APRIL 2006
ARTS & LIFE
Culture
Education
at USU rests on solid foundation
It has thousands of students trek across its path every
day. Dating back to 1920 it has seen World Wars, football
games, and farm animals. It's beautiful, it holds events,
and is green and healthy; it is the
Utah State University Quad. / By Sarah Reale
Butterflies
backstage: Behind the scenes as the actors get ready
for 'West Side Story'
A hallway of dressing rooms, a chock-full cast of more
than 40 people, loud up-beat music, bright vanity lights,
make-up everywhere, and the scent of hairspray filling
the air-backstage is the place to be if your about to
perform in West Side Story. / By Julie Garcia
Hyrum
Museum contains more than just history
The Hyrum Museum holds more than just the history of
the town, it also holds the past of one of its residents,
Valoei Albrecht. / By Cory Broussard
Nibley's
Children's Theater is 24 this year but still 'kids only'
on stage
Special to the city is a production that involves only
children performing on an outdoor stage. Now in its
24th year, the Children's Theater has been entertaining
audiences with adapted plays to include many children.
/ By Ranae Bangerter
An
inspiring evening of 10-minute and flash plays
Room 202 in the threatre department was the site of
an inspired Mark Damen-produced evening of drama Friday.
/ By G. Christopher Terry
He's
in touch with his feminine side
His highlights look so good you wonder who is stylist
is. His cuticles are in better shape than yours. You
would trust his taste in fashion above your best girl
friend. He likes girls so he's not gay--he is a metrosexual.
/ By Celestyn Hollingshead
Features
Richmond
old-timers remember cows in the cafe for Black and White
Days
It's springtime in town, and besides baby animals peeking
their faces from behind mothers and fences, there's
one other thing about to show its face on the city streets:
Black and White Days. / By Brooke Barker
Rolling
out the blue carpet
The blue carpet was rolled out for the most coveted
awards at Utah State University, the 49th annual Robin's
Awards Ceremony took place Saturday, April 22 at the
TSC and was followed by the Blue Carpet Ball. /
By Lauren Murakami
Recycling
is fundamental in Hyrum third-grade classrooms
Saving the earth is hard, but the third graders from
Ms. VanSlyke's class at Lincoln Elementary are up to
the challenge. / By M. Cory Broussard
Is
that a bird? Superman? No, it's a radio-controlled model
airplane
Jerry Cokely keeps a plaque in his home that says, "Time
spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan." /
By Liz Lawyer
'Radical
change' suits USU professor Robson Chaves fine
If you need help to improve your soccer skills, to learn
about Portuguese grammar, world history, and computer
technology or even if you just need a public defender,
Robson Chaves can assist you with every one of these
things. / By JJ Netto
Agriculture's
Cody Bingham wins Robins Award
At USU's most prestigious awards ceremony, Cody Bingham
was on top. For his academic excellence and leadership
skills, Bingham, the ASUSU Ag senator, was give the
Bill E. Robins Memorial Award at the annual Robins Awards
ceremony. / By Aaron Falk
Mountain
Crest students in Washington for national Constitution
competition
The Constitution might be a mystery to the majority
of citizens in America, but for one class at Mountain
Crest High School, the Constitution is a ticket to Washington,
D.C. / By M. Cory Broussard
Mentors
helping Cache kids choose alternatives to gangs and
despair
Shaggy-haired and looking for acceptance, 12-year-old
"Jimmy" was not happy. / By Brock Anderson
Newton
Ladies Literary Club still puts on a 'delightful program
enjoyed by all'
No one's really sure when the Newton Ladies Literary
Club began meeting in the cozy homes of this small farming
community. But since 1928 or 1939 -- take your pick
-- the club has continued to share a love of literature
and camaraderie. / By Molly Farmer
Want
to know Trenton's history? Ask Venna Buttars
Venna Buttars has been compiling photographs, histories
and artifacts from the town of Trenton since she was
11 years old. / By Katie Smedley
Bronze
sculpture commemorates Newton's pioneer history
For the founders of this small agricultural community,
