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FOCUSonScugogMARCH2015FlyingHighfor50Years...seepage15 Dr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BaneldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.KingOrthodontistDr.M.DhillonPeriodontistNewPatientsAlwaysWelcome2014BESTDENTISTportperrydentalcentre238QueenSt.-PortPerry-905-985-8451www.iluvmydentist.comYourHometownDentalProfessionalsWhatpeoplenoticerstwhentheymeetsomeone.Smile37Eyes33Weight15Hair9Nose2Nose2ASMILEmattersmostwhenmakingalastingrstimpression.NEWLOCATIONLATEMARCH2015305QUEENSTportperryoptical.comcurrentlocation30waterst9059859388EYEEXAMINATIONSnewpatientswelcome FOCUS-MARCH20151contents3EasterBonnetContestPattyCakejoinstheBonnetBellesforEasterBonnetContest.39TravelonAdventureswithourworldtravellerJonathanvanBilsen.23TerricTootsLocalwomanhasbeenacommunityvolunteerforherentirelife.PUBLISHEREDITOR........J.PeterHvidstenOFFICEADV.MGR............MaryAnnFlemingADVERTISING................................TracySouchPRODUCTION..........................ArleneWalkerFREELANCEWRITERS...............PaulArculusJonathanvanBilsenKarenStillerLynnCampbellScottMercerACCOUNTING......JudyAshbyN.HvidstenFOCUSonScugogMARCH2015Volume9-Number12PublishedbyObserverPublishingofPortPerry188MaryStreet-PortPerryUnit201-L9L1A2Phone905-985-8585emailfocusfocusonscugog.comwebsitewww.focusonscugog.comFocusonScugogispublished12timesayearfromPortPerryandisdistributedtoallhomesandbusinessesinScugogTownshipbyCanadaPost.DeliverytherstTuesdayofeachmonthalthoughthisdatedoesvarydependingonthenumberofweeksinamonth.Opinionsexpressedbycolumnistscontribu-torsandletterwritersmustbesignedincludingaddressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbesigned.Requeststhatanamebewithheldwillbehon-ouredonlyifthereisacompellingreasontodoso.Phone905-985-858512ThumbsRatinglocaleventsanddecisionswithathumbupordown.5BornToFlyLoveofaircraftdrewJohntotakeupbuildingandyingmodelairplanes.34NonquonAdventureColdweatherdidntdetergroupfromsnowshoeinginNonquon.14RecognizedForServiceFourScugogresidentspresentedCommunityServiceMedallions.ItstimetoSpringAheadSundayMarch82a.m.37WhatsUpScugogEntertainmentandeventstakingplaceinScugogTownship. 2FOCUS-MARCH2015BethankfulfornewspapercarriersDearEditorTothepersonwhoremarkedaboutthenewspapercarrierswhothrowthepapersontheirdrivewaysinasnowstorm.Ihaveasonwhodeliversthesepapersinthemiddleofthenight.Theyareoutfromabout2a.m.until8a.m.everynightallyearexceptChristmasEvewhileyouareniceandwryandsnuginyourbed.Theyareoutthereriskingtheirlivesinthebadweatheralsogettingsoakedandfreezingandendingupsickbecausetheyhavetohavethewindowopensotheycanthrowthepaperssoyouwillnothavetorunouttothestoreinbadweather.Bethankfulthatthesepeoplearewillingandbraveenoughtodothisforyou.Thumbsuptothecarriers.Godblessyouallforwhatyoudo-goingaboveandbeyondforthecommu-nity.MarilynArnoldPortPerryLetterstotheeditorMailboxFOCUSonScugogMARCH2015FlyingHighfor50Years...seepage15ourcoverNotunlikehalfacenturyagowhenCanadaraisedtheredmapleleafforthersttimeabitterlycolddaygreetedtheags50thbirthday.HereinPortPerryonFebruary151965twoagswereraisedwithlittlefanfare-oneatthepostofceandanotheratPortPerryPublicSchool.Seestoryonpage15.PhotocompositionbyJ.PeterHvidstenOnetwothreefourvesixseveneightnineTENMyhowtimeysThiscouldntbemoretrueforallofushereatFocusonScugogasweinchclosertoourlittlemagazines10thanniversary.ThatsrightAprilmarksthebeginningofourrstdecadeofbringinggoodnewsstoriestothepeopleofScugogTownship.InAprilwewilltellyoumoreaboutourexperiencesgrowthandplansforthefuturebutwedlikethepublictobeapartofoursuccessstory.Wereinvitingourreaderstoaddtheirvoicestoour10thanniversaryissue.Dropusanemailandletusknowhowyoufeelaboutyourcommunitymagazine.Whatisityoulikeordislike.LetusknowifyoudontlikeThumbsorChangingFacesorWhatsUpScugogAndifyoulikesomethingletusknowthattooLetusknowiftherearestoriesyoudliketoseeustackle.WearealwaysopenfornewstoryideasaboutthepeopleandactivitiesthatmakeScugogsospecial.Maybeyouknowsomeonethatdeservesrecognitionletusknow.Wedlovetopublishsomeofyourremarksinouranni-versaryissuenextmonth.Helpuslaunchanewdecadewithyourcomments.Wewelcomethem-proorconYoucanreachusbyemailatfocusfocusonscugog.comorbysnail-mailbywritingtoFocusonScugog188MarySt.PortPerryOnt.L9L1A2.OurlocalhospitalisjustwonderfulDearEditorCelebratingtheholidayseasoninthehospitalillandinpainwasnotamemorablewaytowelcomethenewyearbutthatiswhathappenedtome.IhadtheexperienceofbeingtakenbyambulanceonBoxingDaytoourlocalhospitalwhereIstayedforalmosttwoweeks.Thethreeyoungparamedicswhoattendedmewerecharmingpoliteanddideverythingwithintheirmandatetohelpcomfortme.Rightfromtheget-goeachandeveryoneinemer-gencytheX-raydepartmentandthevariousothertechniciansallshowedkindnessandcaringandwentallouttohelpme.Thehospitalwasbusywithpatientsbeyondbeliefbutthestaffweresimplywonderfulhandlingevery-oneanddoingtheverybesttheycouldunderverytryingconditions.IntotalIspent12daysinthePortPerryCommunityHospitalandIcannotbegintotellyouhowfortunateweallaretohavethisfacilityinourmidst.Mythankstoeveryonefromhousekeepingtothegirlswhobroughtthemealsnursesdoctorslabtech-niciansandtherapists.Thankyouall.Biggerisnotalwaysbetterandourcommunityhospitalisproofofthat.YouareallwonderfulandonceagainthankyouthankyouthankyouDoreenKendallUticaFocussettoobservetenthWewillalwaysrememberPortPerryDearEditorOurthankstotheScugogCouncilfortheArtsforhostingapartyforuspriortoourmovejustbeforeChristmas2014.MyhusbandRobertandImadeourhomeonAmble-sideDriveinPortPerryforthelast18years.Itwasoneofthemostwelcomingallinclusivelivinglearningandgrowingplaceswehaveeverlived.Pleaseturntopage10 FOCUS-MARCH20153ChickswelcomePattyCakeasnewestcharacterforEasterParadeThechicksareatitagain...thatstheChurchChicksUnitedagroupofabout30womenfromthePortPerryUnitedChurchwhoheadupthepopularEasterBonnetContesteachyear.AstheyhaveeveryyearforthepastsixseasonstheBonnetBellesastheycallthem-selveshaveinitiatedanewcharactertojointhemfortheirannualspringcontest.ThisyearsnewcharacterisPattyCakeportrayedbyJodiJanwin.ThebestwaytodescribeherisscrumptiousshesreallyScugogsownMaryPoppinsbutwithafewmorespoonsfullofsugarPamHollettsaysexplainingJodiwillbewearingabonnetcre-atedbyCakesByStephanie.JodidressedasPattyCakejoinsveterancharactersBoPeepPamHollettMissMuffetJillMcMullenMaryMaryQuiteContraryCathyPavlik-GriffenTheMatureWomanWhoLivesinaShoeSharonLauricellaandRedRidingHoodBrookeDunn.EasterSundayarrivesaboutthreeweeksear-lierthisyearthanlastsotheorganizersofthe6thannualEasterBonnetContestarehopingforanearlyspring.TheeventtakesplaceonSundayApril5beginningat12nooninfrontofthepostofcePortPerry.Pleaseturntopage13JodiJanwinasPattyCakejoinstheBonnetBellesforthesixthannualEasterBonnetContestindowntownPortPerryonSundayApril5.