Artistic Evolution at Peteetneet

 

Framing Mt Loafer

 

We had a circa early-1900s photo depicting Payson’s eastside agrarian past framed this week

by Morganson Custom Frames & Sew Forth. The frame and quilting business is located at 51

South Main Street in Payson’s historic downtown. The framework and matting by the shop’s

co-owner Kelly Morganson (shown holding the finished wall hanging) is as lovely as the field,

the farmers with their plows, and Mt Loafer watching over an historic springtime event.

April 26, 2023 Edition

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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

JEFFREY WILSON

Jeffrey Wilson “Heffay” our angel son, brother, and friend to everyone, passed from this life on April 18th, 2023, at the age of 17. Jeff brought a light to the world that will live on in the souls he touched forever. He embodied pure love. Jeff only knew one way to love…unconditionally.  He was born to show us how to love. And that is exactly what he did.

He had an infectious presence that lit up every room and everyone around him. His warm, humble, and gentle personality made him someone that everyone was drawn to. He loved others the way they truly are, without judgement or expectations. He was the first one to offer a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on.

Jeffrey's soul belonged in the mountains. Rain, snow, or sunshine, he would spend almost every day in Water Canyon, glassing in Davis Ranch, hiking the switch back, fishing, hunting, or just finding a quiet spot overlooking the valley and listening to his music. At dusk, he could be found by the water tower watching the beautiful Salem sunset.

Jeff was an exceptional athlete and played basketball for his high school team. Yet it wasn’t basketball he loved, but the relationships with his teammates and his coaches. He loved his teams!

Though Jeff's passing has left a profound impact on all who knew him, he is exactly where he is supposed to be. His kind heart and love for others will forever be remembered. Although he is no longer with us physically, we find comfort in knowing that he is now watching over us from the mountains he loved. We will miss him so much, and we celebrate his life and the light he brought to our world. Whenever Jeff was asked what he wants to be when he grows up, he would say “I want to be in the mountains” … he is now living out his dream. Heffay, we hear heaven has the best sunsets and biggest deer. Fly high Jeffrey. We love you.

A graveside service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Salem City Cemetery, 965 South 140 East, Salem, Utah. Visitation will be prior from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Woodland Hills Chapel, 220 South Woodland Hills Drive, Woodland Hills, Utah. 

The Celebration of Love will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Davis Ranch Pond in the foothills above Salem, Utah. 

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

Merelda Davis

Merelda Vernice Smith Davis, age 88, peacefully passed away at her home in Santaquin, Utah April 20, 2023. She was born August 29, 1934 to Joseph Lavon and Jessie Rostetta Nelson Smith. She married the love of her life ElRay Davis Feburary 10, 1951 and they were sealed in the Manti LDS Temple February 24, 1962. They have five children and later adopted a granddaughter. ElRay passed away September 10, 1996.

Merelda is survived by her children, Joseph Ray Davis of Santaquin, Terry Lee Davis (Keven) Kester of Nephi, Kevin Levond Davis of Cedar City, Martin Harris Davis of Santaquin, Savhanna Jean Davis of Santaquin. She loved each and every of her 18 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 22 great great granchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Timothy Owen Davis, daughter-in-law Mary, daughter-in-law Shari, a granddaughter Sherry Davis, great granddaughter Brittany, and great grandson Kayden.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 27th at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 345 West 100 North. There will be a viewing held at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Thursday at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 am prior to services. Interment will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery.

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

Karla Dee Throckmorton

March 3, 1951 - February 9, 2023

Karla Dee Throckmorton, age 71, passed away on February 9, 2023.

She was born March 3, 1951 in Payson, Utah, the 5th daughter born to Ammon Dee and Elda LaVerne Throckmorton. She grew up in Payson, Utah.

She married at age 17: Daniel Minchey Taylor (1950) 22 November 1968, Utah, Utah. They later divorced. They had two children: Birth of son Keynon Daniel Taylor and birth of daughter Kerina Taylor.

She married at age 25: Brady Herren (1941) 3 Dec 1976 – Payson, Utah, also sealed in Idaho Falls Temple, Idaho Falls, United States. They later Divorced. They had two children: Birth of daughter Rita Melece Herren and birth of daughter Shanda Shay Herren.

