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Show Ur.i flic ref lining Bex 26Gb Salt Lake Citj, Corp, Utah Individuals contacted to help on downtown development During the past two weeks following an exciting and stimulating committee meeting of the Downtown Development Com- -i mittee, district chairmen have diligently contacted individual businessmen to obtain The initial stimulus was set off Nov. 24 when over 100 townspeople met at the Payson High School, hearing about the possibilities of development, discussing and agreeing that Payson truly needs to change pace; the downtown needs an uplift; surely, we must not die on the vine and wither away. This group decided that, indeed, the fine and progressive folks of Payson could lift up the face of their downtown area if anyone in our great country can. Following this meeting, which stimulated and brought a vote to the theme of Turn of the Century and a desire to work toward a Downtown Park-typ- e plan for the local improvement district which is a downtown shopping area of eight blocks, ballots ucere distributed to each of the downtown businessmen and they voted for a Chairman for the Development Committee and two representatives from each of the eight blocks. Sixteen members were thus chosen, plus a Chairman and two appointed one from the City Council and one from the Chamber of Commerce. This group met on two to both stimulate each other occasioiis, and to make plans to move forward in setting up the initial steps of progress. So, after two weeks, these sixteen committeemen have been enthusiastically involved in contacting their fellow businessmen and have obtained many signatures from the property owners and those people leasing from property owners who agree to do their part in paying a set assessment over a number of years to Other make the initial cost possible. costs will be paid by city project work, by civic clubs, and by individual family contribution. Those things to be accomplished by this excellent program are basically the improvement of downtown parking and widening of Main Street and Another raising the present gutters. tentative thought is to establish a garden park-lik- e atmosphere to make a pleasant place where people will want to visit and From here most anything can shop. develope, but the ultimate development will be up to the committee of sixteen representatives expressing the desires of the businessmen for the area which they represent. For this total program to be a success, not only businessmen must be involved, but every citizen, every interested resident of Payson City must catch the spirit and become involved in lifting up their town. This is where we live and where our children are going to live and en Principal Merrill Ashby of the Taylor School and Mrs. Noel Reece, Americ- anism Chairman for the American Legion Auxiliary study rules for the Annual Americanism Speech contest for the 4th and 5th grades of the 4 elementary schools of Payson. Speech contest t Plans are being made for the annual Americanism Speech Contest, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Competing in the contest will be students from five fourth grades and five fifth grades in the Taylor, Wilson, and Parkview schools. Subject for the contest this year is "My American Freedoms. Speeches are limited to two minutes, according to Mrs. Noel Reece, Americanism chairman. Winners are to be presented at the regular meeting of the Auxiliary in March. They will also give their prize winning speeches on KONI radio and will appear on KBYU television stations. The contest is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary to promote both Americanism and public speaking. Teachers in the various are cooperating in assisting students who enter the contests, which will be held in the various schools. Volume LXXXIII Payson, Utah "The - 84651 Me tfonraEiilf in Orchard Hills of Utah " - Thursday, January Number 3 15, 1970 Fonts EDragosi IFesysonlHl sfaris Audifora Appointments to various departments were made by Mayor Howard Riley and approved by the council last Monday, Jan. 5, as one of the first items of business to come before the new city Once again bringing delight to the hundreds of grade school children in this area as well as those teenagers and adults who still belive in the world of fantasy, will be this years childrens theatre production of The Pale Pink Dragon. This is the delightful fairy tale of a princess who becomes turned into a dragon by her wicked counciL City council appointments were made to departments as follows (first named is chairman): Howard Riley; electricity, Roy Rodgers, Bryce Jones; public safety, animal control, Howard Riley, Roy Rod- gers, Bryce Jones; fire department, Phil Lundell; irrigation, Phillip Lundell, Phil Jones; parks, recreation, cemetery, zoning, Senior Citizens, public property and buildings, Doug Holt, Bryce Jones; water works, sewer and sewer maintenance, plant operation, Phillip Jones, Phil Lundell; streets, highways, walks, Bryce Jones, Phillip