The mountains above Bountiful are filled with trails for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. They’re so popular in fact that some of them are getting a little congested. Bountiful City has been working on building new trails and improving existing ones that can accommodate all users.
The Bountiful staff has worked with the Trails Committee to name those new trails and recently came before the City Council for approval.
“Starting in 2019, Blu Line Designs did a basic trail design for the Master Plan,” said Amber Corbridge, Senior Planner. “In 2021, IMBA (International Mountain Bicyclist Association) designed a more robust trails Master Plan.”
Mueller Park Trail has had a lot of user conflict, she said. “Motorcycles are allowed up there and grandfathered in. Runners, bikers and hikers also use the trail and it has caused some issues with traffic. Someone might be hiking up and a mountain biker is coming down.”
It’s scary, Corbridge said. “We needed to spread out the trail system to provide other opportunities for other users.”
Some of the trails are built and some are under construction, she said. “The names are based on the characteristics of the trail and others after rock songs.”
The rock songs kind of randomly happened, said Corbridge. “People on the trails committee sometimes ride the trail and sing songs in their head or listen to them. It's fun going down hill and the songs describe the nature of the trail.”
Twist is twisty, she said. “It’s fitting for the trail but also the rock song so it has double
meaning.”
Stoker was proposed for trails 304-305 (see map of trails on the city’s website), said Corbridge. “It’s feeling stoked, excited, but it’s also after Stoker school. The council asked us to hold off on that and consider naming it after Jesse Bell (council member who passed away recently). It’s still under discussion. We do want to use Stoker somewhere. We may use it on a different trail.”
Other names include:
• Perregrine (trail 406/307) is named after a Bountiful founding father, Perregrine Sessions. The trail crosses over Mill Creek Bridge 4 deeper into the canyon.
• Trails entering and exiting North Canyon Creek Trailhead (not numbered on the map)
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Bottom of “Shout DH.” Courtesy photo
Fairy Tale Olympics culmination of kindergarteners’ hard work
Editor’s note – This article was originally published in the Sept. 13 edition of The City Journal
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ack and Jill went up the hill, Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet and Little Jack Horner sat in a corner. They were all at Holbrook Elementary recently when the kindergarten classes held a Fairy Tale Olympics. Nine teams participated in different events such as a pie plate balancing race and a Mother Goose waddle race.
The children rotated to each activity to go with the fairy tale. “It’s part of the CKLA (Core Knowledge of Language Arts), said Kindergarten teacher Cheryl Eagar. “This is the first year they’ve rolled it out.”
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They’ve been memorizing 12 fairy tales, she said. “They’ve worked hard so we wanted to celebrate what they’ve been working on.”
Kindergarten is now full day. “I’ve loved it.” Eager said. “It has made all the difference with testing scores. The kids have been troopers. They’re doing a great job.”
The kids were getting into the activity and having a great time. “I like Hickory Dickory Dock,” said Alzada. “It’s my favorite nursery rhyme.”
“I like being outside and playing,” said one boy. “It’s a good day.” l
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Left: Alzada, a kindergartener at Holbrook Elementary, tries to balance a pie plate on her head in the Fairy Tale Olympics. Right: Two kindergarteners come down the hill to fetch a pail of water in the Jack and Jill activity.
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In memory of Bradley W. Taylor-officers across Utah, Idaho, Nevada compete to honor fallen Sandy K-9 officer
Inearly September, the first Bradley W. Taylor Memorial K-9 Trials hosted more than 40 K-9 officers from across Utah, Idaho and Nevada in memory of fallen Sandy City K-9 officer, Bradley W. Taylor.
The event was hosted by the Bradley W. Taylor Memorial foundation which was started by Taylor’s wife, Marisa Taylor. Taylor hopes to encourage the use of K-9 officers and raise funds for K-9 training and equipment in her husband’s memory.
“I made the foundation to help Brad still reach [his] dream,” Taylor said. “Until you’re in the [K-9] world, you don’t realize just how important these dogs are, and then when you get there you realize how much work it is.” In honor of Bradley W. Taylor
Marisa and Bradley Taylor were raising their family in Davis County when tragedy hit.
Taylor’s tragic death occurred last year on Sept. 3 when he was only 29 years old. His death came suddenly, just weeks after being diagnosed with stage four melanoma and shortly after the birth of his youngest daughter.
“There is a little bit of a calm to know that he died loving his life—he loved his family, he loved his job,” Marisa Taylor said. “He had found a purpose and not everyone gets to say that.”
Marisa Taylor said she watched Bradley Taylor find his passion as a K-9 officer after he had tried many different career paths.
“When he found the police, there was a change in him in a good way,” Marisa Taylor said. “There he found his passion. He loved it. He loved that he had a purpose to help people, that he went to work every day and did something every moment he was there.”
It was in Sandy where he started training his Police Service Dog, Trigg.
“He trained that dog day and night,” Marisa Taylor said. “That dog was so spoiled—he got ice cream and he would have snow cones with us as a family. He did everything.”
After her husband’s death, Marisa Taylor started the Bradley W. Taylor Memorial to do three things: to support her husband’s dream, support K-9 units and help their young daughters know a different side of their dad.
“I will make sure my girls get to be involved in that world, and so they get to know that side of dad in a way that I can’t just tell them about,” Marisa Taylor said. “This way my girls get to know a different side of dad.”
She hopes to have her girls continue to attend the K-9 trials and be a part of that “family” of K-9 officers.
“I come to these trials, and they all know Brad,” Marisa Taylor said.
The annual K-9 trials hosted by the memorial foundation, she said, is an event to
By Rebecca Olds | rebecca.o@thecityjournals.com
not only push police officers and their dogs to train, but to offer outreach and support for underfunded departments.
“[Taylor] strongly believed that K-9 officers help to avoid deadly conflict and bring home officers and citizens alike,” reads the memorial’s website.
Its mission is “to help continue that legacy in his honor by providing essential funding for K-9 units” and “ensure these courageous canines are well-equipped to serve and defend.”
The first annual Bradley W. Taylor K-9 Trials
Participants for the K-9 trials came from institutions in Idaho, Utah and Nevada, including West Jordan and Sandy Police Departments, as well as Utah Transit Authority, who took home the prize for Explosives Top Agency per an Instagram post.
Sergeant Mike Jones from the West Jordan Police Department, leader of the national award-winning K-9 department, said all five K-9 trainers participated in the event to support the cause. He interacted with Bradley Taylor on several occasions when departments came from all across the valley to train in West Jordan.
Jones said after Bradley Taylor died, Marisa Taylor “wanted to make sure agencies that didn’t have the funding or support” would have “an option to reach out and have some money to get those things.”
“It’s expensive to run a good canine program, we are truly appreciative of being able to run this program,” Jones said of the West Jordan Police Department’s K-9 program. “Our dogs are getting called all over the place
to help other agencies that just don’t have the support that we do.”
