Jack-Pot Nite At The Star

 

The old Star Theatre at 36 West Utah Avenue, Payson, circa 1930s. 

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October 1 Multi-Family Yard Sale

 

Going on 

SATURDAY, OCT 1 

in PAYSON! 

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September 7 Payson City Council Meeting And Work Session Minute Highlights

Payson Chronicle file photo: South Payson, Utah (July, 2019). PHOTO BY DENISE MARIE OLSON WINDLEY nesiebird11@gmail.com

CONDUCTING William R. Wright, Mayor 

ELECTED OFFICIALS: Kirk Beecher, Brett Christensen, Linda Carter, Taresa Hiatt, Bob Provstgaard, William R. Wright 

STAFF PRESENT: David Tuckett, City Manager; Cathy Jensen, Finance Director; Kim E. Holindrake, City Recorder; Jason Sant, City Attorney; Brad Bishop, Police Chief ;Travis Jockumsen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Scott Spencer, Fire Chief; Jill Spencer, City Planner; Michael Bryant, Planner II; Janeen Dean, Community Events Coordinator 

OTHERS: Representative Doug Welton, Ruth Cheever, Ann Humphreys, Austin Zobell, Dane Hill 

CONSENT AGENDA

Ordinance - Titles 4.04 Water and 4.08 Water Service Proposed Amendments 

Resolution – Interlocal Agreement with Utah County regarding Substance Misuse Prevention Services and Communities That Care Prevention Model 

Resolution – Elm Hollow Development Agreement 5. Resolution - Hiatt Creek, Plat C, Development Agreement Councilmember Provstgaard questioned if both the Elm Hollow and Hiatt Creek agreements met staff conditions and are ready for approval. Jason Sant clarified that both agreements have met staff conditions. 

MOTION: Councilmember Provstgaard – To approve the consent agenda of September 7, 2022. Motion seconded by Councilmember Carter. A roll call vote was taken as follows and the motion carried. Yes - Kirk Beecher, Yes - Linda Carter, Yes - Brett Christensen, Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Bob Provstgaard

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS

CTC Mayor’s Youth Recognition – Mayor Wright and Kim Lefler presented Mayor’s Youth Recognition Awards to Kelsey Argyle, Payson High School, Akon Sanchez Reyes, Mt. Nebo Middle School, and Rodger Vasquez Rodriguez, Payson Junior High. 

Public Forum:

Ann Humphreys announced as the treasurer of the Friends of the Library Program, the eleventh Onion Days book sale was conducted that made over $3,100. As the Library Board Chair, she noticed for over a year the Main Street library entrance is missing letters (C and Y). The Library Director and staff have been looking into replacing the letters, but it’s difficult to find the same letters. She suggested using the remaining letters for Payson Library instead of Payson City Library, which wouldn’t require additional letters. Dona Gay noted that the same letters can’t be found and new letters would cost a couple thousand dollars. Councilmember Provstgaard suggested repairing what is needed; but with the downtown project, the vibration may cause additional issues. Also, some BYU students came by the information booth on Monday at about 1:30 p.m. with a check in hand and wanted to buy all the leftover books, but the library was closed. The students noted this is an ongoing project. They wanted to be part of Onion Days. Ann noted she was still at the library until 2:00 p.m. and didn’t see the students. She hoped they would come back next year. 

Austin Zobell had several questions. He wants information on the Spring Creek Development Plan and when it will start. The small neighborhood on 1700 West and 200 South is surrounded by light industrial. A concrete batch plant was put in just north of 200 South, which is in the County. When he spoke to city staff, planning staff noted the concrete plant would stay if annexed into the City regardless of the new zoning, which would be business park development and doesn’t have a strict definition. His next concern is the impact on the residential value of the small neighborhood as the City commercialized the area. He questioned the city’s plans to protect their quality of life and investments. He asked who he would speak to regarding the concrete plant and OSHA requirements, the impact on residents, etc. Finally, the speed limit on 200 South is 40 mph, and there are a lot of children riding bikes with drivers consistently slamming on the brakes. Mayor Wright stated the Spring Creek Development Plan is just a plan at this time and nothing concrete that would be implemented as far as development. The planning and zoning of Utah County would be who to contact regarding the batch plant as well as the County Board of Health. The road is owned by Utah County. Travis Jockumsen stated the road is owned by Utah County. 

