North Salt Lake/Woods Cross Journal | October 2023

LIVE RADIO SHOWS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT WOODS CROSS THEATER

By Ariel Harmer | a.harmer@davisjournal.com

The Woods Cross High School theater department is taking inspiration from the past and performing three live radio plays this Halloween: “Dracula,” “Sherlock Holmes and the Scandal in Bohemia” and “Frances Stein,” a comedic contemporary take on “Frankenstein.”

Liz Christensen, the Woods Cross theater teacher, said this is the first time the school has performed a radio production and expects it won’t be the last.

“I thought it would be good to zero in on an art form that doesn't require [the students] to memorize, that that might be more inclusive and accessible for a wide range of students,” Christensen said. “[It] also allows me to focus on script analysis and the voice as part of their characterization, without having to worry about any of the other barriers to perform.”

Radio dramas first came into vogue in the 1920s and were highly popular throughout the ’30s and ’40s, until the popularity of the television overpowered radio as a storytelling medium. Similar to these radio dramas, a live radio play is an auditory production that uses dia-

logue, narration and sound effects to tell a story.

“Actors are using their voices, live Foley artists are performing the sound effects, and visually you can see all of it,

but you’re not seeing fully blocked stage design sets [or] full costume, like a realistic production,” Christensen said. “It is still a sound-based storytelling experience, it’s just you get that kick from it

being a live performance [that] you don't always get necessarily over the radio.”

Christensen said another benefit of the radio play format is that it has allowed students to explore aspects of theater beyond acting, such as sound, digital and technical production. The students themselves have designed the Foley art, or sound effects, by using different items in the school’s prop storage. For instance, they will be using coconut shells to mimic horse hooves, a tea set to set the scene for “Sherlock Holmes” and an umbrella to signal the arrival of Dracula’s bat wings.

The students have enjoyed being able to collaborate on ideas and develop skills without the stress that a traditional production can bring. Maddy, a Woods Cross student who will be playing the role of Mina in “Dracula,” said the radio play is very different from what the department has done in the past.

“You don’t have to work out blocking and objectives for the blocking,” she said. “You can just work on what your lines are for the script and focus more

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle.

Maddy and Noah, two Woods Cross theater students, rehearse for “Dracula,” a live radio play.

Photo by Ariel Harmer

‘Jekyll & Hyde’ a chilling tale of good and evil

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

CENTERVILLE—Does anyone really know what is deep inside? Is there an evil side that fights against the good? Dr. Henry Jekyll considers that question in an effort to find a cure for his father who is suffering from mental illness.

Set in London in the 1800s, CenterPointe Legacy Theatre’s production of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic Jekyll & Hyde takes a more sinister turn as the brilliant scientist’s passion turns dark. Jekyll tries to convince the Board of Governors and other townsfolk that he can prove his theory if only he can just find a test subject. He is rebuffed by the board that does not believe his claims.

His fiancé, Emma Carew’s unwavering love and devotion spurs him on to find the answers. At a bachelor’s party before their wedding day, Jekyll meets Lucy Beaconsfield, a prostitute with a good heart. Although they are drawn to each other Jekyll does not succumb to her advances. However, Lucy is enamored by the doctor because of his gentle and caring manner toward her.

When Jekyll realizes he has no support for his experiment, he decides to test it on himself, resulting in a more dramatic transformation than he could ever imagine. The once good man whose only desire was to discover a treatment for his ailing father and others, finds himself becoming something much more sinister – his alter ego Edward Hyde.

Hyde sets about causing mayhem in the town and murdering all those who stand in his way, especially members of the Board of Governors who dismissed his scientific project. Jekyll tries to stop Hyde, but realizes the monster he has created cannot be stopped. The townspeople become increasingly fearful as there is murder after murder. Jekyll tries to protect his loved ones from his monstrous alter ego by hiding away in his laboratory. Even shutting out Emma as their wedding day approaches. Leaving his best friend John Utterson baffled by his behavior as well.

When Lucy comes to his door and presents the card Jekyll gave her in case she ever needed his help, he relents and sees her. Lucy shows Jekyll the wounds she suffered from one of her customers and he tenderly treats the bruises. Little does she know about the evil that lurks inside.

The hauntingly beautiful music by Frank Wildhorn is the backdrop for this chilling story of good and evil while creating some lighter moments at the brothel.

Ben Lowell (TTHS) brings Jekyll and Hyde to life portraying the earnest scientist who flips the switch to become the monster Hyde. Lowell’s strong singing voice portrays the torture he is going through. Lucy (Casey Matern, TTHS) proves that she is more than just a prostitute. Clay Rockwood (John Utterson, TTHS) plays the ever faithful friend and Amanda Frisby (Emma Carew, TTHS) Jekyll’s devoted fiancé.

A talented cast gives the audience a glimpse of how the townsfolk are impacted by Jekyll’s experiment that

went airy.

Jekyll & Hyde is probably not for young children because of the dark and sinister themes of the play but it’s a treat for everyone else.

Jekyll & Hyde runs through Oct. 21, Monday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Matinees 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $19-37 and available by calling 801-298-1302 or online at CPTUtah.org. CenterPoint Legacy Theatre is located at 525 N. 400 West in Centerville. l

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Dr. Henry Jekyll lights up as he dreams of the possibility of what his scientific experiment could mean. Photo by Micah Young

BLAST FROM THE PAST NEWS BRIEFS

News stories from yesteryear in Davis County

Compiled by Braden Nelsen

1923

Miss Butler teaching in birthplace of President Wilson

On returning home from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Robert J. Bonnemort, in British Columbia, Mrs. Cora Butler received very encouraging reports from her daughter, Corinne, who has spent several years in the east studying the violin.

After a very successful summer at Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies leading an orchestra, Miss Butler has been engaged to teach violin at Stuart Hall, Staunton, Va.

1933

Flora Dell Club held their monthly meeting, Monday Flora Dell Club held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, Oct. 2, in the Bountiful Second ward chapel, with President David Soffe presiding. A vocal selection, “Come Where the Lilies Bloom” was sung by Miss Virginia Porter, Mrs. Leonn Sedgwick, and Mrs. Nora Hogan, accompanied by Miss Lucy Fackrell, Miss Alice Riley gave a humorous reading.

1943

School students respond to call by canneries

To alleviate the shortage of workers in Davis County canneries, 250 students have been excused, with supervision, from their classes at Davis High School in Kaysville, until the tomato harvest season is past, it was reported by Hubert C. Burton, county school superintendent, Saturday.

1953

Discuss street numbering

To change numbers or not to change numbers were the questions asked at the first of the sea

son’s meetings of the South Davis Chamber of Commerce in regard to the street numbering system in

effect in South Davis.

Street numbering has become a problem because of the different systems being employed in the county at the present time. Some of the municipalities have their own system, while others use the county-wide numbering.

1963

Davis residents graduate Weltech College

Approximately 240 electronics engineering technicians were graduated by Weltech College on Saturday, Sept. 28, school officials announced.

The graduation, which comprises seven classes, is the largest ever staged by the Electronics Technical Institute. The school was founded in March 1959 and now has a student body of 700.

1973

Bountiful raises rates on power

Power rates for Bountiful residents will be raised by ten percent as recommended by the Bountiful Power Commission and voted on by the city council.

