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.