavouritesilverlinessuchasElleMeditationRingsDimplesandPyrrhaattheoriginallocationDanasGoldsmithing.Markyourcalendarforour3rdAnnualBridalExtravaganzaonThursdayMay8th6-9pmwheretheentirestoreistransformedtoaccommodatehundredsofnewBridaldesigns.WhetheritsinDanasdesigneffortsorcommunitysupportwecantrulyseethatatDanasGoldsmithingshetrulydoesmakeitpersonal.LAURAGRAYCoachHouseStudioGonearethedaysofasimplelawnsignandstandardMLSlistingnotedKristaCraigofColdwellBankerRMRRealEstate.TobestserveherclientsKristamaintainsaheavyinternetpresencewithtargetedwebsitessuchaswww.waterfrontonscugog.com.Sheoffersherclientsfullwebsitesfortheirpropertieswhichshowcasefeaturesheetsvirtualtoursadditionalphotosandinformationanexampleiswww.myhouseonline.ca.TodaysbuyersareinternetsavvyandwantinformationavailableattheirngertipssaidKristaaddingthattheNationalAssociationofRealtorsestimatesthat90ofhomebuyerssearchonline.Kristabringsinahomestageratherownexpenseandusesprofessionalphotos.Clientsareprovidedwithawrittenweeklyreportontheactivityoftheirhomeincludingfeedbackfromshowings.AlifetimeresidentofPortPerryKristaisveryinvolvedinthecommunityandlooksforwardtoworkingwithnewandpastclients.LetKristaworkforyouinrealestateJOEGIBSONBudgetBlindsJoeGibsonatBudgetBlindsofPortPerrysaysthatthebestwaytodoagoodjobonselectingwindowcoveringsistodoitinyourownhome.WithavastarrayofsamplesandfabricsJoeoftenwithwifeCathyassistinghimwillhelpyouexploreoptionsandseehowtheywillworkwithYOURwindowsYOURroomcoloursandYOURfurnishings.Joeworksfromhomesoisabletominimizeoverheadcosts.Thisenableshimtopassthesavingsontohiscustomers.Heofferscustomwindowcoveringsincludingshadesshuttersblindsanddraperyandalsocarriesaccessoriessuchasarearugsandmirrors.WithastrongabilitytorelatetopeopleJoegainsasolidunderstandingofclientexpectationswithrespecttolightcontrolfunctionalityfashionandofcoursebudget.BudgetBlindsoffersfullserviceandJoesexpertisehelpstakethestressoutoftheprocess.Heprovideseverythingfromthefreein-homeconsultationtomeasuringandinstalling.VisittheirwebsiteorgivethemacalltodayJoeGibsonBlackstock905-213-2583www.budgetblinds.comportperryCoachHouseStudioinUticaisaconceptualstorelledwithapotpourrioftreasures.OwnerLauraGrayisatalentedandexperienceddesignerwhohasdevelopedaneyeforwhatmostpeoplearelookingfor.Shopperscanbrowsethewaresofover35localvendors.TheresanewLightingStudio.Youcanndfashionaccessorieshomedcorfurniturekitchenwaregiftwareantiquesandvintageitems.Theworksoflocalartistsphotographersandcraftersareshowcased.Designerfabricsareavailable.WorkshopsonhowtouseCanadian-madeHomesteadHouseMilkPaintswillbeheldthissummer.OnSeptember12013Lauraopenedthisuniqueshopwhichisreminiscentofanoldgeneralstore.SummerhoursbeginningafterEasterMondaywillbeM-F10-6Sat.10-5andSun.12-5.LauragenerouslyvolunteershertimeandtalentbydecoratingfortheUxbridgeChristmasHomeToursandhospitalrooms.KRISTACRAIGRealEstateProfessional186QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-2953www.danasgoldsmithing.com605RegionalRd.21PortPerryTheOldUticaStore905-982-2705www.coachhousestudio.caANTIQUESUNIQUESDCORMORECOACHHOUSESTUDIO1894ScugogStreetPortPerryPortPerryPlaza905-985-9777R.M.R.REALESTATEBROKERAGEFOCUS-MAY20149 BusinessLeadersPART1DR.RAMIMAAROUFDDSDentistDr.RamiMaaroufofPortPerryDentalAssociatessaysthatmanyofhispatientsarenowgoodfriends.HejoinedtheteamatPPDAinJanuary2010.PriortothathepracticeddentistryforoneandahalfyearsinMadridSpainandfortwoyearsinDubai.AftercomingtoCanadain2007andworkinginTrentonDr.RamidecidedhelikedsmalltownlifeandrelocatedtoPortPerry.HegraduatedfromdentalschoolatNewYorkUniversitywherehedidaninternshipattheRosenthalAestheticInstitute.AswellasrestoringteethDr.Ramidoescrownsbridgesandrootcanals.Hehasaspecialinterestincosmeticveneersandimplantdentistry.Dr.RamilikesbeingpartofthePortPerryDentalAssociatesteamofprofessionalswhoworkcollaborativelytogiveeachpatientindividualcare.DR.ROBERTBOYKOOrthodontistOrthodontistDr.RobertBoykoofPortPerryDentalAssociatesworkswithchildrenandadultstore-aligntheirteethforthatHollywoodsmile.Heseespatientsasyoungassevenyearsofagesinceearlydetectionofdevelopingissuesiscrucialsoearlyinterceptivetreatmentcanbegin.Childrensteetharenotfullyformedandthejawisstillgrowingbutxedorremovableappliancesareavailabletoyoungsters.Age13isthetimewhenthosewhoneedbracescanmakethatcommitment.Dr.Boykogetsgreatsatisfactionoutofworkingwithhispatientsofallagestore-aligntheirteethforthatcondentsmile.BorninOshawaheearnedadegreeinEconomicsandhisDoctorofDentalSurgeryattheUniversityofWesternOntario.HecompletedhisOrthodonticSpecialtyTrainingatGeorgetownUniversityinWashingtonD.C.Dr.BoykohasbeentreatingthefriendlyresidentsofPortPerryforover20years.DR.SANDRODELROSSOH.BscDDSDentistDr.SandroDelRossoenjoysthevarietyofpracticinggeneraldentistryatPortPerryDentalAssociates.Since1996hehasfullledhischildhooddreamofacareerasaDentist.Atypicaldaymayincludellingcavitiesdoingextractionsrootcanalsdentalimplantsbridgesandcrowns.Healsohandlesanydentalemergencies.Dr.DelRossobelievesthatlifelonggooddentalhealthreliesongoodoralhygienestartingatanearlyage.Brushingandossinginbetweenteethwherethetoothbrushcantreachisvitallyimportanttothehealthofeachtooth.Parentscanhelptheirchildrenasyoungasnewbornsbywipingtheirgumsandcleaningtheirteethforthemtopreventcavities.State-of-the-arttechnologycontinuestodramaticallyimprovedentalcareservices.Dr.DelRossondsitrewardingtoservelocalfamiliesandhelppatientsofallagestosmiletheirbestsmiles.DR.FARAHWALJIBSCDDSDIP.PERIOPeriodontistWhenwethinkofthewordDentistthewordTeethspringstomind.Buthealthygumsalsoplayavitalroleingoodoralhealth.PeriodontistDr.FarahWaljijoinedPortPerryDentalAssociatesin2005.ShereceivedherBachelorofScienceDegreefromMcGillUniversityandgraduatedsevenyearslaterasaPeriodontistfromTuftsUniversityinBoston.Sheusesherexpertisetorestorelostgumtissuestotheiroriginallevelsandhelpstopreventfurtherbonelossanddeterioration.Sometimesdentalimplantsaretherightchoiceforapatient.WiththeadventofCTguidesurgeryitisnowpossibletoplacethedentalimplantswithoutlongincisionsresultinginminimalswellingandpost-opdiscomfort.Dr.Farahbelievesthattoothlossandgumdiseasedonthavetobearesultofaging.Usingmodernpro-activetreatmentssheisexperiencedinhelpingpeoplekeepthatyouthfulsmile.462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.com462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.com462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.com462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.com10FOCUS-MAY2014 BusinessLeadersPART1EDIEFORSYTHAccessibilityExpertsLtd.EdieForsythispassionateaboutmakingOntarioaccessible.Shestheco-founderofAccessibilityExpertsLtd.theleadingauthorityonthesweepingchangesthattheAccessibilityforOntarianswithDisabilitiesActisimposingonthewaybusinessisconductedandservicesareprovidedprovince-wide.HerextensiveresumeincludesservingastheformerExecutiveDirectorforDurhamRegionEmploymentNetworkwheresheworkedwith78agenciesthathelppeoplewithdisabilities.ForthepasteightyearsEdiehasservedasChairoftheScugogAccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee.andsheisamemberofalonglistofotheraccessibilityrelatedorganizations.Ediesclientlistofover600customersincludesTimHortonsSobeysElectionsOntariothePanAmandParaPanGamesfor2015andover190municipalities.TheAELstaffofthreework9-5providingtrainingandconsultingservices.IlovewhatIdoEdieenthuses.1288RitsonRoadNorthSuite372Oshawa905-718-3342accessibilityexperts.caedieaccessibilityexperts.caMONIQUEMELOCHELawyer-PersonalInjuryNobodyplansongettinginjuredtheeffectscanbedevastating.Itisimportanttoensurethatyougettherightlegalrepresentationtopursueyourrights.Aftermorethan10yearsofpracticeinTorontolawyerMoniqueMelochemovedtoPortPerrywithherfamilyandhasbeenpractisingthelastseveralyearswithWillDavidsonLLP.MoniqueisbasedatthermsLindsayofceshealsooffersservicesinPortPerryandWhitby.Moniquespracticeisfocusedonplaintiffpersonalinjurymattersincludingmotorvehicleaccidentclaimsslipandfallaccidentsoccupiersliabilityproductliabilityanddeniedlong-termdisabilityclaims.Shepreviouslyspentmanyyearsrepresentingseveralmajorinsurancecompanies.Herexperienceprovidesherwithauniqueknowledgeandunderstandingofpersonalinjurylawandhowinsurersapproachlitigation.Moniqueiscommittedtoprovidingdedicatedprofessionalandpersonalizedservicetoeachofherclients.PleasecontactMoniqueforafreeconsultationifyouorsomeoneyouknowhasbeeninjured.PersonalInjuryInsuranceLawyers206A-189KentStreetW.KentPlaceLindsay705-324-6518877-324-6518mmelochewilldavidson.cawww.willdavidson.caROLANDMOSSRolandsDelectableDessertsDoesntaStrawberryButtermilkDoughnutsounddeliciousHowaboutanicesliceofBerryGateauoralusciousLemonMousseTartorsomeBananaBreadTheseareexamplesofthemanytemptingofferingsavailableatRolandsDelectableDesserts.Rolandsistheplacetogoforspecialoccasioncakesorcupcakes.Glutenfreeveganandsugarfreecakesarealsoavailable.RolandsyummyminicupcakeswerepopularattherecentDivaNightinPortPerry.Rolandhasalwayshadaloveofbakingandhisfriendsurgedhimtogointobusiness.Hehassevenyearsofexperiencemakinghighqualityproducts.Rolandisdevelopinghealthiernewproductsusingchiaseedsquinoaaxseedsandoats.Checkoutthewebsitetoseetheamazingvarietyofdessertsavailable.AndifyoudontseewhatyouwantRolandwilloffertomakeitespeciallyforyou166WaterStreetPortPerry289-485-1011www.rolandsdesserts.comMarksMaintenancearetheexpertsdiagnosingwhatiswrongwithyourvehicle.OwnerMarkMalcolmstartedthebusiness35yearsago.HissonJodieMalcolmmanagerhasbeenonthejobfor24years.Jodieoriginallyplannedonacareerasasystemsanalystbutthefamilybusinesswascallinghisname.IvealwayshadagooddiagnosticmindsaysJodiewholovestodiagnoseandresolveissueswiththemorecomplexautomotivesystemsbeingusedintodayscars.MarksMaintenanceemploys16people.Itsthego-toplaceforservicingandrepairingallmakesandmodels.Theyalsorunagiftandconveniencestoreandapostaloutlet.Peoplewhowantpaperlessservicecantakeadvantageoftheoptionofreceivingpicturesandinvoicesthroughtheirsmartphonesandcomputers.MarksMaintenanceisopenfrom7-6MondaytoFridayand8-2onSaturday.Thefuelpumpsareopenextendedhours.3976Highway7ANestletonStation905-986-5620MARKMALCOLMandJODIEMALCOLMMarksMaintenanceFOCUS-MAY201411 12FOCUS-MAY201424-HOURCO-EDFITNESSwww.anytimetness.com14500SimcoeStreetPortPerrySouthGateMall905-982-2788ComevisitusduringourGrandOpeningWeekSale-abrationforPrizesGiveawaysFREEbootcampstnessclassesGymtoursinformationsessionsFoodfuntnessLocallyownedbyJohnJenniferFollowourFacebookpageforupdatesandfurtherdetailswww.Facebook.comAnytimeFitness.PortPerry.Scugog.ONGetyour1stmonthfor1SaturdayMay3rdtoSaturdayMay10thPortPerryVillasAnnualPortPerryVillasAnnualBBQLunchToonieSaleVendorsandLiveEntertainmentNewthisyear-HollywoodConeIceCreamTruckHangingBasketsbyOtterGreenhousesandauthorMeganDenbySat.May24th10am-2pm15987SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-985-3312www.portperryvilla.caPORTPERRYVILLARetirementCommunity FOCUS-MAY201413SpringwasalongtimecomingthisyearbutithasnallyarrivedattheNonquonwetland.Theworldofnatureiscomingbacktolife.Frogsandtoadsmigratetopoolstobreed.Trilliumstrout-liliesandotherspringwildowersadornthewoodlandsandtreesareclothedintheirbrightnewleaves.Migratorybirdshavereturnedfromthesouthandarenowinfullsongastheyattractmatesandbuildtheirnestsintheeldsforestsandwetlands.Beaversmuskratsandminkfrolicinthemarshandraisetheiryoung.Insectlifeaboundsbothunderwaterandintheair.Ittrulyisawonderfultimeofyear.TheFriendsofNonquoninvitethepublictocomeoutandexperienceFeatheredFriendsWiththemigrationperiodjustaboutoverbreedingseasonisinfullswingandthebirdsaresingingtheirheartsout.Red-wingBlackbirdsYellowthroatsandSwampSparrowsareallrecognizablebytheirdistinctivevocalizations.CanadaGeeseandMallardswillalreadyhaveyoung.Bringapairofbinocularsandcometoobserveandlearnaboutourwingedwonders.Ifyoudonothaveyourownextraswillbeprovided.BuildingBoxesforBirdsCavityBoxConstruc-tionManybirdsincludingChickadeesNuthatchesTreeSwallowsandHouseWrensnestintreecavitiesNonquonthespringstolifeWildlifeaboundsintheNonquonwetlandasspringarrives.AboveaDivingBeetlecarryingfreshlylaideggsonitsback.thegloriousspringinthewetlandforoursecondannualNonquonSpringstoLifeeventonSundayJune1st.Stationswillbesetupforvisitorsofallagestoexploreandwetlandexpertswillsharetheirknowledgewithyou.YoucancheckoutacoupleorvisitthemallThefollowingstationsareplannedPonderingthePondYouwouldbesurprisedatwhatlivesbelowthesurfaceofapond.GrabanetandbucketandseewhatlurksamongtheweedsLearnaboutthelivesofaquaticcreaturesandplantsasyoutakeacloserlookatwhatyouscoopup.FrogstadpolesminnowsredwatermitesvoraciousdragonynymphsandgiantwaterbugsaresomeofwhatyoucoulddiscoverNetsbucketstraysandview-ersprovided.Pleaseturntopage14 14FOCUS-MAY2014butareunabletomaketheirown.Theymustrelyonndingabandonedwoodpeckerholesbutoftentherearenotenoughsitesavailable.Youcanhelpbybuildinganderectingnestboxes.Itsalwaysfuntoconstructmaterialsandtoolswillbeprovid-ed.IncredibleInsectsTherearefarmorespeciesofinsectsthananyothergroupofanimals.Somecometoyouandotherscanbefoundwithalittlebitofhunt-ing.Withnetandtrowelwewillndwheresomeofthesix-leggedhangout.SilveryBluebutterieshairycaterpillarsbeetlegrubsdamseliesanddragoniesareafewofthemanyinsectspe-ciesyoumayndWewillalsohaveinsectdisplaysonhandnetstrowelstraysandviewerswillbeprovided.WanderingtheWatershedWhenitrainsthewaterthatfallseithersoaksintothegroundorowsalongthesurfaceeventuallyenteringastream.DidyouknowthatawatershedisallofthelandareathatcollectsanddivertstherainwaterintooneparticularriverNonquonRiverformsthelargestwa-tershedthatfeedsintoLakeScugog.Learnwhatthismeanstoyouandyourfamilyforcleandrinkingwaterandrecreation.BiodiversityofNonquonThereisamyriadoflifeoutthereanditisimpossibletoseeitall.TakealookinsidethePheasantpenclassroomandlearnmoreaboutthediversityoflifeintheNonquonwetland.Experienceourtouch-tablesamplespostersdisplaysofmountedspecimensaswellassomereallivereptilesandamphibians.TheFriendsofNonquonorganizationwasformedtopromoteappreciationconservationeduca-JayThibertandWilliamCohoonplaceaturtleboxoverthegroundtoprotecttheeggslaidbyaturtleintheNonquonmarsh.Continuedfrompage13NONQUONWETLANDStheEXPERIENCESundayJune110a.m.to1p.m. FOCUS-MAY201415compostFREE8a.m.tonoonorwhilesupplieslastScugogCommunityRecreationCentre1655ReachSt.PortPerryResidentsmayfillfour4blueboxeswithcompost.Greenbinsblueboxesandbackyardcomposterswillbeavailableforsalecashonly.Damagedblueboxesandgreenbinsmayalsobeexchangedfornewonesfreeofcharge.SaturdayMay24Pleasebringanon-perishablefooditemforthelocalfooddrive.Pleasechecktheexpirationdatesonfooditemsdonated.Pleasebringanon-perishablefooditemforthelocalfooddrive.1-800-667-5671Ifthisinformationisrequiredinaccessibleformatpleasecontact1-800-667-5671.www.durham.cawasteeventsPleasechecktheexpirationdatesonfooditemsdonated.tionandunderstand-ingoftheecologicalsignicanceoftheNonquonwetlandanditswatershed.Whynotcomeoutwithyourfamilytoshareinthisday.NonquonSpringstoLifetakesplaceonSundayJune1from10a.m.to1p.m.drop-inanytimewithinthistimeframe.YouwillndtheNon-quonProvincialWildlifeAreaPheasantPenClass-roomSiteat19745OldSimcoeRoadeastsideap-proximately5kmnorthofReachRoadand1kmnorthofScugogLine10.NoteRubberbootsarehighlyrecommended.Likeusonfacebookatwww.facebook.comfriendsofnon-quon.ByJamesKamstraSpecialtoFocusonScugogPhotoscourtesyBonnieCohoonandJamesKamstra193QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-73061-800-387-5642www.emmersoninsurance.comINSURANCEBROKERSLIMITEDSINCE1917FARMHOMEAUTOMOBILECOMMERCIALScugogslocallyownedandoperatedGeneralInsuranceBrokerwithover130yearsofBrokerexperience. 