West Jordan is one of the few agencies in the state, Jones said, that allow their handlers to spend at least two hours a day training with their PSDs. For other departments, most training is done on a police officer’s own time.
Jones’ PSD Vranik won first-place prizes in the obedience and agility categories and fourth place in the patrol area search and Tuff Dog competitions. The WJPD as a whole won the Top Patrol Agency Award of the whole event.
Taylorsville Police Department was awarded a new PSD who was trained by Next Level Canine during the event.
In total, the event raised more than $12,000 which will be used in part to host a winter training held by the foundation and the rest will be awarded to different police departments based on needs, Marisa Taylor said.
Police departments can fill out a form to apply for aid from the memorial on the memorial’s website at www.bwtk9memorial. com. l
West Jordan PSD Echo participates in the Brad Taylor K9 Memorial Trials, attacking a man in a Demanet bite suit. Photo courtesy Jossie Gagon
West Jordan PSD Harley stands next to award plaques for placing first in Top Patrol Dog and Vehicle Narcotics search, second in Criminal Apprehension and third in Agility. (Photo courtesy Mike Jones)bite suit. (Photo courtesy Jossie Gagon)
Permanent Jewelry can mark friendship or more
By Kerry Angelbuer | k.angelbuer@mycityjournals.com
People looking for a way to remember an important life event sometimes turn to choosing some permanent jewelry. Beautiful chains made from a variety of metals are most often placed around the wrist, like an upgraded friendship bracelet. The chains, with or without dangles and charms, can also be placed around the neck and ankle. The process is quick and painless as the chain is soldered together using a pulse-arc welder around the wrist, ankle or neck. The finished product is simple and sleek. No clasp means the chain is uninterrupted, no more adjusting your jewelry to hide the connecting piece. Permanent means you wear it always, since the only way to remove it is to cut it off.
Blaine Smith, owner of the Gem Smith in Bountiful, has done permanent jewelry for years on occasion. A growing trend and safer soldering gun have made the jewelry much more accessible. “The farmers markets that offer this type of jewelry may have four-five options, but we have over 100 options,” said Smith. Stainless steel permanent bracelets cost as little as $35, while stainless silver, gold filled, 14K, and 18K gold cost more. For example 14K gold can run between $150-$300. He soldered a diamond-all-around tennis bracelet for one customer. “Ninety percent of permanent jewelry is a bracelet,” said Smith, “with the remaining 10 percent being an anklet or necklace.” Recently,
he had a couple come in on their 15th wedding anniversary and each purchased a permanent bracelet to mark the day. The bracelets were not matching, and expressed the tastes of each one. Permanent can suggest a commitment like a marriage. Another family, came in after the
death of a beloved grandmother. Each of the female children and grandchildren were fitted with a permanent bracelet of remembrance. Another group of sisters had a going-away party for one of their number leaving on a mission and marked their unity with an anklet or bracelet that is always worn. “Any excuse to get something fun,” said Smith.
Usually, the jewelry is sleek and strong since it needs to be comfortable enough to wear while sleeping and hardy enough to be worn in any kind of daily activity. Yes, permanent jewelry will pass security at the Airport. It can be worn while swimming and showering. On a rare occasion, like a medical MRI, the jewelry may need to be cut off. Occasionally, the bracelet will break due to wear or accident. Soldering is still an options afterwards to restore the chain.
The Gem Smith has been operating in Bountiful for 40 years. Smith, got his start making jewelry while taking a jewelry class at Bountiful High School. His first shop was in his back yard followed by a second shop that was located where Costco is now, for 18 years. His current shop located on 587 West 2600 South, in The Square, in Bountiful specializes in repairs as well as church-themed and custom jewelry. Check out the website at gemsmith.com l
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Permanent Jewelry adds sleek style and often a reminder of a life event. Photo by Emily Cockrell
Pick a partner and do-si-do at long running square dance club
By Kerry Angelbuer | k.angelbuer@mycityjournals.com
On most Tuesday nights, a good group of older adults like to put on their dancing duds and kick up their heels doing whatever their professional caller asks. With hundreds of possible calls, dancers must be ready for anything, and it is not predictable. Derek Page, the caller, likes to mix it up and keep people on their toes. “Line dancing,” said Page, “is always the same steps to a certain song, while square dancing is made up on the spot. He said that studies have shown that square dancing can positively impact Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It is not just physical, but mental – and keeps the mind sharp. Page lives down in Sandy with his wife and two small daughters, but comes up to Bountiful for the weekly dance. He has been calling for over two decades. He says that there are clubs all over Utah from north to south. On a club anniversary, neighboring clubs visit, and the dance can swell to over 80 participants. Page plays the country music popular in the 1800s for some of the sets, but mixes it up with more modern music.
Although the dance takes place at the South Davis Senior Center, it is not part of the numerous free classes offered there.
Steve McCormick, who manned the door, took the requested $5 donation per dancer for an evening. He said that the dance club has
members in their 30s all the way up to a few members in their 90s. They welcome new singles or couples whenever and even offer dance lessons held before the regular dances on Tuesday nights. He further explains
that if the numbers of men and women are not equal, no problem. Gender swapping to even things up just adds another fun aspect to the dance. If one dance club is a little too lively for you, another might fit the bill. “The
Kaysville Common’s square dance group who meets on Wednesday afternoons from 12-2:30 p.m.,” said McCormick, “is known to be a little slower and easier to keep up.”
John Walker, president of the Northern Light Dance Club, suggests going to the Northern Lights Dance Club website to see when the lessons take place and to look forward to the special events like the Christmas Dance coming up Dec. 3. His email address along with his wife’s, Darlene, are available on the website to ask any questions about how to become part of this social club that mixes fun, exercise and mental stimulation.
Square Dancing has been around almost as long as America and is considered a fully American dance. Although it takes something from the English country dance and the French Quadrille, it has become its own tradition. The names for calls were formalized in the 1970s when books came out detailing all the movements associated with various calls. American Square Dancing is enjoyed throughout the world for fun and competitions. Even if the dance takes place somewhere where English is not spoken, many of the calls are still in English. Do-si-do, allemande and sashay are universal. l
The Northern Lights Dance Club practices square dancing with a caller in Bountiful most Tuesdays. Photo by Kerry Angelbuer
Utah Wellbeing Project reports on West Bountiful’s wellness survey
Viewing the collective opinion of 295 residents, West Bountiful received survey results from the Utah Wellbeing Project during a city council meeting on Sept. 3.
The report – which was delivered by Utah State University sociology professor Courtney Flint – showed that of the 11 cities in the established/mid-sized group, West Bountiful ranked fourth in personal wellbeing amongst residents and third in community wellbeing.
“I was very encouraged by, it seemed to me like, the people’s response of how happy they were,” said Mayor Ken Romney. “Especially in a time where there seems to be so much discord and people just complain. That seems to be what you hear. Maybe that’s just the media making it that way, but it seems like that’s what’s out there is people’s unhappiness, their discord, rather than [people] even be[ing] willing to talk about how good things are.”