Staff and Council Reports Staff Reports: 

COMMUNITY EVENTS – Janeen Dean thanked Mayor Wright and the Council for their support during Golden Onion Days as well as each department and the volunteers. It’s a great city event. Staff doesn’t get Labor Day off and works. Every employee has a job to do. The Quilt Show will be at the Peteetneet from October 3 to 15. 

Council Reports: 

Councilmember Hiatt suggested a different parade route next year because of the construction. 

Councilmember Provstgaard thanked staff and appreciates them working so hard. Onion Days is a wonderful event. The City needs a solution for a dog park. There is growing sentiment in town that the City needs a dog park. He revisited where it was originally planned as well as other places, and it seems the original site is the most sensible place. He suggested creating a small committee with a council member and two citizens to suggest four or five sites and get it done. The City needs to do some public relations and education. 

Councilmember Christensen stated previously he requested dog baggy stations on the trails and that the ordinance be changed to allow leashed dogs on walking trails. Councilmember Carter agreed with a dog park and 800 South was a perfect place. None of the homes are within 100 feet of the proposed site. She is in favor of walking leashed dogs on the trails. She thanked everyone; the celebration was wonderful. The people she talked with really enjoyed it. She thanked Janeen Dean for getting everything running so perfectly. 

Councilmember Beecher noted he was grateful to be a part of the celebration.

 Mayor Wright thanked the citizens for participating in Onion Days; many people come from out of town. Onion Days has been celebrated for 96 years. He thanked the Police Department for their work during Onion Days; it’s quite taxing on the departments. The mayor’s prayer breakfast had a great turnout with over 300 people attending. 

ACTION ITEMS 

1. Request for use of the I-O, In-fill Overlay to reduce the required frontage for subdivided lots (Lewis Subdivision) in the R-1-7.5 Zone located at approximately 350 North 100 East on Utah County Parcel 08:048:0011

Staff Presentation: Michael Bryant stated the project is 0.89 acres with a proposal to split the lot into three lots. The Infill Overlay is necessary because lots 2 and 3 don’t meet the frontage requirements by 3 feet. The Planning Commission already approved the subdivision contingent upon approval of the overlay by the Council. Council Discussion: Mayor Wright stated it’s a good use of the land. Councilmember Provstgaard noted the lots are over 10,000 feet in a 7,500 zone. He is not in favor of a duplex or twin home on either lot. Michael Bryant clarified the Infill Overlay doesn’t allow for duplexes or twin homes. Councilmember Christensen stated a few years ago the Council was asked to repeal the ordinance that allowed the City to pay for a portion of the concrete on existing homes for curb, gutter, and sidewalk. This has never come back and needs to be addressed. With this situation, there is an unbuildable lot directly east of these two lots that will never see curb, gutter, and sidewalk because there is no reason for it. At what point in time does the City do something; how will the sidewalk be tied in? city needs to come in and help in this type of situation when development won’t drive it. These small infill properties are being overlooked. He has no objection to this project. Councilmember Provstgaard agreed. He suggested addressing it in the budget next year for potential curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm drain, and road preservation. 

MOTION: Councilmember Christensen – To approve the request for the use of the I-O, Infill Overlay to reduce the required frontage for subdivision lots by 2.62 feet per lot. Motion seconded by Councilmember Provstgaard. Those voting yes: Kirk Beecher, Linda Carter, Brett Christensen, Taresa Hiatt, Bob Provstgaard. The motion carried. 

2. Ordinance - Business Park Expansion Zone Change from A-5-H, Annexation Holding Zone to BPD, Business Park Development Zone consisting of 30 acres located at approximately 600 South 1700 West on Utah County Parcel 30:061:0022 (6:50 p.m.) Staff Presentation: Jill Spencer stated this is a zone change is adjacent to the Business Park on 1700 West east of the Union Pacific railroad tracks. The current owner is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and is 29.90 acres. The City is initiating the zone change to advance the goals of the General Plan. There are currently nine land use applications in the review process for the Business Park totaling approximately 700,000 square feet of space. The BPD Zone uses are different than a normal industrial zone. With the Spring Creek Area Plan, there are opportunities to address the residential uses in the area. All the surrounding property owners received a notice to give feedback on the Plan, and staff continues to work with the consultants. Staff hopes to have the plan adopted by the end of the year. Considerations include it’s a legislative action by the Council, supports the goals of the General Plan, the owner is eligible to use the property in any manner that satisfies the regulations of the zone, and approval of the zone change does not grant any type of development approval. There are no immediate development plans at this time. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 10 with no comments. The Planning Commission recommended approval. The owner can continue to farm the land. 