16FOCUS-MAY2014THUMBSUP-Alocalwomangivesathumbsuptolocalbusinessesfortheircompassion.Afterlearningamemberofherfamilyhadchargedalargeamountofmoneyintheirstorestheykindlyerasedallormostofthedebt.SoherfamilygivesabigthumbsuptotheownersofLukesCountryStoreHomesteadPractiCarandWhiteFeatherFarm.Thisshowswhatlivinginasmalltownisallaboutshesays.THUMBSUP-HeresonefromalocalresidentwhosuggeststhemostpleasantcrossingguardintownisatthecornerofOldSimcoeandBayStreets.NomatterwhattheweathershehasthebiggestmostbeautifulsmileHersmileissoinfectiousthateverymorningshemakesmesmileandIimmediatelyfeelgoodaboutmyday.Imcertainthatwomanssmilehasthesameeffectonmanyshesays.THUMBSDOWN-Alocaldogwalkergivesathumbsdowntostraycatsaroundtown.WhenItakemydogforawalkIhavetopickupthepoopbutroamingcatspoopandfghteverywherewithnoownerinsight.Wehaveenoughwildanimals.Wedonotneedpetswon-deringaroundtoo.MeeeooooowwwTHUMBSUP-toScugogsRyanEdgartheaffablepolicemanfrefghtervolunteersingeretc.whowasrecipientoftheJuneCallwoodOutstandingAchieve-mentAwardforVoluntarism.TheawardpresentedbytheHonourableMichaelCoteauwaspresentedinTorontoonApril10.AnyonewhoknowsRyanandhisworkforthecommunityalsoknowsheismostdeserv-ingofthishonour.ThumbsupRyanTHUMBSUP-Withsixmonthstogobeforethefallmunicipalelectionitappearsasifthereisgoingtobearaceformostseats.Itsgreattoseesomuchinter-estbutequallyimportantforthosewhoareputtingtheirnamesforwardtodosomehomeworkbeforetheballotsareprinted.Findouthowmuchtimethejobtakeswhenmeetingstakeplacegeteducatedontheissues.Theresalotmoreinvolvedthanacoupleofmeetingsaweek.ThumbsuptothosewhoarewillingtogetinvolvedratherthanjustcomplainTHUMBSUP-toCouncillorWilmaWottenwholeadthechargeinstallingnewregulationspertainingtotheuseofthetownshipsballdiamonds.Councilwascon-sideringastaffreportwhichrecommendedapermitberequiredforresidentswantingtoplayagameofpick-uporjustthrowtheballaroundthediamond.Tomeitsreallysillythecouncillorsaid.Weagreeandsillymightbeamildwordforwhatthisreallyis.ItstimetostartusingsomecommonsenseumThbsVISITHOWTOIN10.COMFORDATESTIMESLOCATIONSVENDORSANDACTIVITIES0doanythingalmostMINSAskHOW-TOwinaniPadminiFESTIVALANDROADSHOWOSHAWAPUBLICLIBRARIESGenerouslysponsoredby905-985-3624175NorthStreetPortPerrywww.yourhealthchiro.caCHIROPRACTORDr.DwayneHooperBScDCAppointmentscanbemadeonlineIncludes87POINTINSPECTIONPremiumOilandFilterChangeTireInspectionandRotateBatteryHealthTestandReportVisualBrakeInspectionTopUpAllFluidsInspectionReportCardLocalShuttleServiceAppliestosinglerearwheeldrivevehicles.Upto5litresofoildisposalfeesextra.Doesnotapplytodiesel.OfferexpiresMay312014THEWORKSITSMayisCarCareMonthtimetoinvestinthesafetyofyourvehicles1565Hwy.7APortPerry905-985-3655BesideWalmartwww.taylorfordsales.comMon-Thur8-8Fri8-6Sat9-4TAYLORFORDBOOKNOWFOR 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18FOCUS-MAY2014ManypatientswhovisitPortPerryDentalAssociatesaskwhywisdomteethshouldberemovedifthereisnopainorinfectionpresent.TheanswerisPreventativeMedicine.Firstofallwisdomteethorthirdmolarsarethethirdsetofmolarswhichgrowatthefarupperandlowercornersofthejaw.Wisdomteethoftenmaketheirdebutwhenapersonisapproximately15to25-years-old.Bythetimetheyeruptthepatientsmouthisusuallyalreadyfullofteethleavingnoclearspaceforthemtogrowintothemouth.Oftentheresultisthatallorpartofthecrownofthewisdomtoothandallofitsrootsremainsubmergedbelowthegumlineandoftengrowonacrookedangle.Thiscancauseunpleasantfutureoralhealthissues.Ifwisdomteetharenotremovedtheycanbecomeimpactedwhichbasicallymeansstayingtrappedbelowthegumline.Ifawisdomtoothisunabletofullyerupttobecomeahealthyfunctioningtoothseveralproblemsmayoccur.Thepressurethatimpactedwisdomteethcanputonneighbouringteethisunhealthy.Ifnotextractedwisdomteethcanleadtoperiodontalgumdisease.IfthecrownofawisdomtoothremainstrappedunderneaththegumsTowisdomornotthatisthequestion. FOCUS-MAY201419462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comEVENINGAPPOINTMENTSAVAILABLEnastyinfectionsandcystformationcanresult.Apartiallyeruptedwisdomtoothcancausetheformationofaskinapwhichbecomesredswollenandpainful.Incaseswherewisdomteethdogrowthroughtheyoftencausecrowdingandanimproperbitebyeruptingtooclosetoexistingmolars.Submergedwisdomteethcanalsocausedamagebyputtingpressureontherootsofotherteeth.NobodywantsthistohappenThebesttimetoremovewisdomteethisbeforeanyproblemsemergeusuallybetweentheageof16and22accordingtotheexperiencedDentistsatPortPerryDentalAssociates.Theidealcandidateforwisdomtoothextractionisayounghealthypatientwhohasnotyetexperiencedanypainatthesitesofthewisdomteethwhichisaredagthatthereareproblemsbrewing.Dependingontheindividualpatienttheprocedureofwisdomtoothremovalisroutinelydoneintheofceandwecanprovidethatserviceforyou.AtPortPerryDentalAssociatestheprocedureisdoneunderIVsedation.Recoveringfromoralsurgerytoremoveoneormorewisdomteethcanbeexpectedtotakeafewdays.Analegesicsaremadeavailableandmostpatientscanexpectaspeedyanduneventfulrecovery.Thepatientsdietshouldconsistofsoftfoodsordrinksandnothingtoohotorcold.Thinkroomtemperaturepuddingyogurtdrinksandbrothsoup.Thengraduallystarttoenjoyscrambledeggsandmashedpotatoes.InaweekorsoyoucanlookforwardtoaniceT-bonesteak.Thebestthingaboutgettingallfourofyourwisdomteethoutisthatitonlyhappensonceandthenyoucanbeworryfreefortherestofyourlife.Anothersilverliningisthattheremovalofwisdomteethinnowayimpedesapersonsabilitytoeatorspeakorbiteproperly.ThebottomlineisItisaverywisedecisiontohaveyourwisdomteethremoved.VisitthecaringprofessionalDentistsreadytoserveyouatPortPerryDentalAssociatestodetermineifnowistherighttimetoremoveyourwisdomteeth.12YearsInfectionCrowdingCystsErosionCavity14Years17Years25YearsGenerallyitsbesttohavewisdomteethtakenoutbetweenages16and22.Likeotherteethwisdomteethdevelopinthejawbone.Thecrownofeachtoothisformedrstanditspushedupwhentherootofthetoothdevelops.Inyoungadultstheformationoftherootisnotcompletesotherearefewercomplicationsandrisks.WisdomTeethGrowthbyAgeImpactedWisdomTeeth 20FOCUS-MAY2014remediationfacilityCarmelanoted.WhenaskedWard1CouncillorLarryCorrigandidnotconfrmordenyasuggestionbyCarmelathatthedealwithGreenbankAirwaysandthetownshiphastoberenewedinMay2014.HedidcommentIhopethisprojectwillbecomealighthouseforbestmanagementpractices.OneofCouncillorCorrigansinitiativesoutsideofthelegalagreementwastheestablishmentoftheGreenbankLocalAdvisoryGroupwhichAnneMariehasbeenaskedtojoin.TheresanewCommunicationsProtocoltodealwithproblemsandawebsiteforinformation.WhenaskedwhatmeasurescouldbetakentoimprovethesituationforlocalresidentsDonnarespondedIdothinkthatthosewehavespokenwiththinkthewholethingshouldbestoppedcompletelyalandfllsiteisnotinthebestinterestsofthecommunityDoIwantalargerimprovedairportinmybackyardNoIdont.Shepointedoutthatlocalresidentsarelaymennotwellversedindecipheringtechnicalexplanationsfromthevariouslevelsofgovernmentengineersandagen-cies.ResidentswereadvisedtotaketheirquestionsandcomplaintstoJohnPackerortownshipDirectorofPublicWorksIanRoger.KristiVankesselatMillerPavingisinContinuedfrompage4SweepertrucksareusedalongHwy.47andHwy.12neartheair-portbutmuddyconditionsmakeitnearimpossibletokeepclean.TwoairplanesparkednearthegrassrunwayatGreenbankAirwaysaredwarfedbytheevergrowingpileofllbeingtruckedindaily.TheopenrollingeldssouthofGreenbankhavevirtuallydisap-pearedunderthismountainofllalteringtheentirelandscapeasupto200trucksadaydropllattheairportsite. FOCUS-MAY201421chargeofRoadwatch.Therewasaconsensusthatthereisdifcultygettingsatisfactoryanswers.BradsaidhetalkedtoMPErinOTooleandWard1CouncillorLarryCorriganbutnosolutionsseemtobeathand.BytheendofthisyeartheTownshipofScugogwillhavecollectedhalfamilliondollarsattherateof1percubicmeterofsoilloadedontothesiteCouncillorCorrigansaid.Ithassincebeenraisedto2percubicmeter.TheinuxoffundsfromGreenbankAirwaysindirectlyhelpedtolowerScugogTownshipstaxeswiththebudgetcominginat3.41percentincreasedownfromtheoriginalprojected5.41percentincrease.With100000go-ingintoaspecialreserveincasethereareanycostsincurredinconnectionwiththeairportprojectCouncillorCorriganreportedthat37000wenttothehospital75000isbeingspentonLEDstreetlightsand50000isearmarkedforsidewalkrepairsinPortPerry.CouncillorCorrigancalledtheincomefromlandllattheairportamuchneededadditionalrevenuesourceforourcommunitywhichhasnogrowthandrisingcosts.Bradsaidthathewouldratherpayhighertaxesinsteadofputtingupwith250000truckloadsofllcomingintotheirvillage.PoliticianstakecreditfortheincomebutnoEntrancetoGreenbankAirwaysabovewhereupwardsof200trucksadayhavebeendumpingllformorethanayearcreatingamassivemoun-tainoflandllwhichismakinglifedifcultforarearesidents.responsibilityforthesituationhefeels.Bradwondersifthiswouldgoonifanypoliticiansorhigher-upslivedinGreenbank.BradfurthernotedthattheacceptanceofllisalsoverylucrativefortheownersofGreenbankAirwayswhohavealsoacquiredaneighbouringpieceofland.Frankconcludedthataphotosays1000words.Itwentfromanairportproposaltoalandllsiteinhisopinion.TakeapictureFranksays.Putaquestionmarkbesideit.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogW.O.INSURANCEBROKERSDaleGibbonsOwnerBrokerwww.woinsurancebrokers.com905-436-9090Whetheritsyourfamilyhomebusinessoryourcarprotectwhatsyourswithinsurancesolutionsdesignedjustforyou.ProtectThoseYouLoveTrophiesAwardsCorporatePromotionsEmbroideryGraphicDesignEngravingScreenPrintingPineridgeImpress905-985-2839135NorthPortRoadPortPerrywww.pineridgeimpress.caYourNameisOurBusiness1511ReachStreetPortPerry905-985-1999HoursMonday-Friday8am-6pmSaturdays8am-2pmOilChanges24.95Upto5litres.Mostcarsandlighttrucks.BrakesAlignmentsTuneUpsCOMPLETE 22FOCUS-MAY2014RollindowntheriverThe46thannualCanoetheNonquonwilltakeplaceonSaturdayJune7inPortPerry.ThecoursestartsonthetwistyNonquonRivernorthoftownwherefortherstfewkmstherearemanytightbendsandalsosomedeadendchannelsalongtheriversectionwhenindoubtkeepright.Therearenoportagesbutyoumayhavetopushoveroneortwobeaverdams.Theraceconsistsof18kmofriverpaddlingfollowedbyan8kmslugalongtheshoresofLakeScugogtothenishlineatPortPerryswaterfront.Participantsracetheclockandcanstartanytimebetween7a.m.and930a.m.onSaturdaymorning.Thisisawellattendedracewithalong-standinghistoryinthecommunity.Amateursandprofession-alsyoungandoldmaycompeteinalargenumberofcompetitiveorrecreationalcategories.Shuttlevansareavailabletotakeparticipantsbacktotheircarsuponconcludingtherace.RegistrationtakesplaceattheLatchamCentreonthePortPerrywaterfrontonFridayJune6from6-9p.m.andSaturdayJune7from6-9a.m.Participantsmaypre-registerbysendingtheircom-pletedapplicationformsponsorformandpaymenttotheScugogShoresMuseumpriortoraceday.Checkinwiththeregistrationdeskpriortostartingtoreceiveacanoeracenumber.StartingpointisthebridgeovertheNonquonRivernearthe10thConcessionofScugogVillageofSeagrave10minutesnorthofPortPerry.Mapsareavailable.Therearetwonishingpoints.RobingladeParkifjustcanoeingtheriverportionorPalmerParkifcanoe-ingtheriverandlake.ShuttleswillbeavailabletotakeracersbacktotheircarfromRobinglade.Theregistrationfeeis50canoeorkayak.CurrentmembersofOMCKRAreceivea5persondiscountontheirregistration.Participantsareencouragedtoseekadditionalpledgemoneyfromfriendsandfamily.Therewillbeprizesawardedtotheparticipantswhoraisethemostmoney.AllfundsraisedbenettheScugogShoresMuseums.Formoreinformationregardingthemanyclassesin-structionsordirectionscontactShannonKellyCuratorScugogShoresMuseumbycalling905-985-8698ext.103byfax905-985-2697oremailmuseumscugog.ca.AdditionalinformationisalsoavailableattheScugogmuseumswebsitewww.scugogshoresmuseum.com.CanoetheNonquonracesettolaunchits46thannualeventMLSE2821291600MyrtleRoadW.AgriculturalZoningHighwayexposureonRegionalRoad5with4.17acresandsolidbuildings.Circa1958buildingis-2400sqft.Circa1977Buildingis-3600sqft.Servicedbywellandseptic.Zoningisforagriculturalusesthatincludeamarketgardeningretailsite.CallGuyLatreilleformoredetails.499900905-985-44271-866-507-2375www.PuckrinAndLatreille.comKeithPuckrinBrokerkeithkeithpuckrin.coBrettPuckrinSalesRepresentativeAACIPAppbrettbrettpuckrin.comTanyaLatreilleBrokerClientCareSpecialisttanyapuckrinandlatreille.comGuyLatreilleBrokerguyguyandtanya.comALLSTARSREALTYINC.BROKERAGEIndependentlyOwnedOperatedMLSE27883932414ShirleyRoadCountrySidesplitwithIn-lawOpportunitySituatedonmaturelotbackingontofarm-land.Separateentrancetoapartmentwithabovegradewindows.Walk-outfrommainleveltoprivatefencedyard.Extradeepdoublecargarageworkshop.LocatedonShirleyRoadeasyaccesstoPortPerryorOshawa.CallKeithPuckrinformoredetails.379900MLSE2809841751RegionalRoad21EquestrianFarminScugogGreatcommutinglocation21acrefarmstallbarnwithattachedarena2paddocks.Mainhomehasmanyrecentupgradesincludingelectricalplumbingfurnacekitchenbathsshinglesandwindows.Alsohas1bedroomapartmentandacha-let-stylehomewithseparateentrance.CallGuyLatreilleformoredetails.799900MLSE286465919ScugogPointRoadGreatFamilyLivingSpaceFamilylivinginafriendlyfamilyneigh-bourhoodStepstoLakeScugogforyearroundenjoymentyetclosetothecityforacomfortablecommuteWellmaintained31bdrmhomewithloadsofspaceforeveryone.Eatinkitchenwithoverlook-ingfamilyroomwalk-outtodeckupperoorlaundrynishedbasement.CallBrettPuckrinformoredetails.379900MLSE27883931141RaglanRoadE.Just15minutesnorthofOshawaInapreferredlocationon48acreswithrollinghillsandvalleysandjust15min-utesnorthofOshawaPanoramicviewsApproximately1610sqftallbrickbunga-lowfullynishedbasementwithwalk-outtopatio.Perimeterfullyfenced.CallKeithPuckrinformoredetails.MLSX2882187192OReillyLaneWaterfrontpropertyBoatshsledallfromyourownwater-frontproperty-concreteboatlaunchfromyardWellmaintainedhomewithfunc-tionaloorplanwofromdiningroomtobalconyolwatercustompatiooffbase-mentheatedgaragewithentrytohouseupdatedwindowsdoorseavesshingles.CallBrettPuckrinformoredetails.369900930000 