b'One happy golfer Greetings from the Blackstock/Dear Editor Nestleton United ChurchTo whom it may concernA sweeping thank you A HUGE shout-out and thanks to Golfers Dream Dear Editorand to the folks who found the $50 I lost on the 2nd Like most small rural community churches, we have Dear Editor Dear Editor t-block on Thursday September 24th.What a surprisestruggled with slow Internet service.This, in turn, Once again Joan Elliott and myself, Jillian Howsam,A Big THANK YOU to Payton M and Sophia G theand relief when James Puckrin called to let me knowhas made it dicult to conduct Zoom church services who are Independent Sales Consultants with Mary Kaytwo students that spent their Tuesday and Thursdaythat the money had been found. You people ROCK! over the Internet.It has been somewhat frustrating Cosmetics are participating in the Community Giftevenings (this summer) sweeping the main streets ofWith much gratitude, Karen Hunt to experience frozen screens, missed words and Giving program in partnership with the Port PerryPort Perry. Very much appreciated, with nice commentsdisconnections. Thanks to two small local companies, Place LTC Home. from passersby. The proof is in our community Communicate Freely and Spring Grove, our little The program works like this: All the best in your school year! Dear Editor church is now zooming at astonishing high speed. We have adopted the Port Perry Place LTC HomeThank you again, Joanne Callery In the September issue of Focus on Scugog,As electronic communications appear to be the way of and along with your support, will provide eachyou included my note about Port Perry Hospitalthe future, church services, weddings, celebrations and resident with a Christmas Gift.Please join us inFoundations need for donations, not only with supportfunerals can now be attended online. this wonderful program to aid in ensuring that eachrelated to COVID-19 but also the day-to-day care ofWe feel very fortunate and blessed to be one of resident at the Port Perry Place LTC Home will have a gift to open this Festive Season. Operation Scugog Christmas Campaign patients beyond COVID.therst rural churches to have high speed Internet.Each gift will be a memorable gift that will be wrappedDear Editor Our Port Perry Hospital is here for our communityIt gives a whole new meaning to the word, Godspeed.in a beautiful Christmas bag with a card attached fromIn light of the current pandemic, Operation Scugogwhen we need it the most. And our community hasSincerely, Kelly Gatchell,you. The cost of each gift is $20.00.Cheques can be madehas developed a new plan to replace our traditionalproven once again that it is here for our hospital too.Blackstock/Nestleton United Church Stewardout to Community Gift Giving Program.We will issueChristmas Campaign. In order to keep everyone safe,Id like to say a big thank you to Focus for sharing a receipt that can be used for advertising and promotion. we will not be having toy/gift donation boxes aroundthe message and to the community members who All gifts will be delivered prior to Christmas. town, nor will we be collecting hoodies this year. Weresponded. It is because of this generosity that we have Thank you for helping to make this a bright Merrywill also not be adopting out families. Along withbeen able to commit to the purchase of a key piece of Christmas for the residents of the Port Perry Place LTCfood hampers, we will be giving each member of ourlab equipment and add to the funds needed for otherWE WANT TOHome. families, as well as our singles and couples, gift cardsvital equipment priorities at the hospital because ofHEAR FROMPlease send us your letters, maximum of Thank you, Joan Elliott and Jillian Howsam, to do their own Christmas shopping starting in earlysome kind and generous responses.YOU! 250 words. Be aware that we cannot publish Thank you and stay safe. negative letters about individuals or businesses. Community Gift Giving Program, Port Perry November.Rachel Agnoluzzi Submit to: focus@focusonscugog.com If you would like to donate gift cards or make a monetary donation, you can drop oto the Focus on Scugog at 188 Mary St., or at Operation Scugog (school A huge thumbs up portables beside the Victory Christian Centre) at 593 Dear Editor Alma Street. As an elderly couple living in this wonderful townIf you have any questions or would like to make and speci cally Canterbury Common, we would likea food donation, please inquire at operationscugog@to give the Service Department of Canadian Tire a hugegmail.com or call us at 905-985-3087 and leave a thumbs up for the service you have provided us recentlymessage.and in the past. It is above and beyond starting at theWe thank you for your understanding and continuedfront desk with Jen, and continuing with all the peoplesupport of Operation Scugog! Stay safe and have a right through the whole department. We so appreciate it!wonderful holiday season! Karen Teed,Thank you so much, Elaine and Dwayne Petzold on behalf of the Operation Scugog Christmas CommitteePRIDE THAT SHOWS THROUGH FROM START TO FINISHA. Oppers LtdScugogs premier supplierW i n d o w s & D o o r sof windows and doors since 1979 193 North St., Port Perry905-985-4910 www.oppers.ca14FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2020'