Utah (KUTV) — Hazardous road weather conditions led to a 20-car pileup on a Davis County highway early Friday morning Utah Highway Patrol troopers told KUTV that the crash occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m All 20 vehicles involved were headed south when the pileup occurred Authorities said drivers were traveling too fast for the slick a separate crash involving nine vehicles occurred on the northbound side of the highway Troopers stated weather was a contributing factor in this crash as well and some drivers may have lost control while looking toward the earlier southbound pileup only one person was transported with minor injuries All others were evaluated at the scene and released troopers faced delays in clearing the scene due to the high number of damaged vehicles Both directions of the highway were reopened by 11 a.m SALT LAKE CITY — Frank and Sharla Hunt became trapped in their Fruit Heights backyard by a mudslide in 2023. They were both injured, and their barn was destroyed. Frank Hunt became trapped in the flowing mud A second mudslide in the same area damaged Russell and Lauren Tanner's backyard in 2024 Tanners and another neighboring couples are suing Fruit Heights the state of Utah and the developers of a 65-acre housing development that sits on the hill above their properties along the city's east bench according to the families and attorney Robert Sykes is that the housing development has been allowed to continue despite the damaging landslides being created by the project — all while warnings from geological studies have been ignored "The hillside has to be remediated and stabilized," Sykes said during a press conference Tuesday announcing the legal action "Just because the developer didn't follow the rules just because the city of Fruit Heights didn't follow the rules just because the state of Utah who noticed the problems didn't follow the rules you don't shove that blame off onto innocent people." The lawsuit also names Rock Loft Estates LLC and the managers of the companies as defendants The Rock Loft Estates Project is just east of South Mountain Road and U.S 89 and borders the properties of the three families with steep slopes leading down to their backyards The residents say the problems began in 2023 "You want to talk anxiety?" said Terry Smith Smith says he acquired the property from his grandparents He says there haven't been mudslides or waterflow problems like this in 50 years every time it rains or snows Smith says he gets worried the Smiths had to get an excavator to dig trenches to avert additional flooding They used to call their backyard their sanctuary "Now it's just all dug up and a mess and terrifying," Christy Smith said It's got trenches and big holes to try and control the water," added Terry Smith He said he had to remove the swing set in his backyard so his grandchildren wouldn't play on it out of fear that another mudslide could happen without warning The Tanners say they also bought their property several years ago to give their children a safe backyard area to play in Now the children are no longer allowed to play there Sykes holds a press conference at his firm's office in Salt Lake City announcing that his office will be filing a complaint against Matt Lowe a developer; Fruit Heights; and the state of Utah "It's been so disheartening to try and engage with the city and trying to find a resolution to this and being completely ignored and ridiculed and even mocked at City Council meetings to try and find some sort of resolution to this "Anything that the state or the city has tried to do — honestly we don't know what they've done because they won't communicate with us — but it hasn't worked The water is still pooling; the ground is still saturating And I'm very worried that the next slide is going to be a little further south and it's going to end up destroying the outbuilding on the other side of our property," he continued We've gotten nowhere," Lauren Tanner added "I've attended several City Council meetings and we're just stonewalled They won't give us an answer," concurred Terry Smith When asked who the families feel is at fault for the mudslides — whether it be the developer "I feel like the developer didn't uphold what he was contractually obligated to do I feel like our city didn't enforce when they noticed he was misstepping I feel like there are a lot of different faults in a lot of different places," she said gives some of her thoughts as she and her husband Sykes at his firm's office in Salt Lake City announcing a complaint against Matt Lowe a developer; Fruit Heights; and the state of Utah due to alleged negligence gross negligence and other serious misconduct regarding a mudslide in their backyards Deseret News)The lawsuit contends that the developer took out vegetation that shouldn't have been disturbed leading to problems with water runoff and erosion there is an enormous risk of future landslides that can harm these plaintiffs and their neighbors This lawsuit is designed to compel hillside remediation by the developer we are also asking the court to issue a preliminary injunction prohibiting any further sales of lots or granting permits to do the same," said Sykes "There are at least six different geotechnical reports that have been produced since 2008 each of which describes the significant geological hazards attendant with any proposed residential development of the property," according to the lawsuit "All the defendants knew that these geological risks and hazards could be mediated but that such mediation would be expensive and time-consuming warned of multiple hazards that would be encountered in the development of this property." City officials from Fruit Heights did not immediately respond to KSL.com's request for comment LOCAL NEWS 12:27 PM | Updated: Nov 8 BY LAUREN STEINBRECHER FRUIT HEIGHTS — A church in Davis County announced it will no longer volunteer to be a county Code Blue warming center saying it caused too much angst and division in the community Dozens of Fruit Heights residents packed City Hall Wednesday night both in the council room and in an overflow room was meant to explain the details and process behind the State of Utah designating Mountain Road Presbyterian Church as the county’s state-mandated winter emergency shelter Under state law, Davis County must identify an indoor space with at least 16 beds for people experiencing homelessness to stay on Code Blue Alert nights — when temperatures are projected to dip under 18 degrees Fahrenheit Many residents who showed up to Wednesday’s meeting expressed deep concern for housing a Code Blue warming center in town Don Krafft took the podium after the meeting began explaining how they were approached about the Code Blue opportunity and it felt like a good fit for their philosophy “We felt it fit well with our strategic mission use of our building,” he said “We want our building to be a helpful part of our community.” Krafft said the issue became one of contention and anger “We are grieved that the Code Blue warming center has become such a divisive and emotional issue in Fruit Heights,” he said After learning more information from law enforcement and others who’ve been hosting warming centers he said they decided Mountain Road Church is “not equipped for this important mission.” “We want to apologize to you as a church for any anxiety and fear this has brought into your life and into your family,” Krafft said The room erupted in applause and gave the pastor a standing ovation over the decision Residents of Fruit Heights packed a town meeting on Thursday where they argued against the designation of a church near their homes to serve as a Code Blue shelter in the county He outlined how the process unfolded from the county and state clarifying that the city did not make the final Code Blue shelter designation and that the city did not have the opportunity to petition or veto it citizens asked questions and voiced concerns like: How did the state decide the location without the knowledge of the community “We’re concerned about homeless people is how it happened that no one let us know.” Another woman asked why Fruit Heights was chosen to “bear that responsibility.” “Was there no other place in all of Davis County that that was a better fit?” she questioned Others brought up fears of increased crime and other negative community impacts if Fruit Heights were home to a Code Blue warming center Davis County Commissioner Lorene Kamalu and Utah House Rep further explaining the process of identifying Code Blue shelters in Davis County Kamalu at one point said the county found out about the state’s decision in the last couple of weeks “had no idea when the church volunteered She also talked about the county’s need to abide by the state’s mandate One woman asked what the sanctions would be “if we decided this wasn’t for Davis County “It is state law,” Commissioner Kamalu answered I think that if the county did not cooperate — if we just decided we’re going to ignore the people in our own county who are right now unhoused — then they would come in and take it all the way over.” With Mountain Road Church’s withdrawal Davis County still needs a Code Blue shelter with 16 beds “There are a couple other good options that will probably become our options now,” Kamalu explained to the room She said it’s likely that the next choice will be an old emissions center in Kaysville a couple of residents spoke up to say they supported the warming center One man said he was disappointed in his community “I hope that half that enthusiasm is mustered by our community to really help people as it has been to shut down a program that would provide 16 beds on maybe 20 nights a year to not freeze to death,” he expressed Pohlman reiterated Krafft’s decision “What the pastor said is … as a pastor he was trying to provide a service and do good it was creating more of a problem than it was doing good,” Pohlman said Touching on the concerns he heard from citizens ahead of the meeting he said people were worried about safety and feared the unknown They didn’t know how Code Blue would be rolled out or fulfilled “We can’t require people to serve in a way that they don’t feel comfortable,” the mayor said we need to help each other feel comfortable and unify behind a good cause.” “everyone is willing and wants to help.” we just don’t know how,” Pohlman said and all people in the state need to find ways to help out receiving direction and receiving leadership from state leaders is the best way to find ways to create solutions and be part of the solution instead of being part of the problem.” Follow @KSL5TV Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Susan was the daughter of Jacque and Patricia Robinson Susan was raised in San Francisco but cherished the memories of the summers spent at their family cabin on the Russian River started their life together in San Francisco They eventually raised their two daughters in Napa recently celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary She collected children’s books and loved sharing those with her grandchildren and neighbors She was a dedicated teacher to 1st and 2nd grade children for many years to be closer to some of their grandchildren Susan was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and had a strong testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ Susan was beloved by her family and will be greatly missed Julie (Mark) Taylor and Linda (Al) Case; grandchildren warmth and devotion to her family will be deeply missed She is now reunited with her Mom and Dad and her little dog Duffy The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to loving neighbors and friends and to the doctors nurses and staff at Holy Cross Layton Emergency Department for their care Arrangements entrusted to Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors passed away peacefully at home on March 10 We know he is so very happy to be together again with his Sweetheart the first born son of George James and Margaret (Bobbie) McNicholas Taffs and grew up in Decatur After a short stint at the Georgia Military Academy he attended and graduated from Decatur High School He later attended Georgia State University and with the help of Weber State College transferred credits he graduated from GSU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration He was promoted with the General Electric Company helping numerous business clients for many years He was VERY active in politics and community service He was very active in Scouting serving as a Troop leader in both the Boy and Girl Scout organizations His daughters had a GREAT time with him as their leader One of the more notable organizations he devoted a LOT of hours too in a relatively short amount of time was as the President of the Utah Club Heights Bicentennial Singers While NOT attending the first meeting of the parents (of the Elementary school age children who had been invited back to Washington DC to perform) Richard was nominated