BusinessLeadersPART2PAULALISHMANPaulaLishmanLimitedWearingbeaverknitfurisawaytohonourournationalrodentsaysPaulaLishman.For35yearsPaulahasbeenrenownedfordesigningbeautifulandpracticalgarmentsfashionedoutofknittedfur.ThebeaverpeltsarehumanelytrappedbyAlgonquinfurharvesters.Paulaandherstaffalsoworkwithmuskratfoxandsomemink.Hercoatsshawlsandaccessoriesarefamousfortheirdurabilityandtimelessstyle.Theybecomefamilyheirlooms.PaulaLishmanLimitedhasdownsizedfromover200employeestoastaffof3and3homeworkersattheirboutique.ItisopenMondaytoThursdayfrom10-4orbyappointmentorchance.AsayoungdesignerPaulaexperimentedwithdifferenttextiletechniquesandmaterialsincludingweavingspinningsilkscreenprintingonsheepskinandbatikdyingonleather.Afterknittingleathershetriedknittingfurandtherestishistory.PaulaisamemberoftheScugogCouncilfortheArts.235QueenStreetPortPerryinthebackofthePlumLocoStore905-982-2287www.paulalishman.comDIANESMITHdbsilversmithdesigns227QueenStreetPortPerry905-982-8778dianedbsilversmithdesigns.comwww.dbsilversmithdesigns.comDianeSmithofdbsilversmithdesignshasseenherbusinessgrowfromsmallbeginningstobecomealocaldestinationforthoselookingforuniquemade-on-the-premisesjewellery.HersuccessisatestimonytothequalityofherworkandthevaluethatshecanofferbybeingthestoresOwnerArtist.Inthisdayofmassproductionitisnicetohavealocalstorewherecustomerscanmeetandchatwiththepersonwhohasactuallymadethatspecialitem.DianetakesimmenseprideinherworkandinthefriendlycozyatmosphereshehascreatedinherboutiqueworkshopandthanksthepeopleofPortPerryandthesurroundingareawhocontinuetoappreciateandsupporther.Inhernewlocationat227QueenStreetDianewillbeshowcasingthedesignsoftwootherjewellerstocomplimentherdistinctivesilverjewellery.PerfectoneofakindgiftsforyourMomonherspecialdayMothersDaySundayMay11.TERRYBOOTHGoldbugInternationalDoyouwonderaboutthevalueofyouroldcoinsPerhapsyouwanttosellyourjewellerythatisseldomwornorbrokenforinstantcash.DoyouhaveanoldpocketorwristwatchROLEXthatyouwouldliketosellGoldbugInternationalistheplacetogo.AlthoughtheyonlyrecentlyopenedinPortPerrythepartnershaveyearsofexperiencebuyingandsellingjewellerywatchescoinsandestates.Bothpartnersdecidedtoturntheirhobbiesintoabusiness.RetiredpolicemanTerryBoothandEricLismanisarealestatedeveloperareexpertswhopromisePeoplecantrustustobuyandsell.Theresalargeselectionofcoinsandqualityjewelleryforsaleatreducedprices.Goldbugbuysandsellsgoldandsilverbullionjewellerypapermoneycoinsandwatches.Hoursofoperationarefrom10-5MondaytoFriday10-4Saturdayandalso10-4onSundayinthesummer.1874ScugogStreetHwy.7AacrossfromWaterStreet905-985-0001goldbug0001hotmail.comGOLDBUGINTERNATIONALTWYLADAVIDSONandCOLLEENPARKHerballyYoursThefactthattheyhadtodriveoutoftowntopurchasetheproductsthattheywantedpromptedTwylaDavidsonandColleenParktoopenHerballyYoursinPortPerry.Thatwas21yearsago.TheneedwasprovenforalocalScugogsourceforaplethoraofdesirablenaturalhealthproducts.HerballyYourscarriesmanyproductsdesignedtopromoteahealthylifestyleherbalremediesvitaminssupplementsshoilsandprobiotics.Itstheplacetogoifyouareinterestedindetoxandcleansing.Alsoofferedarepersonalcarearomatherapyandhandandbodyproducts.Somespecialtyfoodsareavailableaswell.Youwillbewelcomedbyfriendlyknowledgeablestaffwhocanhelpyouchoosetherightproductsforyourindividualrequirements.CustomerscanvisitHerballyYoursfrom930-5MondayTuesdayWednesdayandSaturday930-530ThursdayandFridayandnoon-4onSundays.180MaryStreetPortPerry905-985-0861HealthFoodsNaturalProductsFOCUS-MAY201423 BusinessLeadersPART2MRBAILEYGraphicsCheckoutAuntBeesGeneralStoreinSeagraveandthenewlocationofOohLaLaLingerieinBowmanvilleforimpressiveexamplesofMRBaileyGraphicsairforstorefrontdesign.EverythingyouneedforbusinessbrandingisofferedbyMartyBailey.Hiscreativeservicesincludewebdesignpackagingdisplaysandtradeadvertising.Martypartnersupwithlocalbusinessesforprintingaccountingsignmakingandwebprogramming.Martyhas30yearsofmarketingexperience.HisbackgroundincludesworkinginadvertisinginToronto.Hestarteduphisownbusinessinthehomebuildersindustrythenheexpanded.Martyenjoysworking9-5foravarietyofclients.Since2013MartyhasbelongedtotheScugogChamberofCommerce.RecentlyMartycombinedapersonalphotoexpositioninadoubleboothwithhisgraphicdesigndisplaysattheLocalBiztradeshowintheAjaxConventionCentre.LetMartyBaileypromoteyourbusinessthatshisbusiness905-985-9907www.mrbaileygraphics.commartymrbaileygraphics.comKENNAKOZAKScugogChamberBIAKennaKozakisexcitedtoannouncethatTheScugogChamberofCommerceiscelebratingits100thanniversarythisyearandthePortPerryBIAiscelebratingits25thyearin2014ThisfallmarkssevenyearssinceKennaKozakdevotedhercareerpromotingallthatScugogTownshiphastoofferthroughthePortPerryBusinessImprovementAssociationScugogChamberofCommerce.TheBIAChamberisthrivinginitsnewlocationattheScugogVisitorandBusinessCentrealongwithtwonewpartnersDurhamFarmFreshandDurhamCollege.WevereceivedgreatfeedbackonourmainstreetpresencefromtheoverwhelmingnumberofvisitorsnewandoldKennaenthuses.HerinvolvementinmanylocalgroupshelpsKennatofulllhermandatetouniteandcrossconnectourorganizationstomaximizeournetworkingandeffectivenessandpromotionofourbeautifulcommunityTheCentreisopenweekdaysyear-roundwithsummerhoursonweekendsaswell.237QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-49711-877-820-3595ScugogChamber.caDiscoverPortPerry.caYRS1914-2014ChamberofCommerceBUSINESSIMPROVEMENTASSOCIATIONPORTPERRYANITAVANZEELANDFirstFinancial36WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-1926www.1stnancialcentre.caFor39yearsAnitaVanZeelandofFirstFinancialCentrehashelpedtomakeherclientsliveseasierbytakingcareoftheiraccountingandtaxneeds.Herclientsrangefromsoleproprietorstofarmerstocorporationstoindividuals.AsaForensicAccountantAnitatakesananalyticalapproachtoensurethateachclientbenetsfromproperbookkeepingpayrollCRAinsightWSIBHSTtaxreturnsauditsandappeals.Taxknowledgeisofprimeimportancetoensurethatallexpensesareclaimedintheproperway.Taxcourtandrepresentationarealsooffered.Topofthelinetaxsoftwareandaccountingsoftwareareused.TaxreturnlingsandcompanyaccountingareFirstFinancialCentresspecialty.AnitaVanZeelandhasaprofessionalteamofveemployeesonthejobfrom830to430.FromanywhereintheworldwithinternetAnitacanlookafterherclientswithherpersonalizedhometownapproach.HavingbeeninvolvedintheRealEstateindustrysince1979BrianMcKinlaybringstothetableawealthofexperienceofbenettobothbuyersandsellers.RaisedinSouthDurhamBrianmovedtotheScugogareain1995.Hehashadtheopportunitytoexperiencealotofchangestotheindustryandhehasseentheeffectthattheeconomyhashadonthemarketplace.BrianwasfortunatetohavetheexperienceofowninghisownbrokeragerminOshawaandhewasproudtohavehadoneofthelargestfranchiseoperationsintheregion.Hehasenjoyedworkingwithandlearningfromsomeofthetopagentsinthebusiness.Brianhelpsclientswhoarelookingatbuyingtheirrsthomeplanningtheirretirementorfulllingtheirchanginghomeandlifestyledreams.Funtimesarespentshingandsellingrealestate.BriansphonelineisalwaysopenBRIANMCKINLAYRealEstateBroker94BWaterStreetPortPerryOfce905-430-3000Cell905-260-1568bmckinlaylive.comRealtyExecutiveSystemsInc.Brokerage24FOCUS-MAY2014 BusinessLeadersPART2VIRGINIAFREWMarlinTravelCOLLEENANDERSONMarlinTravelColleenhasbeeninthetravelindustryforover30yearsandisacertiedmemberoftheCanadianInstituteofTravelCounsellorswhichpromotesprofessionalismandoffersongoingeducationaltraining.Manypeoplebelievethatthebestdealsarefoundonlinebutyourtravelconsultantcanusuallyndthesamepriceorlessandyouhavethepeaceofmindthatsomeonewilladvocateonyourbehalfiftheneedarises.Itisalwaysnicetodealwithapersoninsteadofacomputerandgetthebestadviceonyourdestinationchoicenecessarydocumentationandanyextracoststhatyoumightincurduringyourtravels.YoucanpickupthephoneandcallMarlinTravelanytimeandbesureofhelpfulservice.ThispastJanuaryColleenhadthewonderfulpleasureofescortingthebestweddinggrouptoVaraderoCuba.AskheraboutyourweddingdestinationtodayJEANSCOTTMarlinTravelAtravelprofessionalislikeyourownconciergebetterconnectedfasterthantheinternetandabletobooktheun-bookablewithasinglecall.Jeanhasover23yearsofexperienceinthetravelindustry.Heryearsofexperiencehavebroughtknowledgeskillandresourcestohelpclientsrealizetheirtraveldreams.JeanhasorganizedindividualandgrouptravelCruiseGroupsDestinationWeddingsandFamilyReunionsaswellasLuxuryTravelPackages.JeanhasbeenfortunateenoughtohavetravelledtomanycountrieswithinEuropetheCaribbeanMexicoAustraliaNewZealandallacrossCanadaandmanypartsoftheUSAincludingtheHawaiianIslands.JeanhasjustrecentlycomebackfromTheVenetianLasVegas.Travelhasbeenherpassionforaslongasshecanrememberandshelovessharingherexperienceswithothers.NothingpleasesJeanmorethanhearingaboutclientstraveldreamsandbeingabletomakethemcometrue.JeanwelcomestheopportunitytobeapartofyourtravelexperienceandlooksforwardtohelpingyoudiscovertheworldInitiallytheloveoftravelluresagentsintothetravelprofessionbuttherelationshipstheybuildwithclientsovermanyyearsholdsthemin.ThisbusymotheroftwoownsMarlinTravelafullservicetravelagencythatshebeganhercareerwith25yearsago.TheteamdoesitallfrompackagestoairlineticketsbutVirginiaspecializesincruises.Aveteranofmanycruisessheusesherknowledgeofcabinlocationsbesttimestosailcertainregionsandthebenetsofeachcruiselinetohelpeachguestnavigatewisely.Ilovehelpingclientsplantheirdreamcruiseshesays.Cruisescanbebookedinsomecasesuptotwoyearsinadvanceandsheiscurrentlyworkingon2016saildatesforsomecruisedestinations.Mostcruisedepositsarerefundablesotheclienthascompleteexibilitywhentheytakeadvantageofearlybookings.Inadditiontotheescortedcruisegroupsthisyearthatarealreadysoldoutspacehasjustbeensecuredforsailingin2015toMediterraneanHawaiiandBritishIsles.AlsoPanamaCanalinspring2016.CallVirginiatodaytodiscussyournextdreamcruise.158CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-2268jean.scottmarlintravel.caMCTICO4577532158CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-2268virginia.frewmarlintravel.caMCTICO4577532158CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-2268colleen.andersonmarlintravel.caMCTICO4577532MIKEDUNNDDDenturistWordofmouthadvertisingleadsclientstoseektheprofessionalservicesofDenturistMikeDunn.FollowinginhisfatherEdwardsfootstepsMiketookoverthefamilybusinessinOshawain1995.MikeestablishedPortPerryDentureClinicin1996becausehealwayslikedthecommunityofScugogandforthepast18yearshehaskepthisclientshappilysmiling.ThereisawiderangeofservicesincludingfullandpartialdenturesrelineddenturesimplantsecuredandretaineddenturesAll-on-4.Hemakessportsmouthguardstoprotectathletesteeth.Toothwhiteningbleachingisalsooffered.Mikefabricatesallofthedenturesrightonthepremises.Heworksinconjunctionwithlocaldentistsplushemakeshousecallshospitalandnursinghomevisits.Newclientsandwalk-insarewelcometovisittheclinicwhichisopenMondaytoFriday830a.m.to500p.m.Hisgoalistomakeeverybodysmile6HighStreetUnit4PortPerry905-985-8028dunndenturerogers.comPortPerryDentureClinicImplantCentreFOCUS-MAY201425 BusinessLeadersPART1VIRGINIAFREWMarlinTravelCOLLEENANDERSONMarlinTravelCodyThompsonandCrystalPeardadoreanimalsbetweenthemtheyownagreatdanealabacattledogahorsetwoBernesemountaindogsanafghanandtwocats.ThismakesthemaperfecttasownersofGlobalPetFoods.With14yearsexperienceasgroomerstheyhaveaworldofknowledgebetweenthemaboutpethealthandcare.CodyandCrystalopenedGlobalPetFoodsinPortPerryinAugust2011andtheyhaveasecondlocationinWhitbywhichopenedin2009.TheybelieveinGlobalswholephilosophyonpetfoodandcare.CodyandCrystalhavehadmanyyearstondoutwhatworksanddoesntworkforourbelovedpetsandtheycontinuetolearnastheirindustryexpandsrapidly.WithsometimesoverwhelmingdecisionstomakeabouthowbesttofeedandcareforourpetstheyCodyandCrystallookforwardtobecomingpartofthecommunitywhiletheyofferthelargestselectionofhealthfoodandhealthproductsavailableforyourpets.Askthemabouttheirextraservicessuchasairmilesrewardmilesandthefreefoodprogram.JEANSCOTTMarlinTravelAtravelprofessionalislikeyourownconciergebetterconnectedfasterthantheinternetandabletobooktheun-bookablewithasinglecall.Jeanhasover23yearsofexperienceinthetravelindustry.Heryearsofexperiencehavebroughtknowledgeskillandresourcestohelpclientsrealizetheirtraveldreams.JeanhasorganizedindividualandgrouptravelCruiseGroupsDestinationWeddingsandFamilyReunionsaswellasLuxuryTravelPackages.JeanhasbeenfortunateenoughtohavetravelledtomanycountrieswithinEuropetheCaribbeanMexicoAustraliaNewZealandallacrossCanadaandmanypartsoftheUSAincludingtheHawaiianIslands.JeanhasjustrecentlycomebackfromDreamsPuntaCanaDominicanRepublic.Travelhasbeenherpassionforaslongasshecanrememberandshelovessharingherexperienceswithothers.NothingpleasesJeanmorethanhearingaboutclientstraveldreamsandbeingabletomakethemcometrue.JeanwelcomestheopportunitytobeapartofyourtravelexperienceandlooksforwardtohelpingyoudiscovertheworldInitiallytheloveoftravelluresagentsintothetravelprofessionbuttherelationshipstheybuildwithclientsovermanyyearsholdsthemin.ThisbusymotheroftwoownsMarlinTravelafullservicetravelagencythatshebeganhercareerwith25yearsago.TheteamdoesitallfrompackagestoairlineticketsbutVirginiaspecializesincruises.Aveteranofmanycruisessheusesherknowledgeofcabinlocationsbesttimestosailcertainregionsandthebenetsofeachcruiselinetohelpeachguestnavigatewisely.Ilovehelpingclientsplantheirdreamcruiseshesays.Cruisescanbebookedinsomecasesuptotwoyearsinadvanceandsheiscurrentlyworkingonfall2014saildatesforsomecruisedestinations.Mostcruisedepositsarerefundablesotheclienthascompleteexibilitywhentheytakeadvantageofearlybookings.InadditiontotheescortedcruisegroupsthisyearthatarealreadysoldoutspacehasjustbeensecuredonCelebritySOLSTICEforHawaiiinspring2014andalsoaFranceIberiansailinginSeptember2014.CallVirginiatodaytodiscussyournextdream158CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-2268jean.scottmarlintravel.caTICO4577532158CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-2268virginia.frewmarlintravel.caTICO4577532158CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-2268colleen.andersonmarlintravel.caTICO4577532JOEGIBSONBudgetBlindsJoeGibsonatBudgetBlindsofPortPerrysaysthatthebestwaytodoagoodjobonselectingwindowcoveringsistodoitinyourownhome.WithavastarrayofsamplesandfabricsJoeoftenwithwifeCathyassistinghimwillhelpyouexploreoptionsandseehowtheywillworkwithYOURwindowsYOURroomcoloursandYOURfurnishings.Joeworksfromhomesoisabletominimizeoverheadcosts.Thisenableshimtopassthesavingsontohiscustomers.Heofferscustomwindowcoveringsincludingshadesshuttersblindsanddraperyandalsocarriesaccessoriessuchasarearugsandmirrors.WithastrongabilitytorelatetopeopleJoegainsasolidunderstandingofclientexpectationswithrespecttolightcontrolfunctionalityfashionandofcoursebudget.BudgetBlindsoffersfullserviceandJoesexpertisehelpstakethestressoutoftheprocess.Heprovideseverythingfromthefreein-homeconsultationtomeasuringandinstalling.VisittheirwebsiteorgivethemacalltodayJoeGibsonBlackstock905-213-2583www.budgetblinds.comportperryBusinessLeadersPART2KELLYOLSENMortgageIntelligenceBuyingyourrsthomecanbeoverwhelming.KellyOlsenofMortgageIntelligenceofferspeaceofmind.Kellyhasaccesstomanylenderssoshecanshopthemarketforyoutosecureagoodrate.Kellyanswersyourquestionsandtakescareofthedetailstomaketheprocesslessstressful.Kellysbackgroundincludes22yearsofbankingexperienceandshehasworkedasamortgageagentforsevenyears.Herspecialtyishelpingrsttimehomebuyersrealizetheirdreamofhomeownership.Thereisamisconceptionthatitcostsmoreandthatweonlydealwithmortgagesthatarehardtoplace.ThisisnottrueKellyassures.Shegetspaidbythelenderandshecanarrangeallkindsofmortgages.IfyouareplanningtopurchaseyourrsthomeletKellyhandleyournancingtoensurethateverythinggoessmoothly.KellyalsovolunteersasaCommunityFoodAdvisorforDurhamRegion.278UnionAvenuePrinceAlbert905-985-4716mortgageintelligence.caMARKWILLESMarkWillesAutomotive1511ReachRoadUnit2PortPerry905-985-9292MarkWillesAutomotiveLtd.hasagoodreputation.ItsanestablishmentwherecustomerscanbringtheirvehiclesandtrustthattheywillbetakencareofatgoodpricesMarkpromises.Alicencedmechanicfor16yearsMarkdescribeshimselfasaproblemsolver.Iamha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BusinessLeadersPART2LISAMANTIFELRevelationMassageTherapyWellnessAlltypesofsoothingmassagesareofferedbythreeregisteredtherapistsatRevelationMassageTherapyWellness.YoucanenjoyavarietyofRegisteredMassageServicesincludingSwedishMassagePrenatalMassageDeepTissueTherapyTriggerPointTherapySportsMassageSoftTissueReleaseMassageforYouthsandmore.TheRevelationteamcondentlycustomizesmassagetherapytreatmentsforindividuals.OwnerLisaMantifelhasveyearsexperienceandsheopenedherbusinessinDecemberof2013.OurgoalistokeepappointmentwaittimestoaminimumsothatourclientscanreceivemassagetherapywhentheyneeditmostnotafterthefactLisasaid.TogetinvolvedinthecommunityLisaandherteamplantoofferfreemassagesatvariouslocaleventsthissummer.HoursareMondaytoFriday.SaturdayssoonFormoredetailscheckoutthenewtotallyawesomewebsite119PerryStreetUnit1PortPerry905-982-8799www.revelationmassagetherapy.cominforevelationmassagetherapy.comMICHELLEPOGUEShaggsMichellePogueofShaggshasdevotedhercareertohelpingotherslooktheirbest.HerPaulMitchellFocussalonoffershairstylingincludingcutscoloursandhighlightsaswellaspermsgelnailsmanicurespedicureswaxinglashandbrowtintinglashextensionsandlaserhairremoval.YoucancomeoutofShaggswithatotalmakeoverthankstoMichelleandherskilledstaffofthreewhoworkasateamtocreatethenewyouMichellewhoopenedherownshopin1998has22yearsofexperience.EveryoneatShaggshasextratraininginhaircolouringcutsandupdos.ShaggscaringstafftakepartinBigBrothersfundraisersandsponsorfamilies.Theyalsoenjoyparticipatinginweddingshows.ShaggsisTHEplacetogoforbridalparties.Shaggsisopenfrom9-5onTuesday9-8onWednesdayandThursday9-5onFridayand9-2onSaturday.MICHAELKONOPASKIScugogAccountingMichaelKonopaskiPhDCPACMACFPhasanimpressiveprofessionalbackground.TheownerofScugogAccountingProfessionalCorporationCharteredProfessionalAccountantsMichaelhassharedhisexpertisebyspeakingatconferencesthroughoutCanadatheUnitedStatesandEurope.MichaelisalsoprofessorofaccountingatUOITOshawa.Michaelhas20yearsofexperienceincludingfouryearsinPortPerry.Consultingfocusesonthenancialcapitalofwealthyfamiliesandprofessionals.Servicesincludeaccountingbusinessadvisoryentrepreneurialtrainingfamilybusinessmanagementnancialandinvestmenteducationtaxandsuccessionplanning.MichaelmakestimetoservelocallyastheTreasureroftheScugogLakeStewardsandasaDirectoronthePortPerryBIA.MichaelandRogerMoaseCPACAalongwiththeiremployeesareavailabletoadviseyoufrom830to430withextendedhoursduringtaxseason.ForexpertprofessionaladviceonyournancialaffairsScugogAccountingProfessionalCorporationisthewisechoice.250QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-9791905-985-8893mkonopaskiscugogaccounting.caSCUGOGaccountingprofessionalcorporation102RiverStreetSeagrave905-985-7386DEBBIEARMSTRONGMarketingManagerPortPerryVillaIfyougotoanymajorcommunityeventinPortPerrychancesarethattheresidentsofPortPerryVillaarepartoftheaction.TheyparticipateintheChiliCookOffUnitedWayTrikeRaceandtheSoup-a-Thon.PopulareventsstagedattheVillaincludeEuchreandBridgeTournamentsandtheAnnualSpringandChristmasBazaarswhichareopentothepublic.TheStrawberrySocialisnottobemissedandthenewZumbaClassesareahugehit.PortPerryVillaisauniqueadultlifestyleretirementcommunity.Theresidentshelptoshapethemanysocialeducationalculturalandrecreationalprogramsoffered.Thebeautifulbuildingopenedin2009andisnowownedbyRegalLifestyleCommunities.WhenyouworkwithseniorsitsimportanttobeagoodlistenernotedMarketingManagerDebbieArmstrong.Itsaboutbuildingstrongrelationshipswithpeople.Notallretirementhomesarecreatedequalcomeandseewhy.LifesbetterattheVilla15987SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-985-3312www.portperryvilla.caFOCUS-MAY201427 28FOCUS-MAY2014PortPerryandCaesareareghterswillbeclimbingladderstotherooftopofHarpWylieslaterthismonthwheretheywillcampoutfor60hoursovertheweekend.ThecornerofWaterandMarySt.willbeabusyspotfromFri-dayeveningMay16until8a.m.Mondaymorningwithallkindsofactivities.Thepublicisinvitedtodropbyandwatchtakepartorjusttalkwithsomeofthelocalreghters.TheRooftopCampoutwillgetunderwayat630p.m.onFri-daywithanopeningceremonyinPalmerPark.OnSaturdaytherewillbeadunktankwhereparticipantscandunkareghterforasmalldonationafreebouncycastleforthekidsandtheresafetyhousewillbeopen.Inadditiontherewillbelivemusicandgreatprizes.SomeoftheactivitiescontinueonSunday.Althoughtheeventisfreethereghterswillgraciouslyre-ceivednotations.Therewillbelotsofgreatprizesconcertticketsgiftbasketsgiftcardsandmore.ThisisthePortPerryFireghtersAssociationandCaesareaFireghtersAssociationslargestfundraisingeventoftheyearandtheyarehopingtoraise20000duringtheeventfortheMus-cularDystrophyAssociation.Thelocalreghtersraised29000overthersttwoyears.DarrenColeschairpersonfortheCFAsaystheeventwouldntbepossiblewithoutthesupportofsomanypeopleandthebusinesses.WehavehighschoolvolunteersreghtersandlocalbusinesseswhoallhelpordonatesothatwecanraisemoneyforCFAheexplained.AgainthisyearMelanieJ.HebertwinnerofDurhamFemaleVocalistoftheYearwillperformatHarpWylies.MoreinformationabouttheRooftopCam-poutcanbefoundonFacebookwww.facebook.comscugogfrecampoutorTwittersfdcampoutwhereyoucanfollowthemuptoandduringtheevent.Itisalsolistedonwww.muscle.cawhereyoucanmakedonationsonlineandgetmoreinformationaboutmusculardystrophy.Firefghters60hourRootopCampoutScugogreghterswithBraydeninfrontandCameronatleftwhoattendtherooftopeventeveryyear.NATURALHEALTHASSOCIATESCombiningNewTechnologyandTraditionalTherapyDr.JohnTompkinD.C.Dr.JohnTompkinsaysthattheextendedwinterbootseasonhasresultedinalotofsoreandachyfeetinmanycasesleadingtoplantarfasciitisandheelspurformation.Fortunatelytheseproblemscanbeeasilyremedied.SohowdoyougetstartedStep1Aphysicalexamofthefeetlegmusculatureankleskneesandlowerbackwilldetermineifyouhavechangesassociatedwithimpropergait.Step2AGaitscanwilldeterminemorepreciselywhereyourfootproblemislocated.Yousimplywalkoverapadwhichhasabout5000sensorsthatre300timesimagespersecondwhichmeasurestimingandpressuredata.Step3Dr.Tompkinwillexplainthegaitscanandwhattreatmentoptionsareavailableincludingfootmobilizationimpulseadjustingandothermodalitiessuchasultrasound.Step4Dr.Tompkinwillexplainthebasicprinciplesoforthotictherapyanddifferentiategaitscanorthoticsfromothertypesoforthotics.Step5Youwillbegiventheopportunitytostartyourfootandorthotictherapy.IfyoufeeltheseoptionsarerightforyoubookanoobligationconsultationwithDr.JohnTompkin.126-2WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-8591 FOCUS-MAY201429Pleaseturntopage30ScugogChristianSchoolmaybeamysterytothosewhoareunfamiliarwithit-butforthosefamilieswhosechildrenattend-itsthebestkeptsecretinScugog.GrandparentsdayisahighlightoftheyearattheScugogChristianSchool.InearlyMaystudentsgrandparentswillarriveatthebrightandairyschooltocompleteclassroomactivi-tieswiththeirgrandchildren.Astudentleadtouroftheschoolsvesunnyclassroomslibrarywithcomputerlabgymandcommonroomwillfollow.Afteralunchpreparedbyparentstheguestswillthenenjoymusicalperformancesstagedbyeachclass.Nextyeartheperformancemaybetheschoolsannualmusicalthatinvolveseachstudent.GrandparentsdayisjustoneexampleofthestrongsenseofcommunitythatstaffstrivetobuildattheScu-gogChristianSchool.LocatedbehindtheHopeChristianReformedChurchonOldSimcoeRoadinPrinceAlbertbutoperatingindependentlyofanychurchtheschoolhasaninterdenominationalstudentbodyof55studentsinjuniorkindergartenthroughgradeeight.Eightteachingstaffincludinganearlychildhoodeducatorwhoprovidesbeforeandafterschoolcarede-liverafullacademicprogrambasedonOntarioMinistryofEducationcurriculum.AllteachingstaffareOntarioCertiedTeacherswhoundergoabackgroundpolicecheck.Keytotheschoolsinstructionispositivenurtur-ingindividualizedattentionabiblicalperspectiveandvaluesthatcomplimentwhatparentsareinstillingintheirchildrensaidgradesoneandtwoteacherBarbBuldyke.TuckedawayjustsouthofPortPerryisaschoolthatmanydontrealizeexistsHannahHoogdiscoversbutteriesduringoneofthemanypro-gramsatScugogChristianSchool.ScugogChristianSchoolislocatedat14480OldSimcoeRd.SouthinPortPerryattherearoftheHopeChurch. 30FOCUS-MAY2014justsayinFREEPARKINGAnyonewhoparksorwalksthroughthepublicparkinglotssouthofthepostofficeandBrocksstorehasprobablynoticedthosecutelittleredwhiteandbluetrucks.Theyarethenewpostaldeliverytrucksandtheystartedarrivingafewmonthsago.WhatspuzzlingtoushereatFocusonScugogisthattheytakeupfourormoreparkingspacesinthepublicparkinglotsjointlycaredforandfinancedbytheBIAChamberofCommerceandScugogTownship.Withparkingspacesatapre-miuminthiscommunityespeciallyinthedowntownlosingfourpublicparkingspacestopostaldeliverytrucksjustseemsratherpoorplanning.JustsayinSERVICEPLEASETimHortonmakesgoodcof-feeatleastitwouldseemmostCanadiansbelievethatifyouguagequalitybythelengthofthetake-outlines.Butsooftenthedonutgiantfailswhenitcomestoserviceontheinsideoftheirbusyestablishments.HaveyoueverstoodinlineendlesslywatchingahalfdozenormorestaffersdasharoundbusilyintheirpeakedcapsavoidingeyecontactwithpatronswaitingforcounterserviceMaybewerejusttooimpa-tientbutquiteregularlyonlyoneregisterisopenfortakinginsideorderswhilestaffersbuzzaroundlikebeesinahivetendingtoordersfromtheendlesslineofvehiclesstreamingbythetake-outwindow.JustareminderthatinsidersarecustomerstooJustsayinContinuedfrompage29SportsteamseldtripsFrenchinstructionforallstudentsmusicclassesandarangeofadditionalextracurricularactivitiesareofferedatScugogChristianSchoolthroughtuitionanddonations.WehaveanextendedcommunitythatisverysupportiveoftheschoolsaidBarb.Alumniandgrandparentssupporttheschool.Wecelebratedour25thanniversarylastyeartherearepeoplewhohavebeenconnectedtotheschoolforquiteawhile.TheschoolsstudentscomefromsixChristiandenominationsalthoughsomestudentsdonotattendachurchwiththeirfamily.Parentsofthosestudentsgiveconsenttoteachingfromabiblicalview-pointfortheirchild.Teachersusethesmallclasssizestofosterapositivenurturingenviron-ment.Sometimesthismeansaphonecallismadeduringtheschooldaytoanailingstudentfromaclassmatewhomissesher.Sometimesitmeanshelpingtoturnachildspreviousnegativeschoolexperiencesintosocialandacademicsuccess.Thesmallclasssizesalsoallowteacherstogiveindi-vidualizedinstruction.OneparentoftwogirlsattendingtheScugogChristianSchoolHeatherButtsaidWeseeitasaninvestmentinourgirlseducationbecausetheyregettingreallygoodcurriculum.Theteachersknowthepersonalitiesofmygirls.Alltheteachersknoweverychildeventhoughtheyrenotintheirclass.HeatherdescribedaschoolactivitythatusesananalogyonemightexpecttohearagrandparentsayTheyrelearningtotakecareofeachother.Theyretaughtthateveryonegoesaroundwithanemptybucketinsidethemandwhenyoudosomethingkindtollanotherpersonsbucketyourellingyourowntoo.InAprilstudentsdeliveredcookiestothankScugogreghtersaspartofachallengetollbucketsinthecommunity.OftheteachersButtsaidWearethrilledwithhowtheschoolcomplimentsthewayweareraisingourgirls.ByMichelleZarinsFocusonScugogTeacherJenSchroorgivessomeadvicetostudentJakebLoyst.Weseeitasaninvestmentinourgirlseducationbecausetheyaregettingareallygoodcurriculum...HeatherButt 2013-2014corporateplanupdateMAY2014FOCUS-MAY201431 32FOCUS-MAY2014StartedpreparationothePortPerrySecondaryPlantoassistwiththedecisionsaroundtheallocationonewsewagecapacityandtoguidedevelopment.NewSourceWatersupplybeingdevelopedtoaddresswaterqualityandquantityoruturegrowth.2014GoalsIssueBuildingPermitorNonquonWaterTreatmentplant.CompletethePortPerrySecondaryPlanexercise.OurEconomicDevelopmentAdvisoryCommitteeEDACinpartnershipwithBrockUxbridgeandDurhamRegionfnalizedVibrantNorthDurhamanEconomicDevelopmentPlanor2013-2018.TownshiporganizedanddeliveredaBusinessRetentionandExpansionBREprogramorScugoginpartnershipwiththeRegionandEDAC.29volunteersparticipated-114localbusinessesinterviewed.InitiatingprocessorTownshipreviewoGreenbeltplanpoliciesdueorupdatein2015.LaunchedthefrsteverHorseLoversEquineTourorScugogandUxbridgetopromotelocalhorseindustry.ApprovedlocalOfcialPlanAmendmentortheMarshForesthotelcomplexonScugogIsland.PortPerryHeritageDistrictTouristOrientedDestinationTODsignsinstalledonprovincialhighways.AnnualAgricultureRoundtableocusedontheBobolinkbirdspeciesandhowitisimpactingagriculturalactivity.TheHeritagePermitSub-committeemet26timesin2013toprovideadviceandapprovepermitsorlocalimprovementprojectsintheHeritageConservationDistrict.2014GoalsCompleteNewComprehensiveZoningBy-LawProject.PreparenewDevelopmentChargeandBuildingBy-Laws.Host2014BuildingBusinessForumorNorthDurhamlocalbusinesses.TOWNSHIPOF2013-20142013StrategicDirection1GreenbeltEconomicFuture12013StrategicDirection2Water-WastewaterInfrastructure2EAorNonquonWaterTreatmentapprovedwithdesignandconstructiontoollowin2014.This22.9milliondollarregionalinvestmentwillprovideservicingtoapopulationo12000andemploymentlands.Commencedthedesignprocessorstormwateracilityintheemploymentlands.2013StrategicDirection3PublicFacilitiesandLands3ConsistentwiththegoalodisposingosurpluslandstheTownshipsold4moreparcelsolandin2013.MetnewrequirementsundertheGreenEnergyActorenergyconservation.AwardedtheStructuralAnalysisassignmentontheOldMilltodetermineitsutureuseinthePhase2WaterrontProject.NewServicecontractsinplaceorplumbingelectricalandgeneralcarpentryhandymanservices.ReceivedTrilliumundingorBlackstockCommunityCentreProjectandRFPletordesignandconstruction.InitiateddesignprocessortheCastleHarbourareaparkandlinkstotheuturewaterronttrailextension.2014GoalsPrepareorissuanceoRFPtoselectprivatesectorpartnerorredevelopmentoOldMillandsurroundinglands.Completephase1oScugogCommunityRecreationComplexparkinglotimprovements.CompleteBlackstockCommunityCentrerenovation.UndertakedesignprocessoraskateboardacilityinCaesarea.UpdatetheParksandRecreationMasterPlan.UpdatethepoliciestogovernTownshipParks.ReviewusageoTownshipCommunityHalls. FOCUS-MAY201433ClassEnvironmentalAssessmentsortheSeagraveBridgeandScugogLine8Bridgestarted.Expandedditchingandbrushingprograms.BegandetaileddesignorScugogIslandsecondaccess.RoadsmaintenanceprogramSlurrysealMeddRd.andHeadRd.GravelresurfacingLine14CraggRd.andLine3HotmixresurfacingBruceRd.VanCampSt.MeadowGreenCt.andaportionoGreensboroDr.Updatedsidewalkinventoryandconditionratingsasthebasisothedevelopmentothefrstphaseoasidewalkrenewalplan.Followingacomprehensivereviewotheschoolcrossingprogramimplementedchangestoensurethesaetraveloourchildrentoandromschool.ConstructedanewsidewalkonthewestsideoOldSimcoeromReachStreettoS.A.CawkerPublicSchool.2014GoalsCompleteClassEAsorSeagraveandLine8bridgesandthedetaileddesignortheSecondAccess.Undertakebiennialbridgeinspections.UndertakedesignorCrandellStreetreconstruction.Undertakesidewalkrepairsinaccordancewith2013inspectionreport.Undertakeannualroadmaintenancegravelasphaltsuracetreatmentslurrysealroadswillbedeterminedollowingspringbreak-up.Commencetheannualdedicated1taxlevytoaddressthedefcitinourroadssystemaspartothetownshipassetmanagementplan.InpartnershipwithKawarathaRegionConservationAuthorityKRCAdeliveredaCommercialFillSymposiumtoexamineissuesrelatedtolargeflloperationssharestake-holderperspectivesshowcasebestmanagementpracticesandidentiygapsandopportunitiestoenhancethemanagementothisissue.300inattendance.HealthyLakeScugogCommitteeormedincludingKRCATrentSevernWaterwayLakeStewardsandlocaloperatorstocreateaplantoenhancethequalityoLakeScugog.ThroughnegotiationsdevelopedaroleortheTownshipinprovinciallyapprovedFITsolarprojects.WorkingwithKRCAenhancedtheBirdsEyeParkBioswaletoimproveStormwaterquality.2014GoalsCompletetheHealthyLakeScugoginitiativetoestablishaplanordredginginthePortPerryarea.PreparetenderandawardcontractorthecleanoutothenorthstormwatermanagementpondinCanterburyCommons.2013StrategicDirection4Roads42013StrategicDirection5ProtectOurNaturalEnvironment5MessagefromMayorChuckMercierIampleasedtoreportonthesuccessesassociatedwithour20112014CorporatePlan.Ourstra-tegicocushasledustosignifcantoutcomeswhileensuringScugogTownshipremainsacommunityochoiceorgrowingbusinessandraisingamilies.CollectivelywehavebuilteconomicopportunitiesandhavepromotedScugogsculturalheritageandagriculturalvalues.MayorChuckMercierTownshipofScugogAmajoraccomplishmentisthecompletionoourenvironmentalstudiesandthedesignothenewNon-quonRiverWastewaterTreatmentPlant.Constructionwillcommencein2014providingthemunicipalityavehicletoembraceasmartgrowthplannecessarytomeetourresidentialandindustrialneeds.YourMunicipalCouncilandStahaveworkedwithourcommunitytoachieveallothesuccessesoundwithinthesevenstrategicdirectionsandIwanttothankyoualloryourcommitmenttomakingScugogabetterplace.Thisisastrongindicatorthatwhenamunicipal-itylistenstocommunitymembersweallbeneftwithoutstandingresults.PhotosforthisreportprovidedbyAlexServosIanGoodallJonathanvanBilsenJ.PeterHvidsten. 