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Show 6 ,UfetL mi 1 ! f v 1 . .. I, . ! - 0)Plt "American Fork now has one of the finest boat harbors in the state," officials said here Saturday, Satur-day, May 3, at ribbon-cutting ceremonies to officially open the facility. "Although only the first of five phases of construction is complete, the facility is capable of accommodating 64 boats," said Mayor Malcolm H. Beck. Mayor Beck spoke briefly during dur-ing the ceremonies. He thanked the people of American Fork for approving the harbor project, and noted that future plans call for improving of the parking lot area, installation of rest rooms, and development of a picnic area and planting of trees. These improvements will be paid for from fees collected from users of the harbor. Mayor Beck introduced Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Chadwick as harbormasters. Other speakers included Councilman Rodney Turner who served as master-of-ceremonies, architect Bob Richardson; Ross Elliott, director direc-tor of the Utah Outdoor Recrea h. -iifl i v l ar , - -"i RIBBON CUTTING - Officials participate in ribbon cutting ceremonies to officially open the new American Fork Boat Harbor. Ceremonies were held on Saturday, May 3, with city, state and county officials taking part. They are, 1. to r.: Bob Richardson, architect; Councilman Rodney Turner, County Commissioner Karl Lyman, Tedd Tuttle, State Boating and Recreation Chief; Ross Elliott, Utah Dept. of Outdoor Recreation; Mayor Malcolm H. Beck. Small girl in front looks happy too. '4 v,' HARBOR - Saturday's Spring best. Boats seen are from the checks for boat owners. PLAQUE Bob Richardson, architect for American Fork Boat Harbor, left, looks on as Mayor Malcolm H. Beck receives plaque from Ross Elliott, director of Utah Outdoor Recreation Agency, Dept. of Natural Resources. Plaque will be placed at the harbor. ' Boosting American Fork Hub of North Utah County THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1975 i n - n- tion Agency, Dept. of Natural Resources; Tedd Tuttle, boating boat-ing and recreation chief of the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation; and Karl Lyman, Utah County commissioner. Mr. Zelliott presented Mayor Beck with a plaque citing the cooperation of city, state and federal government officials which made the project possible. possi-ble. The plaque will be placed in a prominent place at the harbor. Mr. Richardson called American Ameri-can Fork one of the "most progressive cities" he has ever worked with and said he had enjoyed his association with them. He noted that plans for the boat harbor had begun under und-er architect, Joe Williams who died before the project was begun, and said many of Mr. Williams ideas are incorporated into the present project. The facility is an asset to all of Utah, as not only Utah County Coun-ty workers but those from Salt Lake County and other nearby areas can leave work and be at the lake in time to enjoy several hours of boating before dark, weather showed off American Fork Harbor improvements at their Coast Guard Auxiliary who gave of their time to conduct safety Mr. Tuttle said. Among other guests present were Councilmen LaDell Terry, Evan Brady, Garth Read and Don Fox; Preston Taylor, superintendent of city services; Ray Nelson, city recorder; Mr. Chadwick, harbor master; Vinton Vin-ton Smith, auditor of the Department of Utah Outdoor Recreation; and representatives representa-tives of the contractors, Western Wes-tern Paving. Councilman Turner commended com-mended Cliff Court, captain of the 12th Division of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, for the volunteer work of the group in providing free safety inspections inspec-tions for boat owners over the weekend. Blue skies and warm temperatures temper-atures provided the ideal weather for the opening, with snow covered Mount Timpano-gos Timpano-gos in the background as a reminder to "enjoy the lake while you can today." Improvements at the harbor included dredging and deepening deepen-ing the harbor area and installation installa-tion of 40 aluminum boat docks. 