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Monday, November 30, 2015
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Appearing Soon in The Payson Chronicle: Don Chuy's
Get ready to heat up your holiday dining with a taste of Don Chuy’s Taco Shop, located at 1024 West 800 South, Payson. Stay tuned.
Nebo Comfort Systems Helping Children Enhance Reading Skills
For one afternoon every month, the Nebo Comfort Systems team puts away their tools, shuts off their computers and heads back to school. In a partnership with United Way, the Nebo Comfort Systems Community of Caring Program purchases enough books to send one home with each of the students, then heads to school to read with them. Nebo’s employees look forward to their time reading with the students as much as the kids do.
“We love reading to the kids,” stated Robert Moore of Nebo Comfort Systems. “They are so much fun and they get so excited about taking their new book home to share with their families.”
Colin Logue of Utah Avenue Insurance has also been a long time participant with United Way’s reading program. He reads m monthly with students at Barnett Elementary in Payson.
"My heart fills with love each time I walk into a classroom and the kids run up to me with hugs,” stated Logue. “How do you put that into words?”
“Helping kids develop a lifelong love of reading is one way we can have a huge impact in their lives,” noted Lorene Moore, Director of Nebo Comfort’s Community of Caring Program. "I love seeing my family at home, totally absorbed in a good book. It’s one of those Mission Accomplished moments for me."
When kids can’t read, they can’t succeed.
United Way programs allow businesses all over the country find ways to give back to their communities. Students who develop their reading skills when they are young are more likely to achieve success during their school years and in their adult life. With over 17,000 students in 26 elementary schools in Nebo School District, there are plenty of opportunities for businesses to be able to make a huge difference.
"When I ask them about the books I’ve brought and they can tell me all about them, I know they are taking them home and reading them with their families. I know I’m accomplishing something really wonderful,” noted Colin Logue.
Read a book to a child and you open their world to imagination. Give a child a book and you open their imagination to worlds.
“Being able to give back to this community that we love is what our Community of Caring Program is all about,” added Lorene Moore. “Reading with the kids is one of our favorite programs. It’s certainly one of the most personally rewarding."
For more information about how your business can partner with United Way go to https://www.unitedwayuc.org
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Strong Year Propels Silcox to NFR
Wesley Silcox signs autographs for fans in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 9, 2014. The 2015 campaign that followed would find him ranking right up there with the best of them. See story in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle. (Photo by Denise Windley)
Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services
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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.
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DENNIS MAESTAS
Dennis Maestas passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday evening November 21, 2015. He was born August 7, 1935 to Juan and Amada Maestas in Coyote, New Mexico. He was married to his Ms. Ellie Sharon Hallam on April 25, 1957. Mass of the Christian burial will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the San Andres Catholic Church, 315 East 100 North in Payson. Family and friends may call on Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West in Payson, a Memorial Service will be held Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Walker Mortuary of Payson prior to the Mass. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Coach Chapman Has Advice For the Next PHS Football Coach
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| Coach Jeremy Chapman has advice for the next PHS Football coach. See story in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle. |
What's going on
NOVEMBER 27, 2015
Lighting Ceremony: Christmas lights turned on for the season at Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center, 10 N 600 E, Payson. Santa 1 mile dash starts at 4:45 PM, starting line at 950 S 600 E. Cost $10 adult, $5 child; register at Payson Recreation or paysonutah.org. Caroling at 5:30 PM, Peteetneet Auditorium, please bring food item for donation to local food pantry. Lighting starts at 6 PM.
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
Payson Civic Chorale invites public to their 29th sing-along of George Frederick Hendel's "Messiah," 7 PM (singers' rehearsal at 6 PM), at the Mountain View Stake Center, 75 S 600 E, Payson (across from Peteetneet)
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services
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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.