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidsten182NorthPortPlazaUnit7ReachSt.atNorthPortRd.905-985-6665www.windowstore.caWhetheryouarelookingtoaddarchitecturaldetailtoyourhomeorhopingtogainbetterenergyefciencywehaveawindowordoorstyletofteveryliestyleandbudget.Ourexpertswillhelpyouchoosetheperectonesoryou.CHOOSINGTHERIGHTWINDOWSFORYOURHOMELocallyownedandoperatedbyIkeandKellyvandenBergVisitourshowroomandseewhyTheresSoMuchMoreAt... 4FOCUS-MARCH2015ChangingFacesItwasdisappointingtohearthatYoureSoCountrylocatedat1874ScugogStreethasclosedtheirdoorsinconjunctionwiththeendoftheirlease.ThepopularcountrydecorstorewasoperatedbyPaulineandBillSterlingforthepastveyears.Thelocalnancialrm1stFinancialCentrehasmovedfrom36WaterStreettonewlyrenovatedofcesintheaformerPortPerryWarMemorialLibraryat269QueenStreet.ScugogChristianSchoolNorthDurhamsprivateschoolalternativewillformallyan-nounceitschangeofnametoTrinityGraceAcademyatagalalaunchtobeheldon-WednesdayMarch4.Theschoolislocatedat14480OldSimcoeRd.PrinceAlbert.SomejewelrydisplayedpatentedUSPat.No.7007507PandoraPANDORA.NET186QueenStreetPortPerryOntarioL9L1B8905.985.2953www.danasgoldsmithing.comThisValentinesDaygiveagiftfromtheHeart.InspirationalWoodWorksInc.CustomFinishingCarpentry905-242-4690IanRoss-PortPerryCustomBuilt-InsInteriorFinishingHardwoodFlooringKitchensHarvestTablesMorewww.inspirationalwoodworks.comPaulaR.McMurtryBarristersolicitorPractisinginDurhamRegionSince2002FamilyLawGeneralCivilLitigation174MaryStreetPortPerry905-982-2650www.mcmurtrylaw.ca168QueenSt.PortPerry905-985-2521www.brocks.caGetreadyforspringwith FOCUS-MARCH20155BoyhoodexperiencewithhisfatherledJohntoalifetimeofpassionforaircraftMosteveryonehadahobbyasakid.Collect-ingsomethingitmightvebeenstampscomicbooksorsportscardswasacommonchild-hoodpastime.Butoftenasadulthoodovertakesyouththosepleasuresfadeordisappearaltogether.Onlythetrulypassionateretainedtheirearlyhobbiesintolateryearstoenjoythemforalife-time.PortPerrysJohnMarettbelongstothatlattersegment.Youcouldsayhewasborntoy.MydadwasatoolanddiemakeratVictoryAircraftlaterAvroduringthewarherecalls.Iwouldvebeenabout11whenhetookmetotheinaugurationoftheLancasterbomberwhichtheymanufactured.Maybeitwashisfathersdirectparticipationwiththeindustrywhichstirredsuchdeepinter-estintheyoungman.Orperhapsnewsreelsoftheongoingairwarinspiredhim.ButsomethingstruckachordwhichcontinuestoresonatewithJohnnowinhis80s.Buthisinvolvementinaviationwouldnotseehiminacockpitoreveninatechniciansrole.Johnspassionbecamemodelaircraft.AndtheseedsherecountswereplantedwellbeforetheLancastersunveiling.InGrade2Isawanotherkidyapaperairplaneandwasamazedbyitsight.Anothercuriousboymayhaveadmiredan-othershandiworkyetfollowedthatinterestnofurther.Butmomentslikethatseeminglytrivialvignetteforetellthefutureseparatingpassingfancyfromlifetimeardour.Iretrievedhisdiscardedplanetostudyhowitwasfolded.OnceIdlearnedIewmycopyovertheschoolsoutdoorboilertoseeifIcoulduseitsheattomaketheplanerise.SometimesitreachedtherooftopThatphysicallawthecolumnsofwarmairwhichrisefromtheEarthssurfacewouldappropriatelynamehisrstmodelairplaneclubafewyearslaterwhenhemettwootherboyswiththesameinterest.WecalledourselvestheThermalCruisers.Thatwasmyrstclubandalsomyrsttasteofcompetition.AfterplacingwellinCanadianeventsJohnandanotherCruiserwerechosentorepresentTorontoata1953all-expenses-paidcontestinMichigan.Johnwouldacquithimselfwellamonggas-poweredmodelers.Iwonrstinclass50cashgotinterviewedonTV.IthoughtIdreachedthepinnacleIronicallyitnearlywas.FeelingIdtakenthatasfarasIcouldshingandgolftookPleaseturntopage6JohnholdshisfavouriteyingmodelaManhattanCabinwhichweighslessthanfourdollarbills.OnthetableisthebalsawoodframeofanEasybuiltJuniorCommercialforcompetitioninNewYorklaterthisyear.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidsten 6FOCUS-MARCH2015overmyleisuretime.Thentwoyearslaterin1955Igotmarriedandstartedafamily.Andacareer.Iwentlookingforafactoryjobhesays.ButwhentheHRManagersawthatIdnishedhighschoolheofferedmeapositionintheirCostAccountingDepart-ment.Idworkinaccountingallmyprofessionallife.ModelplanesmayhaveremainedinthebackgroundofJohnslifeforeverhaditnotbeenforabitofunex-pectedextratimeonhishands.IhadanhourtokillbeforepickingupmywifeonenightandspentitattheMarkhamHobbyShow.Amaninoneboothinvitedmetoameetingofindooryerswhichwasanewformofyingtome.SeeingthelongerighttimespossibleinsideIwashooked.Thathourchangedmylife.Numerousdesigncategoriesexistamongmodelplanebuilders.Johnfocusedonfree-ightmodels.SomeoftheonesIbuildusepropellerstolifttheplaneoffthegroundjustlikearealone.Othersaregliderswhichlaunchfromacatapultandstayintheairthankstothermals.Johnbuildshisplanesusingrawmaterialsandfre-quentlyfromdesignshehasdevelopedhimself.Iusebalsawoodforthemainstructureandinsomecasesthinmylartocovertheframework.Theassemblyispainstakinganddetailed.BalsawoodisavailableinstripswhichJohntrimstotherequiredlengthandthickness.Thestrutsandsupportshefash-ionsarecomparableindimensiontoatoothpick.ThemylarneededtocoversomedesignsisthinnerthancommercialproductslikeSaranWrap.ThenishedproductscanweighaslittleasonegramJohnexplains.Youcanseewhytheyreonlyappropriateindoors.Awindgustoutsidewouldin-stantlydestroythem.Tightly-woundrubberbandsprovidethenecessarypowertothepropeller.AndagainJohnhasahandintheirmanufacture.Ibuyrubberbythepoundanduseaspecialcali-bratedstrippertobringittotheoptimalthickness.Allrubberheexplainswithasmileisnotcreatedequal.Batcheshavedifferingstrengthssosomecangen-eratemoreenergythanothers.Yearsagotherubbertheymadewasbetterqualitythanwhatwegettoday.BlameTigerWoodsforthatTigerWoodsMostgolfballscontainedaninternalwindofrubberuntilTigerannouncedhehitasolidball.Therubberindustrysquantity-manufactureddeclinedsharplyandwithitthequality.Itmadethoseoldbatchesadesirablecollectorsitemamongmodelplanebuilders.Thepropsarethemselvesworksofart.Balsastripsaremeticulouslyshapedwithwaterandplacedoverabottlewhichservesasatinyjig.Theopen-framedesignsareskinnedinmylar.Johnsdesignsfacethesamechallengesasfull-sizedaircraft.Thepropellerforamodelplanerequiresthesamehelicaldesignasarealoneforgreatestefciency.Youreruledbythesameaerodynamicforcesasregu-larplanes.IntheairJohnsairplaneiesgracefully.Unlikeitsfull-sizedcounterpartsthemodelspropellerturnsal-mostlazily.Stilltherhythmicrotationisampletokeeptheplanealoftforaseeminglyindenitetime.OtherthanobstaclesintheroomlightxturesandheatingbulkheadscreatemomentaryproblemsatJohnshousetheplaneoatsforwardslowlybuteffortlesslyfol-lowingitsowncourseatthemercyofcurrentscreatedContinuedfrompage548WaterSt.PortPerryON905985-3767239QUEENSTREETPORTPERRYPHONE905-982-2001FAX905.982.2753taylorcompanyinteriorsgmail.comTAYLORCOMPANYINTERIORSFURNITURESALEMarch1st-14thUPTOOFF50 