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Show : i : : SEieriff Ctoiiiis Crime by Michael Morris "Happy Valley" isn't so happy these days, reports Mack Holley, Utah County sheriff. According to Holley, the Sheriffs Department is being forced to operate on a smaller budget than last year's and is striving to do so in the face of unprecedented increases in crime in Utah County's unincorporated areas. Overall crime for the first quarter of 1980, when compared with the same quarter in 1979, shows a 12 percent increase, in-crease, reports the Sheriff's Depar-ment. Depar-ment. "Part 1 offenses," criminal homicides, forcible rape, robbery, as- lip I:or Utah-County sault, burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft showed a much larger increase. in-crease. There were 64 such offenses committed during the first quarter of 1979 compared to 134 for this year's first quarter - a jump of 109 percent. "Utah County is no longer the quiet, peaceful county many citizens believe," said Holley. "Our department can't even keep on top of all the crime," he continued. To make matters worse, Holley said the department is unable to conduct con-duct thorough investigations, organize special forces or maintain sufficient patrol strength because of budget cut backs. "We're caught in the middle," Holley continued. "People are deman-ing deman-ing more services, but we have less money to provide those services." He said the department is unable to handle anything but emergencies and that if the present economic conditions continue con-tinue within the department, "some personnel may even have to be laid off." Holley attributes the rise in crime to two factors. "The city police depar-ments depar-ments in the valley are cracking down more and as they do so, people are encouraged en-couraged to commit crimes in the Utah, fagcaijt of tbc 2Lrt Juijc 6 tfyrougl July 11, 1980 $5.00 $6.00 $5.0o Scaling for Pau'aol Ask about Our Discounts "I'riili-rtiuit" ,..,l M.m Aiqericai Fork Higlj Sdjool Theater 510 ftorti? 600 East Curtail?: 8:00 p.nj. Call 7563541 or 533-0661 (SLC toll-free) SU? Excitiifg Tradition! outlining areas," he said. Holley cited the usage of drugs in the county's unincorporated unin-corporated areas as an area of extreme concern. Another contributing factor is the present economic condition of the valley. "When things get tight, more so-called so-called honest people turn to crime," Holley explained. To thwart the increase in crime, Holley said educational programs, target specialization and lengthy investigations in-vestigations are needed. But he said these programs will have to suffer the consequences of tax rebellion cutbacks. "I think people are sitting back trvine to save tax dollars and are allowing crime to get a stronger foothold foot-hold in the community," said Holley. "Too many people don't want to realize just what is going on," he continued. Holley said crime can be controlled if enough money is put into its prevention. preven-tion. "If people want crime control, they'll have to pay for it. People can either pay to prevent it through taxes or they can pay for it through personal losses," he concluded. According to preliminary .data released last week by the FBI, crime in the United States was up 8 percent in 1979, its sharpest rise since the 9.8 percent per-cent jump in 1975. Utah ranks 20th nationally when compared to the other state crime rates. OLYMPIC BOYCOTT The World Olympics are now scheduled for Moscow, When asked to send athletes, Carter said "No." Russia has invaded Afghanistan as part of the goal, To conquer, enslave each and every soul, They have not been found worthy in any sense, i. "e must stay home and prepare our defense. Brezhi. -v is wrong and should be told so, We can't i nil hiin friend so to Moscow can't go, I His actions c re bad, we most certainly think, To stop hiin, w must and make a big stink. Are the Olympic .ill important or for honest fun? Our P esident says, "Boycott," so stay home and' run. J. Calvin Croft 332 E. 200 N. Orem, Utah Class Of 1930 Sets Reunion The Orem Lincoln High School graduating class of 1930 is holding a Orem-Geneva Times class reunion at the Schoenwald Terrace, Orem, Saturday, at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 per May 22, 1980 plate. . For information call Ester Riddle, 374-0799. 1 VN ' yr' ) r ( Fine Professional Service Doctor Referrals Emergency Repairs Warranty Prescription Glasses Sunglasses Master ChargeVisa Welcome JOIN THE PLAYBOY SUN SET We have a complete selection of Playboy designed eyewear for the new generation of sun worshipers. And each Playboy style, for men and women, is fashioned in lightweight Optyl. The remarkable frame material with an exclusive Memory fit. D-65 University Mall Orem, Utah 84057 225-3920 r. CHURCH PAGE SPONSORS SUPPORT THESE MERCHANTS Adams Car Care Center Kay Adams 300 W. 800 N.