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Show Thursday, December 4, 2008 Page 2 AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN I7rTTOCAL1 Hi ft V l-Hr1 -1 mmmmmamm NEWS. AND NOTES TO KEEP YOU i , Library Barbara Christiansen NORTH COUNTY STAFF Warm hearts will bring about warm hands this season. That's when those with the warm hearts purchase new mittens, gloves, hats or scarves for the Mitten Tree at the American Fork Public Library. They may hang them on the tree in the center of the rotunda at the library, 64 S. 100 East, American Fork. Individuals who do not want to place them on the tree may simply make the donation and the library staff will find children chil-dren to do the job. "People are welcome to bring in a new pair of mittens or hat or scarf," said Christie Reimschussel, Adult Services Librarian. "They can hang them on the tree. We will donate it to one of the local charities." The items will hang on the tree until a few days before Christmas when they will be removed and taken to a shelter shel-ter or shelters where they will be donated to help those in need. COMMUNJ NOTES Office expansion receives recommendation On Nov. 19, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend recom-mend the Sherwood office expansion at 135 N. 100 East. Howard Sherwood has had an accounting office at that location loca-tion and he plans on expanding expand-ing the business. He would add approximately 1,000 square feet to the building. A Ordinance Continued from Page 1 "The goal is to create a vision vi-sion for streetscapes, parking lots and other places," he said. "It is to help create an atmosphere atmo-sphere of beauty around them and a beautiful environment." Such an atmosphere pays dividends for both the residents resi-dents and the developer, he said. "It is a small investment that will pay off for the developer," devel-oper," Tea said. He said when a development develop-ment like a shopping center has beauty, people like going there. "In my opinion when things look attractive or beautiful naturally, I enjoy being in this place," Tea said. "I enjoy liv We carry building materials, paint, cabinets, lighting fixtures, furniture and appliances. Donate all your surplus building materials, hardware, tools, and furniture to Habitat for Hu manity to help Utah County families cause. Habitat for Humanity 626 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo PGV Co" MOT for questions MVCUPlWI M H 0 Quality Senior Living In a Residential Setting The ACT" standard in Senior Assisted Living Competitive Rates Private Rooms Phone Hook-ups in each room Adjoining Bathrooms BEEHIVE HOMES OF AMERICAN FORK SOUTH 1 64 West 200 South, American Fork, Utah (801) 885-7893 Cttift now accepting mitten donations , .. ... . . . ji ; ' .: ! BARBARA CHRISTIANSENNorth County A young library patron studies the Mitten Tree in the rotunda of the American Fork Public Library. Area residents have been invited to hang mittens, hats and scarves on the tree, to be donated to the needy. home on the north side of the building will be demolished and Sherwood would add parking to some of that location. loca-tion. Sandwich shop site plan approved ap-proved The Planning and Zoning Commission approved an amended site plan for Jimmy John's sandwich shop at 496 N. 990 West. They took the action on Nov. 19. They were several conditions which needed to be met prior to the final approval. Photos sought for publication publica-tion The American Fork Citizen is looking for your ing and shopping here. When it is not that way, people may lose interest." He said when people shop in an area that is beautiful, they tend to stay longer and may return more often. "A lot of the general population likes things to be organized and in order," he said. "It is nice to see unique landscaping features. People feel more relaxed. They enjoy en-joy being there. Overall their impressions are better. It is a nice thing that landscaping creates will feel like it is more calm, peaceful and tranquil. tran-quil. They can enjoy, stop and ponder." Tea said that developers are sometimes reluctant to invest in landscaping, citing the extra ex-tra expense. Tea said it is an investment. (373-7867) Mv Level 2 we E S Rates Include Meals and Laundry Service No Add-ons Stop By for a No Obligation Tour Will Assist With Veterans Aide & Attendants Benefits and Kami Smtdfrv - Owntrt nd Mantreri INFORMED AND best photographs. Each week, we will choose one photo from a local resident to print. The photo could be your family making a snowman, you with your trophy deer, your children chil-dren in a school play anything any-thing local residents are doing. To have your photo considered, con-sidered, you may bring it to 399 E. State Road in Pleasant Grove or e-mail it to bchris-tiansenheraldextra.com. bchris-tiansenheraldextra.com. Photographs must be accompanied accom-panied by your name, address, phone number, name of the person who took the shot, and a short paragraph describing "There has to be a balance," he said, referring to the money mon-ey it costs to install landscaping landscap-ing and the benefits from it. "You want to be able to create an ptmosphere for companies to thrive. Also because of that we want to have a beautiful environment, an atmosphere that is long term." "It is a long-term investment," invest-ment," he added. "Some expenses have a long-term possibility to create an environment envi-ronment that people are like and enjoy shopping there." Councilwoman Heidi Rode-back Rode-back is also one who has been seeking the new ordinance. "Zoning law permits us to legislate for the general welfare wel-fare of the community. Good design serves these goals," she said. "In American Fork we haven't had specific require and further our 10-6 Mon - Sat Home mm INVOLVED : the photo. For more information, please call 756-7669. Photographs