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Despite the rabid raccoon, Dr. Churchill says it is still very have their calls answered. office at 985-2384. a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Old emergency fire department numbers will be out of service as of April 1, 1992 Effective April 1 the Township of Scugog's Fire Depart- ments emergency numbers will nolonger bein service. _ The telephone numbers for Hall 1 in Port Perry and Hall 2 in Caesarea (985-2345 and 986-4234) have been answered in Oshawa since the new 9-1-1 system went into effect last year. As of April 1 callers phoning these numbers will no longer Anyone needing emergency services such as police, fire de- partment or ambulance must call 9-1-1. Those requesting non-emergency fire department business such as permission to burn, fire inspections, fire prevention and hall tours are to call the fire department administration The administration office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 rare, but adds "raccoon rabies" is spreading north from the Eastern United States and is currently in upstate New York. This was the first case of a rabid raccoon in the area, said Ms. Barrett. Although Durham Region does not experience many cases of rabies, there are still precau- tions the public should take, says Ms. Barrett. First and foremost is to main- tain a consistent vaccination record for pets, and keep them away from stray animals. Stray animals should be reported. If a pet should come into con- tact with a wild animal, the owner should bath the wound as soon as possible, and then take the animal to the veterinarian. The incident should also be reported to health officials. Dr. R.J. Kyle, Durham Re- gion Medical Officer of Health says the same procedure should be followed for a person coming into contact with a.wild animal. The area should be washed and cleaned immediately. Alco- hol is effective to cleanse wounds. The person should then seek medical attention. Although the procedure for rabies shots was rather lengthy and painful in the past, Dr. Kyle says it has changed in the past few years. A series of five shots over 30 days is given in the shoulder area, and notin the ab- domen as was the procedure in the past. Also an anti-biotic so- lution is applied around the wound. Dr. Kyle says the number of people coming in contact with rabies "has been relatively low." He says the health department receives a number of calls re- porting animal bites, but adds most of these are by pets and not wild animals. Lower hydro rates possible with shift to off-peak hours By shifting energy consump- tion to off-peak hours, Scugog Hydro customers can save thou- sands ofdollars. Terry Adderley, Scugog Hy- dro general manager, says if customers collectively shift elec- trical consumption to off-peak hours, a savings can be realized and future rates could be re- duced. The off-peak periods are from THE BIRDS HAVE RETURNED FOR SPRING BREAK SALE AT PHILP PONTIAC Look at the features on this car! eo 2 litre MFI engine e bucket seats e tinted glass e console shift e deluxe wheel covers e delay lighting e AM/FM stereo e sport mirrors e rear window defrosters e anti-lock brakes e pulse wipers e air conditioning e body side mouldings e block heater e power steering e power door locks e gutomatic transmission *cash back to dealer - freight & taxes extra 24 additional models in : 7 stock at similar savings! La A e daytime running lights PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 985-8474 Friday at 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays, as well as statutory holidays. During these hours Scugog Hydro pays less for the electrical energy. 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