: : Page 12 — Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, October 17, 1992 (a? ‘Call, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the prices’ SCOTT AUGUSTUS TAL Ics © STUDIO plus © LOCATION ° ART & DESIGN © FASHION © PRODUCT 877-5519 PxHoTo CHRISTMAS CARDS AVAILABLE 61-A, MAIN STREET, SOUTH, GEORGETOWN, ON © ADVERTISING © CATALOGUE PHOTOS © PET-OGRAPHY L7G - 3G2 @ Fully guaranteed Lump sum redeemable any time ™ Installment purchase option MUTUAL TRUST NOW ON SALE FORA vaoplciaed TIME * That THE No fees 877-5129 /992-93 Canada Savi Contact: THE MUTUAL TRUST COMPANY BRIAN GOODLET, ciu,ci.r.c, Amember ofthe Pe GEORGETOWN Protect your Home from Unwanted Intruders Last summer, while on vacation, our home was burglarized. Although we took the standard method and asked a neighbour to keep a watchful eye on the premises, it obviously wasn't enough protec- tion. A friend suggested we install a security system. At the moment, though, we simply can- not afford it. I would hate to can- cel our annual camping excursion for fear of being robbed again. Can you offer any suggestions? Sixty-six percent of all burglaries are home bur- glaries, and most occur while the homeowners are on vacation. A computerized security system backed by a central station is a sound investment and can offer adequate protection. A staff is always at hand to watch your home around the clock for such emergencies as break-ins, floods, and power loss. Seeing that most homeowners, like yourselves, do not have a security system, here are some tips for — property, espe- juring the winter vacation ie * Don't broadcast your vacation plans. If you're traveling by car, don't load it the evening before and leave it in the driveway overi; * Get inexpensive timers that With Don Heal #0 arrHuR F JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES LIMES REALTOR automatically turn lights on and off in several rooms of the house. A dark house or lamps burning for ovr tells burglars no one is + Use timers for radios, too. Tune in an all-talk station. A burglar may think someone is home, even if no one answers the door bell. * Have a second car? Park it halfway up the driveway to make it look like someone is home to prevent burglars from pulling a van Close to the house. * No second car? Ask a neigh- bour to park his or her car in your driveway. Traffic in and out makes your house look occupied. ¢ Make arrangements to have the grass cut or snow cleared during your vacation. * Unless you have someone to collect mail, newspapers and other things delivered to your door, stop all deliveries. ¢ Ask a neighbour to use your trash cans on pick-up day. ace drapes and blinds partial- <=: . shave valuables in a safety deposit box or with a friend. Inform only those you trust and local police of vacation plans. The basic rule of thumb is simple: Don't advertise an empty house! For more information on this series of articles or help with your own real estate needs, please call Don Hearn Sales Rep* at the office 877-5165 or at home 853-4244. Walker family sets off on world wide adventure By Wendy Long A Georgetown family is doing what most people only fantasize about: a six month travelling bonanza across the world to various global destinations. Chris and Judith Walker are sec- ondary school teachers who have been dreaming of this trip for seven years. They chose to wait until their two daughters would be old enough to appreciate the adventure. Now, Amy, 15, and Sarah, 14, are more than ready to leave. But the high school students still have to wait a little while, the Walkers depart in December. “We're still planning,” said Judith. “We thought it would be a really good experience. It’s an edu- cation in itself.” The Walkers have an itinerary that is based on an open ticket framework, as long as they keep travelling in the same direction. The air tickets alone cost almost $15,000. They will depart Canada for New Zealand, followed by Australia, and then on to Asia and Thailand, cen- tral Europe, England, and back to Canada for June. In Europe, they will hop coun- tries by train. The Walkers plan to experience Greece, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Austria and France, peiaoor on how they feel as they explor “we had a democratic vote on explained Judith. The Walker family will embark on a six month jaunt across the globe in mid-December. Drom the kitchens o Watchers 1/9 cup sliced celery diced Dash pepper Weight Watchers", ©19' C |ALIFORNIA POTATO SALAD MAKES 2 SERVINGS Vy pound cooked red potatoes, pared and diced 1/4 cup sliced scallions (green onions) 4 cup diced red bell pepper 1/4 medium avocado (about 2 ounces), pared and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro (Chinese pars- ley) or Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1 teaspoon granulated sugar Using a rubber scraper, in medium mixing bowl combine all ingredients, stirring to coat. EACH SERVING PROVIDES: 1 FAT; 1 VEGETABLE; 1 BREAD; 10 OPTIONAL CALORIES PER SERVING: 147 CALORIES; 3 g PROTEIN; 4 g FAT; 27 g CARBOHYDRATE; 22 mg CALCIUM; 38 mg SODIUM; 0 mg CHOLESTEROL; 3 g DIETARY FIBER Recipe from "Simply Lig a 50 Recipes from the ES at Return to basics. For infi or location near you, call 1-800-387-8227. hers International, Inc ‘mation on a meeting — “The tickets are petreialg flexi- ble. “We’ ve been reading a lot of travel books,” said Amy with a smile. The Walker family is excited about their journey but admit that it’s “kind of a daunting proposi- tion. Until they depart, they must wrestle with what to take, how much, and who can carry what. They’ve decided on backpacks, one each. Anything they buy while trav- elling must be carried with them or shipped back home. The Walkers are looking for dif- ferent lifestyles on their travels, for different people and landscapes. They will do lots of outdoor things. “We're not terribly oriented towards big cities,” Judith said. “We're looking for Georgetowns and Ballinafads of the world.” “Although of course we'll go to London and Paris,” and the other big tourist cities, clarified Chris. They plan to stay in hostels and scout out self-catering facilities. “The idea of eating out for six months is appalling,” added Judith emphatically. In particular, Amy can’t wait to get to New Zealand, Sarah’s wait- ing for Greece, Chris thinks he’ ll particularly enjoy New Zealand and Australia (he’s planning to drag his family on a 64 hour train ride to go see Ayers Rock) while Judith just wants “a life without schedules.” For the Walker family, the trip promises to be the experience of a lifetime. CD APPLE Auto Glass 354 Guelph St, Unit 27, Georgetown, Ont. (416) 873-1655 GINNY'S DIAPER SERVICE