According to the results, people living in the city value the “small town character” and “sense of community” in the area. For questions about recreation, 95% of respondents said that they had walked or biked in West Bountiful over the past 12 months, and 88% said that they had used local trails within that time frame.
The survey addressed concerns amongst
By Simon Mortensen | s.mortensen@davisjournal.com
citizens as well. Data showed that the three most common issues West Bountiful residents worry about involve air quality, water supply and green space. The results also reported that 52% of residents believe that the city’s population growth is too fast – the seventh highest percentage in the established/ mid-sized cities category.
“I think because of the size of our city
being smaller, I think it probably has a bigger impact on how we would take their comments or their things into consideration versus if we were a larger city,” said Romney about how much public opinion affects decisions made by the city council.
One finding from the survey that West Bountiful plans to look further into involves feedback on Accessory Dwelling Unit laws.
According to the results, a majority of respondents believe that:
• The primary home of Accessory Dwelling Units should be owner-occupied
• Parking availability is a priority for these units
• Proximity of these units to neighboring properties should be taken into consideration
• Units should not be used for short-term rentals
Surveys were sent to residents in the spring, and advertised through “social media, flyers, quarterly newsletters and the city marquee,” according to a report from the Utah Wellbeing Project. More females took the survey than males, and residents in the 40-49 age range had the highest response rate.
Other cities categorized in the established/mid-sized category included Cedar Hills, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Bountiful, North Salt Lake, Pleasant Grove, South Ogden, Cedar City, Midvale and Logan. West Bountiful contributed $500 to the research this year, and will plan to issue surveys for years to come.
“This is our first year with the survey, and I think the real value in the survey is going to be over multiple years,” said City Administrator Duane Huffman. l
The West Bountiful City Council received the results of a wellness survey at a September meeting. Photo by Simon Mortensen
West Bountiful studies four-way intersection for traffic solution
Working to increase pedestrian safety at an area that’s received attention during city council meetings, West Bountiful will be conducting a study at the intersection of 800 West 400 North.
“On this particular issue, where we’re already dealing with what’s been considered kind of a controlled crossing, so there’s already a stop sign there, the question is what can we do beyond that,” said City Administrator, Duane Huffman. “It just really felt like we needed more data to kind of figure out what the real issues are here.”
An effort that’s projected to cost $6,400, the study will be overseen by the infrastructure solutions company Horrocks. Cameras will be used to track traffic, pedestrian crossing times and other patterns. West Bountiful will then review potential solutions.
Though the intersection is an area residents have addressed concerns about in the past, the issue has recently received significant attention during city council meetings from a group of neighbors.
“This year, the beginning of this school year, we’ve just been scared to death even that our kids cross the street,” said Tim Adams, a resident of West Bountiful. “Traffic’s getting worse. People are not stopping. It’s been pretty crazy.”
By Simon Mortensen | s.mortensen@davisjournal.com
Adams attended a city council meeting about the issue on Aug. 20. That said, he and other residents had taken action at the intersection previously. In addition to working with city connections, the group of neighbors installed holders with flag polls on each stop sign. They’ve also worked with local law enforcement, whom Adams said will visit the stop occasionally to monitor driving behavior.
“I’ve almost been hit in the crosswalk several times with my kids, and I’m not a little man,” said Adams. “We just got fed up with it and decided, you know, if they’re not going to take action, then we will.”
Though no official solution will be decided on until further data is collected, the council and residents did discuss potential ways to curb the problem during a meeting on Sept. 3 – including the use of raised sidewalks. Individuals like West Bountiful Mayor Ken Romney say that a solution needs to better enforce procedures for both pedestrians and drivers.
“One concern is emboldening the pedestrian to think he’s safe to cross the road,” said Romney. “Like a flashing crossing sign. ‘Okay, push the button, the light’s going on.’”
While a system with lights may not prove to work best for the city’s situation on
400 North, the council is considering installing a Solar Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon sign on Pages Lane at 550 West, which is estimated to cost $2,499.
As issues like this are discussed, residents such as Adams are hopeful that city council members will be able to better under-
stand what’s happening on 400 North from their perspective.
“I think it’s going to be great for our cause,” said Adams. “They’re going to see exactly how much traffic comes through this little intersection.” l
West Bountiful will conduct a study at the intersection of 800 West 400 North to explore ways to increase pedestrian safety. Photo by Simon Mortensen
‘Xeriscape’ is not ‘zeroscape’ but perennial beauty
By Kerry Angelbuer | k.angelbuer@mycityjournals.com
Xeriscape is a type of landscape that uses little or maybe even no water. It requires little maintenance and is often used in very dry, even arid climates. In Utah, where winter snow and wet spring and fall rains allow for more vegetation, xeriscape can appear lush and green despite being irrigated by low-water drip irrigation. It is vital to realize that xeriscape is the correct term. Many people think “zeroscape,” bringing to mind rock and artificial turf with a few cacti. This kind of landscape is hardly better than concrete or asphalt for dissipating the heat in high summer. If the suburbs were dominated by this type of landscape, neighborhoods would not be the cool pleasant places to play and walk that is desired. “Anyone wondering what is better should remember that you’re choosing between hot and hard and cool and calming,” said Melanie Brooks, landscape designer. “That decision should be an easy one to make.”
Utah has a unique culture and climate compared to the rest of the country and landscape should respect that, argues the educators and landscape artists at Localscapes.com. Instead of letting water guzzling grass be the default yard choice, plan landscapes around the many uses of the yard. Side yards for example, do not need grass, but rather can be paths leading to work areas or gardens. Places for playground equipment, trampolines, eating areas, and vegetable gardens can all be mapped out first. Including a roundish play area for grass in a central location makes it easier to keep the edges trimmed and irrigate successfully. Planning yards in this way will ensure that mowing laboriously around a swing set will not happen. Paths of rock, gravel, mulch, tile, or patio stones can then connect the usable areas in the yard, adding beauty and functionality. The rest of the yard is xeriscape. These low-water gardens can be oasis of perennial flowers and trees treasured by humans and wildlife.
Fresh water is only about 3% of Earth’s water and needs to be preserved and used wisely according to Brooks, she further states that xeriscape landscape can increase your property value by 15%. She suggests using mostly native plants so that you are working with the natural climate. Xeriscape avoids the use of chemical fertilizers often used on grass that can kill the beneficial organisms in the soil and pollute the local water. “Spend more time admiring your landscape rather than toiling,” said Brooks. “Xeriscape can be beautiful and attract pollinators, birds, bees, and butterflies.”
The park strip at a home on Vineyard Drive in Bountiful has been replaced with clover, a native, low-water plant. The clo -
ver appeared greener than the surrounding grass, had some lovely blooms, and attracted some local deer and bees. Other native flowers that will thrive include whirling butterflies, blanket flower, hummingbird mint, coreopsis, asters, cat mint, and a variety of daisies including sunflowers.
