b'A triumphant return PRIDE thanks our communityDear Editor Dear EditorIt was so great to welcome back the energy andThe Port Perry Pride picnic organizing committee excitement of the Port Perry Dragon Boat Festival.would like to extend a big thank you to the Scugog Everyone was in high spirits enjoying getting togethercommunity for the overwhelming support and once again for friendly competition on Saturday June 18,participation in the first Port Perry Pride Family Picnic post COVID. Although the wind was very stiff, the sunon June 11th. It was a wonderful day at Palmer Park was shining and the usual bay lake plants were nowherefilled with activities, music, and entertainment. This to be seen.day was only possible because of our event sponsors, What was truly amazing was that six weeks before,volunteers, and community involvement. It was a great the Festival was not going to occur and that not onlytestament to the inclusivity of our township. was it a great success, but it raised over $20,300 for theWed like to recognize the sponsors and organizations local hospital and for us, the Scugog Lake Stewards. who participated, including: Pride Durham, Pflag North The Scugog hockey Sistoars took the prize once againDurham, United Church Women, Two Blokes, Kreativ for both team and individual fundraising, beating outRehab, Branching Out, Foodland Port Perry, AIDS the team Queen Bees by a slim margin.Committee of Durham, Port Perry High School, Durham The 20% of funds raised for the Stewards, will goPolice, Durham Fire, Greenbank United Church, Port toward the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project, whichPerry United Church, Prince Albert United Church and will be beginning its community campaign for the last ofAnglican Church of the Ascension.the $5.5 million dollars required, sometime this summer. We look forward to continuing to grow this event Thank you so much Scott and Katy Dunlop ofwith the Scugog community. Pat DwyerAlkame Dragon Boat Services and to Rachel Agnoluzzi of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation for their work in organizing the triumphant return of this fun festival. Many thanksSincerely, Barbara Karthein,Dear EditorScugog Lake Stewards The Port Perry Dragon Boat Festival that supports the Port Perry Hospital Foundation and the Scugog Lake Stewards returned to Palmer Park for the first time in two years raising $21,000! Wed like to thank all CHANGE OF OWNERSHIPBrooks Performancewho donated and participated in this event, especially Horse Feeds, at 1570 Hwy 7A, Port Perry is now Sharpethe members of these teams who were so dedicated to Farm Supplies Ltd. raising funds along with winning races. The Lifesavers, the Queen Bees, Pickering Dragon Boat Club, Greased CLOSEDFitzgerald Auto Service Ltd. at 13501Lightning and the Sistoars!Hwy 12, Port Perry have shut the garage doors afterAs well, the annual Roar By The Shore Car Show was 20 years and are moving on to future endeavours. once more a Poker Run and took place on June 26 as a NEW The Cupcake Junkie opened the doors atbenefit for the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Thank you 50 Water St., Port Perry. to Dave Roulston, Tony Janssen, Mark and Kal Willes, CLOSED The Grocery Outlet, Almost Perfect closedBill and Patti Dowson, Paul Steed, Miles Knutson, Jake the doors at 1866 Scugog St., Port Perry. Haak, Mike Campbell and Glen, Breanne and Lindsey Roulston, Sue and Neil Bradley, Margaret Ayres and the NEWCommunity Living Durham North have movedBBBS Littles for your wonderful work. Thank you also their Community Supports Program, from 16025 Oldto the participants and sponsors for your dedication Simcoe Rd., to 94 Water St., Port Perry. Other programsto this events success. We are grateful to be included still remain at the Old Simcoe location. as a beneficiary and privileged to work and volunteer NEW NAME We have known the name Goreskisalongside such hardworking community champions!Landing since the early sixties. Parkbridge acquired theThat sense of community that you can only get from property twenty years ago and has now changed thebeing around people has returned, and the collection of name to Scugog Landing. moments we make as a community is inspiring! With please appreciation to all those passionate event organizers and Please make us aware of who is opening, movingTELL participants for the difference you make.or closing in Scugog, by submitting the information US. Rachel Agnoluzzi,to us at: focus@focusonscugog.com. CEO, PPH FoundationIf any business is closing their doors for a renovationfor a minimum of two weeks, contact us by the 10th of the month previous and we will include it in the next issue.More letters page 2522 FOCUS - AUGUST 2022'