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EN LAL. a 3 Plat AA Se Wn MT WE NN NYE 2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed.. December 19, 1979 Tips on how to have a safer Christmas A happy Christmas can change in a few moments into a family tragedy, warn Scugog Fire Chiefs Jack Cook, and Len Scott, in homes where fire safety precautions are neglected. Such precautions should head the list of every sensible family's prepar- ations for Christmas, he says. The Fire Chiefs urge the public to exercise special care in the setting up and decoration of Christmas trees, and draws attention to the following important points. THE TREE If plans call for a natural tree it should be bought fresh SEASON'S GREETINGS Christmas time is a welcome break from the pressure of everyday living. Looking back over the years and thinking of Christmas Days gone by makes us realize just how empty life would be without a good home, community and true friends. So, my family and | would like to extend to the residents of the Township of Scugog, a sincere wish that this Christmas be your Merriest and the New Year will bless your home with all of the good things in life. and green, and kept outdoors or in an unheated garage before being brought into the home for decorating. Then, one or two inches should be™ cut diagonally from the butt, and the tree should be set up with the butt in water which should be maintained above the level of the cut. LIGHTS Check strings of electric lights carefully for worn insulation, broken plugs or loose bulb sockets. Only CSA-approved lighting sets and only non-flammable decorations should be used. Declare the tree a non- smoking area and keep matches out of the hands of children. Sincerely yours, Mayor Jerome D. Taylor Do not allow discarded gift wrapping to accumulate under the tree. Dispose of them as soon as the gifts are 'opened. Even a green tree will burn if ignited by burn- ing paper around the base. Set up the tree away from heat sources such as fire places, TV sets or radiators. Do not allow it to block access to doors or windows in the event of fire. Switch off tree lights at bedtime or when leaving the house. The safest tree is a tree with its butt set in water. However, if a tree has dried out before it is set up, it cannot regain its safe moisture level. A dry tree can be ignited by a single match, to burn violently to a charred state in a few seconds. Even artificial trees can be serious fire hazards. Metallic trees are conduct- ors of electricity, and should not be decorated with strings of lights, but illuminated with floodlights. Some plastic trees, made from styrene materials, are flammable, unlike those made from polyvinyl- chloride. All trees should be removed from the home as soon as possible after the . Christmas celebrations. Have a Merry Christmas and with a little common sense, the holiday season for you and4our family can also be a safe one. Huggett family delights a capacity crowd at Town Hall by Leslie A. Parkes What a glorious way to spend a Christmas! Well, the Huggett Family certain- ly revealed to a capacity audience at Town Hall 1873, last Thursday evening, just how our ancestors must have celebrated the festive season some four hundred years ago-in the old country and in the outposts of the new world as well. The program was light, richly entertaining, one in which the Huggetts demon- strated a wealth of musical talent and intelaced it with witty and charming anec- dotes of a Renaissance naivety. The Town Hall was filled with the music of Christmas. It was an anthologhy of music for the dance, consort songs, ballads and madri gals, although generally considered remote, never- theless well-balanced both vocally and instrumentally and, more than this, consist- ently entertaining. An occasional carol was famil- iar, yet its treatment, so unique and guileless, like a rediscovery, was decidely Candidates From page 1 McLaughlin said over the weekend that the 38-year old school teacher will possibly get a leave of absence from the school in Markham where he teaches. SECRET 200 ml. Spray or 75 ml. Roll-on $1.79 | Herd ~ | Nhonledery, Head & Shoulders 250 ml. lotion or 140 ml. tube $1.79 PAMPERS Daytime 30's or Extra Absorbent 24's $2.69 Pampers Toddler 24's $3.39 Hand Lotion 400 ml. $1.79 (Sale Prices Effective December 19th to December 31st, 1979) {22% BRUTONS L.D.A. DRUGS A ookedinan for the Liberal said that while the local organization is "not in good shape financially", meetings were held almost immediately after the government was defeated last week, and a fund-raising campaign is now underway. Asked about the question of Pierre Trudeau's leader- ship of the party, the spokes- man for the local organiza- tion said "we are prepared to go with Mr. Trudeau as leader, if necessary." The campaign tactics at the local level are expected to follow the lines of the national campaign with the Conservatives defending their budget as tough, but necessary, and condemning the opposition parties for not giving the Government a chance and putting the Canadian people through a winter election campaign. The Liberals and New Democrats are both expec- ted to campaign against the budget that brought down the government, and the Conservative record in general during their seven months in office. 4 ST TT TT TT 2 "in a wide semi-circle. CI MES Ili heavenly compared to the versions virtually crammed into our ears these days. And, lo. who would have though that a string quartet by John Dowland (1563-1626) would be the highlight of a concert in Port Perry? Well, the Huggetts made it happen. ' The setting was simple. Against a backdrop of dis- creet floral wallcovering and a single deep brown drape, six high-backed chairs stood n The illusion came alive when the Huggetts strode majestically upon the stage, resplendent in their baroque costumes, and took up positions among; the many curious, musical instruments scattered around them. Suddenly, we were wafted back to a vintage time, beholding a gathering of rebald peasants in the street or an assemble of Lords and ladies in a drawing room. Who could resist such a warm friendly relationship which was notable through- out the performance? Their bright eves, flashing smiles, and beguiling manners won the affection of the entire audience. The response was instantly enthusiastic. This performance was the second of a subscription series at Town all 1873. If you missed it, you have still another opportunity at hand. The Huggett Family is scheduled to appear on Christmas day at 10 a.m. on CBC television. Indeed, I am certain that two hundred new devotees in this community will be viewing it along with you. The third event of the Town Hall 1873 subscription series is scheduled next February 8th and will feature Kenneth Webster and Phyllis Cooper in a vocal recital. PENS Pencils - Markers All Colours PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street 985-7383 NOTICE To Advertisers & Correspondents Of the Port Perry Star DEADLINE FOR ALL MATERIAL FOR THE ISSUE OF THURS., JAN. 3, 1980 IS 10:00 A.M. - WED., JAN. 2, 1980 Sorry - No Extensions I= ir SNOWPLOWING operated by PORT PERRY MARINE Serving Port Perry and Surrounding Area -24 HOUR SERVICE - Snowblowing Sidewalk Sanding REASONABLE RATES REDUCED RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 985-3236 -8a.m.to6 p.m. 985-8200 - Anytime 0] BL -- EEE = I= J v 9 A i CARNES