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Show Police identify over 1 ,000 comfy gang members Coalition seeks County. Today, there are over 1,000 identified and the numbers of crimes associated with young peo- help in stopping teen criminals ple are rising daily. To stem that rising tide, the Safe Homes, Schools and Communities: The Goal of Utah's Second is schedCentury Teleconference, uled Sept. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at EDNET sites statewide, including the Davis School District Auditorium, 45 E. State, Farmington. Gov. Mike Lea itt will keynote the event. Melinda Williams Staff Writer FARMINGTON Just a few years ago, police couldnt identify any gang members living in Davis Dave Turner, staff member for Safe Homes, Schools and Communities program, gave members of the Davis Council of Governments an overview of where the county and state are, and hope to be in combating juvenile crime. Through the grassroots teleconference summit, organizers hope to generate awareness, interest and involvement in creating safer homes, schools and communities, as well as filling gaps in prevention, interven tion and suppression in services, actions and activities, according to information Turner distributed. A second summit is scheduled Sept. 17 to prioritize needs discussed at the first conference. Future phases will publish recommendations for elected officials and each county will hold its own summit. Its also hoped long term collaborative partnerships can be developed with city, county, state and federal entities, as well as business. education, religions, advocacy groups and individuals toward providing policy, funding and innovative practices to mitigate violence in homes, schools and communities; to reduce or eliminate the risk factors negatively impacting juveniles, particularly factors fostering juvenile crimes; and increase opportunities for juveniles to develop protective factors which will enhance the probability of youth being productive citizens. Angry business owners pledge to fight zone change Home fire started by toddler A house fire BOUNTIFUL the inside a of home, gutted just off 200 West here Friday, causing $30,000 to $40,000, after a toddler started a fire in a closet with a ciga- Marilyn G. Sanders Contributing Writer Centerville rette lighter. called to the scene, 447 S. 285 West, at 11:02 a.rn. and arrived three minutes later to find flames coming out the front and back of major overhaul. childs father, John Is Centerville's Plan's new direction and possible rezoning of the current industrial zone may put them out of business. owners have industry that produces things, anything to say. But after a recent just wither on the vine." meeting with - Baitile President, city officials Titsworth had apparently tried to douse the flames himself with no they are not sure they do. If the city council adopts an ordinance amending Centervilles general plan on commercial and industrial development polices and adopts success before picking up his old son and running from the house. Fire spokesman Bob Stell said only Titsworth and the child were BOUNTIFUL FIRE: A cigarette lighter caused this blaze at the Titsworth home by north of 500 South Friday. Nlo one was injured in the fire. Photo by Cathy Linford the several proposed zoning changes affecting the citys industrial area, will the entire area west of undergo some dramatic changes. The city contends that the industrial zone is an area in need of Boston Market just Local business owners argue that the General angry the house. home at the time. Neither was injured. Firefighters had the blaze out in about 10 minutes and spent another 30 cleaning up. The fire was ruled an accident. a Industrial Zone about to become a thing of the past? Not if some "If the world does away with the business Bountiful firefighters were The Utah State statistics on the rising crime rate, among juveniles are startling. The number of offenses rose by 3,481 between 1994 and 1995 and the number of juveniles convicted of drug possession went up by 507. State statistics show it takes an average of 26 convictions for a juvenile to be locked up for six months. Combating those rising figures is a much bigger effort than could have been anticipated a few years see GANGS pg. A2 it will Lewis Evans The planning and zoning commission briefly discussed this issue and held a public hearing on the matter at last week's planning and zoning commission meeting. A handful of area business owners were there and many expressed anger and frustration with the city because none of the property owners in the affected area were notified of the proposed changes before the public hearing was held. Community Development Director E. see ZONE" pg. A2 Servus Drug era has ended, WANTED: but the flavor will linger on Sales tax Death of Pickett closes store that was heart of Main Street were discovered at soda fountains. Sarsaparillas Lime Rickeys, Cherry Cokes, Vanilla Cokes and any other concoction