1.4. . ' f ' I North Stake Young Adults Plan Party The American Fork North Stake Young Adults will hold a party on Saturday, May 10. Members are asked to meet at 6:00 p.m. at the 9th-12th-14th Ward church. All persons, 18 to 25 years of age are invited to attend. For further information please call Craig King, 756-3909 or Debbie Thomas, 756-6551. Sherie Ault, o Rein Shauna Pedersen, lovely and talented American Fork High School senior, is Miss American Fork for 1975. Her attendants are Sheri Ault and Nancy Eileen Thomas. The royal trio were selected at the annual Miss American Fork pageant on Saturday evening, even-ing, May 3, at the American Fork High School auditorium. Planning Group Approves Revisions, Okay? Phase One The regular scheduled Planning Plan-ning Commission meeting was held on April 16, 1975 at 6:30 p.m. in the Forbes Elementary School. Ivan and Allen Lowe were present to request final approval appro-val of Lowe Circle subdivision at 450 East 700 North. Carl Hansen, Han-sen, city engineer, presented a map showing a proposed connecting con-necting road running straight north through Harry Barratt's and Ivan Lowe's subdivision into in-to Leo Wootton's proposed Martin Mar-tin Meadows subdivision. This road would permit a better sewer system, surface drainage and an improved traffic traf-fic flow. To permit this thru-road thru-road the size of the lots in Lowe's Circle may require changing or the present positions posi-tions would require approval from the Board of Adjustment. Glen Durrant motioned to approve ap-prove Lowe's subdivision with an adjustment to the lots and that it be sent to the Board of Adjustment, if needed for approval. ap-proval. Evan Brady seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. If it is necessary to go before the Board of Adjustment Ad-justment it was the recommendation recommen-dation of the planning commission commis-sion that the Board give this special consideration. The planning commission discussed dis-cussed Boley's proposed subdi vision plat on Nob Hill. Evar, Brady motioned to approve Nob Hill Plat H and I with the stipulation stipu-lation that the property problems prob-lems be resolved by the city council. Fred Wright seconded the motion and it was passed with a unanimous vote. Karla Ewell and Janet Barra-clough Barra-clough attended the meeting and presented a petition to the commission that had been signed by the neighbors which had disapproved of the zone change request by Neal Evans permitting a dental office in this area. There was some question that Dr. Evan's proposed plan complied com-plied with city requirements for parking spaces. If compliance to these parking regulations can be made a public hearing will be held in the near future. -" . ' - ' i 1 i j r; : r . - , if i - . j (Si j ; A. l ! Ill- Uf . '' l; : W T.i,T,-.1ni,-- .,- , ,- , - , 1-....,,,,.,, -- ,t, . Winners. Jancv as Attendants Miss Pedersen was also selected for the Miss Congenial-ty Congenial-ty trophy by vote of her fellow contestants. Cindy Petersen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Fetersen, received a savings bind for having sold the most pageant tickets. The new Miss American Fork i the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ' er ,':he! Pedersen. For her S.G. Calderwood, Wes D. Soulier Sou-lier of the Union Pacific Railroad Rail-road and Richard Roberts of the State Highway Department were present to discuss the proposed Union Pacific Railroad's Rail-road's safety improvements. As no one was present to protest Phase I these plans will proceed as previously stated. Richard Roberts outlined the progress of the proposal. He stated that the Project Manag-ment Manag-ment Team, of which he is a member, has voted to have the engineering done on the six crossings. This will not involve any major action such as a public hearing or an environmental environ-mental impact statement and can proceed upon approval of the Federal Highway Administration. Adminis-tration. The Union Pacific Railroad can also begin engineering after they receive authorization from the Federal Highway Administration. Adminis-tration. State funds cannot be spent on local streets but the Legislature passed a law that will allow for the State funds to be used for engineering. Because 100 East is a State highway the State Highway Department will finance fin-ance the improvements on this street. There was considerable discussion dis-cussion concerning the matching match-ing snares to be maoe. Cal Mon-son Mon-son motioned to restate the planning commission's position and to recommend that after fully considering the ramifications ramifica-tions of this, the city council should determine how much assistance as-sistance will be received from the Public Service Commission and then the city council make every effort to comply with their portion of the funds needed for this project. Fred Wright seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Reece Glines stated that the work of the new junior high, school had progressed to the point where the seminary property should be annexed. Mr. Glines motioned to approve the annexation of the seminary plat adjacent to the junior high. Glen Durrant seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. ROYALTY - Sheri Ault, first attendant; Shauna