b'APRIL 2023Volume 18 - Number 8Published by Focus on Scugog Inc. 188 Mary Street, Unit 201 Port PerryL9L 1A2 905-985-8585email:focus@focusonscugog.comwebsite: www.focusonscugog.comPublisher / Editor MaryAnn FlemingAdvertising Deborah Jones Finotti, Production / WebsiteRyan Rogers featuresMelissa BirdFreelance Writers Jonathan van Bilsen, Lynn Campbell, Paul Arculus,3 So many opportunities to volunteerScott Mercer, Peter Hvidsten Accounting Donna van Bilsen Kristen Meyer-Creamer is making it easier to step up.FocusonScugog ispublished12timesayear9 Oh happy day from Port Perry and is distributed to all homes and businesses in Scugog Township by Canada Post.De- Sunday April 9livery the first Tuesday of each month, although this date does vary, depending on the number of weeks in a month. bycolumnists,contributors15 Friends helping friendsOpinionsexpressedProceeds to benefit two groups this year.andletterwritersmustbesigned,including addressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbe signed.Requeststhatanamebewithheld49 Woodland Millswill be honoured only if there is a compelling reasonThe brainchild of two local friends since kindergarten.to do so.AtFocus on Scugog, we value reader input. Unique, localstoryideasandanycommunityinforma- regularstionisalwayswelcome,andwewillpublishas much as we possibly can. Please submit ideas to: focus@focusonscugog.com ourcover 14 LettersWe love to hear from you! April 2023 17 Changing FacesLocal businesses on the move. 20 ThumbsRating local events and decisions.52 Whats UpLocal entertainmentyou dont want to miss.Cookies the rat took home top54 PhotosNtravelhonours in the best pet category at the Easter Bonnet Contest in 2019. Adventures withPhoto by MaryAnn Fleming Jonathan van Bilsen.FOCUS - APRIL 20231'