FOCUS-MARCH20157byhomeventilationairow.EndurancetimeintheairwinscompetitionsandJohnkeepscopiouswrittenrecordsofeachplanesighttimesinsearchofpossibleimprovements.Itstheaccountantinmehelaughs.ThestrategyhaspaidimpressivedividendsasJohnhasaccu-mulatedanimpressivelistofawardsandight-durationrecords.Johnhasworkedtirelesslytoorganizeandpopularizehislifetimepassion.HeservedsixandahalfyearsasIndoorChairmanoftheModelAeronauticsAssociationofCanadawroteregularlyforitsnewsletterorganizedcompetitionsallthetimesettingnewstan-dardsandaccumulatingalmost200trophieswithhisowncreations.Nowhesayswithdeterminationitshismissiontostimulateinterestamongtheyoungergeneration.Ivetakensomeyoungbuildersundermywing.Watchingthemenjoyputtingtogetherthemodelscompetingwiththemthatsverysatisfyingtome.SomeofthemhavesetjuniorrecordsWhatIreallywantistondateacherwhollleadagroupofkidsgoingforward.Ivegeneratedinterestdoingdemonstrationsinschoolsbutsomeonehastocarrythaton.CallthemsimplertimesperhapstheerawhenaerypassiongrippedJohnMarettandheldhimrmlyforalifetime.Buttheconceptofenjoyingthesimplepleasuresofachildhoodhobbyhasntchangedeveniftheworldhasevolvedinthemeantime.Model-buildingiscertainlychallengingyetinstructiveandconstructiveintheskillsitdemands.Notonlymustthemodelttogethertoformanishedpieceultimatelyitalsohastoywhetherendurancecompe-titionisagoalornot.Andthatmomentofightsurelyisthehobbyscrowningglory.WatchingJohnsmodeltakeoffinhismodern-daykitchenhisdelightisplainlyevident.Thoughhesseenhundredsofmodelstakethousandsofightsyoudneverguessthatthiswasnttherstonehedwit-nessed.Inthatmomenttheyearsmeltawayhebeamswithprideathiscreationandhesakidalloveragain.ByScottMercerFocusonScugogManyhoursarespentinthebasementworkroomwherehedesignsandre-cordsalltheinformationrequiredtobecomeachampionyer.Johnisseenherewithafewofhisyingmodels.PhotobyJ.PeterHvidsten193NorthSt.PortPerry905-985-4910www.oppers.caA.OppersLtdWindowsDoorsPRIDETHATSHOWSTHROUGHFROMSTARTTOFINISHScugogspremiersupplierofwindowsanddoorssince1979 8FOCUS-MARCH2015SoupforThoughtVolunteersLynnHallandherdaughterAimeedisplaysomeofthebeautifullydecoratedcups.TheannualSoupforThoughtsoup-a-thonattractedhundredsofsupporterstotheLatchamCentreonFebruary7toenjoysoupspreparedbylocalorganizationsandbusinesses.Anestimated350mugspaintedbystudentsfromacrossScugogTownshipwereofferedforsalefor20each.Patronsthenmadetheirwayaroundtoeachofthestationstastingthedeliciouscreationsofthecompetitors.Thisyear6000wasraisedduringtheeventandtheproceedsaredonatedtotheDurhamChildrensAidFoundation.ThisyearswinnersareJudgesChoice-MarwansGlobalBistrowithOldFlameBrewingCo.PeoplesChoice-MapleLeafFoods.HarryVoglesandKellyHaughtonenjoyacupofsoupattheLatchamCentreduringtheSoupForThoughtsoup-a-thon.MargaretAyersofBigBrothersBigSistersofNorthDurhamservesupsomeofherpipinghotsouptofromleftScugogcouncillorJanaGuidoPhyllisPereiraandRitaFoxtonfromImmaculateConceptionSchool. FOCUS-MARCH20159ManypatientswhovisitPortPerryDentalAssociatesaskwhywisdomteethshouldberemovedifthereisnopainorinfectionpresent.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.462PaxtonStreetPortPerryLocatedacrossfromthehospitalintheMedicalAssociatesbuilding905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comEVENINGAPPOINTMENTSAVAILABLE2014BESTDENTALOFFICE IwasapartoftheLakeScugogStudiotourfor15years.IalsovolunteeredwiththeScugogCouncilfortheArts.LaterIservedastheirvice-president.AlabouroflovewasthecuratingoftheSCAsmonthlygalleryshows.MyhusbandRobbandIbothbecamediedinthewoolvolunteerswiththeMayorsAnnualfundrais-ingGalafortheArts.HeastreasurerandIasMrs.dogsbody.Robbanavidbridgeplayerjoinedawonderfulgroupoflike-mindedpeople.WewerealsoScottishCountryDancersfor10years.Icreatedtheirlogo.RobbandIwishtothankthepeopleofPortPerryforopeningtheirheartsandmindstous.PortPerryisamarveloustownwherewethoroughlyenjoyedourtimewiththebestofneighboursandagatheringoffriends.Tothankeveryonewouldtaketoomanypagesyouknowwhoyouareandhowmuchwetreasureyouall.Weshallbebackfromtimetotime.Myemailremainsthesamethekettleisalwaysonandvisitorsarewel-come.ThankyouonceagainPortPerrydenitelyaThumbsUpplacetolive.PamelaMeacherBarrieOntarioContinuedfrompage2DisappointedinfeeforskatingDearEditorIwouldliketogiveaThumbsDowntoScugogRecreationCentreforcharging3.50foranadultandonechildtousetheiceforParentsandTotsskatingonWednesdaysfrom930-1030a.m.Childrenusingthisparticulartimeframearemostlyunderfouryearsofageasanyoneolderisinschool.Theskatingusuallylastsanywherefrom5-15minutesformostpre-schoolers.Wetooktwograndkidstothearenaatacostof7forlessthan10minutesofskatingandweweretheonlyonesthere.Iwouldthinkparentsandtotsshouldbefreeoraminimalchargeforthetot.Getsomeadultsoutwithpreschoolerstoseeifthekidslikeit.ThenmaybemoreparentswillsignkidsupfortheexpensiveprogramsprovidedbyScugogRecreationCentre.Itisamajoreffortforanyparentgrandparentorcaregivertotakeachildouttoparentsandtotsskat-ingplusthecostofskatesandhelmets.Theicejustsitstherevacantprobablybecauseofthecost.Trymakingitfreeor1perkidandseeifitimprovestheattendance.Theparentsgrandparentscaregiverssuredontusethetimetoskateforthemselvestheirtimeisspenthelpingkids.DisappointedinScugogRecreationCentre.HarveyWilliamsPortPerryMailbox10FOCUS-MARCH2015ServicewaswayaboveandbeyondDearEditorIncelebrationofmymothersrecent85thbirthdayourfamilyagreedtogettogetheronFamilyDayforaChinesefoodfeastatmomsplaceinPortPerry.WealwayspurchaseourChinesefoodattheLuckyLamintheFoodBasicsPlazasoIcalledthedaybeforetomakesuretheyweregoingtobeopensinceitwasFamilyDay.TheyhadnotdecidediftheywouldopenyetsoIexplainedthatweneededtoknowassoonaspossibleaswewouldbeplacinganorderfor12peopleincelebrationofmymothers85thbirthday.Wereceivedacallbackacoupleofhourslater.Theownertoldusshewouldopenandaskedwhattimeweneededthefoodorder.Whenwetoldher2p.m.shesaidtheydontusuallyopenontheweekenduntilthattimebutcommentedonhowimportantan85thbirthdaywasandthattheywouldhaveitready.WhenmyhusbandDarrellandsonKylewenttopickupthefoodtheyfoundoutthattherestaurantwasactuallyclosedbuttheyhaddriveninfromoutoftowntomakethismealforus.Afterwepickedupourordertheyweregoinghomeagain.Thefoodwasabsolutelydeliciousandfreshandwehadafeast.Wewereabsolutelyamazedtheywouldgooutoftheirwaytoprepareonemeal.WewouldliketogivethemabigThumbsUp.SandiYokomSeagraveAppreciategreatsupportforsoupsDearEditorMysincerestthankstoeachandeverypersonwhobravedtheweatheronFebruary7thtoattendthe3rdAnnualDurhamChildrensAidFoundationSoupforThoughtbenet.Itwasafantasticeventthatwasgenerouslyattend-edandenthusiasticallysupportedbypeopleofallagesinthecommunity.AbigshoutoutgoestoourprimarysponsorTerryandChristineVosofVosIndependent.Aheartythumbsupmustgotoall11ofthesouppreparersfromtherestaurantsandserviceclubsinourincrediblecommunitywhoparticipatedwhenyoudishitoutweshowupCongratulationsgoouttoourJudgesChoicewinnerMarwansGlobalBistrowithhelpfromTheOldFlameBreweryandourPeoplesChoicewin-nerMapleLeafFoods.Asthevolunteerswhorantheeventandthestudentswholenttheircreativitytoeachandeverybowl.Youareallawonder.TheDurhamChildrensAidFoundationcontinuestobenetfromthesupportwendinthisgreattownanditsbecauseofallofyouthatwewereabletoraisemorethan6000forYouth-in-Careheadingtowardspost-secondaryeducationandChildren-in-Carehead-ingtosummercamp.LauraFrancisandJocelyneBoissonneaultSoupforThoughtCo-Chairs