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American Fork

jabbly — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:53:06 GMT

American Fork is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States, at the foot of Mount Timpanogos in the Wasatch Range, north of Utah Lake. It is part of the Provo–Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 21,941 at the 2000 census. It has been rapidly growing since the 1970s.[url=http://www.soberpacificliving.com/]outpatient drug rehab[/url][url=http://www.1airconditioning.com/automotive_air_conditioning_compressor.htm]automotive air conditioning compressor[/url]

the increased

jabbly — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:53:59 GMT

Because of the increased costs that Timpanogos Special Service District is experiencing, American Fork City has to pay more to the District and has had to increase the sewer fees. The minimum monthly sewer charge is $24.50 permonth for 3,000 gallons with a $1.10 per 1,000 gallons charge over the minimum. The sewer charge is based off the March meter reading.[url=http://www.soberpacificliving.com/]outpatient drug rehab[/url][url=http://www.1airconditioning.com/automotive_air_conditioning_compressor.htm]automotive air conditioning compressor[/url]

registered voters

jabbly — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:53:51 GMT

Notice to all registered voters residing in the City limits of American Fork City: Early Voting is available for the November 3, 2009 American Fork City General Election. The dates and times for early voting will be according to the following table.�Please remember that State Law now requires that you have current, valid picture ID in order to vote.� [url=http://www.soberpacificliving.com/]outpatient drug rehab[/url][url=http://www.1airconditioning.com/automotive_air_conditioning_compressor.htm]automotive air conditioning compressor[/url]

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Eye Safety Article

ExcelLehi — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:55:14 GMT

Preventing Eye Injuries

Here in Utah, we are surrounded with abundant activities that can lead to serious eye injuries. While we often don’t think about it until it is too late, there are many simple ways we can all help prevent eye injuries.

Dr. Aaron Smalley of Excel Eye Center, an ophthalmologist (eye M.D.) who practices in Lehi, notes that many eye injuries occur during sports activities or other recreation. According to data from www.GetEyeSmart.org, a public service web site of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, more than 40 percent of eye injuries are related to sports or recreational activities and more than 50 percent of all eye injuries occur in and around the home. Fortunately, wearing appropriate protective eyewear can prevent around 90 percent of all serious eye injuries.

Here are some simple tips on preventing eye injuries, wherever you or your family may go:

Wear appropriate protective eyewear during sporting activities. Everyday sunglasses and prescription glasses can cause severe eye injuries if damaged or broken during sporting activities and should not be worn for sports. For detailed information on types of eyewear appropriate for specific sporting activities, please visit http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/injuries/eyewear.cfm.

Have at least one pair of ANSI-approved protective eyewear in your home for use during projects and activities that may involve a risk of injury. (ANSI-approved protective eyewear is manufactured to meet the American National Standards Institute eye protection standards.)

Activities around the home that are known to increase the risk for eye injuries include:

Using hazardous products such as oven cleaner and bleach

Cooking foods can that can splatter hot grease or oil

Drilling screws or hammering nails into walls or hard surfaces such as brick or cement where the screws or nails can become projectiles

Using hot objects such as curling irons around the face; inadvertent contact with the user’s eyes can cause serious injury

Mowing the lawn and using a power trimmer or edger

Clipping hedges and bushes

Using any power or hand tools

Working with solvents or other chemicals

Any task that can produce fragments, dust particles or other eye irritants

Securing equipment or loads with bungee cords or similar elastic materials that can snap back suddenly and hit the eye

For all of these activities, it is important to remember that bystanders also face significant risk, particularly children who watch their parents perform routine chores in and around the home. Bystanders should wear eye protection as well or leave the area where the chore is being done.

Follow your eye doctor’s recommendations regarding proper wearing and caring for contact lenses. Improper cleaning, storage and wearing contact lenses may lead to serious eye infections that could cause permanent vision loss. Replace lenses in the recommended time frame and avoid any overnight wear of contacts to minimize the risk of infection. If you think your contact lenses are causing problems, see your eye doctor promptly for an evaluation.

Protect young children from serious eye injuries. Provide adequate supervision and instruction when your children handle potentially dangerous items, such as pencils, scissors, forks and penknives. Avoid projectile toys such as darts, bows and arrows, and missile-firing toys. Do not allow your children to play with non-powder rifles, pellet guns or BB guns. Keep all chemicals and sprays, such as sink cleaners or oven cleaners, out of reach of small children. Do not allow children anywhere near fireworks, especially bottle rockets.

"If someone experiences an eye injury, it’s important to see an ophthalmologist right away," says Dr. Smalley. "Ophthalmologists can help determine the best treatment."