Council Discussion: Councilmember Provstgaard questioned if by changing the zone, does it give the LDS Church more flexibility to negotiate and trade land. In the end, this moves the General Plan along. Dane Hill stated there are no immediate plans to develop in the next five years. If anything is done on this property, it would likely be a warehouse distribution center. It’s unlikely the land would be traded or sold; that is much further down the road. Councilmember Hiatt declared that she leases this ground. 

MOTION: Councilmember Beecher – To approve the (ordinance) Business Park Expansion zone change zone change from an A-5-H, Annexation Holding Zone to the BPD, Business Park Development Zone on the subject properties finding it does meet the General Plan, and meets the needs of the City for future growth in the area, finding the Planning Commission held a public hearing and reached out to the neighboring properties for comment and there were no comments, and the Planning Commission moved forward with a recommendation to the Council for approval. Motion seconded by Councilmember Provstgaard. A roll call vote was taken as follows and the motion carried. Yes - Kirk Beecher Yes - Linda Carter Yes - Brett Christensen Yes - Taresa Hiatt Yes - Bob Provstgaard 

Resolution – Adventure Days 

Staff Presentation: Dave Tuckett stated with the rebranding and adoption of the tag line Home to Adventure, there was an activity in the park, and a side-by-side was given away. The thought is to make Adventure Days an annual event for the City to promote the adventure in Payson and different activities. The resolution makes the first Saturday of June Adventure Days. As he looked at other city events, Vineyard has an activity on that weekend and Spanish Fork begins its Art Days, which shouldn’t be a conflict. The City is still in the process of doing the Dowdle puzzle with an unveiling in June. 

Council Discussion: Mayor Wright felt it’s a great idea on an annual basis. 

Councilmember Provstgaard stated the City prides itself on the fun activity and adventure is what ties this all together. 

MOTION: Councilmember Christensen – To (resolution) designate the first Saturday in June as Payson City Adventure Days. Motion seconded by Councilmember Provstgaard. A roll call vote was taken as follows and the motion carried. Yes - Kirk Beecher Yes - Linda Carter Yes - Brett Christensen Yes - Taresa Hiatt Yes - Bob Provstgaard 

WORK SESSION 1. Moderate Income Housing MOTION: Councilmember Christensen – To table the item. Motion seconded by Councilmember Provstgaard. Those voting yes: Kirk Beecher, Linda Carter, Brett Christensen, Taresa Hiatt, Bob Provstgaard. The motion carried. 

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On Cats and Generous Neighbors

The neighbors’ apple tree branches bent to the pressure of an abundant season. Generosity rooted in their harvest spread to our side of the fence. Handpicked and bagged- Jonagolds grown to a pleasant median: sweet and tart, were brought to us last week. 

Photo-bombing cat Oscar plays a central role in neighborly generosity. Our cat is a frequent diner, seated nightly at our apple-bearing friends’ homed and homeless kitty feeding bar. He prefers cat chow to fruit.

We suspect he claims a seat at other such cat food stations throughout the neighborhood. We suspect also that our Oscar has as many names as he has seats at the table, each accorded by each neighbor’s inclination.

So if we were to call out to him as, say, Rangly Roscoe Slenderbelly, Slim Meowman, or Jack Sprat the Kitty Cat–any appellation suitable for a spindly tabby cat wearing a Dreamsicle fur tuxedo–he would come running.

Our apple-bearing neighbors referred to Oscar as Tigger. That is, until the jig was up. They had him figured as a friendly feral. “He’s ours,” we laughed after they related the name they gave him as he helped himself to their kibble. “His name is Oscar.”

And now we are helping ourselves to their apples–unprocessed, all-natural fruit kibble–grateful for generous neighbors to both humans and feline friends alike. 

The look on Oscar’s face here seems to say, “Meow approve.”

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Autumn Miss Santaquin Pageant

 

Meet the contestants who seek to become Miss Santaquin. The pageant takes place this Saturday, October 1, 7 PM, at Payson High. 