FOCUS-MARCH201511SandraLADIESOFDISTINCTIONINPORTPERRYRosarioandhisteampaidsuchattentiontodetailandwhatasalonagreatexperienceoverall.beautiful21WilburAvenue905-985-0099rgrecoquisk.caYouareinvitedtotheScugogLakeStewardsInc.AnnualGeneralMeetingwillbeheldatSunnybraeGolfClub1430KingStreetPrinceAlbert7pmApril92015FeaturingthepresentationTheManyandVariedBirdsofScugogTownshipbyGeoffCarpentierThislocalexpertisanexperiencedspeakerwithbeautifulphotographsforyoutoenjoy.TheScugogbasinhasoneofthemostdiversebirdpopulationsinOntariobecauseofitsvariedhabitats.AsGeosaysScugogisawonderfulplacetolive-whetheryouareapersonorabird.GeowillhavehislatestbookAntarctica-FirstJourneyforsale.www.scugoglakestewards.comTheScugogLakeStewards2015programincludesworktowardsaquaticinvasiveweedcontrolstormwaterrunoimprovementadredgingprojectforPortPerrybayresearchandlakemonitoringandnewinitiativestopromotetherecreationaluseoftheLake.WhynotbecomeamemberandhelpustohelpthelakeWelookforwardtoseeingyouatourAGM. 12FOCUS-MARCH2015THUMBSUP-toJudyAndersononeofScugogsmostenthusiasticanddedicatedsupportersofthehospitalauxiliarysannualPolarPlunge.Judydecidedmonthsagothiswouldbeherfnalplungeandsetherpledgetargetat1400whichwouldbringhergrandtotalfortheannualplungetomorethan10000.JudyraisedthatandmoreCongratulationsJudyandawelldeservedthumbsupfromyourcommunity.THUMBSUP-Itsalwaysnicetohearaboutyoungchildrenwhoenjoygivingmorethanreceiving.Af-terAveryLatrielle7heardabouttheCanadianTireJumpstartprogramshewantedtohelpsorequestedcashdonationsinlieuofgiftsforherbirthday.Throughthegenerosityofherfriends237.70wascollectedwhichshedonatedtotheJumpstartprogram.WelldoneandabigthumbsupAvery.THUMBSDOWN-FormuchoflastmonthsidewalksalongQueenSt.werelinedwith212footsnowbanks.Whileourtownshipcrewsdidagreatjobclearingtheroadpushingsnowintoasnake-likeridgetheentirelengthofthestreetcreatesadangerousbarrierforpedestrianstryingtoaccessthesidewalk.Yearsagosnowbankswerescoopedupandtruckedaway.NoteasFocuswasgoingtopresswelearnedthatScugogclearedthesnowbanksonFeb.20.ThumbsupTHUMBSUP-Oneregulartake-outcustomerofalocalcoffeeoutletsuggestsgivingathumbsuptooneofthepleasantvoiceswhotakeshisorder.Hesayshismorningreallydoesntstartuntilhehearsafriendlyvoicegreetinghimwithhertrademarkgoodmorn-ingMarilynspeakingcanItakeyourorder.Itseasytoforgettherearerealpeoplehiddenbehindthoseelectronicspeakers.Hardworkingpeopletuckedintocrampedquarterspreparingordersquicklyandef-fciently.Sonexttimeyoudrivebythetake-outwindowsaythanksandgivethemabigthumbsup.umThbsGOTENOUGHCOVERAGEHOMEAUTOBUSINESSLIFEHEALTHGROUPBENEFITS1564KingSt.E.Hwy.2Courtice905-436-9090www.woinsurancebrokers.comW.O.INSURANCEBROKERSDaleGibbonsR.I.B.ONBroker1874SCUGOGST.HWY7APORTPERRY905-985-7420170CASimiRSTREETPORTPERRY905-985-0715QueenR4-SealyPosturepedicAdjustableBasewithInfuseHybridMattressReg.30802299FinancingAvailableFIREPLACESANDGRILLSPRE-SEASONSALEONNOWPRE-SEASONSALEONNOWQueenMattressStartingat375TwinNiteRestSets124.99whilesupplieslastClearanceLarge1155plustaxReceiveEggPackageValuedover500.00FreeWoodEggMatesFree2BigGreenEggSpicesFreeNest3BBQSauces1bagCharcoal1FireStarterpack1-WindowGardenP500RSIBAccessoryPackageValuedover400.001399.00LP1449.00NGFreeApronFreeCoveFreeToolSetFreeProBBQScrubberFreeCuttingBoardFreeCharcoalTray100inFreeBBQsaucesorSpicesWhilesupplieslast.DeliveryAvailable.NotapplicablewithanyotheroffersorpromotionsOver100inStockEverydayLowPricing20-80BelowRetailSpecialOccasionDressesSwimSummerStylesYear-RoundBras1888ScugogStreet905-985-1890ATKOTYAPEEKINSpringFashionsArrivingTheonestopshopthatkeepsyougoingBewareofPARTSUNKNOWNGenuineFordandMotorcraftPartsmadespecicallyforyourvehicleCompetitivepricesoneverthingyourvehicleneedsFleetdiscountsavailableSpecializinginlargeaccountsNochargelocaldeliveryGreattiredealsallyearlongLoyaltyrebatesavailableLifetimewarrantyonMotorcraftBrakesTamaraPhillipsPartsManagerJohnWaiteTirePartsSpecialistTAYLORFORD1565Hwy.7APortPerryBesideWalmart905-985-3655www.taylorfordsales.com FOCUS-MARCH201513Registrationwillbeginat1130a.m.andtheNuttyChocolatierEasterEggHuntstartsat1p.m.immedi-atelyafterthebonnetcontest.Itsafun-lledandjoyousdayforyoungandoldalikeandissupportednotonlybytheChurchChicksbutalsobylocalbusinessesCakesbyStephanieandTheKidsCupboard.ThereareEasterBonnetcategoriesforadultschil-drenandpetssoeveryonecanjoininthefun1.BestPetinaBonnet2.Ages4underEasterSpiritorBestBloomin3.Ages515EasterSpiritorBestBloomin4.MostDeliciousfoodthemedhatofanykind5.MostLikelytoCauseaTrafcAccidentallover-sizedhatsages5156.LoveliestLadyonQueenhatsorfascinatorsLadiesage16andup7.ManliestManinaBonnetmenaged16andup8.BestGrandparentGrandchildcoordinatingContinuedfrompage3NuttyChocolatierownerKenKouryismixingupabigbatchofcolouredeggsforhis27thannualEasterEggHuntwhichtakesplacethisyearonSundayApril5.AsinpastyearschildrenwillbeenteredintogroupsbyageandthenrunalongQueenSt.whichisclosedtotraf-ctondtheirspecialegg.Kenhasprovidedthousandsofchoc-olatebunniesandeggsovertheyearsandthisyearcontinuesthetradition.TheEasterEggHuntbeginsatap-proximately1p.m.immediatelyfollow-ingtheEasterBonnetContest.hatstobeenteredasaduoonlyCo-chairsoftheeventMelissaDurwardandPamHollettareencouragingpeopletodecoratetheirownhatswhichcanbecomeacreativeandfunactivity.WeallcantwaittogetoutofhibernationandgetthekidsawayfromthescreensandstartcraftingtheirEasterhatsPamenthused.Pre-madeEasterhatsandfascinatorswillalsobeavail-ableforsaleattheevent.TrippCreativePhotographywillbeonhandagainthisyearwithaboothsetuptotakepicturesofparticipantsdeckedoutintheirEasterbon-nets.TheBonnetBelleswillalsobeavailableforpicturesaswell.AgainthisyearallScugogelementaryschoolswillparticipateinCrazyHatDayonThursdayApril2.ThisprogramheadedupbyChurchChickandScugogteacherAmyKilleenallowskidstodonateatoonietoweartheirEasterHatorhatoftheirchoosingtoschoolonthatdaytohelpraisefundsfortheScugogCommunityMemorialLibraryChildrensandTeenarea.Withonlyamonthtogountiltheparadeofhatsitstimetogetworkingonyourcre-ation.AnyonewhorequiresfurtherinformationcancontacttheChurchChicksatchickbon-netshotmail.com.NuttyChocolatierEasterEggHuntReferralsarethecoreofourbusinessCallJohn90543405179059858569www.lucykrenovations.comRenovationsfromtheoutsideinwecandoitallYoucantransformyourhomecottagetooBEFOREAFTERExpEriEncEdHairstylistWantEdfoejobebuopopecrooo905-442-8220or905-985-0099 