Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2016 5 Then there are the mental parts – fearlessness and spatial awareness.” Logically, Clayton’s progression would eventually contain an Olympic dream. He’s unrestrained in his en- thusiasm for that possibility. “Yes! But it’ll require consistency and commitment.” The consistency element may be the easier of the two, continuing to perform well in competition. The required commitment is extensive, increasing his three-hour-a-day training from four to five days a week. It’s a high price to pay for a teenager. “It means I have to give up a lot of social life. I don’t have time for a girlfriend, and my job [at a local farm] has to fit my schedule. I miss school for long stretches, so keeping up can be pretty challenging. But it’s worth it.” As if his athletic schedule isn’t busy enough, Clayton is in demand as a speaker to young people. “I have Type 1 diabetes. Johnson & Johnson – they manufacture medical supplies I need – approached me to be a spokesperson. I do a trampoline demonstration for the kids with the same condition, show them what they can do, that there are no limits.” Clayton undeniably makes an ideal choice for the role: a potential Olympian who has overcome this seeming “obstacle” to achieve excellence in his chosen passion. And to think, the emergence of this enormous well of ath- letic talent was little more than a fortuitous stroke of fate. By Scott Mercer, Focus on Scugog Saturday September 24th 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. exclusively at our 7th annual engagement&bridal event be among the first to preview enjoy exclusive savings & offers on hundreds of rings & loose diamonds meet with brand representatives create the ring of your your dreams CLOSED – Milk and Honee Baby Boutique at 143 Perry St. has closed their doors after two years in business. NEW – Canada’s Animal Lawyer, Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor has opened her practice at 354 Queen St., Port Perry. NEW – Susan Vester has opened the doors to Waggin’ Tails Pet Services at 72 Heath St. in Port Perry, offering dog walking and dog sitting, doggie daycare, cat and small pet services, pet sitting and much more. CLOSED – After five years, KJ’s Shack at 56 Water St., Port Perry have closed their doors. SignworkScanada.com Reach & Northport Rd., Port Perry 905-985-0802 Since 1996 signs vehicle lettering & graphics boat names & numbers Please make us aware of who is opening, moving or closing in Scugog. Submit information to: focus@focusonscugog.com