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 44FOCUS - JANUARY 2017 11 Bill Lishman has brought international fame to Scugog Township for his environmental activities and artistic works. Bill and his wife Paula live on Purple Hill. Their unique dwelling has been a popular destination on the Annual House Tour, which has raised thousands of dollars for local charities. The US Wildlife Federation recognized Bill for work- ing tirelessly to lead the whooping crane to a new migratory path with his ultralite aircraft. The dwindling population was increased from 15 to 500 through his efforts. Bill is a member of the local Scugog Lake Stewards and his beauti- ful bridge is a welcome addition to the Lakefront trail at Bagwaating Park. His distinctive metal sculptures can be seen in Ottawa, Toronto, Oklahoma, London (Ontario), Ireland, Hastings, and at his local property. Bill authored Father, Come On Geese, and the Oak Ridges Moraine photo book. His experiences inspired the award-winning movie Fly Away Home. Congratulations, Bill! BILL LISHMAN The New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog (NASUS) is a registered charity led by a passionate group of volunteers and animal lovers on a mission to build a new facility to care for lost, abandoned and ne- glected animals in our community. Since its inception in 2011, NASUS has raised significant funds through over 500 community events, and the commitment of over 100 volunteers. Recently, NASUS entered into an exciting col- laboration with George Brown College’s Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies to use building information modelling (BIM) technology to complete the design of the new animal shelter and facilitate construction. By partnering with George Brown, NASUS will be able to use the latest BIM tools to create a digital model of the New Animal Shelter, while enabling students and industry part- ners to gain hands-on experience in virtual building practices. NASUS Dr. Merrilee Brown Rob Ashton Marilyn Stafford Rita Hilker Gloria Fralick Margaret Ayres NASUS Bill Lishman The following are the 2016 inductees to the Honour Roll. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU! Gloria Fralick continues to uphold the caring tradi- tions of her family, who have a long history of contrib- uting to the betterment of the community, dating back to the 1880s. Gloria spent her childhood on Scugog Island. She was a teacher in Toronto until her retirement in the 1990s. She returned home to her roots on the island, and began devoting her time to volunteering. Over the years, she has enthusiastically served as Director of the Port Perry Seniors Chorus choir, chairperson of the Scugog Island Hall, President of the Ontario District Women’s Institute, and chairperson of Scugog United Church. Before the Scugog Island Women’s Institute disbanded, Gloria was an active member. Gloria has received the Ontario Volunteer Service award for her com- mitment and personal involvement with Port Perry senior citizens. She is involved in many local fund raising events where her organization and posi- tive outlook are greatly appreciated. GLORIA FRALICK If you don’t know the name Margaret Ayres, then you most likely do not live in the Township of Scugog! So much energy, kindness and community passion is packed into this one tiny person. As director for Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham, she oversees everything from in-school mentoring, to the traditional BBBS program, to various fundraising events. Through her passion and commitment to all of her “Littles,” the program has grown from 59 to 250 children. If there is a local fundraiser, there’s Margaret, proudly supporting her community. To help celebrate BBBSND’s 40th anniversary, Margaret and her team planned “Winding Roads”, an extremely successful evening. Her volunteerism includes serving as a founding member of 100 Women Who Care Scugog, and as a Director with the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. Margie – we are extremely grateful for all of your efforts to make so many lives brighter! MARGARET AYRES