b'THUMBS UP - We love Christmas very much and enjoy the beautiful Christmas light lawn displays. We appreciate how much time and thought goes into these displays. But we would like to give a THUMBS DOWN to people who leave the lights on all night. Please conserve some energy and turn off when going to bed or buy a timer.THUMBS UP - A big thank you to the Township of Scugog and the BIA for the beautiful lights and decorations in Pride that showsdowntown Port Perry.They make this season feel extra through fromspecial. I would also like to thank the downtown businesses that have gone that extra mile to decorate and make their start tonish. front windows and store interiors look so nice. Downtown family owned andPort Perry is even more beautiful this time of the year.operated since 1979 THUMBS DOWN - It is horrifying, writes a resident,free in-home estimates that we have toght our own government to save thelarge showroom environment. With the addition of at least 750 new housesP ella Certi ed Contractor in our town, did we think of the environmental cost?THUMBS UP -A senior resident wanted to thank a young A. Oppers Ltd woman for going out of her way to help her on Tuesday W i n d o w s & D o o r s November 30. After locking her keys in her car ( rst time Scugogs premier supplier of ever), she called CAA and went in to the store to wait windows and doors for them. The young woman asked if she was okay, she 193 North Street, Port Perry explained she wasne, just waiting and the young woman 905-985-4910 www.oppers.ca saw CAA and rushed back inside to let her know. Im afraid I didnt get her name, although I did thank her, I just wanted to say how wonderful it was of her to help and thank her again. There truly are good samaritans among us!THUMBS UP - to all the children who have gotten their COVID vaccine, writes another resident. Its a brave thing that you guys have done and you are the real heroes for it. Be proud of your decision and know we are all proud of you too.THUMBS UP - to Stephanie and Matt, owners of Applewood Farm and Winery for being awarded The Durham Region Accessibility award recently. A deserving award in recognition of their commitment to making the farm and winery accessible for everyone; with ramps, accessible port-olet, wider than average doorways tot wheelchairs and even an accessible wagon ride, so no one gets left behind.THUMBS UP - to Ken Koury of the Nutty Chocolatier and Carolyn Bookalam for their community involvement and generous donation to the Rotary Club Seniors Christmas Dinner. Also to everyone from the planning committee, $ 22 99 $ 21 99 church contacts, Community Care, bag decorating Reg. $28.99 $ 23 99 Reg. $27.99 (Prince Albert Public School) and the cooking, packaging Reg. $29.99 and delivery volunteers.Available atRelax and rest with these calmingTHUMBS Notewe sometimes receive Thumbs natural solutions. 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 180 Mary St. Port Perry905-985-0861 to charities of all kinds, so we choose not to publish their names. Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you have an issue with a business owner, we urge you to speak with them directly, rather than use this column. 18 FOCUS - JANUARY 2022'