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Show Eight Percent More Than '8 1 JOB - The one area where the crime rate continued to decrease was offenses among investigated by West Valley Police during November. The homicide was the first of the year in the city, while the two rape cases brought to 23 the number for the first 11 months of the year, according to the departments monthly report. Through that same period last year, police had investigated 27 rape cases and one murder, it noted. During November, officers responded to 469 Part 1 offenses (murder, rape, ro- burglaries have creased this year by 3.4 percent (1,199 in theft, motor vehicle theft and arson). For the year, West Valley had confined their touch to residential dwellings; 5,047 vestigated crimes of that nature, continued to increase. One homicide and two rape cases were total, however, in1,280 through November, 81); -- - Police gated cases 18 bringing the figure to 287. That is 29.3 percent more than the year before; - With four more cases last month, the arson rate is 67 percent higher than in 81. The 1982 total now stands at 21, compared to 14 the year before. Significantly, six of this years arson two in cases, including involved have in- compared to 4,675 in 1981, an eight percent increase. However, Novembers figures represent a 5.3 percent decline from October, and 2.7 percent fewer cases than the monthly average established since the departments inception 28 months ago, figures reveal. While the number of rape cases remained below last average, Part years most other crimes were still on the increase, police reported. Crime was on the rise in the following 1 areas: -- - Four robberies November during the brought total to 85, a 57 percent increase, compared to the 54 committed in the first 11 months of 81; - The number of burglaries for the year climbed to 1,239, with 139 reported in November. Until last month, the burglary rate for the two years -- - For the year, however, the number of Part 2 crimes is 4.2 percent higher (8,579 number of assaults. During in- to 8,233). November, police vestigated 11 assaults; the year before, that month had 20 cases. The 1982 total now last month, stands.at bbery, assault, November, businesses. burglary, larceny sonists officers investi- stolen auto the earlier. In 1981, ar- Larceny thefts Novembers figure (290) was 20 percent higher than the 248 recorded a year 123, far fewer than the 207 responded to in the first 11 months of 81. That represents a decline of 40 percent. Police Part resolved were larceny thefts. They also (72) noted. Part 2 crimes, which range from kidnapping and extortion to investigation of traffic accidents, totaled 711 during November, just two more than for the same month a year to 2,951). Stake Sets m- - ' 'Robinson' Film Friday 81. Areas where the report shows increases in crime for both the month and year are forgery, family offenses, drunkenness, obstructing police, flight-escap- resolved the homicide, six burglaries, five assaults, three motor vehicle thefts and two arson cases, the report earlier. For the year, larceny thefts are 10 percent higher than in 81 (3,268 89 crimes during the month; the bulk 1 Figures for November include one kidnapping, the 15th of the year compared to 13 in the first 11 months of aways and weapon of- fenses. White Lad Received student at Brockbank junior high, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. The son of Allen and Myrna White, he is the second in the family to receive the honor. A member of troop 547, under the direction of Harold Obray scoutmaster, he is currently serving as first in the deacons quorum. He plays the drums and counselor PHOTO AT LIFT belongs to the Pirate Swim club, receiving many awards in swimming, including two, swim The youth also is interested in racing. moto-cros- s During his scouting career, he has fraud, possession of dangerous drugs, sex offenses, obscenity cases and liquor violations. Declines have been registered in the number of extortions, embezzlements and cases of damaged property, the report showed. West Valley officers arrested 73 persons for driving under the influence (DUI) during November, compared to 66 the year before. That brought the 82 total to 905, nearly twice as many as in The largest number MAGNA. Jeff White, awards. include of cases took place in a one-mil- e November 1981. Top Rank GRANGER. The traditional showing of the Swiss Family film, Robinson will take place in Granger South stake tomorrow (Friday) night. For the third year, families