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Show Pleasant Grove Review New Utah! - Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - Page 3 GettinoOut 'AJ irT vYr7--r- , ', . fS -' l,V n.i-jij- M vi' ' t v.. i'fTK: J A 1 1 S.i i 1 r.1 il.'llii1" .-J HfVl!1g:;ill3lpif see t - vs-WmmV: a .-! Photo bv Linda Butler Restored Academy makes impressive new Provo library By Linda Butler For many years the old Brigham Young Academy buildings stood, vacant and ramshackle, only shadows of their former grandeur and glory. Now, thanks to a group of citizens in the Utah Heritage Foundation and Provo City, this landmark has been restored and is now the home of the Provo City Library. It took two years and $24 million mil-lion to reconstruct the Academy Square building and turn it into a state-of-the-art facility. The Provo City Library at Academy Square is worth visiting, even if you don't have a library card. The new library is four times the size of the previous previ-ous city library which was located on Center Street in Provo. The new library contains adult and children's libraries, computers, an art gallery, conference and meeting rooms, and a Ballroom. The Academy Building was originally dedicated as an institution of learning on Jan. 4, 1892. It was used . as a grammar school, high school and college until it's closure in the early 1970s. The building has been restored and completely modernized. All of the bricks on the Academy Building are original to the site. Much of the interior was recreated, recre-ated, crafted to look like the original. Much of the past has been restored or recreated outside of the library. At the front of the Academy Building is a large bronze statue of Brigham Young. This statue was sculpted by artist Dee Jay Bawden. A plaque at the base of the statue stat-ue tells the history of the Academy block. The Beehive Fountain is a replica of the original, which was built in 1914. The bell tower houses a bell, donated by the Brigham Young Academy Foundation. It is the same size and tone as the original bell which is known as the "Victory Bell" and hangs outside the BYU Marriot Center. Although street-level parking is limited limit-ed at the library, a spacious underground parking facility can be accessed from 100 East. Plenty of ramps and elevators make the building handicapped and stroller accessible. Behind the Academy Building is a completely new library wing. The decor in the new wing was designed to contrast with the period decor of the Academy Building. Styles and colors are more contemporary, con-temporary, a brushed stainless steel, in comparison to the brass-colored fixtures in the Academy Building. The entire library features an abundance of soft chairs and quiet study areas, conducive to comfortable leisure reading or serious study. Inside the library, on the second floor, is the art gallery. It houses art exhibits of interest to the community. Currently on display is artwork from students of the Provo School district. This display will continue through Dec. 31. Also on the second floor are display cases of artifacts of prominent early Provo citizens. Featured citizens include Zina Young Card, Karl G. Maeser, George Brimhall, and George Q. Canon. An eight-page self-guided tour pamphlet, pam-phlet, available at the welcome desk, gives more interesting facts and details ' about the library facility. This tour takes about 30-45 minutes. The Provo Library is very child-friendly. child-friendly. Weekly programs are available for youngsters from birth through age 5. Babies through 12 months and their parents par-ents are invited to short "Book Babies" story time sessions on Fridays. Babies from 12-24 months and their parents are invited to "Mother Goose" story time, also held on Friday mornings. Special story sessions for toddlers and . preschoolers are available every . Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Children living outside of Provo are welcome to participate in the various story time activities. Every Monday night features a family.; story time, "Monday Night at the Library," for children of all ages. Also on Monday evening is a special Spanish story time. Contact the library at 852-6650 852-6650 for exact times. The Provo City Library at Academy Square is located at 550 North University Avenue, Provo. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 'ana Fairbanks aets final plat approval for commercial subdivision By Jim ic A Rci i rKi 0( : j ine city council approved tat;Fa Fairbanks request for vi.Nplat approval on property prop-erty at 655 W. 220 South to )tOIT,V.er' k's commercial 0 Nopment over to a com-in(l;:leral com-in(l;:leral subdivision, hean ' Fairbanks currently has ,gtr: f existing buildings and N to develop four more be ;:! be available on a uni'O Purchase agreement. ir ;o- Ihe economy is making art. ;So business owners can uli; the buildings for the "amount as renting covenants,- conditions, and restrictions regulate the businesses to conform. Council member Carol Harmer questioned Fairbanks about the restrictions restric-tions and he assured the council that "the restrictive covenants are tight. We have auto mecnanic or woodworking We want high-tech won't shops shops. nennle in there." He is planning to organize organ-ize an Architectural Control Committee to help keep the covenants enforced and in place. "This will be a clean looking operation," Fairbanks said. The council specifically approved that Fairbanks can continue with building development. .-no to iiv- amount as :HL' Ka rkoU :j i ?! 111 JS conf"'dent that he ilJi: u be able to sell all his !1(lmgs, however, he is J Planning on selling for now. he planning commis-r- "conditionally approved "replication, but recom- - uiai landscaping "'untamed across the ooutVi fV(- fsiands be 90 feet when 're development occurs, to: Pun t; Time is running out! Don't let these great LOW INTEREST RATES pass you Dy: o New Home Financing o 100 Construction Financing o Low Rate Second Mortgages o Refinance o Debt Consolidation Loans o ConventionalFHA Yg2f Free Prcqualification Meet At Your Convenience r ):iv nr evening - numi. u ) 7 H 5 -362-2666 Lindon City There will be a planning commission commis-sion meeting at 7 p.m. at the Lindon City Center, 100 N. State St. String Town Meeting The String Town Neighborhood will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. in the community development conference confer-ence room, 86 E.' 100 North in Pleasant Grove. The neighborhood will be discussing the proposed Apple Grove development. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Manic Depressive Assoc. The Manic Depressive Association of Utah Valley meets today and every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Utah State Hospital adminis-, tration building. The meeting is for those with mood disorders as well as their families and friends. Weekly meetings will feature speakers and a meeting of the local support group. For information call Christina Heath at 224-6188. CERT class in American Fork . A CERT class will be held tonight from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the American Fork Senior Citizen Center, 54. E. Main Street, American Fork. There is an equipment charge of $30 for all new students. RSVP Kenneth at 493-9029 to attend. Tonight's subject will be a .drill. Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Testing On the third Thursday of every . month, American Fork Hospital is offering free blood pressure checks and blood glucose testing for $2. ' Come to the hospital library from ' noon to 1 p.m. If you are having a glucose test, please do not eat after breakfast to ensure a more accurate accu-rate test. Hemoglobin A1C Testing This test is for people with diabetes dia-betes and provides the average ' blood sugar level for the past three months. The test is done with a simple sim-ple finger stick blood sample and is offered the first Tuesday and third Thursday of every month from 2-4 p.m. in the library of American Fork Hospital. The cost of the test can be billed to most insurance. Testing is also available by appointment. Call Jill at 763-3471. Adult Diabetes Support Group American Fork Hospital hosts a free support group each month for adults with diabetes. The group runs from 11a.m. to noon on the third Thursday of each month. The group is led by a diabetes educator and offers support and education for people living with diabetes. For more information, call Elise at 763-3463. 763-3463. Elder Quest luncheon Elder Quest Current Events Luncheon will be today at Provo Marriott Hotel at noon. Cost $10. Make reser Cations early with Tom Davis, 222-8400. Most cred cards can be used by phone. Payment can be made at the door. The speaker will be Norman Christensen, a former FBI agent. Members and guests are welcome. Pleasant Grove Library The library will be holding a Book Festival to raise funds for a new library. Authors and musicians will be on hand and there will be books for sale as well. Everyone is invited to attend. The Festival begins at 6 p.m. Utah State Development Center Volunteers are needed to assist disabled residents of the Utah State ' Development Center to attend a concert. Volunteers will be needed from 1 : 1 5 to 3 p.m. The concert will last about 45 minutes and will be held in the Developmental Center Auditorium, 895 N. 900 East, American Fork. Contact Marina Graham, 763-4008, to schedule. Concerts are given the third Saturday of every month. Neighborhood Advisory Board The Neighborhood Advisory Board will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. in the community development kitchen, 86 E. 200 South. Anyone who is interested in invited to attend. Pleasant Grove City There will be a regular city council coun-cil meeting beginning at 7 p.m. in the community development conference con-ference room , 86 E. 100 South. Lindon City There will be a city council meeting meet-ing at 7 p.m. at the Lindon City Center, 100 N. State St. Diabetes Education Day Class This is a four session series held on Tuesdays from 9:30-1 1 :30 a.m. at American Fork Hospital. Classes begin the first Tuesday of every month and are billable to most insurance. insur-ance. Please register by calling Jill at 763-3471. Women's Cancer Clinics The Utah County Health Department holds Women's Cancer Clinics specifically for Utah County residents each Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Utah County Health Department, 589 S. State, Provo. Free breast exams, pap tests ana mammograms mam-mograms for those who meet age and income guidetnes. For those wno ao nor qucury ror tree services, cost is $30 for all three. Coli 370-8738 to see if you qualify, or for ether information. infor-mation. Community Scout Troop Come and join the new Community Boy Scout Troop. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Preschool Building south of the Community Presbyterian Church, 75 N. 100 East, American Fork. For information, call Michete Thomas at 756-7798. ',4 - Toastmasters International The Olympic Orators meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Saffire Company, 734 Utah Valley Drive, (behind WalMart and Quality Inn) American Fork. The group is dedicated dedicat-ed to helping members sharpen their speaking, presenting and sales skills. Everyone is welcome. For information, infor-mation, contact VP PR Tracy Feist, 489-8463. Alzheimer's Education Class A class for individuals interested in issues pertaining to, or struggling with a family member regarding debilitating memory loss symptoms are invited to an Alzheimer's And Dementia-Related Symptoms education edu-cation class at 7 p.m. in the Evergreen Square Office Complex, 897 South Orem Blvd. The seminar is sponsored by CNS Home Health Plus. Classes are held the third Wednesday of each month. TOPS Club meeting Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a nonprofit non-profit organization designed to help people lose weight, meets every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the Lindon City Building, 100 N. State Street, Lindon. For more information coll 785-3657. Everyone is invited to attend. Submit information on your group's activitities for the Community Calendar by sending a written note to this newspaper, news-paper, P.O. Box 7, American Fork, Utah 84003 or by calling 756-5273. 756-5273. Community Calendar entries must be into the paper by Monday, 10 a.m. of the week you would like the notice to appear. " ' ' i i i . . r j . . j it:.,;, :-" I : i , , .. , I , Gall 756-7669 to place a classified ad o o t&s a n n T. ..."-7... K. k - .4 ..4 Bananas Celery All Thanksgiving Dairy Items At Exceptional Prices!) &eisha Mandarin Oranges 3 4$1 f Ocean Spray Cranberries Whole or Jellied libby's Corn of Green Beans Libby's Pumpkin 4ll Whole kernal or Cream Stvle Cut or French 12 Pack Coke Products 2$ EiS f Fruit Cocktail X-Large Can Lean Boneless Chuck Roast X-Lean Ground Beef Family Pack Mild or Colby Jack Cheese $199 Our Ground Beef Tastes Fresher Because It Is Fresher' Prices Effective November 14- November 20 iei$ 1 89 Jib ino urn nil! a mm 93 S. 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