Katilyn Ward Crowned Miss Genola

Katilyn Ward (pictured, center) was crowned Miss Genola Saturday evening, with the First Attendant title going to Rachel Coleman (right), followed by Josie Harold (left), who was chosen as Second Attendant.  Photo, courtesy of Cindy Fillmore, is published in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Good Old Days: Bullies

by Mildred Olson

Early 1940s:

Bullies. They come in any size, any age, from anywhere. The following proves this statement.

The family had recently moved to the city. The family? The parents and two young children. While their dad and mom were involved in arranging the house, the young ones amused themselves outside. The couple's six-year-old son played on the sidewalk in front of their home, while their three-year-old daughter sat on the lawn and played with her dolls.

Kelly was quiet, handsome, a sort of frail-looking little boy who would never hurt anyone. His sister resembled a beautiful doll, but was feisty. Suddenly her playing was interrupted by boys shouting and saying mean things to her brother. She noticed they were pushing him and pulling his shirt. No matter they were bigger and older, she rushed to where they were.

Clenching her tiny hands into tight fists, she put them under the nose of the biggest bully and shouted, “Leave him alone! He's me brudder!” Whether from shock or fear, the boys raced down the street and disappeared in a yard blocks away.

Neither she nor her brother were ever bothered again.

Those were the good old days, when a little, petite girl dared threaten a bully. Could that happen today?

Arbor Day Celebration in Payson April 29

With the stroke of a pen, Mayor Rick Moore declared April 29 a day of Arbor Day observance in Payson. He signed the resolution officiating the decree during last week's city council meeting.

Payson City will mark the day in celebration on Monday, April 29, at the East Hills Park, located at 450 West 1620 South. Fifth grade students attending Springlake School will assist. The event will begin at 1 PM.

PCT Announces Auditions for Summer Performance

Payson Community Theater is proud to announce Shrek the Musical as its summer 2013 production. Performers interested in auditioning for the production are asked to bring sixteen bars of musical theater-style music. Music playback and accompaniment are provided; accompaniment is preferred.

Auditions, held at Payson High School, will occur as follows:
Tuesday, April 30 from 7:30–10 PM

Wednesday, May 1 from 7:30–10 PM
Callbacks are on Saturday, May 4, by invitation only.

Performances of Shrek the Musical run August 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31, then once again on Labor Day, Monday, September 2.  

Two Communities, Two Pageants This Weekend

Two local communities are gearing up for pageantry this Saturday, April 27. Genola Town and Salem City, respectively, will each fete the night with competition and the selection of new royalty to represent them throughout the coming year.

The Miss Genola Program will be held in the Goshen Elementary School, with eight contestants vying for the crown. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the event begins at 7 PM. Tickets, $3 each or $15 per family, are available at the Genola Town Office and will also be available at the door that evening.

Twelve contestants will compete for the crown in the Miss Salem Scholarship Pageant.  Held at the Salem Hills High School, the pageant starts at 7 PM.

Details on the lovely contestants competing in both pageants can be found in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.  

Payson Council Honor World Champion Bareback Rider

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PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Kaycee Feild (pictured here, with plaque presented to him by Mayor Rick Moore) was paid well-earned recognition by Payson City Council last week.  He is among several rodeo professionals who are being honored in Payson this year.  (See complete story in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.) 

Salem to Crown New Queen

Pictured are the outgoing 2012 Salem Royalty: Miss Salem Kalli Bennett (center), 1st Attendant Melanie Griffiths (right), and 2nd Attendant Rebecca Davis (left).  Twelve contestants will compete for their titles this Saturday during the 2013 Miss Salem Scholarship Pageant.  Be sure to pick up a copy of this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle for  details and contestant photos.