THUMBS UP – to all the dragon boat teams for their awesome fundraising efforts, over $40,000 raised in support of the Lake Stewards and the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. 

THUMBS UP – to those who participated in the Durham Region curbside giveaway mid June. It was great to see our community rallying to reduce waste and to give old (but new to you!) items a new lease on life. 

THUMBS DOWN – to people who park their cars on residential streets for over the maximum 3- hour limit (many for a full weekend without moving). This creates traffic issues in some smaller neighbourhoods and makes it tough for people to back into and out of their driveways. We have had many issues with large delivery trucks unable to get through as cars/trucks are lining both sides of the roadway. Park in your driveway if possible, and please consider the safety of drivers and pedestrians.

THUMBS UP –  to the ladies who created and continue to maintain the flowerbed in the park by the walkway into Apple Valley from 7A Highway. It is very beautiful.

THUMBS UP – this community is absolutely amazing from seeing people help one another to seeing people wave and say hello or good morning. When I am out and about I feel such a good vibe from this town. People will help each other no matter what in this town. I am so proud to call this town my home and I hope others understand how fortunate they are.

THUMBS UP – thanks to Geremy and Ella Cole for taking their time in their kayak to pick up all the floating garbage in lake Scugog. Every bit helps.

THUMBS DOWN – when is this township going to start repairing roads? We pay a huge amount of taxes to reside here, and most roads no self-respecting goat would use! Apparently it’s all about Palmer Park and the tourists. Remember, it’s election year.

THUMBS DOWN – to the people fishing off of Palmer Park that are not careful with their fishing lines. I walk around the park regularly and every year I see geese wound up in discarded fishing lines including one again this week. Fishing in Port Perry is a loved activity but please be careful. Geese that get tangled in fishing line face an uncertain future and could well die from the consequences.

THUMBS UP – to Michael at Scugog Tech Centre, who didn’t charge a thing for a lot of time spent attempting to fix my watch, and when unable to, passed on the name of a watchmaker.

THUMBS UP – to Brian Gribben Insurance Planning Inc. (BGIP), for hosting their 4th annual BGIP Summer Spectacular in support of Port Perry Hospital. This year they raised $72,249 for a total of $270,000! Wow, incredible as 100% goes directly to medical equipment in our community.