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Show 6B i Lakeside Review South, Wednesday, Deo. 14, 1983 Catch the Unwary mV Thieves Also Enjoy Holiday Thievery and burglary increase during the holiday seaCENTERVILLE Tis the son, he said. Its just- that time season to be jolly! of the year when those crimes But if youre, the victim of a are easier to commit because robbery or a burglary, youre not people seem to be a little care- less about protecting their propgoing to be too happy. You could be such a victim, erty. because the season to be jolly is But, he went on to explain, also the season of easy pickings anyone can make it difficult for for robbers and burglars. thugs by taking a few simple preThats the message from Clif- cautions. ford Russell, Centerville City When youre shopping from ' chief of police. store to store and you take your CURT JACKSON Review Correspondent - packages to the car in the parking lot between purchases, he said, be sure to put them in the locked trunk where they cant be seen. Exposed packages on seats of cars or on the car floors are easy targets for it'tt1 next morning. During the night, he said, burglars broke into the vehicle, leaving nothing for the family Christinas. Many people like to pile gifts under their Christmas tree, Chief Russell said. Its sort of a tradition that begins weeks before. Christmas. But he said exposed packages at home are virtual invitations to burglars. Its better to keep the packages out of sight until Christmas Eve or' Christmas Morning. Daytime burglaries are on the rise, Chief Russell warned, so its a good idea to know how to ' discourage it. A neighborhood watch is a good preventative measure, he. said. When a person goes shopping, he or she should tell the neighbors so they can be on the lookout and report to the police any suspicious persons or hap- - thieves. If evenings are the only time you can shop, he said, park in a well lighted parking lot and be wary of any strangers nearby. When shopping women should that discourage purse snatchers. He said women should not put their purses in shopping carts. They should carry purses on their arms. That way, when they turn away from the carts to look at or get articles from shelves, they dont have their backs to their purses. do things Women can foil purse snatchother ways, too. He said, they should never leave purses in a fitting room or place their penings. purses on the floor in public restrooms. Also, in crowds, they Sometimes, he said, thieves would do well to tuck their gain entrance to homes by pospurses under their arms with the ing as telephone repairmen or some other such servicemen on strap wrapped around the arm. Dont leave packages over- routine checks. This is happening more and more frequently in night in a car parked in a driveway or carport, he advised,: the daytime when husbands are even if they are in the locked at work. To prevent this from trunk. He told about an incihappening ask for credentials bedent last year when a woman fore letting anyone who claims left her packages in the carport-parke- d a serviceman into the. car on Christmas Eve, house. ers in to-b- Millions of BOUNTIFUL children write letters to Santa at this time of year and so few get answered, so Santa has enlisted the help of the Bountiful Jaycees. The Jaycees will personally deliver the letters received by Dec. 19, and see to it that Santa Claus has the time to answer each childs letter with a personal letter written just for that child. childs name and address, and special Christmas wish included in the letter to Santa. Please get your letters in early so the Jaycees will have enough time to get the letters to the North Pole, and also include $1 for postage and handling for each child and mail to : Santa Claus The North Pole, co The Bountiful Jaycees, P.O. Box 343, Bountiful, Utah, 84010. Please have your mayors Discuss Growth, Problems -- ert Palmquist endorsed Dr. Review Correspondent BOUNTIFUL Representa-tjve- s of Davis County cities the issues of emergency ;Kpreparedness, water police protection and I Communication in times of growth and redevelopment, J during a meeting last week with ;;the League of Women Voters. manage-'C'Yhen- cri-Ksi- -- t, s, was refuse dumping. The ground water level is also Blackburn of Centerville stressed higher than ever, and Palmquist the need for good emergency wondered where the citys garequipment, as well as shelters bage will be put. Inter-loclaw enforcement between canyons, instead of in the path of mudslides and was discussed. This issue is intertwined with the previous ones floods.. J iii that the police are often enOn the issue of water and' gaged in regulatory activities flood management, all mayors an emergency, such as a during and representatives were unani-- . flood, earthquake, or a toxic mous: in cases of floods, com- Scotts program, and Mayor Neil al .Emergency preparedness the agenda of most cities. spill. John Tackard, 'KCouncilman Duke Trotta of munications among Wasatch front cities is crucial, especially of Mayor Gerald representative Purdy, Kays-villiClinton, indicated that his police official use of the airwaves. praised the Kaysville efdepartment is overworked. forts in this direction. His ItK Mayor Grant Secrist of West Stahle brought up the messy I bountiful added to that his aftermath of floods which he example was a recent kidnapping about earthquakes and the said bring out sharp divisions case in which FBI, state troopers . J proximity of two railroads along and property line quarrels. Re- and all police forces of the Wamaterials toxic are being building of culverts and water satch front were involved. j! ;which Blackburn of Centerville emregularly. mains pose tremendous probtransported KJn e, con-,Kce- rn -- I- - ; Secrist indicated a need to be dependent upon others in the event or a disaster for commun- I ications and other services. Dean Stahle, mayor of Bounti-;fudescribed plans for a sophisticated operations center in I Bountiful City Hall and Bountiful physician Scott, who has developed an .extensive proposal for emergency preparedness, including evacuation, communications, etc. North Salt Lakes Mayor Rob ; l, men--fion- ed Da-Ky- id -- volved. Palmquist mentioned another aspect of water control, the Great Salt Lake is rising, which farther pushes back the area open to North Salt Lake for phasized the need for a more ficient cooperation, in which he was supported by all present. As example of his own efforts in the area of law enforcement he used the planned holiday season roadblocks, intended