14FOCUS-MARCH2015FourScugogTownshipresidentswereamongthosepresentedCommunityServiceMedallionsinaceremonyheldlastmonthattheRoyalCanadianLegionPortPerry.TheHon.ErinOTooleMemberofParliamentforDurhampresentedCommunityServiceMedallionstoGeorgeEmmersonC.RyanEdgarEdwardGrovesKentFarn-daleandMs.HillieCarnegieofWhitby.TheawardswerepresentedonFebru-ary12toresidentswhohaveexempli-fedextraordinarycontributionstotheScugogcommunitywithfamilycommunityandLegionmembersinattendance.FromsharingapassionfortheartstoraisingfundsforlocalcommunityneedstoservingthiscountryatwarorsimplysharingaremarkablestoryoffatealloftheserecipientsareunitedinrepresentingthebestofourCanadianvalues.Communi-tiesonlybecomeahomewecherishbecauseofthevolun-teerswhoarethelifebloodofGeorgeEmmersonRyanEdgarScugogresidentsrecognizedforcontributionstotheircommunityPleaseturntopage29PioneerDemonstrations....NativeDrummers.....DancersBands......SalemAlpacasandGableBrothers......MidwaySugarBushToursTourofTeledaleFarmAllDayPancakesBBQSEntertainmentArtCraftsJungleCatWorldBirdsofPreyZootoYouShowingtheworldthegreattasteofSunderlandLotsofinformationonourwebsitewww.maplesyrupfestival.caSunderlandartistWalterCampbellsSugarTimePortPerrysDr.PaulPuckrinwiththeOutbackCloggersFreeAdmissionDontmissthemiraculoustransformationofSapintoMapleSyrupPlentyofEntertainmentandFoodGaloreMarch28th29th20thAnnual 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16FOCUS-MARCH20151.Youroralhealthcanimpactyouroverallhealthandwell-being.TrueFalse2.Gumdiseaseperiodontaldiseaseisachronicinfectionthatismostoftencausedbythebuildupofdentalplaque.TrueFalse3.Tobaccousersaremorelikelythannon-userstodevelopgumdisease.TrueFalse4.Womenwithgumdiseasearetwiceaslikelytodeliveraprematurelow-birthweightbaby.TrueFalse5.Thereisnolinkbetweenoralhealthandheartandstrokedisease.TrueFalse6.Dentaldecayadiseasecausedbybacterialinfectionisoneofthemostcommondisordersofchildhoodaffectingmorethanhalfof5to17year-olds.TrueFalse7.Oralhealthhaslittleimpactonthequalityofsleepofpre-schoolers.TrueFalse8.ToothacheisthemostcommonpainaffectingthedailylivesofCanadians.TrueFalse9.Poororalhealthimpactsthepsychologicalandsocialwell-beingofonein12Canadians.TrueFalse10.NearlyhalfofCanadianswillbeaffectedbygumdiseaseatsomepointintheirlives.TrueFalse11.Goodoralhygienehabitscanhelppreventgumdisease.TrueFalse12.Chronicbadbreathcanbeasignofgumdisease.TrueFalseWHATYOUCANTSEECANHURTYOU.Asitturnsoutsocanwhatyoudontknow.TestyourknowledgeoforalhealthbelowTrueorFalseportperrydentalcentre238QueenSt.-PortPerry-905-985-8451www.iluvmydentist.comYourHometownDentalProfessionalsDr.J.CottrellDr.J.HardyDr.C.BaneldDr.J.IsenbergDr.E.King-OrthodontistDr.M.Dhillon-PeriodontistANSWERS1.True.Researchshowstheremaybealinkbetweenoraldiseaseandotherhealthproblemsandthatthestateoftheoralandrelatedtissuescontributestophysicalmentalandsocialwell-beingandtotheenjoymentoflifespossibilities.2.True.Whiletherearemanyfactorsinvolvedinthedevelopmentofgumdiseasethemostcommoncauseisthebuildupofdentalplaque.Plaqueisacolourlesslmofbacteriathatcoatsteethandgetsbetweenthetoothsurfaceandgumtissue.Overtimeplaquehardensintotartarandcausesthegumstobecomeinamed.Ifleftuntreatedtheinammationcandevelopintoaseriousinfectionthatattacksthebonesupportingtheteethandcausesthegumtissuetoshrink.3.True.Tobaccousersare4timesmorelikelytodevelopgumdiseasethannon-smokers.4.False.Womenwithgumdiseaseareupto7timesmorelikelytodeliveraprematurelow-birthweightbaby.5.False.Severalresearchstudieshavefoundcorrelationsbetweengumdiseaseandheartandstrokedisease.Yourriskofcardiovasculardiseaseincreaseswiththeseverityofthegumdisease.6.True.Roughly60percentofchildren5to17areaffectedbydentaldecay.7.False.Arapidformofdentaldecayaffectspre-schoolersandcancausepainpoorsleepandpooreatinghabits.8.True.Canadianstudieshavefoundthatinafour-weekperiod6to9percentofadultsexperiencemoderatetosevereoralorfacialpain.9.False.Poororalhealthimpactsthepsychologicalandsocialwell-beingofone-in-sevenCanadians.Ittakesawayfromtheirenjoymentofeatingandaffectscommunicationsocialrelationshipsandotherdailyactivities.10.False.Upto80percentofCanadianswillbeaffectedbygumdiseaseatsomepointintheirlives.11.True.Startbybrushingandossingyourteetheveryday.Eatahealthybalanceddietbutlimityourintakeofsugarsnacks.Mostimportantlyvisityourdentistregularlyforathoroughexaminationandcleaning.12.True.Otherpotentialsignsofgumdiseaseincludegumsthatbleedwhenbrushingorossingteethoverlysensitivetohotorcoldbrightredswollenortendergumsandlooseteeth. 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FOCUS-MARCH201529thecausesplacesoreventsweallenjoy.saidMPOToole.ItisalsoveryspecialformeasMinisterofVeteransAffairstoalsohonourtwoveteransfromScugogwhocontinuetoinspireCanadians.MPOToolecreatedthespecialCommunityServiceMedallionin2013tosaluteexceptionalvolunteersandleadersfromDurhamwhomakesigni-cantcontributionstoourareatoCanadaortheworld.Lessthantenmedal-lionsarepresentedeachyear.ScugogRecipientsKentFarndaleHasdedicatedherlifetocommunityvolunteerismandhasbuiltherlifearoundsharingherpassionoftheartsandcelebratingthetalentsinartists.C.RyanEdgarFortwodecadeshascommittedhimselftoservinglocalpro-vincialandnationalcommunitythroughhisvolunteerandfundraisingeffortsmostnotablywithMuscularDystrophyCanada.EdwardGrovesWWIIveteranwhoservedwithinfamousDevilsBrigadethe1stSpecialServiceForceFSSF.ThelegacyofthisbrigadelivesonasmanymodernAmericanandCanadianSpecialForcesunitstracetheirheritagetothisunit.GeorgeEmmersonandMs.HilaryHillieCarnegieGeorgeisaCanadi-anveteranwhoreturnedfromWWIItotellanincrediblestoryofameetingwithaDutchprisonerofwarwhoselifehemayhavesavedwiththedonationoftwochocolatebars.ThroughachanceencounterinDurhamdecadeslaterHillieheardhisstoryandrealizedthatDutchmanwasherfatherHenkMetselaar.Continuedfrompage14KentFarndaleEdwardGroves16625OldSimcoeRoadPortPerry905-985-1709Over25yearsexperienceManyparentsthroughoutScugogandtheGTAagreethatSwimKidsisthebestchoicewhenselectingswimminglessonsfortheirchildren.AtSwimKidsindividuallessonplansaremadeforeachchildallowingthemtoadvanceontothenextlevelveryquicklywithoutwaitingforthenextsession.PlusSwimKidsindoorpoolistheonlyoneofitskindinPortPerryanditiskeptawarm90degrees.OwnerJulieGoodwinaMastercompetitiveswimmernationalswimcoachECENCCPIIIandrecipientofaProvincialCoachingAwardcreatedSwimKids25yearsago.Itsoneofthemostinexpensivesemi-privateswimprogramsintheregionChildrenages212anduptakesemi-privatelessonsinclassesofonlyfourchildrenwiththreeinstructorsinthepoolatalltimesSwimKidsisnowtakingbookingsfortheirpopularsummerprogram.TheyofferfourtwoweeksessionsthatrundailystartingJuly6.Openfrom730amto830pmyouaresuretondatimethattsyourbusyschedule.Summerclientsalsohaverstchoiceoflessontimesthatbecomeavailablethroughouttheyear.BookingaheadisrecommendedCalltodaytoensureyourpreferredtimeintheirsummerprogram.SummerwillgoswimminglywithOnlyweekdaymorningtimesareleftforSPRINGLESSONSsocalltodaytobookyourspace.ANTIQUESUNIQUESDCORMORECOACHHOUSESTUDIOITSADESTINATIONSHOPPINGLOCATION605RegionalRoad21PortPerry905.982.2705www.coachhousestudio.caNewitemsandnewvendorsarrivingjustintimeforspring 