High Fire Danger Prompts Fire and Fireworks Restrictions

Payson – June 26, 2013: Due to extreme dry and very hazardous fire conditions, effective Wednesday June 26, 2013 thefollowing restriction have been implemented:

Fireworks:

All of the wildland, canyon, foothill areas, and any lands used for agricultural purposes including

all incorporated areas west of I-15. Incorporated areas of Payson City south and east starting on

south Main Street north to 1150 south, east to Payson Canyon Road, north to 800 South, east to

600 East, north to 400 South, east to Goosenest Drive and continuing to Gladstan Golf Course.

These areas are closed to fireworks of any kind until further notice.

Fires:

All of the wildland, canyon, and foothill areas including (incorporated areas of Payson City)

everything south and east starting on south Main Street north to 1150 south, east to Payson

Canyon Road, north to 800 South, east to 600 East, north to 400 South, east to Goosenest Drive

and continuing to Gladstan Golf Course. These areas are closed to fireworks of any kind until

further notice. (See map below.)

Accordingly, building, maintaining, attending, or using a campfire or stove fire except in

developed recreational sites, or possessing or using pyrotechnic devices is strictly prohibited.

THIS MEANS THAT:

1. All open fires of any kind are strictly prohibited except in approved fire structures. This

closure shall include, but is not limited to, open burning, campfires, cooking fires, and

charcoal barbeques.

2. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed

recreational site or while stopped in an area at least three (3) feet in diameter that is

barren or cleared of all flammable material.

3. Possessing or discharging fireworks, tracer ammunition or other pyrotechnic devices on

these lands is prohibited. Most wildfires that occur around July 4th and 24th holidays are

related to fireworks.

Open burning is defined as burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted

directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed

chamber.

A campfire is defined as a fire not within any building, mobile home, or living accommodation

mounted on a motor vehicle, which is used for cooking, branding, personal warmth, lighting,

ceremonial, or esthetic purposes. Campfires are open fires, usually built on the ground, from

native fuels or charcoal grills.

A stove is defined as a campfire built inside an enclosed stove or grill, a portable brazier, or a

pressurized liquid or gas stove including a space heating device. Stoves solely fueled by

Coleman® type fuels or LPG fuels are exempt from the restrictions.

Any violation of this restriction would be a class B misdemeanor and punishable by up to a

$1,000.00 fine and/or up to 6 months in Jail.

If you have any questions, please contact our office at 801-465-5252.

Santaquin Man Goes From Building Homes to Extremely Accurate Long-Range Rifles

Lorenzo Young of Santaquin went from building homes to building extremely accurate long-range rifles that average around $3,500 in price. Read about his story in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

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Peteetneet Quilt Show Wraps Up Successful Season

 Laralee Deschamps submitted baby Audrey's quilt into the Baby Quilt category and it won People's Choice. Mom and daughter are pictured with the quilt, which was made especially for “snuggling.” Their quilt was pieced together by Lynette Lovell and quilted by Julie Lovell.  See complete list of winners and photos from the show in this and next week's Payson Chronicle.  Subscribe to The Payson Chronicle at paysonads.com!

Ken and Marie Tanner Home Yard of the Week

Behind a healthy, maintained frontyard, lush with beds of florals and veggies alike, a comforting park-like atmosphere exists.  This place is the home of Ken and Marie Tanner in Payson, and the current Yard of the Week.

Ken and Marie Tanner's yard at 150 South 100 East is a unique environment, a place where flower beds offer mingling space for blooms and greenery with all sorts of edible crops. Tomatoes, some destined to grow six feet tall, grow in sidewalk spaces out front, with spinach and beets as sumptuous ground covering. Thick rows of peas stretch behind them, as well as out back. Nearing the height of harvest, the latter will soon be replaced with beans to harvest throughout the rest of the season.

“I'd rather grow vegetables than flowers,” said Ken, his hands filled with fresh peas.

“You like to grow vegetables with my flowers,” laughed Marie.

Behind a wooden gate, a peaceful private park hides. A flowing creek, its bed made of stone, winds across the grassy backyard, disappearing into a property next door. There were no rocks lining the creek when the couple bought the home in November of 1989. The stones were hauled in by Ken and the water's path altered from a U-shape into the calm, winding snake it is today. Its original bridge, water-worn over time, was replaced five years ago with an attractive vinyl-railed version.

The Tanners are green, working their magic the organic way. While they incorporate mulch with the soil, they maintain the spacious lot without the aid of insecticides.

Be they veggies or blooms, their plants grow like weeds: lush, thick, and many reborn from crops of previous years: ferns, hollyhocks, cosmos, four o'clocks, and the occasional vegetable-gone-to-seed. Even a petunia plant, an annual that somehow returns in a rocky space beside the couple's mailbox, returns to the scene each summer.

