b'Business LeadersPART 2DIANE SMITHdb silversmith designs STEWARTDiane Smiths creativity has been a common trait throughout her life, soBENNETTit was no surprise when she gravitated to making and selling her distinctiveThe Weesterling silver jewellery. Her eye for style and form show in her unique designs,Tartan Shopmany of which are one of a kindPerfect!PerhapsyouhailfromBritainandwant As the successful owner of db silversmith designs, Diane takes immense pride in her owna familiar style or taste of back-home. Or sterling silver work and that of the other local Ontario artisans represented in her shop.maybe youre not, and just have a hankering Dianes boutique/studio has become a destination for those looking for her unique andfor something different.distinctive, made-on-the-premises jewellery, and her success is a testimony to theIn either case, youllwhat youre looking for atnd quality of her workmanship. The Wee Tartan Shop, now 21 proud years on Queen DianethanksthepeopleofPortPerryandsurroundingareasforStreet, Port Perry.continuing to support her and historic downtown Port Perry. We import items from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Britain, reports owner Stewart Bennett. Grocery items, Celtic jewellery, clothing, and all Uniquely Perfect things tartan!Naturally, if youd like to wear your tartan, this is the place to rent or order a custom-tailored kilt.But the selection doesnt end there; The Wee Tartan Shop carries several lines of quality coats, sweaters, and jackets from the U.K.even clothing and gifts for the wee ones. 227 Queen Street Drop by, seven days a week: 10-5, except Sunday, 12-5.Or peruse their wares Historic Downtown Port Perry online, at www.weetartanshop.ca.Youre sure tond something youll like, and their dedicatedThe Wee Tartan Shop905-982-8778 staff of six will be pleased to help. 177 Queen Street, Port Perrywww.dbsilversmithdesigns.com Aye! 905-985-6573www.theweetartanshop.caDR. JESSICA SHERWINDR. MARGARET CHEUNG DR. CAROLYN BENSONDR. CHRISTINA MCRAEDR. CHARLOTTE FRIENDSHIP JILL Scugog Animal Hospital has been providing veterinary careVAUGHANto the Port Perry and surrounding communities for over 40 years, and our new hospital facility beside Tim Hortons at the north end of town is easy to get to and fully handicap accessible.Trading PostWe haveve doctors to cover all your pet care needs, in addition to our extensive referral network Customers say Trading Post Quality Foods of professionals. Drs. Sherwin and Cheung practice a broad range of conventional medicine,isawell-oiledmachine.Behindeverygreat dentistry, radiology, and surgery.They use laser surgery which results in improved patientteam is a great coach and General Manager Jillian comfort, less bleeding, and overall faster recovery. Dr. Benson practices homeopathicVaughan is that and more.medicine which draws upon the bodys natural ability to heal itself.Dr. McRae brings Born and raised in Port Perry, Jillians parents owned a a rich background as a feline focused practitioner, and a certi cation in theeldgrocery store where she learned the importance of customer of veterinary acupuncture which is a form of traditional Chinese medicine.service and hard work starting at the age of 13.Jillian completed Dr. Friendship practices conventional medicine. her undergrad at University of Toronto specializing in forensic biol-We focus on preventative care through regular examinations,ogy.An internship with the Toronto Police Forensic Identi cation Unit led early detection screening, vaccinations, and treatmentto Jillians research being published in the International Journal of Forensic protocols that are tailored to the speci c lifestyle andScience and used by laboratories and police departments around the world.exposure of your pet. We also recommend andWhileworkingparttimeat TradingPost,theowners provide prescription diets and health care prod- James and Lori Cannon realized Jillian was an exceptional, ucts aligned to your pets own unique needs. well balanced, community focussed leader. Ten years later Jill Check us out at Facebook!is building an exceptional group of managers and supervisors with a team of 55.Focussed on old-fashioned customer service, Trading Post is a successful and welcoming destination store.15930 Old Simcoe Road,1920 Whit eld Road, Port PerryPort Perry905-985-9748 905-982-0118www.tradingpostqualityfoods.comwww.scugoganimalhospital.cominfo@scugoganimalhospital.com34FOCUS- MAY 201934 FOCUS - MAY 2019'