30FOCUS-MARCH2015FIRECITY50000sq.ft.14greenhousesThePlacewiththeFireTrucksSimcoeSt.N.CoatesRd.PurpleWoodsFIRECITYOSHAWASTONEDELIVERYANDINSTALLATIONAVAILABLE5055SimcoeStreetN.Oshawa905-655-8501THISAPRILatPICKNPLANTBringyourownorpurchaseplantersurnsorwindowboxesandchoosefromahugeselectionofgreenhouseowersandplantstoplantstartingonApril1st2015.andthenFLOWERSMULCHESFERTILIZERSSOILSANNUALSPERENNIALSVEGETABLESGRASSESHANGINGBASKETSSM-XLPLANTERPLUGSBEDDINGPLANTSBOXPLANTSHERBSLANDSCAPINGSTONESdecorativerockagstoneboulderslandscapingservicesseeretailerfordetailsandconditionsComebyandpickupyourCustomerAppreciationDiscountCouponsforMayavailableApril1st.AprilTuesThursandSat9-5MayMon-Sat8-6Sun10-5RaglanWeldingWewillwaterfertilizeandmaintaintheminourfullyheatedgreenhousesuntilMothersDay.NocosttocustomersTREES FOCUS-MARCH201531Pleaseturntopage32JohnTullettandAdrienneGrantofYoungLifeCanadaYoungifeLYoungifeLguitar.Sharingsongsanddoingskits.GoingouttothemoviesorbowlingorforWingNightatCrabbyJoes.Imagineminglingwithotherkidswhosepathsyoumaynotcrossatschool.Makingnewfriends.Havinganadultwhoisnotarelativetotalktoifyouhaveproblems.SomeonetosuperviseacliffjumpingRemembertheTVshowCheersabouttheplacewhereevery-bodyknewyournameWellthatswhatitslikeattheYoungLifeCanadaprograminPortPerry.SinceAreaDirectorJohnTullettwashiredthreeyearsagotoestablishthelocalchapterhehasliterallybeenonarstnamebasiswithhundredsofScugogTownshipteens.ThephrasementoringyouthmightsoundprettydullandseriousbutatYoungLifesharingfun-lledactivitiesiswhattheclubisallabout.ItscontrolledchaosJohnsayswithasmile.Imagineanindoorsnow-ballghtusing600piecesofballedupwhitepaper.ImagineteensandadultvolunteersenjoyingmusictogethersuchasColdPlaysFixYouorHallelujah.PlayinginabasementbandwithleaderJohnstrum-minghis 32FOCUS-MARCH2015excursionorgotoyourrugbygame.Orpromdressshopping.AStarWarsmarathonAnadultfriendwhogetswhypopularityonsocialmediaissoimportanttoyoungpeopletodayandwhythereissomuchpres-suretoexcelinschoolandhowhurtfulbullyingcanbe.Imaginebeingacceptedforwhoyouareinacaringandnon-judgmentalenvironment.ThatswhatYoungLifeisallabout.In1954YoungLifeCanadawasestablished.FiveyearsagoYoungLifecametoneighbouringUxbridgeandthreeyearsagoitwasstartedinPortPerry.Fiftyto70kidsfromPortPerryHighSchoolenjoyclubandothersocialactivitieseveryweek.AdrienneGrantofPortPerrywasoneofthemoversandshakersinstrumentalinbringingthisinternationalprogramtoPortPerry.Alocalmotheroffourherkidsare171412and10yearsoldandshesaysthatthetwoolderoneshavebenettedfrombeingpartofYoungLife.KeenlyawareofthechallengesofgrowingupintodaysworldherbackgroundincludesworkingwithhomelessstreetyouthinTorontobeforeshemovedtoPortPerry.Adrienneisoneof11localvolunteerswhodevote1016hoursormoreweekly.Sheopensherhometohosteverythingfrombarbequestoskatingpar-tiestoClubnights.CampisthepopularhighlightofYoungLifesyear.WintercampshappeninNorthernOntarioinFebru-aryandsummercampisheldinupstateNewYorkatContinuedfrompage31aplacedescribedbyJohnasafantasticresortjustforkids.Hehasofferedamoneybackguaranteetoanycamperwhodidnthavethebestweekoftheirlifeandhehasnthadtoreturnadollaryet.JohnisawesomewithteensAdrienneenthuses.Hehasfoundhiscalling.Hehasgreatideasandazanyamountofenergy.OneofJohnsideasistoestablishaWildlifeprogramforyouthingrades67and8inPortPerry.Alreadythereare40kidsinterestedhesays.ThisdreamcouldberealizedwithadequatefundingJohnandAdriennepointedout.YoungLifeissupportedbyfourlocalchurchesprivatesponsorsandfundraisers.AndyesthereisaChristiancomponenttoYoungLifeCanada.TheleadersandvolunteerstreateveryonewithloveandacceptanceasJesusdoes.YouthwhowishtoexplorepursuingtheirfaithareencouragedtoaskquestionsandthereisaCampaignersBiblestudyclassforthosewhoareinterestedbuttheresnostringsattachedforthekidswhocometoClubJohnpointedout.TheshortweeklytalkaboutthebasicprinciplesoftheChristianfaithisbasedonmoderndaymetaphorsandnotpreachy.YoucanbeskepticalaboutreligionandthepeopleatClubwillloveandacceptyouanywaysaidAdri-enne.Itsasafeplacewhereallarewelcomesheadded.AndgreetedwithahighvewhentheyarriveenthusesJohn.Manylocalparentshaveexpressedtheirapprecia-tiontoJohnandhisteam.OneparentwasstraighttothepointsayingsimplyThankstoYoungLifeforgivingmemysonback.FacilitatingYoungLifeisalabourofloveJohnde-scribed.Heemphasizedtheimportanceofthecontribu-tionsofeveryonewhosupportsthisinitiativethroughvolunteerhoursornancialdonations.JohnwouldliketoinviteanyonewhoisinterestedinlearningmoreaboutYoungLifeoutforacoffeeandachat.Johncanbereachedatjtullettyounglife.caor289-354-1277.Youcanalsocheckoutthewebsitewww.younglife.ca.ByLynnCampbellFocusonScugogExpeiencendknowledgeofllmkendmodelTielendintlltion....FrEEbaTTEryTEsTwithneviceHOUrsMond-Fid8mto5pmMARKWILLESAutomotive905-985-9292Foppointmentcll1511ReahRoadUi2PorPerrQUALItySERvIcEQUALItyPARtSFAIRPRIcIng905-655-32911-800-575-56564179SimcoeSt.N.Oshawajust10kmsouthofPortPerryWhenQualityCountsTheGRSeriesisnotyouraveragegardenvarietytractor.GlideSteerforsharpturningShaftdrivedecktransmissionandPTOfordurabilityperformanceAllwheeldrivefortractionACUTABOVEfreeextendedwarranty FOCUS-MARCH201533AnyonewanderingalongQueenSt.PortPerryduringFebFestlastmonthgotasurprisewhentheycameacrossfourmencreatingtheiriceartinfrontofthepostofce.WorkingonapieceleftisDaveTettmancentrealargewizardlycharactercreatedbyStevenKenzoraandatrightRobertBrooksworkingonhisiceartsculpture.vehicleletteringwrappingSignworkScaada.cmReachNorthportRd.PortPerry905-985-0802Since1996SIGNSTrophiesAwardsCorporatePromotionsEmbroideryGraphicDesignEngravingScreenPrintingPineridgeImpress905-985-2839135NorthPortRoadPortPerrywww.pineridgeimpress.caYourNameisOurBusinessAnewkitchenWecanhelpWiththat180MaryStreetPortPerry905-985-9506www.scugogkitchendesign.comBlinds-Draperies-Shutters-ShadesGreatSelection-StylishColoursSuperiorService-SatisfactionGuaranteedJoeGibsonBlackstock905-213-2583www.budgetblinds.comportperryAstyleforeverypointofview.FreeIn-HomeConsultationRefreshyourhomeReviveyoursenseofstyleRenewyourwindows 