THUMBS UP – to our 100 Men of Scugog, who in mid October met for the final time in 2025 and after presentations from three non-profit groups, Oak Ridges Hospice was chosen and accepted a donation of just shy of $6000. Way to go guys and congratulations to the hospice.

THUMBS DOWN – to the person that stole a piece of art during PPAA ‘Life by the Lake’ art show and sale at the Latcham Centre on Sunday October 19. Artists put hours and hours in to each piece of their work and heartbreaking when this happens. 

THUMBS DOWN – on Wednesday October 22 someone threw a rock through a window of a home in the Victoria and Union Sts. area, in broad daylight at 1:45 p.m. Seriously? Come on, people, think. The rock or glass could have hit someone and seriously hurt them. Show some respect please!

THUMBS UP – to Courtney Holmes Desjardin Insurance in Port Perry for once again providing a Spirit Staff Lunch to all Port Perry Hospital staff (all shifts) and volunteers on Thursday October 30. Chris Squire LHPP Site Lead added to the spirit by generously donating a $250 raffle prize gift certificate to the Trading Post for all staff to enter; and to PPHF for providing homemade cookies by the amazing Linda Bradburn.

THUMBS DOWN – to the lack of planning with regard to our clinic. Parking is so limited you’re in a carousel going around and around looking for a place to park. Port Perry is growing and the parking is not!

THUMBS UP – on what was a very cold and windy Halloween this year, I was so pleased to see so many teen trick-or-treaters who were not only decked out in AWESOME home made costumes but who were exceptionally friendly and courteous. Many of these kids missed out on Halloween festivities in their youth due to COVID and it’s great to see them reclaiming the experience for themselves. 

THUMBS DOWN – to the people who clean out their cupboards and drop off their damaged, expired food and leave it outside on the steps of the food bank when we’re closed, despite the sign that says not to do so. 

THUMBS UP – to Willowtree Farm who on November 13 and November 14, due to an amazing harvest this past fall, offered up free squash, potatoes, and apples from their outdoor bins. They asked that everyone bring along a non-perishable food item to donate to Operation Scugog Food Bank! What a wonderful way to support local families in need!