customers could dream up were swiftly and expertly prepared and served in vintage soda fountain glasses. No lunch Judy Jensen Managing Editor BOUNTIFUL The stools at the Servus Drug fountain where long-tim- e customers met each day to drink coffee and exchange stories are empty now. The booths where happy teens devoured heaping plates of steaming French fries during their school lunch hour are silent. And the beloved penny-cand- y counter where generations of wide-eye- d children stood mesmerized by the seemingly endless array of choices stands as a sad reminder of happier times. The death of Lois Pickett last week brought to a close an era that will be indelibly on the living in stamped memory of everyone Davis County. Lois was the heart of Servus Drug and Servus Drug was the hour was complete without the whir of the spinning beaters inside the metal malt cups. The legendary Pine Room with its knotty pine walls was the site of thousands of community meetings for various groups and clubs including the Bountiful Area Chamber of Commerce. Speakers, including governors, CEO's, senators and congressmen before they took the microphone, all had a chance to eat the typical Servus Drug convention lunch consisting of a salad, meat and potatoes and the tempting rolls. Lunch was always topped off with a slice of pie or some other equally satisfyhome-mad- e dessert. Much of the future of Bountiful was shaped and decided over these ing power lunches Lois. see served up by " PICKETT pg. A3 increase Melinda Williams Staff Writer FARMINGTON Unprecedented growth in Davis County is stretching municipalities and the county to their limits. How local entities can continue to fund programs and services using only property taxes is the problem thats becoming harder to deal with yearly. Tom Hardy, Bountiful City manager, detailed local governmental budgeting for members of the Council of Government and state legislators recently. He said the cities would like to have an increase in sales tax. Give us half and the counties half and well walk away from the legislature smiling. Hardy spoke of the growth in Davis County saying 20 years ago the cities and county were doing anything they could to encourage growth. Today, the growth is staggering. Now were asking how can we turn the spigot off? Growth is creating major league problems, he said, adding, Im not sure which is see SALES TAX pg. A2 Football fever is here!! These future cheerleaders delighted the crowd at the opening game at Woods Cross High School Friday night. Photo by Cathy Linford Police search for suspects in North Salt Lake murder case Melinda Williams Staff Writer JilJ NORTH SALT LAKE Allen was buried in her home town of Aberdeen, Idaho, Monday while police in North Salt Lake struggled to solve what Chief Val Wilson described as the hardest M. case customers and friends surprised Lois with a birthday party In 1993 many of her long-tim- e Servus Drug. Her husband Jack, right, was in on the planning of the party which was a turn of events for Lois who always found herself on the giving end of parties and not as the guest of honor. HAPPY DAYS: at , v i hes seen. Allen, 24, was killed Wednesday evening when she arrived at her Pebble Creek apartment from work about 9:30 p.m. Police say someone was either waiting in the apartment or followed her in when she arrived home. There were no gunshots. Allen was apparently beaten to death, although results of an autopsy have yet to be released. No one saw the intruder and neighbors heard no screams, making the police investi , gation tougher. However, they dont believe Allens husband, Paul, is a suspect. While she may have interrupted a burglar, police say nothing was taken and they havent a motive at this time. Over the weekend Wilson and his staff continued working on the case, but he admitted they dont have a suspect yet. Theres some were looking at closely, but we haven't been able to zero in on anyone yet. Were investigating any possibility at this time, be said, promising, Well keep going until he have a breakthrough. Friday, police spent all day interviewing family members and friends of the couple to see if anyone had a clue to the murder. They hoped to have information to release to the public by that afternoon, but got no new information. Its the hardest case Ive seen, Wilson said And while he admits theyve got some possible leads, its not enough to make the chief believe hell have a swift conclusion to the case. All I can say is that were trying. Police have pinned the incident down to between 9:30 and 10:55 p.m. when Paul arrived home. He called 911 and reported his wife needed medical attention, but when paramedics arrived they found her dead. The Pebble Creek Apartments, 850 N. Highway 89, is a pretty quiet a place most residents place to live felt safe coming home to. Police say theres been little crime reported at the complex and apparendy nothing of a violent nature unul now. Allen's is the first murder in North Salt Lake this year. |