Publisher / Editor ................. MaryAnn Fleming Advertising ..............Tracy Souch, Hallie Karpis Production.....................................Arlene Walker Freelance Writers ............. Jonathan van Bilsen, Lynn Campbell, Paul Arculus, Scott Mercer, Peter Hvidsten Website................................................Bill Walker Accounting........................................ Judy Ashby FOCUS on Scugog JANUARY 2018 Volume 13 - Number 10 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. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS on Scugog January 2018 our cover Our sales representative, Hallie Karpis, captured this photo of her son Korbin, enjoying the first big snowfall of the season! Kids and snow – gotta love it! 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 submit ideas to: focus@focusonscugog.com GOT IDEAS LET’S HEAR THEM! ? features 3 9 12 24 A new idea to keep people and pets close Robin Spataro has a unique way. Go jump in the lake! Saturday February 3 – 11th annual Polar Plunge. HO HO HO!!! Santa Claus came to town! Say cheese please…. and beer Eat, drink and raise money for a cause. regulars 18 27 28 31 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. FOCUS - JANUARY 2018 1