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What you put into it
There is a statement that says, “You only get out of something what you put into it.” It’s so true, isn’t it? Many of us have attempted a...
Colleen Green
Apr 9, 20203 min read
Letter to the Editor: Passing the time
I am passing the time by sharing this email with you, which I normally would not have time to do. We have cleaned out our pantry,...
Colleen Green
Apr 2, 20201 min read
Letter to the Editor: Let’s show support to Front Line Workers
Dear Editor These sure are difficult times. We are Ontario strong; we know how to put ourselves to the challenge. Here is my challenge,...
Colleen Green
Apr 2, 20201 min read


Editorial
Stay calm and carry on was a slogan created by the British government in 1939. It was made into motivational posters, to prepare the...
Colleen Green
Mar 19, 20203 min read
Letter to the Editor: Scugog Lake Stewards Seeking Volunteers for 2020 ‘Walleye Watch’
To the editor, The Scugog Lake Stewards are seeking volunteers for the Walleye Watch monitoring program on Lake Scugog. Monitoring begins...
Colleen Green
Mar 13, 20201 min read
Letter to the editor: Teddies for Tragedies
To the Editor The Port Perry Seniors Club and the Port Perry Probus Club members have joined forces in a Teddies for Tragedies project....
Colleen Green
Mar 13, 20202 min read
Letter to the editor: Thank you!
Dear Editor The volunteers and clients of Operation Scugog extend a sincere thank you, upon receiving all the wonderful toys, gifts,...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20201 min read
Letter to the Editor – Port PErry Parking Wars
Mayor Bobbie Drew has indicated that no monetary increase will be forthcoming from Scugog to secure a contract with the Brock family for...
Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20201 min read
Letter to the Editor – Bakersville
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Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20202 min read
Letter to the editor – Operation Scugog
Operation Scugog Here We Come! Cartwright Central Public School in Blackstock has just “wrapped up” our second successful Food and Sock...
Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20201 min read
Letter to the Editor – Dec 19, 2019
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Colleen Green
Dec 20, 20191 min read
Wisemen still seek Him
Around this time of year, people run around concerned with buying gifts, hoping others will get them that special thing showing how much...
Colleen Green
Dec 20, 20193 min read
Letter to the Editor – December 12, 2019
Dear Editor If anyone thinks us humans have the know how to change the climate, better think again. Carbon Tax is a total rip off and...
Colleen Green
Dec 11, 20193 min read
Editorial – Season of Giving Part 2
This is my third of three editorials on the ‘Season of Giving’. In two previous editorials I’ve shared about the different historical,...
Colleen Green
Dec 11, 20193 min read
Letter to the Editor – Golden Rescue
Dear Editor On behalf of my fellow volunteers at Golden Rescue, I’d like to offer a big thank you to Christine and Terry Vos of Vos’ Your...
Colleen Green
Dec 5, 20191 min read
Letter to the Editor – December 5th, 2019
Dear Editor On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419-Port Perry, we would like to thank the Standard Newspaper for their...
Colleen Green
Dec 5, 20191 min read
Editorial: The Season of Giving: Pre-Christ, Greek and Roman Celebrations
For three or four weeks now, since the onset of the colder changes in the weather, I have been hearing the humbug spirit trying to push...
Colleen Green
Dec 5, 20193 min read
Letter to the editor: Support our local food banks
Dear Editor With Christmas time fast approaching, Operation Scugog is in the midst of organizing its annual Christmas Campaign. Donation...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20191 min read
Letter to the editor: Dog Gone Red Tape
Dear Editor On behalf of the Port Perry Walk for Dog Guides, we want to thank Peter Bethlenfalvy for his article on Dog Gone red tape...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20191 min read
Letter to the editor: Thank you
Dear Editor I would like to take this opportunity to thank the very kind lady from Uxbridge, who drove me to the hospital, when I fell...
Colleen Green
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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