-Orem -225-0839 Orem Pharmacy Kelly Healy 840 S. State -Orem -225-1370 Buxtons Miracle Bowl Keith & Nedra Buxton 1585 S. State -Orem -225-6038 "Call us about open bowling" J & J Distributing Joe Elegante 345 S. Main -Orem -225-4311 "Distributors of Coors Beer" Orem 11th Ward 400 East 800 South Graduation Set For Adventists Graduation ceremonies cere-monies to honor four Seventh-day Adventist school students will be held June 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary, 255 S. 700 E., in Provo. Students graduating include: Michelle Baum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Baum; Teddy Phil-pott, Phil-pott, son of Pastor and Mrs. Clarence Philpott; Bradley Smith, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Smith Jr.; and Debbie Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wilson. Special guest speaker for the occasion will be Ronald Christensen, education edu-cation superintendent for the Nevada-Utah Conference Con-ference of Seventh-day Adventists. Each student graduating will also perform per-form a musical number. The Adventist Church operates 4,300 schools with a total of 437,000 students. The four students stu-dents graduating from the Provo school will probably attend a private high school or "academy." Adventists also operate 72 colleges, three universities univer-sities and 23 schools of nursing. Provo Principal Gordon Gor-don Wilson is now accepting accept-ing applications for enrollment en-rollment in next fall's classes. "Our school is open to students, without bias toward race, color or creed," Mr. Wilson said. "We do, however, limit the number of students we accept to insure personalized person-alized attention to each student." Olsen Is Appointed The appointment of Kenneth A. Olsen of Orem as supervisor - employment, employ-ment, placement & benefits bene-fits has been announced by U.S. Steel's Geneva Works. Mr. Olsen attended BYU where he majored in business administration, administra-tion, and began his service ser-vice at Geneva Works in 1946 as a senior clerk in the Accounting Department. Depart-ment. From 1951 to 1966 he was insurance & pensions pen-sions analyst. At the time of this recent appointment, appoint-ment, he was staff assistant assis-tant - employee benefits, the position to which he had been promoteH in 1966. .,,,. Larsens To Serve In South Carolina C. Wilford and Ruby Larsen have been called to serve in the LDS South Carolina-Columbia Mission. Mis-sion. They will enter the mission training center cen-ter May 28. A farewell meeting is scheduled for them Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in the Orem South Central Stake House, 139 E. 1100 S. Friends and relatives are invited to attend an open house at their residence, resi-dence, 137 E. 1200 S., directly after the meeting. Mr. Larsen was born and raised in South Alberta Al-berta Canada. He has lived in Orem for the last 50 years. He and his wife have served in the different dif-ferent auxiliaries of the Church and held many positions. Mr. Larsen has been involved in the cattle and fruit business. He has served previously two other missions for the LDS Church: one in the Northern States, and one in Texas. Mrs. Larsen was raised in Orem. She graduated from Lincoln High School and LDS Seminary. She has been employed in Provo and is a Provo Temple Worker. 5 ' r- i t ) RUBY AND wrr.FORD LARSEN KODY WILKES Wilkes Gets Mission Call Elder Kody Frane Wilkes, son of Bishop and Mrs. Doran F. Wilkes, has been called to the Illinois Chicago Mission. He will enter the Missionary Training Center Cen-ter May 29 and will depart for Chicago in June. A farewell testimonial will be held in his honor Sunday, in the Orem South Stake House 1260 S. 400 W., at noon. All friends and relatives are invited to the meeting and open house at 5 p.m. at his home, 646 S. 400 W. Legion Meets The Orem American Legion Aux. and Post, no. 72, met in joint session May 6, in the Orem Veterans Vet-erans building. Following the business busi-ness meeting, the Orem High debate team presented pre-sented a most informative and interesting debate on child abuse. A question and answer period followed. follow-ed. Members of the debate team are: Allison Gapp-mayer, Gapp-mayer, Jackie Clegg, GarySwenson, and Roger IB f I is i I ' - I Is i DOUGLAS RIDENHOUR 1 Ridenhour To Speck Sunday Douglas Ridenhour, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted E. Ridenhour, has been called to serve a mission for the LDS Church in the Japan Kobe Mission. He will give a farewell address Sunday, May 25, at 9 a.m. at the Orem 40th Ward building, 50 S. 800 E. All friends are invited in-vited to attend. Doug will enter the Mission Training Train-ing Center June 5. Support The Religion Of Your Choice Moffitt. Their teacher is Steve Bringhurst. Aux. president, Mrs. Gwen Bench conducted the meeting. After the meeting, meet-ing, light refreshments were served. CHURCH PAGE SPONSORS SUPPORT THESE MERCHANTS Martin Photo Service Bob Martin 753 Columbia Lane Provo, 375-9692 "8 hour service on Kodacolor II." "4 hour service on Ektachrome."- Redman Van & Storage RossChilds 1580 So. State. Orem 225-5672 "Agents For North American Van Lines.' "Local Moves Since 1891" Orem-Geneva Times 546 So. State -Orem Phone 225-1340 -Community Church-Rev. Church-Rev. William Schroeder Church School Thurs. 4 p.m. Worship Sun. 10 a.m. Young Life Sun. 5:30 p.m. -St. Marks Lutheran- 464 W. 3700 N. Provo Pastor Bruce Jeske SUNDAY Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -Grace Baptist-Pastor Baptist-Pastor MikeBardon SUNDAY Sunday School iO a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer. Wed. 7 p.m. Children's Sparks. . Mon. 4:30 p.m. Awana Tues. 6:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study. . . . Tues. 10a. ir Church Of Christ-Minister: Christ-Minister: Lonnie Wilkinson SUNDAY Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship 1 1 an. Service 6 p.m. Bible Study Thurs. 7 p.m. Cbrch |