34FOCUS-MARCH2015ThedaywascoldbutsunnyonFamilyDayMondayFebruary16butitdidntdeterasmallhardygroupoflocalCanadiansfromgettingoutdoors.ThewinterenthusiastsdressedwarmlytotakepartinanoutdoorguidedhikeonsnowshoesofferedbytheFriendsofNonquon.TheguidedhiketooktheparticipantsthroughthewetlandsnorthofPortPerry.FriendsofNonquonisanon-protorganizationdedicatedtoincreasingawarenessandappreciationoftheprovinciallysignicantwetlandencompassedwithinthe1200hectaresoftheNonquonPro-vincialWildlifearea.Itsvolunteershavebeenprovidingexperientialoutdoorlearningopportunitiesfreeofchargetofamiliesoftheareaforthepastfewyears.TheFamilyDaySnowshoeHikehasbeenanannualeventandhasproventobeapopularone.ThoughseverecoldtemperaturesthisyearreducedthenumberofparticipantsthosethatdidtakepartenjoyedlearningabouttheecologyofthisspecialareathatliesonthedoorstepofPortPerry.Participantsexperiencedcloseupviewingofbeaverlodgesmuskratpushupsmammaltracksandover-winteringinsectswhilelearningabouttheplantcommunitiesandtheirservicesgeologicalhistorywealthofwildlifehabitatandtheecologicalbenetsofthisclose-to-homewetlandarea.Feedingtheocksofwell-trainedblackcappedchickadeesbyhandandacupofhotchocolatetoppedoffthemorningforthosethatjoinedin.Thanksgoestoallthosethatbravedthecoldandenjoyedthesunandsnowwithus.ByCathyGalbergSpecialtoFocusonScugogAsmallbuteagergroupofoutdoorenthusi-astsenjoyedtherecentFamilyDaySnowshoeHikeorganizedbyFriendsofNonquon.Thean-nualhikehasbeenheldonFamilyDayforthepastfewyears.FromlefttorightJenniferCraigJimPapiaHannahScottTerriPellerinHazelMoto-muraKarenBlackburnNeilBlackburnandCathyGalberg.PhotosbyGregMoonAgroupoffsnowshoersheadoutontothetrailsoftheNonquonProvincialWildlifeArea.SnowshoeingintheNonquon FOCUS-MARCH201535CatholicChurchtoinstallnew552pipeCasavantpipeorganMembersofthecongregationofImmaculateCon-ceptionRomanCatholicChurchareanxiouslyawait-ingthearrivalofacustombuilt552pipefreestandingorganfortheirchurchThenewInspirationCasavantPipeOrganwillbeblessedforuseintheworshipofGodatthechurch1710ScugogSt.PortPerryonMarch19that11a.m.ParishionersmembersandfriendsoftheparishhavebeeninvitedtopurchaseordedicateapipeinmemoryoflovedonestohonouraMysteryoftheFaithorafavouriteSaintorsimplyoutofloveformusicandbeautyinworship.MembersofthegreatercommunityofScugogTown-shiparewarmlyinvitedtojointheCatholiccommunityofImmaculateConceptionParishonthismomentousoccasion.FollowingtheRiteofBlessingaSungHighMasswillbecelebratedfollowedbyaluncheonservedintheParishHall.AnOrganRecitalfeaturinglocalandvisitingorgan-istswilltakeplaceat2p.m.ThemagnifcentpipeorganwasbuiltbyCasavantFrresofSt-HyacintheQuebecCanadaspremierorganbuildingfrm.OilChanges33.96IncludestaxUpto5litresMostvehiclesSPECIALSCOMPLETESPECIALPRICINGKUMHOKH18AllSeasonTires75.plusOTSinstallandbalancingPreOrderNowforSpring20555R16WarrantyApprovedAirConditioningService1511ReachStreetPortPerry905-985-1999superiortireportperrygmail.comMonday-Friday800am-600pmSaturday800am-200pmtothe61PLUNGERSbusinessesandindividualswhobravedthefreezingwatersofLakeScugogtotheamusementof100sofspectatorstotheCOMMUNITYforyoursupporttotheVOLUNTEERStheirfriendsandfamilyfortheirhelpandtotheseSPONSORSformakingthe8thannualPortPerryPolarPlungesuchasuccessTheAuxiliarytoLakeridgeHealthPortPerryOver20000wasraisedforthePortPerryHospitalRotoSpaWeedsBGoneFocusonScugogTaylorFordAutoGlennButlerTownshipofScugogMartynMiniHoeAvisSignsTheStandardPracticarCarTruckRentalsPortPerryMarinaTrent-SevernWaterwayVivacitLaserMediSpaRacingEdgeMotorSportsTownCrierBillMcKeeGusBrownBuickGMCLandonTreeServiceScugogFireghtersPortPerryStarBritanniaPrintersIncTaylorForderInsuranceHarpWyliesGlennEvansTimHortonsIrvGibsonPortPerrySignShopTownshipofScugogWorksDepartmentEmmersonInsuranceUxportToolsKentBradyandourmanyindividualsponsors1918ScugogStreetPortPerryacrossfromVos905-985-2451www.FurnitureAndAppliances.caOMESTEADHFURNITUREAPPLIANCESHARDWOODLAMINATEFLOORINGWINDOWCOVERINGSTimekeepsontickingtickingtickingintothefuture... 36FOCUS-MARCH2015ItsjustahopskipandajumptodiscoveryourdowntownNuttyChocolatier.......THENUTTYCHOCOLATIER182QueenStreetPortPerry905-985-0761www.thenuttychocolatier.comHoursSunday-Friday10am-9pmSaturday9am-9pmFormoreinformationpleasecallOLDEFASHIONEDCANDYICECREAMSTORE27thAnnualEasterSundayApril5thatNoonDowntownPortPerryThisEastergivethegiftsofhanddecoratedBelgianChocolateBunniesChocolateNoveltiesTrufesGiftBasketsandsomuchmore.MakeyourownEASTERBONNETandjointheparadewiththeCHURCHCHICKSForchildrenages3-7FindtheBunnywiththeMoneyInstoreonly.Askfordetails. FOCUS-MARCH201537ScugogWhatsUpGreenbankFolkMusicSocietyMarkisoneofthoseartistswhosbeenaroundbuildingsteammakingrecordsandtouringinsup-portofsomeoftheworldsbest-knownrootsartists.ThepasttwodecadeshaveseenMarkstreamthroughajourneyfrombuskertoseasonedperformerwithmasterfulchopsandthekindofmesmerizingstagepresencethatmostartistsneverachieveinalifetime.AnybodywholovesRBwillimmediatelybeinspiredbyMarksinfectiousdance-all-nightstyle.MARKREEVESSATURDAYMARCH28DateSATURDAYMARCH28Showtime8p.m.LocationGreenbankCentennialHallTickets25perperson.AvailableatPOEPortPerry905-985-0060orcall905-985-8351orBlueHeronBooksUxbridge905-852-4282.PreviewNightThursdayApril16PerformancesApril1718232425at8p.m.MatineesApril1826at2p.m.LocationTownHall1873CentreforthePerformingArtsPortPerryTickets905-985-8181orwww.townhall1873.caTheScugogChoralSocietypresentsBINGOTheWinningMusicalBingoisasplashyzippyfunnewmusicalcomedywithlotsoflaughsandaudienceinteractionMeetadie-hardgroupofbingoplayerswhostopatnothingtomisstheirweeklygame.Theselovablecharactersspringtolifewithasmartfunnyscriptandbouncyhummablescore.AudienceswillbelaughingintheaisleswhentheyarentplayinggamesofbingoalongwiththecastSUNDAYMARCH8LynnCelebratesStartTime700p.m.LocationJestersCourtupstairsReservationscallLynn289-354-1140oremaillynnlynnmcdonaldjazz.comMusicCharge15perpersonCANADIANJAZZTRIOSUNDAYMARCH22Lynncelebratesherbirthdayandsingsherfavouritesongsaccompaniedbyhermusicalfriends.AnincomparableJazzTrioledbyJunonomi-natedsaxophonistRyanOliverandaccompaniedbyBerineSenenskyonkeyboardsandTerryClarkondrums.jazzatjestersLynnsingsalongsidehergoodfriendsDaveRestivoonthepianoRossMcIntyreonbassandMorganChildsdrums.FeaturingJazzFMsPlayeroftheMonthRyanOliver 38FOCUS-MARCH2015SundayMarch22HARRYSTODDARTDoYouKnowWhereYourFoodComesFromSustainableOrganicAgricultureHarryStoddartistheauthorofRealDirtAnEx-IndustrialFarmersGuidetoSustainableEating.Hehasyearsofexperienceintransforminghissixth-generationfamilyfarmtobecertiedorganicandtacklesmajorfood-industryproblemssurroundingsustainablefarming.Lecturebeginsat1p.m.attheScugogShoresHeri-tageCentreandArchiveslocatedat1655ReachStreet2ndooroftheArenaPortPerry.Costis5perpersonwhichincludesadmissiontotheHeritageCentreexhibitsandlightrefreshments.ForfurtherinformationpleasecontactAmyBarronInterimCuratorScugogShoresMuseumsat905-985-8698x103orabarronscugog.ca.ScugogShoresHeritageCentreOldmanwintermightstillhaveagriponScugogbuttheRotaryClubofPortPerryispushingaheadwithplansforitsannualSpringGala.Thegalaisafun-lledsocialaffairfeaturinggreatfoodandcamaraderiealongwithrafessilentandliveauc-tions.Itistheclubsmajorannualfund-raisingevent.TheRotaryClubhascommitted50000toLakeridgeHealthPortPerryscurrentrenovationcampaignYourHospitalYourFuture.InadditiontothislargecommitmentmembersalsohostanannualChristmasdinnerforseniorsandpeopleinassistedlivingcaresupportthelocalfoodbankpro-videstudentscholarshipsandexchangeprogramsandpromoteliteracyinschools.TheRotarySpringGalawillbeheldSaturdayApril11attheRoyalAshburnGolfClub.Ticketsare125perpersonincludesonecomplimentarydrinkticket.Forticketsortolearnmoreaboutsponsorshipordo-nationopportunitiescontactMichaelStewartbyemailatmichael.a.stewartedwardjones.comorcall905-985-6282.AlternatecontactisTerryCoyne905-985-2839oremailtech2545pineridgeimpress.ca.RotaryClubsettolaunchticketsalesforSpringGalaYouareCordiallyInvitedtoAwardsofExcellenceEveningANNUALGENERALMEETINGPanAmGamesPresentationGuestPanelandQAThursdayMarch2620157pm-9pmLatchamCentreLighthorsdoeuvresandrefreshmentswillbeserved.Tickets40.00Chambermemberorguesteach45.00Non-ChambermemberorguesteachFormoreinformationorticketsinfoscugogchamber.cawww.scugogchamber.ca905-985-4971PSYCHICREADINGSEveryTuesday3pm-9pm45perreadingincludesCDofreadingtobepaidbeforereadingPAST.......PRESENT........FUTURE........PAST..........PRESENT........FUTURE.........PAST..........PRESENT........FUTURE........279QueenSt.PortPerry905-985-2775www.jesterscourt.caCOMEINFROMTHECOLDandenjoyourBreakfastPlatterForTwoSundays11a.m.