and seconded to head the organizing and raising of funds to get more than 200 5th he had a seat on the plane to go back with the group but gave it up so that another parent could go neighbors and even strangers in any way he could From donating more than 10 gallons of blood throughout his life (he has the pin to prove it!) or if someone needed a car or van to use on a family vacation or even opening their home many times so people had a place to live Richard has waited for eight years to be back with the love of his life so although we are heartbroken to see him go we are also so very happy for them both to be reunited William Taffs (Karen) and sister Roberta Walker (John) and much loved Brother- and Sisters-in-Law Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday A viewing will take place Sunday evening from 6-8 pm at Russon Mortuary and Monday morning from 9:45-10:45 am at the church Interment will take place at 3pm at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park The ward will be streaming the funeral service on Monday, March 17th and may be viewed using the following link: click here Russon Mortuary & Crematory - Farmington Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Click to watch Utah — Code blue warming centers are a controversial issue in Davis County "We are all willing to do something to help somewhere But we have to be smart about it and safe about it,” explained Mary Monson This church was designated as a code blue warming center in Davis County we need to respond by having a certain amount of beds available where people can go in extreme cold situations that's 18 degrees and below,” said Wayne Niederhauser It caused division in this tight-knit community Some neighbors like Monson said they want to help those experiencing homelessness but are worried about the impacts on homes close by And feel like the city was not transparent with them about the process "My number one concern is the safety of my community,” said Monson you cannot force someone to stay in a building code blue centers were only open for about 32 or 35 days "We want to make sure all the community is safe Our first priority is to get people off the street safe from frostbite and potential death,” he added Fruit Heights City hosted a public meeting to explain this plan to residents and that’s when Pastor Don Krafft announced that the church would no longer be a warming center He shared this statement with FOX 13 from the church: “Fruit Heights has many wonderful and compassionate people who have done humanitarian works in our community We withdrew as a warming center as we dug deeper into the safety protocols in place and felt we needed more support We deeply encourage our fellow Utahns to help the needy and homeless as they are able "I thought it was extremely brave of him to step up and say we love our neighbors and want to be good neighbors,” said Monson we will be looking at probably some county or state buildings in Davis County,” added Niederhauser "They're set up to hit the road running once a location is secured." At Thursday night's Kaysville city council meeting officials discussed opening a code blue shelter here "I'll do everything in my power to prevent that because we don’t feel like Kaysville is the right location to host a facility like this The city said they proposed having a warming bus instead the county emissions building in Kaysville is shortlisted as a warming center Residents also spoke during public comment -- some against the shelter and I’m very concerned,” said one resident Others in support of being part of the solution I’m actually in favor of the code blue housing I think it’s a way that our community can contribute,” added another Utah (KUTV) — KUTV is digging deeper into comments made by the mayor of Fruit Heights after he said residents didn't need to know about a Code Blue Shelter in their neighborhood we highlighted Mayor John Pohlman’s comments from an October 15 city council meeting but we've discovered more comments from a meeting the next day but residents are still concerned about the lack of transparency from the mayor "Are we going to try to roll this out Or do they just see a bus show up?" One council member asked That question was raised to Pohlman during the October 15 meeting He asked if people in Fruit Heights should know about the temporary shelter "It's not the responsibility for the community to know that's going on,” Pohlman said at the meeting KUTV asked Pohlman about those comments and being transparent with the public "I would say the same thing with the state,” he said “Why is the state not being transparent with us And letting the cities know what's going on." The day after that October council meeting Pohlman was in a meeting with the Davis County Council of Governments where state homeless coordinator Wayne Niederhauser talked about the plan "We as a city went to the county and presented an idea for a church to be used,” Pohlman said at the meeting Pohlman told KUTV on Wednesday he submitted names in August called the pastor of the church and asked if they wanted to do it We asked him if he would change what he said if he could go back to that first meeting when he got the question from the councilman “I did not know that our city was identified as a primary location,” he said Pohlman said he knew the primary location was the Mountain Road Church Pohlman told KUTV he didn't have information At the Council of Governments meeting on October 16 said it would be nice to keep things quiet "It would be really nice if we kept quiet about it,” he said at the meeting “Let’s not bring residents to overdramatize this issue." we continued to ask about the concerns about the lack of transparency “I'm trying to listen and answer your questions Residents have told KUTV they've tried asking him similar questions and have had trouble getting those questions answered FRUIT HEIGHTS — A Fruit Heights church that had previously volunteered to host a warming center for those experiencing homelessness in Davis County has pulled its offer after "anxiety and discord" in the community The Mountain Road Church leadership announced its decision to withdraw the church from Davis County's code blue plan during a Fruit Heights community meeting on Wednesday The meeting came after residents expressed surprise at the lack of notification regarding the plan The Fruit Heights City Council room was filled with residents Wednesday with the overflow crowd being directed to a room below to watch a livestream of the meeting "We are grieved that the code blue warming center has become such a divisive and emotional issue in Fruit Heights Never did we intend to bring anxiety and discord into our community harmony and love into our community," Mountain Road Church Pastor Don Krafft said "Mountain Road went into this adventure with the best of intentions now this issue has become one of contention and even division in this precious community we are so glad to be a part of We certainly do not want to be the cause of such angst," he said The pastor's announcement that it would no longer host the Davis code blue facility prompted cheers from the crowd several residents had expressed their frustration with the proposal "It's not a place that should be here in Fruit Heights Another resident questioned how many homeless people are in the Kaysville and Fruit Heights area and suggested other areas with more homeless people might be better served by a shelter "I am all for helping those less fortunate I just don't see why we would bus the homeless to Fruit Heights," Heusser said "I think most of us are here and concerned about this; we're concerned about homeless people; we want to help but what our concern is about how it happened When you're doing this to other communities what's your plan to be transparent to let the people who would be affected by it know about it and that's why we're here," one resident questioned "What are the sanctions are if we decide that we don't want this in Davis County Fruit Heights Mayor John Pohlman said he had only learned of the church's decision an hour-and-a-half prior Pohlman also apologized to the growing crowd "In my conversation with some of the residents and I truly apologize for the feeling that I've caused with any residents I never anticipated how much division this would have caused residents and I'm truly sorry for any cause of this much contention and this much division within our community," Pohlman said Pohlman had informed the City Council of the plans that would include using a city bus that would stop at several locations and bring unsheltered people to the church starting around 7 p.m on code blue nights — when temperatures are expected to drop to 18 degrees Fahrenheit or colder and then the bus would drop them off where they were picked up Individuals would have remained in the facility from those hours and a sheriff's deputy would have provided security "It is out of the city's control," Pohlman told the council last month calling it a "win-win" and emphasizing the need to help the unsheltered When asked by a council member during that Oct 15 meeting when residents would be informed of the city's plans Pohlman said the city is not required to notify residents because the decision was made between the state county and Mountain Road Church leadership City manager Darren Frandsen also lamented the issue becoming "a wedge" between neighbors "Fruit Height has always been a community that is willing to serve and help those around them," he said in a prepared statement "Each of us has been given free will to help and serve how we feel is right for us The way people treat each other in this country has become very hateful if there is a disagreement Fruit Heights has always been better than that I have struggled when I read neighbor saying to neighbor 'You are not being Christlike' if you do or don't support the warming center and self-righteousness in ourselves will continue to divide Fruit Heights." Davis County's ongoing problems cementing plan Davis County was required by state law to submit a code blue plan to the Utah Office of Homeless Services on Aug counties with populations of at least 175,000 — which includes Davis County — are required this year to submit a winter response plan to address the emergency shelter needs of individuals experiencing homelessness from Oct Code blue is issued by a local health department when temperatures are expected to reach 18 degrees and below The law also states that if a county opts to pursue a year-round option its deadline would be extended to August 2025 But Davis County was still required to provide a code blue plan for this year Its original plan was ultimately rejected by the State Office of Homeless Services because it exceeded the funding allocated by the state to the county The Davis County task force proposed to the state to purchase a bus that would house 20 people when an alert was issued and the county and the state were then approached by homeless service provider Switchpoint regarding the provider's plans to submit an offer on a property in North Salt Lake That proposal was overwhelmingly rejected by North Salt Lake residents and the North Salt Lake City Council after it came to light State Homeless Coordinator Wayne Niederhauser met with Davis County Council of Government on Oct 16 to help the county come into compliance regarding code blue Davis County had solidified its plan for code blue with three alternate locations if for some reason the Mountain Road Church was unable to host one night The first code blue for the county was called on Tuesday but the three other locations identified could be operated Those locations included the county's emissions and inspection center building the Clearfield Senior Center and the Valley View Golf Course Elizabeth Galloway Green returned to her Heavenly Home on October 24 She was the eighth child out of the ten children born to Harold Galloway and Orilla Archibald fifty-four Great grandchildren and two Great-Great Grandchildren.   Elizabeth graduated from Davis High School in 1954 and then attended the University of Utah where she planned to study Accounting After her counselor told her flat out “No Girls are absolutely not hired in that field” she reluctantly changed majors to Teaching The summers of her Junior and Senior years in High School she worked at Lagoon where she was able to save enough money to send herself to college she then got her “first real job” as a waitress at the Davis Drive-in Theatre and then after her first year she moved up to a “Ticket-Taker” at the drive-in She and Max knew each other in high school but never dated until she was at the U of U and he was attending Utah State University When Max asked her to marry him and she said “Yes!” He was so excited he dropped down and walked across the road on his hands for Time and All Eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on November 23 They have been happily married for 69 years  Soon after they were married their first son Neal was born on October 25 1956 and their second son Curtis arrived on October 24 one day before Neal’s first Birthday giving them a set of true Irish Twins!   