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Table of Contents Chamber President’s Message ......................................................................................... Page 6 Executive Director’s Message........................................................................................... Page 8 2017 Chamber Board ........................................................................................................Page 10 2016 Chamber Awards ......................................................................................................Page 11 Business of the Year - Nebo Comfort Systems ............................................................... Page 12 Home-Based Business of the Year - Walker Productions .............................................. Page 14 Chamber Calendar of Events ..........................................................................................Page 16 Payson Mayor’s Message .................................................................................................Page 18 History of Payson .............................................................................................................Page 19 Payson City Calendar ...................................................................................................... Page 20 Payson City Services ......................................................................................................... Page 21 Payson City Map ...............................................................................................................Page 22 Huish Theater ...................................................................................................................Page 24 Payson Golden Onion Days ............................................................................................ Page 26 Payson Salmon Supper ................................................................................................... Page 26 Payson Scottish Festival ..................................................................................................Page 27 Santaquin Mayor’s Message .......................................................................................... Page 28 Santaquin City Services .................................................................................................. Page 29 History of Santaquin ....................................................................................................... Page 30 Santaquin City Map..........................................................................................................Page 32 Santaquin Orchard Days ................................................................................................. Page 34 Santaquin City Calendar ................................................................................................. Page 35 Santaquin City Photo Contest ........................................................................................ Page 36 Elk Ridge, Genola, Goshen .............................................................................................. Page 40 Recreation Listing/Area Attractions ............................................................................... Page 41 Chamber Member Directory .......................................................................................... Page 45 Cover: Upper cover photo courtesy of Steve Parsons Photography

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Chamber President’s Message The communities in the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce hold a unique position in the state of Utah. Our culture, history and the remarkable gifts of nature that surround us are envied by folks all over the world. The distinctiveness of our community and the strength of our citizens make the Payson & Santaquin area one of Utah’s true gems.

I have loved calling this community home for 30 years but it wasn’t until my family and I started our business here that I really learned how much our community had to offer. That was when I joined the chamber and saw the commitment chamber members had to working together to make the Payson & Santaquin area the best place to live, work and do business for everyone.

I am constantly impressed and inspired by the caring and commitment of the dedicated individuals in our chamber who give their time and talents to support the businesses in our community. You can often see our board members with their sleeves rolled up, working hard to make someone else’s event a success, because they believe in the power of community and serve with their whole heart.

Our members are as diverse as our community. We

represent everything from start-ups to multi-generational family businesses and nonprofits to national chains.

As the voice of business in the Payson & Santaquin area, the chamber works to strengthen the community as a whole by strengthening the businesses and local economy that make our community so great.

Our mission is to champion, encourage and invigorate our business community through advocacy, education and networking. We believe when business is thriving, our community is thriving.

It’s an honor to be a part of the Payson & Santaquin area community and the chamber that serves it. I’m so excited for this year and the great things we can accomplish together.

Thanks!

Lorene Moore President, Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce

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Executive Director’s Message I am excited to be the new Executive Director for the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce. When I started my business five years ago in Payson, the first item on my agenda was to join the chamber. I have enjoyed my membership in the chamber and the strength and encouragement I have received from many of the members. Now I am privileged to work with all of the business owners and chamber members as we work to bring great value from the chamber to the local businesses, our cities, and our community.

I am confident that 2017 will prove to be a successful year for our chamber family as we continue to grow. Through our increased social media presence, updated website and expanded benefits, the chamber has already seen tremendous growth, and we are only beginning. Our organization is second in Utah County for chamber membership and our goal is to become number one. Our dynamic board of directors is committed to growing the chamber by attracting new business members and adding valuable new member benefits.

The chamber will continue to provide opportuni-

ties for members and citizens to stay connected, network, receive continuing education and give back to their community. There will be new events and more online opportunities along with greater communication between the businesses and the community as we help to address the needs and expectations of both.

We have an amazing business community here in Payson and Santaquin who are very supportive of the chamber. These businesses play an important role in the value we are able to offer members and in the economic health of our cities. We are also encouraged by those in the community who are not business owners that still support, participate in and help further the efforts of our chamber and we want to recognize their contributions.

As our organization looks forward to the future, we must never forget our past. The Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce could not be where it is today without the hard work and dedication of the previous Executive Director Carolyn Bowman. Carolyn began working with the Payson Area Chamber more than 20 years ago and has been

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instrumental in keeping the chamber active and growing. She is a good friend to business owners in the Payson and Santaquin communities and has worked tirelessly to ensure that the businesses had a voice with elected officials and many opportunities to grow in the community. It was difficult to say goodbye to Carolyn for she will be truly missed. We wish her well in her retirement as she enjoys muchdeserved time with her children and grandchildren.

Please join with me as we start the new year committed to the businesses and the community, and check out all of the fun and excitement the chamber has coming your way. Visit our website at www.PaysonSantaquinArea.com and let us know what you think.

Shelly Thompson Executive Director Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce

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While checking out every vehicle and before recommending any service, Shaun Martin asks himself one question: “What if this were my Mom’s car? What services would I recommend and which ones can wait a little while?

His parents live 550 miles away in Oregon, so he can’t personally work on their cars. When Shaun started AutoWorks Car Care, he wanted his shop to be the one that would treat its customers like he would like his parents to be treated.

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2017 Chamber Board

Members of the 2017 Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are, back row, from left: Jayne Barrus, Ronda Hair, Kevin Thompson, Joe Davis, Mike Hardy, Troy Barnum, Curt Ripplinger, Ben Reeves and Diane Nelson. Not Pictured: Nathan Black and Tyler Heid. Members of the chamber’s executive committee are, front row, from left: Executive Director Shelly Thompson, Past-President Rory Adams, President Lorene Moore, President-Elect Jade Walker and Treasurer Nick Miller.

