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Scugog celebrates “Heritage Trust Award” On a sunny afternoon in Palmer Park, the Township of Scugog hosted the Scugog Heritage Celebration in honour of the recent acceptance of the Lieutenant Governor’s On- tario Heritage Trust Award for Community : : Leadership. Souss Lora, The Township was presented with the \Nat ynemons Ss award for outstanding contribution and dedication to the identification, preserva- tion, protection and promotion of Ontario’s heritage. The celebrations, held May 26, com- menced with musical entertainment provid- ed by the Port Perry High School's talented bands and welcoming words by Mayor Mercier. This was followed by an entertaining and informative walking tour guided by Port Perrys Lawn Bowine cus Two new plaques, located along Queen St. in front of “Reflection Park’ (the former t i They provide a brief history and pictures of both the Lawn Bowling Club and the Scugog War Memorial Library. The plaques are similar to those installed in Palmer Park dur- ing the recent park revitalization. local historian Paul Arculus, who led the group along Queen Street to Reflection Park for a special unveiling of two plaques, newly erected to commemorate the Lawn Bowling Club and the War Memorial Library. The latter plaque was dedicated in memory to past volunteer, Mrs. Janis Glanville and many friends and family attended to witness the unveiling. The group returned to Palmer Park to conclude the event with cake and music. The celebration was held as a way to promote receipt of the Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leader- ship, and to bring recognition to Scugog’s long time involvement and commitment to heritage conservation. The Scugog Heritage and Museum Advisory Com- mittee and many volunteers were honoured for their exceptional ibutions and isk towards heritage preservation within our community. lew banners, seen at right, have been erected along the waterfront to further remind us of Scugog’s heritage accomplishments. FOCUS -JULY 2012 27 07. JULY FOCUS 64 pages.indd 27 12-06-25 11:18 AM