Publisher / Editor ................. MaryAnn Fleming Advertising ........Stacey Andrews, Tracy Souch 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 SEPTEMBER 2018 Volume 14 - Number 6 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 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! ? This Aronia berry blossoms during the spring, typically in early May, right here in Scugog. Each blossom becomes one berry. See story on page 3. Photo courtesy of Jerry Downs. Changing Faces Local businesses on the move. Thumbs Rating local events and decisions. What’s Up Scugog? Local entertainment you don’t want to miss. PhotosNtravel Adventures with Jonathan van Bilsen. features 3 18 25 36 Bloomin’ Berries Right here in Scugog. September 5 - 7 a.m. Go time! What everyone has been waiting for – our hospital opens. Did You Know? Terry Fox Run in Port Perry. A Symbol of the Soul Heavenly Butterflies. regulars 7 22 60 63 38 20 20 FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2018 1