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Dont expect police immediately chief says It Is time to educate the public that police cannot respond realistically to every call within three minutes according to Halton Regional Police Chief James Harding calls must be answered according to priority he An individual who re turns home after a week end away to discover his house has been robbed Is unlikely to have an of ficer on the doorstep in Milton Ontario 20 21 Itaidhstdaysandhonky nights Show Times Friday ft Satuntay The public must rea llze when there is ready a delay in the call to police there is likely to be a further delay He said officers re spond to all calls as soon as possible but are often engaged in dealing with crimes In progress and have to put off other calls Response time is one of several Hems now being studied by the chief and senior police to determine how effic iently police personnel are being used The Acton Froo July16 1380 BS aton and Christine of Operation Acton Bluegrass festival Sat innual Over seven bands will Festival this perform at the fifth Saturday at Victoria park Among the attractions will be Tim Daniels and Ihe Brothers Cody Hickory Ridge The New County Line the Taylor Family and the Burnt Biscuit Good- time Band With the appearance of the Taylor Family it is the first time gospel singers have performed at the festival A clog dance group the Storey Dancers have cpope fi Co 16 Mountain view Road S 8776984 been added to the list of attractions at Hlllsburgh this year The gates will open at a m with the first act Cody going on stage at a m The festival will wind up at midnight will entertain on two open stages A crowd of about 2 is expected and tickets ore for the day for adults for students and senior citizens and children under 12 are free Regular price 95 Regular 95 545359 Regular price 1395 95 Regular price 29 Save up toi40o Oscillating 3 Speed Blade Fan 12 writ fist Regular price 541 230 Large L Capacity Picnic Cooler dALt Regular price 95 Hurry down to COOP July 17 18 and take advantage of specially marked merchandise specials Need financing Ask about COOP Budget Payment Plans Lawn Watering Supplies Picnic end Camping Gear Cor Cleaning Equipment Gordon Tools Flowar Planters Trellis Decorative Gordon Gas Barbecues Patio Furniture Equipment Lawn Mowers Garden Tractors Roto Tillers Come early for the best selection AVAILABLE AT MILTON- 8782391 ORGETOWN 8772271 THROUGH Crime stopper offered Dy Jane Mutter In an effort to deter thieves Regional Police hajte created an identification system for business equipment throughout the region Each business In Acton Georgetown and Milton has been given a code number which is filed with the police This number is engraved on equipment or marked on with a felt pen which may only be seen un ultra violet light The project employs six students for the summer but will continue as an ongoing project In the fall The identification system Is called Operation Pro vident and is aimed at crime prevention A business which Is protected by this system displays a window sticker to warn thieves the valuables and equipment has a special Identification number Regional Police In cooperation with the fed government offer the service free but Heather Fraught a project worker said some businesses t interested as they arc insured for losses and can be bothered Police warn vacationers secure home before leave Looking forward to your vacation So arc wouldbe thieves and burglars An empty home the perfect Invl for a crime Constable Jeancttc Sykes the tion officer for Halton Hills and Milton warns vacationers to secure their homes and property before leaving She said in an inter view It would be a good idea to make an exterior check of a residence taking Into consideration the landscaping and fencing A wouldbe burglar uses darkness as Regular Prlco refers to DELIVERY SERVICE AND FULL ASSEMBLYOF United Cooperatlvos of Ontario a EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE ATA NOMINAL suggested retail price CHARQE a cover A well lighted exterior decreases the risk or criminal activity also said to develop good relation ships with your neigh so they might keep an eye on your property while you re gone She said you could also give a trusted neighbour the key so they can check the premises turn on lights collect mail or newspapers Check all the locks on doors and windows making sure they re secure said a lock was the best and there are several others on the market that Jimmy and pick proof She added it would be a good idea to change locks It you have Just moved lost a key or had a break In Then keep control of the number of keys handed out stressed you should always lock your doors and windows even if you re working in the backyard Sliding doors can be secured by placing a broom handle or long stick In the tract to prevent It from being pushed open Frames should be solid so a