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Free movie night in Palmer Park this Thursday, Aug. 29 The Township of Scugog invites the commu- nity to Palmer Park on Thursday, August 29 for its second annual “Movie in the Park” presentation. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and find a comfort- able spot under the stars in Palmer Park to enjoy a recently released Hollywood blockbuster. Starting at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.) you'll get to enjoy a free showing of OZ the Great and Powerful on a 25-foot inflatable screen. The eve- ning is complete with Vos’ popcorn and Domino’s Pizza, and a setting right next to Lake Scugog. Organizers are reminding movie-goers to dress for the weather. Seating is on a first-come, first- serve basis, so arrive early. Please note, the movie is rated PG, and that parental discretion is advised. “Movie in the Park” will not proceed in the event of adverse weather conditions; however a rain date has been set for Friday August 30th. For more information visit www.scugog.ca or contact Alex Servos at (905) 985-7346 x 132, email; aservos@scugog.ca. 2 FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2013 Scugog Shores Museum Vil- lage hosted its annual Pioneer Days on September 11. The excellent summer weather at- tracted a small but appreciative crowd to learn and experience what life was like more than a century ago. Anumber of volunteers were on hand to demonstrate ways of our early settlers. At left, Ted Wright shows how leather was stitched in the har- ness shop. Below, Barry Aldred and Lloyd Wakeford, who are both members of the Port Perry Carver’s Club, display some of the carving they have created. Other activities taking place during the afternoon included pioneer games, craft activities for the kids, village walking tours, a barbeque ‘with fresh lo- cal corn and a farm petting zoo. Photos by J. Peter Hvidsten our cover Amateur sleuths will abound at Scugog Shores Museum Village in September when the museum holds its annual “Murder Mystery Night.” Sandra Carrier, seen look- ing through a window of the log cabin, has penned the intriguing mystery for the past eight years. See story on page 8. Photo by}. Peter Hvidsten