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Halloween 2023: This Utah house features 80 life-size skeletons celebrating ‘human everyday life’
A video posted to X has revealed how a home in Sandy, Utah, put up assu many as80 life-size skeletons as Halloween decoration. The skeletons mimic various human activities, “including posing for pictures, mowing the lawn or even lounging around and acting like some real lazy bones,” as per the ABC7 Eyewitness News post.
The video showsskeletons on the front of a Ford truck and climbing onto the roof of the house. While some are seen kissing in the garden, some push each other in a wheelchair. Some lounge on the lawn, ride a tandem bike and walk a skeleton dog.
Homeowner Amy Beecroft Pay told Storyful that she decorated her yard with skeletons for to celebrate “human everyday life” in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. While Amy started with only 20 skeletons, there are now 80, having increased over the years.
One of the skeletons mowing the lawn accidentally ran over another skeleton, and bones are seen spread out around the mower. However, life goes on for the others, among the dead.
People in the comment section of the video on X are amazed at the unique idea, with one saying, “Fantastic! And love the dog/hydrant at the end.” “The best is the one with the lawn mower,” one user said, while another wrote, “Fantastic!” “So creative!” one user said. “That is awesome,” said another.
The video was also posted to Instagram, where one user wrote, “Very impressive but where do they store everything?” “So creative! Glad no one took them,” one user said, while another wrote, “These old bones got stories to tell”. “Where do you store all these the rest of the year?” one user asked. One noted, “Forget about the decorations, how big is that house? From the start of the driveway to the wall there’s 20 concrete squares for the sidewalk”.
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No. 10 Utah vs. Arizona: How to Watch, Game Time and TV
In a highly anticipated Week 5 college football matchup, the Arizona Wildcats will take on the No. 10 Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
The Utes enter the game as 12.5-point favorites, riding momentum from a narrow 22-19 win over Oklahoma State in Week 4. Utah’s mobile quarterback Isaac Wilson and their powerful running game, led by Micah Bernard, are expected to dominate against an Arizona defense that has struggled against mobile quarterbacks. The Utes are projected to surpass 200 yards on the ground, and their offensive prowess should lead to multiple touchdowns, possibly five or more, as they aim for a decisive win.
This game carries a particular sense of revenge for Utah, as Arizona not only defeated them last season, but also ran up the score with a controversial touchdown in the final seconds of the game. The Utes are a proud team, and that bitter memory will likely fuel their desire to overpower the Wildcats on their home turf.
Arizona, coming off a 31-7 loss to Kansas State in Week 3, had a bye week to recover. Freshman quarterback Noah Fifita has shown potential, while wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has been a standout player with NFL potential. However, Arizona’s offensive line has underperformed, which could be a significant issue against Utah’s deeper and stronger roster.
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With the Utes holding a 26-20-2 advantage in the all-time series, and the over/under set at 50.5 points, fans are expecting an exciting game where Utah looks poised to bounce back and assert dominance over Arizona.
Saturday, Sept 28
No. 10 Utah vs. Arizona
Kickoff: 10:15 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN (Available on FuboTV)
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Utah County leaders pitch 48% tax hike to residents at open house
PROVO — Utah County wants to raise taxes by 48%, and leaders are trying to show taxpayers exactly where that money would go.
At an open house in Provo Thursday evening, representatives from various county services shared with residents what the property tax increase – which amounts to about $8 a month on a typical home – would pay for.
“Primary public safety,” said Ezra Nair, Utah County administrator. “The county is very fortunate to be super lean on our services. We only try to provide what’s absolutely necessary.”
Heather Harmon, who lives in Payson, attended the open house “to learn and see where it’s going to go.”
Speaking with county officials, she said, gave her a pretty good idea.
“There’s a lot of people who aren’t me that need help and can’t afford it,” Harmon said, “and I guess it’s not so bad to give a little extra.”
Nair said Utah County is operating with a budget deficit, and the tax increase would close that and pay for critical services.
But the proposal isn’t popular with several residents. Dozens spoke against it at a hearing last month. Plus, the county recently raised salaries for elected officials and hired some new administrative staff.
“We try not to be the highest-paid county for any particular position,” Nair said.
Nair said the county’s costs are going up. Harmon said she understands that, even though paying more taxes isn’t easy.
“I think it’s probably hard for everybody,” she said.
County officials said the tax increase proposal is not set in stone, and they are working it out. They plan to hold another public hearing in October before adopting a final budget before the end of the year.
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No. 10 Utah seeks to avenge loss in rematch with fellow Big 12 newcomer Arizona
Arizona (2-1, 0-0 Big 12) at No. 10 Utah (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)
BetMGM College Football Odds: Utah by 12 1/2.
Series record: Utah 26-20-2.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Following a bye week, Arizona officially opens Big 12 play against fellow league newcomer Utah. The Wildcats routed the Utes 42-18 a year ago to snap a six-game losing streak in the series. Utah looked impressive in a 22-19 win over Oklahoma State and is eager to dish out revenge. Arizona could use an upset win to resolve questions about its offense following a 31-7 loss to Kansas State two weeks earlier.
KEY MATCHUP
Can Arizona’s front seven stop Utah’s resurgent rushing attack? The Utes piled up a season-high 249 yards on the ground against Oklahoma State. Micah Bernard led the way with a career-best 182 yards on a career-high 25 carries. The Wildcats have allowed 222.5 rushing yards per game against FBS opponents this season.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Arizona: Moving the chains against Utah will come down to how much Tetairoa McMillan is involved in the offense. McMillan tallied 116 yards and a touchdown on eight catches versus the Utes a year ago. He has nine career games with 100 or more receiving yards and leads the Big 12 with 151.0 receiving yards per game.
Utah: Will Bernard make it four in a row? Bernard is the first Utah running back since Ty Jordan in 2020 to put up three straight 100-yard rushing games after having just two 100-games in his career entering the season. He leads the Big 12 with 456 total rushing yards while averaging 6.9 yards per carry.
FACTS & FIGURES
Utah leads the Big 12 with 3.0 sacks per game. Utes defensive end Van Fillinger tops the league with 5.5 sacks through four games. … Arizona QB Noah Fifita needs three touchdown passes to pass Matt Scott for 12th place in the school’s career passing touchdowns list. … Utah leads the Big 12 and ranks fourth nationally in time of possession (36:21). … Arizona’s last road win against Utah came in 2014. … Utah is one of three Big 12 teams – along with UCF and Kansas State – rushing for at least 200 yards per game while holding opponents under 100. The Utes average 206.3 rushing yards and allow 93.8 yards on the ground per contest.
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