WHII How to choose a home alarni system The greatest tragedy of a home burglary or fire 18 flot the losof possessions, regardless of their value, or the danger that such a tragedy poses for human lives, but the fact that suh inciden- ces can be avoided. A startling rise in burglary figures in- dicates that the chances of an intruder entering your home are in- creaaing every day. Protecting yourself, your family and your home can be sol easy with a good home security system. Remember though, that a good home security system shauld do three things. First, it should be able to det.ect a burgiar going through - as well as opening - a door or wîndow. Secon- dly, there should be a siren or sounder both in- aide and outside the house. The inside horn scares the burgiar and alerta the family if they are home, the outside one wakes up the neigh- bora. Third, it should be connected to a central monitoring station or the local police depar- tment in the. amailer communities. Superior alarm systems offer two levels of protection: perimeter Protection and space protection. 'Perimeter systemas guard the out- aide of a premises against intruders. Many of these are "local" or "aelf-contained". They feature magnetic con- nections on doors and windows or strips of electronie tape on glass areas. When the magnets are separated or the tape is broken, the resuling alteration ini the electrical cir- cuitry causes the alarm to go 'off. Almoat ail "talarm systema" are more or lesa aophisticated variations on that theme. Some perimeter systema are linked to a distant monitoring station. When the alarm is tripped, an automatic signal is sent via telephone lines to the of- fice of a local security company or the police station in amal municipalities. Space protection systemas cover interiors and usuaily rely on high- technology electronica, ranging from photo- electronic ceils sending out beans of light which The Whitby branch of people who think in this the Canadian Red Cross spirit. When a donor hope a lot of Whitby gives blood, he is givrng people will carry the of himaelf s0 that spirit of Christmas on someone else may live into the New Year. The and hopefully the donor slogan on the Red Cross wil do se as often as float in the Santa Claus possible throughout the Parade was "Red Cross year. is Christmas al- year long". The auccess of The first blood donor the blood donor clinic of 1984 wiil be Jan. program dePends on 10 between the hoburs of 1 Je7e O - when broken, trlgger an alarm to systema that involve ultrasonica or thermal dynamlica. They "hear" a prowler, or keep track of tem- perature changea and detect the présence of unauthorized or foreign body heat. No matter which system is chosen, keep in mmnd that poor choice of equipment, poor con- struction or installationi can be costly. Before buying, signing or paying anything, it is best to contact such nationally known sup- pliera as Honeywell Amplitrol which offers the newest protection technology in systema, ranging in price from $975 to $5,000. For about $875, you can buy an alarm that will detect and alert a aecurity firm that in turn, will caîl any emergency service required whether it be the police, fire depar- tment or any other per- son depending» upon your instructions. This checklist may prove useful when choosing your supplier: 1. Get recommen- dations. Ask people who have security systemas they are aatisfied with p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall on Byron Street South. For poten- tial first time donors, the whole procesa of giving blood takes ap- proximately 45 to 60 minutes. . It includes being registered, having your blood tested, giving the blood, resting and having a snack. Any healthy person between the ages of 17 and 65 can give blood. A healthy person is someone who has not had a cold or the flu for at least seven days or someone who is not taking a prescribed medication. He muatbe over five feet taîl and to recommend their supplier. 2. Get references. Ask a prospective supplier for the names and telephone numbers of previous customers and check them. 3. Compariaon-shop. Do not settle on the firat dealer who appeals to you. Compare the equipment, the service offered and the reputation of the com- pany, as well as their respective areas of ex- pertise. Be wary of security systems of- fered at unusually low prices. 4. Insist on a. detailed estimate before buying. Unforeseen problema and obstacles may in- duce 'a contractor to revise ýan estimate up- ward. Avoid surprises by finding out in advan- ce exactly what is covered by thé quoted figures. Note that there will be a monthly charge for. a system connected to a monitoring station. 5. Inq-uire about maintenance and ser- vice. Be sure you under- stand what is covered by your warranty; inquire about the ser- vice contract and the must weigh at least 100 pounds. Anyone who filîs these qualifications ia a prime candidate for being a regular blood donor. Donors at a clinic en- joy the friendly at- mosphere provided by the blue-sunocked volun- teers of the Red Cross. These volunteers have been supplemented at times by guides, path- finders and members of the>, J.O. Ruddy Auxiliary. At the Jan. 10 clinic, thrc regular volunteers will be helped by guides from the 6th Whitby Salvation Army Group led by Mrs. reputation of the equlpment offered. 6. Make sure you un- derstand your home security aystem. -You shouki know exactly how it is supposed to work, prior- to in- stallation. Do not be reluctant to ask questions and, as we have stressed before, avoid sales people who do not like to answer questions fuily. Bernember: while it is rnost essential for the purchaser to know as rnuch ai possible about an alarmn or home security system, a trained expert can beat deterinine what kind of systeni suits a par- ticular need and how to instail that system. ,Always assess your real need for protection before buying. Accor- ding to Honeywell Am- plitrol's- experts on home protection systerna, this means checking with the local police department* to, find out what sort of burgiars -- professional or amateur - are moat likely to operate in your cornmunity. Jean Burry. These guides are fulfilling their commitment to conmunity service. Christmas for most people is usually a time of joy and celebration but for somne it can be a sorrowful. time. Because more people travel the reads during this busy holiday season, Christ- mas can be a timne of un- fertunate accidenta. 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