She married age 38: Louis Sabastion Arce Gregg (1963-2016).  Marriage 23 Dec 1996, Salt Lake City, Utah. They later divorced.  They had one son: Birth of son Quin Arce Gregg. 

Karla Dee had many skills. She had an artistic nature. She loved to oil paint and draw.  She crocheted patterns in scarves and a cute cup and saucer. She bottled fruits and vegetables for her family. She used patterns and sewed clothing for her family.  She strived to keep an orderly, clean home. She was a caring nurse.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She died at St. Marks hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah with her children surrounding her.

She has been cremated and her ashes will be deposited up Payson, Canyon.

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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

NATHANIAL REES NELSON           

Our daddy, son, brother, uncle, grandson, boyfriend, friend, and best friend Nathanial Rees Nelson left this world Thursday April 14, 2023 just 19 days before his 41st birthday. He lived most of his life in Santaquin, UT.

He was married to Amber Erickson January 21, 2013. They had 3 children Rees Randle, Aurora Kay, and John Corbin Nelson. He loved his children with all his heart. He was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed helping people and making people laugh. And he was always giving what he could to everyone around him. He liked to cook and often made his own interesting food creations. And he liked to eat, a LOT. He loved to be outside finding rocks, building fires, and playing in water. He enjoyed camping and doing things with his family.

He is survived by his children Rees, Aurora, and John Nelson, and their mother Amber Erickson, his mama Janet Nelson, his dad Kent Nelson, his brothers Matthew (Lei), Joshua, and Andrew Nelson, his sisters Shelly (Chris) Gravett, and Jenifer (Steve) Erickson, his nephews Rylee, Rexdon, Maddex, Jack, and Deon, his nieces Joslyn, Jolee, Nalie, Zandi, and Leiwia, his grandma Alice Pitts, and his girlfriend Stephanie Gull.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday April 22, 2023 at 11:30am at the LDS chapel on 300 West 100 North in Santaquin. A viewing will be held from 10:00am-11:15 that morning.