of the stake are being invited to the stake center for the 7 p.m. showing. The New Years Eve offering is free of charge and is under the direction of the stake activities committee. Were expecting a a full house again, spokesman said. We like to have the opportunity to have a family occasion such as this. Djogiio run- e, Other offenses which have increased this year, but which were fairly stable during receiv- north Hunter. netted materials valued at $92,935. Thefts ac- Burglaries counted for losses of another $74,017. Property losses in other areas totaled $61,348, a activities for children, theater creativity, vocal activities. Those wishing more information may call 966-306- At Utah Tech sum of $228,300, police the number of The 1982 total now stands at 123, far fewer than the 207 responded to in the first 11 months of 81. That represents a decline of 40 - Course Set On Pistols assaults. During inNovember, police vestigated 11 assaults; the year before, that month had 20 cases. performance and a variety of sports reported. The one area where the crime rate continued to decrease was in tutoring pre-scho- TAYLORSVILLE. A new course on the safe use of handguns is be ing offered evenings at Utah Technical College beginning in January. Taught by Utah Tech instructor Dave Westley, a former police officer, the class will emphasize both theory and practice of handling pistols for both sporting use and How to handle a handgun, where to place it in the home, how to conduct oneself in an emergency, loading and unloading under stress will be among subjects discussed in the class. Additionally, students will have field sessions on the range so they become familiar with handguns and can work toward target accuracy. The instructor noted TAYLORSVILLE. A tradition, mented Dan stake tomorrow (Friday) night. Activities are planned from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Games are being planned for children. presidency suggested family activity. ed in Taylorsville Two movies will be Petes Drashown, gon and The Black Stallion. Dancing in the cultural hall will include such things as r and stake activities man. is taught through Utah Techs school of external programs and continuing education. Registration is being accepted now with the first class on Jan. 6 at 5 p.m. in the Co- nstruction Building. $39. a Usually we leave the little ones to go out to celebrate. This way, well know where our young people are. Admission will be $1 Further 967-420- 2 DAYS ONLY... potluck finger foods. ALL APPLIANCES ON SALE At the Lowest Prices of the Year! Night Course mother-sawaltz Registration well as as Set At School competition, father-daughte- n GRANGER. Regis- tration will take place Tuesday through Thursday next week for winter quarter classes at Granger elementary Community QglMSI School. dBQSJCUDft) Classes will be offered in a wide range of subjects, including Dec.. c?g2... SQ0'(Er LOWEST FOOD PRICES ! P'fo'l. 2763 So. SUM, 4750 So Radwood 6177 W.lt 3500 7355 So tth 40 Wnt 2nd North, Bountiful 10670 So. 7th Eaat, Sandy 3565 Wait 6200 South, W Jordan. Et. Rd., So., FOOD BARGAIN WAREHOUSE -- MZSG A.T7Ngg.TlSP TgAC6S ( 1 infor- mation is available by calling AVhirlpoolSALE! per family, plus Trades The fee is chair- UTAHS I Safe Use of Han- dguns comPulley, M7 0 growing number of people buy pistols for personal home protection. In each category, he said, there is need to train oneself to have respect for the gun and avoid all chance of accidental harm. The stake Prices OtM a Also, develop into a will New Years Eve party for all members of the family is being plann- .min A.VP that many people purchase handguns strictly for sporting activity and that target practice is widely enjoyed. percent. Tbrtilla Chips NC o Films, Games Set By T'ville Stake all the award, Webelos awards and TtuMSSL 1982 New Years Eve Party the Virginia Reel and other dances. Table games will be the Arrow of Light. His provided for the older service project was children. The scoreboard in taking part in restoration work at the Ute. the cultural hall will be Peak Fire Tower, used for the countwhich earned his troop down clock as the new the Tom C. Clark year approaches. aw'ard. Were hoping this ed the On My Honor tap dance, north Redwood (359). The beat with the least activity (34 cases) was in ceramics, reading, Thursday, Dec. 30, VIEW cake cooking for youth, aerobics, creative dance, jazz, art, had been fairly constant. With Novembers VALLEY. VALLEY decorating, Increase Of Crime Rate Stays Steady WEST WIST |