34FOCUS-MAY2014RenewedrevenuesharingagreementregardingtheGreatBlueHeronCasinowiththeMississaugasoScugogIslandFirstNation.Beganpreparationsorthe2014MunicipalElection.OperationalandOrganizationalReviewoFireDepartment-consultantselectedandprocessunderway.ContinuedparticipationindevelopmentonewSharedCommunicationSystem.Financialsotwareimplementationhasbeencompleted.AnAssetManagementandFinancingPlanweredevelopedtomeetprovincialyear-endrequirements.StaandCouncilparticipatedinseveraleducationandtrainingsessionsanddevelopedutureassetfnancingmodels.2014GoalsPrepareorandrun2014MunicipalElection.DevelopingorientationmaterialandtransitionplanornewlyelectedCouncil.CompletingDevelopmentChargesProjectandBuildingandPlanningFeeReview.NewSignBy-LawandbringingMainCentralAreasignsintocompliancewithSignBy-Law.Prepareannualupdateotheassetmanagementplan.CompletingFireOperationalandOrganizationalreview.CONTACTUSTownshipoScugogMunicipalOfces181PerrySt.P.O.Box780PortPerryONL9L1A7Phone905-985-7346Fax905-985-9914Websitewww.scugog.caTownshipofScugogCouncilFrontletCouncillorWilmaWottenMayorChuckMercierandRegionalCouncillorBobbieDrew.BackletCouncillorsLarryCorriganJimHowardHowardDansonandJohnHancock.2013StrategicDirection6LocalGovtServiceExcellence6Developedmulti-yearaccessibilityplan.Completed2013MuseumVillageMaintenancePlanincludingLeeHouseandBeeRingroorepairs.Continuedevelopmentosummerrecreationprogramsincludingnewjuniorfrefghtercampandmountainbikeprograms.ContinueFirePreventioneducationutilizationonewFireSaetyHouseatlocaleventsincludingstationandschooltours1627visitorsin2013.SeniorsCommitteeorganizedForumonHealthandHousingandinitiatedconceptoofcespacetoshareinormationonresourcestoseniors.EncouragedthecreationoPublicLiaisonCommitteesorCommercialFillandSolarProjects.Recreationprogramscontinuedtogrow200increaseindaycampattendancesince2011.2014GoalsOpenedSeniorsOfceinUnitG1inpartnershipwiththeScugogCouncilortheArts.Developprocesstoinvolvecommunityandbusinesssectorinbudgetdiscussion.InstallinterpretiveplaquesintheDowntownPortPerryHeritageConservationDistrict.UndertakeadditionalMuseumVillagemaintenanceinitiativesincludingaccessiblewalkways.Expandingourdaycampse.g.DramaCampinBlackstock.2013StrategicDirection7CommunityEngagementandQualityofLife7TOWNSHIPOF FOCUS-MAY201435TimehasawayofchangingthewaypeoplespendtheirleisuretimewhetheritsamoviediningoutorsimplystayinghomeandwatchingsportsonalargeTVscreenthechoicesofactivitiesforsparetimeareenormous.Ithasntalwaysbeenthatway.FlashbackacenturywhenthemainsocialactivitiesoutsideofthehomeandworkwasattendingfraternitiesliketheOddfellowsMasonsserviceclubsandchurchgroups.PortPerryLionsClubtreasurerRobRicefrontinthefamiliarLionsvestwithpresidentTedShepherdintheclubsnewgolf-styleshirtwiththeLionsClublogo.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenPleaseturntopage36PortPerryLions-asmallclubthatgivesback...bigtimeTodaymanyoftheservicegroupsandfraterni-tiesthatattractedlargemembershipsattheturnofthelastcenturyareounderingduetodecliningandageingmemberships.ThePortPerryLionsClubisoneofthoseorganizations.Formed77yearsagoatonetimethelocalserviceclubboastedamembershipofmorethan50buttodaytherearejustoveradozenmembersone-thirdofwhicharewomen.Signofthetimes.YoubetButdespitetheirsizeclubpresidentTedShep-Fewermembersdontdetermembersfromcontinuingtheclubs77yearsofservicetothecommunityherdandtreasurerRobRicestressedinarecentinterviewthattheclubisaliveandwellandcontinuestocontributetothecommunity.Tothisdaytheclubsupportsnumerousprojects.ItstheirhopetoattractnewandyoungermemberstocontinuethetraditionsofthelocalLionsClubbuttheyhavetheirworkcutoutforthem.ThePortPerryLionsClubwasformedinNo-vember1937andreceiveditsCharterjustafewmonthslaterinJanuary1938.Overtheyearsithascontributedmuchtothecommunitywithoneoftheirrstprojectsbeingtheconstructionofadivingplatformattheendofthegovern-mentwharfonQueenSt.OurmottoisWeServeandthatisexactlywhatwedoforthecommu-nityTedsays.Hewentontosaythatpeopleshouldknowthat100percentofthemoneyraisedinthecommu-nitygoesbackintotheirprojects.Noteventhecostofoperatingtheclubcomesfromthefundrais-ing.Membershipfees100andfundsdonatedbyfriendsoftheLionsClubareusedtofundclubexpensesinclud-inghallrentals.EverydimeweraisefromthepublicgoesbacktothecommunityRobagreed.AttractingnewmemberstotheLionsisnoteasybutthelocalclubtooka 36FOCUS-MAY2014stepforwardaboutveyearsagodiscardingtheconventionvestsforamoremodernlook.Todaymostclubmemberswearmaroongolf-styleshirtswiththeveryrecognizableLionsClubcrestembroideredprominentlyontheleftshoulder.Conventionveststhepurplevestadornedwithgoldfrillsbuttonsandribbonsarenowathingofthepastinpublic.WegetalotofjoyoutofhelpingothersRobsaidasheexplainedtheclubseyeglassrecyclingprogram.Wecollectmorethan5000discardedeyeglasseseachyearfromlocaleyeshopsandthepublicwhichareshippedouttobesortedintoprescriptioncategoriesthenpackagedandsenttothirdworldcountries.TheLionsalsoattendalloftheScugogschoolsonceayearwheretheyperformvisionandhearingscreeningforchildreninseniorkindergarten.Theyperformsimplestestsandmakeparentsawareiftheythinkachildhasavisionorhearingproblem.TheclubalsosupportstheCNIBscampfortheblindandmembersworkwiththePortPerryHospitalwhichharvestseyesfrompa-tientswhohaveindicatedtheywantthemdo-nated.WetransportcorneasfromdeceasedpatientstotheEyeBankofCanadainTorontoRobsays.Anotheroftheirfavouriteprojectsispro-vidingfundingforDreamsTakeFlightaprogramwhichtakeschildrentoDisneylandFloridaonawhirlwindone-dayadventure.ThelocalLionsClubprovidesfundsforfourchil-drenfromDurhamChildrensAid-childrenwhowouldneverhaveanopportunityforthisexperience.TwooftheclubsimportantfundraiserscomingupinthenextcoupleofmonthsaretheRoadTollonSaturdayMay10andtheSoapBoxDerbyonSaturdayJune21.ThePortPerryLionsClubmeetstwicemonthlySeptembertoJuneattheLatchamCentreinPortPerry.Meetingsbeginat7p.m.andnewmembersarealwayswelcome.IfyoudliketolearnmoreaboutthelocalLionsClubcontactRobRiceat905-985-0120.Hewillbehappytohearfromyou.ByJ.PeterHvidstenFocusonScugogRobRiceleftandpresidentTedShepherdlookovermemorabiliafromthe70yearhistoryofthePortPerryLionsClub.Continuedfrompage35DistrictA-16GovernorLloydCliftonswifeCarolAnnCliftonleftholdsthetrophypre-sentedforNewProjectsHelpingYouth.PresidentLarryDobleandLionDougDanterwithawardsenrollmentofNewLionsClubMembersandLionJackieDanterwiththetrophyfortheclubthathasthemostfunatitsmeetings.MembersoftheGreenbankLionsClubattendedtheDistrictA-16ConventionheldinOshawaApril12-13andthelittleclubwalkedawaywithveawards.AmongthemweretheNewProjectsHelp-ingYouthawardNewMember-shipsawardandLarryDoblewonanInternationalAwardforDistin-guishedServiceinLionism.GreenbankLionsClubwasformed21yearsagoin1993.TheclubmeetsontherstandthirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheCentennialHall.GreenbankLionswinfveawardsatA-16convention BusinessLeadersPART3SANDIYOKOMBookkeepingServicesSandiYokomhasalwaysbeenanentre-preneur.Sheworkedforsixyearsasalegalsecretaryatwhichtimeshehandledaccountingduties.Shethenspentthreeyearsasarealestateagent.Sandilateroperatedadelifortwoyearsandthenspent10yearsasanaccountingclerk.In2007shenallydecidedtomergeherexperienceandherskillsininteractingwithpeopletocreateherownbookkeepingservice.WithaspotlightonsmallbusinessbookkeepingaswellascomputerizedpayrollgovernmentremittancespayrolldeductionsandpersonalincometaxSandispecializesinprovidingclientswithproperinsightintoRRSPplanning.Toprovidethemostconvenientandaffordableservicepossiblesmallbusinessesonlyneedtodropoffpaperworkonamonthlybi-monthlybasisforSanditodothework.TakeadvantageofherconvenientworkhoursMondaytoFriday9am-5pm.Extendedhoursduringtaxseason.GRANTLUCASSalesRepresentativeABRSRESAFullTimeRealtorwhoprefersthepersonalhands-onapproachtoclientcareGrantbroughtwithhimover25yearsofSalesMarketingandCustomerServiceexperiencewhenhejoinedtheindustryin2009.Grantkeepscurrentwithtodaysrealestatemarkettechnologyandmarketingtechniquestobetterservehisclients.Thisdedicationtohispeoplewasseenin2013whenhereceivedtheUltimateServiceAwardSapphireSocietyAwardandrankedinthetop25AgentsforcompanywidePerformanceatColdwellBankerRMR.GrantsstrongFamilyValuesandWorkEthiccoupledwithhisExperienceProfessionalismFriendlyOutgoingmannerandGenuineCareforthepeoplehelooksaftercombinenaturallytomakehimaTrustedAdvisorandanexcellentchoiceforBuyersandSellers.GranttrulybelievesingivingTheCareandServiceYouDeserveAndbythewayheisnevertoobusyforanyofyourreferrals.SUEPITCHFORTHDcorTherapyPlusIfSuePitchforthlooksfamiliaritslikelybecauseyouveseenherontelevisionTheownerofDcorTherapyPlusshehostsLoveYourHouseonRogersTVinDurhamRegionandalsosharesherknowledgeatspeakingengagements.Shehassharedcreativeandbudget-friendlyideasforhomedecoratingtipsforstagingrenovationandre-design.Shehasakeeneyeforcolourandshelovesacreativechallenge.IlovewhatIdoandIsharethatjoywithmyclientsandgetthemexcitedabouttheirhomeSuesays.AstrongbelieveringivingbacktothecommunitySuehasgivenhertimeandtalenttomanycharitablecausesvolunteeringforover20years.SuewasproudtobeawardedtheDiamondPlatinumReadersChoiceAward2010-2013forBestInteriorDecoratorfromMetrolandNews.DecorTherapyPlus905-999-5615www.decortherapyplus.comsuedecortherapyplus.com1894ScugogStreetPortPerryPortPerryPlazaOfce905-985-9777Direct905-718-2933R.M.R.RealEstateBrokerageNotIntendedtoSolicitBuyersorSellersAlreadyUnderContractEachOfceIndependentlyOwnedandOperated4RiverStreetSeagrave905-985-8962syokomwcshighspeed.comBOOKKEEPINGSERVICESSHARIETRUSSELLandSTEPHANIECOYCommunityCleaningWhatcouldbenicerthancominghometoasparklingcleanhouseCommunityCleaningLtd.havehappycustomersinUxbridgeStouffvilleandScugogwhoenjoytheirprofessionalandpersonalizedcleaningservicesgearedtosuiteachclientslifestyleandbudget.CommunityCleaningisnotafranchise.LocalCanadianwomenSharieTrussellandStephanieCoystartedthecompanyin2011andtheyemploy20people.Hardworkingandbondedthestaffenthusiasticallytacklesjobslargeandsmallatresidencesandbusinesses.TheirmottoisWestrivetobecleanerandgreener.Wetrytoreducewasteasmuchaspossiblebyusingandofferingover20Canadianmadeeco-friendlyrellableproductssuchasdishsoaplaundrysoapandsomuchmoreinourcleaningstoreinUxbridge.Theylovewhattheydoandaimtoplease.CommunityCleaningisproudtosupportcommunitygroupsandtwosoccerteams.Theyalsodonatetheirtimevolunteeringattheschool.Thestoreisopenfrom9-6onweekdays9-5onSaturdayand10-5onSunday.YoucandependonCommunityCleaningforsuperiorresults73BrockStreetWest905-852-9419infocommunitycleaning.cawww.communitycleaning.caCOMMUNITYCLEANINGLTD.COMMUNITYCLEANINGLTD.COMMUNITYCLEANINGLTD.SmallTownServiceWithBigTimeResultsFOCUS-MAY201437 BusinessLeadersPART3SANDRACARRIERKawarthaLamazeYourrstpregnancycanbeanexcitingyetsometimesoverwhelmingexperience.SandraCarrierisavailabletohelp.TheownerofKawarthaLamazeSandrahas25yearsofexperience.Hermandateistoprovideeducationthatpromotesthepositiveaspectsofchildbirth.AswellasbeingacertiedLamazechildbirtheducatorsheisaregisterednursewhoworksintheNewLifeCentre.SandraprovidesasixweekLamazeseriessixtimesayearatPortPerryHospital.ClassesrunonTuesdayeveningsfrom7-930pmCheckouttheinformationonherSaturdayBootieCamponline.SandraalsoofferstoursofthecomfortableNewLifeCentre.Soontocomeareprenatalinformationevenings.ByworkingintheeldIcanprovidehandsonexperienceaswellaskeepinguptodatewithcurrentpracticesSandrasays.CaringandknowledgeableSandracansmoothlyassistyouthroughthejourneyofpregnancyandchildbirth.705-786-3217infokawarthalamaze.comwww.kawarthalamaze.comDALEHICKEYRonNobleInsuranceLtd.DaleHickeyPresidentofRonNobleInsuranceLtd.beganherinsurancecareer34yearsago.AlovefortheinsuranceindustryandassistingclientsledhertopurchaseRonNobleInsurancein2001.Daleandherstaffpridethemselvesonprovidingcustomerswithprofessionalknowledgeableandcourteousservice.RonNobleInsuranceoffersawiderangeofproductsincludingautohomefarmtenantscondominiumboatATVsmotorcyclesnowmobileandbusinessinsurance.NoriskistoosmallortoolargeandtheirexclusiveElectricalContractorsProgramisanaffordableoptionforsmalltomediumsizedelectricalcontractors.AmemberoftheRotaryClubsince1999DalegivesbacktothecommunitybysponsoringlocalsportsteamsandclubsandhasbecomeagreatsupporteroftheNewAnimalShelterforUxbridge-Scugog.RonNobleInsurancerecentlyopenedabranchofceinPortPerryandwelcomesbothnewandexistingclients.Theyareyourhometowninsurancespecialists2ElginParkDriveUnitEUxbridge905-852-330915930OldSimcoeRoadUnit10PortPerry905-985-3344www.ronnobleinsurance.comNELLIEWESTERMANAccountingServiceAccountingislikeapuzzleandNellieWestermanlovespuzzles.Placingthepieceswheretheybelongturningthemsotheytperfectly.Shehastakenherloveofpuzzlesandforover40yearshasbeenmakingsenseofreceiptstaxcalculationsandspreadsheets.MostofNelliesselfemployedclientshaveapassionforwhattheydobutunlikeNellietheirpassiondoesntrunanywhereclosetoaccountingandbookkeeping.Andyetinthebusinessworldproperbookkeepingremittancesandlingareessential.ThankfullyformorethanthirtyyearsasownerofherownbusinessthishasbeenNelliespassion.SmallbusinessaccountingbookkeepingpayrollandahostofothernancialrecordkeepingservicesmaykeeptheNellieandherstaffbusyyearroundbutMarchandApriltheyareinhighgearfortaxseason.HundredsoftaxclientsuseNelliesservicesatthattime.AllthoseTslipsandtaxreceiptsareeasilyprocessedbyherofceandclientsrelaxknowingthattheirreturnsarebeingprocessedandledaccurately.Nellieandherstaffareconstantlyattendingseminarstoremaincurrentwiththeeverchangingtaxrules.GiveNelliesofceacallsoyoucanconcentrateonthethingsyouaretrulypassionateaboutwhileNellieandherstaffdemystifythetaxesandpaperworkforyou.11490SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-985-0195Fx905-985-3007nwestaccountingwcshighspeed.comAccountingServiceMYLESORIORDANWaggFuneralHomeSuccessfulpeoplebringsomeuniquequalitytotheirvocation.MylesORiordansoutstandingattributegenuinesensitivityandgenuineconcernforhisclients.Weoffertraditionalandnon-traditionalfuneralsinapeacefulwarmandcomfortingatmosphere.TheWaggFuneralHomehasbeenanintegralpartofthecommunitysince1846Mylespurchasedthebusiness23yearsago.IdworkedforoneofTorontoslargestfuneralhomesbutlovedthetownofPortPerry.MyleshassinceintegratedintothecommunitybothpersonallyasamemberofRotaryKnightsofColumbusOddfellowsChamberofCommerceBIAandthePortPerryHockeyLeagueandprofessionallyservingastheOntarioFuneralServiceAssociationsPastPresident.Waggsmaintainsawebsitewhichoffersinformationaboutcurrentandpastfuneralslistsobituariesacceptsdonationsandpubliccondolencesdetailsservices.Thehomeopensdaily9am-5pmandinMyleswordswhenfamiliesneedus.Anditsthatkindofsensitiveconnectionfromafamily-ownedandoperatedbusinesstofamiliesinneedwhichhasformedabondwhichhaslastednowover165years.216QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-2171www.waggfuneralhome.com38FOCUS-MAY2014 