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A SELECTION OF PHOTOS FROM THE
JULY ISSUE OF FOCUS ON SCUGOG

The Dragon Flies, organizers of the Lake Scugog Dragon Boat races, take a
lap around the lakefront to the delight of thousands of spectators on June 23.

Sunday evening concerts at the Gazebo in Palmer Park got underway June 24
with Swing Tyme Melodies and Sweet Adeline Singers entertaining. The concerts
begin every Sunday at 7 p.m. and this years line up will include Dixieland Jazz,
Big Band sounds, Shakespeare in the Park, small variety ensembles,
nostalgia evenings. Bring your lawn chair, the evening of entertainment
is yours to enjoy free.

A number of Scugog area residents took part in riding the Big Bike for Heart
& Stroke around the streets of Port Perry on June 6. Above, teams from
Scugog Township and the Bank of Montreal teamed up to pedal around town.
They are seen here coming east along Queen St. near the corner of Perry St.

Members of the Brock family were honoured during the awards ceremony for
Canoe the Nonquon last month. The tribute was to recognize the leadership
and efforts of Bill and Claudette Brock in organizing the popular canoe race
39 years ago. An attractive black slate plaque was presented to the family by
Mayor Marilyn Pearce and Heritage committee Chair Peter Wokral. Seen here
with the plaque following the presentation are Bill, Claudette and their
daughters Julia (left) and Marina.

Ralph Harknett couldnŐt be called your 'typical' senior citizen. The spunky
80-year old purchased his first Harley Davidson motorcycle earlier this year
and now spends much of his leisure time riding the roads around Scugog
and beyond. See full story on page 2 in the July Focus.

Chrome and paint sparkled under a bright blue sky at the Scugog Shores
Museum Classic Car Drive-in and Flea Market held on June 16. The perfect
weather attracted lots of antique and classic car owners and enthusiasts.
Above, Bill Jewell of Tyrone proudly shows off his completely restored
1935 Oldsmobile convertible, which sported a unique rumble seat.

The Durham Ride For Dad roared into Port Perry Saturday, June 9th on it's
annual ride to support prostate cancer. Water Street was closed to vehicular
traffic for a few hours as more than 200 motorcylists converged along the
lakefront and used the street to park their bikes. This year's 160 km route
took the bikers through 18 towns and villages with a stopover in Port Perry
for lunch in Palmer Park. Photo at left shows some of the bikes parked
along Water St.

PHOTOS BY
J. PETER HVIDSTEN