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Santaquin Fire Department Reports on Tuesday Night's Shed Fire

By Andrea Urban

Santaquin Fire PIO

The night sky was lit up Tuesday evening when a residential shed in Santaquin went up in flames.

The fire started sometime around 8:20 PM on Tuesday, October 27 in a wooden structure used as a workshop, shed and storage area.

Santaquin Fire, Payson Fire and Genola Fire responded to a call for a structure fire at approximately 140 North Center Street in Santaquin. "There were at least one propane tank and seven Volkswagen engine blocks used for building dune buggy type vehicles," said Santaquin Battalion Chief Ryan Lind. "VW engine blocks are known for containing magnesium, a metal that when burning, reacts with water."

When fire crews applied water to the fire, the burning magnesium reacted and flashed explosively. Typically a class D extinguisher is used to put out a fire that involves burning metals like magnesium but that type of extinguisher is not carried by our departments.  The magnesium continued to react until it was cooled sufficiently by the water.

The shed was a total loss and all contents were also destroyed in the fire. Thankfully, no people were injured in the fire and no other structures were affected.

Santaquin Fire Chief Stephen Olson said, "Due to massive fire damage, the cause of the fire is undetermined but there is NO evidence of criminal activity in this case."

Lind added, "It is believed that a spark or smoldering ember from earlier metal cutting activities is likely to blame for accidentally starting this blaze."   

REMINDER: ALL VETERANS

by Helen Kester

It's not too late! You can still make a reservation !!!

Santaquin American Legion Auxiliary # 84 will be holding its 2nd annual Veteran's Day Dinner on Wednesday, November 11th at 6 P.M. in the Santaquin Veterans/Senior Citizens Center at 55 West 100 South in Santaquin.

The dinner will be Prime Rib and is FREE to all veterans and a partner. All veterans from Southern Utah County are invited. You need not belong to the American Legion or any other military organization. You need only have been a member of the Armed Forces.

Our guest speaker will be Col. Ronald S. Jensen, US Army retired,of Payson who will tell us of his service in Korea and Vietnam. Our auxiliary unit will also be celebrating its 60th Birthday.

The evening will also feature the drawing for our Patriotic Quilt. Raffle tickets can still be purchased at the door.

If you know of a Vet that will not be reading this notice, please call them and let them know that they are invited and to call Chris.

Please R.S.V.P., as soon as possible to President Chris Richins at 801-754-1131 if you plan to attend. We're looking forward to honoring you.

What's going on

NOVEMBER 2015

Cross Stitch Art by Gary Duncan: Featured artist at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center, 10 N 600 E, Payson, Utah. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM. Free admission.

Bart Peery Inducted Into Nebo School District Athletics Hall of Fame

Pictured standing left to right: Mike Brown, District Athletic Administrator; Ben Ford, Payson High Principal; Bart Peery, Matt Peery, Clint Peery, Brock Peery, and Bart's wife, Karolyn, in the front row.   Pick up a copy of The Payson Chronicle for more.

Photo by Todd Phillips (see SalemHillsPhotos.com for additional photos)

What's going on

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Halloween Costume Party at Parkway Health Center, 6:30-8 PM; dinner starts at 6:30 PM and raffle at 7:45 PM.  Location:  55 S Professional Way, Payson. 

What's going on: The Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center

There’s a lot going on at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center.  The Payson Chronicle met with Janean Dean, Payson Community and Cultural Events Coordinator, this afternoon and got the scoop on events folks have to look forward to throughout the holiday season. On Monday, November 2, strands of twinkling Christmas lights will begin to go up, a precursor to all that is to come. The official lighting among them; this will take place on November 27, with hot cocoa and doughnuts for all who join in the celebration.  Students from Barnett Elementary School will be there, too, singing carols to warm hearts and help spread joy. More to come in the print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Veterans Memorial Poppy Field at the Central Utah Veterans Home

The Veteran residents of the Central Utah Veterans Home will partner with the folks at Home Depot and Old Castle, in the development of a poppy field at the veteran’s home in Payson to honor those who never came home from our Nation’s wars.  The poppy field will be approximately 1,600 square feet and will contain 350 plants.