-2p.m.17SinglePortionAvailable9SENIORDISCOUNT15offonTuesdays65Dontforgetour FOCUS-MARCH201539WhatsInANameMostcitiesinEuropedatebackhundredsifnotthousandsofyearsmakingthemquitepicturesqueandasightseersparadiseespeciallytotouristsfromNorthAmerica.OneofmyfavouritecitiesinEuropeprobablyintheworldisthesmallBelgiantownofBrugessometimesspelledBrugge.Nestledabout20km.fromtheoceanintheNorthWestcornerofBelgiumBrugesisaboutanhoursdrivebycarortrainfromBelgiumscapitalofBrussels.TheFrenchcapitalofParisisthreehourstothesouthandAm-sterdamisabouttwoandahalfhoursnorthmakingthishiddengemeasilyaccessiblebytrainorcar.TheoldcityofBrugeswithapopulationof20000isabouttwicethesizeofPortPerry430hectaresandwasrstsettledapproximately2000yearsagoduringthereignofJuliusCaesar.Tourismisitsmaintradeandconsequentlythecityfathersgotogreatlengthstoensurethecityiscleanandsafe.BrugesisoftenreferredtoastheVeniceofthenorthorLittleAmster-dambecausethecityismadeupofdozensofcanals.Infactboattrafcisthemostcommonformoftranspor-tation.AtonetimeBrugeswasconsideredtheeconomiccapitaloftheworld.Thetouristparttheoldcityisquiteawaysfromtheseahowevertheactuallimitsoftheentirecityreachestotheocean.Withanoverallpopulationof170000itisstillavaluableassettotheBelgianeconomy.OvertheyearssiltbuildupcausedBrugestoloseitslinkagetotheseahoweverinthetwelfthcenturyagiantstormopeneduptheareaandaconnectionwasonceagainestablished.Mostofthecanalsinthecitydatebacktothiseraasdothemajorityofhouses.Itisnotuncommontostrollintoashoplocatedinabuildingthatisover800yearsold.Pleaseturntopage40SwanslazilyoatinfrontofanarchalongoneofBrugesmanycanals.158CsmSt.PotPy905-985-2268virginia.frewmarlintravel.caTICO4577532ThbtyoBalTiCCruiSesthmgnfcntvwsnotsnomndCalltodaytodiscussBalticitinerariesXBrugesBelgium 40FOCUS-MARCH2015ThemaintouristproductforwhichBrugesisknowniscrochetwork.Fromsmalldoiliestotableclothstheintri-catehandmadecraftsmanshipissecondtonone.Manyshopsspecializeinsellingthelocallymadeartistriesanddozensofothershavedesignatedlinensectionswithintheirstore.Ifyouaredrivingparkingisavailableontheoutskirtsoftheoldcityandbepreparedtowalkforeverycorneryoutakewillpresentanewpostcardview.Ofcourseboatsarethepreferredwayoftravelbutsidewalksareabundantsogoodcombinationsofbothwillmakeupyourvisit.Brugeslikemanysmallpicturesquevillagescanbeseeninaday.TwoisniceifyouareanavidshopperorphotographerbutideallyatwonightstayarrivingonThewordBrugesisderivedfromtheDutchwordforBridge.TheofciallanguageisFlemishbutDutchandFrencharespokenequally.OfcourseasinsomanycountriesnowEnglishisunderstoodbyeveryone.FlemishpaintingbecamealltherageinthefteenhundredsandartistssuchasvanEyckandMemlingmadeBrugestheirhome.KingRichardIIIandEdwardIIofEnglandedthereinexileandKingCharlesthesecondmadeBrugeshomeforhimselfandhiscourtalsowhileinexilefromEngland.ThewoolmakersandweaverswereconsideredthenestintheworldandthelaceembroidererscreatedproductsthatweresoughtafterfromItalytoScandinavia.Brugessentre-preneurialenterprisecreatednewmarketsinavastlychangingworldtherstdaysightseeingonthesecondanddepartingonthethirdismyrecommendation.Ihavebeenthreetimesandtwicehavestayedinthetown.Thehotelstendtobetinyandarchaicbutcleanandquaint.ModernamenitieslikeWi-FiandsatellitetelevisionarenotthereasononevisitsBruges.Break-fastsusuallyincludedwiththeroomarellingandoftenelimi-natetheneedforlunch.Walkingaroundforseveralhoursthoughbringsoutanicecreamappetiteinmewhichwillnormallyseemethroughtodinner.ThereisnoshortageofquaintrestaurantstochoosefromallofferingthenestinDutchandBelgianbeersandofcourseavastselectionofFrenchandGermanwines.andthecitywasthesitefortheveryrstEnglishbookeverprinted.In2002BrugeswasvotedtheEuropeancapitalofcultureenticingmorethantwomillionvisitorsayear.Themostfamousattractioninthecityisthethirteenthcenturybelfrywhichhouses48bells.Thecitystillemploysafulltimecarillonneurwhogivesnumerousconcertsthroughouttheday.BrugesistheperfectcitytovisitifyouaredoingEuropeatleisure.AdayortwoinBrusselsorthesouthofHollandisagoodstartingpoint.ThetrainwilltakeyoufromBrugestoParisinacomfortablereliablefashionandyouwillhavefondmemoriesofoneoftheprettiesttownsourworldhastooffer.FollowJonathanvanBilsenstraveltalesandad-venturesatphotosNtravel.com.Continuedfrompage39ManyofthebuildingsinBrugesdatebacktothe12thand13thcentury.TheviewfromtheRozenhoedkaaiisoneofthemostphotographedbuildingsinBruges. FeelingMisunderstoodWeCanHelpWEAREFASTFRIENDLYANDLOCALCALLUSTODAYtofndouthoweasyitistoswitchtoComptonshomephonedigitalTVandhighspeedinternetservices.ATTENTIONBUSINESSOWNERSIfyourbusinessphoneservicecontinuestobewithBellyouarepayingwaytoomuchBusinesscustomerswhohaveswitchedtoComptonBusinessPhonehavetypicallysaved50ormoremonthlyandreceivedmoreattentiveandrapidcustomerservice.Todiscussbusinessphoneservicespleasee-mailsolutionscompton.netorcall905-985-8171.OperatedbyRogersCommunicationsReadersChoiceAwardsPORTPERRYSTAR2009ReadersChoiceAwardsPORTPERRYSTAR2010ReadersChoiceAwardsPORTPERRYSTAR2012ReadersChoiceAwardsPORTPERRYSTAR2011ReadersChoiceAwardsPORTPERRYSTAR2010SeeforyourselfwhywewerevotedReadersChoice5yearsinarowBestTelephoneServiceInternetProvider905-985-8171www.compton.netSeeEasterBonnetParadeinformationonpage3. 1893ScugogStreetPortPerrywww.yourindependentgrocer.caYOURNEIGHBOURSOWNEDOPERATEDBYSENIORSSAVESHOPOntheFIRSTTUESDAYofeachmonthSeniorsreceivea10DISCOUNTSomeexclusionsapplyAlcoholtobaccodrycleaninglotterypostalservicesgitcardslevel3pharmacyproductswithcodeineproductsromthirdpartybusinesseswithinourstorefuidmilkproducts.YourCondentSmileisOurGoal15930OldSimcoeRoadPortPerry905-985-7777www.thedentalcentre.caTORONTOSTREETSTOUFFVILLESUNDERLAND29TorontoSt.Uxbridge905-852-738215RingwoodDr.Stouffville905-642-577726ChurchSt.Sunderland705-357-3161OtherlocationstoserveyouCavitiescanbemorefrequentinolderadults.Onereasonisthatdrymouthresultingfromthenaturalagingprocessandcertainmedicationsanddiseasescanleadtomoretoothdecay.