You did not have to know Elizabeth very long to know how important her family was to her Her greatest joy was being a mother and wife She and Max raised four children and loved spending time with them Many evenings snacking on popcorn and orange juice fishing trips to the Madison River in Montana in the summer and big family gatherings for every holiday were a big part of her life Becoming a grandma was a highlight of her life and she loved creating memories with her children and grandchildren Cookouts in the backyard on the 4th of July and watching General Conference at their St George home were favorite activities of hers Her love and support were constants in their lives  Elizabeth was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints her entire life sing the hymns and had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ She served faithfully in many different Ward and Stake callings during her life She and Max served together as ordinance workers in the Bountiful Temple for years touching the lives of many through their kindness and dedication Elizabeth and Max were called to serve their first mission to Nauvoo Their call to serve their second mission in Hiroshima a talented cook and an immaculate housekeeper.  her brother LaVel and sister VaLeen (Thomassen Bullock) Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth dearly loves her Husband and every family member knows how much she loves them and the love she shared with all who knew her Elizabeth’s radiant spirit and love of life touched the hearts of everyone she encountered  Funeral services will be held at Fruit Heights Stake Center A visitation will be held prior to services from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m  Interment to be held at the Kaysville City Cemetery  The funeral service will be available to view at the following link:   https://zoom.us/j/99943540004?pwd=TFm0ZIL76BtbQ1y86AWKwGmQ70M0NF.1  +17193594580,,99943540004#,,,,*339413# US  International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/abnqkWzA00 Susan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly early Sunday morning she was the fourth of eight children and the oldest of five consecutive daughters She attended 14 different schools K-12 living in NC She met and married her eternal sweetheart They settled in Fruit Heights and never left they were active members in 5 of the 10 Fruit Height’s wards Lyman and Susan shared 5 wonderful children and 11 grandchildren Susan’s growing family was the light and joy of her life – she was always travelling to visit them and providing for them in every way that she could She inherited a passion for plants from her parents which she then magnified She would stop her car by the side of the road to gather seeds from an interesting plant and loved discovering novel plants that she could add to her ever-expanding greenhouse The greenhouse was her passion and sanctuary and therapy Susan served faithfully in various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – her favorite place to serve was the Primary – especially the Nursery Susan was serving as an Ordinance Worker in the new Layton Temple and teaching in the Primary Susan and Lyman loved to travel the world and discover new places She loved to create in the kitchen and was famous for making “Grandma’s bread” wherever she visited – there was never any leftover Our dear Mom and Grandmother is survived by her adoring husband of 41 years and William (Ryanne) and 11 grandchildren: Adylae (13) Susan is also survived by all her 7 siblings: James (Judy)  Funeral services will be held Saturday November 30 at 11am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 77 S Orchard Dr. Family and friends may visit on Friday from 6-8pm at Russon Mortuary - 1941 N Main St. and Saturday from 9:45-10:45am at the church Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and on this obituary page The live stream will begin 10-15 minutes prior to services and will be posted below December 2 at 2:00pm at the Kaysville Cemetery Click to watch CRIME charged with sexually abusing multiple young girls in Fruit Heights between 1977 and 1989 is taken into custody during a Friday evidentiary hearing in Farmington's 2nd District Court on Friday BY COLLIN LEONARD, KSL.COM FARMINGTON — The chambers of a 2nd District courtroom were packed for an evidentiary hearing in the case of 76-year-old Alan Bassett Friday as Judge Jennifer Valencia weighed a motion to dismiss the case entirely is accused of sexually abusing young girls who played at his Fruit Heights home from 1977 to 1989 and has already admitted to a number of instances of abuse and exhibitionism and charged with nine counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child and families of victims wore white “to symbolize the innocence that was destroyed by that man,” former neighbor Patrice Pederson told KSL.com “I’m not going to question a victim that comes up and accuses me “He terrorized our neighborhood,” said Kristy Sauter little selfish man terrorized our neighborhood.” Bassett said he confessed to a bishop in his local church congregation over 35 years ago and was pushed to turn himself in to police Bassett said he was motivated to confess because he “wanted to get over this,” referring to a “sexual addiction.” “I never knew a door to be locked,” Pederson said of the newly built Fruit Heights neighborhood during that time and Bassett’s wife taught dance for younger children in the basement But the defense has moved to dismiss the case based on copies of an unsigned 1989 agreement between then-deputy Davis County attorney Brian Namba Robert Faust — who is now a 3rd District judge — agreeing to not pursue criminal charges as long as he complied with a number of stipulations including “meet and disclose his conduct and activities to all of the victims and their parents,” court documents show Pederson says she is aware of an online support network with around 50 women accusing Bassett of abuse Many are not able to testify due to statute of limitations Prosecutor Jesse Bushnell and detective Derrick Pyles worked to show that Bassett did not report the full extent of his sexual abuse of the many young girls leaving out numerous victims and incidents I just couldn’t remember who they were,” Bassett said at the hearing “I gave all the names that I could remember.” Alan Bassett takes to the witness stand Friday in Farmington’s 2nd District Court charged with sexually abusing multiple young girls in Fruit Heights in the ’80s Multiple alleged victims and their parents said Bassett never spoke to them about the abuse or offered to pay for therapy relaying a series of heartrending accounts of the man saying he abused them in rooms of the basement One woman told the judge of a time when she was 6 or 7 being among several girls sexually abused during a sleepover at the Bassett house She said she remembered vividly being “scared to death that night in my sleeping bag scrunched up with a little hole looking up the top of the stairs all night long … watching the light under the door I’ve never been so afraid in my life.” “I’m not a bad person,” another woman said Bassett told her months after allegedly abusing her and there’s voices in my head that tell me to do bad things.” “I am screwed up because I have carried this thing for almost as far back as my memory goes,” one woman testified “it has negatively affected anything important to me — my relationships my ability to feel confident in standing up for myself It feels like it’s about damn time that that burden gets passed on to the responsible adult I feel like the little me deserves that.” Second District Judge Jennifer Valencia presides over an evidentiary hearing Friday in Farmington in the case of Alan Bassett who is charged with sexually abusing multiple young girls in Fruit Heights in the ’80s And he issued a partial confession and nobody bothered to check anything that he said They literally gave him a get out of jail free card.” “It’s the system that failed us.” my heart absolutely breaks for the testimony that I have heard today,” the judge said after over eight hours of testimony “and I want the victims and their families their friends to know that I’ve seen them I have heard them and I have considered their input.” who was arrested in June and released on house arrest in October was found to have violated the terms of his release by making unauthorized stops during grocery trips and failing to report being within 50 feet of children a number of times He was cuffed in front of many of the women who had just testified against him More witnesses will be called at a later date before Valencia rules on the motion to dismiss Utah (KUTV) — Fruit Heights residents are pushing back on the plan to turn a church in the community into a Code Blue Shelter for all of Davis County’s homeless — something the mayor said residents didn’t need to know about KUTV reported about the plan last week and was told on Friday by a city spokesperson that Fruit Heights Mayor John Pohlman would be available on Monday We were told he was busy meeting with some residents City officials said Davis County is responsible for establishing a temporary Code Blue Shelter PREVIOUS:Fruit Heights Mayor says residents don't need to know about plan to bus in homeless A statement sent to KUTV on Monday from City Manager Darren Frandsen says “If the shelter is to be in Fruit Heights City the city encourages the county to make its decision through a transparent process that in includes input from residents of Fruit Heights.” That’s a little different from what Pohlman said at a council meeting in October when he was asked if the city needs to tell residents about the plan “There is no transparency,” Pohlman said at the October 15 meeting after a council member asked him if they were going to be transparent with residents and let them know ahead of time KUTV wasn’t able to meet with the mayor on Monday but local resident Scott Heusser said he was but there was definitely some back and forth on the discussion,” Heusser said Heusser said he asked the mayor about safety and some of the plan’s rules for people staying at the shelter ‘you’re not answering my questions,’” he said Heusser said he’s seen an outpouring of support — including from Fruit Heights residents like Linda Crismer who sought Heusser out after seeing the story She said she’s a member of Mountain Road Church which is going to be used for the Code Blue shelter “Why wasn’t the congregation included in a discussion about this possibility happening?” she said Just like with the residents of Fruit Heights Crismer said many of the church members didn’t know what was going on either She said the church finally discussed it on Sunday and she talked to a person who echoed the mayor’s comments about people not needing to know about it because all of you that made the decision don’t live in Fruit Heights,’” Crismer said The pastor of the church told KUTV in a statement that everyone involved is trying to help the most vulnerable in “our” community and that’s something Crismer takes issue with There’s a public meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m on Wednesday at the Fruit Heights City Hall and the community plans to show up and let the officials know what they think about the plan Utah (KUTV) — A new plan to bus in the homeless to a neighborhood in Fruit Heights in Davis County has left residents shocked — and the town's mayor said they didn't need to know about it A church is partnering with the county to become a warming center during nights when the temperatures drop to 18 degrees for two hours or more during a 24-hour period A lot of people just recently found out that Mountain Road Church has agreed to become a Code Blue Shelter for homeless all over the county During a recent city council meeting revealing the council knew about the plan the mayor said there was no reason to notify residents Fruit Heights is described by resident Scott Heusser as a "sleepy community." "We don't have a police department we don't even have a fire department,” Heusser said “You can't find a Maverik around here." it doesn't have the services to support a warming center The proposed plan is to bus in people from all over Davis County to the church starting at around 7:00 p.m they'll get back on the bus and be taken back to where they were picked up A sheriff deputy will be on the bus and provide security around the area The rules say people won't be allowed to leave unless it's an emergency KUTV asked Heusser how confident he is in all that happening "That doesn't give me a whole lot of confidence,” he said This plan is an agreement between the church and the county so there's nothing the city can do according to state law but I support it fully,” Mayor John Pohlman said during a council meeting in October Heusser