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Monday, December 22, 2014

Studio 17 Promises Unique and Memorable Salon Experience; Opens on Utah Avenue in Payson


Pictured (front, left-right): Anna Marroquin, Denise Alvarez, Miss Payson Cassidy Gull, Studio 17 Owner Perla Ferron, Leyda Amaro, (back, left-right) Marci Aston, Kathy Anderson, Dawn Davis, Colin Logue, Jade Walker, and Rory Adams.
Payson Chamber of Commerce’s newest member, Perla Ferron opened her hair salon and barber shop, Studio 17, amid much fanfare last week.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony commenced on the sidewalk outside the new salon, at 96 West Utah Avenue.
Cake and refreshments were shared inside, as the Chamber of Commerce community got to know the owner and stylists, who promise to bring novelty to the local salon scene.
“We want to make your salon experience as unique and memorable as you are,” said Perla.  “Our mission is to consistently bring you the freshest styles and ideas, by keeping up with the current trends and constantly educating ourselves about the best practices.”
The atmosphere at Salon 17 is also part of the appeal.
“All of our stylists support one another in their personal strengths and goals within the beauty industry and community,” Perla added. “We promise to pay close attention to the details of your service, maintain a high standard in the cleanliness of our salon, and exceed your expectations, and keep you coming back for more!”

Good Old Days: Christmas on Main Street

By Mildred Olson

It was Christmastime. Every tree on the small town's Main Street was covered with bright, sparkling lights. Every store along that street had beautiful Christmas decorations in their front windows. The city had brought in small evergreen trees and challenged the school students to make appropriate decorations. Each side of that one block of the business district was lined with the trees. Prizes would be awarded to the school that had the best decorations on their designated tree.

Christmas music filled the crisp wintry air. Some said it came from on top of the library building. Every day, carolers dressed in period costumes and strolled along Main Street. Shopkeepers often gave out little sweet treats. If you happened by at just the right time, a merchant, sitting at a tinsel-decorated table, would hand you a hot cup of cocoa and maybe a tasty cookie.

A focal point of that short Main Street was the traditional Nativity scene. The figures were so lifelike, one paused to get the full intent of its meaning. The true meaning of Christmas. For just a short time, a person had the feeling of peace, contentment, and joy.

But that was years ago and, often, people remind one, “That was then and this is now.”


What happened to the good old days?

Classic Beauty & Barber Makes the Cut as Business of the Month

Pictured inside Classic Beauty & Barber, December’s Business of the Month, are: (front, left-right): Bodie Rosenlund, Owner and Honoree Marci Aston, Chamber President Colin Logue, Kathy Anderson, and mom, Wendy Aston; (back row, left-right): Lindsay Turner, Dawn Davis, Brady Amundson, Rory Adams, and Rhett Huff.

Patience and perseverance paid off for the beneficiary of December 2014’s Chamber Business of the Month Award.  Marci Aston, owner of and stylist at Classic Beauty & Barber achieved just that.  And it is an award that came after months of nominations by voting Chamber of Commerce members.

Ms. Aston, whose two-year-old barber and beauty salon is nestled in the Moore Business Complex at 875 East 100 North, finally received the award last week. Her business was spotlighted for as Business of the Month at both at the December 3 Payson City Council meeting and in her shop a day later, during a celebration attended by family, friends, and the business community.

Though it was a long time coming, the fact that the business had been nominated as frequently as it had--five times, according to Colin Logue, Payson Chamber of Commerce President, speaking at the December 4 gathering in her shop--shows the positive effect Ms. Aston has had in Payson City.

Aside from running her small business, she plays an active role in events geared at driving traffic into the local business community, both as coordinator and participant, overseeing many of the Payson Chamber of Commerce activities.

Good Old Days: Letter to Santa Claus

By Mildred Olson

It was Christmastime, so long ago that most individuals involved are gone, so no one recalls just what year this occurred. But the memory is strong of this young boy's letter's to Santa Claus.
He was so tall and mature that everyone seemed shocked when he would answer their query, “How old are you?”