Highlighted March 15 Payson City Council Meeting Minute

Approved: April 5, 2023
CONDUCTING William R. Wright, Mayor 
ELECTED OFFICIALS: Kirk Beecher, Brett Christensen, Linda Carter, Bob Provstgaard, William R. Wright; EXCUSED: Taresa Hiatt 
STAFF PRESENT: David Tuckett, City Manager Cathy Jensen, Finance Director Kim E. Holindrake, City Recorder Jason Sant, City Attorney Brad Bishop, Police Chief Robert Mills, Development Services Director Travis Jockumsen, Public Works Director/City Engineer Scott Spencer, Fire Chief Jill Spencer, City Planner Michael Bryant, Planner II Janeen Dean, Community Events Coordinator Eric Jewell – Justice Court Judge 
OTHERS: Remington Estes, Dorian Suauzo, Bill Elrick – Scottish Festival Board, Wendy Osborn – Tabitha’s Way, Doug Welton – Utah House of Representatives 
CONSENT AGENDA 
1. Approval of the February 25, 2023, City Council Budget Retreat Minutes, 2. Approval of the March 1, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, 3. State Auditor Fraud Questionnaire 
4. Ordinance - Amendments to the Payson City Code, Title 10.28.040, Guarantee Amount, 5. Resolution - Utah Broadband Lease Agreement Amendments,  6. Resolution – Municipal Wastewater Planning Program (MWPP) Annual Report, 7. Resolution – Forsgren Engineering Contract Amendments 
PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS
1. Presentation of new police officer and oath of office Brad Bishop introduced officer Brian Clark and welcomed him and his family to the City. Judge Jewell administered the oath of office to Officer Clark. 
OTHER
Presentation and discussion by Scottish Festival Board: Staff Presentation: Dave Tuckett stated the Scottish Festival has been in Payson for a long time. In about 2004 the City Council designated different events as city events, city associations, city contributions, city membership, and non-participatory. At that time, the Scottish Festival was not a city event, but the City was associated with the event. The Scottish Festival Board talked about making it a city event and coming under the umbrella of the City with revenues running through the City. This was done with the Payson Community Theater. The Scottish Festival committees and board will still be needed. Mayor Wright expressed his support for this event; it’s a wonderful event. It will be good for the Board and City. Bill Elrick stated the Scottish Festival Board voted, and it’s a win-win. Next year will be the 40th Annual Payson Scottish Festival so it’s been going since 1984. It is completely voluntary. Several board members including he and his wife don’t live in Payson, but it’s an honor to be associated with the Payson Scottish Festival. He and his wife got involved back when Helen Scott was the president. His wife had a Scottish country dance group for almost 21 years; and for those 21 years, they danced at Payson. Even though they don’t live here, they have had a long connection with the Festival. During the Festival, he is often asked why Payson has a Scottish Festival. He recently found that seven of the original settlers of Payson were Scottish. In 1983, the Payson High School had a pipe band; and the band director came to the Council and suggested a Scottish Festival. The rest is history with the first Scottish Festival on August 25, 1984 in conjunction with Onion Days. The Scottish Festival Board includes 21 volunteer members with each having very specific duties during the Festival. Last year, the Payson Chronicle stated, “biggest ever, best ever”, which is a testament of the work of the Board. The Board met with Mayor Wright, Dave Tuckett, Cathy Jensen, and Janeen Dean to discuss the possibility of coming under the city umbrella. Initially his first reaction was no because he didn’t want it to change. He was told it wouldn’t change, and the City still needed the Board to run the events. The Board met last week and are 100% unanimous to go ahead if the council approves. We are here tonight to get the council’s blessing. It has been difficult to determine the number of people who attend because they don’t have a gate, which is probably why attendance is so high. It costs a family $100 to attend another festival in the surrounding areas. With the Scottish Festival, a family will spend $100 with the retail and food vendors. It’s a special festival with a special feeling as Payson does as a city. He's glad the Scottish Festival is part of the Payson heritage and will continue to be so. The council consensus is unanimous to bring the Scottish Festival under the city umbrella. 
Public Forum
Wendy Osborn reported Tabitha’s Way local food pantries saw a 56% increase in the number of families coming and needing food assistance in 2022. A lot of this is attributed to growth in the county but also the uniqueness of inflation and the lack of affordable housing. Many families are struggling, and many families that weren’t food insecure are now needing assistance. They are very honored to provide this help. In 2022 in Utah County, over 94,226 individuals with 8,271 coming from Payson. Keep in mind this is duplicated with the average client coming about five times or less. This equates to roughly 1,654 individuals from Payson. The pantries offer food assistance, hygiene supplies, and baby supplies. Many volunteers come from the community to help do this work. She expressed her gratitude for the support from Payson City and its citizens. It’s an honor to be able to serve these people from the community. Last year, they provided a free backpack including school supplies to over 3,000 local children, a Thanksgiving dinner basket to over 3,000 families, and a Christmas event with baskets. She invited anyone to come and participate. 
