contents Your Worship! An interview with Tom Rowett, Scugog Township's new mayor. What’s On Seniors? A community calendar listing events and activities throughout January. | 6 Thumbs Rating local events and decisions with a thumb ‘up’ or ‘down’. | 9 Farming Family Nesbitt family selected for the “Celebrate Family Farm Award.” 3 6 Bakersville Revealed Images of Scugog Library's “Gingerbread Village.” 3 8 What’s Up Scugog? Entertainment and events taking place in Scugog Township. Travelon Honour Roll A ‘ Adventures with our world Scugog announces new inductees , ‘ traveller Jonathan van Bilsen. to the Mayor's Honour Roll JANUARY 2015 PUBLISHER / EDITOR....... J. Peter Hvidsten Futon Sgn phd 2 yr OFFICE / ADV. MGR..........MaryAnn Fleming from Port Perry and is distributed to all homes ADVERTISING... and meses? in Scugog Township by Canada Post. PRODUCTION. Delivery the first Tuesday of each month, although this date does vary, depending on the number on Wcugog FREELANCE WRITERS Paul Arculus, weeks in a month, Jonathan van Bilsen, Karen Stiller, Opinions expressed by columnists, contribu- Volume 9 - Number 10 tors and letter writers must be signed, including Published by Observer Publishing of Port Perry Lynn Campbell, com Mercer address and phone number. Letters must be signed. 188 Mary Street - Port Perry, ACCOUNTING... Judy Ashby, N. Hvidsten Requests that a name be withheld will be hon- ured only if there is a compelling reason to do so. <ux@focusonscigeg com www focusonscugog.com Phone: 905-985-8585 Phone: 905-985-8585 FOCUS - JANUARY 2015