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A column devoted to recognizing events and decisions affecting the residents of Scugog Township, and rating them with a “Thumbs Up, or Thumbs Down!” Thumbs Up to Scugog councillors for voting to hold the cap forthe proposed Walmart, coming in the near future to Hwy. 7A. We think it's a good, and brave, decision; brave in that Walmart usually gets what they want. We agree more homework is essential. Thumbs Down on the very thought of Smart!Centres contest- ing the ruling before the OMB, although that is where these massive companies shine. The OMB could be said to be hugely responsible for the sad state many Ontario ((_ towns are in due to rampant commercialzalion. mas- sive housi levelopments, and dying downtowns. Thumbs Up to Scugog Townships’ recent award in the Ontario Communities in Bloom Competition. As well as eaming 5 blooms, we also won the most improved community in the province. We always knew we were pretty. Thumbs Down to leaf blower owners who insist on clearing the leaves on their property onto the roadway. We watched at least four homeowners last week merrily blowing their debris onto the road and tried not to laugh the next day when high winds blew most of the leaves right “ back where they started. Unfortunately, they just fired up their machines and repeated the process. Thumbs Down continues for Scugog Transit. Their ridership numbers are up now to 108 people per month, which equates. to approximately three and a half people per day. If student ridership numbers are up, it stands to reason that someone should quickly create a route to “ Durham College and serve these riders. A no-brainer that needs no further study. Thumbs Up to Mayor Marilyn Pearce for suggesting the township should look into having a ‘real person’ to answer the phones at the township office during work- ing hours. We, the public, would welcome a real, live person in this era of excessive automation. Maybe they would start a new ‘backward’ trend by embracing human con- tact again. We vote yes! Thumbs Down to Tim Horton's for trying to make its customers even fatter than they already are. We're getting tired of having to answer “NO” each time they suggest we try ((_ one of their new donuts, muffins or cookies. If | really wanted more than a coffee when | place my order... I'd say so. Please, just give me my coffee! Thumbs Up to all the people of Scugog Township who read Focus On Scugog each month and stop to tell us. how much you enjoy it. We are truly grateful for the Spontaneous reception we've received... but don’t stop, your comments just make us want to work harder! The Miracle Worker by William Gibson (Feb. 200’ at mae Mansion, an original Canadian who-done-it by Dave Ellis (May 2( focus@observerpub.ca The art of Don Chase to be featured at Farndale Gallery Don Chase, one of Canada’s most not- ed native artists brings his show ‘Lumin- essence’ to the Kent Farndale Gallery, at Scugog Public Library later this month. Mr. Chase creates his pieces at his Brooklin, Ont. studio, and experiments in a number of different mediums. His passion for the fine arts was fuelled through his business career in the graph- ics arts industry, where he started to ex- periment with different media, from oil and acrylic painting, epoxy sculptures and bronzerepro- ductions to his dramatic cast paper sculptures. No matter what medium Don chooses to work with, the result is always a unique example of modern art at its finest. Always in demand, his talents keep him busy displaying his unique creations at art shows across On- tari Artist Don Chase rio. Don’t miss this exciting show at the Kent Farndale Gallery from Oc- tober 28 to November 22, 2006. Theatre season set to go The Borelians Community Theatre is pleased to announce that tickets are now available for the 2006-07 Subscription Seri The local theatre group promises something for every » theatre goer - comedy, drama, classic and contemporary in its new lineup. All productions will take place at the popular and comfortable Town Hall 1873, Port Perry. Productions include Hay Fever by Noel Coward, followed by and Murder Qpaerictions for the three plays are on sale for $45 until October 28, 2006. Tickets are available at www.starticketing.com or toll free at 1-866-808-2 Community Theatre visit www.borelians.org. 006. For more information on the Borelians Port Perry's Locally Owned & Operated Funeral Home - O'Ricedan = Sonat ie Papel Beet mie and Burial Services 216 Queen Street, + Main Floor Reception Facilities Available Port pechierdendnreloya 905-985-2171 Dort Demy with Amople Off-Street Parking 1-800-377-9. www. waggfuneralhome.com FOCUS - OCTOBER 2006 21