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Ontario Fire Marshal urges public to make fire safety a priority _ The Ontario Fire Marshal urges all Ontario residents to put fire safety on their lists of New Year‘s resolutions. Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle said he has been deeply sadâ€" dened by the recent fireâ€" related deaths of eight children just before Christâ€" During the past two years, 250 people have died in fires in Ontario, 41 of them chilâ€" dren. Waterloo regional police service accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy Statistically, the major causes of fatal fires are careless smoking and careless cooking. The fifth session of the Citiâ€" zens Police Academy begins on Feb. 18. The program runs every Thursday for 11 weeks from 7 to 10 p.m. at police headquarâ€" ANNUAL JANUARY Waterloo Town Squafe (across from Shoppers Drug Mant) OUTERWEAR ~ 30" Off SUITS & SPORTCOATS 30* . 50" Off Mon. â€"Wed. 9â€"5, Thurs & Fri. 9â€"8, Sat 10â€"4 Store Hours: Mon.â€"Wed. 9:30â€"6; Thurs.â€"Fri. 9:30â€"9 Sat. 9:30â€"5 FACTORY SHOWROOM 21 Allen St. W. 585â€"1000 0C e,.-!. E "We‘re more than just tables and chairs!" Leaving pots unattended on the stove or falling asleep while smoking has led to too many fires. Moyle said the public should not continue to accept these fires as fate or as unforâ€" tunate accidents. "Every year, I‘m confronted by the deaths of innocent chilâ€" dren in overwhelmingly preâ€" ventable fires," he said. "Everyone should express outrage when a fire occurs because of careless behaviour or when a home does not have a working smoke alarm, as is The Citizens Police Acadâ€" emy gives the public an inside look at how the Waterloo regional palice service operates ters on Maple Grove Road in Cambridge. SWEATERS 30*.. 50* Off Fine Home Furnisin in Uptown Waterloo DRESS & SPORTSHIRTS 30* .. 50* Off * Livingroom Suites * Bedroom Suites * Kitchen & Dining Sets * Chairs * Office Furniture * Lamps * Bar & Kitchen Counter Stools * Home Accents Moyle said that the public doesn‘t realize how quickly smoke and fire can spread and the tragic consequences that can result from it. required by Ontario law." "Having a working smoke alarm on every level of your home can give you and your family the time you need to escape safely," he said. "But smoke alarms aren‘t enough. Developing and practising a home escape plan with your {amily will help ensure that everyone knows what to do when the alarm sounds." and polices our community Any member of the public interested in applying can pickâ€"up an application form at any division of the Waterloo regional police service. 746â€"9136 The fire marshal suggested that those seeking advice about fire safety should conâ€" tact their local fire departâ€" ment, or visit the fire marshal‘s web site at www. gov on.ca/OFMW Edward Jones invites you to attend a live broadcast # 1999 in review s Trends to watchâ€"globalization and technology 1 How to navigate market downdrafts, stock upsets and more 1 Special guest Robert E. Brown, president and CEO of Bombardier. ~ takes aim at the 21st century Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000 6:00 â€" 7:00p.m. (Light Meal Provided) Edward Jones, Westmount Place, Waterloo This program is free, but seating is limited. For more information or to reserve your seat. pln-a-v cantact this office soon. You may f also ask to see a tape of this broadcast. Broadcast bonus! Call in your questions on stocks or bonds tollâ€"free to a phone bank of analysts anâ€"call for one hour after the Vh‘)“‘; _ 2000 75 King S1. 8. * Waterloo REAL SUITS Fimess CGlLassics Tired of looking all over for a suit that fus and looks great? Your search is over! for REAL WOMEN %o °f 10" 0 zugl%m s * 70* orr EdwardJones Dale Huber Westmount Place 30 Westmount Road North Waterloo, ON, N2L 2R5 (319) 885â€"0988 Serving Individual Investors Town Square * 747â€"1424