"keep your feet in the furrow" meant adhering to the
precepts of faith, hard work and love of family. /
By Molly Farmer
Old
Ephraim: Tales of Logan Canyon's grizzly improve with
age
Frank Clark didn't tell fish stories. His big catch
was a grizzly bear named Old Ephraim. / By Brad
Plothow
He
walked a mile in her shoes, and boy, was he glad to
take them off
Christopher Barron, a Utah State student, walked clumsily
in pastel pink heels, his shoes clicking heavily on
the pavement with each painful step. / By Megan
Sonderegger
Meet
the wolf ambassador
Maggie the wolf stopped and sniffed. Mostly, she was
timid in meeting USU students Monday night at the Smith
Spectrum. / By Camille Blake
Franco
taking advantage of 'great opportunity' in move to Nebraska
Almost every student knows and remembers Juan Franco
from his or her early days at USU. He's the man whose
main goal is to welcome and serve the students. That
is why many are sad to see Franco leaving his position
as vice president of student services at Utah State
University. / By Julie Garcia
Finding
the right shoes starts with taking some smart steps
For Utah State students, athletic shoes and flip flops
are among the most popular in foot-wear because of their
comfort and ease. However, finding shoes with proper
support is crucial in preventing injury to the feet
and many people do not know what shoes are right for
them. / By Britt Shepherd
Just
fun and games? The truth about internet gaming
There I was, deep in the jungle of Stranglethorn Vale,
harvesting singing crystals from the undead minions
of Zanzil, the outcast of Booty Bay. / By Trevor
Linderman
Larry
Anhder: 'He's the heartbeat' of Nibley
Friendly to others, positive about the city, and enjoying
his position as city manager, Larry Anhder sees his
position as a preparation for what is to come. /
By Ranae Bangerter
Movies
What
does it mean when Larry H. Miller pulls 'Brokeback'
but shows 'Hostel'?
I'm very familiar with Jazz owner and the you-know-this-guy,
car-dealing czar Larry H. Miller. Miller, during the
opening weekend of Brokeback Mountain at his Salt Lake
Jordan Commons Megaplex this spring pulled the picture
hours before its Utah début. / By Jack Saunders
Music
Music
gives abuse victims back their voice
Chris Lord had lost her edge. After years
of emotional abuse by her husband, she had stopped playing
the flute. / By Jen Beasley
JCOM
banquet singer finds inspiration in 'dramatic' roommates,
definition of beauty
Mikaylie Kartchner was told in her younger years she
"couldn't carry a tune in a bucket." / By Megan
Sonderegger
Wild Art
Time
flies when you're knocking things down: A time sequence
of Merrill's destruction by photographer Brianna Mortensen
Scenes
from a library: the quiet, beautiful places on dedication
day / Photos by Brianna Mortensen
Hole-y
cow! A sinkhole the size of a cabin / Photos by Robert
McDaniel
Easter
parade, Logan style / Photos by Julie Garcia
Take
a photo tour of the new Living Learning Center
Take a peek inside the construction west of the TSC
-- check out the rooms, the kitchens, the communal areas
and other state-of-the-art developments in the student
housing scheduled to open in fall 2006. / Text and
photos by Julie Garcia
BUSINESS NEWS
BIZ FEATURES
Farming
in Lewiston: Sugar beets to grasses, always an uphill
trek
The lush green farmlands and open grassy fields surrounding
this city were not produced naturally. Because of hardworking
farmers who spend every day adapting to their difficult
agricultural environment and modern day changes, Lewiston
has become the paradise they create. / By Megan
Sonderegger
You
can get anything you want at Bep's Country Store in
Newton
Cold beer, penny candy, and a fish named Fred are the
much loved in-store items that have helped Bep's Country
Market grow since owners Rebecca Griffin and her husband,
Cleon Griffin, purchased it in December 2001. /
By Molly Farmer
Passion
for peonies grew into Smithfield's 'Every Bloomin' Thing'
After 25 years as an engineer, a life in the floral
business might seem an odd choice, but that's exactly
what Richard Hansen, 60, chose when he opened Every
Bloomin' Thing. / By Di Lewis
Couple's
quest for perfect cheese becomes Rockhill Creamery in
Richmond
His morning begins before most people are out of bed.