“Wherever a plant decides to grow, it stays,” Marie said.

The Miss Santaquin Pageant Days Away, Outgoing Queen Reflects on Experience

Shelby Mortensen Expresses Appreciation for Opportunity To Serve as Miss Santaquin 2012

Shelby Mortensen would like to thank Santaquin City for the opportunity to serve her community this year.  Her platform has been Gun Safety Awareness and she teamed up with the Santaquin DARE officers Chris Johnson and Russ Woodland to promote it.  She was able to educate all of the fifth graders in Santaquin about gun safety.  She also teamed up with the police department to apply for grants to be able to give out gun locks to the community.  She loved helping with Santaquin Orchard days in various ways and activities and appreciated the opportunities the Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce gave her in helping with ribbon cuttings, the Easter Egg Hunt, and also at the Nebo Economic Summit.  She participated at Miss Utah this past week and represented herself and the community well.  She is the daughter of Scott and Karen Mortensen.

Five will compete for the Miss Santaquin 2013 title on Saturday.  Read about the pageant and contestants in this week's edition.  Subscribe to The Payson Chronicle today!

A Sneak Peek at Our Next Yard of the Week

A river runs through it.  We'll unveil where it is soon.

Sunday Band Concerts Begin This Weekend

The Payson Band Concert series opens this Sunday, June 30, at the Bandstand in Memorial Park. Bench seating is available, but attendees are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on, if they choose.

The music will begin at 8 PM each Sunday.  The weekly Band Concert series continues through the Labor Day holiday weekend.

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"Summertime" Beckoned at Concert in Payson

Vocalist Amanda Peterson brought a bit of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess to Payson this week, performing “Summertime” at the first-annual Payson Lions Club Talent-Fest on June 18. A trio of Central Utah Stars dancers listen on the grass. They, too, would take the stage that evening as part of an impressive lineup at the free open-air concert held at the Peteetneet Amphitheater.  Be sure to check out next week's edition of The Payson Chronicle for additional photos.

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Yard of the Week: The Cody and Michelle Fitzwater Family of Payson

Massive stones demarcate their sloping front yard.  The wall-carved-into-a-hill accentuates a vibrant environment planted and maintained by the Fitzwater family.   This lovely home and yard adds to the appeal of a charming, quiet Payson neighborhood.

Happening Tonight: Payson Lions Club Talent-Fest

Kirtlyn Bohling Named 2013 Gatorade Utah Softball Player of Year

Kirtlyn Bohling

See story in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Quilts Honor Spc. Cody Towse at Peteetneet Show

Amid a row of patriotic quilts at the Peteetneet Quilt Show this year are three made by local quilters in honor of Specialist Cody Towse, an Elk Ridge native who was killed action in Afghanistan last month. Portraits and notes in remembrance of his service hang near the moving display.

The Quilt Show opened this morning at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center. The event continues through June 25.   

Jesse Thurgood Performing at Payson Lions Club TalentFest

Jesse Thurgood is among musicians performing at the First Annual Payson Lions Club TalentFest on Tuesday.  Folks near and far are invited to "Let the Good Times Roar!" in Payson at the free concert, June 18, from 6:30-8:30 PM.  The event will include performances from a host of talented musicians and artists in the community.  It takes place at the Peteetneet Amphitheater, which is located on the southwest corner of the Peteetneet Academy and Cultural Arts Center.  Read the complete lineup and details in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle as well as in previous Chronicle Blog posts. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Thurgood)

A Peek at Our Next Yard of the Week

With hoe in hand, this happy yard critter watches over a colorful flower patch.  This would be at our next Yard of the Week.  Stay tuned for details on the location.

Free Concert Lineup Includes Popular Local Musicians

Kevin Elmer (left) and Bill Wright (right) will delight Tuesday night in Payson.  Folks are invited to "Let the Good Times Roar!" with Elmer and Wright and a host of other talented musicians and dancers performing at the first annual Payson Lions Club TalentFest.  The lineup also includes Jesse Thurgood, the Tuckett Brothers, castmembers of PCT's summer production, "Shrek," Megan Garrett, harpist Alex Bigney, Payson High School Cheerleaders, Amanda Peterson, Beverly Lindstrom, the Central Utah Stars, and Miss Payson Royalty.  The TalentFest will be held at the Peteetneet Ampitheater, June 18, from 6:30-8:30 PM.  It is free of charge, with donations appreciated.  They will be contributed to the Payson Lions Club's general operating fund and the Peteetneet Academy and Cultural Arts Center.  For more information, check out their events page on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/154463218072178/

Local Chambers Meet in Payson for Nebo Economic Summit

Spanish Fork Chamber Executive Director Cary Ludlow, visiting Utah County Commissioner Larry Ellertson, and Carolyn Bowman, Payson Chamber Executive Director (pictured from left).

