b'A BIG thanks to Coldwell BankerI question, why?R.M.R. Real Estate Dear EditorDear Editor We received a letter from DocuPet Another act of kindness in our town What a wonderful start to the New Year for Bigto renew Maxs dog license with the Dear Editor Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham (BBBSND). township, with the option to bring On a Thursday morning in December, I lost my walletAs a charitable organization with no core orin the form to the township offices at and iPhone while out walking. I was about to pay forgovernment funding that provides Mentoring programs181 Perry Street, or the animal shelter a purchase at Home Hardware. After tracing my steps,to over 250 children and youth in Scugog, Brock andon Reach, or renew online.I was I walked home to see if in fact I had dropped them atUxbridge, I can tell you I feel excited and grateful whensurprised to find an additional home. we receive donations that support the continuation ofadministrative fee when finishing There were two messages, one from LeeAnne at RBCour programs. the renewal online.Why are we and one from the Scugog library, both saying that myColdwell Banker has been a supporter of BBBSNDbeing charged an administrative items had been found at Home Hardware. Terry fromfor many years and it is kindnesses like theirs that keepsfee when we are in fact decreasingAfter 30 plusHome Hardware had gone to the bank to find how tous doing what we do for the children and youth in ourthe bureaucratic work of townshipsuccessful years in thecontact me, and the HH clerk had called the library alsowonderful community. Coldwell Bankers generousstaff?Why are we being charged anreal estate industry.to contact me about the find! donation of $5,000 will be put to good use in our newestadministrative fee and at the same What a wonderful Christmas present from allIn-School Mentoring program called Think Feel ACT! time being inundated with upsellLIKE MINDSPort Perry persons involved. What an honest, caring,This structured 10 week program supports childrenoffers from the DocuPet for customSEEK OUTthoughtful town we live in. aged 9 to 12 who struggle with anxiety, face othertags, etc.? LIKE MINDS.Thank you adversities, and are in need of an additional consistentI have come to expect lower Rowena Fowler and supportive Developmental Relationship. Think, Feel,costs whenever I deal online.And ACT! is proven to build social and emotional competence,especially when I am doing all theDIANNE HOOKERself-regulation, anxiety and stress management abilities asinputting and being bombarded withSales RepresentativeA heartfelt thank you Mentors express care, challenge growth, provide support,upsell offers!Dear Editor share power and expand possibilities. Maybe next year we will simplyPuckrin & Latreille Real Estate TeamOnce again this Christmas season, Operation ScugogAgain, thank you to Coldwell Banker for yoursign the letter, bring it in to 181 Perrywith RE/MAX All Stars Realty Inc., Brokerage are excited to announce was reminded of the depth of generosity and warmthgenerosity. Street, inundate staff with work andDianne Hooker is continuing her award-winning career with of spirit our community and surrounding area extendsSincerely, Margaret Ayres, Executive Director save the extra cost (tax). Ivo Finotti our market leading team. As a national franchise top 10 sales each year over the holiday season.This past Decemberassociate in total sales for the past 15 plus years and 30 plus years saw 73 families and 131 singles and couples celebrate a merrier and more bountiful Christmas as a result. Be sure to have this discussion in the industry, she will continue to provide her personal service, A special thank you to all the Hoodie Elves onDear Editor Think twice extraordinary passion for people and real estate to all she touches.Facebook and beyond whose donations helped SandyIn 2019, more than 10 Canadians died every dayDear Editor I chose this move because together with Puckrin & Latreille,OHare collect a total of 152 hoodies, 4 winter coats,from opioid overdose.Typically, these overdoses areTo those of you who continue towe have over 175 years of sales experience. Together we have hand knit pieces, shirts, socks, blankets and sundrythe result of an unexpected lethal dose of fentanylutilize the abandoned gas station items. or carfentanyl (in other words, anesthetic agents)at Simcoe Street as a place to dumpexperienced the past and now we can best serve the future. The team Hamper Day at Victory Christian Centre wentcommonly found in many types of drugs sold on thehousehold garbage, furniture,is dynamic with a profound online digital presence and social media off without a hitch thanks to our many dedicated andstreet.Sometimes, overdose is the result of a cavalieraquariums, leaves, paint cans andmarketing brand.enthusiastic volunteers.Thank you to McDonalds andattitude towards taking prescription medications foreven recently two truckloads of Hanks Pastries for their donation of coffee, muffins andrecreational purposes.Unfortunately, and too often, thegravel. This atmosphere is best for myself and the people I serve; it allows donuts to jump start our morning and to the Victoryend effect is a rapid loss of respiratory drive followedThis is our home that youme to be a sales leader working with our clients with the support Christian Centre not only for opening their doors andquickly by death. The decision to experiment with streetcontinue to disrespect. This is ourbehind me of a team environment to look after even more details. providing us a base of operations, but for preparing aor prescription medications has become a dangerousbackyard, a place where our kidsWorking again beside my brother, Keith Puckrin and my nephew delicious lunch for our many helpers. practice and often the last decision the victim makes.Asplay. Our drinking water comes All of the volunteers that make up our Operationa physician and a father, I would urge everyone readingfrom the ground and you areBrett Puckrin makes me very happy - the friendly family comradery Scugog family wish to express our thanks to those whothis to discuss this issue at home with your childrenpotentially poisoning us with youris bettertogether and we have always supported one another adopted families as well as the groups, individuals andand your loved ones.Taking medication that was notinconsiderate actions. It costs athroughout the years. businesses that contributed food, gifts, gift cards, moneyprescribed for your use by your physician is too often aminimal amount of money to take and time to support our Hamper Day.mistake for which there is no second chance. your garbage to the dump on ReachI am looking forward to the year ahead, so should you -Helping one person might not change the wholeStreet. The garbage you leave behindgreat things are happening!world, but it could change the world for one person.Matthew J SchurterMD, CCFP (FPA), FCFP can cause untold risks to both the Thank you all for helping make our 2019 Christmasresidents and the wild life.You can contact Dianne at 905-985-7300Campaign a resounding success! Karen Teed Please think twice before youor dianne@liveplayinvest.com Please send us your letters, maximum of 250 words.back in and offload your refuse. Operation Scugog Christmas Campaign CoordinatorBe aware that we cannot publish negative letters about individuals or businesses. Submit to: focus@focusonscugog.comMr. Rodney H BurleyFOCUS - FEBRUARY 20209'