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Port Perry Fire Brigade re- ceived a late call on Friday evening, to a winterized cottage at Pine Point, Scugog Island. When the firemen arrived, the . cottage was already ablaze and nothing could be saved. Flames and sparks from the burning cottaga threatened neighbouring properties and firemen were able to prevent additional losses by directing their hoses onto the roofs and walls of the other cottages. The cottage was owned by Mr. Henry Thomas, but was rented by a young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Edgar, who were away at the time of the fire: Cause of the fire is unknown, but damage according to the owner's estimate is about $7,000. * * * A call was also made to the Boynton's Farm Equipment pre- mises on the Oshawa Road at 8 A i LR Cd SAR iba i S0UG0G COTTAGE BURNS TO GROUND o'clock Saturday evening. Gause of the fire is thought to be a faulty chimney and firemen had ta break open partitions to extinguish the fire which was burning between the walls. Damage was estimated at about $1000. Scugog Twp. The Inaugural meeting of the Scugog Township Council was held in the town hall on Satur- day, January 9th at 1.30 p.m. All members of the Council were present, and Rev. C. C. Gilbert opened the meeting with scripture readings from Pro- verbs 29 v. 18, Proverbs 31, and John 17, and some well chosen words of advice for the Council followed by prayer. Mr. V. Aldred moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Gilbert for his assistance in opening the first meeting of 1965. The Reeve and Councillors then took their Oaths of of- fice, and minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. 1. The Assoc. of Rural Muni- cipalities re the annual conven- tion and requesting the annual membership fee. 2. Dept. of Highways: re Municipalities and the Minimum Wage Act. 3. Dept. of Highways: re Municipal Rd. mileages, form to be completed and returned. 4. Port Perry, Reach & Scu- gog Agr. Soc. -- thanking the Council for the 1964 Township Grant. b. H. Keller: re condition of the road at Carnegie's Beach and the responsibility for same, Clerk to reply that it is the responsibility of the subdividor to instal a suitable road, seo Road Spec. By-Law 1139. 6. Dept. of Municipal Affairs: re safety of public buildings-- structural defects and accumu- lation of snow and ice. BY-LAW No. 1127--Being a by-law to appoint the various Boards ete. Read three times in open council and passed. BY-LAW No. 1128--Being a by-law to authorize the borrow. ing of $20,000. Read three times in open council & passed. RESOLUTIONS: 1. Moved that the Annual Re- i ment Roll--amt. $100--Ilot now Council News turns for the Statutory Grant for road expenditures in the year 1964 be submitted. Amount submitted for $17,004.12. Car. 2. Moved that this Council send in the 1965 membership fee of $15.00 to the Ontario As- sceiation of Rural Municipali- ties. 3. Moved that we agree to in-, clude the Road Supt. and the | Bldg. Insp. to receive subscrip- tions of the Municipal World. 4, That Council go into Court of Revision. ; 5. Moved that the following small items of tax arrears be written off as 1964 taxes $2.62, 1963 taxes .05, Total $2.67. 6. Moved that Roll No, 64 be deleted from the 1964 Assess- owned by the township. Now' exempt, 7. Moved that C/R revert back to council. PAYLIST -- Moved by J. Dowson and seconded by E. Prentice that the following ac- counts be approved and that the treas be instructed to pay the same: ROADS -- 1,355.04, General--1,173.72, Total $2,628.- 76. Carried. ' Motion to adjourn was made by C. B. Hoult and seconded by Glen Demara to meet again on Saturday 6th day of February, 1965 or at the call of the reeve. ag YT ADS lou uncollectable, | f Port Perry Star Blue Ray Chapter Plan For 1965 Blue Ray Chapter held their regular meeting on Thursday last in the Masonic Temple with the Worthy Matron, Bernice Mairs, presiding. With the as- sistance of the Worthy Patron, Norman Mairs, warm welcomes were extended and plans for the MUSI Examinations ON THURS, JAN. 28th Advice from the Royal Con- servatory of Music announces that Mr. Clifford McAree will conduct current examinations far the Conservatory on Thurs- day, January 28 in [Port Perry. Mr. McAree is Principal of the large Forest Hill Branch of the Conkervatory and is a Ba- chelor of Music from the U. of T. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Canadian College of Or-| ganists and holds the Licenti- ate Diploma in both piano and organ from the Royal Congera vatory, Toronto. One of the Conservatory, Toronto. One of | the Conserva'ory"s most sue-! cessful teachers, Mr. McArce ig well known as an examiner' fiom coast to coast. coming New Year discussed. Several of the officers were absent through hs but con- sidering the terrifically cold night a fair representatién of members was in attendance. Reports were received 'and the plans for the combined meeting in Whitby on January 28th were dispensed with and the regular meeting will be held as usual ir the Chapter's own lodge room. Best wishes are extend- ed to those on the sick list and we regret to report that Sister Sarah Kigh has been hospital- ized. Deep sympathy is extend- ed to those bereaved. An East- ern Star Service was held for our beloved member, Sister Florence Wilson, who passed away recently, Several invitations were ac- cepted, among which was Sun- beam, Whitby," Ontario, and Durham Chapters. The business session was car- ried out in record time and at the close of the meeting, court whist was enjoyed, the prize winner being Sister Margaret Carnegie, P.M. A delightful luncheon was served by the re- freshment committee under the supervision of the convenor, Sister Mabel Chapman, P.M. Inspections for Sunbeam Chap- ter and Markham Chapters are being held January 21st, and i JANUARY 21st, PORT PERRY STAR, THURS., 1966 -- 138 Church Party Gala Affair (This item has been held up due to the lack of space, but is of interest to many Port Perry residents.) Reverend 'Mr. Alec Rice and Mrs. Rice entertained at a New Year's Eve gathering which was held in the Sunday School rooms of the United Church. The Misses Betty and Karen Rice made delightful hostesses in the absence of their mother who through illness, was at the last moment, unable to attend. The evening was spent in games and contests and after a bounteous luncheon the guests attended the Midnight Watch Service which was conducted by the Minister, with the as- sistance of Misses Brenda Web- ster & Karen Kennedy, Master Larry Reesor, Mrs.C. C. Jeff- rey, Mrs. Sam N. Griffen, Mrs. Ellsworth Kennedy and Mr. S. Ploughman. vice the bells pealed out the New Year Greeting and those who wished to, adjourned to the lower hall and enjoyed an old-fashioned, sing-song around the piano "with Mrs. Grant Hunter, of Prince Albert, who was in charge of the musical For those who attended, this "Family - Party" was a most enjoyable evening and every- one expressed their thanks by singing "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows" and extending best wishes for a successful year in the ministry of the Church. 4-H Homemaking (Club Meeting fo] The second 4-H Homemak- ing Club meeting was held on Wednesday, Jan. 13th, at the home of Mrs. Carnochan. Roll Call was taken with 9 mem- bers present. Minutes were read by Catharine Jefford. Our discussion is as follows -- 1. Choosing line and texture to suit the personality and figure. 2. Blouse designs and colours in relation to the rest of the wardrobe. 3. Blouse Materials. Demonstration and the Group Work then followed with the line and texture of materials. We looked in the catologues for two girls with dresses and ex- plained why or why not these dresses suited these girls. We then closed our meeting with the 4-H Creed. Iebruary 3rd, respectively. Past Worthy Matrons wel- comed to the East were Mabel Chapman; Jessie Espie; Ethel Nottingham; Elsie Willis; Em- ma Cook; Dora Suggitt and Margaret Carnegie. SUGAR and SPICE (Continued) "But when do I start paying off my mortgage on the house and putting by for my old age?" I whimpered. "Don't worry about that", refinance your mortgage at 18 n't worry about your old-age. he twinkled. "You can always per cent. interest, And I would- By the time you've paid to have your grandchildren's teeth straightened and" (here he positively cackled) "paid for their first ten years of dancing and skating and music lessons, you won't have any old age left." 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