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2016 Chamber Awards Business of the Year: Nebo Comfort Systems Home-Based Business of the Year: Walker Productions Customer Service Excellence Award: Payson Rx Express Partners in Education Award: C.S. Lewis Academy Businesses Giving Back Community Involvement Award: Rory Adams Farmers Insurance Community Service Award: Chris Baird of Serve Daily President’s Choice Award: American First Credit Union in Payson

Citizens of the Year Payson: Dale Barnett, President, Peteetneet Cultural Arts Center Board of Trustees Santaquin: Marie Durney, retiring Senior Citizens Director Elk Ridge: Heather Abbott, EMS captain Genola: Greg Smith, retiring Fire Chief

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Business of the Year Nebo Comfort Systems For four years, Robert and Lorene Moore have helped customers stay warm in winter and cool in summer. Their focus, however, has been on providing much more to the community than just comfortable living spaces.

For its contributions to the community and the chamber, Nebo Comfort Systems of Payson has been named Business of the Year for 2016 by the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented to the Moores during the chamber’s installation banquet in January.

Robert grew up in Payson, graduating from Payson High School. He learned the heating and cooling business while working for his parents’ business Moore Sheet Metal. During a brief time spent in Arizona for a job, Robert met Lorene and the two married before moving back to Utah County where Robert resumed working for his parents’ business.

Robert’s father Dick Moore died about nine years ago, but his mother Connie continued running the family business until she decided to close it four years ago. At that point, Robert and Lorene had a decision to make: should they open their own heating and cooling business?

“The big thing that made us decide was Robert’s dozens of customers who were saying, ‘Wherever

you go, let us know, we’ll go there too,’” Lorene said.

“We sat down asked ourselves, ‘Why are we going to take them somewhere else? We can do this!’”

As a result, the couple opened Nebo Comfort Systems in the garage of their Genola home. Lorene had past experience in customer service and marketing, and this paired well with Robert’s knowledge of the heating and cooling industry.

It wasn’t long before the business grew out of the garage and the couple began searching for a new location. When a property with both a house and a large metal building became available in Payson, they purchased it and moved their business and their family to their new base of operations.

Nebo Comfort Systems is all about family. Joining Robert and Lorene are their daughter and son-inlaw, Meagan and Josh Warren, and daughter-in-law Ashlynn Moore. Working together as a family is what keeps their focus on caring for their customer’s families.

With a desire to give back to the community that had given so much to them, the Moores started a charitable program called Nebo Cares at the same time they started their business. Through Nebo Cares, they have raised money for organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the Shop With a Cop program, the ALS Foundation for Life and the Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson.

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Robert and Lorene Moore “Mostly we have used Nebo Cares as a means to put together events, fundraisers, and programs for local charities,” Lorene said. This means that rather than just giving a few dollars to a cause, Nebo Comfort Systems can create a way to get the entire community involved.

Also as part of Nebo Cares, Lorene and other Nebo Comfort Systems employees go to C.S. Lewis Acad-

emy in Santaquin once a month to read to the students and donate books for them to take home. “I’m a total book junkie.

I love reading to kids,” Lorene said. “If I can help those kids learn to love reading like I do, then mission accomplished.”

The Moores also volunteer their time in the community.

They served on the boards of the Santaquin and Payson chambers when they were separate and worked to help them combine into a chamber that serves the both communities.

Lorene is serving as president of the Payson & Santaquin Chamber of Commerce during 2017. Robert is very involved in the Payson Kiwanis Club and Lorene is also serving as president of the Women in Business South Utah County this year.

“We’ve enjoyed being in business and I want other people to enjoy it too,” Lorene said.

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Home-Based Business of the Year Walker Productions, LLC In 2012, Josh Walker was searching for a way to take his career in a new direction. Now, nearly five years later, he has helped cities and chambers of commerce throughout Utah County get the word out about civic and chamber activities while cultivating support from local businesses.

In recognition of his efforts, Walker’s company Walker Productions has been named Home-Based Business of the Year for 2016 by the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Walker had a great deal of experience in advertising when he decided to start his own magazine company. His first job was producing the 2012 magazine for American Fork’s Steel Days celebration. Having success with that endeavor, he approached Lehi City about producing its Lehi Family Week magazine, and he produced that publication as well. “Then I started approaching the local chambers and more and more businesses started using me,” Walker said.

Since then, Walker Productions has produced maga-

Josh Walker and Dann Goff zines for the Lehi, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Spanish Fork and Payson chambers of commerce as well as Santaquin’s Orchard Days, the Lehi RoundUp, the Springville World Folkfest and the Highland Fling and Lindon Days celebrations.

“I found that it was a niche that not a lot of other companies even were thinking about,” Walker said.

Walker runs his business out of his Orem home and has contract employees that also work out of their

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homes helping with advertising sales, writing and editing, and layout and design.

A portion of the ad sales from his chamber magazines is returned back to each chamber, and while working in the community, Walker actively encourages businesses that are not members of their chamber to become members.

When he produces magazines for city celebrations, Walker assists the cities in finding sponsors for events, which helps fund the celebrations. For example, most of the events in American Fork’s Steel Days celebration are now free to the public thanks to sponsorships Walker helped cultivate. In fact, Walker Productions has been able to increase the participation of sponsors each year for the cities working with the company.

“It’s about the relationships that we’re able to make,” Walker said.

“People do business with people they know and they trust, and that’s a big reason why we’ve been able to be successful.”

Walker is a fan of chamber of commerce participation; he recently took on the responsibility of serving as executive director of the American Fork and Pleasant Grove-Lindon chambers of commerce. He has also served on the board of directors for various local chambers. With the added responsibility Walker took on, Walker Productions is now co-owned and operated by Dann Goff.