The poppy is symbolic of those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  The symbolism is noted in many countries and is derived from the famous WWI poem “In Flanders Fields” written by LTC John McCrae to honor his good friend who was killed in battle.  The poem reads:

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place: and in the sky
The larks still bravely singing fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead: Short days ago,
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved: and now we lie
In Flanders fields!
Take up our quarrel with the foe
To you, from failing hands, we throw
The torch: be yours to hold it high
If ye break faith with us who die,
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

The poppies will bloom for a two week period each spring around Memorial Day.  During this time, the main hallway overlooking the poppy field will become a memorial to honor and remember the fallen.  The In Flanders Field poem will be displayed.  Veteran residents, staff, family members and the community will have the opportunity to right down the name of anyone they know who paid the ultimate sacrifice on a 5X7card and post the card on the wall near the windows overlooking the poppy field.

The poppies blooming and honoring the fallen will be an annual event we will look forward to each spring.

"The Lion's Gate" Presented to Payson

Pictured: Local Boy Scout Ethan Dixon (second from right) with his family at "The Lion's Gate," his impressive Eagle Scout project and gift to Payson.  The gate was unveiled on October 22 at Payson High School's Senior Night football game.  Read the complete story in this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

What's going on

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Payson Junior High Fine Arts Department presents: A Patriotic Concert, Honoring our Veterans, 7 PM, Payson Junior High School Cafetorium, 1025 S Hwy 6, Payson, Utah

Past Santaquin City Councilman Wes Morgan Honored

The Santaquin City Council honored the memory of former City Councilman Wes Morgan by dedicating a monument near the Santaquin City Library.  Wes was instrumental in restoring and relocating the historic log cabin that now sits just west of the Santaquin Library.  More to come in the print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

November 18 Work Session Requested for UDOT EIS Discussion

A 5 PM work session will likely occur prior to the November 18 regular city council meeting in Payson. City Manager Dave Tuckett noted last Wednesday that the additional time has been requested by UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation) to allow them to share at length findings from an environment impact study (EIS) they conducted to evaluate the interchange at Main Street (SR-115) and I-15.

Councilman Kim Hancock concurred with the request, emphasizing the importance of the study.

Payson’s city council meeting will open to the public at its usual hour of 6 PM.  A public hearing on the EIS could take place in early December, according to Mr. Tuckett.

What's going on

NOVEMBER 9-12, 2015

San Andres Catholic Church and Fr. Jose G. Rausseo G., Pastor, invite the public to attend Parish Mission: Waiting Upon God in the Advent Season, presented by Rev. J. Patrick Foley, Ph.D., 7-8:30 PM, at the San Andres Church, 315 E 100 N, Payson.

Payson Family History Center Open To All

Pictured: Randy and Melanie Bronson, new directors of the Payson Area Family History Center

The Payson Area Family History Center’s new directors, Randy and Melanie Bronson would like people to make use of all the genealogical research services the center has to offer.

The couple described the comprehensive research capabilities available through multiple computers on site as they spoke at the October 22 Payson Lions Club meeting, held at the Peteetneet Museum. Emphasizing that the center is open to all in the community, both LDS and non-LDS alike, they encouraged people to stop by and work on their family history research free of cost.

The Payson Area Family History Center is located at 590 South Main Street in Payson.  The hours are: Mondays from 9 AM - 12 PM, Tuesdays from 9 AM - 3 PM, Wednesdays from 9 AM - 8 PM, Thursdays from 9 AM - 3 PM, and Fridays from 9 AM - 12 PM.

PHS Football Field’s New “The Lions Gate” Entryway Unveiled Tonight

A twelve-year-old Boy Scout will unveil his Eagle Scout project at the final Varsity Football “Senior Night” game tonight, October 22.  Find details 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.

RALPH GAYLEN KELSEY

Ralph Gaylen Kelsey, age 59, has gone hunting on October 17, 2015.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West in Payson.  A viewing will be held on Monday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Mortuary and on Tuesday from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

City Manager Encourages Citizens to “Get Out and Vote”

“Get out and vote,” said City Manager Dave Tuckett as last night’s council meeting in Payson commenced for the business at hand.  Early voting takes place this week and next, noted Mr. Tuckett.

