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FOCUSonScugogJULY2014CRUISINGDOWNTHERIVER...seepage50 qualityeyewearEyEExaminationarrangEmEnts905-985-938830watersteuropeandesignPORTPERRYDENTALCENTRE238QueenSt.DowntownPortPerry905.985.8451www.iluvmydentist.comDr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BaneldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.KingOrthodontistDr.T.McIntyrePeriodontistWinnerofReadersChoiceAwardforBestDentalOfcePlayhardKeepyourteethChildoradultaccidentscanhappenduringanyphysicalactivity.Mouthguardshelpyouavoidchippedorbrokenteethnervedamagetoatoothoreventoothloss. FOCUS-JULY20141contents3OyezOyezOyezBillMcKeehasahistoryofwinningeverytimeheopenshismouth.86TravelonAdventureswithourworldtravellerJonathanvanBilsen.37StreetNamesLocalhistorianfeelsnewstreetnamesshouldreecthistory.PUBLISHEREDITOR........J.PeterHvidstenOFFICEADV.MGR............MaryAnnFlemingADVERTISING................................TracySouchPRODUCTION..........................ArleneWalkerFREELANCEWRITERS...............PaulArculusJonathanvanBilsenKarenStillerLynnCampbellScottMercerACCOUNTING......JudyAshbyN.HvidstenFOCUSonScugogJULY2014Volume9-Number4PublishedbyObserverPublishingofPortPerry188MaryStreet-PortPerryUnit201-L9L1A2Phone905-985-8585emailfocusfocusonscugog.comwebsitewww.focusonscugog.comFocusonScugogispublished12timesayearfromPortPerryandisdistributedtoallhomesandbusinessesinScugogTownshipbyCanadaPost.DeliverytherstTuesdayofeachmonthalthoughthisdatedoesvarydependingonthenumberofweeksinamonth.Opinionsexpressedbycolumnistscontribu-torsandletterwritersmustbesignedincludingaddressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbesigned.Requeststhatanamebewithheldwillbehon-ouredonlyifthereisacompellingreasontodoso.Phone905-985-858520ThumbsRatinglocaleventsanddecisionswithathumbupordown.8ChangingFacesAlookaroundthetownshipatthesalemovingorclosingofbusinesses.56VolunteersRoddFosterandIleanPughhavevolunteeredforacentury.50BarryvsTheRiverElderstatesmanoftheNonquonracehascompeted45times.67OrganicFarmingDebandRonVicecarryonfamilyorganicfarmingtraditions.13LightsCameraActionBillGoddardhelpsproduceTVdramasVikingsandReign.26CruiseShipWoodmanLocalcruiseshipsoldandwillnowbedockedatmarinainCaesarea.28JamieNixLovesToDanceLocalmanhonedhisarefordanceatlocaldanceacademy. 2FOCUS-JULY2014DearFocus...MailboxFOCUSonScugogAUGUST2014CRUSINGDOWNARIVER...seepage50ourcoverThismonthscoverphotocatchesElinMeyerasshewasheadingoutalongtheriverlegofCanoetheNonquoninJune.Thepicturetakenlookingdownfromthebridgeatthe12concessionshowsthecolourfulgreenmossoatingunderthewater.Seepage50PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenAuxiliaryTagDaysahugesuccessDearEditorThankyouverymuchforyourcoverageintheJuneeditionofFocusonScugogwithregardstotheAuxiliaryofLakeridgeHealthPortPerryTagDays.YoursupportoftheAuxiliaryovertheyearshasbeenwonderful.Ourcommunityhasbeenverygenerousagainthisyearandwewereabletoraise8345.Allofthesefundswillgotowardsourpledgeof350000tothePortPerryHospital-YourHospitalYourFuturecampaign.ThanksalsotoallthevolunteersandAuxiliarymem-berswhoparticipatedintheTagDayfundraisinginourcommunity.SincerelyLindaElliotLindaRomanoTagDayCo-ordinatorsStudentsdeserveaThumbsUpDearEditorIwouldliketogiveabigThumbsUptothestudentsoftheSeniorAssociatedPracticalLearningProgramMultipleExceptionalityclassesandtheEnvironmentalClubatPortPerryHighSchoolforalloftheirhardworkinmakingtheschoolpropertyfrontingontoQueenandRosaStreetsomuchmoreattractive.ThesestudentshaveledthewaywiththehelpofthemetalshopconstructionandhorticulturestudentsinrevivingthatgreenspaceandmakingittrulyagemattheTopoftheHillbothinsideandout.ThenewtreesfowersandbrickpathwaywitharchinthepropertyhavenotgoneunnoticedBravoSincerelyLoriMartinPortPerrySHOPOURPORTPERRYSaturdays8am-1pmPalmerParkHomeBakingPreservesFreshFruitsFreshVegetablesLocalMeatsLocalHoneyPlantsFlowersHerbsKettleCornCraftsNEWVENDORSWELCOMEportperryfarmersmarketgmail.comEATFRESHBUYLOCALComeandmeetourlocalfarmers FOCUS-JULY20143WhenBillMcKeecrieshemakeseveryonewithinearshotsmilesometimesevenlaugh.BillisScugogsTownCrierandhis63framewhichtipsthescaleat270poundsisaccentuatedwithsparklingeyesandabigwelcomingsmile.LongbeforeyoueverhearhisdeephuskyvoicecallingoutOyezOyezOyezthereisnoarguingthathesastandoutinthecrowd.BillreturnedrecentlyfromHollandMichiganwhereheattendedtheTulipTimesTownCriercompetition.Theresultwhichisntunusualforthistalentedmanwashimwalkingawaywiththerstplaceaward.ScugogresidentsarefamiliarwithBillsexceptionallystrongvoiceandhisabilitytoholdanotebutforHollandsMayorKurtDykstraitwasarst.Iwasafraidhewasntgoingtobreatheforamomenthecommentedafterthecompetition.Now60yearsoldandretiredfrom35yearswiththeTorontoPo-liceServiceBillspendsmuchofhistimetravellingtheareaforspecialfunctionsandattendingcompetitions.IloveitheadmitshesaysaddingthathegetstomeetpeopleandhastravelledtoAustraliaBermudathroughouttheUSAandCanadatoattendcompetitions.BillslifestartedinKingstonOntariowhereheliveduntilhisfamilymovedtoNorthYorkwhenhewasaboutthreeyearsold.OyezOyezOyezBillMcKeehasahistoryofwinningeverytimeheopenshismouthIn1990hemovedtoStouffvilleandintoGoodwoodaboutsixyearslater.HismostrecentmovewastoPortPerryin2001andheandhiswifeLizhavelivedhereeversince.ItwaswhilehewasapoliceofcerPleaseturntopage5 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FOCUS-JULY20145inTorontothathegottheurgetobecomeatowncrier.ThiswasprecipitatedfromwatchinghisbrotherDavidwhohadbecomeatowncrierafewyearsearlier.HethoughthedliketogivethatatrysoheapproachedUxbridgecouncilwiththeideaandtheyagreedpass-ingthenecessarybylawin1999.ThreeyearslaterhebecametheofcialtowncrierforScugogandin2004wonacompetitiontobecomeOshawastowncrier.SittinginacomfortablechairinhislivingroomBillpondersamomentbeforerealizinghesbeenatowncri-erfor15years.Andduringthattimehesaccomplishedthethreegoalshesetouttoaccomplish.TherstofthesewastowintheProvincialTownCriercompetitionwithinhisrstveyears.AccomplishedThesecondtonishintheWorldsTopTen.AccomplishedAndthethirdtoholdtheNorthAmericanandProvincialsatthesametime.AccomplishedAlthoughBillhasaccomplishedhisoriginalgoalsheisquicktopointouthehasnointentionofretiring.Continuedfrompage3BillMcKeeiscurrentlytheOntarioProvincialChampionholdstheNorthAmericantitleandplaced6thintheWorldTownCriercompetition.BillMcKeehasalmosttoomanytrophiestocountascanbeseenonthistableathishomeinPortPerry.SincehestartedcompetingasaTownCriermorethan15yearsagohehaswondozensoftrophiesatTownCriercompetitionsacrossCanadatheUnitedStatesandotherpartsoftheworld.BilladdedanotherawardtohiscollectionatacompetitioninNewtonNewJerseyUSAonJune15.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenPleaseturntopage6 6FOCUS-JULY2014InfactBillhastakenonbringingtheProvincialTownCrierChampionshipstoPortPerryonAugust910.EighteencrierswillcompetefortheOntariotitlewithcriestakingplaceSaturdayatthegazeboinPalmerParkandSundayinfrontofthepostofce.Seemoredetailsonpage69.WhetheritstheopeningofaneventaprivateweddingorotherspecialcelebrationBillalwaysinjectshumourintohiscallswhichisanobvioushitwithaudiencesofallages.Youhavetobeentertaininghesaysaddingnobodywantstolistentosomeonewhoisboring.AndwhenhenisheshiscallstandinginfrontofalargecrowddeckedoutinhisTownCrieruniformwithscrollinhandyoucanbesurethereisonethingthatwillnotchange.Thatwouldbehissignaturedeepbowamboyanttipofhistricornhatandthesign-offinhisboomingvoiceGodBlessSingleMaltandGodSaveTheQueenAsourinterviewcomestoanendIaskDoyoureallyenjoymaltwhiskyBillIdoindeedhesayswithabiggrinwouldyoulikeoneNothanksIregretfullyansweritbeing10a.m.butmaybenexttime.GodBlessyouBillByJ.PeterHvidstenFocusonScugogContinuedfrompage5BillMcKeeataPortPerryeventinoneofhismanyuniforms.BillswifeLizmakesalltheuniformsBillwearsforeventsandcompetitions.ScugogChamberofCommercepresentsHole-InOne10000PrizesponsoredbyStewartMorrisonInsuranceBackCherylHendersonTonyJanssenJudiWeedmarkRosarioGrecoBobBrozinaKarenHunt.FrontKyraRoseJulieCurranMargAyresTracyMcGarryJanetMcGhee.SunnybraeGolfandCountryClubTickets125.00personRegistration12NoonShotgunStart1pmBBQSteakDinner630pm18HolesGolfCartRegisterbeforeJuly15-yournamewillbeenteredintoadrawtoWinaRaptorsBoxwww.ScugogChamber.caTHURSDAYAUGUST142014ComejointheChambergangFOREGOLFGreatPrizesPUTTINGCONTEST 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WhenthecamerasstoprollingPortPerrysBillGoddardsaysactionThemorerecognizablecreditsactorsdirectorproducerwhichfollowamovieorTVshowrep-resentonlythetipofthelmproductioniceberg.Whattakesplaceaftertheshootingwrapscontrib-utesequallytothenalpresentationandinsomecasescanrequireasmuchtime.Itcantakeanywherefromaslittleastwotoasmuchassixweekstocompletepost-productionheexplains.Inthattimewetakerawfootagetowhatwecallpicturelockthenalprint.AsExecutiveinChargeofPost-ProductionatTorontosTakeFiveProductionsBillsscheduleisfulltooverowing.ThecompanywhichspecializesinhistoricalTVdramascurrentlyhasfourshowsinproductionVikingsReignPennyDread-fulandBeautyandtheBeastwithothersindevelopment.Theresquiteacommunitybacktherehelaughsreferringtotheteamheleads.Ihave130-140peoplereportingtomeamongthefourshows.Historicaldramasperhapsmorethananyotherkindofepisodicseriesdemandmorefromtheirpost-productionteam.Thequantityandcomplexityofvisualeffectsareoftengreatheexplains.Weoftenneedtocre-Pleaseturntopage14BillGoddardbringsmemorablemoviesandseriestoyourhomeTVscreenLightsCAMERAACTIONFOCUS-JULY201413 14FOCUS-JULY2014atearealistichistoricalbackdrop.Thatsworkeduponaspecialcomputerandweusethatimagetoreplacemodernsceneryinthefootage.OncetouseacastleinIrelandasalocationwephotographedanactualsitewitha3-Dcam-erathenrecreateditoncomputerforuseintheseries.Wemightuse150specialeffectsononeofourshowsmuchmorethananyweeklynetworkseries.Soundcolourandmusicarealsocriticalaspectsofpost-production.SoundmayneedcorrectionforavarietyofreasonsBillsays.SometimesstreetnoisewillOnescenemightbeintendedtosetupcharac-tersactionslater.Ifthatrstonescutadditionaldialoguemaybetheonlywaytobridgethetwoandmaintaincontinuityfortheaudience.ThoseprocessesarecalledADRAutomatedDialogueReplacement.Youmightveseenthatacronymasyouwatchcreditsroll.Anotheraspectofsoundtheofteninvis-iblefoleyaffectssubtlesensoryperceptions.Icallittheblackartofsound.Foleyspecialistsmightreplaceoraugmentsoundsshoesoncobblestonesortheswishofpantlegsasanactorwalksacrossaroom.Othertimestheyreinjectingsupportingstoryelementsmaybethesoundofchoppingmeatinakitchen.Allthoseeffectsaddtotherealismofwhatyoureseeing.Coloursuggestsmoodbrighttonessuggesthappiermo-mentswhiledulleronesamoresombreorseriousframeofmind.ColourisvisualemotionBillexplains.Weenhanceorde-hancetheactualcoloursphotographedtoreinforcewhatthedialogueissaying.Musicworkstowardthesamepurpose.Thatelementrequiresadelicatebalance.Youwanttoengagetheviewerbyaddingtotheemotionofascenebutnotoverpoweritsdialogue.Afterallmusicsanenhancementnotthecentreofattention.Morethought-fulscenesandtherearelotsofthoseinhistoricaldramassometimesbenetbytheabsenceofmusic.Notsurprisinglythecreationofbackgroundmusicre-quiresaspecialist.Buttheshowsdirectorhelpstoguidetheprocess.Weinserttemporarymusic.ThenthedirectorwilltellthecomposerThisiswhatwewantinyourstyle.Thecomposertakesitfromthere.Ultimatelywellreplacethatoverpowertherecordeddialoguesoanactormayre-recordaline.Whenstuntsarelmedthenoiselevelcreatedbyequipmentmightrequirethewholesceneberecordedafterthefact.Inthosecasestheactorsdeliverguidetracksattheshootandwematchre-recordingstotheirlipmovements.Ofcoursethereareroutineubsthatarecor-rectedlaterratherthanreshoottheentiresceneandsometimesprofanitymightbeacceptableforthecableversionofaprogrambutnotforregularTV.Othertimesdeletedpassagesdemandpost-productionintervention.temporarytrackwiththenalcomposition.OverseeingthiscomplexcombinationofelementsgivesBillauniqueandveryprofessionalviewpointwhenhendshimselfintheviewerschair.Youdontwanttogotoamoviewithmehelaughs.BillbringsabroadmixtureofexperiencetohiscurrentroleatTake5Produc-tions.Ironicallymediaworkcameasahappyaccidentandcertainlysatmilesawayfromwherehiscareerpathmayhaveotherwisegone.MyentirefamilyworkedinsomewayforthelocalRoadsDepartmentandIworkedroadconstructionduringthesummersasateenager.ImightveendedupasurveyorexceptthatIhatedEnglishinhighschoolandtogetmyEnglishcreditItookTheatreArts.WhenIwenttocollegeIsplitmycourseloadbetweentheirradioandTVprogramandsurveying.ThemediastudieswonoutandmyparentssawmeasthesonwhowentastrayGraduatingattheheadofhisclassBillfoundsuitorsforhisservicesinPleaseturntopage16Continuedfrompage13 FOCUS-JULY201415905-985-44271-866-507-2375www.PuckrinAndLatreille.comKeithPuckrinBrokerkeithkeithpuckrin.coBrettPuckrinSalesRepresentativeAACIPAppbrettbrettpuckrin.comTanyaLatreilleBrokerClientCareSpecialisttanyapuckrinandlatreille.comGuyLatreilleBrokerguyguyandtanya.comBetty-JaneBJShortSalesRepresentivivebjpuckrinandlatreille.comALLSTARSREALTYINC.BROKERAGEIndependentlyOwnedOperatedMLSE292613879CalwellDrivePicturesquePortPerry.Whataview4plus1bedroomfamilyhomeinquietneighbourhood.Completewithnishedbasementwithwoandabovegroundpoolandmulti-leveldeckforfamilyfun.Brightopenconceptkitchen.Bringthewholefamilyinthischildfriendlyarea.CallBettyJaneShortformoredetails.434900PuckrinLatreilleRealEstateGroupIsProudtoWelcomeBetty-JaneBJShorttoourGroupBettyJanehasproventobeavaluableassettotheteaminhercapacityofrepresentingourclients.Herastutebusinessintellectindispensablelifeexperienceandherstraightforwardandhonestapproachallowsourclientstobewellinformedandrepresentedwhenitstimetomakethedecisiontobuyahome.MLSE293157520200SimcoeStreetExecutiveHorseFarmSituatedon62acreswithin6minutestoDown-townPortPerrythispicturesquepropertyhasbeenmeticulouslymaintained.Centurystonefarmhousewithplentyofyesteryearcharmandmoderntouchescreatestheperfectcoun-trysettingwith3bdrmssunroomand2ndrpatiowithviewsformiles.Horseenthusiastswillbethrilledwiththeregulation12miletrack5paddocksbarnand40X60CoverAll.CallGuyLatreilleformoredetails.1399900MLSE293577911350SimcoeStreetBrickBungalowonMatureTreedProperty3bedroomallbrickbungalowonamaturepropertybackingontoravine.Gleaminghardwoodoorsonmainoorupdatedkitchencabinetrysunroomwith4walkoutsoverlookinggorgeousandprivaterearyard.Averywellmaintainedproperty.CallKeithPuckrinformoredetails.445000MLSX2932508242FleetwoodRoadYouCANhaveitallNestledonacountryroadacustomde-signedbungalowwithuniquebrickstoneexterior.Openconceptmainoornishedbasementwithwotorearyardcustomdesignedreplaceanddeckmasterbed-roomwith4pieceensuite.Metalroofgeo-thermalheatingroundsaltwaterpoolcustomoutbuildingwithmezzanine.CallBrettPuckrinformoredetails.559900Exclusive4641FallisRoadNestletonCountrySophisticationCustombuilthomewithloadsofcharacterdesign.Locatedwithahardwoodfor-estbackdroponacountryroadminutestoamenities.Vaultedceilingshardwoodoor-ingmainoormastersuitescreenedinporchloftstyle2ndlevelwith2bdrmsbath.18x30detachedinsulatedgarageand26x36insulatedshopwheatand136ceiling.CallBrettPuckrinformoredetails.639900MLSE2938864615AlmaStreetLargePicturesquePrivateLotIntownlivingwithacountryfeelonaprivatelotwithinwalkingdistancetoVictorianPortPerryandLakeScugog.Updated4levelsidesplitboastingupdatedkitchengleaminghardwoodoorslargewindows.Extendedfamilycancomfortablystayinthefullynishedlowerlevelwith2ndkitchen-orconverttoagrannysuite.CallGuyLatreilleformoredetails.649900MLSE2901972159EdgewoodCresEnjoyYourSummerOnTheWaterBungalowdesignCustombuilt3bedroombungalowontheshoresofLakeScugog.Granitecountersoaktrimhardwoodoorsnishedbasementoversizeddou-blegarage.WellmaintainedandshowsaprideofownershipunsurpassedDontwaitEnjoyyoursummerontheLakeCallBrettPuckrinformoredetails.589900Exclusive318MacDonaldStreetNewExecutiveHomeDowntownPortPerryConstructionunsurpassedqualityandat-tentiontodetail.StatelysituatedinoneofthemostprestigiousareasofPortPerrywithinwalkingdistancetodowntownandLakeScugog.Amodernoorplanwithmainmasterbedroomopenconceptkitchengreatroom.Vaultedceilingsingreatroom.CallGuyLatreilleforallthedetails.779900MLSE2935740314CochraneStreetInTownBungalowLocatedinaverydesirableolderneigh-bourhoodinPortPerrythis3bdrmbunga-lowissituatedonamaturetreedlargelot.Freshlypaintedmainlevelandbasementhardwoodoorinlivingroomandbdrmseatinkitchen.Withinwalkingdistancetoschoolsanddowntown.CallKeithPuckrinformoredetails.MLSE2942605182RiverStreetStunningVictorianBeautyAbsolutelystunningVictorianHomewithneweraddition.AttentionpaidtoeverydetailwellmaintainedandrestoredwithairandcharmTranquilyardandheatedingroundpool.Insulated2cargaragewithhouseaccess.RearofyardboastsputtinggreenforthefamilygolferCallKeithPuckrinformoredetails.495000MLSX2924064460NonquonDriveWhataFindJust9minutesnorthofPortPerrythis3bedroombacksplitismove-inreadyWellmaintainedandshowsprideofowner-shipGasreplaceineldstonesurroundinfamilyroom.Greatbackyardwithroomtoplay.Lotsofparking.CallBrettPuckrinformoredetails.347900359900MLSE2932513BirchIslandCenturyBrickHomeWellmaintained2bedroomyearroundhome.ComesallsetuptomoveinandenjoyrightawayQualitywaterfrontpro-propertythatisclosetotheGTA.YouownbothsidesoftheroadwithyourgarageonthewatertooCallBrettPuckrinforalistofalltheinclusionsonthisproperty349900 