Representative Doug Welton stated he is excited for the City to partner with the Scottish Festival; it is a great event. He appreciates all the work the Scottish Festival Board has done moving that forward. The legislative session was able to get $100 million for the new I-15 interchange in Payson with the funding approved contingent on some land. It took a lot of moving parts including Senator McKell, the Payson Mayor and City Council, and Payson lobbyists. Same for Santaquin. About $800 million dollars was spent moving water to the Great Salt Lake including the LDS Church donation of water shares. There was about $800 million in tax cuts with most from income tax and some from social security tax. It was a good session. 
Staff and Council Reports Staff Reports 
ADMINISTRATION – Dave Tuckett reported staff has been considering the effects of flooding. The city’s two vac trucks have been out cleaning storm drains, which helped with the recent rain. Staff met with Utah County and the Highline Canal regarding choke points on the canals and creeks. Equipment will be located at these places. If the snow melts slowly with a cool spring, everything should be fine. Last week, staff met with Strawberry Water Users and the canal companies to create a plan if the water comes quickly and where to dump water. The City is being proactive; he appreciates the staff.  This will be re-evaluated again the first and second weeks of April. Councilmember Provstgaard noted he was down at the Hiatt Dairy where trees and brush have fallen down in the runoff area that needs to be cleared. The Peteetneet Creek north of the diversion at the mouth of the canyon looks filled in. Dave Tuckett stated he will have crews look at this area. The Parks and Water Departments are addressing the Peteetneet Creek areas. Dave Tuckett stated the City has sand and 50,000 sandbags with another 20,000 ordered. Councilmember Provstgaard asked about an automatic sand-bagging machine. Scott Spender noted the City has two automatic sand-bagging machines that go on the back of the sanders. Mayor Wright stated he received a call from Brandon Gordon, Utah County Commissioner, asking if the City needed anything from the County. He expressed gratitude for the help and offered the city’s cooperation as well. 
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – Robert Mills stated staff applied for a grant through Mountainland Association of Governments for funding for a technical assistant, and the City was awarded $240,000 and the City providing $35,000. The purpose of the grant is to assist with planning of the Flying J area on how to utilize the area best to its economic and social capacity and then the connection of the Main Street corridor to downtown. The second part of the grant is to create an active transportation plan for the entire community. He gave a shout out to the Payson paramedics and Chief Spencer for their assistance with a recent family emergency. 
Council Reports
Councilmember Christensen stated people have been mentioning flood areas and he knows the squeaky wheel gets the oil. With water coming down, he asked staff to document the areas that have pooling water so when the water is gone, staff can determine why the water pools. The Arrowhead Trail shoulder is soft and a big drop off has been created that needs to be checked. 
ACTION ITEMS 
Parade Route for Golden Onion Days: Staff Presentation: Mayor Wright noted this discussion relates to the construction work that will be done on Main Street. Brad Bishop presented a few options for a new parade route. One option starts at the original location then to 800 South, then east to 600 East, then down 600 East and finishes at the north end of town. Another option uses 1400 South or 800 South, then to SR-198, then along SR-198 to the hospital, which would be a worse case scenario if construction is from 700 South to SR-198. If there is no additional construction, just the two blocks, it could go to 300 South, west to SR-198, loop around the old bank, back to Main Street and finish normally. This is probably the best direction. Some items to consider with other directions are the floats and semi’s that need to make the turns. Staff will do some test runs to ensure vehicles can make the turns. He has concerns with 600 East and the ability to detour across the hill into town as well as the width of 600 East in the older neighborhoods. There are many vendors and people at the park. Main Street is the traditional route and preferred by the residents. This can be discussed again at a later date. Janeen Dean noted UDOT had no problem with the proposed routes if Chief Bishop is on board. 
Resolution - R&C Annexation petition for consideration of acceptance and further review located at approximately south of 900 North (9600 South County) and west of 400 West (3550 West County) consisting of 40.5 acres Staff Presentation: Robert Mills stated the applicant with the R&C Annexation is only asking for further review. He reviewed the location of the proposed annexation that includes 40.5 acres in the northwest quadrant of the City. The Orchard Park Annexation is immediately south. Staff fully recommends the Council accept this annexation for further review to allow staff to evaluate and come back with recommendation. Council Discussion: Councilmember Christensen questioned what the city master plan shows for zoning. Robert Mills stated it’s mostly light industrial. There may be some properties that aren’t ready to develop and may come in as the A-5-H, Holding Zone. Logically, there could be higher density on the east side of 400 West. The road becomes a natural barrier and transition area, which could be the boundary of the I-1, Light Industrial Area. Further to the west would be light industrial. MOTION: Councilmember Provstgaard – To accept (resolution) for further review the 40.5-acre request for the R&C Annexation as outlined. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beecher. A roll call vote was taken as follows and the motion carried. Yes - Kirk Beecher Yes - Linda Carter Yes - Brett Christensen Yes - Bob Provstgaard
 WORK SESSION 
Water Conservation Standards Mayor Wright asked the council to table the work session because Dave Tuckett is not able to attend. 

