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Mailbo Speeders and drunks on the road To the editor arunner and a cyclist living on Old Simcoe Road (South) in Port Perry. For those who believe that drinking and driving has been on the decline you only need to take a walk along Old Simcoe to realize that it is still very much a serious problem. The ditches are filled with a plethora of beer cans and bottles as well as a variety of small liquor and orange juice bottles. Itis also not uncommon for me to find a beer bottle or can in the ditch in front of my house. Being a runner, a cyclist and a father this concerns me greatly. Speeders and drunks seem to use this road unabated as I have rarely witnessed law enforcement in the area. The speed limit in front of our house, towards the bottom end, is 50km per hour. I understand a person doing 60 or even 70k but many vehicle pass at speeds up to 100 plus k. Rodney H Burley, Port Perry Every little bit helps To the editor Earth Day (Wednesday April 22) this year was arainy day. I was driving in different parts of our Township this day, and saw several classes of students with their teachers out to collect the garbage from streets, ditches and the fairgrounds. Thank you to these students and their teachers. Several bags of garbage was collected, making for tidier neighbourhoods, and a lesson in conservation. Every little bit helps, and it’s a great lesson for all. It would have been easy not to do it on a rainy day. It was so nice to see. Thank you, again! Kathy Le Fort Apologies required To the editor I was extremely upset when I read the account of the May 2nd meeting in the local newspaper. The behaviour of the councillors was truly disgraceful and embarrassing. For the people we elect to oversee our Township to embarrass and treat Regional Councillor Drew in such a horrific and demeaning way is truly unwarranted and uncalled for. Our Mayor claims to want more control but from where I’m sitting I don’t think he can handle it when he can’t even keep a meeting in order. I do believe that the Mayor should be held accountable for this schoolyard behaviour. Regional Councillor Drew has served this communit in many capacities and over many years (School Board and as councillor). Her dedication over the years as been seen time and time again, for this reason I believe she should be admired and respected, not bullied. I would encourage this council to formally apologize to Councillor Drew through the papers and at the next council meeting. Unfortunately I see this as the start of meetings we have recently seen in Toronto, total mayhem. I’m hoping not. Three cheers up to Councillor Drew and all she has done to make this a better community for all! Debra Foggetti, Port Perry Alternative for retirement living To the editor Your readers may be interested in a new housing option for seniors, that is coming to Port Perry. Recognizing that I probably can’t live alone forever, Ihave made plans to buy into a shared home within walking aistance: of grocery stores, the post office and Thank You To the editor Thumbs Up to Col. Mustard’s Bar é& Grill, Crabby Joe’s Tap & Grill, Haugen’s BBQ, Pickles & Olives Bistro and The Jester’s Court for donating gift cards in support of the Alzheimer Society Durham Region. With your donation of a gift card for the “Taste of Durham’ basket you helped to make this annual fundraising event a continued success. You also demonstrated to those affected by Alzheimer’s disease ora related dementia that they are not alone in their journey and that memories do matter. you. Liane Strus, Port Perry 40 FOCUS -JUNE 2015 area. When renovated, it will have five large reget (each with ensuites), spacious living areas, a finished basement and an elevator. My ownership, along with the others, allows me to maintain home equity while cutting my share of operating costs (taxes, utilities, cleaning, etc.) by more than half compared to living alone. It also addresses the safety and social concerns related to “aging in place” and the savings can be put towards home care if and when that becomes necessary. We would be more than pleased to share our ideas with the Focus so that they may share, with their readership, a made-to-order family-something like the Golden Girls (and Boys) model. Interested people can contact me at the email address below. Louise Bardswich: Wardswich@gmail.com