Pedersen, Miss American Fork; Nancy Thomas, second attendant (1. to r.) will reign over Steel Days celebration for 197S. 11 Thomas talent number on the pageant program, she presented a piano solo, "Ballad" by Chopin. Miss Ault, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ault, gave a modern interpretive dance and poem, dancing to the music of "Three Vignettes." The poem was "Eternal Life" by St. Francis Fran-cis of Assissi. Miss Thomas is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Claude Thomas. She presented a piano solo "Toccata" by Aram Khochatur-ian. Khochatur-ian. Judges for the pageant were: Bob Lee of KSL Radio, Keith E. Christenson, division superintendent of Open Hearth and Foundry, Geneva Works, U. S. Steel; Sandi Taylor, certified modeling instructor and make Civic Chorus Concert The Am. Fork Civic Chorus will present a Spring Concert on Saturday, May 10, at 8:00 p.m. at the Stake Tabernacle. Tickets Tick-ets will be $1.00 and are available availa-ble from all members of the chorus. Having presented a lovely Christmas concert in conjunction conjunc-tion with the award winning Orem A Capella choir, Civic Chorus members quickly turned to rehearsals for their spring benefit concert. They are especially espe-cially proud of the married couples cou-ples who devote one and a half hours each week for practices. Tribute should also be paid to the men whose employment requires shift work. It is only through the combined effort and V.J 4 I f J - -Hi, I i U ' 1 i ' 1 ' ' , t v i ' ' 1 in- - ! ! , r ' i ! ' "-I - K- - V ' "! y mCTi v) i v- 1 f f " - 1 f f ; . - " v J f , A . TICKETS - American Fork Civic Chorus officers, left to right, seated Rulon Nicholes, vice president; Lorena Slater, ladies vice president; R. J. Slater, librarian; standing, Phyllis Crookston, president; Myra Darling, secretary; prepare tickets for distribution for up-coming civic chorus concert. up supervisor at Barbizon School of Modeling; Martha Hathaway, public relations director dir-ector of TV and radio of Rainy Day Foods, and also a real estate es-tate businessman. Beverly Christenson of Pleasant Grove filled in for Janie Thompson, BYU program bureau director, who was called away at the last moment due to an emergency. Cleanup Continues The west side of American Fork took on a new look last Saturday when hundreds of loadf of trash were hauled to the county dump. This Saturday, May 10, starting start-ing at 8:00 a.m. the last side of town will get the same treatment. treat-ment. AH refuse must be put out at 8:00 a.m. because this week there will be no second pickups. Last week some citizens were tardy in getting their refuse out and crews made the second rounds. In fact, National Guard sacrifice of each individual tnat these concerts are available. This benefit concert by the chorus and Sett Gillespie, guest artist, has been compiled with everyones enjoyment in mind. The chorus will present six numbers with two old favorites, favor-ites, "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," and "You'll Never Walk Alone." Scott will then take center stage at the console of the $10,000 Rogers Organ, installed especially espe-cially for the concert. His virtuosity vir-tuosity is amazing ranging from classical to the sounds of theater organ. He can let out all the stops or make you strain to hear the smallest angelic tones. Tickets are on sale now for $1.00 each from all chorus fori Jack Larsen served as master-of-ceremonies. Carolee Bond, 1974 Queen, put the crown on the new Miss American Fork. Also participating on the program were her attendants Kathleen Smith and Shalana Larsen. Jill Lynn Smith, Miss Utah of 1974, gave a special number on the program. units worked Sunday to finish the second trip around. This Sunday, no one will be out to work. .,. . Please have help on the block to help load the trash that is out on the street. National Guard units will have 9 trucks and two loaders and the city crews will have seven trucks, a loader and sweeper out to get the city clean. They will start at 5th South and 2nd East and work East and North. Saturday members. It is urged that if attendance is planned, tickets be purchased prior to the concert con-cert as seating is on a first come first serve basis. Look for chorus chor-us members wearing badges the next few days, check with local merchants or chorus officers. Phyllis Crookston 6-4986. Rulon Nicholes 6-2842, R. J. or Lorena Slater 6-3188 or Myra Darling 6-4494. Should your schedule not permit any of the above, a ticket booth will be on the corner of Robinson Park by the fountain. Your support both moral and monetary is earnestly requested. Nothing's harder on your laurels laur-els than resting on them. |