and other residents weren't aware what was happening until early November "I had no idea this was going on,” Heusser said a councilman asked Pohlman if the city needed to alert residents "Transparency with residents and the city are we going to try and roll this out or let people know ahead of time Or do they just see a bus show up one time and people go ballistic?” the councilman asked "There is no transparency,” Pohlman said Pohlman went on to say the city had nothing to do with it so they didn't need to tell residents and 99% of the city wouldn't even know it was happening He also said the church didn't need to tell anyone either “It's not their responsibility for the community to know that's going on." KUTV reached out to the city and was told both the mayor and city manager weren't available They gave a contact for the county but we also didn't hear back from them Mountain Road Church sent 2News a statement: understand that this is a complex and emotional issue and the Mayor of Fruit Heights to both ensure the safety of those living in Fruit Heights as well as help some of the most vulnerable in our community on our coldest nights with a warm place to sleep during regulated nighttime hours.” Fruit Heights city and Davis County officials faced residents during a public meeting about the proposed “Code Blue” shelter in their neighborhood on Wednesday Dozens shows up to the meeting Wednesday to voice their concerns about the plan to bus members of the homeless population into a local church that agreed to operate as a warming shelter on cold nights Utah (KUTV) — Fruit Heights city and Davis County officials faced residents during a public meeting about the proposed “Code Blue” shelter in their neighborhood The pastor of the Mountain Road Church said they were withdrawing from the plan The decision was met with cheers and clapping several people expressed concerns over transparency KUTV first reported this story after learning the mayor told the city council at a meeting in on October 15 that residents did not need to know about the warming center “There is no transparency,” Mayor John Pohlman was seen on video telling the council When residents asked about Pohlman’s comment After days of trying to get a response from the mayor KUTV was able to speak with him at the meeting to ask about his comments We asked why he said people didn’t need to know I didn’t have information to present to people,” Pohlman said “We did not know until after the fact where the locations were designated.” Pohlman was on camera giving the city council information about the plan and answered some questions the council members KUTV asked again about his comment that residents didn’t need to know “I would say the same about the state,” Pohlman said “Why is the state not being transparent with us and letting the cities know what’s going on.” the interview went back and forth until the mayor walked away There were other people who also had challenges speaking to Pohlman about the situation “When I saw the video of the city council meeting I copied that video and sent it to him in a text because he had texted me,” one resident told KUTV and his response was ‘Thank you for watching our city council meeting.’ Not While there were no calls for Pohlman’s resignation several people said they attended the meeting expecting that to happen Matthew Jacobson contributed to this report Utah (KUTV) — Now that a Code Blue shelter is off the table in Fruit Heights which held a city council meeting to discuss the possibility of a shelter there A church in Fruit Heights announced it would not host the warming shelter following backlash from the community On Thursday night during the Kaysville city council meeting city leaders addressed the issue with residents there "Now that that's not going to be the primary one I think more of a weight falls on the remaining facility," said Abbigayle Hunt Dozens of people came to the meeting to let the city know their concerns about the potential of a warming shelter coming to their backyard "This is a government overreach problem," said a Kaysville resident City officials said the city is committed to transparency through this whole process "Since we're not the decision-makers we're just here kind of trying to help facilitate a lot of the transparency with the county decision," said Hunt A possible location is the county emissions center the city council brought up the idea of a warming bus — a plan that was proposed to the state to buy a bus that would house those facing homelessness when the Code Blue alert is issued — but it wasn't approved because of a lack of funding We would love to find a way to make it work but right now there's not a really clear way forward on that," said Hunt ABC4 Utah Three Fruit Heights homeowners are suing a developer and the state due to landslides in their backyard We kicked off the work week with soggy weather and lingering moisture will spell a few more showers today before things start clearing out Whether it's a domesticated animal or a wild animal it's important to know what to do when seeing either one out in the wild The West Valley City Police Department (WVCPD) has arrested a woman on allegations of child abuse after a 5-year-old child was found with blood on their face and soaked with water George has agreed to move a new power substation to a different plot of land in the city preserving an excavation site right across the street from the St UDOT crews have been working for weeks to clear Guardsman Pass to get it ready for the summer season Could grizzly bears cross Utah’s border soon What to keep in mind to stay safe during spring runoff Barbershop hosting free haircuts in honor of Sgt Progress on preparing Guardsman Pass to reopen the department lost its first officer in the line of duty when Sgt Bill Hooser was struck and killed by a suspect in a semi-truck during a traffic stop the friends he made on the force are remembering him as one of the most dedicated officers who took work seriously but also made an emphasis to build relationships A low-pressure system is working its way through the region and will settle over the Four Corners more compact low drops in on the west side of the main low peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 24 2024 after a very hard fought battle with autoimmune disease and liver failure and will be incredibly missed by all those who love him dearly.  Born to Joyce Taylor Kennard and Gary Smith Kennard in Salt Lake City Greg was the only boy in the middle of 4 adoring sisters Greg’s childhood was filled with adventure and a big heart curious spirit touched everyone who knew him Greg graduated from Cyprus High School in 1989 Greg was a devoted and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Greg served in numerous church callings and capacities always willing to help and uplift those around him He had an unwavering testimony of his Heavenly Father’s love and his faith was such a source of strength to him Greg loved his family unconditionally.  He attended classes at Salt Lake Community College and went on to earn both his General Contractor license and ICC International licenses Greg worked at West Valley City Parks and Recreation Greg was the Plans Examiner for Wasatch County and the Holladay City Building Official where he retired from in 2023 He was the proud owner of GT&T Construction and High Pointe Home Inspections Greg’s work was known for its quality and attention to detail - he knew how to fix anything Greg took great pride in working alongside his sons and taught them by example how to work hard.  Greg rarely missed any of his sons’ sports games and is so proud of each of their accomplishments His big red truck was one of his favorite things Greg truly cherished time with his grandkids - they brought him so much joy and kept his playful spirit alive He loved being their “Grumpa.”  Greg persevered through a difficult battle with autoimmune disease since his early twenties facing each medical challenge with remarkable strength and resilience Despite the physical toll and complications he remained steadfast in his commitment to taking care of his family and his sweet grandchildren Molly Rose and Owen Taylor Kennard (Taylor and Abigail) He is preceded in death by his loving grandparents and many aunts and uncles.  we are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support we’ve received during this time It has been remarkable to witness how many lives greg touched.  October 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Russon Brothers Funeral Home 1941 N Main St October 29 at 11:00 AM with a viewing from 10:00-10:40 AM at the Fruit Heights 2nd Ward building Interment will follow the funeral at the Kaysville City Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tiffany’s account (click here) to support the future education and life endeavors of the Kennard children and grandchildren.  Click to watch TO VIEW KATHLEEN'S FUNERAL SERVICE LIVE PLEASE CLICK HERE passed away peacefully Tuesday November 5th at the Villas at Baer Creek in Kaysville 1929 in Providence Utah at the home of her maternal grandparents She graduated from North Cache High School she earned a bachelor’s degree from Utah State Agricultural College in interior design As a young mother she made time to paint pictures and create mosaics Her favorite hiking locations included the Wind River and Uintah Mountains She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kathleen and Orval served in various family history capacities including a Service Mission in Salt Lake City Together they compiled and authored over twenty volumes of the history of ancestors and of their own family and others Kathleen is survived by their five children She was preceded in death by her husband Orval and her brother Sherwin Kirby; a great-grandson Noah Steed Pew; and a grand daughter-in-law Megan Call Jones Funeral services will be held Friday November 15 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Country Lane chapel (Fruit Heights 4th Ward) at 24 South Country Lane Condolences may be sent via https://www.allenmortuaries.net/obituaries Interment will be at the Logan City Cemetery Funeral service will be livestreamed via the link below (passcode: Kathleen) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81216024023?pwd=elwmLG7SBNWutVDb9QPfcBm2WipnYN.1 Richard D Francis returned to be with his eternal family on January 3 1932 to Richard R and Viola Francis in Ogden Utah 1953 in the Salt Lake LDS temple and in August they celebrated 71 years of marriage Richard graduated from Morgan high school where he excelled in baseball and most sports and was a part of the band He went on to attend and graduate from Utah State University with a Masters degree in Education He had an amazing career in teaching and as a Coordinator at Clearfield High School for 40 years There he had many good friends and co-workers He also taught many years at Weber State University Dad was instrumental in developing the high school vocational programs throughout the state of Utah He taught the afterschool 3 to 6 pm program for many years assisting students to graduate and better their lives former students would stop him to thank him for helping them get their high school diploma and teaching them how to be better members of society cousins and Rick hunting on the Francis Ranch He was a lifeguard at Como Springs in Morgan and that where he met mom and started their courtship He enjoyed boating with his family at Bear Lake and golfing He loved to travel with mom and his family manicuring the flowerbeds and raking up pinecones from the huge pine trees in his yard Mom and His family were his greatest joy and he was so proud of each and everyone He always said he was so blessed to have the best family in the world Dad was the peacemaker in the family and was always kind He cared for everyone he came in contact with.  