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Fire losses $1.2 million in a four-week stretch Port Perry firefighters are hoping they never see another stretch like it. It has been the worst few weeks ever for fires and emer- gency calls. Over the six weeks starting early in November and ending Christmas Day, the depart- Blaze levels home (From page 1) morning. The blaze broke out about 9:00 AM Sunday, December 24. It was Mr. Peacock's weekend off, and the family was still asleep when the five started near an artificial Christmas treein the living room. Mrs. Peacock grabbed the oldest child and got out safely, while Mr. Peacock struggled through the thick black smoke to get to the room where the 18- month old was sleeping. Carrying the child, he had to feel his way along a wall and kick open aback door to safety. The two children were not injured, but both parents need- ed hospital treatment for smoke inhalation. A spokesman for the Port Perry Fire Department said the blaze may have started in the wiring to the artificial Christ- mas tree. The mobile home on a foun- dation was totally destroyed, as were all the family belongings. Total loss has been estimated at moré than $50,000. Nick Henshaw, owner of the hog farm on Concession 9, told the Star he will be replac- ing the mobile, and in the mean- time he is trying to get a tempo- id trailer for the family to ive. But until that can be done, the family needs suitable emer- gency accommodation near the arm. With offers of clothing, money and household items, Port Perry firefighter Irv Gib- son is working to co-ordinate the assistance for the family. Anyone wishing to help in any way can contact Mr. Gibson at 985-7178. MMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 193 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY, ONT. L9L 189 (416) 985-7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE NATIONAL TRUST A Division of National Victoria and Grey Trustco 1% 1 Year Annual Interest 10%% 5 Year Annual Rates Subject to Change without Notice, © ment responded to 34 calls, 16 of them fires. "In all my years (with the department) I can't recall any- thing like this," said Captain Bill Harrison. From November 27 to De- cember 24, the department re- sponded to several major fires that caused an estimated $1.2 million in property damage and claimed one life. : The dollar loss in that four week period is greater than the loss in the last four years com- bined, said Captain Harrison. The major fires included a barn on the Marsh Hill Road at $150,000; a home in the Chalk Lake area at $300,000; a barn at Hanover Hills Farm at $400,000; a Queen Street apart- ment block at $80,000 and the death of a 62-year old woman; and the December 24 fire that destroyed a mobile home at $60,000. And there were other mi- nor. fires that caused damage ranging from $1000 to $28,000. Capt. Harrison said that normally the department can expect an average of two calls per week for fires and other emergencies. The past six week has aver- aged nearly 12 calls per week. Aside from the major fires, the department has been called to nine motor vehicle accidents, a gas leek at a local factory, sev- eral false alarms, and to help free a man caught temporarily ina well. Firefighters often say that "things tend to happen in threes," but over the last six weeks, the calls have been com- ingin almoston dailybagis. About the only thing that has been a surprise for the de- partment, considering the very cold weather, is the absence of chimney fires. Perhaps the number of in- spections and increased public awareness accounts for that, said Capt. Harrison. PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, December 28, 1969 -- 11 FORSYTH -- O'REILLY The marriage of Laurene Margaret O'Reilly and Andrew Charles Forsyth took place at the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion, Port Perry, Ontario on Satur- day, September 23, 1989 at 3 p.m. Rev. Alfred Grima officiated. The bride is the youngest daughter of Joseph and Heln O'Reilly. The groom is the only son of John and Margaret Forsyth of Oakville, Ontario. and organza, accented with sequins and pearls. She wore a matching wi « , hd ha orchids and cream roses. Sheila O'Reilly, sister of the bride, attended as maid of honour. Bridesmaids were the bride's sister, Lynn Fujino and friends Ann Tapscott, Joanne Brown and Sonia Melli. They wore identical gowns of teal-blue silk with matching hats. Kailyn Fullerton, niece of the bride, was flowergirl in a full length dress of matching silk. The groom and his attendants were handsome in black tuxedos. The bestman was Tony Sturgess and the ushers were Steve Murray, lan Smith, Phil Dent and Blair Harding; all friends of the groom. A reception followed in the Immaculate Conception Church Hall. The Master of Ceremonies duties were shared by Lynn Fujino and John Russell, a friend of the groom. Guests were present from Glasgow, Scotland, Ogdensburg, New York, Greenwood, Nova Scotia, and from Ottawa, Kemptville, Smiths Falls, Elgin, Floss, Haliburton, Oakville, London, Petrolia, Oshawa, Uxbridge and Port erry. The happy couple honeymooned in Puerto Vallarta. They now reside in Toronto. Given in marriage by her parents, | the bride was radiant in an original ' full length gown of candlelight satin , satin hat and carried a bouquet of 'AVA. ALL ITEMS -- LIMITED a QUANTITY WHILE THEY LAST! 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