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Three fined $100 in court Three Bcugog residents were fined $100 last week after pleading guilty in Whitby court last week to charges under the Township's burning by-law. The charges stem from incidents last year described by Scugog fire Chief Don Steele as "pre-set fires." He told the Citizen the fire department and the Township's by-law enforcement officer agreed with the $100 fines. "We were not after large monetary fines. What we want to do is stop people from lighting fires," he said. And he promised that his department will rigorously enforce the Township's new Burn by-law. The charges in court last week involved cases of burning rubbish at property on Shirley Road and Malcolm Road and the burning of wood on Honey's A fourth charge was to be heard last week but when the defendant failed to appear a court date in March was set. Chief Steele said that in 1993 the number of times the fire department responded to pre-set fires climbed 28 per cent, and he is determined to use the Township's by-laws to greatly reduce these kinds of calls. Not only do these calls cost the Township money, they tie up personnel and equipment. He said members of the volunteer fire department have enough to "do and really dislike putting out fires that were pre-set. Last fall, after wrestling with this issue for many months, the Scugog council endorsed a new burn by-law which makes it illegal to burn anything in"Way built-up area of the Township. Those in non built-up area must obtain a permit from the fire department before burning. Chief Steele warned that the Fire Department will prosecute all violations of the by-law. ASTRO ADVICE \s7ro AQUARIUS: (January 21 - February 19) You have a deep sense of tap iaibiley and seriousness about you. Engaging in social activities is not the best idea at this time. Rather, look 10 close friends and relatives for emotional support and release. Although there is stability in your social life right now, be forgiving of other's Wopyicontion (Feb. py March 19) You won't put off to tomorrow what you can accomplish today as you have this urge to work hard and to the best of your ability. When it comes time to relax with friends, you will be able to do this well as you have cleared your future agenda. Your creativity is altnd which will uring POOAl and caoer §eis. aren "Apr. 20) . It's important that you develop and ng of Yowurweekly RY ANEAXII A January 21 - February 19 (July 23 - Aug. 22) There may be a sudden shift in your routine in the next three days. Be extremely careful if your work requires travel and you should take the unexpected events in stride, rather than getting upset. Domestic life may be hk A ings. Exercise the adult quality of self-control. VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Most of this week will be peaceful and easygoing. Take advantage and spend time outside and enjoy nature with some close friends. Family outings will generally be successful. Even your romantic life will be filled with harmony and new acquaintances will have great impact on you. LIBRA: (Sept. 23 - Oa. 2) C k is most ding and you should take needs of your company or business in the coming weeks. It is an excellent time 10 take advantage of your position and being able 10 give exact requirements when a et To You will be helping them as much as their presence is helping you. You will discover just how interrelated your work Your position with family members and your finances will improve as your position and association with relatives increases. Do not trust blindly as you may put yourself in the position of losing position and may even end up supporting this relative in a monetary fashion GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) You will prove to be very beneficial by remaining behind to scenes and quietly plod along with your work. Don't let nervousness and extreme mental activity deter you from getting things done, You have great power for hard work, In romance as well as practical living, you have both insight and foresight. CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) Physical activity such as sports, among friends and family are best engaged in now, You may find a common interest in spiritual and mystical values will occur in a surprising fashion. It may bring about a change of scenery in either living arrangements or your work environment. asking for the help of others. Watch your spending ethic is led with your ethics in relationships habits for romantic desires and these will improve. TAURUS: SCORPIO: (Apr.21 - May 21) (Oct.23 - Nov. 22) ALL DATES FOR ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS MAY VARY, DEPENDING ON THE YEAR It is an excellent time 10 engage in many different types of activities with friends and family. Both work and social settings are good places to bring together those you care about. Now is the time 10 have a party! You had better be sure that your close friendships are solid before you find out otherwise. SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Upon further examination you find a certain illumination to your thought processes, making you more lucid and logical. Take care when interacting with friends, for you may look at the as a critic rates a movie. If you are slow 10 judge, you will go far. CAPRICORN: (Dec. 23 - Jan. 20) You demonstrate an unusual affectionate nature and also discover that this affection is returned in kind. It is good time to express your love for someone or start a new relationship. It is a good week to be with friends of just party. A new teacher enters your realm of awareness. A Look at Birthdays Happening This Coming Week close will d of osm IA HE LS their suspicions away. If you are tired or ill, it will be difficult to prove yourself, so pay attention to diet and health matters, You will be stronger if you are well-rested. Faith in your inner resources rather than anxiety over outside forces is called for in order to create your own success EMMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 193 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY ONTARIO L9L 1B6 (905) 985-7306 All Types of Insurance Winter Fashions Furs by Paula Lishman International were part of the Snow Flake Festival Fashion Show held last . The show also featured winter snowmobile outfits (photo below) modelled by Jamie-Lynn and Rachel Cybuiski. Other fashions at this show came from Peer Pressure, Stedmans, Clark's Cat, Asselistine Country, Willy & Son, Uxbridge Small Engines. Flowers were provided by Personal Touch and ives Florists. Rick's Barber and Hair provided hair styling for models and Circular Sounds did the music. A good crowd of spectators was on hand for this interesting display of winter fashions of all kinds. Optimists to hold linfo' meeting The Township of Beugog Club will be holding an "information meeting" January 20 in an effort to get new members. The meeting will be held at the Kinsmen Hall (Simcoe Street) in Port Perry starting at 7:00 PM. Topics to be covered at this meeting include programs by the Optimist Club for teens and pre- teens in Scugog Township, the goals and aims of the Optimist Club. Already, some 30 people are working with the Club on ' " he did for youth | in the domed The Optimist Club will be taking registrations on Sunday, January 23 for kids after schools (grades 5-8) at 2:00 PM and for youth programs (high school age) at 3:00 PM. These registrations and information meetings will also be at the Kinsmen Hall on Simcoe Street (side entrance) If you'd like to get involved or if you want to get your children in one of the programs, plan to attend these meetings.