He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in various callings throughout his life served for nine years as LDS church service missionaries and were able to meet people from all over the world at the LDS conference center and at Temple Square in Salt Lake City 42 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild and Viola Fry Francis and one sister Geraldine Randall We would like to express our gratitude to all the aides at Apple Village and especially to CNS Hospice nurses Danita Laura and Melina for their care and support at the end of his journey Funeral services in his honor will be held at the Farmington Russon Brothers Mortuary on Monday The family will meet with friends from 9:30 to 10:30 AM with a funeral service following at 11 a.m (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Mountain Road Church in Fruit Heights The church had initially offered to serve as a local emergency shelter for homeless people on especially cold nights but has since backed out after residents showed up in droves to protest the plan When a Davis County pastor learned local officials needed to come up with a plan to temporarily shelter homeless people on especially frigid nights His offer came with “the best of intentions,” explained Don Kraftt, of Mountain Road Church, at a public meeting in Fruit Heights earlier this month. The Presbyterian church, nestled in a residential area off Highway 89, already hosts some school groups and orchestra practices. An emergency “code blue” shelter — which opens to 16 unhoused people when the temperature hits 18 degrees or lower — seemed to fit its mission He did not expect to be met with intense backlash “This issue has become one of contention and anger and even division in this precious community that we are so proud to be apart of,” Kraftt said “and we certainly do not want to be the cause of such angst.” That’s why he unexpectedly pulled the church’s offer at that Nov His announcement was met with a round of applause from the crowd Davis County commissioners this month were left with little recourse The county is required under an agreement with the state to provide temporary “code blue” winter shelter this season So officials there quickly returned to their original plan: Three rotating emergency “code blue” shelter sites bound for an old county emission center in Kaysville a senior center in Clearfield and a golf course clubhouse in Layton Many from Kaysville flooded a County Commission meeting this week though the planned shelters weren’t on the agenda — so much so that a commissioner worried the Fire Department may need to direct some to leave who lives blocks away from the Kaysville “code blue” site “We’re concerned about the safety of our children Kaysville Mayor Tamara Tran said she had personally emailed the commissioners a series of questions and demands — wanting to know how the site will be managed whether people will be allowed to loiter outside She hoped the commissioners had heard “loud and clear” that Kaysville wasn’t the place for such a shelter attendees shouted and interrupted Commissioner Lorene Kamalu as she tried to read a submitted written comment that was less critical of the plan One woman pushed back when Commissioner Bob Stevenson tried to end public comment (which had surpassed the allotted 20 minutes) and move further into the meeting’s agenda “These people that are coming to these homeless shelters do not want help “This is not why we elected you,” she continued Davis County leaders say they are in a tough spot And Kamalu pointed to the Legislature as the cause of the problem after state lawmakers last year passed a law requiring local emergency shelter plans I think it was next steps for places like Salt Lake County and maybe other counties that already have a general population shelter,” she said The 2023 law requires Utah’s most populous counties to prepare in advance for sheltering unhoused residents during the winter including on especially cold “code blue” days Counties had two options: create a “winter response plan,” or provide the state with documentation ensuring that they would “address the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness within the county throughout the entire year.” If a county chose option two they also had to submit a plan for “code blue” days a spokesperson for the state’s Office of Homeless Services and is looking to build a permanent facility in 2025 That’s why they had to develop a cold blue plan And since the longterm solution is a larger shelter the “code blue” plan is only for this winter Officials there originally sought to procure a “Dignity Bus” from a Florida company that retrofits vehicles into emergency shelters which can accommodate up to 20 people — four more than the county’s “code blue” plan requires Davis County officials then considered a number of other options Fruit Heights Mayor John Pohlman said at the Nov 6 meeting that he proposed more temporary solutions — a tent site near Cherry Hill Water Park that could be transformed into a convenience store and a parking lot or a slab of concrete at a park that could be retrofitted into a pickleball court — all to no avail That’s where Mountain Road Church came in. The idea wasn’t unprecedented: In Utah County, two churches were selected in a rotating roster to host overnight warming centers throughout the winter Even after Kraftt announced the church had backed out many stayed for more than an hour to express fear over the nonexistent temporary shelter site and lament that they weren’t clued into plans sooner 6 meeting fielding questions from residents told The Tribune on Monday that she doesn’t think the new state law gave Davis County enough options Instead of relying on the county to make decisions the law established a task force with just one county commissioner and seven city mayors Their meetings were also conducted out of public view and Kamalu said commissioners could not discuss the plans without violating the state’s open meeting laws “We’ve been seriously criticized for not being able to just make our decisions or to be more productive with the community,” she said She thinks more transparency could have assuaged many of the problems they are now facing “There might have been community pushback,” she said “...but I don’t think it would have been a deal-breaker.” (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) North Davis Senior Activity Center in Clearfield which will serve as one of three Davis County emergency shelters meant to house homeless people on especially frigid nights local officials are shifting focus to solutions they still have time to influence like the 80-bed permanent facility that is slated to come online in 2025 Residents say they want a facility where the county’s homeless population already resides — one near the services and resources that could help those people find housing mental health treatment and also health care and where law enforcement can quickly respond if issues arise But residents have already raised issues with a potential site in North Salt Lake The 15-city county is essentially filled up adding that it’s doubtful the facility will end up in a spot that doesn’t offend or draw fear told The Tribune on Thursday that Kaysville residents “very much want to be part of the solution” to homelessness it is clear to us that this location in Kaysville city is not the right place for this,” she said of the code blue site planned for her city “So while we strongly oppose this particular location we want to be part of the dialogue going forward.” Despite being critical of the state mandate, Kamalu said the county endeavored to follow the law, which is why they are looking to build their own 80-bed shelter. The law said the facility must have that many beds to qualify for mitigation funds. If they opted for the “winter response plan” option and provided 60 beds, they wouldn’t get the money, but they’d have nearly as many beds. “That’s ridiculous,” she said. “Why would we do that and not qualify for state funds?” There is hope, however, that the chaos that defined this year’s homelessness plan will be fixed next year, according to Utah Rep. Ariel Defay, the Republican who represents Davis County. She said at the County Commission meeting this week that a bill file has been opened to help clarify parts of the law. Stevenson, the Davis County commissioner, said during the same meeting that this issue was “by far the hardest that we’ve dealt with” in his decades of public service. He said officials were still learning and that many issues remain unknown. For instance, he said, the county hasn’t operated any of its “code blue” sites yet; it’s not clear how many people will show up. “We’ve been listening to you all along,” he said, promising transparency moving forward. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune we announce the passing of George Harvey Schick who peacefully left this world on December 5 George grew up with a profound appreciation for family and together they built a life in Kaysville before settling in Fruit Heights and cherished memories with their three children George was known for his larger-than-life personality his passion for family stories and history and his lifelong love of learning and travel He especially loved hosting family gatherings creating a welcoming space where generations could come together George often shared the lessons he learned throughout his life hoping to make the path easier for those who followed He achieved remarkable accomplishments during his 37-year career at Thiokol working as a rocket scientist on the Space Shuttle Program while also managing the family farm in Kaysville Among his most notable achievements were serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Western United States and receiving prestigious awards and recognition for his vital work on the solid rocket boosters for the Space Shuttle Program and Shauna Sabey (Clark); seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter (with twin great-grandchildren on the way) He is preceded in death by his loving wife Sterling Schick and Seth Schick; and his sisters Funeral Services will be held Friday December 13 at Fruit Heights 6th Ward Chapel located at 77 South Orchard Dr Friends may visit with family prior to services from 9:00 a.m Interment will take place at the Kaysville Cemetery The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to all who have offered support and love during this time ORDER VIDEOS FRUIT HEIGHTS, Utah — It wasn’t until last year that Alan Bassett was put behind bars on child sex abuse charges dating back more than 35 years dozens of women are taking the stand against their alleged abuser “I’m here today because all of my childhood friends were on that stand testifying against someone who abused them for years,” said Patrice Pederson Patrice Pederson sat among a packed courtroom who felt the pain of their young years living in Fruit Heights once again “What he did has devastated them and it devastated our neighborhood,” said fellow friend Kristy Sauter They watched as victim after victim relived childhood trauma in the Davis Justice Center on Friday and these children were the ages of many of the kids in our neighborhood,” Sauter said “These little girls would go over there for sleepovers for dance class…and despicable things would happen.” These friends say the defense for Alan Bassett is asking to dismiss all of this because of a decades-old agreement signed by a past Davis County attorney “He is not to be prosecuted for any of his sexual activities - they gave him a free pass,” Pederson said “Sexual activities - that’s how they described assaulting young girls.” Pederson and Sauter say the justice system failed these women for all these years and they hope that won’t continue for anyone who’s suffered abuse “I think that if every Utahn could spend one day of their life in a court for witness after witness after witness of people that they loved,” said Pederson but if they had to - the system would change” Nine hours of court testimony wasn’t even enough time to fit in all those who’ve come forward those friends tell me the next step will be another hearing for more of Bassett’s victims They say the next court date has not yet been set to Joseph Ray Capener and Ellen Edigington who later preceded her in death on April 11 Janet touched many hearts as she lived in various communities She graduated from Bear River High School and attended Utah State University Janet embraced her role as a homemaker and was a beloved grandmother which showcased her creativity and dedication to her family and community reflecting her commitment to service and making a positive impact in the lives of others and Tim (Jillyn) Abel; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters and all family and friends who are reading this Janet is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday All services will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 24 S Country Ln The service will also be livestreamed and can be found below A special thanks to Tim and Jillyn for their care of her for so many years; Austin Abel and Susan Leatham; and the Whispering Cove Care Center and their staff but her unwavering spirit and love will continue to inspire those who knew her DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT PAN THE CROWD AND THE CAMERA IS FIXED UPON THE PULPIT WE WILL TRY AND LIVESTREAM THE FUNERAL SERVICE A RECORDING WILL BE UPLOADED WITHIN 24-48 HOURS AFTER THE SERVICE The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6:48 PM | Updated: 9:45 pm BY EMMA BENSON KAYSVILLE — Davis County is trying to find a home for its Code Blue shelter after one in Fruit Heights fell through due to pushback from residents According to state law, counties must provide 16 overflow beds on “code blue” nights — or when temperatures drop to 18 degrees. At a city council meeting in Fruit Heights Wednesday night, Mountain Road Church announced it will no longer be a warming center for those experiencing homelessness due to the conflict it’s created in the community “We wish that all of these folks had a place to stay every night and that we weren’t just talking about warming shelters,” said John Adams with the Kaysville City Council The next option for the shelter would be an old emissions building located at 20 N but Adams said the problem is that there are no transportation or health services near that area We’re trying to help with the solution; in fact we’re doing more than just hiding in the shadows ‘Here’s a solution that would work.’ It just doesn’t work at the emissions center,” he said Adams said they had proposed purchasing a “warming bus” instead of using a building but the state says that’s unlikely to happen due to a lack of funding The other choice for the shelter could be the Clearfield Senior Center which Adams said would be a more viable option since it’s right next to the Davis County Health Department Adams said the Utah State Homeless Services Board is set to meet next week Utah (KUTV) — Three cities in Davis County all say no to either homeless shelters or Code Blue warming shelters KUTV has been following this issue in the county from the start Todd Weiler said there needs to be decisive leadership from Davis County and the county needs to propose a logical site "It's been a little bit of a political hot potato," said Weiler Weiler is referring to Davis County and three cities there — North Salt Lake Fruit Heights and Kaysville — that have said no to proposed homeless shelters and warming centers in their neighborhoods "I think the county commission needs to weigh in and show some leadership and say but here's where it should be'," said Weiler North Salt Lake City council members voted against the opening of a permanent homeless shelter "It's a huge challenge — I'm not sure there's a city that will raise their hand and say 'we will take a homeless shelter,'" said Ryan Steinbeigle a grant administrator with the Davis County Office of Economic and Community Development the county is looking for a city to host a warming shelter a church in Fruit Heights that had initially volunteered to be a shelter decided against it after backlash from the community "It's not a great location to bring in individuals and have them stay," said Scott Heusser "I know I made a promise — it's not going to come here I'll do everything in my power to prevent that because we don't feel like Kaysville is the right location," said Kaysville Mayor Tamara Tran Though it seems a lot of mayors are saying similar things "I've talked to some of the mayors and it seems like there's a lot of finger-pointing going on around get the wrath of their voters if it ends up in their neighborhood," Weiler said Weiler wants to see the county pick a location "These homeless people need to be treated humanely," he said "Nobody wants them freezing to death." 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FARMINGTON – A 75-year-old Payson man was arrested Monday and accused of sexually abusing several young neighborhood girls from 1977 to 1989 when he lived in Fruit Heights "It has been 40 years that some of these victims have sought justice and we're happy to tell these victims that Alan Bassett is off the streets," said Davis County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Taylor West Alan Brower Bassett lives in a senior residential community in Payson and was sitting at his kitchen table when he was confronted about the allegations and told police Why would they lie?" according to a police booking affidavit He was charged in 2nd District Court on Tuesday with nine counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child but only the abuse testimony from five victims could be used to charge Bassett Bassett "had unlimited access to young female children throughout this time frame," but was "unable to give me a total number of all victims he sexually abused," the sheriff's detective reported in the affidavit "Detectives with our office put in hundreds of hours in identifying locating and interviewing victims," said West after receiving the first report in August 2020 The incidents all took place between when Bassett moved his family into a new Fruit Heights neighborhood in 1977 until he moved in 1998 detail the man sexually assaulting the friends of his children when they came over for sleepovers visits or hikes when they were between 5 and 10 years old Bassett was inappropriately touching a young girl when a helicopter flew over his house Bassett "stopped the touching and ran out of the room distressed believing the police were coming for him," the affidavit says The helicopter was actually a medical helicopter responding to a neighbor and that neighbor was able to confirm "the exact time frame" of the incident A civil lawsuit filed in 2019 against Bassett and his wife detailed similar accounts of abuse claiming the man sexually assaulted a young girl during trips The lawsuit says Bassett "used any excuse he could to get (the child) alone and molest her," including checking her for ticks while on camping trips and checking her for injuries following a car collision her parents met with Bassett and a religious leader and Bassett told the girl's parents "he was sorry for what he had done and that he was happy to pay for therapy," the lawsuit says but "did not disclose the exact nature of the actions for which he was apologizing." The lawsuit alleges that Bassett continued to sexually abuse the girl and that Bassett's wife "did nothing to stop him or else to report his actions to parents or law enforcement." Bassett once asked the girl's mother if she could go skiing with his family but when he arrived to pick her up from school he told her it would just be the two of them going skiing and throughout the day would repeatedly "fall" on the child on the slopes as an excuse to grope her "We remain committed to seeking justice for all victims regardless of the time that has passed," West said in a statement The Davis County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who might have been victimized by Bassett to call detective Derrick Pyles at 801-451-4403 I wish to correct a response made by Don Kraftt in a recent front page Tribune story, “Not why we elected you,” when he pulled an offer to provide emergency “code blue” shelter to the unhoused in the Mountain Road Presbyterian Church due to “intense backlash “This issue has become one of contention and anger and even division in the precious community that we are so proud to be a part of and we certainly do not want to be the cause of such angst.” My correction contends that the church might be seen as a catalyst of community angst but the actual cause is more closely associated with that community’s anti-Christian reaction to the offer I make an assumption here that many of the objecting local residents identify as Christians Considering the traditional ministry of Jesus I wonder how these seeming CINOs (Christians In Name Only) would expect their professed savior to judge their actions in the light of that ministry Considering that Jesus died a terrible death upholding both the human and divine rights of all men it doesn’t seem to be asking too much of his disciples to honor his sacrifice by allowing some of his most unfortunate children basic temporary shelter from life-threatening low temperatures No community member is being asked to die on a cross here Just to practice their Christianity beyond the church parking lot Submit a letter to the editor FARMINGTON — A Payson man recently charged with sexually abusing young neighborhood girls from 1977 to 1989 when he lived in Fruit Heights is seeking to have his charges dismissed saying he made a deal in the '80s that he wouldn't be prosecuted was charged in June with nine counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child but only the abuse testimony from five victims could be used to charge Bassett due to statutory limitations Davis County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Taylor West released a statement saying "detectives with our office put in hundreds of hours in identifying locating and interviewing victims," after receiving the first report of sexual abuse in August 2020 "It has been 40 years that some of these victims have sought justice and we're happy to tell these victims that Alan Bassett is off the streets," West said But Bassett's attorney filed a motion Saturday to dismiss the case citing a 35-year-old "nonprosecution agreement" with the Davis County Attorney's Office Bassett submitted a draft of an agreement from 1989 sent by former deputy Davis County attorney Brian Namba saying the state of Utah would not file any charges against Bassett "for any of his sexual activities" between February 1978 to the date of the agreement provided Bassett "meet and disclose his conduct and activities to all of the victims and their parents," pay for all therapy expenses and complete a sexual abuse treatment program No signed version of the agreement was found by either party; however a separate letter referring to the agreement signed in May 1989 was submitted as evidence of a contract The defense argues it is a blanket contract that prevents Davis County from prosecuting Bassett for any sexual activities with minors during that time period Two other civil suits against Bassett and his wife have been dismissed to date was dismissed after the woman who sought emotional damages for Bassett's alleged abuse was "having a difficult time in determining whether continued prosecution is justified by the emotional distress inherent in dealing with the factual basis of her claim." the lawyer for the plaintiff wrote that Bassett "entered into an agreement by which the defendant agreed to pay for any counseling incidental to any alleged misconduct by the defendant," but that the woman never requested payment for her counseling wrote in a reply to a request for evidence of the agreement that "no copy of any written agreement exists" outlining covering the counseling costs for the woman That reply was written after Bassett's current legal team claims he signed a written agreement with the Davis County Attorney's Office in May 1989 The settlement was not an acceptance of any liability or admission of guilt by Bassett a civil case brought against Bassett and his wife by a different woman was dismissed Court documents from that case detail similar accounts of abuse regardless of the time that has passed," West said in June and asked anyone who may have been victimized by Bassett to call detective Derrick Pyles at 801-451-4403 OGDEN — Hill Air Force Base officials said Monday there have been recent drone sightings close to the base amid numerous mysterious drones being reported on the East Coast The unmanned flying objects have been seen over New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, even shutting down Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's airspace in Ohio, according to TV station WCPO. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday there have not been any public safety or national security risks from the sightings, the Associated Press reports the Department of Homeland Security issued a joint statement alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense saying the FBI received more than 5,000 drone sighting tips in the last few weeks "We have sent advanced detection technology to the region And we have sent trained visual observers," they said "We can confirm that unmanned aerial systems were spotted in the vicinity of (Hill Air Force Base) recently," said spokesperson Kendahl Johnson unmanned aerial systems have not impacted (Hill Air Force Base) operations and all appropriate measures are being taken to safeguard (Hill) personnel No additional details about the number of drones officials said "such sightings near or over (Department of Defense) installations are not new," and they take "unauthorized access over its airspace seriously." The various national agencies reported in their joint statement that "sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity to date to present a national security or public safety risk." A Fruit Heights resident says she saw around ten drones Sunday night hovering and emitting bright light over Hill Air Force Base (Photo: Kristen Brinkman)A Fruit Heights resident told KSL.com she saw around 10 of what she believed were drones over the base Sunday night about 9:30 p.m I was like — oh maybe it's Starlink," she said and brighter than anything I've ever seen." she is used to seeing planes and helicopters going in and out in the exact location she saw the objects "They didn't really flash," Brinkman said "Just a super strong light," that would one-by-one go black "They just disappeared into thin air," hovering and moving slightly They were of different size but much too big to be a hobby drone One flew by over her house while her window was open and it was "pretty quiet," not like the planes she is used to Small unmanned aircraft use is never allowed on or over the military base "Unidentified drone swarms have recently been observed over