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ARLAND LEROY HAZEL
Arland LeRoy Hazel, 89, of Salem passed away on November 20, 2015 in Payson, Utah surrounded by his family. He was born on January 8, 1926 in Salem, Utah to William and Minnie Smith Hazel. Arland joined the Navy at a young age and served during WWII. After his time in the service he married Ilean Wilkinson on August 4, 1947 in Provo, Utah. Together they raised five children. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork. Visitations will be held on Monday from 6-8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the same location. Interment will be in the Salem City Cemetery.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Nebo Education Foundation Presents November Grant Funding
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| Denise Ray (pictured, center, holding check), a teacher at Spring Lake Elementary School received a technology grant from the Nebo Education Foundation this month. Mrs. Ray plans to use the funds to purchase an iPad for her class. She is featured among other outstanding educators like her who were awarded funding in November 2015 in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle. (Photo courtesy Lana Hiskey/Nebo School District) |
City Proclaims January 3-9, 2016, as Cowboy Poetry Week
City Proclaims January 3-9, 2016, as Cowboy Poetry Week
With a full round of “yeas” and the stroke of the mayor’s pen, local leaders called upon the citizens of Payson City to, once again, support the art of cowboy poetry. Payson City Council signed the proclamation on November 18 designating January 3-9, 2016, as Cowboy Poetry Week, a timeframe that will correspond with the upcoming annual cowboy poetry symposium in Payson.
The designation arose out of a request made by the Cowboy Poets Association, according to City Manager Dave Tuckett. This year’s proclamation follows others signed by Payson leaders in years past.
Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah to Return to Payson in 2016
Payson City leaders agreed last night to accept an invitation from organizers of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah to serve as the Stage Three stop when the international bicycle race winds its way through Utah next summer.
This will be the second time Payson City has been involved in the race, the last occurring in 2013, and last night’s decision to re-enter an agreement with the Tour did not arrive without some debate.
Find the complete story in the next edition of The Payson Chronicle.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
How Dennis Robertson Finds Great Photography Subjects and Why
Utah County photographer Dennis Robertson (right) with Clay Olsen (left) at Art City Coffee. See story and glimpses of his work in the November 17th edition of The Payson Chronicle.
Monday, November 16, 2015
What's going on
NOVEMBER 21, 2015: 2nd Annual Payson Wrestling Hall of Fame Banquet. Location: Payson Jr. High Cafetorium. Doors open at 5:30 PM, dinner and silent auction at 6 PM. Cost: $20 per person, $100 for a family of 6. Contact PHS Wrestler or PHS Finance Office for tickets. This is a best-dress event.
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S CERTIFICATION OF APPRECIATION AWARD PRESENTED TO PAYSON LION JENNIFER HUFF
Pictured (left-right) Lions Clubs International Director Don Shove presents certificate to Payson Lions Club Secretary Jennifer Huff; they are joined by Utah Lions District 28 T Governor Milt Taylor.
Working quietly behind the scenes to ensure the bi-weekly club meetings and business at hand are well taken care of, Jenniffer Huff serves as a key part of the Payson Lions Club.
Ms. Huff’s official title with the Payson Lions Club is Secretary. Indispensable applies as well, and she was given due recognition for these reasons at the recent District 28 T Convention, held at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center by visiting Lions Clubs International Director Don Shove. She received the International President’s Certification of Appreciation, signed in Japanese by Lions Club International President Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada. It is in “Recognition of Distinguished Achievements in Fulfilling the Mission of Lions Clubs International.”
“It’s really nice to see Jennifer recognized for everything she does for the Lions Club by the International President Yamada,” said husband and Payson Lions Club President, Rhett Huff. “She put in close to a hundred hours planning, organizing, and coordinating the District convention alone. Then, she is also the secretary of the Payson Lions club which requires a lot more work than any other office in the club. She puts in a lot of time keeping up on her responsibilities and keeps the club running smooth.”.
What's going on
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Skyhawk Gorge Make-A-Wish Campaign, 40+ tables filled with great snacks and food. Location: Salem Hills High School Gym, 150 N Skyhawk Blvd, Salem, 5-7 PM. Costs $5 each individual, $20 for an immediate family pass.
Celebrating Three Years This Week: Classic Beauty & Barber
Blood, Sweat, and Tears Build a “Dream Team” Salon, But Well Worth It
Classic Beauty & Barber Celebrates Three-year Anniversary
Pictured (left-right): Marci Aston, Classic Beauty & Barber owner and barber/stylist, and new stylist and color specialist, Breea Mahaffey Snelson, along with their sweet shop pup, Sweeney.
In the three years since Marci Aston made the leap from employee to being her own boss, the owner and chief barber and stylist at Classic Beauty & Barber has come a long way.
Marci is a graduate of Aveda Institute Provo. Before opening her own business, she worked for Lucky’s Barbershop in Payson, a job that helped her build her barbering skills as well as a clientele base large enough to support her own pursuits in business.
Today, her business smarts are as sharp as the tools of her trade.
