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Show i i 14- n l i i i I ! i Li n HI LI 01 Rl li flew rs 1 viwv vt csiurch stan- Tnank God, this is fr Usi country in which we live; when a man may say what h thir.ks, if he isn't afraid of wifg, mother-in-law, neighbors, er boss, and if he's sure it won't hurt his business or reputation. IM--" pug til dardswillbeobsfrwd I. v t a & K f, i - n Ewe Hrincing will be to ihe music of "Macrame." Directors of the dance say ewiauers from Mia Maid age on up are invited. I i y L? 1 i 3 u s- m Scheduled pa m M m r O r 3 3 U U Vt l r -1 j - ui w w 3 ' if i II si r et if 1 i k.s S s tUr l! & i Pi t i 1 B ii S I J The year 1974 will go down in the record books as a year of pnde and progress for American Ameri-can Fork City. Civic improve-ment improve-ment projects underway reached a record number as Song range plans for community betterment were put into action. Mayor Malcolm H. Beck and members of the City CosmI have made impressive headway in solving the problems inherent in operating a city experiencing the reality of providing city residents resi-dents with needed services a.id utilities with balancing the city expenditures against anticipated antici-pated tax revenues. Major city projects include the new Public Safety Building the city boat harbor marina improvements, im-provements, the new junior high school swimming pool, city equipment facility, a $400,030 expansion program at the American Fork Hospital, new city council room and the first phase of a downtown special improvement district to install new curb and gutter, improved sidewalks, landscaping and other improvements necessary to create a functional and invit-' ing shopping center. The new Public Safety Building Build-ing was recently occupied and will house the American Fork police and fire departments, the ambulance service and court chambers. The facility will cost approximately 671,000 and is a major addition to the city complex.. com-plex.. The American Fork Marina project includes construction of rip-rap walls, new boat ramps, pier1 and dock facilities. The first phase of the marina project also included installation installa-tion of an earth fill dam, grading grad-ing and harbor improvements in the amount of $210,000. The first phase project is 95 percent completed com-pleted and will provide one of the top recreational facilities for boaters on Utah Lake. The progressive philosophy of the American Fork City Council is reflected in the new junior high school Olympic size swimming swim-ming pool which is a cooperative coopera-tive effort by American Fork City and the Alpine School District. Dis-trict. The city has assumed responsibility to build the pool, which will be operated by Alpine Al-pine School" District for both -student and citizen use. Financing Financ-ing was completed through a general obligation bond approved ap-proved by local voters in 1973. The pool project marks a "first" in city school joint projects. The pool will cost some $412,000 and will be opened to the public with the completion comple-tion of the new junior high school facility in the fall of 1975. Also financed by the general obligation bond package is the city equipment facility. Constructed Con-structed at 200 North at a cost of $56,519, this project is more than SO percent completed. This project will permit relocation of all city equipment to this central cen-tral facility and provide adequate ade-quate equipment storage in a more appropriate location than the present downtown site. It is expected that this site will be utilized as additional downtown parking when the existing city sheds are removed. The hospital expansion program was completed about May 1 and required no extra outlay of money by American Fork City. The new construction included the addition of an outpatient out-patient and emergency wing, the renovation of the present emergency area, out-patient and central supply centers. For several years, it has been evident that the city council room was inadequate to permit more than a handful of citizens to attend city council sessions. The solution to the problem is a demonstration of thoughtful planning and wise use of the citizens tax dollar. The attractive attrac-tive council chambers on the second floor of the city hall provides a spacious auditorium setting where 60 persons may attend council sessions. Council members are now seated at a central curving desk which , faces the audience and permits a flow of inlormation between the council and those attending. The room has been paneled, new drapes and carpet installed. in-stalled. Desks are also provided for the city recorder and superintendent super-intendent of city services. The project was completed at a cost of only $4,600. The former council coun-cil chambers are now utilized for committee meetings and group meetings as necessary. Phase One of a speciai Improvement Im-provement district in the central cen-tral business district has now oeen completed at a cost of some $122,390. The total project Is now about 40 percent completed, com-pleted, with work finished on the south side of Main Streot. Work will again resume on this project In the spring. Also included in ihe community communi-ty betterment project of Amcri-can