Flip the Strip and Landscape Exchange programs offer incentives to change your turf landscape to low-water trees, bushes and flowers. One Bountiful resident received more than $3,000 for changing her largely, turf front yard to xeriscape. To qualify for the rebate, the grass is replaced with plants that will cover more than a third of the area. A shade tree is also required for every 3,000 square feet of project area. Annual flowers like marigold and petunias do not qualify because they do not last more than a season and require even more water than grass. Flowering, multi-year perennials, bushes, and trees thrive on the drip irrigation tubing favored by the rebates. Visit the Weber Water Basin website to find information on the programs and ensure that funds are still available. l
Paths are an important part of any xeriscape and can be made of a variety of materials. Photo by Kerry Angelbuer
Large plants and trees are an important part of a xeriscape and can cool the air around the home. Photo by Kerry Angelbuergelbuer
HALLOWEEN SECTION
A publication covering local Halloween legends and activities for men, women, and children in Davis County
What’s Bigfoot up to these days?
By Braden Nelsen | braden.n@myscityjournals.com
October seems to be the perfect time for creatures of all kinds, but particularly those off the beaten path. Cryptozoology deals with and studies such creatures, those whose existence has yet to be proven conclusively, things like the Loch Ness Monster, Chupacabra, and, of course, Bigfoot. These animals, dubbed “cryptids” have all had their fair share of sightings, but in the United States, there’s one who seems to get in its steps more than any other.
Legends surrounding a large, human-like creature traipsing around the woods of North America have been around for at least 1,000 years, if not longer. These legends paint the creature sometimes as a threat, other times as a benevolent, if not antisocial force. The consistency, however, was the immense size of the creature, and its being covered in thick, often matted and messy hair.
It wasn’t until 1958, however, that the beast got the nickname so many know it by today: Bigfoot. This occurred when Jerry Crew, a worker in a logging operation in Humboldt County, California discovered 16-inch footprints near the worksite. Except for the immense size, they looked strikingly human, with five toes. Whenever something odd happened in the logging camp, the workers began blaming it on the “Bigfoot,” which has since become conflated with the legends of the large hairy human-like figure.
Although the footprints turned out to be a hoax, as admitted in 2002, the name has proved to have sticking power, and despite the other monikers like Sasquatch, the skunk ape, momo and others, Bigfoot rings familiar to most. Maps of Bigfoot sightings show a crea -
ture with incredible range, with sightings in most, if not all the continental United States, and major concentrations in the Pacific Northwest, and Pennsylvania.
But what about Utah? Has Bigfoot ever made a track in the Beehive State, and more particularly, Davis County? According to entries made on the Bigfoot Researchers Organization website, there have only been five sightings of Bigfoot in Davis County that people have actually come forward to relate.
The first happened in 1977 and tells the story of a bowhunter in Farmington Canyon. The anonymous report relates that the hunter heard an unknown growl coming from the undergrowth near his path on his way back to the hunting camp. Being an experienced hunter, familiar with most growling wildlife, the hunter was startled by the unknown sound and was again disturbed when, later that night, a dog brought by one of the other hunters began growling and barking at the same noise, this time, outside their tent.
The second account occurred in 2004 and involved three eyewitnesses. According to the account, all three witnesses were in a truck on Skyline Drive in Bountiful. Although it was nighttime, there was a bright moon out, and the driver saw an unidentified animal off to the side of the road. Not wanting to hit it if it bolted, he slowed and turned on his brights. All three watched as the animal rose to two feet, and ran up a steep mountainside nearby.
The other three sightings were attributed to media and newspaper reports at the time of the sightings, in 1996 and 1980 respectively. But what about more recently? Has Bigfoot left Utah for good? The most compelling photos and video recordings have been from as recent as 5-10 years ago, but, sightings
A still from the Patterson-Gimlin film, one of the most famous, and hotly debated images of Bigfoot. Public domain image
have still been reported as recently as last year, so who knows? Maybe Bigfoot is still around, keeping the Wasatch Range in check.
One thing is certain, believers in Bigfoot will keep believing, skeptics will keep being skeptical, but the sightings will likely continue. It’s also likely if Big -
foot is indeed out there, he (or she) may be more benevolent than malicious, as the records of sightings without incident are far more numerous than those in which the creature attacks. Besides, isn’t it a bit nicer to imagine a benevolent and protective spirit of the forest?
Frightmares nominated as top Halloween theme park event
By Bailey Chism | bailey.c@thecityjournals.com
Is Frightmares one of the best theme park thrills in the country? It just might be, having earned a nomination for one of the top Halloween theme park events nationwide. This prestigious recognition comes from USA Today’s 10Best, a highly regarded reader’s choice award that highlights standout businesses, restaurants, hotels, and attractions across a wide array of industries. With Halloween season fast approaching, this nomination places Frightmares in the spotlight, inviting both locals and tourists to experience its unique offerings.
USA Today praises Frightmares for creating an “entertaining atmosphere for thrill-seekers who prefer milder fun.” The park is adorned with elaborate Halloween decorations, transforming it into a festive wonderland that delights visitors of all ages. Themed performances and immersive experiences make Frightmares a memorable destination for families looking to celebrate the Halloween spirit. Notably, Lagoon’s blend of family-friendly attractions and haunted houses has garnered special recognition, with USA Today employing a unique spider rating system to gauge the level of spookiness – perfect for those who enjoy a thrill without going overboard.
By Bailey Chism
As the days grow shorter and the air crisper, a curious transformation takes place. Porches are adorned with jacko'-lanterns, cobwebs, and eerie decorations, and people willingly seek out haunted houses, scary movies and tales of the macabre. The question arises: why do we love to be scared, especially around Halloween?
At the heart of this fascination is the adrenaline rush that accompanies fear. When faced with a frightening situation— whether it’s the jump-scare in a horror film or the ominous creak of a floorboard in a haunted house—our bodies react instinctively. The "fight or flight" response kicks in, releasing adrenaline and other stress hormones that heighten our senses and quicken our pulse. This surge of energy can be thrilling, especially when we know we are in no real danger. It’s the same reason people enjoy extreme sports or roller coasters; the controlled risk makes the experience exhilarating rather than terrifying.
Beyond the physical thrill, there’s a deeper psychological process at play: catharsis. Halloween, with its focus on the eerie and the supernatural, provides a socially
This year, Frightmares is excited to introduce the “Nightmare Cabaret” at the Carousel Theater, a captivating performance designed to mesmerize guests with its thrilling spectacle. The show delves into humanity’s deepest fears and nightmares through a stunning combination of singing and dancing, promising to leave audiences spellbound. This artistic exploration not only entertains but also engages viewers on a psychological level, making it a highlight of this year’s event.
In addition to the cabaret, Lagoon is unveiling Peter’s Pumpkin Patch, a charming attraction brimming with fun activities for the whole family. Visitors can take part in pumpkin decorating, games, cookie decorating, and coloring activities, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This new addition enhances the festive atmosphere of Frightmares, providing families with the opportunity to create lasting memories together during the Halloween season.
