Show V f f' M1 m rrrrrry f f ' r I lane t The Herald Journal Logan Utah - vvr'i'Ki p p Page 3 Tuesday March 28 2000 Deader input left the County Clerk's Office before paying the filing fee itially after consulting with the Utah Lt Governor's Office County Steve Bower will be on the Clerk Daryl Downs said Bower’s November ballot was invalid application The perennial Logan candidate But County Attorney Scott Wyatt filled out the paperwork to run for the determined Monday that Bower’s Cache County Council seat being application is valid vacated by Sarah Ann Skanchy He “If a person files for candidacy it turned in the application with less has always been assumed and foe than an hour left before the 5 pm clerk assumed that you had to pay the March 17 filing deadline But Bower filing fee by the end of foe filing perifailed to list a party affiliation and he od or'else you're out" he told The By Michael R Wefoel staff writer - Views split on Seamons court case In our Herald Journal “So his initial assessment and communication to Bower was ‘You didn’t pay your fee so you can’t be a part of the race' “But the statute really isn't that dear" he added “I think you could make a good argument that foe filing fee doesn't have to be paid by the : 17th" Wyatt said the state’s election laws say the laws should be construed liberally so “people who are seeking to run for office need to be given all foe benefit of the doubt" In a memorandum completed this morning for Downs Wyatt explained that the intent of the laws is “to pro vide for citizen involvement in government" “I've called foie Attorney General's Office I've talked to the Lt Governor's Office and everybody said it's appropriate to allow him to run" Wyatt said Bower has subsequently paid his filing fee and listed his party See BOWER on Page 10 shobls Yes Brian Seamona was wronged and the original incident should never have happened But his lawsuit isn't against die perpetrator If he served a mission he should have learned by now to forgive and turn die other cheek What example are you settingBrian7 Get over it What would Jesus do? He was wronged a lot worse than you Your willingness to settle for $80000 tells what it’s really about Getoverit I was Just thinking did Brian a Seamons stay out of the limelight little too long while he was gone for two yean? Does he just need to get back in and let everybody know what'S going on? I doubt Oprah wfll be interested in the Brian Seamons case again Perhaps the story would appeal to Jerry Springer or Jenny Jones And oh Brian if neither of those win take it I’m sure The Herald Journal will misrepresent the facts of your story just fine 1 Last Wednesday March 22 me and three of my friends took my other friend out to breakfast at Angie’s Restaurant It was about 7:20 anh when a waitress brought $15 that an older gentlemanihad given us We don’t know who he Wssbutto would like to thank him and just let him know that we appreciate it I don’t know Brian Seamons or ' his family personally but Pm proud of bun and his family’s support To all of you who think he should just give up and get oo with his life you have obviously never experienced or been a victim ' of the good ol’ boys systemofjus- tice that runs rampant here in Cache Valley It’s time for you to wake up My hat’s off to anyone who fights the odds ignores the narrow rod people and fights on despite the intimidation and pies- It sure to just wither and go away will only change if someone like Brian continues to fight and demand some justice for it Stay strong Brian many of us do support you naive-mind- ed 1 have spent a number of years in education both as teacher and administrator I have concerns about the constant publication of hooor rolls in the schools Why one might ask would an educator take this point of view? Don't I feel that these students should be awarded? Certainly I greatly appreciate these students but they have already received their rewards in the grades On the other hand they receive there are many really good individuals in school who feel they are constantly swimming upstream They try hard but can’t seem to cut it as far as the honor roll is concerned i' After getting The Herald ' Journal’s details Sunday on the Seamons hazing incident 1 believe it's incredibly important for Brian Seamons to continue his legal fight I want him to know how much I and I’m sure many others admire his courage and tenacity 1am a Main Street businessman We are reaping the rewards of poor planning from 50 years ago regarding traffic problems through Logan Parking garages in should be constructed lots off-stre- et I at' North stoplights changed to provide signals at Center left-tu- m See SOUND on Page 5 Got a local news tip? Cal City Edtor Ncdo Final 1 Ext 3023 752-212- nfarreBChJnewsxom Brent StevensHeraJd Journal From left freshmen Tom Jensen Lance Dickey Robert Crosbie and Shaeii Harris present the school news to eighth- - and in Hyrum They work with work meda spedaKst Voni Rivas to inform feflow students of school events ninth-grade- at the South Cache Center rs s drive gets an A By Anin Brunson staffwriter Hyrum — Hundreds of e students at South Cache Center in Hyrum use the library every week and they have good things to say about foe school's media specialist bni Rivas Rivas admits there's nothing she won't do to help the students have a positive educational experience and this may be her only fault if it can eighth- - and ninth-grad- be considered such The Lewiston resident has never limited her responsibilities to those of alibrari- an nor has she limited her workday to the typical eight hours She generally works until at least 6 pm and often can be found buroing the midnight oil Rivas’ forte children pass many evenings among the books magazines computers and sofas and chairs that fill the spacious library Rivas' time is spent in a variety of ways She oversees a daily broadcast of televised student news she publishes foe school newspaper ' If you remember a time when the family sat down together i r dinner worked as a united whole to solve problems or sacrificed personal wants for another family member’s needs then you will enjoy the Old Barn Community Theatre's production of “I Remember Mama" If you don’t remember these times then perhaps you should