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Show City seeks storage solutions New Utah American Fork Citizen - Thursday, April 25, 2002 - Page 5 By Barbara Christiansen, City Editor There is a new kind; of storage shed on, the scene in American Fork. Called, Conex containers, the 10-feet; by 20rfeet variety vari-ety is larger than the standard stan-dard storage facility. They have been used commercially, commercial-ly, but are now being used in residential areas. "They are like mushrooms mush-rooms that crop up overnight," Planning Consultant Rod Despain told members of the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. "They are complete with 'rent me' signs." The containers are often seen stacked on railroad cars, carrying cargo from one location to another. Often they may be found behind commercial establishments estab-lishments as they stockpile merchandise prior to holiday holi-day sales. J.H.Hadfield, of the city's Engineering Department, warned the group that there coud be problems with the containers. A storage container south of the Alpine School District offices is among a number in the community. Their future is yet to be determined "If we don' regulate them, we, are going to find serious problems," he said. Two of the, issues that apply to the containers are those of offsite sales and signage, said Despain. He explained that restrictions apply to sales conducted away from a business building, build-ing, and requirements about the, size, and type of signs. "There is no site plan and they are conducting a business busi-ness without a business license," he said. "There are numerous issues that are different about them." Hadfield agreed, noting that safety was another problems with the enclosed, covered containers. "In a residential zone it becomes a safety hazard, much like a used refrigerator," refrigera-tor," he said. Developer Paul Washburn attended the Planning Commission meeting to address other issues, but told the group about what he has heard from other communities in which he does business. "Provo and Orem are requiring a site plan and a monthly fee for the units," he said. "In most cities, you can't have them longer than six months." Planning Commissioner Ken Baldwin offered another anoth-er suggestion. "If you have an abandoned aban-doned car, you impound it and they have to pay to get it back," he said. V, wa I BARRATT ELEMENTARY April 24 Shakespearean play, 2nd grade, t:30 p.m. April 25 Shakespearean play, 1st grade, 1:30 p.m. April 29 Kindergarten field trip to Thanksgiving Point from 9 am. to 12:30 p.m. April 29 Traveling show for grades 3-4 at 1:30 p.m. April 30 "Once on this Island" play for grades K-6 at 1:30 p.m. April 30-May 1 Shakespearean play for families at 7 p.m. April 30 Volunteer hours due What's New: Disturbing facts about scooters: Scooter injuries in the U.S. have increased almost 1,800 percent between May and September 2000. A multi-sport helmet should be used when riding a scooter or rollerblacHng. FORBES ELEMENTARY April 24 Kindergarten open house for 2002-03 school year from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 25 ' Forbes art fair from 6 to' 8 p.m. in th$ lunchroom April 29 Teacher and staff appreciation week April 30 End of B.E.A.R. reading May 1 -2 6th grade swimming lessons What's New: We are looking for some volunteers to be on the PTA board next year. If you are interested, please contact Sharlene Loveless at 756-0605. . r GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY April 24 2nd grade to Vineyard Farm What's New: We want to offer a big thank you to all who helped in any way with the talent show. It was great. We are really going to miss Mrs. priel as our principal. She's done a great jot). We wish her well in her new assignment. LEGACY ELEMENTARY April 24-26 Sixth grade writing assessment windoyj What's New: Your response to the Box Tops for Education program this year has been fantastic. Our school has received over $1 ,000 from the box tops that have been collected. The PTA would like to express appreciation to Cheryl Hayes who has managed this program for us. She has spent countless hours collecting, cutting, cut-ting, organizing, and mailing the box-tops. box-tops. So, remember to keep saving those box tops, cut them on the dotted line and turn them into the office in a plastic bag with the student's name on it. SHELLEY ELEMENTARY April 29 3rd grade plays begin May 3 Kindergarten field trip to Thanksgiving Point May 3 Last day to order yearbooks; cost is $8.50 What's New: Warm weather is upon us and this means more students are walking or riding rid-ing their bikes to school. Please take a moment to remind your children to be safe when going to and from school. We as parents also need to keep a watchful eye to make sure they are all safe as they walk or ride on our streets. AM. FORK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL April 26 " azz night at American Fork High School at 7 pm. May1 BandtoUVSC AMERICAN FORK HIGH SCHOOL April 24-30 Class elections April 24-26 Colorguard tryouts continue April 24-25 PDC concert at 7:30 p.m. April 24-25 Josten's will deliver senior announcements announce-ments during lunch April 25 Soccer: Spanish Fork at AFHS April 25 Mid-term April 25 Softball: Spanish Fork at AFHS April 25 Tennis: Springville at AFHS April 26 Baseball: AFHS at Springville April 26 Jazz band dinner show at 6:30 p.m. April 26-27 Track at BYU Invitational April 27 Prom at Thanksgiving Points April 27 Solo and ensemble festival April 30 Baseball: AFHS at Payson April 30 Soccer: AFHS at Timpview April 30 Softball: Timpview at AFHS May 1 Renaissance assembly May 1 Region large choir festival at Provo May 2 Soccer: AFHS at Payson May 2 Softball: AFHS at Springville May 2-3 Region tennis at Spanish Fork May 2-3 Region VI track meet at Provo at 4 p.m. P " Ifj B''BBBPBBBHK Pleasant Grove - 46 East State (Across from the Purple Turtle) 785-CEU (2355) bxsStmm oioMwwMNby?