Salem Hills Hosts Payson Thursday Night

Skyhawks' Garrett Lloyd (46) runs back a kickoff in Salem Hills High School's Homecoming game against Wasatch (which the Wasps won 23-10).  Salem hosts Payson on Thursday night, October 1.  See the September 30, 2015 print edition of The Payson Chronicle for more on local sports and high school events.

Photo by Todd Phillips (see SalemHillsPhotos.com for more)

Miss Payson is "Painting Pathways" for Youth in the Community

Jenna Wright is “Painting Pathways” with her platform as Miss Payson. The remarkable representative of Payson is encouraging youth to pursue art to overcome difficulties in life. On Saturday, she facilitated a chalk drawing event to provide a space for youth to come together and create art and build strength.

See Miss Payson and two winners selected for their beautiful renditions in this week’s edition of The Payson Chronicle.

What's going on

Payson Lions Club will host the Lions Club District 28T Convention at the Peteetneet Museum & Cultural Arts Center, 10 S 600 E, Payson, October 8-10. 

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Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

BARBARA BUTLER

Our loving mother, grandmother, and best friend, Barbara Jane Elmer Butler, was reunited with the love of her life on September 25, 2015. She was born June 19, 1939 to Bliss and Jane Elmer. She graduated from Payson High School in 1957.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the LDS Spanish Fork River Stake Center, 462 West 550 South, Spanish Fork, Utah. Family and friends may call on Tuesday evening. September 29, at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, from 6-8 p.m. or Wednesday morning at the church from, 9:45–10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

Celebrating the artists, musicmakers, and culture in our community:

Showing Support for 2015 Quilt Show

More at: http://www.paysonchronicle.com/

What's going on

What's going on

Arnie B’s Benefit Auction and Car Show This Saturday:

Classic cars, music, food, and fun will make the scene in southwest Payson this Saturday. 

Arnie B’s Benefit Auction and Car Show runs from 9 AM - 4 PM, September 26, at the Payson Chevron, right off I-15 Exit 248, and next to contributing sponsor, Big O Tires.

Auction proceeds will benefit Community Action Services and Food Bank.

13th Annual Peteetneet Quilt Show Opened Today

Volunteers are on hand at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center, Payson, to share insight and answer questions throughout the 13th annual Quilt Show.

The thirteenth annual Quilt Show opened  this morning, showcasing the community's handiwork and a few heirlooms passed down through the generations.

The show runs through September 30 and is free to the public.  Hours are 10 AM - 4 PM daily, with extended hours on September 28 and 29 (open until 8 PM).

More details, including information on workshops and demonstrations, can be found in this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

What's going on

All families are welcome to attend the annual C.S. Lewis Academy Fall Festival in Santaquin next week. Details at: http://www.paysonchronicle.com/whatsgoingon/

Salem Hills wins in four sets against Maple Mountain

Meagan Treanor (2) sets up for Rachel Christensen (17)  and Corie Bornholdt (20) last Thursday

Photo by Todd Phillips.  See his new website at www.SalemHillsPhotos.com.  Everything there is available for free download.

See this and other local sports stories and photos also in the print edition of The Payson Chronicle.  Have the Chronicle mailed to your home with a one year, two, or three-year subscription.  Order online at paysonads.com.

UDOT Posts Final Scoping Document Concerning Payson Main Street 1-15 Interchange Online for Public Review

Information was shared and input gathered at a public meeting regarding the Payson Main Street I-15 interchange on March 19.

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has posted the final scoping document on the Payson Main Street I-15 Interchange study online for public view. The document includes input gathered from local residents who participated in an open house held on March 19, 2015, in Payson. The event was among procedures conducted as UDOT and Payson City prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the interchange at Main Street (SR-115) and I-15.

According to an email distributed September 22 by the Project Team, “Using the information collected during the scoping phase, the project team finalized the Draft Purpose and Need. The Draft Purpose and Need lays the foundation for decision-making during the development of the EIS. The Draft Purpose and Need defines the transportation problems with the existing Main Street interchange, and will be used as a guide to determine the best solution to solve existing issues.”