The Council voted for the 10 percent increase in favor of the residents as they are the majority. The increase will mean approximately $1.50 more per residential bill per month.

1983

Condominium project gets preliminary OK

BOUNTIFUL—Preliminary approval was granted by the Bountiful City Council last Wednesday night to begin the first phase construction of a 204-unit condominium complex.

The proposed Turtle Creek complex by Prowswood Company is to be located at 740 South Main, across the street from the Bountiful City Hall complex and adjacent to the Post Office.

Apartment fire causes significant damage, displaces residents

A fire that started in the early morning hours Sunday ripped through a 10 unit apartment building in Centerville, displacing the occupants and causing significant damage.

“We got the call a little after 1 a.m.,” said South Davis Metro Deputy Chief Greg Stewart. “It was actually our secretary who lived in the building next door that called it in. She looked out of her bedroom window and saw the flames and called 911.”

When crews got there the fire was pretty well involved, he said. “It was in one unit and headed for another. The fire had tons of a head start on the crews when they got there. Three out of 10 units were heavily damaged by the fire.”

The fire had gotten into the roof structure between the roof and ceiling, said Stewart. “Crews had to do a trench cut to try and stop the fire from running through.”

The building is made of cedar shake shingles, he said. “Fires love that. It’s a bad situation. They were built in the 70s and the code then is not what it is today. There’s only one meter so to turn off water, gas and electricity it’s all or nothing. You can’t just turn off an individual apartment.”

Stewart said the fire started between the carport and patio area. “It went up the wall and into the trusses in the roof.”

The Centerville Police Department was amazing, he said. “I can’t praise them enough. They knew what apartments people were in and how to contact them.”

There’s significant property loss, said Stewart. “It’s probably a million and a half and that’s just the property not personal loss. A renovation would mean taking out the middle of the building. The roof has the biggest damage. It’s going to be a major rebuild.”

The cause is still under investigation. There were no injuries of occupants, firefighters or pets.

Former district secretary allegedly misused school funds

A former Davis High School secretary is facing felony charges for allegedly making unauthorized purchases on school credit cards while employed at the school.

Kellie Wilko, 47, was charged in 2nd District Court last week with a single count of misuse of public money, a second-degree felony.

Wilko allegedly made a total of $82,045.02 in unauthorized pur -

Compiled by Becky Ginos

chases on the cards between July 2020 and February 2021, charging papers said.

According to the indictment, Davis School District Auditor Nathan Lee noticed Wilko had made a $1,632.29 expense in April 2021 and began looking into the charges. “Because it was over $1,000, Mr. Lee conducted a search and found 42 unauthorized charges from both credit cards to that PayPal account totaling $40,991.62. The defendant admitted that the PayPal account belonged to her and that she used the funds for personal use,” charging papers said.

Report of a gun causes lockdown at SDJH

South Davis Junior High was put on lockdown Wednesday afternoon for about 45 minutes after someone reported that they thought they saw a student with a gun and called 911. “The Bountiful Police came very quickly and determined it was false,” said Chris Williams, Davis School District Director of Communication & Operations. “The lockdown was lifted (close) to the end of the day and soon after students were released.”

Pair suspected of copper wiring theft

Bountiful Police Officer Armatage is asking for the public’s help to identify a man and a woman who are suspected of stealing some copper wiring from a construction site last week. Please call 801-2986000 with any information and reference case B23-03012.

Eleanor Aurora Sweeten makes friends with

Flake, a 5 ½ foot long pet snake. Flake

to like the attention. Photo by Erica Sweeten

North Salt Lake City’s annual photography contest culminated in a night of cash awards and education at City Hall on Sept. 20. Attendees could browse the current and past pictures submitted to the contest, along with some of the portfolios of the photographer featured in the program, Derek Israelson. The evening began with a slide show of all the pictures submitted to the contest taken by North Salt Lake residents of places and people in the city. Among them stunning pictures highlighting the mountains, trails, and neighborhoods in the area. The winners were:

Adults:

1st place: Abel Lish with a view of wildflowers in the foreground looking over a vista of the lake.

2nd place: Nathan McCoy with a startling firework

3rd place: Dianne Mark with a detailed closeup of a sunflower.

Children:

1st place: Ashton Pearson with a sunset reflected on a wet pavement in a neighborhood.

2nd place: Rainbow Gracie with a layered sunset.

3rd place: Nate Rasch with a colorful view of the landscape framed by a play structure. Information on current and future photography contests can be found on the North Salt Lake website. The winner’s pictures were displayed as canvasses stretched over frames and will be on display for the coming year at the City Offices.

The Israelson, showed attendees highlights of photos taken over his decades-long career as a professional photographer. He first became interested in photography on his church mission to Austria. He ate cheap food for a month

Annual photo contest celebrates local talent

By Kerry Angelbuer | k.angelbuer@mycityjournals.com

so he could purchase his companion’s Minolta camera with a long zoom lens. Afterwards, he began taking photography classes at Utah State for fun. After an internship, he began to glimpse how he could make his interest into a career. He showed several portraits taken with a high-contrast Polaroid camera that made up his first professional portfolio. He worked for Sundance Catalog doing a lot of product shoots, before starting his own freelance photography business. Travel was often part of his work as a photographer taking pictures of destroyed dams in Idaho to fashion shoots on a beach in the Bahamas. Moody shots of the salt and potash fields just west of Ogden were explored in his extensive slide show. He showed aerial shots of many of his subjects obtained with drones, helicopters or small planes. Some of his work for a potato company explored the round potato fields and dwindling water in Colorado: struggle expressed in circles of color and waste. Some of his most poignant work was of Aloe Vera workers working on a huge plantation in the center of the Dominican Republic, wearing heavy clothing in the heat to protect them from the sword-like plants.

Israelson takes pictures naturally and then adds light adjustments, contrast and filters later, allowing for greater detail initially. He suggests looking for interest in the foreground, middle ground, and distance to balance photos. He tries not to hurrying through travels, but instead takes time to capture the interesting clouds, the perfect light and the unusual subject. At the end of his numerous slides, four of his matted photos of pioneer era landscapes taken through old-fashioned glass were given to raffle winners.

Abel Lish’s landscape took 1st place in the North Salt Lake Photo Contest.

Ashton Pearson’s reflected sunset took 1st place in the children’s contest and can be viewed at City Hall for the next year. Courtesy photos

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Compiled by Peri Kinder

Oct. 9-15

Timber Ghost Press is a new name in horror publishing

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

With a penchant for terror and dread, a publishing company in Bountiful is helping to redefine, support and expand the landscape of horror literature.

Fall Family Festival

Music, activities and food

Monday, Oct. 9, 5-8 p.m.

Country Gardens Nursery, 395 Deseret Dr., Kaysville

Bountiful City Business Symposium

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7:30 - 10 a.m.

“Building Your Brand, Building Your Business”

RSVP to licensing@bountiful.gov

Bountiful City Hall, 795 S. Main St.

North Salt Lake Senior Lunch Bunch

Lunch, guest speakers, Bingo and more

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. - 1

p.m. NSL City Hall, 10 E. Center St.

Kaysville Fire Department Open House

Wednesday, Oct.11, 6-8:30 p.m.

Kaysville Fire Station, 175 S. Main Street

Faith Baptist Church Harvest Festi -

val

FREE fun for the whole family

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m.