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

Nell Morgan

Nellie Darlene Borgeson Morgan passed peacefully away on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Santaquin, Utah, four days following her 92nd birthday.  Nell was born April 3, 1931, in Moroni, Utah, the daughter of Andrew Alvin Borgeson and Johanna Van Tussenbroek Borgeson.  From the age of two until departing for study at Brigham Young University, Nell spent her formative years in Santaquin.   From childhood, music comprised an essential element of Nell’s life.  As an accomplished musician, Nell played the trumpet, piano, and organ, and performed in family ensembles, dance bands of the 1940’s and 1950’s, the BYU Symphonic Orchestra, and Huntsville Alabama Civic Symphony.  Prior to graduating from BYU with a degree in music education, Nell met there a young trombone player, Wesley Morgan.  

 

Nell and Wesley married in 1953 and spent the next 60 years together as loving partners, until Wesley’s death in 2013.  Accompanying Wesley to study aeronautical engineering and to his various assignments in support of the country’s emerging spaceflight program, the arc of Nell’s life carried her to Seattle, WA, Huntsville and Tuscaloosa, AL, Slidell, LA, and Issaquah, WA.  Nell and Wesley served as missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tampa, FL before retiring to Provo, UT and, ultimately, Santaquin.

 

Nell frequently proclaimed that her greatest aspiration and most fulfilling achievement was to serve as a mother.  Nell and Wes were the parents of ten children, and an extensive posterity of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Nell’s life was characterized by selfless service.  She was devoted to the nurturing and development of her children and the support of her husband.  The influence of Nell’s service extended beyond her family as she faithfully fulfilled church callings, participated actively in local, state, and national politics, and furthered the purposes of such organizations as the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

 

Nell was fervent in her faith and confident in its capacity to promote peace.

 

Nell was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, husband, Wesley, three children, and one grandchild.  Her survivors include a brother and sister, seven children along with spouses, and their children and spouses and grandchildren, living throughout the world.

 

In celebration and remembrance of Nell’s life, a viewing will be held on Friday, April 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, UT. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, April 15 at the Santaquin North Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 545 North 200 East, Santaquin, UT, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Share condolences at http://www.brownfamilymortuary.com

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

Lazawn Wall Jarvis

Lazawn Wall Jarvis of Santaquin, Utah passed away April 6, 2023, at the age of 93. Lazawn was born December 23, 1929, along with her twin brother Leon “Bud” Wall. She grew up in a family of 11, 7 of them brothers. She was so happy when she got a baby sister. They had a two-room house, three to a bed in one room. She learned to be a good cook with minimal ingredients helping her mother feed the family.

As a young girl she became afraid of water when she fell through the ice in a pond. A young man nearby ran to her rescue and didn’t stop until he saved her. She met Jack, the love of her life, when she was 17 years old. She was Miss Santaquin when they decided to marry, so she gave up her crown. They celebrated 75 years of marriage until Jack passed away June 2, 2022. After getting married at Jack’s family home their friends celebrated with them at the Santaquin Celebration. They put Lazawn in a wheelbarrow with Jack pushing her. Every time he stopped, they pushed him with a car to keep him going. One of their best gifts was a pig given to them by her parents. They lived all winter on that pig and a sack of potatoes.

They built their first home in Santaquin where Holiday Oil now stands. After having 3 babies there, they moved to Pleasant Grove and had one more baby. They bought the Polar Queen from Jack’s dad and moved to Payson. She managed and ran the Polar Queen for 7 years while Jack continued to work in Pleasant Grove. After selling the Polar Queen, they bought their Santaquin property, and lived in a camp trailer for a year while Jack built their house. Together they worked side by side clearing the land of sagebrush and boulders so they could plant hay. They later acquired cows, which they especially enjoyed the spring calves. While all of this was going on she joined the Senior Citizens, where her mother was the director. She soon became director, all while taking care of her aging mother and mother-in-law. During that time, she was also a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and held the position of Captain. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers for 34 years.

Together, she and Jack created a beautiful yard with flowers, and a large garden filled with raspberries, grapes, and vegetables. Lazawn spent many hours gardening, crocheting, knitting, oil painting, quilting, and baking. She had a talent for each one of them.

At the time of her death at age 93, she still maintained her home, paying the bills, doing laundry, making her own meals, and tending to her dog.

She is survived by her children Ron (Julie), Marilyn (Terry), Larry, Jeff (Sandy); 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; her sister Thearl Park; sisters-in-law Shawna Wall and Julie Wall. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, parents, and seven brothers.

A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 11:30 to 12:30 at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, followed by a graveside service at the Santaquin Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Share condolences at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.