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Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

 "What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

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

~ Helen Keller 

Darlene AndersonOctober 12, 1938 - September 22, 2022

Alice Darlene Case Anderson, at age 83, took the next step of her eternal journey on September 22, 2022. She was born on October 12th, 1938 in Salina, UT. She was the oldest of eleven children to Glen LeRoy Case and Wilma Pierce Case with six sisters and four brothers.

On July 19th, 1956, she married the love of her life, Roger Neil Anderson in Provo, UT. They were sealed for time and all eternity on April 29th 1977 in the Manti, UT temple. They made wonderful memories together during their sixty-six years of marriage. Her greatest memories were made when she was spending time with her family; even during the hard times.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She had a strong testimony of its truthfulness and expressed her testimony several times in her writings.

She worked at Mountain View Hospital for 26 years and was even honored as the employee of the year in 1983.

She enjoyed writing, crocheting afghans, sewing, making blessing dresses, bowling, cooking and baking. It brought her great joy to share her creations with friends and family. She loved

Elvis Presley and Betty Boop. She also enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing with family, and without fail, would always end up catching the biggest fish. She always took the time to enjoy the little things in life like beautiful rainbows and sunsets or watching the clouds out her window.

She was a proud American and had great pride that her Dad “Daddy” served in World War II along with her husband and two brothers who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. She was grateful for all the brave men and women who fought to protect and preserve our freedoms.

She was blessed with three children: Roger Michael, David Neil and Tammy Darlene as well as her special son-in-law Randy C. Adams; four grandchildren and their spouses: Torie Ludlow (John), Randy Adams (Jami), Casey Adams (Melanie), and Aliceia Stevens (Jonathan); thirteen great grandchildren: McKenzie (Jonathan), McKaylee (Jamin), Carston, Lacie, Kamree, Kynlee, Carzlie, Max, Asher, Krew and Nash; and two very special daughters: Cindy Clark and Lori Burton.

Because of her genuine nature and unconditional love for others, she was known as Grandma Darlene and Mom Anderson to everyone who knew her.

Darlene’s legacy continues with her husband Roger Anderson, her daughter Tammy Adams, her four grandchildren and their spouses, her thirteen great grandchildren, her brothers and sisters: Gordon D. Case (Claudia), John Rex Case, LeeAnn Redmond, Joyce Taylor, Sheila Evans (Ronnie), Sheerie Childs and Penny Robinson (Wayne).

She was preceded in death by her first-born son, Roger Michael Anderson, her son David Neil Anderson, her mother Wilma Pierce Case, her father Glen LeRoy Case, her brothers Robert (Bobby) Case and Roger Glen Case, and her sister Janet Lynn Norman.

Her greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma.

Services will be held Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints located at 274 South Main St, Payson, UT 84651. The visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service at the church.

Darlene will be laid to rest at the Provo City Cemetery (610 South State St, Provo, UT 84606) next to her two boys.

Payson's First High School Team

In 1908, high school classes were held at the Central School prior to the completion of the first Payson Senior High School building in 1912. The year 1908 saw the formation of the first high school sports team in Payson: a football team.

This first team had no coach. Their uniforms consisted of pants worn over long underwear and shoulder pads. They called themselves the "Payson Farmers." Over the years, the team name became the "Payson Maple Leaves" (giving PHS the colors green and silver), and finally the "Payson Lions."

All of Payson High School's rich sports history began with these 1908 football players.

PHOTO:

Back Row: Principal Joe Barlow, Ray Daniels, Reed Persson, Jody Bills

Middle Row: Robert Lee Simons, Bill Jones, Dixon Kapple, Jack Wignall, Carlton Wilson, Vivian Butler, S. D. Moore

Front Row: Bill Clayson, Ray Done, Ralph Done.

The 1908 team was inducted into the PHS Hall of Fame of 2020.

SOURCE: PHS HALL OF FAME

Discovering Where We Came From: Downtown Payson In the Roaring Twenties:

A parade travels south along Main Street past the former Douglass Building in 1920s Payson, Utah. Constructed in 1895 for its owner Samuel Douglass and used as a general merchandise store, the building was located on the northwest corner of Main Street and Utah Avenue.

