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Turn clocks ahead This Sunday, the clocks spring ahead one hour in time, and it is a great time to test your smoke alarms and change their batteries. Fire Chief Brent Marshall strongly recommends testing the alarm after changing the batteries to ensure it is functioning. Along with pushing the test button to sound the alarm, another easy way to test it is to hold a lit incense stick 10 to 12 inches below the alarm and allow the smoke to drift into the de- vice, causing it to sound. Once the alarm sounds, fan the smoke away and give the device a quick vacuuming to ensure it is free of dust, which can affect the performance of the smoke alarm. Smoke alarms between seven and 10-years-old should be replaced, sooner if it has a manufacturer's expiry date, and should be properly installed and maintained to save lives, according to Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette. "With the minimal cost of smoke alarms today, everyone should have working smoke alarms in their homes. With a little extra effort, we can keep any unnecessary tragedies from occurring in Halton Hills," Bonnette said. For more information call 905-877-1133 and ask for the Public Education Division. The NEW Volume 15 No. 10 Newstand Price 40¢ + GST CHANGE YOUR CLOCK... Your Hometown Newspaper Thursday March 8, 2012 CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES! WHAT'S INSIDE Top tech students showcased their skills at Acton High School See Page 3 MSB students tackle the big issue See letters page 6, story page 9 Acton senior girl Bearcats play volleyball at OFSSA See page 13 DAYLIGHT SAFETY TIME: Halton Hills Fire Department Public Education Officer, Captain Dave Ford talked about fire alarms and the need to change their batteries when the clocks are turned ahead an hour for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday. With Captain Ford are members of the JK/SK class including, front left: Teacher and Risk Watch rep. Kathy Thomson, Mason and Emma. Back: Owen, Aria, Geneen and Heward. ­ Frances Niblock photo EXCHANGE CYLINDERS or PROPANE REFILL Serving Acton, Georgetown, Rockwood, Erin, Hillsburgh and Ballinafad area. Propane Supplied By (519) 853-1550 1-800-73TYLER Licensed by the GTAA A Division of Vomar Industries Inc. or toll free (1-800-738-9537) 100% Canadian Owned Refill hours Mon to Fri 9:30am - 11:30am 4:30pm - 5:00pm Tank Exchange Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm Exact change appreciated 379 Queen St. East Acton, ON L7J 2N2 (519) 853-1550