•The IFP• H alton H ills • C anada D ay, Thursday, June 26, 2014 3 CANADA DAY FIREWORKS DISPLAY TUESDAY, JULY 1ST ACTON PROSPECT PARK - AT DUSK "DONATE AT THE GATE" THERE IS NO ADMISSION CHARGE Firefighters and their families will be available throughout the evening to receive your donations. Proudly sponsored and performed by the Acton Firefighters Association 2014 We will price matc h! 905-877-5289 • 315 Guelph Street, Georgetown NEW STORE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8 am - 9 pm • Saturday 8 am - 6 pm • Sunday 10 am 5 pm SERVICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 9 pm • Saturday 7:30 am - 6 pm • Sunday 10 am 5 pm We will not be undersold up to 50%OFFin stock fireworks FIREWORKS ON SALE HERE! Canada Safety Council believes that the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend an exhibition fireworks show handled by profes- sionals. There might be an event hosted by your community, overseen by a trained, certi- fied professional. If you choose to hold a family fireworks show with "common fireworks" sold to con- sumers, remember that injuries almost always result from improper handling and a disre- gard to safety. Canada Safety Council would like to share some fireworks safety tips from purchasing and setting up, to the fireworks show and proper disposal. Regulation alone cannot pro- tect the public. It must be combined with per- sonal responsibility and awareness. Purchasing • Follow the laws and regulations regard- ing the use of fireworks. • Purchase your fireworks from a reliable source that sells products meeting safety stan- dards. • Stay away from illegal explosives or fire- crackers and do not improvise and make your own fireworks. Setting Up • Read the instructions. This is worth re- peating: read the instructions, cautions and warnings on each firework item. • Store unused fireworks in a closed box away from the firework being lit and do not smoke around the fireworks. • Set up outdoors in a clear, open space. Light fireworks on a hard, flat and level sur- face to insure stability. • Check the wind and have the wind blow- ing away from the spectators. • Spectators should be at least the safety distance written on the fireworks label away from the display, keeping special supervision on children. • Have a bucket of sand, supply of water and a working fire extinguisher on hand. Fireworks Show • Only adults (18 years or over) should han- dle the fireworks. If you are impaired (alcohol or drugs) do not handle the fireworks. • Light only one firework item at a time. • Wear protective eye glasses and gloves. Light at arm's length and then stand back. • Never lean over the fireworks and keep hair and clothes away from fire sources. • Never attempt to re-light a "dud" or de- fective firework. • Never hold a lighted firework item in your hand. Proper Disposal • Sparklers should be immersed in a buck- et of sand to cool down after burning out, as they remain very hot for some time. • Fireworks should be disposed of safely and properly. Canada Safety Council knows that fire- works are impressive and fun. Know the safe- ty rules and respect the firework's firepower Canada Safety Council tips on using fireworks