b'Cardboard Boxes Thank you so muchDear Editor Dear EditorIn an effort to reduce plastic waste, I would like to see1st Port Perry Scout group would like to thank the our local grocery stores reuse the cardboard boxes, byMississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations and their offering them to customers for packing groceries. Thisdonation committeeMaadaookifor their generous was done in the past, which seemed to work well anddonation towards our 100th Anniversary celebrations.the customer can recycle them. Even the reusable bagsThe Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations have are made up from plastic that eventually ends up in ouralways been a wonderful support to Scouting and for waters. Every little bit helps. that we are truly grateful.Ellen GreenoughAl Stableford 1st Port Perry Scouts__________________________________________________Please send us your letters, maximum ofPuppies, dogs and committee say thanks WE WANT TO250 words. Be aware that we cannot HEAR FROM publish negative letters about individuals or Dear Editor YOU! businesses. Submit to: A huge thanks to Jack Doak, Richard Park, Allanfocus@focusonscugog.com Barthram and the rest of the Old Flame Brewing staff for their continued and enthusiastic support of the Port Perry Walk for Dog Guides, which is held the last Sunday in May. Coldest night of the year walk On day one Jack said, Why not end the walk at the brewery, and for six years we have.RAISED Over $29,000Last year we were bursting at the seams and this year we will spill out and close part of Perry Street.Our walk is the most fun because we start in Palmer Park, walk the waterfront and then up historic Queen Street and end with an awesome celebration with door prizes and a silent auction at Old Flame Brewery with great music, free lunch (Vos Independent) and ice cream (Piano Inn Caf)! One of the many reasons why we are consistently in the top 5% of all 300+ Canadian walks and why 38% of walkers come from outside Scugog!What a boost to the local economy!Thank you Old Flame for also hosting the Dog Guide puppies in the weeks leading up to the walk!Ivo FinottiOn behalf of the organizing committee of the Port Perry Pet Valu Walk for Dog GuidesEaster signsRibbitvehiclesignslettering Scugogs Councillor David LeRoy and Councillor Robert Rock vehicle along with Julie took part in the walk. & graphicswrapping & graphics TheColdestNightoftheYearWalkwasheldon boat names boats &Saturday February 25, here in Scugog and while our goal race cars Since 1996 was to raise $25,000 that was certainly exceeded by the & numbersgenerosity of everyone. Thanks to all those who walked SignworkScanada.com as a team, with family, friends, individually and donated, Reach & Northport Rd., Port Perry you helped warm the hearts of many.905-985-0802 For more information about North House, please visit our website northhouse.ca14FOCUS - APRIL 2023'