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8 www.mlmmzzzws Use flashllglts, not candles: Shuffva fire deparhnent Earth Hour organizers are encour- aging individuals. businesses and gov- ernment to help reduce electricity and create awareness on climate change by turning their lights off for ope hour. With the lights turned off, Whitchumh-Stouffville Fire and Emer- gency Services strongly recommends that residents use flashlights or battery operated lanterns for light. It is'eanecte'd millions of Ontarians will participate Saturday at 8 pm. Ifyou must use candles, you need to take special care to prevent fire: 0 Use sturdy candleholders that won’t tip or burn. Those with glass shades or chimneys are best. - Keep lit candles a safe distance away from anything that can bun). _ O'Keep candles, inatches and light- ers out of the reach of children. 0 Alwaw stay in the room where candles are being used. Blow all can- dles out when you leave themqm. “Wlth an increase in candle use, there is an increased risk of fire," said Patrick Burke, Fire Marshal of Ontario. “Before you light any candles, make sure to test all of the smoke alarms in your home to ensure they axe work- mg.” rooms. It’s the law to have working smoke alarms on every storey of your home. Smoke alarms can provide an early warning offixe and a home fire escape plan will help ensure you and your family get out safely. “While I do encourage everyone to get involved in this worthy initiative, 1 am strongly urging people to prevent fires while participating,” Mr. Burke cahdles out of all bed- Thingstodolnthedam MuttodoSaturdaywhflestm "shaman? - Have a flowâ€"imme-dark martini party. Piece gimâ€"inâ€"theâ€"dam ice cubes in martini gasses. -Play a game ofTwister. This knot- tyinggame isa iotoffunto play, iigmson ocofl. -Span( up some romance. Nothing says love like a picnic in the living room with candies. -Biing outthe flashlignsand maish~ maiiwsfora campfireandtail ghost stonesPeifacthraneenenigm. -Use mum and giowsticksto play hide and g.) seekThis back yard game is mat for children. -Take some 'me' time. Relax Nap. â€"â€" Town of Newmarket Johnson, president and CEO of Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce. “We’re sending our mem- bers an e-mail asking them to participate,” said Ms. John- son. “I think businesses will participate if its reasonable for them to do so." The chamber makes an effort every day of the year to conserve energy, Mrs. John- son said. “Everything that can be turned OR is turned off," Mrs. Johnson said. “When the computers aren’t being used, they’re turned off. When no one’s in the room, we turn the Lights at arena, streets remain on during hour For men Won, or to em: mmmmmmmmmmps. E-ZEE ACCESS: TEL: 143004504030 . FAX: 1.800-219~8988 or visit our Web site at www.waramps.ca ' He; was 9828 RR0001 lights off." While the town plans on going dark in support of the event in most places, there are some lights that will not be shut off. “The Lebovic Centre and the arena’s lighting will not be shut off during that time because those facilities are still open," said Mr. Emmer- son. He added all events at the facilities, including a week- end minor hockey touma- ment, will go on as scheduled and street lights will remain on as well. > Go to earthhoumrg for more information