However, Frightmares faces stiff competition for the title of the best theme park Halloween event. Other esteemed nominees include Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld, Brick-or-Treat at Legoland, Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens, and the iconic Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, among others. Each of these events brings its own
unique flair to the Halloween celebration, making the competition fierce and exciting.
Fans of Frightmares can show their support for this beloved Utah attraction by voting daily at 10best.usatoday.com/ awards/travel/best-theme-park-halloween-event-2024/ from Monday, Sept. 23 until Monday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. Each vote counts toward determining the winner, and the excitement builds as the deadline approaches. The results will be revealed on
Monday, Oct. 28, and the anticipation of who will take home the title adds to the thrill of the season.
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker looking for the perfect Halloween adventure or a family searching for festive fun, Frightmares offers an unforgettable experience. Don't miss your chance to be part of this spooky celebration and help Frightmares secure its place as one of the best Halloween theme park events in the nation.
psychology behind Halloween thrills
acceptable outlet for exploring our fears. In everyday life, we often suppress feelings of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. Engaging with scary stories or participating in Halloween rituals allows us to confront these emotions head-on, in a safe and controlled environment. This confrontation can lead to a sense of release or relief, a psychological cleansing that leaves us feeling lighter and more at ease.
Another key aspect of why we enjoy being scared around Halloween is the social element. Fear, much like laughter, can be contagious. When we experience something frightening with others—whether it’s huddling together during a horror movie or navigating a haunted maze as a group—we create shared memories and bond over the mutual experience. The laughter and camaraderie that often follow a good scare are part of what makes these experiences enjoyable. They bring people closer, fostering a sense of connection and community.
The tradition of celebrating fear during Halloween has deep cultural roots. Originating from ancient Celtic festivals like Samhain, where people believed the veil between the living and the dead was at its thinnest,
Halloween has long been associated with the supernatural. Over time, these traditions evolved, blending with other cultural practices to create the Halloween we know today—a holiday where the scary, the strange, and the spooky are celebrated. Participating in these rituals, whether by donning a scary costume or telling ghost stories, is a way of connecting with these ancient traditions and honoring the past.
There’s also an element of curiosity and
exploration in our love of Halloween scares. The unknown, the mysterious, and the macabre have always fascinated humanity. Halloween provides a socially acceptable opportunity to delve into these darker aspects of life, to question what lies beyond the veil of our everyday existence. It’s a time to explore themes that are often taboo, such as death, the supernatural, and the afterlife, in a way that is both playful and profound. Halloween offers a form of escapism. In a world filled with daily routines and responsibilities, the chance to immerse ourselves in a night of fantasy and fear is a welcome diversion. It allows us to step out of our ordinary lives and into a world where anything can happen—a world of ghosts, goblins and ghouls.
So, as you carve your pumpkin, don your costume, or settle in for a scary movie this Halloween, remember that the thrill of fear is not just a seasonal pastime. It’s a complex, multifaceted experience that taps into deep-seated psychological needs and cultural traditions, making it a beloved part of the Halloween season.
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10 family-friendly Halloween activities this month
By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
Halloween is a spooky time for families to create lasting memories. From eerie displays to costume contests, many activities in Salt Lake County cater to all ages, ensuring everyone gets in on the festive spirit. These family-friendly, spine-tingling adventures will bring excitement to your Halloween celebrations while keeping the scares at a comfortable level.
BooLights, Hogle Zoo (2600 Sunnyside Ave., SLC)
Specific nights from Oct. 2-30, 6:309:30 p.m., $12.95-$18.95
This after-hours light display transforms Hogle Zoo into a bewitching destination. With entertainment and attractions like Dr. Frankenstein's Lab Show at the Wildlife Theatre, the event is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Costumes are allowed, but face-covering masks and any resemblance of weapons are prohibited. Check HogleZoo.org for dates.
Little Haunts, This is the Place Heritage Park (2601 Sunnyside Ave., SLC)
October 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $14.95-$18.95
Don your costumes and visit This is the Place for storytelling, trick-or-treating and take-home crafts. Learn about creepy bugs at the Creature Encounters and enjoy the petting corral, pony and train rides and more. Bring your own trick-or-treat bag. Tickets at ThisIsThePlace.org.
Riverton Halloween Bash, Riverton City Park (12600 S. 1452 West)
Monday, Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m., FREE
This annual Halloween tradition features age-appropriate games and activities for every family member. Snap holiday
pictures at the photo booth and enjoy the Scare Rodeo spook alley. Families are encouraged to wear costumes.
BOOtanical, Red Butte Garden (300 Wakara Way, SLC)
Oct. 17-30, Members $13, Public $16
BOOtanical Nights, 6-9 p.m. and BOOtanical Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Visit the magical world of Wonderland, where you can find hidden seeds and stop the Jabberwocky from transforming Wonderland forever. Join the adventure at RedButteGarden.org.
The Haunted Woods, Murray City Park (296 E. Murray Park Ave.)
Oct. 21-25, 5:30-9 p.m., $5
A family-friendly haunted attraction, the Haunted Woods offers a “Silly Trail” and a scarier “Spooky Trail” so everyone can have fun. All proceeds fund child abuse prevention programs. Tickets at MurrayHauntedWoods.com.
Monster Mash dance party, West Valley City Family Fitness Center (5415 W. 3100 South)
Friday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m., $5 per person, 50% off for members
The West Valley Halloween Dance Party is a fun time for the family with dancing, balloons and a costume contest. Pre-register by Wednesday, Oct. 23 at WVC-Ut.gov.
Halloween Fun Fest & Disability Resource Fair, Miller Conference Center (9750 S. 300 West, Sandy)
Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., FREE
This event features trick-or-treating, sensory activities and DJ Rebecca to
keep the music hopping. Caregivers can chat with experts and find resources. Costumes welcome!
Samhain Festival, Gallivan Center (239 S. Main Street, SLC)
Sunday, Oct. 27, Noon-7 p.m., $13$15
Experience Samhain, the festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Learn pagan traditions, enjoy live entertainment and food trucks, and activities for all ages.
Halloween Spooktacular, Abravanel Hall (123 W. South Temple, SLC)
Tuesday, Oct. 29, $8-$45
Wear a costume to this night of
Top 5 Halloween costume predictions for 2024
hair-raising melodies featuring music from Halloween favorites. Watch and listen as members of the Utah Symphony bring monsters to life. Find tickets at UtahSymphony.org.
Día de los Muertos celebration (Millcreek Common, 1354 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek) Oct. 27-Nov. 2, FREE
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Millcreek Common. Bring photos of loved ones for the community Ofrenda and enjoy the Halloween Party on Oct. 31 from 7-10 p.m. The big celebration is on Nov. 2, from 6-9 p.m., with the La Catrina parade, mariachi music, face painting, traditional treats and the movie “Coco.”
