Travel I - Friday, May 31, 1985 - North Shore News Pull the plug on attackers ervous about spending the night in a hotel room, especialy alone? If you ate, consider in- vesding ina portable alain thar will screech a warning if your door is opened or if there ix smoke seeping mte your roam, These ate avaliable at 2 pe by Barbara McCreadie SER Gulliver's Travel Accessories in Park Royal Shopping Center (844 North Park Royal, West Vancouver) under the Gemini brand name. They weigh about eight ounces and are $23.98, Mail orders are accepted from out-of-town shoppers. Fve used one of these handy gadgets and succeeded in searing one unfortunate hotel maid out of her shoes - and it didn’t do a fot for my nerves. either. However, | knew my alarm was work- ing. Another handy gadget for anyone venturing out alone at night is a forced-air screamer that operates at the push of a button. Years ago when Clifford Olson was prowling the fower mainland } had iwo of these and none of the kids left home without one, even to run across the street, Since most burglars and malesters are anxious to avoid being caught, noise is often the best deterrent. The biggest problem was trying to locate a good source for these little noisemakers. London Drugs used to handle them - “Secreamer’’ brand for around $5 but found they didn’t sell. They shipped their re- maining supply out to Clearbrook where some un- solved murders have shaken-up the female popu- Jation. They've agreed to ship a couple of dozen back to the North Shore. Finelis. through the ROMP, Fo focated Kaban Electrontes at 1657 Nanaimo St.. Vancouver where bowas told that they dre expecting at shipment in’ sean - tena $4.78, Oecvie Kaban is a specialist isd security, He told me chet the screamers are less ef tec: tive than another devtce he sells. an off and pepper spray Warming: Health and Welfare Canada advt that Gomes ina similiar sizcd eontuner at the same price. He tech that wath trattie pores and people whe “dont want to ger inves. ed a victim is better pro. tected bs the spray. Phe at. facker won't be going anywhere until the police ar- mye ous div spras ds ten corards blinding. Ne per- manent damare ws done to the eves = thes can be washed out with cold water - but it is painful and incapacitaing. T feel a bit hesitant about Ue ses that dang the onl spoas saice | doubt if Pd be sens aecnraie imam aint) dees ene ever know how they ’d teach in a pumic’? With os Kind of fuck. Pd miss and the guy would: use the restof the canon me! Galliver’s has a limited supply oof a combinution sereeeher aud flashlight call- edo Riest At secHing for S17 4s Tohope vou'll newer have Occasion tose these des ices but just having them on hand can give vou peace ol as with am RI b er to healtls increases mind, Remember, toa. that hotels are ansiaus to keep their patrons safe. MH you're atraid to walk to saur reons alone, don't hesitate to ask for an escort. ve stayed in manus hotels where ms reom has seemed like a mile trom the elevator and that's a Jones walk at night, Pf TP were stisini alony and driving acar Pd ty to aveid underground parking low. EH tecould afford it, Md took for a place with valet park- ing or a Motel 6 with purk- myovight in) front oof omy doar. Before sou deavse sour hotel. it’s wise to check your destination with the hatel desk. You mas have chosen a restaurant that is perfectly safe to visit in ihe daytime but hazardous atter dark, espectalls for singdes. Remember. sinvde men can be robbed and beaten just as easily as women. Take care ana don't be a Statistic. ER /SMOKING OF THE BEST ount smoked - avoid inhal Ing. Average per cigare Rothmans Special Mild: “Tar” 10 mg Nic. 0.9 mg. Rothmians Special Mild*Menthol: “Tar” 10 mg Nic. 0.9 mg. Rothmans Extra Light: “Tar” 8 mg Nic. 0.8 mg. OF ane tte -