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Scugog Chamber of Commerce host Home and Decor Show at community centre on Nov. 12 The Scugog Chamber of Commerce is proud to be hosting a Home and Décor Show taking place at the Scugog Community Centre on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ; Free admission with a non-perishable food item for the Operation Scugog Food Bank. 7 The Scugog Chamber of Commerce is a non- profit organization, funded by membership dues and managed by volunteers. Our mandate is to promote business and we are providing this opportunity In bringing a Home and Décor Show to Scugog, making the public more aware cof what is in and around their community and to encourage the importance of shop- ing locally. : , She Home and Décor Show will promote a variety of businesses within Scugog and surrounding area and is open to any business in relation to home and décor. Demonstrations, Ladies Auxiliary Cafe, free children’s area for families. Ideas not only for your home but also your Christmas gift list!. Still Gime to mala your nolliclery wimed Winemaking at its BEST 38 Water Street, Port Perry 905-985-1197 ~ SERVING ScucoG SiNcE 1997 ~ . 8 Paisley Lane, Unit 2, Stouffville/Uxbridge * 905-640-6213 * 1-866-421-4425 10 FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2011 NOVEMBER.FOCUS.48.indd 10 T i be Thumbs Up - to Glenn and Kelly Evans, who are near- ing completion of their new building at the corner g of Perry and Mary St. It was about a year ago they removed an old run-down garage and since then have replaced it with an attractive two-storey com- mercial/residential complex. This significant project has rejuvenated and enhanced a major corner in downtown Port Perry that had become an eyesore. Despite some issues yet to be resolved — congratulations are in order for the attractive building, which helps breathe new life into this busy central Port Perry corner. Thumbs Down - when it was opened to great fanfare three years ago, Reflection Park on Queen St., & was a beautiful oasis in the middle of town in which to wander and yes, reflect! Today, the pathway has grown-in, garbage is strewn about, the Stairs are infested with weeds and many of the inspira- tional mosaics are partially hidden by overgrown plants. We expect most of the 350 who attended the opening would be disappointed in its condition today. Thumbs down to those who have let this very visible downtown park deteriorate to this extent. Thumbs Up - We couldn't be happier to give a ‘thumbs up’ this month to the feds for finally coughing up 3g enough cash to replace the aging roof on Port Perry’s historic post office. A longtime eyesore for the downtown, this past month we've watched workers climbing up, over and along its peaks, replacing the rusted and worn-out roofing with spanking new metal. Job well done! Have you got a suggestion for “Thumbs”? We love to hear from our readers. Something bugging you or something that needs praise - send your ideas along. Just remember, all submissions will be considered, but not necessarily used. ta .com 40/23/11 10:18:55 AM