First Baptist Church, 2430 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton

Witches, Werewolves, and Women in Business: October Lun -

cheon

Thursday, Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., $25-$35

Lagoon at the Biergarten, 375 N. Lagoon Dr., Farmington

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, Oct. 12, 4 p.m. to dusk

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

Haunting at the Whitaker Museum

Award-winning storytellers

Thursday, Oct. 12, 7-8:30 p.m.

168 N. Main St., Centerville

Jou r nals

World Migratory Bird Day Celebration

Friday, Oct. 13, 2-4:30 p.m., FREE

Eccles Wildlife Education Center

1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

Jaks Broadway Hauntings Megamix FREE Halloween Themed Broadway Musical Showcase

Friday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr.

West Bountiful Arts Council Concert

Cowboy Poetry and Kimball Junction Musical Group

Friday, Oct. 13, 7-8 p.m.

West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N. 800 West

Heber Valley Railroad: The Pumpkin Train

Saturday, Oct. 14

Departures at 10 a.m., Noon, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. $15 per person (includes cookie and pumpkin) Valley Railroad Depot, 450 S. 600 West, Heber City

Owl-o'ween at the wetlands

See live owls, make crafts, take a spooky walk, watch the eclipse

Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Eccles Wildlife Education Center 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

6th Annual Celebrating Women

Conference

Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $25 USU Extension, 80 E. 725 South, Kaysville

Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal.com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.

Started in January 2021 by Cody Langille, a retired military veteran, Timber Ghost Press, located at 20 S. Main St., #674, is a niche company, specializing in horror stories and creepy tales.

“I’ve been writing for over 25 years and the main thing I like to write is horror. So the main thing I like to read, of course, is horror,” Langille said. “I had mixed experiences with small press, publishers and stuff. Some are great, some not so much. I wanted to create [a publishing company] that I would have hoped to work with.”

The company opens for submissions each summer and receives dozens of novels, short stories, poetry, fast fiction and novellas from horror writers. Timber Ghost is another name for elk, which can be elusive. Langille is searching for the elusive manuscripts that will offer readers a creepy, weird and terrifying experience.

Caryn Larrinaga grew up in Bountiful and graduated from Woods Cross High. She reads and writes lots of horror because she likes the way it makes her feel. She connected with Langille during a ghost hunt at the Benson Grist Mill in Tooele County.

“I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to go on a ghost hunt for the first legit time,” Larrinaga said. “And while I was there, the chapter members were talking about an anthology that they were getting ready to release that they were accepting submissions for. I thought I had a little story for that.”

She submitted her story and it was accepted. She’s gone on to write four novels, a novella and several short stories for horror anthologies. Her novella, “Mousetrap”, won the Silver Quill Award in August.

Larrinaga is a member of the Utah Chapter of the Horror Writers Association, organized by Langille. She believes horror writing taps into our deepest fears and provides the opportunity to confront the darkness within us.

“I think [horror stories] give us kind of a tangible, actual, literal feeling,” Larrinaga said. “We can feel it in our bodies when our heart starts to race or that sense of relief when that quiet moment comes, or the humor comes. We feel all of that in our bodies with actual physiological responses. So I think that’s what attracts us. We get some genuine highs and lows.”

Langille (who writes under the name C.L. Langille) now works with several horror writers including Scott Johnson, Caleb Stephens and P.L. McMillan, and has a new book coming out in October titled “Branches and Bone”. It’s a weird mix of horror and the Old West. Readers interested in horror can find books at TimberGhostPress.com.

“I think people like to read those stories because it can give you a little bit of a rush, an adrenaline rush, but in a safe manner,” Langille said. “We can read all these scary stories from the safety of our own home and not have to worry about if there really is something in the closet or someone in the house who’s coming to get us. So we can get that thrill but not have to actually live it.” l

Cody Langille (C.L. Langille) started Timber Ghost Press in 2021 to help horror writers get their stories out into the world. Courtesy of Langille

The Dog Den offers a new kind of kennel

By Braden Nelsen

NORTH SALT LAKE—One of the biggest head scratchers that many dog owners have is what to do with their beloved pet when they go out of town. Many will trust friends or relatives, but, for many that’s not an option. So many people are so busy, what can be done when there’s no one to care for your pet?

Boarding them at the Dog Den in North Salt Lake is a solid way to ensure they get the best care while you’re out and about. And that’s not all they provide either. The Dog Den also provides much-needed services like grooming and even a retail corner for all your dog’s needs, but there’s more than offering these services that set them apart as a business.

Gina Fox and Shane Tyler both got their start in the industry at another similar business, boarding and grooming dogs. Both of them would discuss and trade ideas, saying “If we ever did our own place, we’d do it like this, or like this,” but neither of them really had any intention of starting their own business. Fate, however, had other plans, it seemed.

The organization where they worked had a round of corporate layoffs, and, instead of looking for another place to work, they went into business for themselves, “It was kind of the push we needed,” they said. Even though the business is only two years old, things seem to be going well: their grooming appointments are booked two weeks out after all, and the awards just seem to keep flying in.

But what’s their secret? What sets them apart from other businesses like them? A lot of it has to do with attention to detail, and a different perspective. Tyler explained how in many kennels, the dogs are separated simply into large, and small breeds. The Dog Den takes things one step further by separating them into small, medium, and large, and paying attention to their specific needs, and energy levels.

Many dog owners have heard the saying, “A tired dog is a happy dog,” and Tyler, who has made a study of canine behavior for 15 years now, said that’s not necessarily the case. The employees at the Dog Den have found that, just like with people, dogs need regular rest to be their happiest and best selves, and that’s one of the other aspects that sets them apart: allowing dogs to rest between play.

Perhaps their greatest asset at the Dog Den, however, is the fact that they genuinely care about their clients, both the dogs, and the people who bring them in. Fox explained how rewarding it is just to see new dogs arrive and “watch them go from shut down and scared to having fun and playing,” a sentiment which Tyler echoed, saying how great it is to see them really come into their own as dogs.

“We love them all like we love our own,” said Fox, sharing that the hardest part of their job is when the dogs they love and care for pass away. Sometimes they get to say goodbye, and sometimes they don’t, but it’s difficult each time, “when they lose one, we hurt,” but it’s that care

and attention that really makes their organization special. The Dog Den is located in North Salt Lake, and offers boarding, and grooming services, along with specialized activities and services for the dogs staying there. l

Woods Cross girls soccer heads into postseason with optimism, renewed hope

In high school sports, the postseason offers almost every team a chance at winning a championship. That’s welcome news for teams that came up short of achieving goals in the regular season and that struggled. As for the Woods Cross girls soccer team, the Class 5A state tournament is a chance for the girls to give it their all and make a run at the top prize.

The Wildcats had some memorable moments and strong showings during the regular season.

Woods Cross went 7-7 in Region 5, placing fifth. Overall, the Wildcats were 8-7 and outscored their foes 36-27 on

By Josh McFadden

the year. Down the stretch, the Wildcats had won three games in a row, defeating Viewmont (3-0 on Sept. 14), Bonneville (3-2 on Sept. 19) and Roy (6-1 on Sept. 21). In the game against Roy, Woods Cross scored three times in each half, and Oakley Anderson exploded with four goals. The winning streak ended in the regular season finale against Northridge with a 4-2 loss on Sept. 26. That defeat was difficult considering Woods Cross had defeated Northridge

2-0 on Aug. 29.

