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Show THE AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DEC. 20. 1973 Chamber of Commerce 0) f V-ii' ;' ALPINE STAKE Directing the activities of the Alpine L.D.S. Stake are, I. to r., front row, Thayne Batemon, President Merlin Larsen, Ronald C. Jones. Standing, Don LeBaron, executive secretary; Michael E. Segle, stake clerk. Alpine Stake Reflects on Activities During Past Year The year 1973 was one of the most memorable ones in the seventy-one year history of the oldest Stake in North Utah County. On June 17th, the Alpine Al-pine Stake was divided and the American Fork North Stake was organized. An entirely new Alpine Al-pine Stake Presidency was sustained sus-tained with several new High Council members. At present there are three wards in Alpine, two in Highland and the Training Train-ing School Branch in Alpine Stake. In reviewing the outstanding achievements of Alpine Stake, it is necessary to note the high involvement of stake members on the Welfare farm and the beautiful building at Mutual Dell. Perhaps the most noteworthy work is the missionary mission-ary work with thirty-eight full time missionaries who are currently cur-rently serving in the missions of the Church throughout the world. Just two months after the division of the Stake, the Alpine membership approved a plan to build a new Stake Center near the Alpine and American Fork Becky Meyers is 'Snow Queen' In Nutcracker Ballet in Calif. Miss Becky Meyers, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John E. Meyers of Saratoga, California, formerly former-ly of Lehi, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Larsen of Anwican Fork, will dance the rtiit'ttfSnow Queen" in the 8th Annual Nutcracker Ballet, to be performed in its entirety by the San Jose Dance Theatre this Christmas season. Becky, a sophomore at Saratoga Sara-toga High School, has been studying ballet for five years with the Los Gatos Academy of Dance. She is a recent recipient of an honorary scholarship from the American Ballet Theatre in New York City. Piano Students of Joyce Allison Present Recitals Mrs. Joyce Allison hosted several piano recitals in her home Sunday, December 9th, featuring her students. The progress and work of each student was demonstrated through the musical composition composi-tion that was presented, with beginning, intermediate and advanced ad-vanced students participating. Mrs. Allison welcomed the parents and friends attending the recitals, stressing the importance im-portance of recitals. She explained ex-plained how they give the student an opportunity to perform per-form and gain self confidence and assurance they need when they begin playing in public. She thanked the parents for the sup- It " 5 4 i- A BECKY MEYERS port they give her when these recitals are held twice a year. Mrs. Allison's students participating parti-cipating in the recitals programs include: Laurie 01-sen. 01-sen. Janet Holland, Diana Gygi, Margaret Wright, Mindy Holley, Jan and Marnae Taylor, Dana Roberts, Joyce Reimschiissel, LeAnn Sherwood, Nanette Hackford, Lorie, Steven and Jennifer Potter, Shirley Morten-sen, Morten-sen, Karen Pratt, Jill Walton, Shannon and Pam Reimschiissel, Reimschiis-sel, Carla Pack, Sherie Ferguson, Fergu-son, Brad Russon, Tammy Morrill, Mor-rill, Lane Taylor, Leslie Jorgen-sen, Jorgen-sen, David Wells, Sherie and Laura Southwick and Julie Bar-ratt. Canyon Crossroads. This project has been so well received that the property is now purchased and additional work is being accomplished to prepare for ground breaking in 1974. A new record of attendance and participation in church activities acti-vities is being experienced in the smaller Alpine Stake. Although Alth-ough this area is undergoing a rapid growth, the people moving into the Stake are outstanding. The new people are welcome and encouraged to become involved in-volved in church activities. Again this year Stake members memb-ers are receiving blessings from temple work in the new and sacred Provo Temple of the Lord. A number of our members have important assignments in the Temple. Priesthood and Auxiliary organizations or-ganizations are functioning beautifully, and we are particularly particu-larly pleased with the activity of our youth. As a Stake Presidency, we give thanks to you supportive people and to the Lord for the blessings and the opportunity we have to be of service to you. It is with love in our hearts that we extend our sincere feelings at this joyous time of the year. May peace be with you this Christmas Season and throughout through-out the coming year. Merlin B. Larson President Thayne Bateman 1st Counselor Ronald C. Jones 2nd Counselor Don LeBaron Stake Clerk Michael E. Segle Executive Secretary IV 5 .1 I ft I ,, -. ". , n I ! In r i NV. Excitement mounts as this holiday draws near. And our appreciation mounts for the loyalty of wonderful patrons, friends. The American Fork Chamber of Commerce wishes all the residents of the area a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. While the Chamber is financed fin-anced by membership of business busi-ness and professional men and women, it is interested in the welfare of all those that live in and around American Fork. It is working with the city officials to make American Fork a better place to live. The shopping center has been