THE SENTINEL Page 3 Thursday, January 15, 1981 Sandy sets crime prevention neighborhood watch in motion A study of the increase of crime within Sandy City has prompted the police department to increase efforts on a crime prevention program. According to Chief Tony Gustin, the department moved to curb the rising crime in neighborhoods by implementing a study on crime prevention to reduce burglaries, auto theft, larceny, and van- . dalism. "Alta Canyon quadrant was targeted for the city's first neighborhood watch program,", said Karen Glynn, working with the police department in community relations. She said that a study of police records from Jan. 1, 1980 to July 15 revealed four igh crime areas within the city: two of which were in the Alta Canyon community. Within these two neighborhoods h of the reported auto larcenies, thefts, burglaries, and vandalisms in residential areas were reported. "The watch neighborhood program can and does deter crime in these categories," Miss Glynn said. "A closer look at the police statistics indicated that nearly 20 percent of the crimes involved juveniles, yet, frighteningly enough, the juveniles were committing burglaries and larcenies in 1 1)) , r, one-fift- VV; Ttri X ber bud at Mpaviaj the tirtctiM ef Sandy Police taps tries trier ID mber m pwpertj cosewitj service whBe Karw CIjmi mi police lerjeiirt Tern Pepper, wrier ment, two calculators and a Sandy Fire Department pager, battery, saving bonds, tapes and case, garage door opener, CB radio, rifle, cassette recorder, radar detectors, watches, typewriter, stereos and speakers. Ten arrests were made last Residential burglaries include week by Sandy Police officers for a silver coins, silverware, camera, variety of crimes committed. Four TVs, stereo equipment, cameras, shoplifters were arrested, one rings, watches, cash, and a rifle. male at Grand Central, an adult Several thefts occurred at places and a juvenile at Smith's Food of business. A spare tire was taken King, and an adult and two from Beehive Machinery; a juveniles at vacuum, file cabinet, adding A female adult was arrested at machine from The Tender Touch; Reams on a forged prescription beer from Reams Pharmacy; door charge and a male adult for van- knob from Sandy City Shops; gas dalism on Cedar Terrace. theft from Metro Oil; drugs Two adults were arrested for from Professional (Demerol) driving under the influence and a Pharmacy. At the Gourmet KitInale ' juvenile was arrested for chen, TVs, microwaves, applian'possession of alcohol by a minor . A ces were stolen totaling $13,790 in juvenile was arrested in an auto losses. 41 r it J- uieu. laiwu waaa inrtc laijnuiiua. The door at Acapulco de Noche Still under investigation is an Restaurant on State St. was kicked auto theft of a 1975 black Monte in. Carlo and eight vehicle burglaries. Three male juveniles are being Taken were electronics equip sought for indencent exposure.- Shoplifters arrested in Sandy np- -1 , W.J. permits down Only one home building permit was issued in West Jordan last month accor- city report, ding to a recently-releaseA total of twelve permits were issued including one for a restaurant in the Jordan Square Shopping Center, 1700 W. 7800 S., and one for a warehouse at the West Valley Industrial Park. Building valuations for December totaled $383,802. Additions and commercial improvements made up the majority of the report." d (ids can warm up The coldness of winter won't seem so bitter when youngsters warm up to programs sponsored by the Salt Lake County Library System. a singing, dancing organization, will meet at the Whitmore Library, 2197 E. 7000'S.. Tuesdays, Jan. 13 through Mar. 17. Six to nine year olds will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Those nine years old to teens will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. The course is under the direction of Sue Talmadge. For information on ," fees and registration, call the Y.W.C.A., 's Films for preschoolers will be shown in Rainbow Room Thursday, Jan. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Children's films will be shown at the West Jordan Branch Library, 7909 S. 1700 W., on Saturday, Jan. 17 j, ' T. at 10:30a.m. ! , " ; Horror fans will enjoy watching "Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde" at the South Jordan Branch Library, 10300 Beckstead Lane, on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. The classic film stars John Barrymore. For further information on these and other children's programs, call the nearest branch of the Salt Lake County Library System or ' Girls, boys hear pioneer William former trek Chapman, meteorologist-in-charg- e, Salt public. t rim 4 meteorologist, National Weather Service. He will speak Jan. 16 - on "Weather and Radar in Utah." Robert Cron, branch chief, Recreation' and Wasatch Land Use, National Forest, will "Avalanche discuss Weather" in a Jan. 23 appearance. He will be followed on Jan. 30 by Dr. Ken Casey, assistant professor of medicine. College of Medicine, who will discuss "Weather Environmental and Problems." Catering In an Old Fashionod Atmosphoro. 