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Show American I oik Citicn Thursday, Mau l) 10. 2(H)S - Page 3 $2.8M for improvements may fund pool, two gyms at fitness center Shauna Belknap No final decisions have been made, but improvements improve-ments at the American Fork Fitness Center funded by $2.8 million in Redevelopment Redevel-opment Agency funds will likely include a new leisure pool and two gymnasiums. "There's a great need for basketball courts," said Douglas Schneider, assistant assis-tant director of recreation. On Feb. 22, the City Council approved the resolution reso-lution allowing the sale of $6 million in sales revenue bonds that will finance construction con-struction and renovation of Anderson in 2004. He was president presi-dent of the bank for many years. He also served in the U.S. Army for three years during World Carriage Continued from front The 77-year-old once had 75 acres of farmland, but now he uses just six acres for his horses and some cattle. cat-tle. The rest has been developed devel-oped like most of the farmland farm-land in American Fork. Like his carriages, Burch is one of the last of his kind. "A lot of real-estate people peo-ple have talked to me and would like to take and develop it," Burch said. But he's going to hang on to those last six acres the rest of his life. Burch enjoys farming and can't imagine living any other way. "I love my cows. Itets you up in the morning to feed and take care of them," he said. Burch also wouldn't dream of leaving American Fork. His family first bought a farm in the area when he was 8 years old in 1936. Burch once bought a farm in Montana. "My wife, Jean, said, It sure is pretty but I don't want to live here.' So we came back," Burch said. E n-ta:-si.,t 1 The Incredibles pg MigMy (Mon.-5al. 7 It 9-M w Hiipa lenwy Snick Series of Wortwiilvert M9MyMe.-SA7t:lSpii S a. 3 1 ! p. NotiondlTreasure hj MghrtyMm.-Sat.)7l1Jpa SrtiFn.)-ll Subscribe Today! can 375-5103 North Count' Newspapers North County 59 W. Main American Fork Kirk Parkinson 756-7669 Publisher kparkinsonheraldextracom Barbara Christiansen 756-7669 American Fork Citizen and Lone Peak bchristiansenheraldcxtra.com Cathy Allred 756-7669 PI. Grove, Lehi and Pony Express Editor callred 4 heraldextra.com Beky Beaton 756-7669 Sports Editor bbeatoniiheraldextra.com Jennette Esplin 756-7669 Office Manager jesplin heralacxtra.com Lane Dubois 756-7669 Advertising Account Executive lduboisdheraldextra.com various cultural and recreational recre-ational facilities. Almost half of that money is earmarked ear-marked for the Fitness Center. If the resolution goes uncontested, sale of the bonds will begin March 22. Allocation of the Fitness Center funding is due July 31, and groundbreaking must take place before Dec. 31 in order to comply with RDA laws. Melanie Marsh, American Ameri-can Fork City Chief of Staff, confirmed that current cur-rent renovation plans include adding a leisure Francisco College of Mortuary Science, becoming a licenced Funeral Director. He was a member of the American Fork Hospital board for 14 years, including a term as chairman; and was a director, vice president presi-dent and president of the American Fork Continued from front War II, seeing action in North Africa and Italy. He was educated at the LDS Business College Col-lege and at the San Stan Burch stands near one Burch liked American Fork better when it was smaller, with more farmers, but is happy to stay here where he's raised his family Some of his children and grandchildren still live American Amer-ican Fork. Burch started collecting antique carriages several years ago and now has a cov Uirtnamj, Sose 61ms x.ove y,ou, faiir family! Newspapers 756-7669 Fax: 756-5274 DAILY HERALD PUBLISHING CO Editor - ( ..... : ... : Kent Dais 756-7669 Photo Technician John Tayior 756-7669 Graphic Designer Heather Justesen 756-7669 Copy EditorReceptionist pool and two gymnasiums. Schneider said the changes are j necessary, although he acknowledged that the additional gyms might respond to a current demand but would not necessarily nec-essarily increase revenue. He went on to say that a leisure pool would increase revenue and bring in more patrons, specifically the large population of young American Fork families. There are other places the money could be used as well. Rebecca Danklef, who is programs manager at the Rotary Club. Active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was a High Priest and served in many positions, including in a bishopric. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed horseback riding, rid-ing, and snowmobiling in American Fork of his completed carriages in ered wagon and 11 different kinds of coaches he stores in a big barn on his property. The rental business he runs with his son, Burch and Sons, keeps the teams of horses busy pulling carriages for special occasions and events. Show business is just Every ag- Yyr?? ttaillllttliaaii lis fcj i aiiai ..ktiWtwjfc-ii Discount Pet w vaccination m m?" (ooam-iioopm)' at The New Utah County Fix Clinic THE UTAH COUNTY FIX CLINIC IS LOCATED INSIDE: The Utah County Animal Shelter 582 West 3000 North Spanish Fork (behind the jail) PHONE: (801) 815-6262 No Appointments necessary Cash & checks only Dogs must be on a leash and cats in carriers NO MOKE HOME! ESS www.utahpets.org Fitness Center and interacts inter-acts with patrons on a daily basis, said many patrons express a need for a larger weight room, eliminating the time many currently spend waiting to use the equipment. Danklef also said the center needs more rooms to satisfy public demand for various classes, including dance and jujitsu. Danklef feels that making these changes will enable the Fitness Fit-ness Center to increase revenue. rev-enue. Many who use the fitness fit-ness center have opinions Canyon. He was born March 3, 1920 in American Fork, t he son of Warren Fielding and Millie Thornton Anderson. He married Maurine Spaf-ford Spaf-ford on June 28, 1941, in American Fork. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Photo by Frank Bott his barn. part of the horses' business. Weddings seem to be the most popular occasion for renting the carriages, but they've been used for all kinds of events across the state and have traveled across the continent for the movies. Saturday mm -,- mum Licensed veterinarian on duty about where the money is needed most. Jennifer Spangler and her family have been Fitness Fit-ness Center members for two years. "If they added a huge room with the fitness equipment, that would be nice," she said when asked about prospective renovation. renova-tion. "It would also be nice if they had fun stuff for the kids in the pool." Jana Mangum said her husband, Lyle, can only schedule a racquetball court for 5:30 a.m. "They just don't have enough rac He is survived by his wife, two daughters daugh-ters and a son: Trudy (George) Casteleiro, Arlington, Texas; Christine (Fred) Fair-clough. Fair-clough. Salt Lake City; and David (Marie) Anderson, American Fork; seven grandchildren grandchil-dren and one greatgrandchild. great-grandchild. Ul6U -If msU (cinema Mows starting liar. IT: 1. Robots (PG) No Diteoimt Daily: 4:20 00 9:10 Sal. 12:00 2: IS 4:20 "MIO 9:10 Sun. 4:20 "KM! 2 MUlion Dollar Baby (PG-13) Daily: 4:00 7:00 9:40 SaL 1:00 4:00 ":00 9:40 Sun. 4:00 ":00 3. Hitch (PG-13) Daily: S:00 7:.W 9:S0 Sal 12:00 2:.1 S:0fl 7:30 9:S0 Sun. S:00 ":.W 4. 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