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Fishing derby June 9 on Lake Scugog and adults in Durham Region with learn- ing disabilities. he tournament is open to fishers of any age or ability and participants can fish from the shoreline or by boat. More information and pledge sheets are Get your fishin’ rods ready for the first annual “Power to Achieve” Fishing Derby on Lake Scugog. This event, organized by Learning Disabilities Assoc. of Durham Region, takes place at Port Perry Marina on Saturday, June 9 between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. John McPherson can country of Mau- ritania,” (just south of Morocco). Most of his busi- ness comes as a result of engineering firms placing orders. His reputation is sec- ond to none and his product has earned a global respect. “We have installations in Dubai, Katmandu and numerous other places around the world.” lasked John what he did for fun and his comment was, “work”. He puts in 80 hours a week and in his spare time enjoys getting on a snow- mobile, something he has not been able to do much of this past winter. So next time you feel like going for a drive, head out to Scugog’s industrial parks, just off Reach Street and explore some of Port Perry’s little known indus- tries. You'll be amazed at what you find and By Jonathan van Bilsen Focus on Scugog 5. MAY 64 FINAL FINAL.indd 51 All proceeds will go to benefit children available at: Idadr.weebly.com . National Public Works Week Tours ant Open House Nonquon River Water Pollution Control Plant FREE hay wagon rides! 1730 Scugog Line 8, Port Perry (The bridge over the Nonquon River on Scugog Line 8 is closed. Residents can access e 8 from Simcoe St.) Oshawa/Whitby Depot FREE face painting! 825 Conlin Rd., Whitby we Saturday, May 26 wy 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring a non-perishable food item to support local food banks. Pick up our National Public Works Week passport at one of these events, and get it stamped for your chance to win a prize. Drop by our booths at the Oshawa Centre and Pickering Town Centre between Friday, May 25 and Sunday, May 27, to learn more about the services provided by the Region of Durham Works Department. Just look for the flashing traffic control signals! For more information or to take a virtual tour, visit: www.durham.ca/npww 1-800-372-1102 FOCUS - MAY 2012 51 12-04-23 7:46AM