Sprint Among Events Slated for Weekend's Scottish Festival

On Saturday, July 14, at 8 AM, at Memorial Park, the Scottish Sprint, an event for both runners and walkers, will take place.  Sign-ups for the Sprint begin Friday evening, July 13, from 6-8 PM at the park, and again on Saturday morning, from 7-7:50 AM. Participants may also register online at runnercard.com.

There will be awards for top age-group winners.

Rhett and Jennifer Huff's Peaceful Location Accorded Yard of Week Designation

Rhett and Jennifer Huff with their children, Sierra (age 14), Rylan (age 13), and youngest son Trevyn (7) in the front yard of Mountain Air Assisted Living in Payson.

Great serenity can be found in small spaces. The peacefulness that imbues one such space led to Mountain Air Assisted Living in Payson, having been selected as this week's Yard of the Week.

The property is under the care of owners, Rhett and Jennifer Huff. Rhett keeps a constant eye on its needs, spending at least ten hours a week ensuring its maintenance. The front yard is attractively neat. But once one ventures beneath the trellised gate on the south-side, along stepping stones laid in precision, and into the enclosed backyard, the splendor of the space is recognized.

Water trickles in no hurry down a stone fountain, hand-set by Rhett and his father, Ross Huff. The latter owned the assisted living home and property with his wife, Pat, until their son and daughter-and-law purchased it in 2009. A pond was installed at the fountain's base. It once held goldfish, noted Jennifer, but proved to be too much of a temptation for visiting youngsters.

Fish need not be required in the construct of calm. Flowers and foliage and cattails sprout here and about, lending to the welcoming space, one often enjoyed by residents and visitors at Mountain Air Assisted Living.

A soothing pond out back beckons reflection.

Cattail captivate

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Santaquin Orchard Days Art and Quilt Show Submissions Accepted Through July 27

Written by Marie Durney

Attention residents of Santaquin and surrounding areas:  In hopes of improving upon and adding to last year’s very successful Orchard Days Art and Quilt show we of the Santaquin Arts Council are asking all of you to help us encourage everyone who might have items to submit to do so according to the following guidelines:

Quilts, works of art, including photographs, sketches, paintings and other works of art are solicited.  Items may be submitted from now through July 27 at the Santaquin City Recreation Department (45 W 100 S) between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday.  On Friday, July 27, entries may also be submitted at the Santquin Senior Center from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm, since the Recreation Department is closed during that afternoon.  Pre-registration is required.  Cost is $1 per entry, with a limit of three entries per person.  Young artists are especially urged to submit entries.

For questions please call Marie Durney at 801-754-0811 or Heather Barker at 801-405-7737.

Paul and Julie Giles's Corner Lot Restoration Awarded Yard of the Week

Daisies in bloom at the Giles's Payson home.

The grass was knee high when Paul and Julie Giles first step foot on the yard outside the old home they bought in Payson. The stubs of four trees, cut upon dying, stood three feet high, awaiting to be removed at the root, Paul recalls. Seven years later, the scene is but a memory, as is evidenced in the nominations made by neighbors making it their pick for Yard of the Week.

The Gileses have molded their corner lot into a magnificent scene, abound with floral borders graced by daisies, lilies, and a myriad of blooms. A gentle-flowing fountain trickles near the front door and an open patio, complete with fireplace, welcomes on the south-side of the home. Homegrown vegetables are a likely fare; a vegetable garden teeming with healthy crops stretches out back.

Congratulations to the Paul and Julie Giles, Yard of the Week award winners.  See additional photos in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.  And be sure to nominate your choice for an upcoming recipient soon. Send your nomination to paysonchronicle@gmail.com.

Thanks to the following Yard of the Week sponsors:


Behling Insurance: www.behlingins.cc

Hanks Signs: HanksSigns.com

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Yard of the Week at
paysonchronicle@gmail.com

One of several fountains to refresh visitors.

A charming patio just steps away from the Giles's home.

A whimsical sun sheds light at all hours and seasons.

Lovely yellow lilies are among the many flowers now in blossom.

Ken Harris's Corvette Wins Best of Show in Elk Ridge

Pictured: Carol and Ken Harris with Best of Show at Elk Ridge Car Show Saturday 

Ken Harris's red Corvette was named Best of Show during the Elk Ridge Car Show on Saturday, June 30. See other winners in this week's Chronicle, as well as in upcoming editions.

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Special Emergency Meeting on Fire Danger Called by Elk Ridge and Woodland Hills City Councils

A special emergency joint city council meeting has been called concerning fire danger and weed control in Elk Ridge and Woodland Hills. City officials from both cities will meet tonight, July 2, at 6 PM, to discuss the public's safety, at a time of heightened fire danger.  The meeting will be held in the Elk Ridge City Hall, located at 80 East Park Drive, Elk Ridge.

Dedicated Peteetneet Volunteer Helen Scott Retires

Helen Scott (front, right) holds the hands of time in a clock, her gift from Payson City for decades in service. Scott retired last week as a decades-long volunteer for the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center. She gave thanks to her husband, Maynard Scott (sitting left of her), as a leading force behind her perseverance. Payson City Mayor Rick Moore (standing behind) was among local leaders who attended a retirement luncheon held in Scott's honor, in the Petetneet Queen's Room, June 27.

Old friends: Helen Scott (center) with husband, Maynard Scott (left), and former Peteetneet President, Dr. Gordon Taylor (right)