contents 2 Mailbox Letters and comments from our readers. All that Jazz A look at the lady who brings jazz greats to Scugog. ne) NOVEMBER .FOCUS.48. Match Made in Heaven New United Church ministers share their lives and the pulpit. Thumbs Rating local events and decisions: with a thumb ‘up’ or ‘down’. Phone: 905-985-8585 indd 1 I8 Downtown Facelift Local downtown building owners show their pride of ownership Peter Hvidster NOVEMBER 2011 PUBLISHER / EDITOR. on Wcugog Volume & - Number Tammy Horvath, Jonathan van Bilsen Scott Mercer, Karen Stiller, Marjorie Published by Observer Publishing of Port Perry Fleming, Christina Coughlin 88 Mary Street - Port Perry, ACCOUNTING...... Judy Ashby, N.Hvidsten Unit 201 - LoL 1A2 email: focus@focusonscugog.com website: www.focusonscugog.com Remembrance Day feature Reflections of vets as we near the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For the Record A light-hearted look at some of Scugog's interesting personalities. This Old House An important piece of Port Perry's early history is put up for sale. Travelon Worldly adventures with our roving traveller Jonathan van Bilsen. Focus on Scugog is published 12 times a year from Port Perry an and is distributed to all homes and businesses in Scugog Township by Canada Post. Delivery whe first Tuesday of each month, although this date does vary, depending on the number of weeks in Opinions e expressed by columnists, contribu- nd letter writers must be signed, including dd ph ber. L be signed. Requests that a name be withheld will be hon- ured only if there is a compelling reason to do so. Phone: 905-985-8585 FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2011 40/23/11 10:15:25 AM