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Show 'Thanks, Ches' for talents Editor: Occasionally someone comes into a community and has great influence, in-fluence, not only on those with whom they work directly, but indirectly in-directly on the entire community as well. Such a one in our community has been, and will continue to be, Chester Stone. After contributing ten years to music education in other localities, Chester came to Pleasant Grove in 1956 to take over the music departments of both Pleasant Grove in 1956 to take over the music departments of both Pleasant Grove Senior and Junior High Schools. Later when the new high school was built, he confined using his talents to teaching only the high school students. In addition to working with his school groups, Chester has also directed several musicals and other sh ows in which many of the townspeople have participated. These people, too, have been given the benefit of Chester's knowledge and musicianship in developing their talents as they provided a cultural and entertaining experience ex-perience for the rest of us. Who hasn't enjoyed his fine organ playing at numerous weddings, civic events, etc? He was also 1 eader of a popular dance band in the local area. Chester has also been active in his church where he directed many ward and stake choirs. As he prepares to retire at the end of this school year, we want to take this opportunity to say, "Thanks, Ches, for a job well done. Along with many of your former students who have benefited from your teaching over the past 30 years in Pleasant Grove, we wish you a long, happy and enjoyable retirement." -Dean and Delia Steineckert |