In December 2014, Classic Beauty & Barber was named Business of the Month by the Payson Chamber of Commerce, an honor that came well-earned. Marci had been a committed part of the Chamber, first as member and then, soon after, as a member of the Chamber’s Executive Board.
Her position on the board put her in direct contact with other business owners throughout Payson, exchanging ideas and developing a network of colleagues to brainstorm new ideas to improve upon the old.
She also devoted a fair amount of time contributing to the Chamber’s programs and events, including helping with the Business Expo, an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge event, Pumpkin Hunt, and ribbon-cutting ceremonies,as well as taking the helm over coordination of networking meetings. Her people skills and business knowledge developed in the process.
Honest and characteristically to the point, she admits that running a business is not always easy. “My blood, sweat, and tears went into my shop,” she said.
But she loves the freedom it provides, independence that allows her to approach her craft based on her own volition, to create a work environment in which she can be proud, and gain independence from a set wage. “It’s a lot of work and stress, but it’s worth it,” Marci said.
Her struggles have also given rise to a wealth of knowledge and capacities in areas that may not have crossed her path had she considered a different path. Having had to learn how to budget, perform accounting duties, and deal with taxes on top of her skill as a barber. “I’ve gotten really good with math,” she quipped.
She has also become an incredibly responsible person. “Everybody tells me I’ve got a good head on my shoulders,” she said.
It is, in part, Marci’s traditional barber and precision cuts that maintain a loyal clientele base. They like her consistency, she said. And her total recall. She rarely forgets a name, seldom forgets a face, and never forgets the type of cut they like.
Marci’s complement in style is Breea Mahaffey Snelson. Breea brought with her an exciting balance to the types of services and the shop’s environment when she started working at Classic Beauty & Barber in August. The two have since developed into a “dream team,” they remarked in near unison.
Like Marci, Breea graduated from Provo’s Aveda Institute. However, she was drawn toward the more modern trends in hairstyles. High fashion color is high among them and she has the added background of knowledge when it comes to hues and which products to use, having worked for two years at Sally Beauty in Payson.
“I do a little bit of everything,” Breea explained, adding that in addition to loving to cut hair, extreme coloring is among her passions in the field. Hair extensions is another.
Marci refers to the Classic Beauty & Barber “Dream Team’s” counterpart as her “personal adviser,” and is not shy to confess she admires and appreciates her added business smarts.
“It’s nice to have an employee that works and wants to work,” she added, noting that Breea’s self-motivation is augmented with her willingness to work with her for the business’s betterment, and not simply her own.
“I’m building my business,” Breea replied, referring to growing her clientele base at the shop, “but I’m willing to help hers.”
As the business celebrates its third-year anniversary this month, Marci and Breea would like to show their gratitude to the public for their kind support. Friends and clients--old and new--are invited to stop by Classic Beauty & Barber at 875 East 100 North, Payson, during their “Guest Appreciation Week,” November 16-28. They promise a free gift, a chance to win a grand prize in a special drawing they are hosted, and the chance to get to know two talented women--a dream team in business and talent--with remarkable style.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Santaquin Legion Auxiliary Veterans Dinner a Huge Success
SANTAQUIN
LEGION AUXILIARY HONORS VETERANS
by
Helen Kester
The Santaquin
Veterans / Senior Citizen Center was packed to capacity Wednesday
evening as American Legion Auxiliary #84 honored 61 Veterans and
their partners with a prime rib dinner in recognition of Veterans
day.
The crowd was
entertained during the evening by Heather Hunt on the piano.
A talk was
given by Col. Ronald S. Jensen, US Army Ret. , who spoke on his
military experiences and the differences in the different wars over
the years.
Chris Richins,
Auxiliary President, announced that due to the Auxiliary's fund
raising this year, they were able to donate a check to the Fisher
House at the VA Hospital in SLC. for one thousand dollars, to be used
as needed. The Auxiliary also donated five hundred dollars to
Santaquin American Legion Post #84 for new flags and maintenance at
the Santaquin Cemetery Memorial.
An Americanism
Quilt was raffled off and the winner was D. Frandsen of Leamington,
Utah
Next up was
Andy Goudy,who entertained the crowd with cowboy poetry.
The American
Legion presented “ Special Recognition “ awards to Ted Jones
and Clement “Jake” Kester for their work for the unit over the
years.
The Auxiliary
were honored to have the Mayor of Santaquin and council members in
attendance.