the Law Officers Graduate From Training Course Ralph H. Jones, Director, Utah State Peace Officer Standards Stan-dards and Training announced that 27 law enforcement officers representing 14 law enforcement enforce-ment agencies in the State graduated in special ceremonies from the Utah Law Enforcement Enforce-ment Academy. Commencement Commence-ment exercises were held Friday, December 14, 1973 in the Union Building Banquet Room on 17th South and 13th East in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Commissioner Glen N. Greener addressed the graduates. Justice Jus-tice J. Allan Crockett, Utah State Supreme Court, outlined and administered to the graduates the Law Enforcement Enforce-ment Code of Ethics. Included in those graduates was Clifford Dean of American Fork representing repre-senting the American Fork Police Department. The Utah State Law Enforcement Enforce-ment Academy was created in 1967 by enactment of the State of Utah Legislation. The main objective of the legislation for the Utah Law Enforcement Academy is to better promote and insure the safety and welfare wel-fare of the citizens of this State in their respective communities and to provide for more efficient effi-cient and professional law enforcement en-forcement by establishing minimum mini-mum standards and training for peace officers throughout the State. The graduating class has completed a seven-week Law Enforcement Academy Curriculum. Curricu-lum. The curriculum included extensive training in all phases of criminal investigation, including in-cluding drugs and narcotics, traffic accident investigation techniques, advanced first aid, firearms training, as well as, techniques in the handling of bombs and explosives. One of the features of the session has been the requirement that the graduates successfully complete com-plete a police efficiency driving course consisting of: practical driving experience, pursuit driving, driv-ing, and the stopping and approaching ap-proaching of vehicles, as well as, a concentrated study course in minority and ethnic studies. r r J- jf jKi. ....... jiMf Cm Everyone! Join in the spirit of a very Happy Holiday with friends, family. For the pleasure of serving-you. serving-you. our heartfelt gratitude. Sprouse-Reitz hub of northern Utah County, and plans are underway for considerable con-siderable civic improvement. That American Fork is known the world over, is evidenced from letters received from Yugoslavia, Hong Kong, France and Australia. People who pass through on vacations write and express their appreciation of the kinuness of the people and of the beauty ot the surroundings. Many indicate they would like to return here to live. The local Chamber is also a member of the State Chamber of Commerce, and this organization organi-zation is constantly aware of the needs of the people. Representatives Representa-tives are watching closely the actions of our lawmakers, both state and federal. Quite often our political representatives are called upon to explain legislature legisla-ture that does not appear to be of benefit to all the people. The Chamber urges all residents resi-dents to shop at home. There is very little you cannot buy in American Fork and at a competitive compe-titive price. Besides, your sales tax helps to build up the city and keep down property taxes. The Chamber is proud of American Fork, its businesses, lovely homes, and unsurpassed scenery. We have a wonderful hospital with dedicated doctors The Legend of Christmas Tinsel According to an old legend, leg-end, a poor peasant woman, with many children, decorated deco-rated a Christmas tree with such humble trimmings as she was able to gather, mostly berries and nuts and such odds and ends as she had managed to save up during the year. She labored far into the night trying to make her tree as beautiful as she could. While she was asleep, spiders came and crawled from branch to branch trailing their lacy webs behind be-hind them. To reward the woman for her devotion, The Christ Child blessed the tree and all the spider webs were turned into gleaming silver. RED HOLLY BERRIES A legend relates that on the first Christmas night, when the shepherds went to the manger, a little lamb following them was caught by the holly thorns, and the -red berries are the drops of its blood that froze on the branches. and dentists. There are also other professional pecple to care for the needs of the residents. resi-dents. It is the wish of the Chamber officers and board members, that all residents of the community com-munity will have joy in your homes at Christmas, and the New Year will be one of health and prosperity. i - v ; Nativity Scene, Group of cookies with colorful frosting frost-ing decoration by Mae Gerhard. Photo courteiy of Museum of Contemporary Crafts of The American Crafts Council 1 I -f 1 1 4k I ifiV: 1,. My"' each moment of this jojrous holiday season add up to v i , an abundance of lovely ,! memories. Special A tl n & win i t J v -. jiff- TV T i i Parker's Arctic Circle AMERICAN FORK 1 JVM j pPD rrA V W )rs fWi II aa- Ixih rW'' ri i -7 Vi l U V 4i X.fK We wisli you and your family all the blessings of the season . . . love, hope, peace, joy, good will and good cheer! We take this opportunity to thank our many good friends for all your kindness and loyalty. 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