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Show 1 B6 WASATCH COUNTY COURIER OCTOBER 25, 2000 Headless Legend has Homestead Scared JON LAMOREAUX -. Whether you are a fan of the recent MANAGING EDITOR he Legend of Sleepy Hollow is playing itself out one more time this weekend, as the popular Halloween event will stop spooking until next season. Just as it has been three nights a week for the past three weekends, and Johnny Depp version of the story, or hearing Bing Crosby tell the tale is your favorite, the actual story is not often told as it was written. -In Washington Irving’s original story, the Headless Horseman is a result of a cannon accident during his service in the Revolutionary War. Since the tragedy, he has taken it upon himself to behead for the past three years, the Homestead anyone who crosses his path. has a night of goblins and folktales in Mr. and Mrs. Van Tassell are your store as part of their Halloween cele- - tour guides for the search, and they are bration. played with enthusiasm by Katherine “It’s not like a traditional spook alley and Byron Cheatwood, a local couple that’s meant to scare you,” said Scott who do this for fun every Halloween. Randall, recreation Other members of manager at the poputhe Cheatwood lar resort. “This is family are also more for kids and involved. families to come and — “The best part enjoy.” is when you see the kids jump,” ® said Byron, and electrical contractor by day, ghost storyteller by Groups of 16 are. driven through the woods by a_ twohorse driven wagon that takes the crowd on the look out for night. “They must Ichabod Crane, the school teacher that has come up missing since spending time with the Van =. = @ Tassell’s daughter 4 whom he intends to —™ marry. A witch, a and a few @ lcabod Crane at the Homestead. the search, all the while the wagon does its best to avoid the dreaded. Headless Horseman. cost $10 for adults fd e6 er chilhen. but you must hurry as Halloween is almost over and the ghosts hibernate until next October. LU 4 1} | | , , OETA Wh UU 1 pastor ghouls are passed along the trail during | be alright because no one has died yet.” There are’ 15 actors total working on the ride, 12 of which are high school age or younger. The rides Mr. and Mrs. Van Tassell begin to |
