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Show oWA Page 1C Lakeside Review Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1981, AAeirhsiinis T ryB irag Ordinary , Exotic AAiflehell's iMursery Inlas Curb Lsses By Shplofvoiriig) peculiar to large cities. Almost every retail merchant in Utah has the problem to some extent, he said. Retail merchants said theyre better equipped this year than ever before to deal with shoplifting problems. Electronic devices are in use that will trigger an alarm if an item is taken from the store Retail merchants in Utah have put in motion a program to reduce losses in stores due to shoplifting. The core of that program is the vigorous prosecution of persons caught stealing, according to offi--' cials of the Utah Retail Merchants Association. Richard L. Shanaman, association president, said Utah retailers lost more than $135 million to shoplifters last year. Shoplifting is on the increase and if present national and Utah trends continue, the losses will be even higher this year, he said. He added that consumers ultimately pay the costs of shoplifting because theft losses are considered a business cost and are passed along to customers. Salt Lake Police Chief, E.L. Bud Willoughby, said shoplifting statistics shoot upward during the holiday season and more than 185 shoplifting cases have been in process since November 1st in Salt Lake City. He added that last year 2,215 shoplifters were arrested in Salt Lake City alone. And, shoplifting accounted for 19 percent of all cases of larceny reported in the city. Statistics show that shoplifting increases by some 40 percent during December of each year. Shoplifting is a crime. And, shoplifters are thieves. Both the city attorneys office and the county attorney are actively pursuing prosecution of shoplifting cases, according to Mr. Shanaman of the Retail Merchants Association. Shoplifting is not a crime that is MAGGI REEDER R.vi.w Staff Most nurse-ry- s KAYSVILLE . have a wide selection of plants, insect killers, tools and fertilizers, but very few of them sport delicate crystals or imported toy trains. This finery added to the ordinary nursery fare makes Mitchells Nursery at 1700 S. Frontage Road in Kaysville unique. The new Mitchells is an extension of one in Salt Lake City. without being desensitized. The owner of both, Lee Mitchell, said he wants to move the main operation to the Kaysville site because it is larger. He said the one in Salt Lake City is only one acre but the one in Kaysville is five acres. The manager of the Kaysville store, Shawn Symond, said the acreage at the site would make it possible for Mitchells to grow many of the plants they sell. Now, the area that will store arid display ground cover and Surveillance systems now are better than ever before and security guards with special training closely watch crowds for signs of the typical shoplifter. 'And recent legislation makes arrest and pro- secution for shoplifting' much easier than in past years, according to Mr. Shanaman. He added that statistics show that nearly seven percent of retail sales in Utah is lost to shoplifting. In fact, the Utah losses may be even higher. If we could eliminate shoplifting entirely, along with internal theft by store employees, most retail stores could reduce their prices seven across the board by at least ' percent, and probably more, according to Mr. Shanaman. Statistics across the U.S. show that women are more prone to shoplift than men, with 46 percent of the offenders being male and 54 percent being female. According to the age grouping of apprehended shoplifters, an amazing 41 percent are h school years, 49 percent in are in high school and the remaining 10 percent are older adults, according to the Retail Merchants Association. Unusual Flair perenials in spring is full of Christmas trees. Some of the trees are potted and can be planted outside after the Christ- mas holidays. Live Christmas trees should only be kept indoors for seven to 10 days, Symond said. The low humidity levels and heat inside a home will bring a tree out of its winter dormancy, and an active tree taken outside will probably winter-kilhe said. The trees do not have to be planted until spring and they will be in good condition until then if they are watered regularly, he said. The green house at the back of the shop features a fully automatic ventilation system. Working off a gas engine, the machine keeps the air within the plastic arches within 10 degrees of the desired temperature. The air is circulated to prevent mildew and mold growth that could harm some of the delicate plants, Symond said. The green house is now full of tropical and indoor plants but soon the new planting of ground cover will begin, Symond said. The new plants will be started by taking cuttings of already l, existing plants and starting them in root tone, which contains a root hormone but no soil. The plants root well in this, he said. The ground cover supply has to be started now to be ready for the spring planting. Some of the plants that are more difficult to grow are shipped to Mitchells from Florida and California. It is cheaper and easier to grow warm weather plants to a salable size in a warm place because of space ; and heating problems, Symond said. Its cheaper to bring them in, he said. All of the personnel at Mitchells are certified nurserymen, Symond said. This means that they can recommend pesticides and fertilizers and offer assistance as to their use, he said. Symond has had six years of experience working with plants, he said. Mitchell said that half a million dollars had been invested in the new building and like all new businesses it will be awhile before it is financially stable. It takes one good spring, Symond said. This spring looks like it will be a good one, but the economy, will has slowed landscaping, he said. pre-hig- Gymnastics School Gets New Teacher LAYTON The newly-opene- d USA Gymnastics World Facility in Layton has a new teacher. Blake Starr assumed the duties of teaching the Monday and Wednesday general gymnastics classes. He has been teaching and coaching gymnastics since 1969 and is & national certifier for the United States Gymnastics Safety Association. Starr also produced several individual and team state champions when he was in New Mexico. He has developed competitive team programs for high schools and organizations. Starr has also trained with several of the nations top coaches including Rusty Mitchel who is a 1964 Olympian and former world tumbling champion. Mitchel is now head coach at 'the University of New Mexico. Starr said, I feel that everyone ' should get involved in gymnastics because besides being fun, it is a ' total body sport. Gymnastics develops not only leg and stomach , but also upper body strength And upper body strength strength. an area that is untouched by many other sports and yet is very important in a childs physical is surrounds both manager Shawn Symond Christmas reindeer at Mitchell's nursery in Kaysville. The INHOUSE and a GREENERY GC2 UGB MEAL FOR THE WHOLE store is more than a nursery. Displayed are Christmas ornaments and other holiday fare as well as other gift shop items. FAMILY TRIPLE Id DOUBLE 1 BURGER FRIES MED DRINK BURGER FRIES MED DRINK SUNDAE & , SUNDAE . V Rog. 2.34 Rog. 2.84 Rog. 3.34 Expires Dec. 19th Let's ALL GO TO BMm u LAYTON HILLS MALL 816 So. 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