BusinessLeadersPART3PAULAR.MCMURTRYBarristerSolicitorPaulaR.McMurtryhasbeenpractisinginDurhamRegionsince2002andin2010decidedtoopenherlawofceinthebeautifultownofPortPerry.Paulasareaofpracticearefamilylawandcivillitigation.ShewillassistyouindeterminingsettlementoptionstokeepyououtofCourt.AsatrainedCollaborativeLawyershecanassistyouinresolvingyourseparationinarespectfulnon-adversarialmanner.HoweverifCourtisrequiredyouareingoodhandsasPaulaisalsoanexperiencedlitigatorwhohasappearedbeforetheSuperiorCourtofJusticetheDivisionalCourtandtheOntarioCourtofAppeal.Paulaandherstaffareattentiveexperiencedandaccessible.Theywelcometheopportunitytoassistyouwithcohabitationagreementsmarriagecontractsseparationagreementsparentingplansdivorceandgenerallitigationincludingbreachofcontractandrealestatelitigation.ELIZABETHMASCHKEandSHELLYBILLINGSHairMechanixWhatcanyouexpectwhenyouvisitHairMechanixOurnewbusinessisfreshcleanandfriendlycommentedElizabethandShelly.Wegenerateafantasticatmosphere.AtHairMechanixyoucanjustsitbackandrelaxwhileyougetpamperedbyexpertswithover30yearsofexperience.VisitHairMechanixforthelatestincolourscutsfoilsrazorcutsmanicurespedicureseyebrowandeyelashtintingearpiercingandwaxing.Updosandweddingstylingarespecialties.Airbrushmakeupisatrendyoption.ThereareavarietyofpopularproductsmadebyLanzaSchwarzkopfAGBaindeterreQuantumSebastiantohelpyoulookyourbest.ElizabethandShellyhavecontinuedtoupdatetheirskillsbyattendingcoursessotheyarerightontrend.AtHairMechanixtheresasmilewaitingforyouandamplefreeparkingHoursofoperationareMonday-Wednesday9-6ThursdayFriday9-7and9-4onSaturdays.16050OldSimcoeRoadPortPerryontheNorthwestcornerofReachandOldSimcoeRd.acrossfromTimHortons905-985-8888174MaryStreetPortPerry905-982-2650www.mcmurtrylaw.caPaulaR.McMurtryBARRISTERSOLICITORBRENDACOLVINOwnerSensationalSignsCompanyInc.Whenyouvebeeninbusinessforover15yearsthatsasignofsuccessBrendaColvinsSensationalSignsCompanyInc.isacreativeservicesboutiquestaffedbyateamofexperiencedsignartisans.Allyouhavetodoiswalkaroundtowntoappreciatetheirworkmanship.TheyworkedasateamtocreatetheimaginativesignsforTheWeeTartanShopdbsilversmithAstoriaDaySpaCurvesRolandsDelectableDessertsAntweekandTheOldFlameBrewingCo.AllsignsarehighqualitydurableenvironmentallyfriendlyandinstalledontimeAswellascreatingcustomdesignsforbusinessesSensationalSignsspecializesinconstructionmarketingandsafetysignsfordevelopersinOntario.Allsignsareproducedinaccordancewithlocalsignagebylaws.Fiveemployeesareondutyfrom830amto430pmMon-Friorbyappointment.Welookforwardtoassistingyou.SensationalSignsisproudtosupportmanygolftournamentsandsitsonLakeridgeHealthWhosYourCaddyWomensGolfTournamentadirectorBigBrothersBigSistersandHabitatforHumanityDurham.WearePortPerryproud.12780SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-982-0881www.sensationalsigns.netProudtobenominatedforBILDHiRiseSignageTorontoKENMALYONPropertyGuysPropertyGuysisthenewwaytosellyourhouseForaxedfeePropertyGuyswillprovideallofthetoolsthatyouwillneedtosellyourhouseyourselfsavingyouthousandsofdollarsinagentcommission.InsixandahalfyearsPropertyGuyshavehelpedhomeownersthroughoutDurhamRegionsave11milliondollarsincommissionsandHSTsaysownerKenMalyon.Kenhas30yearsofexperienceinsalesandmarketinginconsumerelectronicsanalwayschanginganddynamicindustry.Heappliedthisrelatedskilltoinventinganinnovativenewapproachtomarketinghouses.ThePropertyGuysapproachhelpsCanadianhomeownerskeepmoreoftheirhard-earnedequityKenexplained.TheinternetisanimportanttoolfordoingbusinessthePropertyGuysway.PropertyGuyssupportsUxbridgeSecondarySchoolVarsityBoysHockeyandOlympicequestrianJessicaPhoenix.280MainStreet.NSuite100Uxbridge877-857-2333kmalyonpropertyguys.comwww.propertyguys.comFOCUS-MAY201439 BusinessLeadersPART3CATHIETAYLORTaylordtoYouItstimetogetreadyforsummerwithavisittoourprivateandpersonalNailSalonandDaySpaTaylordToYouoffers16yearofexperienceoutstandingcustomerserviceandaffordableprices.OurmenuoffersacompletelistofnaturalandarticialnailtreatmentsincludingBio-SculptureGelNails.Thissystemrequireslessabrasivepreparationandprimingallowingnaturalnailstoremainstrongandhealthy.Andthereareover150colourgelshadestochoosefromBodyWaxingSugaringisavailableformenandwomenutilizingqualityproductsthataregentlerontheskinwithlessdiscomfortfortheclient.WeexceedallMinistryofHealthStandards.CheckoutthelistofprofessionalservicesofferedbyTaylordToYouonourwebsite.Appointmentsareavailable10am-8pm.YoullndusatournewlocationinsidePortPerryVillacornerofReachandSimcoe3rdoor.PUBLICWELCOMECalltoday-youdeserveit905-441-0198www.taylordtoyou.comLetusTAYLORourservicestoyounailsalondayspaKEITHWILLIAMSandLISAC.FOLLOWSWilliamsFollows-RemaxPartnersinbusinessandpartnersinlifeREMAXagentsKeithWilliamsandLisaC.Followswanttoteamupwithyou.SeventeenyearsagoKeithbeganthebusiness.DurhamRealEstateCentreisthefoundationofWilliamsandFollowswhopledgetohelpeveryonemaketherightmove.RealestateallowsustobringourbusinessacumenourloveforrealestateandourrealloveforpeoplealltogetherLisacommented.Webothbeganinrealestatetobeclosertoourcustomerscommunityandfamily.Community-mindedbothareregularvolunteerswiththetownandtheScugogChamber.InthepastKeithbelongedtotheRotaryClubandhewasaCubScoutMaster.LisahasvolunteeredwiththeDurhamMountainBikeAssociation.ShesitsontheDEALNteamDurhamEntrepreneurialLeadershipAssociation.LisaandKeithoperatearoundtheclockbutappreciateafewhoursofsleeptomaintaintheiryouthfulvigour.SalesRepresentative144QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-4427LisaMyDREC.comcell905-442-5847KeithMyDREC.comcell905-903-9250MARGSMITHJourneyoftheHeartMargisanurturingpersonwhohasworkedinthehealthandteachingprofessionsforover30yearsbeginningatPortPerryNursingHomeandthenasanEducationalAssistantforschoolchildren.ThroughherhomebusinessJourneyoftheHeartsheoffersavarietyofhealingmodalitiessuchasweeklyYogaclassesReikitrainingandclassesonMeditationandtheChakras.EightyearsagoshebeganassistingclientstoreleaseoldlimitingbeliefsandbehaviorsthroughatransformationaltechniquecalledTheJourney.ToprepareforthisworkshetravelledextensivelyforthreeyearsasfarasAustraliaandIndia.Margsharescopingtechniquesandtoolswithherclientstohelpimprovetheirliveshostingweekendworkshopsandretreatsinherquietlakesidehome.ThroughtheatmospherecreatedbyMargssoothingvoiceherwarmthandkindnesspeoplendthemselvestrustingandopeningtotheirownhealingprocess.905-985-1655www.journeyoftheheart.caBRIANCALLERYTheCalleryGroupBrianCalleryhashelpedbusinessownerscreateandprotecttheirnancialfuturessince1975.Andheremainsattheirsidetothisverydayhelpingthemrealizetherewardswhichfollowalifetimeofhardwork.TheCalleryGroupsformalsuccessionplanningspecialistsworkwithaccountingandlegalprofessionalstocarefullyreviewgoalsdeterminefairbusinessvaluesandpreparethosewhowillultimatelymanageestates.Mostimportanttheydeveloptheplanswhichprotectbusinesslegaciescareforsurvivingfamilymembersandsupplysocialcapitalforcharities.Asalong-timeKinsmanHospitalFoundationmemberRotarianandsupporterofseverallocalcausessuchastheHearthPlaceCancerSupportCentreCalleryclearlyseesthevalueingivingsomethingbacktothecommunity.AsbusinessownersweareallfortunatetobesupportedbythepeopleofScugogandthesurroundingareasaysthememberoftheCanadianInstituteofCertiedEstateAdvisors.Imhonouredbytheopportunitytohelpmyclientsmyfriendstobuildlastinglegaciesforthebusinessestheycreatedandtosupportthethingstheyholddear.204CasimirStreetPortPerry905-985-4028Fx905-985-4598www.callerygroup.comInsuranceFinancialPlanningSuccessionPlanningBenets40FOCUS-MAY2014 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42FOCUS-MAY2014TheOakRidgesMoraineAdventureRelayvolun-teershavestartedtoplanoneofthelargesteventsofitskindinOntariothatannuallyengages500canoeistsrunnersandtrailcyclistscovering160kmofbeautifulOakRidgesMorainetrail.ThebigeventisonSaturdayJune14alwaystheSaturdaybeforeFathersDay.TheRelayislookingforPortPerryarearesidentstoAdventureRelaylookingforScugogparticipantscreateandregisterrecreationalcorporateoreliteteams.ThecourserunsthroughtheScugogareaandlocalresidentsofPortPerryandneighbouringcommunitieswillbeactivelyinvolvedasrelayvolunteers.TondoutmorecheckouttheAdventureRelaywebsitewww.oakridgestrail.orgormrelayorcallMicheleat1-877-319-0285oremailatinfooakridgestrail.org.Afamilyownedfullserviceretirementvillageinparksettingdesignedtomeetyourchangingneeds.DowntownLuxuryLivingOverlookingtheLakeSelfcontainedstudio1bedroomsuiteswithkitchenettesLargelakesidelounges24hournursingcareOnsitephysiotherapisthairdresserfootcareandmassagetherapistWellnessandActivityprogramsChauffeurservicesonrequestPrivategatedaccesstowalkingtrailsboardwalklibraryandseniorscentreAlsoofferingrespiteshorttermandcomplimentarytrialstays.905-985-86601-800-248-0848293PerryStreetPortPerrywww.westshorevillage.comELEGANTLIVINGBYTHELAKEFISHINGPROSHOPNOWOPENFISHINGPROSHOPNOWOPEN14325SimcoeStreetPortPerry905-985-7341FISHINGLICENSESConsumersDr.Whitby10OsborneRd.Courticeakeatourandvisitthetruckdisply.Thetourisnotrecommendedhildrenundertheageofeight.eAdvancedTrafficManagementSystemandvisitthetruckdisplay.NationalPublicWorksWeekFormoreinformationvisitwww.durham.canpwwWorksDepartmentDURHAMREGIONIfthisinformationisrequiredinanalternateformatpleasecontact1-800-372-1102ext.2834.SaturdayMay2410a.m.to3p.m.TourdOpenHouseTourandOpenHouseFREEfamilyeventCourticeWaterPollutionControlPlantfficOperationsCentreCheckourwebsitefordetailsaboutourlivewastemanagementTwitterQAsessionwithAskKatherine. 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44FOCUS-MAY2014Annually250studentsenrollintheCulinaryArtsprogramtaughtbyteacherChefsMr.A.MichaelAldredandLucasSantos.Whilesomeofthegrade912studentchefshavetheireyeonacareerintherestauranteldforothersitisjustavaluablelifeskillsotheycancreatefreshandfabulousmealsforthemselvestheirfamilyandfriends.ChefMichaelAldredsaidthat99.9percentofeverythingthatcomesoutoftheschoolkitchenismadefromscratch.Nothingiswasted.Homemadestocksaremadefrombitsandpiecesofleftovermeatsandveggies.Bakeryqualitydessertslikebrowniesandcupcakesareaworkofart.Everythingisfreshandtasty.Chickensouvlakiwithhomemadetzatzikiandbeefwrapsrolledupwithsmokedcheddarbaconandasparagusweretwoofthetemptingdishesbeingpreparedonarecentschoolday.Roastedpotatoesandavari-etyofsaladslledoutthemenu.WhogetstoenjoythesenutritiousanddeliciousfeastsTheschoolstaffhavetheoptionofsavour-ingtheirnoonmealinthenewdiningroom.OnFridaystheresabuffet.Thetablesareproperlysetwithlinensandnicechina.Thewaterglassesandsilverwarearegleam-ing.Theambianceisinkeepingwithanediningexperience.Thereareabout5060JoshMugfordisseenaddingspicetochickenskewers.StudentchefNellySchurmangentlyworkingonphyllopastryunderthewatchfuleyeofEducationalAssistantMissMullen.Continuedfrompage43customersdailyenjoyinglunchattheschoolsnewrestaurant.Inadditionabout80MealstoGoarepreparedtwiceaweekforpeoplewhowanttotakehomeaspecialdinner.Thissavesthemfromhavingtocookafteralongdayatwork.Itslikediningoutataneres-taurantexceptyoucanenjoyhighqual-itycuisineinthecomfortofyourownhome.TheMealsToGoareportionedindividuallyorforafamilyoffour.TheCulinarykidsalsodocateringforeventshostedbythePPHSprin-cipalandthecommunityincludingBIRDFEEDERSBIRDHOUSESGOURDSBIRDHOUSEWILLY15173SimcoeSt.-PortPerry905-985-7239alsoavailable-BLUEBIRDHOUSES-ASSORTEDGOURDS-BATHOUSES-PURPLEMARTINHOUSESAsanothertaxlingdeadlinepasseswewouldliketothankyouforpungyourtrustinHRBlock.RememberourservicedoesntendonApril30th.Wereopenyear-roundtoassistyouwithanytaxproblemsorquesons.VisitanHRBlockTaxProfessionaltoday.HRBlockCanadaInc.Atparcipangoces174PerryStreetPortPerryOntario905-985-9803ThankSoMuch.EverydayLowPricing20-80BelowRetailPricesPromGradDressesSummerStylesYearRoundBras1888ScugogStreet905-985-1890NEWBYKOTYAPEEKIN FOCUS-MAY201445thetownshipofScugogStockTransportationtheScugogChamberofCommerceandotherschoolsinthearea.Youcanorderadelectablecustom-madecakeforaspecialoccasion.SellingthefoodmakestheCulinaryArtsprogramself-sustainingChefAldredsaid.Thestudentsareencouragedtosampletheirwaresinordertolearntoevaluatewhatthedishesaresupposedtotastelikeanddeveloptheirpalatesheadded.Theylearnhowtopreparehealthymealswithoutmuchsalt.Aswellashands-onlearningthereareotherimportantcomponentstotheCulinaryArtsclasses.Theprogrambeginswiththreeweeksofkitchensafetysanitationandfoodsafetytraining.Studentsareaward-edtheirSmartServeandtheyearncerticatesin1stAidandCPR.Theyreceivecerticationforallergentrainingandworkingwithchemicals.Theresalotofhands-onworkplusdemonstrationshand-outsandwrittenandpracticaltestsChefAldredexplained.TheCulinaryProgramispartoftheSpecializedHighSkillsMajoranditsadualcreditprogramwithFlemingCollegesograduatesearnonecredittowardtheirhighschooldiplomaaswellasacollegelevelcredit.ItsalsopartoftheOntarioYouthApprenticeshipProgram.Whilemanyaspiringyoungchefswillgoontopostsecondaryedu-cationintheculinaryartsandearntheirRedSealotherswillpursuedifferentcareersandjustenjoydonninganapronandcreatingexcep-tionalmealswhentheygethomefromtheirdayjobs.HeresasuccessstoryaboutaformerPPHSstudentChefAldredgrewupinBlackstockandheattendedPortPerryHighSchoolsCulinaryArtsprogram.HespeaksfondlyofhismentorculinaryartsteacherJeanTansleywhostartedtheprogram18yearsago.TherehavebeenalotofimprovementssincethensaysChefAl-dredwhohasenjoyedhiscareerasateacherchefforsixyears.ChefSantoscallsthestudentkitchenapositiveandhappyenviron-mentforthestudentstolearncookingskills.AnativeofBrazilwhereheonceownedarestaurantChefSantosspecialtyaftercomingtoCanadaeightyearsagowasItaliancuisine.Ienjoyseeingthestudentsdevelopasenseofprideinwhattheymake.ItgivesmejoyChefSantoscommented.Mostofthemcomeintotheclassnotknowingmuchaboutcookingandthentheybecomecapableandcondentandabletoproduceahighlevelofwork.Theylearnhowtomakefullmeals.WhetherstudentsdowellacademicallyornoteveryoneseemstoexcelintheCulinaryArtsclassesChefSantosadded.Thismakeshimproudhesayswithasmile.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogStudentchefKristenMichaudtoppreparespotatoesforaroastedpotatodishwhilestudentchefMercedesPearsonbottomworkscuttingupvegetablesfortheMealstoGoprogram.webCMSSlutionsTimeforaNewWebsite126WaterStreet2ndFloorPortPerry905-982-0450infocmswebsolutions.comwww.cmswebsolutions.comCustomBoatLetteringandGraphicstoFityourStylesignsvehiclegraphicsletteringandevenmoregraphicsScugogsVehicleWrappingSpecialists.SignworkScaada.cmReachNorthportRd.PortPerry905-985-0802Since1996CaesareaSkateParkForKidsFundraiserpresentsGrantFullertonSdyJ14hBBQdDcaBcMiCsDoorsopenat730pm-100am25.00BeerwineticketsavailableforpurchaseFtickscSsi905986-4038FormermemberStitchInTymeMadCatsandLighthouse