He wakes up to a sound: not the buzzer from his alarm
or a nearby rooster, but the girls -- Elsa, Gertrude,
Ingrid, Ruby and Greta -- are calling him. / By
Brooke Barker
Lewiston's
theater strives to be affordable, family-friendly
An aging red brick building stands on Lewiston's main-street,
sheltering a historical theater, one of the few city-owned
theaters left in the country, where many Lewiston residents
feel important memories lie. / By Megan Sonderegger
Old
Rock Church in Providence owns rich, diverse history
After passing the illuminated stained glass windows
your first impressions of the majestic Providence
Inn and Old Rock Church are those of a quaint and
cozy hideaway. / By Taylor Scott
Richmond's
Old Depot Antiques specializes in women's vintage clothing
Walking through the door of the Old Depot Antiques store,
I was taken back to the days of shopping with my Grandma.
/ By Brooke Barker
100
years of family business: Theurer's meat market in Lewiston
Rick Theurer, a ski bum at heart, says he "just can't
get enough" of the meat and market business that has
been in his family for three generations. / By Megan
Sonderegger
Shave
and a haircut? Not for two bits these days, but still
available in Wellsville
Though beauty salons have become more common and most
men shave in the comfort of their own bathrooms every
morning, men once went to the barbershop every few days
to have the neighborhood barber give them a shave and
engage in some deep discussion. / By Liz Lawyer
NEWS
Across Bridgerland
Bomb
squad disposes of old blasting caps
Explosive materials found in a Garden City
home were destroyed by the Cache Valley Bomb Squad Tuesday.
/ By Molly Farmer
Cosmetologists
get training in dealing with clients' domestic violence
During a one-hour hair appointment, cosmetologist Mandy
Blauer gets to know her clients pretty well. From recent
births to struggles in relationships, sometimes she
hears it all. / By Marie Christensen
North
Logan's Scott Bradley aims for Hatch's Senate seat
Stealing a Senate seat from incumbent Orrin Hatch is
something many ambitious politicians have tried and
failed to do, but North Logan resident Scott Bradley
has decided to take his chances and compete for the
seat, representing Utah's Constitution Party. /
By Diana Hurren
Local News
Can
River Heights make enough money to pay its bills and
survive? Time will tell
River Heights is one of the smallest cities in Cache
Valley. It has an estimated population of just over
1,500. It doesn't even cover a full square mile. /
By Ben Walker
Two
arrested in Logan, suspected of marijuana possession
Gordon Jay Lewis, 29, and Karin Barrientez, 34, were
arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana in
a drug-free zone Thursday morning. / By Diana Hurren
Riley
looks at improving judicial role in student appeals
Less than a week after ASUSU President
Noah Riley was sworn into office, Riley says his priorities
are already changing. In its second year since the student
government was restructured into two legislative bodies,
Riley said Friday one of the top priorities of his administration
will be to include a third, judicial body. / By
Aaron Falk
Two
arrested in Paradise, suspected of possessing drugs
Two males were arrested in Paradise Monday morning on
suspicion of driving under the influence, possession
of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and truancy.
/ By Ben Walker
Smithfield
Health Days royalty will be chosen tonight
Twenty high school juniors and seniors will compete
in the Health Days Scholarship pageant tonight. /
By Di Lewis
Logan
teen pleads guilty to drug charges
Scott Flinn, 18, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession
of a controlled substance and sentenced to two days
in jail Tuesday in 1st District Court. / By Cory
Broussard
River
Heights hires city accountant
The City Council welcomed Jim Brackner as the city's
accounting and financial officer Tuesday evening. Brackner's
job, which is an appointed position, did not previously
exist. He will be a city employee for one year as a
sort of trial period. / By Ben Walker
Developer
struggles for council approval in Hyrum
Troy Kartchner's subdivision has been waiting for approval
for over a year. He is out of lots to develop. And he
says the city is trying to charge him money illegally.
/ By M. Cory Broussard
Burnham
named dean of USU grad school
Byron Burnham has been appointed vice provost and dean
of the graduate school at Utah State University. Burnham
will assume his duties July 1.
