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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 18, 1976 5 Fire Marshal's Office Intervenes in Dispute In Caesarea Fire TheOntario Fire, Marsha's office bas been calied on to settie a dispute between Caesarea's Fire Department Chief Leonard Scott and four wolnen who want to join the Hamlet's fire department. Scugog council recommend- ed that the clerk contact the Ontario Fire Marshal's office after a meeting last Monday attended by three of the four women. >The women wbo have been trying fo join Caesarea's volunteer fire brigade since, last August challenged Chief Scott at the meeting to defend and, give reasons for, his refusalto allow tbem to join. After Chief Scott gave is, view on tbe matter, he told council that be wouid with- draw his refusai -to aliow- the women to join the brigade if tbat was what council wanted. Scugog council had earlier hgreed to support the Chief's decision because be is given sole discretionary power for hiring staff under a township byiaw. Council then asked Clerk Doreen VanCamp to wr ite the Ontario office to receive their opinion in the matter. Chief Scott bas argued that the women would find tbe' equipment used by the fire brigade too heavy to bandie. A spokesman for the Ontario Fire Marshal's office said that two fire brigades in Ontario have women in the front lines of their brigades. The Cumberland Township Fire Department bas been, hiring -women for the past 112 Participate in Badminton Tournament Dept. years and currently has three women volunteers in their brigade, he said. Barry's Bay fire brigade aiso has one female volunteer. The womnan's father is the department's deputy chief and her husband is a volunteer also, the spokesman said. BETHANY Mr. and Mrs. Eric Me- Mahon of Kinley, Saskat- chewan were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. MeMahon during the recent week. A speedy recovery is wished for Mrs. H. Rowan (Diana) who is in Civic Hospital, Peterborough. Sincere sympathy is ex- SHOULD MY CHILO TAKE PIANO? Yes Few things so enrich life as understanding and appreciatîng music. Piano paying is in itself a rewarding creative oullet. At the same time, it encourages the development of a wel-rounded personality; and if promotes concentration, alertness and WHAT' THE BEST AGE TO l START? Anyone can start at al- ,most any age, but it is ideai whèn piano tessons and school begin at tesame time, since the two com- plement one an- other an-d one benefits the other.g WILL MY CHILD, PRACTICE? Practice prob- lems diminish with this attitude: practice is play ing, and playing "s fun. Parental ex- pressions of plea- sure encourage practice. An ap preciative ad ene urrgauc H 1--ammond Org'an Studios tice acts 1h e a 16Sm eStN rh tKng t.O aw tonic.16SrceS.Not tKn StOsa , Gary Bail and Andy Mathews await the opposition's serve in this men's doubles match. The pair eventually, placed second in this category, and Gary also captured the runner-up spot in the men 's singles event. Over 30 men and women took part in the tournament and complete resuits are listed in this section. -Photos by Liz Armstrong Badminton Tourne y Winner In one of his early matches in the Bowmanville Badminton Tournament held at B.H.S. on Saturday, Bill Innes winds up to return thebird over the net. He went on to capture the men's singles titis, and with partner Ron Ventrudo also won the men's doubles event. pressed to the.familles of the late Miss Bessie O'Brian and the late Mrs. G. Waddell, a former resident of Betbany. A warm welcome to Mar- jorie and Norman White Who have just opened an antique store in the village. The Whites hall from Brooýlin where they had a similar store and purchased the former Bragg grocery store in Beth- any just a short whiie ago. Hlappy Birthday wishes are sent to Mrs. Lita Kerr and to Mrs. Winnie Spencer. These two ladies are celebratîng their birthdays this weekend with parties and who wouldn't celebrate if they reached their ages. Please put ail your news for me in BOX 24 at the Post Office. 1 wili pick it up on Friday or Saturday mornings. Mixed Bowling The Bethany Mixed Bowling League resuits are: Ladies Hgh Single - Diane Wilson 238, Mens High, Single - Pete Borrow .268, Ladies High Triple- Diane Wilson 623, Mens High Triple - Pete Borrow 730. Games over 200: Muriel -McReelis 222, Bill Stasiack 218, Fred Marshall 207. Senior Citizen Bi-Weekly The High Lady was Marion Fisher and High Man was Gordon Britton. Runners up were Florrie Driver and Lloyd Clark. e 1erform a actl. Eat le"s saturated fat. 30 KING ST. W. 623-4477 BOWMANVILLE Give Heart Fund stiei yuu be, CabIeTV will take you to an opening night at the movies or to the f inîsh line at the Queen's Plate. We'lt entertain you wjth a symphony or the Canada-Rus.**a series. Cable TV offers you a wide variety of entertainment, educa- tion and information with improved reception Ôf high qualîty, including colour. Cable TV is connected at'a minimal cost. 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