NO WORRY Security tips for vacationers ARE YOU HEADED for Florida this winter? Or the Caribbean? A lot of Canadians are. Pohce agencies and crime prevention experts across the country say they cannot assure travellers of a good vacation, but would lke to see more of them have a hap- py homecoming Vacationers can relay without worrying about what may be happening to the house they left behind, if they heed the following sugges- tions for Canadians who plan to soak up some southern sunshine. Make the house as safe and secure as possible before leaving — check windows, and sliding doors as well as entry doors eCheck with your insu- tance agent with regard to home checks while your house 1s unoccupied. You may not be covered if your home has not been visited while you are away on vacation. *Remember al! the basic crime prevention ups you already know about, but may forget in the excitement of going away, be sure the doors and windows are all locked with pood, strong locks Make sure the basement win- dows and sliding doors are properly secured Change locks if keys have been lost or stolen. Also, locks should be changed if you have recently moved into a new house. f y s aN — ll on CPL. DON JETTE After you have done all these things, police say, have a happy vacation, free from worry, and be assured that things will be much = safer while you are away eWhether vou are going Crime Prevention Quiz Neighbor when you are go ingot be away trom home? : Hlow can a well miaibained Landscape help deter a burgdar ! Vodr whe th porcet ra: hee police provide Parsiiesses with a tatticqgare trae ar bode mansbes ? A Nectp betes tecees dl Woaate ty Bo OO perarion bdentity e abbooey C Coperabion Providers A Whe i respratesitole for protectirig poate poo penis from vabacisrs Vis WE KO \ , ‘ n ' . ' ob a ~ away for just a day or two or tor a longer period, use auto- matic timers to turn lights and radios on and off and give your house an occupied appearance. eleave a door key with a trusted neighbor, as well as a key to the burglar alarm system if you have one eAsk police for the free loan of an electric engraving pencil and mark your valuables and movable pro- perty with your. driver's licence or social insurance number so they can be easily identified. eNoufy your neighbors about how long you eapect to be away and tell them about any people who may. be visiting your house while you are away *Have a neighbor pick up the mail and newspapers, or discontinue deliveries. You will still need someone to pick up the handbills and cir- culars which may be delivered to your door *Arrange to have your snow shovelled. Then you'll never have to think while vou are away snow eC onsider a house sitter anyone will be at vour home while you are away 2 By trimming the trees and bushes around vous home vou offer fewer hid ip places for burplers and rete ase the ohamees that they wall be seen Sod Copper ation bres Jent poke provide audi que number te parties Pating businesses In Operation Pdentrtve ation YORU provide the nuriter AB atedig percep nny bee Feetaprs tes dl at us atid fran tous t \ ' i n \ ' ainda B15 - Friday, December 14, 1984 - North Shore News Abgue nila RE/MRK Presents Exciting New Ways To Reach Your Goals! if you're a successful real estate practitioner, who thinks ‘‘there’s got to be a better way,’’ you're thinking straight. The way is REMAX. RE/MAX - short for Real Estate Maximums - is the highly suc- cessful international real estate system that provides motivated people like you, with a new and exciting career direction. Cornerstone of the system is the RE/MAX High Compensation, 100% Commission Program, that doubles incentive and promotes results. However to maximize flexibility and compensation to the sales associate an attractive 70/30. starting split rapidly escalating to 100% is also offered. With RE/MAX no one dictates to you. You run things the way your own experience dictates. You also benefit from a wide range of RE/MAX support services, and because your associates are all top-notch, full-time professionals like yourself, you'll find success breeds even more success. Get more facts about KE {MAX great for you REMKX" PACIFIC REAL ESTATE 856 WEST 15th ST_, NORTH VANCOUVEK 985-2102 OPENING SOON — IN WEST VANCOUVER It could be the start of something