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Show Wednesday, December 13, 1989 Number 50 Volume 101 Bill Benson , Payson City Employee Of The Month There is a quiet and yet fun nature about the Employee of the Month for Payson Gty, William "Bill" Benson. He has worked for Payson Gty for 12 years and is known for his benevolent attitude. "I feel this a privilege and an honor. I feel proud that the other employees voted for me to receive it," said Bill. "All employees deserve this honor because they are all great people." Bill is the son of Roy and Dorothy Benson of Redding, California. He has one sister, Bonnie. He graduated from Shasta High School in Redding where he was a member of a swim team since age nine, and in high school set the fastest qualifying time for free style. He furthered his education and received an Associate of Arts degree in auto mechanics from Shasta College. After graduation, he got into a truck he had rebuilt and took off up the west coast and throughout the Bill U.S. He was nearly out of money when his cousin invited him to work as an oiler for the rigs in Altamont, Utah. He worked there for two years as a roustabout and oiler of cranes in the oil fields. He rebuilt oil pumps and was foreman of the crew. His crew was also used to clean up oil spills. In 1974, he met Joy Lynn Moore through a mutual friend who lined them up for a blind date (it was love at first date). tism, on April 17, 1976, they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They have four children: Heather, 13; Holly, 11; Kristopher, 9; and Stephanie, 4. His counsel to his children would be "to follow the gospel and completely follow the commandments; that is when you are the happiest." He is extremely proud of his childrens accomplishments. "I would encourage them to give service to other people because it helps them gain and a lot of other qualities." He worked for Payson City as a mechanic for one year and handled the garbage truck on Saturdays. "I didnt like the dirt, smashed fingers and hands, and so I was glad when I got the job with the electrical department," he said. He has been line foreman for five years. His self-estee- m She was teaching Home Economics in Altamont, Utah, while Bill worked in the oil fields. They went to a movie, "Old Yeller," at the only theatre in Roosevelt. While sitting there, they thought there was a double feature. Bill and Joy Lynn were intrigued with the movie and waited for the second movie to start, but the other people had left the theatre. They looked around and found their friends had left and the theatre was empty. Embarrassed, they left the theatre to join their friends to go home. He was impressed with herpersonality and skills and pursued dating her. She told him that she didnt want a relationship with anyone that couldnt marry in the temple. He later knocked on her door and asked her if she would like to go to church with him for their second date. He took the lessons and was baptized in 1975. They were married in Spring Lake on August 8, 1975. A year after his bap-- Benson -- responsibilities include setting poles, stringing electrical lines, checking transformers, pulling overhead and underground wires, and other electrical work. He also demonstrates the electrical process to elementary schools and small groups. Through the Intermountain Power Superintendents Association he received training. The three-ye- ar program involved attending school two training. nights a week and his education He continued through "hotline" courses for one week at UVCC. He volunteered as chairman for overhead lines to teach students from Nevada, on-the-j- ob "I enjoy the guys I work with. They are really dedicated. They are on call from morning to night and they dont quit. Ron is a super person and boss," he said. He is pleased with the slow pace of Payson and the small community atmosphere. If mayor, he would like to see curb and gutter installed. "When I travel, it seems towns that have curb and gutter have a nicer and cleaner look. I would like that for Payson," he said. His swimming talents were utilized through volunteering for four years as a stroke judge at Payson Pool, and he also traveled to competitions as a stroke judge. He loves to swim a mile each morning before work during the summer. He also enjoys water polo (he was on a college team), reading, camping, water skiing, and working on old cars. Through his qualities of serving and being a friend, he enjoys talking to people Utah. and helping them. He liv philosophy of "doing the best on Lavu casion and helping others." His wife is his strongest support and is always there. "She helps me when Im low and gives me support. When Im discouraged, she finds something good. Shes also a good mother," he says. He is kind and supporAlva and Maxtive to his parents-in-laine Moore. He has a strong testimony of the LDS Church and found his favorite calling as a Seventy in the priesthood. He is presently first assistant to the high priest group leader. Bill has a deep love for the Church, his family and fellowmen. Through his skills, he is a valuable asset to the city. Through his insight and service, he keeps the key function of service uppermost in his mind. w, Police Ask That Stored Vehicles Be Kept off Streets To Facilitate Snow Removal be moved a$ stored vehicles, campers, boats etc. The Payson Police Dept, is asking that off city streets. Storing any kind of vehicle on a city street violates Payson City Code SecBecause of added problems with winter and snow removal, stored tion vehicles cause additional problems. Payson Police will be tagging vehicles that need to be moved. If you find a yellow tag on your vehicle it is not a parking ticket, but a request to remove your vehicle before it is towed. Towing will be at the owners expense. The Payson City Police Dept, thank you for your assistance and cooperation. 07-15-1- Lisa Hansen Chosen March of Dimes For 1990 Leader for the named 1990 March as the Payson Gty of Dimes Mothers March, according to Doreen Hendrickson, special events coot dlnalor for tie March of Dimes Southern Utah Division. In this capacity, Hansen will oversee the recruitment of volunteer mothers who will walk door-to-doin their neighborhoods during Mothers' March week, lisa Hansen, Payson, was or January 22 through 29. "Mothers March city leaders are often women who demonstrate strong leadership abilities and have a good sense of community service, said Hendrickson. "We commend their efforts and encourage each city leader to work as a team with her area and neighborhood leaders in our common goalto prevent birth defects, added Hendrickson. Hendrickson estimated that 6,000 individuals throughout the Southern Utah Division will march in the 1990 Mothers March. Gty leaders anticipate Payson will raise $4000 in the event. For more information about Mothers March or other March of Dimes programs, please contact (801) 3734199. Wyoming, Arizona, and throughout i |