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1 i i 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, October 9,1991 ' «HJS*** vxm î 5HB8 if; J -Ji-* • fti.t.Bgrpymu SSKWîERïK ViV» ^ W* jm jpaN 5 fi e i'.»ü ' »®r m » jj»g*w _ " wwa .lx , £- 5a -.? i f**l< HH-fc • v sa ' S Ht i » * raw: MM UH I■ HS ,•■ -• nm »WS»^T rvT.:, mgQ ' O 1 -; ■ "/' - >ar : - ï T 4 5» «ü*t. 3*3KJ sm$ j W.ir tammi •« eBStajpi ki «■» r/fimcwwS - v suas m m ggÜPPP.--« w tk»» -- ^SSÜSSUSHS*® $s&-» : - MM MM ffÇ'Tïi fÿ rj >Jtrr«S$Hy «nviTWl C.H»„« wagas;xX";r&musai * | fk ...</*** 22?®® •*• &'>«• ;.nss» -.-pjMBiwBBe smB552mE55*S5^SHSB®*! W^BSTSSlilSSBS - Sggg^^MgWütr 1 XLs» -*1 BBMB 8MBI *■■ |Ùsî- 1>3 -îtt iV T » -îæaæser EBPr.-- Kl 1 . mmmt «MRI mie* ..t-vae* ïr'mvf* W&b mï: «wtos» ttHMSKSSpiSHIHH Dave Forrester and Jim Wells stand beside the bell outside of the Town of Newcastle's Fire Station Number Three in Orono. HIGHWAY 115 TRUCK and AUTO REPAIR R.R. #1 Orono Telephone 983-9151 MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL 4 Division Street Bowmanville Telephone 623-5480 GRUFFIES LIMITED 282 King Street East Newcastle Telephone 987-1239 CHILDS' LADIES' WEAR 37 King Street West Bowmanville Telephone 623-5501 "Fire Won't Wait -- Plan Your Escape" is the theme of this year's Fire Prevention Week, to be held across Ontario Ontario from October 6 to 12. During the week, the Ministry Ministry of the Solicitor General will announce the annual .Ontario Fire Prevention and Public Education Education Awards to organizations organizations and residents who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, courage, and ongoing ongoing commitment to fire safety. safety. This year a new category, the Fire Safety Action Award, was developed to recognize exceptional exceptional actions taken by young people. "Fire prevention and life safety are important goals of this government. We are extremely extremely pleased to acknowl edge the contributions these people have made to the safety of their fellow Ontarians," said Ontario Solicitor General Allan Allan Pilkey. "Their community- based initiatives have helped to reduce the loss of life and property that fire inflicts on the residents of this province." Fire Prevention Week, which is celebrating its 69th anniversary in Ontario this year, commemorates a now- famous event -- Mrs. O'Malley's cow kicking over the lantern that started the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. At that time, fire response was an uncoordinated effort at best, and fire prevention was virtually virtually non-existent. The Province of Ontario was the first jurisdiction in North America to proclaim Fire Prevention Week. Fire services services in Ontario have historically historically recognized the benefit of fire prevention, according to the Office of the Fire Marshal, which is celebrating its 75th' anniversary this year. "Fire prevention is a year- round concern in Ontario today," today," said Solicitor General Pilkey. "Fire Prevention Week reinforces the importance of good fire safety practices both at home and in the workplace." Last year, 148 deaths were attributed to fire in Ontario. Loss of property amounted to over $370 million. Research indicates that most of these losses could have been avoided. avoided. The Awards Committee assisting assisting in selecting this year's winners includes Art Pullan of the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Prevention Officers Association; Ken Beckett, of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs; Mark Riley, Program Leader at the North York Board of Education; Education; Patricia MacKay, Trustee Trustee of the Hospital for Sick Children; Keith Hanley of CFTO TV in Toronto; and Jim Orton, of the Provincial Federation Federation of Ontario Fire Fighters. Firefighters Memorial Sunday October 6 Fire Fighters Memorial Sunday was held October 6, to remember the men and women of the fire service who have lost their lives in the performance performance of their duties. "Ontario firefighters risk their lives every day in serving their communities," said Ontario Ontario Solicitor General Allan C. Pilkey. "On behalf of my colleagues colleagues in the Government, I commend their courage and dedication, and I recognize the sacrifice made by the members of the fire service who have given their lives to protect the people of Ontario. The tragic loss of these dedicated men and women strengthens our commitment to improved fire prevention, lire safety education, education, and safety in the workplace." workplace." In 1990, there were no fatalities fatalities in the Ontario fire service, but 1,052 firefighters were injured injured while responding to fire incidents across the province. On Sunday, as in many other other Ontario Communities, a memorial memorial service was held at the Firefighters' Memorial, located at the Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst. The Memorial was erected in 1987, from contributions contributions by fire services . around the province, as a symbol symbol of the dedication of the men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duly. Canadian Legion Receives Award From Ontario for Public Education m: .,4k-Vf4 Solicitor General Allan Pilkey Pilkey announced last Week that the Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command, has won a Fire Prevention and Public Education Education Award. Over the past three years, the Legion has provided provided funds for more than 5,000 smoke alarms for people at high risk in case of fire. "The Ontario Fire Prevention Prevention and Public Education Awards acknowledge people and programs that have made a real contribution toward fire prevention," said Solicitor General Pilkey. "We are pleased to recognize the achievements of the Royal Canadian Canadian Legion in promoting fire safety throughout Ontario." Ontario." Seventy branches of the Le gion across the province have taken part in the program, which provides funds for smoke alarms for people who are most vulnerable to the loss of life or property to fire. The smoke alarms are distributed and installed on a volunteer basis basis by members of the local fire service. Each year during Fire Prevention Prevention Week the Solicitor General announces awards to Ontario residents who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, courage, and ongoing ongoing commitment to fire prevention prevention and public fire safety education. In total, 23 individuals and groups will receive the Awards at a special ceremony to be held in Toronto on November 28,1991. < ' % Some of the firefighters from Station Number Two in Newcastle Village are: Alf Alldread, George Schoor, Dave Sim, Don Wright, Sam Brereton, Jeff Langley and (in the cab) Bret Johnson, truck, behind the others. John Roszkiewicz is on the BROCK'S SERVICE CENTRE LTD. 20 King Street East Bowmanville Telephone 623-5487 ONTARIO HYDRO Darlington Generating Station Bowmanville Telephone 623-6670 ST. MARYS CEMENT Waverley Road Bowmanville Telephone 623-3341 JAMES INSURANCE Broker Limited 26 King Street East Bowmanville Telephone 623-4406 DYKSTRA'S Delicatessen Food Market 77 King Street West Bowmanville Telephone 623-3541 BEAVER LUMBER 246 King Street East Bowmanville Telephone 623-3388 HOOPER'S JEWELLERS 39 King Street West Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 TERRIBRAE PET FOODS AND SUPPLIES 73 King Street West Bowmanville Telephone 623-1752