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Show < # $> = = Fd A quarterly publication serving communities in the west portion of Salt Lake City Fall Issue #3 page | 2001 E-mail editor at thefifer1 @home.com The Important Thing About West Side Neighborhoods by Irene Fisher Last spring, the third graders in Joy Gasperini's class at Pat. Koy 17 W The book celebrates the work that has been done over the past four years by children and that book celebrates what one child loves about the Bend area. Melody says: "The most important thing so you could hardly hear it, but the most important thing about the river is that it bends." Margarita says: “The important Called to Action at Ground Zero by Charlotte Fife-Jepperson thing about trees is that there are animals living in them and depending on them to give them things they need like food, shelter and space. Trees give us shade to read under on hot days. But the important thing about trees is Elementary gave me a wonderful gift - an original book made by all the members of the class: The Important Thing about the Bend in the River. adults to create a two-acre natural area and an_ outdoor classroom just south of Jordan Park at a place now known as "The Bend in the River." Each page of that there are animals living in them." Semici says: "The important thing about the river is that it's part of nature and that nature is just the same as the Bend in about the river is that it bends and is green like grass and brown like dirt. It has no smell to it. Beavers swim in it and people like the river. It flows softly see Important (page 4) Building Safe Communities by Jacob Brace This past August 7th, we celebrated another National Night Out Against Crime in many communities throughout the United States. Supported by many neighborhoods and_ agencies, National Night Out Against Crime seeks to raise awareness of the simple approaches to preventing crime, heighten community pride, and send the message to criminals that there is a united front objecting their criminal activity. In the Fairpark, Poplar Grove and Glendale neighborhoods, residents were It is truly a wonderful event when ALL people of our communities can come out and enjoy a gathering of festivities in a safe and secure environment. We are encouraged to get to know not only our neighbors to the left and right of our front doors, but also those neighbors across the way facing our front doors, and those neighbors overlooking our back doors. When we know the names and recognize the faces of people living all around us and when we engage in communal gatherings more frequently, we began to foster the true nature of being a encouraged to turn on their porch lights in support of "taking back their communities." There were also multiple gatherings in these neighborhoods where residents enjoyed food, entertainment and had the opportunity to community. This also allows for us to be more aware of what is happening on our block, who is coming in and out of our neighborhood and, consequently, enabling us to protect our community from unwanted criminal activity. National Night Out Against Crime is an excellent event to remind us of the important role each of us plays in preventing community crimes. As we learn who are neighbors are and how to eliminate potential criminal environments, we spread the message that this community is safe, ered to secure and help empow- protect meet some of the dedicated, valued officers and fire fighters of the area. All those who participated proudly shared smiles, laughter and enjoyment. West Side Stories Page 4 In Your Opinion Page 8 each Sete ae Former Poplar Grove resident Batalion Chief Roger Stroud departs from Hill AFB The entire world has felt the terrible effects of the unprecedented _ terrorist attacks that occurred September llth. local Utahns level, on ~On pulled together to find ways to offer their support in the aftermath. One week after the tragedy, Utah's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team was deployed to New York City. The team of sixtytwo USAR _ called "Utah One" workers, Task (UTTF-1), Force partici- pated directly in the rescue/clean-up efforts in see UTTF-1 (page 10) neighbor. This undoubtedly builds our strength as a community and enables our children to live with comfort and security. We look forward to next year's Night Out Against Crime, but until then, please get to know your neighbors, keep your porch lights on and continue keeping yourself, your family and your neighbors SAFE. For more information on what you can do, please visit the National Crime Prevention Council's web page at http://www.ncpc.org, “contact your local law enforcement officers or call the Salt Lake City Weed & Seed C0 0r dana tor: Jacob Brace, 535-6035. + In The Grove PGCC Section Page 6 Glendale Forum a have Happenings Glendale CC Section Events and Resources Page 5 Page 1] |