Only six Wildcats scored this season. But what the team lacked in balanced scoring, it made up for with star

power. Anderson had 19 goals on the season, good enough for second among all Class 5A players. Anderson also tied Clara Howes for the team lead in assists with four. Nixon Milliron had five goals for the second-highest total for the Wildcats. Bailey Brown totaled four goals and two assists. Goalie Elsie Roberts had two shutouts in the net.

It was a season of streaks for Woods Cross, which makes the state tournament an intriguing opportunity for the team.

After winning its season opener over Mountain Ridge, Woods Cross dropped three games in a row. The Wildcats then went on a four-game winning streak,

allowing only two goals in the process. That string of wins came to an end and preceded three consecutive losses. That was when Woods Cross won three of its final four games.

Woods Cross went 9-8 a year ago and lost a heartbreaker to Mountain View in a shootout in the first round of the state tournament.

Head coach David Newman’s squad will lose eight seniors from the roster, but plenty of players will be back next season. On this season’s roster, there were six juniors, 10 sophomores and nine freshmen. l

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Two customers get the royal treatment from groomers at the Dog Den.

Photo by Braden Nelsen

A publication covering local Halloween legends and activities for men, women, and children in Davis County Davis County’s own haunted ranch

By Braden Nelsen | braden.n@davisjournal.com

ANTELOPE ISLAND—On the east coast of Antelope Island visitors can still find a centuries-old ranch. Started in 1848-1849 by Fielding Garr, it marks one of the oldest settlement structures still standing in the state, but not the first human activity on the island, according to Carl Aldrich, Fielding Garr Ranch Manager.

Thanks to a natural freshwater spring in the ranch, people have been frequenting that specific area of Antelope Island for over 6,000 years. It stands to reason, therefore, that in those thousands of years, there may be a few of those people who decided to stick around, even after shaking off this mortal coil.

While Aldrich himself doesn’t necessarily believe in ghosts (probably a good thing for someone managing the ranch), he does “wonder if those experiences might change the energy of the place.” He’s certainly not alone, either. Since taking the reins of Fielding Garr Ranch five years ago, Aldrich has played host to many paranormal investigators and their groups as they’ve toured the property, looking for evidence of the unexplained.

Much of those investigations center on the sitting room, or parlor of the old Fielding Garr house. Part of the original building that’s been around since 1849, it’s likely the oldest section of the ranch, featuring a stack rock foundation, still in place as it was laid down by Garr himself. Aldrich explained that the parlor would have been

where most of the activity would have been when it was a functioning ranch, including visits from the Governor and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young.

As with other paranormal investigations around the ranch, much of the activity reported has been involved with EVP or Electronic Voice Phenomenon. The theory behind EVP is that, as confirmed by science, there are pitches and sounds that fall outside the range of human hearing, but that can be detected, and recorded by audio devices. For many paranormal investigators, the belief is that they can ask a question in a haunted room, and record the answers they may not be able to hear in person.

Whether or not these are legitimate disembodied voices, or simple radio waves, transmissions, or something else is a topic hotly debated, but, Aldrich reported some definite spooky occurrences. One such EVP recording happened when paranormal investigators asked the question “How many people are in this room?” to which a recorded voice responded correctly, “Six.”

The paranormal activity hasn’t been limited to EVPs either. Aldrich explained in the small copse of trees surrounding the natural spring, people have reported feeling watched, faces have been seen in the bunkhouse window, and at least one person has even been scratched by an unseen entity. It seems like someone or something is at least disgruntled around the ranch,

but why would that be?

One possible explanation could be that Fielding Garr, the namesake of the ranch, and the one who started it was likely buried on the property, but his grave has yet to be found. With no organized cemetery on the island, and no grave attributed to Garr on the property, it could be anywhere on the ranch, but Aldrich has a theory.

According to a 1930’s oral history, there were 2-3 marked graves near where the old barn once stood, which is now an

The ghosts and monsters of the Great Salt Lake

By Braden Nelsen | braden.n@davisjournal.com

DAVIS COUNTY—No matter where you go around the world, it seems like there are some places that are just downright spooky. Even the friendliest neighborhoods seem to have that one house that’s always been haunted or a neighbor who’s seen a real UFO, or the list goes on. Here are just a few of the stories around Davis County to send chills down your spine this Halloween.

The Ghost of

Jean Baptiste

Though technically just north of Davis, Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake still holds great intrigue for residents of both Davis and Weber Counties. The story goes back to 1862, and a man named Jean Baptiste.

Newspaper records from the period reveal that Baptiste had been discovered as a grave robber in the area, and authorities were unsure what to do with him. So powerful were the negative feelings against the man, that they didn’t want to imprison him for fear of riots, violence, and mob rule.

Instead, it was decided that he would be exiled to Fremont Island to spend the rest of his days. A small cabin had been built on the island, and several head of cattle were roaming, belonging to a local Davis County family, the Millers. Baptiste was tattooed on his forehead with the words, “Branded for robbing the dead,” and turned loose on the island.

The mystery arises, however only three weeks after his banishment. In an account delivered by Henry Heath, a policeman in Salt Lake who carried out the sentence, the Millers went back to the island to check on their herd, and Baptiste, but found something strange instead: one butchered heifer and missing timbers from the cabin.

It’s clear that Baptiste made an attempt to escape, and whether or not he succeeded has been the subject of much speculation. The legend has it that he perished in the attempt and that his ghost roams Fremont Island to this day. Accounts have claimed Baptiste’s ghost wanders the island still, uttering unearthly groans, and clutching a bundle of his ill-gotten gains.

Old Briney

Most people know about the famous Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, who has been sighted in the famous Scottish lake since the

Middle Ages. Most Utahns even know about her distant cousin, the Bear Lake Monster, but few people know of Old Briney, the purported monster of the Great Salt Lake.

Unlike the outgoing Nessie, there have only been two recorded accounts of the North Shore Monster, or Old Briney. The most

clear of which comes from an article in the Salt Lake Herald-Republican in 1877. The account comes from “night hands” working near the lake shore for Barnes and Co. Salt Boilers.

According to the account, on the night of July 8, 1877, the men heard strange noises

open field/orchard. Could it be that Garr, and others buried there are a bit upset about their graves being lost? Or are they simply trying to reach out to inform others of the location of their earthly remains?

Regardless of what the explanation is for these unexplained phenomena, whether it’s radio waves, or in reality something unexplained, Fielding Garr ranch is one of the best spooky spots in Davis County and would make for an intriguing visit this October.

from the lake, which they had heard before. What made them take to their heels, however, was the sight of a creature emerge from the water, "a huge mass of hide and fin rapidly approaching, and when within a few yards of the shore it raised its enormous head and uttered a terrible bellow."

J. H. McNeil, the only man whose name is attached to the account gave a detailed description of the creature, claiming it was “a great animal like a crocodile or alligator, approaching the bank, but much larger than I had ever heard of one being. It must have been seventy-five feet long, but the head was not like an alligator's it was more like a horse’s. When within a few yards of the shore it made a loud noise and my companion and I fled up the mountain, where we stayed all night. When we came down in the morning we saw tracks on the shore, but nothing else.”