“The chamber is all about helping businesses connect with each other and with the city and with the community that they’re in,” he said.

When not working within the communities of Utah County, Walker serves as a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and recently traveled to Washington, D.C., with the choir to sing at the presidential inauguration.

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Chamber Calendar of Events MARCH

Wednesday, March 1: The Great Leprechaun Hunt begins.

Tuesday, March 7: General Chamber Meeting. 7:00 p.m. in the Santaquin City Council Room. Open to members of the chamber and those who support the chamber.

Tuesday, March 14: Free Chamber Noon Networking Luncheon.

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Friday, March 31: End of The Great Leprechaun Hunt.

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Tuesday, March 11: Free Chamber Noon Networking Luncheon.

Open to chamber members.

Saturday, April 15: Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Hillman Fields complex in Payson. Begins at 9 a.m. SHARP!

MAY

Tuesday, May 9: Free Chamber Noon Networking Luncheon. Open to chamber members.

Saturday, May 20: Armed Forces Day Celebration. Held at the Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson.

JUNE

Tuesday, June 13: Free Chamber Noon Networking Luncheon. Open to chamber members.

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JULY

Tuesday, July 11: Free Chamber Noon Networking Luncheon. Open to chamber members.

Friday July 14: Movie in the Park in Santaquin. “Finding Dory.”

Begins at dusk.

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Tuesday, August 8: Free Chamber Noon Networking Luncheon. Open to chamber members.

Friday, August 18: Movie in the Peteetneet Park in Payson. “Moana.”

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Tuesday, Sept. 12: Free Chamber Noon Networking Luncheon. Open to chamber members.

Friday, Sept. 15: Movie in the Park at C.S. Lewis Academy in Santaquin. “The BFG.” Begins at dusk.

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Monday, Oct. 2: The Great Pumpkin Hunt Begins.

Tuesday, Oct. 10: Free Chamber Noon Networking Luncheon. Open to chamber members.

Friday, Oct. 27: The Great Pumpkin Hunt ends.

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Saturday, Nov. 25: Santaquin Light Parade.

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Payson Mayor’s Message As the mayor of Payson, I would like to thank you for your interest in our great community. I love the City of Payson and the people who live here.

Our small-town feel and proximity to arts and recreational activities have helped some of the largest companies in Utah - like Rocky Mountain ATV, Temkin International and Liberty Safe - realize that Payson is the best location for their corporate headquarters. The benefits of our business park have helped these companies expand in the midst of the economic recession. The local business park has seen new fiber optic telecommunication facilities built. It also has easy access to the freeway and offers a great location for shipping across the United States.

The City of Payson and its residents have a lot to offer prospective employers. Payson is a family-friendly city dedicated to safety and quality education. Payson also enjoys a lower cost of living than elsewhere in the state of Utah and the nation, and businesses benefit from our industrious rural workforce. As mayor, I am confident that our residents will become an asset to your business as well as provide a strong consumer base.

Feel free to contact me personally. I would love to meet with you and give you a guided tour of the “Many Layers” of Payson.

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A History of Payson Payson, Utah County, is located about 60 miles south of Salt Lake City and nestles against the foothills of the southern Wasatch Range. It was colonized by a group of 16 Mormon pioneers who settled near Peteetneet Creek in October 1850. They included James Pace, Andrew Jackson Stewart, John Courtland Searle, and their families. The settlement, which had been known as Peteetneet Creek, was renamed Payson in 1851 after James Pace. Payson was incorporated as a city on January 21, 1853. The settlement at that time included Spring Lake Villa to the south and Summit (Santaquin) to the southwest.

There were two major breaches of the peace between the native Ute Indians and the settlers during the early years.

In July 1853, what became known as the Walker War began when an Indian shot and killed a guard outside of the fort at Payson. Skirmishes and encounters between the factions continued until May 1854 when a treaty of peace was entered into with Chief Wakara. Ten years of comparative peace followed. In June 1865 a treaty was established which stipulated that the Utes would be relocated on a reservation that had been established in Uintah County in eastern Utah. Chief Black Hawk and his followers were not willing to move and remained in Sanpete County. Conflict resulted and the ensuing Black Hawk War lasted for two years until a peace treaty was negotiated.

Payson primarily has been a farming community. Principal crops have always been grass hay, which the pioneers found growing wild when they arrived, lucerne (alfalfa) and grains such as wheat, barley, oats and corn; beets, potatoes and onions have also been grown. Cattle, sheep and hogs are also raised in the area.

As the area grew, the supply of water became inadequate. However, additional water that became available following the construction and development of the Strawberry Reservoir brought new life to the area, with an increase in population and industrial development.

Payson, like other Mormon communities in Utah Territory, was nearly self-supporting. The people produced their own food and clothing, milled their own flour, operated their own sawmills, manufactured their own shingles, adobe bricks and furniture. A millinery shop was established in 1906 and a floral shop in 1917. New industries continued to be established over the years, including manufacturing plants of motor homes, campers and trailers, and fiberglass boats.

Madoline C. Dixon, “Peteetneet Town, A History of Payson, Utah” (1974), and “Peteetneet II, More History of Payson, Utah” (1989).

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Payson City Calendar April 27: Arbor Day May 13: Peteetneet Antique & Vintage Expo June 10: Peteetneet Dance Showcase July 7-8: Scottish Festival July 15: Western Heritage Night Aug. 4: Salmon Supper Aug. 31-Sept. 4: Golden Onion Days Celebration Sept. 11: Patriot Day Nov. 11: Veterans Day Nov. 24: Peteetneet Santa Dash Dec. 8-9: Peteetneet Christmas Boutique/ Train Show/Santa Claus

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Theater poised to become south county arts center The dream of turning the historic Huish Theatre in downtown Payson into an arts and cultural center is literally on the brink of becoming reality. A lot of work has already occurred: the building’s facade has been redone, a waterproof skin has been installed on the roof and the new stage has been framed, offering a tantalizing clue to the theater’s potential.