“The building was originally planned as a hotel, but Mr. Douglass opened a store instead and stocked it with dry goods, notions, shoes, groceries, candy, hardware, paint, glass, cement, coal and other items,” according to Payson Historical Society records. It was built on property that had previously served as the site of Samuel’s father, William Douglass’s pioneer-era barn; his home was a short distance away.

“Mr. Douglass was in business [for] almost 20 years. He retired in 1911 and soon afterward rented the building to the Bertelson Brothers, whose store across the street had been destroyed by fire. They specialized in men's clothing until the early 1920's. After they left, the building was rented to a number of merchants including Roy Jensen. Ben Roe operated Everybody's Department Store in the building. Waldo Jackson and later Dal Adams had appliance stores there, Rusty and Harold Smith, a tin shop.”

Professional signs reveal occupants at the time this photograph was taken as including Paul’s Cafe (Wirthlin) and a Doctor Ellsworth for his dental practice.
Based on Payson Historical Society records, aside from professional offices, the building’s second floor spaces were also rented to residential tenants. An area within the building was used as the occasional gathering spot for public dances and private parties.

This photograph can be viewed in person at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center’s lower-level display room, which is adjacent to the Lee and Jean Staheli Western Room.

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O'Henry, Seamus, and Myron

 

This sparse box represents roughly half of our peach harvest this year, plucked from an O’Henry tree planted the year before the pandemic. 

It survived.

Harvests bring to mind our family patriarch, the late Myron Olson, a part-time farmer who could push the plough like a pro. Before he passed on in 2015, he passed down lessons on soil, irrigation, seeds, and patience.

We will not likely ever surpass his gardening expertise. But there is at least some hope for future harvests, though they will be smaller yields in humbler fields. 

DIGGING

By Seamus Heaney

Between my finger and my thumb

The squat pen rest; snug as a gun.

Under my window, a clean rasping sound

When the spade sinks into gravelly ground:

My father, digging. I look down

Till his straining rump among the flowerbeds

Bends low, comes up twenty years away

Stooping in rhythm through potato drills

Where he was digging.

The coarse boot nestled on the lug, the shaft

Against the inside knee was levered firmly.

He rooted out tall tops, buried the bright edge deep

To scatter new potatoes that we picked,

Loving their cool hardness in our hands.

By God, the old man could handle a spade.

Just like his old man.

My grandfather cut more turf in a day

Than any other man on Toner’s bog.

Once I carried him milk in a bottle

Corked sloppily with paper. He straightened up

To drink it, then fell to right away

Nicking and slicing neatly, heaving sods

Over his shoulder, going down and down

For the good turf. Digging.

The cold smell of potato mould, the squelch and slap

Of soggy peat, the curt cuts of an edge

Through living roots awaken in my head.

But I’ve no spade to follow men like them.

Between my finger and my thumb

The squat pen rests.

I’ll dig with it.

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LOUIS JAY PETERSON

July 23, 1945 - September 15, 2022

Louis Jay Peterson passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born to Clinton Jay and Elva Jensen Peterson July 23, 1945. Louis was a lifelong Payson resident.

He graduated from Payson High School in 1963. In 1964, Louis joined the Army and served in the Vietnam war. He was honorably discharged in 1966.

Louis married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Kay Benner, on July 9, 1965, in Spring Lake, Utah. They were sealed for all time and eternity on July 7, 1966. They were blessed with four children: Carl, Connie, Craig, and Curtis.

Louis was a letter carrier and retired after 27 years with the United States Postal Service. After retirement, he drove a bus for the Nebo School District which he loved.

He served his community by volunteering with Payson Ambulance, Payson and Mt. Pleasant Police Departments, and served as Commander of Utah County Jeep Patrol. He also served as Commander with Utah State Search and Rescue.

Louis loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved to scuba dive and was an instructor. He was a leader with the Boy Scouts of America and attended Wood Badge. He was also active in the American Legion.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as temple worker at both the Provo and Payson temples.

Louis is survived by his dedicated wife Barbara; sons, Craig (Diane) and Curtis (Michelle); daughter in law, Mary Ann; brother, Jack (Diana); and 14 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren with one on the way. He is preceded in death by his daughter Connie, son Carl, brother Gary, and sister Joanne Bradford.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 780 West 500 South, Payson, Utah. Visitation will be from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. There will also be visitation Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah. Military rites will be performed by American Legion Post 68.