Have you seen the Great Sale Lake Monster?

Great Salt Lake Whales

Another possible explanation for Old Briney, if indeed they exist, would be the legendary whales of the Great Salt Lake. Many people have heard the rumor about the huge marine mammals in the saline lake, but where did it come from?

An article published in the Utah Enquirer of June 24, 1890, is to blame. The article details how a British naturalist and “Scientific gentleman of the whale industry” James Wickham decided it was high time to plop a few whales into the Great Salt Lake. Why? The reason is never clearly stated, but, Wickham apparently had the time, and the means, so, according to the article, he went about it in earnest.

Wickham’s team captured two “southern or Australian whale(s),” and transported them, via rail to the Great Salt Lake where they quickly escaped their pen. Wickham returned to the lake six months later, and reportedly saw that the pair had doubled in size, and were being followed by “a school of several hundred young.”

Despite a subsequent article saying that the Enquirer had published the story clipped from an “Eastern exchange” to show how little people back east actually knew about Utah, the rumor has persisted to this day.

The sitting room, or parlor at Fielding Garr Ranch, where much of the paranormal activity has been reported. Photoby Braden Nelsen

Could this be what the Great Salt Lake Monster looks like?

The newspaper report of the Jean Baptiste story, circa 1893. Courtesy Photos

solely on that.”

Fellow student Noah, who will be voicing Harker in “Dracula,” agreed.

“I’m part of choir, and I’ve had to focus on my voice in this class more than I have in any other class I’ve been in,” he said. “This one, it really focuses on the voice more than your ability to act.”

Christensen said she’s been impressed by the support she’s received while exploring this new production format.

“I'm really grateful for an administration and a parent community and a student community that are open to trying some new things,” she said. “Especially when the guiding principle of those new things is what’s going to work for our students, what’s going to help us accommodate students who maybe don’t normally participate, and still provide a really exciting and enriching performance experience.”

“Dracula” will be performed on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. and “Sherlock Holmes and the Scandal in Bohemia” and “Frances Stein” will be performed on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available on dsdgive. net. l

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North Salt Lake concludes Unity in Our Community series with Hispanic Heritage celebration

By Ariel Harmer | a.harmer@davisjournal.com

North Salt Lake kicked off its observation of National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Latino and Hispanic heritage celebration on Sept. 18.

The celebration was the final event in the North Salt Lake “Unity in Our Community” summer event series, which aimed to celebrate and unite the diverse populations within Davis County. Other events this summer included celebrations for Juneteenth, Pride Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The “Unity in Our Community” events combine North Salt Lake’s weekly Monday night food trucks and vendor fairs with entertainment, vendors and resources from and for members of the community being celebrated. The North Salt Lake Hispanic heritage event featured a DJ, a dance number from local troupe Iconic Dance Company and booths from the city of North Salt Lake and a local Latinos in Action program.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The observation began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was extended to the full month we observe today by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.

According to the official National Hispanic Heritage Month website, the month “traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.” Many Latin American countries, including Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, celebrate their independence days throughout this month, and the month is a celebration of both independence and unity.

The North Salt Lake Hispanic heri-

tage event featured a booth from Mueller Park Junior High’s Latinos in Action (L.I.A.) program, which is an elective course taught in schools throughout the United States. Several schools in Davis County offer membership, and students in the L.I.A. program participate in college preparation and community service.

“We are here to spread what Hispanic culture means for [us] and let people know what L.I.A. is all about,” said Alexis, a student in the program.

Other L.I.A. students volunteering at the event expressed their hope that they would be able to participate in similar events in the future.

“We’re just here to show who we are and kind of help around,” said Stefany, another L.I.A. student. “We love these festivals, and we just wanted to support [them]. I feel like it’s really important for our community.”

As of 2022, an estimated 11.1 percent of Davis County residents identified as Hispanic or Latino, according to the United States Census Bureau. Chloe, another student in the L.I.A. program, said L.I.A. aims to provide an outlet for Hispanic and Latino students to share their culture with their peers.

“L.I.A. is here representing what Hispanic heritage means,” she said. “We’re showing who we are and what a community can be like in this setting.”

This was the first year the city of North Salt Lake has hosted the “Unity in Our Community” series, and the city hopes to make it a tradition in years to come.

For more information on National Hispanic Heritage Month, visit www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov. To learn more about Latinos in Action, visit www.latinosinaction.org. l

A Mueller Park Junior High student in the Latinos in Action program volunteers at the North Salt Lake Latino & Hispanic Heritage Night Celebration. Photo by Ariel Harmer

Fall is a great time to divide and share plants

By Kerry Angelbuer | k.angelbuer@mycityjournals.com

The cooler fall weather is the perfect time to divide plants in the yard and share them with friends and neighbors. Keeping moist is vital for newly divided plants, and this is much easier with more rain and less heat. Getting plants in place before winter dormancy, puts them in the perfect place to thrive early next spring. David Rice, the instructor at a dividing, transplanting and plant exchange class, taught that many perennials are suitable for dividing and fall into three categories.

Spreaders: Strawberries fall in this category. The main plant sends out new plants on a spreading shoot which begins to root as it touches the ground in a new area. The main plant or the new plant can then be dug up and planted elsewhere.

Clumpers: Many plants fall into this category including day lilies, iris and ornamental grasses. The plants get larger as the roots spread out. A shovel can divide the plant into smaller pieces which are planted elsewhere. Keeping as much of the native soil as possible is helpful to reduce transplant shock.

Wood crown: bushes and plants that come out from a center woody crown are divided by collecting some new growth above ground and then encouraging the cutting to develop roots by placing it in water or soil. Dipping the cutting in root hormone can speed the process.

A standard shovel can handle most transplanting jobs, though a transplanting fork can minimize root damage as the plant is spit into pieces. Some tougher grasses

Ghost stories from Viewmont High

By Owen Stephens

Kyle When Kyle was younger his mom went to Puerto Rico, and he and his dad decided to watch a movie when they were alone. He watched Mrs. Peregrine’s home for peculiar children. He sleeps downstairs in the guest bedroom, outside his room he hears a dripping sound, eventually he sees a green light, with flashes of other colors, he then hears crackling, turns out his dad was taking a bath, his floor leaked onto the TV, and the broken TV is what he saw.

Adam Jensen

At my house, that we’ve been living at for 13 years, they had an unfinished basement, grandmother-in-law died in the house, eight years ago they finished their bedroom, and ever since then, he and his kids will hear voices, feel cold and get goosebumps when they go in the room, they will see stuff moving around, occasionally at night he will see bright eyes, he is OK with it however as he feels his grandma-in-law does not have malicious intent, rather is there as a sign of peace.

may require a gardening saw, axe or even a chainsaw to cut through the dense root. Just like pruning the branches and stems of plants can stimulate more growth, cutting roots can also stimulate further root growth. Rice said that filling the prepared hole for the starts with water and watering the plant in after planting will give the new plant a good start. Plants are level, not too deep or raised. “Don’t let it dry out for several days,” he said, “and no fertilizer is needed for a couple of months.”