Amcri-can Fork are two new softbnll fielus which were constructed at 5 ? -m -ago im w 'a Second Section Did yu hear about the father who fainted when his son asked for the keys to the garage and came out with the snow shovel? s Area teenaj-ers are invited to see the New Year in at the American Fork and American Fork North LDS Stakes spon-sored spon-sored dance to be held December Decemb-er 31, beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Si ike Tabernacle. - Admission is $1 per person and ''stag" attendance is en- Boosting American fork Hub of North Utah County Tuesday, December 24, 1974 the present junior high school grounds at 600 North Center. This construction also included bleachers, rest rooms and a lighting system that is one of the best in the. state. The new facility was the site of the State Fast Ball Tournament this season. sea-son. Future Projects Expansion plans for the city sewage collection and disposal system are high on the agenda for future city projects. Plans for Phases One and Two have already been approved and accepted ac-cepted by the state and Phase Three is now in a planning stage. Phase One will include extension of the west outfall line at a cost of $173,550. The east outfall line will be extended in Phase Two and wilt cost some $402,700. Phase Three will increase in-crease the capacity of the sewage disposal plant to serve approximately 20,000 to accommodate accom-modate increased population of our growing community. A tri-city tri-city disposal plant is also under consideration as a solution to the requirement to upgrade the etiiuent from the plant before built in the Tri-Cities Golf Course complex next spring. The. base of American Fork City is keyed to a levy of 21 rrJlls, with a general operating budget of $639,175 for the current cur-rent 1974-75 fiscal year. The mill levy was increased two mills to meet inflationary erosion of the tax dollar, still providing American Ameri-can Fork residents with one of the lowest mill levies along the Wasatch Front. City services are provided by 46 full time employees who operate the police department, streets, parks, sewer and water, cemetery departments and the public library. Part time employees include the ambulance and fire department depart-ment crews and summer parks and maintenance employees hired for temporary assignments. assign-ments. Directing the progress of American Fork is Mayor Malcolm Mal-colm H. Beck and members of the city council Donald L. Fox, Rodney Turner, ' Evan Brady, LaDell Terry and Garth Read, who was appointed to fill the discharging processed wastes . unexpired term of Melvin .." k"" "Hlr i trandsen, who resigned from A change in the method of " the council when he moved to a collection of garbage has also new home outside the citv .. j been initiated during the. recent months. City collection service is now handled by a private agency, freeing former city employees em-ployees for assignment to other departments. - . - Tax Structure ''A recreational Bike-equestrian Bike-equestrian trail system has also been approved and the $72,000 trail system is scheduled to be limits. Wins Honors American Fork was honored with two Bi-Annual Utah Com-munity Com-munity Progress 1972-74 Awards. Governor Calvin L. ; Ramptor made the presentations presenta-tions to Mayor Beck as winner of the first place Community Award in the Mountainlands area. ar-ea. This award carried an hon- ft ft ? t'l V- '-"'. """s 'T'' A Ami ! w " M wish you a smooth-running life ... carefree, happy and bright! Thanks for your friendly patronage. istern Auto Jerry Ellis, Owner K. m m I W? T W 1 I 'fin f ,4 jy. 7'j sr. n v. ' 1; Uay warmth and comfort fill your home for Christmas ... and every day! Thanks tor your patronage. Alpine Upholstering orarium of $500 and a certificate. certifi-cate. American Fork, Lehi and Pleasant Grove combined ef- ' forts to receive $1,000 for first place in the state Intergovernmental Intergovern-mental award for the Tri-Cities Goif Course project. American Fork looks back on a year of progress and productivity producti-vity and under the leadership of dedicated public servanls, can be assured of a place in the future that reflects a spirit of community pride and responsi-biiity. To ore vent door locks from freezing, lubricate with powdered pow-dered graphite, or cover the opening With adhesive tape. fr S 1 .-xv- f iU W III T- SL AT V Y"'"- SS'Way your Christmas bloom with good feeling to last through the holidays and always. We're grateftil for your business, Thank you! Tirnp Va!!2y Floral 7; s&'.fNx -.'vN - - r4 r ; J a; R On this Yuletide, we wish for you and yours an abundance of Christmas cheer, topped off with an extra helping of peace and love. Thanks, all. i WW , j 4- ' " ' A, ' ' ' ArBu " i ( :.r--: -,v i t . t i V. v . - . . 7 . rJ A -v .vi- "-to'- ' : . j( f t ...l'.':. ..'.""" ,..,,.S , - . S X J v, ; x y. , ' - P.. -y , 5 (fay the joy and peace of that first Christmas be with you and yours this season. Our wish Is for &11 hearts to be filled with gladness, contentment and the desire for real brotherhood. Our gratitude to the kind, generous people we serve. The Mayor, The Councilmen, and AH the Employees of AmmVjin Fnrlr -f!itv & iw I -rto. f to w vitij wf V r LA3o i rrSC5 |