For more information, visit Excel Eye Center online at www.ExcelEyeCenter.com, or contact Dr. Smalley’s office at:

Excel Eye Center of Lehi

(801) 341-6200

220 North 1200 East, Suite 101

Lehi, UT 84043

American Fork seeks input on Main Street's future

Our Towns Host — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:18:10 GMT

[url=http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/north/american-fork/article_5112acad-a760-5e8e-8ce4-d34ce9a777d8.html]Very few Main Streets in the country are the same as they were 50 years ago, and American Fork's is no exception.[/url]

The American Fork City Council is seeking ideas from American Fork residents and business owners, both along Main Street and in other areas, to create a vision for the next 50 years.

Mayor Heber Thompson wrote a letter of introduction to explain the reason behind the survey.

"While American Fork's Main Street plays a different role today than it did 50 years ago, it still serves as the identifiable center of American Fork," he wrote. "There is an opportunity for Main Street to once again take center stage, and the city would like your help in crafting a future vision for Main Street."

Have you filled out your survey yet? What did you submit to the city? Have any ideas about how Main street in A.F. aught to be developed?

American Fork chief worries about losing police officers

Our Towns Host — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:05:09 GMT

[url=http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/north/american-fork/article_a8d710b3-55f1-5bd3-81bc-083ed7238673.html]AMERICAN FORK -- The American Fork police budget is looking anorexic and its department malnourished, needing more competitive officer pay and more officers.[/url]

"We're falling behind; we're going to lose some good officers," said Councilman Shirl LeBaron.

The department's sparse budget was brought up during a City Council retreat as municipal staff and elected officials hammered out a priority list of issues for 2010 on Tuesday night.

The city's police get paid approximately $3.68 less per hour than Lindon officers, and $2.68 less than officers working in Saratoga Springs, according to a study that Police Chief Lance Call handed out to officials at Tuesday's meeting. He said he may lose more officers, and soon, to other cities unless he is able to offer more competitive pay.

What do you think? Should American Fork bump the pay scale of up for it's city police?

Parking plagues American Fork High School, again

Our Towns Host — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:04:33 GMT

[url=http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/north/american-fork/article_92ba4583-59b5-5c3d-8cad-032bb8dbe54b.html]School is not in session yet, but some who reside near American Fork High School are anticipating problems with parking in their neighborhoods because of students.
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City officials have met with neighbors and plan on meeting with school representatives on Wednesday to look at the concerns.

The issue includes students parking off-campus, blocking driveways, preventing mail delivery and garbage pickup, littering and more. Despite having restrictions limiting the nearby parking to two hours, often the students park on the streets. Police Chief Lance Call said the two-hour limit is a hard one to enforce because of a lack of manpower.

How do you think American Fork City personnel should handle the parking problem?

A.F. father wins city's biggest loser competition

Our Towns Host — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:38:03 GMT

[url=http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/north/american-fork/article_2ca5bf92-0e25-5c7a-8e4a-b3fc64152a85.html]Go ahead. Call Daren Gates a real loser. He won't mind. In fact, he will probably appreciate it.[/url]

He is the winner of the "Biggest Loser" contest, part of American Fork's Steel Days events.

In the four-and-a-half months of the contest, he lost 74.2 pounds, nearly 32 percent of his body weight. He and second place winner Brian Whitaker were close competitors the entire time, said Jen Clegg, the contest coordinator.

What do you think of Gates' success? Have you tried a weight loss program that worked for you?

Opt-out recycling program increases participation in Am. Fork

Our Towns Host — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:10:56 GMT

[url=http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/north/american-fork/article_5982dde4-eea9-5119-8bf5-c8d35fc6ce85.html]AMERICAN FORK -- More than three times as many American Fork residents will use curbside recycling when the new opt-out recycling program begins Aug. 1.[/url]

The number of participants will go from 1,102 customers to 3,676.

Since 2005, residents have had curbside recycling available on a voluntary basis. That is slightly more than 17 percent of the households. Some had indicated they didn't know about recycling, while others said they wanted to join in, but hadn't taken the time to sign up.

In February, the City Council voted to change the city's recycling program from an opt-in to an opt-out. In other words, everyone would be signed up to participate unless they specifically indicated they did not want to join in.

Have you decided what your family will do about recycling? What do you think about American Fork's change in recycling policy?

American Fork's reorgainzed Youth City Council is a success

Our Towns Host — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:57:35 GMT

[url=http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/north/american-fork/article_5f9a7f77-e4a5-5907-99aa-099e762e5c80.html]The recently reorganized American Fork Youth City Council is being called a success.
Adviser Randy Lish said he was pleased with the quality of the participants.[/url]

"You have got some really top-notch kids," he said. "They are not in trouble all the time. These kids are interested in making themselves better and helping the community out. I am very impressed with the quality of kids."

He got involved when his daughter Kirsten Lish came home from her first meeting with the group and said they needed an adult to serve as an adviser.