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Here's some of what you will find in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Payson Recreation Providing Opportunities for Wide Range of Interests

Photographed inside the Payson Recreation Department office, located on the northeast side of the Payson High School Campus, are (left to right): Secretary Aubri Carini, Director Karl Teemant, and Whitney Hendershot, Secretary.

Karl Teemant and a small team of secretaries were adding the final touches to fliers last week detailing Payson City Recreation programs that are open for participation. Read more about the programs and team working year-round to bring them to the public in this week's 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.

Robert Dick Morganson

Robert Dick “Uncle Bob” Morganson passed away peacefully on 22 February 2017 in Provo, Utah. Born 18 December 1938 to James Agustus and Mary Rebecca (Reid) Morganson in Springville Utah, he spent most of his life on his family’s West Mountain farm. He enjoyed working a small herd of cattle and helping in the harvest of hay. 

Uncle Bob is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was faithful in fulfilling many callings, including a fulltime mission to Northern California. He cherished and spoke often of his missionary experiences and appreciated any opportunity to teach. 

It is doubtful that Uncle Bob realized the impact that he had on the lives of many individuals. He was a friend to everyone he met and loved his family dearly. Uncle Bob taught himself to play several musical instruments including the guitar, banjo, harmonica and had a wonderful singing voice. He looked forward to performing at Dalton’s Restaurant in Payson, where owner Sandy Huff and staff treated him like gold. Here he enjoyed filling special requests, especially any Elvis Presley impersonation. 

Though his body began giving way many years ago, his mind remained sharp, calling nieces and nephews just to check in or to say goodnight. Even though he did not have the strength to hold his phone to his ear, he would ask a nurse or an aide to dial numbers, and continued “checking in” up to the end. 

Uncle Bob is survived by nieces and nephews: Kathleen Christensen, Dennis, Kelly (Rebecca), Tim, Karen (Randi Watson), and Kristi Morganson, Tina (James) Samuels, Jerry, Lyn, and Sandra Tanner, Darrel (Jackie) Kendall, Shirlene Buckley, Brenda Kendall, Richard (Kathleen) Kendall, and many great nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents and siblings: Lena (Pete) Goodwine, Reed Morganson, Wallace (Beth) Morganson, Grace (Bill) Tanner, Marion (Elwin) Kendall and quite a few nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank Jared, Stacey and all of the Encompass Hospice and Home Health team and the nurses and aids at Provo Nursing and Rehabilitation. Each lovingly cared for Uncle Bob during his final months. Also, thank you to Michael and Walker Family Mortuary. 

Funeral sevices will be held Thursday, March 2, 2017, 11:00 a.m. in the West Mtn. 3rd Ward Chapel, 902 West 400 North, where friends may call 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerobits.com

Elk Ridge City Wants You To Join the Flag Craze

Submitted by Elk Ridge City

Elk Ridge City wants to join the ranks of cities with great flags.  Every great city deserves a great flag! So, every city in Utah County has a great flag, right? Not quite.  Several cities in the county have municipal flags, but they may not be known by residents.  Maybe they are not flown and not known because the designs are poor.  Maybe some of the other cities in the county without flags have never thought that a “great” design could give positive vibes to residents and visitors.  Maybe those flagless cities have been waiting to understand the 5 principles of good flag design to help them find one they love.

We know country flags, and we know some state flags, and some of them really rock!  A flag is worth some envy when it sticks out and you recognize it: Arizona, New Mexico, Maryland, Texas, Alaska. Municipal flag designs can join that club.  There is no shortage of designs, and every city can discover a great one that will make its residents rave.  Elk Ridge is going to do just that.  And you can help!  Elk Ridge wants your help!

Elk Ridge residents, Dallin Millington and Linda Jones, had a conversation early in February that sparked the idea of getting an official city flag adopted and to use the same image as patches for the city Emergency and Fire department.  Dallin and Linda approached city officials, receiving a positive response.  The full city council then approved the formation of an Elk Ridge flag design committee, of which Dallin and Linda are a part.  Other committee members include: Tricia Thomas - city council member, James Ebert - senior at Salem Hills High School, Jon McNaughton - artist, and flag experts from Colonial Flag in Sandy.