BusinessLeadersPART4GARETTHAZELWOODandDANROSBOROUGHHazelwoodRosboroughAccountingTaxationCertifiedGeneralAccountantsGarettHazelwoodandDanRosboroughoffer40yearsofcombinedexperience.NewtoPortPerryinFeb.2014HazelwoodRosboroughAccountingandTaxationServicesspecializesinaccountingservicesforpersonalandsmalltomediumsizedenterprisescorporateandpersonaltaxationservicesbusinessadvisoryandconsultingandbookkeepingservices.BothDanandGarettwereraisedonlivestockoperationsandcurrentlyresidewiththeirfamiliesonfarmsgivingthemexpertknowledgefortheirclientsintheagriculturalsectorwhorequireaccountingandtaxationservices.Afterspending14yearsintheMaritimesGarettwashappytoreturntoScugogTownshipin2013.GarettwillmanthePortPerryofceandDanwillsplithistimebetweenthelocalofceandhisownpracticeinLakeeld.WecareaboutourclientsandrecognizethefactthatifourclientsaresuccessfulwewillbesuccessfulcommentedtheHRteamofprofessionals.119PerryStreetPortPerry905-985-7171HAZELWOODROSBOROUGHAccountingTaxationJONATHANVANBILSENPhotographerJonathanvanBilsenhasspentmostofhisadultlifetravellingphotographingandwritingaboutwonderfullocationsaroundtheworld.FromhishomeinthecountrysettingoutsideofPortPerryhehasvisited88countrieswritten9booksandcountlessarticlesandhasphotographedsomeofthemostexoticlocalesonourplanet.HisphotographystudioindowntownPortPerryfeaturesthelatestindigitaltechnologyaswellaslargeformatprintingcapabilitiesproducingspectacularportraitsandcommercialimages.Hismonthlycolumnsinmagazinesandnewspaperstakesreadersallovertheworldsharinghisadventuresandsometimescalamitiesinmanydifferentlands.Jonathanssenseofhumourandstory-tellingabilitymakehimanexcellentspeakerateventsandmeetings.Hehasspokentogroupsaslargeas1500andassmallas20infarawayplaceslikeHawaiiandParisaswellasclosetohome.ConsiderJonathanvanBilsenasaguestspeakeratyourgrouporclubsnextevent.Mr.vanBilsenispublishedbyHushionHouse.Hisadventurespackedwithaward-winningphotographscanbeviewedatwww.photosNtravel.com188MaryStreetPortPerry905-925-1343jonphotosNtravel.comJONATHANVANBILSENPHOTOGRAPHYTAMMYIRWINDesigningDurhamPortPerry905-706-5254tammydesigningdurham.cawww.DesigningDurham.caWhenitcomestoInteriorDesignalongwithpassionTammyIrwinofDesigningDurhamhasarealcandoattitude.Withafocusonin-homecolourconsultationsfurnitureplacementcustomdraperyandco-ordinatedroomsthatgiveyouthatdesignerlookTammypridesherselfonbeingaone-stop-shop.ItsallaboutroomsthatlookgoodbutfeelevenbetterexplainsTammy.BetweenlookingformoreflexibilityinherscheduleandfeelingtheentrepreneurialcallTammyleftthecorporateworldtostartupherownbusinessandhasntlookedback.Tammyandhercreativeteamareonthejobby8a.m.fromMonday-Saturday.TammyisexcitedtobepartoftheFirstWomenBuildforHabitatforHumanityDurham.TIMTHOMPSONMenziesChryslerForTimThompsonofMenziesChryslerinWhitbysellingacarisnotjustaboutthesaleExplainsTimSellingcarsisaboutbuildingrelationships.Iwanttomakemyguestsfeelcomfortablesothattheywillhavecondenceinreferringtheirfamilyandfriends.PortPerryisTimshometownandheishappytobringhis12yearsintheautomobileindustryclosetohome.JoiningtheMenziesChryslerdealershipteamisaperfecttforTimasMenziesbelievesingivingbacktothecommunitybysupportingtheorganizationsthatmaketheirtowngreat.TimsharesthispassionandisamemberoftheScugogChamberofCommerce.MenziesbusinessincludesnotonlytheChryslerbutalsoDodge-featuringthebestsellingCaravanandtheinnovativeDodgeDarttheruggedanddurableJeeplineupwiththebrandnewCherokeewithindustryrst9spd.transmissionandtheawardwinning2014Ramtruckswithanewlyintroduced3.0Ldieselengineoption.Pleasecallordropbyforavisit.HewillbehappytosharewhatMenziesChryslerhastooffer.1602ChamplainAvenueWhitby905-683-4100tthompsonmenzieschrylser.comwww.menzieschrysler.com46FOCUS-MAY2014 BusinessLeadersPART4JIMPAPIATREErifcTreeServiceJimbeganinthetreebusinesswhilegrowingupinMemphisasanarboristlongbeforehewouldmakeitacareer.In1999hecompletedthecourseattheUniversityofMemphisandbecameanISACertiedArborist.ItwaswhileworkingattheuniversityhemetaCanadianwomanwhowouldlaterbecomehiswife.ThecouplemovedtoCanadaeventuallypurchasinga3.5acrepropertyinScugog.AftergettingsettledhedecidedtostrikeoutonhisownpurchasedatruckandbeganTREErifcTreeService.Thatwas10yearsagoandsincethenJimhasbuiltasolidreputationasahardworkingknowledgeablearborist.TREErifchasbecomearespectedtreeandpropertymaintenancecompany.TREErifcservicesincludetreetrimmingandpruningtreeandstumpremovalandconsultationregardingplantsandtrees.905-982-1998treerifcgmail.comLEANNEBARFOOTNaturopathicDoctorNaturopathicDoctorLeanneBarfootcustomizestreatmentplansforeachindividualclient.Istrivetobringastrongsenseofkindnessandcompassionwhenhearingeachpatientsstoryandhealthconcernsshecommented.Leanneoffersnaturopathicmedicalcaretopeopleofallagesandlifestageswhowouldlikeanaturalalternativefortheirhealthconcerns.Hertreatmentfocusisinnutritionalsupportacupunctureherbalmedicineandlifestylecounselling.Shewasinspiredtopursueacareerinhealthcaresoshecouldpromotetheimportanceofdietandlifestylechoiceswhichshecallsthepillarsofhealth.LeannegrewupinGreenbankandattendedelementaryandsecondaryschoolinPortPerry.ShestudiedattheCanadianCollegeofNaturopathicMedicineinTorontoforfouryears.Leanneisexcitedaboutcominghometoestablishherpractice.FornurturingandnaturalsolutionsmakeanappointmentwithLeanneonThursdaysorFridays.180MaryStreetPortPerry1-877-537-0744leannebarfootndgmail.comLeanneBarfootNaturopathicDoctorSTEVEGAJEWSKIandJENNIFERMICHELTaylorForderInsuranceTaylorForderInsuranceofferspersonalizedpoliciesandexceptionalcustomerservicetosuiteachclientsindividualneeds.Insuranceforyourhomebusinessorautomobilesisavailable.PresidentSteveGajewskihas35yearsofsolidexperienceintheinsuranceeld.ManagerJennMichelbrings11yearsofexperiencetothetable.Bothhaveapassionfortheinsuranceindustry.TaylorForderhasastaffoftwelveknowledgeableemployeeseagertoserveyou.Theofceisopenfrom8-6MondaytoThursdayandfrom8-5onFridays.Communityinvolvementisextensive.YoullseefamiliarfacesfromTaylorForderparticipatinginlocalcharitableeventssuchastheRelayforLifeDragonBoatRacesBigBrothersBigSisters.TaylorForderalsosupportsLakeridgeHealththeRotaryClubandlocalsportsteams.CheckoutthenewTaylorForderwebsiteFacebookpageLinkedInandTwitteraccounts.ForprofessionalswhocarecallTaylorForder.INSURANCE169NorthStreetPortPerry905-985-8416www.taylorforder.comTREErifcTreeServiceSO-4204A2013BUSINESSOFTHEYEARALECCOOKIdealHomeStorageSolutionsAtIdealHomeStorageSolutionsqualityandserviceisourtoppriority.With35yearsexperienceasacabinetmakerinthekitchencabinetindustryAlechastheknowledgeandexpertiseforcreatingtheperfectsolutiontoorganizingandstorageproblemsinallyourexistingcabinets.Bybuildingcustommadedrawersandpulloutsforthosehardtoreachplaceswecanenhancetheavailablespaceyoualreadyhave.Weusesolidmapletimetesteddovetailjointsnaturalnisheddrawersandbecausewearenotlimitedtojustdrawerswealsouse129plyBalticbirchplywoodtocreateanarrayofpulloutunitscustomdesignedtotjustaboutanyspace.Installedonmetalballbearing100lb.capacityrollingslidesforeasyaccess.Wealsohavesolutionsforthosehardtoreachcornercabinets.Refaceyourkitchencabinetsandchangetheoldtiredlook.Theresawiderangeofcoloursdoordesignsup-to-datehingesandhardwarecountertopsandmoretochoosefrom.YoucansavethousandsofdollarswhenyourefaceandupdateyourexistingcabinetsWewillcometoyourhomemeasuredesignandinstall.MAYSPECIALUPTO20OFFPortPerry905-904-2050idhostsogmail.comwww.idealhomestorage.comMADEINCANADAFOCUS-MAY201447 BusinessLeadersPART4LESLEYWESTBURYandVICTORIAWESTBURYSilverCrossPeoplewithaccessibilityissuescancountonSilverCrosstolltheirneeds.ForthepastyearSeagraveresidentsLesleyWestburyandVictoriaWestburyhaveoperatedtheirbusinessinWhitby.Theirgoalistoassisttheircustomersinovercomingtheirpersonalchallenges.Thefocusisonmobilityandhomeaccessibility.Productsavailableincludeeverythingfromstairliftstoroll-inshowerstoelevators.Modicationscanalsobemadetosolvemobilityandaccessibilityissues.SilverCrossofferstheoptionofrecycledequipmentaswellasbrandnewitems.TheskillsofferedbytheWestburyteamarecomplimentedbypastexperienceinretailmanagementadministrationandnursing.TheircharitableworkincludessponsorshipfortheMSSocietyplustheydonatetovariousworthycauses.Peopletodaydonthavetosufferfrombarrierstotheirmobility.ThecaringpeopleatSilverCrossareknowledgeableaboutthelatestandmostusefulproductsonthemarkettomakelifeeasier.1380HopkinsStreetUnit11Whitby905-668-85601-800-659-0668www.silvercross.comVosYourIndependentGrocerisafamilystorewithstrongfamilyvalues.OwnersTerryandChristineVosareproudofthat.Theyhaveastrongknowledgeandsenseofbusiness.Theyareverypersonableandcommunityresponsive.Terryhasworkedinthegrocerybusinessfor23years.ThecleanandbrightVosstorefeaturestheexclusivelineofPresidentsChoiceproducts.VosYourIndependentGroceristheplacetogoforsomethingsweetorsavoryfromthebakeryspecialtycheesesfreshproducedrygoodsandatemptingarrayofmeatsanddeliitems.Thereare178friendlystaffmemberstoassistyou.Customerserviceisapriority.TerryandChristinearededicatedtobeingpartofthelocalcommunitycontributingandgettinginvolved.VosisopenMondaytoSundayfrom7amto10pmforyourconvenience.ForapleasantshoppingexperiencechooseVosYourIndependentGrocer.CHRISTINEandTERRYVOSVosYourIndependentGrocer1893ScugogStreetPortPerryYOURNEIGHBOURSOWNEDOPERATEDBYSUSANNESCHMIDR.Ac.CSTHealingPointsCelebratingBusinessinCommunityIlookforwardtoandvaluemycontinuedconnectionwiththepeopleofPortPerry.EightyearsagoIhadadreamtoopenmyownbusinessandlandedhereandneverlookedbackItwasthroughmypassionofMartialArtsthatIcametoknowaboutEasternPhilosophyandthroughyearsofpracticethatbroughtmetoAlternativeMedicine.Igraduatedin1997fromTheAcademyofAcupunctureandChiKungStudieswhichincludedTraditionalChineseMedicine.IvealsostudiedwiththeBarralUpledgerInstitute.Itakegreatprideinmybusinessandcontinuedsuccessofmyclients.AlternativeTherapiesincludeAcupunctureAcupressureMassageHotCuppingMoxibustionandCranioSacralTherapy.Commonlytreated-StressandAnxietyHeadachesChronicNeckandBackPainFrozenShoulderSciaticaRepetitiveStrainInjuriesVertigoDigestionandChronicFatiguetonameafew...IlookforwardtohelpingyoumanageyourhealthRegisteredwithTheCollegeofTraditionalChineseMedicinePractitionersandAcupuncturistsofOntario1894ScugogStreetPortPerryFoodBasicsPlazabyappointmentonly905244-4336HealingPointsIntegrativeMedicine10VanedwardDrivePortPerry905-985-8474www.gusbrownportperry.combillgusbrown.comBILLBRUNNOCKGusBrownBillBrunnockdevelopedhispassionforautomobilesataveryyoungage.ItseemsnaturalthathisinterestincarsandtruckshasledtotwelveyearsinautomanufacturingforGeneralMotorsinOshawaandisnowinhisfourthyearinAutomotiveSalesandLeasingforGusBrownBuickGMCinPortPerry.Hispassionandknowledgeofautomobilesaswellasacourteousandhonestapproachwithhiscustomershasresultedinmanyrepeatbuyersandreferralsfromhisveryhappycustomers.ListeningtoyourneedshelpshimdeterminetherightcartruckorSUVforyou.BillwantstoearnyourbusinessforlifebyensuringyoursatisfactionlongafteryourpurchaseandisalwayswillingtogotheextramileAsaresidentofPortPerryheisavailabletogreetyouatthedealershipsixdaysaweekandisalwaysavailableviahismobile-friendlywebsitewww.buyfrombill.caBUICKGMC48FOCUS-MAY2014 BusinessLeadersPART4CHUCKWILLESandLYNDASAUDERRealEstateProfessionalsWearetwoindependentlyhardworkingrealtorsstrivingtoachievethehighestincustomersatisfactionwithpastandpresentclients.Passionateaboutwhatwedorealestateisourprofessionandouronlybusinessinterest.Sharingmanyofthesamecorevaluesprofessionalandpersonalstandardswithahighregardforfamilywebelieveinprovidingaserviceyoucanalwayscounton.Ourclients1goalisour1goalandwefeelveryproudtohaveonceagainreceivedtheultimateserviceawardfromColdwellBankerforbringing98customersatisfactiontotheclientswehavehadtheprivilegeofworkingwith.DoyouhaveanyrealestatequestionsGiveusacallLetusearnyourtrustwithprofessionalserviceandsuccessfultransactions.1894ScugugStreetPortPerryPortPerryPlaza905-985-9777R.M.R.REALESTATEBROKERAGERICHIEandCALTRIPPHometownPrintingLetHometownPrintinghelpyoupromoteyourbusiness.thatstheirbusinessOwnerRichieTripphiswifeCalTrippmarketingandadvertisingandtheirtalentedteamspecializeinprintinggraphicdesignandmarketing.HometownPrintinghelpslocalbusinessesbigorsmalltogettheirmessageacrosstocustomersinaclearandeffectivepackage.Theresawiderangeofmarketingproductsavailablevinylbannersbusinesscardsbrochuresyersposterssignscalendarsandevenpersonalizedholidaycards.IfyourcompanyisdoingatradeshowHometownPrintingcancreatethedisplayandalloftheprintedpromotionalmaterialrequired.Commercialphotoservicesarealsoavailable.Thedetail-orientedstaffwillensurethatyourprojectsareprofessionallyproducedandeye-catching.HoursareMondaytoFriday830to530.141PerryStreetPortPerry905-985-2468infohometownprinting.cawww.hometownprinting.caDR.JESSICASHERWINandDR.ROLANDPOWERSScugogAnimalHospitalScugogAnimalHospitalhasbeenSupportingAnimalHealthinthePortPerryandsurroundingcommunitiessince1976.Ourmissionistoprovidehighqualitymedicalcareandtoguideownershowbesttocarefortheirpetstocreatealonglastinghuman-animalbond.OurnewmodernhospitallocationatthenorthendoftownbesidetheTimHortonshasreallyallowedustoreachouttothecommunityandtoprovideincreasedveterinaryservicesrighthereinPortPerrysaysDr.JessicaSherwinandDr.RolandPowers.ScugogAnimalHospitalisafullserviceanimalhealthfacilitycateringtocompanionanimals.Itfocusesontheoverallhealthofyourpetsthroughservicessuchaspreventativecarevaccinationsearlydetectionbloodscreeningnutritionsurgerylasersurgerydentalcareradiologyinternalmedicineandahostofotherin-houseandspecialtyreferralservices.Wealsoofferpuppyplaytimesocializationtoourclientspuppiesunder6monthswhichareuptodateontheirpuppyvaccinesandareproperlydewormed.WhetheryouarealongtermclientnewtothecommunityoranewpetownertheentirestaffatScugogAnimalHospitallooksforwardtoassistingyouandyourpets15930OldSimcoeRoadPortPerrywww.scugoganimalhospital.cominfoscugoganimalhospital.com905-985-9748MICHAELFILIPScugogComputersDidyoudropyouriPadandbreakthescreenDoesyourPChaveavirusHelpisathandMichaelFilipstartedScugogComputersayearagotolltheneedforlocalonsiteandmobilecomputerrepair.HisservicesareextensivePCandLaptoprepairvirusremovaltune-uptheinstallationofsoftwarebatteryreplacementlebackupandrecoveryandupgradingspeedormemory.TouchscreenreplacementisavailableforiPodstabletsiPadsandphones.ScugogComputersalsodesignsbuildsandhostswebsiteswithfullSEO.Michaelhas15yearsofcomputingandITexperience.HesproudtobeanewScugogChamberDirectorandherecyclesoldhardwareanddonatesgoodmachinestocharity.Hoursare9-5MondaytoFridayeveningsbyappointmentandoncallonweekends.Theresfreeadviceandfreepickupanddeliveryservice.Thebestnewsisthatthereisanoxnofeepolicy905-985-2161www.scugogcomputers.comMobilerepairandserviceFOCUS-MAY201449 BusinessLeadersPART4DR.JOHNTOMPKIND.C.NaturalHealthAssociatesStephanieAlexanderispleasedtobringherownpersonalstyleofRegisteredMassageTherapytoPortPerry.SincejoiningtheteamatNaturalHealthAssociatesStephaniehasbeenquicklybuildingherpracticeandispleasedtoannouncethatsheisnowavailableMondaytoFridayincludingsomeSaturdays.Stephanieoffersamultitudeofmassagetechniquesandservicesincludingtherapeuticdeeptissuepreandpostnatallymphaticdrainagerelaxationandeveryonesfavoritehotstonemassage.Stephaniesaysthatdeeptissuetherapyisthemostrequestedserviceasitisaveryeffectivetreatmentforchronicneckandlowbackpainandinjury.Themaingoalofdeeptissuetherapyistogetpastthesupercialmuscleandreleasedeepposturalmusclesallowingforposturalcorrectionandinmostcasesimmediatepainrelief.Whetheryouarelookingfordeeptissuemassagetherapyorsimplytryingtode-stressStephanieiscondentthatshecanmeetyourneeds.Tobookannoobligationcomplimentaryconsultationcalltoday.PumpedthatisthewordDr.JohnTompkinuseswhentalkingabouthischiropracticandfoottherapypractice.Dr.JohnTompkinhasjustcompletedcoursesonadvancedandconditionbasedcustomorthotictherapyaswellasacourseonextremityadjustingandtreatmentandisexcitedaboutsomebigchangesinorthotictechnologygaitscantechnologyandlowerextremitytreatmentandfootwearoptions.InrecentmonthsDr.JohnTompkinhasseenaspikeinfootrelatedproblemswhichheattributestothelongwinter.Hesaysthatpeoplehavebeenwearingheavyoversizedsnowbootswithoutproperarchsupportandarenowsufferingplantarfasciitisandheelspurpain.Dr.JohnTompkinhasaddedMondayappointmentsmakinghimavailablesixdaysaweektoaccommodatehisgrowingpractice.Tobookacomplimentarynoobligationconsultationcalltoday.JOANNECALLERYVillageDcorShoppeOwnerJoAnneCalleryinvitesyoutoexploreVillageDcorShoppe.JoAnnehasapassionfordesignandcolours.Shehasprovidedone-on-onepersonalandprofessionalservicetohercustomersfor23years.VillageDcorShoppecarriesapotpourriofexcitingitemstoinspireyoutofeatheryournest.ThecompletelineofBenjaminMooreGreenPromisepaintisavailable.Hundredsofwallpaperpatternsareavailable.Thereareceramicandstonetilesforyourkitchenbathandentranceandinstallationservicesareoffered.YoucanalsochoosefromavarietyofdesignproductssuchasdoorhandlesrugstilewallpaperandmoreJoAnneoriginallyboughtaconstructionproductsbusinessandtransformeditintoahomedesignanddcorretailstore.VillageDcorShoppewelcomescustomersfrom8-530MondaytoFridayandfrom9-430onSaturdays.154QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-4808JULIECURRANandNICOLEFARRELLSalesRepresentativesAsfulltimeRealtorsJulieandNicolehaveatruepassionforpeopleandworkhardtomaintainstrongpositiveandprofessionalimagesintherealestateindustry.Recognizingthathomeownershipisoneofthegreatestinvestmentsmostpeoplewillmaketheyunderstandtheimportanceofongoingcontinuingeducationandtraining.NicolesexpertiseinonlinemarketingandleadingedgetechnologycombinedwithJuliesfocusonprovidingexcellentcustomerservicemakethisMotherandDaughterteamcommittedtoofferingalevelofservicethatisnothinglessthanexceptionalTheworldofrealestateischangingsignicantlyandthisteamisintheforefrontwhenitcomestoadaptingtotheneedsofbuyersandsellers.JulieandNicoleunderstandthathomeownershaveaccesstomoreinformationthaneverbeforebutascommunityexpertsandprofessionalsintheireldyoullwanttohavetheseladiesonyoursidewhenyouremakingyournextmove.144QueenStreetPortPerryOfce905-985-4427juliemovingwithjulie.comwww.MovingWithJulie.comAll-StarsRealtyInc.BrokerageVillageDcorShoppeSTEPHANIEALEXANDERRMTNaturalHealthAssociates126WaterStreetUnit2PortPerry905-985-8591126WaterStreetUnit2PortPerry905-985-859150FOCUS-MAY2014 