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Show American Fork Cilicn - Thursday, July 31. 2003 - Page 8 Hall Continued from front page Street entrances. The second sec-ond floor was reached by a wide staircase, centered by a spacious landing between the two flights of stairs. Originally the building was heated with stoves, with a furnace, complete with a "stoker" to hold slack coal, installed as soon as this convenience was affordable. The heating plant was then located in the basement. The building was spacious spa-cious and well laid out. The plan was practl even a bit austere. ".(fyV11 The building wasrUid out in four main room $n the first floor, plus'awalk-in safe. A spacious foyer divided divid-ed the rooms ttfijWW'ond floor featured Jargaudi-torium," Jargaudi-torium," plu three small rooms on tfie north side of the building. Here, too, was a spacious hall. Council sessions were held in the first floor northwest north-west room, which was furnished fur-nished with a large table and comfortable chairs. The office of the recorder, treasurer treas-urer and other city officers were also on the main floor. Beginning in 1936 a full-time full-time clerk (also the Recorder) had an office in the southeast room. This room was used by the War Rationing Board and the Selective Service Board during World War II. This meant the recorderclerk and the clerical workers would share one large room. The Justice of the Peace and the Police Department shared the northeast room. Floor covering was not added until some years later, with the wooden floors evident in all areas of the building. Shortly before the Great Depression, linoleum was laid in the City Council chamber, the foyers and the auditorium. Regular maintenance and improvements were made through the years. The most intensive renovation renova-tion took place in 1959 and 1960, when the building needed a new roof, a new furnace and a complete painting of all offices and carpeting of the council room. When the roof was examined, exam-ined, it was discovered that the bell tower was rotting and should be rebuilt or taken down. After considerable consider-able discussion, the bell was removed and the tower razed. Unused chimneys were also removed at this time. This renovation was conducted under the direction direc-tion of Mayor Glen T. Anderson. It was decided to give the building a "new look by painting the original brick white. In the 1960s the Police Department and the American Ameri-can Fork 'Justice Court still shared the small northeast room. The police had a large closet in this room, which they used as an evidence and equipment storage space. ,.v . In 1970, the courtroom was remodeled, the closet removed and a small justice bench and space for a jury provided. The Police Department moved to a newly renovated office where the old jail had been. A small office for the recorder was built over the stairway and entry on the Merchant Street side. A small office was built in the first floor foyer to accommodate accommo-date the receptionist and the radio dispatch equipment. equip-ment. A narrow counter was added. A sliding metal cover was pulled down and locked to secure the office after business hours. It was approved to spend $900 to purchase a new conference con-ference table, plus vinyl upholstered chairs for the council and visitor seating. At this time the northwest north-west corner room on the second floor was equipped with the former council conference con-ference table and chairs to serve as an extra conference room. This permitted several sever-al city committees to meet for regular sessions in the City Hall. Prior to this time the city had routinely rented space on the second floor to a variety vari-ety of users. The Utah National Guard held its first drill sessions in the upstairs auditorium. The Civil Air Patrol worked on airplane repairs for a period of time, and the 4-H also held work sessions and conferences upstairs. v-'ii' WH1 crt rvnr I L-f fil i 1 Til .. t-i ."t Y-', Put a good taste in your mouth! EAT Harward Farms sweet corn, grown locally here in Utah Valley! The GOOD STUFF has the Harward Farms name on it. Located in the ProvoOrcm area ONLY at the . Allred Barn (2200 n. univ. Ave.). We also have 9 other sweet corn stands from Payson to Lehi. WATCH FOR THE HARWARD FARMS NAME j for the com you've eaten for the past IS years! 301-8266 or 489-9412 Two file for council positions Two individuals have filed to run for City Council seats in this year's election. Shirl Don LeBaron and Judy Price have filled out the official document. LeBaron is an attorney and serves on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Price has been involved in community com-munity groups, including the Neighbors in Action. Council member Keith Blake has also declared his intention to file for the two-year two-year council seat. Library fines increase; book sale is planned It will cost a little more to have an overdue book from the American Fork Public Library. The Board of Trustees have authorized an increase in the fines from 10 cents to 15 cents per day per item. The maximum fine limit has been raised from $1.50 to $2. The change will begin Aug. 1. The Friends of the Library