FOCUS - MAY 2017 1 FOCUS - MARCH 2015 1 At Focus on Scugog, we value reader input. Unique, local story ideas and any community information is always welcome, and we will publish as much as we possibly can. Please submitideasto: focus@focusonscugog.com GOT IDEAS LET’S HEAR THEM! ? features 7 21 29 33 Publisher / Editor ................. MaryAnn Fleming Advertising ..............Tracy Souch, Hallie Karpis Production.....................................Arlene Walker Freelance Writers ............. Jonathan van Bilsen, Lynn Campbell, Paul Arculus, Marjorie Fleming, Scott Mercer, Peter Hvidsten Website................................................Bill Walker Accounting........................................ Judy Ashby FOCUS on Scugog MAY 2017 Volume 13 - Number 2 Published by Focus on Scugog Inc. 188 Mary Street, Unit 201 Port Perry L9L 1A2 905-985-8585 email: focus@focusonscugog.com website: www.focusonscugog.com Focus on Scugog is published 12 times a year from Port Perry and is distributed to all homes and businesses in Scugog Township by Canada Post. Delivery the first Tuesday of each month, although this date does vary, depending on the number of weeks in a month. Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers must be signed, including address and phone number. Letters must be signed. Requests that a name be withheld will be honoured only if there is a compelling reason to do so. our cover Melissa Thornton plays Ursula the Sea Witch, in the upcoming production of “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at S.A. Cawker School. See story page 3. Photo by MaryAnn Fleming Boxes = Beads = Bracelet! Help Anna help others. What does Port Perry Need? Scugog Youth Centre (SYC - pronounced ‘sic’ as in ‘awesome’). 141 Years Comes to an End Epsom Public School invites everyone to a celebration on June 11. Batter Up For sponsorships and teams for Field of Dreams 17 regulars 28 42 59 62 Thumbs Rating local events and decisions. Changing Faces Local businesses on the move. What’s Up Scugog? Local entertainment you don’t want to miss. PhotosNtravel Adventures with Jonathan van Bilsen. SUNDAY MAY 14 9 45 FOCUS - MAY 2017 1