The committee is now ready to receive submissions, from March 1st until April 15th, 2017 at 12:00pm.  Beginning March 1, your submissions can be made online by following the instructions at elkridgecityflagcontest.org, or your submissions can be taken to the Elk Ridge city office building with each submission on a 3x5 index card and filling out a submission form, which are available there.

Suggested guidelines include: the 5 principles of good flag design described on the submission forms and the website, and an elk represented in the design is preferred. All resident and nonresident designs are welcome.  All submissions will be judged by the committee, and the field will be narrowed to a reasonable number to be voted on by city residents between April 16 and May 1.  The design with the most votes will win the contest, and will be presented to the Mayor and City Council for adoption as the official city flag. The winner of the contest will receive a prize from a private donor - a full-size flag in the winning design.  It will also be made into a flag for the city and unveiled at the city celebration June 23rd and 24th.  We expect that all will want to buy and fly their own Elk Ridge city flag!  And we expect that all the cities in Utah County will want to discover their municipal flags and fly them proudly or encourage a design that will do the trick.

Santaquin Family Vision Set to Celebrate 3rd Anniversary; Waffle Love to Make a Stop at Their Main Street Location March 2nd

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Pictures Tell The Payson Story: J.L. Townsend Home

L. Dee Stevenson presents a compelling story from Payson's unique past in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.  He takes us back to the late 1800s and prominent residents J.L. Townsend, whose two-story Payson home is pictured above, Solomon Hancock, William Clayson, O.P. Huish, John J. McClellen and others who settled here.  Pick up a copy of this week's edition for the complete story.

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.

DARCI WINGER

Darci June Winger, 45, of Payson, Utah, returned to her heavenly home on February 21, 2017. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and passed away in Murray, Utah. 

Darci was a beloved daughter of Larry and Sally Winger. Mother to Jose Jr. and Tyler Ojeda. She was also birth mother to Kayla Severson, Nicolas Law, Jaden Frost, and Ellie Law. A sister to Debra (Allen) Frost, Dedra (Gary) Dietz, Dara (Blane) Wilson, Dione (Kevin) Ketchum, Denise Ferguson, Danita Hooper, Dyan (Cory) Law, and Danielle Winger; and a sister-in-law to Tuty Burga. She is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Winger Jr. She will also be missed by her 42 nieces and nephews. We love you, always have always will!

On February 14th Darci was in a tragic automobile accident as a passenger, whose driver was impaired. Due to the severity of her injuries she passed several days later.  

Darci battled with addiction throughout her adult life. She was a source of great inspiration and strength for those she met on the road to recovery. She made friends easily and judged no one. Darci had a zest for life and was enthusiastic about everything. A kinder, more loving and generous person couldn’t be found. 

Just like a phoenix out of the ashes, freed and enlightened she’s made whole. Prepare to take flight. Welcome home my daughter, my Phoenix. 

The funeral will be held Wednesday, February 22, at 11:00 am in the LDS Chapel at 600 East 700 S. Payson, UT 84651. 

A go fund me account has been set up to help with expenses: 

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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.

Maude Rice

Maude Rhoda Fox Rice passed away in St. George, UT on February 13, 2017. She was born in Salt Lake City and was a daughter of Angus Cannon Fox and Esther Olive Rasmussen.

Maude married Wilford Lee Rice in 1944, at Nevada City, CA. They were sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple October 1945. Together they owned two Dairy farms in Biggs, CA. Her husband died in Gridley, CA on January 22,1962.

Maude moved to St. George, UT in the fall of 1966. She was an active member of the LDS Church. At the age of 60, she served in the Dallas, TX mission.

