The Wellsville Crime Watch Committee met yesterday at Village Hall. This meeting was changed to last evening from the regular time due to last minute schedule conflicts that cropped up. The Committee usually meets the third Thursday of the month at 6 P.M.
Committee members welcomed new member Bonnie Allen. They also tried to recruit Magistrate Tim McNicol who graciously declined since he had a 7 o'clock appointment in Salineville.
The program with the "orange hand" placard will once again be offered this year. This is the program for Village children to find safe refuge if faced with danger from strangers, bullies or anything else. Participating residents must register with the Crime Watch Committee and undergo a background check by the Police Department.
Shortly after the beginning of the school year young students will be taught about the dangers of talking to strangers and be told about going to any house or building with the "orange hand" placard displayed in a front window if approached or facing danger. Residents that volunteer and participate in the program will be instructed to immediately call the police once the child is safely inside their homes. Additional details will be coming out in the near future.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 6 P.M. at Village Hall. The program for the September meeting will be a demonstration by Officer Tyler Holland with his canine buddy. Holland is a federal police officer assigned to the railroads. An Irondale resident, he is also a part-time officer for the WPD.
See you in September...
ole nib
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