Last but not
least, the Auxiliary celebrated its 60th anniversary
since becoming a unit. Charter member Bonnie Kay (Olson), was present
to celebrate the occasion.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Marine Corps Veteran Rex K. Thompson Mixes Humor With Somber Reflection at SHHS Program
Pictured above (left-right): Mr. Jim Griffin, a 2013 UEA Top Teacher at Salem Hills High, whose classes include American history, political science, and psychology, introduces his uncle, Rex K. Thompson, World War II Marine Corps Veteran, to an auditorium filled with students eager to hear him speak.
Find out more about his service and today’s event at Salem Hills High in next week’s edition of The Payson Chronicle.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
What's going on
NOVEMBER 12, 13, 14, & 16, 2015
Payson High School presents musical, "Thoroughly Modern Millie," PHS Auditorium, 1050 S Main, Payson, 7:30 PM. Cost: $5 adults, $4 students, $20 family.
Local Veterans Presented Gifts of Music from Utah Elks and Provo Lodge #849
Utah Elks and Provo Lodge #849 presented thirty iPods and over 500 iTune cards to Central Utah Veterans Center. Pictured are several U.S. Veterans with Frank Robinetta, Lee Orton and Gary Nelson from Provo Lodge and Bob Pagnani Utah Elks Veterans Chairman. Photo courtesy Utah Elks' Provo Lodge #849
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
What's going on
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Red Cross Blood Drive at LDS Chapel located across from Memorial Park, Main Street, Payson, 2-7 PM. Walk-ins welcome; scheduling in advance helpful to organizers. Call Steve or Mabeth, 801-465-9931 for appointment.
What's going on: Veterans honored at several events this week
Monday, November 9, 2015
Elected for Four More Years, Councilman Keith Broadhead Talks about What He Sees ahead for Santaquin through 2019
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| Councilman Keith Broadhead, pictured November 5, 2015, as he discussed Santaquin's next four years. Find out what he had to say in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle. |
Award-winning Performance in Payson Saturday Night
COMING UP IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION OF THE PAYSON CHRONICLE: Payson High’s gymnasium was bursting with “Trash” Saturday night. Beautiful, wonderful, exhilarating “Trash.” It was all a part of a night of award-winning music and dance, as the Payson Marching Band performed before bleachers filled with family and friends the routines that earned them the title 2015 1A Utah State Champions in late October.
Classic Beauty & Barber Celebrates Three Years in Style: Guest Appreciation Week Slated for November 16-28
In the three years since Marci Aston made the leap from employee to being her own boss, the owner and chief barber and stylist at Classic Beauty & Barber has come a long way. Pictured (left) with new stylist and hair color specialist, Breea Mahaffey Snelson (right), and their sweet shop pup, Sweeney, Marci discusses what it takes to build a successful small business in Payson in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle as she and staff get ready to celebrate business's anniversary with a "Guest Appreciation Week," November 16-28.
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services
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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.
BEN ALEXANDER |
Thursday, November 5, 2015
"Come Fly" with the Payson City Library on November 16
Payson City Library invites the public to “Come Fly With Us” when they host their next Friends & Family Night in observance of National Aviation Month on Monday, November 16.
“Come meet Amelia Earhart and hear some stories,” says Dona Gay, Youth Services Librarian. “Have some snacks. Meet your neighbors.”
Behling Insurance: Business of the Month
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Fifty years in business is an impressive age in the local community. It denotes wisdom as well as respect from the public the business serves. Behling Insurance Agency can hold claim to this status for good reason. Throughout all these years, the Payson agency has maintained a professional and kind staff hired to provide insurance needs to customers throughout southern Utah County. It is owned by a local family with a deep investment to the community they reside.
Behling Insurance is being duly rewarded for its successes and service by the local Chamber of Commerce as November’s Business of the Month. Pictured with a plaque presented to him during the November 4 Payson City Council meeting is owner, Richard Behling (center), wife Christine Behling (left), and Colin Logue, President of the Payson and Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce.
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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
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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.
KENNETH ORTON
Kenneth Ray Orton, 81, of Elk Ridge, Utah passed away on November 3, 2015 at the Veterans Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Born on March 29, 1934 to Raymond Melvin and Elaine McArthur Orton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 7th at 11:30 am in the Elk Ridge Stake Center, 185 East Ridgeview Drive, Elk Ridge. A viewing will be held at the church on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 to 11:15 am prior to services. Burial with military rites will follow in the Payson City Cemetery.
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