Lundell. Phillip Jones was appointed Payson City representative to Payson Hospital board of directors. Faye Mattinson was appointed to the Payson City board of adjustments to replace Kenneth Orton, whose term has on the board expired. Members on the board are now Carl Marvin, chairman; Lorin Miller, Phillip Nielson and Mr. Mattinson. One other will be appointed. In other action the city council approved recommendations made by Mayor Riley as follows: city recorder, Edward H. Bates; city treasurer, Sally K. Peery; clerk, Deone' D. Gray; justice of the peace, Don J. McCoy; chief of police, James Box. Departmental supervisors were approved as follows: streets and waste, Owen Elmer; cemetery, public properties, S. Dean Elmer; irrigation, Floyd StevenOther son; electric, Cyril Reynolds. appointments will be announced later. , Will we be. proud of it. Or, will be ashamed to have our friends come and see what we have because.of the marred downtown business and defaced washed-oarea? Truly, doesnt Payson need to "change pace? Yes, it truly does. And with and determination IT CAN JBE ut on - DONE. Payson High School Children's Theatre. Pictured 1st row I to r: Julie Ann Johnson, Sara Clayson and Jean Christensen. Back row: Irene Bowen. Meeting planned Some 26 community leaders recently toured new manufacturing facilities in Orem, Pleasant Grove and Provo. The group included board members, chamber of commerce presidents, mayors, local development corporation presidents, and committee members. The tour was sponsored by the Utah Valley Industrial Development Association (Uvida). Pictured I to r: Pres. Reed Money, Kenneth Orton, Mayor Howard Riley and Roy Br&adbent. Mayor installed Installation ceremonies were held Mon. Jan. 5 for new Santaquin Mayor Alfonso Kester and new councilmen, O. Doyle Crook and Curtis Lofgran. Mayor Kester replaces Mayor Howard Armstrong who has served faithfully and well for the past 4 years. Mayor Kester O. Doyle Crook and Curtis Lofgran were sworn into office by Idonna Crook, city recorder and also the wife of Councilman Crook, Neil Van Ausdal and Junior Vernon Lofgran are holdover members of the City Council and will continue to serve in this capacity. The outgoing members are LaVon Ross, Jr. and Dean Peay. The new Mayor expressed appreciation for the confidence of the Santaquin people in electing him to office and Mayor Armstrong thanked the people for the help they had given him during his tenure of office. They both stated that it took the cooperation of all citizens to make an administration a success. The first meeting of the new council was held Friday at 6 p.m. After the meeting a group of 28 council members and their partners were feted at an installation and going away banquet at Curts Cafe. Special guests were Robert Mecham and his wife, editor and publisher of the new Santaquin News, newspaper. Parts on the program were musical selections by Mr. Clement Kester who sang and played his guitar. Mr. Dean Peay, outgoing councilman, gave the opening prayer and blessing on the food. Mayor Armstrong, Dean Peay and Jr. Ross gave short talks of appreciation. Ke-te- r, Shop At Home And Save Time and Money The regular monthly meeting of the Utah County Association for the Mentally Retarded will be held on January 21, 1970 in the Provo Utilities Building at 251 West 300 North. The meeting will begin at 8:00 p.m. The program for the evening will be presented by teachers who work with the retarded in Nebo School District, Provo School District, Alpine School District and the State Training SchooL Parents are requested to bring art and craft work that has been made by their retarded children. These items will be put out for display purposes that evening. Parents of the retarded and any interested person is urgently invited to attend a most informative meeting. Your presence and interest is of great assistance to the association and the people it serves. PROCLAMATION and Nelda Hanks, Salem, a member of the Payson Senior Citizens, has been notified that her oil painting, Provo River, has been named second place winner in a display at Utah State Fair last fall. Her painting was shown with a large group of others submitted by Senior Citizens of Utah. Some 3,000 people cast votes in a public poll of those viewing the display. Walter Jacobson of Roy won sweepstake honors with his Wheat Fields. Berniece Floyd of Salt Lake City was named first place winner. Whereas, it brings great cultural development, listening pleasure and happiness to many people; and Whereas, the people of the State of Utah have accepted the chaUenge to support the Utah Symphony Orchestra; Therefore Be It Resolved, the Nebo School District Board of Education proclaim January 14, 1970, as the UtahSymphony Day in Nebo School District s Ray G. Whiting President ofNebo Board of Education The Utah Symphony was offered a million dollars by the Ford Foundation with the stipulation that to obtain this, local interests must raise a matching amount. The campaign to raise Utahs