16FOCUS-JULY2014LondonHamiltonandToronto.HesignedonwithCFTOinitsvideotapedepartment.IactuallywantedtobeacameramanbutitturnedoutwellthatIwoundupwhereIdid.Atthattimeinthelater70sCFTOwasdoingatremendousamountofteleproduction.Iwasanambitiouskidandgotinonthegroundoorofalotofemergingtechnologies.Itwasagoodplacetolearnanddevelop.Butnothingstaysthesameforeverforapersonwithambitionanddrive.Havingbuiltasolidreputa-tionespeciallyforhiseditingworkoncommercialsBilltookagiantleapin1986.Thechangeexpandedhishorizonsbutwithpotentiallyfrighteningconse-quences.IformedmyownfreelancecompanyBrooksideProductionsatatimewhenIhadayoungfamilyandnewhouse.Themoveallowedmetogetmoreinvolvedinthedramamarketafteryearsdoingmostlycommercials.ItturnedouttobeagoodmovebecausetherewereonlyahandfulofeditorsworkinginTorontoatthattime.Ofcoursethevolumeofworkwaslessthentoosoitwasinsomewaysascarymove.BillsbigbreakcamefromaTorontoproductionhouseheadedbyanotherformerCFTOstaffmemberworkingonanafter-schoolmovie.ThatgavemeacrediblenetworkcreditandIhadwordofmouthandnetworkingonmyside.Iboughteditingequipmentitcosttheequivalentofanewhouseinvalueandthathelpedtakeittothenextlevel.Theever-evolvingmediamarketsentBillanotherbreakintheearly1990s.ShowtimebeganshootingalotofmoviesinCanadaatthattimesoitmadesensetothemtosourcetheedit-ingheretoo.GraduallyIdbecomeknownastheguytohelpgetnewshowsgoing.Hiscreditsincludeveyearsworkingpost-produc-tiononShowtimesQueerasFolkaswellasserieslikeForeverKnightTekwaramongmany.TakeFivecamealongattheperfectmomentinBillsthrivingcareer.AfteryearsofeditingIhadcarpaltunnelandcouldntdoitanymorehehalf-laughs.Idprettymuchdoneeverythinginpost-productionandneededanewchallenge.ThepositionatTakeFivewascreativeandmadeuseofmypost-productionexperienceandbusinessknowledge.BillestablishedamodelwhichfacilitatedthekindofprogramswhichtypifyTakeFivesstable.Technologyhasallowedforsimplerinternationalco-productions.WeveworkedourproductionsystemtoanescienceandnowIdcallitstable.ButIstillrackupalotoffrequentyerpointsIrelandBudapestLosAngeles.AtonepointtheIrishcustomsguysknewmebysight.WhatareyoudoingnowtheydaskmeBillandhiswifeAnnrelocatedtoPortPerryfromTorontosomeyearsago.Theirstoryofdiscoveringitslureisafamiliarone.WewantedtogetawayfromthecityandknewPortPerryfromtravelLingthroughtoafamilycottageinFenelonFalls.Wesawthispropertyforsaleandbythetimewegothomethatnighthadconvincedourselvestomakethemoveasalifestylechange.Wedontdoany-thinginhalf-measuresNoandtheresultsareapparentinmorethansimplyBillsaddress.Hiswillingnesstogobighasdrivenhiscareeroneheviewswithsatisfaction.SomedaysIhavetopinchmyselfthatIcanmakealivingdoingsomethinglikethiswhichIenjoysomuch.Iverealizedalotofmydreamsandambitions.AndwhatofthefutureishereadyyettofadetoblackNo.Ihopetogracefullyretireandsoonitllbetimetostartwalkingoutbackwards.Beyondthatdaytheresalwaystheopportunitytodosomeconsulting.Ialreadygetcalls.Hismindsetiseasytounderstand.WhycurtailhiscareerwhenhesobviouslyenjoyingtherideTrueonedayitwillnallybetimetocutbutatthemomentwithsomanyexcitingchallengesonhispost-productionplateeverythinginBillGoddardsworkinglifeisshout-ingactionByScottMercerFocusonScugogContinuedfrompage14BillGoddardisseenhereafterreceivingtheDeluxeAwardofAchievementinPostProductionattheBanffWorldMediaFestivalheldJune8-11inBanffAlberta. FOCUS-JULY201417GOLDBUGINTERNATIONALESTATESWELCOME-35YEARSEXPERIENCE1874ScugogStreetPortPerryHwy.7AacrossfromWaterStreet905-985-0001goldbug0001hotmail.comINSTANTCASHGOLDSILVERHonestQualiedCondentialJEWELLERYCOINSWATCHESSTERLINGOPENEVERYDAYCOMMUNITYCAREDURHAMHOSTSwww.communitycaredurham.on.caEarlyBirdDrawJULY9PURCHASETICKETBYdinnerfortwoFORTICKETSCALL905-852-7445www.ccdgardensofuxbridge.org18thANNUALSelf-GuidedTourSaturdayJuly12th10am-5pmPortPerryBranchingOutUxbridgeBlueHeronBooksTinMillRestaurantAdditionalticketsavailableJuly12atUxbridgeSeniorsCentre75MariettaStreetUxbridgeTickets25includesaboxlunchAllproceedstosupporttheprogramsservicesofCOMMUNITYCAREDURHAM 18FOCUS-JULY2014ThenNowPortPerryHaveyoueverpassedbyabuild-ingandthoughtIwonderwhatusedtobehereYouprobablyneverhavebutthismonthFocusisgoingtoletyouinonthehistoryofLot86locatedat136WaterSt.ThisbusypropertyatthecornerofWaterandMarySt.hasalongandmixedhistoryhavingbeentheloca-tionofafamilyhomeusedcarlotrestaurantsandapub.Asmallwoodenhouseisbe-lievedtohavebeentherstbuildingerectedonthislotabout1854butitwasntuntil1879localbusinessmanJoshuaW.Curtsbuiltanattractivetwo-storeyredbrickhomeonthecornerofthelot.TheCurtsfamilysoldthehouseinthemid-1930s.ItthenchangedhandsacoupleoftimesbeforebeingpurchasedbyRayCook.JoshuaW.CurtsupperrightwasasuccessfulPortPerrybusinessmanandReeveofthetownin1886.Hebuiltthistwo-storeybrickhouseonthesouthwestcornerofMaryandWaterSt.in1879.RayCookwasthelastpersontoliveinthehousebeforeitwastorndowntomakespaceforacarlot.Mr.ArcherwasthelocalPontiac-Buickdealer.JohnMajcherpurchasedtheArcherdealershipandpropertiesinOctober1968anddemolishedtheoldhousetocreateausedcarlot.Thecarlotremainedthereuntil1979whenBryceandDonnaPhilpwhohadleasedthesitefromMr.MajcherafewyearsearliermovedtoanewlocationonSimcoeSt.southoftownonVanedwardDrive.TheDixieLeeChick-enandSeafoodcorpora-tionpurchasedthesiteinOctober1980andbeganconstructionofits51stfranchisestoreonWaterStreetthefollowingspring.TherestaurantheldanofcialopeningonJune291981withmanagersRonandJoanTeelandMayorJerryTaylorcuttingaThe51stfranchiseofDixieLeeChickenandSeafoodwasofciallyopenedinPortPerryonJune291981.PicturedfromleftGeorgeBriggsRonandJoanTeelmanagersofthePortPerryDixieLeeMayorJerryTaylorcuttingtheribbonandTerryKelseyCentralOntariofranchiser.BobArcherPropertyofformertownshipReevehasbeenthelocationofacarlotfastfoodfranchiseandapubMr.Cookownedthepropertyuntil1964whenitwassoldtoRobertBobArcherfor14000. FOCUS-JULY201419ribbon.ThiswastherstfranchisedfastfoodoutlettoopeninPortPerryanditsmodernnewlookwaseasilyidentiedbyitsbrightredsteelmansardstyleroofandlargeDixieLeelogoacrosstherooine.DixieLeeoperatedatthislocationuntilabout1996beforeclosingdownitsPortPerrylocation.TheAntrimHousePuboperatedatthislocationuntilthefallof2013.AfterclosingthebuildingwasreopenedasThePub.IntheabovephototracesoftheDixieLeeredroofcanbeseenpeekingthroughpartsoftheroofwhichhadbeenpaintedgreen.AfterclosingthelocalfranchiseDixieLeesoldthebuildingtotheownersofHaugensChickenBBQinManchester.DaveHillierwhooperatedAntrimHousePubat56WaterSt.leasedthebuildingfromthenewownersandmovedhispubandrestauranttotheformerDixieLeesite.Mr.HillierlaterconstructedthelargewoodenpatiooverlookingLakeScugog.AntrimHousePuboperatedatthislocationforabout17yearsbeforeitclosedinOctober2013.MostrecentlythebuildingwasleasedtoDougandDorothyScottwhowithbusinesspartnerJudyCollinsopenedThePubonApril122014.ByJ.PeterHvidstenFocusonScugogThePubatthecornerofWaterandMaryStreet. 20FOCUS-JULY2014THUMBSUP-Despitelongline-upslastmonthforthefreecompostattheScugogArenaoneresidentgivesathumbsuptothecrewwhodistributedthecompostbacktoresidents.Theywerepositiveenthusiasticandwillingtoassist.Wewereinandoutinnotimehesays.HealsogivesapositivethumbtothosewhobroughtfooditemsforthefoodbankTakeabowTHUMBSDOWN-AnyonetravellingalongOttawaSt.behindthehighschoolduringschoolhoursarecon-frontedwithcarslinedthelengthofthestreet.ThatsnotaproblemItswhenthevehiclesdepartforthedaythatanissuebecomesapparent.Garbagecoffeecupswaterbottleswrapperscanbeseenstrewnallalongtheroadside.Thumbsdowntothosewhodonttakethetimetodisposeoftheirgarbageproperlyandhelpkeepourstreetsclean.THUMBSDOWN-AreaderbroughttoourattentionasituationatthenewMedicalAssociatesbuildingwhichwastroublingtoherandissuedathumbsdownfornothavingafulldirectoryattheentrancelevelofthebuilding.Shesaysthisforcespeoplewithphysicaldis-abilitiestotaketheslowelevatoruptothemainoorstruggletothedirectorythenreturntotheelevatortoproceedtotheofcetheywishtoattend.GoodpointTHUMBSDOWN-AvisitortotownissuggestingthetownisnotveryvisitorfriendlyaftershewasissuedaticketwhileparkedatabirthdayfunctionalongLakev-iewDrive.Unbeknonwsttoherandwewouldventurethemajorityofpeoplethereisathreehourparkinglimitanywhereinthetownevenifthestreetisnotposted.Apparentlytherearesignspostedattheentrancestotownalthoughtheyarenotimmediatelycleartoapassingmotorist.Sothumbsdowntotheenforcersfornotusingtheirdiscretiononissuingticketsandthetownshipfornotmakingtheirparkingregulationsclear.umThbs905-985-3624175NorthStreetPortPerrywww.yourhealthchiro.caCHIROPRACTORDr.DwayneHooperBScDCAppointmentscanbemadeonlineCanadianmadeoutdoorchairsottomanstablesbenchesandsomuchmore.Manycolourstochoosefrom.StyleEnjoyyoursummerwith1918ScugogStreetPortPerryacrossfromVos905-985-2451www.FurnitureAndAppliances.caOMESTEADHFURNITUREAPPLIANCESHARDWOODLAMINATEFLOORINGWINDOWCOVERINGS FOCUS-JULY201421ThePortPerryG-MomsheldtheirannualyardsaleonJune6attheScoutHallattractingalargenumberofpeople.SomeoftheG-MomsondutyduringthesaleincludedfromleftLindaFletcherMarylynnDeanEkevanderZeeandJudyLuke.EarlyindicationsaretheG-Momsraisedabout8000forawarenessofplightofAfri-cangrandmothers.PhotobyJPeterHvidstenQUALITYFOODSTRADINGPOSTCOLLECTABLES1920WhitfieldRd.PortPerry905-982-0118FollowSimcoeStreetjust3kmsnorthoftownwww.tradingpostqualityfoods.comQUALITYFOODSCOLLECTABLESONTARIOMEATSFreeRangeChickenFreeRangeTurkeysInSeasonFreshFishPREPAREDFOODStuffedChickenBreastsAwardWinningKabobsBBQOvenReadyRibsJalepenoBaconPoppersKCUPCOFFEEAreaslargestselectionMixnmatchavoursWeeklyspecialsOURBUTCHERSHOPusesonlythenestofmeatsfromOntariofarms.Ourbeefisraisedontwo4thgenerationfamilyfarmsfreeofhormonesandantibioticsconsistencyandreliabilitythatyoucantrust.CUSTOMCOTTAGEBOXESDONEONTHESPOTBETHEFIRSTTOKNOWSignuponourwebsitetoreceiveourweeklyspecialsviaemail.IncludesproductinformationhowtobestcookitandsuggestionsofwhattoservewithitOuranimalsareavailabletoenjoyfrommid-MaytolateOctoberastheweatherdictates.Bringthekidsandacameraandfeelfreetowalkaroundandexplorethecompound.PettingZooFROZENFOODSWeofferawideselectionofappetizersentreesveggiesfruitsanddesserts.WinnersofBestSteakInOntario 22FOCUS-JULY2014ArtattheWaterfrontLaurieDenbytakesabreakfromherpaintingtospeakwithfellowartistHarveyWalkeratthePortPerryArtistsAssociationannualartshowheldattheLatchamCentreinPortPerryonJune12.AboverightartistsPatShepherdandJuneHaynesattheshow.LocalartistHarveyWalkerworksintheshadeofatreeatPortPerryswaterfrontinmid-Juneattheannualartshow.MembersofthePortPerryArtistsAssociationheldaverysuccessfultwo-dayArtAtTheWaterfrontshowandsaleattheLatchamCentrenearPortPerryslake-frontonJune14.ThePortPerryArtistsAssociationisanon-protor-ganizationfoundedbyagroupofveartistsinOctober1999.Thegroupcurrentlyhas57members.Membersworkinavarietyofmediaincludingacrylicwatercolouroilpastelpencilinkandmixedmediaofferedinrealisticrepresentationalandabstractforms.PortPerryArtistsAssociationholdstwoannualneartshowswithopportunitiesforthepublictopurchaseoriginalart.ArtattheWaterfrontisheldonthesecondweekendinJuneattheLatchamCentreinPortPerry.Asecondartshowisheldonthesecondweek-endofNovemberattheScoutHallinPortPerry.PhotosbyJPeterHvidsten FOCUS-JULY201423Thepastandtheuturewillharmoniouslymergewhen1stFinancialCentremovesintothehistoricPortPerryWarMemorialLibrarybuildingthissummer.Inthislandmarklocalbuildingdedicatedtothesoldierswhoprotectedourreedomtheproessionalsat1stFinancialCentrewillhelpyoutoprotectyournancialuture.PartnerTomRowettexplainedtheimportanceocontinuingthetraditionohonouringtheveteransoWWIandWWII.TherewillbeaniPadondisplaywhichwillmirrortheBookoRemembranceatthePeaceTowerinOttawa.Everydayitwillfiptoanewpage.Adedicationwallohistoricalpicturesisalsoplanned.Inadditionanewevergreentreewillbeplantedonthepropertytoreplacetheunhealthytreerecentlyremovedbythetownship.ItisimportanttomaintaintheestivetraditionohavingadecoratedChristmastreeonthissiteTomKarstenandAnitaeel.Whiletheinteriorothebuildingisgettingacosmeticacelitintheormoreshpaintrestorationothe10woodenbaseboardsandanewreplaceinserttherewillnotbeanystructuralchangestothehistoricallydesignatedbuilding.Theyarehopingtorestoretheoriginalwoodenfoorsorthemainreceptionandwaitingarea.AlielongScugogTownshipresidentwhousedtovisittheWarMemorialLibraryasalittleboyTompointedouttheimportanceopreservingthisiconicbuildingwhichwasconstructedin1934.The1stFinancialteamwithover40yearsocombinedexperiencehasservedthenancialneedsoPortPerryandarearesidentssince1998.TomRowettandKarstenDoosearepartnersintheinsuranceandinvestmentsectoro1stFinancial.ThemainservicesthattheyoeraretaxandestateplanninggroupbenetplanslieinsurancecriticalillnessinsuranceaGICbrokerageandwealthmanagementwithanemphasisonguarantees.AnitaVanZeelandisthe1stFinancialrepresentativewithexpertiseinallareasoproessionalaccountingbookkeepingandtaxes.AnitaisskilledinallareaswithregardstoCRAissuesrepresentationorauditsandappeals.1stFinancialisaliatedwith1FCInsuranceInc.SterlingMutualsInc.AVZAccountingTaxInc.andCENTUMOneFinancialGroupInc.Fulldetailsotheservicesavailabletoyouarelistedonthe1stFinancialCentrewebsite.TomRowettB.ARDAWealthEstateandTaxConsultingtom1c.caKarstenDooseCFPRDAWealthEstateandTaxConsultingkarsten1c.caAnitaVanZeelandFTAAVZAccountingandTaxInc.anita1c.caYourOneStopIndependentFinancialShopping269QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-1926www.1fc.caATributetothePastandaPlanfortheFutureThepastandthefuturewillharmoniouslymergewhen1stFinancialmovesintothehistoricPortPerryWarMemorialLibrarybuildingthissummer. 