After the educational part of class, Rice took the class out to the garden surrounding the Weber Water Offices. He demonstrated how to divide several plants and gave out small starts to everyone. Rice was able to pull starts of Santa Fe Sunflowers with his hands, but the rest of the plants were divided with a shovel. The Zebra Grass he divided was dead in the center with green grass around the edges. He explained that this is a sign that a clumping plant needs to be divided to look its best. A healthy part of the plant can be replanted in the spot and the rest of the green parts can be given away or discarded. He also divided and shared variegated iris, yellow iris, Rocky Mountain goldenrod, wild rose, moonbeam coreopsis and asters. Rice demonstrated how to prune down the tops of the plant starts so that the roots do not have to struggle initially. Members of the class also brought plants they had divided at home to share. l

Anthony

Anthony was at the Rio Grande when he saw “The purple Lady” the infamous lady, who may have died, or could be simply a spirit. Many others have seen it, this is a lady who will turn on lights, will be seen then disappear. l

David Rice pulls some transplants for attendees of the plant transplant class at Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. Photo by Kerry Angelbuer

Draft Environmental Impact Statement released for I-15 from Farmington to Salt Lake

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) recently announced completion of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for potential improvements to the I-15 corridor between Salt Lake City and Farmington. The public was presented with ideas and options for the preferred alternative in late 2022.

“Our purpose has been to analyze and recommend transportation solutions that improve mobility and quality of life for all users of the corridor in the face of rapid growth,” Tiffany Pocock, Study Manager at UDOT, said. “After extensive technical analysis and engagement with the public to understand the needs and issues in the study area, we have arrived at a preferred alternative we believe meets the transportation needs of those using this corridor now and in the future.”

UDOT lists these key features of the preferred alternative:

• An I-15 section with five general purpose lanes and one Express Lane (High Occupancy Toll lane) in each direction to accommodate current and future travel demand in the corridor.

• Improvements to interchanges to better accommodate all users and increase safe access across I-15 in each community.

• Shared-use path between North Salt Lake and Salt Lake City, and new or improved walking and biking paths and sidewalks at several locations to connect existing pedestrian paths and increase safe connection across and along I-15.

The public is invited to provide

feedback on the preferred alternative and DEIS during a formal comment period that runs through Nov. 13, 2023. Comment methods are outlined on the study website.

UDOT will be holding in-person and online open houses. During the online open house the study team will explain the preferred alternative and the public can also ask questions. There will be no formal presentation at the in-person open houses. The in-person meetings include a formal hearing where those interested can provide verbal comment via a court reporter, according to a UDOT release.

An online open house will be held on Monday, Oct. 16, from 5-7 p.m. Details for joining the online meeting will be available on the study website in advance. Two in-person open houses are also planned:

• Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 5-7 p.m. at the Utah State Fairpark, Bonneville Building (155 North 1000 West, Salt Lake City, UT)

• Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 5-7 p.m. at the South Davis Rec Center (550 North 200 West, Bountiful, UT)

Throughout the comment period, stakeholders can also provide input and feedback on the website as well as by email or traditional mail.

The Draft EIS (DEIS), including the preferred alternative, is now available on the study website, i15eis.udot. utah.gov. l

The Truth is Out There

Depending on who you ask, aliens have either 1) frequently visited our planet, 2) never visited our planet, or 3) are currently running our planet.

It’s been quite a year for Unidentified Flying Objects, which are now called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. (Tomayto, tomahto.) These “extraterrestrial” vessels made the news, created a TikTok channel and had their own congressional hearing.

In early 2023, the Air Force started blasting weather balloons out of the sky. Although weather balloons have been used since 1896, it’s only in the last year the balloons became malicious enough to be shot down. It’s definitely American to shoot first and never ask questions.

It reminds me of the 1978 video game Space Invaders, where the goal was to blast UFOs out of the atmosphere before they reached Earth. Whether the current UAPs were peace emissaries from Alpha Centauri or galactic multi-level-marketing sales-aliens, we’ll never know.

Look at it this way. If you launched a celebratory lightspeed rocket on the day Jesus was born, it would still be in the Milky Way Galaxy, even traveling for 2,000 years at the speed of light. So if a flying saucer made its way across its galaxy and our galaxy, it would take hundreds of thousands of light years to reach us, only to be casually shot down by an F-22.

Maybe they were on their way to teach us how to travel at lightspeed, how to create a functional Congress or how to evolve so our skin glows in the dark. We’ll never know.

UFO sightings occur all over the world, but the U.S. has the most interaction with aliens. The Roswell crash in 1947 was the first “flying saucer” wreckage that authorities said was a UFO, then it was a weather balloon, then it was Carl’s tractor from down the road and then it was the remnants of an atomic test, which didn’t make anyone feel better.

Air Force pilots share stories of

strange objects in the sky, security cameras capture “meteors” and eerie lights, and there was a congressional hearing to talk about what the government isn’t telling us. Spoiler alert: the government keeps a lot of secrets.

Many people are convinced the pyramids were built with alien technology. Some people think UFOs travel the world making intricate designs in crops, kind of like alien graffiti. Others point out the first microchip was created just 10 years after the Roswell crash. Coincidence? Hmmmm.

Records from Rome (AD 65) and Ireland (AD 740) document chariots flying through the clouds or ships floating in the air, filled with people. Too bad there wasn’t an F-22 to shoot them down.

“War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells was written in the late 1890s. It was one of the first novels that detailed an alien invasion on Earth. People lost their minds when Orson Welles dramatized it on a 1938 radio show.

I’m not saying UFOs are real. I’m not saying they’re not. But sightings have increased, usually in the form of an orb, a disc, a triangle, a cylinder, an egg, a toaster, a VW Bug or other random shapes.

I’ve been saying for years that Earth is a hit reality show in the universe and little green men (or blue or white or gray) watch the hilarious antics on our dumpster fire of a planet while eating alien popcorn.

It’s pretty egocentric of us to think we’re the only planet with intelligent life. And I use the word “intelligent” lightly. I hope somewhere in the universe there’s a planet where the inhabitants live in peace and work together to create new ideas. I just hope they don’t come here. We’ll shoot them out of the sky.l

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OBITUARIES

July 14, 1934-Sept. 30, 2023

Diane Pearl Stowe Gibbs, age 89, of Bountiful Utah, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully Sept. 30, 2023. She was surrounded by loving family members after a hard-fought battle of declining health, including cancer. Her graceful ending complimented a lifetime of unending charity and Christlike service to everyone she met. Diane was born July 14, 1934, in Ogden, Utah to William Hessel and Mildred Madsen Stowe. She was the first of five children, two brothers David Stowe (Flo) and Neal Stowe (Peggy), who preceded her in death and two sisters Nancy Kader (Omar) of Fairfax, Virginia, and Connie Wall (Richard, deceased) of Ogden, Utah. Her childhood was filled with sledding hills, rodeos, peonies, and Farr Ice Cream. She graduated in 1952 from Ogden High School. She was one of five girls who received a scholarship to go to nursing school at Thomas Dee School of Nursing. She was a labor and delivery nurse for 40 years in Bountiful and taught prenatal classes for many years. She aided in the delivery of all her grandchildren and many, many others. There were several newborns named after Diane due to her loving care.