She is survived by: her seven children: Ruth Rice Bandle, St. George, UT, Elsie Rice Mosher, Genola, UT, David Lee Rice, Salem, UT, Wilford Wayne Rice, Eureka, UT, JoAnn Rice Sadler, Highland, UT, Teresa Rice Snow, St. George, UT, and Jonathan Fox Rice, Cedar City, UT; and two sisters, Ruth Gabriel and Elva Haag. She is preceded in death by: her husband, Wilford Lee Rice; twin daughters: Rebecca and Rachel Rice, and a granddaughter, Rachelle Lynn Sadler.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 25, 2017, 2436 East Crimson Ridge in St. George, UT. Interment will be held at Santa Clara City Cemetery in Santa Clara, UT.

Friends and family are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com.  Arrangements and memorial tree planting by the Serenity Funeral Home, 986-2085.

In This Week's Edition: Payson City Recognizes Employees With Service Awards

Larry King pictured with plaque for forty years of continuous service in Payson. A number of his colleague's joined him recently as they were presented Payson City Corporation's Service Recognition awards. Find the story in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

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Breanne Moore is Leaving an Impressive Impression

At twenty years old, Breanne Moore is already leaving a mark on the local community.  She is an award-winning speaker, and an avid volunteer- the kind you can depend on to both show up and cheer up all who are fortunate to work alongside her.  And with a calendar replete with conferences, civic gigs, and fundraisers, Miss Moore is just getting started on the impressive impression she is making in Payson.

Look for our conversation with Miss Moore in this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

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In This Week's Edition of The Payson Chronicle

Here's a sampling of what you will find 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.

Jeannette Gordon

On Friday, February 10, 2017 Jeannette  Madson Gordon, 56 years of age, passed away after gracefully and without complaint living with M.S. for many years.

She was born April 5, 1960 in Payson to Raydon and Iris Madson.  She was the third of eleven children and married Russell Gordon January 19, 1985.  They had three children, Jamie, Lindsey, and Kelli.  And, she was a stepmother to Tonya and Nick.

Jeannette is survived by her five children, six grandchildren, mother and ten siblings.  Her dad preceded her in death by just two weeks to the hour.  He was there to greet her as she crossed the veil.

Jeannette Graduated from Payson High School and then Snow College.  She went on to go to “The Tech” as she called it and they recommended her for employment at the American Fork Training School where she worked until her illness made it so she could no longer work.

She was devoted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and magnified every calling she had and loved when her visiting and home teachers came.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 15, at the LDS Church at 681 East 500 North at 11:00 a.m.  There will be a viewing before the funeral from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the same location.

Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery.

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PICTURES TELL THE PAYSON STORY -- PAYSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: SHULER GARAGE - FANTASY ACRES

The northwest corner of 100 South and Main Street remained vacant with no permanent building on the site until 1917 when local businessman, Dave Shuler, constructed his new garage on the site at 96 South Main, writes L. Dee Stevenson in this week's column, Pictures Tell The Payson Story. The building was constructed of face brick from the Provo Brick Factory. The building had a cement foundation and a concrete floor. This was the first commercial building in Payson that utilized a cement foundation. There was a 12 foot by 24 foot basement that housed the furnace and stock rooms.  Find the complete story and photographs depicting the changes to the Shuler Garage building over the generations in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Wedding Announcements Due Thursday

A Conversation With Burtis Bills

The Payson Chronicle met up with former Payson educator, councilman, and mayor Burtis Bills (pictured above with his new feline friend) this morning. He shared his thoughts on Forebay's past, present, and future.

In This Week's Edition

Here is some of what you will find in this week's 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.

William Ray

William Sylvester Ray "Bill", age 86, passed away on February 2, 2017 in Buhl, Idaho. Bill was born in Coburg, Oregon July 28, 1931, to Harold LeMoine Ray and Ruhama Adair Ray. 
At approximately age 10, the family moved to Prineville, Oregon. He graduated from Crook County High School in Prineville, and served an LDS church mission for two years in Denmark. On January 6, 1954, he married Mildred Ann Allen, and they were sealed in the LDS Logan, Utah Temple on October 3, 1955.

