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Be wary of solicitors: Region Byf STEPHANIE THIESSEN The Champion ' S" ,P warning to keep their doors closed to solicitors of any sort until they've seen prop- er identification. This caution cornes on the heels of several recent complaints from Acton homeowners reporting that individuals had said they were with a water project" and wanted to check men-es. According to Patrick Murphy, Halton Region's commissioner of planning and public works, the homeowners said two men in their early 20s entered the bouses and looked around before leaving. H-e thin]cs the individuals may be posing as staff from Canadian Water Services, Halton Region's contractor on ifs current water ractre replacement program. This program is currently wvrap- ping up iii Halton Hilis and will be coming to Milton in bhe next fess ownecîs nvotved n the replace- ment program -wbich will sec old, outdated water metres replaced with new remote-read models- will be notified before- hand by letter and will also be phoned to set up an installation appointment. The contractors won't show up unannounced, he stressed. "There should be no reason for any of our staff to enter a rate payer's house if they haven't phoned in advance," he said. About 4,000 Milton households will be affected by the water metre replacement program. AIl legitimate water* metre insfallers carry two pieces of iden- tification- one from Canadian Water Services and one f rom Halion Region. Their vehîcles lso bear Canadian Waier Sersices or Hilton Region idenfifiers. ,Sgt. Val Has ' othibis1-laItn Iockcd while requcssîng and seeîng photo identification for their own safety. "AIl legitimate municipal work- crs, utility company employees, even uniformed police officers carry photo identification, which should be produced upon demnand," Sgt. Hay said. Halton Regional Police gave the following safety tips: front doors should be equipped with door viewers; if a stranger requests phone use, offer teo make the cal for him instead of allowing access to your home; don't reveal person- aI information to anyone on the phone or ai the door; and chiîdren should be told ont to answer the door. Stephanie T/uiion . van laI reac/,îd c ti al oucn/tu n diatinhanipîon <on< The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, July 8, 2003-5 Cati today to book your appointment to have your summer tireç inçtalled and balan'ce&. VOUR CAR REQUIRES e Safety Checks Éd Hidden Hitch MBrakes ïM Exhaust M214 WOheel Alignment M Suspension Service MCooling System Service M Tire Rotation & aalancing MEngines MGeneral TiresONA S MQuaker State Oil. Lube & M Tansmissions & Service DRIVE1 Fram OU Filters e Electrical CLEA&NP Md Computer Analysis Md Air Conditioning Accredited Test Md Tune Ups Mg Shocks & Struts & Pepdir Facility Auto Repaire & lre Contre For ail Yomr Auto N.decsl 390 Ontario St. N. Unit #1, Milton HOURS: Mon..- M. 7-5, Sat. 8-12 oeo flngwwnu 875-522 I 'luE PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS. ON VIRTUALLY ALL 2003 MODELS.* [ PLUS AN EXTRA WHEN YOU BUY, FINANCE, OR LEASE VIRTUALLY ANY NEW 2003@ * SeDealer for details OAC. Main St. I CHEVRGLETGLDSMDL8749 HWY. 25 S. AT DERRY RD., MILTO r GM=M GE nTM 06 îR E