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EE -------- EE "A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 8, 1997 - 13 Fire watch Flare turns out to be a hoax The Scugog Fire De- partment was kept busy last week as they answered eight calls in total, including two fires. Station One firefight- ers were called at 7:30 p.m. on April 1 when it was reported that there was a flare on the lake. After investigating and being unable to lo- cate the flare, the fire department deter- mined that it might have been a trick. Ringing Alarms Firefighters from Station One were dis- patched to a Water St. address at 1:07 a.m. on April 3 when alarms were ringing. Upon arriving at the scene, nothing was found. Ambulance Assist Station One firefight- ers were once again called to a Water St. ad- dress on April 3 when a call came came to help an ambulance at 1:34 a.m. They were not re- quired upon arrival. Detector goes off Firefighters from Station One were sent to an Applewood Cres- cent residence on April 4. A carbon monoxide alarm went off at 6:16 a.m. and the firemen were sent to check it out. Accident call can- celled Station One firefight- ers were called to a mo- tor vehicle crash at 2:36 p.m. on April 5, but the "call was cancelled. The call was for an accident at the intersec- tion of Simcoe St. and Coates Rd. Grass fire Firefighters from Station One were dis- patched to a Scugog Line 6 residence on April 6 when a grass fire was called in. The firemen were sent out at 3:32 extinguish the fire but it was already out when they arrived. Call cancelled Station Two firefight- ers were sent to a Old Scugog Rd. building on April 1 because of ring- ing bells. The 11:58 a.m. call was later cancelled. Rubbish fire Firefighters from Sta- tion Two were called at 10:55 p.m. on April 4 to extinguish a rubbish fire. The firefighters were sent to the Cartwright West Quarter Line, so. th of Byers Rd., to extinguish the fire. Essay contest will determine Durham 'Chief for a Day' missing, the dog easy recliner, 4 sleeping bj in-laws and match Dad's 70's I) entire contents of your Ever wanted to be a po- lice chief for a day? Here's your chance: The Durham Region Police Service is holding an essay contest for Grade 7 and 8 students to choose this year's Chief for a Day. The contest consists of a 200-word essay based on personal safety and how you as a police chief would keep students your own A N EHe Shi Ng age safer. The winner will be Chief on Wednesday, May 14, during the Police Week ac- tivities. The winner will recieve a Durham Region- al Police Chief's uniform, a gift pack from the police service, a police escort to regional facilties and an invitaion to the annual Po- lice Awards night in Sep- tember. 0. Oo) | % > ~ friend's STOVE, Get your entries in soon, as the contest will close on April 30, 1997. Be sure to include your name, age, address, phone number, and school. Entries can be dropped off at any of the Durham Regional Police station. For further information call Sgt. Paul Malik at 579-1520, ext 5611. choc olate ones are E ant farm, the & man tent, 2 cans of your inyl sofa, the apartment, Now available at an unbelievable low price 9938 (excludes J $845) including running boards. 180 HP Vortes 4300 V6 felatelial: 4-speed automatic transmission, 4-wheel ABS, dual air bags, side-quard door beams, 5600 Ib, towing capacity, rear whe! drive. '228 (36 months/$2,150 down) deap tinted glass, 8-passenger seating, air conditioning, | AM/FM stereo cassette, deluxe chrome grille, You Should Know This: *Based on a 36 month lease for 1997 GMC Safari Van 1SA equipped as described. A minimum down payment of $2,150 and $300 security deposit are required. Annual kilometre limit: 20,000 km. $0.08 per excess kilometre. *tFreight $845, licence, insurance and taxes are not included. Offer applies to 1997 new or toward the purchase or lease down payment of your next GM vehicle ** What's your card done for you lately? Don't forget to use your GM card earnings PONTIAC GET WHAT YOU WANT demonstrator models. Dealer order or trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Offer applies to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer may not be combined or used with other offers. OAC. See your Central Ontario Pontiac Buick GMC Dealer for details. **TD and GM are licensed users of Marks. You SMARTLEASE "on any Go car or wwe ah 1-800-32 SMART FROM YOUR GMC TRUCH DEALERS.