is conducting a post-inventory book sale in the rotunda. Hardcover books are 75 cents, with paperbacks at 50 cents. New books are $1.50. Shelley sets new student enrollment Students who are new to Shelley Elementary School are invited to enrollment from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4 at the satellite satel-lite building at the school. The American Fork police beat includes: Retail theft, drug charges, etc - A 58-year-old male was arrested for retail theft, possession of cocaine in a drug-free-zone, possession of drug paraphernalia in a DFZ, possession of marijuana in a DFZ, evidence tampering, and resisting arrest. The arrest took place after the suspect was observed at a local business switching price tags around on merchandise in an attempt to pay a reduced price for various items. Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia - A 19-year-old female and two 18-year-old males were cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after two officers on foot patrol overheard the suspects talking about being in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Protective Order violation - A 42-year-old male was arrested for violation of a protective order after officers were dispatched dis-patched to a domestic dispute. Weapons violations, possession of drug paraphernalia, etc. - A 38-year-old male was arrested for possession of a firearm by a restricted peson, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and intoxication. The arrest occurred after officers offi-cers were sent to a home on a complaint of an intoxicated male with a firearm. Simple Assault - A 31-year-old male was cited for simple assault after there was a dispute between a homeowner and a building contractor. Criminal mischief, intoxication and possession of illegal fireworks - A 35-year-old male was cited for criminal mischief, possession of illegal fireworks and intoxication intoxica-tion after officers were dispatched to a report of a fire that was endangering a shed. Criminal mischief, possession of burglary bur-glary tools, theft, and curfew - A 14-year-old male and a 16-year-old male were arrested for criminal mischief, theft, possession pos-session of burglary tools and curfew violations. viola-tions. The arrests took place after the suspects sus-pects were located at approx. 4 a.m. with a collection of hood ornaments they had taken from approximately 10 vehicles in American Fork and Lehi. Simple Assault - A 19-year-old male was cited for simple assault and a 19-year-old male was cited for disorderly conduct after officers were dispatched to a report of a fight at 240 NW State in American Fork. DUI - A 33-year-old male was arrested arrest-ed for DUI, a class A misdemeanor, no insurance, child restraint and other violations viola-tions after an officer responded to a complaint com-plaint of an intoxicated driver. The DUI was enhanced to a class A because the suspect sus-pect had a child in the vehicle. Alcohol offense - A 14-year-old male was arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol after the juvenile called dispatch to complain about being disciplined by his mother. Domestic violence - A 41-year-old male was arrested for criminal mischief domestic violence, intoxication and an outstanding out-standing arrest warrant after officers were dispatched to a domestic dispute. Auto theft, possession of heroin, burglary bur-glary tools, false info, etc. - A 26-year-old male was arrested for vehicle theft, possession posses-sion of heroin, possession of burglary tools, false information, and various other charges after an officer stopped the stolen vehicle shortly after the suspect had stolen it from a residence in American Fork. Traffic accident - Ah 18-year-old male was cited for ninning a red light after officers offi-cers were dispatched to a traffic accident at 100 E. Main. The vehicle that had run the red light had three passenger in the bed of the truck, at least one of which was ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle is still hospitalized. DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, parapherna-lia, warrants - A 45-year-old male was arrested for DUI, a 47-year-old male passenger pas-senger was arrested for" possession of drug paraphernalia, intoxication and an outstanding out-standing arrest warrant and a 23-year-old male passenger was arrested for possession posses-sion of drug paraphernalia and an outstanding out-standing arrest warrant after their vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. Intoxication - A 34-year-old male was arrested for intoxication after officers were dispatched to a report of a family fight involving alcohol. False 911 call -A 19-year-old male was cited for abuse of a 911 phone call after he called 911 because he was "bored." DUI, possession of methampheta-mines, methampheta-mines, etc. - A 29-year-old male was arrested arrest-ed for possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug paraphernalia and DUI after an officer located the suspect behind a business at 1 a.m. was ( CZ3j l jj r 1 i ; (L lb Uk 0 (rnmmm) 8 o ,, o Jmxi i mm mm iuin.nnumi.i..iiiwiii)nii."i uhjuihimh. ii p mm' m.(4Hf v-tmw.Ki mwhmwimi f . 4 k - POOR |