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‘Thumbs down’ to spitting To the editor Thave read with interest the articles in Focus about spitting on the side walk and other places. Maybe it’s time to revisit this old bylaw. I know I’m not the only one who finds this very offensive and cringe at the idea of me or my wife and family having to trod in some- one’s disgusting disease spreading substance. By the way, if you watch any professional hockey game on TV you will see the players participating in this filthy disgusting habit. So much for role models of young boys and girls. I was once told that they do this because of extreme physical exertion. Okay, but what about basketball and tennis players? They seem to exert themselves very hard at their sport also. Has anyone seen them spitting? So much for the rant. A big ‘thumbs down’ to anyone spitting in a public place. Charlie Andrews, Prince Albert A teally good deed Dear editor On the afternoon of January 23, my dad (who is 91) and I (of an unremarkable age), were walking along Highway 21 on our way home from our daily walk. We were saved from a real soaking during a sudden downpour by a gentleman who pulled off the highway in front of us and gave me a large black umbrella. He then got back into his minivan and drove off. The umbrella has a piece of tape on the handle with the name “Joe” written on it. We are hoping this gentleman lives in Scugog, reads this letter and contacts you, in which case we could find out how to return his umbrella and thank him properly for his extraordinary kindness. Pauline Richardson, Port Perry Brad Goreski’s ‘Born to be Brad’ Liteand Sy ) ion Brad’s book is part style gt memoir, and full of inspiration. Seales a recount of his childhood in Port Perry. Bill Minors 2 FOCUS - MARCH 2012 | MARCH FOCUS.32.indd 2 Accessibility a priority Dear editor In January, I submitted a comment via the “Thumbs” section of the Focus website, (www. scugogheritage. com/misc/thumbs.htm), regarding and the magazine. As a blind person living in the commu- nity, I found it impossible to access the content of the azine online, as the layout was designed purely for sighted readers. I have always enjoyed the magazine, when friends or family members have been there to read it tome. I received an email response the same day, and was very pleased to discover that a simple solution had been found. My original comment was published in the February issue, and so ] wanted to follow up with abig “Thumbs Up” to Peter and the Focus staff. They obviously agree that accessibility is a priority in the community, and they should be recognized for their swift resolution. Keep up the excellent work!!! ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL, ONE STEP AT A TIME! Way to go guys! Kyle Rawn Small town service Dear Peter I would like to add to the list of reasons why living in acommunity like Port Perry has so many advantages. Several weeks ago, I went into Overridge Fireplace Outlet on Casimir Street. My barbecue had been a gift from elsewhere and had just recently, while still almost new, stopped working. I went into Overridge not expecting too much as the barbecue had not been purchased there. The woman who works there, pretty quickly figured out what might be wrong. It was a certain part evidently just ceases working. She told me to take the part home, see if that was the problem and if so, I could return and pay for the part. I was blown away. As I always do as I am told, I raced home and sure enough, problem solved. Needless to say I returned right away and paid the kind woman. Only in a small town I say, would you get this kind of service. Alan Nicholson, Port Perry BIRDHOUSE WILL is a ‘Leap Year’ boy If you see him on FEBRUARY 29 wish hima HAPPY.26% cops! 80th BIRTHDAY 42-02-20 10:36 AM