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2 FOCUS - OCTOBER 2015 Letters to the editorLetters to the editorLetters to the editorLetters to the editor Mailbox Scugog is a very special community Dear Editor When you pick a new hometown you dont necessarily realize how your new community will wrap around and take care of you. My elderly mother Jean Healy moved to Port Perry with me in 2009. Sadly she passed away in late August. But during her time here she was the beneficiary of an amazing array of assistance service and care. Dr. Armstrong Dr. Wang and Dr. Steve Russell were wonderful with our mother and our family. The nurses and technicians of the Port Perry Hospital were kind caring and expert in their duties. Dr. John Stewart and his wife Barb and Norma and Bill van Camp were the kinds of neighbours one is grateful for every day. Valerie and Ken Wright from Medical Supplies of Port Perry provided amazing services and products that made my mothers life safer and easier. The staff members at Shoppers were unfailingly helpful and Bruces regular deliveries helped a great deal in easing the process of ordering and getting the many pills and products my mother needed. Caregivers Pauline McKenzie Nancy Rivera Karen Galve and Brenda Carberry brought joy to our mother every day and they are all examples of the kinds of people who should choose careers that support seniors. So to many new friends in this town and to the many people who provided support to my mother and who continue to provide support to other seniors I offer heartfelt thanks from myself and my sisters Ruth and Kit. Port Perry really is a special place. Martha Casson Port Perry Personal Service is alive and well Dear Editor As a long time resident of Port Perry I wanted to recognize a shop owner who went out of her way to assist me with a specialty purchase. We recently put our house on the market and had only days to get all the items needed to prepare it for an open house. After looking all over Durham Region for a door wreath without any success I ended up at Eclectic Elements in Port Perry. I didnt see anything suitable so I chatted with the owner Diane Rooney and although she had nothing in stock that would work she offered her help. The next day I went back with some colour ideas and Diane had all the items I needed to make a wreath myself. However instead of sending me home with all the pieces she then proceeded to put the wreath together for me while I waited I ended up with a custom made piece of art at a price that was well below what I expected. I know Diane didnt have to go out of her way to assist me but it certainly was the highlight of my very hectic and stressful week. Thank you so much Diane your personal service is something special Susan Norrie Port Perry Trophies Awards Corporate Promotions Embroidery Graphic Design Engraving Screen Printing Pineridge Impress 905-985-2839 135 North Port Road Port Perry www.pineridgeimpress.ca Your Name is Our Business ...................... More letters on page 32