Ken
Brewer memorial to be Saturday at USU
A memorial service for Utah State University faculty
member and Utah Poet Laureate Ken Brewer will be at
2 p.m. Saturday in the Manon Caine Russell Kathryn Caine
Wanlass Performance Hall. The memorial is open to the
public.
Student
group aims to raise awareness of sweatshops
The negative effects of sweatshops may be hitting home
more than some Utah State University students may think.
That's why a group of students is taking a stand to
fight for sweatshop-free labor conditions and workers'
rights. / By Marie Christensen
Hyrum
OKs regional council for Cache Valley
The City Council joined members from Franklin County,
Idaho, and Cache County and approved a resolution 7-1,
to create a regional council for Cache Valley Thursday
night. / By M. Cory Broussard
New
tennis court sends Millville into budget stretching
Construction of the new North Park is moving right along
with concrete being poured, curbs and gutters put in
and parking being planned, but when it comes to the
new tennis court, the City Council has reached a standstill.
/ By Shauna Smith
Wellsville
councilman lived his life helping others
The funeral of Wellsville City Councilman Kent Brenchley
Wednesday drew a congregation of about 400, all friends
and family who gathered to honor him as a man who was
always giving to others. / By Liz Lawyer
Sorenson's
building plans approved by Hyde Park
Planning and Zoning commissioner
Mark Lynne got a little sentimental Wednesday -- over
a flag lot. / By Brad Plothow
Sex
abuse accusation under investigation
The Cache County Attorney's office is investigating
a Cache Valley man in connection with allegations made
to the Cache County Sheriff's office that a girl was
sexually abused Monday by her great-grandfather, Lt.
Matthew Bilodeau of the Sheriff's Office Support Services
Division said Thursday. / By Brad Plothow
Logan
man gets 1 to 15 years in prison for child sexual abuse
A Logan man could spend as many as 15 years in a state
prison for a crime he's accused of committing more than
15 years ago. / By Brad Plothow
Cornish
supports regional council idea
Craig Petersen of the Cache County
Council attended the Town Council meeting April 18 to
present a resolution to create Cache County Regional
Council and to ask for the support from the town of
Cornish. / By Katie Smedley
P&Z
commission supports River Heights subdivision
Dan Weston attended his second consecutive meeting of
the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss his potential
subdivision, but with more pleasing results this time.
/ By Ben Walker
Drug
court graduates 10 grateful people
Ten people graduated from Judge Thomas Willmore's drug
court Tuesday and Willmore told them he never wanted
to see them back again. / By Ben Walker
Noisy
party results in ' disorderly house' ticket
Logan City Police responded to a call at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday
when someone reported a house party with possible underage
drinkers. / By Brooke Barker
Lewiston
council ponders budget cuts
Budget cuts for Lewiston city departments were discussed
during Tuesday's City Council meeting, causing council
members to express their concerns about their lack of
funding. / By Megan Sonderegger
Sheriff's
office busy mitigating potential flooding
Instead of speculating about potential flooding, the
Cache County Sheriff's Office is trying to minimize
flood damage by preparing for whatever may happen, Lt.
Matt Bilodeau said Tuesday. They have already taken
several steps to get prepared. / By David
Baker
Judge
denies woman's request to get out of jail and help brother
Jennifer Mendez, 20, was ordered by the court Tuesday
to remain in jail, after she requested to be released
in order to help her brother with his "financial hardships.
/ By Shauna Smith
Alarm
leads to shoplifting citation at Hastings
An 18-year-old male resident of Providence attempted
to steal three DVDs and a CD from Hastings Video and
Book in Logan Monday morning, police said. /
By Taylor Scott
Hyrum
man will do jail time for assault
Richard Evans, 25, a resident of Hyrum, was
sentenced Monday by 1st District Court Judge Gordon
Low for aggravated assault. / By Taylor Scott
Woman
pleads guilty to drug charges
Melissa Jennie Lescoe, 28, pleaded guilty Tuesday in
1st District Court to charges of illegal possession
or use of a controlled substance, a second-degree felony,
and the use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class
A misdemeanor. / By Liz Lawyer
If
the Little Bear floods, Paradise and Avon are prepared
The South Fork of the Little Bear River was running
big and brown, swelling to meet its banks, as it flowed
through green pastures near Avon Wednesday afternoon.