The 2013 Economic Nebo Economic Summit is going on right now at Payson High School. The event, a collaborative effort between the Payson, Santaquin, Salem, and Spanish Fork Chambers of Commerce, came together under the guidance Carolyn Bowman, Payson's Executive Chamber Director.

Themed “Moving Forward,” today's event includes lectures and workshops on business concerns crucial to the times, from social media to healthcare reform. Ms. Bowman noted that Vincent Mikolay of the Governor's Economic Development Department provided “[G]reat information on how Utah is stepping up in the nation on jobs,” when he spoke this morning.

Today's luncheon will include some discussion with the event's Gold Sponsors, along with mayors and chamber presidents from participating communities, according to Ms. Bowman.

The event will close this afternoon with keynote speaker Dave Thurman from Adobe Workplace Solutions sharing his expertise. This runs from 12:30-1:30 PM.

Goshen Announces Candidates for Fall Election

Fred Jensen and Steven Staheli have filed to run for mayor of Goshen Town. Andrew Conklin, Josh Cummings, Terri Lawrence, and Charles Pipkin entered the race for two seats open for election on the city council, submitting their candidacy declarations before the recent deadline. All positions included on the ballot in Goshen this election season are four-year terms.

Meet Our Newest Yard of the Week

Congratulations to Dale and Joann Bigler of Elk Ridge!
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Tuckett Brothers Join Lions Club TalentFest Lineup

Good times and great talent are guaranteed next Tuesday, June 18,when the first annual Payson Lions Club TalentFest takes place on the Peteetneet Amphitheater stage. Lions invite the public to grab their chairs or blanket and join them the evening of June 18 as they “Let The Good Times Rawr!” with an impressive line-up of local talent.

Taking the stage will be Jesse Thurgood, performers from the cast of Payson Community Theater's "Shrek," Bill Wright and Kevin Elmer's Western Music, Mayor Rick Moore and Rhett Huff performing the "Hokey Pokey," Payson High Cheerleaders, Alex Bigney, Amanda Peterson, Beverly Lindstrom, Megan Garrett, the Central Utah Stars, as well as Miss Payson Royalty. And, just announced today, the Tuckett Brothers will join the performance lineup.

Families are invited to join friends on the lawn at the Peteetneet Amphitheater for continuous entertainment—free of charge--from 6:30-8:30 PM. Donations are appreciated and a drop-off box for old, unused eyeglasses will be available for those wishing to make the contribution of sight. Tasty treats and cold drinks will be available for purchase, and a door prize will be awarded by the end of the night.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Payson Lions Club operating fund and the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts.

The Peteetneet Amphitheater is located on the southwest lawn at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center, located at 10 North 600 East, Payson, Utah. For more information on this event or other Payson Lions Club events, please feel free to contact Rhett Huff, Club President, at 801.369.3689.

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Candidacy Deadline Closes in Payson: Four in the Running for City Council, One for Mayor

The deadline for filing a declaration of candidacy in Payson closed last night at 6 PM. Four residents altogether filed in time to have their names on the ballot for two city council seats that are open for election this year, according to Payson City. The candidates are James K. Ewell, Rhett Huff, and incumbent councilmembers, Mike Hardy and Scott Phillips, respectively. There was only one to have filed in time to seek the mayor's office, current Payson City Mayor Richard “Rick” D. Moore. See this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle for candidates in other local communities.

What's Jill Spencer Up To?

Payson City Planner Jill Spencer is in the news this week. See this week's paper for details. 

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Lonny J. Ward and Marty Larson Declare Candidacy in Genola Election

Lonny J. Ward has filed to run for mayor and Marty Larson for one of the two four-year city council positions open for election in Genola this year, according to Lucinda Daley, Town Clerk. Neither are incumbents.

The deadline to file a Declaration of Candidacy in Genola is this Friday, June 7, at 4 PM. For more information, log onto the Genola Town website at http://genola.org/.

Paul and Teresa Carter's Yardwork Rewarded; Home Selected as Season's First Yard of the Week

Paul and Teresa Carter

The Paul and Teresa Carter Home

Payson, Utah

Our home was built in the 1950s by Ray Hiatt, a lifelong resident of Payson. It was later sold to Shirley and Yvonne Bjarnson, who raised their family here. We bought the home from Yvonne in 1986.

Over the years, we have completely remodeled the house and the yard.

We’ve torn out walls, old plumbing, and overgrown shrubs. Big, old Juniper trees lined the property's sides and along the back, and there was an old chain-link fence that we took out. The back patio had red swirls in the concrete, with a big, old brick fireplace that was broken and falling apart. All of that was torn out and most of the old concrete has been replaced.