24FOCUS-JULY2014SoapboxDerbySixyearoldColtonStraughantriesoutoneofthesoapboxcarsbeforehisrace.AvaFlielerleftandPhillipBrownareinadeadheatastheycomeofftheramp.AtrightKylieBrownisallsmilesatthestartingline.ThePortPerryLionsClubheldtheir15thannualSoap-boxDerbyalongMacDonaldStreetonSaturdayJune21attractingdozensofbright-eyedandsmilingyoungsters.Onthispagearejustafewofthecompetitortakingpartinthispopularevent.ResultswereunavailablebythetimeFocuswenttopress. FOCUS-JULY201425200QueenSt.PortPerry905-985-1534www.meta4gallery.caMETA4ContemporaryCraftGalleryencausticwatercolourbatiksilversmithingwiresculpturepotteryacrylicsprintmakingZentanglemoreScacarSrArCaMorningprogramsforkids6olderworkingwithprofessionalartists.FlexibledAteS.JulyAuguStcallsoon...itsfllingquicklySerafrtsAsWedneSdAyS1pmto330pmFullDetailsforallprogramsonourwebsite.bcaarsfraafraarafametA4garSrwrkshsfrtsAshssrITSGetthecarreadybeforetheholidaytravelbegins.Includes87POINTINSPECTIONPremiumOilandFilterChangeTireInspectionandRotateBatteryHealthTestandReportVisualBrakeInspectionTopUpAllFluidsInspectionReportCardLocalShuttleServiceAppliestosinglerearwheeldrivevehicles.Upto5litresofoildisposalfeesextra.Doesnotapplytodiesel.OfferexpiresJuly312014BOOKNOWFORTHEWORKSPleasedropintohelpwelcomeRodParsonstothemanagementteamofTaylorFord.1565Hwy.7APortPerry905-985-3655BesideWalmartwww.taylorfordsales.comMon-Thur8-8Fri8-6Sat9-4TAYLORFORD 26FOCUS-JULY2014AfterweeksofspeculationandrumoursaboutthewhereaboutsoftheWoodmancruiseshipthissum-meritsofcial.TheWoodmanLakeScugogscruiseshiphasbeensoldandwillnolongerbedockedalongsidethewharfatPortPerryslakefront.CommissionedbyEdandBettyPennyandbuiltattheWestshoreMarinenorthofPortPerryTheWoodmanwaslaunchedinAugust2003andoperatedonLakeScugogforafulldecade.UnfortunatelythecostsofoperatingthecruiseboatprovedtobeunprotableandScugogIslandCruisesceasedoperationattheendofthe2013season.WhenthevesselcameupforauctionitwasboughtbyKellyPattersonoftheBeaconMarinaatCaesarea.KellyhasinformedFocusonScugogthattheWoodmanwillnowbeincorporatedaspartofthebreakwateranddockstructureattheMarina.Wewillbeusingitoc-casionallyforprivatefunctionsbutitwillbeopenasaseasonalwater-siderestaurantonFridaySaturdayandSundayhesays.KellyaddedThefactthatthevesselhasitsownselfcontainedreprotectionandgeneratingsystemmakesitconvenienttooperateasaselfcontainedrestaurant.Hehopestohavetherestaurantfacilityopensome-timebetweenmidandlateJulythisyearTherestaurantwillberunbyShariBrownwhooperatestheRedRibbonRestaurantonWaterStreetinPortPerry.WhenoperatingasacruiseboatonLakeScugogthevesselwaslicensedtocarryupto110passengershoweverKellytellsusthatheishavingthevesselrearrangedtoaccommodateamaximumof60guests.Since1928theBeaconMarinapropertystartedoutasapopularshingcampandthenbecameamarinawithitsowndancepavilion.ItwasnamedtheBeaconMarinainthe1960sbutin1990thepropertywassoldandownedbyasuccessionofmotorcyclegangsincludingthenotoriousHellsAngels.KellyPattersonandhisbusinesspartnerMikeMitchellboughttheBea-conMarinain2005.Theyconverteditbackintoafullyfunctionalboatingfacilityofferingboatsliprentalsanddockingfacilitiesforsailboatsandpowerboats.Theyalsooperateasailingschool.BeaconMarinaisnowthehomefortheLakeScugogSailingClubandtheBowmanvilleSeaCadetsusetheMarinaasanauticaltrainingcentre.AtthetimeoftheLakeScugogRegattaonFridayAugust1themarinawillbeofferingaSurfandTurfdinneronboardtherefurbishedandrede-signedWoodman.KellycommentedthatDiningonboardtheWoodmanwillofferaspe-cialambianceastherearespectacularsunsetviewsacrossthewatersofLakeScugog.ItisencouragingtoseethatTheWoodmanwilltakeonanewandrevi-talizedroleontheshoresofLakeScugog.Whereitbelongs.ByPaulArculusFocusonScugogLocalcruiseshipWoodmanwilloperateasarestaurantatBeaconMarineinCaesareaTheWoodmandockedattheQueenSt.PortPerrypierlastyear.WHEREDIDITGOWoodmansabsencefromlakefronthadmanyquestioningifitwillreturn FOCUS-JULY201427PractisinginDurhamRegionSince2002PaulaR.McMurtryBarristersolicitor174MaryStreetPortPerry905-982-2650www.mcmurtrylaw.caDivorceParentingplansCustodyandaccessSpousalsupportChildsupportSupportvariationsEqualizationpropertydivisionCollaborativelawyerSeparationagreementsCohabitationagreementsPre-separationlegaladviceMarriagecontractsCollectionsCivillitigationDIANNEHOOKERSalesRepresentativeCOLDWELLBANKERR.M.R.REALESTATEBROKERAGE905-985-97771-800-448-10561894ScugogSt.PortPerryExtremelywellmaintainedpicturesque85x200ftprivatelotnestledonaquietnoexitstreetonthenorthshoreofLakeScugog.Thisimpec-cablykepthomehasbeencompletelyupdatedoffersnewkitchenbathroomooringdcortrimdoorsreplacewindows24x12ftdeck.Finishedlowerlevel.Drilledwellupdatedsepticbedwithpermit.ThePerfectwaterfrontpropertyyouhavebeenlookingfor24SummerDrive399000ExceptionalWaterfrontPropertyThisbeautifulCirca1873grandhomeisrichintraditionofferingoriginalelegancecharmenhancedbycurvedstaircase16baseboardstransomwindowswoodoorscrownmould-ingwainscoting10ftceilingswidecentrehallplan.Separateareaforhomeoccupationorin-lawsuitewithitsownentrancedrivewayhydroservice.Updatedelectricalgasfurnaceductworkshinglesmuchmore.Hugelotoversizedgarage94EllaStreet549900Rareopportunitytoownanexceptionalhomeonaquietstreetintheexclusivein-townlakesideareaofPortPerryWalktogolfcoursescenicnaturetrailboardwalktodowntownshoppingetc.Youwilllovethenewupgradesincludingkitchenwgranitecounterooringdcortoptobottombathroomsnewhi-effgasfurnacecanew24x20ftfamilyrmBeautifulmaturefencedbackyard426LakeshoreDrive499000Fabulousupdatedhome5minutesnorthofPortPerry.Relaxonthe24x15ftdeckwDuradekoornishoverlookingthelakeorenjoytheprivatepark-likebkydfromthenew21x11ftscreenedporchMeticulouslykepthomeoffersupdatedwindows2naturalgasreplaceskitcabinetrywquartzcounterbathroomshard-woodoorsstaircasecustombuiltincabinetryappliancesfencingshingles.54HoneysBeachRoad449900Locatedonaquietcountryroadjustafewmin-utesSEofPortPerryona1.84acrepropertyEnjoynatureatitsbestQualitycustombuiltallbrick2070sfbungalowwithagreatoorplanlargewindowstoenjoythescenicview.Openconceptgreatrmkitchenaccessesthehugedeckwsouthernview.34x26ftshedwconcreteoor26x14ftaddition.Insulateddrywalleddoublegarage.2940BradburnRoad579900Circa1864thisspaciousgracious2500sfhomehasjustbeenlovinglyrenovatedwithgreatrespecttomaintainitsoriginalcharacterarchitecturalthemeswhileofferingtodayshighqualityessentialupdates.10ftceilings.Hugenewwindows2staircases.Legalduplexbutpresentlyusedassinglefamilyhome.InhighrankedPrinceAlbertelementaryschooldistrict.Pavedparkingfor7vehicles.14511OldSimcoeRoad489900Thiswonderfulhomeoffersafabulousgreatroomwvaultedceilingwalltowallwindowsmultipleoversizewindowsthroughouttocapturethespectacularlakeviewsthebeautyofthegardenspicturesquesceneryonthe1.9acreproperty.Numerousprivateterracesporchesstonepatioswalkwaysgardenpondfragrantgardens.Triplesizegarage.Newshingles2012.Sprinklersystem.Agreathomeforentertaining.62CawkersCoveRoad899000www.dhooker.caPleaseenjoyviewingvirtualtoursatinfodhooker.caWatchtheSunRiseOvertheLakeProminentPortPerryCenturyHomeFabulousLakesideAreaLocationOwnAnHistoricPortPerryLandmarkPicturesqueViewOverRollingHillsHoneyHabourEstatesPortPerry 28FOCUS-JULY2014PhotobyTimothyA.CampbellInMalcolmGladwellsfamousbookaboutsuccessfulpeopleOutliershecon-cludesthatwith10000hoursofpracticeanindividualwillreachtheirlevelofperfectioninanyendeavour.BalletdancerJamieNixiswellonhiswaytoperfection.Forthepasttwoyearsthe20-year-oldformerSeagraveresidenthasbeenattend-ingtheNationalBalletSchoolofCanadainTorontowhereheisperfectinghiscraft.Whatstartedasafunextra-curicularactivityforalocalboyisblossomingintoasuccessfulcareerculminatinginaprofessionalpositionwithanewdancetroupeinGermanythissummer.ItallstartedattheageofninewhenJamiewasinspiredbywatchingtapdancersandcloggersataCelticfestivalinGoderich.HisparentsCathyandKenNixagreedtoputhimintodancelessonsatthePortPerryDanceAcademy.MyparentshavealwaysbeenveryencouragingandsupportiveJamiesaid.HestartedoutwithtapjazzandacroclasseswithJenniferBarton.Attheageof12whenJamiebeganlearningballetfromLynnAhmedhefoundhisniche.AlwaysathleticwhilegrowingupJamieplayedsoccerswamatSwimkidsandwasadownhillskiracer.WhenIfrststarteddancingherecallsitwastheonethingIreallywantedtocontinuewith.MyfrstdanceteachersinPortPerrygotmeexcitedaboutdancingFlairJamiehasaforBALLET FOCUS-JULY201429andwithoutthemIwouldntbewhereIamtoday.Theyallowedmetoexpressmyself.DirectorofthePortPerryDanceAcademyDavidAhmedcommentedthatJamieNixwasamemorabledancestudent.Hewasagoodtap-perDavidrecalled.ItwasJamiesballetteacherLynnwhofrstrealizedthatJamiewasaballetdancerthatwashisrealstrengthaboveallthings.DavidsaidthatyoungJamiewasaseriousstudentwhomadefastprogress.Jamiewouldbringanotebookandwritedownallofthecorrectionsandwhattoworkontoimprovehim-self.OnlytwostudentsfromPortPerryDanceAcademyhavebecomeprofessionaldanc-ersatahighlevelandDavidisnotsurprisedthatJamieisoneofthem.Hewasalwaysextremelydiligentandheshowedarealloveofdance.HewasneverboastfuldespitehistalentDavidconcluded.Ja-mieletshisdancingdothetalking.HisexibilitymusicalityanddedicationadduptomakeJamieshineinhisfeld.JamiewasanAstudentatS.A.CawkerandPortPerryHighSchoolbutdancingwashispassionnotacademics.Hejokesthathewasthekidwhousedtodanceunderthedeskduringclass.Forgrades11and12Jamieat-tendedtheQuinteBalletSchoolinBellevillewherehenotonlydancedinTheNutcrackerbuthealsodidsomephotographyoftheshow.Akneeinjuryingrade12wasatemporarysetback.Restphysiother-apyexercisesandteacherssupportfollowedbyprivatelessonsputJamiebackonhiscareerpath.HerecallsthathisexperienceatQuinteBalletbroadenedmymindandvisioninthedanceworldandhelpedmetosetideals.TruetoformJamiehasmorethanonecreativetalent.Aswellasexpressinghimselfthroughdanceheenjoysphotographyandpaintingab-stractacrylicmuralsonhisapartmentwall.TheresoneofAudreyHepburnandanotheroftwopeoplealmostkissingaworkinprogress.Likedanceartisallaboutself-expression.TheresnotmuchtimeforanythingbutdanceinJa-miesbusylife.Afterahealthyeighthoursofsleepeachnighthesupearlyat730a.m.sixdaysaweektospendsevenhoursdanc-ing.Hisdietconsistsofanutri-tioussmoothiemadewithalmondmilkandfruitforbreakfastandleanmeatsandveggiesfortheothertwomeals.Hegetstotheschoolat9a.m.toensurethathehastimetowarmuphismuscleswithstretchingexercis-esbeforethe930classbegins.SomemorningsmybodycanfeelsoreandfatiguedJamieadmitsbutheismotivated.AsadancerJamieexplainsYounevergetasenseofperfection.Youalwaysstrivetoimproveyour-selftogetonestepclosertoperfection.Youhavetohavepassionandreallyenjoyittopursueit.DancingispartofyouandthroughityouexpresssomanyhumanemotionsJamiesaid.Onedayyoumaybefeelingpassionateandlively.Anotherdayyoumayfeelupset.YouremotionsMyfrstdanceteachersinPortPerrygotmeexcitedaboutdancing.WithoutthemIwouldntbewhereIamtoday....JamieNixPleaseturntopage30 30FOCUS-JULY2014showthroughyourdancing.Peopleenjoywatchingdancingbecauseofthesenseofconnectionwiththeemotionsbeingshown.Youcandemonstratemoreemotionthroughusingyourwholebodywhiledancingthanjustwithasmileorafrownonyourface.Jamielovesperforminginfrontofanaudience.Itmakesthelonghoursofrehearsalsworthwhile.ItsnicetobuilduptothatmomenttoshowwhatyouhavebeenworkingonJamieadded.WhenhesonstagehesaysNothingelsematters.Whenitgoesrightyoufeelsogood.InMayJamieperformedwiththeNationalSchoolofBalletattheirSpringShowcasewhichincludeda30minuteexcerptfromtheclassicSleepingBeautyandtwocontemporaryballetperformancesentitledChalkboardMemoriesandWaveRing.TheNationalBalletSchoolinTorontoisanamazingfacilityJamiesaysaddingthatdancinginthestudiosthereisbreathtakingandinspiringatthesametime.JoiningthebrandnewdancecompanyinWiesbadenGermanyisabigbreakforJamie.HisauditionfortheHessischesStaatsballettinJanuarywentsowellthathewaschosenonthespotwhilesomedancershadtowaitafewweekstoseeiftheywereaccepted.Hiscontractwillbeforoneyearwithapossibilityofrenewal.ThestyleofdancingchangesfromcountrytocountrysaysJamiewhoaspirestocombinehiscareerinballetwiththeopportunitytotravelandperformworldwide.ChoreographyisanotherofJamiestalents.Heenjoyedchoreographingtwodanceperformancesthisyear.ChoreographyallowsmetocreateandatthesametimegetasenseofsatisfactionwhenthatcreationisperformedJamieenthused.ImreallyexcitedtomovetoEuropeformydancecareerJamiecommented.IdontknowwhereIwillultimatelyendupinthefuturebutitwillbeinthedanceword.Andhesonhiswaytoperfectiononestepatatime.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogContinuedfrompage29W.O.INSURANCEBROKERSDaleGibbonsOwnerBrokerwww.woinsurancebrokers.com905-436-9090Whetheritsyourfamilyhomebusinessoryourcarprotectwhatsyourswithinsurancesolutionsdesignedjustforyou.ProtectThoseYouLoveEverydayLowPricing20-80BelowRetailPromGradDressesSummerStylesYear-RoundBras1888ScugogStreet905-985-1890NEWATKOTYAPEEKIN18thANNIVERSARYTheBUYINGandSELLINGofrealestateareIMPORTANTDECISIONSsotohelpinmakingthedecisionEXPERIENCEshouldhelp.CallBRIANMCKINLAYwith35YEARSEXPERIENCEtoassistYouREALTYEXECUTIVESSYSTEMSINC.BROKERAGEBrianMcKinlayBroker905-430-3000emailbmckinlaylive.comwww.brianmckinlay.comScugogNestletonWheelchairaccessible3bdmsonapprox1acrePortPerrypristineindustrialbldgm2-1814000sqftinvestmentorowneroccupywheretheexpertsareListingsneeded-callortextdirect905-260-1568orpageBrianthruofce905-430-3000BrianMcKinlayScugogBungalowSoldforunder14millKawarthaLakesBungalow1acresoldforunder12millNewcastle2-StoreySoldforunder12millScugogWaterfrontSoldfor1millplusWhitbyTownhouseSoldforunder14millKawarthaLakesBungalowSoldforunder14millSOLDAsking469900Asking1595000SOLDSOLDSOLDSOLDSOLD FOCUS-JULY201431158CasimirSt.PortPerry905-985-2268virginia.frewmarlintravel.caTMTICO4577532PortPerryartistandauthorKarenRichardsonhasscoredatripleplayofaccoladesforherartinstructionbookWa-tercolourToolboxEssentialsforPaintingSuccess.HerwinningstreakbeganinFebruarywhenshewasawardedaFiveStarReviewfromReadersFavouriteBookAwards.AfewmonthslatercameaFinalistcerti-catefromtheNextGenerationIndieBookAwards.Thecrowningglorywasbeinghon-ouredwithaBronzeMedalintheHow-TocategoryattheIndependentPublisherBookAwardsinNewYork.Thiscompeti-tionattractedover5500entriesfromtheUSACanadaand32othercountries.WatercolourToolboxisintherunningforanotherinternationalcompetitiontheWritersDigestSelf-PublishedBookAwardswhichwillbepresentedinMiamiFLinNovember.Formoreinformationvisitwww.karen-richardson.caKarenRichardsonKarenreceivesinternationalacclaim 32FOCUS-JULY2014ManypatientswhovisitPortPerryDentalAssociatesaskwhywisdomteethshouldberemovedifthereisnopainorinfectionpresent.TheanswerisPreventativeMedicine.Firstofallwisdomteethorthirdmolarsarethethirdsetofmolarswhichgrowatthefarupperandlowercornersofthejaw.Wisdomteethoftenmaketheirdebutwhenapersonisapproximately15to25-years-old.Bythetimetheyeruptthepatientsmouthisusuallyalreadyfullofteethleavingnoclearspaceforthemtogrowintothemouth.Oftentheresultisthatallorpartofthecrownofthewisdomtoothandallofitsrootsremainsubmergedbelowthegumlineandoftengrowonacrookedangle.Thiscancauseunpleasantfutureoralhealthissues.Ifwisdomteetharenotremovedtheycanbecomeimpactedwhichbasicallymeansstayingtrappedbelowthegumline.Ifawisdomtoothisunabletofullyerupttobecomeahealthyfunctioningtoothseveralproblemsmayoccur.Thepressurethatimpactedwisdomteethcanputonneighbouringteethisunhealthy.Ifnotextractedwisdomteethcanleadtoperiodontalgumdisease.Ifthecrownofawisdomtoothremainstrappedunderneaththegumsnastyinfectionsandcystformationcanresult.Apartiallyeruptedwisdomtoothcancausetheformationofaskinapwhichbecomesredswollenandpainful.Incaseswherewisdomteethdogrowthroughtheyoftencausecrowdingandanimproperbitebyeruptingtooclosetoexistingmolars.Submergedwisdomteethcanalsocausedamagebyputtingpressureontherootsofotherteeth.NobodywantsthistohappenThebesttimetoremovewisdomteethisbeforeanyproblemsemergeusuallybetweentheageof16and22accordingtotheexperiencedDentistsatPortPerryDentalAssociates.Theidealcandidateforwisdomtoothextractionisayounghealthypatientwhohasnotyetexperiencedanypainatthesitesofthewisdomteethwhichisaredagthatthereareproblemsbrewing.Dependingontheindividualpatienttheprocedureofwisdomtoothremovalisroutinelydoneintheofceandwecanprovidethatserviceforyou.AtPortPerryDentalAssociatestheprocedureisdoneunderIVsedation.Recoveringfromoralsurgerytoremoveoneormorewisdomteethcanbeexpectedtotakeafewdays.Analegesicsaremadeavailableandmostpatientscanexpectaspeedyanduneventfulrecovery.Thepatientsdietshouldconsistofsoftfoodsordrinksandnothingtoohotorcold.Thinkroomtemperaturepuddingyogurtdrinksandbrothsoup.Thengraduallystarttoenjoyscrambledeggsandmashedpotatoes.InaweekorsoyoucanlookforwardtoaniceT-bonesteak.Thebestthingaboutgettingallfourofyourwisdomteethoutisthatitonlyhappensonceandthenyoucanbeworryfreefortherestofyourlife.Anothersilverliningisthattheremovalofwisdomteethinnowayimpedesapersonsabilitytoeatorspeakorbiteproperly.ThebottomlineisItisaverywisedecisiontohaveyourwisdomteethremoved.VisitthecaringprofessionalDentistsreadytoserveyouatPortPerryDentalAssociatestodetermineifnowistherighttimetoremoveyourwisdomteeth.Towisdomornotthatisthequestion. FOCUS-JULY201433462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comEVENINGAPPOINTMENTSAVAILABLEpresentsthe2ndAnnualSATURDAYSEPTEMBER132014900am-400pmJoinusforadayofFREEDENTALCAREFORPATIENTSINNEEDPatientsmaychooseONEofthefollowingtreatmentsCleaningFillingorExtractionARRIVEEARLYREGISTRATIONSTARTSAT830AMMustbeover18yearsofagetoparticipate.Patientswillbeseenonarst-comerst-servedbasis.Dressappropriatelyfortheweatherandbringchairsblanketswaterandsnacksetc.asyoumaybeoutsidewhilewaitingtobeseen.Callorseeourwebsiteformoreinformation. 