Pictures Tell The Payson Story: The Changing Faces of Main Street

This photo, shot at 100 North, was taken around 1910. On the right is the old William Douglass home and on the left, the Hancock Building, where we find Crest today. The men are in the process of building a sidewalk across Main Street.

"Payson Main Street has seen many changes since the community was founded 116 years ago," notes Payson Historical Society's L. Dee Stevenson in this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle.  "This week we are publishing a few from our collection of photos of Main Street at different times in its history."

Check them out by picking up a copy of the newspaper.

Patriotic Concert Planned For Sunday's Concert in Memorial Park

You won’t want to miss Sunday’s Band Concert in Memorial Park.  “July 3rd is our patriotic concert,” says Wayne Huff, Conductor.  “We had a good crowd last week and we expect it to be bigger this week.”

The concert, performed by the Payson Community Band, will begin at 8 PM.  Memorial Park is located at 250 South Main Street, Payson.

Here is the set list for this Sunday’s special performance:

1. Memorial Park

2. Fort Bragg

3. Triumphant Fanfare

4. American Patrol

5. Irving Berlin's Songs of America

6. When Johnny Comes Marching Home

7. Washington Post

8. The Liberty Bell

9. Songs of Scotland

10. Semper Fidelis

11. This Land Is Your Land

12. Star Spangled Banner

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Olson's Garden Shoppe's Houseplant Department Welcomes New Varieties

The artistry of Cristie Peterson (pictured, right), Ashlin Alexander (center), Coralee Wilson (not pictured), Olson's Garden Shoppe co-owner Chris Olson (left), and many others who work at Olson’s is obvious in the charming displays in store: brightly painted doors, arches with hanging plants and outdoor decorations, an old wooden chair and shelves seat houseplants that have been well cared for and loved. There has been a recent expansion in the types of houseplants available at Olson's. Drop in at 1190 West 400 North, Payson, and check them out. Oh, and by the way, Greenbuck Days start this weekend. Pick up a copy of this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle for a coupon for a free Greenbuck!

Openings and Milestones for Area Businesses

"Happy birthday" to area businesses celebrating an opening or milestone this month:

Opening this month in Payson: Lulu's Crafty Corner.  We wish Lulu's many birthdays to come!

Anytime Fitness in Payson celebrated its opening on June 25, 2016.

Holiday Oil Co. Store #58, located in Santaquin, turned one year old on June 25, 2016.

Art City Coffee, Springville, turned eight years old on June 9, 2016.

Find more about these business's "birthdays" in this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Mourning The Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of obituaries can also be found in the print edition of The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

JOHN RICHARD BRANDON

Our Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather John Richard Brandon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 22, 2016 at the age of 86. John was born June 9, 1930 in Payson, Utah to Ingwald Ingebretasen Brandon and Emma Sophia Andreason. He married the love of his life Mabel Anita Tillinger on August 29, 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas. They were later sealed for time and eternity in the Manti Temple on July 2, 1963. They have been married for 66 years.

After John’s service in the Navy they made their home in Payson, Utah. They had seven children; Diane (Richard) Christensen, Connie (The Late Randy) Wilson, Randy (Alice) Brandon, Sandra (Randy) Provstgaard, Yvonne (Bart) Olson, Gary Brandon and (Pam Hearne), Rick (Debbie) Brandon. They have 37 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren.

He worked at Geneva Steel as a crane operator for 36 years. He loved camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his spouse and family. He was preceded in death by his parents and all his siblings (2 brothers and 2 sisters), 1 son-in-law, 2 granddaughters, a grandson, and a great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held on Monday June 27, 2016 at the Mt. View Stake Center. 75 South 600 East Payson, Utah. There will be a viewing on Sunday evening June 26, 2016 from 6-8 PM at the Walker Mortuary in Payson, Utah (587 South 100 West) and from 9:45-10:45 at the Stake Center.

Olson's Garden Shoppe Reminds Us to Believe In Tomorrow

A hopeful message from a place that restores hope: Olson's Garden Shoppe in Payson, Utah.

More to come in The Payson Chronicle.

Theron Hill Retires from Payson Fire Department

After fifty-five honorable years of service, Theron Hill retired recently from the Payson Fire Department.  The folks at The Payson Chronicle would like to say thank you to Theron for his commitment to the safety of local residents.

Pictures Tell The Payson Story: Don's Café

Payson has been very fortunate to have been the home of many excellent restaurants over the years, writes L. Dee Stevenson of the Payson Historical Society.  Among them, By's Café, Turf Café, Dew Trip Inn, the Dinerette, and Don's Café (pictured above).  Pick up a copy of this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle and read more about these delicious places in Payson's past.

One for you. Another for a friend.

Coralee Wilson: As "Payson" As It Gets

Coralee Wilson, Payson Royalty

From her role as Payson royalty in the 1960s to her actions as a local preservationist, Coralee Wilson is as "Payson" as it gets.  See this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle for story and photos about her efforts, past and present.

Anytime Fitness Plans Fundraiser for Child Diagnosed with Malignant Brain Tumor

Friends of Payson Library to Host Discussion on Water

Billy Dean To Take The Stage in Payson July 23

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Public Power As Well As Public Empowerment Through Club Contributions Discussed at June 9 Gathering of Payson Lions

Payson Lion Rhett Huff gives an update on local fundraising campaigns before introducing guest speaker, Jennifer Nelson, Human Resource Director for South Utah Valley Electric Service District (SESD).