However, one obstacle now stands in the way of continued work: bathrooms.

An area on the south side of the building is ready to be rented out for public use, but the building must first have ADA-compliant bathrooms. If the money can be raised to install the bathrooms, rentals can begin, creating a revenue stream that will allow work on the rest of the building to move forward.

“That’s the key right now, is getting the funding for that,” said Richard Lindsey, president of the board of trustees for the nonprofit organization Huish Performing Arts and Cultural Education Center. Huish PACE received ownership of the building, located at 96 W. Utah Ave., after the death of previous owner Gordon Taylor in January 2016.

Taylor purchased the building several years ago in

hopes of renovating it into a performance center, a project his wife Karen had asked him to pursue. Karen died in 2010.

“All the plans have been drawn up for the entire thing and now we’re just in the raise-the-money phase,” Lindsey said. “Gordon used to be the out there beating the bushes. Now it’s up to our new board to follow up on that.”

Funding the new bathrooms will be no easy feat as Lindsey estimates the cost at $50,000 to $70,000. Plans for the project need to be drawn up and “some serious plumbing work” needs to be done, he said. However, once they’re constructed, rentals can begin and the board can proceed with work on the next phase of the Huish project.

That phase will focus on the auditorium where the framework of the large stage has already been constructed. A balcony will be added for additional seating; a beam has already been constructed to support the balcony and is waiting to be installed. When completed, the auditorium will seat about 545 people.

The final phase of the project includes adding on to the theater building on its north side to create areas for a

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large lobby, a scene shop, a greenroom, a costume shop, prop storage, makeup rooms, restrooms and a grand staircase and elevator. Also planned on the upper level is a small performance venue for recitals, practice rooms and an orchestra room with a window looking out onto the stage where musicians can provide live music for the shows.

Lindsey has worked with the Payson Community Theater organization for 44 of its 49 years and would love the Huish to become PCT’s permanent home. However, there are many other potential uses for the building ranging from concerts and theatrical performances to visual arts shows, dance and music classes and business meetings and conferences. He also believes completing the building could be a boon to Payson’s downtown.

“It’s important to the community because I really honestly believe that it can build the downtown area,” Lindsey said.

The demand for the facility is there, he said, adding that he has a long list of people and organizations who

have expressed interest in using space in the center.

“I really feel like there’s plenty of business out there,” he said. “There’s lot of potential use for the building.”

Huish PACE is fundraising and applying for grants to help move the project forward. A page has been set up on GoFundMe.com where donations can be made. For more information about the project and how to donate, visit www.huishpace.com.

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Payson Golden Onion Days This annual celebration was first held in 1929 as an opportunity for residents and former residents to renew old friendships and make new ones. Originally known as the Onion Harvest and Homecoming, the event honored Payson’s status as an agricultural district and an outstanding producer of onions. The celebration was later renamed Payson City Golden Onion Days and that is the name that remains to this day. Golden Onion Days is held each year on Labor Day weekend and includes events such as concerts, a carnival, a baby contest, a car show, a Dutch oven cook off, 5K and 10K races and fireworks.

Payson Salmon Supper For more than 60 years, crowds of people have journeyed to Payson City each August to enjoy the Payson Salmon Supper, a tradition in the city since 1954. Thousands of pounds of fresh salmon from Alaska are flown in for this event and cooked over open fruitwood fires by local firemen. The hungry participants come from throughout the area, some arriving by busload, to enjoy the meal in Payson’s Memorial Park.

The lines are long but move quickly, and musicians and singers perform while attendees anticipate enjoying the main attraction - the food! Sides include baked potatoes, corn on the cob, salad, roll and dessert. Originally organized by local congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Salmon Supper is now run by Payson City.

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Payson Scottish Festival The annual Payson Scottish Festival and Highland Games event celebrates Scottish traditions in all forms: dance, music, food, competition and entertainment. The first festival was organized more than 30 years ago as part of Payson’s Golden Onion Days, but today the festival is held for two days each July. The first event, the Friday night Ceilidh (kaylee), is held at the bandstand in Payson’s Memorial Park and features performers and dancers regaling the crowd with Scottish music, song, stories and dance. The next day, events begin with a 9 a.m. parade on Payson’s Main Street followed by the opening ceremonies, which include music by bagpipe bands. Visitors can then enjoy a variety of activities ranging from craft and food booths to additional bandstand performances, athletic and bagpipe competitions and a Highland Dance competition.

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Santaquin Mayor’s Message As the mayor of Santaquin, I would like to thank you for your interest in our community. We are fortunate to live in this family-oriented community that is rich in history. Santaquin’s population is now over 10,000 people and is continuing to grow. Our home construction has increased as well as our business licenses. We maintain the small-town feel as we welcome this new growth. Our proximity to larger cities makes Santaquin very desirable to people that want to be away from it all but require the everyday conveniences that we all need.

We are so proud of our recreation department and the variety of activities and sports that they provide. There is so much to offer our youth as well as adults. We have our beautiful library with its many activities and selections. Santaquin is also home of the wonderful Orchard Days celebration that takes place around the first week of August and includes a rodeo, parades and many family activities.

With all that Santaquin has to offer, it’s no wonder that we have seen continuous growth. Whether you are a business or a resident, we welcome you all and know that you will find what you are looking for.