“I'm five.”

However, most of them would have been more than shocked had they read his letter. He urged his mother to help him write it, that is, put down what he dictated. His big brother was embarrassed and found it hard to accept when he read that he wanted Santa to bring him a doll, a dolly buggy, a little table and two small chairs.

His mom showed the letter to his father, who immediately—firmly, told her that they must tell their friend about their husky five-year-old's request.

Their friend, an M.D., read the letter and smiled. “There is nothing, absolutely nothing, wrong with his request,” he said. “He is bright, very smart, well adjusted, and one day will be a father. He is just preparing for that role right now and one day will be a kind, loving father.”

The doctor was right. That little boy grew up to be a star football player in high school and college, married a talented and beautiful girl, and had four children, who confirmed the doctor's prediction. That he would be a kind, loving father.


This did happen in the good old days. Santa did fill his request.

Merry Christmas from Crest General Store


Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Payson Lions Club Presents Awards to Local Peace Poster Contest Winners

Mt. Nebo Jr. High Art Teacher, Kyle Vincent (far left) and Payson Lions Club President Rhett Huff (far right) with the top three winners of the Payson Lions Club Peace Poster Contest: Cheyenne Jensen, First Place (center, left), Melissa Ward (front), Second Place, and Albie Holt (center, right), Third Place.  As First Place winner, Cheyenne’s poster advanced to the Lions Club District 28T competition.

 When the Payson Lions Club made a call for entries into the Lions Club International (LCI) Peace Poster Contest, one artist and educator responded enthusiastically.
After receiving word of the fall poster contest deadline from Rhett Huff, Payson Lions President, Kyle Vincent, Mt. Nebo Junior High School Art Teacher, soon incorporated the competition into his curriculum.  He engaged students in two classes that he teaches in the conversation of peace-making through art, while encouraging them all to express their vision of “Peace, Love, and Understanding,” this year’s LCI Peace Poster Contest theme, on a sheet of poster paper.
His classes’ participation culminated not only in three students having been selected as the highest winners among the local participants. After it was apparent that each student had rendered a poster that was significant and worthy of praise, all were rewarded last week with cookies delivered by members of the Payson Lions Club.
“I’m hopeful that the kids from Mt Nebo Jr. High who participated have a better understanding of what this truly means and will implement it in their daily life to make our world a better place,” said Jennifer Huff, Payson Lions Club Secretary, who joined the Lions in presenting the awards.
The Payson Lions Club chose Cheyenne Jensen’s work as the first-place winner, followed by Melissa Ward in second place, and Albie Holt as the third-place winner.  Cash prizes are in store for each of these young artists and peacemakers, money that has been contributed by the Payson Lions Club. As the local first-place winner, Cheyenne’s work is now in the running at the District Level, with the prospect of advancing to the final International Level competition.
One international grand prize winner will receive $5,000 and a trip to a special award ceremony. Twenty-three merit award winners will receive a cash award of $500 and a certificate of achievement.
“I feel that the Peace Poster Contest is so good for the kids on many levels,” said Payson Lions President, Rhett Huff.  “First, it gets them thinking about peace in our world when there is so much global conflict going on. I think it’s a great age to get them thinking about trying to improving things in our world. Secondly, there is the artistic lesson. They have to use their imagination to come up with an idea of how to promote “Peace, Love, and Understanding,” and then communicate that message in a drawing.  And as an added bonus the Lions club gets a great opportunity to connect with these kids and they get to learn a little of what the Lions club is all about.”
The results of the district competition are expected to be announced soon.
Published in the December 10, 2014, edition of The Payson Chronicle.  Story and photos by Denise Windley.  For more information: paysonchronicle@gmail.com
Cookies were awarded to all of the students who participated in the Payson Lions Club Peace Poster Contest.

Kaycee Field, Awesome, Amazing American: Four-Time World Champion Bareback Rider

Kaycee Feild at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  PRCA photo by Mike Copeman courtesy of Todd Phillips.

