Culture and Citizens Among Payson's Greatest Assets

Discussing the community's finest characteristics at the recent State of the City, Mayor Rick Moore praised locals residents for their talents and deep spirit of volunteerism. “I am proud to be mayor here,” he said.

Mayor Moore encouraged continued support within the community. “Stand up,” he told the audience, “and contribute.”

Pictured here are two gentlemen who have been doing that very thing. And for a very long time. Charlie Wilson (left) and Maynard Scott (right) are pictured here, standing outside one of Payson's most popular landmarks, the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center. The photo was taken on February 13, a day after the address, and soon after they had attended a meeting at the Peteetneet.

Mr. Scott, along with his wife, Helen Scott--whose dedication to both the Peteetneet and Scottish Festival has been immeasurable--reigned over the 2012 Payson Onion Days Parade as Grand Marshals. The Scotts were among locals spotlighted by Mayor Moore during the State of the City event, their actions among the exemplary in 2012.

Culture was yet another attribute cited by Mayor Moore, and the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center is a beacon of such.  According to Moore, the Peteetneet will be on the receiving end of additional funding this year, thanks to a major music concert slated for June 8.  Proceeds will be used to begin a process of sealing the bricks on the historic building.  An announcement as to who will be making a tour stop in Payson could be made soon.