34FOCUS-JULY2014PORTPERRYSaturdays8am-1pmAbovearetheFMFarmsfamilymembersTeresaGuariniwithherdaughterRoseandchildrenAnnaandBen.FMFarmsprovideslotsofgardenvegetablesattheFarmersMarketwhichrunseverySaturdayatthelakefrontPortPerry.GaryMcKnightrightservesLeslieLynchatGarysHomemadeBreadbooth.NaomiandKyleGoochserveupgreattastingcoffeeattheirOffTheGridbooth.TimRosboroughleftandDaveBattenofBattensCountryChoiceHoneybooth. FOCUS-JULY201435HenryJanssen1974TonyLanaHenryJoyceJanssen2014905-985-9755www.ppprint.caHelpusCelebrateYearsofServingDurhamRegionTuesdayJuly1511am-2pmJoinusatourOPENHOUSEGiveawaysToursBBQinsupportofBigBrothersBigSistersNorthDurham201NorthStreetPortPerry1974-2014225PlattenBlvd.ScugogIsland905-985-2275FRIDAYSONTHEPATIO7-930pmJULY4DavidFraserJULY11RikiKnoxJULY18DINOJULY25NicolletteHendersonJoinusforbreakfastSaturdaysandSundaysthroughoutthesummerOpenEveryDayCheckoutourNEWwebsitewww.dndslakeside.ca 36FOCUS-JULY2014182NORTHPORTROADPORTPERRY905-982-0226WeSharpenToolsBitsSawbladesWeNowCarryOutdoorEquipmentGeneratorsPressureWashersWeldingSuppliesIfyoudontseeit...askusOpenMonday-Friday730-600Saturday900-100SundayClosedPOWERTOOLSON-SITEREPAIRSFORMOSTMAJORBRANDS15930OldSimcoeRoadUnit10PortPerry905-985-33442ElginParkDriveUnitEUxbridge905-852-3309HoursMonday-Thursday900am-500pmFriday830am-400pmsummerhoursCallordropintoourPortPerrylocationforaquoteforachancetowina100.00GiftCerticateShoppingforInsuranceWecanhelp.AUTO-HOME-COMMERCIALFARM-RECREATIONAL FOCUS-JULY201437Withtheprospectofanumberofnewdevelop-mentscomingonstreaminthenextfewyearslocalheritageadvocatesincludingPaulArculusthinkthismightbeagoodtimetoputforwardsuggestionsforstreetnameswithahistoricallinktoourcommunity.Overthepastdecadenewhousingdevelop-mentshaveintroducedavarietyofstreetnameswithnoconnectiontothecommunity.SomeofthesewouldincludeBrandonRd.WinchurchDr.GreenwayBlvd.inthesouthofPortPerryandCandlelightCt.andCommonsBlvd.inCanter-buryCommonandEdinboroughAveintheorigi-nalCawkersCreekOhyesdidyouknowtherearetwoCawkersCreeksubdivisionsinPortPerryTherstdevel-opedbackinthe1970sincorporatesatrackoflandnorthofReachStandboundedbyOldSimcoeRoadandSimcoeSt.AsecondsubdivisionbuiltmorerecentlytookonthenameRavinesofCawkersCreekforrea-sonsunknown.ThatsubdivisionislocatedwestofOldSimcoeSt.acrossfromtheCurlingClubandLegionandsouthofReachSt.acrossfromtheScugogArena.Pleaseturntopage38StreetnamesshouldrefecttownshistoryPaulArculuswasaskedbythetownshiptoproducealistofhistoricalpersonalitiesforstreetnames...yearslaterhesstillwaitingtoseeanyofthemusedFORMANDRMcBRIENSTLocalhistorianPaulArculusholdsupadocumentcontainingsixpagesofsuggestionsforstreetnameswhichhesubmittedtothetownshipmorethaneightyearsago.Hesunsurewhynoneofthenameshaveyettobeusedwhennewsubdivisionscameonstream. 38FOCUS-JULY2014ItwasaproudmomentfortheArcherfamilyinDecember2009whenthisstreetsignwasdedicatedasDoctorArcherDriveinhonourofDrs.RobertandDavidArcher.OnhandfortheoccasionwerefromleftBobArcherMayorMarilynPearceJeanBakerandRobertBaker.Mr.ArcherandtheBakersaregrandchildrenofDr.RobertArcher.TheDoctorArcherDrivesignisintendedtobeerectedinoneofthefuturesubdivisionsplannedforthearea.ConfusingyesbutwedigressThisarticleisaboutstreetnames.YearsagostaffattheScugogTown-shipofcesrequestedmembersofthecommunitytosuggestshistoricnameswhichcouldbeusedforstreetsinfuturedevelopments.LocalhistorianPaulAr-culusprovidedasixpagelistofnamesdetailedwithwhyeachnamewouldbeappropriate.WhilemosthaveneverbeenadoptedinDecember2009thenMayorMarilynPearcepresentedastreetsigntodescen-dantsofDrs.RobertandDavidArchertwowellrespectedphysicianswhoservedtheareaaroundLakeScugogfordecades.Thiswasastartofwhatwasexpectedtobemanyotherlocalindividualsbe-inghonouredbutasidefromthisoneexamplefewothersifanyhavebeenused.ScanningthroughthepagesofPaulslistwherehehasdocumentednamesandbackgroundstherearedozensofresidentsfromthistownwhoexcelledintheirlivesanddeserveconsideration.SomeoftheseincludeEdwinCampbell-AgraduateofPortNewstreetsignsshouldrefectPortPerryheritageandhonourlocalyoungmenwholosttheirlivesintwoworldwars.CAMPBELLCRCURRIECTBRUCESTManystreetsinnewerdevelopmentswithnameslikeChimneyHillWayandSteinwayDr.havenolocalconnectionSomeofthenamesonthecenotaphhavealreadybeenusedbuttherearedozensofotherswhocouldbehonouredwithastreetnamedintheirmemory.Continuedfrompage37 FOCUS-JULY201439www.hankspastries.comYourspecialdaycallsforaspecialcakeChooseromavarietyofavoursandstylesAwardwinningcakesoralloccasionsHanksPastries204QueenSt.PortPerry905.985.2172PerryHighSchoolinthe1890sandoneofthefound-ersofGeneralMotors.Dr.MatthewB.Dymond-AlongtimemedicalpractitionerinPortPerrywhowentontobecomeMinisterofHealthintheDavisgovernment.T.C.Forman-OneofthetownsrstgrainmerchantsReeveofReachTownshipin1859andaCaptainofthemilitiaatthetimeoftheFenianRaids.Dr.H.A.Bruce-GraduatedfromPortPerryHighSchool1885.HewasfounderofWellesleyHospitalTorontoandLieutenantGovernorofOntario.GeorgeCurrie-Anotheroftheareasrstgrainmerchants.HebuilttheelevatoratthelakefrontinPortPerryandwasalsoReeveofReachTownshipin1857.SirJamesMcBrien-GraduateofPPHSin1896ChiefofGeneralStaff-CanadianArmedForcesKnightedin1925Commis-sionerofRCMP1931-38.JohnRossRoach-PortPerryHighSchoolgradu-ategoaliefortheTorontoSt.PatsMapleLeafsNewYorkRangersDetroitRedWingsandwinneroftheStanleyCupin1922.Therearemanyotherswhohaveplayedasig-nicantroleinthedevel-opmentofthetownwhoshouldbehonoured.Thesewouldincludelocalyoungmenwholosttheirlivesintwoworldwars.Ithasevenbeensug-gestedthataredpoppybeplacedbesidethenameofveteranswhohavestreetsnamedintheirhonour.HopefullywithplannedexpansioncomingtothecommunitymanyofoursignicantpersonalitieswillberememberedPaulsays.Nowbeforethecon-structionofnewhousingbeginsitwouldbeagoodtimefortownshipof-cialstoreviewproposedsubdivisionplanscompilealistofappropriatestreetnamesandpresentthemtoalldevelopersoffutureprojects.ByJ.PeterHvidstenFocusonScugog216QueenStreetPortPerryOntarioL9L1B9Tel905-985-2171Fax905-985-4572www.waggfuneralhome.comMYLESG.ORIORDANFuneralDirectorOwner...PortPerrysonlylocallyownedandoperatedFuneralHomesince1846... 40FOCUS-JULY20141-800-403-7264905-435-4179PamelaD.ManseldKEEPYOURBUSINESSINBALANCESERVICESOFFEREDInitialsetupofbooksPayrollRecoveryofdamagedbooksDaytodayupkeepMonthlyreportingCostingreportsandinformationGeneralledgermaintenanceProtabilityprojectionFixedassetmanagementCashowprojectionYearendservicesAccountsreceivabletrackingandcollectionhelpAccountspayabletrackingandpaymentGovernmentremittanceHSTWSIBPayrollremittanceetc.TaxationservicesPLUSWealsoofferacompleterangeofofceservicesincludingSmallbusinessconsultingTrainingtheEntrepreneurFilingsystemsetupSoftwaresetupSoftwaretrainingOtherofcesystemsetupsPersonalBusinessandCorporateTaxPreparationpmanseldbookkeepingplus.infowww.bookkeepingplus.infoOver20yearsinbusinessHoursMonday-Saturday9a.m.-9p.m.Sunday10a.m.-6p.m.Everything1.25orless1894ScugogStreetHwy7APortPerryNOWOPEN FOCUS-JULY201441Dr.ThomasMcMorrowleftAssistantProfessorUOITFacultyofSocialScienceandHumanitiesGaryEdgarDoctorofLawsUOITTimMcTiernanPhDUOITPresidentandVice-Chancellor.GaryEdgarconferredwithhonorarydegreebyUOITGaryEdgarofScugogIslandwasoneoffourpersonstoreceiveanHonoraryDegreeofDoctorofLawsfromtheUniversityofOntarioInstitituteofTechnologyatitsannualconvocationheldinJune.FollowingisthetextofhispresentationGaryhasusedhisleadershipskillsandpassiontoadvanceFirstNationsrightsandtoovercomesignicantchallengesfacinghiscommunity.ItwasthispassionthatledhimtobeelectedasChiefoftheMississaugasofScugogIsland1993-1997.AsChiefhenegotiatedhuntingandshingrightsfortheFirstNationestablishedprocessestowardFirstNationsSelf-Governmentandcreatedlocalemploy-mentstrategiesbothonandoff-reserve.HiseffortsalsohelpedtodeveloparetailstorefrontindowntownPortPerrythatraisedtheBandsproleinthesurroundingcommunityandeventuallyledtothecreationoftheonlylicensedcharitablegamingfacilityinOntario.HisdiplomaticskillsuniedhiscommunityandpavedthewaytomaketheGreatBlueHeronCharityCasinoareality.Tothisdaythecasinoprovidesemploy-mentformembersofFirstNationsandnon-FirstNa-tionscommunitiesaswellasnancialsupportfortheBand.HealsoledthecreationofthecasinoscharitablearmtheBaagwatingCommunityAssociationwhichoverseesthedistributionofGreatBlueHeronscharitablefunds.TheBaagwatingCommunityAssociationsupportsnumerouslocalcharities.HisinuenceandtenacityhavehadatremendousimpactonthebuildingofsocialcapitalbetweentheScu-gogFirstNationandtheDurhamRegioncommunity.ForhisinspirationalleadershipbenevolencepassionanddedicationtoenrichingthelivesofsomanyothersitisanhonourtopresentMr.EdgarforthehonorarydegreeofDoctorofLaws.CongratulationsGary 42FOCUS-JULY2014DRAGONBOATRACESLargecrowdsgatheredalongthelakefrontinPortPerrytowatchandcheeronracersintheannualDragonBoatRaces.TheCanterburySilverDragonsalldeckedoutintheirbrightorangeshirtsandhatsmaketheirwaytoshowaftercompletingoneoftheirraces.PORTPERRYPhotosbyJ.PeterHvidsten FOCUS-JULY201443PortPerryHomeofwww.ziphinge.caBaileyMichaelandKaylieseenherewithSherriMac-NeiltookdelightinseeingthedragonheadonaboatattheDragonBoatRacesinPortPerry.PortPerryprovidedaonetwopunchattheannualDragonBoatraceswithTishMenziesleftandNeilSimpsoncollectingthehighestnumberofindividualpledges.TishwhopaddledwiththeSistoarsteamearnedtophonoursbringinginawhopping8209.NeilcompetingwithetheCanterburySilverDragonswasonlyslightllybehindraising7750.JUNE21STWASAPICTUREPERFECTDAYFOR10THANNUALDRAGONFLIESDRAGONBOATRACESAMAZING 44FOCUS-JULY2014TwoDurhamtheatrecompaniesbringmoretosummerentertainmentinPortPerrythisJulyasCadenzaProductionsandTheatre3x60eachbringaweekendofexcitinglivetheatretothestage.CadenzaProductionscelebratesits10thanniver-sarywithadeparturefromitstraditionaloutstandingBroadwaymusicalproductionsandispresentingACadenzaCabaretfeaturingsongsfrom21stcenturyBroadwayandoff-Broadwaycomposers.UnderthemusicaldirectionofCadenzafounderCarolSal-amonetheartistswhichincludeLyleCorriganChrisDanielNicoleDanielLandonDrewDonnaLajeu-nesseColleenLloydSheldonSuepaulandMallorySmithdeliverpowerfulperformancesofdiversenumbersfromshowssuchasLittleWomenTheLastFiveYearsNexttoNormalandWicked.InkeepingwiththelessformalandmoreintimateatmosphereofthecabaretformatACadenzaCabaretisplayingattheHopeReformedChurch14480OldSimcoeRd.PortPerryforthreeshowsonlyonJuly1011and12at8pm.InformalandintimateisalsothethemeofTheatre3x60sSummerSalonstagedreadingsonJuly18and19at730p.m.attheScugogMemorialPublicLibrary231WaterSt.PortPerry.Theatre3x60presentsareadingofYasminaRezasawardwinningplayArt.PerformedbySteveMaddissCraigMartinandAndyWilliamsonthiscomedyexploresthemeaningofartandfriendshipwhenoneofthreefriendspurchasesanallwhitepaintingforanextraordinarysumofmoney.Livemusiccompletestheeveningalongwithanexhibitionoforiginalallwhitepaintingsbynotablelocalartists.Theatre3x60willauctiontheartworkcreatedanddonatedbyJenniferHardieBirgittaMacLeodCarolMatsuyamaJamesMcKeagPamelaMeacherandRonPetertosupportTheatre3x60scommunityaccessandeducationalprograms.Patronscanseebothproductionsforonly30bypurchasingtheSummerTheatrePackageasavingsof5.Ticketscanalsobepurchasedseparatelywithindividualticketsavailablefor20ACadenzaCaba-retand15Theatre3x60sSummerSalon.AdvanceticketsareavailableatMETA4Gallery200QueenSt.PortPerrycashchequeonlyandbyphoneat905-852-7993VISAMC.Visiteitherwww.cadenzapro-ductions.comorwww.theatre3x60.caforfulldetails.SummerTheatreinPortPerryCadenzaandTheatre3x6colaborateontwosummertheatreproductionsLakeLandautoGENERALREPAIRSTOALLMAKESSpecializinginBrakesTuneUpFrontEndWeldingSafetyInspectionsTrucksandCarsLICENSEDTECHNICIANS110RiverSt.Seagravejust8kmsnorthofPortPerry905-985-1713 FOCUS-JULY201445HAIRSolutions84WaterStreetPortPerryCalltodayforanappointment905-985-2508freshnewlookCallthegirlstoday....NancyCeriKristieDebbieKarinMorethanjuststrawberrieswehavelotsandlotsoffreshpickedfruitsandvegetablestoo 46FOCUS-JULY2014THECOOLESTPLACEUNDERTHESUN279QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-2775www.jesterscourt.caEnjoyourpatioSavouroursalads....shareaplatter.....lunch....dinnerWorthRememberingEnjoyacoldpintbrewedrighthereinPortPerryReferralsarethecoreofourbusinessKitchensWindowsDoorsBathroomsAdditionsDesignServiceTHEiswherefamiliesgather.CallJohn90543405179059858569www.lucykrenovations.com