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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 7THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MAY 17, 20186 The discharge of family- type fireworks is a practice enjoyed by many citizens on Victoria Day. The Hal- ton Hills Fire Department would like to remind its resi- dents of the rules contained in by-law 2004-0122 as well as a few precautions to help keep them safe. F a m i l y f i r e w o r k s , sometimes referred to as consumer or low level fire- works, are those typically available at local retail outlets. Examples include: roman candles, pinwheels, sparklers and volcanoes, to name a few that are de- signed to rise less than 50 metres. The following by-law provisions apply for resi- dents choosing to discharge family fireworks on Canada Day: • The discharge of fire- works is only permitted on Victoria Day and Can- ada Day. • No person under the age of 18 shall set off any fireworks, except under supervision and control of a person 18 years of age or older. • No person shall discharge fireworks on land except his own unless consent has been obtained. • No person shall dis- charge any fireworks in or on any highway, street lane, square or other pub- lic place--The discharge of fireworks on Town- owned property such as parks is not permitted without first obtaining written permission. • No person shall discharge fireworks in such a place or manner to create dan- ger or nuisance to others. • No person shall discharge any fireworks into any building, doorway, struc- ture, automobile or any other place where such setting off might create a danger or nuisance to any person or property. • Firecrackers are not per- mitted. Those who fail to follow these provisions are guilty of an offence and if con- victed, are liable to a fine as provided in the Provincial Offences Act. Safety tips: • Carefully read and follow label directions. • Discharge fireworks only if wind and weather con- ditions do not create a safety hazard. • Keep onlookers a safe dis- tance away. • Always keep a pail of water or water hose close by for extinguishment. • Discharge fireworks well away from combustible materials, structures, trees and dry grass. • Bury fireworks that do not have a base halfway in a container of sand or earth unless label states other- wise and angle them at a 10-degree angle, pointing away from people. • Light only one firework at a time. • Never light fireworks in your hand. • Do not smoke near the fireworks. • Stay away at least 30 min- utes before approaching a firework that did not go off. • Keep sparklers away from children. They burn hot and can ignite clothing. • If someone gets burned, run cool water over the wound for three to five minutes and seek medical attention if necessary. • Clean up the fireworks debris when finished. Chief deHooge notes that event safety is the number one priority. "If you choose to light fire- works on Victoria Day, follow the rules, adhere to the safety tips and be respectful of your neigh- bours and their properties." Adding: "Have a great Vic- toria Day!" 519-853-1190 Come see us for all your Kitchen, Bath and Flooring renovation needs! 28 Main St. N. Acton www.atouchofclassacton.com Parents and commun- ity members are invited to review and provide feedback on the Halton District School Board's draft 2017-2018 Long Term Accommodation Plan. This plan addresses the existing and projected accommodation needs of students in elementary and secondary schools and identifies new capital project initiatives, such as the need for new schools. The Long Term Accom- modation Plan along with Powerpoint presentations outlining key points for Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville are available online at www. hdsb.ca. Search for "Long Term Accommodation Plan" to access the plan and presentations. Please provide your input by 4 p.m. on Wed- nesday, May 23 using: • The online feedback form. • By mail to: Planning Department Halton District School Board PO Box 5005 STN LCD 1 Burlington, ON L7R 3Z2 Once the feedback is collected, staff will report back to Trustees at the June 6 Board Meeting. Input requested on Long Term Accommodation Plan Victoria Day firework reminders Halton Regional Po- lice have completed their month-long firearms and ammunition amnesty. Between April 1 and April 30, the following items were turned in to the Halton Regional Po- lice Service (HRPS) as a result of this amnesty: • 19 shotguns • 21 rifles • Seven handguns • Nine BB/pellet guns • Two miscellaneous gun-related items, in- cluding a silencer • F o u r p r o h i b i t e d weapons, including a baton, switchblade and nunchakus "nun- chucks" Additionally, several thousands of rounds of ammunition were turned in to HRPS. The reg iona l am- nesty program, part of a province-wide program, provided the community with the option of hand- ing over unwanted or illegal guns, ammunition or explosives, without any criminal penalties. Get- ting unwanted weapons into the hands of law en- forcement, who can then oversee their lawful de- struction, prevents them from falling into the hands of criminals. Community safety is a shared responsibility and we thank the residents of Halton for their partici- pation in this successful amnesty. 2018 Gun Amnesty results