. ess . TheReview Wednesday, February 26,1992 — A & a SS SS ———_—_—_—_—_—_—— eed Tips fo keep seniors safe by Cst. Kim Horsman Sidney RCMP “Just how real is this threat?” assaults? a victim: will not leave, notify the police. shopping. Detachment at 656-3931. Many seniors are concerned about their safety at home and on the street. Do not have an exaggerated fear of crime, however, Tecognize the fact that it can happen to you. You must ask yourself: Is it safe to walk in my neighborhood during the day or evening? Have there been any street crimes, purse snatching, robberies or If there have been crimes and you have fear of being victimized, what can you do to minimize this fear? Here are a few tips to assist in reducing the chance of you being 1. Never open your door to strangers, use a one-way peep hole which can easily be installed in the exterior doors of your residence. If a stranger is legitimate, establish the callers’s identity and reason for the visit. If he refuses to produce identification and 2. Street crimes are usually crimes of opportunity. The thief usually looks for an easy target. Be aware of your Surroundings and Siangers approaching from behind or from the front. Never carry large sums of cash on you. Ladies — be aware of your purse, and when walking or shopping ensure that you never leave it unsupervised. This is especially important when you are grocery 3. When travelling in your vehicle always ensure that you keep your vehicle locked at all times, whether moving or parked. If driving at night, use well-lighted streets and parking lots that are open and easy to observation. If you feel you are in danger, beep your horn to attract attention, and if you feel you are being followed, pull into the nearest gas station or other safe place. If you would like any other information regarding further helpful tips for personal safety feel free to contact the Sidney RCMP Brooks Park being protected Fears that Brooks Park may be buried beneath the encroachments of upland property owners have - prompted a Central Saanich coun- cil decision to survey and mark the park boundaries. In a report to council, Ald. Bruce Tobin said the undeveloped park is not marked by any signs or boundaries. “Of special concern are several incursions by upland property owners onto Brooks Park in the form of wharfs, stone stairs etc., which exacerbate difficulty of @ public access and obscure the fact that this area is in the public domain,” Tobin reported. He urged council to clearly identify the park, located off Devonshire Road and Brentwood Drive, as part of the Brentwood waterfront walk. Tobin suggested the park bound- FRUIT Place your order for Florida Tree- Ripened Citrus Fruit. Quality that will bring you back year after year. FLORIDA TREE-RIPENED CITRUS aries and access corridors be iden- tified by official iron survey pins, a process he estimated will cost $1,500 to $2,000. On Feb. 17, council agreed to have staff prepare a report on the remaining water frontage of Brooks Park, the impact of work by upland property owners and details on foreshore leases held by upland property owners. Council also asked staff to esti- Mate the cost of extending the waterfront walkway south and west of the Brentwood Inn, adjoin- ing the waterfront, instead of along Brentwood Drive and Verdier Ave- nue. Inclusion of the Brentwood Waterfront Walk and a plan for development of Brooks Park in the Brentwood Bay local area plan was approved in principle by coun- cil. ear To Order Call: Island Pacific Adventist School 658-5082 : $230 28 Temples Red Grapefruit - 40 lbs. (approx.) - $30.00 20 Ibs. (approx.) - $16.00 40 lbs. (approx.) - $27.00 20 Ibs. (approx.) - $14.00 Now through March 4, 1992 Payment due upon pick-up. All cheques Pick up fruit at Island Pacific Adventist School, 729 Gordova Bay Ra., Victoria, B.C. Pick-up times are from 9:00 a.m. - Cigarettes gone from gas station Police were on the scene in moments but they were too late to catch those responsible for smash- ing the front door glass out of the Shell gag station at West Saanich Road and Keating Crossroad, about 3:28 a.m. Feb. 18. An alarm was tripped as 70-80 cartons of cigarettes worth about $6,000 were stolen, deputy police Chief George Lawson said. Police believe two individuals were involved in the break-in and said they were in and out in less than one minute. An investigation is continuing and police ask those with informa- tion to call Central Saanich police or Crime Stoppers at 386-8477. VCRs gone as Co-Op entered An early-arriving employee who walked into the Peninsula Co-Op on Keating Crossroad saw one thief and heard another about 6:24 a.m. Feb. 18, Central Saanich police said. Both suspects apparently went over a fence into the store’s garden centre area before running on foot. A police dog was called in anda scent was tracked before it was lost among other pedestrian traffic, deputy police Chief George Law- son said. Store employees discovered four video cassette recorders and one “ghetto blaster” with a total value over $2,000 were taken. Police are investigating. Dorman’s Carpet Cleaners « CARPET CLEANING * UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Owner Wilf Dorman and son give personal attention to all orders JUST US 9570 Northiawn Terrace, Sidney, B.C. FREE ESTIMATES Phone: 656-4754 - 30 Years Experience Pemberton Holmes (Sidney) Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Phillips to it’s Real Estate Department. Ron has an extensive background in broadcasting, produc- tion, communications and sales. 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