FOCUS-JULY201447Duringthe10yearDragoniesDragonBoatFestivalmorethan1000000hasbeenraisedfordiagnosisandtreatmentofBreastCancerinlocalhospitals.TheCanterburySilverDragonshaveworkedalong-sidetheDragoniesraisingmorethan100000andcompetingastheoldestteam.Towrapup10yearstheSilverDragonsplannedeventstothankCanterburiansfortheirsupport.OnMay29thTaylorFordheldaDrivefortheDragons.ForeachtestdrivetakenFordofCanadaandTaylorFordcontributed20foratotalof2420.OnJune1st300boulevardtreesweredrapedinpinkribbonspurchasedbyCanterburyhomeowners.OnJune3rdaparadeledbytheSilverDragonsandDragoniescircumnavigatedCanterbury.Followingtheparademorethan220residentsenjoyedafreeBBQcourtesyofGeoffMichieRBCDominionSecurities.WithonepoolpracticetoensuresynchronizedpaddlingandtwosessionsonLakeScugogtheSilverDragonswithanaverageageof71werereadytochallengeallcomersintheJune21stFestival.TheCanterburySilverDragonsteammemberssalutethefantasticladiesoftheDragoniesandwishthemeverysuccesswiththisyearsnalDragoniesDragonBoatFestival.NeilSimpsonCanterburySilverDragonsSilverDragonsdragonboatershaveraisedmorethan100000in10yearsMickeyfrontandRonBeltonintheSilverDragonsboatoat.AUTOTRAILERSALES905-985-93301-866-985-9330salesnorthporttrailers.comNorthporttrailers.com181NorthPortRoadPortPerryTRAILERSTRAILERSALESSERVICEPARTSACCESSORIESNewUsedUtilityLandscapeMotorcycleATVDumpOpenorEnclosedLivestockBoatPontoonWatercraftTowDollies.FinancingandleasingavailableSERVICEWENOWOFFERFULLSERVICEFORALLPASSENGERSLIGHTTRUCKVEHICLESWehavetwofullyoperationalbayswithlicensedtechnician.Wespecializeinalignmentandexhaustwork.Wearededicatedtomeetyourexpectationsinallautomotiverepairwork.GaryLenMikeFrankBevLocallyownedandoperatedbyLenWallMon-Thur830-530Fri830-500Sat9-12noonTRAILERPROFESSIONALSforthePROFESSIONALMOTORVEHICLEINSPECTIONSTATION 48FOCUS-JULY2014BIArepresentativeKyraRosewithHollyStillerLauraBrownKaitlynBraunandMeredithBarkeywhowereregisteringforfreedrawsattheBIAbooth.BIAexecutiveofcerKennaKozakgreenshirtandLynnMcDonaldseatedareseenheregreetingvisitorsastheyshopalongQueenSt.duringMoonlightMadnessonJune20.EntertainerDavidLeaskprovidedaselectionofsongsthroughouttheeveninginfrontofthepostofceonQueenSt.PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidstenByallaccountsthehundredsofpeoplewhomadetheirwaytoPortPerryfortheBIAsannualMoonlightMadnessSalewerenotdisappointed.Organizersshoppersandbusinesspeopleallseemedpleasedwiththeturnoutandtheperfectweathertotakeadvan-tageofagreatsummerevening. FOCUS-JULY201449Ilookforwardtohearingfrompastclientsrelativesandfriends.Referralsandsatisedcustomersarethecoreofmybusiness1511RhRodU2PorPrrExperienceandknowledgeofallmakesandmodelsQualityfriendlyserviceismymottoAProblemSolverIwillcallyoupersonallybeforemakinganyrepairsIn-townshuttleserviceavailableQUalityPaRtsFaiRPRicingQUalityseRviceHOURSMonday-Friday8amto5pmandSaturday8amto1pmMaRKWillesAutomotiveForappointmentscall905-985-9292MikeDunnDDYourPrecisionImplantDentureSpecialist2LocationstoServeYouCreatingYourPerfectSmilePortPerryDentureClinic6HighSt.Unit4PortPerryONL9L1H8905.985.8028DunnDentureClinic196BondSt.EastOshawaONL1G1B3905.576.5541MikeDunnDDdunndenturerogers.comFreeNoObligationConsultationMikeDunnfamilyhavebeenrestoringthesmilesofDurhamRegionresidentsforover40years.Weprideourselvesinprovidingnothinglessthanthebestqualityandservicetoourclients.CompleteandPartialDentureServicesSameDayRelinesandRepairsImplantSupportedRetainedDenturesSportsMouthGuardsToothWhiteningALLINSURANCEPLANSACCEPTED 50FOCUS-JULY2014ThispastJunemarkedthe46thannualrunningoftheCanoetheNonquonrace.PortPerrysBarryPagehasbeenineveryraceexceptonesincetherstrunningin1969makinghimoneoftheelderstatesmenoftherace.BarryrecountstherstraceinJune1969IpersuadedoneofmyformerstudentsDougLummistojoinmeintherstracebackin1969.WhenouroldestboyRobturned8yearsoldheandIenteredthefamilyclassandcontinueduntilhewas15andhethengotapartnerStevedeHaasandtheyenteredtheunder17class.HecontinuedLaterouryoungestsonGlennjoinedwithmeuntilhewas15andthenhewentontopartnerwithTylerPhilp.NowthisyearoursonRobisintheracewithhissonBronson.CanoetheNonquonhasbeenaper-manentpartofourfamilytraditionsheaddswithpride.BarryhaspartneredwithseveralothersincludinghiswifeDiniaswellaswithCathyIvesandVickiWilson.Ithasbeenawonderfulexperiencehesays.Hemissedonlyoneeventthe2009racetheresultofhealthissuesbuthereturnedthefollowingyeardeter-minedtokeepupthetradition.Thisyearatage77heparticipatedagaininthe40andoverclassandislookingforwardtonextyear.WehaveseensomanychangesintheraceallthedevelopmentsfromordinaryColemanorCanadianTireca-noestolightweightbreglassthencedarstripthencarbonbreandnowthefastestandmostexpensivearetheKevlarboats.BarrycontinuedenthusiasticallyAndthepaddles.WowWhenIsawtheprosusingbentpaddlesthirtyyearsagoIborrowedoneandmadeapatternfromitandthenmademyown.Nowwehavethegraphitepaddles.Solightandcomfortable.Barryseyeslitupwhenaskedaboutwhatheenjoysmostabouttherace.Ohthecamaraderiehesaidwithasmile.Itissogoodtocompeteeachyearandmeetupwithsomanycanoeenthusiasts.Therearealotofotherlocalfamilieswhohavebeenheavilyinvolvedovertheyears.TherestheHugginstheBairdstheHurstsandtheGib-sons.Itsgreattoseesomanyfamilieswhohavebecomeapartofthetradition.HecontinuedtoreminisceIntherstthirtyyearsorsoLesCrowwasthemantobeat.IhaveneverbeathimThewinnersareBARRYRIVERvsBarryPagetoptakesamomenttositbackandrelaxaf-tercrossingthenishlineofCanoetheNonquon.PicturebelowshowsBarryandhissonGlennastheypassedbySeagrave.ThiswasBarrys45thtimetakingpartintheevent.Pleaseturntopage53Followingarethetopthreenishersinthe46thrunningofPortPerrysCanoetheNonquonrace.17ANDUNDER-1stMichaelandThomasWebster117552ndCurtisGrahamandCaileighHeptinstall.40ORUNDER-MEN-1st.JohnLiversageMikeBender200132nd.AlexLawrencePaulSeaman3rdBarryPageGlennPage.Pleaseturntowinnerspage53 FOCUS-JULY201451CanoetheNonquonattracted140participantsin83vesselsfortheannualcanoerace.PicturedtopofpageareKathyDownesandBradWhittakerintheirkayakastheyheadoffalongtheNonquonRiveronabrightsunnyday.CentrefromleftKerriandJasonKingmaketheirwaytothelauncharea.RacemarshallsWen-dyHatherleyandBarbWolffatthe12thconces-sionstartingpointHeinzandTravisKuckdiggingdeepastheycrossthefnishlineandGuySt.Lou-isdeckedoutinwhitet-shirtandtiewithhiswifeKristijustbeforepassingunderthebridge.DillanWeberandJacquelineFoxleftpaddlebesideRobertHugginsandXanderHugginsalongasectionoftheNonquonRiver.CanoeNonquonthe2014PhotosbyJ.PeterHvidsten 52FOCUS-JULY2014182NorthPortPlazaUnit7-ReachSt.atNorthPortRd.905-985-6665www.windowstore.cavinylwindowssteelcladdoorsvinylsidingeavestroughssunroomsdeckingsteelroongshuttersblindsrenovationsSalesInstallationFreeEstimatesAllWorkGuaranteedProfessionalInstallersDURHAMREGIONYEARSPROUDLYSERVINGWhetheryoureremodelingornewconstructiontheexperiencedstaffatTheWindowStorearemorethanhappytohelpwithallyourrenovationneeds.Weprovideexpertinstallationforalltheproductswecarryandprovidethehighestwarrantiesintheindustry.SoifyourelookingtostartyournextrenovationprojectpleasevisitourshowroomandseewhyTheresSoMuchMoreAt...LocallyownedandoperatedIkeandKellyvandenBergBlackstockFridayJuly4th730pmSaturdayJuly5th700pmFridayLocal4x4DieselTrucksMiniModifiedTractorsSuperModified4x4TrucksModifiedFarmTractorsInvitationalOutofField4x4TractorsSaturdayLocal4x4GasTrucksProStreetDiesel4x4TrucksSuperStock4x4TrucksLightProStockTractors7000HeavyProStockTractors11000OutofField4x4ArticulatedTractorsJaniceBeechey905.986.00357www.blackstockfair.caTRACTORTruckPullAdults10Children12andunder4Parking2BEVERAGEGARDENAUGUST22242014BLACKSTOCKFAIR149thAnnualEntertainmentforallagesDemolitionDerbyFri.Aug.228pmParadeMidwayLivestockShowsAgAwarenessDisplays4-HAchievementsHomecraftKidsWorldMusicalEntertainmentSaturdaynightDance9pmfeaturingcountrystarLindsayBroughtenThisyearsthemeFREEOn-siteParkingFormoreinformation905-986-0035www.blackstockfair.ca FOCUS-JULY201453butIdidbuyhiscanoe.Ihavegotseveraltrophiesforwin-ningseveraltimesinthefamilyclass.AsaresultofBarrysen-thusiasmforcanoeingheandhisfamilyhaveparticipatedinanumberofracesacrosstheprovince.ThereisnodoubtthattheCanoetheNonquonraceisthebestinOntario.Thebestrunthebestforsafety-fourboatsoutonthelaketohelpoutincaseofemergen-ciesthebestmonitoredpeoplecheeringyouonatthefourcheckpointsandthenatSea-graveandRobingladepeopleouttosupportyou.YesthisisbyfarthebestcanoeraceinOntarioBarrysays.HopefullyIcancontinueuntil2018whenwecelebratethe50thrunningoftheraceheadded.Wecertainlyhopesotoo.GoodLuckBarry.ByPaulArculusFocusonScugogContinuedfrompage50C1-1stRichHelms40453.C2-1stSeanMachacekMariaKuzmin146222ndWayneJenningsBradJennings3rdMikeSpohnKathrynChurchill.FamilyJr.Sr.-1stHeinzandTravisKuck206532ndRobPageBronsenPage3rdShayneandBillHurst.K1-1stAngusRoss2ndGailBailey3rdConanLear.K2-1stBeckyMatthewsBerniceMcNutt239092ndBradWhittakerKathyDownes.Kayak-Men-1stRobertRoss150532ndTimLaprade3rdSamWyss.Men-1stBillBrickwoodJonathanPetruk210202ndZachCordickRayHealey3rdRaphaelCabardosLouisCabardos.MixedCouples-1stEerikRandsaluChristinaMark235392ndSaraLambieRyanRozinskis3rdCarterMcHughJennaLamb.RiverOnly-1stJoyceCurryBobWeir109032ndKristenMeyer-CreamerAndyMeyer3rdJeffLeslieAdrianBoyle.Women-1stOliviaSpohnRachelTwiss252292ndMelissaRocheMaryannRoche3rdLaurenFaulknerNikiJonesWinners-continuedfrompage50ThreecompetitorsenjoyaleisurepaddlealongtheNonquonRiverjusteastoftheSeagraveBridge.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenAstheowneroVosIndependentGrocerIhavediscoveredthebeneftsohiringstaromtheOntarioDisabilitySupportProgram.Learnhowyoucanbenefttoo.PleasecallCommunityLivingDurhamNorthormoreinormation.905-985-8511TerryVosInspiringPossibilities 54FOCUS-JULY201415987SimcoeStreetPortPerry905.985.3312www.portperryvilla.caTHURSDAYJULY17TH130p.m.IrwinSmithentertainsstrawberrydessertslotsmoreEveryonewelcomeStrawberryStrawberrySocialSocialLifesbetterattheVillaJaneWalkerandAnjaKooistraprovidetheinspirationforSpiritsInNatureexhibitattheScugogCounciloftheArtsfromJuly5toJuly26.SpiritsinNatureisauniqueexhibitofgardensculpturesbyAnjaKooistracomplimentedbyacollectionofvibrantnaturephoto-graphsbyJaneWalker.FabricsculptorAnjaKooistracreatesexpressivefemalegardenspiritsinherRollingHillsStudiointhecountrysidenearSunder-land.Anjatransformsavarietyofrecycledmaterialantiquelacesheepswoolandevenbirdsnestsintoexpressivefemalegardengu-rineseachwithitsownpersonalitytoenlivenanyhomeorgarden.Inspiredbythebeautyofherru-ralsurroundingsNewcastlepho-tographerJaneWalkercapturesvisuallystrikingimagesofnatureandnaturalthings.AcollectionofherframedphotoswillshowcasearicharrayofbirdsowlsandotherwildlifeaswellasowersandlandscapedtakenonherfarmandthroughouttheDurhamarea.TheworksofbothwomenwillbeondisplayattheScugogCounciloftheArtsgallerylocatedat181PerrySt.PortPerry.ThegalleryisopenTuesdaythroughSaturdayfrom11a.m.until3p.m.AnopeningreceptionforthiseventisplannedforSaturdayJuly5from2until4p.m.Thepublicisencouragedtoat-tendthisevent.SpiritsInNatureexhibitfeaturesasculptureandphotographeratSCAgallerySawWhetOwlbyJaneWalkerleftandaGardenDivasculpturebyAnjaKooistra. FOCUS-JULY201455MillarsMarket155QueenStreetPortPerrymillarsmarket.comWantIceCreamOpentil9pmDailyWantIceCreamOpentil9pmDailyHome-MadeIceCreamwithFreshLocalStrawberriesEST.1937DAIRY24FlavoursAskaboutourConeCardBUICKGMC10VanedwardDrivePortPerry905-985-8474www.gusbrownportperry.comThebestseatintown...THEALLNEW2014GMCSIERRATestdriveonetoday. 56FOCUS-JULY2014VOLUNTEERSPeoplewhoperformaservicetoapersonorcommunityvoluntarilyandexpectnothinginreturn.ThemosteffectivewaytovolunteeriswithagroupsaysRoddFosterofGreenbank.Ateameffortusuallyaccomplishesmorethananyindividual.Roddshouldknow.Hehasenjoyedservingasavol-unteerforover50years.Hewasmodestlypleasedtobearecentrecipientofa50YearVolunteerAwardpre-sentedbyMayorMercierandsignedbyMichaelCoteauOntarioMinisterofCitizenshipandImmigrationandPremierKathleenWynne.Butitsthefondmemoriesthatthe85-year-oldvaluesthemost.VolunteeringjustcamenaturallytomeRoddcom-mented.HisdiversiedvolunteereffortswhichspanmorethanhalfacenturyhavebenetedGreenbankUnitedChurchGreenbankparksandplaygroundsGreenbankHallPortPerryHospitalOperationScugogGreenbankLionsClubPortPerryCurlingClubandavarietyofsportsorganizations.AswellasworkinghiswayuptheladderatGeneralMotorsinOshawafrom1950to1991andbeingabusyfamilymanwithvechildrenRoddalwaysmadetimetocontributetohiscommunity.HewasborninthevillagetoparentsRegandVelmaFoster.In1948Roddrecallsthattwomajoreventsoc-curredinhislifeMarieandRoddweremarriedatGreenbankUnitedChurchandwhenthecommunitydecidedtotakeadvantageofJamesIansonsoffertoturnthreeacresofhislandintoGreenbankCommu-nityParkfeaturingplaygroundsandaballdiamond.ThisopenedmyeyestowhatvolunteeringcouldaccomplishRoddsaid.Everyonepitchedininsomanydifferentwaystomakeadreampossible.IhaveremainedasupporterofIansonParkeversince.AppropriatelyRoddandMariebuilttheirbeauti-fulhomerightbesidethepark.ThelocalUnitedChurchhasalwaysbeenaveryimportantfocalpointforfamilyoccasionsincludingweddingsbaptismsfuneralsSundaySchoolchoirsRoddFosterRoddFostersitscomfortablyinthestandsattheGreenbankballparkwhererhespentmanyhoursonasaplayercoachandvolunteerovertheyears.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenPleaseturntopage58 FOCUS-JULY201457ScugogTownshipisblessedwithdozensifnothundredsofvolunteerswhogivefreelyoftheirtimetohelpmakethiscommunityonetoenvy.EachyearindividualsarerecognizedfortheircontributionsthroughawardprogramsinitiatedbytheCanadianGovernmentProvinceofOntarioDurhamRegionandTownshipofScugog.OneofthemostrecenteventswasTheOntarioVolunteerServiceAwardswhichrecognizeindi-vidualvolunteersforcontinuousyearsofcommitmentanddedi-catedservicetoanorganization.ResidentsfromScugogTown-shipwhowererecognizedthisyearinadditiontoRoddFosterandIleanPughwhohavededi-catedhalfacenturyeachtotheircommunityareasfollows5YEARS-JudyAndersonHeartandStrokeFoundationMagBrownLillianPartingtonEleanorSturmanAuxiliarytoLakeridgeHealthPortPerry10YEARS-TamaraCordnerGirlGuidesofCanadaAbFul-fordElizabethFulfordJamesGib-sonJudithGibsonCommunityCareDurham-ScugogAmyPhil-lipsGirlGuidesofCanadaRickQuirkHeartandStrokeFoun-dationEkeVanderZeeOntarioAssociationofSocialWorkers15YEARS-GeorgeLeePortPerryAgriculturalSocietyBarbaraWeeseBethesdaReachWomensInstitute20YEARS-JoanBaggCommu-nityCareDurham-Scugog25YEARS-IsabelLeePortPerryAgriculturalSocietySandyMitchellWindReachFarmJudyAndersonHeartandStrokeFoun-dation30YEARS-MargaretBruceBethesdaReachWomensInstitute.ScugogsVolunteerServiceAwardRecipientsAfriendlysmileissoimportantwhenyouarevolunteeringadvises81year-oldIleanPughofPrinceAlbert.ShewassurprisedtobetherecentrecipientoftheprovincialVolunteerAwardfor50yearsofservicesignedbyPremierKathleenWynneandOntarioMinis-terofCitizenshipandRecreationMichaelCoteau.ThepresentationwasmadeatHiddenShoresinWhitbyatagalareceptionhonouringsome200volunteers.Itwasveryhumblingsaidthismodestlady.PeoplewhoknowIleanandallofthegoodcausesshehassupportedwerenotsurprisedthatshewaschosentoreceivespecialrecognition.Ileanissobusywithhervolunteerworkthatshebarelyhadtimetotthisinterviewintoherschedule.HereswhatatypicalweekislikeforIlean.DuringtherstweekofJuneshewenttoPortPerryNursingHometovolunteeronMonday.For15yearsIleanhasregularlyvisitedtheresidentsandshehelpsoutwithanythingshecanfromwashinghairtoassistthehair-dressersparticipatinginBingoorgoingontrips.ThenursinghomeresidentsreallylookforwardtovisitorssaysIleanwhopointsoutthatahugorafriendlysmilegoalongway.OnTuesdayIleanattendedtheAdvisoryCommitteeonSeniorsmeetingatPrinceAlbertCommunityCen-tre.Eversincethetownshippurchasedthebuildingfromtheschoolboard50yearsagoIleanhasbeenakeensupporterofthelocalhall.AlongwiththreeothermenIleanslatehusbandMervwasontheoriginalboardofdirectorsforthePrinceAlbertCommunityIleanPughPleaseturntopage60IleanPughisjustoneofthemanyvolunteerswhogiveoftheirtimecanvassinginJunefortheannualPortPerryHospitalAuxiliaryTagDayraisingmoneyforthelocalhospital. 