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Santaquin City Services MAYOR: Kirk Hunsaker CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keith Broadhead David Hathaway Amanda Jeffs Nicholas Miller Marianne Stevenson SANTAQUIN CITY OFFICE, UTILITY BILLING DEPARTMENT 275 W. Main, Santaquin 801-754-3211 www.santaquin.org Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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A History of Santaquin Santaquin is located in Utah County, about 70 miles south of Salt Lake City, in a picturesque and beautiful site with a view of Utah Lake and Mount Timpanogos to the north. Originally called Summit City because of its location at the summit dividing line between Utah and Juab valleys, it was settled in late 1851 by pioneers who were helping settle Payson, located about six miles to the north. Abundant water, plenty of fertile land for farming, and abundant groves of trees for firewood, fence posts and cabin logs made this an ideal place for a community.

A friendship developed between local Indian chief Guffich and Benjamin F. Johnson, leader of the original pioneers, which enabled the whites to settle peacefully in the area. By 1853, the settlement had grown sufficiently to become

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known as Summit Creek Precinct No. 7. Soon after, however, the Walker War broke out, and the settlers were forced to move for safety to Payson, where they remained until 1855.

Around this time, a fort was built according to plans furnished by architect Truman O. Angell. After its completion, the settlers moved back to the town in the spring of 1856. One night soon after resettlement, Chief Guffich came secretly to warn Johnson of an impending raid by young braves, including his son Santaquin. The settlers quickly left, and when the raiders found the fort deserted, Chief Guffich explained to them that the white men were good people and that the Great Spirit had warned them of the attack. It was claimed that from that day peace was made between the local Indians and the Mormon

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pioneers. It was decided to name the town after Guffich, but he declined the honor and asked that the settlement be named “Santaquin” for his son.

A rock schoolhouse was built in the fort in 1856. It was stoutly built and served the public for many years and was still being used into the 1980s. It was not until 1896 that the first local church building was constructed, religious meetings having been conducted in the school building, which now serves as a senior citizens’ center and a veterans’ memorial hall.

In addition to farming, early industries included sawmills, a flour mill, a molasses mill and a furniture shop. A silk industry was started with the planting of mulberry trees, some of which still remain in the city. Horse and buggy were the only means of transportation available until 1875, at which time the Utah Southern Railroad completed a line to Santaquin. About that time, rich ore was discovered in the Tintic area. Several mines were discovered on Santaquin ridge, or Dry Mountain, with some copper, lead, silver and zinc being mined; the Union Chief mine was the most prosperous.

Following serious flooding in 1949, the Summit Creek Canal and Irrigation Company was given approval to construct a reservoir west of the city; on several occasions it has prevented disastrous damage to the community. A diversion dam was completed and more than 10,000 feet of concrete pipe laid in 1971, which proved to be an efficient method of conserving valuable water resources. Irrigation methods changed to sprinkling systems or drip systems, enabling farmers to efficiently irrigate land that was not level, bringing more farmland into production. Natural gas service was brought to Santaquin in 1954 and marked a major

development in the modernization of the community.

With the construction of the steel plant at Geneva and the rapid growth in the ProvoOrem area to the north, many fruit farmers relocated to the Santaquin area. Large orchards were planted, replacing wheat fields and pasture land. The construction of huge cold storage facilities for the fruit created many jobs in the community. Another boost to the economy and population came in 1968 with the completion of Interstate 15 through the town.

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Each year during the last week of July, the city of Santaquin hosts its Orchard Days celebration.

Named after the area’s plentiful orchards, the celebration includes many different events for all ages.

The week begins with the Little Buck-A-Roo Rodeo at the Santaquin Rodeo Arena. This rodeo features events such as sheep riding for kids 7 years old and younger as well as goat tying, break away roping and mini bull riding for other youth.

The Family Night event offers events for every member of the family including a children’s parade, a sidewalk chalk art festival, food and craft vendors and musical entertainment. Rowley’s Red Barn hosts the annual Cherry Pit Spit where residents compete to see who can spit their pit the farthest.

The Saturday in the Park event features a car show, a craft boutique, a talent show and a horse shoe tournament.

On the final two nights is the RMPRA Orchard Days Rodeo. This exciting event takes place in the Santaquin Rodeo Arena. Fireworks follow the rodeo action each night.

Santaquin City Events Calendar April 15: Miss Santaquin Pageant, 7 p.m., Payson High School May 13: Spring Swing Golf Tournament June 17: Little Miss Orchard Days Pageant (ages 5-16) July 12: Beehive Drive Sept. 23: Long Drive Golf Tournament July 29-Aug. 5: Orchard Days Celebration October (date TBA): Halloween Carnival Nov. 18: Turkey Bowl Flag Football Tournament

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Katie Blake’s photo was chosen as the overall winner of the 2016 “What Do You Love About Santaquin?” Photo Contest. She is shown above with her prize basket and Santaquin Mayor Kirk Hunsaker.

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Santaquin Photo Contest 2017 Themes March: “Signs of Spring” April: “Spring has Sprung” May: “School’s Almost Out” June: “Summer Fun” July: “Patriotic” August: “Orchard Days” September: “Orchard Days” October: “Fall Fun” November: “Gratitude” December: “Special Holidays”

Santaquin City Photo Contest Photo contest showcases Santaquin It’s a win-win situation: residents can win gift cards and other prizes while Santaquin City collects beautiful photos of the community for use on its website and in city publications.

The “What Do You Love About Santaquin?” Photo Contest began in 2015 with the idea of having local photographers submit their images reflecting the many things they loved about Santaquin. Photos have since been submitted showing a great variety of views of the city and its events, from close-ups of flowers and autumn leaves to shots of the Orchard Days rodeo, colorful sunsets and the mountains surrounding the city.

“We wanted to be able to create or start a collection of great images of really what the theme is: what do people love about Santaquin?” said Penny Reeves, who oversees the contest for the city.

Each month, the submitted photos are judged and a winner for the month is chosen. The prizes make participating in the contest well worth the effort; each monthly winner can choose either a $50 gift card to a local business or a $50 credit on their utility bill. At the end of the year, the members of the Santaquin City Council consider the 12 monthly winners and select the winner for the entire year. That person receives a gift basket full of prizes and gift

cards worth a total of $500.

