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Hectic year for local Fire Department y+ "To say that 1998 was a busy + year for the Scugog Fire "through. ' been Department would be an under- statement. And Fire Chief Don Steele expects it will be much the same story this year for the 60 officers and fi ters who work out of halls in Caesarea and Port 5 | Figures released by the Department last week show calls for service increased 22 per cent in 1993, from 264 to 821. November and December were especially busy months with 60 1s for service, including four on Christmas Day. "The increase in the number of calls has been 'tough on a volunteer force," Chief Steele "said last week." They have to take time off work to respond to a call in the day time, or if they are out all night on emergency calls, they may have trouble geting to work the next morning: This kind of thing comés with the territory, of course, but the Ap mens is hoping the new wnship burn by-law will help reduce calls to pre-set fires. Dancing up a storm for Members of the Scugog Society will be Som Chon dancing shoes on for the Cpooming production "Anything ev is a very lively musical with at least three big dance production numbers and the Society has asked Wayne Henry, a teacher of adult jazz and tap classes at The Studio of Dance and Performing Arts in Whitby, to put the members their paces as chy pher. « Wayne is also the Assistant Ch h iti grapher and Comp Coach for the IN-TA KIDS, an {¥ternational performing arts and dance competition troupe from the Whitby studio and most recently was the assistant for Oshawa Little Thedtre's Evita last May. Wayne says of the Choral Society that "it's more like 'everything goes,' particularly when it comes to commitment and hard work!" He goes on to say "When | was first approached about doing the choreography for the show, it was explained very tactfully, but vey clearly, fow of the cast had much, way of formal "At that point there may have room for some apprehension. "However, 1 have always tried to be prepared to make the most of the combined talent available, * After 'try-outs' for the dance numbers were there was a pleasant reassurance that with 80 many individuals committed to giving it their very best, we were well prepared to meet the challenges ahead." "As each week passes, it continues to amaze me to see the - Scugog Bridge Results Jan. 12 - Afternoon 8 Table Howell - Avg. 25 Ist - Marie and Harry Carnegie "81. 2nd - Ed Clark and Harold Brown 28. 3pd - Jean & Bob Coleman 26. - 4 Table Howell Ist - PP 2nd - Hazel Gray and Claire "Melntosh 27.5 3rd - Doris Phinney and Bd Clark 26. « number of individuals so focused on mastering the different dance combinations and willing to stick with it until they've 'got it'. "It is a pleasure to work with performers who strive so hard to act in unison and furiction as a team, In anticipation of a very « - successful show and an evening of great entertainment, I have already purchased dblock of tickets for my family and close friends." With several well-knoWh musical numbers like I Get a 'musical Anything Goes Kick Out of You, You're the Top, Friendship, Blow Gabriel Blow ang of course Anything Goes among many others and many dances performed by the members, this production is one you won't want to miss. Performance dates are February 24 to 27 and March 8 to 6 inclusive. Tickets are now available at Irwin Smith Music, on Queen Street in Port Perry. Wayne Henr¥iHas his tickets and so do many others, don't be disappointed. Debaht Family Restaurant 985-4411 5 158 WATER ST.,, PORT PERRY Licenced under L.L.B.O. COUPLES' FEAST # % 1 MEDIUM 3% * 8 Slice Pizza 4 Toppings for Your Choice 1 Regular Caesar Salad 1 Garlic Cheese Fingers FAMILY 12.94 Plus Taxes FEAST "# % 1 LARGE #* 12 Slice Pizza 4 Toppings for Your Choice 1 Large Caesar Salad 1 Garlic Cheese Fingers » 18.94 Plus Taxes - FREE IN-TOWN DELIVERY Not valid with any other offers. Not redeemable as cash. Offer valid on Dine-in, Take-out and Delivery. . Expires February 6th, 1994. ' Indeed, he said, the Department will vigorously prosecute anyone contraveffing the Township's burn by-law. Another significant increase in calls in 1993 was in the medical assistance category, from 22 to 865. The impact of the social contract on ambulance services means medical calls to the fire department Will remain high this year. The department was called out to 132 fires in 1993, which caused well over $1.2 million in damage. That's a hefty increase over the previous year when there were 111 fires. Even with the increase in calls in 1998 Chief Steele said the department will not be asking for any increase in its operating budget of $440,000. Even with the increase in calls for service, he said the department is not over budget for 1893, although costs for fuel and equipment Qui TIPS REMOVED PRICES VALID TO ~ MIXED FRUIT ....... COOKIE BATTER BUTTER TART BARS _ ore (RD) | repair are higher than expected The department may Speciad to put a new diesel engine in a pumper and add new equipment to it at a cost of $80,000. That's a lot cheaper than a new truck which has a price tag nudging close to $300,000. Late in 1993, the department took on 12 new recruits and they are now in the process of extensive training under the direction of training officer Captain Dave Ballingall. These new recruits won't be anywhere near an emergency situation until the end of February, said the Chief. More emphasis is being placed on training for all members of the, department. In fact, government guidelines calls for a minimum of 100 hours training annually for all members. In 1998, the department conducted 5167 training hours and the emphasis will continue this year. -EPERFECT PORTIONS Eas Meas 21st, 1994 FROM THE SEA ... Orange Roughy Fillets nD | Snow Crab Legs & Claws 2». Wings, Roadhouse... Garden Blend Veggies DESSERT LOVERS ... Wee A 44. GREAT "TASTE. . Ready at Home in Minutes!