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8 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2005 'Set clock ahead and change your battery Clocks will be set ahead one hour as daylight saving time begins on this Sunday, April 3. Halton Hills Fire Safety Technician Tom Robertson asks, "what better time is there than this to serve as a reminder to change your smoke alarm batteries as well?" While the Fire Service strongly recommends the smoke alarm batteries be changed at least once a year, we recommend doing it twice a year. "That's why we adopted the saying, "change your clocks --change your batteries", says Robertson adding, "spring and fall are fixed reminders to change the batteries and test your smoke alarms." Safety Specialist David Ford states "smoke alarms are your first defence against fire, so it only makes good sense to look after these devices," adding "change the batteries, test the alarms and ensure they are working, and if they are not, replace them". What should you do if the smoke alarm sounds through the night? Robertson says, "Implementing and practis- ing a home escape plan with the family will help in a safe evacuation of all family mem- bers should an emergency occur". : While provincial law states every resident is required to have at least one working smoke alarm, the Halton Hills Fire Protection & Prevention Services encourages you to have one smoke alarm per floor and outside all sleeping areas. (Call[Guelphfofficeto]booksyourzappointment! (549)}836-8Addpwith|PamelayAshton APPRECIATION: Two representatives of the William Osler Health Centre Foundation attended the Acton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion executive meeting last Monday night and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Branch for the ongoing sup- port of the Georgetown hospital. President George O'Donnell accepted it on behalf of the Branch. Left to right Marie Zions, George O'Donnell and Joan Burdette. -- Jimmy Hayes photo Halton mental health services | receives $1.07 million 'investment' Mental Health agencies across Halton will be receiv- ing a $1,070,333 investment from the McGuinty govern- ment to help more people with mental illness receive the treatment they need to stay out of the criminal jus- tice and correctional systems, - Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn announced on March 22. "Our government is committed to the fair and compassionate treatment of mentally ill people," said *Business *Classifieds *Constable George *Editorials | | THE 3 & "T Saw It In the Tanner" You'll find lots of interesting things in your newspaper... | Find out everything you need to know, every week, in your newspaper. faaner... Lrp. 853-0051 ¢ thenewtanner@on.aibn.com 373 Queen St. E. Unit #1 *Grapevine *Sales *Sports *Travel ...and more Flynn. "We expect that these community-based enhance- ments will reduce the number of people with mental illness in the criminal justice system and allow them to access the treatment and services they need." The government is invest- ing $27 million annually in community mental health agencies across the province that will provide services to an additional 12,000 people. Mental health services will be provided to non-vio- lent offenders. People with mental illness who commit serious crimes will continue to be prosecuted under the criminal code. "The staff and board of directors of the Canadian Mental. Health Association, Halton Branch, applaud the Ministry of Health and Long- Term Care for their efforts to treat our citizens with a men- tal illness in the community, where they belong," said Diane Doherty, Executive Director for CMHA/Halton. "We can now start moving forward in preventing in- stitutionalization, diverting those with a mental illness back to the community and letting prisons do what they were designed to do." Since 1995, there has been a 27 per cent increase in the number of mentally ill peo- ple who have been admitted to correctional facilities in Ontario. The funding announced is part of the government's $463-million investment in community mental health services for 2004/05, which is an increase of $65 million from 2003. The government will add another $120 mil- lion over the next few years, reaching $583 million annu- ally by 2007/08. "| tried everything to help my son with school. | wish we'd tried Sylvan first." | If your child is struggling in school or just not being challenged enough, call " Sylvan today. Our personalized programmes and individual attention can | help with reading, math , study skills and ACT or | Provincial Test Prep. Why Wait? Call Today. ALIFIED TEACHERS Education Finance Plan Available from $80 per month BASYLVAN 27 Woodlawn Rd. W. 160 Kortright Rd.W. LEARNING CENTRE* (Hartsland Market Square) Learning Feels good. www.educate.com Tel: 823-5711 Fax: 823-5781 READING * WRITING * MATH * STUDY SKILLS Homework Support * COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PREP LEGION NEws BRANCH g& No. 197 & == By James Hayes == P.R.O. Comrades; Two representatives of the William Osler Health Centre Foundation attended the Branch executive meet- ing last Monday night and presented a certificate of appreciation to the Branch for our ongoing support of the Georgetown hospital. President George O' Donnell accepted it on behalf of the Branch. As you all know the fed- eral government has declared 2005 as the Year of the Veter- an, and plans are being made to hold a veterans' parade in Acton. In addition, permis- sion has been obtained to place decorative banners on the lamp posts on Mill Street to mark the year. The date of the parade is June 25 2005; please mark your calendar. The increasingly popular Candlelight Tribute involving the students of our com- munity is promising to be an even larger event this year,with more and more students wanting to take part. Remember the date: May 5 2005. é At the general meeting held on Monday, March 24 the members present agreed to explore the feasibility of increasing the space avail- able to the 197 Air Cadet Sqn., by building an addition to the branch A joint committee will be formed, comprising mem- bers of Branch 197, the Air cadet Sqn. And the Air Cadet League of Canada. Now that spring is here, maintenance chairman Larry McAfee will need your help at the Branch on Sunday, April 3 at 9a.m. Please con- tact Larry and make the offer: it's your Branch. PS. Don't forget to put your clock ahead, you don't want to be late do you ? Date for your calendar: April 15, Wayne is organizing a "Luau" in the games room with the fun starting at 8:30p. ~m. Pork-ka-Bobs, music, and Carl in a grass skirt. Yours in comradeship., SY LeT US YA WELCOME a I iis YOU! Our Hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful information about your new community. ~ ome ign, SINCE 1930 rd Call Betty Ann 853-1944