In Ogden, Diane met the love of her life when Calvin Gibbs moved in across the street. They were assigned to decorate a church dance in 1951, and he noticed the girl in the yellow pedal pushers and the green sweater, and he knew she was the one for him. Cal was drafted in the army and was shipped off to Fort Ord, where she went to visit him. While there, he proposed, and they were married Dec. 18, 1953, in the Logan Temple. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this December.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving many times as a Relief Society President, Young Women’s President, Primary President, and working with the youth in young adult wards. She served as a temple worker and host at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. She and Cal served a Church Education Mission to Baltimore, Maryland from 1998 to 1999, where they made many lifelong friends. Her spiritual life displayed every Christlike gift, and she blessed everyone she met. She was loved and admired by all those she served.

Her heart was full of love and concern for every person. She opened her home to everyone, including Nancy Campbell Orgill who lived with them as part of the family until she married. It was not unusual to find other people living in our home. She took in and cared for countless others.

She was an avid reader and loved to learn.

She would read books, magazines, and newspapers every day. She often shared articles, quotes, and ideas from the things she read.

She was very practical except when it came to Christmas, when she loved to spend and spend. It was never on her, but always for others, including a matching set of pajamas for every member of the family. She loved holidays and being with her family. She loved her family fiercely. Her light and love strengthened us all.

Her life was dedicated to others, in small and big ways, never wanting to be the center of attention. Even after she got cancer, she couldn’t be found at home because she was out taking care of others. She worked at creating ways to serve, lift and teach those that needed care. She never stopped doing, working tirelessly to enrich the lives of family, friends, and strangers in her home, church, and community. She lifted the hands that hung down. She will be missed in ways that one can never comprehend.

Diane is survived by her husband Calvin, children Laurie Markisich (Erney), Tracy Haire (John), Brad Gibbs (Wendy), Michael Gibbs (Stacey), and Lisa Avei (Taisi), 20 grandchildren, 15 grandchildren-in-laws, and 28 great grandchildren with two more on the way.

Visitation will be held Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E., Bountiful, Utah. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the North Canyon Stake Center, 965 East Oakwood Drive, Bountiful, Utah, with visitation at the Stake Center from 9 - 10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be at Memorial Lakeview Cemetery, Bountiful. Services will be lived-streamed and may be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of Diane’s obituary page at www.lindquistmortuary.com

Randall Arlin Brummett

– 10-1-2023

Randy Brummett was born Nov. 5, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He moved to Bountiful, Utah at the age of 11 and spent the rest of his life there. He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his boys and family, riding motorcycles, camping, hunting, and fishing. He traveled to Moab with friends and family every spring for 30 years. When not spending time working on cars or building his next jeep for Moab, he loved spending his time with family, hanging out with friends and being with Shirley. He sadly passed away on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He is survived by his lifelong love Shirley Cushing, his son Jason Brummett (wife Heather and granddaughters Payton and Bailey), his son Jeremy Brummett (wife Jessi and granddaughters Alexia and Nataliah), brother Jeff Brummett (Kaye), sister Sherry Cummins (Mike), three nieces and two nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Brummett; mother, Frances Hart Brummett; and nephew, Tyson Brummett. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful, Utah where a viewing will be held Tuesday evening from

6-8 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 9-9:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment – Memorial Lakeview Cemetery. Services will be streamed live on Randy’s obituary at www.russonmortuary.com.

Diane Pearl Stowe Gibbs

Randy

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Estate of Sherell R. Powell, Deceased

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Celia Powell, whose address is 2793 Marcus Road, West Valley City, UT 84110, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative’s attorney of record, Paul J. Barton, at the following address: 3500 South Main Street #100, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115; or (3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

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Probate No 233700541

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In the matter of the Estate of John Stanley Erickson, also known as John Erickson Sonya Jean Snow of 165 Dale Ave, Vernal, UT 84078 has been appointed Personal Representative of the above entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representatives attorney of record, Jon F. Pfeifer, 124 S. 600 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025, Davis County, Utah, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

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Publishing: 9/29/2023, 10/6/2023, 10/13/2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO FILE CLAIMS WITH TRUSTEE OF THE HADDEN FAMILY TRUST

STANLEY RAY HADDEN died on August 5, 2023. Susan Kay Jones (“Co- Trustee”), whose address is 1671 East Amber Crest Lane, Draper, UT 84020; and Scott James Hadden (“Co-Trustee”), whose address is 1901 Z Street, Heyburn, ID 83336, are serving as Co-Trustees of the Hadden Family Trust (“Trust”). Creditors of the Trust and/or the Estate of Stanley Ray Hadden are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Trustee at the address above; or (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Trustee’s attorney of record, David R. Williams, Esq., at the following address: 1802 W. South Jordan Parkway, Ste. 200, South Jordan, UT 84095; or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Date of first publication:

/s/ Susan Kaye Jones Susan Kaye Jones, Co-Trustee

/s/ Scott James Hadden Scott James Hadden, Co-Trustee Publishing: 10/6/2023

TELEVISION GUIDE

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: I watched “Jurassic World” and noticed that Claire apparently wore high heels during the entire movie, including outrunning a T-Rex. Did Bryce Dallas Howard actually wear them the whole time or was it CGI or something?

A: The choice to have Claire Dearing, the straight-laced park operations manager in “Jurassic World” (2015), wear

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heels proved to be surprisingly controversial.

Of all the fantastical, giant-sized events that happen in the film, the one that many fans took issue with was seeing Claire sprint around the revived dinosaur theme park entirely in very impractical footwear.

While that might seem like an insignificant detail in the film’s grand scheme, star Bryce Dallas Howard (“The Help,” 2011) said it was a deliberate choice, on her part, that said a lot about her character.

“The takeaway from ‘Jurassic World’ is not, at all times, be ready to run from a dinosaur,” she told fashion magazine Hello Giggles. “The takeaway is that if she could outrun a T-Rex in high heels, how badass is she? And so of course she’s going to wear heels to the office, and

that was something that kind of felt, I don’t know, I was like, ‘There was no other choice.’”

And, of course, having made that decision, she knew it wouldn’t be OK to fake it with special effects. “I felt like I needed to get myself sorted and learn how to run in heels,” she told Made In Hollywood TV. “Now I can put that on my resume under special skills.”

Q: What has the actor who played Linda on “Blue Bloods” been doing since she was written off the show?

A: Amy Carlson (“Blue Bloods,” “Third Watch”) has been pounding the pavement again — virtually, at least.

After [six-year-old spoiler alert] her “Blue Bloods” character was killed off in 2017, Carlson is back to chasing sup-

porting roles, indie films and shorts, much like she did earlier in her career.

Most notably, she did a two-episode arc as Jackie Ward on “FBI: Most Wanted” (another police procedural) in the 202021 season, and two episodes of the sci-fi drama “The Society” in 2019.

But the process of finding roles has changed a bit since the days before she was a prime-time fixture. She posted a refreshingly frank message on Instagram, saying she’s discovered that actors now are required to record their own audition tapes at home, whereas earlier (particularly pre-pandemic), they had casting directors helping them to record their audition performances.

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Monday

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (13) KSTU 8 p.m.

Celebrities try to survive the demanding training exercises led by an elite team of ex-Special Forces operatives. In environments that simulate the highly classified selection process, the celebs don’t get kicked out — they must quit. Son of a Critch (30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is hurt to learn Fox (Sophia Powers) has been spending time with Ritchie (Mark Ezekiel Rivera) in this season finale. Then, with the future of his job in doubt, Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) learns how to DJ at the school dance.

Tuesday

First Blood SHOW 6 p.m.