Photo-graphs need not be professional profes-sional quality. Digital photos should be high resolution. Car wash site plan approved On Nov, 19, the Planning and Zoning Commission gave approval to a modified site plan for Superior Car Wash at 668 S. 500 East. Vacuums have been added to the previous previ-ous plan. City engineer Andy Spencer said the vacuums were fine, but he had a minor concern about a sidewalk and entrance to the building for those with disabilities. Normally that would be required when there is an upgrade to the site plan. Because of the nature of the business, Spencer said he did not feel it was necessary, since people would not be coming to the building from the street in a wheelchair. There was a parking space included for an employee who might be disabled. Art classes available There will be two January art classes offered by the American Ameri-can Fork Art Council Visual Art Board. The first is Portrait Studies Stud-ies with Melody. This class is for anyone who would like to draw portraits of their families or friends. The class is being taught by Melody Johnson, an artist and teacher who recently retired as an art teacher at Lehi High School. Classes will be on Wednesdays. Wednes-days. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, at 6:30 p.m. They will be in Room 3 in the Art Annex located in the American Fork Fitness ments for landscaping. In this new code, if you plant they must be according to these specifications. This fills that role. The ordinance allows us to tend to practical details, like the right tree in the right place, such as near sidewalks or under power lines." She said that with the new law, there was more detail which would permit the Planning Plan-ning Commission and City Council to be more uniform in requiring developers to put in landscaping. "The main reason I have wanted this ordinance was to do away with the council being arbitrary and capricious," she said. "It adds to our community commu-nity vision and our property values and the stability of the area if we have good design." Councilwoman Sherry Save $1400 Furnace Tune-up The July 1st deadline has 'green sticker' adjustment tV Save S up to frjte700 Or get both services done for just $1291 jvf Drug Tested vf MENTION THIS AD FOR 20 BONUS ON MATERIAL NON FERROUS METALS AND $2 PER TON BONUS FOR STEEL Looking For A Close, Convenient Place To Turn Your Scrap Into Cash? We buy all types of Metals. Steel, Autos, Appliances, Appli-ances, Aluminum, Aluminum Cans, Copper, Brass, Radiators, Stainless Steel and Batteries. Center, 454 N. Center St. The cost for the class is $25 and all the materials needed for the art activities are provided. pro-vided. More information or registration is available by calling Sydney (756-3738), Lori (763-3081) or Melody (766-0864). (766-0864). Individuals may also register in person at the Arts Council office, 31 N. Church Street, American Fork. The second class is Beginning Begin-ning Oil Painting. Lynette Setter, Sett-er, a local artist, is the instructor. instruc-tor. The class will provide basic techniques in working in oils by starting with a simple still life grouping. It will be from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays Sat-urdays Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31. Time: 11a.m. to lp.m. It will be held in historic City Hall at 31 N. Church St., American Fork. The cost is $25. Those who wish more information in-formation or to register may call Sydney (756-3738) or Lori (763- 3081). They can register in person at the Art Council Office at 31 N. Church St. Elder Quest Elder Quest will have a luncheon Wednesday, Wednes-day, Dec. 17, at 12:30 p.m. at Northampton House 198 W. 300 North, American Fork. The cost of the dinner is $13. Corey Mendenhall, Provo High School Chamber Choir Director, will lead his singers in a Christmas program. This group has been invited to perform per-form in Carnegie Hall in the near future. Elder Quest is a life-long learning organization sponsored spon-sored by UVU for seniors over 50. For more information call Tal Huber at 756-0343. Kramer was also involved in the landscaping ordinance. "One of the things it does is update the requirements for both large and small businesses," busi-nesses," she said. "When a . new one comes in, the new ordinance will require them to revamp their landscaping and make it to the new standards." In addition to making sure the correct trees and other landscape are planted, the new ordinance has provisions to ensure they are properly maintained. Tea said that has sometimes been a problem in the past. "It is frustrating for me to see businesses that decide that the trees aren't necessary and chop them down," he said. "Then the street looks dull and non-inviting. It creates a feeling feel-ing that is almost blight." Furnace & AIC Replacement - $2700 and save on utility bills ahead with an efficient new system. 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I Matt Rawlings Recipes Continued from Page I and other countries and locales. lo-cales. New techniques have made the steps easier and sometimes new ingredients add a whole new touch. Those chefs will have a chance to pit their creations against other sterling culinary culi-nary artists and have their recipes printed in the North County Newspapers. The winner will have his or her photo printed in the paper, and will receive two Cinemark movie tickets, and two Deluxe Date Night passes to Trafalga. The movie tickets may be used any time, for any show in American Fork, Provo Towne Center or Movies 8. The Trafalga Tra-falga passes include miniature minia-ture golf for two, go-karts for two, 50 pitches for two, eight tokens and two large Dippin' Dots. Entries should be a dessert des-sert or treat. Those with holiday holi-day themes are of particular interest. 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