b'WE ARE OPEN WITH ABRAND NEW LOOK THUMBSUP-Areaderaskedforthisinclusionin thumbs (which is appreciated and enjoyed). As a cus-tomer, I am grateful and happy that all staff members of our local stores are so kind, relaxed and helpful, while still observing safety methods. Friends in Oshawa and surrounding towns tell me theynd much less enjoyable experiences. THUMBS UP - to all of the servers and staff of busi-nesses and restaurants in Port Perry who are wearing their masks properly.THUMBS DOWN - to some of the residents of Aldred Drive who had weeds cut from their beach and did not have the courtesy to remove them. Theyoated over to Caesarea plugging our beaches. Totally uncalled for.THUMBSDOWN-Howsaditwasformetoread thethumbsdowncommentregardingnotwearing masks.As a small coffee shop owner, it was extreme-ly dif cult to obtain the necessary protective equipment in the frenzied procurement of PPE when our hospitals couldnt even obtain the correct equipment!!My store fol-lowed all guidelines for masks and other protective equip-ment as soon as they could be obtained in the insanity of Covid-19!And, when they became mandatory, all staff members, even those with medical conditions (such as Asthma), wore and continue to wear masks. We welcome all our customers to speak to us personally regarding any concerns in our storecommunicating through Focus with a thumbs down is of no bene t to anyone. THUMBS UP - to Pennys Mini Mart and how this little community has come together during these hard times and have shone brightly, thats why we love living in small town Blackstock.THUMBS UP - to Dr. Steve Russell, Chair, Oak Ridges Hospice for an update (July 31- YOUTUBE) on the prog-ress of our new palliative care residence. Very impres-sive to see and even more so through the pandemic. Check it out or make a donation: www.oakridgeshospice.comDo you have a Thumb up or down that you wouldlike to see published?Please submittwo or three sentences to a maximum of 125 words to: focus@focusonscugog.comSeptember Having a barbecue?Choose biodegradable 905-985-6573 or paper over plastic @theweetartanshop @weetartanshopcups and plates. Shop online at LIVINBetter still, shopweetartan.com THEwash the dishes.or visit our store atGREEN177 Queen Street, Port Perry18FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2020'