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"It‘s a shame we can‘t leave something on our front (porches) on Erb Street. I‘s not just me. It‘s everyone down the street." Lenâ€" nox adds: "What are you supâ€" posed to do? Are we living in the States?" After spotting the two youths running down the street with the chairs, Lennox, a retired mail carrier, followed in pursuit before they ducked into an apartment Lennox is the first to admit the goods were simply lawn chairs, albeit chairs given to him by his motherâ€"inâ€"law who has since passed away. It‘s the principle of the matter. Even oldâ€"timeâ€"residents must protect against theft brashness of crossing 40 feet of frontage to enter the verandah and snatch the chairs in broad daylight has floored Lennox. It‘s also left him very frustrated. No matter how you add it up: if you didn‘t get permission to take someone‘s property, you‘ve comâ€" mitted theft. And a theft is a theft is a theft, said Gordon Miller, staff inspecâ€" tor with the Waterloo Regional Police‘s Waterloo division. Last week, a couple of people ducked off with two lawn chairs from the front porch of John Lennox‘s Erb Street home. The PAGE 10 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 1989 Some electrifying thoughts about pool safety During the height of summer activity it‘s easy to forget about electrical safety. Why not take a few minutes to remind your family to stay safe around the pool? Keep electric radio, tvs, clocks, barbecues, lights and other appliances at least 10 feet [3 metres) from the pool. Appliances really shouldn‘t be used outdoors at all unless they are equipped with a heavy duty cord and 3 prong plug. Swimming pools should be well away from hydro wires. . . otherwise, you run the risk of hitting the wires with long handled cleaning equipment. To hit even a light bulb with a skimmer or vacuum cleaner is dangerous. For your personal protection, all outdoor electrical outlets should be equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter. If your home isn‘t presently equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (G.F.C.1.), contact a qualified electrician or electrical contractor for advice about this "‘splitâ€"second"‘ electrical protection. building. Though he‘s got no proof, he feels certain they were university students. "I wish I could say it was a thief w-myhon-zdm_fl-hin& fingers at one particular group. fo Sang se ts tog s se sure. is cerâ€" tai::u:toavu is responsible and for whatever reason they snatched the chairs, they have committed theft and theft is a "In a lot of cases when you‘re living in a university city people are inclined to say it‘s universit students when it‘s not. I tlu'ni they get labelled for things they aren‘t actually doing," said Millâ€" er. Theft and loud, noisy parties are a product of all ages, not just university students, he added. than that â€"â€" it‘s still theft under for the Criminal Code (of Canada)." 8 Added Miller: "I‘m not sure the lik significance gets across. If I‘m pe« doing a prank or not I could end sal up getting a criminal record. er. but no. It‘s university students." matter what kind of theft it is â€" an item worth $2 or much more "I‘m sure in some cases it‘s a lark or prank or what have you but as far as the law is concerned it‘s theft, is theft, is theft. No + a membe: o EnerMerk Waterloo North Hydro Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4A3 "He‘s right in that he shouldn‘t have to (lock up his goods) but it‘s almost a fact of life that you have to do it to save your property," No one time of the year is worse than others as far as thefts are concerned, said Miller. But durâ€" ing the fall, when students return to school, police get calls from residents missing items pinched for scavenger hunts. "If the public sees :fimflih;:g like this happening or they know people doing this for heavens sake let us know," implored Millâ€" That may be the ugly reality, said Miller. "I completely underâ€" stand his frustration. I certainly can. Not only do you lose a piece of property but it‘s an invasion of think" o ts maphegoins."I‘m ‘m sure of it because many times, such as that, they wouldn‘t do it citizen is brandishing a criminal Lennox wonders whether anyâ€" thing is safe to leave untethered. "What do we have to do, lock \copps /A | SoheRrer LEasing inc.] =il Now 2 locationsi Copp‘s Buildall Insert Ahe 4A PRESENT%‘ j 1989 PARK AVENUE ULTRA +Authorized A.D.P. Vendor . «Inâ€"House Demos®~.>>> DELIVERED TO HOMEOWNGRS & This Week With . _‘ fass t ne i‘ Tory. mmmmm August 12, 1989 N2 â€"while quantitice last. with $1000 capital cost reduction or equivalent trade. P.S.T. + O.A.C. 1225 COURTLAND AVENUE EAST > 2 nggy N2C2NS 4 _ _ _ 893â€"8888 OR FAX #603â€"a813 _‘ Where Courtiand Meets Fairway )Iympk Wheelchair : * â€"* Sales & Service ‘Kitch« ul ce whisct io dhenge aipioue * «sutes. Luxury Equipped > i+ 2.* * masityhind ’ Ch \\,\1'm|>1‘>)0cle «e conman or. a. as eavamanry ave a.