Find the complete story in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Classic Beauty & Barber in the Spotlight This Week

Classic Beauty & Barber owner Marci Aston (second from left) posed for a photo today with friends and colleagues, as guests arrived at her shop earlier today to help her celebrate having received the Chamber's Business of the Month award for December 2014.  To her right is friend, Bodie Rosenlund, and fellow Chamber member, Dawn Davis.  Pictured to Marci’s left is Kathy Anderson, with whom she coordinates events in Payson City, including last weekend’s Turkey Bowl and other commercial and public ventures that are now in the works for this winter and spring.  

Marci Aston, owner of Classic Beauty & Barber, has been in the spotlight this week.  Her salon, nestled in the Moore Business Complex at 875 East 100 North, Payson, was named December’s Business of the Month by the Payson Chamber of Commerce.

The honor was noted at last night’s Payson City Council meeting as well as during an on-sight celebration held earlier today.

Check out the upcoming edition of The Payson Chronicle in print for more details.



Ms. Aston was honored at the December 3 Payson City Council meeting.  Pictured here are: (front row, left-right): Lou Ballamis, co-owner of Lou’s Barber Shop, who presented the Business of the Month plaque on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce to the owner of Classic Beauty & Barber, Payson City Mayor Rick Moore, Owner Marci Aston, (back row, left-right): Payson City Councilmen Kim Hancock, Scott Phillips, Larry Skinner, and Mike Hardy.




Wednesday, December 3, 2014

PAYSON HIGH SCHOOL RUNNER DAKOTA LANGE SIGNS WITH SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY


Payson High School's Dakota Lange recently signed to run for Southern Utah University.  (Find the complete story in the December 3, 2014, edition of The Payson Chronicle.)  


Monday, December 1, 2014

Payson Police Report: November 18-23, 2013

Payson Police Report

November 18

Officer transported inmates to 4th District Court in Spanish Fork and then back to jail.

Police were dispatched to an ungovernable youth. When the officer could not locate her, he listed her as a runaway on the NCIC.

Inmates from Payson were transported to Payson City Court, and then back to prison.

Abandoned vehicle discovered at a local business. The vehicle was not reported as stolen. The business took care of the impounding of it.

Online crime. Officer talked with a citizen regarding suspected internet services theft. Report was referred to investigations.

Dispatched to a delayed report of a suspicious incident: Juveniles were in a white car, flashing blue lights while behind the reporting person’s vehicle. Reporting person gave police the plate number and officer was able to contact the owner of the vehicle, as well as the juveniles. Officer warned the juveniles that there is a heavy fine for such action.

Abuse of a child. No evidence of a crime was found, but the report will be sent to DCFS and investigations.

Called for an abandoned 911, police found that a child was playing with phone.

Officer transported inmates from jail to City Court, and back to jail again.

Trespassing. Police responded with a final decision that the situation was unfounded.

Report of a bike theft was referred to investigations.

Officer talked to several citizens, in an attempt to solve their problems before the situation erupted into fist fighting. Officer was successful.

November 19

Child abuse; DCFS referral was made.

Police were called to a residence on a report of five juveniles smoking marijuana in the backyard of a home. Police made contact with the juveniles. One was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. 
An adult male was given a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. One male juvenile was referred to juvenile court for drug paraphernalia, another was referred to juvenile court for possession of drug paraphernalia, and yet another was sent to juvenile court for possession of marijuana. Three juveniles were returned to Salem Hills High School and one was referred to his mother.

Welfare check on a teenage girl, who had taken too much of her medication, was conducted. Her mother took her to the hospital. No police action.

The Payson High School resource officer observed students smoking E-cigarettes. Three male juveniles were referred to juvenile court for possession of tobacco. The E-cigarettes were booked into evidence. Case was forwarded to juvenile court.

Two unrelated cases of fraud were reported to police. They are both being investigated.

Police were dispatched to a home, where a female juvenile had been holding a knife to her throat, attempting to cut it. The knife was wrestled from her. Due to the mental state of the juvenile, she was transported to Mt. View Hospital to meet with a crisis worker.