Its counterpart -- the East Fork of the Little Bear
-- also ran brown, capped with small, white rapids as
it rushed to meet the South Fork, just outside of Avon.
/ By David Baker
Smithfield
salaries still lower than those in comparable cities
City employees are paid less than employees in comparably
sized cities, said City Manager Jim Gass at Wednesday's
City Council meeting. / By Di Lewis
Open
public comment time no longer on Providence council
agenda
Under the advice of Craig Bott, attorney from the Utah
Local Government Trust, the public comment portion of
Providence City Council meetings has been removed from
agendas as of March 11, says Mayor Randy Simmons. /
By Taylor Scott
Police
find no meth lab or devil worshippers at apartment
Marijuana-smoking devil worshippers running a Smithfield
methamphetamine lab turned out to be a false alarm for
police Tuesday, said Lt. Curtis Wood. / By Di Lewis
North
Logan workshop draws public opinion on county trails
system
Around 60 people gathered last week at
the North Logan Library to discuss a county-wide bike
trail that would stretch around the borders of Cache
Valley. / By Cory Broussard
Student
wins public relations award
A junior majoring in public relations at Utah State
University, won the Utah PR Student of the Year competition.
Social
awareness should be a priority, speaker tells Women
and Gender Studies meeting
In the 1890s, only 39 women were enrolled
as students at the Utah Agricultural College. Since
then, women have taken great strides toward gender equality
at USU. / By Aaron Falk
Newton
plunges into attempt to discover town water policy
Confusion over current city water policies and procedures
led to lengthy discussion and prompted a decision by
the Town Council to have a work session in May. /
By Molly Farmer
North
Logan residents tell council their worries about housing
development
More than 50 residents attended Thursday's City Council
meeting to express concerns about a proposed subdivision.
/ By Diana Hurren
Cornish
P&Z postpones paintball park decision
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a request
from Jeff Balls to run a paintball park on his property.
/ By Katie Smedley
Millville
starts filling sandbags in preparation for spring floods
The snow is melting, the rivers are rising, and Millville
is preparing. Flooding is expected to be worse than
last year, says Gary Larsen, city maintenance superintendent.
/ By Shauna Smith
Mistake
in renewing FCC license will cost Paradise
Sometimes a simple mistake can cost you money. At Wednesday
night's Town Council meeting, Fire Chief Troy Fredrickson
discussed just such a mistake. / By David Baker
Jail
inmate walks away from 'Halfway Out' program
A Cache County inmate escaped from jail after spending
only a week and a half on the premises. / By Shauna
Smith
Wellsville
residents tell council they're fed up with sidewalk
hassles
Citizens made an appearance at the City Council meeting
Wednesday to make sure council members knew their opinion:
the sidewalks are a fiasco. / By Liz Lawyer
Residents
raise concerns at county trails workshop
Providing access to all types of trails -- biking, walking,
jogging, riding horses and many others -- was discussed
in a county-wide trails and bike route workshop Tuesday.
/ By Ranae Bangerter
Lewiston
starts planning for population boom
Continued growth and possible subdivisions were discussed
during Tuesday's Planning and Zoning meeting. /
By Megan Sonderegger
Mother-daughter
duo in drug court
Rosemary Fritz, 44, was ordered to get more information
on a detoxification center in Ogden, and her daughter,
Alison Fritz, 19, was told she couldn't be admitted
to drug court until she moved out of her mother's house.
/ By Di Lewis
Inmate
told not to associate with others in jail
Jenny Jo Earl, who is currently serving time
in the Cache County Jail, was ordered by Judge Thomas
Wilmore to stop associating with inmates through letters.
/ By Ranae Bangerter
River
Heights P&Z holds on subdivision request
Seven days after the City Council rescinded
a motion for a moratorium on subdivisions, Dan Weston
tried to get one approved at Tuesday's Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting. / By Ben Walker
Hyde
Park will rebuild 700 East with or without county's
proposed alternate road
Cache County wants an alternate route for north-south
commuters in the valley; Hyde Park just wants to divert
school-bound traffic off a very narrow 200 South Street.