BusinessLeadersPART4AUTOMOTIVEGusBrownBuickGMC-BillBrunnock....................................................48MarksMaintenance-MarkMalcolmJodieMalcolm...............................11MarkWillesAutomotive-MarkWilles.....................................................26MenziesChrysler-TimThompson...........................................................46FINANCIALASSISTANCE1stFinancialCentre-AnitaVanZeeland.................................................24CrescentMortgageCorp-JudiWeedmark...............................................8HazelwoodRosborough-GarettHazelwoodDanRosborough......46MortgageIntelligence-KellyOlsen.........................................................26NellieWestermanAccountingService.....................................................38SandiYokomBookkeepingService.........................................................37ScugogAccounting-MichaelKonopaski................................................27TheCalleryGroup-BrianCallery.............................................................40HEALTHWELLNESSHealingPointsIntegrativeMedicine-SusanneSchmid........................48HerballyYours-TwylaDavidsonandColleenPark.................................23JourneyoftheHeart-MargSmith...........................................................40KawarthaLamaze-SandraCarrier..........................................................38NaturalHealthAssociates-Dr.JohnTompkin........................................50NaturalHealthAssociates-StephanieAlexander..................................50LeanneBarfoot-NaturopathicDoctor........................................................47PortPerryDentureClinic-MikeDunn....................................................25PortPerryDentalAssociates-DrFarahWalji........................................10PortPerryDentalAssociates-Dr.RamiMaarouf..................................10PortPerryDentalAssociates-Dr.RobertBoyko....................................10PortPerryDentalAssociates-Dr.SandroDelRosso............................10PortPerryOptical-LeslieBruceCaileyLouttit....................................41RevelationMassageTherapyWellness-LisaMantifel......................27SilverCross-LesleyWestburyandVictoriaWestbury............................48TherapeuticGrace-JuliConard.................................................................8LEGALPaulaMcMurtryBarristerSolicitor........................................................39WillDavidsonLLP-MoniqueMeloche....................................................11REALESTATEColdwellBanker-GrantLucas.................................................................37ColdwellBanker-KristaCraig....................................................................9ColdwellBanker-ChuckWillesLyndaSauder.....................................49PropertyGuys-KenMalyon........................................................................39RealtyExecutivesSystemsInc.-BrianMcKinlay..................................24Remax-KeithWilliamsandLisaFollows...................................................40RemaxAll-StarsRealtyInc.-JulieCurranNicoleFarrell....................50RETAILAsselstineCountry-DennyPenwarden..................................................41CoachHouseStudio-LauraGray.............................................................9DanasGoldsmithing-DanaSmith............................................................9dbsilversmithdesigns-DianeSmith......................................................23EclecticElements-DianeKoningRooney..............................................26GreenAppleCabinetsLtd-HarveyAdamWalker...............................41HerringtonsQualityButchers-JacquelineBrentHerrington..............7PaulaLishmanLimited...............................................................................23RolandsDelectableDesserts-RolandMoss.........................................11TheKidsCupboard-KarenStaniland........................................................7TheWeeTartanShop-StewartBennett...................................................41Videoplex-JanetPageNancyDriscoll..................................................26VillageDcor-JoAnneCallery.................................................................50VosYourIndependentGrocer-ChristineTerryVos...........................48SERVICESAccessibilityExpertsLtd.-EdieForsyth................................................11BudgetBlinds-JoeGibson........................................................................9CommunityCleaning-SharieTrussellandStephanieCoy....................37DcorTherapyPlus-SuePitchforth........................................................37DesigningDurham-TammyIrwin............................................................46GoldbugInternational-TerryBooth..........................................................23HairMechanix-ElizabethMaschkeandShellyBillings...........................39HometownPrinting-RichieCalTripp..................................................49IdealHomeStorageSolutions-AlecCook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FOCUS-MAY201453GHFPRODUCTIONSpresentsLegallyBlondeGHFProductionsisto-tallygoingblondeLegallyBlondesElleWoodsisheadingourway.YouveseenKennedyWilsonasFantineinlastyearsproductionofLesMiserables.NowitstotallytimeforHarvardsbelovedblondetotakethestagebypinkstorminthisfunupbeatmusicalaboutself-discovery.BasedontheadoredmovieLEGALLYBLONDETHEMUSICALstaystruetoformwithapeppyscoreandplayfulbook.Thismusicalisridiculouslyenjoyablefromstarttonish.LEGALLYblondePerformancesMay1617212324at8p.m.MatineesMay171824at2p.m.LocationTownHall1873PortPerryTicketsAdult24Studentunder1618Groupsof10ormore-22.Calltheboxofceat905-985-8181.TraveltoMedievalEnglandtothetimeoflordsandla-diesknightsanddamselspeasantsandcommonfolk.Seehowtheyalllivedplayedandfought.Thisuniqueexhibitshowcaseslifeduringtheyears1000to1500AD.Storyboardsfeatureallaspectsofmedievallifefrommonksandmonasteriestothefeudalsystemarchitec-turegamespastimesandthecrusades.Theexhibitcon-tainstwelvedisplaycasesfeaturingarchitecturalmodelstoolsetc.aswellasamarketstallandafull-sizeknight.Getlockedinastockadeorvisitwithaknight.ExhibitcreatedbytheBruceCountyMuseum.DisplayonExhibituntilFridayMay23StartTime11a.m.to3p.m.LocationScugogShoresHeritageCentre2ndooroftheScugogArena1655ReachStreetPortPerryAdmission4Adults3StudentsSeniors2Children5-12Freeforchildrenunder5SpringFlingSockHopTheMegaloreGrouppresentsitssecondannualSpringFling-50s60sSockHopDancewithgreatmusicprovidedbyDJRickJohnsofFrameFX.Therewillalsobealightlunchandbar.DateSATURDAYMAY10Time8p.m.-1a.m.LocationMississaugasofScugogIslandHall22600IslandRoadScugogIslandAdmission20perperson.TicketsContactJimorLynnat905-985-1008Rickat905-982-1099oremailatinfomegaloregroup.orgBBQDANCESATURDAYJUNE14Grantisaformermemberofthepopular60sbandsStitchInTymeMadCatsandLighthousewhosehitsincludeSunnyDayOneFineMorningPrettyLadyandmanymore.TowatchGrantFullertonper-formistoexperienceaonemanpowerhouse.Hisuniquestyleandunparalleledguitarplayinghastobeheardtobebelieved.Heper-GrantFullertonCaesareaSkateParkForKidspresentsafundraiserfeaturingformsavarietyofsongsfromthesixtiestotheninetieswithpassionandconviction.Beerwineticketsavailableforpurchase.DateSATURDAYJUNE14DoorsOpen730p.m.LocationBeaconMarinaCaesareaTickets25perpersonAvailableatCallSusieat905-986-4038 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60FOCUS-MAY2014TheScugogCouncilfortheArtspres-entsanexhibitintheGallerybyoneoftheSCAsnewestafliatemembersthePortPerryPhotographicSociety.ThePPPSwasfoundedinJuneof2012topromotetheartandscienceofphotographyasameansofcommunica-tionimageappreciationandculturalexchange.Someofthesocieties37memberswillholdanexhibitcalledThroughtheEyeoftheLenswithanopeningreceptionPhotographicSocietyimagesondisplayonSaturdayMay3.TheexhibitwillrunfromMay3untilMay31.DropbytheSCAforaglimpseintoabeautifulworldofcolourandlightandseetheworldthroughdifferenteyes.YoucanalsovisitthePortPerryPho-tographicSocietysiteatwww.portperry-photo.com.ScugogCouncilfortheArtsislocatedat181PerryStreetPortPerryandcanbecontactedat905982-2121oremailinfoscugogarts.ca.RayHobbsgarageEst.1954CallBrianTasselltodayandfndoutwhatgoodcustomerserviceisallabout182NorthportRoadUnits89PortPerry905-985-0059www.rayhobbsgarage.aaro.caTwoScugogresidentswereamong14peopleandfourorga-nizationsfromacrossOntariotobeawardedwithaJuneCallwoodOutstandingAchievementAwardfortheircommitmenttovolun-teerismandlongstandingservicetotheircommunities.EnciDhanoosinghofPortPerryvolunteerscountlesshoursofhertimetosupportanumberoforganizationsinhercommunityincludingCommunityCareDur-hamthePortPerrySeniorsClubandtheScugogShoresMuseumVillage.AseniorherselfEncivolun-teersasadriverhelpingotherseniorsgettomedicalappoint-mentsandcompleteerrandssuchasbankingandgroceryshopping.C.RyanEdgarofPortPerryisapoliceconstableandforthepast17yearsavolunteerreghterfortheScogogFireDepartment.AsamemberoftheExecutiveBoardforPortPerrysFireghtersAssociationRyanhashelpedraisemorethan100000forchari-tiessuchasBigBrothersandBigSistersDurhamRegionSpecialOlympicsaswellaslocalfooddrivesandcommunityorganiza-tions.Tworesidentshonouredforvolunteerism 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FOCUS-MAY201463TheRoseofSanAntoneTherearehundredsofwonderfulplacestovisitandex-ploreonthisplanetbutthequestionisalwayswhichonestochoosetoavoiddisappointmentOnesuchplaceIre-centlyhadthepleasureofvisitingwastheSouthTexastownofSanAntonio.Ihadheardseveralpositivecommentsaboutfoliageandaroundrestaurantsallwithoutdoorpatiosforyoutoenjoythescenery.FoodchoicesareendlessincludingofcoursealargeselectionofTexasstylesteaksandbeef.DependingonyourlikesandinterestsIwouldsuggestavedaytripwheredays1and5arereservedfortravellingleavingyouthreefulldaystoexplore.AfterarefreshingsleeptherstmorningputonyourwalkingshoesandheaduprivertotheGuentherHouseaboutaforty-veminutewalk.OnthepropertyisoneofAmericaslargestourmillsbutalsoarestaurantwhichisthetalkofthetown.Itisonlyopenfrom8until3andspecializesinbreakfastfoodbutuntilyouhavehadtheirpan-cakeswithberriesorawafetoppedwithstrawber-riesandwhippedcreamyouhavenotexperiencedfood.Youcanofcoursedrivetotherestaurantbutthecaloriesyouburnbywalkingwillequalthoseyouconsume.AfterastrollthroughthegiftshoppickupafreebrochureonKingWilliamssHistoricDistrictandbeginyourtrekalongKingWilliamStreet.Thewideboulevardislinedwithhistorichomesdatingbacktotheeighteenhundredsandthebrochureexplainsthehistoryofeachone.TheentirewalkbackincludingthestrollalongKingWilliamtakesagoodhalfhour.thecityof2millionandwaspleasantlysurpriseduponmyarrival.AirCanadawilltakeyoufromTorontotoHous-tonin3hours.FromthereaquickthirtyminutehopwillgetyoutoSanAntonio.IfyoustayneartheRiverWalkdistrictyoucanseeallthesightsin3or4daysandbestofallyoucanwalkmosteverywhere.IstayedatthehistoricMengerHotelbuiltinthe1850swithroomsthatwhiskyoubackintime.ThebestfeatureofthehotelisitslocationnextdoortotheAlamoandwithinwalkingdistanceofeverythingyouneedtosee.Whenbookingbesuretoaskforaroomintheoriginalpartofthehotel.TheSanAntonioRiverrunsthroughthetownbutinthe1930sthemayortookonaprojecttore-directpartoftheriverscourseandbuildwalkwaysalongatwentykmstretch.Thisstartedamassivebuildofhotelsrestaurantsandbarsalongthedowntownsection.TheRiverWalkasitisknownweavesthroughbuildingsalongwaterfallspastTheAlamoMissionwhereDavyCrockettandJimBowiefought.OneofthemagnicentestatesalonghistoricKingWilliamSt.Pleaseturntopage64 64FOCUS-MAY2014FortheafternoonIwouldhighlyrecommendavisittotwoofTexasoldestmissionsSanJosandCon-cepcin.TheyaretoofartowalkandtaxiswouldbeexpensivebutthereisagreattwodayHopOnHopOfftrolleysystemwhichmakestheadventureveryaffordable.ItstartsattheAlamobesidetheMengerHotelandIwouldsuggestyoustayonuntilyougettoSanJosMission.Itwillpickyouupanhourlaterwhichjusthappenstobethedurationofthefreetour.Thereisnoadmissionandthehistorydatesback250years.YournextstopisConcepcinMissionwhereavisitwillgiveyouawellroundingofhistoryoftheearlyTexanpeople.Youendupdowntownlateafternoon.HopoffatMarketSquareElMercadoamazeofshopsandkiosksoperatedmostlybyMexicanssellingMexicansouvenirsandartifacts.AwonderfulMexicanrestaurantandbakeryMiTierraisinthecentreandhasdeliciousfoodincaseyoucannotwaittogetbacktotheRiverWalk.FromtheMarketyoucaneasilywalkbackdown-townin15or20minutes.FridayandSaturdaynightstheMengerHoteloffersdinnerandaghostwalkorganizedbytheSistersGrimm.AfteratastymealyouareescortedthroughthehotelwhichisNorthAmericasmosthauntedhotelwith32residentghostsalthoughIdidnotseeany.Thetouranddinnertakesaboutthreehoursandvisitsseveralbuildingsinthedowntowncore.ThenextdaywalkthetenminutesorsotoHemis-Fairparkthesiteofthe1968WorldsFair.ThemainfeatureoftheparkistheToweroftheAmericaswhichisthesecondhighestintheUSnexttoLasVegasStratosphere.Thetriptothetopisincludedinyourtrolleypriceandtheviewisspectacular.Ifyouchoosetodineuptopyouwillneedtomakeareservation.LocatednexttothetoweristheTexasMuseumofCulture.HereyouwillndahistoryofTexasmostofwhichsurprisedme.IdidnotknowSlavicpeoplesettledthelandnordidIrealizeGermanisthethirdlanguageofTexas.OnyourwalkbackstopatLaVillitaanartistcolonywhereyoucanvisitnumerousshopsandstudiosmeettheartisansandcheckouttheirwork.StrollbacktotheRiverWalkwhererestaurantsareplentifulandyouwillnotgohungry.MargaritasandAlamoAleowseverywhereandtheatmosphereisconducivetotouristswhowanttohavefun.ThemorningofthethirddayshouldstartwithatouroftheAlamo.Thismissionbuiltintheseventeenhun-dredsisofcoursebestknownforthebigbattleagainsttheMexicanDictatorSantaAnnaandistheplacewhereDavyCrockettandJimBowiealongwith180volunteerslosttheirlives.Youwillbecaughtupinthehistoryoftheplaceandanaudioguidewilltakeyouthroughitinchronologicalorder.AfterlunchvisittheIMAXtheatreintheRiverWalkShoppingCentreandcatchthehour-longlmdepictingthehistoricalbattle.Afterthelmyoumaywanttocon-siderarivertourononeofthebargesalsoincludedinyourtrolleytourpricewhichbythewayisonly35perpersonfortwodays.AftertheboatridespendanhourorsoshoppingintheRiverWalkCentrewhichhasnoshortageofshopsandboutiques.ThetemperaturesinSouthTexastendtobeinthelowtwentiesinthespringandfallandmid-thirtiesinsum-mer.Mostofthehotelshavepoolsandoutdoorcafesareeverywhere.IfyouhaveafewdaysandwanttogosomewheresafeaffordablewarmandfunthinkofSanAntonioasadestination.Imsureyallwillenjoyitagreatdeal.FollowJonathanvanBilsenstravelescapadesatwww.photosNtravel.com.ThecitysRiverWalkisabout20kmofscenicpath-wayslinedwithtreesrestaurantsandhotels.Continuedfrompage63 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