The final scoping document can be found at http://www.udot.utah.gov/paysoneis/

What's Going On

Find out here: http://www.paysonchronicle.com/whatsgoingon/

Featured Advertiser: Central Utah Veterans Home Hosts First Semi-Annual Health Conference

Meet The Candidate Night October 8; Question Submissions Now Being Accepted

The Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce and UPEA (Utah Public Employees Association) will host a "Meet The Candidate" Night on Thursday, Oct 8, at 7 PM.  The event will take place at the Central Utah Veteran's Home, located at 1551 North Main, Payson.

Questions may be submitted to either dorae@payson.org or paysonsantaquinarea@gmail.com

Last Week to Double the Subs

Peteetneet Quilt Show Committee and Helpers Welcome Public to This Year's Event

Meet the Peteetneet Quilt Show Committee and helpers for 2015: Loralee Deschamps, Audrey Deschamps, Lanay Brinkerhoff, Brandy Masher, Margaret Cooper, Dona Brian, Liz Laney, Deslie Davis, Kristin Roylance, Claire Roylance, Krystal Meldrum, and Dee DeHart.  They have been working hard to create a wonderful show for participants and visitors alike.  Pick up a copy of this week’s edition of The Payson Chronicle for details on this year’s show.

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS GEAR UP FOR TONIGHT'S GAMES

Payson Lion Buc Frazier gets good protection and rolls out to pass against Uintah on September 11th.  Photo by Michael Olson

High school teams gear up for tonight's 

games: 

Salem visits Uintah while Payson hosts 

Wasatch, Sep 18, 7 PM

Central Utah Veterans Home receives generous donation from Security Service Federal Credit Union

Central Utah Veterans Home was given a generous $3,000 donation from Security Service Federal Credit Union.  Stan Black, Brent Williams, and Eric Weichman where there to receive the donation in behalf of all the Veterans.  The money will go into a resident account that is managed by the Veterans at the home to help fund extra special events, outings, and other activities at the Veteran residents discretion.  Special thanks to Security Service Federal Credit Union for their generosity and support of the Veterans at Central Utah Veterans Home.

Story appeared also in the September 16, 2015 print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Santaquin Library Dutch Oven Dinner Set for Saturday, September 19th, at Santaquin Elementary School

Santaquin Library’s Annual Dutch Oven Dinner will be held Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Santaquin Elementary school, 25 S 400 W, Santaquin, UT. Entertainment will feature singers, dancers, and cowboy poetry. Enjoy a great show and delicious food with your family to support the library. Funds raised will be used for materials, special projects, and programs to promote and enhance library services.

In collaboration with Salt Lake City Comic Con and the Utah State Library there will be a door-prize drawing for two tickets to attend the 2015 Comic Con on September 24th (may be upgraded for Saturday the 26th which is the BIG Comic Con day.)

Pre-purchase tickets at the Santaquin City Library, 20 W 100 S, Santaquin, UT 84655, or online at www.santaquin.org/library. Prices: $8 a plate or $30 a family (up to 5 plates) until Friday, September 18th. $10 a plate or $35 a family (up to 5 plates) at the door. Extra family plates $5. There will be limited availability, so get your tickets early; you won't want to miss this event!

Questions?  Please call 801-754-3030.

Find more events in the print edition of The Payson Chronicle as well as on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

Featured Advertiser: Mountain View Hospital Emergency & Trauma Services Present Children's Health & Safety Fair

Sharing the Community's Story

Art and Flower Show Winners Announced

Douglas Aagard won Best in Show in the the Onion Days Professional Art Division  Pick up a copy of this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle for a complete list of winners from both the Art and Flower show competitions. 

Calling All Payson City Council Candidates!

Calling all Payson City Council candidates: The Payson Chronicle invites you to share your thoughts and ideas on how to best deal with issues related to water, infrastructure, growth, and development in Payson City.  Please submit your responses to us at paysonchronicle@gmail.com or in person at our office at 145 East Utah Avenue #5, Payson, for publication prior to the November general election.

