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Show MdMi Fists ( Ms Progw Sini.7 1976 was a year of growth and progress for the city of American Fork. Under the capable leadership of Mayor Malcolm H. Beck, the American Ameri-can Fork City Council paced the steady growth of the community com-munity through the past year. Council members include Councilmen Evan Brady, Donald Don-ald L. Fox, LaDell Terry, David Greenwood and Rodney Turner. Ray Nelson is city recorder and G. Preston Taylor Tay-lor serves as superintendent of city services, with Norma C Bateman as city treasurer. American Fork City operates oper-ates on a mill levy of 12.53 one of the lowest in Utah for a city of this size. This latest reduction reduc-tion in the mill levy came with the re-evaluation completed by Utah County in 1976. The assessed valuation of property in American Fork was $19,000,000. Sales tax figures reflect the 1 steady growth of the economic sector of the city. In 1937 the city received $10,232,000 sales tax credits. In 1975, the figure had grown to 27,874,800 volume. Gross tax for 1967 was $11,676,500, while the 1975 figure reflected a steady growth with a total of $31,639,000. Business establishments establish-ments in the community increased in-creased from a total of 72 in 1967 up to the 88 which were operating by 1975. Building permits are a good measure of growth. A total of 190 building permits were issued is-sued during 1976, up until Dec. 1. This average out to 16 per month, with 150 of these residential resi-dential starts. The building permit is issued on a two-thirds two-thirds valuation. Using this criteria, the value was $5,897,287 for the building permits per-mits issued during the first 11 months of the year. Full value of the permits would be $7,843,391.70, according to city building inspector Carl Hansen. Han-sen. The Downtown Redevelopment Redevelop-ment Project was completed in 1976, giving a . welcome "new look" to our central business busi-ness district.' " Other accomplishments of the year included completion of planting and marking of a new half-section of the American Ameri-can Fork City Cemetery. This new area will be ready for use ing the coming spring, according accord-ing to city recorder Ray Nelson. Nel-son. Two major recreation areas were widely used this year, including the newly completed boating marina on Utah Lake and the golf course which American Fork jointly operates oper-ates with the cities of Pleasant Grove and Lehi. Cultural advancement was noted through the continuation and expansion of the Utah Pageant of the Arts, which was co-sponsored by American Fork City, bringing a cultural setting to the city that is becoming known throughout Utah and adjoining states. A tree planting project continues con-tinues to enhance the beauty ,of the community, with tree planters given a discount on trees which are planted in the parking strip fronting city streets. The work of the city beautification committee continues con-tinues to promote pride in city cleanup and beautification, with several major projects undertaken through the year. The American Fork Hospital is a valued asset to the city. Officials at the hospital are V 3 V v Wishingyou a holiday crammed full of the treasures and delights of a wonderful Yuletide! To you and yours, Merry Christmas. Beth's Beauty Boutique American Fork now making plans for enlargement enlarge-ment of the 100 bed hospital. An auxiliary power unit was installed by American Fork City to provide emergency power for the hospital should commercial sources fail. The city, in cooperation with the hospital, also installed a deep well near the hospital to provide auxiliary power and water service, if needed. A widely used facility is the new Olympic size swimming pool, which was built through a cooperative program by American Fork City in conjunction con-junction with the new' American Ameri-can Fork Junior High School. Community swim programs have been developed for various var-ious segments of the population, popula-tion, with this facility widely used by area residents. This innovative project has led the way as other communities throughout Utah have followed our lead in providing swimming swim-ming pools in connection with public school buildings. Our school population continues con-tinues to increase. As of 1975 figures, we had a total of 2,022 elementary school students; 970 in junior high school, 909 in senior high school and 63 enrolled en-rolled at the Harrington Special Education School. Projects undertaken by the city this past year included rebuilding a section of the collector col-lector road on 3rd North, between 3rd and 9th East. A total of five miles of resurfacing resurfac-ing of city streets was also completed during the past calendar year. American Fork opereated during the 1976-77 fiscal year on a budget of $1,443,021, as compared to the 1975-76 budget of $1,255,534. The city hires a total of 35 full time employees, not counting the 10 police officers. of-ficers. Seasonal employees are also added as work requires. To the full time employees are added the volunteer staffs of the American Fork Ambulance Ambu-lance service and the American Ameri-can Fork Fire Department, with a crew of 21 fire fighres. The voluntter ambulance unit has two ambulance units", each staffed by a corp of qualified paramedica. Additionally, the American Fork Hospital hires 175 professionals and support staff to fill the personnel needs of that service facility. American Fork is ideally situated in beautiful Utah Valley Val-ley and has an average winter temperature of 41 high and 20.6 low. Summer temperatures tempera-tures average 91.9 for the high and 57.8 for the low. Our population is also increasing. in-creasing. In 1950, American Fork City had a population of 6,363. By 1970 this had grown to 7,713 and was estimated by a study completed by the University Uni-versity of Utah to be 10,800 during the year 1976. To acco-modate acco-modate this population growth, the city engineer had just updated the building ordinances or-dinances and a new Master Plan for the community was completed in 1976. Providing utility services to a growing population is a continuing con-tinuing challenge for the city officials. Garbage collection service has been contracted out to private industry, with both residential and commer-, cial collection now completed in this manner. Sewage collection col-lection and treatment continues contin-ues to be one the of the most pressing community needs. In cooperation with the cities of Pleasant Grove, Lehi and Al- i'' VA A MAYOR MALCOLM BECK pine, American Fork put a special bond election before the voters of this