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Show J 25cents March 2, 1988 Number 9 Volume 100 City Council takes action to complete golf course In a special work session, the Payson City Council discussed items for the new golf course. Bids will be accepted for three phases of finishing the road which leads to the golf course. The bids will cover complet'on of the road firct, to the gilf court; second, competiou of a portion of the and third, area; parking completion of the whole parking area of the golf course with payment to be made in the next budget year. Work on the third phase will begin the first part of May. Ihe consensus of the council designate the golf course manager under the title of Golf Pro. Duties of the new were itemized and assigned pro to become part of the Pro Contract. These included the general golf course operation, operation of the prop shop, community school and junior golf, scheduling, the golf carts, collection of fees, and was to record-keepin- The contract will also include a description of the premises, term, property ownership, and servicq. improvements, Use ot mi premises will be used for merchandise, golf equipment and supplies, rental of golf equipment, used golf ball sales, golf lessons and instruction, handicapping, rates and charges. The contract will also contain his fees, compensation and PGA rating. council unanimously to advertise for bids to complete finishing the restaurant part of the club house. Ihe council will also be obtainfrom private ing proposals inteiprises to run the restaurant The voted or snack shop. Need a gun safety teacher? Ctk Balil, Beth Dixon and Elaine Gaeet rehearse a scene from Bind Sight, Payson Community Theatres winter production. Let George Olsen do it Utah is safer today because of the lifetime effort of George Olsen. George teaching began gun safety classes in Apnl I960. Since that time he has taught over 5,000 adults and teens, male and female. His efforts continued as he taught in Payson, Spanish Fork, Santaquin Salem, and Genola. For years, Utah was known as the worst state for hunter accidents. During the lastten years, Utah has become a state for hunter safety, he said. Utah went from 70-8- 0 accidents a year to 5 I would like to a year. think I helped save quite a few lives through the hunter he said. safety, There is no excuse for mishandling a gun. When there is an aocident, I look to see if I had the boy. This is my report card, he said. At age 74, George is presently teaching a class with 215 students in Payson. The class involves two hours for six weeks. A woman, 34, is taking the dass with her son. She is the highest shooter, said I think girls make George. class. agood Recognized by boys on the street, George gives a smile and a wave. I have a terrible time remembering names. I am teaching the grandkids of the first ones I taught over 30 years ago, he said. He enjoys working with the youth. They will either kill or keep you young, he said. George also began a Jr. Gun Qub and kept the club going for ten years. The club won medals from competition. The kids could be members 4-- quin. They dated for two years, dances, open-ai- r going to shows, and having fun times, married said Reba. They June 21, 1940. I couldnt run faster, so I married her, said George. That marriage has I was a lasted 48 years. renegade. She was what I wasfookingfor, hejaid. He served as a quartermaster in the army, deliverying ammunition, gas, and troops throughout Europe. He worked wife General George Patten; although he was assigned, he was never attached to a unit. For three years he was stationed in Europe and saw the effects of war in England, Franoe, Germany, and Belgium. hun-tersafe- ty they were nineteen. man, George is slow to talk about himself, but applauds the efforts of his wife, Reba. Meeting through a friend, Reba came from Spring Lake and George from Santa until A very shy knowfedgable and educated person. His experience and love of life he passed on to his four children. Georgia and her husband, Van Canann, live in Oklahoma; Darlene and her husband, Jeff Weber, live in Elva and her California; J. R. Belliston, husband, live in Nephi; and their son, David Olsen, and his wife, Connie, live in Payson. George and Reba have 18 grand-childre- n and 1 He raised his children to be honest in their dealings He with their fellowmen. great-grandchil- d. them to work and takeYare of themselves and be responsible for their own obligations, said Reba. He was voted as Father of the Year in 1967, and was presented the award by Glen and Helen Cowan, of the Cow Bells, a organization. George feels that its easy to do the things we shouldnt, and harder to do the things we should. We had a good life, he said. George teflshis grandchildren, Have fun! Lifes too short to be mad at someone. During the nine years since his retirement, he has served LDS fellowshipping a mission to Virginia, and worked in the Provo LDS Temple as an ordinance worker for five Because of health years. problems, they cut their service short I enjoyed the special people over there. It is the best joblever had, said George. taught beef-raisin- g th George Olsen ' home returned George and began work for the Pacific States Steel, driving trucks. He retired after 32 years. The Olsens moved to Payson in 1946. Although he didnt complete Payson High School, he attended school until 11th grade. I was smarter than the teachers, so I quit, he said. George is a very George is also that fires guns at detail , fun- erals. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for five years, and is presently a member of the American Legion. As part of the detail, he has attended 9 funerals in one week. The first part of January 1988 there were ten funerals in eleven days. As a scoutmaster for five years, George again worked with the youth. He has also been in the bishopric and served as Elders quorum president George is the most caring person. He takes notice and helps when he can, said Reba. 8-- Reba 5L-- part of a has been a very strong influence in his loved me. We depression and and positive life. She lived in the had nothing. and I It wasnt good, hope the young people dont go through war or a s hard, he said. Gecrge has a funny side. "I dont play an instrument, just the TV, he said. He also has a serious side. It doesnt matter how smart you are. If a man cant serve others, depression-tit'- hesa failure, he said. George -- Ommafe helped Marti torfcywo Middle School Iss ca Febmoy s$r Im feW ISiarfas, lave K was i m Third Birthday Tfcnret&a birthday hr tklrd Marfas was Year calibrate a Meaday, Lea? Day. 29. 1976, cte the to twelve yetra oh!, fast feto to Mrfe &gr. Ewevee, Iter pswente, Os'ty S&Sa her Msfhdty m 14 MatT 2S& when Leap Year. and Reba have had a good life, and have felt a success in their lives. Wife his twinkling eyes, keen sense of humor, and bright smile, he is an asset to his family, friends, gun srfety students, and the city of Payson. Blindsight premiere is PCT winter production Community Theatre present its original premiere production of Blind Sight, beginning March 3, end continuing on March and 14. The 4, 5, 7, production, written by Susan Whitenight, is being directed by Charles Lynn Frost. He is assisted by Brenda being Payson will 10-1- 2, Russell. Blind Sight is a moving, contemporary piece that deals with a subject of great concern for all, alcoholism. The play introduces the Brady family, and the first scene opens on the wake for the father, Edward Brady, played by Larry Linde. He has spent all of his life woriong at the steel mill in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And he has spent all of his life battling the social disease of alcoholism. His wife, Margaret, portrayed byShauna Weight, has chosen to ignore the fact of his death, the circumstances surrounding it. As the play unfolds, we are drawn into the huge range of emotions that and Edwards family experiences-t- he pain, the light moments of reminiscing, the anger and the fear Edward Jr., who is being played by Karl J. Savage, deals with the fear of becoming like his father. message of this play is extremely vital, and needs to be addressed. Our largely Mormon is not population immune to the devastating effects of alcoholism. We should be versed in its causes and the various reasons why The turn to alcohol to them get through this said Judy Party of What can w'e do to help those who suffer from this horribly debilitating disease? And how can we begin to understand their plight a little so many help life, PCT. production, questions. Hind Sight will be playing at the Payson Civic Center, with a 7:30 curtain nightly. Other cast members include Cdia Patten. D. Timothy Click Gould, Keith Ball, Christensen, Ardis Leatham, Ryan Frost, Sally Jo Brown, Elaine Guest, Todd Mories, and Beth Dixon. Tickets can be purchased at the door for S4.C0. For more information, call 465-331- or 7 373-850- Payson High School players present The Apple Tree March 4, 5, and 7 are the performance dates for Payson Schools production of the The Apple Tree. This delightful musical will be presented each evening in the auditorium with a curtain time of 8:00 p.m. Tickets will e be sold at the door on a e basis. Ihe show is a combination of musicals. The first three act is the story of Adam and Eve by Mark Twain. We see them first in the Garden of Eden and then having to leave the garden they learn to really depend on each other. The second story is called The Lady or the Tiger and is taken from the old, short story of the same title. And the third Passionella. pieoe is called Its the Cinderella story, but with a bit of a modern twist. The show is directed by Nancy Wilson with the help of David D&hlquist as the music director. The cast members are students from the high school who are involved in the music and theatre program, ks a small company show, but we have been working said Miss Wilson last hard, week. It is not a muacal, but that has given us some advantages in that no one will have any real idea of hew it is supposed to look so we ran have some fun. The tickets will be on sale each evening of the performances starting at 7:15 p.m. Ihe prices are $3.00 for adults, Higfr muscal, Young ladies better? By attending this you will hopefully be able to begin to find the answers to some of these bit students and senior Payson High School students will be admitted free with an activity card. The cost for children is $1.00 and a family ticket will be $10.00. e Ihe seating will be on a e basis each $200 for citizens - first-com- first-serv- first-com- first-serv- preparing for pageant a few weeks one of 12 girls be crowned the new Miss Payson 1988. In will After weeks of anticipation, the girls have prepared to meet the judging panel who will evaluate them on their interview techniques, talent performances and swimming suit and evening gown attire. Workshops have helped the girls learn to walk, put on make-up-, create attractive hair ease styles, and develop an with interviewing . Tickets may be purchased hum any member of the board for $2.50 each. The pageant "'ll! be held on Saturday, Match 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Payson High School Auditorium. Master of Ceremonies will he the popular Steve Taylor, it will prove to e i enjoyable and entert&.nicg evening for those who attend. I a-- well-know- i n evening. February was dry precipitation report says Ihe month of February has a very dry month in Payson, according to George A. Cheever, Jr. Seven different storm days produced .35 inch of precipitation. The average fix the month is 1.39 inches. of average. Payson is 26 Ihe first snow storm of the winter came on December 19th and that remained the base for the 39 inches of snow that fell during the December to February period. Snow remaned on the ground for been 72 days. Ihe winter has been a low with predpitation peri id 81 oi avci.ge recorded in Payson for the water year that began October 1, 1987. |
