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Show A3 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 lAROUNDlDAVISJ CLIPPER TODAY This week's question: "Are Davis schools generally safe? Can the same be said about schools across the Holly Smith J.J. Love Bountiful South Weber Farmington think there could be some improvements. All schools could use security cameras, not just to prevent shootings like in Colorado, but also to stop vandalism. Metal detectors would help too. It's just too bad that it has to come to Around the country think they need to work on safety more. Surveillance cameras and metal detectors would help. The biggest help would be to try to help these (troubled) kids early on, before they become dangerous. Lillian Lambert Jennifer McKinlay Rick Fleming Layton Layton There is a small percentage of schools that are struck with disasters like Columbine but, compared to the number of schools in .the country, think most schools are safe. have kids in school and feel comfortable sending them. think the schools here in Davis County are safe enough. You really don't hear about too many serious problems. used to think that most schools in the U.S. were safe but obviously they could be better. I I I I I I think schools are pretty safe here. go to high school here and don't feel threat-- ' ened. After Columbine nobody at school wanted to say anything rude to anyone else. Columbine made more people aware of other peoI I I I this. ple's feelings. country?" Senior center to get new home BY TOM BUSSELBERG Clipper Today News Editor Smith, director of Aging Services. The city police department occupies most of that space now. We will have to build a kitchen, but I think we will be able to utilize some of the equipment from the old holding cells. she added. The center will be in close proximity to senior housing which is planned for that same block, ft will also be more accessible and easier to locate. Some people had complained over the years that the current center is hard to locate. I think it's going to be a new association for the county to have this balance between the city and county says Patsy Seach. director of Autumn Glow Senior Center in Kaysville, and formerly held the same position in Clearfield. Its going to take a lot of work but it has a lot of potential, she added. "Criminal mischief is our favorite one;' Harper said. "It's toilet papering, egging cars and blowing up mailbox-es...Th- e problem we have is many people don't report it. We want to know about it." "We have a problem even though it doesn't seem like we have one." he said. If we have one incident, then it is a problem...We don't have to put up , LAVORNA BURTON and Jack Meets entertain at the Heritage Center in Clearfield, soon to be moved. Photo by Marv Lynchard Its going to be a new association for the county We think it's a tremendous opportunity for the area, County Commissioner Gayle Stevenson said. It'll be a little strain financially, but its going to happen, ft will give many more opportunities for seniors to enjoy a broad range of sernever-the-les- Giacoma. We will consider it in our e planning. I congratulate them (senior center) on having a new facility' he added. port. "If we can't teach you. then we ll find the people to teach you." Deputy-Harpeadded. Ltpon concluding all remarks. Knighton asked for volunteers Residents seemed hesitant at first, but responded positively when asked directly to participate. Work was immediately launched that night to schedule and create the first official West Point Neighborhood Watch organizing meeting. Plans for that meeting and others include dividing neighborhoods into districts, training, and appointing block captains as well as district leaders. Neilson said that he will organize information meetings for the eastern side erf town at a later date. Residents will be contacted directly via letter with this. Knighton told residents that as their community grows that they could expect to see a growth in crime as well unless they do something about it. She recommended they create Neighborhood Watch groups. "(They are) a means for citizens to help make their community safer by educated and informed watching techniques'" Knighton said. ...Neighborhood Watch can be as big or little as you want td make it Officers can't be everyw here, all the time. Nor can they alone solve all of the community problems. An involved community has a stake in the well being of their community" You're the pilot group in West Point, Deputy Eileen Knighton said. There are no other groups in West Point. City Manager Scott Neilson organized the informational meeting in an attempt to curb future crime activity and to help handle or solve recent crime activity which has increased. According to Deputy Scott Harper. West Point is struggling with several vehicle burglaries in the eastern portion of town near the borders of Gearfield, Syracuse and Clinton, and is dealing with thefts and criminal mischief in the western portion of example. Joyce Davis County. N. W.P. "The more active Neighborhood Watch groups are our calls increase." she said. We want to respond to your livability issues."Knighton told residents if they wanted Neighborhood Watch groups that the sheriff's department would attend regular meetings, provide ongoing training or direction for them, and other law enforcement sup- town near the border of Hooper as well as towards the northern and southern borders of unincorporated The first WEST POINT Neighborhood Watch group ever formally created in West Point is on its way to being organized thanks jp the efforts of more than 20 concerned citizens, who attended an information meeting last week with Davis County Sheriff's Deputies. Seven of those people volunteered to create an organizing committee for the western end of town covering 4500 W to 5000 W and 300 N. to 500 ter. Were excited about it. Bippes said of the move, which will mean remodeling will probably start in We feel there are some January. we can do for the city with the senior citizens in close proximity they can help us. we can help them. It should be a great fit. We can provide them greater support. an opportunity to do more things with them. he added. ft will be a nice fit to have a ter right at Clearfield Citys heat, said BY MELISSA K. CAN NELL Clipper Today Correspondent - - CLEARFIELD The Heritage Senior Citizen Center, here, is getting a new home. After being housed for 20 years in a portion of the North Davis Branch Library building basement, the senior facility will move to new quarters in the Clearfield Municipal Center, which is moving to new quarters by year's end. The new facility will provide sub12,000 to stantially more space 14.000 square feet, says Jack Bippes Gearfield city manager. In addition, space in other parts of the building will be shared, including the courtroom for special programs, old council room, an exercise area, computer room and other areas. The building w ill become a sort of community cenThis cooperative use of facilities will be a new concept for Aging Services in Davis County, although similar arrangements have been going for many years in Weber County, for Neighborhood Watch begins in from citv hall. Master Opticians 17th Anniversary Celebration long-rang- s, Mortgage News & Mews vices. He said the renovation will cost in excess of $100,000, but emphasized that funds are available, with no increase in fees or taxes necessary to complete the project. The Heritage Center serves residents in Gearfield. Syracuse, West Point, Clinton, South Weber, and some in Layton. ft will give an opportunity to eventually expand the library services," Stevenson added. It's a new element for us to think about, said Library Director Pete Missionary Headquarters! 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