September 2012 Phase II Water Rate Adjustments
Reflected on this month’s Utility Bill www.afcity.org Arts Council News Classes and Events Page 2 Phase II Water Rate Adjustments include implementa on of two new culinary block rates that were approved by the City Council on May 8, 2012. August is the first meter reading since adop on of the new rates. The City charges a block rate for any water consump on over the base allotment of 6,000 gallons per month. The two new culinary block rates have a unit price that increases as the consump on block increases. Meters were read in August to determine any water usage over the base allowance of 6,000 gallons. Users with meter readings that reflect water consump on over 6,000 gallons per month will be charged the base rate plus the appropriate block rate. Users who do not go over 6,000 gallons per month will only be charged the base rate and will see no adjustments to their u lity bill. Only those users who use over 6,000 per month will be charged the applicable block rate and will see this reflected star ng on this month’s bill, as well as on future meter reading monthly bills. Meters are now read in February, May, August, and November. The new culinary residen al Block 2 rate is $2.27 per thousand gallons of water used between 6,000 to 9,000 gallons per month. The new culinary residen al Block 3 is $3.07 per thousand gallons of water used above 9,000 per month. The new commercial, mul family, industrial and ins tu onal culinary Block 2 Rate is $2.04 for 6,000 to 9,000 gallons of water per month and the culinary Block 3 Rate is $3.07 above 9,000 gallons of water per month. To obtain more informa on about the new rates, please download the American Fork New Water Rate Fact Sheet by visi ng www.afcity.org. American Fork Bicycle & Pedestrian
Master Plan—Public Open House Fitness Center News Classes offered Merit Badge Classes Page 2 Library News Fall Story mes Teen Thing Learning Page 2 Recrea on News Youth Basketball Page 2 City News Senior Center trip Beau fica on New U lity Billing Supervisor Page 3 Other News Utah County Health Department News Page 3 American Fork City con nues its work on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan which it began last November. This planning process involves a comprehensive look at facili es and strategies to increase opportuni es to safely bike and walk in American Fork. An ini al public open house was held in March to gather public input on various ideas for improving biking and walking in the City. We will be holding another public open house on Tuesday, October 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Fork Senior Center. At this open house, dra bicycle and walking facility recommenda ons will be available for comment along with recommended programs such as a city bicycle map, a city biking website, bicycling educa on programs, etc. If you have any ques ons about the open house, please contact Andrea Olson at 801307-3400 or [email protected]. Calendar Upcoming Events Page 4 Mayor James H. Hadfield Council members Brad Frost Dale O. Gunther Heidi K. Rodeback Robert E. Shelton Clark P. Taylor Arts Council News
Fitness Center News
Children’s Choir - Young singers (6 & 7 years) September 11, 4-4:50 p.m. Cost is $55 for the semester. Concert Choir 1 (8+) September 10, Level 1, 3-4 p.m., Level 2, 4-5:30 p.m. Cost is $95 for the semester. Call Ryan at 492-6284 for ques ons. Ukulele Play! Classes begin on September 11. Held at the Fitness Center Classrooms. Time: 6:30-7:25 p.m. for 123 Ukulele Play. $55 for the semester. Please contact [email protected] or visit h p://www.facebook.com/AFChildrensChoir Quil ng - Come to our weekly mee ngs at the Senior Ci zens building in the basement on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Call Carol at 801.763.7978 for more informa on. Symphony - Rehearsals to begin on Saturday, August 25 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the A.F.J.H. Band Room. Their next concert is October 22. For more informa on call Maxine at 801-756-2330 or www.americanforksymphony.org Timpanogos Chorale - Audi ons are on September 6 at Historic City Hall, 6-7 p.m. Rehearsals start on September 6 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Call Cheri for more informa on 801.885.3409 Visual Arts - Art for Children. Ages 6-11. September 22, 29 & Oct. 6. Especially for Teens for Ages 12-15 on September 13, 20 & 27. Pain ng with Passion for Ages 16 & up. September 8 & 15. Call Sydney for ques ons 801-756-3738. Wasatch Winds - Rehearsals begin on October 4 and are going held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at the High School. Any ques ons call Randy at 801-380-4894. Get into the Olympic Spirit this Fall! Sign up for gymnas cs classes for boys and girls of all ages. I y Bi y ball for ages 3-5 start Sept 4. Sign up now to save your spot! Nothing like keeping your daughter on her toes all Fall/Winter with one of our Ballet Classes for ages 2 & up. Check out all of our NEW class schedules for programs including All Star Cheer, Karate, Break dancing and more. Home schooling your children? We are now offering Home School P.E. classes star ng in October. Call Rebecca at 801-763-3084 ext 206 for more info. New Group Fitness Class Schedules are available online or pick one up at The American Fork Fitness Center. New Treadmill Shred, Metabolic Max, Zumba Tone and R.I.P.P.E.D. classes now offered. Come get into shape in our “Liquid Weight Room”…The Pool. New Aqua Zumba classes offered. New Merit Badge Classes being offered this Fall. Don’t forget that we s ll offer Fall Swimming Lessons. These classes are a lot smaller so your child will get the a en on they need to succeed. Visit us online at www.afcity.org or call 801‐763‐3081 Library News
