2 FOCUS - AUGUST 2017 Please send us your letters, maximum of 250 words. Be aware that we cannot publish negative letters about individuals or businesses. Submit to: focus@focusonscugog.com Memories do matter Dear Editor On behalf of the 2017 Walk for Alzheimer’s - Durham Region, we would like to give a thumbs up to Port Perry Smokehouse, Blazin’ Burgers, Jester’s Court, Pickles & Olives and the Old Flame Brewing Co. for their generous gift donations in support of this year’s walk. Also, a big thank you goes out to the numerous individuals and families from Scugog that came out to walk and support the cause. The event was held at the Oshawa Civic, Terry Kelly Fields on Sunday June 4. This year a record $92,000 was raised to support the programs and services of the Alzheimer Society Durham Region. Your support means that those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are not alone in their journey and memories do matter. Thank you. Liane Strus Thanks for caring Dear Editor The Care & Share Garden crew wishes to acknowledge two groups who have provided support, encouragement, and assistance in the past few months. First, we would like to thank leader Mike Duhamel and the Port Perry Venturers, who moved countless pails of mulch onto the garden pathways. This will help to ensure the safety and comfort of gardeners and visitors, in addition to keeping the weeds down! Second, we were delighted when the Nu Alpha chapter of the Uxbridge and Port Perry Beta Sigma Phi Sorority chose the Care & Share Garden as one of their community group service projects. They presented us with a tumbling composter and cash donation during a lovely year-end celebration that included a guided garden tour and a light lunch. Thanks again to both groups! Sincerely, Lynne Chase, on behalf of the Care & Share Gardeners Missed on Canada Day Dear Editor Canada Day in Port Perry was very successful; nice parade, ceremonies, Vets for Vettes, the veterans banners, window displays, entertainment and waterfront festivities. But where were the Canada flags flying proudly? Thank you to ReMax, Herrington’s Quality Butchers, Piano Café and Remedy Rx for flying our flags. (If I missed anyone, I do apologize). Where were the rest of the flags in our downtown core? No flag on our oldest Mill in Canada in celebration of Canada 150? Shameful! Check out Port Hope and Cobourg – they are flooded with Canadian flags. Sorry Port Perry. Canadian, EH? Reid Stainton Antiques, uniques, Décor & More New items arriving daily 605 Reg. Rd. 21, Port Perry (Old Utica Store) • 905-982-2705 • www.coachhousestudio.ca Celebrating Canada’s 150th with red tag markdowns all summer long!! COACH HOUSE STUDIO Davis Drive, Uxbridge: 905-852-3510 Uxbridge School Age & Nursery School: 905-852-6537 McCaskill’s Mills: 705-432-8800 Toddler & Preschool Programs • 18 months to 6 years • Open year-round 6:30am - 6:00pm • Part-time & Full-time programs available • Full Program offered in McCaskill’s Mills Public School in Cannington with Before & After School care OPENING September 2017 at Greenbank PS. Before & After School Program • Kindergarten - 12 years • Serving Community needs from 6:30am - 9:00am and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, and 6:30am - 6:00pm on School Holidays - if sufficient interest Call 905-960-0597 for more information. REGISTRATION ACCEPTED YEAR ROUND