Vietnam vet and drifter John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) visits a small Washington town in search of an old friend, but is met with brutality by the local sheriff, who restrains and shaves him. A flashback causes him to unleash his fury on the officers.

Big Brother (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Roommates. They’re enough to make you want to live in your car. The house continues to be a mess as the alliances shift and realign — and if you’re keeping an eye on the live stream feeds, you know that things are getting weird as the season ramps up.

Wednesday

Married at First Sight

LIFE 6 p.m.

A scientifically arranged marriage actually doesn’t sound that terrible. Ahead of the Season 17 premiere, Kevin Frazier and a panel debate the 5 Denver couples. Over the course of the season they will get married, have a honeymoon, and move in together.

Magnum P.I.

(5) KSL 8 p.m.

A new episode airs from Season 5, following as a Navy-SEAL-turned-privateinvestigator works to solve cases across Hawaii, paired with his ex-MI6 partner and a few trusted buddies, all of whom are ready to lend a helping hand (or helicopter) when needed.

Snake Oil

(13) KSTU 8 p.m.

Contestants must choose the real product between a pair of entrepreneurs

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pitching unique (if not bizarre) products via visuals and infomercials — one of which is totally fake. With the help of a celebrity advisor, the contestants must decide who is real.

Thursday

Buddy Games

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

During this brand-new reality game show, six teams of four friends come together to relive their glory days and compete in an assortment of absurd physical and mental challenges in the outdoors — all while bunking together in the same lake house.

LEGO Masters (13) KSTU 8 p.m.

Season 3 of this colourfully creative competition series (hosted by funny man Will Arnett) continues with a new episode, in which teams of LEGO builders compete for a spot in the finals by building elaborate creations based on a weekly theme.

Friday

Shark Tank

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Budding entrepreneurs get the chance to bring their dreams to fruition in this reality show from executive producer Mark Burnett. They present their ideas to the five titans of industry, trying to convince them to part with an investment.

Raid the Cage

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

The premiere of this game show has teams facing off to grab prizes from “the Cage” before their time runs out and the doors close. By correctly answering questions, seconds are added to the clock, giving teammates more time to grab prizes from the Cage.

Saturday Murdaugh Murders: The Movie

LIFE 6 p.m. 10 p.m.

Oh how the tables have turned.

Attorney Alex Murdaugh (Chris McGarry) becomes the prime suspect in the dou ble homicide of his wife and son and is interviewed by a determined reporter

Tuesday

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Press Your Luck

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Austin City Limits

(7) KUED 11 p.m.

This long-running concert series features artists from every musical genre, airing performances given in a livemusic setting. This new episode highlights singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis (lead singer for Rilo Kiley) and the modern pop sensation MUNA.

Sunday Encanto

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

In the mountains of Columbia lives the Madrigals. At a young age, every family member receives a special gift, be it superhuman strength or the ability to heal any wound. Except for Mirabel. However, that may be what Mirabel needs to save her family.

Hotel Portofino

(7) KUED 7 p.m.

In this season premiere, Bella (Natascha McElhone) wants to build a spa, but her plans quickly go over budget. Then the Portofino hotel must face an anonymous inspection while Bella deals with the unexpected return of her husband (Mark Umbers).

Naked and Afraid

DISC 9 p.m.

It might sound like the plot to a Lifetime movie, but when an ICU nurse and a banker begin their 14-day naked fan challenge in the dense Mexican jungle, food quickly becomes scarce and they wonder if they have the will and

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Carla Gugino didn’t necessarily set out to be a horror star, but thanks largely to the work she has done with Netflix, she’s built a reputation for herself in the genre.

A new episode of “Press Your Luck” airs Tuesday, Oct. 10, on ABC. Welcoming three new contestants, host Elizabeth Banks asks players to race against each other in a game of wits in order to earn spins on the Big Board – but be careful! While those spins may earn players cash and prizes, the dreaded “Whammy!” may take it all away.

She has teamed again with filmmaker Mike Flanagan on Netflix’s new, currently streaming version of the Edgar Allan Poe tale “The Fall of the House of Usher.” The limited series updates the story to make Usher siblings (played by Bruce Greenwood and Mary McDonnell) the controllers of a prominent pharmaceutical firm, though their business doesn’t prevent others in their family from dying under mysterious circumstances, thanks to someone who returns from the past … with Gugino’s character Verna having a major role in what happens Gugino previously worked with Flanagan on three Netflix projects in the horror vein: “The Haunting of Hill House,” “The Haunting of Bly Manor” and “Midnight Mass.” She’s clearly a vital part of the acting company that Flanagan has built through his work, not unlike producer Ryan Murphy’s casting pattern through such ventures as “American Horror Story” and “American Crime Story.” However, Gugino entered the supernatural genre even before her association with Flanagan began. Among the other series she has done was “Threshold,” a short-lived 2005 sci-fi drama that CBS pulled with several episodes left to air. The actress plays the central part as a crisis-management expert who prepared advanced scenarios on how to handle various emergencies if they became real, one such situation being contact with aliens. (Of course, that happened in “Threshold,” thus the reason for the show existing.)

Hines). Is a past client framing Murdaugh as revenge?

Dr. Jared R. Heaton Board Certified Dermatologist

Jared Heaton is an attentive and thorough dermatologist & MOHs surgeon, serving his patients in Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, Farmington, Kaysville and West Bountiful.

Dr. Heaton is board-certified in dermatology and is currently a member of the American Society of MOHs Surgeons.

Dr. Heaton prides himself in serving all patient populations and treating all areas of dermatology from children through retirement age. Dr. Heaton performs skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, MOHS surgery, mole exam and removal, acne, warts, cyst removal, spider vein treatment, CO2 laser resurfacing, microneedling and many other skin and cosmetic related procedures.

Dr. Heaton received his undergraduate degree in International Relations with a minor in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University (BYU). He earned his medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) in Glendale, AZ. And completed both his internship and medical residency in Tampa, Florida.

In his spare time, Dr. Heaton enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, vacations to Bear Lake, movies, grilling and spending time with his wife and three children at home in Bountiful.

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Dr. Marc Mitton Board Certified Dermatologist

Marc Mitton is a Utah native and cherishes the opportunity to serve the people of this beautiful state. His passion for dermatology began after receiving his own skin cancer diagnosis as a medical student. He believes that listening and being thorough are the keys to successfully practicing medicine. He specializes in skin cancer detection and removal, rashes, acne, warts and molluscum, as well as several other skin conditions. Dr. Mitton has specific interests in complex dermatological conditions and dermoscopy (the use of a light-based tool for classifying skin lesions and certain rashes). He prioritizes staying up to date on recent research, best medical practices and surgical techniques, and enjoys applying them into his practice.

Dr. Mitton received his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Utah and graduated with his medical degree from Rocky Vista University in Parker, CO. He completed his intern year of residency at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, VA and his dermatology residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA. His residency provided many opportunities for specialized training including treating potentially life-threatening skin conditions at one of the state’s burn units, training with a nationally-renowned pediatric dermatologist, and countless exposures to rare and difficult-to-treat cases at conferences on a nearweekly basis through Lehigh Valley and the University of Pennsylvania.

In his free time, Dr. Mitton enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, being outdoors, biking, board games, and especially making weekend breakfasts with specialty pancakes.

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