FALL STORY TIMES Registra on for the Fall Story mes will begin on September 4, 2012 in the Children's area of the Library. The theme for this session is Reading Road Trip. We invite everyone who has ever enjoyed a story by Vicky Turner, our Children's Librarian to come during our regular library hours September 10 - 15, 2012 to sign a life-size card for her. She is re ring and we know you will want to help us say 'Thank you' for sharing her love of reading with us all. TEEN THING Teen Thing will be on September 6 at 7 p.m. in the Gardner Community room at the Library. This month, there will be designing personal shoe laces—so bring your own shoe lace or use one provided by the Library. Teen Thing is for those ages 11-16. BRYAN MCKAY EDDINGTON LEARNING CENTER The Grand Opening of the Bryan McKay Eddington Learning Center is September 20, 2012. All interested public are invited to a end an open house from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Learning Center (found in the basement of the American Fork Library). The Learning Center is designed to provide a posi ve learning environment to help individuals gain lifelong learning skills by assis ng with academic, literary and informa on needs. Visit us online at www.afcity.org or call 801‐763‐3070 Visit us online at www.afcity.org > fitness center or call 801‐763‐3080. Other Announcements
SENIOR CENTER NEWS UTAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT NEWS Annual Leaf Trip through Logan Canyon will be held on October 3. The bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. For more informa on , please contact the Senior Center at 801-763-3090. The Utah County Health Department provides basic, low cost clinic exams for well child, scouts, school, etc. Ini al exam, with a general physical, is provided by appointment at the Health and Jus ce Center (151 S. University Avenue) for children up to age 18. Fluoride prescrip ons are also provided. Family planning, including ini al exam, pap smear, and birth control are available for women over 18 or teenagers when accompanied by an adult. For an appointment or for ques ons, please call 801-851-7031 or 801851-7038. The Utah County Health Department is commi ed to promo ng the health of our community by preven ng avoidable diseases and injury by monitoring the health of our community to assure condions in which people can be healthy. For informa on on UCHD programs or services, please visit www. UtahCountyHealth.org or call 801-851-7000. You can also now follow the UCHD at www.twi er.com/uchd, www.facebook.com/uchealth or www.pinterest.com/uchd Prescrip ons Take Back events—September 29 On September 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Substance Misuse and Abuse Reduc on Team (SMART) Coali on, local law enforcement, and other partners will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and the by removing poten ally dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescrip on drugs from their home medicine cabinets. Free to the public, this event helps safely dispose of unused medica ons to prevent misuse and protect the environment. Medica ons will be collected at loca ons throughout the county, including Macey’s (760 W. Main) and Smith’s (1550 E. 3500 N.) in Lehi, Fresh Market (135 E. Main) in American Fork, and Smith’s (210 E. 700 S.) in Pleasant Grove. For more informa on, including permanent drop-off loca ons, please see www.UseOnlyAsDirected.org or call 801-851-7181. Cold Turkey 5K run for the Great American Smokeout Join the Cold Turkey 5K Run for the Great American Smokeout on Saturday, November 17, at 9 a.m. The Hobble Creek Canyon run is sponsored by the Utah County Health Department to show support for those who have quit smoking, want to quit, and those who plan to never start smoking. For more informa on or to register, visit www.coldturkeyrun.pbworks.com or call 801-851-7099. VACCINE CLINIC—UTAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Thursday, September 6—10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior Center Each year in the United States, up to 60,000 adults die from vaccine preventable diseases or their complica ons. Although most adults realize that immuniza ons are important in keeping infants and children healthy, many are unaware that vaccines offer a safe and cost effec ve way to prevent serious illnesses and death among adults. DID YOU KNOW? Many children contract diseases from their parent, grandparents or caregiver. Many adults contract diseases from children. Many hospitaliza ons due to illness can be avoided by vaccina ons. The cost of disease is greater than cost of immuniza on. RECOMMENDED ADULT VACCINES: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Pneumococcal, epa tus A & B, Influenza and Zoster. ACCEPTING THE FOLLOWING INSURANCES (MAY INCLUDE A COPAY): Medicaid/Medicare, Humana/Choice Care, SelectHealth/