Family problem. A mother did not approve of the clothes her daughter was wearing to school. Nothing criminal had happened. Police told the 15-year-old girl to go home with her mother, change her clothes, and then her mother would take her back to school. Both agreed to be civil with each other.

Officer was dispatched to a male/female incident. Upon arrival, it was determined that the male and female cohabitants had been in a physical altercation. As a result, they both had physical injuries. The male was booked into the Utah County Jail, with domestic violence charges, and the female will be, with domestic violence, assault charges.

Police were called to Mt. View Hospital. A female had been blue-slipped by her doctor and was transported to Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital. She was transported without incident.
Weapon offense. One male juvenile was referred to juvenile court for possessing a dangerous weapon, a knife, on school premises.

November 20

Theft at Walmart was reported. An employee witnessed a male shoplift several items. He was identified, but could not be located.

Police handled a case involving a female paying for her business with a bad check. Information was forwarded to investigations.

When a juvenile failed to return home after school, a concerned parent called police. The juvenile arrived home after and the case was closed.

Dispute involving parties was handled; both were warned not to have contact with the other. Officer reviewed video at the business where the dispute had occurred and was able to determine who was telling the truth. No further information.

Police were contacted concerning a possible bullying incident. The case was referred to detectives.
Child abuse; DCFS referral was made.

Officer transported inmates to 4th District Court in Spanish Fork and then back to jail.

November 21

Police were called to Walmart on a retail theft report. Two males were arrested for shoplifting. One adult male was booked into the Utah County Jail, while the other was referred on charges of retail theft. Completion of report pending more information.

Checking businesses in Payson, one female was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor. Case will be forwarded to Payson City Justice Court.

A suspicious detail involved an individual using wireless internet. Case closed.

During the week the same cow had evaded police by running from the highway and back through a hole in a fence, her escape route.

November 22

A juvenile had been arguing with his mother and punched a hole in the wall, causing damage. The young boy was transported to Vantage Point and will be referred to juvenile court, charged with criminal mischief.

A female called police and reported a theft, but when police tried to locate her, she seemed to be “long gone.” Officer had no information to work with.

An officer was dispatched on a suspicious detail. Parties were located and found to have active warrants. They were in possession of heroin in a drug-free zone, possession of dangerous paraphernalia in a DFZ, and one person was found to be in possession of paraphernalia in a correctional facility. Both were booked into the Utah County Jail.

This week: The usual animal problems occurred. Dogs were found running loose and barking. Traffic accidents required investigation.  Police assisted citizens, also, with various non-criminal problems.

November 23

Two BB gun holes in the reporting party’s window strengthened her report of criminal mischief.

A motor home was parked in a locked and fenced-in storage yard, yet someone had entered and had been sleeping inside. A set of keys that opened the storage compartments and the key to the gas cap were gone. The report was referred to investigations.

Officer talked with the owner of some guns that he said his son had stolen. It was discovered that his son had pawned some of them. One adult male was arrested and taken to jail.

Police were called to Smith’s grocery store parking lot concerning a stray cat that had been hit by a car and badly injured. The entire body of the cat was severely injured. Officer determined it would not survive and felt it best for the animal to be put to sleep.

Criminal mischief. No further information available.

Police located a female with an active arrest warrant. She was taken into custody and charged with FTA (failure to appear), possession of heroin, and possession of paraphernalia.

The owner of a wrecked vehicle left abandoned on a street was given 24 hours to remove it.

Officers were dispatched to a disorderly detail involving three groups who were attempting to fight each other. They were told to leave the area and not come back.

Police investigated a juvenile party with alcohol and caught up with two juveniles, who were arrested and referred to juvenile court for drinking alcohol.

No information is available on the following: Theft, alcohol offense

Police received a report of a female making threats of harming herself. She was taken to Mt. View Hospital. No further action was taken at this time.

