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ore fire deaths Moccur in winter than any other time of year, warns Chief Max Hussey. "There is an unfortunate tradition in Ontario where the number of fire deaths rises significantly in the fesâ€" tive month of December and continues to increase until around March," states Hussey. "What saddens me most is that lives are needâ€" lessly lost as most of the fires could have been preâ€" vented. Fire chief issues winter warning Three UW professors given Excellence in Research awards Phelim Boyle of the school of accountancy; Keith Hipel, systems design engineering; and John Thompson, department of biology and associate viceâ€" president, university research were selected by a committee chaired by Paul Guild, UW‘s viceâ€"president, university research. hree University of I Wateriloo professors have been honoured with "Awards for Excellence in Research." The awards given by the university provide a grant for research of $1,500. They recognize "excellence" and achievement of a high level of widely recognized research in their disciâ€" plines. * Phelim Boyle is known throughout the world for his pioneering work on options in finance and, 25 years ago, published one of the most important papers in the field of finance, introducing a method still used today. He has received the Redâ€" ington Award given by the Society of Actuaries for a paper judged one of 10 classics published in the last 50 years; the Centenniâ€" al Gold Medal for Outâ€" standing Scientific Achieveâ€" ment within the actuarial profession; and the Italian Academy of Science Award for distinguished research in insurance. * Keith Hipel‘s many disâ€" tinguished research contriâ€" butions and the wide influâ€" ence of his work in conflict analysis and stochastic (probability) hydrological models have established him as a world leader in systems analysis. He holds a Canada Council Killam Research Fellowship and is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, American Water Resources Association, Canadian Academy of Engineeting and the Royal Society of Canada. "Fire safety is a burning His â€" dedication _ to Details about the winners issue all year round and prevention can help avoid yet another winter inferno," says Hussey. "Be sure all smokers‘ materials are fully extinguished and keep all lighters and matches out of the reach of children. Drink responsibly and keep an eye on people who don‘t ." In the event of a fire, working smoke alarms and home escape plans can save lives. "It‘s the law in Ontario to have working smoke alarms in your home and I implore everyone to install smoke © 2002 Mercedes flnz Canada inc . Toronto. Ontana: ©2003 C240W Clastic. Autormatic and leather hwn 39 month closed end lease with given fown payment or equivalent frade. 18000Mm/‘y: allowance 20 cents per km in excess Taxes. freight, PD: and beance exira 0 A C. Terma subsect to change alarms and make sure they are in safe working order. Never remove batteries from your smoke alarm except to replace them and remember to test your smoke alarm once a month," adds Hussey. "Create and practise a home escape plan with every member of your famâ€" ily. Know two ways out of all areas in case your main exit is blocked." The main cause of 390 fatal fires in Ontario between December and March from 1995â€"2001 was smokers‘ materials such as cigarettes, cigars, matches, lighters and pipes. People who smoke and cook while under the influence of alcoâ€" hol cause many fires. Max Hussey Waterloo fire chief ‘\~ NEW YEAR‘S EVE «; + +4 C\ 91. + â€" FAMILY FUN . ~= ) a L [A _ 4:00 p.m. â€" 5:45 p.m. YÂ¥ L EJ 600 p.m.â€" 7:45 p.m. SwpePe 2% â€"8:00 p.m. â€" 9:45 p.m. P,;R‘OP (3y_ _ 2 HOURS OF FAMILY FUN x.; d 553\ crear rarmy mUsic â€" rary Favours FF L RAFFLESâ€" PRIZES â€" GINGERALE CHAMPAGNE WATERLOO BOWLING LANES â€" : Licensed under LLBO {must be 19 yrs of age & over} LIMITED LANES AVAILABLE â€" PHONE FOR RESERVATIONS 14 Princess St. West, Waterloo (behind the Huether Hotel) 886â€"2900 ; susy 886â€"2370 Fully Licensed LLBO * Snack Bar * Free Parking