card can slip through and hinges should be on the inside While you re away Sykes said leaving on several lights and a radio or television would give the house a lived In- pear once And never never said leave a note on the door for the milkmnn or paperboy saying you re gone Don t advertise the fact you are going she said word gets around If you are leaving for any length of time said the garage door should be closed and locked An empty garage means an empty house Also If there are tools or ladders in the garage a burglar might use them to gain access to a window You should look around for garbage pails ladders tools and tresses and lock them away In an extended ab sence Sykes said you should arrange to have the lawn cut or snow shovelled to give it that lived- in look Valuables and money should not be kept at home Sykes said unless you are willing to pay for a safe Even then the safe would have to be strong and heavy But she ad homeowners could give consideration to an alarm system or electric timing device where a timer switches on and off a lamp Another deterrent would be to mark all property has a program underway where she will lend any one an engraver or an invisible ink pen to mark their property Or you can record all the serial numbers of belong That way she said recovered articles can be returned to the owners are handed out with the program that can be placed on windows and doors noting the house and its contents are protected A dog is another deterrent whether large or small its barking would scare any would be thief away Curtains and blinds should be left open said Sykes A dark house gives the impression no one is home Neighbours should report any suspicious- looking cars or persona In the area to the police Apartmtnt dwellers can report It to the police or the superintendent Break Ins said are on the rise over the past two years probably due to on increase in population and growth She added it was also an Indirect result of drug abuse where users break In for money to support their habit She added It ls difficult to say what the more popular item on a thiefs list Many may ignore valuable electronic equipment or cameras because they re after money But If thieves have a way of disposing of stolen articles called fences then they won t hesitate to take stereo said the only method of securing your electronic equipment besides making the house burglar proof Is to mark it Sykes said a large amount of crime prevention material Is available to the public through her or at the local police division Material covers auto theft shoplifting securing businesses and drugs She added she 11 mall pamphlets to anyone that asks She is as well to makL security checks around the home or business Region wants stiff er penalties Public Notice Ottawa has received the folio win cation HALTON CABLE SYSTEMS LTD ARMSTRONG AVENUE GEORGETOWN ONTAHIOL7G4X6 Georgetown Acton and surrounding Applicator to amend III cable brood cooling licence by add inn as and Envrror mom Canada com bock mound audio on channel no local programs am nn broadcast on its to la vision nn Georgetown Acton Mi on and surround in aroa Tha cation may bo nod Enamlnation of documents Documents ova labia lor in a tion duting normal The nation may bo in at tha local address shown and at tha CRTC Control Bu Id Los Tor r asms do la Room 1 Portage Hull Quo Inlotvb Any intorvontion to Secretory General at true copy Inter upon c a it on 8 Tho Intorvomion shall contain a door and concise statement tho relevant facts and grounds upon which support lor opposition or proposed modification of op plication based Tho postal or roce should bo copy for CRTC proof that Iho applicant has roemvod Its copy poor operation of garbage dumps could be causing an in crease in roadside litter according to Solid Waste Management Regional Council last week approved asking the regional solicitor to write to the provincial Attorney General to ask for increased penalties for roadside dumping The problem of gar along municipal roads was aired at the Solid Waste Management Committee meeting In June when committee members were told that many people were their garbage along roadways because they arrived at regional dumps to find them ed Wen lot getting more garbage along the roadways and the area municipalities are facing a greater cost because they have to clean it up sold Bill Johnson Milton As well as asking for penalties for peo ple dumping garbage on the roads the committee asked public works staff to look into the question of homeowners being charged commercial rates to leave garbage at the dump The public works com mlttcc was also asked to look into providing boxes at garbage dump gates so people have a place to leave their garbage if the dump Is closed I a Pocket Camera Outfit Just bring in your next roll olatifBfimlftnforpro- J you pick up claim check is the Contnt August 1 acton pharmacy lid CORNER MILLS- MAIN