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Remnants of old castles dot the countryside. drove rapidly, but soon realized | had gone in the wrong direction. The countryside looked the same and glancing at my watch made me realize there was less than half an hour before the wedding. Around another corner the small village appeared again. It was mid afternoon and most everyone was enjoying their daily rest. Suddenly, as if hit by a bolt of lightening, an idea struck me. | pulled up to a small store, grabbed my camera and ran inside. It was empty so | bolted to the next one. It was a small office and a lonely clerk was sitting behind her PC. My first question was, “do you speak English?” to which she smiled and nodded. | attempted to explain my predicament and when she asked me the name of the hotel | shrugged, but flipped through the dis- play on my camera and showed her a photo, which | took yesterday upon arrival. She knew exactly where it was and best of all it was less than five minutes away. | was unbelievably happy when I turned a comer and my hotel popped into view. | parked my car, ran inside, changed and made my way to the wedding reception, casually conversing as if nothing had happened. any debate the of digital over film, but for me there is no question; digital wins! firts show will display work by many of Durham Region’s premier artists and artisans Area fine art and crafts enthusiasts will welcome the re- turn of Showcase of the Arts, presented by the Scugog Council for the Arts later this week. Now in its fifth year, this juried fine craft and arts show takes place on November 7-8, with 32 exceptional artists in all media and the return of the popular ‘First Night First Choice Reception’. Patrons will not want to miss out on the ‘First Night First Choice Reception’ and awards presentation on Friday, No- vember 6, from 6 to 8 p.m Visitors will find many familiar artists from past shows as well as an exciting array of new work in glass, metal, fibre, jewellery, visual art, furniture and mixed media. The show continues on Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. ‘First Night First Choice’ tickets are $10. The Juried Show admission is $5 (children 12 & under are free). ‘First Night First Choice ‘tickets and advance admis- sion for Showcase of the Arts events are available now at the Scugog Arts Resource Centre, 181 Perry St, Unit G-1, 905 982- 2121. Showcase ticket and travel packages are also available with local accommodations. Visit www.scugogarts.ca to learn more about this year’s artists, Showcase events, tickets and packages. Scugog Coun- cil for the Arts, 181 Perry St. Unit G-1, Box 780, Port Perry, Ontario, LOL 1A7 - www.scugogarts.ca BOOKS GALORE CELEBRATES OUR LOCAL AUTHORS Scugog The Early Years and Scugog Exposed J. Peter Hvidsten Dispatches from Gamp-X Lynn Philip Hodgson Catherine Anne Collins Harry and Horsie Katie Van Camp Breaking the Silence Ted Barris Dispatches from Camp-X 175 Perry Street, Port Perry 905-985-8645 FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2009 49