/ By Brad Plothow
Smithfield
man sentenced on drug charges
Gilbert Thomas Gabaldon, 39, of Smithfield, will serve
45 days in Cache County Jail and pay a fine of $1,000,
after Judge Gordon Low suspended much of his one-year
jail sentence Monday. / By David Baker
Water
balloon prank results in $1,000 fine for Smithfield
man
James B. Clark, 22, of Smithfield, pleaded guilty Tuesday
in 1st District Court to a class-A misdemeanor of obstruction
of justice, lying to law enforcement officials about
dropping water balloons out of a flying aircraft in
2005. Judge Thomas Willmore reduced the charge to a
class B misdemeanor. / By Molly Farmer
Lewiston
takes action against owners of abandoned vehicles
After several complaints from Lewiston residents the
Cache County Sheriff will be activating an ordinance
that allows law enforcement to cite owners of abandoned
cars, on or off their property, impounding their vehicles
if the required steps aren't taken. / By Megan Sonderegger
Millville
joins regional council, clarifies law on burying animals
The City Council adopted a resolution Thursday to create
a regional council between Cache and Franklin counties.
The regional council will represent residents all over
the valley and will embark on a 14-year plan called
Cache Vision 2020+ to resolve issues the valley is facing.
/ By Shauna Smith
Car
wash burglars hit Buggy Bath
Another in a string of car wash burglaries was attempted
late Thursday night or early Friday morning at the Buggy
Bath in Logan. / By Liz Lawyer
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
NEWS
Maine
uses USU research to support new law protecting pets
Maine lawmakers have cited USU research in support of
a newly signed law that includes pets in court-issued
protective orders. / By Aaron Falk
Media
watchdog needs to snarl on behalf of ordinary people,
Tribune journalist says
When Connie Coyne pulled her car up to that state-run
work camp in southern Florida, she knew something wasn't
right. Doors had been removed from units where renters
were late with the rent and almost every child she saw
was covered with sores signifying ring worm. / By
Aaron Falk
OPINION
Roller
coaster of emotions when attending childbirth
It’s impossible to describe, in an all inclusive manner,
the up-and-down twirl-around, emotionally charged-freight-train
experience of having a child. / By Jack Saunders
Hands
off! Even from the grave, journalistic pitbull Jack
Anderson still ready to rumble
For more than half a century, Jack Anderson reveled
in the rough-and-tumble that is high-stakes journalism
and politics of Washington, DC. Even now, four months
after his death at 83 in December, the journalistic
icon who covered and harried a covey of presidents and
scores more political poseurs is still seen as a threat
to the powerful. / By Ted Pease
Let
us eat cake
After long reflection and careful consideration,
I have come to a very important conclusion: eating healthy
is not for me. / By Diana Maxfield
Pardon
me, but let me rant about why I hate the Hub
Take a poll of any 10 students leaving the eatery on
the ground floor of the TSC after any given lunch hour
and ask them why they dined there, and I'll bet not
one of them will answer "taste." / By G. Christopher
Terry
Virtue
for the road
Many people are in a hurry and some say they don't think
there is time to slow down and relax. / By Andy
Beck
SPORTS AND RECREATION
The
NFL Draft: Must-see TV?
The NFL Draft has become a sports media event, which
more than 6 million people in 2005 watched, according
to Michael
McCarthy, USA Today. In a recent survey conducted
by
Sports Nation, most people are more interested in
the NFL Draft than they are in the MLB regular season,
the NHL Playoffs, and even the NBA Playoffs. / By
Matt Steed
Tennis
player honored for 4.0 GPA
Senior tennis player Andrea Barker was honored Wednesday
for the four most important points of her college career
-- a 4.0 grade point average. / By Aaron Falk
Jarod
Walker charged with possession of marijuana, is dismissed
from football team
Two Utah State University football players have been
dismissed from the team after charges were filed against
them Tuesday alleging possession of marijuana. A third
player has been charged with underage drinking. /
By Aaron Falk
World's
Greatest Horseman competition tests cowboys' versatility
A tradition born in the American West with roots to
the Spanish vaquero, the World's Greatest Horseman competition
is a living legacy to great horsemen and even greater
horses. / By Gary Ryan Bayles
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