The winners’ photos are also featured on the city’s website, the city’s Facebook page and in the city newsletter.

“It’s growing in popularity,” Reeves said. “We tend to get a lot of pictures around our city events like Orchard Days.” This year, the city decided to give photographers a theme for each month. For example, January’s theme was “Winter Beauty.”

By submitting to the contest, the photographers agree that their photos can then be used by the city in its various publications. Photos that

don’t win the monthly prize may still show up on the city’s Facebook page or publications such as the Orchard Days magazine or even the city budget booklet.

All Santaquin residents are eligible to participate, as is anyone who lives within a 10-mile radius of the city limits.

This is to include people who live in the county but have children in Santaquin schools and come into the city to participate in Santaquin events.

For more information about the photo contest and to view winning images, visit www.santaquin.org.

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Santaquin City Photo Contest General photo contest rules Those interested in submitting their photos to the “What Do You LOVE About Santaquin?” Photo Contest should email their photo, along with a description of the location and the date picture was taken, to photocontest@santaquin.org. Deadline to enter is the last day of each month. Winners announced the following month.

A maximum of three entries per person is allowed per month. The photos need to be taken within the four weeks prior to submission. Photographs must be taken by the person submitting the photo, and the person submitting the photo must have the rights to the photo. Winners of prior months will not be eligible to win in future months within the same calendar year.

Contestants must live in Santaquin or within a 10-mile radius of the Santaquin City limits. All images entered may be used in the promotion of “What Do You LOVE About Santaquin” photo contest. For this year’s contest, the city is encouraging photos that fall within a specific focus for the month; however, winners will be selected from all and any photos submitted as long as they stay within the contest rules.

Photos should be submitted in a high resolution .jpg format and must be 4MB or smaller. The photos will be judged on originality, artistic composition, technical quality, relevance to the city and photographic technique. Winners may be asked to provide full resolution files of their images.

There will be a winner selected each month and one overall grand prize winner for the year. Monthly prizes are a $50 gift card to a local business or $50 off the resident’s utility bill (winner to choose). The grand prize is a gift basket filled with gifts and/or gift cards for local businesses ($500 value).

Winners will be announced and their images displayed on the city website, the city Facebook page and the city newsletter.

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Recreation Listing/Area Attractions PAYSON COMMUNITY POOL

655 S. Main Payson, UT 84651 801-465-5290 The outdoor Payson Community Pool offers opportunities for both fun and fitness. Children will love the water slides and play equipment while lap swimming and aerobics are available for adults. The pool will open for the 2017 season on May 27 at 11 a.m.

Hours: Aerobic: Monday through Friday, 7 to 8 a.m.

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Recreation Listing/Area Attractions PAYSON LAKES

About 11 miles up Payson Canyon (along the drive known as the Nebo Loop) is a collection of small lakes known as Payson Lakes. The many recreational opportunities available here include fishing, swimming, canoeing and picnicking.

Big East Lake, the largest of the lakes, offers a walking path, picnic tables and a sandy beach area. The Payson Lakes Campground offers sites for both RV’s and tent camping as well as areas for group and individual camping.

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PETEETNEET MUSEUM AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER The historic Peteetneet School opened its doors in 1902 and served local students for many decades. It was named after Indian Chief Peteetneet who have been very friendly and helpful to the early Payson settlers. In 1987, Nebo School District abandoned the building and the property reverted to Payson City. A concerned group of citizens raised funds to restore the building and it is now home to the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center. The museum hosts various art exhibits throughout the year and has a permanent collection as well of art and historical artifacts. The School Room exhibit shows what a school room would have looked like when the Peteetneet School opened, and the Freedom

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MOUNT NEBO SCENIC BYWAY

More commonly known as the Nebo Loop, this 35-mile paved road offers visitors spectacular views of 12,000-foot Mount Nebo as they travel through diverse vegetation from oak and juniper to aspen and spruce-fir. Wildflowers are common during the summer and the drive is known for its views of bright fall foliage in the autumn months. There are several pullouts to scenic overlooks along the way; one popular stop offers access to Devil’s Kitchen, an area with brilliant red rock cliffs and spires.

Directions: To access the byway from the north, from Interstate 15 take Exit 248 in Payson, heading east on 800 South. Turn right onto 600 East, which becomes the Nebo Loop Road (FR 015) and follow into the mountains. To access the byway from the south, from Interstate 15 at Nephi, take Exit 225 to travel east on State Route 132. Five miles from the Interstate, look for a left turn (north) onto Forest Road 015, which is the scenic byway. Travel north on the byway, following the signs at junctions. The byway ends just outside Payson.

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The fertile land that attracted the early pioneers has held true to its promise, and today the area is the second-largest producer of tart cherries in the nation and a provider of fresh produce to many local grocers in the region. In 2007, the Utah State Legislature recognized Santaquin as the Utah Farming Heritage District. The city’s general plan uses “smart growth” techniques to preserve resources for future generations while providing economic stability to the city and area farmers. Visitors can experience the beauty of the area by simply driving down the country lanes, stopping at many of the local fruit and produce stands, taking a tour of the Mountainland Apples packing sheds or picking up some ice cream and chocolate-covered cherries from The Red Barn. Feel free to experience the picturesque orchards year round, but please remember that they are private property.