Investigating a man unloading a van and trailer in Taco Bell’s parking lot, an officer met with the fellow, who advised him that he was traveling from California to Washington and needed to distribute the weight. He was advised that he needed to find a Good Will or Deseret Industries, and donate it.
Police received a report of the theft of a cell phone.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Payson Police Report: November 9-15, 2014


Payson Police Report


November 9

Police were dispatched to an adult female stating that she wished she were dead and wanted to kill herself. This was a result of the way things were going following an argument with her soon-to-be ex. The female had left before police arrived.

Traffic offense: A citation was issued to the offender for other reasons, although they were parked illegally in a handicapped space.

Police were called concerning a mental subject who had harmed himself in Santaquin and was not letting anyone into the house. Payson officer requested that Santaquin police respond. He stood by as they investigated. The male was admitted to the hospital.

November 10

Officer responded to an abandoned 911 call and talked to the homeowner at the site. He was told everything was fine. The homeowner’s granddaughter had been playing with the phone.
Officer transported inmates to court and back to jail.

Police were dispatched to a case of fraud. After officer arrived, the pharmacist at the location was able to confirm with a doctor’s office that the prescription had been valid.

A dog constantly barking was the foremost animal problem throughout the week.

November 11

Theft of a toolbox. Case was referred to detectives.

Child abuse. DCFS referral was made.

Officer talked with a mother regarding her son, who often ran away from home. No action was taken.

Male juvenile was referred to juvenile court of possession of tobacco at Payson High School.

Ungovernable 15-year-old female was calmed down. Her parents decided they could handle the situation.

An anonymous call came in, stating that a male and female were breaking into a truck. Officers found out that it was a situation wherein the keys were locked inside, then opened the vehicle for them. 
Officers also ran them through the system for warrants. Both the male and female were jittery and moving items into the house. When one of the officers asked who owned the house and received one such answer from the male involved as, “I have no obligation,” the officers left.

Police were dispatched to a trespassing detail. The reporting party had called because his son, who was trespassed from the residence, was there causing trouble and being disrespectful. The male left the area on foot after being told that police had been called.

Warrant: An adult male paid bail and was released.

November 12

Officer transported four inmates from the Utah County Jail to Payson Justice Court, and back to jail again.

After an investigation, two female juveniles were referred to juvenile court for possession of marijuana by consumption. One male juvenile was referred to juvenile court for possession of marijuana by consumption. A male juvenile was referred to juvenile court for possession of marijuana in a DFZ (drug-free zone), possession of drug paraphernalia in a DFZ, and possession of tobacco.

Officers were dispatched to a family dispute. A male was trespassed from the location. A short time later, the same male returned to the residence and an officer responded once more. This time, the male was arrested, transported, and booked into the Utah County Jail on charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct.

November 13

A female with a warrant was located at a traffic stop. She paid her bail and went on her way.

Found: Marijuana paraphernalia in a coat pocket. Pipe was booked into evidence to be destroyed.
An anonymous citizen reported possible fraud involving an elderly woman and her son-in-law. Information was referred to detectives division for follow-up.

Missing person: The complainant stated her father was to pick her up from work, but never showed up, and this was not like him. He was located and everything was fine.

Theft.  A lawnmower was stolen. The situation had required more investigating.

Vehicle burglary: Reporting person stated that his prescription medication had been stolen. He was given a prescription theft-form to fill out. Case pending the form.

November 14

Theft at Walmart. An adult male was arrested for retail theft, given a citation, and released.

Theft of an EZ Up type canopy and lawnmower. The lawnmower was recovered at a neighbor's house. The complainant received information that the canopy was at a pawn shop in Provo.

Case of theft needs more investigating.

A teenage boy caused a great deal of concern when he walked away from his work program in Springville. Sometime later an officer contacted the program and learned the boy had returned.
Police were called to a family problem. No charges were filed.

Police were dispatched to a theft in progress at Payson Market. The suspect had left with a large amount of groceries. Employees had a good description of her vehicle and the license plate number. Officer made contact with her and she agreed to bring back the items and talk with the officer. When she returned, the officer found she had committed at least two more such incidents. She was transported and booked into the Utah County Jail.

During the week, police opened vehicles with the keys locked inside. Responded to alarms.