We cut down and tore out several huge willows in the front yard. Lightning struck a large maple tree in the back yard. We had to cut that one down as well. We tore out so many old thorny climbing rose bushes! The front of the house and across the back fence used to be covered in Virginia Creeping Ivy. Countless truckloads have gone to the landfill.

The addition of a family room off the kitchen in 1996 was a big project. A hole was dug to pour the foundation, then a concrete cutter came and cut away an 18-foot section of the original foundation. This left us completely open to the outdoors. One day my daughter, Sarah, walked into her room and saw a snake on her nightstand lamp. She thought her brother was playing a joke on her, but then saw the snake move. We had a few “creature invasions” before the foundation was again safely enclosed.

One year, we added a covered patio and we love it.

One of the best things we’ve done is taking out the old irrigation ditches installing sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Before the curb and gutter, with a hard rain, the rain water would overflow the ditch banks and pool up in our front yard, then pour across the driveway and flood the grass on the north. Sometimes mud would cover the grass from the dirty water. We don’t miss that mess at all.

Our big yard has always been a fun place for the kids to play. It’s like having a mini-park. The swing set was built by Shirley Bjarnson and is one of the few “originals” left in the yard. Paul built the “sand castle” when the kids were small. It’s been a favorite place to play for our kids, the neighbor kids, and now our grandkids. We’ve always loved having a big yard. It may not be the prettiest yard in town, but we’ve had lots of fun here: family parties, water games, volleyball- we even had a ward party. Last year we had our youngest daughter Kim’s wedding reception in the back yard. Our yard was as pretty as it’s ever been for the wedding.

We love to garden. We love to see the plants grow and then produce fruit. But we wish morning glory didn’t grow so well and I miss having children at home. They used to have to pull a bucket full of weeds every Saturday morning. And we would pay them to squash bean bugs, five cents a bug.

It’s still a work-in-progress. There are always weeds to pull. Don’t look to close or you’ll find plenty of things that still need to be done. Every year we seem to find a new project. We aren’t landscapers, but love Olson’s Garden Shoppe, who always answer our questions and help us know what would grow best. We just buy it and put it in the ground.

There are so many beautiful yards in Payson. We are surprised and delighted to be chosen for Payson Chronicle’s yard of the week.   

Citizens Declare Their Candidacy as Filing Deadlines Approach

Three, so far, have filed a Declaration of Candidacy to vie for seats in the upcoming Elk Ridge City Municipal General Election. Seeking reelection, current Elk Ridge City Mayor Hal Shelley was among them. David Jean II and incumbent Councilwoman Erin Clawson have filed to run for city council.

According to City Recorder Jan Davis, there are two four-year city council seats open for election in Elk Ridge this year. The deadline to file for office in Elk Ridge is Friday, June 7. For more details, see Elk Ridge City's website at: http://www.elkridgecity.org/

In Santaquin, one two-year and two four-year city council seats, as well as the mayor's office, are open for election this fall. As of this morning, David Hathaway has filed, seeking the two-year city council seat. Current City Councilman Kirk Hunsaker has filed to run for the mayor's seat.

According to Santaquin Recorder Susan Farnsworth, the filing date in Santaquin is this Friday, June 7, at 1 PM.

Councilman Scott Phillips Joins Race

Filing to enter the race for a seat on the Payson City Council was incumbent, Scott Phillips. He joins Rhett Huff and fellow incumbent Mike Hardy in the upcoming elections for city council. The Payson Chronicle will keep you posted on any further filings as the deadline approaches.

Payson City's filing deadline is Monday, June 10, at 6 PM.  For further details: http://www.paysonutah.org/img/File/Notice%20of%20Municipal%20Offices%20after%20SB%20403%20(2)2013.pdf.

Councilman Mike Hardy Throws Hat Into Race

Mike Hardy will seek reelection to the Payson City Council this fall.  Councilman Hardy filed his Declaration of Candidacy Form this afternoon.  He is the third candidate to do so in Payson thus far.  Yesterday, citizen Rhett Huff declared his candidacy for a seat on the Payson City Council and Mayor Rick Moore for reelection to the mayor's office.

Mayor Rick Moore Files for Re-Election; Rhett Huff To Run for Payson City Council

As of our deadline Monday, Mayor Rick Morre has filed for re-elecion to the position of Mayor of Payson City, and Rhett Huff has signed up to run for Payson City Council. 

Mr. Huff announces, “Being born and raised in Payson and now raising a family here, I want to be involved in the future of our wonderful town. I think that my experience as a business owner, as well as being involved with the community have given me insight as to what the people of Payson want for our city.”