It’s always fun to watch the rotations of Halloween costumes over the years. From classics like ghosts and witches to pop culture references and puns, there’s something for everyone on Halloween. 2024 promises to have plenty of pop culture costumes, and so, in order to avoid dressing like everyone else at the party, here is our top five most likely Halloween costumes of 2024.
5. Dune – With the release of “Dune: Part 2,” there’s bound to be a few nods at Halloween parties to the cultural hit. While some costumes may be out of budget, and best left for the professionals, many other costumes are simple enough for
many to reconstruct without breaking the bank. Who knows, you might even see a sandworm or two in 2024.
4. Barbie and Ken – There are movies that are hits, and then there are movies that are a cultural phenomenon. Even though “Barbie” came out last summer, don’t be surprised to see more than a few people dressed in Barbie pink, or Ken’s fur coat. It’s an easy costume for a single person, a couple, or an entire group.
3. Beetlejuice – The “Ghost with the Most” returned to theaters this year, after a 36-year hiatus, along with his distinctive look. The striped suit, wild green hair, and pale complexion will likely make the rounds at Halloween parties, along with members of the Deetz family. Just don’t
say his name three times, or you might just never get rid of him.
2. Inside Out – The Halloween following the release of “Inside Out” in 2015 saw many families dressing up as the emotions from the subconscious of the main character, Riley. Pixar did a fantastic job making each emotion distinct in appearance in simple ways, and it made it possible for large groups to replicate. This year, with new emotions like anxiety, nostalgia and ennui, there’s bound to be more emotions out trick or treating.
1. Deadpool and Wolverine – Rising to the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, 2024’s “Deadpool and Wolverine” brought some iconic comic-book era looks to life in the latest installment in the
Deadpool franchise, and the character’s introduction into the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s a sure bet that the bright red suit of Deadpool and Wolverine’s iconic blue and yellow will brighten Halloween 2024.
Of course, it’s a sure bet that other Halloween costumes will make an appearance this year. Iconic looks outside pop culture, classic monsters, pun-based costumes and more are ever present and represent the creativity of the world at large, but pop culture will likely continue to dominate the costume scene this Halloween.
Families have a variety of choices when choosing fun holiday activities in October. (Stock photo)
Clearfield Pumpkin Float returns
By Braden Nelsen | braden.n@myscityjournals.com
Is there any better time for pictures in Utah than the fall? The amazing colors on the trees, the slight drop in temperature, plus, pumpkins. There’s no more iconic symbol of the season than the bright orange gourd, and Oct. 14 those in Clearfield and the surrounding area can set theirs afloat in the third annual Pumpkin Float at Steed Pond.
Shaundra Rushton, Communication Manager for Clearfield City explained how the head of the city’s Parks and Recreation department got the idea years ago from attending a conference in which a city back East hosted a similar event. The city discussed it, and, finding there were really no similar events in the region, decided to host one of their own, and since then, it’s just taken off in popularity.
“It’s been really popular,” said Rushton, citing the 4,000 respondents from the Facebook posting for the event. Although floating the pumpkins is certainly the highlight of the event, a crowd favorite is returning for the 2024 Pumpkin Float –the Pumpkin Cannon. Built by the parks crew, this compressed air cannon will be launching pumpkins as part of the event. “Our residents think it’s legendary,” said Rushton, and the results speak for themselves.
One big change this year is a BYOP policy – bring your own pumpkin. As the event has grown, it has become more difficult to provide pumpkins for each attendee and participant, so, residents that want to see their pumpkin float, need their own gourd. Lights, and floats, however, will still be provided by the city. Rushton
a one-way ticket for the Jack o’ lanterns. Participants will not be able to recover their pumpkins following the event.
For “one night only, they’re going to shine bright,” said Rushton. Following the event, the parks crew will be there late into the night, recovering the pumpkins and the floats to ensure minimal ecological impact, and “give the pond back to the ducks.” All in all, a much better fate, and photo opportunity for a Jack o’ lantern than decaying on a porch in mid-October.
There is no registration necessary for the event, and Rushton encourages people from all over to “Just show up with their pumpkins. Come out, and give it a try!”
People from all over, not just Clearfield are welcome, and even those who don’t have a pumpkin, or don’t want to set theirs adrift can come and witness the spectacle of these floating lights on the water. Yard games will be played, and hot chocolate will also be available while supplies last, but attendees should plan on eating either before or following the event, as there will be no food trucks.
The 2024 Clearfield Pumpkin Float will take place on Oct. 14, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Steed Pond. Lights and foam boards for floating the pumpkins will be provided, but those wishing to participate need to bring their own carved pumpkins this year. More information on the Pumpkin Float and other Clearfield events can be found at clearfield.city/events.
also reminds participants that the float is
Gleaming faces reflect on the surface of Steed Pond during the Pumpkin Float.
Pumpkins are blasted out of the Pumpkin Cannon – a fan favorite that returns this year. Photos courtesy of Clearfield City, Shaundra Rushton
SA Life in the Wild: The Conservation Legacy of Steve Bates
teve Bates, a wildlife biologist on Antelope Island, has dedicated his career to conservation, driven by a childhood passion. He’s tackled habitats across the United States, especially Antelope Island.
“I grew up in the home of a wildlife game manager,” Bates said. “[I] knew that’s what I was going to do from the time I could walk, and did what I had to do to get there.”
Bates began at Utah State University Eastern, where he completed his associates program, before transferring to Utah State and finishing his bachelors in Fish and Wildlife Management. He finished his masters at BYU, after doing a field project on black bear.
After college, Bates moved his family to Florida, where he took a job for the Florida State Parks, managing threatened animals. During this time, Bates began doing a lot of prescribed wildfires, a controlled burn that targets overgrowth.
“[We] burnt a lot of acreage in Florida,” Bates said. “We were trying to get our parks to mimic natural conditions.”
Bates left his job with the Florida State Parks after Hurricane Andrew.
“I actually ended up as a manatee biologist for 10 days,” Bates said. “Then my wife and I just looked at each other and said ‘let’s head west.’”
After six and half years in New Mexico,
Editor’s note – This article was originally published in the Sept. 20 edition of The City Journal
It’s official – Autumn begins this week, Sept. 22, 2024. It’s a new beginning, a new season, and one full of possibilities. While the City Journal addressed the ‘Ber’ months in a previous issue, Autumn itself deserves some special attention. Unfortunately, the online community has labeled Autumn and those who enjoy this season as “basic” –something that is far too mainstream, and overhyped, but the following may just go to show why this season deserves all the love it gets.
For centuries, Autumn has marked a bracing for winter. Traditionally, Autumn has been the season of harvest, bringing in as much produce as possible before the first frost, and the first hard freeze threaten crops. Often, this harvest has also been part of larger celebrations, like Thanksgiving, in which the harvested bounty is shared with a community of friends and family, bringing warmth to home and hearth before the onset of winter.