Jennifer Nelson, who has served as SESD’s Human Resource Director for four years, illustrated her discussion on power with a Powerpoint presentation as she met with Payson Lions at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center.

Longtime Payson Lion and Tailtwister Ned Deuel pauses for a moment to view a display created Secretary and Treasurer Jennifer Huff (not pictured) depicting the Payson chapter’s efforts in recent years.  The display is destined for exhibition at the Lions Clubs International Convention that will take place in Japan in late-June.

Find the complete story in the June 15 print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Payson Business Park News

Brian Hulet, Payson Economic Development Committee Chairman

By Brian Hulet

Chairman, Payson Economic Development Committee

Published in the June 15, 2016 print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Recruiting businesses to the 400-acre business park located on the west side of the interstate is vital to economic development in Payson. As new businesses enter the park, jobs are provided for Payson residents and for others from surrounding communities.

Currently some of the larger businesses located there are Temkin International,Inc, Liberty Safe, and Rocky Mountain ATV.  Recently Cal Ranch purchased an existing building in the business park where they will house a regional distribution center.

During the past year, Payson City and the Payson Economic Development Committee (PEDC) have been working hard to make the business park more attractive to current businesses in Payson needing to grow and expand and to businesses looking to move to Utah or expand from other areas in the state. Recently the City Council passed a new business park zoning ordinance that makes it much easier for a business to construct a new building and also allows for a greater diversity of businesses allowed in the park.

The new 4-page guidelines replace a document of approximately 52 pages that contained a flow chart of the different entities, including Planning & Zoning and the City Council, from which businesses were required to obtain an okay before final approval of construction plans. Now if a business meets ordinance requirements, they may receive a much faster and simpler go-ahead.

A recent success in the business park is Plunder Design, a local company owned by Hillary Adams. She is currently in the process of purchasing 4 acres of land in order to build a 20,000-square-foot building.  With the company’s rapid growth—sales increased 82% from March to April—the owner believes they will eventually need to expand the warehouse planned now to a building of more than 50,000 square feet. Class A office space and a store front will fill 25,000 square feet of the projected structure.

Plunder Design is a party-plan business that manufactures and sells antique jewelry designed by Hillary.  About 35% of the jewelry sold is custom made.  Ms. Adams says, "The 80 employees that currently work at Plunder are the most important asset that the company has."  With their astounding sales growth, exploding from $60,000 of sales in January, 2015, to 1.2 million in January, 2016, they will be hiring many more employees.

The owner/designer adds, "Most Plunder employees have come to find our small company through a family member at Plunder, a friend, or even through church here in Payson. Because of that, we have our small town feel right here at Plunder. We all know and care about each other, and we are achieving dreams, whatever they may be. That’s why we feel our company is such a success."

We are excited about the growth and success of Plunder and that they have chosen to expand here in Payson. According to Payson City Manager Dave Tucket, "some other exciting additions will be coming to the business park soon."

Applications Being Accepted for Youth City Council

Charity Baseball Tournament Slated for Saturday in Payson

A charity baseball tournament slated for Saturday is taking shape, said Recreation Director Karl Teemant as he shared his bi-weekly report with local leaders at last night’s city council meeting in Payson. Seven teams have signed on to play so far, he noted.

The June 18 tournament will take place at Legends Fields, located at 800 South Main Street, in Payson. It starts at 10 AM.  Proceeds will benefit the Addict II Athlete foundation, according to Mr. Teemant.

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Salem Crowns New Queen

Pictured on the Salem Hills High School auditorium stage (left-right) at the conclusion of this evening's Miss Salem Scholarship Pageant, outgoing Miss Salem 2015 Jenessa Pratt pins the crown on the city's new queen, Summer Christensen.  Newly crowned 1st Attendant Brylee Ivers and 2nd Attendant Sara Fitzgerald stand nearby.  Find the complete story in the upcoming print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Pipes, Kilts & Grit: Payson Scottish Festival July 8 & 9

Time to Ride Challenge at Taylor Ranch This Week

Taylor Ranch is taking part in the Time to Ride Challenge this week.  Sponsored by the American Horse Council, the event is a nationwide effort focused on welcoming newcomers to horseback riding and the the Arabian horse.

Taylor Ranch has ten campers joining them throughout the week.  During camp, participants will learn about stable management, grooming, and riding.  They will have visit from the Farrier and see a horse shod on Wednesday.  Campers also get to make a custom photo frame and stick horse.

The event started Tuesday, June 7, and runs through June 11, from 8 AM - 3 PM. At the end of the week, June 11 from 1-3 PM, campers will teach open house guests about what they learned during camp.  Guests will be able to learn the history of the horse, as well as how versatile the Arabian can be.  They will be able to pet a horse and get their photo taken with an Arabian in a traditional native costume.  An Arabian horse exhibition starts at 2 PM.

This is a free opportunity for the public to visit one of the top Arabian breeding farms in the world, say organizers. Guests can inquire and sign up for our July camp or just for Riding Lessons and see our beautiful Arabian Horses.

More information is available at www.taylorarabians.com.

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