- Mobile-Authorized Mobile-Authorized Dealer 3000 Whenever Minutes Family Time Plan W -if 'I $49,99MQrth' C Unlimited MobileTo-Mobile Miputes 500 Whenever Minutes UnHmted Weekends Free long Distance Free pigltai Roaming $39.99Monifl Free long Distance free Digital Roaming Unlmlted Weekends 800 Whenever Minutes p939Month for Two Lines Many QthirPlms Awlkhk Call Us With Any Questions Mention This Ad And Get 35 Off All accessories! ' 'See itoie for details. OAC. Some restriction apply. Valid on activations $39.99 and above. While supplies last. Pleasant Grove students learn about weaving at the Museum of Church History and Art in Salt Lake City- History and Art museum offers insight temple opened last week. Included, in this exhibit is a replica of the Nauvoo temple. A special display, "Family and Faith: The Fabric of Latter-Day Saint Life" expresses the importance of family and faith through textiles and fabric art. A favorite area for youngsters, young-sters, "Valiant Pioneer Children" is a hands-on exhibit that teaches about 19th-century pioneer life. Children can work in a pioneer pio-neer kitchen, card wool and weave, experience a pioneer school and play various pioneer pio-neer games. "Valiant Pioneer Children" and "The Fabric of Latter-Day Saint Life" are changing exhibits, open through February 2, 2003. The Museum of Church History and Art is located at 45 N. West Temple St. just west of Temple Square. Public parking is available within a block of the museum. muse-um. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. -7 p.m. Admission is free. Guided tours may be scheduled two weeks in advance for groups. Call 801-240-4614 for tour infor- By Linda Butler The Museum of Church History and Art, in Salt Lake City, is more than a static collection of religious artifacts and ar The three-level 60,500 square-foot facility houses a huge variety of displays that bring insight into Latter-Day Latter-Day Saint life and history. Guided tours and a 40-minute 40-minute audio tour (available (avail-able in English and Spanish) give visitors an overview of the. history of the Church. ; Visitors are also free to explore and discover the museum on their own. I recommend rec-ommend that families with children explore the museum muse-um together, on their own. Children can receive a free illustrated pamphlet that will aid in their discovery of the museum and become a fun keepsake of their visit. The "Establishing Zion by Land and by Sea" exhibit exhib-it presents a fascinating look into the life and times of early Utah immigrants. There are interesting displays dis-plays of a pioneer handcart and covered wagon, but the scope of immigrant experiences experi-ences stretches beyond overland travel. A replica of the ship, "Enoch Train" is an intrigu ing and beautifully crafted exhibit. A 15-minute video, "Passage to Zion" presents the story of an immigrant's travels trav-els in 1851. Kids can climb into a ship bunk like those on early emigrant ships. An incredibly detailed model of Salt Lake City in 1870 is of interest to young and old alike. We enjoyed trying to compare various sites "then" and "now" and were amazed by the growth and spread of our capital city. Located outside the museum, on the plaza, is one of two surviving homes built in Utah in 1847. During warm weather, visitors visi-tors can look inside to see what frontier living quarters quar-ters were like. One museum gallery displays dis-plays beautiful American Indian art pottery, blankets, blan-kets, and baskets. Portrait galleries are filled with beautiful oil paintings of members of the LDS First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. A visit to the "Presidents of the Church" display shows the lives and times of the men who served as Presidents of the Church from 1830 to 1985 through portraits, personal belongings, belong-ings, and artifacts. A brand new exhibit on Nauvoo and the Nauvoo mation and reservations. Call 801-240-3310 for recorded information. Students earn drama awards Students from American Fork High School recently competed in the region drama competition held at Provo High School on March 26. The competition was a preliminary for the state competition to be held April 20 at East High School. The following students qualified to go to state: Matt Georgeson, pantomime; Heather Dorsey, dramatic monologue with Maren Tippetts as an alternate; Dustine Derrick, Bryant Baker, and Alisha Echols, humorous monologue with Matt Barrington and Jake Davenport as alternates; Brenda Johnson and Melissa Kmetzsch, classical scene and Callie Kanno and Jeremy Moore, contemporary contempo-rary scene. The following students received superior ratings: Alyssa Gau, Krysta Gau and Tiona Park, contempo rary scene; Brian Sherwood and Audrey Hugguard, contemporary con-temporary scene and Caroline Schaefer, dramatic monologue. The following students received excellent ratings: Jeremy Dangerfield and Celeste Keele, contemporary contempo-rary scene and Weston -Miller and Emily Vallen, contemporary scene. Alisha Echols won "Outstanding Novice" with her humorous monologue. 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