Spring Laker Larry Menlove Achieves New Literary Honor

Spring Lake fiction writer Larry Menlove is elated to have received news that he has won the top award for fiction writing in the short story category in the Utah Original Writing Competition.  His prize-winning story is “Petey Immigrates North, Then Moves West.”

His short story collection “The Fur or Feathers, the Teeth or Venom” was an honorable mention last year in the short story collection category.  Larry has been submitting to the competition for twenty years.  “Last year they kind of cracked the door with the chain still latched and let me see inside a bit.  This year they opened it up and let me walk right in and sit down!” Larry tells us.

Competition judge and accomplished fiction writer Darrell Spencer compares Larry’s story favorably to Cormac McCarthy’s fiction or a Coen brothers’ film.

Larry lives in Spring Lake with his family, wife, Chautel.  Their children are Clint, Conner, Andy, Celeste, and Lexie.

Generosity Resounds at Nick Taylor Benefit Concert

Galley West was among local bands to take the stage at Saturday's Nick Taylor Benefit Concert in Payson Park.  (Pictured) Lacey Bona at the mic.

 Hula hoop and soda pop sales were among contributions made to raise money for Nick Taylor's cancer treatment fund. Pictured (left-right): Silas Quist, Brenda Henson, and Trudy Barrick near a booth set up in the park. Barrick donated the “Big Kid” hula hoops, which she sells at her permanent cosmetics business at 145 East Utah Avenue, Payson. They are still available, with proceeds dedicated to the cause.

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Bands Compete at Annual Nebo Tournament

(Pictured above) Fans and players file out of the Payson High football field's west gate, as PHS Band member, Rachelle Wilkinson (left), who plays the marimbas, xylophonist Quinton Staheli (center), and Band Booster parent, Valerie Staheli (right), wait on hand to distribute programs and event details.  From near and far, school bands traveled to Payson on Saturday to participate in the annual Nebo Tournament of Bands.  Some left with trophies in hand.

Nebo Tournament of Bands Award Summary

1A Class:

Outstanding Musical Performance – West Jordan

Outstanding Color Guard – West Jordan

Outstanding Visual Performance – West Jordan

Outstanding Percussion – Salem Hills

Third Place – Salem Hills

Second Place - Timpanogos

First Place – West Jordan

2A Class:

Outstanding Musical Performance – Maple Mountain

Outstanding Color Guard – Maple Mountain

Outstanding Visual Performance – Maple Mountain

Outstanding Percussion - Payson

Third Place – Payson

Second Place - Stansbury

First Place – Maple Mountain

3A Class:

Outstanding Musical Performance – Lone Peak

Outstanding Color Guard – Lone Peak

Outstanding Visual Performance – Lone Peak

Outstanding Percussion – Lone Peak

Third Place - Orem

Second Place - Viewmont

First Place – Lone Peak

4A Class:

Outstanding Musical Performance – Timpview

Outstanding Color Guard - Timpview

Outstanding Visual Performance - Timpview

Outstanding Percussion - Timpview

Third Place – Bear River

Second Place - Westlake

First Place - Timpview

5A Class:

Outstanding Musical Performance – American Fork

Outstanding Color Guard – American Fork

Outstanding Visual Performance – American Fork

Outstanding Percussion – American Fork

Third Place - Bingham

Second Place - SkyView

First Place – American Fork

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Cross Country Team Leads Region

Pictured: (front row, left-right) Arianne Keele, Jordan Bailey, Dakota Lange, Nick Hindes, Malachi Dinkins, Dalyn Lowe, Brendon Farley; (back row, left-right) Alyssa Rowley, Rachel Waite, Leonie Bruenig, Heather Reid, Puttida Anotchotka, Kelsey Wood, Brigham Flint, Garrett Esplin, Trevor Alexander, and Dallin Johnson

By Brigham Flint

Cross country is a sport that is not often as publicized as other athletic events. But over the past month, the Payson High School cross country team has dominated in the various meets they have competed in.

“More so than in years passed, our team has caught the vision of work,” said head coach David Rockwood. Thus far, they have been undefeated among Region 12 competitors.

Read the complete story in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Arnie B's Car Show Benefits Community Action Food Bank While Providing a Quality Experience for Car Buffs

Pictured above, left to right, Jayden Ellsworth, Sam Ellsworth, Arnie Beddoes, Tess Beddoes, and Brennan Beddoes

Since 1994, Arnie B’s Chevron has held its annual Car Show during the last week of September.  “We scheduled it at that time so that those who bring cars can experience the beautiful drive over the Nebo Loop, with all the beautiful leaves,” notes Arnie.  The show has become an effective venue for raising funds for the Community Action Food Bank.  “Last year we raised around $6,000,” Arnie said Saturday morning.  “We hold an auction in the afternoon that includes donations from many different businesses and others,” he adds.

The show attracts entries from all over the state.

You can find this story, as well as car show features, in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle. 

Pictured left, left to right, Audrey, Tess, and Justin Beddoes at the lunch stand

Local Foodies: Show Us What You've Got

Got a passion for good food? And not just on the eating side: the cooking, making, mixing, and the baking!  The Payson Chronicle is looking for the best local recipes to share with newspaper and blog readers. Send us your original recipe, directions, and a photo of the prepared dish, along with a few lines to express how your creation is enjoyed by those with whom you share. For those who blog their recipes and dishes, send us a link to share online. Submissions are being accepted at paysonchronicle@gmail.com. Please be sure to include your contact information.