million has already brought in contributions and pledges of more than $970,000. This educational profession has been invited to make the final push to raise the remaining $30,000. This we win do on January 14, 1970 when all schools in Utah participate in the drive for funds. All teachers, personnel and pupils are invited to participate. It is suggested that each boy and girl be invited to contribute 25 cents, and each adult in the district be invited to donate to God Duty Steven ng $1.00. The above information was taken from a letter received by J.D. Christensen of Payson who is General Chairman of the Drive. Others involved are Mrs. Sherol Left to right 1st row: Gary Warren and Jane Morrin. Second row Sheila Van Ausdale. Back: Wade Draper, Doris Kenison and Dennis Lamb. Wilson, Payson PTA: Mrs. Lynn Christensen, Salem and Mrs. David McDaniel, Springville and executive officers of the Nebo Teachers Association; Harold Hawker, president; Clinton Dansie, and Francis Christensen, secretary. When the goal of $30,000 is reached vice-presid- Robbery found Lanes was robbed last Tues, Jan. 6, Roy Bills, Payson policeman and Jack Walker, Payson, from the county sheriffs office investigated. Discovery of the break-i- n through the front door was discovered when police made routine check of the building about Bowl-M- or 3:30 a.m. Cigarette machines and music boxes were damaged, and small change taken from them. NFO meeting Clinton Dansie, Vice President of the Nebo Teachers Association; Mrs. Sherel W;lson, Payson PTA President and J.D. Christensen, Symphony Drive Chairman; plan their activities to raise $30,000 on January 14, 1970. Pinkie, Jean Christensen, Juliann Johnson, and Irene Bowen; Ladies in waiting to Princess Pea Green, Sandra Smith, Cindy Madsen, and Valorie Brook. Dancing is also a fun part of this production with Renee Peart dancing the role of the dragon fly, and Wendy Wilson, Chris Ellsworth, Lynette Gasser, Sherry Bryan, Kristie White and Karen Kenison dancing the role of flowers. Wendy Wilson is the choreographer for the show. The girls who have the job of playing the moveable parts of the dragon are Angie Kenison and Paula DeGraffenried. The huge job of designing and creating all of the costumes is under the direction of Patsy Horton, with Gary Peter son doing the Set design. The plays runs Thursday, Jan 22nd and Sat. Jan. 24th at 7:30 pirn. in the high school auditorium. Charge for adults, 75?, students 50?, and children 25? for an evening of sheer entertainment and enjoyment in the wonderful world of fantasy, be sure to see The Pale Pink Dragon. Nelda Hanks painting wins Utah SymPhonY DaY proclaimed Whereas, The Utah Symphony Orchestra is an outstanding musical organization; She must a mond S c h r a m n along with the help of Nolan Barney, art teacher at the high schooL Adding to the world of fantasy is a walking talking tree which is the home of the witch, a white cat, bodyguard of Princess Pinkie, played by Jim Tanner, who will be remembered for his role of Rumplestiltskin last year, and six brown bears, played by Dennis Lamb, Wade Draper, Gary Warren, Shelia Van Ausdel, Jane Marvin, and Doris Kenison. Playing the lead roles of Princess Pinkie and Princess Pea Green are Sara Clayson and Lois Behling. King Clement, the good, is Brian Peterson; Queen Mirian Christensen; Pouchiekin, chamberlain to the king, Gary Peterson; Prince Hal, Lamar Jones; his squire, Thrush, Steve Olsen; the witch, Venice Moon; Ladies in waiting to Princess we coop-erati- step-sist- er. dragon until a handsome knight refuses to draw his sword against her. A 14 foot dragon has been created by Wayland Taylor, Robert Bryant and Ray- grow. 'W and step-moth- er remain Devon Woodland, the Idaho State President and National Director of National Farmers Organization, (NFO) will be speaking here Monday night. Mr. Woodland will be speaking Jan. 19, 1970 at 7:30 p.m. at the Spanish Fork High School in the Little Theater. All farmers and ranchers are invited in attpnrl giving the Utah Symphony two million as an endowment fund which will yield a permanent fund of between $120,000 and $150,000. This should be a great help in meeting the annual expenses of the Symphony. Please remember, this is a community project and does not apply to school personnel alone; everyone is invited to Otteson and Lee Haskell received their Duty to God Awards Sunday, Jan. 11, in Payson First Ward sacrament services. On receiving the award, each boy then pinned his mother with a miniature pin. Steven is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh E. Otteson. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Haskell are Lees parents. There were 21 additional Duty to God awards presented to boys in the Aaronic Priesthood. Two boys, Kent Sei ley and Dru White, who already have their Duty to God awards, also received the Certificate of Achievement, representing five years they have qualified for the honor. All of the awards were presented by Bishop Dorman A. Seely of Payson First Ward. Jan UlOl |