At Focus on Scugog, we value reader input. Unique, local story ideas and any community information is always welcome, and we will publish as much as we possibly can. Please submitideasto: focus@focusonscugog.com GOT IDEAS LET’S HEAR THEM! ? features 3 11 29 56 Publisher / Editor ................. MaryAnn Fleming Advertising ..............Tracy Souch, Hallie Karpis Production.....................................Arlene Walker Freelance Writers ............. Jonathan van Bilsen, Lynn Campbell, Paul Arculus, Marjorie Fleming, Scott Mercer, Peter Hvidsten Website................................................Bill Walker Accounting........................................ Judy Ashby FOCUS on Scugog JULY 2017 Volume 13 - Number 4 Published by Focus on Scugog Inc. 188 Mary Street, Unit 201 Port Perry L9L 1A2 905-985-8585 email: focus@focusonscugog.com website: www.focusonscugog.com Focus on Scugog is published 12 times a year from Port Perry and is distributed to all homes and businesses in Scugog Township by Canada Post. Delivery the first Tuesday of each month, although this date does vary, depending on the number of weeks in a month. Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers must be signed, including address and phone number. Letters must be signed. Requests that a name be withheld will be honoured only if there is a compelling reason to do so. our cover HAPPY CANADA DAY from all of us at Focus on Scugog. Enjoy the festivities and have fun! Composition by Arlene Walker Riding Tall in the Saddle Caitlin and Leam on their way to New Zealand. Therapy Dogs Four-legged friends lend a helping paw. Award-winning Dana’s Goldsmithing Continues to help Scugog. Pitching Duo Clayton and Jeff Throwing strikes in Winnipeg. regulars 18 47 60 62 Thumbs Rating local events and decisions. Changing Faces Local businesses on the move. What’s Up Scugog? Local entertainment you don’t want to miss. PhotosNtravel Adventures with Jonathan van Bilsen. 16 51 FOCUS - JULY 2017 1