THUMBS UP – to the 100 Men of Scugog, who raised almost $7000 on April 15 and the recipient this time around was Operation Scugog. This robust group of men continues to grow and hopes to attain 100 soon. If you are interested in joining and helping to make a difference, check out 100Men.ca

THUMBS DOWN – to groups of restaurant patrons who spoil other guests’ dining experiences with their loud and boisterous outbursts and conversations.  The annoyance may result in the loss of returning customers.  Restaurants want to serve and please everyone so they can keep their doors open.  Enjoy your night out but please be respectful of others.

THUMBS UP – after numbers crunched and calculated the Port Perry Hospital Auxiliary fundraiser, ‘Spring Unfolded’ annual fashion show, held on April 30 at the Scugog Recreation Centre, raised over $7000. To the sponsors, merchants, volunteers and guests, give yourselves a pat on the back!

THUMBS UP – to the wonderful caring strong ladies at the Walmart garden center from nanny.

THUMBS DOWN – We go on walks passing the Reflection Park downtown on a weekly basis. It is very upsetting to see the state of this park for months now. Trees have been cut down by beavers and have not been cleaned up. Beavers should be trapped and relocated and the park needs to be cleaned up to reflect our beautiful town.

THUMBS UP – to Tim Hortons, 15930 Old Simcoe Rd., and 1889 Scugog St., Port Perry for placing 1st and 2nd respectively in all of Durham Region for total cookie sales during the Smile Cookie campaign from April 27 to May 3. This years beneficiary was our very own Port Perry Hospital and the Tims staff at all three locations, and the whole community threw their heart and soul in to setting and exceeding goals! 

THUMBS UP – to the Scugog Firefighters and each and every one of you! Again this community came through by filling the firefighters boots on the May long weekend to the tune of $15,714.86. This was the 50th annual fundraiser for muscular dystrophy.