Chip, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Al us, Educators Mutual, CIGNA, PEHP, DMBA BEAUTIFICATION NEWS The American Fork Yard of the Month winners for August are: John & Shaylene Sorenson—639 W. 1040 N. Cliff & Martha Montagnoli (Grandpa Montagnoli) - 1198 N. 1190 E. Rex Shelton—596 King Street DYSLEXIA CENTER OF UTAH The Dyslexia Center of Utah is planning a “Dyslexia Conference” on Friday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the “Old Highland City Building” south of Kohlers Grocery Store. The cost will be $50 and this is to pay for the rental of the building, snacks, presenters and handouts. Please visit www.dyslexiacenterof Utah.org to sign up or email [email protected]. We will be giving away 10 free scholarships. The applica on is on the website. There are thirteen classes being offered: Execu ve Fun oning skills; IEP/504; Technology: New Apps; My child has dyslexia, What do I do now?; Phonemic Awareness; Transi oning to Jr. High and High School; Advoca ng for my child; Handwri ng; Spelling Rules; Dyslexia Simula on: What it’s like to walk in the shoes of a person with Dyslexia; ADHD/ADD; Auditory Processing; and Working with your child’s school. We are also offering $10 dyslexia screenings. For more informa on, call Dana Kroes (801-623-9541). MOUNTAINLAND ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Free Demen a/Alzheimer’s Family Care Consulta ons The Alzheimer’s Associa on has received a grant to provide care consultants and resources for families of loved ones suffering with demen a and Alzheimer’s disease. Contact Sylvia Brunisholz at 801-265-1944 or [email protected] to set up an appointment on Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Mountainland Department of Aging Services located at 586 E. 800 N. in Orem. The same day at 11 a.m. a counselor will be in the office offering a power point educa onal presenta on and answer any ques ons from caregivers or professionals. Walk to End Alzheimer’s Utah County Saturday, September 29 Loca on: The Shops at Riverwoods 4801 N. University Avenue, Provo This is a great way to help raise awareness and money to fight Alzheimers. For more informa on and to sign up, go to Alz.org/
walk and search for the Provo, Utah walk. There is also an opportunity to be a vendor for this event. If any professionals are interested, contact Susan Johnson at [email protected] or 801-224-5910. American Fork City Administra ve Offices are excited to welcome Stephannie Co le as the new U lity Billing Supervisor! Mrs. Co le has been with American Fork City since January 2003. She has worked at the American Fork Fitness Center and most recently as an Administra ve Assistant for the Cemetery Division. Local Schedule of Events
Fox Hollow News
SEPTEMBER SPECIAL AT FOX HOLLOW GOLF September 4—Labor Day City Offices will be closed for Labor Day. $25.00 for 18 holes of golf with cart a er 10:00 Sunday through Thursday. Must have a 4 some for one full group with coupon. September 4—Fall Story Times Fall Story Times will begin today in the Children’s area of the Library. See page 2 for more informa on. September 4—I y Bi y Ball I y Bi y Ball starts today! September 6—Timpanogos Chorale Audi ons See page 2 for more informa on. September 6—Teen Thing See page 2 for more informa on. September 6—Vaccine Clinic at Senior Center See page 3 for more informa on. September 8—Pain ng with Passion This will also be on September 15. See page 2 for informa on. September 10—Concert Choir See page 2 for more informa on. September 11—Children’s Choir See page 2 for more informa on. September 11—Ukulele Classes See page 2 for more informa on. September 13—Especially for Teens This will also be held on September 20 & 27. Call Sydney at 801756-3738 for more informa on. September 13—Youth Basketball Registra on Deadline Today is the deadline for Youth Basketball registra on. See page 2 for more informa on. September 20—Learning Center Grand Opening See page 2 for more informa on. September 22—Art for Children Art for Children will also be held on September 29 and October 6. For more informa on, contact Sydney at 801-756-3738. September 29—Walk to End Alzheimer’s See page 3 for more informa on. September 29—Prescrip on Take Back Event See page 3 for more informa on. Thanks for suppor ng your local city-owned golf course! Plan to catch breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Fox Den. Summer Hours: 6 a.m. to dark—7 days a week Use the FOXHOLLOW applica on on your phone to schedule a tee me or call 801-756-3594 for a tee me. Range Hours: Monday through Saturday 6 a.m. to Dark Sunday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Garbage and recycling
services will be delayed one
day during the week of
September 3, 2012. Republic
Services (Allied Waste) will be
suspending services on September 3 in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycling services will be one day
later than their scheduled
service day.
Meeting Schedule
City Council 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Planning Commission 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m. Youth City Council 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mee ngs are held at the Historic City Hall, 31 North Church Street. Agendas are posted at www.afcity.org and at the City Administra on Building at least 24 hours in advance of the mee ng. LUAU for the LIBRARY September 14, 2012 5 p.m. to approximately 8 p.m. at Robinson Park (100 E. Main) Luau Dinner & Entertainment 1st Ticket just $7.50, buy 2 or more for only $5 each. Tickets available at the Library Circula on Desk. All proceeds go to the benefit the American Fork Library. Support YOUR library and have fun doing it!