As the years moved on, and the world became more connected, innovations in
By Bridger Park | b.park@mycityjournals.co
his brother sent him a job announcement for Antelope Island, where he has been for about 25 years and six months.
Bates said the important project was installing a 100,000 gallon tank, gravity fed down to four drinkers. Two mimic small creeks, and the others are like circular pylons. The lower are for the bison, and the upper feed mule deer and bighorn sheep. This project coincided with a major drought cycle, giving the animals more options in the hard years.
“Since I’ve been on the island I’ve just watched the water retreat back up the moun-
tain. So this was just a security measure and to get us through tough drought years,” he said. “It’s working really good – full and self-sustaining, and that was a real big get out here just to have consistent water supply.”
Bates has also installed 10 guzzlers across the island, which are usually like big water troughs. The guzzlers are mainly for the bighorn sheep, causing them to distribute to water supplies and expand their range. In 2018 these sheep contracted domestic sheep diseases.
“Nobody knows for sure what happened, but odds are we had a sheep wander off the island, contract the disease, and then come back,” Bates said. “They brought that to the remainder of the others on the island. They all pretty much succumbed to the disease.”
Two years after the eradication 11 miles of fencing was built around the southern end of the island, as a deterrent for sheep leaving the island, and the reintroduced sheep from Arizona and Montana, were all collared.
“There’s a few [sheep] now that don't have collars, but you can see where they go to the fence and then turn back,” Bates said. “So it’s working as intended, keeping them here.”
The icon of animals on the island, and the reason the island was founded in the first
Autumn – celebrating a season
By Braden Nelsen | braden.n@mycityjournals.com
shipping and food preservation made the focus on harvest less of a necessity and more of a tradition. Sure, in the 20th century, many people could find canned goods or even fresh produce in the dead of winter, shipped from warmer climes, but the traditions of harvest foods endured, like corn, potatoes, both sweet and savory, and of course, pumpkin with all its associated products.
This leads to one of perhaps, the most divisive aspects of Western autumnal culture – pumpkin spice. Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice has become the unofficial flavor of the season. Everything from lattes to cookies, to shakes and more, but what actually is in pumpkin spice? Ironically enough, the seasoning itself does not include pumpkin, although many products will add that flavor in addition. Pumpkin spice is a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger, with some mixtures including allspice.
Oddly enough, similar mixtures have been found in cookbooks dating back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance, but the official pumpkin spice, or pumpkin pie spice was codified in the 1890s. Pumpkin spice is a classic example of the old saying, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. The spice has worked and been a favorite ingredient for over 700
place, are bison. Tourists from all over flock for the opportunity to see the staple of American history.
“When I started out here, bison weren’t really managed for anything but the enjoyment of the public,” Bates said. “Which is rightly so, it is the top priority.”
Bates converted the bison to a cow calf production unit, and people see more than they ever did before. A cow operation allows for more reproduction every year. Bulls are more fun for tourists to look at, but cows are far more important for birthing ratios.
“We used to get about a hundred animal bumps every year,” Bates said. “Now we’re over 250 every year.”
Bison from Antelope Island have fed countless conservation efforts across the country. Bates has done a massive amount of work with what was once a ragtag herd of bison, from habitat restoration, to genetics, there has been a noticeable uptick in the health of the herd.
These successes have defined Bates’ career. His influence on the island is there with men like John Freemont, Kit Carson, and John Dooly. The difference for Bates, unlike the others, is that there is no questioning his impact on the island was positive.l
years, why mess with success?
Variety, as the saying goes, is the spice of life, and Autumn provides a fantastic change of pace from the dog days of summer. There’s plenty to see and do in general, as well as the many Autumn-specific events in Davis like the Scarecrow Walk, Frightmares at Lagoon, concerts, and more. There’s never a better time to have a great season than the present, and fall 2024 promises to be an outstanding one. l
Public domain image.
Photo courtesy of Steve Bates
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Canyon Creek for the bidirectional trail and Sheriff DH for the downhill biking trail. North Canyon was known for pressing problems during trail development and a local user of the trail would “patrol” the area and resolve these issues regularly.
• SoDa (trail 417) is named after South Davis and serves as a connector trail to the trails further north.
• By the Way (trail 700) is named after a rock song by Red Hot Chili Peppers, which follows the rock song themed names in the Ward-Holbrook area and serves as a connector trail from Eggett park to the Boulevard.
• Encore (trail 503) is named after concert endings and serves as a downhill option coming into the Holbrook Trailhead.
Other trail names are Maple Syrup, Shout, Bellevue, King Green, Mahogany Ridge, Fern Hollow, Summerwood, named for its beautiful sunsets, and Hornet. “Hornet was named because when the trail flaggers were up there they saw a bunch of hornets in a hornet's nest,” Corbridge said.
There are 12 new trails completed, she said. “We’ll have 13 soon. It’s under construction.”
Getting the trail system started was a grassroots effort, said Corbridge. “Trail lovers wanted more trails in the area and wanted to avoid conflict on them. It evolved into a committee and some council members were highly into trails as well.”
Most of the funding came from an election bond in 2020, she said. “There was a little bit of RAP tax and a $500,000 grant from the state for outdoor recreation. We’re always looking for donations to fund more trails.”
Corbridge said they’re up there regularly to check on the trails. “We’ve only heard great things. Word is getting out.” l
New Bridge at the Bottom of Trail 305 which leads to “Hornet.” Trail 305 (Unnamed). Courtesy photos
Monday
Hoarders
A&E 6 p.m.
This reality series depicting the lives of those who suffer from compulsive hoarding disorder returns for its 16th season with two back-to-back episodes. The first episode focuses on Tim, while the second catches up with Nathan and Kathy.
The Price Is Right at Night
(2) KUTV 8 p.m.
Come on down to an all-new episode! Drew Carey hosts as audience members step up to win amazing showcase prizes by correctly guessing the price of everyday items in this prime-time edition of the classic game show. What will the contestants win this time?
Tuesday
An Oprah Special: The Presleys — Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley (2) KUTV 7 p.m.
Legendary broadcaster Oprah Winfrey visits Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tenn., to interview Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, about the king of rock and roll, her mother Lisa Marie Presley and the history of rock’s most famous family.
Accused
(13) KSTU 7 p.m.
The Season 2 premiere of this anthology series follows people caught up in the world of crime and punishment — but from the defendant’s point of view. This season features the likes of Debra Winger, Mercedes Ruehl, William H. Macy and Michael Chiklis.
Wednesday
Survivor
(2) KUTV 7 p.m.
Jeff Probst has the castaways on edge as they compete along the coast of Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca Islands. Hoping to build upon their alliances, several contestants look to schmooze their way into the good graces of others to avoid being voted out.
The Floor
(13) KSTU 8 p.m.
After a successful first season, this unique game show is back and bigger than ever. In fact, Season 2 adds 19 more contestants to make it an even 100. With more contestants vying for the $250,000 grand prize, expect things to be far more competitive.
