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Show Miller is recognized for making by Sherilyn Frost School Band and Orchestra, Orches-tra, the monthly management manage-ment magazine for music educators, has announced its fifth annual "50 Directors Direc-tors Who Make a Difference." Differ-ence." Among those 50 is American Fork High School's own John Miller, representing the state of Utah. From Alabama to Wyoming, these directors represent a cross section of America's music educators making a difference in their students' lives through their hard work and dedication. dedica-tion. With an estimated 20,000 school band and orchestra directors working daily toward this goal, being selected as one of the 50 is a distinct honor. Miller was selected by the editorial staff at School Band and Orchestra, based on recommendations by his AF Rec seeks help With facilities By Tammy McPherson Utah Valley Staff Even as youth are registering regis-tering for American Fork summer Softball and baseball base-ball programs, administrators administra-tors of the city recreation department are wondering where they're going to put them. Over the past few years the number of players participating par-ticipating in the recreation program has mushroomed to the point that American Fork doesn't have the facilities facili-ties to hold them - particularly particu-larly for the soccer, flag football, foot-ball, basketball and girls softball programs. A large part of the growth comes from Highland, High-land, Alpine and Cedar Hills youth using American Fork's program, according to recreation director Steve Bailey who has worked with the department for 24 years. Recently, Bailey made presentations to the three neighboring cities, informing inform-ing officials of the need and asking for their help. Recreation Recre-ation officials are asking the cities to provide their own playing fields, since all games are played in American Ameri-can Fork, and to look for ways to handle the anticipated antici-pated growth in north Utah County. While Bailey hasn't presented to the American Fork City Council yet, the other three cities' representatives represen-tatives have said they are willing to step up to the call for help. "De we need facilities immediately? Absolutely," Bailey said. "We literally have maximized the available avail-able facilities in American Fork." Participation in the pro U.&DJL Choice Prim Save 0?er $16 Per Couple M M Aarl II, far din only. Vilid only at On tmtam Oat coupon par eoopla, par vkk. Not nad auk aajr otnar often No MtMkMlnm OqIjjC, ,49 Monarf Drouth aaataiv. fcr W-M outy. ariy Ona heasaa. Oond fcr ap i anata. Oai ooaan par wt Not aai fc ftaan Ifcat Doaa or awaaa kaa Carnal la eaoMMaa7ateaa,ladaUagaCU(M. Call-Ahead peers in the music industry. Miller has been the director direc-tor of bands at AFHS for the past 17 years which includes direction of the school's Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, two Jazz bands, Brass Choir, and Orchestra Winds. He also serves as department - chair of the schools Fine Arts Department. Depart-ment. ; He graduated from Brigham Young University where he earned a master's degree in music education. He is the past president of the Utah Music Educators Educa-tors Band Committee, past president of the Idaho Gem-state Gem-state music educators, and served 10 years as chairman chair-man of the Utah All-State Band. In addition, he's past president of the Utah National Band Association and is the treasurer and marching band chairman gram in 2002 was 5,713, up 26 percent from 1998. Of the total number of participants, partici-pants, American Fork youth made up just more than half Highland alone took up 20 percent with 1,155 students playing in the different dif-ferent sports available. The recreation department depart-ment traditionally scheduled sched-uled games at the public schools, as well as the recreation recre-ation center and some of the neighborhood and city parks. But as activities in the schools increase, the available time decreases for the recreation department to use the gymnasiums and fields. Meanwhile the number of boys and girls signing up for the programs grows, leaving officials with no place for the youth to play. In the near future American Fork will be adding to its fitness center. The new Alpine-area junior high school, which will open for the 2003-04 school year, will also have a small gym, which will be available for recreation programs part time. But that's not enough, .Bailey said. American Fork recreation recre-ation officials are asking each city to provide up to two softball fields with backstops, two full-size soccer soc-cer fields with goals, and between four to seven fields for flag football a request the cities' officials have said they're already working on. "We're simply looking for grass in most cases," Bailey said. Alpine officials are in the process of purchasing a new park, called Smooth Canyon Park. And Alpine Mayor Phil Barker said he has also Proudly Serving Rib Fresh-Cut Steaks Fresh Fish C Seafood Complcto Filot Elignon Dinner for Two tUfliltalSiBilfffc&r Twfettto-CstJif mvm Mb arUaal CtOOltllOUiJO Ecceiw mt leach enlrtt for bbSi 16.49 a, Mai seating iand Reservations Available U6-77QO - III V. University Parkway. Orrm for the Utah Music Educators Educa-tors Association. He also serves on the staff of the "Utah Ambassadors Ambas-sadors of Music," an honor performance group comprised com-prised of select Utah music students who tour and perform per-form in Europe every other year. He is a frequent adjudicator, adjudi-cator, clinician, and guest conductor throughout the United States and is a performing per-forming member and assistant assis-tant conductor of the "Utah Premier Brass," one of only two brass bands in the Intermountain West. Miller also maintains a private trumpet studio of 20 students and serves on the American Fork City -Arts Council. Music is not his only interest. He is also active in the Boy Scouts of America, having received advanced Wood Badge training. He also received the presti talked briefly with his staff on the idea of putting a soft-ball soft-ball field in Burgess Park. Highland Mayor Jess Adamson said Highland officials are considering the purchase of several fields that could be turned into baseball diamonds and soccer soc-cer fields, as well as six existing community parks. "We have a need and we're taking steps to meet that need," said Cedar Hills Mayor Brad Sears. Along with its existing parks, Cedar Hills is in the process of acquiring a 10- to 12-acre lot for use as a park. While the fields will help for now, one of the major needs is for more courts for the 254 basketball teams that register with the American Fork Junior Jazz program each year. Unlike soccer fields, basketball bas-ketball courts must be built, not grown, and that takes money, Bailey said. The different cities are considering many options, which include staying with American Fork's recreation program; forming a special service district, vnth or without American Fork; funding the facilities for a recreation program; or creating cre-ating separate programs for each city. Some of the mayors have talked about getting together togeth-er to discuss the different solutions but nothing is planned yet. Bailey said his department still needs to schedule and present its problems to the American Fork City Council. Tammy McPherson can be reached at 373-5050 or tmcphersonheraldextra. com. a difference in lives of students gious Silver Beaver award for long term commitment to scouting. Under his direction, the school's Wind Symphony and Percussion Ensemble will participate in the Bands of America National Concert Band and Percussion Percus-sion Festivals in Indianapolis, Indianapo-lis, Ind., March 20 to 22. Miller said, "This is the first band from Utah to ever be admitted to this national festival." A premier concert was held last night in the school's auditorium to which the public was invited invit-ed at no charge. He and his wife Pam have six children and five grandchildren. He said, "I believe strongly in the development of student leaders and the growth of students in all areas of their lives including includ-ing their musical development." develop-ment." PG Parents By Amie Rose Pleasant Grove residents resi-dents whose children now attend American Fork HighSchool turned out at Alpine School District's community meeting last week to let the board know they're not happy. This is the first year 27 students from Pleasant Grove, who attended juniorhigh school in Pleasant Pleas-ant Grove, have been transferred trans-ferred to American Fork HighSchool. The district says the students stu-dents live less than two miles from the school, so they have to walk. The parents par-ents disagree with that. "We moved to Pleasant Grove, but our son goes to American Fork," said Susan Lambson. "Our needs are not being met. We're being forced to come to American Fork. Our kids can't integrate into the community. "We live over two miles away. 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