SANTAQUIN CANYON

Santaquin Canyon is the most pristine, but automotive accessible canyon along the Wasatch Front. It is a closely guarded secret of the local residents who enjoy getting away for summer evenings of campfires and cooler temperatures. Santaquin Canyon provides a quiet access to the Nebo Scenic Byway and recreation areas such as Tinny Flats Campground, Trumboldt Day Use Area, and many US Forest Service Trails. It also provides access to several pristine natural areas such as the Nebo Wilderness Area and Santaquin Meadows. It is home to many species of wildlife including wild turkey, coyote, cougar, mule dear, elk, and black bear to name a few. It is known as a destination for ice and mixed climbing. It is slowly being established as a rock climbing destination as well. Several established bolted sport routes are located on the limestone cliffs. In winter, there is a good mix of ice routes available. The Canyon Road closes for winter at Trumbolt picnic area in early December.

ATV use is illegal in Santaquin Canyon, but snowmobiles are allowed if there is at least one foot of snow.

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POLE CANYON PARK AND URBAN FISHERY

The new Pole Canyon Urban Fishery Park opened in June of 2015. Located at Santaquin’s irrigation pond on Pole Canyon Road, the park is a great place for youngsters to fish. The park is open from April 1 to Nov. 1 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Located at 100 W. 100 South in Santaquin, this communitysupported museum boasts a historic library, blacksmith shop, military room and an old fashioned Main Street area complete with a dress shop, saloon, police station and doctor’s office. The museum is open to the general public daily during the Santaquin Days celebration in August and for private tours the rest of the year.

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ADVERTISING Walker Productions 351 E. 720 S. Orem, UT 84058 (801) 472-7467

Central Bank - Payson 182 N. Main St. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-9276

AGRICULTURE FENCE Singleton Fence 4786 S. 5325 W. Salt Lake City, UT 84093 (801) 707-7147 ASSISTED LIVING Country Lane Assisted Living 153 S. 900 E. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-1490 ATTORNEYS Inter Vivios, PLLC Tyler Heid 1555 S. 840 W. Payson, UT 84651 (602) 908-0791 McKell, Chrisiansen & Wise PLLC - Attorneys at Law 153 S. 900 E. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 615-7198 AUTO OIL & LUBE Bateman Commercial PO Box 543 Levan, UT 84639 (801) 514-9960 AUTO REPAIR/TIRES Autoworks Car Care 484 E. 100 N. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-9096 Big O Tires of Payson 1146 W. 800 S. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-9934 Payson Truck Repair 838 N. Main St. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-4979 Ron Gordon’s Tire Pros 318 E. 100 N. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-9935 AUTO SALES High Country Motors 350 N. Main St. Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Mountain America Credit Union - Payson 818 S. Hwy. 198 Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-6191 BARBER SHOP/SALON Crazy Daisy 340 E. Main St. Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-1444 Lou’s Barber Shop 10 N. Main St. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-1954 Ms Mustache 675 S. 100 W. #5 Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-8939 BICYCLE - DEALERS Nebo Peaks Cycles 36 W. Utah Ave. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-8881 Utah Trikes 40 S. Main St. Payson, UT 84651 BOAT UPHOLSTERY Custom Covers 3555 S. Main Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (801) 262-4017 CABINETRY S & J Cabinets 872 W. Utah Ave. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-1652 CATERING Copper Creek Event Center 688 W. 400 S. #202 Springville, UT 84663 (801) 900-3082 CHARTER SCHOOL C.S. Lewis Academy 364 N. Hwy. 198 Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 380-3207 CITIES AND SERVICES Payson City 439 W. Utah Ave. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-5200

Santaquin City 275 W. Main St. Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-3211 United Way of Utah County 148 N. 100 W. Provo, UT 84603 (801) 691-5310 CLEAN UP & RESTORATION Disaster Cleanup Solutions, LLC 310 N. Draper Lane Provo, UT 84601 (801) 794-9238 Servpro of Provo 967 W. 240 N. Lindon, UT 84042 (801) 857-1856 CONSTRUCTION Bennett Paving & Construction 325 N. 950 W. Springville, UT 84663 (801) 491-0795 Construction Solutions & Engineering 39 W. Olympic Ln. Elk Ridge, UT 84651 (801) 850-7661 Hall Engineering & Construction PO Box 1585 Spanish Fork, UT 84660 Jason Gren Masonry 477 N. 1600 E. Mapleton, UT 84664 (801) 319-1255 JJC Construction 891 Baxter Dr. South Jordan, UT 84095 (801) 748-1009 M K Excavating, Inc. 9218 S. 5600 W. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-4467 DENTISTS Dr. Jon R. Chisholm Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 10 S. 300 W. Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-0678 Gunnerson Dental 33 W. 300 S. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-3233 South Valley Pediatric Dentistry 854 S. Turf Farm Rd. #5 Payson, UT 84561 (801) 465-8300

DIABETES EDUCATION Santaquin Pharmacy & Diabetes Center 27 W. Main St. C-1 Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-1141 ELECTRIC SERVICE/ UTILITY South Utah Valley Electric Service District 803 N. 500 E. Payson, UT 84561 (801) 465-8020 Sage Electric Inc. 1693 W. American Way Payson, UT 84561 (801) 465-83007960 FERTILITY SPECIALIST East Bay Fertility and Hormone Therapy Center 123 N. 500 E. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 377-0580 FINANCIAL ADVISOR JD Houck Financial Services 136 W. Cove Dr. Elk Ridge, UT 84651 (801) 471-1322

Arnie B’s Cheveron 1250 W. 800 S. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-5050 Gas N Go 788 S. 1270 W. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 489-3888 FUNERAL/MORTUARY SERVICES Brown Family Mortuary 66 S. 300 E. Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 465-3692 Dalton’s Memorial 286 E. Utah Ave. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 928-6832 GROCERY STORE Payson Market 586 N. Main St. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-2324 HARDWARE RETAIL Ace Hardware Payson 84 E. Utah Ave. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-3722

FITNESS CENTERS Anytime Fitness 742 S. Hwy 198 Payson, UT 84651 (801) 400-6549

Stringham’s True Value Hardware 124 N. Hwy. 198 Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-9000