The deadline is October 1, 2015.

A Huge Impression

Contact Mike at thepaysonchronicle@msn.com for more details.

Onion Days Brings People Together

Ferdinando Alvarado graduated from Payson High in 1979, then Orem Trade Technical Institute (now Utah Valley University), before moving to California, where he spent over three decades working in the construction industry until his retirement a few years ago.  He returned to Payson last week for Onion Days, a perfect gathering spot for old friends and family members who live here today. For more photos taken during the 2015 Golden Onion Days Parade, check out The Payson Chronicle in print and online at http://www.paysonchronicle.com/.

PCT Receives High Praise for Peter Pan Production

Sailing straight from Neverland with the cast from Payson Community Theater’s production of Peter Pan, this ship brought smiles and waves from folks watching eagerly on the sidelines of the Golden Onion Days Parade on September 7. PCT received high praise for a play well done. Read what one local couple had to say about it in this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Lions in Uintah

Caption: Payson Lions take the field to begin their Region Eight battle in Vernal against Uintah High School Friday Night.  Photo by Michael D. Olson

See this week's print edition for more, including a schedule of games for Lions and Skyhawks through 2015.

Featured Advertiser: Parkway Health Center

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

JANIS COOMBS PROVSTGAARD

Janis Coombs Provstgaard, our loving mother, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 21, 1929 in American Fork, Utah to Ralph and Annie Lee Hedgepeth Coombs. She married James Sheldon Provstgaard on September 10, 1948. They are the parents of 5 children, they have 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.  The funeral services will be held on Wednesday September 23, 2015 at the Payson First Ward, 225 S. 400 E., at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Payson Cemetery.

GWYN CHAPMAN HARMER

Our beloved mother, Gwyn Chapman Harmer passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015, at the age of 86.  Mom was born in Manti on May 10th, 1929, to Samuel and Stella Chapman.  She married Richard (Dick) Harmer on April 11, 1951, later sealed in the Manti Temple.   Services will be Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 11:00 A.M.,  Payson Second Ward, 274 South Main. Friends may call at Walker Mortuary Monday, 587 South 100 West, September 14, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and on the 15th from 9:45 to 10:45 A.M.  Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

MYRON VIVAN OLSON

Fitting for a Labor Day, our hard working and beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, and friend Myron Vivan Olson passed away September 7, 2015, in Santaquin, Utah.  He was born over 95 years ago on December 20, 1919, in Santaquin, to Vivan Joseph and Ada Naomi (York) Olson, he married Ethel Virginia Walin in Chicago, Illinois, on May 11, 1946, their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.  Ethel passed away October 2, 2005, and he married Bonnie Joyce Clement Kay on February 12, 2011.  A viewing will be held Friday evening, September 18, 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, and on Saturday, September 19, 2015, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to funeral services, which will be held at the Historic Downtown LDS Chapel, 90 South 200 East, Santaquin, funeral to begin at 1 p.m.  Interment at Santaquin City Cemetery with full Military Rites under the direction of the Santaquin American Legion Post 84.

Repeat for Results

Double Award Presentation Night for Temkin

It was a double award presentation night for Temkin International last week.  The plastic products manufacturing business was named Business of the Month for September by the combined Payson and Santaquin Chamber of Commerce.  After receiving accolades at the September 2 council meeting in Payson, Temkin and Chamber representatives traveled to Santaquin to receive similar praise at the council meeting occurring there at the same time.  For complete story, see this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Ribbon Cut and Funds Contributed at Security Service Federal Credit Union

Security Service Federal Credit Union, Payson Branch, donated $3,000 to Central Utah Veterans Home at a Chamber-sponsored ribbon cutting event today.  More to come in the print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

RB&G Completes Feasibility Study

Pictured: One of roughly twenty slides presented by RB&G Engineering, Inc., last week as the firm discussed the outcome of a feasibility study for a potential dam site in Payson Canyon.  (Courtesy Payson City)