0 QAedcUgs ad deceptions Dinnets Parties UAeetmgs CEnfarg fiat 12642 S. Redwood Rd., Riverton 254-223- 0 or 254-300- 7 will be Chapman followed in the series" by Jerry Robinson, radar Comes To Riverton . - SENTINEL WANT ADS WORK . issues some cautions There have been 28 calls for fire department assistance since the first of the new year. Among these were two calls to home fires. An upsurge in fire calls prompted Fire Chief Bill Gough to issue to Sandy caution reminders residents. The chief cautions residents on the use of their fireplaces. Make sure that all ashes are placed in metal containers outside, and not inside of the garage. The use of wood burning stoves - inventory Sole Other speakers and their topics and appearance dates include Annette Sund, ' National Weather Service Personnel Office, "Recruiting of Meteorologists," Feb. 6; Phil Ashbaker, State Aeronautics Division, in Weather "Flying Utah," Feb. 13; .Keith of North Brown American Weather Con"Private sultants, ' SerMeteorological vices," Feb. 20; Alvin E. Rickers, director of the State Division of En- vironmental Health, "Air Control 27. Feb. Utah," Pollution tak at stake fireside A pioneer trek fireside was held Jan. 11, at the Sandy North Stake Center for girls and boys who are planning to attend the trek this summer. BYU personnel presented the program. The Sandy youth will participate in the trek from June 18 to June 27. WILLIS LESTER Funeral services were held Monday in Midvale First Ward for Willis Lester Francom, 62, who died Jan. 8, in a Salt Lake City Hospital. Burial was in ' Midvale City Cemetery. A retired Union Pacific Railroad employe, t he was a member of the BPOE Cottonwood Lodge 2344 and of the Union Pacific Old Timers Club. He also was a life member of the Veterans of . Wars Foreign organization, and an elder in the IDS church. Mr Francom was born June 29, 1918, Midvale, to Presley Alma and Frieda Francom. Allmendingei He married Fay Watson on Dec. 1, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Flyers Announcements Wedding Genealogical Coping Self Service 7652 South Redwood Road WpcI Inrrlnn Arctic 0200r if Sycciafinf Kirkj, Rmw, Eml j Ism Cmmm parts, kfs, belts, brisk rots. i Enterprises 966-141- .Mew- Dim Circle Redwood Road 561-250- 1 4081 W. 5415 S. FRANCOM i 4 ) Reductions Business Cards Letterheads Envelopes Binding NCR Forms Like New Obituaries i Fast Efficient Service & Finest Quality Classics Kearns.Ut. t 5 Kirby A.T. SENTINEL WANT ADS WORK Quality Copy liobuilt Wt repair aakes have been the cause of many fires because of poor insulation. The stoves have to be installed right, said the chief, or overheating can The cause many problems. residents are cautioned to keep the chimney clear from soot. Good housekeeping especially around furnaces and water heaters is a must, and above all double check all electrical appliances. 1 943-761- Lake Forecast Office, National Weather Service, spoke in 101 undergraduate at 12:05 p.m. quarter seminars sponsored by Business Lecutre Hall. the University of Utah Each ensuing lecture will of be held at the same time Department and location. They are Meteorology. free and open to the Cmlhirg A Whit-more- U The causes of periodic recurrences of fog in the Salt Lake Valley was discussed Jan. 9 in the first in a series of winter Riverton resident told that deputies someone took a battery from his pick-u- p which was parked at his home near 13000 S. 1800 W. CB antenneas Two were taken from a car parked at a residence near 1900 W. 13200 S. Estimated loss was $50. , marking pens to be used in property identification to reduce the likelihood of theft and to increase the likelihood of return of stolen goods; regular contacts and education with the police officer assigned to area; classes to understand and deal with problems of delinquency in the family and neighborhood; and formulate a group to work in conjunction with the police department, schools, city managers, and commercial establishments in order to develop a cooperative effort to make crime and delinquency prevention work in the city. The Alta Canyon Community Council will act as the head of the Crime Prevention Committee with each of the four district leaders answering to the community council. Each of the district leaders will be in charge of three block watch leaders. The plan will require district; leaders to be in contact with the", council committee on a monthly basis. Block watchers will be in' contact with the district leader on a quarterly basis. Police officers will make themselves available on contact to the council committee and district leaders, who will be fed information through the block watch leaders. Fire calls high, chief nan reports theft to library programs of meteorologists talk about fog U Riverton percent of the cases." rests with neighbors and parents to reduce the opportunities for such activities to happen, according to Miss Glvnn. Law enforcement and protection has been unable to keep up with the rising demand in Sandy so the department is seeking voluntary participation as a necessary means of support. The pilot neighborhood watch program, now in the planning stages, will provide a community-wid- e in seminar training February, said the community relations director. Miss Glynn, who has already attended ten meetings in the area, promoting the crime prevention program, said the program components include training for neighborhoods to begin and carry out a prevention program; formulating a block watch to "keep an eye" on suspicious activity in the neighborhood; information on how to identify and report a suspect andor suspicious activity to the police in a responsible and effechome security tive manner; checks, including information on how to enhance the security of the home and premises; seminars on locks and possible group rates for neighborhoods to obtain good locks at a reduced price; availability of 75 Quality Copy ""T Nortn ffl I Wfc Professional foot care on Dr. A. Fred Kotter, OPM. Dr. - A- Dale Green, DJ.M Foot Specialists . Members American Podiatry Association Members American Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgery Diagnosis and Treatment: Running or jogging He is survived by his wife, Midvale; son and daughter, Craig Duane, RoAnn Fay, both of Midand brothers vale; Mrs Lloyd sisters, Lambert. (Florence) Calif.; Beach, Long Howard, injuries , Callouses. Corns and Bunions Bone spurs and calcium deposits Arch problems Ingrown toenails Foot pain and other problems involving feet and lower extremities Fred Kotter, D.P.M. Dale Green, D.P.M. Dr. A Dr. West Jordan Medical and Dental Plaza 2414 West 7800 South Bcllflower, Calif.; Arnold, and Mrs in Lester Fae) Petersen, both of Midvale. FOR APFOINTMENT CALL: Other offices on 3900 South and Sandy 566-729- 7 or 582-538- 5 . evenings