community on Nov. 2. The measure, to construct a sewage treatment facility which shall be jointly owned and operated, passed at the ballot booth. This is planned to be one of the finest sewage treatment facilities in the state and will emit Class B water as effulent into Utah Lake. Preliminary work has also been completed on a collector line to serve residents of the community and east and west outfall lines will be built in connection with a recently approved ap-proved federal grant for this pupose. In other matters, the American Ameri-can Fork City Council continued contin-ued a vigorous public awareness aware-ness program by holding a series of public hearings in relation to the sewage treatment treat-ment plant issue, as well as a Town Meeting to bring citizens an awareness of their responsibility respon-sibility in providing an informed in-formed electorate to assist in city affairs. Other major projects completed com-pleted in 1976 included a major rejuvenation-of the -central business district. This $ $24,000 federal project was a 100 percent per-cent grant which permitted relocation of all power poles, providing underground utilities utili-ties tor the business district from Center to First East Streets. The resources of the community com-munity are many, including a progressive city library, which ' hrist the Savior flEJOICE j celehrate, may all your prayers and hopes he fulfilled bringing you peace and contentment. Our sincere thanks and best wishes for a most joyous Christmas. Tri-City Ford 190 East Main American Fork Phone 756-3586 adds enrichment to all library users. New selections have been added to the library collection, col-lection, as well as new media items which are availabel to library users. The Dena S. Grant Historical Records Room is growing to meet the measure of its fulfillment, with a growing collection of historical treasures added to the library during this past year. The growth of the community communi-ty is based on the economic growth which has been gener What's Happening in 4-H? Fairs are over, stock shows are finished, and horse shows are in retirement for the rest of the year. But 4-H is still going strong. 4-H in Utah county is now a year round activity. Many 4-H activities are going on in the winter time, while others are making preparation for an early spring start. This winter 4-H is sponsoring a One-on-One Basketball tournament, tour-nament, with local winners going to regional and state competition. Many winter clubs are just waiting for snow to really get started, such as snowmobile clubs, winter survival, sur-vival, and skiing clubs. Livestock Lives-tock clubs are getting their animals on feed so they'll be fat and shiny for the early spring shows. Many cooking and sewing clubs are busy making Christmas gifts and goodies. 4-H is year round, it's for boys and girls 9-19 regardless of race, color, and national origin. It offers something for "Sure I can explain the "D" in Math: the batteries in my calculator went dead " is horn again! As you ' A - Ly-' iSJ 7 A -7 , ., rirorr ated. According to city officials, offi-cials, their are six major payrolls pay-rolls adding to community economic factors: Utah State Training School, American Fork Hospital, Alpine School District, Utah Power & Light Southern Division, Construction Construc-tion Materials Corporation and Roberts Manufacturing. The outlook for the future is bright and American Fork City looks forward to a new year filled with continued growth and progress. everyone, and 4-H needs you. Join 4-H for the rest of your life. Leaders with special talents are needed too. ROO. If you want more information informa-tion about 4-H, contact the 4-H office at 71 South 100 East, Provo, Utah 84601, 377-2797. Make 4-H a part of your fun today. 4-H is a United Way sponsored organization. Wishing you a holiday packed with good wishes and our thanks. Robinson Sporting Goods American Fork Jones Paint and Glass American Fork Santa Comes to Harrington Opportunity Center in AF Santa Claus came to the Harrington Opportunity Center in American Fork on Wednesday, December 15, at 12 noon bringing a sleighful of gifts contributed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah and their 400 employees. Harrington Harring-ton is a school for the physically physical-ly and mentally handicapped. "This is the first time any organization has helped to make Christmas a little merrier mer-rier for our students," said Wayne Crabb, a teacher at the . six-year-old school. Santa also delivered a check to the school, which receives "only limited" state and federal feder-al funds, according to Crabb. The money will probably be used for field trips and athletic programs for the center's students who range from 5 to 22 years of age. The school would like to buy uniforms for its Special Olympics Olym-pics team, he said, adding that this year's team took first place in the gymnastics phase of the annual state-sponsored event for handicapped children. chil-dren. The school's goal is to have its students accepted by society, socie-ty, said Crabb. The four 0" Best wishes of the season to all our friends. We hope that Christmas will be a time of great spiritual joy for you Hi), j -v 1 1 run 11 GENTRY 21 Robinson-Wilson Realty American Fork AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN teachers and their assistants concentrate on teaching students the basic survival skills, although many of them will never be capable of being entirely independent. If a student has academic or job potential, then the school tries to develop related skills. The Harrington Opportunity Center is part of the Alpine School District and serves students from Orem, American Ameri-can Fork and Lehi. Most of the school's 62 students have families fami-lies and live at home, but ' . . .personally styled to your 7 i complete delight! It's a " pleasure to serve you. From the Staff of Erma's House of Beauty American Fork ON CHRISTMAS DAY all bells on earth will ring sounding a message of love and joy to people everywhere. Our sincere gratitude. SMITH DRUG American Fork As all herald the birth of Christ in0 the manger, we extend our wishes for an inspired and blessed holiday. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22. 1976 about 10 live at the Utah State Training School, American Fork. Accompanying Santa were 20 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah employees who helped him deliver gifts to each of the students. "We've tried to make giving as personalized as possible," said Rick Lee, chairman of the Utah Plans' Christmas project. Gifts were chosen according ac-cording to the interests of each student. |