November 15

Police located an adult male with an active warrant and transported him and booked him into the Utah County Jail.

Officer responded to 1045 South 1700 West for domestic violence call, which was determined to be a family problem. No violence. Parties had separated before the officers arrived.

An employee at South County Lanes requested an officer patrol the area and do a walk-through at the bowling alley. He advised there is now a smoke shop business that sells E-Cigarettes and that juveniles had been smoking and chewing tobacco, loitering, and spitting their chew all over inside the bowling alley and the pool hall sections of the business. Police action was requested.

Police were informed that a female was trying to get her property back, which she  had left at a male friend's house in Springville and was told he would bring back when he could. They discovered that he had just put the items on the bed of a pickup truck at her friend's house in Payson.
Drug offense. Suspicious activity.


An adult male with several warrants was located, arrested, and booked into the Utah County Jail.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Salem Hills High Wrestler Jacob Armstrong Signs Letter of Intent


Salem Hills High Wrestler Jacob Armstrong (pictured) signed a letter of intent to wrestle for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.  Read more about it in this week's edition of
The Payson Chronicle.

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Memories Built Over Years Culminate in Christmas Village Display at the Peteetneet

Pictured: Sandy Hummer with some of the collectibles on display at the Peteetneet now through the days leading up to Christmas.

A lifelong passion for miniature and ceramic collectibles that began with a Lionel train, bought in 1939, has culminated with an impressive Christmas village.  It is on display now through the days leading up to Christmas at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center in Payson.

This charming collection belongs to Sandra (Sandy) Hummer and her husband, the late Dennis Hummer, and represents years of meaningful art-making and collecting, near and far. And it all began the year Dennis was born, 1939, when his father purchased that first Lionel train. After he and Sandy married and made their home in Buffalo, New York, the train went with them.  It became a part of a collection that expanded as the family grew to include five children and seventeen grandchildren, one that was most celebrated in the couple’s living room at Christmastime.

“Dennis and I have always loved Christmas,” Sandy said as she spoke in her office where she works part-time as coordinator and scheduler at the Peteetneet.  

The collection would later follow them from New York to Provo, Utah, in 1998, and eventually Payson, in 2002.   Dennis passed away soon after they moved here.  Missing the love of her life dearly, Sandy searched out something to do in the community.

That something arrived, at first, in the form of a Payson City utility bill in January 2003- a call for volunteers to help out at the Peteetneet.  Sandy responded to the call and was soon working with directors and volunteers at Payson’s landmark, including Helen Scott and the late Thora Jean Jewett.  Volunteering at the museum and cultural center made “the town more real,” she said as she came to know and appreciate the people who reside in Payson, or visit as guests to the popular museum site.

She has stayed at the Peteetneet since, adding to her roster of efforts her part-time position with Payson City, as well as Secretary-Treasurer for the People Preserving Peteetneet (PPP), and her role as Treasurer of the Payson Historical Society.

It was within these capacities that the Christmas village display came to be. A board discussion that included a search for an appealing exhibit to add to Payson’s storied school-turned-museum’s displays resulted in Sandy’s contribution.

What visitors can expect to find are more than fantastic objects to admire.  Each comes with wonderful memories recalled each Christmas as each piece was delicately put in place around and near their fir tree.  The trip to Dennis’s family’s hometown, Nuremberg, Germany, is recalled with the St. Nicholas figure the couple bought while visiting the city soon after Sandy’s retirement from her work in Buffalo.  The Polish St. Nicholas purchased from the same traditional Nuremberg shop to recognize Sandy’s heritage.  Smiling snowmen.  Skating children.  Warm village homes set up in a flurry of faux snow.  There is something for every taste.

The display can be viewed in the Historical Room, Room D, on the Peteetneet’s main floor.  While it does not include the Hummers’ collection in entirety, a few of Sandra’s most cherished pieces are among them.  Be sure to enjoy them before the exhibit concludes in the days leading up to Christmas.  Admission is free.  Peteetneet entrance hours are Monday-Friday, from 10 AM - 4 PM.


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