General elections take place on November 3, 2015.  Voter registration information and polling locations can be found at www.vote.utah.gov.

What's going on

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Public Meeting: South Utah County Active Transportation Plan, 5-7 PM, North Park Pavilion, 1185 N 400 E, Spanish Fork,  Utah.  Family event; everyone invited.

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.

GLADYS JOYCE LARSON

Gladys Joyce Larson (McArthur), aged 85, returned to live with our Father in Heaven the morning of October 15, 2015.  Viewing will be held on Saturday October 24, 2015 at 10:30-11:45 am at the West Mountain Chapel 3 miles West of Payson on Utah Ave. Funeral services will follow at the same location at 12:00 pm with internment at the Payson City Cemetery.

Celebrating Local Music Makers Bill Wright and Kevin Elmer

Popular Western performers Bill Wright (left) and Kevin Elmer (right) are among artists featured in this week's issue of The Payson Chronicle.   Send your recommendation of a local artist or musician you would like to see recognized in the newspaper to paysonchronicle@gmail.com.

Payson Jr. High Fall Choir Concert Tonight

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Payson Jr. High Fall Choir Concert: "It's About Time," 7 PM, Payson High School Auditorium. Free admission.

Veterans Day Assembly Planned at Payson High

On November 11, at 8 AM, the Payson High School faculty, staff, and students will honor veterans with a special assembly.  The assembly will include student presentations, patriotic music, and videos.

All veterans, families, and interested individuals are invited to come and help honor those who have served our nation so bravely and honorably.  The assembly will be held in the Payson High School Auditorium, 1050 South Main, Payson.

Classroom Grants Given in October by Nebo Education Foundation

Pictured: KL Tischner, Payson High School math teacher Justin Meyer, Brian Rowley, and the PHS Math Team who are among the recipients of Nebo Education Foundation funding.  Find out about other educators awarded classroom grants this month in the October 21 edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Public Meeting Thursday for South Utah County Active Transportation Plan

Could the High Line Canal route become the backbone of a future South Utah County trail system? That possibility will be among ideas explored Thursday evening at a free family-friendly public event sponsored by Mountainlands Association of Governments and South Utah County Cities.  Find out more about the event in this week’s print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Location and time: http://www.paysonchronicle.com/whatsgoingon/#/spanishfork/

Breanne Moore: Fourth Generation Lion Sworn in by International Director

Pictured: Lions Clubs International Director Don Shove (left) swears in new member, Breanne Moore (center) as a fourth-generation Payson Lion, with Breanne's dad, second-generation Lion, Rick Moore (right) by her side. Find the complete story in this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Got a band with a gig, or a masterpiece set for exhibition?

Got a band with a gig, or a masterpiece set for exhibition? We want to hear from you! Send your story idea to The Payson Chronicle at paysonchronicle@gmail.com.

Business Community Talks Digital Marketing at Noon Hour Networking Meeting

Pictured (left-right) Robert and Lorene Moore, husband and wife, and co-owners of Nebo Comfort Systems, sitting with Kari Malkovich of McKell Christiansen Wise Attorneys at Law in Spanish Fork. They were among members of the local business community attending a networking meeting this afternoon in Santaquin, a combination of discourse on digital marketing and lunch in the City Center on West Main Street. Today's networking event put on by the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce, with Tactile Digital and BYU Food To Go providing the presentation and meal.

What's going on

OCTOBER 17, 2015

Witches Night Out at the Museum, 7:30 PM at the Chieftain Museum, 100 W 100 S, Santaquin; includes activities, treats, contests; cost $2 per witch  

Weekend's American Rhythm Folk Ensemble a Hit in Payson on Saturday

Crowd-pleasing performances--in both song and dance--were presented by the American Rhythm Folk Ensemble during the weekend's Lions Club District Convention in Payson.  Twilla Mann (seated behind the performers on the Peteetneet stage) co-directs the troupe, along with Lianne Ames (not pictured).  For more information about this talented group, check out their blog at www.americanrhythmfolkensemble.blogspot.com.