58FOCUS-JULY2014andyouthgroups.RoddrecallsthatthereusedtobesixchurchesinGreenbank.Nevertakeyourchurchforgrantedheadvises.In1996GreenbankUnitedcelebratedits100thanniversaryandaccomplishedamajorupgradingwithphysicalandnancialsupportbytheentirecommunity.Marieisveryactiveinthechurchwhichhasstagedanamazinglysuccessfulroastbeefdinnerforthepast38years.Lastyeartheyserved1000deliciousmealsandraised13000.Roddremindseveryonetogettheirticketsforthissold-outan-nualeventbeingheldthisyearonFridayAugust1from430to7p.m.VolunteersandfaitharethebackboneofthechurchRoddsays.RoddgivescredittolongtimeresidentsLarryandLydiaDobleandotherlocalvolun-teersforhelpingtopre-serveGreenbankHall.ThisheritagebuildingiswidelyusedbythecommunityanditsthehomeoftheGreen-bankFolkMusicSocietyandthelocalLionsClub.Itsalluptodatewithanelevatorandwheelchairaccessiblewashrooms.SportshasalwaysbeenoneofRoddspassions.EveryyearhegoestoFloridainMarchfortheBlueJaysspringtrainingandhehasbeenamoverandshakeronthelocalsportsscenefordecades.Whenitbecamephysicallymoredifcultforhimtopartici-pateinsportsasheagedRoddsayshestillenjoyedstayinginvolvedintheroleofcoachormanager.LocalsportsenthusiastswillremembertheunstoppableSportshasalwaysbeenoneofRoddspassions.Hehasbeenamoverandshakeronthelocalsportsscenefordecades.Continuedfrompage56Roddwithhis50YearVolunteerServiceAward.Addsolidmapledovetaildraweronfullextensionslidestouseandmaximizethewastedspace.Nomoregettingdownonyourhandsandkneestoseewhatisatthebackofyourcabinets.Wealsohavesystemsforthoseimpossiblecornercabinetsandcustompulloutsforjustaboutanyspace.Dontputitoffanylongerthesolutionisjustaphonecallaway.AtIdealHomeStorageSolutionstheanswerissimplerefaceyourexistingkitchenandsavethousandsofdollars.Replacetheoldwornoutlookwithuptodatestylescolourshardwareandnewcountertopsinawiderangeofcoloursandmaterials.Alterexistingcabinetsoraddnewcabinetstomatch.Newsinksandfaucetslightingandmouldingsallwithoutthemessofamajorrenovation.Winnerof2013Homestars.caBestReviewsRefaceyourexistingkitchenandsavethousandsofdollarsInstallrolloutdrawersinyourexistingcabinetstomaximizethestoragespaceDontsettleforanythingbutthebest.PortPerryidhostsogmail.comwww.idealhomestorage.com905-904-2050 FOCUS-JULY201459GreenbankGamblersMensHockeyTeamwhichRoddremainsreallyproudof.DespitethefactthattheyhadnosponsorandnoarenatheGamblerswereaverysuccessfulsquadwinningmanychampionshipsinclud-ingtheO.R.H.A.SeniorChampionshipin1959.In1981theGreenbankGamblersFastballTeamenteredtheNorthDurhamLeaguewhichincluded10teamsfromClaremonttothesouthtoFenelonFallstothenorth.Theywereleaguechampionsforfouroutofveyears.OvertheyearsthisstellarteammoveduptorepresentOntarioattheCanadianChampionshipsinAlbertain1991.RoddmanagedthePortPerryMerchantsFastballteamformanyyears.ThisteamcanboastofbeingSouthernOntarioInterBnalists.WiththehelpofformerPortPerryReeveJ.J.GibsonandfundraisingguruKenJacksonthisteamspearheadedtheprojectofmovingtheballdiamondsfromthefairgroundstothelakefront.RoddwasalsoinvolvedintrackandeldandbasketballatPortPerryHighSchool.AlongwithJoeFowlerhecoachedPortPerryMinorHockey.In1960curlingbecameveryattractivetoolderathletesRoddrecalls.Hesbeenamemberofthelo-calclubinPortPerryforapproximately50years.Heservedasaboardmemberfor30yearsandbonspielchairmanforsixyearsplushewasPresidentfrom1972-1974.HelpingwiththeOperationScugogChristmasProjectwasanexampleofvolunteerismatitsbestdescribedRodd.TheteamofyoungandoldledbythelateAnnWannikofjoinedtogethertobringsomefes-tivecheertopeopleinneed.Over30yearsagoHowardHallandFredChristieapproachedRoddtoaskhimtobeamemberofthePortPerryHospitalBoard.OfcoursehesaidyesApersonallossthedeathofhisfathermadeRoddreal-izetheimportanceofacommunityhospital.Thiswasanothercausehefoundtobeworthworkingforandsupporting.RoddisproudtobeachartermemberoftheGreen-bankLionsClubwhichformed20yearsago.Hede-scribeditasanotherexcellentexampleofvolunteeringforthebenetofothers.Theannualthree-daySlo-PitchtournamentinGreenbankraisesabout6000ayeartohelpfundparkmaintenance.Roddcontinuestoserveasavolunteerbecauseheenjoysitsomuch.IlldowhatIcanaslongasIcanhepledged.AndImsoproudofallofthepeopleIveworkedwithandIappreciatetheirefforts.IreallyenjoylifeandIvemetsomanygoodpeo-ple.Nobodyproddedmeintobeingavolunteer.IjustsaidtomyselfHeyIdliketodothat.Andhedid.Thank-youRodd.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugog15751IslandRoadPortPerry905-982-0794www.marcelleskitchen.caWesellbothreadybakedgoodsanddrymixes.OPEN10-5SEVENDAYSAWEEKGLUTENFREEHamburgerHotdogBunsMufnsSquaresCookiesTartsPiesCakesBreadBunsBagelsSandwichesFrozenPizzatastycookedontheBBQFrozenCookieMufnDoughscoopbakeandserveEnjoyoneofournewdesserts....ChocolateEclairsLavaCakesCreamPuffsTiramisu 60FOCUS-JULY2014Centre.ItsthegatheringplaceformanyactivitiesincludingyogaSparksthebridgeclubeuchregamesbirthdaypartiesandshowers.OurcommunitycentreisingoodshapeandverywellrunIleancommentedproudly.OnWednesdayIleanpickedupsomeladiesfromPortPerryVillatotakethemtoaHomecomingafter-Continuedfrompage57IleanPughisseenherewiththeVolunteerServiceAwardcerticateshereceivedforher50yearsofvolunteering.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidstenTrophiesAwardsCorporatePromotionsEmbroideryGraphicDesignEngravingScreenPrintingPineridgeImpress905-985-2839135NorthPortRoadPortPerrywww.pineridgeimpress.caYourNameisOurBusinessRayHobbsgarageEst.1954CallBrianTasselltodayandfndoutwhatgoodcustomerserviceisallabout182NorthportRoadUnits89PortPerry905-985-0059www.rayhobbsgarage.aaro.caLookingfortheperfectmotorcycleYamahabuildsit-Asselstinessellsit.Wewillgetyouonthebikethattsyourneeds.2015F2-07LightagileandpowerfulallatagreatpriceFULLSERVICEPARTSDEPARTMENTCheckoutourusedline-upatwww.asselstines.comShopLocalandSupportyourDealerFAMILYOWNEDSINCE197110MinEastofPortPerryTake7AtoDurhamRd.576kmsouth905.986.4437www.asselstines.comThefamilyofVernonVeraAsselstinewashappytocelebratetheir75thWeddingAnniversaryonMothersDay.ThepartytookplaceatPortPerryVillawheretheyreside. FOCUS-JULY201461Ileanhasexperiencedgreatsatisfactionfromvol-unteeringandshehassetagoodexampleforhersevengrandchildrenandeightgreatgrandchildren.Tobeavolunteeryouneedagoodattitudeshesaid.Andyoulearntogetalongwithalltypesofpeople.PrinceAlbertisafriendlylovelyplacetolivede-scribedIleanwhohasresidedtherefor60years.ItsanicequiettownandclosetoPortPerryandOshawa.PeopledontneedtobeboredIleanpointedout.Therearelotsofplacestovolunteer.Itisveryimpor-tantforvolunteerstoshowupsheadded.InhersparetimeIleanenjoysreadingmysterysto-riesandworkinginherowergarden.OhyesandshealsomakesbeautifulquiltswhichhavewonribbonsatthePortPerryFair.Butitsthevolunteerworkthatsheenjoysmostofall.Thank-youIlean.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugognoonhostedbyPrinceAlbertandPortPerryUnitedChurches.Thiseventfeaturesanold-timehymnsingbiblereadingscommunionandafternoontea.Itsniceforpeoplewhocantgetoutregularlytogotochurchshenoted.OnThursdayandFridaymorningstherewasIleanoutinfrontoftheRoyalBankworkingfortheHospitalAuxiliaryTagDays.Shealsousedtovolunteeratthelocalhospital.For60yearsIleanhasbeenactivewithPrinceAlbertUnitedChurchandtheUCW.Oneofthepopularfund-raiserstheydointhefallisanapplepiesale.Ileansaysthattheladiessetupanassemblylineatthechurchandhaveafun-lledsocialtimewhilemakingallofthepieswhicharepre-ordered.ThePlantandBakeSalesatthechurcharealwayssuccessfultoo.Wehaveasmallcongregationbutalotofgreatworkersshecommented.WhenshewasraisingherfourchildrenthreesonsandadaughterIleanplayedanactiveroleinschoolactivities.AfterherkidsweregrownIleantookonajobasaRedCrossHomemakerwhichwasperfectlysuitedtohernurturingpersonality.IleansdaughterBonnieSolomonofPortPerryisfollowinginhermothersfootstepsasavolunteer.ShesavibrantmemberofPortPerryUnitedChurch.Bon-niealsovolunteersatthenursinghomeandreadswithstudentsatS.A.CawkerSchool.Tobeavolunteeryouneedagoodattitudeandyoulearntogetalongwithalltypesofpeople.....IleanPughrazorhaircutfoilscolourpermsweddingpromup-doswaxingairbrushinglashbrowtintingeyelashextensionsmake-upapplicationmanicurespedicuresearpiercing16050OLDSIMCOEROADPORTPERRYNorthwestcornerofReachandOldSimcoeRd.acrossfromTimHortonsWALK-INSANDNEWCLIENTSWELCOMEFULLSERVICESFORMENWOMENCHILDREN905-985-8888Over30yearsexperienceElizabethShelly1stANNIVERSARY 62FOCUS-JULY2014SHEPSTONEHAULAGELIMITED1451ReachSt.PortPerry905-985-7282SHEPSTONEHAULAGELIMITEDDELIVERYAVAILABLESMALLTOLARGELOADS.StonePLAYGROUNDSPETRUNSABGRADEDRAINANDSEPTICGRANITESTONENATURALSTONE1-3RIVERROCK4-6GABIONSTONEBACKFILLINGMASONRYANDBEACHQUALITYUNSCREENEDSCREENEDANDTRIPLEMIXOPENTOTHEPUBLICPeaStoneGravelSandTopSoilNOWAVAILABLEMULCHComevisitusatourboothatDogDaysofScugogJuly1920ExaminationsVaccinationsLaserSurgerySurgeryDentistryDentalX-rayX-rayReferralServicesPharmacyIn-HouseLaboratoryPrescriptionDietsNutritionalCounsellingPreventativeCareWellness905-985-9748www.scugoganimalhospital.com15930OldSimcoeRoadPortPerrySCUGOGANIMALHOSPITALSupportingAnimalHealthWefocusontheoverallhealthandwellnessofyourpetsthroughourprofessionalservices.NEWPATIENTSWELCOME FOCUS-JULY201463MilfoilweevilshelpsinkeepingLakeScugogweedsundercontrolAweevilfeedingonmilfoilweedinLakeScugog.PhotocourtesyofKyleBorrowmanLakeScugoghasbeenundergoingarapidexpan-sionofaninvasivehybridoftheEurasianwatermilfoil.Becauseofthisithaspresentedalongtermthreattotherecreationalpotentialandecologicalhealthofthelake.TheScugogLakeStewardshasevaluatedseveralalternativesfordealingwiththisproblemandhasdeterminedthattheuseofthemilfoilweevilisthebestcontrollingagent.Theweevilisandhasbeenpresentinourlakeforyearsbutisnotinlargeenoughnumberstocontrolthemilfoil.Inadditiontobeinganenvironmen-tallysafeandcosteffectiveapproachmilfoilweevilscanprovidelongtermcontrolasopposedtoothermanage-menttechniqueswhichareneededindenitely.OurgoalthroughourassociationwithEnviroscienceInc.istoimplantanadditional10000weevilsinanareaoffofAldredsBeach.ThiswillbethesecondimplantwiththersthavingbeeninanareaoffofKingsBay.Therstinitiativewasverysuccessfulshowingsignicantdamagetothemilfoilinthatarea.Themilfoilweevillivesontheplantobtainsitsnutritionbyboringthroughthestemsandsubsequentlykillsit.ThisprojectrequiresnotonlythesupportoftheLakeStewardsbutalsothenancialsupportofourcommu-nity.AllofthosethatusetheLakeareawareofthisplantthathastheredowershowingonthesurface.Asthesummerprogressesthemilfoilcreatesaoatingmatthattrapsalgaeandstopsthenaturalwaterow.Further-moremilfoilbrokenoffthroughwaveactionboatsandotheractionsaccumulatecloggingbeachesandotherpublicandprivateareas.ShouldyouwishadditionalinformationorwouldliketocontributetoourinitiativepleasecontactthefollowingpeopleTomPhippstomphippsxplornet.caorcall905-986-4806orCarolynHallrobcarhallhotmail.comcall905-985-7718.ContributionsarebepayabletotheScugogLakeStewardsandtaxreceiptswillbeissued.COACHHOUSESTUDIOASHOPPINGDESTINATIONLOCATION605RegionalRd.21PortPerryTheOldUticaStore905-982-2705www.coachhousestudio.caAntiquesuniquesDcorMoreCoachHouseStudioisopeningournewlyrenovatedBarnforspecialshowsthrough-outthesummerweekendsandwearelookingforGuestVendorssellingAntiquesVintageCollectiblesCraftsorArt.ShowsareJuly19August9andLabourDayweekend.Formoreinfocall905-982-2705.RemembertheStudioisopen7daysaweekbesuretostopinnewstockconstantlyarrivesdailyCallingforVendors 64FOCUS-JULY2014ImaginewatchingmembersofyourcommunitydressedincostumewhizzingthroughthewaterofLakeScugogtoraisemoneyforlocalandinter-nationalcharities.ThatsjustwhatyouwillseeatPalmerParkonSundayAugust17whentheRotaryClubofPortPerryhostsits21stannualAquarama.Thispopularandentertainingeventputsnoviceandexperiencedridersagainsttheclockonper-sonalwatercrafttoraisemoneyforcharitablecauseslocallyandinternationally.TheRotaryClubisstillwelcomingparticipantstosignupasasingleriderorformateamofvelegalageriders.OnceagainwearecallingonthecommunitytogetinvolvedinthisexcitingsummereventsaidSteveGajewskiCo-ChairofAquarama.AquaramahasbeenaterricfundraiserforRotaryandagreatdayoffundayonthewaterandnowatercraftdrivingexperienceisnecessarytoparticipate.TheRotaryClubisthankfultoJohnMackieandhisstaffatPortPerryMarinaforgenerouslydonat-ingtheirSea-Doosandtheirtimeforthisevent.Inadditiontoraisingmoneyforagreatcauseparticipantsareawardedprizesforavarietyofcategoriesincludingfastesttimemostunusualrideandmostamusingcostume.ItsthecommunitythatmakesthiseventsuchahugesuccesssaidSteve.Thiseventhasnowraisedover180000forlocalandinternationalcharities.FormoreinformationonhowtogetinvolvedortodownloadregistrationandpledgeformsvisitAquaramaswebsiteatwww.aquarama.caorcallKimViscontiat289-356-1401.FormscanalsobepickedupatTaylorForderInsuranceat169NorthSt.PortPerry.GetreadytoRocknRollJohnMackieownerofPortPerryMarinahasbeenprovidingSea-DoosandtrainingnewridersfortheRotaryClubformanyyears.FocusonScugogflesphotosRotaryClublookingforridersandteamsfor21stannualAquaramaTIMETOREGISTER FOCUS-JULY201465MichaelBrandonLeighDarleneKimFarynHollyAtMonteCarlooursevenfulltimestylistsareprofessionalswhopridethemselvesonbeinguptodateonthelateststylesandtrends.Wespecializeinhaircutsstylesup-dosstraighteningcolouringhighlightstexturizingkeratinhairtreatmentsmensbarberingeyebrowsandsomuchmore.FullAestheticServicesFacialsMake-upNailsMonteCarloHAIRFASHION11WaterStreetPortPerry905-985-3684257QueenStreetPortPerryWorkshopsallsummerlongFreeDemonstrationsattheStore905-982-1164www.antweek.netRe-PaintRe-FinishRe-LOVEYourFurniture 66FOCUS-JULY2014www.scugogfirstnation.comSaturdayJuly19SundayJuly20201422521IslaRaPrPrrPwWw1kmpaCaiAbsolutelynoAlCohol-nodrugs-noPetsHONOURINGTHENIAGARATREATYbiwawcai.Comeoutandenjoytraditionalnativedancesdrumgroupsanddisplays.Over40differenttraditionalnativefoodandcraftvendors.POWWOWMISSISSAUGASOFSCUGOGISLANDEveryoneWelcome18AalSunRISeCeRemonybothmoRnIngSgRAndentRy12noonBDOPROUDLYSUPPORTSTHEMISSISSAUGASOFSCUGOGISLANDFIRSTNATIONS16THANNUALPOWWOW1-1BrockStEUxbridgeON9058529714www.bdo.caExtendingourbestwishesonyour18thAnnualPowWow204CasimirSt.PortPerrywww.callerygroup.com905-985-CongratulationstoGaryEdgaronachievingyourdoctoratedegreefromUOIT.WewishyoueverysuccessthisspecialyearLakeScugogHiStoricaLSocietyOnbehalfoftheMayorandCouncilweextendbestwishesandhopesthattheGreatSpiritwillblessandlookovertheScugogIslandPowWow.ScugogMemorialPublicLibrary231WaterSt.PortPerry905-985-7686ThanksforinvitingScugogtoexperienceyour18thMississaugaPowWow FOCUS-JULY201467VicefamilycarriesontheorganicfarmingtraditionspracticedbytheirgrandfatherThepristinefarmsituatedonthescenicrollinghillsoftheOakRidgesMorainelookslikemanyothertypicalOntariofarms.ButtheresamajordifferenceBirchwindHolsteinsisa100organicdairyoperationandamemberoftheOrganicMeadowCo-operative.WefarmthewaymygrandfatherdidsaysRonVice.Nochemicalsareused.Antibioticsareforbidden.Syntheticherbi-cidesandfertilizersarebanned.TheresnoGMO.WegowithnaturenotagainstitexplainedRonwhoisathirdgenerationfarmer.HisgrandfatherClarencepurchasedafarmnearSolinain1941andhisdadMurraytookitoverin1966andstartedtoregisterHolsteins.BirchwindHolsteins40dairycowsarefedcertiedorganicgrainandhayandtheygrazeingreenpasturesabundantwithfreshgrassandsweetclover.ThecowsarehealthierandhappiersaysRonswifeDebVice.Theyenjoythesummersunshinefreshairexerciseandsocialization.BirchwindHolsteinscowsspendtwohoursinsideofthebarninthesummerandtwohoursoutsideofthebarninthewinter.NATURALLYDebandRonViceofBirchwindHolsteinsareathirdgenerationfamilycarryingonthefarmingtraditionsRonsgrandfatherClarencestartedmorethan50yearsago.PhotosbyLynnCampbellPleaseturntopage68 