Payson Total Fitness 59 S. 100 W. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-5633

HEALTH & MEDICAL Laura’s Therapeutic Massage Payson, UT 84651 (801) 850-7782

FLOOR SEALANT Seal Source International 1426 E. 820 N. Orem, UT 84097 (801) 361-1095 FOOD BANK/THRIFT STORE Agape Community Center 765 E. 100 N. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 658-5158 FRUIT - WHOLESALE, RETAIL Harward Farms Sweet Corn 1988 W. Center St. Springville, UT 84663 (801) 420-2574 Rowley’s Red Barn 901 S. 300 W. Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-5511 FUEL/CONVENIENCE STORES All About Fuel & Food 1750 W. Main St. Lehi, UT 84043 (801) 331-8787

Mtn. View Family Pharmacy 1172 E. 100 N. #1 Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-4322 Mountain View Hospital 1000 E. 100 N. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-7100 Payson Rx Express 869 Turf Farm Rd. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 609-2300 Physical & Sports Therapy Services 15 S. 1000 E. #25 Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-5610 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Admiral Plumbing Heating & Cooling 676 W. 1340 S. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-3115

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BCB Heating & Air Conditioning 858 E. 400 N. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-0321

Rory Adams Farmers Insurance 805 S. 500 S. #7 Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-1176

MEAT/BUTCHER Dixon Meat 95 S. Main Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-3127

Hone’s Temperature Control PO Box 463 Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-3936

Leavitt Insurance & Central Bond Services 27 W. Main St. Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 798-7343 ext: 7204

MEDIA/NEWSPAPER The Payson Chronicle 145 E. Utah Ave. #5 Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-9221

Security Insurance Agency of Payson 25 S. 100 W. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-9271

MOBILE/WIRELESS SERVICE Cricket Wireless 1392 Turf Farm Way #2 Payson, UT 84651 (801) 427-8500

Nebo Comfort Systems 630 Shuler Ln. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-2790 HOTEL Payson Quality Inn 830 N. Main Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-7686 HOUSING E&M Mobile Home Park PO Box 1106 Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-1839 INSURANCE American National Insurance 55 W. 200 N. Provo, UT 84601 (385) 200-1864 Behling Insurance 861 S. 500 W. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-4893

LAWN CARE Weed Man PO Box 662 Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 400-1400 LEGAL SERVICES Maurice Evans Agency 1332 S. 730 W. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 850-7718 MANUFACTURING/ MINING Santaquin Calcite Company PO Box 1106 Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-1839

PET CARE C&C Camp Canine 1885 W. State Rd. Payson, UT 84651 (435) 609-1864 REAL ESTATE Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 735 W. 1590 S. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 609-8565 Newport Business Park 626 W. 850 S. Orem, UT 84058 (801) 376-0338

RESTAURANT Leslie’s Family Tree Restaurant 77 W. Main St. Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-3499

TRANSPORTATION St. George Executive Shuttle 1275 E. Red Hills Prky.

St. George, UT 84770 (435) 628-8320

RETAIL The UPS Store #6770 1392 Turf Farm Way #1 Payson, UT 84651 (801) 658-5081

TROPHY & AWARDS Payson Trophy & Gift 1175 E. 100 N. #102 Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-2551

White Feather Rocks 294 W. 550 N. Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-3484

VETERANS HOME Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home 1551 N. Main Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-5400

ROOFING CONTRACTORS Liberty Roofing PO Box 1311 Provo, UT 84603 (801) 377-7720 SELF STORAGE Lion’s Den Self Storage 874 W. Utah Ave. Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-2399 TAX SERVICES H&R Block 496 N. 990 W. American Fork, UT 84003 (801) 756-4612

WHOLESALE/ WAREHOUSE COSTCO 273 E. 1000 N. Spanish Fork, UT 84660 (801) 504-9549 NO CATEGORY Business Decisions, Inc. PO Box 1156 Salem, UT 84653 (801) 372-4832 Oldham Founders/Oldham Enterprises 891 Baxter Dr. South Jordan, UT 84095 (801) 748-1009

Agape Community Center Thrift Shop & Food Pantry Please help us raise money for our new building by donating your gently used shoes. Thank you for your support!

Agape Community Center Thrift Store

Agape’s Food Pantry

Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Monday - Saturday 12:30 - 4 p.m.

Tuesday • 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

801-658-5158 Donations Accepted www.AgapeUtah.com 765 E 100 N • Payson

The Quality Inn is an affordable hotel in Paysononly a few minutes from the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway and Utah Lake State Park.

•Heated Pool •Pet Friendly •Guest Laundry •Free Wi-Fi •Fitness Center •Free Breakfast

“Blessed is he that considereth the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.” ~ Psalm 41:1~ 46 • Payson~Santaquin Connection • www.paysonsantaquinarea.com

830 N. Main St.• Payson, UT

(801) 465-4861

Your one-stop services shop ace Hardware of Payson 84 East Utah Ave. Payson, UT 84561 801-465-3722

store Hours: Mon.– Sat. 8 a.m.– 8 p.m.

Sunday Closed

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Hurry in! in! Offer 31, 2017. hurry offer ends endsMarch February 18, 2017. * Exclusions: Ace stores are independently owned and operated. This coupon is good only in-store at participating Ace Hardware locations. Limit one coupon per customer. Must present this coupon to receive offer.

Discount applies to regular priced, in-stock merchandise only. May not be combined with other promotional offers. If a minimum purchase is required, such minimum is calculated after Rewards redemption is applied and before tax. Not valid online or for sale or clearance priced merchandise, in-store services, Ace gift cards, grills, Weber ® branded products, Nest branded products, lumber and building materials, fuel, city stickers or previously purchased merchandise. Additional exclusions may apply. See store for details. Coupon void if copied, transferred and where prohibited. No cash value.

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