Santaquin Legion Auxiliary to Honor Veterans

by Helen Kester

Santaquin American Legion Auxiliary # 84 will be holding its 2nd annual Veteran's Day Dinner on Wednesday, November 11th at 6 P.M. in the SantaquinVeterans/Senior Citizens Center at 55 West 100 South in Santaquin.

The dinner will be Prime Rib and is FREE to all veterans and their spouses. All veterans from Southern Utah County are invited. You need not belong to the American Legion or any other military organization. You need only have been a member of the Armed Forces.

Our guest speaker will be Col. Ronald S. Jensen, US Army retired,of Payson who will tell us of his service in Korea and Vietnam. Our auxiliary unit will also be celebrating it 60th Birthday.

The evening will also feature the drawing for our Patriotic Quilt. Raffle tickets can still be purchased at the door.

If you know of a Vet that will not be reading this notice, please call them and let them know that they are invited.

Mark your calendars now!!! Please R.S.V.P. To President Chris Richins at 801-754-1131 by October 28th if you plan to attend. We're looking forward to honoring you.

Fairbanks Family An Important Part of Payson's Art History

The original John B. Fairbanks home was one of the earliest homes built in Payson, Utah.  It was later moved to This Is The Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City.  Find out more about the Fairbanks family and their impressive art history in the October 14, 2015 edition of The Payson Chronicle. 

What's going on

Payson Jr. High Fall Choir Concert: "It's About Time," October 20, at 7 PM, in the Payson High School Auditorium. Admission is free.

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CITY LEADERS AND RESIDENTS DISCUSS WEST PAYSON’S FUTURE AT SOUTH MEADOWS PLANNING COMMITTEE WORK SESSION

A lengthy discussion transpired during a work session for the South Meadows Planning Committee as the October 7 city council meeting in Payson drew to a close.  Listen to and view the discussion in the clip below.

Payson American Legion Post 48 Supports Local Causes

The extent of Payson American Legion Post 48’s reach in the community is made evident in their continued presence at events of all kinds.  Shortly after presenting the 2015 Boys State participants to Payson’s mayor and city councilmembers on October 7, the Legion could once again be seen in service at the Peteetneet Academy and Cultural Arts Center.  This was at the Lions Club District 28-T Convention, where Legion members performed the color guard at the conference’s opening.  Pictured at the Peteetneet (left-right): Daryl D. Davis, Gary Schwartz, Charlie Boyce, and Robert Measom.  Look for the complete story in next week’s edition of The Payson Chronicle.

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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.

ANN DAVIS WAGNER

Ann Rowley Davis Wagner, beloved matriarch, died Oct. 11, 2015 in the Payson Hospital. She was born Dec. 15, 1937 in Orem, Utah to M. Alvin and Myrtle Bigelow Rowley.  The viewing will be Friday, Oct. 16th from 6-8 pm in the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 S 300 E, Santaquin, UT.  Funeral services will be Saturday, October 17th at 11:00 am in the Santaquin LDS chapel at 250 South 580 East.  A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.  The interment will follow in the Orem City Cemetery.

Utah Lions District Convention in Full Swing at Peteetneet

Local Lions Club President Rhett Huff welcomes Utah District 28-T to the annual convention, held this weekend at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center.

The Utah Lions District 28-T Convention is in full swing at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center.  Hosted by the Payson Lions Club, the convention brought together members from all throughout the Utah district, as well as special guests from afar.  International Director A.D. Don Shove among them.

Hailing the motto “Knowledge Empowers Lions, Lions are engaged in learning, discussion, election, friendship, and good company.  The event continues through tomorrow, October 10.

Lions Club leaders conduct a meeting in the Peteetneet's Daniels Room earlier in the day, October 9.

Rowley's Red Barn Recognized as October's Business of the Month

Pictured (far left): Jace Rowley with a plaque presented to him in recognition of Rowley's Red Barn as business of the month during the October 7 city council meeting in Payson.  The presentation would follow in Santaquin with Chamber President Colin Logue and son, Ashton, (center) and Lou Ballamis of the Chamber Board, helping with the occasion.

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