The members of the Enos community are coming together to fight against crime and vandalism in their area. The community held a neighborhood watch meeting at theEnosCommunityCenter, that sits adjacent to the Fire Department, on Saturday August 31 at 10 a.m. The Cardinal Cove Volunteer Marine Association hosted the meeting per the request of Mark Nauman and associates.
Donald Yow, the Marshall County Sheriff, was there showing 100% support for the program. He was offering his aid to stop future crime in thecommunity.Withsupport from the members of the fire department and community, the votes for implementing this program were unanimous.
Some full-time homes and seasonal homes are being sought out by vandals and criminals. These communities have a ton of future growth in population coming their way with the new Hard Rock Hotel and Margaritaville that are planned for construction in the area. With growth in population to any area, concerns for the rise in crime will no doubt follow.
Two of the eight planned chaptershavebeenformed,so far. The first chapter to form was Taylor’s Island View and Oakview followed as the second. Each chapter will have a captain appointed to manage it. The entrance to these communities will have a larger mothersignandsmallersigns throughout the communities to inform residents and visitors how to report crime or suspicious behavior in the area. The posted signs will serve as warning to potential criminals coming to the area that these neighborhoods are watching. The contact information for the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and a QR code will be on each sign.
Ideas for more fixed lighting in the areas were discussed, as well. The community is pitch black in many areas while the sun is at rest. This makes drivers who are not from the area more susceptible to accidents on poorly light roadways.
Residents worry that the dark wooded areas close to their homes could easily serve as a hiding place for illegals and criminals. The community is requesting support from the Rural Electric Association and HOA for more fixed lighting that can be properlymanagedinthearea. Fighting this dark safety issue with their support to illuminate the community will aid in lowering crime and road hazards for residents and visitors alike.