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Home didn't have working alarms Continued from pg. 1 The cause is believed to be failure of electrical wiring. The family has made other living arrangements while the home is repaired. Olivieri said the fire should serve as a reminder that as of March 2006 it is provincial law that every home is to be equipped with at least one working smoke alarm on every storey including the basement, and outside every sleeping area. "Smoke alarms are designed to provide early warning of fire to permit the safe evacuation of your home. For under $10 you're protecting the lives of your family members and your property," said Olivieri. He added for further protection smoke alarms need to be tested and maintained so they work as designed. "If you have a battery-operated smoke alarm, replace your battery twice a year. Also, all smoke alarms should be tested monthly by pushing the test button, and it is a good idea to vacuum the smoke alarm too," said Olivieri. Anyone with questions regarding smoke alarms or their proper placement is asked to contact Captain Dave Ford of the fire department's Public Education Division at 905-873-2601 ext. 2115. 5 ALL OFFERS END IN 2 DAYS! Independent & Free Press, Thursday, January 28, 2010 CALL NOW! FREE Propane or Natural Gas HRTC ENDS SUNDAY! FireGenieTM Remote Control or Parents offered to help in school cleanup Continued from pg. 1 Marnie Denton, a spokeswoman for Halton District School Board, said the school has insurance, although it is not yet clear who will be responsible for paying for the damage. Board maintenance crews were at the school Tuesday cleaning up. Tadman said the board put out an automated call to parents Tuesday morning to tell them the school was closed. He was disappointed the incident happened, but added that community support has been incredible. "We've gotten several calls from parents, and every single one was an offer to help cleanup. Not one was to complain," he said. Staff from the Town of Halton Hills, the library, volunteer firefighters and other local businesses also offered to assist. "It's been amazing," said Tadman. "When this happens, you really understand the community spirit is still here today." Propane or Natural Gas Eco Rebate $750. up to an FREE Don't Pay till May 2010* PLUS SAVE ADDITIONAL $556* Wood Blower or Vent Kit Keep yourself warm this winter with a high efficiency Regency fireplace - you will think of them as furnaces with a view! *Purchase your Regency wood or gas fireplace, stove or insert and for a limited time receive a FREE Blower/Remote Control/Vent Kit. See in store for promotions details. O.A.C. www.regency-fire.com APPLEBY SYSTEMS 877-8990 Fireplace, Heating & Air Conditioning Sales & Service 118 Guelph St. Georgetown (at Maple) Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5; Saturday 11-4; Appointments available after hours upon request WOW For 6 years in a row we've been your favourite Toy Store!! As a special thank you S a ve15% O f f everythi n g i n the sto re! Thanks to our many loyal customers! *Excludes items already marked down & cannot be combined with any other discounts * Thu rs . Ja n . 28th - Sat. Ja n . 30th 211 Guelph Street, Georgetown Northview Centre (Beside Police Station) 905-873-4410 HOURS: Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 11 am - 4 pm