68FOCUS-JULY2014Therearesevenpasturessotheycanrotatethecowsforgrazing.CombinedthelandtheVicesownandrenttotals400acres.Growingorganichayandcornisanimportantpartoftheirfarm.Theyhaveamachinetoscufecornforweedingasanaturalalternativetousingchemicalsforexample.RonandDebtheir25-year-oldsonSeanand10-yearemployeeAdamTaylorallworktogethertorunthedairyoperation.Debwasthersttogetonboardwiththeideaoforganicfarming.AfoundingmemberofthecommunitygroupProtecttheRidgesDebhasbeenconcernedaboutenviron-mentalissuesforalongtimeespeciallythecontrover-sialpracticeofspreadingsludgeonagriculturalland.Goingorganicontheirownfamilyfarmwasacontrol-lablewayforthemtomakeapositivedifferenceshepointedout.DebsdadRoyMcLaughlinfarmedinBlackstock.HewouldcomeinfromtheeldssmellingstronglyofchemicalsDebrecalls.AlthoughherfatherbelievedthatthespraysweresafeDebsuspectsthathisexpo-suretotoxinsledtohisearlyonsetofAlzheimersdis-ease.Royhasbeeninanursinghomeformanyyears.DebiscondentthattheircowsandtheirfamilyarehealthiernowthatBirchwindfarmis100organic.Rondescribedthetransitionfromconventionalfarmingmethodstoorganicfarmingasareallearningcurve.ItwasabigleapoffaithDebcommented.NowwetrustMotherNaturetolookaftertheanimals.Intheyear2000theVicesdecidedtotaketheplungeandgoorganicwithguidancebymentorHarryPeetersofOrganicMeadowCo-operative.November22007wasthelandmarkdaythatOrganicMeadowCo-operativeofciallywelcomedBirchwindHolsteinsintotheirfamilyof100certiedorganicfarmers.Pho-tographsweretakentocommemoratethishistoricdaywhentheysentofftheirrstshipmentoforganicmilk.DebandRonagreethattheirdecisiontoswitchtoorganicfarminghasbeenthebestdecisionforourlandourheartsandoursouls.Thehealthoftheirherdhasdramaticallyimprovedsinceorganicfarmingpracticeshavebeenadopted.Thecowsareinheatallthetimeandproblemssuchasmastitistwistedstom-achsandmilkfeverarerarenow.In2011BirchwindHolsteinswontheprestigiousOrganicCouncilofOntariosDairyProduceroftheYearAward.TheVicesareproudtobeamemberofthesuccessfulOrganicMeadowCo-operativewhichiscelebratingits25thanniversaryin2014.ApremiumispaidtoorganicmilkproducersDebnoted.ThelineofOrganicMeadowproductsincludesmilkcreamsourcreameggsyogurtcheesekerContinuedfrompage67DebandRonViceofBirchwindHolsteins.PhotobyLynnCampbellPleaseturntopage70YourConvenienceisOurObjectiveHavingbeeninvolvedwithallaspectsofdentistryforover20yearsDr.KarimNanjiandhisteamarededicatedtoimprovinglivesonesmileatatime.TheDentalCentresconcentrateonfamilycosmeticandsurgicaldentistryandofferthelatestindentaltechnologiesinallaspectsoforalhealthcare.ToaccommodateyourhecticdaysTheDentalCentresofferappointmenttimesatvariouslocations-StouffvilleBurlingtonSunderlandUxbridgeandPortPerry-andattimesconvenientforyouincludingextendedhoursatimesaverforcommutersTORONTOSTREETDENTALCENTRE29TorontoStreetUxbridge905-852-7382NORTHPORTDENTALCENTRE15930OldSimcoeRd.PortPerry905-852-7382STOUFFVILLEDENTALCENTRE15RingwoodDriveStouffville905-642-5777SUNDERLANDDENTALCENTRE26ChurchStreetSunderland705-357-3161SCreatingSmilesSince1992thedentalcentre.ca FOCUS-JULY201469JoinPortPerrysownTownCrierBillMcKeeSATURDAYAUGUST92cries10am2pmGazeboinPalmerParkandSUNDAYAUGUST101cry11amStepsatPortPerryPostOfceashecrownsoneof18criersasProvincialChampionduringtheOntarioGuildofTownCrierProvincialChampionshiprighthereinPORTPERRYOyezOyezThelittlehomecarecompanywiththeBIGheart.905-852-0182www.daybyday4u.comWhenyourworldisupsidedownandyoudontknowwheretoturncallusNon-MedicalHomeCareAtourgoalistogiveyoubackthoseminutesandhoursyoulosewhilejugglingjobstendingtolovedonesdoingthedailychoresandjustdealingwithyoureverydaylifeevents.HomeCookedMealsHelpSupportHomeChecksHospitalVisitsDoctorAppointmentsGroceriesHomeCleaningPersonalCareDryCleaningShoppingCompanionshipTransportationAListeningEarandmuchmoreSomeofourservicesincludeCommittedtomakingyourlifealittlemorestress-freeandalotmoretolerable. 70FOCUS-JULY2014ice-creamcottagecheesecreamcheesebutterandfrozenvegetables.SomeoftheseproductsareavailableatVosIndependentinPortPerry.Only2percentoffarmersinOntarioareclassiedasorganicDebsaidbutwiththeconsumerdemandfororganicproductsgrowingtheresamovementtoattractmorefarmerstodobusinesstheorganicway.PromotingorganicfarmingandorganicproductsattradeshowsisanotheractivitytheVicesenjoydoingtogether.JenniferValentyneofBreakfastTelevisionfamevisitedBirchwindHolsteinsonedayandmilkedacowonTV.Mediaatten-tionbroadenspublicawarenessofwhatorganicfarmingisallaboutDebpointedout.Consumersaremoreeducatedandknowledgeablesheadded.Theresagrowingdemandforthisnichemarket.WhenaskedwhytheVicesenjoybeingamemberofOrganicMeadowCo-operativeDebhadanenthusiasticresponse.OrganicMeadowhasmadeusfallinlovealloveragainshesaidofherrelationshipwithherhusbandRon.Ithasopenedsomanydoorsandofferedsomanyopportunitiesforustodothingstogether.Wearepassion-ateandproudofwhatwedo.Ourjourneyintoorganicfarminghasbeenahealingandlearningprocessforbothofus.InsteadofghtingtoprotecttheenvironmentwearelearningtoworkwithnatureandprotectourpartoftheOakRidgesMorainethebestwaywecan.Ourfarmismorehealthyandthefuturemoresustainablethesunsetsoveroureldsmoremagnicent.ThankstoOrganicMeadowwearemakingadifference.RonandDebhavecomealongwaysincetheymetattheDurhamEast4-HDairyClubandJuniorFarmerswhenhewas18andshewassweet16.Ronclaimsitwasloveatrstsight.DebscalfwonandwentontocompeteattheLindsayFair.RoncanevenrememberwhatDebwaswearingTheyearwas1975.AtadanceatCartwrightHighSchoolinBlack-stockDebnoticedRonsbrown-checkeredshirt.RonwasanoutsiderfromCourticewhichwasabigattractionwhenyouwenttoaschoolof100studentsDebrecalls.LoveblossomedandDebandRonweremarriedatBlackstockUnitedChurchonMay301981.TheyareproudoftheirthreechildrenEmilyRachelandSean.GranddaughterTaylorage11istheappleoftheireye.AhappyphotographofRonandayoungerTaylorpicturedagainsttheidyllicbackdropofthesunlitpastureappearsononeoftheOrganicMeadowbrochures.AndthatswhatitsreallylikeatBirch-windHolsteins.Thereareuffybabykittensinthebarnprettyredhenslayingorganicbrowneggsintheyardserenelookingcowsoutenjoyingthefreshair.Itslikeastorybookaboutanold-fashionedfamilyfarm.Onlyitsreal.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogContinuedfrompage6848WaterSt.PortPerryON905985-3767 FOCUS-JULY201471WestShoreVillageappreciatesalltheworkdonebyourWestShoreCommunityAdvisoryBoardKentFarndaleFranHerderandJohnRichardsonwhosuggestedanintergenerationalprogramandmadethecontactwithPrinceAlbertPublicSchool.TheadvisoryboardwascreatedtoletthecommunitylearnwhatWestShoreVillagewasallabout.WestartedhavingdinnertheatrespurchasedgameslikeWiishufeboardbenchesthewheelchairaccessibleshoweratthehospitalanda1000.ArtsBursaryinKentFarndalesname.WethendecidedtocreatetheIntergenerationalprogramwhereweprovidedtransportationforthegrade8studentstoparticipate.Thisprojecthasbeenawonderfulexperienceforallinvolved.KentFarndaleAspecialthankyoutothevolunteerresidentsPhilipScottNormanCaswellKentFarndaleHelenThomsonAnneGoreskiRuthDavidgeSharonHudkanotpresent905-985-86601-800-248-0848293PerryStreetPortPerrywww.westshorevillage.comELEGANTLIVINGBYTHELAKEhankyousomuchTAreyoubeachreadyPortPerryVilla3rdFloor905-441-0198www.taylordtoyou.comLetusTAYLORourservicestoyounailsalonfullytrainedinBrazilianWaxing 72FOCUS-JULY2014SUMMERSOLSTICEPalmerParkwaspackedonSaturdayJune21forSummerSolsticewhichwascelebratedbylocalyogaenthusiasts.TheannualcelebrationofthelongestdayoftheyearwasorganizedbyMariaCarrrightandtheeventattractedagoodcrowdincludingartistPattyBowmanKingsleywhopaintedthroughouttheeveningasthesunsetonanamazingdayinPortPerry. FOCUS-JULY201473180MARYSTREETPortPerry905-985-9506NOTAXFREEINSTALLATIONwww.scugogkitchendesign.comseeinstorefordetailsspecialanniversary905-985-734114325SimcoeSt.PortPerryPROUDSPONSORSOFTHEAUGUST2224BLACKSTOCKFAIRandJULY45CTORTRATruckPullPull 74FOCUS-JULY2014PRIDETHATSHOWSTHROUGHFROMSTARTTOFINISHFamilyownedandoperatedsince1979A.OppersLimitedisasupplierofhighqualitywindowsanddoors.WithsuperbinstallationandcustomerserviceA.OppershasestablisheditselfasthepremierwindowanddoorcompanyintheScugogarea.Ourattentiontodetailhasbroughtusahighlevelofreferralandrepeatbusiness.WearetheexclusivePellaCertifiedContractorforDurhamRegionanddealwithseveralotherleadingman-ufacturerstobringyoutheproductthatbestsuitsyourhomeandbudget.Wearealsoabletoofferyoumanyotherproductsforyourhomeincludingrailingsawningsandrollshutters.Youputalotoftrustinacontractor.WithOppersyoucanhavepeaceofmindknowingthejobwillbedoneright.ComeandseewhatwehavetoofferatourlargeshowroomindowntownPortPerry.A.OPPERSLTDWindoWsdoors193NorthStreetPortPerry905-985-4910www.oppers.caROARBYTHESHORESBlueskiesgreetedclassiccarownersastheyarrivedinPortPerryonJuly22fortheRoarByTheShoresClassicCarandBikeShow.LargecrowdsenjoyedstrollingalongQueenSt.lookingatbeautieslikethe1958ChevImpalaconvertibleownedbyNormandDaleHar-risonfromAurora.Atrightisa1947Chevy6-windowsedanownedbyJanetandSheldonSmithofPortPerry. FOCUS-JULY2014751511ReachStreetPortPerry905-985-1999www.superiortire.ca12OFFALIGNMENTSwithpurchaseof4newtires.AxleCVJointDriveshaftRepairBeltsHosesBrakeRepairClimateControlCoolingSystemsDifferentialRepairElectricalElectronicEngineDiagnosticsExhaustSystemGlassRepairReplaceLubeOilFilterChangeNitrogenInationPreventiveMaintenanceStartingChargingBatteriesSteeringandSuspensionsTransmissionRepairVehicleInspectionWheelAlignmentWheelServicesCompletewarrantyapprovedvehiclemaintenancerepair.BrakesAlignmentsTuneUpsWHERETHEROADLEADSTOTHELOWESTPRICESEVERYDAY.HoursMon.-Fri.8-6Sat.8-2OILCHANGES24.95Upto5litres.Mostcarsandlighttrucks.COMPLETESummerRimPackages14500SimcoeSt.SouthUnit4PortPerrySouthGatePlazasouthgatedentalyahoo.ca905-982-0134Check-UpsFillingsCrownsBridgesRootCanalsOralSurgeryGumDiseaseLaserTreatmentCosmeticDentistryDentalOfceSOUTHGATEDr.SmochkoandStaffTAKINGCAREOFYOURSMILESHealthyTeeth 76FOCUS-JULY2014IftheoldadageeverythingoldisnewagainhasanymerititcertainlyhasindowntownPortPerrywherebuildingownersarelookingbackastheylookforward.OverthepastfewyearsifyouhappentocraneyourneckandlookupyouwillseeanumberofbuildingsalongthenorthsideofQueenSt.havebeencrownedwithdecorativeparapetsandnials.Aparapetisjustafancynameforalowornatewallofbricksalongthetopedgeofaroofwhilenialsareornamentalstructuressecuredtothetopoftheparapets.TherecentsurgeofinterestintheseuniquearchitecturalfeaturesbyPortPerrysheritagedistrictownersshowsanappreciationforatrendinitiatedbythetownsforefathersmorethan130yearsago.WhenPortPerrywasrebuiltafterthereof1885almosteverybuildingalongQueenSt.wascrestedwithdecorativebrickparapetsandnials.ButovertheRebuildingQueenSt.-onefnialatatimeAnialhighatoptheJessopBlock235QueenSt.inthelate1880s.RecentlyinstallednialsontheoldJessopBlockat235QueenSt.ParapetsandnialsalongthewestblockofQueenSt.intheearly1900s.ThebuildingtotheleftwasknownastheJessopBlockandthenialshaverecentlybeenreplaced.yearslackofpropermaintenanceandthehighcosttorepairthosewhichhaddeterioratedledtomostofthembeingremovedratherthanrebuilt.TheformerSettlementHouseblocknowoccupiedbyTweedHickorywasoneofthefewstructurestohaveremainedintactformostofthepastcenturyandisstillconsideredthecrowningjewelofthetownsattrac-tivedowntown.FortunatelyinPortPerrymostofthetownsheritagebuildingsarelocallyownedbypeoplewhohaveanappreciationforthetownshis- FOCUS-JULY201477OneofthersttoreinstallnialswasDanStoneontheformerCourticeBlock.tory.TheseindividualsarededicatedtopreservingthearchitecturewhichmakethedowntowncommercialsectoroneofthemostattractiveinsouthernOntario.Hopefullythisnewtrendofrestorationwillbethecata-lystformanymoreownerstodrawonthearchitectureofthepastaswemovefowardintothefuture...onenialatatime.ThispictureleftoftheformerJonesBlockcirca1890showsaheavybrickparapetstructurewhichwasremovedduringthe1900s.Asmallerparapetandnialsbelowwereinstalledin2013byWayneLuketoenhancethelookofthebuilding.ForFREEHomeEstimatescall905-261-7840ResidentialCommercialGroundsMaintenanceInterlockingStoneWorkNaturalandFlagStoneStepsandWallsHomeRenovationsExcavationandBobcatServicesGETYOURPROPERTYREADYFORSUMMERBookYourSummerMaintenancePackageNow 78FOCUS-JULY2014ScugogShoresMuseumVillage16210IslandRoadPortPerryForfurtherinformationcall905-985-8698x103www.scugogshoresmuseum.commuseumscugog.caJuly19209am-4pmComeandjoinusforour12thannualcelebrationofallthingscanine.Lastyearwehadalmost2000participantsandvisitorsand60vendors.ThisyearwillbeevenbiggerandbetterAllproceedsgotohelpmaintaintheMuseumscollectionandourhighqualityexhibitseventsandprogrammingyear-round.SCUGOGSHORESMUSEUMFUNDRAISERfashionshowsWoofJocksdockdogsPHOTOBYJONATHANVANBILSENPHOTOBYJONATHANVANBILSENScugogShoresMuseumsPIONEERVILLAGE16210IslandRoadPortPerryDropinforguidedtoursofthe12historicbuildingsandOjibwayHeritageInterpretiveLandsheritagedemonstrationsspecialeventschildrenscraftsandhands-onactivities.OpenDailyuntilAugust311000am-400p.m.www.scugogshoresmuseum.comAndPuppyDogTailsDogCatGrooming251QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-1456www.portperrybutcher.comHAPPYfromBrentJacquelineandStaff FOCUS-JULY201479AfteraneightyearabsencefromPortPerrytheCanadianCancerSocietysRelayforLifereturnsthisSeptembertothePortPerryFairgrounds.Oneofthemostimportantfundraisingandcommu-nityeventsoftheyeartheRelayforLifeisaninspira-tionalnon-competitive12-hourovernightrelaywithafestival-likeatmosphere.Teamsof10ormorepeopleraisefundsindividuallyandasateamsharingtheexperiencewithfamilyfriendsandco-workers.ThisyearanewcommitteehasbeenformedinPortPerrycomprisedoflocalresidentsallofwhomhavebeentouchedbycancerinsomeway.ThreeofthecommitteememberssharetheirstoryofwhytheyghtbackagainstcancerandhavechosentheRelayforLifeastheireventtosupportHelenWendyandLynnseyMitchellheartbreak-inglylosttheirsonandbrotherAllanJohnMitchellearlyin2013.Allanpassedawayattheageof42just12daysafterbeingdiagnosedwithpancreaticcancer.Therewasnotimetoprocesstopreparetoghtortoevensaygoodbye.Tosaythattheywereandstillaredevastatedandshatteredisanunderstatement.TheMitchellshadparticipatedintheRelayforLifeinthepastformanyyearsandhaddecidedwhenAllanwasdiagnosedthattheywouldreturnandghtagain.Theyhadthoughtatthattimethattheywouldbeght-ingtondacureforAllan.NowAllansfamilyandfriendsareghtinginhismemorytomakesurenooneelselosesalovedone.AstheyallstilldealwiththeirgriefandlossandgureouthowtolivetherestoftheirliveswithoutAllantheyhonourhismemorybytakingpartinthisfabulouseventthatraisesmoneyforcancerresearch.ThereisnobetterwaytoletAllanknowhowmuchtheymissandlovehimthanbydoingtheirsmallparttohopefullyridtheworldofthisdreadfuldespicabledisease.Whytheyrelayiseasytoanswer.Theyrelayforallthefamilymembersandfriendstheyhavelosttothisterriblediseaseovertheyearsandtorecentlythispastyearandahalf.Theyrelaysothatonedayacureforallcancerswillbefound.Theyrelaysothatnofamiliesandfriendswilleverhavetofeelthepainandthelossthattheyarefeel-ingeveryday.TheyrelaytomakepeopleawarethatwehaventbeatenthismonsterYETbutwewillwewillbeatit.Theyrelayinsolidaritywiththosestillbattlingthisdiseaseandforallthosewhonolongercanthosewhohavelostthebattle.Theyrelaybecausetheycanbecausetheyhaveto.ThisyearsRelayforLifewilltakeplaceatthePortPerryFairgroundsonSeptember5thand6th.Formoreinformationonenteringyourteamintothe2014PortPerryRelayforLifeorsponsorshipopportunitiesvisitwww.relayforlife.canorthdurhamorcontactpprelayfor-lifegmail.com.ByJayFisherSpecialtoFocusonScugogCancerSocietysRelayforLifereturnstoPortPerryin2014AvolunteersthelastRelayForLifeheldinPortPerrybendsovertolightoneofthehundredsofluminaireswhichwereplacedaroundthetrackinmemoryoflovedoneswhohavesurvivedordiedofcancer.FilephotobyJ.PeterHvidstenHelenMitchellLynnseyGrifthsneeMitchellWendyMitchellandAllanJohnMitchell. 