Read about the discussion and other water-related issues affecting the local area in the September 9, 2015, print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Lions, Scones, and Grand Marshals Past at the 2015 Onion Days Parade

On Labor Day morning 2014, Dennis Dixon was riding with his lovely wife, Rosemary, in the Grand Marshal seats of the Onion Days Parade.  This year, Dennis and Rosemary enjoyed the parade from the sidelines, along with some hot scones from a second annual Payson Lions Club fundraising sale. See more photos of this and other events in the upcoming print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

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2015 ONION DAYS CELEBRATION A DELIGHTFUL MIX OF PAYSON PAST AND PRESENT

The late Bruce L. Walton's family bring back an essential element to the celebration called Onion Days, for Mr. Walton was the Onion King of Payson.  Find other photos from the weekend's celebration in this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

JERRY DALLIN TAYLOR

Jerry Dallin Taylor, 78, of Riverton, Utah, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2015. He was born May 2, 1937 to Chester and Donna Dallin Benard in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were later divorced. Donna married Claude Taylor, who adopted him. Jerry was sealed to them in The Manti Temple.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Allen, his daughter, Cindy, and his loving wife, Diane. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 9th at 1:00 p.m. at the Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 South 2200 West, Riverton, Utah. A viewing will be held on Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and also one hour prior to the funeral services on Wednesday. Interment will follow at the Riverton Cemetery.

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Monster Trucks, Freestyle Scooters, and Skateboard Competitions Part of Onion Days Fun

The Freestyle Scooter Competition starts at 6 PM, September 4, at the Payson Aquatics Center, with registration running from 5-6 PM.  The cost to participate is $10.

HITMaN Monster Truck rides are a highlight as well on September 4, 5, and 7.  Rides will be available starting at 10 AM each day in the field located south of the Payson Aquatic Center.  Cost is $5 per ride for those ages 16 and under and $10 per ride for all aged 17 and above.

Skateboarding Competition, hosted by Legends of Payson, is planned for Saturday, September 5, starting at 10 AM.  The competition will take place at the skate park near the Payson Aquatics Center.  Registration runs from 9-9:45 AM and costs $10.

Tour Payson's Fire Station Tomorrow During Annual Onion Days Firefighters Open House

Show your support for and get to know some of the people in the community who help keep us Osafe from disaster.  The annual Payson Firefighters Open House will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 9 AM to 12 PM, at the fire station.

The Payson Fire Station is located at 100 East 100 South.

Golden Onion Days Flower & Art Show in its 50th Year

Pictured: Award-winning arrangement during the 2014 Golden Onion Days Flower Show in Payson

Now in its fiftieth year, the Golden Onion Days Flower & Art Show is the longest-running event of the celebration.

Pre-registration for displays is required.  Art entry registration forms may be completed online by accessing an application at paysonutah.org, in person at the Payson Library and at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center.  Art entries are limited to three per person and  will be accepted on Saturday, September 5, from 5-7 PM at the Peteetneet.

Payson’s Biggest Onion competition runs Sunday, September 6, from 7-11 AM.  Judging begins at 11 AM and the doors will close at that time.

Shows open September 6-7, from 2-6 PM on Sunday, and from 12:30-5:30 PM on Monday at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center, located at 10 North 600 East, Payson.
If you have any questions, please contact Alice at 801-465-5206.

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Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

ERMA RICH CLARK

Erma Rich Clark passed away Monday, August 31, 2015, at the age of 85.  While she is deeply missed, we are happy that she has now joined other family members and know she has been welcomed with much love and happiness.  Funeral services are at 11 am, Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at the Mountain View 7th Ward Chapel, 681 E 500 N in Payson, Utah. There will be a viewing at the church that morning from 9:30am to 10:45am. Interment at Payson City Cemetery.  Friends and family are all welcome to join with us as we say goodbye to this wonderful daughter of God.   Funeral arrangements for Erma are being handled by Berg Mortuary of Provo.  Our thanks to them also.