b'THUMBS DOWN - to the people who think it is okay to blow their leaves and snow onto the roads.THUMBS UP - to Jeff Redmond Septic Service Ltd.Jeffs team works behind the scenes (literally) for keeping the porta-potties spotless in Port Perry.Cleanliness is extremely important in these types of environments, and it is obvious that Jeff feels the same way.Clean porta-potties are not top of mind for everyone but lets face it, when the chips are down, it is nice to have a clean playing surface. I dont know if this is Jeff or a team member, but I see him at work early each morning and he does a thorough job, which Im thankful for! (received mid October)THUMBS DOWN - to the high school students that leave litter along the sidewalks from the school to the downtown area. Your neighbours dont like having to pick up your chip bags, french fry plates, disposable masks, or having to pull half-eaten pizza slices from their dogs mouths when walking them. Be conscientious - take care to keep Port Perry litter free!THUMBS DOWN - to Scugog By-Law and council for not enforcing the property standards act! We have a problem in Cartwright thats been on going for over 8 months and they seem to not want to lay charges or enforce the act! Why?THUMBS DOWN - after reading about the township survey on tax increases with only 159 replies (which I didnt even know about) and saying very positive response to raise taxes, these increases every year are getting out of hand. Being a senior citizen onxed income and no work pension, my OAS and CPP doesnt increase each year to cover this!!!THUMBS UP - to the Nutty Chocolatier of Port Perry for honouring the Brain family by displaying our Grandfathers legion banner in their storefront display. A display that was even praised by the Lieutenant Governor on her visit on November 11. Thanks for the honour.THUMBS DOWN - to the individual(s) going to door-to-door selling chocolate bars and saying it was a fundraiser for our food bank. What a scam and please know our Operation Scugog Food Bank is in no way af liated with these people.THUMBS UP - to all our local shop owners and their amazing staff.On a recent trip into town to start my Christmas shopping, I was met with holiday greetings and smiles. Some shops were playing Christmas music to set the mood.I think we have a wonderful town and feel very blessed.Thank you Port Perry.THUMBS Notewe sometimes receive Thumbs Down to local businesses for a variety of reasons. We appreciate our businesses as they not only pay taxes, but support sports teams and donate to charities of all kinds, so we choose not to publish their names. If you have an issue with a business owner, we urge you to speak with them directly, rather than use this column. FOCUS - DECEMBER 202129'