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Payson Native Rodney Montague: Visual Effects Producer for New Film “47 Ronin"

Pictured: Rodney Montague on the set of “47 Ronin,” Shepperton, England (near London). (Courtesy photo)

A new big-budget movie, “47 Ronin” was completed with the help of Payson native, Rodney Montague. Montague, a 1980 graduate of Payson High School, worked as the film's Visual Effects Producer.

The Samurai epic, starring Keanu Reeves, opened yesterday at Stadium Cinemas in Payson. Check out this week’s edition of The Payson Chronicle for an interview with Mr. Montague, as well as local showtimes.

Join the Choral Celebration at Payson High Tomorrow Night

A work crew walks from the new Payson LDS Temple construction site to break for lunch this afternoon. Blue skies and a respite from snowfall allowed for a clear photograph of the remarkable building, as construction continues toward completion.

Cowboy Poetry Event Set for January 11th at Payson City Center

Pictured: Bill Wright

This year’s cowboy poetry symposium will be the 5th annual and  will be on January 11, 2013, at the Payson City Banquet Hall.

Cowboy Poets of Utah member Bill Wright, notes, “We will be conducting a business meeting during the day and possibly a work shop for members to attend.  The culmination of the day’s activities will be a show, which will include performances by Cowboy Poets and musicians who play and sing Cowboy inspired songs.

Veteran Travelers Raise Funds for Residents at Payson's CUVH

Betty Quinn and Holly Peterson received a warm welcome by residents of the Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson last week.  The sisters and world travelers were at the home to present the veterans a check for $4,000, money raised by local travelers who journeyed to participate in Veterans Appreciation Week in Branson, Missouri, last month.  Read the complete story in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

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Sharing Good Food and Gifts, Chamber Members Celebrate Christmas

Rory Adams with his new pocket watch, a gift that was hand selected from Uptown Maiden by the boutique’s owner, Jody Portillo (not pictured), who now operates the business solely online.

Last week’s Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party brought together members of the Payson business community for an afternoon of celebration.  Lunch, storytelling, and good conversation were shared at the Nexeo building, December 11.  Saving the best for last, Chamber members drew numbers in a gift-exchange game before returning to their offices and storefronts throughout town.  

Check out next week's edition of The Payson Chronicle for more photos and details on this week's Chamber Christmas celebration, along with others observed in the local community. Subscribe to the Chronicle at paysonads.com!

2013 Drawing To Close With Behling Insurance as Business of the Month

Pictured (front, left-right): Behling Insurance staff member Lois Heber, owner Richard Behling, Tamee Fisher of Central Bank, small business owner Elaine Williams, Kama Schramm of Mountain America Credit Union, Chamber President Eric Buchanan of Utah Community Credit Union, Cheri Ballamis of Lou’s Barber Shop, (back, left-right): Rory Adams of Farmer’s Insurance Agency, Dawn Davis of Gunnerson Dental, Elk Ridge City Councilman Nelson Abbott of Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, Payson City Councilman Mike Hardy of Zions Bank, Todd Lambourne of Zions Bank, Vicki Braun of Central Bank, Lou Ballamis of Lou’s Barber Shop, and small business owner Norene Jensen.

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Time To Recognize a Payson City Employee

It is that time of year again to recognize an outstanding city employee for the Ted Bates Award. For those who are not familiar with this award, it is given to a city employee who has been nominated by the people of Payson. The McMullin family has been giving the award for 34 years and appreciates your.

The person who receives the award is given a plaque and money. The monies are earned from stocks given to Payson City years ago by Dave McMullin (in memoriam). Once an employee has received this award, they are no longer eligible.

There are many city employees who you must agree are in need of and deserve recognition. Let them know how much they are appreciated for the many things they do by nominating them. Simply write their name on a card and send it to or drop it by the city office. You may also write it on the back of your city bill. There is a box at the cashier’s desk to drop your nominatee card in. The deadline is December 18, 2013.

Past recipients of the Ted Bates Award are:

1978 Ed Balzly

1979 Jim Box

1980 Alma Wilson

1981 Russ Hutchinson

1982 Dave Herbert

1983 Ronal Crump Sr.

1984 Clay Bagley

1985 Joann Nielsen

1986 Gary Thatcher

1987 Rodney Watkins

1988 Mike Openshaw

1989 Belva Peterson

1990 Blair Andreason

1991 Bob Carter

1992 Don Muhlestein

1993 Jeanette Callaway

1994 Linda Collard

1995 Bill Wright

1996 Ron Crump Jr.

1997 Andy Hall

1998 Trinidad Zavala

1999 Randy Carter

2000 Jack Lomento

2001 Dora Edvalson

2002 Lynn Hazel

2003 Carolyn Bowman

2004 Jon Snelgrove

2005 Larry King

2006 Jay Gabbitas

2007 Dave Tuckett

2008 Linda Schwartz

2009 Gordon White

2010 Jesse Bennett

2011 Cheryl Hobbs

2012 Sarah Leavitt

Two Gifts Beneath The Christmas Tree

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Santa Claus is coming to Payson’s Peteetneet Museum

Santa Claus is coming to Payson’s Peteetneet Museum

Saturday, December 14, 10:00 a.m. - Noon

          Santa has confirmed that he will be arriving at the Peteetneet Museum on Saturday, December 14^th 10:00 a.m. to Noon!  This will be just in time to kick off the Annual Train Show display which is also at the Peteetneet Museum 10:00-Noon.  Santa Claus would like everyone to know that this will be his only official Payson City appearance and hopes to see all of you boys and girls there where moms and dads can get some great pictures.  Mark your calendars and we hope to see you at the Peteetneet Museum DECEMBER 14^th.

Santaquin Opens Season With Light Parade

The Light Parade would not have been complete without the Santaquin Royalty among the lineup.  Lights were strewn for the occasion all across the lovely float.  Pictured not long before the parade began are (left-right) Miss Santaquin Kristen Robbins and the Little Buck-a-Roo Queen Katelyn Robbins.

Lights flashing and siren calling, a Santaquin Fire Department engine led the parade.  Pictured near the fire engine as darkness fell and the parade was set to begin are Corey Preston (left) and son, Derek Preston (seated, center), and Nick Miller (right), owner of M&M Landscaping and active Santaquin Chamber of Commerce leader.

Businesses and communities were represented as they joined in the Santaquin Chamber Light Parade.  Merit Preparatory School students and faculty were among them.

The season opened bright on Saturday night, as the Santaquin Chamber of Commerce Christmas Light Parade strolled through town.  Noted as the Chamber’s biggest to date, this season’s lineup featured floats decked with lighting and delightful Christmas decor.  Strolling westward, from Fourth East, along First South, the parade concluded at Centennial Park, after which participants and the public were treated to hot chocolate, doughnuts, and a visit from St. Nick at the Santaquin Elementary School.