80FOCUS-JULY2014AsScugogmovesintothehotdaysofsummeronethingisforcertain.DogDaysofScugogreturnstotheScugogShoresMuseumVillageandthisyearthepopularpeteventtakesplaceovertheweekendofSaturdayandSundayJuly1920.DogDaysispleasedtoannouncethatMilkBoneCanadahaspartneredwithusthisyeartomaketheeventbiggerandbetterthaneverAfun-lleddayfordogsandtheirwholefamilytheScugogShoresMuseumVillageisexpectingmorethan2000dogstheirownersandinterestedspectatorstojoinintheweekend-longfunthataimstopromotethepropertrainingandcareofdogsandtocelebratethejoyofsharingourliveswithourcaninefriends.HighlightsofthisyearseventincludeWoofJocksacelebrationofdogsportsOntarioDockDogsSportingDetectionDogsSDDAScugogDiscDogRally-Obedi-enceandmore.Admissionis7foradults5forstudentsandse-niorsand2forchildrenaged5-12.Children4andun-derarefree.Familyweekendpassesareavailablefor20includes2adultsandunlimitedchildren12under.HeresafewDogDaysfactsyoumaynothaveknown.DogDaysisthelargesteventhostedbytheScugogShoresMuseumVillage.Since2003over13000peopleanddogshaveattendedand80000hasbeenraisedfortheMuseum.Theattendancein2011wasover1800people.WhatdoestheDogDaysofScugogmeantoourpastparticipantsItsafavouritevenueforallofourcompetitorsDogDaysjustawoofawayEligibleVehiclesAntiquesover20yrsoldClassics15-20yrsoldModiedCustomized15yrsorolderMilitaryVehiclesJeepsTanksetc.COLLECTORVEHICLEPROGRAMINSURANCEBROKERSLIMITEDSINCE1917areproudtorepresenttheTondoutmorecallEMMERSONINSURANCEBROKERS905-985-73061-800-387-5642www.emmersoninsurance.comAntiqueplatesnotrequiredOccasionalpleasureuseacceptedAppraisalslessthan3yrsoldhonouredDriversasyoungasage23acceptedonstockautosGREATRATESGENERALINSURANCECOMPANYWithover130yearsofBrokerexperienceEmmersonInsuranceBrokersLtd.havebeenservingScugogTownshipandsurroundingareaswithCompetitiveComprehensiveandPersonalizedservicesince1917.ScugogslocallyownedandoperatedGeneralInsuranceBrokerINSURANCEBROKERSLIMITEDCOMMERCIALFARMHOMEAUTOMOBILESINCE1917193QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-73061-800-387-5642www.emmersoninsurance.com FOCUS-JULY201481saysErinBraybrookPresidentOntarioDockDogs.Themuseumisawonderfulhostwithplentyoffreeparkinglotsofgrassyareasforthedogsaswellascoolvendorsforevery-onetovisitJoanReidfromtheCanadianAssociationofRallyObedienceechosthesentimentsofErinBraybrook.IfeelthatDogDayofScugogisagreathandsonweekend.Dogsandtheirownerscanenjoyandlearnaboutdifferentdogeventstrainingandorganiza-tionsthatdealwithdogs.Somethingforeveryoneagreatfamilydayfordogloversshesays.MarkDogDaysofSummeronyourcalendarsanddropbyonSaturdayandSundayJuly1920from9a.m.to4p.m.bothdays.FocusonScugogflephotos905-655-32911-800-575-56564179SimcoeSt.N.Oshawajust10kmsouthofPortPerryLITHIUM-IONONEBATTERYMULTIPLETOOLSWhenQualityCountsLESSWEIGHT.MOWEFFICIENT.FSA65Trimmer199.95FSA85Trimmer229.95HSA66HedgeTrimmer249.95HLA65Long-ReachHedgeTrimmer349.95MSA160C-BQChainSaw299.95MSA200C-BQChainSaw334.95BGA85Blower249.95LearnmoreaboutSTIHLslithium-ionproductsatwww.stihl.caBatteryandchargersoldseparately.TheSTIHLRMA370lithium-ionpoweredlawnmowerisasuperlightweightpolypropylenesingle-shellframemachinewithinnovativefeaturesincludingadurablegrasscollectionboxwithlevelindicatorsinglehandleheightadjustmentfoldablehandlebardualcarryinghandlesaninnovativemulti-bladeandasafetykeytoavoidunintentionaloperationperfectforfamilyorientedhouseholds.Theingeniousdesignprovestoberobustandimpactresistantreadyforyearsofreliableperformance.RMA370LAWNMOWERNogasnooilnopowercordsrequired.Verylightbatterypoweredlawnmower-weighsonly28lbMowsa3000sq.ft.area50x100lotononesinglechargeDiscoverwhatSTIHLsLithium-ionpoweredtoolswilldoforyou.NogasnooilnopowercordsrequiredNocomplicatedstartingprocedures-justpush-squeeze-goRevolutionarylightweighttoolsthatcanbeeasilyusedbyanyoneAsafetylock-outswitchisstandardoneachtool.RMA370LawnMower399.95SpecialKitPricing 82FOCUS-JULY2014YOURONESTOPFORTRUCKACCESSORIES182NorthPortRd.Unit4PortPerrywww.jdtruckacc.comjdtruckaccbellnet.ca905-982-1578COVERUPTHISSUMMERHOURSMonday-Friday9-6Saturday9-2ServingScugogSince2003HardandSoftTonneauCoversTrailerHitchesTruckCapsToolBoxes18thAnnualPOWWOWHostedbySATURDAYJULY19dSUNDAYJULY202014GRANDENTRY12NOONSunriSeCeremonybothmorningSWpswsksfssABSOLUTELYNOALCOHOLNODRUGS-NOPETSbringoWnlaWnChairHonouringtheNiagaraTreatyecFs2yrsUnderFree3yrs-11yrs2.0012yrs-64yrs5.0065yrsup2.00Ffccwww.scugogfrstnation.com1-800-647-8454x22122521IslandRoadPortPerryON FOCUS-JULY201483BlackstockresidentsareeagerlyawaitingJuly24whentheofcialopeningofthecommunitysnewlyrenovatedrecreationcomplextakesplace.Theambitious400000plantoupgradethecommunitysagingfacilitywasconceivedmorethantwoyearsagoandthetownshipreceiveditsrstboostwithafederalgrantof129402towardstheproject.InApril2013thereceivedanaddition121800grantthroughtheTrilliumFoundation.TheoriginalstructurewasconstructedasanArmouriesbuilding1913andthisfacilityhasseencontinualuseeversince.Nowthattherenovationshavebeencomplet-edtheBlackstockAdvisoryCommitteecantwaittoinvitethecommunitytoitsgalacelebrationscheduledforThursdayJuly24from7-830p.m.Amongthemanychangespatronswillbeexcitedtoexperienceareabrightbeautifulnewentrancecompletewithtrophycasesanewmultipurposeroomidealforgroupsandorganizationstohostameetingof30-40peoplecompletewithAVequipmentincludingascreenandprojec-torarevampedkitchenandbarareawithnewcupboardsandappliancesupdatedwashroomsincludingaseparateaccessiblewashroomandmore.Thedoorswillopenat7p.m.withspeechesandpresenta-tionsbeginningat730p.m.GuestsinvitedtoattendincludeMayorChuckMercierandmembersofcouncilErinOTooleMPGranvilleAndersonMPPrepresentativesfromOntarioTrilliumFoundationrepre-sentativesfromFederalGovernmentforCommunityInfrastruc-tureImprovementFundTownshipofScugogsHeritageandMuseumsCommitteesAccessibilityCommittee.Therewillbelightrefreshmentsavailabletoenjoyaspeoplebrowsearoundthenewlyrenovatedfacility.BlackstockCentreopensitsdoorsCommunityinvitedtoofcialopeningorenovatedcentre 84FOCUS-JULY2014FeaturingJunoawardwinningMichaelOcchipintionguitarandNikkuNayaronbass.Incrediblytalentedandgorgeousvoice.Digthisyoungtalentfunkyandfun.Youwillneverforgethim.StartTimes700p.m.LocationJestersCourtupstairsReservationscallLynn289-354-1140oremaillynnlynnmcdonaldjazz.comMusicCharge15perpersonSUNDAYJULY20LESTERMCLEANBANDPeterHillonthekeysandShawnNyquistonthesaxophone.LauraHubertsvoiceisthesoulofthecity.WeloveLaurathedivaofGrossmansTavernTorontofordecades.IfLaurasvoicewasinabottleitwouldbeBourbonSUNDAYJULY27LAURAHUBERTTRIOJAZZatJESTERSSUMMERSOUNDSFunFunkyYouWantedHerBackScugogWhatsUpDogsandtheirownerswillnotwanttomissthe12thannualDogDaysofScugog.Twofunlleddaysfortheentirefamily.IthasgrowntobethelargestdogdayinDurhamRegion.FeaturingOntarioDockDogsagilitydemonstrationsdiscdogscontestsfashionshowsandmore.DatesSaturdayJuly19SundayJuly20Times9a.m.to4p.m.dailyLocationScugogShoresMuseumAdmission7adults5studentssen-iors2childrenaged2-4.Childrenunder4arefree.Familyweekendpasses20.DOGDAYSofSCUGOGDatesSaturdayJuly19SundayJuly20GrandEntry12noonbothdaysLocation22521IslandRd.ScugogIsland1kmpastGreatBlueHeronCharityCasinoInformationwww.scugogrstnation.comOneofthemostexcitingandcolourfuleventsofthesummertakesplacelaterthismonthastheMississaugasofScugogIslandholdtheir18thannualPowWow.Thepublicisinvitedtoattendandwatchthegrandentryexperiencetraditionalna-tivedancesanddrumgroupsandenjoythenativecraftsanddisplays.Bringalawnchairforyourcomfort.MISSISSAUGASPOWPOWofScugogIsland FOCUS-JULY201485HIGHLANDSOFDURHAMGAMESDatesJuly2627LocationElginParkUxbridgeTickets15peradultMoreInformationhighlandsofdurhamgames.comThisisthe19thannualCelticFestivalandcelebrationwithatouchofOldScotland.EnjoythreedaysoftraditionalScottishentertainmentincludingamassedbandperformancelivestockshowsheavyeventscarshowsandlotsofCelticfare.Dontmissthisexcitingweekend.VisittheHighlandsofDurhamGames.GetsetforsightssoundsandsmellsofScu-gogsbiggestandbestTruckandTractorPullinBlackstock.Seesomeoftheareasbestvintagemodifedandprostocktractorsandhotstocktruckscompeteinthisexcitingevent.DatesFridaySaturdayJuly45StartTimeFriday730p.m.Saturday700p.m.LocationBlackstockFairgroundsAdmissionAdults-10.Children12under-4.Parking-2pervehicleBlackstockTruckTractorPullTheDurhamRideForDadfundraiserrumbledthroughdowntownPortPerryonJune14.Theannualprostatecan-cerfundraiserattractedhundredsofmotorcycleenthusiastswhotookpartinafulldayofcountrysideridingonapokerrunthroughoutDurham.AlonglineofmotorcyclesareseenaboveledbyajeepmakingtheirwayalongQueenSt.RideforDadinPortPerryOAKLEYRAYBANMAUIJIMBOLLEADIDASNIKECOACHGUESSeyewearEYEEXAMINATIONS905-985-938830waterst 86FOCUS-JULY2014THEGOLDENRHINEThereisatraditionalGermanfolksongwhichloose-lytranslatedisentitledIfthewateroftheRhinewaswineohhowIwouldliketobeafsh.ThesonggoesontoexplainthebeautyandhistoryofoneofEuropesmostwell-knownattractionstheRiverRhine.ThecentreofwesternEuropeanromancecultureandtraditionalloriginateswiththisspectacularwaterway.AlthoughIhavenevertakenarivercruisedownthismajesticriverIhavehadthepleasureofdrivingalongitnumeroustimes.HavingbeenborninthesouthofHollandlessthananhourawayfromtheRhineIhavefondmemoriesofchildhoodexcursionsandinrecentyearswonderfulvisitstothemanypicturesquevillagesfnewineriesandmedievalcastlesalongitspath.OneofthemostpopularrivercruisesstartsinRot-terdamandendsinBaselSwitzerlandwithmanystopsalongtheway.IfyouchoosetodrivetheroutelikeIhaveIwouldrecommendyingintoMunichdriv-ingthroughFssenandconnectingwiththeRhineinBaselSwitzerland.TakethenextweekanddriveleisurelytoRotterdamandthenontoAmsterdamstayingatboutiquehotelsandguesthousesalongtheway.ThereasonIsuggestMunichisbecausethetownofFssenabout2hoursawayishometoEuropesmostfamouscastleNeuschwansteinbuiltbyKingLudwigIIin1869.ThecastleisactuallyinthetownofHohenschwangaubutFssenoffersmorehotelsandyoucanstillwalktothefortress.FromNeuschwansteindrivetotheRhineatBaselabout3hoursunlessyoustopatbreathtakingLakeConstanceBodenseelocatedatthenorthernborderoftheAlpsandaphotographersparadise.ThecityofBaselisthethirdlargestinSwitzerlandNeuschwansteinCastledatesbackto1869andisoneofGermanystreasures. FOCUS-JULY201487andisatthepointwhereGermanyFranceandSwitzerlandmeet.Althoughthecityissomewhatindustrialitdoesboastmanythe-atresandmuseumsincludingtheMuseumofFineArtshometotheworldsoldestartcollectionaccessibletothepublic.ThenextmainstopistheFrenchcityofStrasbourgthecapitalofthefamousAlsaceRegion.ClassiedasaWorldHeritagesitethecitycentreiscomprisedofhistoricbuildingswhichdatebacktothe1400s.Thebuildingsresemblesome-thingoutofafairytalebookcompletewithastonebridgewhichspanstheRhine.ThecityisquitecosmopolitanandfeaturestheoldestChristmasmarketinFrancealongwithoneofthecountrysmostspectacularcathedrals.WecontinueourtrekuprivertostopatMannheimandvisititsRomanesquewatertowerthecityslandmark.Iwouldrecom-mendskippingmostofthecityinsteadven-turingontoHeidelbergGermanyswarmestcitywithgandalmondtrees.HeidelbergCastlesitshighabovethecityandafteratourwhichtakesyoubackintomedievaldaysyoucanrelaxwhiletakinginpictur-esquevistasofthecity.Heidelbergsmainstreetisapedestrianmallandstretchestheentirelengthoftheoldcity.LikeallcitiesontheRhineHeidel-bergalsoboastsbeautifulstonebridgestheoldestdatingbacktothe1700s.ManypeoplearenotawarethatUSArmyGeneralGeorgePattonhadanautomobileaccidentinMannheimandlaterdiedintheHeidelberghospital.OurnextstopalongthegoldenRhineistheLoreleilocatedjustsouthofthetownofKoblenzwhereIwouldsuggeststayingover-night.TheLoreleiisamassiverockontheThecathedralinColognetook632yearstobuild.Pleaseturntopage88UniworldthepreferredchoiceforluxuryrivercruisesAstheworldsonlyauthenticboutiquerivercruiselineUniworldisrenownedforitsone-of-a-kindshipsstylishdcorthoughtfulpersonaltoucheswelcomingambiancesuperbcuisineandgraciousservice.158CasimirSt.PortPerry905-985-2268virginia.frewmarlintravel.caTMUniworldsluxuryrivercruisesareatrulyuniqueexperienceunlikeanyotherjourneyintheworld.Upscaleboutiquevessels....fascinatingdestinations....spectacularviewsFabulous2014EuropeCruisesstillavailable.CallTodayTICO4577532 88FOCUS-JULY2014easternbankoftheRhinewhichsoars120metresabovethewater-line.Itmarksthenarrowestpartoftheriverandisthestartofthefa-mousRhinegorgea65kmstretchwhichrunsfromBingentoKo-blenz.Theareaispronetoboatingaccidentsbecauseofitsextremelystrongcurrent.ThenameLoreleiisalsothenameofafemininewaterspiritsimilartomermaidsorRhinemaidensassociatedwiththisrockinpopularfolkloreandliterature.OneofthemostsceniccitiesalongtheRhineisColognewherethefamedperfumewasrstintro-duced.ThecitybeganasaRomanoutpostintherstcenturyCEandismostfamousforitsspectacu-larcathedralwhichwasstartedin1248andnished632yearslaterin1880.AsidefrombeingamagnicentcathedralitisalsothehomeofrelicsallegedlybelongingtothethreeMagi.FromColognewetravelintotheNetherlandsendingupinthecountryssecondlargestcityofRotterdam.Thecityisbestknownashavingtheworldsbusiestportbutindustrieslikenanceanddiamondshavealsomadetheirmark.AftervisitingRotterdamdrivetotheDutchcapitalofAmsterdamforyourighthomebutbesuretotakeacanaltourbecauseyoucannevergettiredofEuropeanrivers.TheLoreleiisamassiverockontheeasternbankoftheRhine.TheRomanesquewatertowerinMannheimdatesbacktothelate1800s.Continuedfrompage87 FeelingMisunderstoodWeCanHelpWEAREFASTFRIENDLYANDLOCALCALLUSTODAYtofndouthoweasyitistoswitchtoComptonshomephonedigitalTVandhighspeedinternetservices.ATTENTIONBUSINESSOWNERSIfyourbusinessphoneservicecontinuestobewithBellyouarepayingwaytoomuchBusinesscustomerswhohaveswitchedtoComptonBusinessPhonehavetypicallysaved50ormoremonthlyandreceivedmoreattentiveandrapidcustomerservice.Todiscussbusinessphoneservicespleasee-mailsolutionscompton.netorcall905-985-8171.OperatedbyRogersCommunicationsReadersChoiceAwardsPORTPERRYSTAR2009ReadersChoiceAwardsPORTPERRYSTAR2010ReadersChoiceAwardsPORTPERRYSTAR2012ReadersChoiceAwardsPORTPERRYSTAR2011ReadersChoiceAwardsPORTPERRYSTAR2010SeeforyourselfwhywewerevotedReadersChoice5yearsinarowBestTelephoneServiceInternetProvider905-985-8171www.compton.net189NorthSt.PortPerry905-985-1361www.northdurhameyeclinic.comESTABLISHED1994NEWPATIENTSWELCOMEGetyourFamilysvisioncheckedTodaykids19underarecoveredannuallyunderOHIPEnjoypersonalizedserviceandeyewearconsultationswithourcertifedandstyle-savvystaSeewhatsimportantinlife-CLEARLY...andinSTYLE 1893ScugogStreetPortPerrywww.yourindependentgrocer.caYOURNEIGHBOURSOWNEDOPERATEDBYTRANSFORMYOURBACKYARDMEALSINTOMASTERPIECESrtyurstthstfvursrmrudthwrdwthutvgthghburhd.TPrsdtsChcBlaCklaBelColleCionWorthswitchingsupermarketsfor.GrilledSteakSaladwithPCBalsamicMustardOurcosmeticdentistryservicesincludeTeethWhiteningIn-OfceorTake-HomeKitsPorcelainCrownsPorcelainVeneersBondingImplantRestorationsTooth-ColouredFillingsCustomFullandPartialDenturesYourCondentSmileisOurGoal15930OldSimcoeRd.PortPerry905-985-7777www.thedentalcentre.caTORONTOSTREET29TorontoStreetUxbridge905-852-7382STOUFFVILLE15RingwoodDriveStouffville905-642-5777SUNDERLAND26ChurchStreetSunderland705-357-3161OtherlocationstoserveyouLightenupyoursmileforsummer