b'Donation from Joy(continued from page 3)the Big Brothers Big Sisters Pizza andCarolyn Best ball diamonds, at 1655 Wing Night. All of the proceeds fromReachSt.inPortPerry.Thereisa candy sales went to this good localsmallerfencedareaforlittledogs. cause. Trees and trails as well as open spaceJohn and his buddy Landon, whoadd interest to the park, Carol noted. hehasknownsincetheageof12,There was a soft opening in December were very happy to donate to the2019, and a grand opening is planned dog park. for May 7.ScugogtownshipsDirectorofJohnenvisionslandscapingand PublicWorksandRecreationCarolbenches to enhance the dog park in Colemanexpressedgreatapprecia- the future.tion for this donation.During Pitch In Week, April 19-26, Thedogwastedispensersandthetownshipisseekingvolunteers bagswillbeatremendoushelptohelpcleanupthepark,Carol tokeepthedogparkclean,shementioned.commented. Ifyouhaveadog,youknow Itsgoodtohavealegalplacewhat the yard is like after the snow totakeyourdogsoffleash,Carolmelts, she commented. The munici-added. The park is very popular andpality will provide shovels, bags and busy at 9 a.m. and in the eveningsgloves on clean up day.and on weekends. Its become a so- Oneofthedogparkrules,of cial meeting place for the dog ownerscourse, is to pick up after your pup. as well. John, Joy and Landon have made that ThenewOffLeashDogParkeasier for you!isaspaciousone-hectare.Itislo- Dontjustbendandpretend! John Whyte, owner of Joys Candy, by the Dogi Pot that he and Landon Beacockcated behind the Scugog CommunityJohn joked.donated to our dog park. RecreationCentre,andbesidetheBy Lynn Campbell, Focus on ScugogPITCH-IN WEEK: APRIL 19-26, 2020Calendar of EventsAPRIL 19-26MAY 12 NATIONAL PITCH-IN WEEK20 MINUTE MAKEOVER Last year over 1,000 regis-tered participants including schools, Girl Guides and Scouts, church-The 20 Minute Makeover returns. es, groups and organizations took part Businesses, schools and residents takein Operation Clean Sweep.Encourage just 20 minutes and clean up local areas.your group to register. We need your Provincial Day of Action on Litter help. Please register online at www. scugog.ca. Let us know what you are doing so we can thank you. For loca-tions, gloves, bags and advice on how MAY 23 your group can help, contact: COMPOST GIVEAWAY DAY Maegan Michel at 905-985-7346 x 112TheTownshipofScugog and the Region of DurhamMAY 23willbecoordinatingthisPOLLINATOR DAY BROUGHT TO YOU years Compost Event, to be held onBYTHESCUGOGENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOS BY MARYANN FLEMINGSaturday, May 23, 2020 at the ScugogADVISORY COMMITTEE (SEAC) Community Recreation Centre. Again thisCome out and enjoy a short presentation year, residents will have the opportunity to pick up free compost as well as purchasefrom a Master Gardener about Pollinators recycling bins, curb side compost bins,andwaysyoucanhelp! backyard composters and kitchen com- Free seed packet available post bins. Quantity will be limited. Bringwhile supplies last!a shovel and container. A non-perishable food item for Operation Scugog would be appreciated.Joy, of Joys Candy, sitting pretty by the www.scugog.ca Dogi Pot.4 FOCUS - APRIL 2020'