Thursday
Big Brother
(2) KUTV 7 p.m.
If ever there was a show that made living alone seem like a genius move, this is it. This season has felt like a bloodbath. While the veto made some interesting situations earlier on, even host Julie Chen Moonves must be looking over her shoulder.
Law & Order (5) KSL 7 p.m.
Living in New York City can be amazing — unless you’re a criminal. After the murder of an AI-infused dating app founder, officers Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) and Riley (Reid Scott) investigate who might want the romance-obsessed entrepreneur dead.
Friday
College Football (13) KSTU 6 p.m.
Northwestern heads to Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., to play the University of Maryland. With Northwestern leading the rivalry 3-1, can Maryland make a notch in evening things up? Or will Northwestern continue their dominance?
Social Studies
FX 11 p.m.
High schoolers in Los Angeles discuss
Nobody Dumps My Daughter LIFE 6 p.m.
As Neil Sedaka is fond of saying, “Breaking up is hard to do.” Especially if you are dating Theresa (Jasmine Vega), whose mother, Mary (Ana Ortiz), will stop at nothing to keep her daughter in a relationship, including bribery and hiring a hitman.
Saturday Night Live (5) KSL 9:30 p.m.
Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night! This award-winning ensemble sketch comedy series has been entertaining audiences since 1976. Current cast members include Michael Che and Colin Jost. Ariana Grande hosts this episode. Stevie Nicks performs.
Sunday
America’s Funniest Home Videos (4) KTVX 6 p.m.
When he’s not holding down the fort on “Dancing With the Stars,” host Alfonso Ribeiro sits back with a studio audience to enjoy the funniest home videos from across the U.S. After viewing all the country has to offer for the week, they vote on the best.
Tracker (2) KUTV 7 p.m.
An entire family has gone missing in the deep forests of Arkansas in this Season 2 premiere. As Colter (Justin
Monday
(30) KUCW 8 p.m.
Superman & Lois
The Season 4 premiere of “Superman & Lois,” which airs Monday, Oct. 7, on The CW, finds Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) and the boys, Jordan (Alex Garfin) and Jonathan (Michael Bishop), struggling with their grief over the death of Superman (Tyler Hoechlin). Meanwhile, Lex Luthor (Michael Cudlitz) just wants to enjoy the moment.
Celebrity Profile
By Jay Bobbin TV Media
Though Missy Peregrym was absent from “FBI” for a while toward the end of last season, many more cases are in her future.
The Dick Wolf-produced CBS and Paramount+ drama returns Tuesday, Oct. 15, for its seventh year — the first of three that it was renewed for at once, something quite rare. Peregrym’s character, Special Agent Maggie Bell, is still concerned with taking over the raising of a late FBI peer’s (Charlotte Sullivan, “Chicago Fire”) daughter (Rose Decker, “Mare of Easttown”). She also has a big investigation to handle in the season opener, as she and her colleagues clash with CIA operatives while investigating a New York-area plumber’s murder that has global implications.
“We have a new showrunner this year, Mike Weiss [‘Chicago P.D.’], who’s fantastic,” says Peregrym, who notes another big “FBI” change with co-star Katherine Renee Kane (“Extra Ordinary,” 2016) about to leave with her federal agent character Tiffany Wallace. “We have a new person joining the team this season [‘National Treasure: Edge of History’ star Lisette Olivera, as Behavioral Analysis Unit agent Syd], and we’re really looking forward to that, though I’ve loved working with Katherine. She’s so talented, and I have nothing but love and support for her move forward in her career.”
The subplot of Maggie considering parenthood came in large part from Peregrym, a real-life mother of two, who explains, “I really just wanted to have more of a maternal side of Maggie come out, outside of work. I thought it was interesting for her to get a child through a friend, and I’m excited that we’re able to continue that storyline.
As a sugar fiend, Halloween was a High Holy day in my childhood. Like a squirrel, I used the holiday to gather and hoard candy that would last me through the autumn months until Santa could fill my stocking with tooth-breaking peppermint discs.
On Halloween, my siblings and I would take pillowcases and trick-or-treat through the neighborhood. When the bags were full, we’d bring home our haul so Mom could scrutinize each piece. She’d look for razor blades poking out of apples, unwrapped candy laced with angel dust and Butterfinger bars that she confiscated as Halloween tax.
In sixth grade, I went trick-or-treating with a boy and we dressed as square dancers because Mr. Madson had taught us how to dance and it was an easy costume. The boy was more interested in trying to kiss me than in securing candy. So I told him we had no future and do-si-doed to the next house to see if they were handing out full-size candy bars.
The gathering of candy was just the beginning. After mom crime-proofed my loot, I’d sort it into categories: chocolate bars, Charms Blow-Pops, fruity Wacky Wafers, Pixy Stix, flavorless Smarties, wax bottles filled with questionable liquid, hard-as-rock orange taffy, Bazooka bubble gum and boring Tootsie Rolls. Then, I’d count each piece so I’d know if one of my bratty siblings took anything.
Once my bag-o-cavities was categorized and counted, I’d hide it under my pillow and sleep on it like Smaug protecting his treasure from the grubby hands of mortals. I sometimes woke up with a lollipop stuck to my face.
The real benefit of Halloween candy was having access to sweet treats at school. Sneaking candy to school was the tricky part. On Nov. 1, teachers knew we’d all have pockets full of candy and we wouldn’t be able to pay attention un-
Give Me Some Sugar
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til after Thanksgiving. But they attempted to confiscate any sugary substance, so I had to be strategic.
I’d pretend to look for something in my desk and shove a handful of Milk Duds in my mouth. Invariably, the teacher would call on me as soon as I had the candy stuffed in my cheeks like a chipmunk. Do you know how hard it is to talk with a mouthful of Milk Duds?
After school, I’d dash home to my pile of candy to recategorize and recount, and to punish anyone within screeching distance if one piece of Laffy Taffy was missing. Yes, I was a bit obsessive. I understand that now.
Halloween candy was also perfect for smuggling into Sunday school. If I could get it past my mom, I could snack all through the long Sunday services. At the time, dresses didn’t have pockets (those were hard times) so I had to resort to creative options.
My socks became repositories for candy contraband. I was too young to realize mothers notice when their child’s legs are suddenly shaped like Baby Ruth bars. Plus, the plastic candy wrappers strapped around my ankles made a crinkling and crackling noise as subtle as a bull in a china shop.
A week after Halloween, my candy stash had dwindled
significantly. I needed to cut back if it was going to last until Christmas but the Bottle Caps, the Sugar Babies, the Bit-oHoney and the Boston Baked Beans called to me like a siren on a rock.
Whether I battled the world’s loudest candy wrappers or faced the principal for participating in black market candy sales, Halloween remained my favorite holiday. I still squirrel away my favorite candies and I warn everyone to touch my cache at their peril.
