THUMBS UP –  to Clarks Landscaping, south of town on Simcoe Street. Their sign is uplifting and inspiring given the limited number of words that they can work with.  It is a joy to drive down Simcoe Street and see what message they have next throughout the year.  Currently, (mid February), it says, Stay Positive on one side and Simply Happy on the other. It’s a joy to see the positivity expressed!

THUMBS UP – a special double thumbs up to the township for quickly removing the snow banks on Queen and Water Sts (mid February). We were able to navigate the streets with our senior friends from south Durham without donning our mountain gear. 

THUMBS UP – to the young man who stopped his truck on Edgerton Rd. to catch my Husky that had gotten loose this past February. He never gave up when the dog ran up the road. Afraid the speeders coming over the hill might hit her; he picked her up wet feet and all and brought her back to me. Seeing I might have trouble trying to bring the dog up the unplowed driveway with only a collar to hold on to he managed to find a lead in his truck. I will never forget his kindness and concern. As this is the second time the escape artist has gotten loose I also would like to thank Team Chelsea (lady from Cadmus).

THUMBS UP –  to the MELT group of Scugog (Men Eat  Lunch Too) that cashed their $200 provincial cheques to support our local Operation Scugog Food Bank.   Participating members of MELT surpassed their goal of making a two thousand dollar contribution to this important local service, and enjoyed a tour of the food bank operation.

THUMBS UP – to Bill, Brad, Keith and all the other local heroes with snowblowers who helped clear their neighbours’ driveways and sidewalks. They have made this winter so much easier for us who struggle with shovels only. Thanks so much!

THUMBS UP – to the North Durham Pickleball Club who donated  $590 in cash plus a truckload of food to our local Operation Scugog Food Bank at their fun tournament, first weekend in March! We all rock! 

THUMBS UP – and thank you so much to the person who turned my wallet in to customer service at Walmart, at the end of February. I am so grateful.

THUMBS UP – to a few Scugog residents that were honoured on Sunday March 9, with the 2025 Community Champion Award. Bobbie Drew, Christine Vos and Jonathan van Bilsen were awarded the medallion by Member of Parliament, Jamil Jivani in Bowmanville. The award is to recognize exceptional commitment to the community.

THUMBS UP  – was walking with friends, lost my phone, prepared to retrace steps, called husband and he replied “you have lost your phone.” A woman had found it, somehow traced the number to him, delivered it to meeting he was at—that is a thumbs up and “thank you”.

THUMBS DOWN – to those people that continually drop mattresses and furniture at Camille’s Closet. These items are not accepted and as the store is volunteer run and profits our hospital, this incurs costs due to having to be removed!