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The Neighborhood Watch was started in Shady Cove on August 30, 2007.
The success can be attributed to the joint effort of
Chief Mendenhall
, Joe & Jackie Perez & the Block Captain’s commitment.
Without all of their time and effort, this program would not be
still going strong. 2 years
ago, Mary Gunderlock joined them as the coordinator.
Last year,
Chief Mendenhall
has retired. Joe & Jackie Perez, this month decided that it was time
for them to retire, also. So,
they asked Mary to take over the rein.
It will not be an easy task to walk in their shoes, but Mary
Gunderlock is passionate about this program, and with Joe &
Jackie’s guidance has accepted the role.
As a coordinator for the
Neighborhood Watch Program, it will be imperative to keep the Block
Captains and the Shady Cove Neighborhoods informed by providing
informative meetings with guest speakers.
In the past, our meetings have included Red Cross Preparedness,
First Aid Classes, and the Jackson County Sheriff role. By
gaining the understanding of what all the processes are, you will have a
full understanding why some of your concerns are not being handled the
way that you believe that they should be.
Suggestions for guest speakers are always welcome and
encouraged! Everyone is
invited come to the Neighborhood Watch Meetings; it is not just open to
the Block Captains. The forum is casual and questions are encouraged.
The more that you are informed about
your community, the better your community will become.
This program is about neighbors helping neighbors, families
helping families, and strangers helping strangers. Communication
between the citizens and the Sheriff’s Department is instrumental in
protecting Shady Cove.
Did you know that there are many
areas in Shady Cove that are unprotected?
Download
the map and see if anyone is watching out for you!
Even though, Shady Cove is considered by many a small town, this
is another reason why we need to look out for our community!
Crime, medical emergencies, and disasters come to small towns
too!
CRIME
DOESN’T STOP IN THE BIG CITIES AND EITHER DO DISASTERS!
In 1973, the National Sheriff’s
Department adopted the Neighborhood Watch Model Program.
Medford
,
Oregon
adopted the program in 1983, and presently has in excess of 175
Neighborhood Watch Groups. Now
that Shady Cove has joined with the Jackson County Sheriff’s
Department, they will be even more involved in giving us the guidance
and support to grow our Neighborhood Watch into a bigger and more
successful program.
Disaster preparedness is something
that most of us don’t feel that we need to be prepared for, but
disasters can happened at anytime, in any place.
When we live in a town with very little water, except from the
Rogue River
, have trees all around us, and the threat of flooding, don’t say it
won’t happen. Your
question should be “When will a disaster happen?”
If the bridge went out, would you know how to help your Neighbor,
Family member or a Stanger before help could get there?
Download
the American Red Cross Disaster Supply Kit!
Be
proactive and not reactive when a situation comes your way!
“Being unprepared becomes part of the problem.”
“Being prepared is part of the solution.”
Be taught the skills and training that you might need when
someone calls on you in a time of need.
They will be glad that you did!
If
you have any questions, please contact me either by phone 541-951-6346
or Email me. I look
forward to hearing from you....Mary Gunderlock-Coordinator 2010
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