several U.S military bases," a press release issued last Tuesday said "The use of personal drones on base poses a significant hazard to aircraft." Hill Air Force Base's airspace is adjacent to Ogden Regional Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport's arrival and departure corridors and is also a hub for helicopter medical evacuation flights for five area hospitals and U.S Forest Service operations during fire season The base uses a "5 mile rule," according to Hill's website where drone operators need prior authorization to fly within 5 miles of the installation have to fly between sunrise and sunset and operate below 300 feet "We continue to monitor the airspace and are working with local authorities to track the unmanned aerial systems we do not discuss specific force protection measures; however we retain the right to protect our installations," Johnson said Officials are requesting anyone who sees "anything suspicious to include unmanned aerial system activity" to contact local police or Hill's security forces Utah (KUTV) — An unexpected change in locations for a Davis County warming center that was in Layton and being moved due to demolitions but an early demolition of the building forced the county to look elsewhere Now the center will operate at the Davis County Technical Center in an industrial area near I-15 in Kaysville this can house people looking to get out of the cold David Bailey is a Davis County resident who was recently part of an initiative to unify the Fruit Heights Community in providing a warming center there “I thought we had some really great ideas with things they can do,” Bailey said where if the temperature dropped cold enough But that all changed over the first weekend of February “We found out last Friday that their timeline for new construction and demolition was moved up,” said Ryan Steinbeigle Steinbeigle said they needed to find another location and went with the Davis County Technical Center “The reason that building opposed to the other two is The Kaysville mayor posted on Facebook stating Kaysville City does not support or endorse a shelter KUTV reached out to the mayor to ask some follow up questions we have spent the past several years working closely with the county and our neighboring cities to develop safe and effective solutions for those in need we have learned so much and remain committed to working together to find sustainable collaborative approaches that prioritize both community well-being and public safety I joined county staff in setting up cots at the warming center in the I/M building in Kaysville It was heartening to see so many dedicated residents organizing clothing donations and drinks to support those seeking refuge from the cold To ensure a smooth and coordinated transition from the Layton facility to Kaysville for the remainder of this Code Blue season we have been working closely with county officials Our focus remains on fostering a strong partnership that supports our most vulnerable community members while maintaining the safety and well-being of all residents.” “Kaysville City has been mostly supportive,” Steinbeigle said “We’ve had conversations with Mayor Tran and her staff about the operations down there.” The following new historic sites presidents and companions have been called to serve by the First Presidency They will begin their service in February 2025 David Lee Frischknecht and Nancy Hamilton Frischknecht Fruit Heights Utah Stake: Ohio Historic Sites succeeding President Scott Barrick and Sister Shauna Barrick Brother Frischknecht is a former Area Seventy stake president and missionary in the Guatemala Guatemala City Mission Sister Frischknecht is a ward missionary letter writer and a former temple ordinance worker ward Young Women president and ward Primary presidency counselor to Colleen Ruth Page Hamilton and Earl Hodges Hamilton Gilman Jay Gardner and Rhonda Lorraine Lemmon Gardner Washington Utah Buena Vista Stake: Southwest Utah Historic Sites succeeding President Thomas Nead and Sister Pamela Nead Brother Gardner is a temple ordinance worker and a former bishopric counselor and missionary in the Ghana Cape Coast Mission and the New Zealand South Mission to Wilma Workman Gardner and Kenneth Norman Gardner Sister Gardner is a temple ordinance worker and a former stake Relief Society president ward Relief Society presidency counselor and missionary in the Ghana Cape Coast Mission to Mona Jean Mitchell Lemmon and Richard Mark Lemmon James S. Johnson and Debra Marie Fotheringham Johnson, three children, Greens Lake Ward, Cedar City Utah Stake: Missouri Historic Sites, succeeding President Scott Forsyth and Sister Teri Forsyth. Brother Johnson is a former temple presidency counselor, stake president, bishop, JustServe director and missionary in the Nauvoo Illinois Temple. He was born in Kremmling Sister Johnson is a Primary music leader and a former assistant to the temple matron JustServe director and missionary in the Nauvoo Illinois Temple to Marilyn Elva Miles Fotheringham and Robert Bruce Fotheringham William Frederick Lawler and Roberta Lynn Henry Lawler Alpine Utah North Stake: Nebraska and Iowa Historic sites succeeding President Dennis Fors and Sister Linda Fors Brother Lawler is a mission preparation teacher and a former stake president elders quorum president and missionary in the Italy Milan Mission to Dorothy Jean Foster Lawler and Frederick Cyril Lawler Sister Lawler is a Young Women adviser and mission preparation teacher and a former ward Relief Society presidency counselor (Dee) Williams and Roxanne Larson Williams Bountiful Utah Central Stake: Cove Fort Historic Site succeeding President Martin Balls and Sister Pamila Balls Brother Williams is a stake clerk and a former Nauvoo Illinois Historic Sites Mission presidency counselor elders quorum president and missionary in the Japan Tokyo Mission Sister Williams is a temple ordinance worker and a former missionary in the Nauvoo Illinois Historic Sites Mission Young Women and Primary presidency counselor to Irene Semadeni Larson and Alan William Larson Utah (KUTV) — Mud slides are still occurring in a residential area of Fruit Heights more than a year after a slide injured two homeowners The people who live there said the slides started after a new development right above them began construction City leaders have said for over a year they’re working with the developer and residents MORE:Developer releases statement on progress of slope stabilization in Draper neighborhood our view has been ruined” Terry Smith said Smith’s backyards is filled with mud from one of the slides or how can my neighbor let his kids go in the backyard or for that matter any of my neighbors when there’s heavy rain?” Smith said The slide that is now piled up in Smith’s backyard happened at the beginning of May A different slide injured his neighbors in 2023 during spring runoff Smith said he had been waiting over a year for a remedy it’s going to happen again and again and again," he said the president of Bear Creek Development — which is developing the neighborhood above Smith’s home — said an engineering firm is finishing a geological report to look at soil and slope strength Lowe said a report he had done after the 2023 slide concluded his development hadn’t exacerbated any events but 100% I want it to be so this doesn’t happen again MORE:Repair timeline unclear for Huntsville campground still damaged after 2023 flooding "The city is working with the development and residents and I have no further information to comment on." Smith said depending on how this played out "It is out of my control at this point but at some point it needs to be under control.” 6:31 PM | Updated: 6:33 pm A dog peers at Animal Care of Davis County in Fruit Heights in an undated photo The county is planning to build a new facility BY TIM VANDENACK, KSL.COM FRUIT HEIGHTS — The expanding population base isn’t the only sort of growth that’s got Davis County officials searching for answers With an uptick in stray animals and owners surrendering their pets It’s prompted plans to build a new $15-million shelter and has Davis County commissioners weighing a property tax hike to keep pace with the rising cost of caring for the critters County Commissioner Lorene Kamalu pointed to the doubling up of dogs in kennels at the shelter at times which is just one indicator of the issues at play That isn’t ideal for the canines and also prompts distress among their human caretakers “It takes a serious toll on everyone,” Kamalu said Plans to build a new 32,000-square-foot facility on the grounds where the existing 11,000-square-foot shelter sits expects groundbreaking to occur later this year with the $15 million or so cost to be covered by county savings county leaders are proposing a $1.5 million or so property tax hike in the 2025 budget to hire more staff and cover increasing operational costs A worker at Animal Care of Davis County in Fruit Heights holds one of the cats at the shelter in this undated photo “It’s all the operations,” said Kamalu referencing factors behind the proposed tax hike including the rising costs of caring for dogs and cats and the increased numbers of animals entering the facility would bolster property tax revenue to the shelter to around $4 million up some 60% from the 2023 figure of $2.5 million It would cost the owner of an average home in Davis County Kamalu and Young have been visiting municipal leaders across Davis County one city at a time to explain the tax hike proposal. Animal shelters across the country have been contending with an uptick in dogs and cats “There seems to be an understanding of the need for it,” at least among the municipal leaders who have been approached the increased funding would help cover the cost of hiring a veterinarian a part-time animal foster care coordinator and two office staffers would be the focus of a truth-in-taxation hearing later this year according to Davis County Auditor Curtis Koch If county officials ultimately approve it as part of Davis County’s 2025 budget the increase would show up on property owners’ tax bills next year the number of animals entering the shelter — reflecting a national trend — has jumped A worker at Animal Care of Davis County in Fruit Heights plays with a dog at the shelter in this undated photo The uptick stems in part from population growth More people leads to more pets and more potential strays the housing crunch also figures in the mix If someone can’t afford to buy a home and many apartments don’t permit pets or they charge higher rental fees for those with animals prompting some to surrender their animals to save money the shelter has transitioned to a no-kill facility potentially resulting in longer stays for animals as homes are sought “That’s something that’s very very important for our residents,” Young said To get no-kill status per guidelines of the Best Friends Animal Society a facility must have a 90% live-release rate The Davis County shelter achieved the status in 2022 and currently has a live-release rate of around 94% Utah — A 75-year-old Payson man was arrested Monday and is accused of sexually abusing multiple victims in incidents that happened more than 35 years ago was arrested on eight counts of sexual abuse of a child The Davis County Sheriff's Office shared that "several victims" came forward in the fall of 2020 with allegations against Bassett The victims said Bassett sexually abused them between the years of 1977 and 1989 when they were all between the ages of five and ten years old Arresting documents detail that the abuse happened when Bassett and his family moved into a newly built home in Fruit Heights several of the victims could not be charged," arresting documents read Five instances of abuse were detailed in court documents where individuals told police that Bassett touched them inappropriately with several of the incidents happening at a birthday party hosted at Bassett's home Bassett admitted to sexually abusing children during the time he lived in Fruit Heights "[Bassett] struggled to remember all of the girls he sexually abused during the time but did recall several of them and stated to me if they said I did it Bassett could not recall the total number of victims he sexually abused The Davis County Sheriff's Office shared that those with additional information that may be helpful in the case or victims who wish to come forward should call Detective Pyles at 801-451-4403 “It has been 40 years that some of these victims have sought justice and we’re happy to tell these victims that Alan Bassett is off the streets,” said Chief Deputy Taylor West in a release “Detectives with our office put in hundreds of hours in identifying We appreciate their work and the trust these victims had in sharing their stories We remain committed to seeking justice for all victims Robyn Ann Ballantyne was born on February 13 a day that would be highly celebrated for the next 59 years in the Ballantyne family.  