to apprehend drunk drivers. Growth, development, and redevelopment were also dealt with by the mayors. Kaysville is prepared for growth, stated Packard, and will make growth pay its own way. , Federal Women to Meet But Secrist voiced a more conservative opinion. Growth is West Bountifuls greatest concern. Committees are attracting industry and people. West Bountiful can only accept more people if we have, some stringent rules to govern that growth,, he said. Stahle took up the problems connected with growth in the areas of development and redevelopment. Some wild growth has occurred in Bountiful, but the council plans to control the (re-- ) development in an intelligent way, he said. Having Five Points Mall where it is, was not the best thing that could have happened to Bountiful, indicated the mayor. He said he would like to see the Bountiful Art Center move to a downtown area. for members and guests on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Empire Room in Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City, at 12:30 p.m. Hostess for the luncheon is Mrs. Oka For reservations please call: Salt Lake City, Loretta Bartlett, Ann King, Ogden, Mary Mendez, Louise Taylor, 322-365- 322-061- 4; ; . : Ev-..er- and the Hill Field Christmas program. Everett is typical of many generous people in the county who are donating their means and talents to improve Christmas for thier neighbors as a Sponsor for Santa. Nearly 50 individuals, businesses, school groups, and civic organizations have already applied to be sponsors, many of which will help several needy families. However, many more are needed as nearly 200 families applied for help by the second 451-835- 5 week of December. Prospective sponsors may volmake toys for anyone and is unteer by calling Human Seruntil Dec. 22. happy to use his own plans or vices those of the customer. Those needing help must apply Forced retirement at age 57 does not provide a large income, and times have been hard for Everett. After receiving help from Human Services through another, of their programs, he recognized his ability to help someone else and last year offered some of his creations to be given to needy children as Christmas presents. He has also given toys to Deseret Industries . 6. 825-553- 731-148- 7; 2. Tooele, Treacia Lane, 882-222- 2. La Leche Discussion Is Set La Leche BOUNTIFUL of Bountiful will hold the final meeting of their series on Dec. 15 at the home of Susan League Fields, 397 W. 800 S., Bountiful, at 7 p.m. The topic for discussion will be Nutrition and Weaning. All mothers and other interested persons are invited to attend and join in the discussion. The Bountiful group meets monthly and provides a telephone counseling service for anyone with questions or problems concerning breastfeeding. For counseling or information, contact Kay Gerber at 2 or Araina Thorsness at 292-645- 292-345- 1. Car Emission Test Dated From Dec. 8 through 10, the Davis County Health Department will conduct emissions inspections at the parking area of the Store in Woods Cross from noon until 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday. (Only inclement weather will K-M- cause cancellation). Vehicles will be tested for high tailpipe emissions levels of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. Questions will be answered regarding the upcoming mandatory vehicles emissions control called (IM). program ce Inspec-tionMaintenan- -, ILaEsesMe OassMoafl 30 LOST & FOUND FOUND: black and tan puppy with white flea collar, near Boise Cascade in Lav- - BUSINESS SERVICE ton. 5. LOST: Alaskian Malmute, male, Layton vicinity. Any 5, info call or 546- - DIRECTORY: 0048. Got a ob to do? Call on someone who knows how! But the mayor said he is happy with the proposals for the revamping of Main Street, and the RDA plan for the 500 S. 500 West property owned by Woods Cross and Bountiful. LOST: Golden Retriev-erLa- b o. mix, vicinity Ogden,479-38-6 mo. old Reward, male, 40 PERSONALS Acrylic nails, wraps. Solar, vour home or mine. Cindy AIR FARE SPECIAL Save 25 on most domestic air fares. or The consensus was that growth is good, as long as it is tightly controlled and does not involve lawsuits because of building in a flood plain. Airline Discount Coupons Buy or Sell or Give Health for Christmas Stop smoking in 7 days or vour money back! Eniov tasting foods, breathe better, stop coughing, overcome withdrawal, weight gain, desire. Before Christmas Special $244., $399. per couple or friends. Utah Center Needy Children Get Wooden Toys Several children of low-in- come families will receive hand-- ; made wooden toys for Christmas this year thanks to the generosity : of a Clinton man working through the Department of Hu-- ; man Services Sponsors for Santa program. ; Several years ago, George Ev-- : erett, 2388 N. 690 W., Clinton, was forced to retire from his construction trade because of ill health. Finding much time on his hands, Everett began making wooden toys for his 28 grandchildren. I need to keep myself Caway from the TV, he says. It' would be too easy to sit in the house ail day and die. ,K Using pictures of toys from catalogs and advertisements, drew plans and began manufacturing. He has , since .purchased additional plans and makes approximately 70 differ-pe- t wooden toys, ranging from little girls dish cupboards to ; toddlers pull toys. His products ; have become so popular among family members and friends that the word is spreading and the demand 'is increasing. He will K lems, particularly in the winter. Debris basins add problems. Do they do the job? Are they worth their cost? Stahle asked. Stahle recalled some incidents from earlier Bountiful floods, and stressed the need for efficient flood control and public awareness of the problems in- ef- Above (from left) is Mark Faldmo, Haven Burningham, Faye Richards and Jeff Stringham. will Want Good Communication ; BOUNTIFUL AREA Chamber of Commerce Christmas party committee members prepare Santas gifts which will be given away at the BACC Christmas party Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oakridge County Club in Farmington. The party will include a program and gifts. The Federal Womens Club hold a Christmas luncheon Jaycees Help St. Nick KENNY MEYERS U'i't hoping to surprise the family the , SHOPPING IN large amounts is the thing to do for Americans during the holidays. Whether it be for the big Christmas dinner or for the toys under the tree, consumers are busting their budgets for the season. 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