Bill joined the Air Force in 1954 and served stateside at Scott Air Force base in Bellevue, Illinois and Selfridge Air Force Base in Michigan during the years of the Korean War. During their time in Michigan, he and Millie were blessed with three children, and enjoyed traveling to see northeastern US sites including the "Hill Cumorah Pageant" near Palmyra, New York and Niagara Falls.

After his military discharge in 1957, he and his family moved back to central Oregon and through the years, lived in both Bend and Prineville. He attended Central Oregon Community College in Bend and their family was blessed with five more children, all born in Prineville. Bill had a long career in construction. Many of his children enjoyed traveling with he and Millie to visit perspective jobs or to learn about construction practices when taking him lunch or working beside him. He built two beautiful homes in which his family lived. He spent the latter part of his career as a roofing contractor, and continued his roofing company after moving to Payson, Utah in 1975. He completed many jobs through out the western United States, and instilled in his children a strong work ethic. Many times he helped his children by offering them work.

In the late 1960's he and his family took a memorable vacation to San Francisco with six young children in tow. Through out his life, Bill, Millie, and their family visited Disneyland, and many well-known National parks such as Yellowstone, Mesa Verde, Crater Lake, Arches, Zions, Capital Reef, Bryce, and Canyon Lands, as well as numerous state parks, lakes, and recreational areas. He enjoyed many hours of boating on Utah Lake with his children and friends. After he retired, Bill and Millie traveled to The Blue Ridge Mountains in Appalachia to meet Millie's extended family and see genealogical sites. They also visited many church history sites throughout Missouri. Bill and Millie made it a point to attend every possible family baby blessing, baptism, and confirmation as well as weddings and reunions.
He was an avid genealogist and worked to extend his family genealogy, as well as help Millie extend hers.  He loved to read non-fiction and church books, as well a good novel. He had a great fondness for westerns and accumulated a large collection of Louis L'Amour books. He enjoyed puzzles of all kinds, and was quite adept with 3-D puzzles. He also found time be a dedicated member of the Kiwanis while he lived in Payson, Utah.

Bill was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints his entire life. He worked at the Genealogy Library in Orem, Utah, served as an early morning Seminary teacher and Stake Missionary Leader in the Bend, Oregon Stake, and was a lifetime missionary in addition to multiple other leadership positions. He was a good example to his children, even though he often jokingly professed to be “ornery, disagreeable, grumpy, ill tempered and hard to get along with”.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents, Harold and Ruhama; one brother, Daniel LeMoine Ray; a daughter-in-law Cindy Giles Ray; a granddaughter, Chelci Anna Hone; and a great grandson, Gideon Michael Harty.

Bill will be missed greatly by his surviving wife, Mildred Ann Allen Ray of Jerome, ID; two brothers, Charles Leonard Ray (Leann) of Pleasant Grove, UT, and Robert Ashford Ray of Marshville, MO; two sisters, Naty Alice Ray Bowen (Eugene) of Carson, WA, and Mary Ray James of Loa, UT; as well as his eight children; Tisha R. Ray Harty (Doug) of Castiac, CA, Becky J. Clarkson (Dirk) of Jerome ID, William A. Ray (Cindy) of Winnemucca, NV, Melanie A. Ray Millett (Robb) of Payson, UT, Samuel S. Ray (Sherryn) of Mt Pleasant, UT, Kirsten W. Ray Fullmer (Steve) of Fairmont, WV, Sara S. Ray Norris (Lee) of Jerome, ID, and Twilla D. Ray Mann (Tyler) of Provo, UT; as well as twenty-seven grandchildren and forty-two great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff of Desert View Care Center for their loving care for our father. We greatly appreciate their concern, thoughtfulness, and kindness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 12:00 Noon, at Jerome Second Ward LDS Church, 50 East 100 South, Jerome, Idaho with a viewing one hour prior to service.  Graveside services will conclude at Jerome Cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Bill's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.