attend — just to find out why one of foe most important strands in foe fabric of our “modem" society is unraveling Director Laura Lee Hull has assembled a large cast representing a cross section of “types" all of whom obviously feel a bonding with foe characters they portray Another positive them to do There are trivia questions on hand and boxes for students to add their suggestions for foe school or nominate their favorite teacher The library even has a quilt which will be given to a needy child set up on a frame for students to stitch on during their spare time ' Rivas' goal is to get all of the students at her school involved She sometimes tickles their funny bones with homemade videos of the media center in which she plugs reading aspect of this production is the number of last names that keep appearing: parents children siblings spouses and all waking together for a common goal — very much like the Hansen family in foe play The cast is lead by Nicole Cragun (Mama) who plays her role with Two Hynim residents were seriously injured Monday when they lost control of their motorcycle and rolled into a barrow pit Cache County sheriff’s reports indicate at 5 pm David Hunter 50 and Melanie Thomas 24 were both on a motorcycle heading southbound on 200 West in Hyrum The driver of foe bike lost control for unknown reasons and went off the roadway to the right They rolled several times in a barrow pit by the roadside Investigators don’t know who was driving the motorcycle because both Thomas and Hunter were incoherent when medical crews arrived There was also one helmet found at the scene but investigators don't know if either motorcyclist was wearing it sheriff’s investigators are also try- - See TEACHER on Page 10 in-la- Review strength and compassion A Norwegian dialect is difficult to maintain for two and a half hours but Cragun did it beautifully and even at her most dramatic moments never let it slip A powerful performance by a talented actress Papa is David Hull an excellent 'The Providence City Council meets balance to mama Hull too is con- at 6:30 pm Tuesday at the city office building 15 S Main St Agenda items vincing on stage as foe include: father who wants his children to have Reviewing business license application all the opportunities America has to by Olin Albertson and Michael Burrell of offer Hull is excellent in his inter-- Bridgerland VWkttfe Management hard-waki- ng changes with the aunts when his comic timing comes into play Real life sisters Camilla J Kinmont and Krystal Kinmont play sisters Katrin and Christine Krystal is great as the sensible younger sister who has little patience for her older sister's hyperbolic imagination The Kinmont sisters are joined by another sister Rebecca Kinmont who plays Cousin Trina the shy orphan who falls in love with the weedy (and kind of nerdy) undertaker Mr See MAMA on Page 10 In brief Motorbike rolls off road two injured -- Agendas weren’t By Annette Macfarlane Thompson The Stampede she oversees the student yearbook and the annual publication of the poetry magazine She also runs an online Internet research center and sponsors contests to encourage students at South Cache and neighboring schools to increase the amount of‘reading they do The library which rests at the center of the school physically is also the heart of the school socially and academically Kids spend their spare time there after lunch and after school She provides plenty for ing to determine what caused the motorcycle to leave the road which was dear and dry Initial speed estimates indicate the motorcycle was traveling 5 mph under the 50 mph speed limit Thomas add Hunter were taken to Logan Regional Hospital Thomas was treated for a broken arm and minor head injuries and released Hunter was admitted to the hospital for a broken arm and a minor head injury and was considered in fair condition this morning Public hearing on rezoning request PRESTON — Two Preston properbearty owners were granted a public Street State a on controversial ing rezone request at the City Council meeting Monday Tim Taylor and Gene Esplin will be tummmitkmmti allowed a public hearing April l2 before the Planning and Zoning Commission “Idaho law doesn't permit us to deny them a public hearing" said Preston Mayor flay Heusser “They can advertise the hearing and all the neighbors of the property are invited" The issue has a history that spans the past year Taylor and Esplin asked the commission to review the rezone request without the inclusion of Bart Pitcher's property which they claim contributed to its original denial From April to June 1999 the City Council several times fumed down foe original request to change the zoning of Pitcher’s Taylor’s and Esplin's property from residential to business Those who live in the area protested the change saying it' would bring unwanted commotion to their See REZONE on Page 10 wi MW MU ' Discussing the water rate schedule Discussing a policy to send delinquent accounts receivable to small claims or collections Discussing suggestions on the cemetery ordinances Approving the transfer of a parcel of property from Providence city to James T and Debra Cook Holding a public hearing to adjust the 1999-200- 0 Providence city budget Discussing the possibilities for a sidewalk or footpath on the east hillside of the South Bench Road Approving the Municipal Wastewater Planning Program Report for 1999 Assessing worksheets for public water systems and safe drinking water act 'Tlw Amalga Board of Adjuatmanta meets at' 7 pm Wednesday at the town hall 6590 N 2400 West The agenda Includes discussing a request by Doug Hansen for a variance to build a single-famil- y home at 7800 N 2400 West ' Corrections School report writers Two authors' bylines were inadvertently omitted from Sunday's In Our Schools" special edition The story "Winning at What Cost" was written by Herald Journal staff writer Tucker Heap The stay "Valley Rivalries" was written by correspondent Bryce Peter- - son Boys choir date An announcement In Friday's Cache Magazine incorrectly listed the date fa an upcoming concert The Mountain View Boys Choir will perform Its spring concert at 6:30 pm Friday March 31 in the Wellsville Tabernacle The concert ie open to families Donations wit be accepted M4 iWMfcwti |