The news that Robyn had Down Syndrome was initially very difficult for her parents and made more difficult by the advice from their physician that they should place Robyn in an institution rather than take her home.  Thankfully they ignored that bad advice wrapped her in love and blankets on that winter day and brought her home where she began to light up the Ballantyne family of truly seeing someone who is different from who we are and of the deep love that comes from serving another and lasting memories of Robyn are of a smile that lit up her face and her pure heart filled with love for everyone around her.  As a tiny giving hugs and “I love you’s” freely to family and strangers alike.  Our parents worked diligently with her which she loved to do.  She went to Monte Vista school in Farmington a school for children with special needs.  When she graduated at 18 a program that provides employment services for individuals with disabilities She loved her work there with her friends and her supervisor Matt Elston who was both friend and mentor to Robyn and doing her jobs.   She looked forward to her weekly paycheck which was usually between $2 and $10 dollars “I’m rich!” and would offer to buy us chocolate malts she retired after our mom passed away six years ago Robyn was always a busy and engaged person.  She loved participating in bowling at the Special Olympics and would proudly don her victory ribbons.   She also loved attending the Special Needs Mutual every Thursday night and especially loved appearing in their annual play.  She would begin telling us about “her" play weeks ahead and on performance day she was clear that we needed to bring flowers to present to her and then take her for ice cream to celebrate.  All of her family and helpers came and cheered her on each year.  She shined with each performance and loved the celebration of her star status Perhaps the only days more important than her plays were her birthday and Christmas.  She loved both Claus whenever we mentioned that Santa was coming Although she wanted to start planning for her birthday party months ahead we would tell her we needed to wait until after Christmas to plan her February party.  She went along with that or game parties with her dear friends (Kathryn Robyn has a long list of things she loved: crafts and more.   She was not a person who could readily sit without working or playing.   She was responsible she also loved Yellowstone Park and looked forward to the annual family vacations there She especially looked forward to buying her Yellowstone calendar and chocolate malts at the Hamilton stores with her “own money.” Her family was the center of her life and she was especially close to her Daddy-boy who would play with her for hours and work diligently to teach her skills who was her heart and soul.  Since they passed understanding on some level that they are “in heaven,” but wishing they could be right here with her We love you Robyn and are so grateful that Heavenly Father blessed us with you as a part of our eternal family.   Our lives are better because you were with us.   We look forward to being with you in your unfettered state and we are so happy you are with your Daddy-boy and Mother-dear Robyn was preceded in death by her mother and father as well as our Van Drimmelen and Ballantyne grandparents and her dear friends Jill Nielson and Andrea Phillips.  Siblings Todd (Julie) will all miss her influence and love.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday December 20 Friends may visit with family Tuesday December 19 2023 at Lindquist’s Kaysville Mortuary Interment- Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park The family wishes to express particular gratitude to Sara Cheshire who has helped and advocated for exceptional care for Robyn over many years.   We are also very grateful to Susan Basset for love and care and for always making sure Robyn’s “helpers” were only the best.   Taya In lieu of flowers please donate to PARC (Pioneer Adult Rehab Center) Condolences may be sent to www.lindquistmortuary.com Services will be live-streamed by going to www.lindquistmortuary.com and scrolling to the bottom of Robyn's obituary page ORDER VIDEOS FRUIT HEIGHTS, Utah (KUTV) — What started as a normal day for a couple living in Fruit Heights took a scary turn following a life-threatening mudslide Frank and Sharla Hunt were buried and their barn in the backyard was destroyed but they're safe thanks to neighbors who jumped in to help MORE: Pilot, passenger rescued after helicopter crash in Wasatch County Alison Dorenbosch is the couple's daughter who said their grandkids had been playing in the barn just hours before the slide on Saturday She said her father's leg is likely broken and her mother's ankle is hurt the mudslide destroyed their yard and killed their livestock the family is expressing gratitude for the neighbors and first responders who helped Dorenbosch said if it hadn't for her parents' diligent neighbors it may have been hours before anyone got to her parents neighbors alerted the Hunts of concerns about water on the hillside earlier in the day Neighbor Chelsea Swain said her husband and daughter rushed to help the Hunts when they saw the couple buried in the mud She said that several neighbors came together with shovels and trimmers to break up the mud and free the couple MORE: Two critically injured after explosion at Layton home Community members reported that the land is being developed up above the hill and there's a lot of sitting dirt which is a concern considering there's still a lot of snow melting said teams are working to prevent another slide from happening Pohlman told 2News they're digging a hole and pumping the water out from the area the couple is healing and holding one another closer The neighbors said while there have been slides in this area before this is one of the biggest they've seen They're just glad the Hunts are expected to be OK FRUIT HEIGHTS — A day after a mudslide overtook him and his wife in their backyard Frank Hunt said he remained concerned about what else could flow down from the hillside and mountain above his home this spring "The water just started building up there from all this snow," Hunt said Hunt shared his experience of what unfolded Saturday during an interview with KSL-TV on Sunday "There was a little stream of water coming down — probably an inch or two deep and 6 inches wide — and it was moving soil but not much," Hunt recalled "It was moving right into my chicken coop and I was going to divert the water that was coming down around my chicken coop I had started doing that when all of a sudden there was a crash." and it caught us — came up behind me and just pushed me into that coop and we went about another 10 feet before we ended." Hunt said he blacked out for roughly 30 seconds his injured right leg was under him awkwardly and his left leg was in front of him and pinned by a rail from a fence His wife was also on the ground with an injury to her leg neighbors scrambled over to help as they could until first responders arrived following a 911 call "They're trying to cut branches away because I'm pinned down with sagebrush," Hunt recalled "They were able to push enough to push my foot over and bring it around the rail Hunt said helping him was not an easy task with deep mud all around him "The cop that was pulling me out — he sank to his knees," he laughed "I don't think (there was) anything I could have done it tore out an apricot tree that had a trunk on it that was about 2½ feet in diameter — took it right out!" "These are beams — or telephone pole-sized beams — holding that barn up and it went down like it was a Tinkertoy," Hunt explained He expressed concerns about the water that remained on the hillside above him in an area that is apparently under development and acknowledged the ongoing potential for problems there and across northern Utah following a winter of record snow there's a lot of water up there," Hunt said "I don't think they anticipated it — and of course who does — but I don't think they were prepared for it." residents of a Davis County community mourned the loss of a beloved turkey that they affectionately named Kevin a new turkey — perhaps Kevin-incarnate — has begun to make an appearance along the streets and byways of the northern Utah town and why should we care?" some of you might ask He brought the community together during a time of uncertainty smiles and the more-than-occasional blocked traffic during the morning commute to work Kevin was very much a member of the community "I started noticing Kevin hanging out on Nichols Road I thought he was a peacock that maybe someone owned but he was a wild turkey!" the Fruit Heights resident said "I always thought Kevin should be called Bruce But everyone in Fruit Heights likes to call him Kevin." said that there are several wild turkeys in the foothills and she had seen some on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail but Kevin was the only one she saw hanging out in the city streets "I think maybe Kevin didn't like being around other turkeys and wanted to journey out on his own," Olsen speculated a solo life didn't really pan out for the wild turkey because nearly every time he would venture out he would be the subject of quite a lot of attention Perhaps that of a wanted outlaw was more of his life mission as Kevin found himself being escorted off the streets by Utah Highway Patrol and animal control officers none of whom was able (or willing) to put a stop to his countless street crossings Olsen recalled times when Kevin stopped traffic on U.S and would even peck at tires to get drivers to move out of his way Olsen said that Kevin sightings were less of a nuisance and more of something that she and community members looked forward to and there was an entire thread dedicated to Kevin," Olsen said "If someone hadn't seen him in a while they would post asking if anyone had seen him lately There was a large concern for his well-being as we all believed that surely his demise would be to be hit by a car." after several months of turkey crossings and near misses by motor vehicles Kevin did die — but the street was not what took his life the famed fowl had allegedly been roosting in a neighbor's tree and was found lying lifeless on the ground Some think it was the fall that killed Kevin while others believe that perhaps another tree-inhabiting animal attacked the bird the past several months through the summer and fall have been somewhat of a mourning period for Fruit Heights residents "There was talk of a candlelight vigil to celebrate his life but I'm not sure if that ever happened," Olsen said the streets just haven't been the same." as another wild turkey has left his foothill flock for nearby Fruit Heights and Olsen said it brings her joy to know that Kevin may have a successor after all "I'm not sure how many others have seen the new turkey but I have seen him hanging out in the same areas Kevin did," Olsen said "I even caught a video of him attempting to cross the street with a bus heading his way There is no official name given to this new turkey I'd like to think that he and Kevin are family and I hope this one sticks around for a while." FRUIT HEIGHTS, Utah (KUTV) — Residents of Fruit Heights are worried that a mountain hillside in their area may collapse again after a recent mudslide buried two people. The victims of the mudslide were rescued and hospitalized Family members told 2News on Monday that Frank and Sharla Hunt are continuing to heal from their sustained injuries surrounding homeowners are now seeking answers from the city to prevent similar disasters from happening again During 2News' visit to the mudslide site nearby resident Terry Smith expressed concerns about surface water pooling above the hill and how the slide could have been prevented "That water was running right into it and making a pond until finally it loaded up the hill and blew it out almost killing my neighbors," he said Smith also mentioned that the hill had slid a couple of times before but due to broken irrigation lines Mayor John Pohlman addressed the issue on Saturday at the scene of the slide mentioning that they are working to make the area as safe as possible by sending a drone to the area and pumping out sitting water The mayor was not available to speak on Monday they want to know what proactive steps the city is taking to prevent another mudslide and how they can protect their properties MORE:Neighbors jump in to help Fruit Heights couple swept away by large mudslide While neighbors like Smith are relieved that Frank and Sharla Hunt are recovering after the recent mudslide they remain shaken by the gravity of what could have happened "They were almost killed," Smith said He also expressed concern about the Hunts' grandchildren who were playing in their grandparents' backyard just prior to the slide "What if his grandkids had been back there?" Smith said The incident has left many in the community with a sense of urgency to help prevent future disasters.