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High school choirs, orchestra combine for performance

For the first time ever, all eight Alpine School District high-school chamber choirs will join together to comprise a 250-voice choir.  The orchestra, made-up of...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in American Fork in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Utah  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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The rest of the story . . .

You may have seen the story in the Daily Herald about my suspicions of a possible real estate scam...

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Out of area students face closed doors in 5 schools

The Alpine School District Board of Education, based in American Fork, will close five schools to out-of–area students for the 2012-2013 school year.The district is...

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Timp Chorale performs summer concert again on Monday

In case you missed it this summer, the Timpanogos Chorale will perform its summer concert "A Change In My Life" again. It's at the American Fork Amphitheater on...

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Alpine School District schedules celebration

Approximately 7,000 employees in Alpine School District, headquartered in American Fork, are expected to participate in a district-wide event at the UCCU Events Center at Utah...

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Home prices show slight uptick

By Rodger L. Hardy Just 16 homes sold in American Fork during July, less than half the sales recorded in June, but the average price rose to $199,000 from June's $193,313,...

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Coach resigns

Mike LaHargoue, baseball coach and girl's soccer coach at Lone Peak High School is resigning from his coaching duties effective immediately. No other details were immediately...

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Concert canceled

The Timpanogos Chorale's last concert of the season, scheduled for tonight (June 6, 2011) is canceled. Too much wind. It was to be held at the American Fork Amphitheater at 7...

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Two schools get new principals

Alpine School District, based in American Fork, has named two elementary school principals for the 2011-12 school year.  They are Elizabeth Wilson, taking the helm at...

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Upcoming entertainment

Timpanogos Chorale is presenting an outdoor concert at the American Fork Amphitheater at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 6.The AF Drama Group will hold auditions for their "Broadway...

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It ain't over til it's over

Patterson Construction isn't giving up on its thrust to make changes to its planned subdivision across the street from the LDS Temple in American Fork.The developer is...

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AF Band invited to Rose Parade Jan. 1 — again

By Rodger L. HardyFor the second time the American Fork High

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American Fork choir joins festival in West Jordan

By Rodger L. HardyThe Timpanogos Chorale is one of four choirs performing tonight (April 29) at the Spring Choir Festival at the West Jordan Middle school, 7550 S. Redwood Road in...

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What's coming: more shopping, roadwork, floods and a concert

By Rodger L. Hardy MORE SHOPPING AGAIN — More places to shop is on the horizon with the construction of a new retail building at American Fork’s gateway, 264 N. 750...

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City action could help boost condo sales

By Rodger L. HardyWhen the American Fork City Council changed Granite View Estates from a condo project to a planned unit development they made it a bit easier for the developer...

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The Civil War and other battles

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Clear the room; here comes more sculptures

By Rodger L. HardyMy American Fork artist son, David, has turned our living room into an art museum with his numerous sculptures. These aren’t just from a hobby. He’s...

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Auctions can be a boon or a gamble

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Alpine education board names new member

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School board to name a new member

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Mayor to Autumn Crest, Val Vista residents: You should have stuck around

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Local government transparency?

By Rodger L. HardyThis from a reader who shall remain nameless. I'm sharing it because it contains important details about the local government process in my absence:"...In some...

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City mullling taking farmer's land for road

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Planners nix care facility across from LDS temple

By Rodger L. HardyOne person can make a difference. When Jennifer Stevenson attended a city planning commission meeting a couple of weeks ago to find out about a planned...

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I'm back! Also, Alpine School District makes assignments

By Rodger L. HardySorry for the hiatus. I had several issues to deal with the last few weeks, including the death of my mother at age 96. She was giving service right to the end...

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Several homes to be torn down for road expansion

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City website ranks a C-

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Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower. These are the lowest rates...

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Your American Fork Real Estate Roadmap

It’s the place where you celebrate family gatherings, sleep late on the weekends and pour most of your money. It’s the place where you live – and the right place has a...

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In the market for a mortgage?

Adjustable rates, interest-only, points, no points, prime rates... all that monetary mumbo-jumbo can be overwhelming for most of us. Whether it’s a remodeling job of the home...

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