Hard News Café Weekly News Roundup (10/15/12)

 
News about Cache Valley and USU
from the Department of Journalism & Communication 
October 15, 2012

 All the Local News:
Halloween is coming; a honey of a bee-business; Aggie TV News reports on new LDS missionary rules and new USU leadership; development plans in Providence and library cards for everyone in North Logan; Smithfield’s 153rd birthday, sports, entertainment . . . and more!

HARVEST PLENTY—Farm stands across northern Utah—like Paul’s Patch on the Fruitway in Brigham City—are overflowing with autumn bounty. (Ted Pease photo)


CACHE VALLEY NEWS

Craving a little freak out? Try the Heritage Center’s Haunted Hallow
By Shayna Marcure WELLSVILLE — For a spooky evening with the family, for a haunted date night or even for an exhilarating time with some friends, American West Heritage Center is  hosting its annual Old West Corn Maze and Haunted Hallow through the month of October.

Smithfield residents say thanks to city with 150+3 birthday party
By Katie SwainSMITHFIELD—Founded Oct. 10, 1859, Smithfield reached its sesquicentennial in 2009. However, there was no official commemoration for it that year. In the spirit of better-late-than-never, the Smithfield Historical Society hosted a commemorative program last week with the theme “150 years of progress . . . +3.” It was a belated birthday party, complete with cake, balloons and an enthusiastic happy-birthday song.

Mendon approves building permits in order to pay for water pipe
By Brandon Fonda MENDON—City Council members voted to allow 15 building permits through Oct. 15, 2013, in order to fund a new $77,000 water pipe. This is the first time in three years that any permits have been allowed.

Providence P&Z gives approval to Sunrise Acres for new road
By Dani HayesPROVIDENCE—Sunrise Acres got the go-ahead to construct a new road after the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the company’s final plat for a new residential subdivision. The road will continue 330 West between 600 South and 700 South. The developer planned to connect the new road to 2100 South, a shared county road, but  property conflicts arose.

N. Logan council and planning commission close to final ordinance
By Jessica Sonderegger NORTH LOGAN—After two joint workshops and approximately eight hours of debate and discussion, the Planning Commission has clarified regulations for development of the future North Logan City Center.

North Logan Library offers free programs for everyone
By Jessica Sonderegger NORTH LOGAN—Jaylene Blair, head librarian at the North Logan City Library, wants everyone to know: Library classes and activities are free and available to everyone, North Logan resident or not, library card or not. “Anyone is welcome,” Blair said. “And we are still trying to get the word out.”

Bees Brothers: Family project becomes honey of a business
Story &  photo by Jessica Sonderegger

NORTH LOGAN—The beekeeping Huntzingers and their young family have been juggling “an out-of-control science experiment” for about five years now. As their honey’s reputation grows beyond Utah and throughout the rest of the nation, it seems as though they are just getting started. “We’re just making up all this stuff as we go,” said owner and entomologist Craig Huntzinger.






Logan wood-fired pizza restaurant will stay and expand
By Jessica Sonderegger
LOGAN—Contrary to rumors, Jack’s Wood-Fired Oven is here to stay. The restaurant is closed, but only for an expansion, a temporary break from business to renovate, reform and revise.

Nibley rejects request for beautification funds; land is private property
By Danielle Manley
NIBLEY—The picture on a projector screen showed an ugly, weed-ridden piece of land. After much debate the City Council declined the request of money for a beautification project. The land at the intersection of 3200 South and 1600 West is an eyesore for the Meadow View neighborhood.

USU NEWS

Aggie TV News: missionary policy, debates, USU leadership changes, Aggie sports & more
By ATV News
LOGAN—Local reaction to the first Obama-Romney presidential debate; USU students enthusiastic about new LDS Church policy lowering age for missionaries; Provost Raymond Coward announces retirement after seven years, as Ag Dean Noelle Cockett prepares to take over in July; new Logan Food Pantry building almost ready; Utah Gov. Gary Herbert comes to campus for distance education building dedication; the Entrepreneur Club; Society of Professional Journalists returns to USU; Aggie sports and the first rain in Utah for more than a month. Full video here.



SPORTS

Mountain Crest volleyball bounces Bonneville
By Curtis Lundstrom
HYRUM—With three games left in the regular season, the race for the Region 5 volleyball title is a two-team scrum.

ENTERTAINMENT 

Review: Buckethead still making it happen after 20 years

By Matt Thurber 
Photo by Ben Hansen
SALT LAKE CITY—This fall, Buckethead’s seminal album “Welcome to Bucketheadland” reached a milestone, marking 20 years of masked madness. To celebrate, Buckethead hit the road with his custom-made Gibson guitar. As long as he’s making music, he’s happy.









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