b'MAY 2023Volume 18 - Number 9Published 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 Always pursuing her dreamsScott Mercer, Peter HvidstenNicole Amber FarrugiaAccounting Donna van BilsenFocusonScugog ispublished12timesayear14 The Walk for Dog Guides from Port Perry and is distributed to all homes and businesses in Scugog Township by Canada Post.De-livery the first Tuesday of each month, although thisKeeps getting better and better every year. date does vary, depending on the number of weeks in a month. bycolumnists,contributors33 1st Port Perry ScoutsOpinionsexpressed andletterwritersmustbesigned,includingCelebrating 100 yearsaddressandphonenumber.Lettersmustbe signed.Requeststhatanamebewithheld64 The band played onwill be honoured only if there is a compelling reason to do so. Historic ScugogAtFocus on Scugog anycommunityinforma- regulars, we value reader input. Unique, localstoryideasand tionisalwayswelcome,andwewillpublishas much as we possibly can. Please submit ideas to: focus@focusonscugog.com20 Thumbsourcover Rating local events and decisions. May 2023 48 LettersWe love to hear from you! 49 Changing FacesLocal businesses on the move. Artistry in66 Whats UpMotion Local entertainmentsee page 3 you dont want to miss.Nicole Farrugia performing a powder dance. 69 PhotosNtravelSee story page 3. Adventures with(photo courtesy of Mike Liu Photography) Jonathan van Bilsen.FOCUS - MAY 20231'